Chapter seven hundred and two returning home to worship ancestors
The coalition forces of Deng Feng, Yancen, and Dong Xin were stationed in Duxiang, pretending to fight Liu Xiujun to the death.
Liu Xiujun did come to Duxiang.
Now that Deng Feng has set up a posture here in Duxiang, he wants to fight the Han army. He has just won the great victory in Yiyang and completely annihilated the Red Eyebrow Army. The Han army, with high morale and strong soldiers and horses, naturally has no intention of avoiding the fight. reason.
There were more than 300,000 Han troops and 160,000 Deng Feng troops. The two sides camped in the north and south of Duxiang. After setting up their camps, the Han troops did not immediately launch an offensive against Deng Feng's troops, but temporarily stationed them.
The main reason for this was that Liu Xiu planned to leave the camp, go to Chung Ling, and go home to worship his ancestors.
You must know that the entire Nanyang is basically within the control of Deng Feng. Now he is going to Chung Ling. It seems that he knows that there are tigers in the mountains and prefers to go to the tiger mountains.
Liu Xiu chose to return to his hometown to worship his ancestors before the war began. First, Deng Feng's troops were concentrated in the Duxiang area. Even if Deng Feng knew that he was in Chongling and wanted to mobilize a large army to surround him in a short time, then Not likely either.
Secondly, his side has lost the support of the people in Nanyang. Liu Xiu must find a way to save this disadvantage, and the best way is to take the time to return to his hometown to worship his ancestors in the face of a powerful enemy to express his feelings. Filial piety is also more recognized by the people of Nanyang.
As long as the hearts and minds of the people in Nanyang are restored, Deng Feng and the soldiers and horses under his command will have nothing to fear.
When Liu Xiu wanted to go to Chung Ling, all his generals tried to dissuade him. People's arguments were basically the same, that is, the trip was too dangerous.
Liu Xiu didn't take the crowd's obstruction seriously at all and insisted on his decision.
On the surface, Liu Xiu seemed to be dazzled by the victory in Yiyang. He appeared to be headstrong, unable to listen to the advice of his ministers, and completely ignored Deng Feng's power in Nanyang.
In fact, Liu Xiuke never underestimated Deng Feng's strength in Nanyang.
He had already sent a large number of Yunxi Pavilion spies to secretly inquire about every move of Deng Feng's ministries. Liu Xiu now knew the movements of Deng Feng's troops in various places.
Currently, the magistrate of Caiyang County is Zhong Wei. Zhong Wei is very similar to the former magistrate of Caiyang County, Feng Sheng. Grass.
In addition, Caiyang's county soldiers were not large in number. Including the government officials, they only had a few hundred soldiers. In Liu Xiu's view, they did not pose much of a threat to him.
It was after knowing the information that was beneficial to him that Liu Xiucai decided to return to Chung Mausoleum to worship his ancestors.
Deng Yu, Wu Han, Geng Yan, Cen Peng, Feng Yi and others all tried to persuade Liu Xiu, but they couldn't persuade him, so they all turned their thoughts on Yin Lihua, hoping that Yin Lihua could come forward to persuade his majesty to give up. A trip to Chung Ling.
Yin Lihua was also shocked when she learned from Deng Yu and others that Liu Xiu was going to Chung Ling to worship his ancestors. Nanyang was still under Deng Feng's control. Wouldn't it be a trap to go to Chung Ling at this time?
That night, when Liu Xiu returned to his sleeping tent, Yin Lihua stepped forward, took the cloak that Liu Xiu had taken off, and asked, "I heard that Your Majesty is going back to Chung Mausoleum to worship his ancestors?"
Liu Xiu was startled at first, and then immediately realized that it must be Zhonghua and the others who couldn't persuade him, so he thought of Lihua and asked Lihua to persuade him.
He nodded with a smile and said, "I have this plan!"
Yin Lihua frowned and asked, "Is your Majesty's trip too dangerous?"
Liu Xiu smiled and said: "Don't worry, Lihua. I can judge whether it is dangerous or not."
Yin Lihua pondered for a moment and then said seriously: "Then... would it be good for my concubine to go with your majesty to the Chung Mausoleum to worship our ancestors?"
