At dawn, Yao Jin led three thousand cavalry back to the station. They also brought back thousands of camels, loaded with a large amount of property. These properties were originally intended to be transported back to Xiazhou by the party members after the beginning of spring. It happened that the Ganzhou army escorted them
When the baggage arrived, the party members delayed the delivery time. Unexpectedly, after more than a year of plundering, they ended up making wedding dresses for others.
Naturally, Guo Song would not hand over these properties to the government. The looting by the party members was extremely cruel, and basically no one was left alive. The victims had all been killed. There was no way for these properties to be returned to the owners. Giving them to the government would only become a way for corrupt officials to divide the property.
The feast might as well be used to improve the living conditions of the soldiers and to compensate the fallen soldiers.
Guo Song immediately ordered the entire army to set off, and the Ganzhou Army continued to march westward with a mighty baggage brigade.
Ten days later, the team crossed the Yellow River in Lanzhou and walked for several more days. It was already early March, and spring had completely arrived in the Hexi Corridor. The air was warm and humid, and everything was full of spring and prosperity.
This morning, the team finally entered Liangzhou. It would take about ten days to walk to Zhangye City. However, after entering the Hexi Corridor, everyone felt that Ganzhou was not far away and was getting closer.
Liangzhou is basically still dominated by farming, especially in the south, where a large number of Han people live. After passing Jialin County in the north, the farmland gradually disappears and turns into endless grassland. Although Liangzhou is dominated by farming, the Hexi Corridor is the first
The big city is Zhangye City, which is also the seat of Hexi Jiedu Prefecture.
The governor of Liangzhou is Zhang Guangsheng. He was originally the governor of Daizhou. After killing more than a thousand members of the Uighur envoy last year, the late emperor Li Yu transferred him to the position of governor of Liangzhou. It was considered a smooth transfer and he was not held accountable for killing the Uighur envoy.
Group responsibilities.
Among the armors brought by Guo Song this time, part of them were the armors delivered to the Liangzhou Army by the Ordnance Inspector. There were about 5,000 pairs of armors, which were brought together by Guo Song's team.
After walking for almost a month, everyone was a little tired. Although the scenery on the Hexi Corridor was beautiful, everyone had no intention of enjoying it and just wanted to stop at camp and rest early.
Guo Song looked at the sky. It was not long after noon, and it was still a little early to set up camp. He said to the soldiers: "Go and inform everyone, speed up, and try to set up camp by the Qingshui River ahead."
The team speeded up. At this time, Xue Tao sent Xiaoyu Niang to find Guo Song. Guo Song hurried over and asked: "Is her condition getting worse?"
When crossing the Yellow River, Aqiu caught a cold and was tired from the journey, so she fell ill. She had been ill for five days, but she did not get better at all. Instead, her condition became more and more serious. She was not the only one who fell ill, but also more than a thousand family members.
During the epidemic, many elderly people and children also fell ill, and several military doctors were busy during this period.
Xue Tao nodded worriedly, "Her forehead is very hot. It started last night. I'm really worried!"
Guo Song reached out and touched Aqiu's forehead. It was extremely hot, at least 40 degrees Celsius. He was already in a semi-conscious state. It seemed that the medicine given by the military doctor did not work. He had to go to Guzang County to find a famous doctor for treatment, but it was not far away from Guzang County.
Zang County is at least a hundred miles away. At this rate, it will take at least two days to arrive. I'm afraid Aqiu won't be able to hold on by then.
Guo Song immediately made a decision, "I'll take her to Guzang County on horseback. If I can arrive before dawn tomorrow, I must rescue her."
Xue Tao nodded, "That's what I mean. My husband will take Ah Qiu to go first, and Xiaoyu Niang will stay with me. There are so many servants!"
"I'll go make some arrangements and I'll be back soon!"
Guo Song turned his horse around and went to the Chinese army. He called in several generals and said to them: "I have a family member who is seriously ill. I want to take her to Guzang County for treatment first. Qingshui is 20 miles ahead.
River, you camp by the river, let everyone have a good rest, and wait for me to come back before setting off."
Zhonglang General Luo Daxiao is from Liangzhou. He quickly said: "Liu Hejing's father, Liu Hejing, the owner of Huichun Hall in Guzang County, is an imperial doctor who returned to his hometown. He has extremely good medical skills and is equipped with secret medicine. He is nicknamed Yan Luochou, but now he is basically
If you stop treating people, the governor will either coerce him or bribe him. This person loves money."
"Thanks for the news, I know what to do now!"
Guo Song also called for Kang Bao, who was serving as the army training chief officer, and asked him to protect his mistress. He returned to the convoy, found Xue Tao and said: "I have made arrangements. You will stay in camp for a day of rest tomorrow and set off early the day after tomorrow. I
Try to come back tomorrow afternoon."
Xue Tao wrapped Aqiu in a wool blanket and handed it to Guo Song. Guo Song took her and put her on his horse, saying to Xiaoyu Niang: "You must protect your mistress, don't be careless!"
"I know, sir, just go ahead with peace of mind!"
