Soldiers are no less important than scouts. Their role is very precious, so it is worth using them once.
In the past few times, Wu Ya'er's letters home were filled with words that fully expressed the shortness of the paper and the long love, but this time there was only one sentence, which seemed to be written in a hurry, and like a drunken question, without any warmth.
But this is also the truest and most naked display of emotions. The only thing Wu Ya'er really cares about and misses is his mother.
What happened? For a man to lose his composure like this?
Li Minglou picked up another letter. This was information about the capital sent by the Zhenwu Army. There were not many words on the letter. The information was just like this, there was more and less.
Before it was opened, the camp tent was opened and another guard informed.
"Dou County Newspaper."
As the voice fell, another veteran soldier walked in and raised a letter in front of the case. The Dou County Newspaper did not come from Dou County. The matters in Dou County will be sent to Guangzhou Prefecture, and Yuanji will handle them uniformly.
Sent in the name of Gwangju Prefecture.
The so-called Dou County Newspaper was actually sent by Zhonghou from the capital.
Li Minglou read the letter from Zhenwu Army, and Fang Er took it and asked the letter soldier to rest.
"Miss, the Luo family was confiscated by Cui Zheng, and both Luo Shiqing and Luo Guifei are dead." He opened the letter and couldn't help but said in surprise.
Li Minglou hummed: "Yes, he is still dead."
The voice sounded a little sad but not surprised.
The letter from the Zhenwu Army must also have mentioned this. Fang Er understood clearly. Li Minglou seemed to be lost in thought while holding the letter. The young lady had no contact with Luo, so why was she lost in thought for them?
Unexpectedly, this time soldiers and horses took the initiative to come to the capital to protect Cui Zheng. Cui Zheng still killed Luo Shi. Then the emperor was also going to die. Maybe he is dead now. Is the news on the way?
Is fate unchangeable? Li Minglou stood up and said: "Send the order to break camp and divide the troops."
Fang Er didn't react for a while: "Now?"
They just set up camp today for a brief rest. Do they need to break camp now? Do they need to divide their troops? Zhongwu was soon called over, along with two generals from the Zhenwu Army, Xu Yue and Zhou Xian. They were also surprised when they heard the news.
Very surprised.
Li Minglou told them about the death of Luo Shi in the capital: "I suspect that Ankang Mountain is already detrimental to King Zhao, so we need to speed up and rush to Yizhou."
"Young madam, Luo Shi is dead, and the morale of the soldiers and civilians in the capital has been greatly improved. Ankang Mountain should concentrate its troops on the capital," Xu Yue said.
Zhou Xian looked at him and said nothing.
Li Minglou did not refute him. He thought for a while and explained: "Concubine Luo is the beloved of His Majesty the Emperor. The Emperor is already very old. There is nothing in this world that makes his heart beat. If Concubine Luo dies, His Majesty will not be well. The Emperor
If something happens, the morale of the soldiers and civilians in the capital will be lost. For Ankang Mountain, it will not matter that the capital is vulnerable, and eradicating the emperor's bloodline is the key."
Is this so? If Concubine Luo dies, Your Majesty will die too? What Xu Yue was about to say was interrupted by Zhou Xianxian: "Young Madam's concerns are very true."
Zhongwu was thinking about another thing: "If the Ankang Mountain bandits are bound to win, is it dangerous for us to divide our troops?"
"There is no time when it is not dangerous." Li Minglou did not need to explain to Zhongwu, he only needed to give the order, "The baggage and heavy battalions will be behind, and we and the forwards will go ahead with light equipment."
The danger mentioned by Zhongwu refers to the danger of Li Minglou, but since Li Minglou was going to be in danger, he didn't stop him. He just went first and leaned forward to answer the call.
The three people walked out of the camp and quickly distributed the troops and horses. The whole camp became noisy. The camp they had just set up was put away, the baggage was re-harnessed to the carriages and horses, and the forward troops and horses lined up quickly.
"Old Xu, why are you refuting her order?" Zhou Xian said to Xu Yue after he was among his soldiers.
"Why, are you afraid that she will know that we have also received news from the capital? We can't hide the news that the morale of the soldiers and civilians in the capital has been greatly improved." Xu Yue said nonchalantly, "Everyone knows it well, so on the surface it's enough to be one of our own."
That's not what Zhou Xian said: "You are still against her, who is apparently one of our own? When the situation is not right, we will withdraw our troops and leave. Why say more now."
