Zhou Yafu and others did not expect that the most tiring thing in coming to Hexi would be to clean up the corpses.
Of course it was Zhou Yafu's army who came to the rescue this time. When Liu Chang left Chang'an, he ordered Zhou Yafu to take Xiahou Zao, Chai Qi, Lu Tazhi, Chen Mai, Guan A and others to go out. Zhou Yafu and Zhou Bo were
The difference is that Zhou Yafu's desire for human heads is not as great as that of his father.
After Zhou Yafu came to Guzang, he did not choose to annihilate all the enemies in front of him. Instead, he chose to defeat the enemy's general and force the enemy back. Zhou Bo usually chose the tactic that could kill the most people, while Zhou Yafu would choose the safest tactic.
Both father and son were strict in running the army, but they were completely opposite in terms of tactical characteristics.
Zhou Yafu's fighting style is more like that of Cao Shen. He obviously doesn't fight with an eye on people's heads, but he never lacks military merit.
The soldiers finally cleaned up the corpses and opened the gate into the city. Luan Bu personally led the guards out to greet them. The city gate let out a scream and groaned as it was slowly opened. The exhausted Luan Bu stood in front of the soldiers.
After walking out of the city with support, Luan Bu seemed to be bleeding all over his body, his steps were staggering, and he was a little unsteady on his feet.
"Luan Gong!"
Xiahou Zao was the first to speak. He was the one who shouted from outside the city. The other sages also bowed to him one after another. Luan Bu wanted to return the salute, but was unable to raise his hands. Zhou Yafu noticed his state and hurriedly got off.
They called a few military doctors who were accompanying the chariot, and without saying anything to Luan Bu, they just asked the doctors to take Luan Bu off.
The several generals who followed Luan Bu were a little confused. They thought it was the Taiwei who sent people to rescue them, but the army in front of them was obviously not the army from Hexi. These generals looked young and knew Luan Xiang.
Could it be that the king's family members are close to each other?
Although people like Zhou Yafu are arrogant, they still respect these soldiers who fought bloody battles and did not criticize them as in the past. Zhou Yafu took the lead in introducing himself, and several sages also reported their titles and official positions. When they arrived,
Now, they can finally boldly tell their titles and military positions without having to say who their father is.
However, even if they didn't say it, the guards couldn't help but smile when they heard about their surname.
At such a young age, they have all been knighted. One is Zhou, one is Xiahou, one is Chen, one is Guan, one is Chai, and one is Lu... Take a closer look, who dares not to give face to these people?
The guard generals enthusiastically welcomed them into the city, without asking about their number or purpose, only asking if there was any place where their services were needed.
Xiahou Zao said with a silly smile: "You don't have to be like this. Back then, we followed the king to fool around in Chang'an. Thanks to Duke Luan, we were saved from Xuanyi's murderous hands. Now we come to the rescue. That's what we should do. You guys don't have to do this!"
The guards immediately became more polite.
Zhou Yafu didn't like this very much. He simply asked about the situation in the city, including how much supplies there were, how many troops, casualties, the situation of the enemies outside the city, etc. Facing this stern-faced young general,
, several guards began to complain, "We have less than two thousand soldiers left."
"The Taiwei asked us to hold on for five days, but we didn't come to rescue in time. If you hadn't come to rescue, I'm afraid we wouldn't have been able to hold on... The cavalry outside the city is not the Huns' cavalry, but the Wusun's cavalry... But the commander-in-chief did
They are the Huns... Duke Luan has not slept for more than ten days, fighting to the death on the city wall, killing dozens of people..."
"The Lieutenant is dishonest! He just uses us as bait and wants to use our blood in exchange for his own military merit!"
The grumpy bearded guard said angrily. The guard on the side glanced at Zhou Yafu and hurriedly tugged his arm.
The bearded guard then remembered something and his expression changed drastically.
Zhou Yafu said coldly: "Jianghou is greedy for merit. If we had not come to help him, he would have suffered the crime of losing his land! Hexi's grain and grass are hoarded here, how could he do this? I will definitely write a letter to the king to impeach Jianghou for his grave crime!"
"
Several guards looked at him blankly, and the bearded guard asked suspiciously: "Aren't you the captain's..."
"On the battlefield, there are only Jiang and Tiao, not father and son!"
The guard general was shocked and bowed to him, saying: "I am willing to obey the military orders of Marquis Tiao!"
