Jin'er quickly walked out of the room and turned into the corridor. There was no one around. The heat on her face gradually faded. She couldn't help but cover her mouth and smile. The sun shone brightly from above.
Although she knew that they had to talk about this matter before Liheng went to Shandong, she was still happy that they had forgiven each other in advance.
She couldn't help but take a deep breath. She quickly walked back to the courtyard and returned to her room with her Sister Yunzhu. After entering the door, she couldn't help but clench her fists in front of her. She jumped up and down excitedly like a little zombie. Suddenly, her feet stepped on her skirt.
"Ah..." Whoosh... Bang...
"What's wrong?"
Ning Yi's puzzled voice came.
"No... Nothing!"
On the bed in the room, Jin'er turned over and lay there. The sunlight shone in through the door and window. The stool in the room fell and the mosquito net was pulled down. Half of the bed was upside down. The sunlight shone on the usually lively and cheerful girl's crystal clear face, her white dress, and her body. She opened her mouth slightly and looked at the ceiling. After lying there for a while, she hesitantly put her palms together and closed her eyes.
"Father, mother... Do you see... Jin'er has someone else... Your spirits in heaven... must protect her..."
She murmured. A tear seeped out of the corner of her eye and slid down her cheek, gently dripping...
Outside the window, the sun was shining brightly.
Our gazes turned to the north.
*****
On the eighth day of the fifth month in the tenth year of Emperor Jing Han of the Wu dynasty, on this sunny day in Bianliang, our gazes passed through the wasteland, rivers, mountains, and precipitous ridges, all the way to the north. In the sixteen prefectures of Yan and Yun, in Yizhou, dark clouds gathered in the gray sky below us. Passing through the dark clouds, we saw heavy rain.
Forests, cities, winding roads, dilapidated villages scattered in the rain, and rivers flowing through the mountains in front of us. Located in the south of a small city, the lead-colored military camp was solemn and austere. Soldiers patrolled, carriages and horses came and went, bringing up splashes and mud. In such weather, most of the soldiers were still in their tents, waiting for the rain to stop before training. Near noon, the curtain of the big tent in the barracks was suddenly lifted, and a tall man from Liaodong strode in, drenched in rain.
In the center of the tent, there was a general who was obviously the leader of the army. He was carrying a long saber and was looking at a map at the table. He was wearing a treasured saber and armor, looking magnificent and awe-inspiring. However, it seemed that because he hadn't worn it for a long time, he didn't have a very harmonious temperament. However, if one only looked at this middle-aged general, his appearance was decent, his figure was tall and sturdy, and his gaze was steady, one could tell that he had led the army for many years and had quite an imposing manner. However, even so, he had yet to develop the temperament of a nouveau riche.
At this moment, he was pointing at the map with a few generals around him, arranging military affairs. The man who came in from the door seemed to be the core member of the army. He laughed loudly while his clothes were dripping with rain. "Big Brother! That bastard Xiao Gan sent someone to deliver something again. He even sent a messenger to deliver a letter. According to what you said, leave the thing, and I sent the messenger away. The letter is here … "He threw a letter on the table, then looked at the map." How is it? Has this matter been discussed? In my opinion, with the Liao people in such a situation, there's no need to discuss. They can just fight! There's an army of two hundred thousand soldiers! "
"Haha, you only know how to say stupid things!"
The general laughed and picked up the letter on the table. He took a few steps back and sat on the chair at the head of the table, then tore the letter open. The man who came in just now laughed. "Big Brother, am I wrong? If it weren't for the Liao people's defeat, why would they send us something like this? Big Brother, what does the letter say?"
"So genteel …" The general took a few glances, then threw the letter away. "You guys read it yourself."
"I don't know how to read …" The man beside him picked up the letter, but no one read it. He probably knew that his big brother would say it.
The general shook his head and laughed coldly. "The Liao people have submitted to the Wu dynasty and the Jin dynasty."
"Ah?" The generals were stunned. "Will the Wu dynasty agree?" "It's hard to say." "They want face."
As they were discussing, the general stood up. "They will fight even if they agree!" He waved his hand. "The Liao people are already at their wits' end. This time, Tong Shumi is leading his army north. There are more than two hundred thousand soldiers here. How can they leave without firing an arrow? Old Mistress Xiao is smart. While blocking Tong Shumi's army, he is trying to stall for time by giving us something. The letter says that we will not pursue the matter of us submitting to the Wu dynasty. The Wu and Liao dynasties are brotherly states. Even if we go to the Wu dynasty, we will only go to our elder brother's side. The letter also says that as long as we are willing to sit back and watch and not get involved, we will be greatly rewarded in the future … "
Breaking away from the Liao and submitting to the Wu dynasty. This general was Guo Yaoshi of the Ever-Victorious Army. He laughed and spat out a mouthful of saliva. He walked to the table. "Do you think I'm a fool? I want the thing. We also want the fame of the Wu dynasty! Now that we have submitted to the Wu dynasty, we will first take down Yanjing! The current Emperor has been thinking about this for a long time … Oh yes, is the banquet ready for tonight? We have to serve the civil official who came a few days ago. "
"Ready." One of the generals nodded. "The singers, food, and performance are all ready. But that guy is so genteel and weak. He is also a yes-man to us. I don't understand why you value him so much, Big Brother. Every time you see him, you belittle himself … "
"What do you know?" Medicine Master Guo smiled. "He's a high-ranking official. You see, he respects us now, but that's because we're popular. Once this popularity dies down, let me tell you, in the south, civil officials are more powerful than military officials! He came here to control us. Don't be so ignorant … "
As he spoke, he lowered his head and placed a small flag on the map. He muttered to himself, "Anyway … he is a learned man. There is no harm in showing him respect. Tonight, we'll give half of Xiao Gan's gifts to him … and the other half to Tong Shumi, Commander Liu, and the rest. At the same time, we'll send some local products … Sigh, do you think these scholars are particular about giving gifts … We northerners shouldn't be called bumpkins … "
As he said this, the others looked at each other. Naturally, they didn't know how scholars should give gifts. Someone said hesitantly, "If that's the case, Big Brother, why did we choose the Wu dynasty …"
The others echoed, "That's right."
