Bend Over [ 折腰 ] - Chapter 102

[Chapter 101 23]

In the border area between Xihe County and Shangjun, Huangshui and Liangzhou, the Qiang forces such as Fengzhao, Shaodangqiang and Beiheqiang, the governors of Liangzhou, are intertwined, and the Xiongnu can be communicated to the north.

Since the seizure of Bingzhou last year, the first thing Wei Shao did was Chen Bing built a fence in the wilderness of the West River, with a traffic area of 20 miles, and left Zhang Jian, Li Chong, Wei Liang and three people to guard it. What a great determination.

The original situation has been brought under control. From the middle of last year to the end of last year, all parties in this area were at peace. Don’t want to start this year, burning Dangqiang first attack, cavalry attack Shangjun. Due to the constant vigilance, it was quickly blocked at that time, and no major losses were caused. However, it was suspected that Feng Zhao from Liangzhou was involved, so Wei Shao personally came from Youzhou to take charge of the situation.

A few days ago, after finishing his defense in Xihe, he wanted to go back to Jinyang first. Before leaving, he only brought a small team with him, and went to the Great Wall in Jingbian to survey the terrain. He accidentally encountered hundreds of Feng Zhao people, and the arrows and arrows gathered like rain.

Wei Shao feared that Gongsun Yang, who was traveling with him, would lose his way, so he retreated first, but he accidentally injured his arm by a poisonous crossbow. When he came back, he lay down.

After lying down, seven or eight days passed.

At night, the fields on both sides of the West River are pitch black, and there is silence in the camp gate. Only the monotonous sound of footsteps made by the patrolling soldiers walking on the parapet and stepping on the wooden boards under their feet.

In Wei Shao’s tent, the candles were brightly lit.

Zhang Jian, Li Chong, Wei Liang and other generals who came to visit have already left. Wei Shao’s face was slightly paler than usual, but he was in good spirits. He didn’t lie down, and now he was sitting behind the desk, still talking with Gongsun Yang Bingzhu.

On the table in front of him, a three-foot-square sheepskin map was spread out.

Wei Shao’s eyes fell on the map, and as Gongsun Yang talked eloquently, a promising map of this place appeared in front of him again.

Destroy Feng Zhao, who has always been Xing Xun’s minion, and Ping Hexi. In this way, the west can pass through the Yumen and open up the way of communication with the Western Regions.

The most important thing is that to the north, it can isolate the transportation links between the Qiang Rong and the Xiongnu.

In a military sense, that’s the point.

Only when the hidden dangers in the rear are eliminated can he use troops to the south without any scruples.

“…Why are Liangzhou soldiers and horses brave? Among them, 20,000 are Qiang and Hu soldiers who were tempted to conquer.”

Gongsun Yang talked eloquently.

“Thirty years ago, when Duke Li was the captain of the Qiang Protector, there were hundreds of thousands of people from the Qiang species, such as Shao Dang, who admired Duke Li’s prestige and persuaded them to surrender. Longxi was also safe for decades. It’s a pity that Li The queen was slandered by a traitor and died unjustly in the court’s prison. Shi also said, ‘The Qiang nobles were clear, the former eight commanders led good wealth and suffered for the suffering, and Huan was in good health, and he was a big line of power’, It can be seen that the Qiang Hu were loyal and brave and respected officials with integrity. However, after moving inward, their customs were different, their language was also incomprehensible, and they were incompatible with the Han people, so they had their own defenses against each other. It also has the name of protecting Qiang, not only no one can fulfill the responsibility of guarding the festival, but inciting discord, greed and cruelty, which leads to violent conflict, rebellion at times, and even united bandits to raid the county.”

Wei Shao Been listening intently.

“My lord’s top priority is to pacify the border. If the Qiang people can be appeased, they should take care as the top priority, and return to their hearts. As long as the Qiang people return to their hearts, Feng Zhao is nothing to be afraid of. After going to Feng Zhao, there are no Liangzhou soldiers to borrow, Xing Xun. If you go to one side, why should you be afraid!”

