The Ascension of Ghosts

On the seventh day of the sixth lunar month, good luck, no taboos, the king's division set off.

The commander of the Zhenxi Army was the third-rank Fubo General Zhao Zhong, who personally led the army in the middle.The left forward is Zuoqilang general Wang Meng, who led 2000 people across the Shitou River from the left, and went straight to Mulan Castle, cutting off the communication channel between Shuyucheng and Rouran.The right forward was Lieutenant Liu Ren, who led 2000 people to outflank from the right, cutting off the back road from Shuyu City to Xianbei.

The 500 forwards, led by Zhao Zhong's confidant Ma Cheng, were ordered to surprise Shuyu City, and all set off the day before.

Of the [-] recruits who had been trained under Lu Sheng's command, about [-] were incorporated into the left forward army, and Guo Qian was among them.

After the Central Route Army set off, there were frequent reports of good news along the way, and the left and right forwards defeated many fortresses, defeating the Xianbei barbarians steadily and rejoicing.Among them, Wang Meng, his two lieutenants, and a centurion named Feng Yuangang were particularly outstanding. They made outstanding military exploits one after another, killed hundreds of enemies and bandits, and even captured a Xianbei leader, and sent them back to the base camp with good news.

Lu Sheng was able to read military reports when he was marching every day. After all, Wang Meng was a veteran of the front line, and it was reasonable to make such a feat.When he was trained under Lu Sheng, this Feng Yuangang was cheating and playing tricks, and he was not outstanding. If Guo Qian hadn't helped him a few times, he might have been beaten by the military stick a few more times.

Now Guo Qian, the new force in Lu Sheng's eyes, has not moved at all. On the contrary, this dude who loves to say "I am the nephew of the governor of Jiangzhou" is showing great power. Hidden secrets.

Just as Lu Sheng expected, there was something else hidden in it.

The left forward made a great victory, and General Zhao ordered a reward before the battle to boost morale.Guo Qian made great achievements just before he set off on the expedition. He not only killed more than a hundred enemies, but also captured the leader of the enemy bandits. Ears pricked up, heart pounding.

The battalion lieutenant read aloud: "Guo Qian, the centurion commander of the second battalion in the south, killed five enemies, and rewarded him with one or two pieces of silver!"

Guo Qian was stunned on the spot like a thunderbolt, but the battalion lieutenant was still reciting, and a person's name suddenly entered his ears: "Feng Yuangang, the centurion of the third southern battalion, killed the enemy 43, captured the leader of the bandit, and rewarded him with five taels of silver. , Promoted to deputy battalion lieutenant of the South Third Battalion."

After Wang Meng finished rewarding his meritorious deeds, all the soldiers dispersed, but Guo Qian still stood on the spot blankly, a violent thought in his heart was like wildfire, and the veins on his tightly clenched fists burst out.Although he is aware of the tradition of his superiors taking military merits, but half of them are accounted for, and he still keeps half, which is nothing more than spending more effort.But he didn't expect that Wang Meng was so greedy that he didn't mind taking it for himself, and took away the rest of his military merits for that useless dude.

The battle was fought hand to hand, and the fighting was extremely tragic.Guo Qian was born to death, suffered heavy injuries, and killed the enemy and captured his head, all of which were paid for by blood and sweat. If he hadn't had an adventure in Erzixiang that night, not only would he have become infinitely stronger, but he would have healed quickly from his injuries. Died under the chaos of the Xianbei people.

However, fighting with his life, and now he is rewarded with a tael of silver, what else can he rely on to make achievements and become kings and generals?

Guo Qian's heart was ashamed, he waited for his fellow robe to tug on his sleeve, then he came back to his senses, with a pale face and a smile, he went back to the camp in silence.

The comrades have naturally seen his heroic demeanor of fighting the enemy bravely, but as a military household, there is no other way except to comfort and explain a few words.

When it's time for dinner, each person can get two biscuits and a bowl of clear soup that can reflect the figure.

Holding the cooking cakes, Guo Qian went to ask the cook, "Before the expedition, it was clear that the general ordered that each person have a portion of cheese and bacon every three days. Now that it's been three days, why are there still two cooking cakes? There's not even broth. gone."

The guy was fat and stout, he glanced lazily at him with a spoon in his hand, and said coldly, "I'll do what my superiors order. What's the use of you questioning me?"

Guo Qian said angrily: "It's only been a few days since we went out for an expedition, and you're deducting military rations. We're fighting the enemy at the front. If we don't have enough to eat, how can we get strength? If you miss the military plane because of this, how can you afford it!"

The guy threw the spoon into the big iron pot in front of him, and laughed loudly: "Bah! A small military household speaks arrogantly. What kind of thing are you, and you dare to tell me what to do?"

Guo Qian was furious, threw the pancakes, stepped forward and grabbed the man's clothes, at this moment, a voice exploded like thunder, shouting: "Stop!"

But it was the deputy general named Yangshou, one of Wang Meng's subordinates, who came over, Guo Qian hurriedly said: "General Yangshen..."