"First send the people to clean up the corpses outside the city, bury them and burn them to avoid causing diseases. Just count the heads, don't cut them all off... Send scouts to inquire about the surrounding situation..."
Zhou Yafu immediately made a series of arrangements, and the generals all obeyed and went there one after another. Zhou Yafu then looked at several wise men and ordered: "General Xiahou, you will lead a thousand cavalry and station them outside the city.
You can encircle and suppress the remaining bandits nearby, but don't go too far."
"only!"
"Captain Guan, you and Chief Chen will register the grain and grass in the city and count the military merits. You must record them truthfully without making any mistakes. You must appease the soldiers in the city and calculate their merits."
"only!"
"General Lu, be prepared to meet the enemy... The enemy will definitely not give up here. They will come soon. You must strengthen the city wall and prepare arrows and other supplies. In addition, summon four thousand young men from the city.
Houli."
"only!"
While Zhou Yafu was busy defending, just outside Wulan County in Zhangye County next door, Zhou Bo once again wiped out the enemy.
Rivers of blood flowed, and limbs were broken. Under the gloomy sky, the soldiers were struggling to move the enemy's corpse. Zhou Bo put away his sword and wiped the blood on his face with a silk cloth. The deputy general stood respectfully.
Beside him, "Lieutenant, let the military doctor come..."
"How many beheadings?"
Zhou Bo interrupted the other party rudely and asked directly.
"Behead seven thousand thirty-one ten."
The deputy general answered honestly.
Zhou Bo stroked his chin and pondered seriously. Speaking of which, his side's casualties were not low, but there was nothing we could do about it. The Xiongnu had experienced so many battles and their combat effectiveness had also improved. Jizhou had also carried out a series of reforms.
The Wusun cavalry is easy to deal with, but the Huns cavalry cannot be underestimated.
"Lieutenant, do you want to go to the city to rest?"
"Going to the city to rest will ruin the current strategy... Only half-defense and half-attack can win."
"How's it going over there, Guzang?"
"There is no news... Lieutenant, it has been more than ten days... Luan Xiang is the king's servant. If something happens to him... Even if nothing happens to him, if he loses the city, the enemy will get food and grass.
..."
The deputy general looked a little scared. After all, they all knew the king's protective character. If they refused to save him and just watched the king's family get into trouble, would the king be able to get around them? But Zhou Bo was not worried at all. He narrowed his eyes.
He closed his eyes and said calmly: "The most important thing today is to eliminate the enemy's main force. Only by annihilating them can Hexi be completely peaceful..."
"Luan Bu... you said it yourself, he is the king's descendant, and the king will definitely send someone to rescue him."
The deputy general was speechless for a moment, Zhou Bo waved his hand, "Let the soldiers rest quickly and continue the expedition!"
"only!"
........
In Yong's Mansion, Liu Chang sat on the ground early in the morning with a smile and watched Yong'e dancing her sword in the distance.
Yong'e wears powerful clothes to show off her figure, is strong and charming, and her swordsmanship is also very good. This is not the kind of sword used for performances, but a real killing sword. However, there is still room for improvement.
This woman's martial arts skills are not bad, Liu Chang feels that Zhang Buyi will definitely not be able to defeat her... Of course, Zhang Buyi is a shameful person. He cannot be defeated by anyone, not even Zhou Chang or Zhao Yao.
Even the civil servants could beat him, but Liu Chang felt that he might not even be able to beat Zhang Cang.
Yong'e practiced sword practice for a while, feeling the gaze, and felt unhappy. Ever since she started practicing sword practice, people have always stared at her. She didn't like this kind of look very much, but when she turned her head
, but happened to see Liu Chang staring at the sword in his hand, not looking at himself.
Yong'e was a little surprised, but she continued to practice the sword and ignored him. After practicing for a while, she stopped, calmed her breathing, and looked at Liu Chang, "Let's have a test?"
"Hahaha, forget it, I have been competing with adults since I was six or seven years old, and have defeated all the invincible opponents in Chang'an. You are no match for me."
Yong'e said displeasedly: "They all say that the king of Tang is very boastful, and it is indeed true."
When Liu Chang heard this, he couldn't help it anymore and stood up slowly, "Okay, okay, I may not have sword competition with others for a long time... Let's give it a try."
