Chapter 19 Serve the country with heart and go north to fight gold
When Zhao Kai, Zhao Zhi and Zhao Duofu left Daxiangguo Temple, the heavy snow continued. Compared to the daytime, the heavy snow became stronger and more urgent. The white-haired wind blew on the face one after another, like a knife cutting the face.
The three brothers and sisters of the Zhao family were all wearing fur cloaks and walked towards Prince Yun's Mansion under the escort of dozens of marriage officials led by Huang Wuji.
Tomorrow is New Year's Eve, so although it snows heavily tonight, there are still people coming and going on the streets and alleys of Kaifeng's inner city, which is very lively. Most of the restaurants and restaurants on both sides of the street are booming, and the tempting aroma of wine and food is everywhere on the street. There are also many hawkers who are trying hard to shout, some sell New Year's goods, some sell snacks, and some sell various toys. The hawking sounds are one after another, and to Zhao Kai's sounds are all filled with the strong New Year's atmosphere.
The group passed by a tiles. A ring was set up outside the tiles door. A canopy was placed on the ring, so sumo wrestling can still be performed in heavy snow. The performance seemed to be at its most exciting time, which made the onlookers applaud. Zhao Kai was also attracted by the sound. He looked at it and found that two cool-dressed women were fighting in the ring illuminated by a string of lanterns.
This is... Zhao Kai thought for a while, and finally remembered that this is female sumo wrestling!
The folk sumo wrestling in the Song Dynasty was popular. Not only did there be sumo wrestling among men, but also sumo wrestling among women, and even men and women. Moreover, women's suits when wrestling sumo wrestling as thin as men, are very exciting and hot, and very eye-catching. Therefore, female sumo wrestlings are arranged to perform in various places in Kaifeng Prefecture. During the reign of Emperor Renzong of Song, Sima Guang, who loved to smash the jar, felt that such women's sumo wrestling was intoxicating, so he submitted a memorial to object, so he was banned by Emperor Renzong. However, it was already evening, and the officials in Kaifeng Prefecture were all off work, so no one asked about it. However, the clothes of female sumo wrestlers nowadays are much wider than those in their early years.
However, Zhao Kai saw the woman wrestling sumo from afar and the Kaifeng people watching around him. He thought of the folk customs of the Song Dynasty, which was actually quite martial. The most popular sport among the people in the Northern Song Dynasty was sumo wrestling and archery!
It’s a pity that such a more martial folk custom is difficult to transform into the combat effectiveness of the army. Even Kaifeng, the most wise capital in the world, is difficult to preserve...
Thinking of this, Zhao Kai could only sigh and continue moving forward.
Zhao Kai's palace is on the west side of Maqian Street, and to the south of the palace is next to Genyue, a palace built by Song Huizong, who spent countless people on wealth, and is not too far from Daxiangguo Temple.
Because it is New Year's Eve after dawn, even if it snows heavily, the streets of Kaifeng Prefecture are already crowded with people, brightly lit, and full of the rich New Year atmosphere.
Under such circumstances, the three siblings Zhao Kai, Zhao Zhi and Zhao Duofu were unable to ride horses, so they had to walk back to Prince Yun’s Mansion on Maxing Street.
Zhao Zhi was very reluctant, but because he was too timid, he dared not resist... In fact, he was kidnapped by his own brother. Zhao Duofu blinked his big eyes and looked at him, looking very excited, as if he regarded this far away as a game.
When Zhao Kai and his party walked along Maxing Street to the vicinity of Genyue, there were no more pedestrians on the street. It was not because it was close to Zhao Ji's palace and people were not allowed to open shops to make a living, but Zhao Kai's army set up defenses in this section of Maxing Street.
On the street, there were soldiers of the Prince Yun army wearing hats, helmets, armed with armor, spears and bows everywhere, and roadblocks were set up on the street next to Genyue.
On the edge of the roadblock, two large flags on white background were erected, with eight big words "Salvation of the country with a sincere heart, and going north to fight against the Jin Dynasty".
