Chapter 119: In danger, you can advance or retreat
The night faded, and the sunlight illuminated the rugged rocks inch by inch. Xiang Qiu, who was sleeping leaning against the rocks, was awakened by the sunlight.
He shook off the withered grass leaves and furs wrapped around his body and stretched, his tall body stretched out, as if he had just woken up from a warm brocade quilt. In fact, the exposed skin was a little blue, and his handsome face with shaved beard looked bright in the sun.
He looked very haggard, and his whole body had lost weight.
From Jiannan Road to Longyou, he assassinated, fled, and hid. He hid in the mountains and forests, and lurked in the busy city. The once gorgeous brocade robe and jade belt, the gold, silver, and jade hanging all over his body, and the gorgeous and dazzling sword studded with treasures were all gone.
No existence.
At this time, the few most familiar fellow villagers might not be able to recognize him standing in front of him.
Although Xiang Qiubeard is not a wealthy man, his father and son have been dissolute for two generations, being despised and running away, but he has never been as miserable as he is now.
Xiang Qiubeard did not feel any pain. When he was rich, he had fine clothes and fine food, and he ate meat and drank wine in large bowls. When he had no money, he could still use hair and blood to make his bed and quilt.
Wrapping half of his body in fur, he jumped from the rugged rocks. By the time he landed, he was already sweating slightly. He looked into the distance with his beard. He had already left Longyou, and the sound of the pursuing horses' hooves could no longer be heard. However, he could not take it lightly.
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Xiang Qiubeard is bold but not arrogant. He does not allow himself to have an accident. He must save his life and complete Madam Wu's commission. Two assassinations have been unsuccessful, and the situation will become even more dangerous.
After walking not far along the valley, we reached a piece of flat land. Pedestrians gradually appeared on the road. There were poor and rich alike, all running around in a hurry. Although Xiang Xiangbeard's appearance frightened people, it did not scare the passers-by into running around and screaming.
There are too many weird and embarrassed people in troubled times, and they themselves are not much better off.
Xiang Qiubeard sat down on the roadside. When he saw a large team with carriages and horses approaching, he waved and shouted: "Do you need to hire guards?"
Only rich people travel with carriages, horses and guards, and in these troubled times, rich people need more guards.
Seeing Xiang Qiu beard sitting on the roadside, the people who were greeted were startled at first. When they saw that he was alone and he was very good-looking, they did not shout or kill him. Some of them were wary and ignored him and rode past.
, some will look at it a few more times before passing by, and some will ask some questions out of curiosity.
"A certain person is a knight-errant. He was born in a rural area and is at home all over the world."
"Why does it look like this? I met bandits earlier and had a fight with them."
"Winning or losing? If someone is still alive, he will naturally not be defeated."
The rich old man in the car curled his lips when he saw the beard sitting on the stone, talking like a beggar and a homeless man.
"This guy was obviously robbed by bandits, and he didn't even have any clothes left." He whispered, "Ranger knows how to brag."
The old woman next to her looked outside with a smile in her eyes: "Ah, he is only one person. He is very powerful if he is alive."
The old man snorted: "I don't see what's so great about him, except his shamelessness."
The old woman ignored him, raised the curtain and asked, "How much does it cost to be a guard?"
Xiang Qiubeard said: "No need for money, just take care of the food and wine."
Want wine and meat! The old man said distressedly: "Nowadays, wine and meat are harder to find than money."
"Didn't we bring enough?" said the old woman. "If we are robbed by bandits on the road, it will really be the end of us."
She ignored the old man, beckoned and agreed to hire Xiang Qiubeard as a guard, and asked someone to find a set of clothes for him. She looked at Xiang Qiubeard putting on his clothes, and he looked majestic even though he only held a broken sword in his hand.
"The thief is scared when he sees it," the old woman said happily.
The old man said with a dark face: "Besides watching, is there anything else you can do?"
Xiang Qiubearded raised his hand and waved forward: "I am familiar with the roads around Longyou. Wherever the towns are stable, where there are clean water sources, where there are remote shortcuts, camping in the wild, driving away wolves and avoiding snakes and scorpions, I can make you safe."
Go quickly to where you want to go."
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Tens of thousands of soldiers and horses were stationed in the military camp, just like a town.
In the camp, Xiang Yun was having his legs and feet checked by two doctors, and then he was helped up and walked a few steps.
Although he walked slowly, his legs and feet were able to land on the ground. The civil servants and military officers present were relieved. Fortunately, it was not as serious as the arm.
Although Xiang Yun's arm seems to be intact, except for simple lifting, it cannot grasp heavy objects and is considered useless.
If another leg and foot were lost, Xiang Yun would probably have to return to Taiyuan Mansion to take care of his old age.
"Don't take it lightly!" Jiang You said.
Xiang Yun sat down and said, "Don't make a fuss. It was my own injury. There was no sword or poison."
