Daily life of noble ladies of the Three Kingdoms

The second half of the eighth year of Jian'an passed relatively peacefully, but after the New Year of the ninth year of Jian'an, the forces of all parties began to become restless again.

In addition to the new peasant uprisings in the three places of Hanxing, there was also a change in the Black Mountain Army led by Zhang Yan, the former commander of the Yellow Turban Army.

A few days later, Zhang Ran found out that Cao Cao had left Xuchang with his troops and began to attack Yecheng.

When Liu Yun heard that the situation was not good, he went to Siqi to discuss it, and it was better to return to Beijing sooner rather than later.

Si Qi also knew that once a war broke out, many things would not be easy to say. Since the war has not yet reached its peak stage, it is true that the sooner you start, the better.

Now that the father and daughter have reached an agreement on this matter, the matter will move forward quickly.

On the fifth day of February, Siqi packed up everything, and now the war broke out again outside. This time, when he returned to Xuchang, Siqi and his party no longer had the mentality of traveling in the mountains and rivers before. Xuchang.

After walking for a few days, when passing by a field near Hebei, Zhang Ran was the first to discover what was wrong ahead.

The carriage stopped suddenly, Si Qi was dozing in it, but after being shaken so hard, he woke up immediately.

She got out of the carriage, looked at the corpses of soldiers and messy bloodstains all over the ground after the battle, and suddenly lost sleepiness.

This is the first time she has faced the cruelty of the battlefield since traveling for so long.

Seeing that Si Qi was stunned in place, Liu Yun was trembling unconsciously. He walked over and gently put his arm around her shoulder: "Ah Ying, it's all over, don't look."

Zhang Ran is a person with field combat experience, and he recovered faster than Si Qi and Liu Yun: "The battlefield has gone through a round of cleaning, and those who were left behind are probably gone. Since what happened just now After a battle, there may be pursuers nearby, so it’s better to leave as soon as possible.”

Just as Liu Yun was about to take Si Qi into the car and drive away, Si Qi waved his hand at him and fixed his eyes on the face of a young general in the distance.

"Father, wait a moment. It seems that someone is still alive over there."

Zhang Ran walked over quickly after hearing Si Qi's greeting, and saw that there was indeed such a young general not far in front of him. Although the knife penetrated to the lower part of the left chest, he still had a pulse, but his breathing was very weak.

Si Qi also walked over, seeing that this man was not dressed like an ordinary soldier, and the quality of the armor on his body was very good. Even if he stabbed him like this, he didn't hurt the root cause, so he could still be saved.

Si Qi turned around and told Tan Xin to go to the back immediately to ask Mr. Hua Tuohua to come over, while he stayed where he was and waited.

About 2 minutes later, before Hua Tuo arrived with the medicine boy and medicine box, the wounded man opened his eyes ahead of time and struggled to stand up.

Si Qi couldn't bear to help her up. The man saw that Si Qi was young and dressed like a girl from a family, and his body was covered in mud and blood. He was afraid of offending her, so he hurriedly took a step back, almost falling again. fall.

Si Qi withdrew his hand and said to him: "General, be careful."

Before Si Qi finished speaking, he saw the man leaning slightly to the side and kneeling straight down.

Si Qi was quite shocked, took a step back, and asked, "What is the general doing?"

The man said: "The last general, Chu Bai, is a young general under General Yuan Xiyuan, thanked the girl for saving her, and asked the girl to give her a helping hand to save our young master."

Si Qi remembered that Zhang Ran said just now that the battlefield had already been cleaned up here, and judging from the current situation, Yuan Jun should still be the first to retreat from the defeated side.

Since it was a battlefield cleaned by the enemy, Chu Bai's survival was already an accident, and at this moment, it might be difficult to find another person who is still alive.

Thinking of this, Si Qi asked Chu Bai: "Your son? Where are you? Are you still alive?"

Chu Bai was stunned for a moment, and said that he was not sure, and when my son fell off the horse just now, he tried his best to hurt several people, and covered the son with his last breath.

Si Qi followed what Chu Bai said, and led someone to peel off the half-covered armor and the cut-off flag with the word "Yuan" written on it, revealing the face of a young son.

Probably because of excessive blood loss, his face was very pale, and his brows were tightly furrowed.

