As soon as it got light, Ma Lin took over the defense of the south gate with his 500 men. Zhang Qing, Tao Zongwang, and Ou Peng had already taken turns guarding it yesterday. [This article comes from]
After the Xixia people withdrew their troops yesterday, the prince immediately announced that all the soldiers who participated in the war would be rewarded ten guans, and the casualties would be doubled in compensation.
There must be a brave man under a heavy reward. The soldiers and horses in the city can hear that they have been guarding the city for more than an hour to receive such a heavy reward. Everyone is gearing up and can't wait to stay in the city.
The soldiers and horses under Ma Lin had eaten early and had assembled before it was time to change the guard. Ma Lin also knew that everyone was eager to fight, so he immediately brought troops and horses to take over the defense of the south gate.
After Gong Wang withdrew his troops and horses, Zhang Qing heard that Ma Lin had taken over the south gate, so he also asked Ding Desun to lead his troops to replace Ma Lin's soldiers who had been guarding the west gate all night.
Under the morning light, the gilded roof shines brightly, and with its magnificent architecture, the palace of Xixia can be said to be extraordinary. Every party member will feel respectful when they see the palace from a distance.
But all this is just a nice palace in the eyes of Daliang soldiers and horses. After occupying Xingqing Mansion, all the soldiers can enter and leave the Xixia palace at will.
The spacious hall has become a place for Chao Yong and his soldiers to have barbecues. The solemn meeting place of the Xixia people has become a place for Daliang soldiers to enjoy themselves.
The king of Xixia and the queen mother were even imprisoned in a side hall, with access restricted. It was no longer possible for Li to lead troops to plunder Shaanxi.
Shi Yong and Xue Yong gathered in front of the palace with two hundred of the prince's soldiers, preparing to follow the prince on the expedition.
"The fine clothes and armor of Daliang, the majestic horses of Xixia, and the majestic men who are one in a hundred. Although there are only two hundred people, they have the momentum to swallow up mountains and rivers."
Chao Yong led Sun Li, Han Shizhong, Liu Qi, and Yao Pingzhong on horseback from behind and stopped in front of everyone. He said: "Today is the last battle, get on your horse."
"yes"
Although everyone didn¡¯t know why today would be the last battle, no one doubted the prince¡¯s words. They got on their horses in unison and followed the prince to the south gate.
The people in the city have become accustomed to the occupation of Daliang soldiers and horses. Except for the execution of some big households on the first day and the execution of some people who did not want to have their heads shaved on the second day, the Daliang soldiers and horses usually do not disturb them.
On the contrary, under the vigilance of Daliang soldiers and horses, public security has never been better. There is no longer the rampage of nobles and the oppression of petty officials. People gradually became active and walked through the streets.
Xingqing Mansion seems to have become a Buddhist holy place, and all the men walking around are bald.
The people in the city also knew that it was the prince who led the troops in Daliang, and saw the prince leading the troops and horses out of the palace. They all lowered their heads and hid on both sides of the road to show their submission.
The group of people did not gallop on the street, but marched slowly on the road.
Chao Yong also looked at the Xixia shops on both sides of the road with great interest. Xixia occupies the Hexi Corridor. Businessmen traveling between the Central Plains and the Western Regions have to pass through Xixia. From this, Xixia merchants can purchase goods from various countries.
Chao Yong just took a quick look around and saw many things with very different styles. Looking at the patterns and colors, he knew they came from the far west. But things are busy. Chao Yong was not in the mood to go shopping for those things.
Two bald men on the right side of the road had a dispute and started fighting.
Chao Yong couldn't help but turn his head when he heard the movement.
As soon as I turned my head, I heard the sound of a bowstring on the left. Turning his head, he saw a man squatting on the roof on the left. An arrow had shot through the air and was aimed straight at Chao Yong's throat.
Chao Yong was also worried that the arrows were poisonous. He leaned back slightly and dodged the sharp arrow. Grabbing the bow and arrow on the saddle, he opened the bow and shot the arrow at the people on the roof.
Seeing that the first arrow failed, the man on the roof did not hesitate, grabbed another arrow and shot it towards Chao Yong.
As soon as he shot the second arrow, he screamed and was hit in the throat by an arrow from Chao Yong, causing him to fall to the roof.
The two fighting men suddenly let go of each other, shrunk and rolled under Chao Yong's horse from under the belly of the soldier on the roadside. Then he pulled out a short knife from his clothes and rushed towards Chao Yong.
However, everyone saw the prince suddenly pick up the bow and arrow, and focused their attention on the left side. No one paid attention to the two fighting men anymore.
Even the soldiers guarding the prince's right side subconsciously looked to the left when they heard screams from the left.
It wasn¡¯t until I saw someone rolling under the horse¡¯s belly out of the corner of my eye that I hurriedly said a reminder: ¡°Little¡¡±
Just as Chao Yong was about to dodge the second arrow, he heard someone bullying him from the right. He didn't dare to be careless, so he turned from the horse's back to the left and punched the saddle at the same time.
The war horse neighed sadly, then suddenly flew up and hit the two rushing people.
??"puff"
The two Fans seemed to have been hit by galloping horses, and they immediately vomited blood and fell back.
The soldiers nearby saw the prince's war horse approaching and hurriedly jumped on their horses and hid aside.
Chao Yong's war horse flew more than ten feet away, knocking down all the soldiers and horses next to it, before crashing to the ground.
"do not move"
The two Fans fell to the ground and were about to struggle when soldiers rushed up to them, with cold steel knives placed on their necks.
When the people on the street saw the power of Prince Daliang's punch, they knelt on the ground as if they were seeing gods.
In the stories passed down from generation to generation, the bravest man can throw down a bull, but I have never heard of anyone who can knock a war horse away more than ten feet with one punch. This punch defeated all the brave heroes in the legend of the Dangxiang people. In the eyes of the Dangxiang people, Prince Daliang was like a god descending to earth.
This punch also dispelled all the courage of the party members to resist, and also frightened many grassland tribes.
In the distance, Xiang Chong was leading people to patrol the streets. When he saw the prince here being attacked, he hurried over.
When he arrived, he saw that the prince's soldiers had controlled the crowds on both sides. Xiang Chong knelt down on one knee and said, "The general was negligent and caused the prince to be attacked. Please punish me."
Chao Yong shook his head and said: "Get up, I didn't let you block this street, so the people took advantage of it, it has nothing to do with you."
This street is the same as the Imperial Street in Tokyo. It runs directly from the main entrance of the palace to the southern city gate. It is also very wide. However, unlike the Imperial Street in Tokyo, it is only for the emperor to travel. It can be used by ordinary people in the city. In order to facilitate the lives of the people in the city, Chao Yong did not block the streets in the city, including the streets in front of the palace, which could be passed freely.
"Thank you, Prince."
Chao Yong said to the soldiers on the side: "Leave the assassin to Xiang Chong."
Sun Lidao: "These two people are attracting our attention on the side, and the other person is stabbing on the opposite side, and then these two people take action. The plan is not very thorough, I am afraid there is someone behind the scenes."
Hearing this, Xiang Chong hurriedly said: "In the end, the general will definitely find out the person behind the scenes."
Chao Yong nodded and said: "There is another person on the roof over there who was shot by me. Please let someone identify him. The assassin's entire family was beheaded and their bodies were thrown into the streets."
"yes"
Chao Yong did not stay long, jumped on the horse led by Shi Yong and headed for the south gate.
Xiang Chong asked people to search the nearby people again, and only after confirming that they had no hidden weapons, he let them disperse. At the same time, Chao Yong's punch was also dispersed.