Chapter 48

Lingnan, more than ten clipper ships were docked at the port.

As soldiers kept walking down, shouts immediately came from afar.

Riding over, Liu Nanxiang stepped forward quickly and said, "This old minister greets the General!"

"Get up! Between us, there is no need for this!"

Looking at Liu Nanxiang before him, Zhang Cheng said, "How is Nong Zhigao's situation?"

"Di Qing has already taken Kunlun Pass; Nong Zhigao has not yet accepted the persuasion to surrender!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng, Liu Nanxiang explained seriously.

"Is he really an idiot? Does he think he can beat Di Qing by himself?"

Rubbing his temples, Zhang Cheng seemed very anxious.

Because if Nong Zhigao is finished, how should he find a scapegoat?

If it were a civil war in the Central Plains, the common people would be fine, but if it were an invasion by foreign tribes, Zhang Cheng estimated he wouldn't even be able to get out of Lingnan!

"Old Xiong, lead twenty thousand troops to support him first; don't let Nong Zhigao die!"

Looking at Xiong Jizong beside him, Zhang Cheng spoke seriously.

"Understood, General, don't worry! With me here, Nong Zhigao will definitely not die!"

Walking up domineeringly, Xiong Jizong patted his chest.

On the Lingnan battlefield,

After Nong Zhigao rebelled, he first defeated a large number of imperial military officials, and finally, the Song Dynasty felt embarrassed, so they sent Di Qing over.

And as a famous general, Di Qing was undoubtedly brave.

In his youth, he had a conflict with people in his hometown and was subsequently tattooed and conscripted into the army.

But there is also another saying, which is that Di Qing was taking the blame for his brother!

And no matter the situation, Di Qing had fought his way from a small soldier to where he was today!

But even a general like Di Qing had to dismount and bow when seeing civil officials!

With the news of holding a banquet, Di Qing not only confused his own people but also caused Nong Zhigao to misjudge, resulting in the Kunlun Pass, which had caused the imperial army to suffer repeated defeats, being recaptured by him in one day, opening the gate to Yongzhou!

Great Nan Kingdom, Yongzhou,

Facing the news of defeat coming from the front line, Nong Zhigao was also very conflicted at this moment.

Because he no longer had the strength in his hands to restrain Di Qing.

The destruction of the Great Nan Kingdom was just a matter of time.

"Father, if you don't decide now, our lives will not be guaranteed! Do you want to watch those common people suffer oppression again?"

Looking at Nong Zhigao before him, his son couldn't help but shout.

"I..."

Looking at his son hesitantly, Nong Zhigao's eyes were also full of hesitation.

Back then he left Jiaozhi and surrendered to the Great Song, but was rejected; in the end, unable to find a way to live, he launched a rebellion.

But the result was that Nong Zhigao couldn't believe that he really had a response to every call!

And watching the former Great Nan Kingdom dying bit by bit, Nong Zhigao fell silent.

Turning to walk toward the throne, Nong Zhigao pursed his lips and said, "Announce the envoy of the Pingnan Army!"

Half a month later, Yongzhou City,

Looking at Yongzhou, which was about to be recaptured, the Song army's faces couldn't help but be filled with smiles.

Because the final winner was still them, right?

Riding forward, the Song envoy shouted, "Nong Zhigao, why don't you surrender yet!"

"Nong Zhigao knows his crimes are unforgivable, but if I surrender, may I ask the envoy, can you give up the oppression of the common people?"

Speaking loudly, Nong Zhigao stood on the city wall and questioned.

And facing such a thing, how could the envoy dare to agree?

Because these were decided by the lords in the imperial court; how could a small envoy answer for the civil officials and prime ministers?

Looking at the envoy's appearance, Nong Zhigao understood and immediately roared, "Change the flag!"

"Change the flag!"

Just as Nong Zhigao's subordinates took down the flags symbolizing the Great Nan Kingdom, Di Qing and the others were stunned.

