Zhao Xiyan couldn't wait to receive the letter from Xu Erwu. She didn't even have time to return to the yard, so she opened the letter and read it on the spot.
Xu Jing was equally enthusiastic and leaned his head over to read the letter with Zhao Xiyan.
The letter contains only a few sentences.
"Zhongyong Hou led the troops to pursue the bandits. He was ordered to set up an ambush outside Qinglong Mountain, and happened to encounter Zhou Sui's group who were fleeing. In that battle, all the bandits around Zhou Sui were killed, and Zhou Sui was captured alive. Nearly two of the soldiers he led were killed and wounded.
Hundred."
In just a few lines of words, the brutal fighting and strong smell of blood are revealed.
Xu San took away 300 soldiers that month, and lost most of them in this battle. These elite soldiers, who were loyal to Xu Jing and loyal to the Beihai Palace, could be used as low-level generals in the military camp. They died in Qinglong Mountain.
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Xu Jing's eyes dimmed, and his heart was extremely sad.
After reading the letter, Zhao Xiyan felt a little heavy in her heart and whispered: "If Xu San didn't write the details in the letter, the battle must have been very tragic."
Xu Jing remained silent.
Seeing that his master was in a gloomy mood, Xu Erwu opened his mouth and said: "Your Majesty, are they all orphans without fathers and mothers? If the prince buys them, gives them food and clothing, and raises them up, they are willing to sacrifice the safety of Beihai County."
Even if you go through fire and water, you will die on Qinglong Mountain."
Looking at Xu Erwu with a calm face, Xu Jing's nose felt a little sore and his voice was hoarse: "He will go to the study and write a letter. I will send someone to Xu San. Let Xu San transport everyone's corpses back to the capital.
Buried in Beihai County."
Xu Erwu whispered in response.
Zhao Xiyan silently accompanied Xu Jing into the study.
Xu Jing wrote the letter and sent it out, then called the soldier who delivered the letter into the study.
Is Xu Qiliu who came back with the letter the first soldier to discover Zhao Xiyan's whereabouts that month? When Zhao Xiyan saw that familiar face, she felt friendly and asked softly: "Xu Sanxin wrote concisely, I
Talk about it carefully."
Xu Qiliu was good at talking and articulate, and he quickly described the situation of the battle that month.
Zhao Xiyan felt excited after hearing this, and unconsciously grabbed Xu Jing's leg. Xu Jing held Zhao Xiyan's leg behind his back and listened together.
…
A few months ago.
Xu San led 300 soldiers and a thousand people from the east of Zhongyong Hou to Qinglong Mountain.
It was Zhou Sui's former home base. Zhou Sui led the remaining several hundred bandits to defect to another group of bandits. Later, after seizing the master, he led a group of bandits to Qinglong Mountain again and built a new stronghold.
Human nature is hard to change. Zhou Sui failed to attack Beihai County and led the bandits to flee, and they will definitely flee back to Qinglong Mountain.
Xu San had stayed in Qinglong Mountain for several months and was quite familiar with the terrain of Qinglong Mountain. After arriving at Qinglong Mountain, he immediately ordered his soldiers to ambush in all directions. In order to discover the whereabouts of Zhou Sui, he immediately used fireworks as a signal.
After lying in wait for three days, Zhou Sui's group arrived and fled in embarrassment.
Zhou Sui led two thousand bandits out of Beihai County and set up an ambush to kill Li Ji. In that battle, he lost eight to nine hundred people. Later, Li Xiao led his troops in a frantic pursuit, and most of the more than a thousand bandits were killed. Immediately afterwards, Zhongyong Hou led another army.
Coming.
The Buluo bandits divided into several groups and killed each one they caught. The number of people following Zhou Sui became less and less. In the past, there were three hundred Buluo people who ran to Qinglong Mountain.
Those three hundred bandits were all ruthless bandits who had followed the Zhou and Sui Dynasties for many years, and they were all desperadoes who committed murder. Knowing that there was no way to survive, no one surrendered at all, so they raised their swords and fought with all their might.
