marriage contract

There are three gates in the border defense line. The land is dangerous and the city is strong, easy to defend and difficult to attack. Pingding Houwei's family guards the border all year round.The current Marquis of Ping Ding is even more outstanding. He guarded the border for more than [-] years and never let the Xiongnu step into the land of the Great Jin Dynasty.

But this time the military situation was urgent because Marquis Ping Ding was seriously injured, barely supported his seriously injured body, defended the first pass and then fell down.

Marquis Pingding still has two sons, and he went to the border with Marquis Pingding. When he learned that his father was seriously injured, he dispatched troops to support him, and the urgent report back to Beijing began at that time.

At the border, Gu Chengzhi was appreciated by Marquis Pingding before he had the opportunity to be a third-rank general. Thanks to Marquis Pingding's care in those years, he couldn't sit still when he heard the news that Marquis Pingding was seriously injured.

After several investigations, Gu Chengzhi also knew the reason why Ping Dinghou was seriously injured.

The Xiongnu invaded, and Marquis Pingding led his troops to meet them. As a result, the Huns did not count the number of people, regardless of the consequences, and insisted on using crowd tactics to separate Pingdinghou from ordinary soldiers.

Two fists are hard to beat with four hands, not to mention that there were so many Xiongnu who besieged Pingdinghou. If Pingdinghou's martial arts skills were not strong, he would have died in that battle.

The soldiers also knew the importance of Pingdinghou to the border, and they all rose up to kill the enemy, and finally rescued Pingdinghou, but at that time Pingdinghou was already seriously injured.

The soldiers guarded Ping Dinghou while beating and retreating, retreating into the city, the city gates were closed tightly, Ping Ding Hou couldn't hold it anymore and passed out, the adjutant was looking for a doctor to treat Ping Ding Hou, and at the same time sent messages to Beijing and two other gates.

When Gu Chengzhi heard the news, he almost stayed up all night. Marquis Ping Ding was not just a general guarding the city at the border, the people at the border regarded him as a military god.

With him, the border will not be broken; if he falls, it is estimated that the hearts of the people will be scattered first.

Chu Junyi saw Gu Chengzhi's anxiety in his eyes, but he didn't know how to comfort him, so he could only accompany him by his side, praying secretly in his heart, hoping that Ping Dinghou would recover soon.

The facts did not turn out to be good. Uncle Wei, the son of Marquis Pingding, led troops to support him. Seeing his seriously injured father, he hated the Huns even more.

Close the gates of the city, rectify military affairs, and appease the hearts of the people, this is what Uncle Wei will do first.

Most of the Xiongnu were cavalry, and they were extremely skilled in riding, but they were not as proficient in fighting on the ground as the soldiers of the Great Jin Dynasty.

So Uncle Wei didn't expect that the Huns would send people to attack the pass at night, and they still used that unscrupulous method to sneak attack.

There were not many night raiders, otherwise they would not be able to escape the guards of the city guards. They failed to attack the generals in the city, but were discovered instead.

Although those night attackers were executed with ambushes, Uncle Wei was still injured, the injury was not fatal, but it was like adding insult to injury to the border war.

Chu Junyi has always made people keep an eye on the movement of the court, and the urgent report from the border will be sent to Beijing many times a day. Although most of the situation is unknown, the leaked rumors are enough for Chu Junyi to understand the situation serious.

It wasn't until Gu Chengzhi sent someone to deliver a letter that he was summoned by the emperor and he should be returning late that night.

Chu Junyi closed his eyes and told the messenger to retreat, and it took a long while before he let out the breath that was suffocating in his chest.

In fact, Chu Junyi had a premonition. As early as the news of Ping Dinghou's serious injury came, he knew that Gu Chengzhi was thinking. He wanted to go to the border and kill those intruders.

Gu Chengzhi is different from those who have lived in Beijing for a long time. He has lived in the border. The number of dead soldiers in the news may only be a number in the eyes of these people, but in the eyes of Gu Chengzhi It's the brother he used to get along day and night.

To Gu Chengzhi, Ping Dinghou was an elder who was both a teacher and a friend, and he was also kind to him through knowledge and promotion. Those border soldiers and generals were also Gu Chengzhi's brothers who lived and died together.

