Wende County is under the jurisdiction of Xuanhua Prefecture. Although it is sandwiched between the Yanshan Mountains, its terrain is flat and open, and its water resources are abundant. It is not a prosperous and prosperous place, but it is also the core town in the Yanshan area. It is also the logistics base for Yanshan's northwest customs defense.
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Wende County has four distinct seasons. In late autumn and early winter, the seasonal changes are particularly obvious, especially for outsiders. It is an honor for this city. After more than ten years, the emperor came again and stayed in Wende County.
The last time this happened was during the Qianyou Northern Expedition, and this time it also originated from the Han-Liao War.
Before Emperor Liu's arrival, more than 40,000 elite Han troops had come west and were stationed outside the city, resting and waiting. Although it is a prefecture, Wende City is not really big. Against the background of tens of thousands of troops, it is
Even more "skinny". Fortunately, the flag flying in the alliance was the Han Dynasty's mysterious flag. After Emperor Liu arrived, a bright yellow dragon flag was erected, showing off his power and murderous intent.
After all, the Han army stationed in Wende County was mainly composed of Northern Expedition soldiers transferred back from Liaodong. Originally, Emperor Liu was unwilling to tire his soldiers too much, but after Tian Chongjin's plan was reported, he agreed without much hesitation.
Emperor Liu was no longer the deep-seated, sensible, humiliated, but shameful Liu Chengyou he had been before. Although the Liao army went south this time, although they appeared calm and calm on the outside and responded actively, they were filled with hatred in their hearts.
Coupled with the bad news in Mobei, which made him even more angry and sensitive, Tian Chongjin's plan was in line with Emperor Liu's psychology. Since the Liao army dared to come, they should not think about leaving easily. Passive defense has never been Emperor Liu's style.
, take the initiative to attack, return with revenge, and strive to annihilate.
The first thing Emperor Liu did when he came to Wende was not to inspect the military camp and inquire about the preparations for war, but to go to the county government to visit Li Chuyun. After he led his army to pick up Liu Tinghan and returned, Li Chuyun fell completely ill and became difficult to recover from.
, was arranged to recuperate in Wende County.
The best doctors, the best medicinal materials, and all possible medical conditions were provided, but Li Chuyun's condition still did not improve.
"Physician Wang, tell me directly, how is Li Qing's condition?" Outside the ward, Emperor Liu asked the well-imaged physician, and lowered his voice: "How long can it last?"
The imperial doctor's surname is Wang. He is not yet forty years old, but his medical skills are very good and he is good at researching and preparing medicinal diets. With this, he is unique among the various schools and departments in the Imperial Medical Office. If it were not for his lack of medical management skills, his authority would be
The status can still be improved.
This time, he was also one of the accompanying imperial doctors. Li Chuyun was seriously ill, and Emperor Liu specially sent the imperial physician Wang to stay for long-term treatment as a show of favor.
When Emperor Liu asked this question, his eyes were very calm. Doctor Wang hesitated for a moment, but decided to tell the truth: "Your Majesty, Mr. Li has become ill due to overwork, and he is already terminally ill. My medical skills are not good, and it is difficult to cure him. His condition is temporary.
It's stabilized, but I estimate that it will be difficult for you to survive this winter..."
After saying that, the imperial doctor lowered his head, preparing to receive the emperor's scolding. In the past, Emperor Liu used harsh words and threats because of the empress dowager's condition. But when he was ordered this time, Emperor Liu also emphasized that he must be cured.
But it can't be done.
Somewhat unexpectedly, Emperor Liu remained calm and just waved to him: "Go ahead!"
Li Chuyun obviously cannot be compared with the Queen Mother and the Empress!
"Your Majesty, please retire!" The imperial physician breathed a sigh of relief and slowly left with a doctor carrying a medicine box.
Probably the best room in the government office in Wende County was provided for Li Chuyun to live and recuperate. It was neat, clean, warm and comfortable, and there were beautiful maids and diligent servants who were ready to serve him at any time.
It is a pity that the smell of medicinal soup is always in the air, destroying the harmony of the indoor environment. This was more than a year later, and Emperor Liu could not help but be surprised when he saw Li Chuyun again.
The body was thin, the complexion was yellow, the eyes were dull and dull, as if there was an air of death lingering around him. Although the body was very clean, no one would be willing to get close to it.
Even Emperor Liu, who was calm and calm, couldn't help but feel a little stirred in his heart when he saw Li Chuyun like this, especially when he thought about how not long ago this emperor dragged his illness, worked tirelessly, and was not afraid of danger to lead the army north to rescue Liu Tinghan...
