Yuchi Jin, a woman as strong as iron, a brave, resolute and righteous heroine, was shot and fell to the ground at the moment when the order to retreat came. Yang Zaixing was so sad and angry that he spat out a mouthful of blood.
He took a quick step and instantly rushed to Yuchi Jin's side. He stretched out his hands and immediately caught the other person in his hands, his eyes full of sadness, disbelief and confusion.
The woman's silver armor was torn, her battle robe was stained with blood, her picturesque face was haggard, and her dry lips were almost bleeding. Looking at the woman in his arms, who had almost no life in her body, Yang Zaixing suddenly felt that the whole world had dimmed.
This strong-willed woman who never complains is not only a brave general who is the bravest among the three armies, but also the favorite in that person's heart. Perhaps others do not know what exactly happened in the Battle of Hedong, but for Yang Zaixing, who has been stationed in Shanyang for a long time, how could he not know
Zhu Li, his lord, always kept his words and fulfilled his promises. He once went against the majority opinion and decided to conquer the Di people first and then attack the Central Plains.
But because of the woman in front of him, Yang Zaixing believed that the man spoke out of turn for the first time in his life.
At the beginning, when that person heard the news about Yuchi Jin, he immediately went against his original intention, accepted the advice of the two gentlemen without hesitation, and went to Hedong in person; outsiders might still think that Zhu Li took advantage of the situation and deliberately tricked Li Keyong.
But Guo Qizuo, Guo Chongtao, Yang Zaixing and others knew very well that the man did not really want to plot against Li Keyong. He just wanted to bring Yuchi Jin back to Shuozhou. Although this was not the only reason, it must be the main reason.
But now, this strong woman is slowly withering away under the flying arrows. Her life is like a lotus flower that has just bloomed, completely withered away before it has even blossomed. While Yang Zaixing feels sad for Yuchi Jin, he is also deeply afraid.
As the saying goes, when an ordinary man is angry, blood will flow within five steps; when a king is angry, blood will flow like a river. That man was none other than the undisputed king of Heshuo. I wonder how many lives would be needed to extinguish his anger.
Yang Zaixing held Yuchi Jin in his hand with a wooden expression, walked towards his deputy general, and handed Yuchi Jin to that person's hand. At this moment, his right hand holding the gun had bulging veins, his face was deathly solemn, and the eyes looking at the Khitans under the city were without a trace of spirit, as if he was looking at a pile of dead things.
The deputy general carefully took Yuchi Jin in his hands, and immediately signaled two guards to bring a soft couch, and carefully placed Yuchi Jin on it. Then he stole a glance at Yang Zaixing's expression, and was shocked at the sight.
This General Yang exuded a strong air of old age, a kind of silent and resolute old age. Just by seeing his expression, the deputy general knew what Yang Zaixing was thinking. His future wife had passed away, and as a subject, Yang Zaixing was unwilling to live alone, and he wanted to die to make his will known.
But the current situation does not allow Yang Zaixing to act recklessly. As the saying goes, the first attack is strong, the second is weak, and the third is exhausted. The remaining Heshuo soldiers have only relied on their willpower to hold on until now.
They had just received the order to retreat and their morale had just relaxed, but now Yang Zaixing wanted them to continue fighting. This was simply courting death.
The future lady was shot by an arrow and fell into coma, her life or death unknown. Aren’t the soldiers in Heshuo sad and angry
However, no matter how sad and angry he was, he could not withstand the sleepless torture of three days and three nights. If he rushed forward at this time, it would be like throwing a meat bun at a dog, and he would definitely not come back.
In a state of anxiety, the deputy general quickly thought of a solution and immediately shouted: "General, my lady, she is still breathing, hurry up and treat her!"
"What?" Yang Zaixing's deathly silent expression suddenly showed a hint of inexplicable surprise.
If the deputy general talked to him about some profound principles, Yang Zaixing would definitely turn a deaf ear to it, but once it came to Yuchi Jin, he had no choice but to remain rational.
When he heard that Yuchi Jin was still breathing, Yang Zaixing rushed to the couch, stretched out a finger, placed it under Yuchi Jin's nose, and carefully felt the other's breath.
Perhaps it was God's will, or perhaps it was destiny, that Yang Zaixing was destined not to die in the battle of Pinglu. Yuchi Jin actually still retained a trace of breath, although it was as thin as a thread, but it was still there.
This discovery immediately made Yang Zaixing change his mind. The world is so big, but for him now, rescuing Yuchi Jin has obviously become the most important thing.
Once people have hope, they will have something to look forward to in life, and their minds will instantly become rational. Obviously, the discovery that Yuchi Jin had a breath of life made Yang Zaixing regain his sanity.
"Be careful and prepare a carriage as soon as possible. We need to retreat to Shanyang as soon as possible." Yang Zaixing, who had regained his senses, immediately and carefully instructed the two guards who were carrying the limp bed.
"Yes," the general rest assured. The two of them also had solemn and cautious expressions.
"Notify the brothers to retreat southward. In Shanyang, the master has already prepared a feast for them. Those damn Khitan thieves, just wait for death." Yang Zaixing glanced viciously at the outside of the city and ordered his deputy general indignantly.
"Yes." Yang Zaixing finally regained his sanity. The deputy general secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but immediately responded.