Guo Yaoshi raised his head and looked at them. "It's just a little bit of trouble. Let me ask you, is it good to add flowers to brocade? Or will people remember sending charcoal in snowy weather? "
He paused. "The Jin people have almost taken down half of Liao. Which one of the Jurchen people isn't a f * cking lunatic? If we go over, we can beat them, but how many can we beat? Won't they take us seriously? The Wu dynasty is different. They have wanted to take back the Sixteen Prefectures of Swallow Cloud for two hundred years. As soon as we go, they will immediately take back two. Who would dare not take us seriously? Next, while Xiao Gan and Tong Shumi are in a standoff, we will attack Yanjing first. Xiao Gan will be attacked from both sides and won't be able to come back in time to help. The Sixteen Prefectures of Swallow Cloud will help us sweep through them. The people of the Wu dynasty will remember us. "
"The person who called us over has been here for a long time. Do you know why it is now? The Wu dynasty suffered a great defeat before. One hundred thousand people lost to ten thousand people. This kind of thing won't happen too often, but the confidence of their people has already been shattered. Tong Shumi will lead the army north. Before victory is achieved, we will be sending charcoal in snowy weather. After that, we will borrow the power of these two hundred thousand people to sweep through the entire north and take back the Sixteen Prefectures of Swallow Cloud. Even if most of the credit goes to Tong Shumi, let me tell you, most of the fame is ours! "
He laughed and piled the flags on the map. "I've also thought about what will happen in the future for everyone. The Liao people won't be able to withstand the pressure of two hundred thousand people at the moment, but they definitely won't be able to fight as well as we can. It's not like you don't know how fierce the Female Zhenren is after conquering Liao. They are few in number and can't fight to the south. But if they want to defend the Sixteen Prefectures of Swallow Cloud, they must have people who can fight. Brothers, you are in charge of fighting. If there is any pressure, I will take it for you. But we, the Ever-Victorious Army, must fight to become the most capable army in the Wu dynasty. In the future, we will establish our own government here and block the Female Zhenren! Everyone will be able to bring honor to their ancestors. As long as we are useful, those civil officials won't be able to control us, and no one will be able to make you suffer … Men of Liaodong, wealth and honor are taken from the blade. "
Hearing his speech, everyone became excited. The Ever-Victorious Army was formerly known as the Resentful Army. It was originally selected from the starving people of Liaodong. After it was established, although it could fight, it had always been feared by the Liao people. They didn't live very comfortably. But in the period after they surrendered to the Wu dynasty, they truly enjoyed the treatment of a hot steamed bun. At this time, they didn't expect their boss to think so far ahead for them. Establishing their own government? Bringing honor to their ancestors?
As the group discussed animatedly, Guo Yaoshi laughed and waved his hand. "Also, also, the reason why we joined the Wu dynasty is because we have long heard about the prosperity of the south. We have always been envious, but we have never seen it. Before, the five capitals of Liao were said to be a world of sensual pleasures. Let me tell you, it's far from it! The Southern Dynasty is truly flourishing. Bianliang, Jiangning, Gusu, Hangzhou … the places over there, the things are beautiful … and the girls, their bodies are as smooth as water … "
In the end, this resonated the most with men. Everyone roared with laughter, a wave of vulgarity. Guo Yaoshi straightened his face.
"When the time comes, all of us brothers should go to the south to marry a girl and start a family. Once we have children, we won't have to starve here. From a young age, we'll read some books of sages and sages … and when we're old and can't fight anymore, we'll go to the south to recuperate. It'll be like what scholars say about enjoying the rest of their lives. Then, our lives will truly be worth it … "
As he spoke, he lowered his head and laughed. Then, he slammed his fist on the table. When he raised his head, his gaze was fierce. "But before that! Fight! Win the war! Fight the best! That's what we need to do! I've already contacted some of the gang leaders in Yanjing. Next, as long as we can convince Tong Shumi and Commander Liu, we can immediately dispatch troops and break the city with light cavalry! By the time Granny Xiao comes to her senses, the city will already be ours! Taking Yanjing is the stepping stone for us to advance! Tonight, I've invited that lord to a banquet, and I'll need his help to convince Tong Shumi and the others. He won't dare to humiliate you, so don't give him any face. Do you understand? "
"Yes."
"Yes, boss."
"We'll treat him like our own father."
"Hahahaha …"
Everyone laughed and joked around, talking about the future. Guo Yaoshi threw something at them and scolded, "Get lost! Think more about Yanjing and train more soldiers! Everyone goes to war. As the boss, I'll take care of the miscellaneous matters! Let's go! "
After chasing the group of subordinates out of the tent, the main tent quieted down. Guo Yaoshi stood there, thinking about the entire matter. He clenched his right fist and smashed it on his left palm. He raised his head slightly, his gaze proud. After a while, he smashed his fist again. They had not surrendered for long, and the Victorious Army had not been in a favorable position for long. No matter what, after making such a big decision, as the highest commander, it wasn't safe to eat with such a large group of people. But it shouldn't be a problem.
He thought about it and nodded, feeling smug.
Bang!
He clenched his fist.
*****
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