The piles of loess covered the young bodies one by one. Seeing the remains of the sacrificed soldiers submerged in the loess, the surviving more than 300 soldiers supported each other, knelt down on the ground, and cried bitterly. .
Lin Wanrong took the wine jar from Xu Zhen, and slowly poured the delicious spirit into the soil. Watching the crystal clear wine seep into the soil, he gritted his teeth, but his nose felt sour, and immediately fell to his knees, like Cried like a child.
The officers and soldiers of the cavalry battalion in the distance watched this scene quietly, and looked at the three hundred soldiers who were crying bitterly. With all due respect.
Lin Wanrong raised his head, drank the fine wine, and threw the jar to the ground with a bang, and the crisp sound was heard far away.
"Stand up, stand up!" he yelled, rubbing his cheeks carelessly.
Hearing General Lin's call, the remnants of the third battalion immediately struggled to stand up. Lin Wanrong glanced at them, and shouted: "Straighten your backs and stand like men..."
The wind was rustling, and the waists of the three hundred disabled soldiers were all straight, their heads were raised high, and a firm light shone in their eyes.
"Our brothers who passed away, they died standing up, they never fell down. Regardless of Zhejiang, Shandong, or age, they are all heroes of my Dahua... None of the soldiers in my Lin Sandai You are a coward, remember it for me, I would rather die standing up than live on my knees."
"I'd rather die standing up than live on my knees!" The three hundred people shouted together, their voices were hoarse, but they were like a rainbow. Tragic and shocking.
Braving the cold wind, Hu Bugui, Du Xiuyuan, Li Sheng and others carried a large stone from the foot of a distant mountain and stood it in front of the tombs of the soldiers. The skilled craftsmen of Shenji Camp trembled with tears in their eyes. Carved each familiar name on the big stone. Lin Wanrong was expressionless, looking at the young names, her cheeks trembled anxiously.
"My day..." He roared, and slashed the big tree beside him with a knife. With a soft crash, the big tree fell down slowly. All the soldiers looked at their young general, and it was worth dying to serve such a kind and righteous general.
A few thousand households from the riding camp came over on foot, looked at Lin Wanrong, clasped their fists and said, "General Lin, please allow me to wait to pay tribute to the dead brothers."
Lin Wanrong cupped her fists and said, "Thank you."
One of the leaders, Qianhu, sighed: "General Lin is brave and invincible, loyal and courageous, he is really a role model for us. My brothers and I are all in admiration. This matter should not be mentioned, but we are today Those who followed General Zhai came to rescue your army, and now General Zhai passed out with his legs broken, how should we report this matter to the commander in chief."
Seeing the earnest expressions of these thousands of households, it seems that they are not really evil people. Lin Wanrong clasped his fists all around and said: "Everyone, please rest assured that today's incident was done by me, Lin Sanyi, and has nothing to do with my brothers. I will never make things difficult for you. In front of Mr. Xu, I will confess the whole story. Sanyi has nothing else to ask for, I just hope that all brothers will truthfully report what they saw today to Marshal Xu."
"General Lin's righteousness is so righteous, I admire it very much." Seeing that General Lin took all the blame for his crimes, the few thousand households admired him even more, and they clasped their fists together to salute Lin Wanrong.
Right now, the 300 soldiers around Lin Wanrong are no longer capable of fighting, in order to prevent another attack. The cavalry battalion of 5,000 troops was stationed here, waiting to rush to Feng County with them in the early morning to meet with Marshal Xu.
Seeing the thousands of households leaving, Du Xiuyuan said worriedly: "General Lin, Zhai Canghai, the deputy general of the cavalry battalion, is a disciple of Lord Tie, the servant of the Ministry of War. How will Marshal Xu explain before beating him like this today? What's the trouble?"
"What's the matter with beating him? According to my old Hu's opinion, it would be light to cut him off. If there is a fight, I will count my old Hu. I will chop his **** and see what he dares to do." You Du Suan Confucian, you have read some poetry and books, so timid and fearful." Hu Bugui said disdainfully.
Although Du Xiuyuan is weak, he not only commanded well in the battle last night, but also fought in the front. Hearing this, his face turned red: "Big beard, what nonsense are you talking about? Why am I afraid of trouble? Are you the only one who can be the general? If someone really dares to harm the general, I, Du Xiuyuan, will risk my life to protect him."
"How can you do great things if you look forward and backward like this?" Hu Bugui said.
"How can you become a master if you act so recklessly?" Du Xiuyuan retorted without giving in.
Lin Wanrong didn't see each other for a moment, and the two quarreled again, shaking their heads helplessly and smiling bitterly. Although they were a perfect match, they were also enemies.
Gao Chief and Lin Wanrong fought together last night, and experienced life and death together. He really obeyed the old saying, went whoring together, and carried guns together. Naturally, the relationship was extraordinary. Hearing the two of them quarreling, I couldn't help laughing: "Two Brother Lin, don't worry, what kind of person is Brother Lin? Who in the world can compare to him with his brain? He has always been the only one who harms people. How can anyone harm him??,
My day what is this saying, am I that bad? It's just hurting people occasionally.
The three hundred brothers were buried in peace, and the aftermath was dealt with. The sky was already bright, but Lin Wanrong didn't feel sleepy at all. He stood quietly by the lake without saying a word. Du Xiuyuan and the others stood behind him, looking at the young general. With the contemplative back, no one dared to speak.
Gao Chief hesitated for a long time, and finally said: "Brother Lin, what's wrong with you, this is not like your temper."