Now, Gu Chengzhi's senior brothers are being treated like this, and the thieves want to invade the country and get their hands on the territory of the Jin Dynasty.

If he still doesn't want to kill those people at this time, then he is not Gu Chengzhi!

Chu Junyi took out a roll of sheepskin scroll from the collection left by Master Chu San, and unfolded it carefully, only to see the map of the Jin Dynasty and several neighboring countries clearly drawn on the sheepskin.

Stretching out a finger and making gestures on the map a few times, Chu Junyi lowered his eyes slightly, and there was no emotion on his face.

Chu Junyi used the dinner alone. Gu Chengzhi hadn't come back yet. Looking at the sky outside, Chu Junyi picked out a book, sat on the couch and flipped through it.

Something was on his mind, so he couldn't even read the book. He flipped through a few pages without interest, but Chu Junyi put the book aside, sighed, and lay in a daze against the lead pillow.

It was almost midnight when Gu Chengzhi came back, the emperor meant to keep him, but Gu Chengzhi still wanted to come back, even if it was just to have a look, the emperor saw that he insisted, so he had no choice but to let him go.

Home like an arrow is no longer enough to describe Gu Chengzhi's mood at this time, the urgent report at the border, the emperor's worry, the serious situation, and at home... there are still people waiting for him.

Chu Junyi didn't sleep all the time, and Gu Chengzhi didn't come back, he didn't feel sleepy at all.

The door was pushed open, and a figure came in.

As soon as Chu Junyi stood up, he was hugged by someone with astonishing strength, but he seemed extremely cautious. Chu Junyi reached out and patted the man's back, but said nothing.

With his lover in his arms, Gu Chengzhi's heart stabilized, he hugged Chu Junyi and sat back on the couch, raised his hand with a palm wind, and directly closed the door.

Gu Chengzhi opened his mouth, but he didn't know how to speak. The emperor wanted him to go to war. At this time, he must be interested.

He doesn't regret the decision he made, but he...doesn't know how to tell Chu Junyi...

"When are you leaving?" Chu Junyi asked softly.

The emperor sent someone to the Hanlin Academy to summon Gu Chengzhi into the palace. Thinking about the border war, and then thinking about Gu Chengzhi's former rank three general, the significance can be imagined.

At that time, there were quite a few courtiers in Qianqing Palace, and Gu Chengzhi never concealed the matter of asking for war. After hearing this, the emperor didn't even say a word of nonsense, and directly approved the matter of asking for war. Even the courtiers didn't jump out of the way. It's a certainty.

"The day after tomorrow." Gu Chengzhi sighed, "The situation at the border is really bad, and we don't have that much time."

"I know." Chu Junyi also sighed.

The soldiers and horses went first before the food and grass were moved. How could the movement of the court prepare the food and grass be small? Soldiers from several barracks were mobilized, and they should go together.

"I guess I don't have time to stay at home these two days, and I have to talk to you about some things." Gu Chengzhi said seriously.

"Tell me." Chu Junyi sat up straight.

"It may not take me long to come back. You must be careful in Beijing, whether it is the Chu family or the Gu family." Gu Chengzhi's eyes flashed coldly, "This time I am in a hurry, I will not take such a There are many people, you will take over the people who stay in Beijing, I have sent people to pass the message, I will come back tomorrow night, and let you meet them then."

Chu Junyi was stunned for a moment, and then quickly said: "No need to do this..."

"Jun Yi!" Gu Chengzhi interrupted him, but his tone softened, "Don't make me worry, I won't make the same mistakes that Dad made!"

Chu Junyi pursed his lips and nodded in agreement.

Gu Chengzhi hugged him tightly, but he was still worried in his heart. The second master Gu only made a mistake once, and ended up losing his life just like that, even the second wife Gu's life was not saved.

If the second master Gu can hand over the manpower to the second wife Gu before leaving Beijing, even if the Gu family wants to do it, they have to weigh their own weight.

What Gu Chengzhi is most afraid of now is that he is fighting at the border, but something happened to Chu Junyi in Beijing...

Then he really doesn't know what to do...

"Few of the people my father left for you are skilled in martial arts. When the time comes, you will clear out a few rooms. I will leave someone to protect you. I will hand over the guards at home to them. Remember to take them with you when you go out, you know? !" Gu Chengzhi exhorted.