Behind the banner was a team of neatly arranged infantry soldiers, all of whom were tense, and looking at the lively streets and alleys ahead, everyone was filled with tears... They were not so excited that they wanted to shed blood on the battlefield and serve the country soon, but they were really reluctant to leave Kaifeng Prefecture!
Kaifeng Prefecture is their hometown! But they can’t do it even if they don’t leave!
These people were the 300 infantrymen who were playing tricks outside Donghua Gate that day. These Bianliangzi thought they had caught up with the good thing of promotion and wealth like Xuanwu Gate, but unexpectedly they met a crazy king who really wanted to go north to fight against the Jin Dynasty.
This is a tragic thing. Not only does the Dragon Mastery disappear, but you still have to go to Hebei to fight with the Jin people, and you will die!
Of course, they didn't dare to stay in Kaifeng Prefecture... because the Jin army rushed to Kaifeng Prefecture! They were rushing to their performance on December 22, and they would definitely be the leader and never run away.
In contrast, it is safer to go to Hebei. Why are they all the king's personal soldiers? His Highness Yun is so noble, he shouldn't dare to rush too far, right?
Moreover, the old Grand Marshal He Guan and He also had a relationship with Tou Di'er in the past two days... The king didn't really go to fight against the Jin Dynasty, he was going to sell the country and beg for mercy! The 3.3 million taels of silver shipped from the warehouse were bribes for the Jin people. It is said that the imperial concubines were also given to the Jin people (this was He Guan's nonsense). I don't know who they would give? I heard that the imperial concubines of the official family were all beautiful beauties!
"The king is here!"
He Guan was also standing by the roadblock, dressed neatly, pressing the hilt of the sword, stretching his neck to look around - he was waiting for Zhao Kai to come back! Although the official family and Prince Yun did not break up, after experiencing the Donghua Gate change, who knows what would happen?
The most ruthless emperor's family! Prince Yun is also very talented. At this time, he dared to take risks and only took a few guards to Daxiangguo Temple to borrow money to eat meat... If there is a few thousand people in Prince Yun's Mansion, what should I do?
So when he saw Zhao Kai return, he shouted excitedly.
Zhao Kai also saw that He Guan and the three hundred had already completed their entire team and were about to drive out the infantry to control Jingyang Gate (the north gate of Kaifeng Outer City). So he smiled and said to Zhao Zhi and Zhao Duofu: "Twelve Brothers, Ten Sisters, look, they are the old Taiwei He who is invincible with the magic arrows and his 300 elite soldiers!" He said to He Guan again loudly, "Old Taiwei, the ones who are following Gu's family are King Xin and Emperor Roufu. They are going to Hebei with Gu!"
There is really a princess!
The 300 infantry soldiers also heard this, and they also saw Zhao Duofu walking beside Zhao Kai, and they immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
There is 3.3 million yuan in wealth and a delicate princess. It seems that there is hope for begging for mercy!
If His Highness of Prince Yun successfully beg for mercy and the Emperor's wife married the Jin Dynasty's official or the crown prince... Then wouldn't Prince Yun be the crown prince be stable? Everyone is also considered a hero?
Thinking of this, all the 300 slim soldiers straightened their chests and shouted together: "Self-serving the country with a sincere heart, go north to fight against the Jin Dynasty!"
"Okay!" Zhao Kai saw that all the slim soldiers were very energetic, so he was ready to encourage them. So he stood up and said loudly, "You are a loyal and kind person in the Song Dynasty. You will go out of the city to fight against the enemy tonight. It is difficult to walk on the night. You should work hard. After arriving at Chenqiao Post tomorrow, I will drink with you again!"
Where did you arrive? Is it Chenqiao Post Office? Is it the Chenqiao Post Office in the yellow robe of Emperor Taizu?
When he heard Zhao Kai's words, these 300 Bianliang soldiers were so happy... Is Prince Yun going to stolen the country and beg for mercy first, and then use the support of the Jin people to become the son emperor of the Song Dynasty?
Chapter completed!