The time in hope is always extremely slow. The lotus is urging the horse, the hands and legs are stiff, and I am already a little confused. In a trance, it seemed that Hai Shou was running away with him and Shan Xi on the forest path, with the bandits behind him screaming and flying arrows like rain. Ke Shanxi jumped down like that; Hai Shou also jumped down.
Only myself is left, running, running, running like this...
After a long, long time, when Lianhua felt that she really couldn't hold the reins or the horse, and she was exhausted, it finally turned dark.
Extremely lucky. There was no moon, no stars, it was pitch black, the sky and the earth seemed to be connected into one, and nothing could be seen. The two black eagles disappeared at some point.
"Dismount and rest for a while!" Before Zheng Zongcheng finished his words, he heard Lotus lying on the ground panting heavily, the reins scattered on the ground, and the mount standing aside was panting.
Zheng Zongcheng also got off his horse, fed the horse first, then walked to the lotus, handed over the water bag and flour cake and said, "Just a little extra."
Lianhua shook her head, then remembered that Zheng Zongcheng probably couldn't see, so she took the water bag and drank two mouthfuls of water. Her breath was still lingering, she choked on a mouthful of water, and couldn't help but cough.
Zheng Zongcheng listened to Lianhua coughing and made anxious calculations in his heart. It was originally expected that he would be discovered and run away at dawn, and that he would be found again at night. However, the two of them were already more than half a distance ahead. They only needed to travel through the night to get to Daning Mansion. Unexpectedly, the black eagle appeared overhead in the morning. It must have been discovered at night. The black eagle was sent out early in the morning or even overnight. He just comforted Lianhua by saying that he was hiding in the dark. In fact, if the pursuers set out in the morning, they would be fast and they should be not far from their position.
But with the lotus flowers and horses in front of them so tired, how could they continue to run away
Zheng Zongcheng sighed in his heart and made a decision secretly.
After drinking some water and eating a piece of flour cake, Zheng Zongcheng walked to the two horses, took off the water bag and flour cake from his horse, and hung them on Lotus's yellow horse. After thinking for a moment, he took out the compass from his arms and stuffed it together.
In the darkness, Lotus didn't pay attention and fell asleep in a daze. The moon was dark and the wind was high, and it was a bit cold. I couldn't help but wrap up in my cloak and huddle up.
About an hour later, Zheng Zongcheng touched the horse's mouth and found that the horse had mostly recovered, so he shouted heartily: "Lotus! Get up and hurry up!"
Lian Hua sat up in shock, feeling sleepy and unable to figure out the situation. Rubbing his eyes, he remembered that he was in the desert and running away.
Zheng Zongcheng changed his tone and said softly: "Okay, let's go to sleep now. Let's go!" As he said this, he picked up Lianhua and helped her onto the horse by half dragging and half pulling her.
The two of them ran for a while. Zheng Zongcheng thought that Lotus was almost awake, so he cleared his throat and shouted: "Lotus!".
"Yeah," the broken bones felt quite uncomfortable, Lianhua answered weakly.
"Do you know the plans of the Crown Prince and the Mongols? If they succeed, our whole Goryeo family will be in disaster."
Lianhua was startled, and the remaining sleepiness quickly disappeared without a trace, "Yes!"
Zheng Zongcheng continued: "So you have to escape no matter what."
you? not us? Lianhua was shocked and doubtful.
"I saved you, not because we were childhood playmates, not because you wanted to do it for my Zheng family, but because you had to go to heaven, for the sake of our entire Goryeo family." Zheng Zongcheng said very solemnly: "You remember ”
The more Lotus listened, the heavier her heart became, and she stopped chewing for a while.
When Zheng Zongcheng saw that she was silent, he repeated: "The Mongols and Japanese pirates are all eyeing Goryeo. So you must invite reinforcements from the Celestial Empire. Even if you can't, you must at least show the sincerity of Goryeo and achieve harmony with the Celestial Empire." Get along with each other. My late father made it clear four times, and it was not easy to get to where we are today. This is his wish, and that of our entire Zheng family."
Tears welled up in Lianhua's eyes. Even though it was dark night, she still nodded her head and said with tears in her eyes: "I understand. Don't worry, Zong Cheng."
Zheng Zongcheng then said softly: "I will stop the Mongolian pursuers when I turn around. Don't worry about me. Go first. Keep going south. When you are confused about the direction, there is a compass in your bag."
"Zong Cheng!" Lianhua choked and shouted.
Nan Huo, Zhao Ke, Shan Xi, Hai Shou, and so many Korean guard workers, in order to protect themselves and go to heaven for themselves, they all gave up their lives without hesitation and used their bodies to block the sharp blades of the Mongolian cavalry. Now it's Zheng Zongcheng again, Zheng Zongcheng, his childhood playmate. North Korea has failed him and his whole family.
Tears welled up in Lianhua's eyes: "Zong Cheng!"
In the dark night, Zheng Zongcheng's face and expression could not be seen, only his slender and long phoenix eyes could be seen, still shining like stars in the darkness.
"Remember me, the people of Goryeo. None of us are qualified to be willful." Zheng Zongcheng's voice was a little hoarse. In the dark night, these were the last words Zheng Zongcheng and Lianhua said.
Behind him, there was the faint sound of rumble of horse hooves.