Liu Xiu was stunned. After a while, he shook his head and said: "This time, Lihua will not follow me to Chung Ling. After this battle is over, it will not be too late for Lihua to follow me to Chung Ling."
When Yin Lihua heard this, her brows furrowed even more tightly and she said with a displeased look on her face: "Your Majesty also said that there is no danger in this trip?"
If there is really no danger, then why can't you take yourself with you? Since you know there is danger, why do you still have to go?
Liu Xiu took Yin Lihua, sat down, and said meaningfully: "The reason why Deng Feng was able to turn the tide in Nanyang was not because of his great ability, but because he won the hearts and minds of the people in Nanyang. If this situation cannot be broken, even if
Our army defeated Deng Feng on the frontal battlefield. Deng Feng can still rely on the support of the people of Nanyang to make a comeback. Could it be that our soldiers can still kill all the people of Nanyang?" After a pause, he said meaningfully:
"I went to Chung Ling this time not only to worship my ancestors, but also to win over the lost people's hearts. Let all the people in Chung Ling and even Nanyang see clearly that I, Liu Xiu, have not forgotten my roots and have not abandoned the people of Nanyang."
Yin Lihua was silent for a long time and asked: "Your Majesty, can't you take your concubine with you?"
Liu Xiu put his arm around Yin Lihua's waist, took her into his arms, and said, "This trip must go as quickly as possible. We will eat and sleep in the open air along the way. I don't want Lihua to suffer like this."
Yin Lihua raised her head in Liu Xiu's arms, looked at him eagerly, and said, "I am not afraid, I am."
Liu Xiu smiled and said, "But I can't bear it."
This trip is unlikely to be smooth sailing. We have to avoid Deng Fengjun's interception and pursuit at all times. In this way, the trip will be greatly extended and the journey will be very difficult.
Yin Lihua wanted to speak, but Liu Xiu's arms hugged her waist tightly, and then he held her on his lap. He pressed against Yin Lihua's neck, inhaling her charming body fragrance, and said in a hoarse voice.
: "While I am away from the camp these days, Lihua can live in the camp with peace of mind. I will leave Xuying and the others to protect you!"
"Your Majesty..." Yin Lihua had just finished speaking, but Liu Xiu had already silenced her.
Early the next morning, before dawn and Yin Lihua was still sleeping, Liu Xiu had already gotten up, dressed neatly, and washed up. He went to the central military tent and reported the military affairs in the camp to Wu Han, Deng Yu, Geng Yan, and Cen.
Peng, Feng Yi and others made explanations.
Finally, Liu Xiu said seriously: "While I am going to Chung Ling, the affairs of the camp can be decided by the five of you, Ziyan, Zhonghua, Bozhao, Junran, and Gongsun."
"Yes! Your Majesty!" The five people all raised their hands in response. Then, Deng Yu said with a worried look on his face: "Even if Your Majesty insists on going to the Tomb to worship the ancestors, you can wait until the battle is over, or send someone else to do it on your behalf.
Tomb!"
Wu Han, Geng Yan and others nodded, indicating that Deng Yu was right. Liu Xiu smiled and said, "We have already discussed this matter before, and there is no need to discuss it again now."
"His Majesty--"
"Okay! No need to say more!" Liu Xiu stood up, walked to the door of the central military tent, lifted the curtain, looked at the sky outside, and said: "Now, it's time for me to leave! In the past few days,
The camp will be handed over to you!"
Deng Yu, Wu Han, Geng Yan, Cen Peng, and Feng Yi looked at each other helplessly, bowed together and said, "Yes! Your Majesty!"
Liu Xiu didn't waste any more time. Before dawn, he had left the Han army camp.
On this trip, he was accompanied by Fu An, Long Yuan, Long Zhun, Long Bo, and more than a hundred elite Yulin Guards. Liu Xiu did not ride in a carriage, but rode on horseback like the others.
The road from Duxiang (near Duyang) to Caiyang is also quite long. Duxiang is located in the north of Nanyang, while Chongling in Caiyang County is located in the south of Nanyang. This road almost runs through the entire Nanyang
county.
