Chapter 1163: Failure is more than success
This team of more than 20,000 people went south all the way, not too slowly, nor too fast. Firstly, there was a woman like Princess Qin in the team. You have to be careful to some extent. Secondly, Yu Wenye also has to take care of his own injuries. He was injured before. Although the charcoal fire temporarily made him forget the pain during the battle, there were a lot of troubles afterwards. Before, he didn't even tell Shang Ruyi. Doctor dug out a large piece of rotten flesh on his shoulder and barely sewed up the wound. The shoulders are all numb. If you don't pay attention, you may not be able to save that arm.
So they started and stopped, and it was early morning on the third day.
It is still dark, and the surroundings are pitch black. Only the torches held high by the people leading the way barely illuminate the way forward. But after all, I have lived here for a long time, even the surrounding scenery has changed. Completely changed, there was still a familiar feeling in their hearts. Shang Ruyi even heard someone in the team sighing.
Ahead, there is about ten miles to Luoyang City.
In retrospect, when Chu Yang went south to Jiangdu and Liang Shide occupied Luoyang, they took advantage of the chaos and left this place, and three years had passed.
Three years is not a long time in a person's life, but it is by no means short. Looking back on these three years, not only their lives, but also the whole world have had so many things that have turned the world upside down. So much so that when they came back here and approached this eastern capital city, their identities and state of mind had completely changed.
Shang Ruyi couldn't help but sigh.
Although everyone was concentrating on riding their horses forward, and the sound of horse hoofs could be heard in their ears, Yu Wenye caught her sigh as thin as a mosquito very keenly, and immediately turned his head to look Her: "Tired?"
They barely slept last night and traveled all night. Not to mention her, everyone was actually a little tired.
Ke Shang Ruyi immediately shook his head: "No, I'm not tired."
"Then you——"
"I'm just a little...sad."
Hearing these two Yu Wenye didn't seem too surprised by this word, but a dignified and confused look still flashed across his face. After a moment of silence, he said softly: "Well..."
The word "um" is non-committal, and besides, he is not a sadistic personality, but people's emotions can still be connected. Watching him turn his head and slowly look at the still vast night ahead, the profound feeling There was a bright light shining in his pupils, as if ripples were blown by the night wind. Shang Ruyi felt that he must have the same emotion in his heart.
They walked forward for a while, and gradually, the sound of gurgling water really came from the night wind.
Shang Ruyi said: "That's——"
Yu Wenye said: "Luoshui."
Shang Ruyi subconsciously raised his head, but it's a pity that it's not time yet , the sky was still pitch black, and the outline of the city could not be discerned from the night ahead.
However, when he first built the Eastern Capital, Chu Yang specially diverted the Luo River across the capital, thinking that Tianhan could hear the sound of the Luo River flowing, and knew that they were closer to the city of Luoyang.
It’s just that we are so close——
Shang Ruyi said: “Where are King Qi’s soldiers and horses?”
Yu Wenye said: “We are taking the east road, but his camp should be It’s in the south of Luoyang City, still some distance away from here.”
Shang Ru. Yi shook his head and said: "I mean, even now, has he still not set up defenses around Luoyang City? Liang Shide sent people out of the city to get food before, but he hasn't learned his lesson yet."
Hearing Shang Ruyi's words, Yu Wenye couldn't help but frown.
But he said: "It's okay if he is undefended."
"..."
"If we meet him here, we will have to explain to him, which will be troublesome. He is a person , Insufficient success..."
Shang Ruyi glanced at him and said nothing.
Although there was discord between their brothers before, Yu Wenye once punished Yu Wencheng so severely, and Yu Wencheng refused to obey him even if he was beaten and injured, but Yu Wenye still had some brotherly affection for him. ——After all, if there is no intention, there is no need to worry about his character; but this time, Yu Wenye's attitude towards him seems to have changed somewhat.
In other words, Yu Wenye figured it out.
This younger brother not only succeeds more than fails, but more importantly, Yuwencheng always stands on Yuwen Sui’s side, no matter in daily life or at the most critical moments. The brothers from father and mother fought against each other and even became enemies of Yu Wenye.
Under this situation, if Yu Wenye wanted to talk about brotherhood again, it would be a bit...foolish.
And this time they come to Luoyang. If they can capture Luoyang City in one fell swoop, then together with the previous victory over the Eight Passes in Luoyang and the great victory at Hulao Pass, the entire Eastern Expedition will be his credit; on the contrary, if This time, Yu Wencheng learned about their arrangements and got involved. Even though he had been unable to attack for a long time and even cut off the traffic around Luoyang City until now, his share of the credit must be recorded.
At this time, there is no need to be so selfless.
Moreover, according to what Guan Chiying said before, Liang Shide will go to the altar to offer sacrifices and proclaim himself king in ten days. That is, today, when they arrive in Luoyang City, they may have just met the right time. If they go to meet with Yu Wencheng to discuss , I'm afraid it's too late.
