Three thousand miles in exile

After Yelu Longji fled, a steady stream of iron cavalry from the Yan army also fled in the direction of Yelu Longji, and the battlefield where the Chinese army was located was immediately emptied.

After Liu Zhan's tense nerves relaxed, he felt intense pain from the wound on his back. He took a few deep breaths and felt that his lungs were fine.

"General! You go back first, we are here!"

The wounds on Liu Zhan's back were bleeding profusely, and the soldiers were extremely anxious.

"Cao Zhuang, bring someone back for help." Liu Zhan didn't insist either.

"The last general deserves to die for not protecting the general well, and I will apologize to you after the war is over!" Cao Zhuang was full of anger, and he returned to Lufeng County with a large army.

The remaining [-] soldiers carried Liu Zhan quickly around the battlefield and entered Lufeng County.

Liu Zhan was treated by a doctor in the backyard of the county government.

Taking off the armor, I saw a blood hole the size of a baby's fist in the shoulder blade, and blood was pouring out. Liu Zhan's inner garment was completely stained with blood, and the doctor's face changed drastically. All gone.

"Come and hold it down, press it hard!" The doctor asked Niu Shilu to help hold down the wound, while he quickly took out the silver needles and pricked several places on Liu Zhan's back to stop the bleeding.

"Hurry up, decoct the medicine according to this prescription! And boil some brown sugar water!"

Soon a personal guard brought sugar water, Liu Zhan's face was pale and his mouth was dry, and he gulped water while lying on his stomach. "one more bowl."

The personal guard hurriedly agreed to go down and get it immediately.

Niu Shilu's big palm was soon stained red with blood. The doctor readjusted the medicine and signaled him to let go of his hand. As soon as the black paste was slapped on it, Liu Zhan almost cried out in pain, and a layer of cold sweat broke out all over his body.

The doctor pressed the wound himself, but the blood oozes out again after a while.

"It's not good, it's pierced into a blood vessel." The doctor was obviously a little anxious, so he had to forcefully press the wound to prevent the blood from gushing out, and the doctor gave the needle again.

At this time, the situation on the battlefield was very good. As soon as Yelu Longji escaped, the Yan army was defeated. Cao Zhuang and others vented their anger on these Yan soldiers.

Crossing the battlefield where the cavalry of the two armies fought was the boundary of Jinyang, and the cavalry who reported the letter ran at full speed and quickly entered Jinyang City.

"Mr. Song!" The cavalry reported to Jinyang directly on the battlefield and rushed to the Jinyang barracks out of breath. "The general of the Yan army fled. The situation of our army is very good, and the general is injured!"

Song Fenglin panicked. "is it serious?"

The guard shook his head. "The little one will be fine for the time being when he leaves."

"Cao Ming, you guard Jinyang, I'm going to Lufeng County." Song Fenglin picked up the saber beside him and was about to go out.

"Mr. Song, wait! I'll send troops to see you off!" Cao Ming hurriedly called for someone, fearing that Song Fenglin would not be able to wait and leave first.

Now that the situation on the front line is unclear, if you enter the Cangxia Plain, you may encounter Yan soldiers. Cao Ming ordered two thousand cavalry to escort them.

Surrounded by cavalry, Song Fenglin rushed out of Jinyang City. When he passed through the new village along the way in Hecang County, he happened to run into soldiers who had reported victory.

"Report—! Great victory for our army! Annihilate the [-] army of Yan thieves!" The soldiers who reported the victory shouted along the way, and the people cheered thunderously every time they passed.

Swallows have been raging in the Cangxia Plain for more than ten years, destroying the originally rich and fertile land of northern Xinjiang into a barren land. How many families survived, and how many people were displaced like savages. It has been more than ten years!

Many people knelt down and cried bitterly for a long time.

Song Fenglin led [-] cavalry to the outside of Lufeng County, only to see that the ground was in a mess after the battle, and the strong smell of blood in the air was disgusting.

He drove his horse straight to the county seat without squinting.

