Chapter 108
Although the ruler of Liao was named Yelu, the empress and the queen mother always had the surname "Xiao". They were all from the same family, and their original surname was "Shulu".
Therefore, the term "Empress Dowager Xiao" almost runs through the history of the Liao Dynasty from its emergence to its demise.
And Xiao Du is also one of the royal relatives from this family.
He was of noble status and he had taken the initiative to request to be sent as an envoy to the Song Dynasty. If he wanted to stand out among his many peers and relatives, he had to make some achievements.
Before coming to Bian Jing, he began to collect a lot of intelligence, and naturally he also knew about the unique person "Master Lu".
In Xiao Du's opinion, Lu Sen was too conspicuous, just like a real wolf standing among a bunch of mongrel dogs.
Especially after watching the "Xianjia Shadow Play" and visiting the "Rejuvenation Sanatorium", he felt more and more that Lu Sen was extraordinary.
Therefore, Xiao Du was very interested in Lu Sen, and with the idea of bringing this person to the Liao Kingdom, he kept trying to visit Lu Sen.
Unfortunately, Lu Sen refused to see him, so a month later, he thought of waiting for Lu Sen on the road when he went out.
As a result, Lu Sen became a homebody and often stayed at home for ten days or half a month.
The Xianjia shadow play was shown on time in the evening, but Xiao Du himself was also a "drama fan" and didn't want to miss the show, so he never blocked Lu Sen's "door" at night.
In this way, he waited for more than ten days before he met Lu Sen on the road.
How can you let go of someone you have waited so long for?
So he blocked Lu Sen's way twice.
Seeing Lu Sen's unhappy expression again, he clasped his fists and said with a smile: "Master Lu, Xiao is polite."
Although it is said that you should not hit someone who smiles at you, Lu Sen was too lazy to waste time talking to this guy.
He squats at the door of his house every day and looks inside from time to time. It's annoying to see him.
While the other party was talking, Lu Sen walked to the side again, but at this time, Xiao Du immediately took two steps back and blocked Lu Sen again.
He had obviously practiced martial arts, and his movements were agile and powerful.
"Please listen to me for a few words, okay?" Xiao Du clasped his fists and smiled sincerely.
Lu Sen frowned. The other party seemed very polite, but it was just an illusion.
If you are really polite, you won't stop people at will.
And this smiling look is just a gesture.
Lu Sen's face turned cold. He didn't want to talk to the other party, but the other party made it clear that he would not leave unless he gave an explanation.
Are we really going to take action?
But it’s not a good idea to fight in the street. More importantly, the other party is an envoy, and if you fight first, it will give people a reason to criticize you.
Lu Sen is not afraid of trouble, but the censors in the court are really "dogs". They can scold you, but if you really make some mistakes and dare to refute them, they will commit suicide by banging their heads against the pillars.
Today in the court, Bao Zheng angrily rebuked the censors for pleading for the evil people in Wuyou Cave. Is this related to him?
As a result, three of the four censors who had made the remonstrance tried to prove their innocence by banging their heads against the pillars, two were stopped, and the third hit his head with blood all over. Fortunately, no one was killed, but the blood loss was a bit too much.
Although the last one did not hit the pillar, he was old and so angry that he fainted on the spot.
This was also the reason why Bao Zheng had to find "helper".
It can be imagined that if Lu Sen hit someone first, the censors would definitely report him.
Although Lu Sen could ignore them, he was afraid that these idiots would run up the hill and hit their heads against trees and die!
It’s unlucky just thinking about it, who wouldn’t be afraid?
"I don't want to listen." Lu Sen turned and left.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Du immediately chased after him and stood in front of Lu Sen again.
Lu Sen's expression became increasingly ugly, and he had already focused his attention on the iron knife in the system backpack.
Just ready to take it out and chop someone down.
Over and over again, there will never be an end to it.
Although he was indeed afraid of those censors, the fact that they were trying to stop him made Lu Sen extremely unhappy. If he killed someone and those censors refused to give up, he could just resign and live in Suzhou or Hangzhou.
Anyway, he is not the one who suffers, and Lu Sen's "wings" are already strong enough now, so where in the world can he not go?
"Are you done yet?" Lu Sen glared at the other person: "If you don't give way, don't blame me for not reminding you."
Xiao Du said with a smile: "Even when two countries are at war, they don't kill envoys, let alone we are brother countries. Master Lu, don't joke."
Lu Sen couldn't bear it anymore. What he hated most was people with ulterior motives and who kept pestering him.
At this time, his consciousness was already on the iron knife in the system backpack. He was about to take it out to kill someone, but Xiao Du suddenly took a step back, increasing the distance between them.
"Do you really want to kill me?" Xiao Du was very surprised: "I can feel the murderous intent in your eyes, Master Lu."
