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Chapter 723 Emperor Gaozong of Song: My brother-in-law is too cruel! [2 updates]

"Master, Wuyan Guang's horse is a rare find in the world!"

Hua Rong, leading Wu Yan Guang's iron-backed, silver-maned horse, came forward to greet them:

"I am willing to offer this horse to my master!"

"Your horse isn't a thoroughbred either. This horse is your spoils of war, so you should ride it."

Cai Fu chuckled: "It's just a pity that this horse isn't white; it'll ruin your image."

Hua Rong chuckled.

He did indeed take a liking to this horse, but once he rode this iron-spined, silver-maned steed, he would no longer be the young general in white robes, white armor, and silver spear...

However, people always have to grow up; he's no longer a young soldier.

"Brother-in-law, aren't we going into the city?"

Fang Jie asked Cai Fu, who shook his head:
"I cannot enter the city; it would be suspicious if I did so, and people would gossip about melons and melons."

“My brother-in-law has gone into the city to raise money and supplies. We will take the money and supplies back to Tokyo.”

Cai Fu's journey to rescue his brother-in-law was a righteous act, but once he entered the city, he inevitably faced criticism.

After all, he was too strong, and his brother-in-law was too weak.

"Brother-in-law..."

Another brother-in-law, Yelü Zongyun, came to report to Cai Fu:
"I have counted the Liao soldiers who surrendered, and there are about 15,000 of them."

"Famous surrendered generals include Sun Zhong (Jiao Mu Jiao), Gu Yongxing (Wei Huo Hu), Xue Xiong (Niu Jin Niu), and Guo Yongchang (Kui Mu Lang)."

"They were all originally among the 'Twenty-Eight Constellation Generals'..."

At the recommendation of Yelü Zongyun, Sun Zhong, Gu Yongxing, Xue Xiong, and Guo Yongchang bowed to Cai Fu.

Cai Fu accepted them, and then Lin Chong and Qin Ming came to report.

Of the surrendered soldiers who had defected earlier, only about 5,000 remained after screening; the rest were eliminated.

As for Cai Fu's side, the casualties were around a thousand, which can be considered a great victory.

At the same time, Qiu Yue was also reporting to Emperor Gaozong of Song:
"Your Majesty, more than 20,000 Liao soldiers have surrendered."

Among the famous surrendered generals were Zhierfulang, Wuli Ke'an, and Quli Chuqing, who were among the "Eleven Great Generals" of the Liao Dynasty.

"And there are also Yu Decheng, Zu Xing, Aliyi, Wang Jing, and Bian Junbao from the 'Twenty-Eight Constellation Generals'."

"Of the more than 50,000 Liao soldiers, 20,000 surrendered to His Majesty and 15,000 surrendered to the Prince of Qi; the rest died in battle."

"Besides Wuyan Guang, the King of Southern Liao, the generals who died at the hands of the Qi army included Xie Wu, Tonglihe, and Banguer..."

Emperor Gaozong of Song felt a chill run down his spine: "In such a short time, the Qi army killed more than 15,000 Liao soldiers?"

Qiu Yue: "Exactly."

Emperor Gaozong of Song couldn't help but shudder:

My brother-in-law is so cruel!

"Your humble servants, Zhirfurang, Ulikian, Qulichuqing, and others... pay their respects to Your Majesty!"

The eight Liao generals who surrendered bowed deeply to Emperor Gaozong of Song, who immediately beamed with joy.

"Good! Good! Good!"

He had only just ascended the throne when Liao generals surrendered; there are too many stories to tell in history!

He enjoyed a life of luxury in half of the country, and in his old age he could still boast to his children and grandchildren about how he once had all the world's nations paying tribute to him...

"Generals, I have an important task for you to undertake!"

Emperor Gaozong of Song lowered his voice and told them:
"Once this is accomplished, each of you will be granted a title and appointed as a general!"

Zhierfulang, Wulikoan, and Qulichuqing, having drunk their fill of chicken soup, returned to their military camp outside the city.

"That's wrong!"

Quli Chuqing asked Zhier Fulang and Uli Kean with a strange look:

What exactly does he want us to do?

"We'll do whatever he tells us to do!"

Ulikoan scoffed: "Let's win over this little emperor of the Southern Barbarians first!"