After two full hours of treatment, Liu Zhan's injury became stable and no longer oozes blood.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

"Just don't move, and wrap the gauze after it's safe." The doctor is always paying attention to the condition of the wound. "General, this injury is deep enough to show the bones. I'm afraid it's a bone injury. You must not move your left hand these days to avoid pulling your shoulder blade and hurting the bone."

Liu Zhan knew in his heart that if it weren't for the excellent armor and the strong tendons on his back, or if the gun of an ordinary person could penetrate his lungs enough, he would be a little scared at this moment.

"I'm not doing enough to protect you, please punish the general!" Cao Zhuang, Guo Donghu, Niu Shilu and others who came to check on Liu Zhan's injuries immediately knelt down, and several other guards knelt down one after another.

"I was careless." Liu Zhan murmured, he wanted everyone to get up, but at this moment there was movement outside the door.

"Mr. Song!"

Hearing the voice outside the door, an elegant figure has entered the bedroom in a blink of an eye.

Seeing Song Fenglin, Cao Zhuang, Guo Donghu and others lowered their heads even lower, and even Liu Zhan immediately closed his eyes and fell asleep with a guilty conscience.

As soon as Song Fenglin stepped into the bedroom, he was greeted with the smell of blood, and then he saw Liu Zhan's blood-stained lower body at a glance.

"Doctor, how is the general injured?" Song Fenglin held back his anxiety and asked hurriedly.

The doctor didn't dare to hide it and said bluntly: "The wound is deep enough to see blood flowing from the bones. If the general is not strong, how can an ordinary person survive?"

Song Fenglin was silent. He sat on the edge of the bed and touched Liu Zhan's forehead. Seeing him sweating profusely was obviously painful.

In the silence of the room, Song Fenglin looked at Guo Donghu and the others who were kneeling. "What was the situation?"

Cao Zhuang replied. "At that time, the cavalry of the two armies were confronting head-on. We found the commander of the Yan army, who was concentrating his firepower on the siege. How could he turn around and run away when he saw that he couldn't fight. The general chased after him. I didn't catch up in time and the general was attacked by the Yan army."

"Please punish Mr. Song!" Cao Zhuang kowtowed heavily.

Song Fenglin said coldly: "Go down and get ten army sticks, small punishments and big punishments."

To them, the Ten Army Sticks were just a few more bruises on their flesh, and it was more of a warning to them not to set an example.

All of them dared to answer loudly and immediately went down to call for soldiers to execute.

Song Fenglin lowered his head, and Liu Zhan was looking at him.

"Get some hot water."

When the soldiers brought hot water, Song Fenglin stood up and twisted the handkerchief to wipe Liu Zhan's sweat. He didn't dare to wash the blood on his body because he was afraid of tearing the wound.

At this time, the soldiers brought freshly boiled medicine, and Song Fenglin brought it over and fed it spoon by spoon.

Liu Zhan watched cautiously and didn't dare to speak. He could eat whatever he was told to eat. Perhaps the medicine had taken effect or Song Fenglin came. He didn't have to worry about the aftermath, but fell into a deep sleep unconsciously.

When he woke up the next morning, Liu Zhan was dry and wrapped in bandages. His dirty pants and blood had been washed clean.

The room was quiet, only Li Asan was squatting at the door.

"Where's Mr. Song?"

Li Asan hurriedly stood up. "General, you are awake! Mr. Song is having a meeting with the adults in the study."

Liu Zhan moved his left hand while lying on his stomach, and found that half of his body was numb, and he couldn't lift his left hand, okay, this definitely hurt the bone. "Get me something to eat."

Li Ah San hurriedly responded and ran out of the kitchen.

Not long after, Song Fenglin took the doctor into the bedroom.

The doctor quickly came to a conclusion after some inspections. "It's a bone injury, and I can't move my left hand for at least a month."

After finishing speaking, the doctor quickly helped Liu Zhan fix his left hand. At this time, Li Asan brought breakfast, and the room was so quiet that only the sound of the doctor bandaging was heard. Li Asan sensitively sensed that the atmosphere was not right, so he put down the tray and retreated out of the door smartly. waiting.