This young man is about fifteen or sixteen years old. Even with his eyes closed, he can still see the exquisite eyebrows and eyes that are rare in the world, as if they were masterpieces of the Creator's brilliance. People can never forget them just by looking at them for a lifetime.

With such a handsome son, Si Qi felt that it was impossible for him to be an unknown junior.

She signaled Tan Xin to move the young master to the car for treatment, and she asked Chu Bai, "Which two sides were fighting here just now?"

Chu Bai said, Cao Cao's army had just fought with the Yuan family.

Si Qi nodded and continued to ask: "Then is your son also from the Yuan family?"

Chu Bai said: "Our young master is the younger brother of Mrs. Yuan's Zhen family, the son of Zhen Yi, Shang Cailing, Zhen Shu."

As soon as he heard that this man was the son of an old friend, Liu Yun immediately became nervous, hurriedly returned to the car, and asked Hua Tuo about Zhen Shu's situation.

Si Qi also came over and looked at Hua Tuo worriedly, but in order not to disturb his diagnosis, he did not keep asking questions to disturb his thoughts like Liu Yun.

After some inspections, Hua Tuo nodded slightly to Si Qi: "You can try it, sir."

After hearing Hua Tuo's words, Si Qixuan's heart was half relieved.

After placing Zhen Shu and Chu Bai in the car, Si Qi and his party started to set off again. After walking for about half a day, they met another group of people.

Looking at the big "Cao" character embroidered on the flag not far away, Siqi was overjoyed.

Cao Cao's army is a regular army anyway, and their family has always had a good relationship with the Cao family. Being protected by this team of troops, it will be much safer on this journey.

And that group of people also noticed them early in the morning, and the person walking in front was Deputy General Zhang Liao, who knew Liu Yun in the past, and when he saw King Li and Weng Lord Chengping's people, he quickly sent someone to report to Cao Pi and Zhang Liao.

After the team stopped, Cao Pi quickly rode over.

Remembering that the place they passed just now had a fierce battle, just in case, Cao Pi asked Liu Yun if he saw any suspicious people on the road.

Liu Yun was stunned for a moment, knowing that the battle between the two armies was no joke, and he could not hide any military information, so he said honestly to Cao Pi: "He saved a dying young general of Yuan Jun, and he is the son of an old friend."

Since he was dying, he would not be able to pose any threat. Now that Yuan Jun is gone, and he is Liu Yun's old son, it is not too difficult to persuade him to surrender.

Cao Cao has never advocated killing the enemy. Even Zhang Xiu who surrendered for the first time and turned against him, Cao Cao still accepted him regardless of the past when he surrendered for the second time.

In this way, Cao Cao also showed his mind well to the people of the world, letting the enemy generals know that if they are defeated after encountering Cao Mengde, surrender is the best way.

Cao Pi's thinking in this respect is very similar to Cao Cao's. It doesn't matter whose comrade this person is, as long as he can be used by me, he is a good comrade.

Cao Pi didn't pay too much attention to Liu Yun's rescue of the old man's son, but asked Liu Yunduo in a responsible manner: "This man...should be fine, right?"

Liu Yun answered yes.

Si Qi sighed inwardly, this is your future brother-in-law, so it's okay to have problems.

Cao Pi thought about it, and finally decided to give Liu Yun this face, allowing him to keep Zhen Shu and Chu Bai, and let Zhang Ran lead people to monitor the whole process, and if necessary, he can kill first and then play.

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In the next two days, Si Qi's spirit was not very good, because Zhen Shu was still not awake, Liu Yun always thought that Si Qi was worried about the injured Zhen Shu, and persuaded her, Mr. Hua's medical skills I also know that since he said that the problem is not serious, there will be no fear of Ashur's life if he wants to come.

Si Qi nodded his head. Although there was also an element of worry about Zhen Shu's safety, it was more because of the terrible scene after the war that he saw that day.

Poor Wuding Riverside Bone is still a spring boudoir dream.

Those soldiers who fell on the battlefield were indeed once fresh, living flesh and blood.

Si Qi remembered that his history teacher in middle school also said that war played an important role in history.

The existence of war has promoted the integration of nations and the development of culture. Many inventions were originally intended to be used in war. It is the existence of war that has greatly improved the progress of human technology...

But the price of this progress is too great, and Si Qi can't accept it for a while.

Si Qi was a little unhappy for two days in a row, but Liu Yun was different.

