dognovel Chapter 569 Driving Away Wolves to Devour Tigers
Chapter 569 Driving Away Wolves to Devour Tigers
He wasn't the only one with questions; others did too.
Three days later, at the victory banquet for annihilating the Liao army, Brother Nie asked his question, "Erniu, it was you who devised such a brilliant plan that enabled us to achieve a great victory, but what about Fang'er? What should she do?" His words were filled with righteous indignation.
Wang Erniu replied with concern, "Although this matter is difficult and has caused her trouble, she is still safe. Mr. Lin has planned everything, and it is all under my consideration, so you can rest assured."
Everyone felt relieved when they realized that Lin Yi was behind this scheme.
Lu Xiong chuckled, "Brother, don't worry. We haven't seen each other in a long time. Have a drink with me."
Brother Nie chuckled and drank a cup of wine with them. Looking at Wang Hanyang, the Lin brothers, the Zhang brothers, and the Jiang family members at the table, he couldn't help but sigh that only General Wang had such charisma to gather all kinds of talents.
Looking at his brothers, Wang Erniu raised his cup and said loudly, "I appreciate your hard work in coming all this way. I hope you will take good care of me in the future and work together to build up our Great Song Dynasty. Let's drink this cup to the brim and wish you all a safe journey."
"Take care, General!"
"Thank you, General! Please take good care of yourself!" Brother Nie knew that Wang Erniu's trip to the capital was likely to be fraught with danger, and he couldn't help but worry.
Wang Erniu smiled calmly, "Life and death are predestined. After this battle, the Liao army may not be able to set foot on our Song territory for ten years. Even if it is a bit tough, it will be worth it."
Lin Er sighed and bowed deeply.
The generals and soldiers bowed to Wang Erniu one by one to bid him farewell. The army withdrew from Youzhou City one by one, while Wang Erniu led his troops to the capital and finally replied to He Tianxia.
The city of Youzhou was in ruins after the great battle.
Brother Nie, along with Zhang Hu, Zhang Biao, Song Qing, and others, were leading troops to clean up the mess. In this battle, nearly a third of the soldiers in Youzhou City were lost, but nearly 40,000 to 50,000 Liao soldiers were also killed, so it was not a loss.
However, many houses belonging to soldiers and civilians were damaged, and countless people were killed or injured, numbering close to ten thousand. Wang Erniu specially ordered the quartermaster department to allocate funds to compensate each household individually. Zhao Yizhi happened to receive the order and worked with Li Changbai to handle this matter.
Zhuang Er and Shou Hou were helping the ronin clean up the Liao people's corpses on the ground, and taking the opportunity to strip them of their clothes, furs, and other items.
Turning his head, he saw the big, clumsy guy staring blankly at those people, tears welling up in his eyes.
Skinny Monkey nudged Strong Two, "Second Brother, do you think there's something wrong with that idiot?"
Zhuang Er was just helping others load the Liao army's corpses onto the oxcart when he turned around and saw the big, clumsy guy's expression. He realized something was wrong with him and said to him, "Go tell Yi-ge'er."
The skinny ghost stared at him, then sneaked into the gatehouse and told Zhao Yizhi.
Zhao Yizhi led his soldiers over and saw him crying miserably. He said, "Are you worried about your Liao people? If so, then go back to your grasslands. Why are you pretending to be kind in our Youzhou city? We usually feed and drink you and treat you well. Now you're mourning our enemies."
"Those are just old friends of mine! What's wrong with me crying a little?" The big, simple-minded man wiped away his tears and looked back at him innocently.
"And what about them?" Zhao Yizhi angrily pointed at the dead grandfather and grandson beside him. "They were living peacefully at home, and then they were robbed and murdered on New Year's Eve? Did they deserve to die?"
"That's right, you ungrateful bastard, get out of Youzhou City!" Zhuang Er stepped forward, holding a stick and cursing him angrily.
"Yes! Get out!" Skinny Monkey and the others stepped forward, glaring at him angrily, eyeing this ungrateful person with predatory intent.
The big, simple-minded man stared blankly at these usually kind and gentle people, his eyes filled with confusion. He had only cried for a moment; how could he have made such a big mistake?
Zhao Yizhi sighed, "Men, drag him out of the city and never let him enter Youzhou City again!"
The city of Youzhou was riddled with holes after the war, and they needed time and energy to repair it. It was not worth wasting any effort on this Liao man. Zhao Yizhi did not want to cause any more trouble.
"Yes!" That was exactly what Zhuang Er had been waiting for. They swarmed forward and, before the soldiers could even act, dragged him and threw him to the city gate. The people on the roadside watched the spectacle, some confused. Zhuang Er and the others didn't explain, simply dumping him outside the city. The soldiers guarding the city, armed with swords and spears, also drove him away.
Yelü Rongrong looked dejectedly at the city where she had lived for nearly a year. With a reluctant glance back, she dragged her lonely body step by step northward. When she had traveled ten miles outside the city, a Liao man suddenly caught up with her.
"Master, Master, wait for me!"
Yelü Rongrong turned around in confusion, "Who are you?"
“I am a slave from the Peruvian chieftain’s side. I was separated during the siege and hid in the city. When I saw you, I recognized you. I will protect my master and we will travel together.”
Yelü Rongrong looked at his tattered clothes, aged face, and skin covered in bloodstains, and couldn't help but feel sorry for him. She sighed and said, "You are also a person with a bad fate. Never mind, come back to the grassland with me."
The runaway slave nodded happily. This prince was known for his kind heart, and he finally had a place to stay. The two of them helped each other as they walked north through the icy snow.
On the way back to Beijing, a soldier reported to Wang Erniu and Lin Yi in the car, "Reporting to the sir, Yelü Rongrong has been released back to the grasslands."
Lin Yi stroked his beard and smiled slightly, "That's excellent. Now that we've driven him away, once he returns to the grasslands, the forces we've been secretly supporting will help him reclaim what belongs to him. At that time, he can fight Yelü Qi on equal terms, and one of them will surely be injured. He won't have time to plot against our Great Song Dynasty."
"It's strange that Yelü Rongrong was born in such a dangerous place, yet he is such a kind and gentle person. If he were to take the throne, he would probably not dare to invade the Song Dynasty, which would be a good thing for both the Song and Liao countries." Wang Erniu agreed.
"General, there's no need to worry about this. However, given Zhang Yuntai's temperament, he will surely report this matter when we go to the capital. Have you thought about how to deal with the Emperor's questioning?" Lin Yi asked worriedly.
Wang Erniu waved his hand and said, "On that carriage are the heads of nearly a dozen tribe leaders from the grasslands, which is enough to make a good impression on the officials. The officials are kind-hearted, so this matter is not a problem. However, the Li family members are already dead, and I doubt he will forgive me for what I did. Moreover, He Tianxia is stirring up trouble everywhere, which is a difficult situation."
Lin Yi frowned. "To be honest, the general is quite foolish. How could he put himself in danger because of a few offensive words?"
Wang Erniu smiled calmly, "I have no regrets. My wife and I are destined to be together for life. As her husband, it is only right that I do what I should do for her."