"Has the person who went to Zhuguan to deliver the letter already set off?"
When the officials were all around Ning Di Ling, Ji Daogong took advantage of others and walked to the side of the big tent alone.
The servant folded his hands and said, "I have already gone, what else does the lord have to say?"
"Your Majesty is dying, the Imperial Forest Army has not ruled, and now I'm obeying Concubine Yu Xian and the eldest prince for the time being. Just in case, the officer has to send someone of his own to deliver the letter to rest assured."
The servant was startled, "My lord means to doubt the concubine and the prince..."
Ji Daogong glanced at him lightly, "The old man didn't doubt anyone, just in case, I'll ask more questions."
As he took out the letter from his arms, "This letter is written by the old man. Gu Hou recognizes the old man's handwriting. You must hand this letter to Gu Hou, understand?"
The servant didn't dare to ask more, and took the letter with both hands and carried it into his arms, "Yes, the slave will go!"
The Gu Jiajun and his entourage evacuated Zhuguan, but the border guard did not move. Only the Guhou Mansion and five hundred guards and soldiers accompanied them.
The cold wind howled all the way, Yufu sat in the carriage sent by Emperor Ning from the imperial capital, warm as spring.
Yaolan leaned against the carriage wall carelessly, stretched a lazy waist, "It's so comfortable! Your Majesty is very kind to the young lady, the princess's ceremonial ceremony sent is expensive and comfortable."
The embroidered phoenix carriage with a bright yellow emblem is very spacious and can accommodate seven or eight people wide. It also has a seat, a low table, and a tea and water heater.
I have been used to a hard life in the military camp this month, and now I am enjoying it. It’s a fairy-like freedom.
Yufu opened the curtain of the car and looked out. The triumphal army behind him formed a long and orderly dragon.
Thinking of the scene of Xikun’s withdrawal of troops on Zhushan that day, Yufu was full of emotion, “Gu’s army has a well-organized system, and the defenders of the border cities are independent and help each other. Even if the general cannot rush away in the imperial capital for a while, the defenders of the cities will also It can fight against the invasion of Xikun. The general goes back and forth like this, he only needs to bring his personal guards, and he moves much faster."
"Then what is the Xikun army like?"
"Xikun..."
Yufu had an expression of disdain, "Their border defense is very weak, and they can't say that there is a problem with their organizational system, because they know that Dongling will not invade, and there is no need to strengthen the defense. So their army brought it. Yes, they must be stationed near their capital on weekdays, and will move to the border when the war begins."
Yaolan didn't understand the difference here, and she was confused: "What does the young lady want to say?"
Yufu said, "I mean, Xikun's army structure is imperfect. Once Dongling counterattacks Xikun, it will be easy to break through their border city."
Yaolan thought for a while, "Would it be easier for Bei Li to attack Xikun and Dongling? In the past hundred years, Bei Li has never attacked the southern two countries, and the two countries must be defenseless."
Yufu nodded, "Yes, my Fengyi Zhenjiang is on the border between Dongling and Beili. I have read through books to check that Zhenjiang is an important border town with no more than five hundred defenders."
"five hundred?"
Yaolan laughed, thinking that Zhenjiang's defender was not Gu's army. What's the use of five hundred
Even with the elite of the Gu family army, with such a small amount of manpower, it is impossible to stop Bei Li's army from going south, but they will not go south if they are sure.
The master and servant in the car were chatting vigorously, and Gu Shubai's brothers outside the car were also chatting.
"The second brother should stop complaining about his father. Look at the third brother. Why doesn't he complain? You should be thankful that there is still a third brother who cherishes you. There is no one to discuss."
Gu Shubai talked to them about the final decisive battle. No matter how gentle his tone was, he was naked to show off in Gu Jiuge's ears.
Don't think they don't know, the forward general of the last battle is Gu Shubai!
He led his soldiers to kill happily, and threw his two younger brothers into the flanking city where he was half nervous. What is this brother
Gu Jiuge gave him a blank glance, and did not speak, Gu Hanmo said, "Big Brother has never mentioned about your first battlefield. There is Yaxing today, why don't we talk about it?"
