Jincheng flower hour

In midsummer, the corpses decompose quickly, and flies hover around, but the stench will be emitted within a day.After a battle with the Shu army, corpses were scattered all over the field. Liu Hong ordered the soldiers to dig pits and bury the corpses away from the water to avoid plague.

The setting sun in the sky was like blood. After the war, Liu Hong looked terrifying, although most of the blood on his body did not belong to him.Liu Hong bent one knee and picked up the bow and arrow that fell on the ground. His right shoulder was connected to his arm, his fingers were sore and numb, and his fingers could hardly grasp the bow.Old wounds are not healed, and new wounds are added.The speed at which Liu Hong shoots the bow and arrow is so fast that it is hard to see, but it is also very precise. He has already shot twenty arrows out of ten arrows shot by others, and because of this, Liu Hong's fingers will bleed after days of fighting.

The attendants did not dare to go forward to help Liu Hong pick up the bow, they watched from the sidelines.Finally, Liu Hong grabbed the bow, took the hand of one of his attendants, stood up slowly, and then got on his horse.Both humans and horses were extremely exhausted, and the horses slowly carried Liu Hong back to the camp.

The military doctor checked Liu Hong's injuries. He took off Liu Hong's heavy armor and robe, and saw a gunshot wound on the abdomen, bloody red robe.The military doctor cleaned the wound, Liu Hong frowned, his face was slightly pale, and the tent smelled of blood.

Liu Hong seemed to be used to the pain.In the two years of battle, Liu Mao's army was the most difficult to fight. They were all black armored cavalry, even the horses were wearing armor, and they were Hu cavalry who were good at horse fighting.

Such a difficult battle has been won, and the Gongsun-style Shu soldiers are actually nothing more than that.

The military doctor removed the sand from the wound, and Liu Hong sweated coldly on his forehead. He turned his eyes to the outside of the tent, and saw a boy standing at the entrance of the tent.

"Come here without a problem."

Liu Hong beckoned, walked forward without a hurry, squatted aside to look at Liu Hong's wound, and asked in a low voice, "Brother, if it hurts, grab my hand."

The military doctor is suturing, skillfully.Liu Hong said, "It doesn't hurt anymore."

The military doctor quickly sewed it up and asked Liu Hong if he was still injured.Liu Hong said that he would leave a bottle of sore medicine, he would take care of the wound on his hand, and let the military doctor go to see other soldiers.The army master left the box, and soon, Liu Yu, the king of Han, came in. He saw his two sons together, and Wuji applied medicine to Liu Hong's finger.

"Wuji, are you afraid of going to the battlefield?"

Father Liu sat down next to the children. Father Liu himself had blood on his body, but he was not injured. He sat in the back.

"Father, I shouldn't be afraid, but I'm still afraid."

Wuji replied calmly.In the past, he was very afraid of Father Liu, but in the past two years, he has become less afraid.

When Liu's father heard such words, it was rare that he did not reprimand Wuji for being timid, but said, "Ask your brother if he is afraid?" Wuji looked at Liu Hong, and Liu Hong said, "These battles are fought for the future. There is no need to fight anymore. Wuji, my brother also wants to live a leisurely life without armor." Hearing what Liu Hong said, Wuji smiled shyly. He didn't expect that his brother was also afraid of war.

Father Liu nodded, that's the truth.This child, Ahong, is very similar to him no matter in appearance or thinking, and he is indeed Liu Yu's son.

Wuji continued to apply medicine to Liu Hong, and wrapped the wound with cloth strips. He was serious about his work, and even wrapped the cloth strips neatly. Of course, in Liu's father's opinion, this was too neat. A man should be bold and generous.

Father Liu looked at the injuries on Liu Hong's body. There was an injury on his abdomen, his fingers were bleeding, and the most serious injuries were on his right shoulder and arm. Father Liu noticed that Liu Hong's right arm had been stiff all the time.Before his old wounds healed, he went into battle. After annihilating the Li army, he fought the Shu army again, and the battle lasted for days.

"Until the injury recovers, you are not allowed to play again."

Liu's father didn't want his son to be disabled in the future. Besides, if Liu's mother found out, he had to scold him.

"Father, I don't take part in the battle, but I can command the cavalry."

