Chapter 311 Do you want to build a country? I'll help you!
No matter whether the confession of Puchashi's slave was true or not, Yang Chang could not kill the prisoners captured by Lu Zhishen and take the treasure directly. So after questioning them, he had them taken away to prison and kept them for use in the counterattack later.

Looking at the receding back of Puchashi Jianu, Liu Tang cursed, "What a spineless person!" Then he smiled and clasped his fists to challenge for a fight.

"Brother, there are two siege armies left. When are we going to fight?"

"Hmm?" Yang Chang was stunned for a moment, then said, "Let's see what happens first."

"What are you looking at? Aren't there the most people along this route? We were beaten so badly today that we couldn't fight back. My brothers are not satisfied."

"You didn't have enough fun, did you?"

Wu Song suddenly started a conversation and made fun of him, which made Liu Tang look embarrassed. He immediately clasped his fists and said with a smile: "Brother, what are you talking about? This is really what everyone thinks."

"Listen to the commander. He has his reasons."

"Oh"

Liu Tang nodded in response, thinking that you have long been famous, and I have just enjoyed the excitement of fighting, how can I not seize the opportunity to show my ability? As more brothers are instructed by Yang Chang, my opportunities will become fewer.

He enjoyed the feeling of being the first in military merit. He deliberately applied to be Lu Zhishen's deputy general before the battle because he was afraid of being suppressed by Lu Junyi's force. However, he did not expect that the prey would be intercepted by Hua Heshang. This was like paying back the debt of the two previous finishing blows.

After listening to the battle report, Yang Chang made a brief post-war summary with everyone and asked everyone to cooperate in the entertainment of the troops.

After he and Liangshan completed their separation, he gradually adjusted the rough style of the mountain stronghold.

During the period when Chao Gai and Song Jiang led Liangshan, the general process after the battle was to rob the treasury, return to the mountain to divide the gold and silver, and hold a grand banquet.

At this time, Yang Chang only retained the banquet to reward the troops, and the in-kind rewards were strictly distributed according to military merit. There was a special person to make a cumulative record. Military rank advancement and death pensions were all based on the merit book. In fact, his original intention was to save supplies, but it ended up being an effective means of motivation. The soldiers were willing to fight for their lives on the battlefield and completely abandoned the Liangshan gang mentality.

Seeing everyone leaving in a long line, Wu Song approached and whispered, "Han Funu is here again."

"Oh? Just now, when the army was on its way back to the city, the Liao army in the north and south sent scouts to monitor, fearing that I would turn around and attack them. I wonder if he represented himself or Yelu Yudu this time?"

"He didn't say"

"Forget it, just bring it here."

Having just heard about the matter of Elder Zhizhen, Yang Chang planned to take the initiative to meet him even if Yelu Yudu did not send anyone. He did not want to listen to only one person's opinion.

After a while, Wu Song led Han Funu in.

When they met again after a night, Han Funu's attitude suddenly changed and he actually knelt down to pay respect to Yang Changxing.

This is how people interact with each other. As long as your fist is strong enough, you can win full respect.

"Get up and talk."

"Thank you, Commander."

"What's the important matter that brought you here today?"

Although Yang Chang asked the question knowing the answer, Han Funu still had to answer politely. Who could blame the other party for having a bigger fist?
He imitated the Han people, clasped his fists and reported: "My general has considered the proposal made by the general last time, but the specific details need to be discussed in person. I hope the general will send someone to accompany me back to the camp."

Before Han Funu could finish his words, Wu Song pulled him aside and made him stagger. He shouted at him, "How dare Yelu Yudu send someone over?"

"Commander Wu, please don't be angry. My general has something to hide. He originally wanted to come to the city to pay a visit in person, but he was busy in the camp and couldn't leave. Today, the general defeated the enemy at the east gate, and not only did his comrades flee to the south gate camp for refuge, but Yelu Tushan also sent someone to discuss the matter."

"Is this your reason?"