"Got it." Chu Junyi listened carefully.

"There's still Bai Nai, find a way to bring her over, I can feel more at ease with her taking care of you." Gu Chengzhi sighed.

"Okay." Chu Junyi nodded in response.

After the separation, Chu Junyi wanted to take Bai Nanny into the mansion, but Bai Nanny was really uncomfortable with Chu Junyi living in "Gu Mansion", and she was unwilling to be a supporter, so Chu Junyi also I didn't force it.

But Gu Chengzhi is about to go to war, and the people he left behind can be guards, but they can't be old mothers. Junyi will live his life as it was before he got married.

Nanny Bai was a bit resistant to Chu Junyi marrying a man, but she really cared about Chu Junyi. With her around, at least Chu Junyi had someone to help with his three meals a day.

Gu Chengzhi also talked about a lot of bits and pieces, and he may not pay attention to it at ordinary times, but at this moment, he can see how much Gu Chengzhi pays attention to Chu Junyi.

Chu Junyi was not bothered either, he listened earnestly and agreed earnestly.

He said everything he could think of, and Gu Chengzhi's mouth was dry. Chu Junyi went to help him pour a glass of water, watched him drink it, and helped him refill another glass.

After taking the empty cup and putting it back on the table, Chu Junyi stood in front of the table and hesitated for a moment, but couldn't help but said: "Over there at the border..."

"Very bad." Gu Chengzhi looked at him with a flat tone, "Ping Dinghou has been in a coma. Uncle Wei has injured his shoulder and arm, and he can't use his hands. Even the documents are written by the adjutant. The general over there There are quite a few, but none of them can lead the way, and now Second Master Wei is also going to defend the city, and he only hopes to be able to hold on until the army arrives."

Seeing him drooping his head, Gu Chengzhi went to hug him with some distress, "The Wei family has been operating at the border for so long, how can it be shaken by others? Most of the capable generals are outside, and those who stay in Beijing have not fought for a long time , otherwise it is just talking on paper, how can the emperor rest assured. Changing generals during a war will affect morale, and if the general cannot convince the soldiers, even if he has a military command... This is not a big deal when there is no war. That's how it's done after all, but it's deadly during war."

Chu Junyi nodded, expressing his understanding. The leaders who came down from the air did not have two tools to convince the crowd. Before the war started, there was still time to adjust, but now that the border has been fought, what is lacking is time.

"The only one who can challenge the leader at the border is Ping Dinghou. Even Uncle Wei and Second Master Wei are far behind. That's why Ping Dinghou promoted me like that." Gu Chengzhi was a little helpless.

If his own son could take over Ping Dinghou's position, why would he promote others like that.

Uncle Wei and Second Master Wei are not incompetent, but the two of them are more conservative than aggressive, and Ping Ding Hou looked at them coldly for so many years, so he had to find another successor.

Borderlands are different from other places. If you want to sit in his position, you must have enough skills, otherwise you will harm the Wei family, and you will also harm the country that was defended by tens of thousands of soldiers.

Uncle Wei and Second Master Wei also understood, so they directly stated in the booklet sent back to Beijing that they wanted Gu Chengzhi to go to war.

Gu Chengzhi was promoted by Ping Dinghou, but he was not the only one who was promoted by Ping Dinghou in those years, but only one Gu Chengzhi sat in that position.

The official position of the third-rank general was obtained by Gu Chengzhi himself with military exploits and wisdom, not by others, that's why the emperor called Gu Chengzhi into the palace.

"Ping Dinghou... is very wise." Chu Junyi smiled, "I have a good vision."

"En." Gu Chengzhi leaned over to kiss him, "Your man is naturally the best."

The kiss was very gentle, Chu Junyi's eyes felt astringent, and his chest felt tight, but he didn't say anything.

Chu Junyi leaned into his arms for a while and then pushed him away, "You have a lot of things to do tomorrow, so hurry up and sleep."

Gu Chengzhi took a deep look at him, then turned around and went to the clean room. Chu Junyi looked at his back in a daze, and then went to the bedroom to make the bed.

After Gu Chengzhi came out of the clean room, he turned off the lights and lay down, hugged Chu Junyi, kissed his forehead, and couldn't help asking: "I didn't tell you about the battle...are you angry? ?”