Three anecdotes

Zhao Zhongping looked at Yu Tongxiang, "Young General, don't agree."

Yu Tongxiang's eyes glanced at the fresh water on the ground, everything has been collected, so what if he doesn't agree.His eyes fell on the pro-jun, and he ordered four people, one from Shang Chengbi's imperial army, one from Zhao Zhongping's family, and two former generals from the Yu family. He looked up at Cardinal Jin, "Leave immediately, and I should arrive in the afternoon."

Cardinal Jin only said indifferently, "It's muddy here, and the mountain road is difficult to walk. I'm afraid the young general won't be able to ride a horse."

Yu Tongxiang raised the knife, "The members of the Yu family are not so helpless."

Cardinal Jin didn't speak, and the throwing helmet next to him said, "The major general is going to Yanzhou. Jing Kang said that he is a retainer and an elder. It may be disrespectful to go there armed."

Yu Tongxiang glanced at Cardinal Jin, saw that he was noncommittal, and immediately threw the knife to his followers, Cardinal Jin signaled, Xueyi immediately stepped forward to deliver five portions of water, and the followers had to hand over their weapons, Only the Luan Imperial Guard held the embroidered golden knife and refused to let it go. Cardinal Jin didn't even lift his eyes. Withdrew one, blocked one block with one hand, Yu Tongxiang was about to give orders, but saw that Cardinal Jin didn't move.When I looked again, Xueyi's figure was extremely fast, and with the silver light flashing, after a few ups and downs, the silver thread in her hand cut off half of the lower garment of the Luan guard, who became angry with embarrassment, and pressed his hand on the embroidered gold knife.But suddenly two voices sounded at the same time, "Let go!" It was the voices of Xue Yi and Yu Tongxiang who were fighting with him.

As soon as he came back to his senses, he felt a chill on his wrist, a deep gash had already been drawn by the silver thread, and blood beads rolled.

Yu Tongxiang said to Cardinal Jin, "Young Master Jin's snow line is pressed against the silver thread, it's really amazing."

Cardinal Jin just said, "The mountain torrents will come in no time, how can the person who protects the major general be so useless, change him."

In fact, there was no need for him to speak, the people brought by Yu Tongxiang were already filled with hatred, but seeing that an unremarkable Xueyi beside Cardinal Jin had such abilities, even if he refused to accept it, he had no choice but to endure it secretly.Finally, a lieutenant from the Luan Imperial Guard came out and said in a low voice, "The embroidered gold knife is a gift from the emperor, and the knife is in the person's hands. The petty person has a low position, so it's okay." He took off the saber at his waist.Luan guards can only wear embroidered golden knives with a small flag or higher, and other people also wear knives. The blades are all called embroidered gold knives.

He said this in order to restore the situation just now, but Cardinal Jin didn't care at all.The fish is already lying on the chopping board, and the person holding the knife still cares if he dies gracefully?

Yu Tongxiang didn't talk nonsense, took the water and dry food himself, looked back at Zhao Zhongping, turned and left.

Behind Jin Shu's fuselage, Xue Yi had already set up a tent for him, and Diu Hei came to invite him in.He is not in good health, at first the rebels saw him as "delicate", and quite a few of them took Cheng'en's words from that account, it can be seen that he went into battle and killed the enemy cleanly, and he was not afraid of the wind in ambush with his people at night Lu, after seeing him predict everything and plan ahead, he actually has a bit of a strategizing bearing.Gradually, seeing that he was really weak, even someone from the rebel army came out to persuade him sincerely, "My lord, this is the place where the wind blows. The son of a thousand gold can't sit still, you should rest in the tent."

The person who voted here can call him the son, the meaning is very obvious.

Even more humane, "A group of defeated generals are not worthy of the prince's attention."

They discouraged Cardinal Jin very loudly, and there were still some people in the pro-military who were dissatisfied, but after all, Cardinal Jin blew a gust of wind, gasped and coughed forcefully, and even his face turned pale. He didn't deliberately pretend, he just ordered the person who spoke just now, " Everyone is tired too, so let’s start the fire and start cooking, and make some repairs, the mountain torrent will be there in an instant, and this place is not a place to stay for a long time.”

"Yes!" His voice was extremely low, but the response was loud, and the dissatisfied people on the other side were shocked again. Only Cardinal Jin didn't care at all, and entered the tent by himself, and coughed as soon as he walked in. Stop, he held his mouth with his sleeve, and after a while, he saw a bright red ball.

