Warrior in Turbulent Han Dynasty

Dark clouds covered the sky of Jinyang, and the sporadic raindrops gradually moistened the dust and extinguished the gunpowder smoke, and soon the "swooshing" light rain turned into a rain curtain. The battlefield that had already ceased fighting was further hidden under the rain curtain, and the noise of the dense crowd was also covered by the sound of the rain, making the world even more peaceful.

Jing Niang sat alone in the tent of the Chinese army for a long time, when she turned her head and saw the rain, she suddenly felt sore, two lines of clear tears finally slipped from the corners of her eyes.

At this moment, the light in the tent suddenly dimmed, and a figure appeared at the door, it was Guo Shao.

Jing Niang panicked, she hurriedly turned around, and wiped her tears with her sleeves.

Guo Shao walked over silently, found a small wooden stool and sat down. Only then did Jingniang realize that the actions just now could not escape Guo Shao's eyes. She had mixed emotions for a while.

"It seems that I came at the wrong time." Guo Shao said.

Jing Niang opened her mouth slightly, feeling uncomfortable for a while, as if she had been wronged, but she was not very good at talking, and she usually spoke very short and straightforward, and she didn't know how to say it for a while. Simply sat there, silent.

Guo Shaodao: "Zhao Kuangyin didn't suffer any crimes, I just took his life... I had to kill him, this kind of people are too threatening, and not killing them is a great hidden danger."

After hearing this, Jingniang realized that it was Guo Shao who came in alone, and she made a special trip to see her, so she lowered her head and said, "You are the emperor now, so you don't have to...you came here, don't worry, Your Majesty, I understand these things, and my loyalty will not waver in the slightest."

"Yes." Guo Shao nodded, "I trust Jing Niang."

Jingniang didn't know what to say, and after a long time she suddenly said: "Actually, I shed tears, not for Zhao Kuangyin, but for myself."

After hearing this, Guo Shao immediately cast his gaze, thoughtful.

Jing Niang felt the pressure under this kind of gaze, as if she had been seen through her heart, as if someone was about to force her way out, she instinctively began to resist and struggle, but the light penetrated through every gap, and she couldn't refuse, so she was filled up after a moment, a little helpless, powerless, but also very fulfilling and warm.

"I heard a saying before, men always want to die, women always want to live." Guo Shao murmured.

Jing Niang felt that this was a bit mysterious, but it seemed to make sense, she turned to look at his face with a trace of curiosity, Guo Shao's face was very quiet, with a trace of sadness in the silence, and she couldn't resist his deep, stable and somewhat gentle voice.

Guo Shaodao: "You gave your heart back then, but you were rejected. Maybe you have a bit of hatred towards Zhao Kuangyin; but hatred is not indifference, and you should still remember his care and concern for you. So when you watched him die, the hatred is gone, and you still feel a little uncomfortable. Women are prone to fall into this kind of thinking. On the surface, you seem more decisive than a man, but you still can't escape this kind of thinking..."

Jingniang suddenly felt weak in all limbs, and looked at Guo Shao pitifully.

He turned his head and glanced at the rain outside the gap in the door curtain, and fell silent. In this rough and quiet small space, it seemed that there was only the sound of "squeaky" rain.

Jing Niang couldn't help but glared at him: "I hate those mother-in-laws the most! Back then, what he valued most was his reputation and future. I don't care about anything, so what is there to worry about!"

Guo Shao frowned and thought for a moment, then shook his head and said: "He died, you will still feel sad. But you said that the tears were not shed for him, I believe...women always think about how to live. You still have attachment thoughts, there is a place in people's hearts, someone belongs to you, cares about you, and you will have nostalgia.

He used to be very good to you, but he doesn't belong to you... You don't necessarily soften your heart when you say goodbye, so I am very relieved of your old friendship with Zhao Kuangyin. You are not easy to be satisfied, and I am good to you, but I do not belong to you either. "

Jing Niang stared at him blankly, her shoulders trembled.

Guo Shao said cruelly again: "You belong to me, but I cannot completely belong to you."

When Jing Niang heard this, her heart seemed to be pinched, her eyes were sore from the pain, and then her face became hot.

Guo Shao stood up and stretched out his hand to touch her shoulder, because Guo Shao's hand was big and warm, she felt a large piece of warmth on her skin, and her heart was like a ball of hemp that she couldn't tear apart, her tears flowed, as if they were about to turn into rainwater falling from the sky.

Guo Shao stood motionless by the side, his voice was not loud but clear: "It's like I have to kill Zhao Kuangyin, everything is an unavoidable choice...some things I can't do."

Jing Niang found that she had completely violated the beliefs her father had instilled in her when she served the "Master". Guo Shao's voice said again: "But, I am not a person who does not miss the old days. You can always belong to me, and I will not abandon you... because it is not too late for us to get acquainted."

When she heard this, she finally couldn't restrain herself, and threw herself into Guo Shao's arms, crying desperately. She felt that everything had been let go, a kind of release that was completely reckless, crying bitterly, and soon wet Guo Shao's skirt. Crying all the time, I don't know when it will stop, it seems sadder than anything else, but happier than anything else.

After a long time, Guo Shaocai whispered: "It seems that it was a mistake to use women for important military affairs."

...

In the grasslands of Fengzhou (Hoh|Hot), there is no rain and the sun is shining.