Just before Yuchi Jin fell down after being shot by an arrow, Zhu Li, who was far away in Youzhou, found the seriously injured Yuchi Xin and Li Keju, who was dressed as an ordinary soldier, from a remote corner.
Zhu Li immediately instructed the doctor to give Yuchi Xin careful treatment. Afterwards, he helped Li Keju, who looked panic-stricken and like a frightened bird, into the military tent.
In the military tent, when several people talked about the doubts about the fall of Fanyang, Li Keju suddenly became ashamed, and two lines of turbid tears instantly burst out, crying: "It's all my fault, it's all my fault."
"Mr. Li, Mr. Li, Mr. Li, please don't be like this. Liu Rengong and Li Quanzhong have all been forced into Pingzhou by our juniors. The Khitan and Xi people have been defeated. In the short term, I'm afraid they will be unable to do anything. Mr. Li, please be more open-minded." Zhu Li repeatedly comforted him, but he was not the type to coax people, so his words were a little stiff.
Li Keju took a long time to recover, his voice still choked with sobs, and he said slowly: "Years ago, a woman came to see me. She said that I have a prominent position, but I don't even have a capable general. The generals who fought for me were all borrowed from Heshuo. Once you, Zhu Li, take Fanyang, it will be easy."
As soon as these words were spoken, Zhu Li's expression suddenly froze. Anyone with a discerning eye could see this problem, but few people would bring it up in front of Li Keju or Zhu Li.
Not to mention the civil and military officials of Heshuo, that was because their lord, when he was weak, received favors from Li Keju. In order to repay the favor, Zhu Li sent capable generals to fight for Li Keju's army in the east and west, mainly to repay the favor. If they suggested that Zhu Li annex Li Keju, it would be tantamount to putting Zhu Li in an unjust position. Given Zhu Li's character, who would dare to mention this matter in front of him
Li Keju's subordinates did not say anything because they were too ashamed to say it. As ministers, they could not share the worries of their lord, so how could they have the nerve to speak up? Of course, most of those who did not mention this matter were loyal people.
But now, someone has pointed out the matter to Li Keju in front of him, and has been very direct. For Li Keju, this is like a sharp knife cutting into his heart.
Li Keju looked at Zhu Li and continued, "At that time, Li Quanzhong was already in danger. When I killed Li Quanzhong, the only powerful neighbors left were Wang Chucun and Wang ? in the south, and you in the west. Her words forced me to consider how to get along with you in the future."
"My father was originally the Yehu of the Uighur Abusi tribe. As the saying goes, when drinking water, one should remember its source. When I was thinking hard but to no avail, I thought of the Abusi tribe, and that's why I invited Ge Shulu to settle in Fanyang."
"Although I have Uighur blood flowing in my body, I was born in Han territory and grew up in the Central Plains. I had no idea that the Uighurs of my father's clan were so barbaric. Not long after they entered Fan Yang, they caused a big mistake for me, causing me to flee everywhere like a stray dog. If it weren't for Xin'er, I would have been beheaded long ago." When he said this, Li Keju's face was full of bitterness and his expression was excited, and he could hardly control himself.
"Hey, you poor old fellow, you actually suspected my elder brother based on the words of a lowly woman. You deserve to die." Li Keju told this secret himself, and he might have intended to open his heart to Zhu Li.
Zhu Li was still in deep thought when he heard this, but Zhu Ya, who was standing next to him, immediately got angry when he heard this. He pointed at Li Keju and cursed, "When the 200,000 Di army attacked Juyong, who helped you repel the enemy?"
"Fan Yang was under siege, who rescued you?"
"Don't my elder brother's actions prove his sincerity to you, a poor old man..."
“How dare you!” Zhu Ya became more and more angry as he spoke. Before he could finish, he heard a loud shout. He was so scared that he shrank his neck suddenly. Then he followed the voice and looked at Zhu Li.
Zhu Li's face was full of cruelty at this moment. His furious expression could scare a timid person half to death. Seeing his elder brother's expression, Zhu Ya was so scared that he dared not say a word anymore.
Zhu Li was really angry. Li Keju was someone he respected. Although the other party was suspicious of him this time, no one makes mistakes. It is the greatest virtue to be able to correct one's mistakes.
Now the person he respected was insulted by his own brother. How could he not be angry? Zhu Li looked at Zhu Ya with a cold face and said sternly: "Apologize, now!"
It's strange to say, when Zhu Ya came to this world, he was not afraid of anything except his elder brother Zhu Li. His dependence on Zhu Li came from his bones and his attachment to him from his blood, as if Zhu Li was the only person closest to him in the whole world.
Seeing Zhu Li was furious, Zhu Ya immediately became a little hesitant, mumbling something constantly, but he did not dare to disobey Zhu Li's orders. When he was about to apologize to Li Keju, he suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood, catching him off guard, and it sprayed all over Zhu Ya's head and face.
This sudden situation not only shocked Zhu Ya, but also everyone present. Following the direction of the blood splattering, everyone saw that Zhu Li suddenly stretched out a hand and covered his heart tightly, with cold sweat pouring down his forehead. It was a feeling of heartbreak.
If someone recorded the time when Yuchi Jin fell down after being shot by an arrow, they would find that this time was exactly the time when Zhu Li spurted blood for no reason. At this moment, Zhu Li seemed to have returned to his previous life, back to the time when he had just broken up.
I felt lost and like a zombie, as if I had suddenly lost everything, and even the whole world seemed to be getting farther and farther away from me.