Lin Jue laughed and was noncommittal. Bai Bing was still smart. She noticed that Lin Jue became hesitant and contradictory when talking about the future situation. This was not Lin Jue's speaking style. Lin Jue obviously meant half to stay and half to
, refused to tell the truth. This reminded her of the conversation between Lin Jue and Ma Changqing that night, and the words "the secret must not be leaked". Could it be that your husband really knows some secret?
"We don't have to think so much. In my opinion, the Jurchens are going to be in danger with this posture. Their goal is to capture Xingzhong Mansion, but it's not easy. The other party's reinforcements have arrived, and they may not be able to protect themselves. If
He still insists on attacking the city, fearing that he will encounter disaster. What I am curious about is, is Wanyan Aguda just a fool? Under this situation, he would either retreat immediately or attack the city immediately. He was ten miles away from the city.
What's the point of camping at a remote bend of the river? Are you waiting for others to attack you? I don't quite understand." Sun Dayong said solemnly.
Gao Muqing frowned and said: "Yes, what Brother Sun said is very reasonable, and I find it very strange. If I were to predict it, it is obvious that the Jurchens are losing their opportunity and are in a desperate situation. I am afraid it will be difficult to retreat at this moment.
Do you still dare to say victory?"
Lin Jue laughed, shook his head slowly and said: "If Wanyan Aguda is really a fool and uses troops so stupidly, why did Yelu Zongyuan lead an army to destroy him for several years, but still not wipe it out? On the contrary, even a large area of Tokyo Road was not wiped out.
Being taken over by others? Things are not as simple as you think. This Wanyan Agu is definitely not a human being."
Sun Dayong said hurriedly: "My lord, what you mean is... Wanyan Aguda has another plan?"
Lin Jue said in a deep voice: "You only need to look at the actions of the Jurchen army to see that it is unusual. They pretended to attack Xingzhong Mansion. However, the city of Xingzhong Mansion is strong, so how can it be said that they can attack it?
Captured. Such a city only needs 50,000 to 60,000 soldiers and horses to guard it, which is enough to make it difficult for Wanyan Agu and his army to eat, but will suffer heavy losses. Have you forgotten that in the Battle of Zhuozhou, Han Gang used his cavalry
The siege of the city suffered a huge defeat. The Liao people already have considerable means of defending the city. Zhuozhou is well prepared, so why not Xingzhong Prefecture?"
Gao Muqing suddenly said: "That's right. Xingzhong Mansion is more solid than Zhuozhou City, and it is a strategic location, so it will not be undefended. Yelu Zongyuan chose this place to defend the city, not on a whim. He must have been prepared.
"
Lin Jue nodded and smiled: "Mu Qing is right. I don't know if you noticed it. Just now I looked carefully and found no siege equipment in the Jurchen army. This is the strange thing. Xingzhong Mansion
It is not possible to rush down casually. Unless his people are riding Pegasus, all have wings, and fly to the top of the city at the command, then there is no need for siege equipment. But the current situation can only explain one thing.
The thing is, they don’t seem to be ready to attack the city. Or they have no intention of attacking the city at all.”
Sun Dayong said in astonishment: "That's strange? They don't plan to attack the city, and they are not well prepared, so why do they have to deploy their troops here? The opponent's two armies are approaching, isn't this putting themselves at risk?"
Lin Jue shook his head slowly, his eyes roaming the river plain under the setting sun, and said softly: "This Wanyan Agu is not simple, he seems to be a very courageous person. If he really wants to do this, then his heart
How big should he be and how courageous should he be? If he really succeeded, how terrifying would this man and his Jurchen army be?"
Sun Dayong, Gao Muqing and others asked in unison: "What on earth is he going to do?"
Lin Jue thought deeply: "If I guessed correctly, he should really want to fight the Liao people here."
Sun Dayong took a breath and said softly: "Sir, you are saying that he wants to use these 160,000 Jurchen cavalry to fight against the Liao cavalry twice as many as himself? This must be the stupidest way."
Lin Jue slowly shook his head and said: "That may not be stupid. In the current situation, the Liao cavalry in the north has not yet crossed the river, and the Liao soldiers in the city will not leave the city. His only opponent is the Liao cavalry army arriving from the southeast.
By attacking only one troop, they are not at a disadvantage, but have an advantage in strength. However... this is an extremely risky approach. Once the opponent cannot be defeated in time, they will be trapped in a tight siege. Wanyan Agu's method can be used to
From the looks of it, he should be a person who likes taking risks. This kind of approach is either win or lose, leaving no way out. That’s why I think this person is scary. Because someone who dares to do this must have a strong heart.
How courageous he must be and how ambitious he must be.”
Everyone on the top of the cliff was silent. The evening wind blew by, and the mountains and forests roared like waves. Just like the moods of several people, they were ups and downs and difficult to calm down.
"Husband, tell me, Wanyan Aguda, would he really do this?" Gao Muqing couldn't help but frown and asked.
