The military tent was as cold as an ice cave in an instant. The faces of all the Boling generals were frozen blue-white. Everyone was not an idiot. Shi Lan didn't need to finish her words to understand that what she wanted to express was "killing someone with a borrowed knife". Lenovo
As rumors suddenly appeared and then disappeared a few days ago about the imminent rebellion of the Li Yuan family, it became clear why Xu Maogong's troops were able to cross the Hulao defense line.
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 nephew of the rebels wandering around Luoyang with heavy troops. Compared with the champion general who has a reputation for victory and has always won the hearts of the soldiers, the rogue bandits
Li Mi's threat seemed insignificant, so it was the lesser of two evils...
Before there is conclusive evidence, the imperial court cannot issue an order to arrest Li Xu. It is even more taboo to force him to take risks with a single move. Therefore, during the decisive battle between the Boling Army and the main force of the Wagang Army, let in an effective force that can determine the outcome.
The battlefield has 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. It was 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 around him to attack. 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. Before Shi Lan arrived, he said
He suspected that Xu Maogong's appearance was because the imperial court was causing trouble behind his back, but he was afraid of saying it 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 Hong, 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 the Yang family, but they actually wanted to
I don’t even want to 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 destroy his own thighs, and only a madman would destroy the Great Wall. But there were so many madmen in the Sui Dynasty.
First he destroyed Zhang Xutuo, then Yang Yichen, and now he is running towards Li Xu with a blood-stained knife...
"Otherwise, let's rebel too!" 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 it.
The proposer found that many people had closed their mouths tightly and their eyes were full of inquiry.
Countless pairs of eyes looked at Li Xu, expecting him to come up with an accurate idea. Only then did everyone realize that the general had not spoken just now. He was holding Shi Lan, who had fallen into a coma, with both hands tightly, standing blankly at the entrance of the military tent, like a clay sculpture.
"Doctor, please call the doctor quickly!" Someone shouted loudly. They ran wildly in the rain, from Guancheng to Yuanwu, and the iron body couldn't bear it. What's more, the other party was a pregnant woman who was about to give birth.
"Everyone, please stay away 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 their breathing sounds were kept as low as possible, for fear of waking others from their sleep.
They took the initiative to form a small circle outside the Chinese army, so as not to disturb Li Xu from the commanders of the various counties who came to Yingmao. The news that the imperial court had taken action against the general had not yet spread, and everyone must pay attention to the damage caused by this incident.
Control it within an acceptable range.
"When things have 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 Hong before the commanders of the county soldiers arrived, "We have already gained a bad reputation anyway.
, it’s better to simply fulfill those people’s wishes…”
"I'm afraid that all the county soldiers are unwilling to obey orders!" Zhang Hong 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.
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"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 immediately
Send the army to the west. Guancheng and Xingyang can be attacked 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 equal to
The foundation for hegemony has been laid! If you retreat, you can preserve 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 Hong sighed and looked at the military tent behind him. The dancing candlelight stretched and shortened Li Xu's shadow on the tent wall.
He looked indescribably lonely.
Several army lieutenants carrying medicine boxes hurriedly ran into the military tent and surrounded Li Xu's figure. After a while, Zhou Daniu and others also hurried out and continued to carry braziers, bedding, bedding, kettles and other items into the tent.
Army. Every 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 injuries from swords and arrows all day long, and no one was good at gynecological emergencies. Fortunately, they were all proficient in acupuncture and moxibustion to refresh themselves and drugs to stop bleeding. After messing around for a while, Shi Lan finally woke up.
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"I'm fine, I'm just a little tired!" She realized that she was being held tightly by her husband in front of everyone, and a bit of girlish shyness appeared on her face. Suddenly, her tone of voice became anxious, "Lang Jun
Get out of here quickly, Wang Bian returned to Guancheng the day before yesterday, 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. Please rest for a while. The medicine will be ready soon!" Seeing Shi Lan's face getting paler and paler, Xu Zi's heart ached like a knife.
At this moment, the imperial court and the rebels 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 route first. Everyone is 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 the generals, and we will arrange a retreat when everyone withdraws from the battlefield!" Li Xu released an arm, held Shi Lanxu in his arms, and said with a forced smile. "You eat it.
Take some decoction, sleep a little more and sweat again, 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 hanging on it. I don't know if it was sweat.
Still 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 shivered. Several young guards could not bear this kind of separation.
He 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 arrived one after another. Not knowing what was going on in the central military tent, they couldn't help but gather together and whisper. Soon, a sharp-eyed person saw the doctor who was busy coming in and out, and whispered as if he suddenly realized: "
Could it be that someone was injured, why is 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, and they stood helpless in the cold rain, each one shivering from the cold.
I don't know how much time passed, but the doctors came out one after another with their heads downcast. "How is it? 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 furious, 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.
Come on! 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 stand up to 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, just rest for a while! 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, put his wife close to him.
On 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, and 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 neighboring houses were implicated! I sent several waves of messengers, and all of them were sent to me.
The county soldiers intercepted him 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 just blame myself for being stupid and not paying attention to it. You always advise me not to trust others easily, but I always fail to remember!" Li Xu agreed repeatedly, regretting his stubbornness that day. If that day
If you are willing to listen to Erya's words, the Boling Army will never cross the Yellow River, 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.
The only thing I didn't think about was myself and my family.
"It's not that you are stupid, it's that people's hearts are too evil. They were afraid of revenge after you escaped from 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.
With a bit of pride. "He sent several maids to monitor me. One of them was about the same size as me. I knocked him unconscious, changed clothes and slipped out. It's hard for Mr. Yu, he can find such a fat maid!"
If you meet him in the future, you must say thank you for me!"
It was only when the two had just gotten married that she often had this smile on her face. It was a little naughty and a little complacent. Later, because the two had very different views on many things, the smile on Erya's face
Little by little. Later, Xuzi had Qier around him. He was not a good person 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 hard 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 they live happily. I also hated it back then, it was really tiring!"
Even though she knew that she would be farewell forever, she still didn't want to be a burden to her husband. "They were officials of the Sui Dynasty, so of course they had to obey the emperor's orders. Besides, they didn't do it seriously. Otherwise, they wouldn't know that I had escaped."
Will you send someone to chase me?"
"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 were flowing 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 curled into a pair.
Moon bud.
"Don't worry, I'll greet them after you fall asleep. You don't need to worry too much about a few words!" Li Xu shook his head, fearing that the yin and yang would be separated from each other when he turned around.
"Go ahead, I'll wait here!" Erya reluctantly closed her eyes and murmured in her sleep. "I can guess your appearance without looking. Lang Jun, you don't know how much I like your guidance.
I liked the look from the first moment I saw it..." (To be continued)