Gu Shubai saw through his conspiracy at a glance.
He didn't want to hear the story of his first time on the battlefield, but he just wanted to see his own jokes.
Gu Jiuge was on the sidelines, "Yes, big brother, father tempered us, you are an accomplice! If you don't tell your past embarrassment, we won't agree!"
"Why don't you want to agree? Okay, you dare to do something to Big Brother!"
Swords and swords screamed from outside the carriage, Yufu couldn't help laughing in the carriage, "Big brother is not stable today, why are you fighting with the second and third brothers?"
Yaolan raised the curtain to watch the battle, while watching and explaining to Yufu, "Isn't this happy to return in triumph? I saw it when I was in the Zhuguan army camp. The second son and the third son had long wanted to fight the eldest son. NS!"
Yufu hugged himself, "They still want to beat the general, but dare?"
The master and servant looked and laughed while watching, and the lieutenant generals watched the three princes fighting with great interest and shouted for cheer.
Gu Huaijiang sat in the carriage with his eyes closed and rested. He heard the movement outside and opened the curtain to take a look, and soon put it down again.
Yan Huashi rode his horse in front of his car, "General, won't you stop the major general and them?"
"You don't have to stop it. There were a lot of casualties in this war, and finally returned in a triumphant victory. Let them make a fuss. Don't suffocate the young soldiers."
He closed his eyes again and sat in the carriage.
Yan Huashi smiled and watched the battle, "Yes, the major generals are still young, and most of the soldiers in the army are also very young. The young people are not as calm as we are. This battle really hurt them."
"good!"
As soon as his voice fell, a burst of shouts, like thunder on the ground, sounded behind his ears.
Yan Huashi immediately covered his ears and turned his head to look at the man in pain, "Lao Jin! How old are you and are still so uncomfortable like a young man?"
This old Jin who killed a thousand swords almost deafened his ears.
Lao Jin stared at several figures in the air, and gestured, "Don't you know how old I am? Hey, look at it, the major general is really good, and the third son has also benefited a lot. It seems that when the God of Medicine brought Tianshu Medical Immortal to Guhou Mansion last time, he taught them how to behave really well! Hey, should we also ask the Major General for two tricks?"
In terms of strength, young people may not be as good as them, but in terms of body shape, they will lose a lot.
Yan Hua gave him an angry look, "Are you going to ask for advice? Can you fly like this?"
Old Jin looked down, "What's wrong with me like this? What's wrong with me like this? Don't I just get a little better, and my belly is bigger? This is called the general belly, don't you understand?"
Looking at the mid-air at this moment, Gu Shubai kicked the two of them away with a sword, turned around and steadily landed on horseback, and smiled: "It seems that my father's tempering of you is effective, and both are very profitable. !"
"You still say?"
The two of them were reluctant and unforgiving. They were all-in-one generals in front of outsiders, and they became vivacious young men in front of their father and brother.
Gu Shubai smiled and looked at the two of them. After turning his eyes, he suddenly saw a few horses galloping on the horizon in the distance, with horseshoes carrying yellow sand.
The man on the horse was carrying Ling Jian behind his back, and seeing the Gu Jiajun banner coming straight toward here, everyone looked in that direction.
"Master Gu Hou! Dare to ask if Master Gu Hou is here? There is a secret letter from Mrs. Ji under his staff!"
Except for Yushitai, Yushi Jidaogong in the central government, fearing that no one would dare to call Elder Ji, Gu Huaijiang got off the car himself, "bring people here."
Ji Daogong is a low-key person, and has always kept a low profile in the court, how could he suddenly send someone to spread the book for thousands of miles
Since he has sent a letter, it must be an extremely important matter.
The envoy handed the letter in his arms to Gu Huaijiang. The handwriting on the envelope was indeed Ji Daogong's undoubtedly. Yufu got out of the carriage and stepped forward with his brothers.
"What happened to the Imperial Capital?"
Gu Huaijiang was not in a hurry to open the letter, but asked the messenger who sent the letter, and he was taken aback, "Don't you know about Master Gu Hou?"