"Second brother, forget it." Yang Chang waved his hand to interrupt Wu Song, looked at Han Funu and asked calmly: "Do you have anything else to say?"

"That's it"

"Okay, I'll make arrangements and go there when I'm free. You go back first."

"Yes, I will take my leave."

How could Han Funu dare to say no? But just as he turned around and was about to leave, Yang Chang stopped him again, "Wait a minute, does Han Jishi know about the siege of Mount Wutai by the Jin soldiers?"

"An? I don't know."

"Does your general know?"

"I don't know."

"I understand. You go ahead."

Yang Chang waved his hand gently, then sat there thinking.

Wu Song took Han Funu away, and soon he and Shi Qian entered the palace together, bringing information about the Pingding Army.

"Who are you talking about? Pharmacist Guo and Wushu?"

"Well, during this invasion by the Jin army from the east, Guo Yaoshi's ever-victorious army attacked Pingding County, and Wushu led his troops to besiege Leping County (now Xiyang County, Shanxi)."

“Haha, these are two acquaintances.”

When Yang Chang mentioned acquaintances, he smiled, while Wu Song looked at him in surprise, thinking, "It's true that you and Pharmacist Guo are acquaintances, but who is Wushu? He was rarely mentioned before."

Wu Song had no idea that Wushu's fame in later life was greater than that of previous marshals such as Erlido, Talai and Wuliebu, but he became famous by competing against Yue Fei.

Wuzhu was brave in battle and had strong abilities, but because he was Aguda's illegitimate son, he had always served in the Eastern Army as a general. If Talan had not been promoted to marshal, he would not have had the opportunity to lead troops independently.

Shi Qian saw Yang Chang sighing, and quickly added: "According to the intelligence of the Pingding Army, although the momentum outside Pingding City is great, Guo Yaoshi did not fight hard enough. On the contrary, Leping City was silent, and Wushu's offensive was relatively fierce. However, General Sun felt that it was controllable, so the general did not need to worry."

"Guo Yaoshi has changed his master several times. He is not as stupid as the Liao army today. He knows how to preserve his strength. He is much more flexible than Yelu Yudu. By the way, who is the commander of Leping now?"

"Deputy Manager Li."

"That would be interesting"

Yang Chang leaned back and thought that Li Yanxian's offense was good, and it was a good opportunity to use Wuzhu to test his defensive ability.

It is clear that Guo Yaoshi's tactic is to surround the city and attack the reinforcements. Sun and Li should be able to cooperate well, but they also have to guard against Talan sending out military supervisors. So he can't just ignore it. He has to solve the current trouble as soon as possible so that he can free up his hands to help Pingding.

Wu Song guessed part of Yang Chang's thoughts, and then remembered his conversation with Han Funu, so he asked immediately: "Who do you plan to send to see Yelu Yudu? If you can't find a suitable person, I can go there."

"Ok?"

Yang Chang was stunned when he heard this, and quickly waved his hand in response: "Second brother has the important task of defending the city, I will take care of this matter, but if you want to go out and fight, arrange for someone else to take your place."

"No need, I'll do it."

Wu Song pounded his chest with a determined look in his eyes, as if to say that he could rest assured that his second brother would be guarding the house and his third brother would be going out to fight.

The former tiger-fighting hero turned into a murderous demon halfway through. Finally, under the influence of his sworn brother Yang Chang, he not only became a normal person again, but also married a princess at the age of forty.

At this time, Wu Song no longer had the urge to fight and be powerful, and all he had left was brotherhood and responsibility.

Yang Chang did not want to ask anyone else to do the task of going to Yelu Yudu's camp. Not only was there no debater in Yangqu City, but also because outsiders were not as good at delivering messages as he was, and it would easily waste time to come back. He hoped to solve the problem quickly, so he thought it would be best to do it himself.

However, too many people would cause Yelu Yudu to misunderstand. He would make excuses saying that he could not come because he was worried that he would be detained in the city if he came.

Yang Chang thought about it and decided to go to the appointment alone at night and try out his new light skills.