"The general can't sleep on his stomach anymore, it's not good for his bones." When the doctor said this, Song Fenglin immediately took a mattress and put it under Liu Zhan's body, letting him lean on his side.

After explaining some things to pay attention to, the doctor left.

Song Fenglin turned around and took the tray and put it on the low table, and handed the chopsticks to Liu Zhan's intact right hand, but Liu Zhan refused to take it.

"I'm in pain." His face was pitiful.

Song Fenglin took off his shoes and crossed his legs on the kang, picked up the bowls and chopsticks, picked up the meat and fed him.

General Qi Yun, who had just wiped out one hundred thousand troops of the Yan Army, was as well-behaved as a child at this time. He emptied the breakfast on the tray and drank a big bowl of bone soup.

Song Fenglin was about to get off the kang, but Liu Zhan hurriedly held him back and said pitifully. "Ma'am, I was wrong."

Song Fenglin looked at him with a calm expression.

"I shouldn't be rash, I promise I won't be an example." Liu Zhan took his hand and put it to his mouth to kiss, with a weak face after speaking. "Ma'am, I feel bad all over."

Liu Zhan always uses these two tricks to coax his daughter-in-law, but nothing works.

After all, Song Fenglin felt sorry for him, but he was really angry.

"Have you ever thought about what would happen to these millions of people, their wealth and lives, and the homes they finally rebuilt if you had something good or bad?"

Song Fenglin was extremely angry. "Jinyang City, Qiyun Mountain, is all about you. How can you put yourself in danger regardless? Which of these generals under your command can't fight? Which one can't chase the enemy soldiers for you?"

Now everything in Beijiang is tied to Liu Zhan alone. If Liu Zhan makes a mistake, everything will be lost, Song Fenglin will feel sorry for him and get hurt, and will be even more angry that he doesn't know the severity.

"I know, I woke up the moment I was hurt." Liu Zhan held his hand and sighed. "I was confused. At that time, I thought that as long as I can win Yelu Longji, I can keep the Cangxia Plain free from war for at least three to five years."

Song Fenglin didn't withdraw his hand and let him hold and knead it. Liu Zhan's pitiful appearance made him unable to speak seriously, and his tone softened a little.

"I know you are anxious and always want to end this chaotic war as soon as possible, but the battle in Cangxia Plain has lasted for more than ten years, and it will not end overnight." Song Fenglin sighed imperceptibly.

"Yan Kingdom is located in the extreme north, and the only area close to Qiyun Mountain can cultivate food. This is the granary in northern Xinjiang. Every generation of Yan King wants to get wealth. Unless Yan Kingdom does not exist, the war will never stop."

Song Fenglin naturally understood him, no one understood Liu Zhan better than him, and only Song Fenglin's persuasion could make Liu Zhan listen to him.

"I understand." Liu Zhan moved Song Fenglin closer, kissed him comfortingly for a while, and finally kissed his hand again.

"I promise not to be an example, or you will punish me with ten army sticks?" Liu Zhan smiled and bit his slender fingers like green onions.

Song Fenglin was hard-hearted and soft-hearted, and now the little anger in his heart was coaxed away by Liu Zhan.

"I will review with the soldiers of the battalions," Liu Zhan said.

Song Fenglin nodded. "Let's discuss it. Zhang Xiaoman and I will make arrangements for the compensation for the casualties first."

Before leaving, Song Fenglin padded the mattress behind him for him to sit upright before leaving.

As soon as Song Fenglin left, Liu Zhan still looked weak, and his face was filled with awe-inspiring spirit. "Li Asan, tell the generals of each battalion to come in to discuss matters."

In front of his daughter-in-law, it is natural to be obedient and submissive, but it is absolutely impossible for Liu Zhan to swallow this breath!Damn swallow thief!He will definitely avenge this shot!

Soon the generals of all ranks from the left and right barracks came to the room, and everyone saw that half of Liu Zhan's chest was wrapped in bandages and immediately knelt down to plead guilty.

Liu Zhan waved his hand. "Get up, there is no need to mention this matter again." The topic changed. "Where did that old thief Yelu Longji go?"

"That old thief hid in Fanyang Pass." Cao Zhuang clasped his fists and said.