Because didn't the negotiations fail? Could it be that Nong Zhigao wanted to surrender?

But before Di Qing could see the city gate open, he found another flag rising.

Fluttering in the wind, the Black Dragon was constantly waving its sharp claws while shaking.

"This is? The South Asian Black Dragon flag?"

Looking at the flag above, Di Qing was shocked.

Because he had heard earlier that Dali was occupied by the Black Dragon flag, but after arriving in Lingnan, he discovered that the South Asian lands had already been completely occupied.

Even an existence like the Khmer Empire had collapsed in the flames of the Black Dragon flag.

"Nong Zhigao, you dare to lead barbarians into the Central Plains!"

Roaring in anger, Di Qing couldn't help but shout.

"Who are you calling barbarians? We are the orthodox Chinese people!"

Walking out from the city wall, Zhang Cheng looked at the distant hills with a smile.

And looking at the large number of soldiers appearing, Di Qing was also stunned; had this group of people already arrived in Yongzhou?

"General Di, the Great Song is now decaying, and facing the Liao Kingdom, it pays annual tribute as usual; you are the Martial Star descended to earth, why not follow me to change the world?"

Looking at Di Qing in the distance, Zhang Cheng shouted with a megaphone.

"General?"

Looking at Di Qing, the military officers beside him hesitated one after another.

Because what Zhang Cheng said couldn't be called the truth, but it was simply heart-piercing words!

"Get my bow!"

Waving his hand, Di Qing spurred his horse forward.

Just as Di Qing arrived not far from the city wall, he immediately shouted, "The person persuading surrender in front, do you dare to show your face?"

"Not talented, it is I!"

Looking at Di Qing with a smile, Zhang Cheng appeared wearing a mask.

Because he wasn't sure if the officers under Di Qing had ever seen him!

"Since you oppose the Song, why don't you dare to show your true face?"

Scolding loudly, Di Qing slowly touched the arrow at his waist.

"My appearance is quite good, and I'm afraid General Di will feel guilty, so... holy crap, Di Qing, you..."

Just as Zhang Cheng was explaining with a smile, Di Qing raised his bow and arrow and aimed at him.

Unable to help but curse, Zhang Cheng hurriedly crouched down.

"Whoosh!"

The arrow grazed his head, shattering his jade crown and making his hair dance wildly.

Blinking his eyes in fear, Zhang Cheng touched his head and said, "I'm not dead?"

"Cousin, you were almost finished off by Di Qing!"

Making a trivial gesture, Situ Yaozu hurriedly explained.

"Shields, shields!"

Shouting, Zhang Cheng stood up, hid behind the shield, and roared, "Di Qing, you bastard, you son of a bitch, you're even more shameless than me!"

"General is mighty, General is mighty!"

Shouting in unison, the Song army below roared.

And hearing this, Di Qing turned back and said, "Persuade surrender? Then you have to come to Di's front to say it!"

Gritting his teeth as he watched this scene, Zhang Cheng clenched his fists and said, "I'm so pissed off! You can fight, right? Being able to fight is useless; I can fight too!"

"Cousin, can we really not beat Di Qing? Even if we all go up together?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng with grievance, Situ Yaozu didn't want to say it, but still wanted him to calm down.

The Pingnan Army still had fifty thousand in Tibet; they only had less than twenty thousand people here, and the rest were auxiliary troops.

"Bring me the Tiger-Crouching Cannons to bomb them; I don't believe that Di Qing can be like Li Mu next door, making me stand with my hands in my pockets, not daring to fight back!"

Patting the city wall, Zhang Cheng's eyes flickered.

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"Attack the city!"

Raising the precious sword in his hand, Di Qing commanded the Song army to begin the attack.

As the command flags waved, the mighty army moved forward.

And facing Di Qing's actions, Zhang Cheng didn't say much, because he had decided: catch Di Qing, hang him up and whip him for three days, just like Grand Tutor Pang whipped Pang Yu back then; dip the whip in wine, and disinfect while whipping!

(End of this chapter)