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Changxing Lake! so beautiful!
Surrounded by green trees, fragrant green grass, and colorful wild flowers scattered on the grass. The breeze blew up the dandelion's fluff, flying in the air. When I wanted to catch it, it turned over and flew higher with a smile. Waterbirds soar in the sky, comfortable and relaxed; fish play freely in the water. The surface of the lake is like a mirror with calm waves. The Shanzhu Bridge in the distance bends over the water like a rainbow. A group of children were running by the lake, so happy.
"Wow! Look at that red carp! It's so big!" It was Cao Min.
"Let's go down and catch him!" Li Fangyuan looked around eagerly.
"You'll get scolded again later. It's better not to get into the water." Zheng Zongcheng is an honest man.
Lian Hua pursed her lips and smiled: "Brother Yuan Yuan is always scolded anyway, so he should go alone."
"Why am I alone? We want to go down together." Boss Li Fangyuan was not happy.
"Forget it for today! I haven't finished memorizing the book yet." Cao Min advised.
"Me too." Zheng Zongcheng followed.
"You are serious! Let's carry it again at night! Let's go for a walk and get into the water!" Li Fangyuan said, already throwing off his coat. Lotus then held her in her arms.
Cao Min and Zheng Zongcheng followed helplessly and threw their coats to Lotus. Several little boys rushed into the lake, and soon there was a commotion with the sound of water and laughter.
Water splashed everywhere, and Lotus hugged a pile of clothes to avoid the water droplets: "Hey! Brother Yuanyuan! Don't splash on me! It's just you who causes trouble!". But Li Fangyuan laughed and waved his hands vigorously, making the splash even more fierce.
Cao Min and Zheng Zongcheng saw the fun and joined the water-splashing team. Waves of water fell from the sky.
Lianhua hid and stamped her feet: "You bad guys! Don't splash! I'm angry!"
The three boys laughed, got into the water, and soon their heads emerged from the distance.
Li Fangyuan raised his hands and waved: "Lotus! Look! I caught a big clam! There must be pearls!"
"I don't want the pearl! Put it back!" Lotus also shouted.
Li Fangyuan reluctantly dropped the clam and shouted: "Then I'll pick a lotus for you!" Without waiting for Lotus to answer, he turned around and swam far away. Cao Min and Zheng Zongcheng also swam away laughing.
ah! Why is Zheng Zongcheng missing
Cao Min and Li Fangyuan raised their hands to make a trumpet shape near their mouth and shouted: "Zong Cheng!"
ah! Zheng Zongcheng's whole body was covered with fire, standing in the desert! There are so many Mongolian cavalry on the opposite side!
The rumbling sound chased me, and I chased me, getting closer and closer.
I am running, I am so tired from running! I can't run anymore!
Why is Changxing Lake yellow? Why is it all sand? so tired!
Zheng Zongcheng rode his horse next to him, waving his whip and whipping his horse. Why? He is running too!
Flying arrows rained down, falling behind the horse one after another, but they were getting closer and closer!
Zheng Zongcheng swung his sword to hit the flying arrows. There were so many, densely packed arrows!
it hurts! Why does my arm hurt so much? I can't hold the horse's rein!
Why is he the only one running? Where is Zheng Zongcheng? Where is Zong Cheng
What's that crackling sound? Continuously exploded, bursts of fire. What is it? The horses of the Mongolian cavalry were blown up so much that they jumped up one after another. The sound of shouting and neighing was loud, and the rain of arrows finally moved away.
Zheng Zongcheng’s whole body is on fire! Doesn't he feel pain
Horses continued to fall, cavalrymen fell, and the fire became more and more intense.
My arms have no feeling, they feel numb, and I feel dizzy.
"Boom!" There was a loud noise. What was Zheng Zongcheng throwing? Like a fireball!
The fire on his body is getting bigger and bigger, he must be in pain, right? His eyes were full of pain! The long and thin eyes were narrowed, were they tears? Are those flashing in pain Zong Cheng's tears? It flowed across his blood-covered face. is blood? Or tears
"Zong Cheng!" "Zong Cheng!" "Zong Cheng!"
Lotus yelled and woke up.
The setting sun is like blood, and the yellow sand is everywhere. Still in the desert, the endless sand dunes stretch as far as the eye can see. The sunset on the horizon rolled up randomly, as if I was used to the killing and suffering in the world. There were no waves, only endless sighs of loneliness.
He lay on the sand, half covered with his cloak. His left arm still hurt, but it was wrapped up well. There was a broken arrow thrown on the ground, and the blood was still there. who is it? Who pulled out the arrow and bandaged the wound for him
A gentle and crisp voice: "Are you awake?" It was actually Chinese.
Lianhua looked over and saw a young man squatting in front of him, looking at him with a smile. The smile was indescribably familiar and reassuring. He was wearing a military uniform, with a pointed iron helmet, a waistcoat covering his arms, and a short skirt and robe.
This is, Lotus rubbed her eyes hard, this is the military uniform of the Celestial Empire.
The young man smiled, as if he could read Lianhua's thoughts: "Yes, we are the Ming Dynasty's army."
Lianhua got excited and grabbed his sleeve with her right hand: "Really? Great! Who are you?"
The young man smiled brightly and said, "My surname is Ma, my first name is He, and my nickname is Sanbao."