Bright Moonlit Night

Jin Yi was about to set off, and Xinyue led Bai Lu and other maids to pack up their luggage one by one. Because the autumn and winter in the northwest were more severe than the capital, they added a lot of cold clothes and put a lot of ointment. Two large boxes were handed over to the accompanying attendants who were personal guards, and they were repeatedly instructed.The old lady passed them on and said a lot before letting them go.

Jin Yi went to say goodbye to the old lady.Over the years, the old lady was getting weaker and sicker, but she still kept her spirits up and taught Jin Yi some words about defending the country and making contributions.Jin Yi had listened to these words since he was a child, but now he patiently answered them one by one.Then the old lady said again: "Wars are hard and dangerous, and you should take care of yourself. Grandma hopes that you will return victorious, and even more hope that you will return safely."

Jin Yi's heart was slightly touched. Looking at the old grandmother whose hair was covered with silver threads and wrapped in an airtight body just in autumn, he said, "The grandson is not filial and cannot serve you by your side."

The old lady knew that Jin Yi's "unfilial" had an implication, and she hadn't given up trying to get Jin Yi to remarry all these years, but it was all in vain.Now that the only grandson is about to go to war, there is not even a mistress left in the mansion, and there is even more emptiness around her.But at this moment, although the old lady had resentment in her heart, she didn't want to make Jin Yi leave uneasy, so she comforted him and said: "With the new moon here, Yan'er is becoming more and more sensible now. You don't want to be on the battlefield." Miss your family, and come back to do your part as a grandson and father when the war is over."

Jin Yi kowtowed three times to the old lady, turned and left, and returned to Fangmanting.

There is a painting hanging beside the bed in his bedroom.A year ago, Zhou Chengyan met a Jinshi of Xinke, who also went to Beijing to take the exam earlier, but he didn't get a title on the gold list.At that time, he made friends with Fu Ming, who was still unmarried, and made good friends with him.Later, when this person returned to his hometown, he gradually lost contact with Fu Ming.Unexpectedly, when he returned to the capital, he would be separated from his old friend.By chance, he met Zhou Chengyan and presented him with a painting.In the painting is Fu Ming who is seventeen or eighteen years old.Later, this painting came to Jin Yi's bedroom.Jin Yi hung it beside the bed, and he could see it when he closed his eyes and opened his eyes.Over the past year, he got used to talking to the paintings.Although he would occasionally go to Fu Ming's tomb, he felt no more cordial to the desolate tomb than to a painting. It seemed that this person was still present, looking at him tenderly, silently but with affection.

"Ye Xin, I'm going on an expedition to Liangzhou in the northwest. You probably haven't been there yet. After I come back, I'll tell you about the war and the local customs. This time, I wanted to take you with me. But firstly, I don’t know what the result will be. Secondly, it’s not as comfortable as the capital. Therefore, I still think it’s better for you to stay. You stay at home and wait for me to come back. This way, I will have an extra concern, and I will definitely expel the enemy as soon as possible. , come back soon."

Jin Yi left his most nostalgic glance, and strode away.

Zhao Yan sent him out of the house.The eight-year-old boy is still a child who has not fully grown up. Although he has tried his best to conceal it, the reluctance and worry in his eyes are still clearly visible.

Jin Yi patted his still immature shoulder, "Proficiency in work lies in diligence, and waste in play. When I come back, I will check your homework and test your martial arts. Don't slack off."

"Yes, father. Yan'er will not let you down." Zhao Yan raised the old wooden sword in his hand.

Jin Yi took him into his arms, held him tightly, and patted his back again: "After I leave, you will be the only man in the family. You are their reliance, be stronger."

Zhao Yan hugged Jin Yi back, "Okay, father."

Jin Yi let go of Zhao Yan, and Zhao Yan also let go, "When Dad comes back, I will forge a real sword for you!" After Jin Yi finished speaking, he took the whip and rein from his attendant, got on his horse, and rode on the road of this year's capital. The first batch of yellow leaves left home.

Going west, there are many mountains on the way.The flags meander through the mountains, the sound of horseshoes and footsteps echoes in the valley, but there are few human voices.Jin Yi ruled the army strictly, the military appearance was pruned, and the military discipline was consistent. This king's army left for Liangzhou so magnificently but quietly and quickly.

Before the reinforcements arrived, Jiang Yisun had to lead the remaining soldiers to resist desperately, vowing to live and die with the fortress.

On this day, after another fierce battle, it was nearly dusk, and the setting sun in the sky was like blood, reflecting the river of blood on the ground, and smearing the afterglow on the ancient and vicissitudes of the city wall.

The evening wind blows, mixed with a strong fishy smell.No one covered their noses, as if they had already adapted to such a bloody storm.But those soldiers who were responsible for cleaning the battlefield and picking up the remains brought out one after another their own comrades-in-arms, and there was still sadness on their resolute faces.

In the process of cleaning up, they even found some white bones that had already lost all flesh and blood. Those bones were entangled in the rhizomes of the yellow grass, as if they were lovingly cared for.The unattended dead are buried naturally after being used up by crows and beasts.And those who were cleaned up were nothing more than a huge pit, an unnamed stele, until the grass grew on the pit and the stele fell over, no one knew how many heroes had rested here.Even if someone came back to the old place later and wanted to take a look at his robes, he didn't know where he was.

