ephemera

General Li Ruoming led several thousand of us villains to the Kuiguo camp. The barracks faced the mighty Wu River, filled with steam, and it was already winter. The whole barracks seemed to be wrapped in wet bubbles, suspended in an unfathomable despair. Struggling weakly with sighs.

Her Royal Highness the Eldest Princess is [-] years old this year, with soft eyebrows and eyes, but she has a stubborn personality and is eager to win. With many princes dying, the Eldest Princess can live safely to her present age, which has a lot to do with her being the "Emperor Daughter", and also benefited from it. Due to the weakness of the "princess" who could not inherit the throne, the eldest princess was able to avoid the sharp edge, concentrate on the battlefield, and build military exploits.At the beginning of the establishment of the Chun State, it went south with the momentum of breaking bamboo, regardless of the severe winter, and also broke through the defenses of the southern countries, as if it couldn't wait.

It was as if God pushed her to the front of the court and asked her to turn the world around, if she could really turn the world around.

The reason why Her Royal Highness the Eldest Princess was able to take over the Son of Heaven was also thanks to her up-and-coming uncle—Yu Qixiang, General Yunrong of the Great Kui Dynasty. After a few years of romantic life, he was thrown into the battlefield by his father, saying it was to exercise his mind. In fact, since then, Kui Kingdom has shown signs of decline, and the emperor is old and fatuous, and the queen is under house arrest. Concubine, Uncle Guo couldn't keep his daughter in his life, so he swore to protect his son.

In this way, Yu Qixiang was almost tied to the battlefield. The weak young man has experienced the flying sand, and now he has also developed the habit of being scheming and indomitable.

The first time Yu Qixiang and I met face to face, he squinted his eyes and stood beside the eldest princess, looking at the young general Li Ruoming covered in blood, and we three "grassmen" followed behind.

The eldest princess only cared about strengthening the army, and did not impose any obstacles to our joining, but the old fox Yu Qixiang narrowed his eyes and looked at us, then pointed at He Huihua and said, "Only by him?"

I replied, "That's right."

I deliberately left Huaji and Xiyan outside the tent, in order to save them from kneeling and bending over here. Although those two have not lived a very happy life, they are used to arrogance anyway.

I'm different, I've always been proud, but not very happy, so this time I plan to live in a different way, it's too difficult to be myself, I can try to be someone I can become.

Yu Qixiang came over, he had a horizontal knife on his waist, he was pacing beside me with his right hand touching the handle of the knife, he asked: "The visitor is a guest, we are all honest, why doesn't the guest show up? How can we talk about business?"

I was a little nervous, subconsciously touched the cigarette rod on my waist, and took out the purse from my arms, took some shredded tobacco from it, and then touched it lightly with my fingers, it ignited, I gently lifted the corner of the mask, and took a puff .

Yu Qixiang became interested and asked, "What is this? I've never heard of such a nice-smelling smoke."

I slowly said: "This time I came out of the mountain, the master ordered me not to show my true face, otherwise the pictures of future generations will destroy my fairy fate. This is the tobacco grown in our valley, named 'Taoyuan Township', if General Yunrong Don’t give up, you can give it a try.”

I handed it over and Yu Qixiang took it, so I knew he believed it.

The next thing is much easier, the Chun country army on the other side is already burning beacon smoke to sacrifice to the gods, waiting for their sacrifice tonight is over, that is when they cross the river to attack.

The two armies faced each other across the river, and whoever crossed the river first would suffer. However, the Chun State reserve troops had already rushed to the battlefield. For them, a hundred thousand troops was not enough to stop their iron cavalry.

I saw that Li Ruoming's position in the army was emptied by Yu Qixiang, and I heard that Li Ruoming's father was a navy general in the Kui Kingdom, who supported the newly established Young Emperor, but unfortunately fell ill while supporting a neighboring country in the battle against the Chun Kingdom Li Ruoming, as the personal heir of the general of the navy, should actually be given the leadership of this war, but the army's heart seems to be towards the eldest princess and Yu Qixiang. , except for being gifted with a high position, there is nothing to do.

That day I took Xiyan and Li Ruoming to guard His Majesty the Emperor in order to explain the ins and outs.The little emperor opened his eyes this time, at least he didn't call "Mother Queen", but when he saw Xiyan's white hair, he called out in a daze: "Bai Wuchang."

