Chapter 99 Either surrender or die!A few days later, Western Xia. Murong Fu and his party came to Western Xia. The Western Xia naturally would not call themselves Western Xia. They called themselves Da Xia, or the Great Bai Gao Kingdom. The country has a total population of three million, but it controls all the important routes of the Silk Road, cuts off the Hexi Corridor, and fleeces passing merchants. However, during the Song Dynasty, the Maritime Silk Road had already prospered, and Song Dynasty merchants began to go through Qingtang and Tubo to enter the Western Regions, so Western Xia's profits were not as good as at the beginning. Western Xia was a guard dog with no ambition to make progress. Its wars with the Song Dynasty were often because the Song Dynasty wanted to expand, while Western Xia only wanted to maintain its base. No matter how smooth the Song army's attack was at the beginning, once they entered the heartland of Western Xia, the Dangxiang nobles began to fight desperately to repel the Song army. However, the Song Dynasty held the economic lifeline of Western Xia. Once the Song Dynasty closed its trade, Western Xia could use war to promote peace and force the Song Dynasty to open up trade. If you can't win, then call daddy, that is, ask the Liao Kingdom to come and mediate. The Liao Kingdom was also happy to mediate the disputes between Western Xia and the Song Dynasty, so that the Liao Kingdom would be in the safest and strongest position.
This was the international situation between the Song, Liao and Xia kingdoms. But what’s interesting is that the powerful Liao Dynasty and Song Dynasty were successively destroyed by the Jin Dynasty, but the Western Xia Dynasty survived thanks to its flexibility. This was not Murong Fu's first visit to Western Xia, so he was familiar with the place. Before this, he used the alias Li Yanzong and worked illegally in Yipintang, Xixia, hoping to gain connections through his merits and help in restoring the country. This idea is really naive, it is purely the thinking of a working class person. Murong Fu worked hard for many years, but the most powerful person in Western Xia that he knew was Nurhai. But Nurhai was not a powerful figure in Western Xia. The most he could do was to send Murong Fu an invitation letter for the princess to recruit a prince consort. He could not help in any other way. Murong Fu tried hard for many years, but he couldn't even make friends with Helian Tieshu. It was just a pipe dream for him to rely on the power of Western Xia to restore his country. And now, Murong Fu has the correct information, correct understanding, and the correct direction. Since Xixia Concubine Li Qiushui is Wang Yuyan's grandmother, the emperor is Wang Yuyan's uncle, and he is the leader of the Xiaoyao Sect, it is natural for him to talk to the most powerful person in Xixia. But if I want to negotiate, it certainly won't work if I just go to the palace and say I'm here to visit relatives. Yipintang was actually a place that Li Qiushui used to fight against the Nine Heavens and Nine Divisions of the Child-Fairy of Tianshan. Fighting against the martial artists of the Song Dynasty was just a side job. Helian Tieshu is only the nominal boss of Yipintang, and Li Qiushui is the boss behind the scenes. Although Murong Fu is the leader of the Xiaoyao Sect and a relative of Li Qiushui, if he wants to win the respect of others, he cannot rely on nepotism alone; he must demonstrate certain strength. Yipintang is Murong Fu's stepping stone, and he also takes the opportunity to establish his authority in Yipintang to lay a solid foundation for taking over Yipintang. The world of martial arts is indeed full of human relationships, but if you are not good at fighting and killing, how can others be willing to toast you? "Cousin, I can't recognize you." Wang Yuyan said in surprise as she watched Murong Fu put on a mask and cover his face, dressing up as a Xixia warrior. Wang Yuyan’s ability to identify people is not very good. In the original novel, she did not recognize Murong Fu when he transformed into Li Yanzong. If it were Ah Zhu, she would definitely be able to recognize Murong Fu who was in the form of Li Yanzong.