Well, Xu Yue touched her chin: "She is not unreliable in what she does, and she is fighting against Ankang Mountain and trying to build our reputation. Just say a few words."
In fact, he just felt that he was one of his own, Zhou Xian curled his lips.
They were deceived, and they treated each other sincerely. Whether they were sitting or sleeping, or discussing military affairs, Mrs. Wu did not treat them with any alienation or caution, nor was she enthusiastic about pleasing them, although in terms of numbers, Mrs. Wu really should be currying favor with them.
them.
In short, it makes people feel like a spring breeze? Freedom?
Zhou Xian sighed: "You know a lot of words."
Xu Yue said: "If nothing else, I have a woman who follows me all the way and takes care of everything. Her courage and intention are quite real."
"Women are the best at lying." Zhou Xian glared, "If you say a few words of concern and greetings, your spine will go weak."
"You are so soft." Xu Yue scolded.
The two were arguing, and a soldier came over and whispered: "The young lady has just written a letter to the general and wants to deliver it."
Now? Zhou Xian and Xu Yue looked at each other. Don’t you forget to write a letter to Wu Ya’er at this time? Reply immediately after receiving the letter? It’s so sincere that it makes people feel numb...
Zhou Xian snorted: "Women are really terrible. I think they will all be deceived sooner or later."
Burning torches tore the night apart, and groups of soldiers and horses galloped. The speed in front was getting faster and faster, and the baggage and carriages in the rear were gradually left behind, circling like a long dragon on the ground.
After several sunrises and sunsets, the long dragon has disappeared. The marching troops and horses are scattered and short and powerful, and the woman on horseback in the team is a bit conspicuous.
She still covered her head and face with a cloak, and the cloak fluttered in the wind, revealing the light armor she wore underneath. The armor was tied up to make her figure look exquisite and petite.
Along the way, we had to eat and sleep in the open air, but the horse still had to slow down from time to time. Zhou Xian looked at Mrs. Wu from behind in the team in front.
"Isn't she too hot?" he muttered.
"There is an umbrella." the soldier replied.
Zhou Xian sighed and stopped continuing the topic. Mrs. Wu covered her head and face and explained that she was injured and her appearance was ruined. She teased the woman about her inappropriate appearance and wanted to find another topic later. There were soldiers and horses galloping behind her.
Several scouts surrounded a soldier.
"Young Madam is ahead." Zhou Xian took the initiative to guide the way.
The soldiers kept passing by at high speed, but one of the scouts stopped.
"News from the capital." The scout whispered, with a bit of shock on his dark and thin face, "The emperor has passed away."
Zhou Xian shuddered and then looked at the woman in front of him under the black cloak and umbrella: "She was really right!"
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In the deep spring, the fields are overgrown with weeds, and the original crops cannot be seen, showing a strange lushness.
A sickle was cut with a clang, and the grass fell down. More sickles were harvested quickly. The villagers in the field were like gophers. From time to time, they looked up and looked around. When they saw white robes walking in the distance, they felt a little relieved.
head.
Soon, three carts full of grass and crops were loaded, and a dozen villagers pushed the carts and quickly ran towards the village.
"Second brother," the village chief shouted when he saw a thin man standing at the entrance of the village.
The thin man turned around, and you could see that he was wearing light armor over his white robe, with a long knife hanging from his waist. He saw that his face was younger, but his expression was solemn and unbecoming of his age.
"Uncle Guo, you are back." He nodded with a good attitude.
The village chief said: "This horse grass is enough, when will we set off?"
The thin man said: "You guys should dry the horse grass and put it away first, and then I'll ask Captain Xiang."
The villagers responded and pushed the cart away with some expectation. The thin man also walked into a courtyard at the entrance of the village. Soldiers in the same white robes and light armor stood inside and outside the courtyard. They greeted him one after another when they saw him.
"Two dogs."
"Dogzi."
Xiao Bing Er Gou from Yan County snorted: "Call me Chen Er."
After everyone laughed and laughed, Chen Er entered the courtyard. Under the eaves sat a young man with the same white robe and light armor, holding a letter in his hand and his head lowered.
Chen Er originally thought he was reading the letter carefully, until a gust of wind blew by and the letter fell to the ground.
"Lieutenant Xiang," he said hurriedly.
Xiang Nan raised his head, the young man's worried face looked a little confused.
"His Majesty passed away." He said, "We don't need to go to the capital."