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Li Chuyun was obviously not mentally prepared for Emperor Liu's visit. When he saw the emperor, he was stunned for a while before he realized what was happening. His eyes regained some sparkle and he struggled to get up.
"No need! Stop moving, just lie down!" Knowing what he was going to do at a glance, Emperor Liu quickly raised his hand and ordered.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Although he was physically inconvenienced, Li Chuyun still maintained his courtesy: "Your Majesty is very humble and didn't come far enough to greet me. Please forgive me! Let Your Majesty see this wretched image of me, it stains your royal eyes, and you still look forward to Haihan."
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"Don't say that again! Don't say that again!" Emperor Liu looked at Li Chuyun, sitting on a high chair next to the couch, and said with emphasis in his tone: "I didn't know that you were seriously ill, otherwise I would have arrived earlier!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty! Thank you, Your Majesty!" Li Chuyun murmured, his breath was uneven and his condition was very poor.
"I wonder what's going on in Shanyang? Have the Liao army retreated?" Before he could say a few words, Li Chuyun looked at Emperor Liu and asked.
"You have worked so hard for the country, that's enough! Just relax and recuperate. There are dedicated people to take care of the military affairs!" Emperor Liu said in a comforting tone.
Although Li Chuyun was lying on the sickbed, his thinking was still clear. He shook his head and replied: "When Your Majesty has not dismissed me as the envoy, I was still a pastoral guard in Shanyang. Now the people in the prefecture and county are being plundered by Hu's cavalry, and the enemy invaders have not retreated. How can I do this?"
Being able to live comfortably on the sickbed..."
After listening to his heartfelt words, Emperor Liu finally showed a touch of emotion on his face and sighed: "It is Li Qing who takes the world as his own responsibility!"
His eyes fell on Li Chuyun's frail and sick appearance, Emperor Liu said: "Li Qing, don't worry, I have mobilized a large army to encircle and suppress the Liao army. Everything has been prepared. This time, Xi Xing is supervising the battle!"
"Then, I wish that my Han army will return with complete victory and defeat the Liao army!" Li Chuyun seemed relieved, showing a pale smile, and said sadly: "Unfortunately, I may not have the opportunity to serve your Majesty again.
I will do my best for the great Han Dynasty and the people of the world!"
Upon hearing this, Emperor Liu immediately wanted to say words of comfort, while Li Chuyun said to himself: "Although I don't have any medical skills, I am aware of my illness. The disease has penetrated into the bone marrow and is difficult to cure!"
It may be a pity that I died on my sick bed, but I am not sorry. Before I died, I had already contributed my heart and soul to the Northern Expedition, which is enough..."
After Li Chuyun said this, Emperor Liu stopped being pretentious, remained silent for a moment, and said, "You can't die yet!"
"Birth, old age, illness and death are natural. I will not force you to do anything!" Li Chuyun seemed to look away.
Emperor Liu glared and said sternly: "I will definitely support him! At least, he will support you until Li Jilong gets married. I'm sure he's the consort!"
"What!" Li Chuyun, who was still in a dying state, suddenly became energetic as if he had been on steroids after hearing these words. He looked at Emperor Liu with surprise and expectation: "What did your Majesty say?"
Emperor Liu regained his calm attitude and said: "Li Jilong performed well in front of the Liaodong Army and made some military exploits. Now he is coming to Yuancheng from the southeast of Liaodong to resist the Goryeo army! When the war is over and he returns to the court, I will take care of him.
Wedding, Shang Zhen’s eldest daughter Liu Jia!”
Hearing what Emperor Liu said, Li Chuyun became even more excited. With tears in his eyes, he choked and said: "Thank you, Your Majesty! Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"So, you must not die before they get married!" Emperor Liu said forcefully.
"Yes!" Li Chuyun's voice seemed firmer, but it just gave people a feeling of returning to the past.
"I remember that Li Chuyun has three sons who are very ill. Why is there no one serving the decoction in front of the bed?" Before leaving, Emperor Liu suddenly mentioned something and was a little dissatisfied.
"Li Gong's three sons, the eldest son Jilong is in Liaodong, the third son Jixin is still young, and the second son Jihe is serving in the capital!" Liu Xi, who was following Emperor Liu, said, he was quite familiar with the descendants and relatives of the nobles of the Han Dynasty.
"Let Li Jihe go north and serve with filial piety!" Emperor Liu ordered directly without any nonsense.