The northwest wind blew away the clouds, and the sky was as blue as if it had been washed.

The cattle and sheep slowly wandered on the grass, and the shepherd gently drove the sheep out of the flock, and the fierce mastiff sat there, ready to deal with external threats.

The tall Helan Mountain to the west not only blocked the cold wind, but also blocked the wind and sand, making Xingqing Prefecture the south of the Yangtze River.

The canals built by Li Yuanhao at that time were still nourishing the land, making Xingqing Prefecture a fertile land, and giving the Xixia people food security.

The flowing water was flowing all the way to the wide moat in front of the royal city.

A team of business travelers came down from the plateau and brought yaks and food, which triggered a rush to buy at the door.

At the beginning of the sixth year of Jiayou, after the Song Dynasty ruled that civil strife in the Western Xia was about to begin, it cut off the transaction, making Wu Zang Epang furious.

But the excuse of the Song Dynasty was that the Western Xia invaded Linfu Road, and this excuse was very upright.

According to Mozang Epang's urinary nature, he should launch a threatening attack immediately until the Song Dynasty bowed his head.

But since the beginning of the year, the atmosphere in the royal city has been a bit strange, and Wuzang Epang cannot take into account affairs outside of the Western Xia.

He stared at the palace like a vulture.

The royal city is not small, with a circumference of about twenty miles. After several generations of construction, the city is quite prosperous.

But this prosperity is only relative.

“It’s impossible to stay here.”

In the inn in the royal city, an official was complaining.

"The official family asked us to go on an emergency mission to Xixia. We wrinkled our butts and then we arrived here urgently. But what does Li Liangzuo mean? He still refuses to see us?"

"Will it..." An official said guiltily: "Last time our envoy had a closer relationship with Mozang Epang, but Mozang Epang finally failed to plot against him. Will Li Liangzuo feel that we support Mozang Epang, so he doesn't want to pay attention to us?"

A minor official said in a panic: "It's fine to be neglected, but I'm afraid he will go crazy. I'll take us to sacrifice to heaven when the time comes."

"Sacrifice to the sky?"

"Yes, that Liang family is about to give birth. It is said that Li Liangzuo is a little anxious and is afraid of problems during childbirth. He has killed many people in the past."

"If you die, you will die. Don't let the Xixia people look down on us."

“…”

After a while, everyone analyzed it and found that it was not very good, so they looked at Tang Ren, who had not spoken and sat next to him, closed his eyes and rested.

"Responsible for the purpose... should we ask about this?"

There is a lot of rain in Xingqing Prefecture in summer, and the temperature is much lower than that in Bianliang, which is very suitable.

Tang Ren opened his eyes and said lightly: "What are you panic? I'm ready, just wait."

Everyone smiled bitterly, and some said, "Inheriting the imperial edict, Li Liangzuo killed his uncle's family, and many of the party of Mozang Epang were killed. That young man was cruel! The Song Dynasty's support for Mozang Epang must have seen it. When the Liang family gave birth to a child, they would probably use us to sacrifice to heaven."

"Yes! Li Liangzuo took a look at it. He was a very dull boy, but who would have thought that dullness was fake, and he was so cunning..."

“…”

Tang Ren frowned and said, "Don't quarrel, I've prepared for it and just wait."

After saying that, he closed his eyes again and took a nap with a natural look.

Everyone left the main hall and wandered around the yard.

"What preparations are there for the order? Are you going to prepare to go back?"

"How do you go back? Li Liangzuo is on the stage now. If you can't touch it, go back to the court and ask him about Li Liangzuo's character and ask him if he will invade the Song Dynasty. How can we answer?"

"Why!"

"If you go back in shame... it will be a crime at that time. You will not be scolded. If you don't do it well, you will be demoted."

"I am too proud to inherit the order. I thought Li Liangzuo was young and ignorant, and would be afraid of the Song Dynasty. But I dared to say that Li Liangzuo would never be afraid of the Song Dynasty."

An official looked at everyone and smiled bitterly: "The people of Xixia are never afraid of the Song Dynasty."