Liu Hong thought that would not work, and he was anxious because this summer was almost over.

"Ah Hong, you have enemies in Shu, are you so anxious for revenge?"

Father Liu felt that his son, wishing he could break into Jinguan City overnight, was much more anxious than this handsome man.

"No."

Liu Hong shook his head, although the uncle's family treated their mother and son really unkindly, but Liu Hong didn't bother to pay attention to them.

"Is that someone you care about?"

After all, when his son returned to the Central Plains, he was already 16 years old, so he might have planted a love seed in Shu. Father Liu understood this kind of thing.

Liu Hong hesitated for a while, then nodded vigorously.

Father Liu patted Liu Hong on the shoulder vigorously, and said with a smile, "That's more rewarding than being a father, and I can go back in less than three years."

Liu's mother often disliked Liu's father, and actually made their mother and son wait in poverty for 16 years before coming to pick him up.

The fact that Han and Shu fought in Wuwei was soon reported back to Chang'an.When the news reached Zhou Jing's ears, Zhou Jing was talking with Prime Minister Xiao about Xin Dynasty household registration in the stone room.The two envoys brought good news after travels and dust.

This news was not surprising to Zhou Jing and Prime Minister Xiao. Sooner or later they would fight the King of Shu, after all, they were already close to Shu.

"Prime Minister, I want to go to the army."

When Zhou Jing heard the news, he didn't have any intention of chatting leisurely.He bowed to the ground and begged the prime minister for permission.

"Zimu is from Shu, so you think he has a plan to defeat Shu?"

Xiao Cheng got along calmly, and was not surprised by Zhou Jing's sudden request.

"Ashamed, no."

"Is that someone you care about in Shu?"

"There are."

Zhou Jing didn't veto it, he did.Although the world knows that he has no wife, no children, no parents and brothers.But he does have someone he cares about.

Prime Minister Xiao seemed playful, but he knew that Zhou Jing's heart was toward Han, and he was from Shu, so going to the King of Han would definitely help.

Prime Minister Xiao nodded: "Let's go, Zimu, take care."

I heard that Zhou Jing had a close friend in Shu, when Zhou Jing traveled around mountains and rivers and lived in the Central Plains, he sent people to look for Zhou Jing.But I also heard that this person is a general of the Shu Kingdom, which is intriguing.

This is going to meet each other in battle.

The news that the Shu soldiers were defeated by the Han army in Wuwei and forced Hanzhong had spread to Jinguan City early.

However, ordinary people didn't think it was such a big deal. After all, they had been fighting for so many years, and life was either difficult or difficult.

The officials of Shu and the students of the county school were very keen, and they knew that something was wrong.

Autumn is coming, and when the autumn grain is ripe, there will be an endless stream of trains arriving in the Han army, and there will be an endless stream of young and strong being recruited into the army in Longxi.

In today's situation, the land of Shu is like an egg with a stone on it.

In such a tense atmosphere, Zhuang Yang couldn't read well in the bookstore of the county school.He hurried home with his horse, and on the main road leading to the north city gate, Zhuang Yang saw a mighty procession heading out of the city.

This is a common thing, a life-and-death battle is imminent, and the King of Shu dispatches troops to enrich Hanzhong.

But among the leading generals, Zhuang Yang recognized Wei Jia.General Wei has a straight face and looks like a general.

Zhuang Yang thought, I hope he can come back alive.

The heat gradually left and the weather turned cooler. From time to time, news of battles came from the north of Shu, all of which were small battles, and the number of Han soldiers who went south was claimed to be 40.

People in Shu are in panic, and the people in Jinguan City are no exception.Many people still have deep memories of the chaotic scene ten years ago.

Watching the Shu army leave, Zhuang Yang returned to the Zhuang family with a lot of worries.

Due to the war, Zhuang Yang had not received Liu Hong's letter for a long time, but he knew that Liu Hong was in the Han army going south, and he was leading an elite cavalry of the Han country.

Zhuang Yang was not happy about it, he was very worried.I am worried about Liu Hong and my family.

Before dusk, Zhuang Bing stood in the yard of Zhuang's house. Zhuang Bing and Ah Yi were talking about something. Seeing Zhuang Yang's return, the flustered expression eased.