Zhier Fulang also said, "That's right, we have nowhere to go now!"

"Let's lie low here for now, conserve our energy, and wait until we've recovered before we start 'humming' again..."

After sending the Liao general away, Emperor Gaozong of Song said gratefully to Cai Jing:

"Thank you for your guidance, Grand Tutor!"

"I dare not accept such praise!" Cai Jing waved his hands repeatedly: "Your Majesty is wise and enlightened. This old minister only said one thing, and Your Majesty was able to draw inferences from it!"

"This old minister is utterly impressed!"

"Grand Tutor, you are too modest!"

Emperor Gaozong of Song held Cai Jing's hand with deep affection:

"If this succeeds, how does the Grand Tutor wish for my reward?"

"It is my duty to offer advice and strategies to Your Majesty!"

Cai Jing quickly refused, saying, "How can I ask for a reward?"

In fact, Cai Jing had reached the pinnacle of his official career; to say that he was "second only to the emperor and above all others" is an accurate assessment.

So Emperor Gaozong thought for a moment and said, "How about this? If this matter succeeds, I will bestow upon the Grand Tutor the title of King!"

Cai Jing immediately knelt down and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. This old minister is willing to go through fire and water for Your Majesty!"

After promising Cai Jing a lucrative deal, Emperor Gaozong of Song turned his attention to Qin Hui:
"Qin Aiqing, I admire you greatly!"

Qin Hui immediately knelt down and said he was willing to go through fire and water for Emperor Gaozong of Song.

Emperor Gaozong then asked him, "Qin Aiqing, I want the world, but I don't want to lose my reputation!"

"Do you have any way to persuade my elder brother to abdicate the throne?"

Qin Hui cautiously raised his head and looked around. Emperor Gaozong of Song understood and dismissed his attendants.

Qin Hui's small eyes darted around: "Your Majesty, I have a plan that can grant Your Majesty's wish!"

Emperor Gaozong's eyes lit up: "What plan do you have?"

Qin Hui: "blah blah blah..."

"Wow! Wow!"

Emperor Gaozong of Song couldn't help but cheer loudly, then looked at Cai Jing.

Cai Jing nodded: "Indeed a brilliant plan!"

"Qin Aiqing, we will proceed according to your plan!"

Emperor Gaozong of Song felt that he was very compatible with Qin Hui, even more so than with Cai Jing.

It was as if some kind of fate had somehow brought Qin Hui into his arms!
Therefore, Emperor Gaozong of Song made a promise on the spot:

"If you succeed, I will appoint you as Vice Minister of War!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Qin Hui was overjoyed.

He was previously a student at the Imperial Academy, a ninth-rank official.

Cai Jing promoted him, making him a Censor, a sixth-rank official.

This was like a windfall for him. Although the position of Imperial Censor was not high, it allowed him to reach the Emperor directly!
Now Emperor Gaozong of Song also wants to promote him; the Vice Minister of War is a third-rank official!

His promotion speed is faster than giving birth!
Just as Cai Jing had suspected, Qin Hui had gradually come to understand the ways of officialdom...

……

Another Chinese New Year has arrived.

Cai Fu spent the Lunar New Year in Tanzhou again, and after much consideration, he finally decided not to move the capital for the time being.

Although Tokyo is much larger than Qingzhou in terms of population, economy, and city size...

However, before Emperor Qinzong and Emperor Gaozong of Song could determine a victor, Cai Fudu could not easily move the capital to Tokyo.

Tanshu is much colder than Tokyo.

In the garden, Cai Fu drank a large bowl of wine and felt a burning sensation in his stomach.

He ripped off his shirt, and bare-chested, Cai Fu grabbed a large, cleaver and began practicing "Wild Wood Chopping".

A cold glint flashed, and the wind howled through the blades!
Just then, it started snowing heavily.

Snowflakes, like goose feathers, danced in the air.

"Whoohoo-"

Cai Fudao's swordplay intensified, his entire body gleaming with a cold light, his blade moving like a dragon and a snake, as if he had grown a sword on his body!

No, it's like a person has grown onto the knife!
Hua Rong and Lü Fang exchanged a glance, both agreeing that with Cai Fu's swordsmanship, close protection was no longer necessary...

Just then, a beautiful figure appeared.

(End of this chapter)