Lin Jue smiled and said: "It doesn't matter what I said, we will see the outcome tonight. If Wanyan Aguda really wants to do this, he shouldn't waste too much time. Because the Liao cavalry in the north is crossing the river, and delaying time is not good for him.
It is tantamount to self-destruction. Let us wait and see."
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Everyone turned back to the cliff and lit a fire in the pine forest to cook. When it got dark, everyone who had eaten and drank took a rest. After running around for days, everyone was very tired. So soon, there was loud snoring everywhere in the forest.
Lin Jueshu was not sleepy. He sat by the campfire outside the simple shack, took a stick of charcoal and drew a battle map on a rock, marking the march route of the Jurchens since their attack on Zhongjing Road and the march route of the Liao Kingdom's troops.
After that, he stared at the marching terrain map and frowned in thought, quietly lost in thought.
After an unknown amount of time, Lin Jue felt someone put a piece of clothing on his shoulders. When he turned around, he saw Gao Muqing standing beside him, looking at him with concern.
"Why are you up? Why don't you go to sleep?" Lin Jue asked in a low voice.
Gao Muqing smiled and said: "You haven't slept either? I slept for a while, and when I opened my eyes, I saw you still sitting by the fire. The night wind is quite cold on this mountain at night, and your husband is wearing thin clothes. You should take care of yourself.
My body, you've had a hard time along the way."
Lin Jue smiled and nodded, reached out and took Gao Muqing's hand and kissed her mouth. Gao Muqing looked shy and looked around. Lin Jue pointed to the tree stump beside him. Gao Muqing nodded and sat down, nestling next to Lin Jue.
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"Is Bing'er asleep?" Lin Jue held Gao Muqing's hand and asked with a low smile.
"Girl Bing'er was really tired, so she lay down on a pine branch and fell asleep. After all, she was young and slept soundly, unlike me, who couldn't fall asleep no matter what. As I get older, I have more things to worry about.
Gao Muqing chuckled.
Lin Jue chuckled, shook his head and said: "It sounds like you are so old. You are the same age as me, and you are only twenty-four years old. How old are you? Hey, it's all my fault for teaching you to suffer with me.
You could have stayed in Luoyan Valley. Although it's not a good place, at least you don't have to be so homeless and sleep in the open. You are such a clean person, but now you have to sleep on a bed of branches, eat dry food and live in a shack. I feel really sorry for you.
Somewhat apologetic."
Gao Muqing chuckled and said: "What did your husband say? Am I such a squeamish person? When I was on Guishan Island, when my father was alive, I did have good food and housing, and I was also a bit squeamish. But since Guishan Island,
After the accident, have I suffered nothing? Have I ever complained at all? Could it be that in my husband's mind, I am someone who cannot bear hardships?"
Lin Jue picked up Gao Muqing's hand and slapped her twice on the mouth, and spat: "I'll beat you for talking nonsense. My Muqing has suffered so much, how can you say that to her?"
Gao Muqing hurriedly took out his hand and said angrily: "What are you doing? I was just joking."
Lin Jue said softly: "In my mind, I will always remember the way I saw you for the first time on Guishan Island. I was hiding in a tree that day, and you went to burn paper at the grave of my father-in-law. I listened to what you said.
When we did those things, I had a good impression of you. Later, after we worked together, after I left Guishan Island, I often thought about our situation on the island. I thought about our fake wedding and you dressed as a bride.
And the way you stood on the top of the cliff watching me leave when we parted. I don’t know what it felt like. In short, after seeing you again, my heart felt like it was exploding with love.
.That was not because your appearance saved my life, but because I finally saw you again. After that, I knew that I would probably be entangled with you for the rest of my life."
Gao Muqing looked at Lin Jue with bright eyes open, mist rising in her eyes. Although she and Lin Jue had many heart-to-heart conversations, they never recalled every detail of the past. As a man, Lin Jue rarely revealed his feelings. Gao Muqing
Naturally, he knew that Lin Jue had him in his heart, but Lin Jue never said these tender words to his face. Listening to them at this moment, his heart was moved and happy. It turned out that his husband's love words were also so intoxicating.
"I...I...actually after I worshiped you, I swore that I would never marry you in this life. I am a...woman, even if it was a fake marriage, I took it as real. I am very grateful for the hurricane and heavy rain.
, that... cave on the isolated island. If it hadn't been for that incident, I might not be able to become a member of your Lin family in this life." Gao Muqing blushed and whispered.
Lin Jue laughed and joked: "When the world is at peace, we can revisit the old place. Just the two of us, we will go to the island. Let's go to the island in a few days. I will fish and you will cook. Let's row the bamboo rafts on the island.
Playing on the sea will definitely be fun."
Gao Muqing's eyes showed excitement, but then he smiled bitterly and said: "That's not necessary. You make me happy, and I will naturally be happy too. But how can I go to that desert island with you again? Don't my sisters at home have ideas? It doesn't matter.
, what happened back then is deeply imprinted in my heart, and it will be the best memory of my life, so I don’t have to do it again.”
Lin Jue nodded slightly, feeling quite emotional in his heart.