I think if Huaji heard it, he might be pissed off.

Li Ruoming was very pleased to see His Majesty woke up, so he explained: "Your Majesty, this is not Bai Wuchang, these two are His Majesty's benefactors."

It seems that His Majesty and Li Ruoming have a very good relationship, His Majesty slowly waved his hand and said, "Ai Qing is flat, I don't know where we are now?"

"In the Kui Kingdom military camp."

His Majesty the Emperor looked extremely disappointed, sighed and said, "It seems that I won't be able to see my mother for the last time before I die."

I guess this "obedience to public opinion" just after taking the throne, but His Majesty the Emperor wanted to leave the battlefield and go back to the palace to see the Queen Mother.

I comforted: "Your Majesty, don't be so discouraged. Maybe there is still a chance to win this battle."

"Yes, Your Majesty, these two are our military advisers." General Li Ruoming said excitedly.

His Majesty sneered, and said, "The military adviser appointed by Yu Qixiang and Huangjie, they will trust someone they have never met so easily?"

General Li Ruoming explained: "I'm also surprised, maybe the two of you really have a brilliant strategy, and even His Royal Highness the Princess and General Yun Rong are tempted."

His Majesty half sat up and said, "That's all."

His Majesty seemed very interested in Xiyan, from "Why is your hair white" to "Are you married", Xiyan shook his head suddenly and said, "No."

His Majesty said: "It's still good. If we win as you said, then you and I will go back to the palace."

Xiyan blushed, and my eyes turned red anxiously.

Boy, look who you're up against.

His Majesty saw that our swords were on the verge of breaking out, and hurriedly said: "What are you thinking? I just need a playmate. I think you look very good, pleasing to the eye, and you are the perfect candidate."

Our younger brother Xu Shi is used to talking in a detour, what is "pleasing to the eye" is actually using Xiyan as a vase.

Xi Yan: "..."

I hurriedly made a rescue: "The royal family attaches great importance to integrity and righteousness. What capacity does Xiyan use to gain a foothold in the palace?"

After I finished speaking, I glanced at His Majesty the Emperor, hoping that he would understand that we did not want to go back to the palace.

His Majesty the Emperor looked back at me, suddenly realized, and said, "You can be a little eunuch!"

Xiyan froze for a moment, then gave me another gouged look, I swear, it really has nothing to do with me this time, who knew that this wicked thing was so cruel.

Before leaving that night, I gave His Majesty a jade bead, saying that it would keep him safe and sound, but it was obvious that he was more interested in Xiyan.

After leaving the tent, Xiyan stared blankly. He was unhappy no matter how much I teased him, so I said, "Why don't we go to investigate the enemy's situation tonight?"

Xiyan replied, "Teacher, why don't you ask brother Huaji to go with you?"

I smiled and said, "Your brother Huaji is squatting here to collect ghost priests, it's not empty."

Xiyan didn't say anything, and followed me obediently.

Xiyan used fairy spirits to hide us in the Chunguo military camp. We went straight to the point and arrived at the big tent of Chunguo Emperor Ulunzhu.Unlike the bamboo rafts in the south and the cloth curtains in Chunguo, the big tent where Ulunzhu lives is made of cowhide, surrounded by a square shape, with a pointed top, and even decorated with textures, which looks extraordinary.

At this time, Wu Lunzhu and his confidants were worshiping the sky on the top of the mountain not far away. Xiyan and I were really bored in the tent. We found no other clues except for a battle situation analysis map, so I decided to go to other places with Xiyan. Place hit and miss.

Looking at the Chun Kingdom, which has several times more troops than the Kui Kingdom, I couldn't help but sigh: "This new Khan seems to be very impatient."

"Maybe there is something unspeakable." Xiyan said sullenly as he followed me.

I smiled and asked, "Xiyan knows? Did Shifangniao bring any new news?"

Xi Yan's face changed, and he just said: "No, teacher, let's go back soon."

I just wanted to agree, but I didn't expect to see a black dress flashing outside the tent at the corner by the light of the fire. I was taken aback, and Xiyan asked, "What's wrong?"

I pulled him up and ran to the tent just now. Xiyan didn't seem to like me treating him like this, but I couldn't care less because I made a major discovery.

That figure just now was obviously the one who sneaked up on us halfway.