The middle-aged general Yang Gun rode over and looked up to the north. The shadow of Yinshan Mountain in the north loomed in the sky, like a large black cloud hanging in the sky at the end of the grassland. Beneath the dark clouds, a black line was gently swaying, like ripples on the surface of water. There was a muffled rumble between heaven and earth, not loud, but pervasive, like the muffled rumble brewed before the thunder.

The black line is the cavalry brigade assembled by the tribes in the north of Yinshan Mountain, gathering towards Fengzhou. For a while now, all the tribes in the west are mobilizing cavalry to gather in Fengzhou. The tribes on the grasslands are also quick to mobilize when they are about to fight.

Yang Gun retracted his gaze, and looked slightly sideways at Brother Yeluxiu who was on the horse. Brother Yeluxiu is the coach this time, and Yang Gun is only the deputy general.

Brother Yeluxiu is very young, but he has already shown all the talents and demeanor that a general in charge of one side should have. He quickly equalized the war of betrayal by the Shiwei tribes with a destructive momentum, which made him famous in the Liao Kingdom and established his status as a famous general in the Liao Kingdom.

Young and successful, Brother Yeluxiu still showed some signs that young people should have. Brother Yeluxiu gives people the impression that he has a lot of airs, that is, the conceit he reveals in his words and deeds, and even his composure is a kind of conceited and confident.

Brother Yeluxiu's face is cut like a knife, his facial features are resolute, and his eyes are calm and self-possessed. He is a natural general with very good aptitude.

Yang Gun waited and watched for a while, then put his hands on his chest, bowed slightly on the horse, and said: "Commander, I just got the news that the siege of Jinyang started a five-day truce the day before yesterday."

Brother Yeluxiu also looked away from the horizon, thought for a while, but didn't turn his head back: "The day before yesterday? It's only been three days since the Zhou army besieged Jinyang, why is there a truce?"

Yang Gun said: "It is reported that the Zhou army is in a hurry to attack the city. Liu Jun, the leader of the Northern Han Dynasty, handed over Zhao Kuangyin in exchange for a five-day truce."

Although Brother Yeluxiu comes from a good background and is very capable, he is young after all, so he may not be able to understand many things in detail. Yang Gun paused and then explained: "Zhao Kuangyin was originally a general of Zhou State, and he was a deadly enemy with Guo Tiejiang, the current leader of Zhou State. They are at odds with each other. Therefore, Guo Tiejiang is willing to exchange this person with military affairs at this time."

Brother Yeluxiu nodded and said calmly: "I've heard about them." He emphasized again: "Although it has been more than half a month since the Zhou army arrived in Jinyang, it took most of the time to build fortifications and deploy the siege, and now it has only attacked the city for three days."

Yang Gun said: "In addition to the blacksmith's nickname, Guo Shao also has a lesser-known nickname called 'Guo Pocheng'. This man's means of attacking a fortified city cannot be underestimated."

Brother Yeluxiu pondered for a moment, then calmly said: "I have seen Jinyang City with my own eyes, and I have also paid attention to the troops of the Northern Han Dynasty. It is surprising that the city can be captured in March or May, not to mention three or five days. We must gather troops before we can go south. Didn't there be reports that the Zhou army has a large number of troops in the south of Xinzhou for defense?"

Yang Dagon nodded seriously: "What the coach said is very true."

"Don't worry about those less important joints." Brother Yeluxiu said, "I have seen this battle before. The most important thing for the Daliao cavalry is to defeat the blocking of the Zhou army and break through the defense line to Jinyang."

"Yes, yes." Yang Gun looked deeply convinced. He really believed that Brother Yeluxiu was a real person, not only because of his martial arts and the way of marching and deploying troops, but also because of his insight.

Brother Yeluxiu said calmly: "Don't worry about Jinyang, we just need to prepare our affairs intensively. Once the Daliao Iron Cavalry arrives in Jinyang, as long as Guo Blacksmith understands something, the siege of Jinyang will be solved by itself."

Yang Gun said: "I sent someone to inquire about it not long ago. The Zhou army commander in the south of Xinzhou is Li Chuyun. This person has nepotism with the Zhou royal family, and Li Chuyun's daughter is Guo Tiejun's concubine. However, I have thought about Li Chuyun's performance in the battle to destroy the Southern Tang Dynasty, but he is also an easy master."

Yang Gun had stayed in Youzhou for a long time, and he often dealt with the Northern Han Kingdom. He was old and well-informed, and knew a lot about the affairs of the Han people. He took a deep breath and said, "Wei Qing, who had been to Yinshan during the Han Dynasty's dealing with the Huns, also relied on nepotism."

Brother Yeluxiu looked conceited, but unlike ordinary young military generals who tend to underestimate the enemy, if it is an ordinary Liao military general, he would be very disdainful of such a character who relies on sending women. Brother Yeluxiu said, "A difficult person to deal with? Just in time! Jinyang is a rock for a while and there is nothing to start with. As soon as the reinforcements arrive, they will run away; if the Zhou army in Xinzhou is too weak, what's the point of making another trip in vain?"

He glanced at the people and horses that were getting closer and closer in the distance, and immediately slapped the horses with a drink, and rushed forward vigorously. The mighty generals and soldiers around him yelled wildly to follow up, and the horseshoes galloped across the grassland. The horse's fur muscles and human strength were full of wildness under the sun.