Liu Chang walked quickly to Yong'e and pulled out his long sword. His tall figure and strong body gave Yong'e a huge sense of oppression. Yong'e found that she was like a child in front of him, but
, Yong'e is not afraid either. She has been fond of martial arts since she was a child. She has practiced swordsmanship with famous swordsmen in Shu, so she has some confidence.
"But... I'm a bit fierce in my swordsmanship, so don't be afraid..."
Yong'e smiled disdainfully, "Swordsmanship is already fierce, how can there be gentle swordsmanship? Just..."
Before Yong'e finished speaking, Liu Chang's eyes had changed. He widened his eyes and stared at Yong'e's face. Liu Chang had practiced swordsmanship with Gai Gong since he was a child, and then went to the battlefield. His swordsmanship experience
After passing the battlefield, she was no longer at her original level. She had a murderous aura. The ferocious aura made Yong'e immediately feel that something was wrong, and she didn't even finish her words.
At that moment, both sides started to move at the same time. Before Yong'e could raise the sword in her hand, Liu Chang's sword had already hit her between the eyebrows. A gust of wind blew on Yong'e's face. Yong'e's people
They were all frightened, and the sword in her hand immediately fell to the ground. If Liu Chang had gone any further, her forehead would have been pierced.
"You...you...you are not a gentleman's swordsmanship..."
"Hahaha~~"
Liu Chang put away his sword, "You are not the first person to say that."
After witnessing the terror of the man in front of her, Yong'e picked up the sword on the ground. She was a little confused. She didn't even see clearly how the other party made the move. This kind of swordsmanship was even worse than her master's.
No... The man in front of me turns out to be an unparalleled swordsman?
Liu Chang sat back in his seat and waved his hand, "You can continue."
Yong'e hesitated for a moment, and then sat next to him. She didn't care whether the ground was dirty or not. She curiously sat next to Liu Chang, looked at him, and asked: "Who did you learn your sword skills from?"
?”
"It was taught by a white ape...I once met a..."
"Speak humanly!"
"Gai Gongjiao...Gai Gong of Qi State."
"Is he great?"
"He was very powerful before, but now, I can defeat him with one move."
"Are you already stronger than him?"
"Yes, he has been bedridden for more than two years, he is definitely no match for me!"
Yong'e couldn't help but laugh, "You are so shameless."
"By the way, I heard that my brother gave you the ten most beautiful dancers, but you didn't accept any of them. Why is that?"
"I am a disciple of Xunzi...well versed in etiquette..."
"to be honest!"
"My biological mother is a singer."
"What a coincidence...me too!"
"ah??"
Liu Chang's eyes widened and he looked at her in surprise. Yong'e said with a smile: "My mother is my father's singer. But my father has many sons and I am the only daughter, so she dotes on me very much. My
My brothers also love me very much, but my mistress hates me..."
"So you just practice swordsmanship?"
"Yes, if you practice swordsmanship well, you won't be afraid of being bullied by others. But, with my brothers protecting me, no one dares to bully me. What about you?"
Liu Chang pondered for a moment and said: "I am the opposite of you. In the palace, my mother is the only one who loves me the most and loves me the most. Everyone else bullies me. King Zhao is domineering and has beaten me since I was a child. I dare not speak out.
I didn’t dare to cry. I begged my teacher to learn swordsmanship just to protect myself. My brothers were all arrogant and arrogant, and they all took pleasure in bullying me."
"I have been miserable since I was a child...I don't have many friends. I bear all the hardships by myself. With my own ability, I have my own power in the Tang Dynasty...But now, no one looks down on me.
This is especially true for the ministers. That Zhou Chang used a cane to beat my wife, and that Chen Ping didn't even let me look at the table... The Taiwei even abused me and beat me..."
Liu Chang talked about his miserable life.
Yong'e's eyes widened and she looked at him in surprise.
The more Liu Chang talked about it, the more moved he became, as if it was really the case, "They even stopped me from worshiping my father, and said I was unfilial..."
The king was talking when he suddenly felt something holding his hand. He looked at Yong'e in surprise. At some point, Yong'e held his hand and said seriously: "You are a very capable person.
Ignore these people and wait for the time. One day, you can take revenge on them! Have you read Gongyang Chunqiu?"
"They didn't let me study... I didn't know much."
"I have a copy over there, I'll give it to you!"