Gongsun Yang said again: “The Qiang Hu now has the Burndang and Beihe clans as the most important. The Burnedang and Beihe clans are strong, but the chief of the Beihe clan is highly respected, and all the Qiang people in the Huangshui area are not without I know and respect his name. The one who attacked Shangjun last month was burned, and Beihe did not participate. The lord can start with Beihe. If the lord believes in me, I will choose the opportunity to go to Beihe on behalf of the lord to convey the lord’s tenderness. As long as Beihe is the first to surrender, the other Qiang tribes such as Ruo, Shenlang, and Zhong will surely swarm to follow suit. If the remaining Yaodang does not surrender, how can they stop the army of the lord?”

Wei Shao immediately shook his head: “Sir, this plan is very serious. Good. It’s just that you don’t have to go to the danger in person. I can send another messenger.”

Gongsun Yang said: “The lord is a sheep, and he actually gave up his life. Fortunately, the lord is lucky. Otherwise, Gongsun Yang would not be blamed for his death! It’s just a trip to Huangshui on behalf of the lord, and it’s just a few words. Is there any danger involved? Others go, I don’t worry. The lord has a big plan, please

accept it.” When Wei Shao hesitated, Gongsun Yang smiled again: “If the Qiang Hu is subdued in the future, the lord can entrust someone who can be trusted. Take the responsibility of guarding the Qiang captain, hold the responsibility of guarding the army, manage the grievances, ask the suffering, why worry about the western border? If the western border is flat, then plan for major events, and even in the future Zhang Guo’s arm is tucked, the prestige of the lord, and the far reaches the Western Regions is not a problem. Unexpected !” In

Wei Shao’s eyes, there was a faint flash of light, and he smiled: “If this is the case, then I will trouble the military officers!”

Gongsun Yang said: “This is my responsibility, so why bother!”

Wei Shao Feeling a little ups and downs, he put his hands on the table, Huo Ran got up, and said, “If the strokes can be successful, I will remember the military division as a great achievement!

” He soon stabilized and continued talking and laughing, but he had already fallen into Gongsun Yang’s eyes. He hurriedly stood up to support him and said, “It’s getting late. The lord’s illness has not yet recovered, so it’s better to rest early. I’ll retire first.”

Wei Shao pushed him away and stretched out his hand to help him, and said with a smile, “I’m not a woman, I can fall down with the wind, but I only suffered a little skin injury, not to mention that I have been raised for a long time, why is this sir! I’ve been healed a long time ago, but you always like to make a fuss, don’t allow me to do this, don’t allow me to do that…”

He suddenly seemed to remember and said, “Since there’s nothing to do here, I’ll leave for Jinyang tomorrow. If there is an urgent matter, Meteor will report it soon.”

Seeing Gongsun Yang as if he was about to speak again, he waved his hand and interrupted: “The military advisor doesn’t need to persuade me any more. I know my own health best. Not to mention the fact that I am here in Jinyang. , the road is also convenient. I will leave early tomorrow morning.”

…

The Junhou came back from a poisoned arrow that day, and he began to lie down for three days. Since he was able to walk down the ground, he was thinking of returning to Jinyang.

Gongsun Yang naturally tried his best to stop it.

He also has a little bit of medical knowledge. Knowing that Junhou’s current physical condition, the biggest taboo is to run long distances, and it is appropriate to persuade him to rest.

It was easy to calm him down. Seeing that he wanted to go back to Jinyang at this moment, he couldn’t help himself, he couldn’t help but sighed inwardly, and said, “There is something, I said, don’t blame my lord.”

Wei Shao looked at him: “What’s to blame? Gongsun Yang said: ”

My lord is recuperating from an injury, so it is advisable to have a careful person around to take care of it, so that you can recover as soon as possible. There is no suitable person to take care of in the barracks. I know that the lady should have arrived in Jinyang now, so she will make her own decision. A few days ago A letter was sent to Jinyang, informing the female monarch about the current situation and asking the female monarch to come to take care of the patient. If the female monarch leaves after receiving the letter, I expect to be there in a day or two. There is no need to go back, be patient and wait. In case the female monarch arrives and misses each other with the prince.”

Wei Shao hesitated for a while, then said: “This…this…I’m afraid something is wrong… There are ten military regulations. Of the seven and fifty-four cuts, one of them is that women are not allowed to be hidden in the camp… Although I am handsome, it is not easy for me to break this rule…”

Gongsun Yang said sternly, “Why did you come here? Let’s talk about it? How can the lady be comparable to ordinary women? Besides, the prince did not take the lady into the camp for no reason, but was poisoned and wounded. He needs the lady’s careful care to recover as soon as possible. How can it be considered a violation of the rules? General Zhang Li General Wei The general also hopes that the lady will come to take care of the lord’s injury sooner.”

