Chapter 5 Return (Eight Up) After walking out of the central army, Li Xu found that his robe was soaked with sweat. The cold and sticky autumn wind carried dead leaves and blew them from all directions, causing the sleeves of his robe to fly and making his bones feel cold.
The wounds on the body, whether new or old, started to get angry involuntarily, hurting and itching, as if there were tens of thousands of ants crawling on the wounds.
"Showing weakness to your opponent will only make him push forward!" Xuzi felt that his body was weak, but he tried his best to straighten his spine. Several soldiers saw that the commander's face was gray, and tried to come forward to help, but he stopped him with a smile and gestures.
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"Let's go back to camp!" After jumping on Heifeng, he turned around on the horse as usual, smiled and ordered the horse's hooves to beat like rain, quickly left the Chinese army's tent behind and escaped, Xu Zi suddenly felt something in his heart
Feeling relieved, he looked up at the sky on horseback. The sky was still blue, and the autumn sunset was dazzling.
When there is no sound of the golden drum, the world is indeed very peaceful. Xuzi can see that the trees in the distance are coated with a layer of gold by the sunset. The leaves that have begun to turn yellow are like gold, with a heavy and soft light.
Everywhere, the continuous tents also turned light yellow. Although some tents were covered with patches, once they were touched by the sun, those patches became softer, so soft that it made people miss.
Xiongwu Camp is located at the edge of the Shili Company Camp. It is slightly neater than other camps. It is already time for the second meal. A faint smoke of fireworks is floating in the camp. It is very familiar and warm. For several months, Xu Zi
He was used to all the smells in the camp just like he was used to his own home. But starting from tonight, it had nothing to do with him. He had lost a war and had no room for resistance. He had lost all his money.
In terms of tactics, Xuzi is just a toddler, while Yuwenshu is a giant who can lift a cauldron. Therefore, he lost this fight unjustly. After understanding this, he was not willing to entangle anymore.
, after a hasty meal, they gathered together to discuss matters and announced that they were about to go home to recuperate. During the period of recuperation, all affairs of the Xiongwu Camp would be temporarily handled by Yuwen Supervisor.
"Then how can it happen? Without you, can our Xiongwu Camp still be called Xiongwu Camp?" Murong Luo was the first to jump out and objected loudly.
"My lord, you can't leave!" Zhang Xiu, who had just been sent out to serve as the captain, also rushed out to block this moment. His face turned blue and his eyes were full of anger.
"Can't you leave us? You were fine during the day, why did you just leave?" At the end of the team, several lieutenants who had just been promoted and were qualified to join the Central Military Commission also shouted at the top of their lungs that they were far away from the storm.
The center of the city is far away, and I don’t know what happened these days, so my shouts are filled with anxiety and disappointment.
Everyone was shouting. Whether they were on the side of Li Xu or the officers who maintained a neutral attitude, no one was shocked by the news. The rapid rise of this team in the battle was not due to the tacit cooperation between the soldiers and the cooperation of some people.
It is not the strategizing but the personal bravery of several main generals. Under the leadership of General Li Lang, Xiongwuying is like a magic weapon. It is invincible and indestructible. But if General Lang leaves, the sword of Xiongwuying is equal to
Without the blade, it is just fine for chopping wood and chopping bones, but for fighting, the previous intimidating aura is gone.
"Yang Xuangan has escaped. Someone needs to lead the cavalry around Luoyang to intercept him. My injuries are not healed. I really don't have the strength to lead everyone on the road day and night!" Li Xu glanced at the empty supervisor's seat next to him.
, raised his voice and explained to everyone that he didn’t want everyone to know the truth. Since he had promised to hand over Xiongwu Camp to Yuwen Shiji, there was no need to create too much trouble for the successor.
This reason may not be very reasonable, because from the perspective of using troops, the earlier the army sets off, the more likely it is to block Yang Xuangan halfway. However, Yu Wenshiji is no longer in the military camp at this moment, even if he rushes back within an hour,
It will take several hours to hand over the seal and prepare the baggage. According to calculations, the departure time of the army will be postponed until at least the early morning of tomorrow. During this time, the enemy will be able to cover dozens of miles.