Without saying a word, I opened the curtain and walked in, and saw a statue standing opposite the curtain. After seeing the statue, Xiyan was dumbfounded, and I lost my mind.

Who put my image here?

All kinds of doubts flooded my mind for a while, could it be that the man in black is...helping me collect beliefs?

Then this misunderstanding can be big.

But I thought about it carefully, except for Huaji, all those acquaintances back then were indeed dead. Who is this, so kind.

Xi Yan said in a daze: "People from the east, with bright chariots and white horses, look like the sun and look like clouds... This is the statue of the teacher."

He didn't use a questioning tone, so I asked a little strangely: "You haven't seen what I look like, how do you know this is my statue?"

Xiyan glanced at me and said, "Just now, there is a shadow of vicissitudes in the teacher's eyes."

I looked at it again, thinking that I really felt something was wrong in my heart.

The face of the statue is so cold, I used to be as cold as ice, not as passionate as I am now.

I really hate my old self.

I think I need to explain: "Xiyan, listen to me, I really don't mean to take both sides."

Xiyan said, "I know."

……

That's too much to believe in me.

But I was still curious about the identity of the man in black, but Xiyan urged: "Teacher, it's not suitable to stay here for a long time."

Seeing Xiyan's nervous look, I understood what he had noticed, and nodded. As soon as he made a fairy, we flew into the air in an instant.

I only heard a voice behind me: "Since you're here, why don't you sit down?"

The familiar tone of the man in black made me a little uneasy. He seemed to know the past of all of us, but he himself was hidden in the dark. This feeling of being spied on made me very uncomfortable.

Xiyan immediately stood in front of me and said angrily, "Why did you build the teacher's statue?"

The visitor was still holding a double mace, but he ignored Xiyan, and only said to me: "Duyue, come to me, and I will help you rebuild the statue, so that it will be admired by the whole world."

I was a little tempted, but I didn't want to be the target of the gods for the time being, so I declined: "Sorry, I don't have such big ambitions for now."

"Oh, I haven't seen you for many years. Why are you so obsessed? I remember that you were the best at analyzing pros and cons. I thought you had no heart."

His usual complexion is gloomy, and he still has a playful smile, but every time he talks to me, he always has a pair of regrets that hate iron and steel, and a bit of affection.

Xi Yan looked at the other party and me in surprise, I smiled helplessly and said, "I really don't remember who he is."

Xiyan blasted a wave of fairy spirits towards the opponent, but the opponent didn't pay attention, when he blocked with the double mace, he was already pushed a few feet away, taking the opportunity, Xiyan grabbed my sleeve and headed for the Kui Kingdom military camp .

After tossing and tossing for a long time, I was a little tired, and I didn't even want to think about who the man in black was.

Xiyan hurriedly called a group of ten-fang birds, and gave a deadly order to find out the identity of the other party. He did things cleanly and quickly, especially when he was serious, he frowned slightly. In my opinion, not only is it not scary, but it is somewhat Very cute.If it is really my disciple, I feel that my dream will be full of happiness.

"What is the teacher looking at me for?" Xiyan raised his eyes and looked straight at me.

I said, "Nothing."

Xiyan added: "Actually, Teacher can go to Chun Country, after all, there is such a huge difference in military strength..."

"Are you testing me?" I said bluntly.

Xiyan looked away and said, "No."

"Be obedient, I really don't have that much ambition. Besides, my ambition can be accomplished without such a big battle."

Xi Yan seemed to smile, and said, "I know."

I also said, "That statue has been well repaired. When we arrive at the capital of King Kui, let's use that statue as a model."

Xi Yan: "..."

I paused, and then said: "You are in the heavenly court, do you always feel that you are wrong and have low self-esteem?"

Xiyan was stabbed, and nodded in a muffled voice.

I said, "I don't think that's necessary. Only you can accept yourself in the world."

He averted his gaze and hurried away.

I called him strangely, but he didn't answer. I felt that I knew him better, and this light advice was the only thing I could do for him.

The next day, when the bellies turned white, the horns sounded. According to our plan, He Huihua had already put on the clothes of a soldier from the Chun Kingdom and hid in the warship. In combat, Hua Ji hid his body and stood guard on the river bank. If there were black and white impermanence or bull-headed horses showing their faces, he would pinch a few souls to interfere with their sight.

Although the soul of Hua Ji Nie is not so authentic, it can also confuse the public, which makes it easier for us to do things on the battlefield.