Yu Tongxiang hurried on the road full of resentment and unwillingness. The mountain road was already difficult, not to mention the heavy rain. A close follower knew that he was extremely depressed, so he didn't dare to say much.What's more, the lives of people in the city are at stake, and no one is in the mood to complain.

Walking in the wind and mud, watching the black clouds in the sky, my heart was burnt like a frog leg in the stove. I hurried and hurried, and finally arrived at Yanzhou when the sun was at its highest.

Yu Tongxiang looked down at his body covered in mud, and wanted to tidy up when he was stopped by the guards at the city gate of Yanzhou. He described that although he was embarrassed, his momentum was still there. With the status of a leader of the rioters, Jingkang is well-governed and strictly interrogated, so he immediately stopped Yu Tongxiang and his party.Fortunately, the titles of the young general of the family and the high-ranking king of Jingbian are both impressive, so Yu Tongxiang untied a copper half-inch long knife from his waist, and said politely, "The imperial guard in Xialuan is in charge of Yu Tongxiang. If there is an important military situation, please report to Lord Jing." Although everyone calls him a major general, Shang Quhan asked him to come out to help because he had hired an identity for him from Shang Chengbi. Without hesitation, with a swipe of the pen, he clicked on Cong Sanpin's affairs, and really clicked on the Luan guards to order him to come out to quell the chaos.No matter what the plan is, it looks like the holy family is upright.

Rebellion broke out everywhere, unlike in the past, those who could be sent out to defend the city were all fine people, and even more so, Tong Xiang was already extraordinary, and the four people he brought with him were not easy to match, so the city guards immediately called the patrolmen After reading it carefully, he politely and solemnly asked Yu Tongxiang to wait outside the city gate.

Yu Tongxiang was very anxious, but at this moment, it was unavoidable that something unexpected happened, so he had no choice but to wait quietly.

He stood outside the city and watched the people of Xunzhou come and go. Although his expression was alert, he was orderly everywhere, and he couldn't help admiring Jingkang in his heart.The chief guard of the city was not happy when he heard that he claimed to be the guard of Luan. The guard of Luan was the emperor's close servant, so arrogant and domineering to the extreme. At such a young age, he has already been worshiped by an official - although Shang Chengbi's order has been issued, Yu Tongxiang's position is delicate, but for the small officials, he doesn't take it seriously after all, so they haven't been able to put it in front of him. This busy young man is connected with the leader of the fifth generation of the Yu family and the favorite student of King Jingbian.But seeing him standing at the gate of the city to observe the people's livelihood, but showing no intention of spying on them, I couldn't help feeling that it was not easy for a young man to have such a bearing. Seeing that his lips were so dry, two big blisters appeared at the corners of his mouth, and he would have killed him Bring a pot of tea over.

Yu Tongxiang had just thanked him, and he had just greeted the four relatives to drink, but suddenly saw Jing Kang who was patrolling the city in micro-clothes. My family recommended it to Shang Chengbi. At that time, Shang Chengbi trusted Yu Jia very much, and appreciated Jing Kang's talent. It is also because this person is indeed a capable minister.

Yu Tongxiang had seen him at the birthday banquet of his great-grandfather and grandfather, and now he paid attention again, and when he saw him, he immediately shouted, "Uncle Jing, my nephew Yu Wenchang has an important military report!"

He had received court training at a young age, and was taught by a famous master, so his internal strength cultivation is not shallow, what's more, he was deeply afraid that Jing Kang would not remember him, so he deliberately said his former name, so when he shouted it at the gate of the city, everyone would naturally look sideways. Kang heard this, but he was very cautious. He first called the city guards to ask, and after hearing that he had handed over the token and asked someone to find him, Shi Shiran came over, unhurried and very gracious.

Yu Tongxiang was outside the city gate, and when he saw Jing Kang coming in person, he bowed down and bowed, "Mr. Wen pays respects to Uncle Jing. The year before last, Uncle Jing came to congratulate him on my grandfather's birthday. Uncle and nephew are very grateful."

Jingkang naturally met Yu Wenchang, but at that time, Yu Wenchang was just an outstanding child in the fifth generation of the Yu family. Jing Kang was not impressed, but later he was adopted to the second wife of the Yu family. Being accepted as a disciple by Prince Jingbian was regarded by everyone as a signal of cooperation between the Yu family and King Jingbian.