But this reason made Xu Zi feel better. At least, from the perspective of national affairs, his sacrifice was beneficial. He suddenly understood why Yu Wenshu suddenly attacked the moment he took the initiative to hunt down Yang Xuangan, "The old guy decided
I will take care of the overall situation!' This conclusion made Xuzi admire the Yuwen family's methods even more. 'But the old guy can unscrupulously put his own family affairs before state affairs!' Another conclusion made him feel extremely ridiculous, 'Meat eaters are not
No intention, but the order of things that meat eaters think about is different from ours!" Xuzi can't remember who said this angry words, but judging from his own personal experience, the "meat eaters" of the Sui Dynasty did indeed
In most cases the priority is family interests rather than the country
The generals of the Xiongwu camp were obviously not satisfied with Xu Zi's explanation. Although their discussions became lower, the expressions on their faces became more and more excited. After exchanging a few words in low voices, more people realized the truth of the matter. Someone had chosen
Silence, some people are filled with indignation
"Your Excellency, you are still planning for the Yuwen family at this time!" Li Mengchang strode out of the queue and stood opposite Shuai An and asked, "Did they force you, Your Excellency, we can't do this? Just say a word, brothers."
Let’s all go to recover from our injuries. If we want to make meritorious deeds, let the Yuwen family do it themselves!”
He turned around and used the strength of his arms to express his point of view: "Your Excellency, I have saved the Yuwen Supervisory Army three times, but in the end it ended up like this. We are not doing any good to the Yuwen family. I don't know how they will torture me in the future! I won't do it."
Now, everyone quits, let’s go with General Li to recuperate!”
"No more, whoever wants to do it will do it!" Cui Qian, Wang Qijin, Zhang Xiu, and several other school lieutenants who were promoted by Li Xu also shouted that the law does not punish the public. The more people involved, Yuwen
The old thief is getting more and more helpless. Some people join with the mentality of fishing in troubled waters, but some people are afraid that the world will not be chaotic for a while. The shouts are getting louder and louder, shaking the whole military tent. Outside the tent, the guards on duty don't know.
What was happening inside? I bent down frequently and stretched my neck to peek inside.
"You guys, stand down!" Li Xu slapped the handsome case hard, stood up, and shouted loudly that the brothers had such a heart, which made him feel very warm, but he could not ruin the future of everyone in the Xiongwu Camp because of his own personal affairs.
Most of the generals and commanders are like me, and they earned their fame through the blood of Dao Tou. He should not involve them in disputes and let them ruin the future they finally gained.
His eyes swept over his face, and he looked extremely majestic. "If you still think of me as a friend, don't act like a fool!" He swallowed hard and swallowed the thing stuck in his throat.
Go down, "I appreciate everyone's kindness. This is a choice I made voluntarily. Let's pick up the sword and mount the horse, just to fight for fame. Everyone must keep their own share, because everyone's future is not easy to come by, and they all cost their lives."
It's not worth losing what you got in exchange for it..."
Asahi didn't know what to say, and she was incoherent. There were countless words in her heart that were painful to hold in, but she couldn't express "I'm just recovering from my injuries, or General Xiong Wulang may come back one day, and he will make great achievements with everyone!" As tears flowed down,
The moment before he came out, he made a gesture to order everyone to disperse, "Everyone, please step back and make preparations. You must lead your troops and set off early tomorrow morning at the latest!"
The soldiers gradually became quiet. Li Mengchang, Zhang Xiu and others who were leading the noise also lowered their heads sadly. Mr. Lang Jiang is right. It is not easy for everyone to gain fame. They are all ordinary people who go out to make a living, unlike those from aristocratic families.
Disciples, they are born with fame. From the establishment of Xiongwuying to the present, how many people have fallen with the dream of becoming a wife and a shadow child. Only a few can see hope in life. No matter how indignant everyone is, they have not stood up for Li.
Lang will be the capital of justice
"Alas!" Someone sighed and walked out of the military tent.
"This is so fucking unfair!" Someone cursed in a low voice, but helplessly gave a sympathetic glance to Li Xu who sat down slowly, shook his head helplessly, and followed the crowd out of the tent.
Murong Luo, Li Anyuan, Zhang Xiu, Cui Qian and others calmed down one after another, shook their heads and sighed. After a moment, Murong Luo strode to the side of the handsome case, put his hand on Xu Zi's shoulder, "Xu Zi, I'll do as you say when I get down.