Wei Shao couldn’t control his excitement, but a more serious expression appeared on his face. I didn’t think it was right, but the strategist sent the letter without me, and I too…”

He suddenly remembered: “There won’t be any danger on the road, right?”

Gongsun Yang hurriedly said: “Don’t worry, my lord! I will only send the letter. To the lady, I also sent another letter to Jia Huben. With Jia Huben escorted, there will be no worries on the road!”

Wei Shao finally calmed down and nodded solemnly: “I understand. Sir has worked hard during the day, so he will return to the camp earlier. Take a break.”

…

After Gongsun Yang left, how could Wei Shao have the mind to sleep? Lying on the camp bed in the barracks, tossing and turning, the more sleep the better. In the end, he simply got up, sat behind the case and read the military book.

His eyes were fixed on the words on the film, and a wisp of heroic soul slowly floated out unconsciously.

He knew that she had already arrived in Jinyang.

In the beginning, before he was injured, the reason why he didn’t go back was because he was busy with affairs here, and he was also a little lacking in confidence.

After all, when she was reluctant to come, she was uneasy to leave her at home alone and forced her over.

Well now, although he was injured a little by accident, he lay dizzy for a few days, but there is still a windfall, she is coming.

For the first time, Wei Shao felt that Gongsun Yang was really his indispensable humeral confidant. It was worth it to save him that day.

Wei Shao thought about how he should behave in front of her when she came.

Is it to tell her that she is no longer in serious trouble, so that she doesn’t have to worry about him anymore, or to act like she will show her pity?

This decision was really difficult. It was even more difficult than his marching and arranging troops.

Wei Shao thought about it for a long time, but before he could think of this dilemma, another thought suddenly popped into his mind.

In fact, could it be that she still hated herself in her heart, so even though she knew that he was injured, she was ruthless and didn’t care about his life or death?

Then Wei Shao was disturbed by the new thought that popped into his mind.

If she is so ruthless and knows that he is poisoned and injured, she doesn’t care about his life or death, then…

then she shouldn’t even think that she will be polite to the Qiao family! One day, when he is interested and wants to operate, she should not cry and beg herself!

Wei Shao made a ruthless attack. Since the beginning of the year, just because she drank too much that night and said that she would cut off contact with the Qiao family, she would not give her face, let alone take the initiative to sleep with him.

In my heart, I feel more and more that Gongsun Yang’s letter should be written in vain.

The excitement, surprise and anticipation in Wei Shao’s heart at the beginning, like the tide, slowly subsided, and finally felt a little bored, and he couldn’t read the military book anymore.

I really feel a little tired.

When I met this woman, I was tired and even more tired.

Outside his account, there was a sudden sound of footsteps from far to near, slightly messy, and there seemed to be a few words that were deliberately suppressed in the middle.

…

Early the next day after Xiao Qiao received the letter, he asked Jia Xi to escort him to Xihe County. No matter what, he rushed all the way, and was finally sent here overnight.

The carriage just now stopped outside the gate. She put on a cloak and got out of the carriage.

The centurion who was in charge of guarding the Yuanmen Gate had been instructed by Gongsun Yang in advance that the confidant lady might arrive in the next two days, so he immediately released her, took her in personally, and hurried to the central army tent.

Xiao Qiao was worried, and followed the centurion into the barracks in a hurry, passing through one tent after another, and finally stopped before the big tent.

“Your Majesty! The lady is here!” The

centurion announced.

There was no sound inside.

Xiao Qiao was in a hurry and went straight in.

The candles in the tent are still on.

When she looked up, she saw Wei Shao lying on a camp bed, motionless, as if she had fallen asleep. Hurry up and walk. When he got closer, he slowed down again, and finally sat down beside him lightly, holding his breath to look at him, seeing him lying on the pillow, eyes closed, his face a little pale, and the usual annoying look. The appearance was very different, and he felt distressed for a while, and couldn’t help but gently hold one of his hands.

[End of This Chapter]