This is strange, what should I know
Gu Huaijiang frowned, then he knelt down and arched his hands to the sky, "Your Majesty was assassinated by the second prince while hunting in the paddock in the autumn, and he has died!"
"what?!"
The crowd had not yet withdrawn from the joy of triumph, and suddenly fell into shock and sadness.
Gu Huaijiang has always been calm. At this moment, he can't help but frown, and his figure shakes, Yu Fu hastily stepped forward to help him, "General..."
He waved his hand, his eyes only staring at me, "What are you saying is true?"
He bowed his head and bowed his hands.
Gu Huaijiang stared blankly at the letter in his hand, but did not dare to open it for a while, for fear of seeing what the letter said but it was what the messenger said.
Before he set out on the expedition, His Majesty also sealed Gu Jiuge and Gu Hanmo with the courtier's controversy, and he was extremely honored and favored by the Gu Hou Mansion.
For so many years, His Majesty has feared him, doubted him, and did not really hurt him.
Suddenly died suddenly and died at the hands of His Majesty's own son, Gu Huaijiang couldn't bear it.
Yufu supported him silently and glanced at Yaolan.
Just now in the carriage, Yaolan was still talking about how graceful and thoughtful His Majesty was, and sending her a princess honorary guard for her who was far away at the border, so that she could be more comfortable.
Unexpectedly, I received the news of your majesty's death in a blink of an eye.
Gu Shubai stared at the incoming person, "When was it? Why didn't we hear any news?"
The envoy said: "The subordinate left the paddock early the next morning after your majesty's death. It has been five days since your majesty's death. But that night, the elder of your majesty's death had ordered the Yulin Army to expeditiously send a letter to Guhou, the messenger was better than his subordinates. Leave early and one night, why shouldn't it be later than the subordinates come down!"
Gu Huaijiang already knows what happened. I'm afraid that the person who can control the Imperial Forest Army does not want him to go back too soon. As he opened the letter, he said, "Tell me in detail what happened in the paddock."
"Yes! At that time, your majesty led everyone to hunt a wild boar. In addition to your majesty, there were also the grand prince, the second prince and the prime minister Yin. The four formed a tendency to encircle. The second prince shot his majesty’s chest with an arrow at the position opposite to your majesty. His Majesty Shanxi died, and he didn't say a word on his deathbed. Elder Ji is afraid that there will be changes in the court, and the special subordinates come down and ask Guhou to go back as soon as possible!"
Gu Huaijiang read the letter carefully, and Gu Shubai said: "Where was the emperor's guard at that time? The second prince stood opposite to his majesty to shoot an arrow. Couldn't anyone stop it?"
The envoy said: "Someone stopped! But your majesty refused, because the second prince showed his archery to his majesty the day before the hunt, and one arrow easily hit the heart. His majesty said that the second prince’s archery is accurate and it is impossible to shoot the wild boar on the ground. He shot him right away. Unexpectedly... Sigh."
"The second prince is accurate in archery?"
Gu Jiuge said: "The second prince's archery skills are known to us in the Guhou Mansion. How dare we say that it is accurate? But your majesty is right. Even if it is not accurate, it is impossible to shoot a wild boar on the ground, but it can shoot a person on a horse. Except deliberately, there is no other explanation."
Deliberately
As long as the mind is not bad, it is impossible to assassinate your Majesty in front of so many people, and this will not benefit the second prince at all.
Gu Huaijiang has read the letter and folded his sleeves in his hands again. "The second prince has been taken into custody in the name of assassinating his majesty. It has been five days since the death of his majesty. The Central Government does not know what the chaos has become. Get on the horse immediately, from now on. Starting day and night, I have to rush back to the imperial capital as soon as possible!"
As soon as he turned and returned to the carriage, the soldiers put away their laughter, and suddenly became serious.
The team of five hundred people turned a blind eye to it. Everyone stepped on their horses in an orderly manner and continued to rush towards the capital. Even the little Yufu and Yaolan didn't get muddled.
The messenger was taken aback, and Yan Huashi stepped up and said to him: "If the messenger Lao is here all the way, let's go back to the imperial capital with our team."