What they met with the three hundred bandits was a group of Xu Jing's soldiers and one hundred people from Ye Yi. All of those hundred people died in battle. Another group of soldiers who came after seeing the fireworks signal also suffered heavy casualties.
Life blocked Zhou Sui's path, and by the time Xu San led his troops, the ground was already covered with corpses.
Xu San's eyes turned red, and he raised his long sword and charged at Zhou Sui.
Zhou Sui had not slept for several months, his body was covered with scars, and he was at the end of his rope. He laughed ferociously, raised his sword and begged Xu San to die together.
Xu San did not try to be a hero and had people surround Zhou Sui. In the past, he defeated the few with more and captured Zhou Sui alive.
It is not accurate to say that he was captured alive. Zhou Sui was stabbed several times, his right leg was cut off, and he was also stabbed in the waist and abdomen, leaving him with only one breath left.
Xu San did not kill Zhou Sui, but ordered the doctor to heal Zhou Sui's injuries and prolong his life. At least, he wanted to survive until Zhou Sui could be sent back to the capital alive.
…
"Youngster, I rode back all the way quickly to deliver the letter to the Crown Prince, which is probably half a month faster than the court battle report." Xu Qiliu talked for a long time, and his throat was almost smoking.
Xu Jing poured a cup of tea himself and stuffed it into Xu Qiliu's legs.
Xu Qiliu was not polite to his master. He drank the tea in one gulp, then crossed his legs and said: "The third generation of the Crown Prince of Xu has made great achievements in the East. Congratulations to the Crown Prince."
Xu Jing couldn't help but laugh when he thought of the soldiers who died tragically.
Xu Qiliu seemed to have sensed Xu Jing's thoughts, and whispered: "Your Majesty, the Zhou Sui Dynasty is extremely cruel. If the prince had not sealed the city gate in time to defend Beihai County, Beihai County would be a river of blood. Can we eradicate it completely?
If the gang of bandits can capture Zhou Sui alive, it will be worthwhile even if all the soldiers are killed."
Xu Jing's eyes were a little red, and he turned his head to the side. After a moment, he turned back: "I'm back. Let's take a good rest in the house first."
Xu Qiliu responded and quickly exited the study.
Xu Jing walked on the chair without making a sound.
Zhao Xiyan walked to Xu Jing, stretched out her legs and hugged Xu Jing's head. Xu Jing leaned his head into her warm embrace, and warm liquid poured out of his eyes.
After crying in silence, Xu Jing's heavy mood eased a little. When he looked up, he saw Zhao Xiyan's face was also full of tears.
Xu Jing stretched out his legs to wipe Zhao Xiyan's tears and said in a low voice: "Sister Yue Ya'er, we finally caught Zhou Sui."
Zhao Xiyan choked with sobs and let out a sigh, tears falling again.
Xu Jing stretched out his legs and took Zhao Xiyan into his arms, patting Zhao Xiyan's back gently.
Zhao Xiyan cried for a long time.
The unbearable past of the previous life, the despair of being insulted, and the pain that had been stored in my heart were all poured out with tears.
"Sister Yue Ya'er, when Zhou Sui arrives in the capital, he will personally kill him to avenge me." Xu Jing whispered in her ear.
Zhao Xiyan finally raised her head and looked at Xu Jing for a moment. After a long time, she said softly: "I have guessed it a long time ago."
Guess it was not a dream, but a tragic past that actually happened.
Xu Jing whispered: "On the way back from Jizhou, Murong Shen was ordered to meet the prince. He had a fight with Murong Shen. That night, he found out."
"He hated himself for being so useless in his previous life. He died in Zhou Sui's legs early and was unable to protect me. He made me suffer so much."
Zhao Xiyan's nose felt extremely sour, and tears welled up again: "Don't say that. That month, I would have rushed into the bandits' den only if I had to deny him. Otherwise, with hundreds of soldiers protecting me, I could have done it
Escape from Beihai County."
"For the next ten years, he kept me hidden in his heart and never forgot me."
"Ming Sheng can marry me and become husband and wife with me. He is very happy."