The guy changed his face earlier, knelt down with a puff, and said in a panic: "Goat ginseng will help! This... this military household is dissatisfied with the food in the army, and wants to beat the villain to vent his anger! I beg the sheep ginseng to uphold justice for the villain!"

This is the real villain who complained first, Guo Qian couldn't help being surprised and angry, he couldn't help being surprised and angry, and he became more and more speechless when he opened his mouth, he just stammered: "I...not..."

Yangshou's face darkened, and he shouted: "Take it. How can you let such a rascal mess up the law in the army and punish him with fifty army sticks."

Guo Qian called out in a hoarse voice: "General Yang Shen, please listen to the villain!"

But Yangshou had already turned around and left.

Several soldiers rushed forward and dragged Guo Qian away to be punished.

Even though Guo Qian was thick-skinned and strong-bodied, he was fined with fifty military sticks, which also left his back, buttocks and legs covered with blood, without a piece of good meat.He passed out from the pain, and when he woke up again, he saw darkness all around him, but he was locked in a black camp.

Guo Qian rubbed his back, and the injury really healed up again, but he hadn't eaten a grain of rice for half a day, he was inevitably hungry and thirsty, his lips were dry and chapped and bleeding, he couldn't help moaning, propped himself on the mud, and sat up slowly.Suddenly there was another sneer in the darkness, Guo Qian turned his head away, his eyesight is quite good now, when he looked closely, he saw a monk in snow clothes squatting aside with great interest, looking at him with his chin propped up.

Guo Qian said: "Where did you come from, monk, and how come you were imprisoned in the black camp?"

The monk licked his bright red lips and said with a smile: "Young monk is not locked here, I came here specially to see you."

Guo Qian snorted coldly: "If the monk wants to explain the scriptures, please forgive Guo for being ignorant and not understanding."

The monk laughed again and said, "Young monk, I teach scriptures and Dharma from different people, but I only kill people."

Guo Qian immediately turned over and stood up, put on a defensive posture, glared at the monk and said angrily: "In broad daylight, what kind of monster are you, how dare you break into the barracks and kill people?"

The monk patted the hem of his clothes and stood up, the snow-white Buddha beads hanging around his neck collided with each other, he clasped his hands together and bowed to Guo Qian, then said: "My little monk was originally here to kill you, but now I have changed my mind." Yes. Guo Qian, let me ask you, those soldiers who captured you and tortured you are no match for you even if they unite, why do you refuse to resist, instead, you just let them be captured and let you be dealt with?"

Guo Qian said in astonishment: "They are only following orders... I will be fine after I have been punished."

The monk laughed, rubbed his chin and said thoughtfully: "I thought that the people in the Central Plains were all treacherous villains, but they are also very stupid when they are stupid. Guo Qian, you really think that you will be safe and sound after being punished." thing?"

Guo Qian was silent, his heart was heavy and depressed, so he unconsciously lowered his head.

The monk said again: "You follow me."

With a flash of his figure, he walked out of the gate of the black camp. Guo Qian hurriedly followed, only to realize that the guards guarding the gate were nowhere to be seen.The figure of the monk was as fast as a ghost, but fortunately Guo Qian's skill was not what it used to be, he followed closely behind the monk, passed through the patrolling guards, and approached the tent of the Chinese army where Wang Meng was.Guo Qian looked at the monk's back and thought about it for a while, before he suddenly remembered, isn't this the murderer he and Lu Sima saw in Erzi Alley?The name is... Ghost Leaf.

Guo Qian's heart was shocked, but now that he had arrived at the tent of the Chinese army, Gui Ye made a gesture to signal him to approach quietly.Guo Qian squatted down, hid in the grass, carefully opened a gap in the middle of the tent, and looked into the tent.

In the tent of the Chinese army, Wang Meng was drinking with two generals, and Feng Yuangang also sat beside him impressively.The food table is full of delicacies, fine wines, fresh melons and fruits, and the four of them are enjoying themselves very happily.

Feng Yuangang poured wine for Wang Meng attentively, and said flatteringly: "General Wang is so kind and virtuous, my nephew will never forget it, so I must say something kind to my uncle."

Wang Meng laughed and said: "This general is nothing more than a little effort, but my nephew has made great contributions through this battle, and has a bright future in the future, and he can do a lot."

Feng Yuangang thanked again in a hurry, and then said: "It's just that, General Wang, my nephew is worried that the military household may not be convinced."

Yangshou was also at the table, and said, "That military household has a violent temper and is very difficult to tame, and I beat him with fifty army sticks today. If there is another day..."

Wang Meng sneered with both hands, stroked his beard and said: "A mere military household is worth worrying about. It's okay. Tomorrow Japan will personally release him from the black camp and give him a few words of encouragement. Now that the war is going on, this stupid big man has some skills, so let's take it easy." If he continues to be arrogant for a few more days, he will accumulate some military merits for my nephew. In the future, after General Zhao's army breaks through Shuyu City, he will be sent on his way."