After all, he was the leader of a region, and his idea was too risky and could easily be dissuaded by his subordinates, so he could only act secretly. After dinner at night, Yang Chang went out alone, using the excuse of patrolling the city.

Wu Song had rich experience in defending the city. He issued a curfew as soon as the war broke out to prevent spies from sneaking into the city and causing trouble. At this time, except for the patrolling soldiers, there were no civilians staying on the streets for no reason.

Yang Changlian didn't even say anything to Wu Song, so he went out into the street and disappeared into the darkness, using [Flowing Light and Shadows] to move quickly, and even climbed walls and flew over rooftops in the dark streets. At that time, he felt like a master in the martial arts world, and easily avoided various guards in the city.

During the curfew in Yangqu, no fires were lit on the city towers and walls, so that the enemy would lose their reference points. The guards on the city walls hid in the dark and would only take action when they heard any noise.

There were hundreds of people on each city tower at that time, so when Yang Chang climbed up to the South City Tower, he had to instruct the city guard and explain that he was inspecting everywhere, and then he walked towards the city wall next to him.

The new moon is not bright and cannot illuminate people.

Not long after, Yang Chang disappeared from everyone's sight, and quickly used [Eagle Eyes and Owl Vision] to find the location of the lower city. There were no secret sentries for several feet around that place. He held the city wall with one hand and flashed out, and just jumped down.

In the Song Dynasty, most county towns were about 10 feet high, such as Xianyang City, which was 15 feet high, and Changshu City, which was 10 feet high; prefectures were about 20 feet high, such as Changzhou City, which was 20 feet high, and Jiankang Prefecture, which was 25 feet high; a few border towns were close to 40 feet high, such as Qinzhou City, which was 39 feet high, and the capital Bianliang City, which was 43 feet high. (The Song ruler is about 31.68cm)

Yangqu City was rebuilt after Zhao Guangyi destroyed Jinyang. The original adobe city wall was less than 10 feet high. After several decades of construction and heightening, it has reached its current height of 29 feet, which is far less than the previous ancient city of Jinyang.

For ordinary people, falling from a height of 9 meters would at least leave them disabled, even if they didn't die. But for a master of light Kung Fu, it was like child's play. Yang Chang went down the city wall very easily, as lightly as a leaf falling down. However, it might be difficult for him to get back up to the city wall.

Yang Chang didn't think too much about it. If he couldn't get up, he could just knock on the door and go straight to the Liao camp after landing.

In order to protect himself, Yelu Yudu risked his life by sending Han Funu into the city during the day, but he regretted it when the man returned.

The East Gate was defeated by Yang Chang in the morning, and less than 5,000 of the nearly 20,000 Liao soldiers escaped. Yelu Tushan, who was also frightened, sent people in the afternoon to discuss joining forces.

Yelu Tushan has sent back intelligence. He suggested that if the combined forces could not stop Yang Chang, the two armies should withdraw directly to Xinzhou to apologize. After all, neither Wushi nor Xieye could force tens of thousands of Liao troops to die.

As the saying goes, the law does not hold everyone responsible. One person is easy to be targeted, but many people can share the damage. Yelu Yudu now has a way out, but Yang Chang's attitude is ambiguous and he did not say when he would send someone to see him, so he feels caught in a dilemma.

Yelu Yudu wanted to retreat immediately, but was afraid that the bright lights at night would be too obtrusive. If he provokes Yang Chang to ambush him halfway, he is afraid of following in the footsteps of Yelu Gaoba and Pucha Shijianu, and reducing his only capital.

Caught between a rock and a hard place, feeling restless and anxious.

It is hot in early autumn, and night insects disturb my ears.

Seeing him pacing in the tent, Han Funu could not help but advise him, "General, since this is an agreed matter, I suggest you wait a while. Commander Yang is not someone you want to mess with."

"Wait? How long?"