Immediately, the little girl began to introduce Gongyang Chunqiu to Liu Chang. The little girl spoke very seriously. Not only had she practiced swords, she had even read a lot of books, and she also knew Han Dynasty. Liu Chang was probably the first
Once he listened to someone else's lecture so seriously, he listened very carefully, and he even listened.
Seeing the inexplicable smile on Liu Chang's face, Yong'e asked in confusion: "Why are you smiling?"
"Hahaha, if you had been taking classes in Tianlu Pavilion, maybe I could have become a doctor of Confucian classics!"
"What's the point of being a doctor? A real man can either be a prime minister or a general. It's a pity that I'm not a man..."
The two chatted happily, and Liu Chang took advantage of the situation and talked about his achievements in the past. Yong'e did not interrupt him. When she heard him killing the Xiongnu, she clapped her hands and applauded.
They looked like they wanted to go to the battlefield with Liu Chang. The two of them talked happily and got together all day long to practice swordsmanship and exchange knowledge. Yong Julu was very happy, but Fan and his wife couldn't sit still.
"Your Majesty, should we go find the widow's family?"
"Which widow?"
"Your Majesty, he is the one you mentioned, the one who was summoned by King Qin!"
"Oh...didn't you see that I'm busy with something important? Let's talk about it after we're done!"
"But my lord...you must not be misled by women!"
Liu Chang still spoke harshly and cursed: "How could I be misled by a woman? There is a meaning to what I did! Ask Zhou Shengzhi and Lu Lu, they will tell you why I am so close to Yong'e!"
Before Mr. and Mrs. Fan could finish speaking, Liu Chang roughly pushed Mr. and Mrs. Fan out.
When he returned from hunting with Yong'e again, Liu Chang looked at the chirping girl beside him, hesitated for a moment, and then said: "Actually, I lied to you... I have never been bullied since I was a child, and I have lived a good life.
Very moisturizing..."
Yong'e rolled her eyes at him, "I knew it when you told me about your past... It is impossible for someone who has been bullied to develop such a arrogant character, let alone do so many things."
"Hahaha, it's good if you know... Oops... my arm hurts a bit."
"Huh?? What's wrong??"
"I don't know. Why don't you come in at night and give me some medicine? Don't get me wrong... I don't have any other intention, just apply medicine..."
Liu Chang gritted his teeth, covered his arms, and grinned.
Yong'e stretched out her hand and pressed his arm, "I can help you apply the medicine, but your hand hurts, will it affect our sex?"
Liu Chang was shocked. He suddenly raised his hand and waved it left and right. With a gust of wind, he was just about to throw a set of punches in front of Yong'e. "Look, it doesn't affect it! It doesn't affect it at all!"
Yong'e couldn't help laughing, her eyes turned into crescent moons.
The next day, the house was in a mess, like a battlefield. All kinds of furniture fell on the ground. Even the couch seemed to have a corner missing. Torn clothes were thrown aside casually. There were even weapons on the ground, even if ten thieves came in.
It may not be possible to make it like this.
With a smile on his face, Chang Liu lay on the couch with Yong'e in his arms. At this moment, Yong'e stretched out her hand and gently touched the scar on Liu Chang's body.
This shocking scar shocked Yong'e just looking at it.
"Hahaha, we are all a little hungry... let's go and eat some meat!"
"I can't get up!"
"I see that you haven't mastered sword practice...otherwise, why wouldn't you be able to get up?"
"You are so violent...how can your wives and concubines endure it?"
"Ahem, it's you who made me go all out... They don't dare to say that..."
"Bring me some food."
"Okay, then you can take a rest while I go get some meat..."
Liu Chang put on his clothes and looked at the room. He shook his head and said, "You shouldn't have drank last night. If you look at this room, you would think we were fighting here! Do you have a trusted maid?"
?Call a few people to clean it up..."
"Let's talk later..."
Yong'e said feebly, she seemed to have no strength to even turn over.
Liu Chang nodded and walked out of the inner room.
Just as Liu Chang was about to walk out of the courtyard, he saw Mr. and Mrs. Fan standing at the door of the courtyard. Fan and his wife were looking at him faintly at this moment, as if they were waiting for the king's excuse. You slept together. How should you explain this time?
Liu Chang scratched his nose and smiled awkwardly, "Mr. Fan, you are right...I was indeed misled by women..."