Chapter 99 Qingtian protects the hero
The dew in late autumn is cold, and the grass withers and turns yellow.
On the post road leading to Hanoi, flags are flying and the military is majestic.
Every once in a while, the people going north to welcome the emperor can always hear the continuous sound of drums.
It may not have been clear at first, but now I know it was a signal for the sergeants to move on after finishing their formation.
Shao Xun is really not afraid of trouble in running the army. Even in this vast and vast field, even if there were no enemies, thousands of troops still strictly carried out military orders with strict discipline and meticulousness.
Walking in the center were nearly 600 soldiers of the Silver Spear Army.
They may not be as powerful in fighting as the Kingdom's army, but they are better because they are diligent, obedient, and resolute in executing orders. This is the result of countless stick training after joining the army, and it is also a reflection of Shao Xun's prestige.
In the Silver Spear Army formation, Mi Huang and Wang Yan were walking side by side, while Shao Xun was slightly behind by half a horse.
Behind him, there were Yu Liang, Xu Lang, Wang Dun and others.
Yu Liang's father Yu Chen also came.
This was specially invited by Shao Xun. When the emperor was welcomed later, he was able to be in the front row and look familiar.
Yu Chen felt complicated about this.
He knew Shao Xun had good intentions. Judging from his current official position, if he has the merit to welcome the emperor, he can easily get the post of prefect - this is what he has always pursued.
But he also knew that things were not that simple.
Shao Xun is very ambitious and wants to take advantage of him.
This prefect is most likely not from the south of the Yangtze River that he has longed for, but in the north, which makes him hesitate.
However, it is not always possible to obtain the post of governor of Wudi, as too many scholars who are discouraged by the current situation are watching. If you can become the governor of a large county in the Central Plains, it will be a secret pleasure.
Yu Chen just thought about it all the way, with many things on his mind.
Hu Wufuzhi was sitting on a bullock cart, turning his eyes to Shao Xun who was riding a horse from time to time.
He is still a little worried.
Yecheng was destroyed and my brother had nowhere to go.
Besieged on three sides is Bingzhou to the west, Qingzhou to the east, and Youzhou to the north.
To be honest, he really only has one way to go south to Luoyang. But this road is far from safe. If Sima Yue becomes murderous, Sima Jiong and Sima Yi will serve as a warning to his brother.
For the current plan, we can only hope that Sima Yue will save his face. Mi Huang and Shao Xun are not keen on camping, so they can save their brother's life. If that doesn't work, the only option is to run west to Chang'an and see if Dazai Sima Yong can take him in.
Yu Liang and Xu Lang were more excited.
Sima Ying went south in a hurry, and the emperor returned to Luoyang, which meant the complete victory of the King of East China Sea.
As part of the shogunate, they all have a bright future, and nothing could be more exciting than that.
As for Wang Dun, it doesn’t matter.
His family background is destined to not require such frivolous things as serving the emperor.
Since my brother is here, I can just sit back and wait for him to be released. No matter what merits you have, don't even think about competing with me, unless the King of Donghai doesn't need his brother to help him decorate the court.
But how is this possible!
Can a court be a court without celebrities and distinguished men? I'm afraid I don't want to be laughed at.
So, he is very stable. He just wants to follow him today to see the excitement.
The emperor, that’s it.
When the opportunity comes, who can't take his place?
Just like this, we traveled north for several days and soon arrived at the banks of the magnificent Yellow River.
"Stop!" The messenger quickly ordered southward and ordered loudly.
"Stop! Wait until the drum sounds before proceeding." The messenger deliberately slowed down his horse and gave instructions along the way.
Wang Dun snorted coldly.
Did this Shao Xun treat so many officials and ministers as soldiers?
You have such a big face.
He wanted to continue walking, but the carriage in front of him had stopped. Wang Dun could only get out of the carriage, cursing, and planned to see what was going on.
Mi Huang, Shao Xun, and Wang Yan boarded a high slope next to the ferry.
As far as the eye can see, both sides of the river are desolate and there are no traces of people.