At this time, the Northern Song Dynasty was at a psychological disadvantage facing the Liao Kingdom.
When ordinary officials saw Xiao Du, they appeared calm on the surface, but there was a sense of powerlessness and depression in their eyes.
Lu Sen was about to speak when he suddenly heard a voice from behind: "You barbarians from the north, you dare to block my master's way, you are courting death!"
Along with the delicate shout, there was the sound of the ground shaking rapidly.
Yang Jinhua rushed over riding a puppet snow dog, then jumped up on the back of the puppet beast, flew over Lu Sen's head, and swept him down with a kick.
The momentum is extremely strong.
Xiao Du had to take two steps back to avoid Yang Jinhua's attack.
But Yang Jinhua took advantage of the situation and did not show any mercy. After landing, she rushed forward and used Yang family boxing.
The arms are raised and lowered, not to hit people, but to smash them.
At the same time, they will use footwork and the power of body rotation to increase the swing distance of their arms, thereby increasing their attack power in disguise.
It's a bit similar to the big and powerful 'Tongbiquan', but more fierce and violent. After all, the Yang family is a military family.
Xiao Du was also considered an expert with good martial arts skills. He was also tall and strong, at least a head taller than Yang Jinhua, but he was knocked back repeatedly by Yang Jinhua.
At the same time, his face became more and more ugly.
Every time Yang Jinhua struck out with her arms, the sound of the wind was like the roar of a tiger.
Xiao Du blocked the attack with both hands, and his forearm bones became more and more painful. The opponent's arms that hit him were not flesh and blood, but like two iron rods.
He even felt that his bones were about to crack.
"How can this woman be so fierce?" Xiao Du was shocked: "She looks so delicate, how can she have such strong external skills!"
In fact, external Kung Fu is Yang Jinhua's "weak point", she is better at internal energy moves and whip techniques.
Bow and spear archery are also okay.
Originally, she only knew the Yang family boxing, but she was not proficient in it!
The reason why she is so powerful now is entirely due to the 'Defense +3' accessory, which is the ruby pendant hanging in her clothes!
This thing can greatly reduce the 'direct damage' suffered by the wearer.
The damage caused by collisions is also included.
Yang Jinhua felt more and more excited as the fight went on. The parts of Yang family boxing that were confusing to her in the past had now been completely mastered thanks to the effects of the equipment. She used a few powerful chops to break through the opponent's defense, and then kicked Xiao Du in the face with a high kick, sending him flying two meters back to the ground.
Xiao Du screamed in pain, his face was covered with blood, his nose was mostly collapsed, and blood was flowing.
"Remember, if you dare to block my husband's way again, I will beat you every time I see you." Yang Jinhua put her hands on her hips, looking very cool.
At this time, many people on the street gathered around and applauded loudly.
"Mrs. Lu is amazing."
'Mrs. Lu is majestic and domineering.'
"I've been annoyed by this northern dog for a long time. Well done to him."
Everyone praised Yang Jinhua.
Yang Jinhua also trotted over to Lu Sen and asked with a sweet smile, "Sir, you were not frightened by that Liao dog, were you?"
"It's okay, thanks to you for saving me." Lu Sen smiled and said, "Let's go home together."
If he wanted to take action, he would have to use a knife. Although Lu Sen was not afraid of the consequences of using a knife, thinking about it, leaving Bianjing City for a Liao person did not seem to be a good choice.
But if Yang Jinhua takes action, the situation will be different.
Afterwards, the couple returned home. After rolling on the ground for a long time, Xiao Du barely stood up, covering his bloody face, and returned to Sifang Pavilion (Siyi Pavilion) where the envoys were temporarily staying.
The official in charge of receiving the envoys saw Xiao Du's miserable appearance and asked what had happened.
Xiao Du would never tell anyone even if he was beaten to death. It was too embarrassing to be beaten like this by a woman.
He didn't want to say it, but the officials from Sifangguan could check it out. After checking, they would laugh and then report the matter.
The next day, there was a quarrel in the court about this matter.
"Lu Yang's move is inappropriate." A young censor said righteously, "Envoy Xiao came with good intentions. If we offend him, he will immediately return to Liao and make a few remarks in front of the Liao king. When the Liao army marches south in large numbers, how will the Song Dynasty respond?"
Bao Zheng said, "It's not that serious. The three armies in the west should stay put for now. If something serious happens, we can all return to defend."
"Envoy Bao has a good mindset. But Lu Yang is ignorant of the big picture and treats the border defense of the Song Dynasty as a child's play. He should be punished as an example to others." After saying this, the young censor retreated back into the crowd.
At this time, another old imperial censor stood up. He clasped his hands and said, "A guest is a guest. As a great country like China, we should treat guests as if they were at home. There is no reason to hit people. What Master Lu did was really unkind."