Lin Wanrong turned around and said with a smile: "Brother Gao, I am still the original me, but the battle last night made my heart ache, and my heart is not happy."
Hu Bugui smiled mysteriously and said, "General Lin, are you still worried about Zhai Canghai? To be honest, I was sure I beat that bastard surnamed Zhai last night. I added a hidden nail to the board, and his My leg bones have been shattered by me, and I will never be able to stand up for the rest of my life. Damn it, tell him to insult my brother, and see how he can hurt people."
Lin Wanrong bared his lips, this Hu Bugui will also come to hell, but he underestimated him. Du Xiuyuan stands tall
Thumb said: "Old Hu, this is the best thing you can do."
"Of course. It's a fucking pleasure to do it today. I, Hu, have never done such a joyous thing in my life." Hu Bugui was complacent.
Lin Wanrong smiled and said: "Brother Hu, don't quarrel with Brother Du in the future. The two of you are a natural partner. If you cooperate well, it will be easy to open up territories and make contributions. Brother Li , the firearms of the Shenji Camp can be further improved, and you should take the trouble. When I meet Mr. Xu today, I will ask for credit for you. With the ability to kill Mengdu, there is no problem in being promoted to Qianhu."
The three hurriedly clasped their fists together and said, "Thank you, General, for your cultivation."
Lin Wanrong sighed softly: "In the battle last night, my brothers suffered heavy casualties, but the bird that can't be burned to death is the phoenix. The rest of the brothers are all elites, you must take care of them in the future. And that Xu Zhen, too. A talent that can be created. We must cultivate him."
Hu Bugui nodded, sighed and said: "Although we won this battle, it was a miserable victory. The Bailian bandit army is a fierce bandit. But they are also my Dahua people. In the final analysis, this battle is still ours. Internal strife in China. Even if I win, I am not happy. It is my old Hu's dream to go to the north to drive out the barbarians for many years, and I don't know when and when I will be able to fulfill my wish."
Hu Bugui himself is from Jining, and most of the Bailian army that was wiped out last night are his fellow villagers, so it is inevitable that he feels a little bit emotional.
"I suddenly had an idea." Du Xiuyuan said suddenly, with a little excitement on his face: "General Lin, you are talented and intelligent. You are a natural general with a lot of wisdom. My brothers love you very much. Can you Marshal Xu, please tell the emperor that you will lead us to fight against the barbarians in the north. The general loves the soldiers like a son and commands them well. Everyone has witnessed this. As long as you lead the troops, our brothers will have the backbone in our hearts. At that time, defending our frontiers and beheading the barbarians, my brothers will make great achievements for Dahua."
"Yes." Li Sheng and Hu Bugui also lifted their spirits: "With General Lin's ingenious calculations and clever strategies, it must be easy to destroy the Hu people. Please ask General Lin to take us there."
Lin Wanrong was taken aback, I am a bullshit with a clever plan, I made a mistake, if I want to use this trick to fight barbarians on the battlefield, it doesn't matter if I was sacrificed, if I hurt so many brothers, then there is nothing wrong with it Forgive me. His face changed, and he hurriedly said: "Well, I'm not interested in fighting. Besides, casualties are inevitable on the battlefield. If you see your brothers killed in battle every day, it will be more uncomfortable than killing me. If you brothers really understand me , don’t bring up these topics again. You are all capable people, I will recommend them in front of Mr. Xu, and you will have a bright future in the future. These brothers will be entrusted to you to take care of them in the future.”
Everyone was startled when they heard that there was a hint of returning home in his words, and hurriedly comforted him, only the high chief was the most open: When Bailian invited you to come, didn't you also hesitate for a while? At that time, someone will find a way to let you go.
Lin Wanrong lived and died with these brothers day and night, and already had a deep relationship. Chatting with the four of them by the lake, and listening to Hu Bugui's story of fighting against the Hu people, for him who experienced the bloody battle last night, it was inevitable that there would be another burst of blood all over his body. boiling.
The team set off early in the morning and went straight to Feng County. Lin Wanrong's soldiers from the third battalion had ragged clothes and a battalion full of wounded soldiers, but they walked in the front with their heads held high, their faces full of confidence. No one could believe that this team was still an authentic motley crew before last night.
The more than seventy brothers who were seriously injured were lying on the carriage, but the carriage was extremely bumpy and painful. Lin Wanrong watched anxiously, got off his horse, put a seriously wounded person on a stretcher newly made last night, and carried him forward with the high chief.
The seriously injured brother was agitated and struggled: "You should die, how dare you work for the general?"
Lin Wanrong said angrily: "What nonsense are you talking about? You are my Lin San's brother. Why do I carry you forward? If you say more, I will throw you off the stretcher."
The sergeant wailed loudly: "The general's kindness to me is like a bright moon in the blue sky. I will entrust my life to the general."
"You talk a lot of bullshit!" Lin Wanrong secretly wiped the corners of his eyes.
When Hu Bugui and the others saw General Lin's actions, they came to their senses and hurriedly got off their horses. They put the seriously injured brother on a stretcher and carried them forward. The team became sparse and grew a lot in an instant, but the hearts of the soldiers of the third battalion became more and more tense.
The thousands of households in the cavalry battalion walking behind them were all commanders of the army. After seeing the scene ahead, they were already moved. They waved their hands and said, "The whole army dismounts, the cavalry becomes infantry, and we will walk with you brothers..."
"Going together..." The five thousand cavalry roared together, seeing the remnant soldiers in front of them, they seemed to see their own shadows, tears filled their eyes, everyone dismounted willingly, followed closely behind these remnants, one step at a time I dare not go beyond.