〖Gongchu was a general and guarded the middle of Shu on behalf of his father. Although he did not have a good reputation, all the generals and elders obeyed his virtue. Later, he took charge of the military aircraft, stationed troops in Jiangxia, and oversaw Jianghuai.
At that time, Shang Xiang was in charge of politics and did not think about making progress, and Canwei silently responded. In the fifth year of Tongtai, Canbu invited his orders to take advantage of the turmoil in Dongchuan, Dayong, and attacked Jiameng Pass with light cavalry, preventing the Yong army from entering Shu. When Shang Xiang heard about it, he angrily accused him of arrogantly dispatching troops, and said openly, "I can bear the shadow of my father, I have a heavy duty to take care of my life, and I will pay the prime minister to the best of my ability. However, the military affairs are important matters, and it is a matter of can. The machine is leaking!" Shang Xiang heard about it, so he changed his face, but he really hated it.
In the 11th year of Tongtai, Emperor Yong raised his army with a small army, and the three-way army was divided into Jingxiang, Huaixi, and Huaidong, and Huaidong was captured by the enemy. The eldest son, Yun, went to Shouchun, Huaixi, to help the Shiguan Department guard Huaixi. As expected by the Duke, the Yong army took advantage of the gap to attack Huaixi and fought fiercely for more than ten days in Shouchun. When the army and the people heard the cloud, they all said: The general will not abandon us, and we will not retreat. The Yong army was exhausted from the long battle, and was destroyed by the flying cavalry camp, and Huaixi Suian. Huaixi was victorious, and the public took advantage of the situation to reinforce Yangzhou, and Xue Ye broke the Yong army at the Guazhou ferry, and the battle was victorious, and then Huaidong was restored. Gong single-handedly turned the tide in a desperate situation. In the next few years, the battle between Yong and Chu was fought, and the army stretched for thousands of miles. Although Yong's army was strong, it could not cross the river. Gong fought thousands of miles and won hundreds of battles. one.
The flying cavalry camp was built in the fifth year of Tongtai. At the beginning, the public wanted to make progress. He only considered that there were few elite cavalry in the south of the Yangtze River, and they could not fight against the Yong army. The duke had no choice but to use Xiangyang to secretly train elite soldiers. Yuansu duke wanted to seize the military power of Xiangyang, and the yin prevented him from acting, and the two had a rift. Later, the public attacked Jiameng Pass, and all of the Shuzhong were under control. He secretly trained fine cavalry in this place, called the Flying Cavalry Camp, and became famous all over the world in the battle of Huaixi. The public was very heavy on the flying cavalry battalion, and the commanders of the cavalry battalion were all personally selected. Every truce, all the soldiers were heavily armored and trained to ride and shoot, and the rewards and punishments were heavy, although parents and children were unavoidable. Flying cavalry elite soldiers, not inferior to Dayong iron cavalry, Huaixi fierce battle, Lai Fei cavalry battalion more.
— "The History of Chu in the Southern Dynasties·Zhongwu Gongzhuan"〗
Huo Cong's heart lit up, and the doubts that had arisen in his heart were suddenly resolved when he left Dinghai, and he asked, "Sir, is it possible that Yunzishan, where Wu Yue helped Nanchu Yijun to build a tunnel fortress, was sent by your husband?"
I kept laughing, raised my eyebrows and motioned for him to continue speaking, Huo Cong became more and more sure of his judgment, and said, "The disciple learned from Jinghai Gong that Wu Yue had a strange person to help him, and he felt a little strange in his heart. The teacher is quite powerful in Jiangnan. If this is not the case, you cannot easily travel between Wuyue and Jianghuai. If there are people in Wuyue who are proficient in civil engineering, you will not know that the Wuyue war was provoked by your husband. The potential power of Mr. in Southern Chu will never let that Yunzishan sit in such a big position. So the disciple guessed that the man has something to do with Mr.
