Chapter 4: Subversion (Eighth Middle School) The military tent was as cold as ice in an instant. All the faces of General Boling were frozen blue and white. Everyone was not an idiot. Shi Lan didn’t need to finish her words to understand what she wanted to express. The words "kill with a borrowed knife" are associated with the rumors that suddenly appeared and disappeared a few days ago about the Li Yuan family's imminent rebellion. The reason why Xu Maogong's troops were able to cross the Hulao defense line has become obvious.
It's just that the truth is so cruel, so cruel that it makes people's hearts bleed.
Whether it is Dongdu or Jiangdu, if you believe the rumors about the rebellion of the Li Yuan family, you will definitely not tolerate the rebel's nephew wandering around Luoyang with a heavy army. Compared with the champion general who has a reputation for victory and has always won the hearts of the soldiers, the rogue Li Mi The threat becomes insignificant, so the choice is the lesser of two evils...
Without conclusive evidence, the imperial court could not issue an order to capture Li Xu, and it was taboo that a single move would force him to take risks. Therefore, when the main force of the Boling Army and the Wagang Army were in a decisive battle, it would be easy to release an effective force that could determine the outcome into the battlefield. Become an ideal choice for some people
Of course, it would be more cost-effective if Li Xu killed Li Mi first and then was killed by Xu Maogong in front of the battle line, which would be equivalent to completely eliminating two serious troubles without spending a single soldier on the imperial court.
One of these major problems was the country's Qiancheng half a month ago.
"This bastard court!" Wang Xuba clenched his fists, but there was nothing to hit him with. He was so angry that he bit the root of his teeth, and a stream of dark red blood flowed from the corner of his mouth. He had doubts before Shi Lan arrived. Xu Maogong's appearance was because the imperial court was causing trouble behind his back. He was just too patient to say it openly because of his identity. At this moment, the truth has been revealed and he does not need to show mercy to anyone.
"Madmen, a bunch of madmen who were blinded by lard!" Zhang Jiang, who had always had a good impression of the imperial court, also yelled angrily, "We traveled all the way from Hebei to Henan, not for the sake of his Yang family's empire, but they didn't even think about it. Just think about it..."
He couldn't find a more appropriate adjective, so he had to repeat the word "crazy" again and again. Only a madman would help the enemy break his own thighs, and only a madman would destroy the Great Wall himself. But there were so many madmen in the Sui Dynasty, and they destroyed it first. Zhang Xutuo, then destroyed Yang Yichen, and now he is running towards Li Xu with a blood-stained knife...
"Otherwise, let's go against it!" Someone suggested in a very low voice. In an instant, a bolt of lightning cracked the dark sky, illuminating the Chinese army's tent brightly. It was only after the thunder passed that everyone thought of looking for the proposer. , only to find that many people closed their mouths tightly, and their eyes were full of inquiry.
Countless pairs of eyes looked at Li Xu, expecting him to make an accurate decision. Only then did they realize that the general had not spoken just now. He was holding Shi Lan, who had fallen into a coma, with both hands, standing blankly at the entrance of the military tent, like a clay sculpture.
"Mr. Zhong, please hurry up and call the doctor!" someone yelled, riding the horse in the rain and running wildly, from Guancheng to Yuanwu. The iron body couldn't bear it, not to mention that the other party was a pregnant woman who was about to give birth.
"Everyone, please step aside for now. The doctor will be here soon!" Zhou Daniu, who was standing next to Li Xu, turned around and said with a sad smile.
"Yes, let's avoid it for a while, avoid it for a while!" The generals agreed repeatedly and tiptoed past Li Xu, even trying to keep their breathing sounds as low as possible, for fear of waking others from their sleep.
They automatically formed a small circle outside the Chinese army, so as not to be disturbed by the commanders of various county soldiers who came to Yingmao. The news that Li Xu's court had attacked the general had not yet spread, and everyone must control the damage caused by this incident. within an acceptable range
"When the matter has reached this point, it is your Majesty who bears the responsibility of the general, not the general who bears your Majesty's responsibility!" Shi Defang looked around and suggested to Zhang Jiang before the commanders of the county soldiers arrived, "We have already gained a bad reputation anyway.
It’s better to simply grant those people’s wishes…”
"I'm afraid that the soldiers from all walks of life will not obey the order!" Zhang Jiang frowned and responded in a low voice. The court's performance finally made him despair. As a general who has fought his way up from the bottom to the top, it has never been his style to sit back and wait for death.