"What happened to the Yan army?" Liu Zhan asked again.

"All the remnants of the defeated army entered Fanyang Pass, and the several cities occupied by the Yan army all stayed behind closed doors."

Liu Zhan nodded. "How about our casualties?"

Li Xiaolian said: "Three thousand two hundred and forty-seven people were seriously injured. Last night, Mr. Song mobilized doctors and medicinal materials from Jinyang overnight. He is currently doing his best to treat the wounded. Because after the war, he was doing his best to treat the wounded. He only started cleaning the battlefield this morning. The exact number of dead has not yet been released." According to statistics, there are now more than 3000 people.”

This number was also expected by Liu Zhan, he said solemnly: "Send more people to clear the battlefield as soon as possible."

Li Xiaolian embraced the order.

Liu Zhan said again: "Send scouts to pay close attention to the movements of the Yan army."

Then Liu Zhan and the generals reviewed and summarized together until noon before adjourning the meeting.

Although this battle failed to win Yelu Longji, it also destroyed Yelu Longji's left army and broke an arm of King Yan. It was the heaviest battle since the Yan army went south.

The good news quickly swept through northern Xinjiang, and the people's hearts were unprecedentedly high. General Qi Yun's prestige was unparalleled for a while.

At the same time, the good news was delivered to Beijing as quickly as possible.

The officers and soldiers who reported the victory also arrived in the early morning, and Qi Yun's army wiped out the [-] Yan army with [-] troops, causing an uproar among the officials.

Zhou Chan's expression is really exciting, he hasn't figured out a countermeasure to restrain Liu Zhan, but Liu Zhan has made great achievements again, not only that, troublesome things are still waiting for Zhou Chan.

Lu Lingyuan, a student of the emperor's teacher Zhao Hengfu, came out. "Qizou Your Majesty, I don't understand something."

Emperor Wen was still immersed in the joy of the victory, and he waved his sleeves. "My love, please tell me."

Lu Lingyuan didn't squint. "Why didn't the imperial court get any news of the [-] troops of the Yan army going south? Regardless of whether General Qi Yun had a different intention, why didn't the general of the Northern Army report to the imperial court?"

For a moment, all the officials' eyes fell on Zhou Chan, and everyone knew that the general of the Northern Army was Zhou Chan's retainer.

Zhou Chan said coldly: "The Yan army attacked Lufeng County, which was occupied by Qi Yun's army. It is not surprising that the Northern Army did not report."

What he said, Lu Lingyuan sneered in his heart and didn't show it on his face.

"Qizou Your Majesty, the Northern Army's 25 troops were stationed at Giyang Pass, and the Yan army had to pass through Geiyang Pass to enter the hinterland of the Cangxia Plain. The general let the Yan army enter and let the Qi Yun army fight alone. Gong, how do the people of the world view the 25 troops of the Northern Army? This is one of them."

Zhou Chan only felt his brows twitch.

Lu Lingyuan spoke frankly: "The imperial court spends a lot on providing the northern army every year. The second is that the northern army does nothing. Although the Qi Yun army has repeatedly resisted and disrespected, however, the Qi Yun army has never received a cent of food and supplies from the imperial court. In contrast, why did the imperial court spend so much money to support the Northern Army?"

Recently, Zhou Chan's party and the Emperor's party were fighting fiercely. As Zhao Hengfu's beloved disciple and general, how could Lu Lingyuan let go of this matter in northern Xinjiang.

Zhou Chan's complexion was blue and red.

It's no secret that the Northern Army is starving for nothing. Even Emperor Wen knew it well. When he left Northern Xinjiang, the Northern Army had less than 25 troops, but claimed to have [-].

All the officials present were confused, including Emperor Wen, all looked at Zhou Chan.

Zhou Chan's party members lowered their heads and no one dared to speak out.

All the military camps in various parts of Dachu had a shortage of pay, but no one dared to lie so much like the Northern Army.

The Zhou family is relying on the power of the court to take over everything. At this time, everyone present is thinking about the way of heaven and reincarnation, and let's see how Zhou Chan can justify himself.