The war is so ruthless, but it can't cool the blood in the hearts of the soldiers. They know that they must defend this fortress with flesh and blood, because behind them is their homeland, their fathers and fellow villagers.

The man is determined to die.But this iron, when it was born, was molten iron boiling in the body and mind. After death, although the temperature was cooled, it was cast into an unyielding backbone.Can fall, but not surrender.

More and more garrisons fell.Perseverance is getting harder.Many soldiers hadn't had a good night's sleep in the past few days. After they were replaced from the battlefield, they didn't have the energy to go back to the barracks. Instead, they lay down on the roadside in the city, sleeping in row after row, waiting for the drumming to fight again at any time.These days, not only are there fewer and fewer partners who share the same hatred, but food, medicine, weapons, etc. are also becoming more and more scarce.They didn't know how long they could hold on, but the general ordered them to fight, and they fought, never considering the consequences of not being able to hold the fortress even if the entire army died, so day after day, they held on like this.

In the past, there were literati who lamented loudly, "Drunk lying on the battlefield, Lord Mo Xiao, how many people fought back in ancient times", they have already experienced the cruelty of "How many people fought back in ancient times", but they did not follow the practice of "Drunk lying on the battlefield".They only lie down on the battlefield when they are tired or knocked down.Perhaps until their death, they have never experienced that kind of romance, but such guards who do their best and disregard life and death are the lines of poetry written by their actions.Just like the ones bleeding outside the city and the ones under the city, maybe no one will find it beautiful after seeing it, but anyone who sees it will engrave it in their hearts.

Jiang Yisun and two other generals went out to inspect the camp and passed among the rows of lying soldiers. One of the generals asked him, "General Jiang, how long will it take for our reinforcements to arrive? Brothers are almost unable to hold on." .” Someone asked this question five days ago, but they still survived these five days.

Jiang Yisun looked solemnly, looked at the boundless Gobi in the dark night behind him, and said after a while: "I believe in General Jin, they will definitely arrive before Longshuo Pass falls."

The enemy raided again in the middle of the night, and with the sound of the drums, countless soldiers rushed up the city wall in an orderly and compact manner.This night, the flames of war burned through the darkness, and many people disappeared with the night before dawn.

The enemy attack was withdrawn after the sun rose, but after half an hour, there was another round. Since yesterday, Xixia launched more and more frequent attacks. They seemed to have anticipated the situation in the city, so they planned to take the dragon Shuoguan won.

"General Jiang, we are about to lose our hold. This time, we really are about to lose our hold!"

"If Longshuo pass is lost, Liangzhou will be doomed! We must defend to the death, unless the enemy steps over our corpses, otherwise we will never pass the pass!" Jiang Yisun glanced at the soldiers behind him, his eyes were bloodshot, and he gave an order to meet the enemy. Leave no way out.

The battle lasted until dusk, the banner on the top of the city was crumbling, and the city gate was about to open tremblingly.Suddenly, the sound of shouting and killing came from behind.

"Reinforcements are here! Reinforcements are here!"

"General Jin is here! General Jin has led the reinforcements!"

For a while, morale was boosted, reinforcements quickly joined the battlefield, and the situation began to reverse.Upon seeing this, the Xixia Army finally ordered to withdraw their troops.

That night, the defenders of the original Longshuo Pass could finally rest in peace. They not only got a chance to breathe, but also shared the food, grass and medicinal materials brought by the reinforcements. Under the guard and care of the reinforcements, they were full and their wounds were covered. After wrapping up, in his tent, he took off his armor, lay on the bed, and slept with his eyes closed without any worries.

Jin Yiben asked Jiang Yisun to have a good night's rest, but he insisted on explaining the local situation and the battle situation with Jin Yi. After the lecture, he accompanied Jin Yi out of the tent to inspect.

The night wind blew through the tents, making the bonfire crackle. The patrolling soldiers stepped across the grass in neat steps, their armor touching their weapons, and there were occasional neighing sounds from the horse camp in the distance.

"It's been a long time since I had such a peaceful night." Jiang Yisun sighed.

"You have worked hard." Jin Yidao, "We are late."

Jiang Yisun smiled, "As long as Longshuo pass is not lost, it will not be too late."

After a long time, Jin Yi said again: "I'm sorry."

Jiang Yisun replied, "There is no need for the general to say that."

Jin Yi shook his head and said, "No, this apology is for, for Fu Ming."

When Jiang Yisun heard the words, there was a look of sadness on his face. Regarding Fu Ming, Yan Le had written to him and told him that although his sadness gradually faded over time, but now that Jin Yi mentioned it, he still felt a pang in his heart. pain.

But he couldn't open his mouth to accuse Jin Yi, he thought, Jin Yi must be more difficult to let go than himself.After a long silence, he said: "When this battle is over, I would like to ask the Holy One to let me go back. I will go and see Brother Ming."

"En." Jin Yiqing responded lightly.

Jiang Yisun originally wanted to ask about Yan Le, but he felt that Jin Yi should not pay attention to Yan Le, so he didn't ask after all.Forget it, when I go back, I will go to him and go to see Fu Ming with him.It's just that he doesn't know how his own affairs are going, but it's going well.Jiang Yisun knew that Yan Le had a grudge to avenge, and that the grudge seemed to be quite powerful, but he didn't know the specifics.Although I am concerned, but the war is very important right now, so I have to let it go for the time being and leave it to the next day.