Liu Yun also went to the battlefield when he followed the Eighteenth Route princes to defeat Dong Zhuo, and he quickly recovered, not to mention providing Cao Pi with a lot of supplies.

Tan Xin is thoughtful in his work, and Chen Xing is also reliable. They brought a lot of things back to Xu this time, and they have been in a state of surplus supplies along the way. It is safe for Liu Yun to give these things to Cao Pi to buy. It is also a very cost-effective deal.

On the second day after stopping the march and setting up camp, Si Qi finally got better.

Liu Yun came over to play chess with Si Qi with the chessboard in his arms. Si Qi only played one game and didn't play with Liu Yun again. Instead, he said that he felt very bored and wanted to go out for a walk.

A Fei hurriedly stood up and followed behind Si Qi: "Your maidservant will accompany Master Weng out."

Liu Yun waved his hand and called A Fei back: "There are some soldiers outside, you two little ladies are wandering around, A Fei, you go and inform Zhang Ran, General Zhang, and ask him to lead someone to protect the Lord."

Si Qi walked out of the tent and walked slowly in the camp under the starry sky. After a while, he met Cao Pi who came out to inspect the camp.

Cao Pi glanced at Zhang Ran and Tan Xin who were following not far away, and waved his hand to signal them to go back first: "Go and rest first, I will walk with Amei and send her back later."

After Zhang Ran and others left, Cao Pi took Si Qi to the back of his tent and sat down by the bonfire: "Your cloak is too thin. It's just February, and the camp is no better than the mansion. The night is cold and windy." It’s too big, you still need to add another dress.”

Not long after Cao Pi finished speaking, a soldier brought Si Qi a cotton coat and a hand stove for marching.

Si Qi said "Thank you", and then broke the silence: "I haven't seen Sikong these days, is he also in our camp?"

Cao Pi said, "Father is not here."

Si Qi didn't continue to ask Cao Pi why they split the army into two groups. After all, this should be a kind of tactics and a military secret, so you can't ask more questions at will.

Cao Pi glanced at the moonlight in the sky, and said to Si Qi: "I think my sister has been a little bad for the past two days. I only found out what happened to you that day after asking Zhang Ran. You are a little lady raised in a deep boudoir. When it comes to this matter, it is inevitable to feel uncomfortable."

Si Qi responded in a low voice, and said: "It's not like I haven't heard people say it before, and I know that wartime is not easy, but after seeing it with my own eyes, I feel even more uncomfortable in my heart."

Cao Pi said: "When I went to the battlefield for the first time, I was as old as you. I used to see my elder brother go out with my father, and I was always envious. When I put on the armor and sword that day, I felt majestic and majestic, too. Only after we actually went to the battlefield did we realize what war is like.”

Si Qi never knew that Cao Pi could have such eloquence. She was stunned for a moment and forgot to answer, but Cao Pi ignored her and continued on his own: "Aying, but you also need to know, actually These wars are often unavoidable. For example, in the war between us and the Yuan family, he was the one who first wrote the call to crusade against my father. If we did not fight, they would also kidnap the emperor and wash the Xu capital city with blood."

"Further counting, it's about the crusade against Dong Zhuo by the eighteen princes. My sister also knows what kind of person Dong Zhuo is. He is cruel and very happy. If he is really allowed to win the world, he will really be miserable, and the people will not be able to live... Sometimes we Fighting is a last resort, and sometimes it is for the betterment of my own people and the majority of people in the world. I am also narrow-minded, and I always don’t want my own people to live badly. If others come to attack, I will always fight out.”

As soon as Cao Pi finished speaking, there was a commotion outside. It was the rest of the Yellow Turban Army who called. The general who led the rebel army was also an acquaintance.

Cao Pi asked people to send Siqi back to the camp, and he ordered his troops to meet the enemy.

Si Qi sighed silently, Liao Kun came here at this time, and made a surprise attack at night, probably for food and supplies.

What Cao Pi said is indeed correct. Sometimes the occurrence of war is really not what people want, but if it happens, if there is no strong army and ability, it will only be at the mercy of others.

In the future, if someone invades her royal city and slaughters her subjects, she will definitely not sit still.

Although she herself was not a belligerent person.