Guo Song led Yang Jun and Zhao Xiu on two horses and galloped away in the direction of Guzang County. Xue Tao looked at her husband's back running away, feeling really worried in his heart. He didn't know if Aqiu could be rescued.
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Guzang County is the seat of the Dudu Mansion of Liangzhou, which is today's Wuwei. Guo Song ran with two followers. The wind whistled in his ears. He controlled the horse with one hand and held Aqiu tightly with the other hand.
Hold her tightly in your arms.
Ah Qiu was dizzy from the fever, sometimes confused and sometimes conscious. She knew that the young master was saving her life, and she was extremely moved and at the same time a little scared.
"Master, am I going to die?" she asked feebly in Guo Song's arms.
"What nonsense are you talking about? You just have a severe fever. I was afraid of burning your brain out, so I took you to see a famous doctor. You are still a million miles away from death!"
"Sir, this is how my mother died of illness. It was just a small cough at first, and the family had no money to treat it. Then it became more and more serious, and she finally coughed up blood and died."
"Don't worry! As long as I'm here, you won't die. Stop thinking so wildly."
Aqiu sighed quietly, "Sir, do you think my brother is still alive?"
"Your brother should be in Tian Chengsi's army. If I have a chance, I will find him for you. There has been no war in these years, so he should still be alive."
Ah Qiu's tears flowed out, "My brother kept sending money back, but then he stopped sending it. My uncle said he was dead, but in fact I also know that he is dead. Young Master, I don't have any relatives left."
Guo Song felt heartbroken and hugged her tightly, "Stop thinking about it, you still have us! Although I am your master, I am also your relative, so just think of me as your brother!"
Aqiu hugged Guo Song and started to cry. After a while, she was tired from crying and fell into a drowsy sleep again.
At the first watch, they arrived at Guzang County. The city gate had been closed and soldiers were patrolling the city. Yang Jun stepped forward and shouted: "Ganzhou Governor Guo is here, please open the city gate!"
The general on duty at the top of the city said coldly: "Governor Zhang has an order not to open the city gate at night, even if he comes himself. Anyone who disobeys the order will be killed. I'm sorry, no matter who it is, the city gate cannot be opened."
Yang Jun was furious and was about to curse when Guo stopped him and said, "Stop shouting. They won't open the city gate. I will find my own way in."
Yang Jun and Zhao Xiu both knew their lord's ability, so they stopped calling the door. They walked around to the east of the city. There happened to be a broken boat on the moat. Half of it had sunk to the bottom of the river, and one head was still exposed above the river.
Guo Song woke up Aqiu, carried her behind his back, asked her to hug his neck, wrapped her tightly in a wool blanket, and tied her to him with a long rope. Aqiu was very light, so to Guo Song
Has little effect.
"I'll go first. You can go into the city and find me at the Huichun Hall tomorrow morning."
"Captain, watch out for yourself!"
Guo Song took a few steps back and jumped into the middle of the river. With his feet on the bow of the boat, he used his strength to cross the one-foot-five-foot-wide moat. Like a leaf, he landed lightly and skillfully under the city wall.
"Aqiu, hold my neck tight!"
"I know! I hugged you tight."
Aqiu hugged Guo Song's neck tightly. Guo Song looked up at the city wall. The city wall was less than three feet high and there were many cracks on it. He took out two chisels, inserted them into the cracks, and quickly climbed to the top of the city.
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In just a moment, he climbed up to the top of the city, hid behind the battlements and looked around. There were no soldiers on top. He jumped onto the city and ran two steps. He saw a black shadow flash past. He had reached the other side. With the help of
With the chisel in his hand, Guo Song quickly descended from the city and concealed himself in an alley while carrying Aqiu on his back.
Not long after, he rushed to Wuwei Street. The streets were all closed and there were no pedestrians. It was extremely deserted.
‘Bang—bang! Bang!’ A watchman came towards me.
Guo Song hurriedly greeted him, "Brother, watchman, where is the Rejuvenation Hall?"
The watchman saw that Guo Song was carrying someone on his back, and he was probably suffering from a sudden illness. He turned around and pointed, "Did you see those two big lanterns? That's the Huichun Hall. You can knock on the door, there are people there at night."
"Thank you very much!"
Guo Song carried Ah Qiu on his back and ran towards the two large death-energy lanterns. Under the light, he could see a large plaque with the three characters "Huichun Hall" written in gold and pink characters.
The door also had a thick knocker. Guo Song stepped forward and slapped the knocker hard, "Open the door!"
After a while, the lights inside came on, and someone yawned and asked impatiently: "Who is it?"
"There is an emergency, please open the door!"
Ah Qiu passed out again, and Guo Song felt her whole body burning hot, and couldn't help but feel anxious.
The person inside said impatiently: "It's two bucks for the night consultation. If you don't have it, come back at dawn!"
"rich!"
The door finally creaked open, and Guo Song ducked in. The boy who opened the door was a boy of fourteen or fifteen years old, probably a boy making medicine. He yawned and said, "Come with me! I'll take you to a doctor."
"
Guo Song shook his head, "The illness is very serious, and ordinary doctors may not be able to do it!"
"My boss pays ten guan for a night consultation, do you have it?"
"I want to see your old boss for medical treatment!"