Feng Yuangang was overjoyed, and hurriedly saluted Wang Meng again, choked up and said: "Wang, General Wang, you are my nephew's reborn parents! My nephew... my nephew will definitely go through fire and water for the general in the future!"

No matter how kind the uncle and nephew acted, Yangshou frowned again and said: "That stupid big man is so powerful, if you want to strike, I'm afraid..."

Another member of the general team was a man with a goatee, and said with a sneer, "What's so difficult about it? Just give him a glass of poisoned wine in the name of a reward, and it'll be done once and for all, clean and tidy."

Yang Shou was taken aback for a moment, but Wang Meng burst out laughing, and said, "It's a good plan!"

Several people raised their glasses to congratulate, but in Guo Qian's eyes, they were full of villainous faces celebrating each other.It was clearly the cool breeze on a summer night, but he felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave all over his body, but his heart was once again filled with rage.

Gui Ye laughed softly at the side again: "A mere military household will die when he dies. Guo Qian, if you don't kill them, they will kill you someday."

With a roar, Guo Qian suddenly stood up from the grass, tore open the thick cowhide tent with his bare hands, and rushed in towards Wang Meng and the other four. It hit hard, and amidst the crisp sound, brains and fine wine flew together, and the body twitched twice before dying.

Wang Meng saw that the big man had a ferocious expression, charging towards him like a ghost, he was horrified, he went to get the sword and shouted: "There are thorns—"

Guo Qian moved faster than lightning, and with an iron bowl, he threw his big fist at Wang Meng's face, smashing the bridge of his nose and eye sockets into his skull, and with a click, his head snapped to the back at right angles, killing him with one blow. , the body fell to the ground limply like a broken sack.

Although Yangshou and the goatee-bearded general had experienced many battles, they had never seen such a ferocious killing method. They were so frightened that they dared to run away from the camp, but Guo Qian picked up two swords and stepped on the ground fiercely. With a kick, he chased behind the two, crossed his swords, and cut off their heads neatly. The headless body couldn't stop, and forcibly slammed into the guards who broke into the camp.

The guards were also terrified, but still forced themselves to be calm, raised their swords and drew their knives, and shouted: "Bold assassin——"

A pale figure quickly swayed in front of the front row of guards, and everyone's expression was grim, and they grabbed their necks in vain. There were blood holes on each neck, and the blood gushed out like a spring, and a row of guards died.Only then did Guiye stop, licked the blood-stained Vajra, and murmured, "Happy, happy, where do you want to start killing?"

He raised the Vajra Pestle again, but Guo Qian hurriedly blocked it with his sword when he saw this, pierced with a loud ding, and actually blocked the ghost leaf, and said in a deep voice: "Stop, don't kill innocent people indiscriminately!"

Gui Ye glanced at him in surprise, and suddenly giggled again, as if he had discovered something extremely interesting: "Cheng, Cheng, stop your hands for now, Guo Qian, what are you going to do?"

Guo Qian experienced a sudden change in a short period of time, and now he seems to be a different person, his eyes are dark, and he doesn't know what he is planning. He raised the three heads in his hand, which are the two generals under Wang Mengtong, and shouted at the guards who rushed in: "Zuo Qilang!" General Wang Meng colluded with the enemy and treasoned the country, withholding military pay, and now he is executed. I, Guo Qian, will be in charge of the left forward temporarily, but anyone who refuses to obey will be killed without mercy!"

The guards looked at each other in blank dismay, but still put down their weapons.

In just one hour, Guo Qian found his confidants, got the palm prints of the soldiers, and brought the two thousand soldiers under his control. He also ordered the soldiers to pick Wang Meng's head with guns, loudly publicized Wang Meng's crimes, and spread the news to the whole camp on horseback. .Not to mention giving the whole army a chance to think about it, they ordered Kui Ye to march straight to Mulan Fort.

At dawn, Mulan Fort was captured.

Gui Ye followed Guo Qian, and the original dissatisfaction had long since dissipated. This Guo Qian is really a character. This decision-making was not only bold, but it was clearly a risky move, but it succeeded.

Although the ghost leaf is indispensable to fuel the flames, Guo Qian's figure as if a martial god descended, taking the lead, killing countless enemies, bloodstained all over his body, and as fierce as a Shura, is what inspired the left forward to raise the morale of the entire army and conquer Mulan Castle. biggest reason.

When the news was sent back to the army, it caused an uproar in the army, who didn't know how to deal with it.

After discussing for a long time, Zhao Zhong had no choice but to send Lu Sheng to Mulan Castle first, ordering him to restrain Guo Qian.

It's just that if Guo Qian can kill his immediate boss, he may not be able to kill his former instructor. Lu Sheng's going is uncertain.

Seeing that Shuyu City was in the distance, Lu Sheng had no choice but to accept the order, and took the former Habayashi guards to leave the battle team and head south to Mulan Castle.