Yelu Yudu stopped and frowned when he heard this, sighing, "If Commander Yang wants to delay us for a few more days, how can Yelu Tushan not be suspicious? He urged me to move the troops tomorrow, but I'm afraid he'll be in trouble. If he wants the leader, he won't behave himself."

"Should I go to Yangqu again tomorrow?"

"Captain Yang is so powerful, I'm afraid you'll make another wasted trip. It's very dangerous to stay here now. If I move my troops north tomorrow morning, do you think he will send troops to stop me?"

"It's hard to say, but Yang Chang is extremely brave. Is it really okay to change your mind and break your promise?"

Han Funu's implication was that he didn't want Yelu Yudu to know about Yang Chang.

Yelu Yudu smiled bitterly after hearing this and said, "You can imagine the outcome. Cooperating with Yang Chang is like taking advantage of a tiger to get its own skin. It is better to withdraw directly to Xinzhou and apologize. The prime minister will not let Xie Ye do whatever he wants."

"Have you decided?"

"How can it be so easy to decide? Now, whether we move forward or backward, we are in the abyss. I just don't know which side is more dangerous."

"who is it?"

Yang Chang flashed into the tent and finally alarmed Pu Da, the guard at the door.

Upon hearing the shout, Yelu Yu stopped talking and looked in the direction of the voice at the same time as Han Funu. They saw Yang Chang with his back to the guard Pu Da, holding the scabbard in his backhand to block the knife's attack.

Everyone was stunned by his relaxed and graceful manner. Pu Da felt insulted at that moment. He drew his knife and prepared to look at Yang Chang's waist.

Han Funu was stunned for a moment, then he stretched out his hand and shouted anxiously: "Puda, stop it!"

"It doesn't matter."

Yang Chang smiled contemptuously, as if he had eyes on his back, and the scabbard shook slightly to block the blade again.

There was a sound.

As Pu Da was stunned, the scabbard suddenly swung outwards and hit the armor on his abdomen heavily. He felt his internal organs burning and his body lost weight and flew out, falling flat on his face a few steps away.

"Assassin!"

"No, he is not. Please get out now, General. He is General Yang."

"what?"

"Isn't it similar?"

Yang Chang was not wearing armor tonight, he was just dressed as an ordinary knight.

Yelu Yudu was not willing to believe it, but he was shocked by the horrific scene just now. He watched Yang Chang walk past him and then sat on his seat with a golden sword and a big horse.

"Captain Yang? Why are you here?"

"Haha, isn't this what you asked for? Sit down, don't be so polite."

Yang Chang's familiar demeanor actually confused Yelu Yudu.

He walked to the lower seat with an embarrassed look on his face, then pointed at Han Funu and cursed: "Maybe this fellow didn't explain clearly. How dare I trouble the general to come in person? Please forgive me, general."

"It's okay. Since we are talking about something, it's inconvenient to let others pass the message, so I came here in person."

"The commander is really swift and decisive, but my camp is heavily guarded, and I even sent additional patrols tonight. I wonder how you managed to break through."

"Highly guarded? Still want to break through? Haha."

Yang Chang laughed loudly, and then asked meaningfully: "I wonder how General Yelu's camp compares to your Marshal?"

"There is no comparison."

When Yelu Yudu shook his head modestly, he saw Yang Chang pointing at him and adding, "I was the one who killed Wuli, and I used this sword to kill him with one blow!"

"hiss"

Han Funu took a deep breath and interrupted Yang Chang, asking, "Could it be that the Grand Commandant is Yang Guo?"

"if not?"

Yang Chang's mouth twitched, and he turned back to stare at Yelu Yudu, and said seriously: "Let's hurry up, what do you think?"

"It's all up to the commander."

Yelu Yu's head was buzzing. He thought to himself, no wonder Yang Chang appeared quietly. It turned out to be Yang Guo who assassinated Wulibu. How dare he raise any opinions? It's better to retreat in order to advance.

Yang Chang looked him over and quickly responded calmly: "Want to rebuild the Liao Kingdom? I'll help you."

(End of this chapter)