1287 Breaking the Queen and Chasing Troops, Shatuo vs Shatuo
He was named by his "godfather" to resist the powerful Wei Dynasty army, who was in full swing and gathered most of the main forces to pursue him... However, Shi Jingtang only hesitated for a moment and responded respectfully:
"Abide by the order! The last general and his troops will be guarded and evacuated safely even if they fight to the death... to repay the adoptive father and give great favors!"
...Are I still going to choose this situation now?
Although Shi Jingtang still looked loyal and obedient when dealing with Yelu Deguang, he couldn't help but think of resentment in his heart... He pretended to be a grandson just to win the support of the Khitan to achieve his wish that he would be lonely one day... But Shi Jingtang also knew that Yelu Deguang was also using him. If he really reached the critical moment of life and death, he was actually just a pawn that could be abandoned?
However, Shi Jingtang also realized that even if he turned against the enemy of the Wei Dynasty and rebeled again to help the Wei Dynasty and the Khitan become enemies... and fell into the hands of Emperor Li Tianqu, he was afraid that the outcome would not be much better... Du Chongwei and Zhang Yanze were the previous example. After all, the Khitan still controlled a large area of territory outside the Great Wall, and the lean camel was bigger than a horse. In order to have a place to settle down and wait for the opportunity to make a comeback, he still had to win the trust of the Khitan king Yelu Abaoji and the second prince Yelu Deguang.
Should I follow Lu Wenjin in the future and send an envoy to negotiate conditions with the Wei Dynasty, and after receiving the promise of the Emperor of Wei, I would consider betraying the Khitan and turning to the Central Plains dynasty... But now the situation is in danger and the situation is urgent, so where can there be room for bargaining with the Wei army!?
If there is any need for this, it is just a common occurrence for Shi Jingtang... But he also knew very well whether he could be taken over by a powerful king like the Wei Dynasty and the Khitan, it would depend on how valuable he would have... So for now, Shi Jingtang could only appoint Yelu Deguang to be sent... He wanted wealth and honor in danger, and he had to rely on the huge risks to cut off the back, and then consider how to go next.
"Get out! Those who block me will die!!"
...At the same time, the battle group that had already crashed into the Khitan rear formation, An Shentong, the vanguard commander of the Wei army, shouted loudly. Seeing the Khitan cavalry generals cursing and slapped their horses, a terrifying sharp light burst out from his eyes. The sharp long sword in his hand tore the air, and a dazzling cold light was drawn out, and then he slashed straight towards the enemy cavalry!
As the descendant general of the Later Tang Dynasty who served as the Li family in Hedong, although An Shentong was very active in the national war with the Wei Dynasty... he was full of resentment towards Li Cunxu, who favored actors and officials at that time and began to suppress military generals and ministers. When the Jinyang court fell and the Later Tang Dynasty was merged by the Wei Dynasty, it was already the general trend. He took the lead in expressing his position and surrendered to the Wei Dynasty with his cousins such as An Shenqi, and became one of the Shatuo surrendered generals who served in the Central Plains dynasty.
An Shentong was often the vanguard of the horse army and was also very fond of fighting for the first place in every battle. So he and his cousin An Shenqi led the cavalry mainly composed of Shatu soldiers to chase and catch up with the Khitan rear formation... The sword in his hand was very fast. Before the Khitan cavalry came straight, the blade cut into the other party's neck fiercely, and blood gushed out like a fountain!
An Shentong was eager to make achievements, so he naturally intended to pursue the Nabo tent where Yelu Abaoji was located as soon as possible. As long as he could be captured alive...even if he succeeded in attacking and killing the Khitan king, it was likely that the empire that dominated the Great Wall would collapse quickly. An Shentong said that he had tried to take the lead and entered the Khitan rear formation, how could he know that he could not make great contributions?
However, Yelu Abaoji is the leader of a country after all. Even if the tribes such as Khigas, Wuguli and others escaped from the formation one after another, there would still be Khitan Palace Treasure Army... and even the rest of the troops intercepted him one after another, swearing to protect him from the danger... Another neighing sound of military cavalry gathered and urged the horses to come, and welcoming the Shatuo cavalry of Wei Chao, which was rushing forward. Two surging torrents quickly collided fiercely, and even more intense sounds of horse neighing sounds were heard in the wilderness!
An Shentong cursed, turned his long sword and swung it in the air, and then roared at the enemy cavalry that was rushing towards him... However, the enemy cavalry lineup had a very familiar Shatuo word coming into his ears, which made him stunned... When An Shentong looked at him carefully and came to his senses, his thick eyebrows were raised and hissing:
"Shatuo Army Cavalry! Are you following Shi Jingtang's old subordinate of the Sanyang Army who defected to the Khitan? Zhimo! When Li Yazi ruined the country and country captured by Zhu Xie's Li family, most of our Shatuo moved to Hedong and passed away for a long time. After all, they could not destroy the race. They also had to take family members and relatives and descendants as their thoughts, so they surrendered to the Central Plains...
You still refuse to surrender, either surrender to Li Siyuan, and would rather live outside the border than wait for the opportunity to restore the country... Then when you meet on the battlefield, even though your compatriots are bound to meet each other, I respect Li Siyuan and still determined to continue the Shatuo Kingdom. It is really hard to take ruthless actions to kill you to the death.
But you just followed Shi Jingtang's grandson General to be a slave to the Khitans. What's the point of doing? Even now, you still have to stop me from making contributions. No wonder I'm ruthless!"
At that time, the Later Tang Dynasty, which was also established by the Li family in Hedong, was now divided into two groups who surrendered to the Wei Dynasty and surrendered to the Khitan... Wearing different clothing and armor, they were in a completely hostile position. Even though they were all Shatuo people, they were like Han generals and soldiers used by warlords in troubled times, and could only fight to the death on the battlefield without any mercy!
So first, the sound of gold and iron clashed, and the two cavalrymen who were fighting An Shentong couldn't help but scream... There was a bright red blood gushing out through the cracks of the armor that was slashed by the blade. The two bodies fell down from the horse's back immediately, and were trampled by the galloping cavalry formation!
For a moment, An Shentong made the long sword fly up and down, and the cold light flashed. When the cavalry passed by, he killed five enemy cavalry. And just around him, the Shatuo cavalry belonging to the two camps scolded loudly, slashed wildly, and quickly exchanged lives. He really couldn't care about the relationship between the same bloodline...
About two or three hundred steps away, Jing Yanguang, the confidant promoted by Shi Jingtang, also rushed towards dozens of armies like a ghost... He held the iron-tied strong bow with three stones in his hand. Seeing An Shentong rushing all the way, he was approaching this side, and an extremely ferocious murderous intent burst out in his eyes...
After all, Shi Jingtang was a favored official who was responsible for his favor... Jing Yanguang was very concerned about his kindness. Since Shi Jingtang served the Khitan and was ordered to lead his troops to intercept the large pursuers of the Wei Dynasty, he had to follow him. He found that the Shatuo cavalry of the Wei army led by An Shentong was eager to kill the Nabo tent where Yelu Abaoji was located, and had already begun a fierce battle with his own troops. Jing Yanguang then turned over and dismounted, stood still, took a deep breath, and reached out to pull the bowstring.
The three-stone iron-body hard bow bow string made a creaking sound when it was pulled away, and it also made a squeaking sound... The iron-body bow was slowly opened until it was pulled into a full moon shape. Jing Yanguang narrowed his eyes slightly and aimed at it. The tip of the wolf-toothed sharp arrow that was on the string was aimed at the position where An Shentong was about to ride his horse to the next moment!
Chapter completed!