Jing Kang was meticulous and careful. Although he felt that he was half-true, he was not overly enthusiastic. He just stretched out his hand and said, "You are welcome, brother, get up quickly! The Duke is still in good health, how is your master?" Since Tong Xiang had been adopted, he didn't want to put on airs as an uncle anymore, so he simply called him according to his seniority.He was in Yunzhou, and he also heard about Yu Tongxiang besieging Yan's rice shop, so he did not have a low opinion of this general.

Listening to his questioning, Yu Tongxiang knew that he believed him a little, and said respectfully, "Thank you for asking. My great-grandfather is in good health, and his old man often said that the Chuanbei you gave are better than those from other places. Master, he was injured by Cardinal Jin and was stabbed in the chest. Fortunately, the Second Martial Uncle took care of him, so it’s okay to think about it. It’s just that the rebels are on the side, so it’s a pity that we can’t lead the army to suppress it.”

He raised his head to speak, his eyes were meeting Jing Kang, he didn't avoid him, Jing Kang looked at his facial features carefully, except that he was a little more handsome than three years ago, the outline was obviously the boy he had seen several times He immediately ordered someone to let him in. He also heard Yu Tongxiang say that there was an urgent military situation, but this is not a place to talk, and Yu Tongxiang's identity needs to be further verified, so he was simply led to the government office.

The two of them agreed, and they both quickened their pace. When they arrived at the mansion, someone had already sent Yu Tongxiang's token. After Jingkang had confirmed it, he hurriedly saluted, "Jingkang, the prefect of Yinzhou, is here to see Yu Qian. Our government has not welcomed you from far away, and if you are disrespectful, I hope that you will forgive your sins." In the official system of Daliang, except for the Jing'an Order, which is the fourth rank, the governors of other prefectures are all from the fourth rank, and the guards in Luan are the servants. The third grade is also a close minister of the emperor, so Jingkang naturally wants to meet him.

Yu Tongxiang hurriedly helped him up, and said in a low voice, "Uncle is like this, how dare I ask my nephew to be a nephew. My nephew bears the emperor's order and is entrusted by his master, but he is forced to retreat steadily by the Jin thieves. I am ashamed. If it is not a catastrophe In the past, my nephew came to see my uncle without a face."

Hearing what he said seriously, Jing Kang immediately backed away from the left and right sides, and asked, "Qian Shi just said that there is an important military situation, and the lower officials are panicked, please make it clear."

Yu Tongxiang couldn't care less about humility at the moment, he just watched the servant close the door, and immediately knelt down in front of Jingkang, "Master Jing, Chanzhou has fallen!"

Jingkang was startled—traffic was not developed in the old days, and the calamity of Chanzhou was only a matter of moments. Even Yanzhou, which is close to each other, could not get the news faster than Yu Tongxiang and others who rushed here.

The news was so shocking, even though Jing Kang was so calm, he couldn't help asking, "My nephew, get up and speak slowly."

Yu Tongxiang stood up and told about how the Phoenix Mountain made strange noises and how Cardinal Jin used the terrain to blow up the mountain and cause mudslides. When it comes to the deaths of more than [-] people, when the century-old operation of Chanzhou was destroyed by the flood, Weeping, "It's all due to my nephew's incompetence, his late arrival of help, and his inability to see the opportunity. The Jin thief is ruthless, ambitious, and has no regard for the lives of the people at all—" He observed Jing Kang's expression while talking, and he seemed to realize that he was surprised at first. What, I guessed that he was paying attention to the battle situation in Xunzhou all the time, and I'm afraid he had already discovered some abnormalities, but the incident that caused the mountain torrent was too appalling to think about it for a while.

Jing Kang said, "This monster is so vicious!"

Yu Tongxiang fell to his knees again, "Uncle Jing, the firearm in that evildoer's hand is very powerful. It's no exaggeration to say that he has the ability to move mountains and fill seas. Chanzhou has already fallen into his hands, and I'm afraid Yanzhou—"

Jing Kang said proudly, "Do you dare to think about the world like a coquettish and bewitching lord? If the emperor hadn't been fascinated by him, how could he let the vast rivers and mountains fall—" He said in a loud voice , "Let him come, I want to see and see, is he really capable, or is there no one in charge?"

Yu Tongxiang raised his head, "Uncle Jing, he must come back, but before he comes, a storm is coming. My nephew is afraid that Yanzhou will not escape the catastrophe of Chanzhou!"