The once prosperous ferry may not have seen business travelers for a while.
As far as the eye can see, the outline of a Wubao appears vaguely.
In the autumn wind, there were intermittent ringings of bells, which were the warning sounds of Wubao. They might have misunderstood their group as bandits.
Officers and soldiers are sometimes similar to thieves.
The sound of footsteps was heard, and Hu Wufuzhi panted up the high slope and said: "The messenger came to report that the emperor paid a visit to the mausoleum in Wen County yesterday and set out today. He will be able to cross the river tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. ”
The "messenger" is naturally the messenger of the emperor's brother.
Shao Xun recalled what happened more than half a year ago. At that time, Sima Ying was very high-spirited. He left 50,000 troops to guard Luoyang and returned to Yecheng to control the government.
To be fair, Jizhou is indeed the strongest among the towns.
Until the Tang Dynasty, Hebei was the most populous and wealthy place in the country.
Qinghe silk is famous all over the world and is listed as the first-class silk.
There are countless families with heirlooms of poetry and calligraphy, and even families with "both the beauty of writing and swords".
The Yongji Canal leads directly to Youzhou, greatly prospering commerce.
The Beizhou warehouse stores countless money, grains, and weapons, and it is called "Tianxia Beiku".
But sitting in such a geomantic treasure land, if you don't do politics well, you will still be doomed.
Sima Ying seemed to have learned the lessons of Sima Lun, Sima Jiong, and Sima Yi, because after he won the battle, he quickly left Luoyang and returned to Yecheng.
But he didn't seem to have learned it, because he became the prime minister and the emperor's younger brother, controlling the court situation in Yecheng, and he was the target of public criticism.
Otherwise, even if they are brothers of the same generation, Sima Yue may not be able to persuade Sima Hui, Sima Teng and others to help him.
Politics is a profound knowledge.
"Is the Emperor in trouble?" Mi Huang looked at Hu Wufu and asked.
Now everyone knows that the emperor borrowed money to eat, and understands the situation of this group of people.
There were more than a hundred soldiers guarding them, most of them were defeated soldiers of Yecheng.
There are more than a hundred princes, ministers and family members. This is the number of people who fled from Yecheng. After Sima Ying left, the defenders of Ye City collapsed. Wang Jun's army attacked, burning, killing and looting all the way. Some of the belated princes, ministers and Ye Mansion staff fled with their families, and some of them joined the emperor's fleeing team. , has now swelled to several hundred. The three thousand money the emperor borrowed was only enough for him and his entourage to eat, and the others had to find their own way.
After running away for so long, life must be very difficult.
This time Hu Wufu brought some money back, but he could only help out.
"The Emperor..." Hu Wufu said with a look of intolerance on his face: "Wang Jun has invaded Yecheng. The soldiers looted and killed many people. He also sent Wuhuan chieftain Jie Zhu to lead his troops to pursue , Returning to the court song. The emperor is in a hurry and needs to borrow the shoes of his servant when he goes to Wen County to pay a visit to the mausoleum. "
Everyone looked at each other in shock.
Wang Jun really doesn’t intend to let Sima Ying go. After capturing Yecheng, they also sent Wuhuan cavalry to pursue them all the way to Chaoge County.
This county is located in Jijun, not close to Yecheng. He really hated Sima Ying after chasing her so far.
Perhaps, this is the main reason why Sima Ying decided to escape.
Staying in Hebei, once he falls into the hands of Wang Jun, even if Sima Yue doesn't want to kill him, Wang Jun will not give Sima Yue face and will definitely kill him quickly.
In addition, the fact that the emperor lost his shoes can also prove from the side the intensity of Wang Jun's pursuit.
The shoes ran away...
"Shao Sima." Mi Huang turned around and said.
"In."
"You lead your troops across the river immediately to greet the emperor." Mi Huang ordered: "We will arrange ceremonial guards and propaganda in Fupingjin to welcome the emperor."
"Promise." Shao Xun did not hesitate and immediately Accepted.