The waters of Kui Kingdom are vast, and the warship construction method is superb. The warship where the emperor is located has three floors. Because the craftsmen found that relying on wind power to sail a boat is very accidental, so they improved the technology and built a warship relying on manpower, with 42 oars. At that time, a total of thirty huge ships carried the navy forward.

The little emperor who was personally conquered by the imperial driver was also standing on the bow, looking very frightened, but he has jade beads on his body, so he will not be in any danger for the time being.

The war is about to start.

The ships of the Chun army moved side by side, and dozens of ships rammed into the Kui army lined up in a slanting geese style. A sound broke the silence overhead, and they came towards the Kui warships.

"Sharp arrows!" General Yun Rong roared, "The whole army is on alert!"

At this time, densely packed sharp arrows landed on the Kui warship. Although there were shields to resist it, the casualties were also very serious. However, because the Chun Kingdom is not good at water warfare, according to the eldest princess's order, there were small fast boats on both sides. The army of the Chun State moved away. At this time, these fast boats were effective. The soldiers on the fast boats damaged the side of the Chun State warships, causing the center of gravity to become unstable. The fall of one ship would affect the progress of the other ship. In the meantime, the sound of wailing resounded in Chun Guozhen.

The two armies quickly met, and the navy trained by the soldiers of the Chun State in a short period of time was a bit bad, but there were so many people, and for a while, the Kui State fell into a disadvantage.

I hid in the cabin to accompany the little emperor, the sound of sword fighting outside stimulated my memory, alas, I had another headache.

Xiyan shouted nervously from the side: "Teacher."

I said, "I hope you keep an eye on the actions of the man in black so as not to cause complications."

A Chun country soldier opened the cabin door. When he saw He Huihua who was wearing the same clothes as himself, his eyes froze. Before he had time to think and doubt, he was kicked out by Xi Yan, and then Kui who followed The Chinese soldiers blocked their throats.

"Now, Uncle He, the opportunity to make contributions has come!"

He Huihua nodded abruptly, and jumped into the icy river.

After He Huihua was taken away by people from the rivers and lakes at the age of nine, he did not learn any martial arts. Instead, he was thrown in all kinds of water and learned superb swimming skills. He fell into the water and struggled, but after He Huihua was able to hold his breath underwater for nearly half an hour, he suddenly discovered that even a small matter can be accomplished to the extreme.

At this moment, thanks to his ascension to the top, the lifeblood of a dynasty is held in his hands.

I escorted His Majesty back out of the cabin, and picked up a knife to help His Majesty face the menacing soldiers of the Chun Kingdom. The bones don't work very well, and I wish I couldn't use fairy spirits. Shield, I kicked him away, and he picked up a knife to open the way for me regardless.

Countless soldiers of the Chun Kingdom were boarding the ship, and the eldest princess was panting and killing one enemy after another. I picked up a dagger and handed it to Your Majesty, saying, "Your Majesty, learn some skills so that you can protect yourself."

His Majesty was very disdainful, and said: "No need, I am ready to die."

How much I want to tell him how lucky he is to be alive, but His Majesty only has his queen mother in his heart, just as the eldest princess said, this is a dou who cannot be supported.

From a distance, I saw the emperor Ulunzhu of Chun Kingdom for the first time. He stood on a tall warship and looked down at us, commanding the battle. , Confidential to his brother, guard his lover for life, if a friend from afar comes, he is more willing to invite him on a moonlit night and drink fine wine together.

But he brought blood and fire.

Wu Lunzhu seemed to have seen me too. In an instant, he took out the bow behind him in a smooth manner and aimed at the young emperor in my arms. It happened that two or three soldiers from the Chun Kingdom came forward. I couldn't help but watch the arrow approach. !

But the arrow stopped, and Xiyan moved the fairy.

My little fairy, it's a hard time to turn into auspicious, the breath of fairy suddenly appeared on the battlefield full of undead, how much fun they had for the black and white impermanence and bull-headed horse-face who always deal with the dead, they can't wait for some fairy to come down to earth Making mistakes brings a little joy to a dull life.

The arrow fell limply at my feet, and the face of His Majesty in his arms was pale, but Wu Lunzhu didn't seem to care, until someone rushed to him and whispered something in his ear.

I smiled, patted the shivering Majesty, and said, "Your Majesty, we are going to win."