Without you, I, Murong Luo, would not be where I am today. I should protect you. Liaodong has not yet been pacified. It won’t be long before you are expected to be reactivated. But you know, there are still a lot of people in my family..." He
Unable to continue the topic, I turned red for a moment and wanted to slap myself hard.
"Brother Murong, where did you come from? Your fame is earned by yourself, not a gift from anyone!" Li Xu wiped his face and slowly raised his head, "I have something to ask Brother Murong later. Over the years, I
I also saved some wealth..."
"Don't worry, I'll find someone right away, load all your belongings into a truck, and escort you back to Yixian County!" Murong Luo interrupted Li Xu and loudly promised that they had stopped in Shanggu County on the way from Liaodong to Liyang.
Murong Luo remembered that at that time, someone in the army helped Li Xu deliver goods to his family once. With his current status, it was just a matter of effort to arrange for someone to complete the task.
"Brother Murong, don't bother. I plan to go shopping alone. You can just have those belongings delivered directly to my home!" Li Xu patted the back of the hand on his shoulder and told him with a smile that he didn't want to make any appearance.
Money is like dirt. None of them have the qualifications to treat money like dirt.
"Xu Zi, if you need anything else, don't worry, we will never let anyone leave the tea!" Li Anyuan stepped forward and promised on behalf of the other people that there was only one thing they could help with, which was already taken care of by Murong.
At this moment, Luo Baoran really has nothing to offer Xuzi except for commitment and friendship.
"How can that be? After all, we have rolled on the tip of a knife together!" Li Xu cracked his mouth, his smile still bright.
"You have a gold medal in your hand, the emperor will not forget you!" Cui Qian lowered his head and reminded him in a very soft voice that he didn't understand what happened, causing the whole situation to suddenly turn upside down. But with his understanding of Sui Dynasty officialdom,
Asahi's setback this time is not too serious. Although he has lost his real position, his title and position are still there, and there is a possibility of turning around at any time.
"With this person's reputation, as long as he is willing to nod, many people will come forward to speak for him." The rational Cui Qian came to this conclusion in his heart. He no longer wanted to persuade Xu Zi. He knew that one day, Xu Zi would have an epiphany.
Several core generals greeted each other and walked out of the central military tent one after another. Zhang Xiu, who had just replaced the missing son from the fifth rank, was dragged at the end. His pace was extremely slow. He already understood why his cousin would not let him be his again.
Instead, he was sent out to lead the troops without consulting him at all. It turned out that a few days ago, his cousin had already prepared for today. Unfortunately, he was stupid and was actually excited about the sudden promotion.
"Since he expected this moment, he shouldn't be too sad!" Zhang Xiu comforted himself, turned around, and walked towards Li Xu again. "Xuzi, I, I..." He blushed rarely, feeling embarrassed.
There is no place to practice military practice. If a general resigns, his direct followers will leave with him. Li Xu did not place any close followers in the Xiongwu camp. If he had promoted any direct followers for personal gain, Zhang Xiu was the only candidate among them.
"Cousin, you should practice martial arts diligently for yourself from now on, and try your best to find a few who are good at martial arts and keep them by your side as personal soldiers! When fighting, don't just think about the merits, think about the risks first!" Li Xu bypassed the handsome case and said,
He gently patted Zhang Xiu's shoulder. He understood Zhang Xiu's thoughts. It took a lot of effort to get to the current position. No one can give up easily.
"Xu Zi, I, I..." Zhang Xiu suddenly became sad, and tears fell down. His cousin has always been better than him, starting from when he was studying in the county school, the food protection army, the Xiongwu camp, until now, he finally has
I had the opportunity to surpass my cousin, but I couldn’t feel the joy of victory at all.
"Stop talking, I understand!" Li Xu smiled and shook his head, slowly walking out of the Chinese Army. He understood. He understood everything. He knew what happened when he was still confronting Yu Wenshu.
He knew that Master Yang was his teacher and witnessed everything Xu Zi did that night. There was only one other insider. Even if he was won over by the Yuwen family, he would not have made all the details so clear.
Li Xu quickened his pace and left the Chinese army's tent in Xiongwu Camp behind him.
On the road of life, setbacks are the best teachers. He has lost and learned a lot.