This is a mature and prudent move by Mi Huang. What if Wang Jun fails to catch him the first time and sends troops to pursue him a second time? Especially since the emperor stayed at Yeling in Wen County, it was inevitable that Wang Jun would have ideas.
You must know that Sima Teng and Wang Jun only sent troops at Sikong's invitation. They are not Sikong's subordinates, but just allies. Brothers have to settle accounts openly, let alone Wang Jun, an outsider.
Sikong has no ability to restrain Wang Jun and can only make suggestions.
Just Sima Ying, once the emperor is kidnapped by Wang Jun, he will be in great trouble.
Shao Xun did not waste any time. He selected the teaching team and the Kingdom's Central Army in four buildings, totaling more than 2,500 soldiers, and went north along the pontoon bridge, heading straight towards Wen County.
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The wind gradually became stronger.
On the unobstructed carriage, Emperor Sima Zhong hugged a thin quilt and secretly felt sad.
So hungry!
There should be someone pounding rice in Luoyang now, right?
No, I want to eat marrow cake! I haven’t had it for a while and I miss it very much.
Sima Zhong swallowed, raised his head and looked at the road ahead.
"Gu Shizhong." he shouted.
“I’m here,” Gu Rong, who was riding beside him, responded.
“How many days do we have until we reach Luoyang?”
“Three days at most.” Gu Rong replied.
Sima Zhongxin felt relieved, and then asked again: "Luoyang--are there any loyal ministers like Ji Shizhong?"
Gu Rong was silent for a moment and replied: "Under the whole world, Could it be the land of the king, the shore of the land, why should your majesty worry?"
Sima Zhong didn't believe it.
Who shot at the chariot?
Who told me to stay in the bean field at night, my stomach growling with hunger?
Who forced me to charge in Chengyu and was hit by three arrows?
Gu Rong knew that the emperor did not believe it.
Not even a fool can fool you into this kind of thing!
Fortunately, the Holy One is kind and will not pursue his obvious crime of deceiving the emperor.
"Gu Shizhong." Sima Zhong shouted again.
"I am here."
"Is there any more cake?"
"No more." Gu Rong sighed. He was also very hungry.
When I was in Wen County, some elders brought some food, but it was not enough to share with everyone.
Hu Wufu, the concubine of the great brother-in-law, brought some money and silk noodles to meet the Holy Spirit, and then bought some food from a neighboring manor, and finished it again this morning.
Everyone is hungry now...
Sima Zhong lowered his head in disappointment.
He is hungry now, his feet are scratched and a little cold, and the wounds on his body are aching, and he wants to fly to Luoyang immediately. Even if something happens, you have to let me fill my stomach first.
The sound of horse hooves sounded in the distance.
Before Sima Zhong could react, Gu Rong's expression changed drastically.
The accompanying officials and ministers were in an uproar and looked uneasy.
The emperor's younger brother Sima Ying rode forward from behind and asked loudly: "Where did the cavalry come from?"
"Don't worry, my dear brother, those coming from the ferry should be Luoyang soldiers." Fei Li replied loudly.
Sima Ying nodded and put her heart back in her stomach.
Fei Lize came forward with dozens of horses, preparing to intercept and ask.
This gentleman is from Nan'an, Qianwei.
Father Fei Shi, after the death of Zhuge Liang, served as an admonishment official in the Shu Han Dynasty and later as the prefect of Brazil in Jin Dynasty.
Fei Licha Xiaolian became an official and served as the lieutenant of the Chengdu Kingdom. He was often by Sima Ying's side.
Later he served as the county magistrate of Chengdu and the governor of the three states of Liang Yining. After a circle, he returned to Ye Mansion.
The sound of horse hooves was getting closer and closer, and Fei Li became nervous.
He squinted his eyes and looked forward, already holding the euphorbia in his hand.
At this moment, a loud shout suddenly came from behind: "That is my hero who protects the sky! He has golden armor!"
Fei Li was stunned.
(End of this chapter)