After fighting in the middle of the night, Cao Pi changed his clothes and came to Siqi's side after returning, and continued to finish what he had just said: "Today that Liao Kun is also a fool, he covets the clan girl the most, and even snatched her The daughters of the two Marquis Ting are concubines, if sister-in-law didn't meet us today, but met this man instead, I'm afraid it won't be easy to get out of here."

Si Qi also knows that nowadays many leaders of peasant uprisings and subordinates of local separatist princes are proud of having clan women in their back houses. In ancient times, many men regarded women as resources that could be contested. In this era, it is a kind of high-quality social resources.

It was really lucky to meet Cao Pi this time. If he met Liao Kun and others head-on, he really didn't know what uncontrollable bad things would happen.

Although the evaluation of Cao Pi by later generations is mixed, there are not a few people who say that he is mean and unkind to others.

But Si Qi was rescued by relying on him in these two distresses. For Si Qi, Cao Pi is her benefactor and the person she really needs to thank.

Si Qi saluted Cao Pi solemnly: "Thank you brother for protecting me."

Cao Pi waved his hands proudly, and said: "Ever since the end of last year, Jiangdong has been a bit uneasy, but I didn't expect that the Black Mountain Army had already moved to the Hebei area. According to your identity, Ah Ying, it is really inconvenient to travel outside. Why don't you just say yes to the outside world?" My sister, the girl under my father's knee, it will be easier and more stable after all."

Si Qi agreed, feeling very much in favor of Cao Pi. Cao Pi was worried about this matter. If he called himself a girl from the Cao family, he would not only be safe from the outside world, but also safe in the place where Cao Jun camped.

Besides, Cao Pi, a young man of the Cao family, took the Han princes and Weng Lord to camp here, which is really shameful.

Cao Pi really thinks so, although he can't guarantee that everyone under him has a high level of consciousness, but he can guarantee that everyone will not offend Cao Cao's daughter, his own sister.

It's still best to say this, save trouble and worry.

Seeing that Siqi agreed, Cao Pi told A Fei to tell Zhang Ran and the others to remember the identity of the girl, and not to say anything to the outside world.

Before leaving, Cao Pi made a rare joke to Si Qi: "Azhang has always wanted to recognize you as a righteous sister in his heart. If he is here today, his wish will be fulfilled."

Si Qi was surprised: "There is such a thing?"

Cao Pi smiled and nodded.

It's a pity that Cao Zhang followed Cao Cao's team, and he was destined to meet Siqi after the capture of Yecheng.

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After such a restless night, Si Qi finally got better, and when he woke up the next day, he had the energy to visit Chu Bai.

Although his injury was slightly less serious than Zhen Shu who was still in a coma, he was still a patient who had suffered a knife wound, and he should be given some humanitarian care.

To be on the safe side, Cao Pi let Chu Bai live in Zhang Ran's tent, and assigned Zhen Shu, his lieutenant general, and Mr. Hua Tuo to another tent.

Si Qi came over to Chu Bai's side, and Zhang Ran happened to be there too.

Chu Bai was originally lying on the bed. After seeing Si Qi, he forced himself to the ground and saluted her: "The girl's great kindness, Chu Bai will keep it in his heart, and he will definitely repay her in the future."

Si Qi asked Zhang Ran to help him up, and Chu Bai said again: "I haven't asked the benefactor's name yet, are you really General Cao's sister, a girl from Sikong's mansion?"

Si Qi was stopped for a moment.

Siqi did not reveal her identity when she was with Chu Bai before, and Chu Bai always thought that they were a caravan going to Xudu for business. Later, when she found out that Cao Pi was willing to help protect Siqi and his party, she realized that the identity of this girl was not simple. .

Because of Cao Pi's dislike, Chu Bai has been recuperating in the tent for the past few days, and only visited Mr. Hua twice a day.

When Chu Bai went to Zhen Shu's side again today, he heard two soldiers discussing outside.

"I vaguely heard that there was a young lady in the front tent. Although she was not very old, she was born very well. The generals in the front kept her close and took good care of her. Could it be that the Yuan family was captured by the general again? Is your female relative not successful?"

Another person said: "When I met General Gongsun just now, I heard him talk about this matter. That woman is not a family member of Yuan Jun at all, but a young lady in Cao Gong's family, the general's sister."

When Si Qi was about to speak, he saw A Fei walking in, and said with a happy face: "Girl, Mr. Zhen is awake!"