A military officer nearby said, "It wasn't Master Lu who beat people, but Lu Yangshi."
"Isn't that the same?" The old censor said with his neck stiff, "Husband and wife are one. If Lu Yang hits him, it's like Master Lu hitting him!"
The military officer said angrily: "According to what Censor Zhou said, if your servant killed someone, then it is you, Censor Zhou, who killed someone!"
"Of course not." Censor Zhou smiled and said, "It makes sense that husband and wife are one, but there is no such thing as master and servant being one."
Zhao Zhen asked curiously while sitting on the dragon chair: "Censor Zhou, in your opinion, how should Master Lu be dealt with?"
"He's charged with disrespecting the government." Censor Zhou held up the sign and said with a smile, "I think that's fair."
Zhao Zhen turned around and asked Bao Zheng: "How should the crime of disrespecting me be punished?"
"Fine three strings of copper coins!" Bao Zheng said with a smile, "The government is kind and benevolent, and everyone can speak freely. Even if it is disrespectful, the crime is not serious."
Zhao Zhen patted his thigh and laughed, then looked at the old censor below: "Censor Zhou, then I will fine Master Lu three strings of copper coins, okay?"
"Since the law states so, let's do it." Censor Zhou smiled and retreated back into the crowd.
Everyone was stunned for a moment, and then many people laughed out loud.
I have to say that Censor Zhou's method of using little force to achieve a great result is quite useful.
Even if an official was disrespected, he was only fined three strings of coins. How dare you, a northern barbarian who took the initiative to cause trouble and was beaten in the face by a woman?
Are you more noble than the Emperor of Song Dynasty?
This immediately blocked all possible excuses for trouble.
This old censor Zhou nearly died of illness some time ago, but fortunately he ate the fruits grown by Lu Sen's family and survived. Now he is free of illness and pain, and I don't know how happy he is.
After the court session, news of Lu Sen’s punishment spread throughout the city.
Then a large group of people holding three strings of copper coins ran to the Sifang Pavilion and threw them inside, shouting, "Envoy Xiao of the Liao Dynasty, I heard that Master Lu's wife hit you in the face. She was weak and frail, but she was eager to protect her husband and accidentally scratched you twice. Don't be surprised. Here are three strings of money. I paid for Master Lu to buy you some wolfberries to replenish your blood."
After saying that, without waiting for Xiao Du's response, he and others worked together to throw three strings of money over the wall, clapped their hands and left.
After that, more and more people came to give "three strings of money", and there was even a scene where there was an endless stream of camels and carriages.
The sound of money being thrown "dong dong dong" was endless, and before throwing, there would be a howl.
The key point is that Lu Yang was a weak woman.
He also "sincerely" apologized to Xiao Du.
The officials of Sifang Pavilion ignored him and just laughed and said, " How mean! This is the first time I know that people in our capital can be so mean!"
In fact, Xiao Du is in a very bad mood now.
Although the Liao Dynasty implemented the Song system, it was only for a short period of time and their own culture was not completely forgotten.
In the Liao Dynasty, losing to a woman in military force was a particularly humiliating thing.
The more powerful and wealthy the family is, the more they care about this matter.
Xiao Du lay on the bed, his heart full of sadness.
Listening to the thudding sound in the yard, he couldn't help but shed two bitter tears in the corners of his eyes.
The servant who was bandaging him thought he had hurt him, and hurriedly said, "Master, it hurts, I'll be gentler."
Xiao Du shook his head and said, "Wu Rang, go out and see how many copper coins are there in the yard?"
The young servant immediately trotted out, and after a while, he ran back into the room with a look of shock on his face: "Master, there are at least more than a thousand strings of coins. I estimate that it is almost two thousand strings of coins, and they are still throwing them away."
Hearing this, Xiao Du turned his head sharply and said, "Quick, help me up and take a look."
Then Xiao Du stood by the door, watching with wide eyes as strings of copper coins were thrown in from outside the wall, piling up into a small rockery of copper coins in his small yard.
He couldn't help licking his lips. "Oh my god, the Song people are really rich. The rumors are true."
The servant who was supporting him also nodded vigorously.
Xiao Du thought for a moment and said, "Go, ask the officials from Sifang Pavilion to come over and ask them to help count these copper coins."
Soon, a Song official came over. He found a small path to avoid the copper coins and walked over. He was very young. He clasped his fists and smiled, "Envoy Xiao, is there anything urgent?"
"Help me count how much money is in here, and give me two vehicles to help me transport it back to Liao."
The young official's eyes lit up and he asked, "Can Envoy Xiao return to Liao with us?"
Xiao Du looked at the small rockery made of copper coins and nodded vigorously: "Go back!"