Shang Ruyi said: "Then let's go quickly."
After saying that, he gripped the reins and rode the horse forward for a while. Looking at her anxious look, Yu Wenye couldn't bear it. He smiled, but when he raised his hand to spur the horse, he felt a sharp pain in his shoulder, and subconsciously lowered his arm. Shang Ruyi looked back at him: "Hurry up."
"Yeah."
Yu Wenye didn't say anything, and immediately followed with the rein in one hand.
As they walked forward, they saw the sound of gurgling water getting closer and closer, and the light of the torch also illuminated a sparkling river in front of them. But at this moment, there was a neighing of people and horses. Sounds also came from the wind.
There is someone on the Luoshui River ahead.
Yu Wenye immediately raised his hand to stop the person behind him from moving forward, and Shang Ruyi subconsciously held his breath.
The sound of wind and water was particularly clear in the extremely silent wilderness in the early morning, and then, a familiar voice sounded in the intertwined noise of wind and water: "Second brother, Second sister-in-law, long time no see.”
"...!"
As soon as he heard this voice, Shang Ruyi's brows knitted into a knot.
Although Yu Wenye's breath became heavier, there was no change in expression on his face. He just pushed his horse forward a few steps, and saw the firelight shining brightly and illuminating a group of people by the river in front. Among the men and horses, the one standing at the front is King Yuwen Cheng of Qi.
I saw that he was also wearing armor, and there was even some dew on his clothes and temples. He had obviously been waiting here for a long time.
Yuwenye glanced behind him with flickering eyes, but did not see Mu Xian, Cheng Qiao and others. Obviously Yuwencheng did not bring them here, and even Shang Shoufei was not seen. I am afraid it was He was left to watch Mu and Cheng in the military camp.
Yuwenye said solemnly: "Why are you here?"
Seeing him, the smile on Yuwencheng's face became even more proud. The pride seemed to be flowing directly from the corners of his eyes and eyebrows. He also He took two steps forward on his horse and said with a smile: "Second brother, what are you talking about? Shouldn't I be here?" "
Before Yu Wenye could speak, he immediately continued: "Yes, if you don't tell me, second brother, you just think I shouldn't be here."
"... ..."
"It's a pity, I'm not at the mercy of others."
Yu Wenye narrowed his eyes slightly: "Oh?"
Yu Wencheng said with a smile: "Second brother, you are so wise and powerful that you defeated Xiao Yuansui's army of 100,000 people at Hulao Pass with one against a hundred. It's so big. You have all taken the credit for the attack on Luoyang. Don't take the credit from me. Otherwise, people will think that we brothers only compete for credit. If word spreads, it will become a joke to the world."
Hearing this. After saying this, Yu Wenye's face became darker.
Shang Ruyi also frowned.
Yesterday they had just won the victory at Hulao Pass. Now Yu Wencheng knew the news and immediately brought people here to block them. Obviously, he sent people to pay attention to the movements of Hulao Pass at any time - just , he can keep an eye on Hulao Pass at any time, and can block their way at this time, but he did not even do a good job in the siege near Luoyang, allowing Chen Cai, Guan Chiying and others to enter and exit without hindrance. This shows that this person's eyes Always just focus on your own people, not the enemy.
No wonder, success is insufficient!
Thinking of this, Shang Ruyi also rode forward two steps and said: "Third brother, you have misunderstood. We are not competing with you for credit. We are just taking this road along the way. We didn't have time to inform you. "
Seeing him, a hint of darkness flashed in Yu Wencheng's eyes. Poisonous light, but still smiling, said: "Second sister-in-law is right."
"..."
"But no matter what, I am here to meet you. , then you should talk to me carefully about the next thing.”
Yu Wenye said coldly: "What are you talking about?"
Yu Wencheng smiled and said: "Tell me, how do you plan to attack Luoyang?"
At this point, he shook the reins again and rode the horse. Walking towards them, Yu Wenye stood motionless on the spot, letting Yu Wen Cheng and Ma Ce circle around him. By the way, he could clearly see the large group of people behind him. The mighty army of more than 20,000 people was obviously overwhelmed. he has He was a little surprised, but Yu Wencheng immediately calmed down, walked back to him, and said with a smile: "Second brother brought so many people this time, plus me, we will definitely succeed in the battle."
Yu Wenye said: "How I want to fight, that's my business."
Yu Wencheng raised his eyebrows: "So, the second brother doesn't plan to bring his brother with him?"
Yu Wenye looked at him indifferently, not responding to these words.
Yu Wencheng sneered again, placed his horse directly in front of him, and said with a smile: "Anyway, my second brother and I haven't seen each other for so long, and now we finally meet, I want to Let’s catch up with you and my second sister-in-law; As for other things——"
At this point, he raised his eyebrows deliberately and said: "Anyway, I have been fighting in Luoyang City for so long, so it is not bad for this day."