"While they don't know it yet, we are ambushing the swordsmen near the central army tent." A cold light suddenly flashed in Shi De Fanglue's eyes, and he whispered, "The general has all the county soldiers under his control, and he immediately waved his troops."
Go west to Guancheng and Xingyang at dusk! Then go straight to the east capital and kill all those bastards! The terrain near Luoyang is dangerous, and there are several large warehouses of grain around it. No matter who occupies it, it is equivalent to establishing hegemony.
The foundation! If you retreat, you can protect your own peace; if you advance, you can plan for the world!"
"We have to listen to the general's opinion on this matter. He..." Zhang Jiang sighed and looked at the military tent behind him. The dancing candlelight stretched and shortened Li Xu's shadow on the tent wall.
Looks indescribably lonely
Several army men carrying medicine boxes hurriedly ran into the military tent and surrounded Li Xu's figure. After a moment, Zhou Daniu and others also ran out in a hurry and continued to carry braziers, bedding, bedding, kettles and other items into the army.
Each guard's face looked very anxious, and everyone's eyes were full of anger and despair.
The doctors who accompanied the army all dealt with wounds from swords and arrows all day long, and no one was good at gynecological emergencies. Fortunately, they were all familiar with acupuncture and moxibustion and medicine to stop bleeding. After fussing for a while, Shi Lan finally woke up.
"I'm fine, I'm just a little tired!" Realizing that she was being held tightly by her husband in front of everyone, a hint of girlish shyness suddenly appeared on her face, and her tone of voice became anxious, "Lang Jun, hurry up.
Leaving here, Wang Bian returned to Guancheng the day before yesterday, and Xu Maogong will not be stopped at all..."
"The Wagang army still has a day and a half to travel. I have defeated Li Mi. Just take a rest and the medicine will be ready soon!" Seeing Shi Lan's face getting paler and paler, Xu Zi's heart ached like a knife.
, what kind of court, what kind of rebels, they have long been regarded as dead branches and dead grass in his eyes! He only hopes that the people in front of him can survive this incident safely and return to Boling with him safely.
"Then you have to arrange your escape first. Are everyone watching you?" Shi Lan struggled slightly in Li Xu's arms and comforted him with a smile.
"It's in time, everything is in time. I've already beaten the drums and gathered together. We will arrange a retreat when everyone withdraws from the battlefield!" Li Xu let go of an arm, held Shi Lanxu in his arms, and said with a forced smile, "You have to take some medicine."
Take the decoction and take some more sleep to relieve the sweat, and you will feel better tomorrow!"
"I'm not going to sleep anymore. I want to watch you carefully!" Shi Lan struggled to stretch out an arm and gently touched the beard on Li Xu's face. There were a few crystal drops of water hanging on it. He didn't know whether it was sweat or sweat.
Tears: "I want to watch Lang Jun defeat all the enemies, and watch you return to Boling proudly!"
Her hands had no warmth at all, as cold as ice on a cold day. Not only did Li Xu tremble in his heart, but even the doctors who were busy nearby were trembling. Several young guards could not stand this kind of life-or-death atmosphere.
, walked out of the tent, turned his back to everyone and quietly wiped his tears
The commanders of the soldiers from all the counties had already arrived one after another. Not knowing what was going on in the central military tent, they couldn't help but gather together and whisper quickly. Someone with a keen eye saw the doctor who was busy coming in and out, and whispered as if he suddenly realized: "Is it possible?
Who was injured and why was there such a big battle...?"
"It can't be General Li!" Someone covered his mouth and looked around with wide eyes.
"Nonsense, how capable you must be to be able to hurt General Li!" The retort immediately became louder, accompanied by bursts of thunder.
If General Li is gone, will anyone be able to control Wagang? The joy of victory in everyone's hearts was instantly swallowed up by despair. They stood helpless in the cold rain, each one shivering from the cold.
I don’t know how long it took, but the doctors came out one after another with their heads downcast. “How are you? Are you seriously injured?” Zhou Ying and others immediately gathered around and asked questions.
"After running two hundred miles in the rain, even a strong man can't hold on anymore, not to mention there is a fetus of more than eight months old in his belly..." The doctors couldn't help but shake their heads and answered like gnats.