Zhou Chan couldn't explain it at all, his response was silence, Emperor Wen would not dare to touch him, and the others could only scold Zhou Chan the old fox in their hearts.

Lu Lingyuan had expected it a long time ago, how could he let Zhou Chan expose it like this.

"Your Majesty Qizuo, General Wuwei, who was stationed in Hanzhong a few days ago, asked the imperial court to increase his troops to fight against Xirong. Now there are Qiyun Army and Northern Army in northern Xinjiang, with a strength of 35. Why not send a branch to support Hanzhong."

Zhou Chan's heart skipped a beat and she wanted to interrupt.

Lu Lingyuan said loudly: "General Zhang Taining of the Northern Army Camp was originally a general of the Qing Army, and he is very familiar with Hanzhong. It would be perfect for him to return to the Qing Army to assist General Wuwei."

The army stationed in Hanzhong was called the Qing Army, led by General Wuwei. General Tang Chongjian of Wuwei was the leader of the third generation of Qing Army.

This plan was immediately seconded by hundreds of officials.

Zhou Chan interrupted angrily. "If it is support, why not order Qi Yunjun to go to Hanzhong, which can also weaken Qi Yunjun's power in northern Xinjiang."

Seeing that there was another endless dispute, Fang Shouting stood up. "Your Majesty, I have a plan. General Qi Yun is indeed capable and talented. Why don't you reward him with a noble title and station him in the northern border to guard the gate for Da Chu."

Zhou Chan exploded immediately. "This thief's crime is unforgivable. If he is not punished, how can he be rewarded?"

"This old man wanted to give you a little face, but since you are obsessed with your obsession, this old man just said it's okay." Fang Shouting sneered and looked directly at Zhou Chan.

"The vassal armies from all parts of the Great Chu, such as the Qing army stationed in Hanzhong, the southern army stationed in the coast, the western army stationed in Jishui, and the forbidden army stationed in the capital. The annual cost of the northern army is the sum of the four major armies. Dare to ask the prime minister, Do you dare to let the old man send someone to thoroughly investigate the military resources of the Northern Army?"

"The battle between the Northern Army and the Yan Army every year naturally costs a lot!" Zhou Chan's face was black and red.

Fang Shouting didn't play tricks with him, but asked another sharp question.

"There is a severe drought this year, and the farmland has been completely harvested. How can the imperial court support this huge northern army? Now that the Xirong is about to gather in Hanzhong, it is imperative to increase the number of troops in Hanzhong. The old man asked the prime minister again, this year, the treasury is empty and there is no time to take care of himself. To supply the Northern Army?"

Zhou Chan was forced to blurt out in a hurry. "The old man can let the northern army collect food on the spot without the imperial court supplying it!"

Fang Shouting was waiting for his words. "Since this is the case, why in the past, the Northern Army could not collect food for self-sufficiency on the spot, but now it is enough to say that it wants to split the Northern Army?"

Zhou Chan's face turned into a liver color.

"Will the imperial court no longer need to provide food and supplies for the Northern Army, and let the Northern Army gather refugees and reclaim barren land for self-sufficiency like Qi Yun's army?" Fang Shouting finished speaking and waited for Zhou Chan to answer in a leisurely manner.

Zhou Chan was not overwhelmed by anger after all, knowing that today's matter could not be fooled, so he had to make a choice to silence Fang Shouting and others.

The treasure mountain in the northern border and the military pay of the northern army cannot be lost. It takes an astronomical sum of money to maintain the Zhou family's power for a year.

Hundreds of officials have to be managed, and big clans and powerful forces in various places have to spend money to win over. Silver is the link for the Zhou family to control Dachu, and Zhou Chan cannot live without silver.

In the end, Zhou Chan let go, and Zhang Taining brought 5 people into the Qing army. Fang Shouting and others wanted the Northern Army to divide 5, but Zhou Chan killed [-] people and refused to let go. Emperor Wen defended the matter and let it go.

However, Liu Zhan's military exploits in annihilating the [-] troops of the Yan Army ended up with only a piece of imperial decree, and the court did not give any substantive rewards.