Liu Xiu left the camp with only about a hundred Yulin guards, but Deng Feng did not know about this.
It wasn't until Liu Xiu and others drove all the way and arrived at Chongling Village smoothly, causing the whole village and even the whole county to be upset, that Deng Feng heard the news that Liu Xiuren was in Chongling.
Liu Xiu suddenly appeared in Chongling, which shocked the whole village. People never dreamed that Liu Xiu would suddenly return to Chongling.
When Liu Xiu rode his horse to the entrance of the village, several elderly people who were sitting at the entrance chatting opened their eyes wide when they saw Liu Xiu and others.
They both rubbed their eyes vigorously and looked carefully. Yes, the person riding on the tall horse was not Liu Xiu or someone else?
As if they had seen a ghost, people ran towards the village one after another, shouting at the same time: "Axiu! It's Axiu who's back!"
Listening to people's shouts, Liu Xiu's nose suddenly felt sore, and her heart was trembling. It had been a long time since she heard the nickname "Axiu" again, and it had been a long time since she heard the local accent of Nanyang Chongling.
Fu An, who was beside Liu Xiu, had a sharp look in his eyes and said in a deep voice: "Bold!" As he spoke, he held the sword under his ribs.
Daring to call the emperor by his nickname is a capital crime punishable by beheading. Liu Xiu waved his hand to Fu An and shook his head, indicating that it was okay.
During the battle to ambush Qi Zhong, Fu An suffered burns. Now his injuries have healed, but there is a large red spot on the side of his face, which is the mark left after the burns.
Although the medical officer tried his best, he could not remove the scar.
Because of this scar on his face, Fu An had already asked Liu Xiu to resign twice. The dignified Guang Luxun was one of the Nine Qings. It was too unsightly to have such a big and scary scar on his face. Fu An felt that
I am no longer qualified to serve as Guang Luxun.
Fu An was born in the world of martial arts, with a bold and free temperament. He did not attach much importance to official positions. If he could continue to be Guang Luxun, he would accept it. If he could not, it would be fine.
At worst, he could be like Long Yuan, Xuying and the others, and be a personal bodyguard by Liu Xiu's side. In his opinion, this is also good, freer and easier.
However, Liu Xiu did not accept Fu An's two resignations, and Fu An still holds the post of Guang Luxun.
Liu Xiu rode on his horse, slowed down, and walked slowly into the village. The plants and trees here were almost unchanged, and they were all very familiar scenes to him.
Since he followed his eldest brother in the rebellion, he has never returned to Chongling. After all these years, he finally returned to his dreaming hometown.
However, my hometown is still the same, but things have changed.
The eldest brother is dead, the second brother is dead, and most of the Liu clan members who originally lived in the village have now moved to Luoyang. They have either been made kings or marquises. Those who are still in Chongling are not
Liu family.
As Liu Xiuzheng was walking forward, he came face to face with a large group of people. The leader of the group, with gray hair and beard, was the village leader of Chongling Village, Zhang Yi.
In the village, Zhang Yi was relatively senior. Even if Liu Liang met him, he could only consider himself a junior.
Seeing Zhang Yi coming with all the people in the village, Liu Xiu got off his horse. As soon as he got off the horse, Zhang Yi quickly stepped forward, knelt down and said, "Little old Zhang Yi, pay homage to your majesty!"
As soon as Zhang Yi knelt down, the people behind him knelt down one after another. Looking around, a large number of people knelt down in front of Liu Xiu.
Liu Xiu quickly bent down, helped Zhang Yi who was kneeling in front of him, and said softly: "Uncle Zhang is too polite!" As he spoke, he waved his hands again and said: "Fellow folks, please get up quickly.
Bar!"
After Zhang Yi stood up, he shook his head and sighed, saying: "His Majesty is here. I should lead the whole village to welcome you out of the village! It is the fault of a villain to neglect His Majesty!"
Looking at the frightened Zhang Yi, Liu Xiu couldn't help but smile. When he and his eldest brother rebelled, Uncle Zhang was on the same side as his uncle. They were both staunch opponents and believed that their rebellion was
It would bring disaster to the whole village. Looking back now, the original scene is still vivid in my mind.