After he finished speaking, he coughed heavily into his hands, and his voice became harsh, like a bellows.
"It's getting cold. Sir, I'm here to recuperate from my injuries. If I don't heal my injuries properly, I'll get even sicker." A doctor said uneasily, "This cough is getting worse."
"Commander, return to Longyou quickly." Jiang You shouted.
After being assassinated, injured and sick, he really should go back to a comfortable place to recuperate, so the officials present began to request him.
Xiang Yun waved his hand: "We are here waiting to arrest and interrogate the assassin to find out An's conspiracy. Is there any news?"
The last sentence asked about the assassin's situation.
In the camp, the civil servants looked at the generals, who looked ashamed. The assassin disappeared without a trace, as if he had never appeared before.
"We have checked everything here." A general said, "There is no trace."
"Maybe he has escaped." A general said.
Jiang You said coldly at the side: "He may have escaped, but he will appear again. Don't forget that this is the second time. There will definitely be a third or fourth time. He will always follow the governor and wait for the opportunity to commit murder."
What to do?
"The security thief is targeting the Governor and wants to disrupt Longyou. He is bound to win!" Jiang You said solemnly, "The Governor cannot leave Longyou, otherwise Longyou will be in danger! Jiannan Road will be in danger! Shuofang will be in danger!"
Does it mean that we can no longer send troops to central Guizhou? The civil and military officials in the camp looked at each other with complicated expressions. They seemed to want to refute, but they were a little reluctant to speak. Ignoring the danger of the Governor? Ignoring the danger of Longyou? Ignoring the danger of Shuofang?
"Captain!" A messenger ran in from outside the camp and shouted, breaking the strange stagnation, "There is an order from the imperial court."
The imperial court? After the new emperor ascended the throne in Linzhou, the imperial edicts gradually increased.
"The imperial court has an order. Guards from all over the country are stationed in the local area to expel the rebels and guard the city to protect the people within their jurisdiction." Xinbing knelt down and spoke out the imperial order.
This is different from before. When the late emperor was in the capital, the imperial court issued orders one after another to mobilize guards from all over the country to the capital to escort him. Now, the guards from all over the country are not allowed to run around.
After all, the world is in chaos now, and there are rebels everywhere. In Linzhou, there are hundreds of thousands of troops led by Wu Ya'er, as well as the Lingwu Military Army, and the Mobei Zhenwu Army as a barrier, which is enough to resist the rebels.
The most important thing now is to quell the invasion.
After hearing this order, while others were still thinking, Jiang You had already knelt down to Xiang Yun: "Captain, Commander, please obey the emperor's order and guard Longyou! I am willing to send troops to central Guizhou on behalf of the Commander!"
When he knelt down, many people also knelt down.
"Please don't disobey, Commander!"
"Please guard Longyou, Commander-in-Chief!"
"We are willing to lead troops to aid central Guizhou on behalf of the governor."
Xiang Yun was surrounded by more and more petitions in the camp. Xiang Yun stood up and seemed to rush out. He immediately led his troops to central Guizhou, but was unable to move forward and finally sat down with a long sigh.
"I am the commander-in-chief," he said, taking off his sword and handing it to a general at the forefront, "Please lead the 10,000 soldiers and horses from Longyou to rush to the aid of central Guizhou. We will not return until we win!"
The general took his hands and raised them above his head with a hoarse voice: "I will obey your orders! You will not return until you win! You will not return until you die!"
The generals in the camp also stood up and started shouting.
The sound came from the tent and blew through the camp like wind. The soldiers and horses stationed there were undulating and moving happily, putting on their armor and mounting their horses.
"No victory, no return!"
"I will never return until I die!"
The sound was like thunder rolling along Longyou toward central Guizhou.
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"What's that sound?"
"It's Longyou passing the army."
The vibration in the distance made pedestrians on the road ask questions one after another, looking frightened and uneasy, but they did not run away in panic. As the saying goes, it is easy to change from frugality to luxury, but it is difficult to change from luxury to frugality, but from the prosperous and prosperous times to the chaotic times, everyone seems to be used to it.
Very quickly.
So what can I do? I have no choice but to live like this.
It's not uncommon for guards to run around. The only thing you have to tell is whether they are guards or rebels. The guards will not burn and kill people, they just need to get out of the way in time. If they are rebels, it depends on your luck. OK
If you are lucky, you can escape with your life, but if you are not lucky, you will either be killed or captured and become a civilian husband.
Since it is Longyou, everyone is relieved.
"We're going to Jiannan Road, right?"
"He went to kill the rebels."
Pedestrians were talking.
"After passing the mountain pass in front, you will reach Weishui City. From Weishui City, you can go straight to Linzhou."
A loud voice from the front interrupted everyone's discussion. The pedestrians looked up and saw the young ranger with a curly beard who was leading the way, waving his hand.