Another official added: "So Li Liangzuo will be cold to us. Now the Empress Wuzang is still in the palace, and it is said that she has lost her honor. Liang's family was taken in to wait for birth. Judging from Li Liangzuo's posture, it is obvious that he wants to abolish the Weizang family and make Liang the queen."

Everyone nodded.

At this time, someone was coughing dryly outside, and everyone was silent, then pretending to be walking.

"Your Majesty is here..."

The Song people in the yard were all shocked and stood up one after another.

Li Liangzuo is actually here?

Is this wrong?

Just as they were nervous, Tang Ren came out of the main hall and looked out the door with a firm look.

Later, a team of guards rushed in and searched all the rooms in the front yard very rigorously.

"well!"

Someone conveyed a safe message, and then Li Liangzuo came.

This is a seemingly dull boy. When he looked up, there was a smile in his eyes, which was very gentle.

Tang Ren quickly stepped down the steps, clasped his fists and said, "I have met the King of Xixia."

Li Liangzuo called himself emperor, but Tang Ren only called him the King of Xixia. This was Shen An's explanation.

He stared at Li Liangzuo and wanted to see his reaction.

Li Liangzuo smiled and said, "Since I ascended the throne, I have always wanted to get close to the Song Dynasty. The rebellious thief Wu Zang Epang controls the government and makes me have no choice. This time he is planning to rebel, but he does not know that I have already seen the traitor and wiped out the Mo Zang Epang party in one fell swoop. The Song Dynasty also made contributions to this matter. I will hold a banquet in the palace, so the noble envoy can go."

The translation translated his words.

Li Liangzuo actually wants to invite us?

The officials of the Song Dynasty wanted to rub their eyes, but they held it back.

But ecstasy and confusion still exist.

Why did Li Liangzuo express kindness to the Song Dynasty?

He also said that the Song Dynasty had made contributions, but what contributions did the Song Dynasty have made?

These questions hovered in everyone's minds, and Tang Ren said calmly: "Thank you for your kindness in the King of Xixia, but I just want to go back early to report..."

Li Liangzuo looked at him, his eyes narrowed slightly, and Tang Ren suddenly felt that he was being stared at by a wild beast.

This is Li Liangzuo’s true face!

He still smiled.

Li Liangzuo looked at the decorations in the courtyard with his hands behind his back and said, "Forget about Qu Yehe... Forget it, I will hold a banquet in the palace tomorrow."

He nodded slightly, his eyes were gentle, and then he hurriedly left by being surrounded.

As soon as he left, someone went to guard the door, and then the officials started making a fuss.

"Inheriting the imperial edict, he said that the Song Dynasty also made contributions. What does this mean?"

"There is also a banquet for us tomorrow. This is the first banquet after Li Liangzuo killed Mozang Epang!"

...

Li Liangzuo returned to the palace all the way.

"How about Wu Zang's family?"

In front is the palace where Wuzang clan is imprisoned.

The palace looked dilapidated and narrow, with more than ten people staring at it, ensuring that Wu Zang could not escape.

An eunuch followed behind and said carefully: "Your Majesty, she was still crying before..."

Li Liangzuo walked to the front door and nodded slightly.

"Open the door!"

Someone opened the door and suddenly a smell of mold and fishy smell rushed out.

Li Liangzuo stood outside the door, and the light was cast in, allowing him to see a girl sitting dejectedly on the ground.

The head was hanging down and the long hair fell to cover the face.

Perhaps when the sound was heard, the girl slowly raised her head, and there was more surprise on the face that had not been washed for a long time, and the dull eyes burst out with brilliance, and then she rushed over.

Bang!

Li Liangzuo kicked the girl down and said mutely: "Say, where are Wuzang Epang's belongings hidden?"

The girl lay on the ground, barely supporting her upper body, and smiled bitterly: "I don't know... I really don't know..."

Li Liangzuo narrowed his eyes and said coldly: "You are seeking death!"

He turned around without hesitation and went down the steps.

The girl struggled to climb out, but the guards closed the door faster than hers.

Li Liangzuo turned around and there was only a gap left in the gate.
To be continued...