"What kind of child, what kind of fetus, what are you talking about?" Zhou Ying, Zheng Bo and others were angry, pulling the doctor's sleeves and asking loudly
The doctors who were upset that they couldn't save people immediately became angry, shook off their sleeves, widened their eyes, and lowered their voices: "If you lower your voice, will someone think you are mute? Of course it is the general's wife and children.
!Stop making noise and give them some time!”
"Ah!" The generals opened their mouths so big that they could stuff an egg. Zhou Ying and others all had some impressions of Li Xu's concubine. In their memory, the woman was not very beautiful, but she just felt stronger.
Unlike a well-dressed lady, I didn’t expect that she was so strong that she could ride a horse from Guancheng to Yuanwu all by herself.
However, if she didn't take care of her baby in the general's palace in charge of the city, why did she come to the two armies in the rain?
"I can't help my husband and failed to protect our children!" Shi Lan sniffed and whispered in a corner of the temporary space in the Zhongjun tent.
"Don't think so much, take a rest first! After the child is gone, we still have a chance to have another baby. You and I are not that old, and we have a long time to live in the future!" Li Xu, who had already taken off his armor, pressed his wife against his chest.
He tried to use his own body temperature to keep the other person away from the cold, but the body in his arms was still getting colder. No matter how tightly he hugged him, it had no effect.
"Mr. Lang, don't blame me, I had no choice but to do it! Our home in Guancheng was surrounded by county soldiers the day before yesterday, and even the nearby house was implicated! I sent several waves of messengers, and all of them were sent to me.
The county soldiers intercepted it and came back!" Shi Lan grinned slightly, trying to give her husband a smile, but a string of crystal tears rolled down from the corners of her eyes.
"I don't blame you, I only blame myself for being stupid and not paying attention to it. You always advised me not to trust others easily, but I always couldn't remember it!" Li Xu agreed repeatedly, regretting his stubbornness that day. If only he had listened.
Erya said that the Boling Army would not have crossed the Yellow River at all, let alone today's disaster. But at that time, what I was thinking about was the kindness of His Majesty the Emperor, and the hatred of General Zhang Xutuo, but there was no
Thinking of yourself and your family
"It's not that you are stupid, it's because people are so evil. They are afraid of revenge after you get out of danger, so they took me as a hostage. If Master Yu hadn't secretly helped..." Erya sniffed lightly, with a faint look in his eyes.
A bit proud. "He sent a few maids to monitor me. One of them was about the same size as me and I knocked him unconscious. He changed clothes and slipped out and made it difficult for Mr. Yu. He can also find such a fat maid! If you can meet me in the future,
When I see him, I must say thank you for me!"
It was only when the two had just gotten married that she often had this kind of smile on her face, a little naughty and a little complacent. Later, because the two had very different views on many things, the smile on Erya's face gradually became less and less.
Later, Xuzi had Qi'er by her side. He was not good at handling housework, let alone a bowl of water...
He once thought that the reason why he married the other party was partly because of confusion and partly because of loneliness. Only now did he finally understand that this smile had long been engraved in his heart and he would never forget it every day.
"I will definitely thank him! Stop talking, take a break and slow down your strength!" Li Xu wiped away his tears and said through gritted teeth.
"Don't hate them. It's so sad to hate others!" As if he had seen through Xu Zi's thoughts, Shi Lan removed her hand from her husband's beard and grabbed his arm. "Promise me, don't hate anyone."
As long as you live a happy life, that's fine. I hated it back then, it was really tiring!"
Even though she knew that she would be farewell forever in a moment, she still didn't want to be a burden to her husband. "They are officials of the Sui Dynasty. Of course they have to obey the emperor's orders. Besides, they don't do it seriously. Otherwise, they won't be upset if they know that I have escaped."
Send someone to chase him!"
"I don't hate anyone. I will only do what is best for us from now on!" Li Xu was heartbroken with pain, and tears flowed down his beard one by one.
"Then hurry up and assign tasks to the brothers. They must have had a hard time waiting for such a heavy rain!" Shi Lan saw that Li Xu finally leaned on him again, grinned, and his eyes turned into a pair of moons.
Ya'er
"Don't worry. When you fall asleep, I'll greet them with a few words. You don't need to worry too much!" Li Xu shook his head, fearing that the two of us would be separated by yin and yang when he turned around.
"Go, I'll wait here!" Erya reluctantly closed her eyes and said in a dreamy voice, "I can guess your appearance without looking, sir. You don't know how much I like the way you point out the country.