Jing Kang's tiger eyes fixed on Tong Xiang's face, "What do you mean!"

Yu Tongxiang took a deep breath, "Whenever there is a heavy rain, the flood will become a peak, and it will become a barrier lake—" He said, looking at Jing Kang's face, Jing Kang nodded slightly, only halfway through, and suddenly Pause, "You mean, he's going to—"

Yu Tongxiang nodded, "my nephew took a few of his entourage and escaped from Chanzhou to report the news. Uncle Jing, quickly arrange for the people to evacuate to the mountains. Judging by today's situation, there will be heavy rain in the evening. I'm afraid, with the rain, The levee in Chanzhou has burst, and the city of Chanzhou will be flooded with water!"

"Your Majesty!" Cardinal Jin galloped with his troops, so naturally he couldn't bring a maid, so at this moment, he threw his helmet and brought the medicine.

Cardinal Jin stretched out his hand to take the medicine, threw his helmet and looked at the half of his broken sleeve, "My lord, your clothes—"

Cardinal Jin drank the medicine and scolded, "After the catastrophe, I still have time to take care of my clothes. These victims are exhausted from running, and they hate me for destroying their homes. How are the evacuation arrangements?"

Diu Hei hurriedly said, "With Master Zhao's help in dispatching them, how can they risk their lives to escape from the dead? At this moment, there are snow clothes covering the formation, and they retreat in an orderly manner. According to the route drawn by the son, before evening, all of them should be able to escape." The resettlement is over." When he said this, he looked at Cardinal Jin, "Your Majesty, are you feeling better? We should go too." He added, "You really shouldn't be standing in that wind. , your body—”

Cardinal Jin nodded, "A man, you don't have to learn how Yunchu blooms with them." He looked at Diu Hei and waited to say, then said immediately, "I know my body well, don't worry, Jingkang is a capable person, There will be no good pharmacies in Xunzhou."

Diu Hei thought to himself, Yanzhou was going to be flooded, so what's the use of having a medicine shop, but he didn't dare to provoke the prince, so what he said became, "Since the prince said he was capable, Yu Tongxiang, Can you persuade him?"

Cardinal Jin smiled, "We are located in the major general, and we are more capable if we can win the favor of King Jingbian, who is full of benevolence and righteousness. You just put your heart in your stomach."

Jing Kang was able to report the news in Tongxiang. Although he attached great importance to this matter, he was cautious. It was a matter of the gains and losses of a city and the lives of thousands of people. Send someone to check it out.Don't worry about the other things, Phoenix Mountain is too short for no reason, it is shocking enough, Jing Kang summoned his staff and told the news from Tongxiang, everyone was shocked, and invited Yu Tongxiang and four others Come on, the mudslide erupted just happened yesterday, and the four of them hadn’t woken up from this huge disaster, so they burst into tears, and Yu Tongxiang said again, "The tragedy in Chanzhou is all in front of us, water and fire are ruthless, not human-powered." I can refuse."

Seeing that Jingkang was still hesitating, Yu Tongxiang simply said, "The lives of the people are more important than your reputation." The mountain torrents had not yet come, and it was really embarrassing to flee without a fight.

Hearing what he said, Jing Kang couldn't help being a little annoyed, but thinking about it, what he said made some sense. It's not that everyone is afraid of Cardinal Jin, but that the flood is indeed beyond human power.While hesitating, he received a report that someone from Yanzhou happened to go to Chanzhou to visit relatives. He witnessed the rush of the flood peak, hid on the high ground and dared not come down, and fled back when the water gradually receded. Once he entered the city , report immediately.

At this moment, the people in the Yanzhou Mansion no longer dared to hesitate, and the Tongjuan Fucheng and others said one after another, "The young general is right, the lives of the people are the most important thing, even if you don't want this black yarn, you can only save the living. It is also a merit.”

Yu Tongxiang clasped his fists and pleaded, "Natural disasters have no eyes, and mountain torrents wait for no one, Master Wang Jing made a decision early!" Then he lifted his clothes and knelt down, "I am waiting for the [-] people in Yanzhou to thank Master Jing for your kindness! "

Everyone knew Yu Tongxiang's identity at this time, and seeing him kneeling, they all knelt down and begged, Jing Kang clenched his fist, "Send me an order to ask Jingmao Jingrong to take all the people in the Hefu to evacuate." He is a meticulous man. He also planned carefully, knowing that Cardinal Jin is powerful, he had originally planned how to save the lives of the people in the prefecture. Looking at it now, Yunzhou is thousands of miles away, but Yunzhou in the southwest is on a higher terrain. It should be no problem. The governor of the state is old, and the two had agreed to be horns for each other, and now they are ordering, but they are not in a hurry.It's just that when I think about my careful planning and fortifications, although Yunzhou can't be said to be indestructible, it is easy to defend and difficult to attack. Now that I can't fight Cardinal Jin and I will retreat, I can't help but feel sad.