"Ayang, it's just in time for you to come back. I have something to discuss with you."

Zhuang Bing had obviously learned that the Shu army had gathered in Hanzhong to prepare for a battle with the Han army.The businessman's news is the most well-informed and has a keen sense of touch.

Zhuang Bing took Zhuang Yang to the pavilion at the corner of the courtyard. The reason why he avoided his family members was to keep them from worrying.

"Brother, you need to get back the loan money as soon as possible, and buy as much rice as possible."

Zhuang Yang was mentally prepared for what happened in the future.

"Ayang, do you think the Shu army will lose this battle?"

Zhuang Bing was very surprised. Although there were various arguments, the people in Jinguan City still seemed to think that the Shu army would win.

The vast majority of Shu people only see the life around them, they don't know the outside situation, in their view, Jinguan City is very prosperous, and life will continue as usual.

"Definitely."

Zhuang Yang is convinced that he has traveled to the Han Kingdom, and he has also lived in Shu for so many years.The state of Shu is riddled with holes, just like painted woodcarvings, which look bright on the outside, but are completely rotted inside, just waiting for someone to push them hard.

"If you wait until the army is defeated, it will be too late to buy rice."

When the army is defeated, there may not be an immediate uproar when the news comes back to Jinguan City, but the situation will be completely different.The price of rice will rise day by day, so stock up on rice first.

"Okay, I'll go collect the money and buy all the rice."

Zhuang Bing believed Zhuang Yang's words. His younger brother had been to the Han Kingdom and knew the reality of the Han Kingdom, not to mention that he had been exchanging letters with Prince Hong of the Han Kingdom.

Zhuang Bing hurried out to make the preparations he should do. He has always worked tirelessly to protect his family.

After Zhuang Bing left, Zhuang Yang thought about what he needed to do on the pavilion. He would never let the catastrophe of Jinguan City more than ten years ago reappear in his home.

He needed to call Zhuang Ping back, so he asked Ah Yi to bring him back; as for resigning from office, Zhuang Yang would resign tomorrow; another thing was to dig a cellar to store grain, and it would not be easy to be noticed.

A few days later, the dealer secretly bought a large amount of grain and stored it in a firewood room.

At this time, Zhuang Ping had returned home, Zhuang Yang resigned, only Zhuang Bing's shop was still operating, Zhuang Bing was diligent and diligent, and every penny he earned was one penny.

These days passed very slowly, Zhuang Ping was at home playing with dogs, reading, Zhuang Lan was playing with bows and sharpening knives, and Zhuang Yang would get together with official friends from time to time and get news from them.

Autumn is here, and the leaves in the courtyard of the farmhouse begin to wither, and when the wind blows, they fly around, like withered yellow butterflies.

Soon, the news of the defeat of the Shu army came from the front. As soon as the news arrived at Jinguan City, the whole city was in an uproar.

For a while, rumors spread everywhere, and people panicked.

Early the next morning when the news of the defeat came, the Zhuang family was knocked on the door by officers and soldiers like other houses.The soldiers forcibly confiscated the dealer's two carriage horses and demanded more money.It was a large sum of money, and ordinary people would not be able to pay it, so they had to let the son of the family be dragged into the army.

Zhuang Bing went back to the house to discuss with Zhuang Yang, and finally handed over the property he had earned in Jinguan City over the past few years to the government as a gift.

They could only watch the officers and soldiers carry away a large box of money, and swaggeringly lead away their horses.

On this day, how many people died, how many people cried and wailed.For the banker who lost a large amount of wealth, it is very lucky.

The Han army moved quickly, and in less than ten days, they had already overwhelmed Jinguan City.The elite of the Shu army was wiped out by the Han army in Hanzhong. The king of Shu hurriedly recruited and forcibly conscripted men into the army.The whole court of the Shu Kingdom was already in turmoil.

The Han army stationed outside Jinguan City spanned hundreds of miles, and the darkness was overwhelming.

Liu Yu and Liu Hong boarded the high platform and looked at Jinguan City. Both father and son were in a solemn mood.

They should have been happy about this, but both of them knew that when the soldiers arrived, their eyes were full of desolation.A quick fix is ​​best, without delay.