"This is my pseudonym in Xixia, named Li Yanzong. I have worked at Yipintang for a long time." Murong Fu said, "But I didn't make much money. In this case, I plan to acquire Yipintang today!" Murong Fu was going to meet Li Qiu Shui, so he only brought Wang Yuyan with him, and the rest of them stayed in the inn to rest for the time being. Wang Yuyan was also wearing a veil, and her stunning beauty was only vaguely visible at this moment. "Cousin, are you planning to cause a big disturbance at Yipintang?" Wang Yuyan asked. "That's right." Murong Fu smiled, "This trick is called luring the snake out of the hole, luring your grandmother out of the hole!" …… Yipintang. People come in and out of Yipintang, a few of them are martial artists, and most of them are Xixia warriors. Murong Fu had the badge of Yipintang, so he had no obstacles in passing. Entering the inner courtyard, I saw a group of Xixia warriors practicing swordsmanship under the guidance of a swordsman. Nurhai was leaning against the wall, watching the warriors practicing martial arts. When he saw Murong Fu, he asked with a smile, "Li Yanzong, you haven't been here for a while. Who is the girl next to you?" "She's my wife." Murong Fu said. "You are so lucky, but why didn't you invite me to your wedding?" Nurhai complained. Nurhai and Murong Fu have a good personal relationship and even know Murong Fu's true identity. "We haven't gotten married yet, we just love each other and have decided to spend our lives together." Murong Fu smiled and said, "When I get married, I will definitely invite you." After Murong Fu finished speaking, he asked again: "Where is the general?" Nurhai said: "He is in the inner hall. Do you want to see him?" "I was just about to see him." "I'll go report it." The so-called general is Helian Tieshu, the Xixia general who conquered the east and is currently in charge of Yipintang. Not long after, Nurhai came out and said to Murong Fu: "The general wants you to come in." Murong Fu nodded and walked inside with Wang Yuyan. Nurhai thought about it and did not stop Wang Yuyan. After all, he had known Murong Fu for many years and knew that Murong Fu was a steady person, so he felt more at ease with him. In the inner hall, the rugged-looking Helian Tieshu was sitting on a chair, cutting a roasted leg of lamb with a knife, with a few jugs of fine wine beside him, and he was living a happy life. Seeing Murong Fu coming in, Helian Tieshu said nothing and waited for Murong Fu to salute. Unexpectedly, Murong Fu not only did not salute, but also came to Helian Tieshu carelessly, glanced at Helian Tieshu, and said: "Helian Tieshu, you are so comfortable!" Helian Tieshu was furious. He slammed the table in front of him and shouted, "Li Yanzong, how dare you call me by my name?!" "Helian Tieshu!" Murong Fu said, "Your name is not a maiden name, so why can't I call you that?" Helian Tieshu was about to lose his temper when he saw Murong Fu being so arrogant, but he caught a glimpse of Wang Yuyan, who was wearing a veil, and was stunned at first, then shocked.
Then, Helian Tieshu came to Wang Yuyan quickly, knelt on one knee and said, "I am Helian Tieshu. I didn't know that Princess Yinchuan was coming. I hope you will forgive me for not welcoming you!" Murong Fu and Wang Yuyan were both stunned. Wang Yuyan felt something was wrong, so she lifted her veil, revealing her true face, and said, "General Helian Tieshu, please look carefully. I am not the Princess Yinchuan you are talking about." "How could I possibly be wrong? Although you, Princess, have not appeared in public for a long time, I once saw your elegance and grace, and I will never forget it." Helian Tieshu looked at Wang Yuyan and said firmly, "Princess, please don't joke with me." When things took such a turn, Murong Fu felt something in his heart, and realized that it was Li Qiu Shui's powerful genes that were at work. Princess Yinchuan Li Qinglu is the granddaughter of Li Qiushui, and Wang Yuyan is the granddaughter-in-law of Li Qiushui. The two should look exactly the same, with only some differences in details. Murong Fu thought, is it possible for him to have two daughters, one flying swallow and the other? I was on the train yesterday, from evening to morning, and then from morning to evening. When I arrived in Yulin, it was already past ten o'clock in the evening. The bumpy ride made me so tired that I had a splitting headache and I was carsick. I was really not in good condition. I have written the first 2,000 words with great difficulty. Please forgive me if my writing quality is not good enough. Without a leave application, I can only use 4000 words to get full attendance. I have to take a bus back to the village in the morning, and it will be another bumpy ride on the winding mountain road. My scalp tingles just thinking about it, but there is no way. With this change in my family, I can't do anything. Maybe one day I will be old, alone, without a wife or children, and then I will gain freedom in life...
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