Yanzhou heard the sad news about Chanzhou, although it was horrified, it was not panicked. It was also heard that the disciples of King Jingbian had come to report the news, and Mr. Jing had also planned a retreat route. Knowing that the green hills are left, there is no need to worry about no firewood.What's more, at this time, the flames of war were everywhere, and Cardinal Jin had already occupied half of the rivers and mountains to the south of Daliang. Although everyone believed in Lord Jing, they were already prepared to flee. They all retreated a long way, even if they couldn't get out of the city for a while, they still occupied the high ground, leaving more leeway for their lives.

Yanzhou was in a hurry to evacuate, but Cardinal Jin was not in a hurry here. Even though Diu Hei and the others knew that he was always calm, they couldn't help worrying. Everyone has seen the power of mudslides. Others arranged the way out, but I acted as if nothing had happened.Seeing the sun go down little by little, the son not only did not retreat, but also went up to the barrier lake, Diu Hei and others tried their best to persuade him, but Cardinal Jin said, "If you don't want to go and see for yourself , how to change the path for him.”

Throwing Helm was startled.

Cardinal Jin smiled, "My life is valuable, don't worry!"

Sure enough, he took his snow clothes to the edge of the barrier lake, and it started to rain, and while throwing his helmet to help him hold an umbrella, his heart trembled, seeing the water level on the lake getting higher and higher, he wished he would drag his son away at this time .However, Cardinal Jin walked to the distant hillside again, looked at Zhao Zhongping's long-reinforced embankment, and even shook off Diu Hei's umbrella, and measured it himself, Diu Hei followed him closely, but the distance he walked was not Straight line, covering the head but not the body.Diu Hei wanted to persuade him, but seeing that he was really focused, he didn't dare to interrupt.Finally, when Cardinal Jin had seen enough and was shivering from the rain, Throwing Helmet hurriedly wrapped a piece of felt around him, "The body of a daughter of the world should really be careful."

Cardinal Jin held the umbrella himself, turned around and strode back.

As soon as he entered the tent, Diu Helmet was reassembling the brazier when he heard thunder in the sky. Cardinal Jin immediately stood up, and Diu Helmet hurried over to help him put on the cloak again. ?"

"Yes." Diu Hei agreed in a low voice.

Cardinal Jin nodded slightly, "Send down the order to tell them to bring food, supplies, property and life together, and we will enter the city tomorrow morning!"

Diu Hei was still a little dazed, "Shizi——"

However, Cardinal Jin's speech speed increased, and his voice was full of excitement, "After this rain, Jing Kang has full confidence in Tong Xiang, and will definitely evacuate as soon as possible." When he said this, he smiled, "Dajun Entering the city on the road that Major General Yu walked for us, flattening Phoenix Mountain, and Jingkang lost Yanzhou as a stronghold, if my father and king don't beat the dog in the water, how can we be worthy of the word "rebel?"

Diu Hei knelt down on one knee, "Congratulations, son, you won't lose any blood, and you will win another victory!"

Cardinal Jin smiled, "If it's just for one state, it's not worth my killing." He looked down at Diu Hei as he spoke, "The news came from Yu Tongxiang, who tricked the court into ordering the officials to abandon the city and flee. Ineffective, then lost the opportunity to analyze the state, and now even the state is surrendered, if the major general of the Yu family wins the enemy—”

Diu Hei immediately understood that Yu Tongxiang was not only the major general of the Yu family, but also the apprentice of King Jingbian. It is also a big help for him. Now, he doesn't believe in Shang Qinhan, let alone Yu Jia—"

Cardinal Jin's eyes suddenly darkened, he lost half of the country, and there was no one in his hands, if I were on the same line with my father, according to your temperament, it would be better if I didn't go to the imperial conquest.He took out the medicine bottle at his waist, and swallowed the pill that Chu Yiqing left for him, Shang Chengbi, I will stand on my land of Jinchu again, waiting for you!