The husband has always been very secretive about the affairs of his family. Others only know the names of Wang Ji, Haili, Liu Hua, and Lu Er, all of whom are his disciples, but few know the real names of these four people: Chiji, Pioli, Hualiu and Luer , Most of the scholars have read the allusions of King Mu and the Eight Horses, so the disciples guessed that there were eight people in the family, and Yunzishan was the fifth person among them. Although the master did not inform the disciple of the details, the disciple knew that the master was very knowledgeable in the field of civil engineering. I guess that person has inherited the mantle of the master? "
I smiled slightly and said, "If you tell others to listen to what you said, wouldn't they think that I have secretly helped the motherland by Dayong's back, and this crime is not light."
Huo Cong smiled and said: "If you want to take it first, you must first go with it. Sir, he ordered that senior brother to help the rebels secretly. Although it made it difficult for the Donghai Navy to capture Wu Yue, it also reduced the fighting spirit of the rebels. If everyone hides in the tunnels Avoiding the war in the middle of the war will allow our army to travel freely, and since the people who built the tunnels are our people, we only need a map to make our army follow the map. But I don’t think that Mr. has such a mind, Wu Yue The war should not be placed in the eyes of the gentleman. Since the gentleman uses Xiangyang as a bait, he must give the Wu Yueyi army the upper hand, just to reassure General Lu to go north?"
Hearing the words, I sighed lightly: "It took me three years to force Lu Can into my game, and now the only place where he can break through the deadlock is Xiangyang. Lu Can never thought that Wu Yue's deadlock was designed by me, and he has no worries. It is necessary to forge ahead. Jianghuai has King Qi in charge. Even if he has amazing means, he will not be able to achieve much success. Only the land of Jingxiang is guarded by Changsun Ji, but it is slightly weak, and since the loss of Xiangyang, Rong Yuan has gnashed his teeth. Don't forget this humiliation. If Lu Can takes Xiangyang, Rong Yuan will definitely fight for the first place. Moreover, in the battle between the north and the south, Xiangyang is an important military town. Even if Lu Can sees through my means, he can't help but take Xiangyang. Such a great opportunity.”
Huo Cong said doubtfully: "But the disciples don't understand, how did Xiangyang become the east wind of the teacher?"
I glanced at him and said lightly, "Follow me, and you will naturally know what it means to be dependent on misfortune and fortune."
Hearing this, Huo Cong said sadly: "The disciple would rather never see Mr. General Lu and his apprentice kill each other. Even if Mr. wins, I am afraid that there will be no joy at all."
I was about to reach out to get the tea cup on the table, when I heard the words, my hand trembled and the tea splashed, and after a long time, I said lightly: "You still don't understand Lu Can's character, if he can take my life, he will not hesitate at all. , but his respect and love for me will not be slightly reduced by half. Since I am determined to come south, I will not show mercy to him, but he is always my beloved disciple. Cong Er, if you betray me, I will I will kill him with my own hands, but if you have any difficulties, as long as you say it, I will take care of it for you."
Huo Cong was shocked when he heard the words, his face turned pale, but he remained silent, showing a stubborn look on his face.
When Huo Cong and I were talking, Xiao Shunzi had already stood up and avoided the side. Although within a few feet, no matter how subtle our voices were, he could hear them clearly, but he still had to give the teacher and the apprentice two in face. In the space where people were talking privately, seeing Huo Cong stubbornly disregarding the son's wishes at this moment, a murderous intent flashed on his face, and the air in the store seemed to be a bit cold and condensed. Huo Cong was originally a person with a clear mind, but when he felt the chills on the back of his neck stand on end, he knew that Xiao Shunzi had a murderous intention, but he was also a person with a stoic temperament. Not showing any signs of weakness.
When I saw this, I sighed, this child finally refused to speak his mind, knowing my words, he could be exiled to a remote place again, and even took his life, but he was still so stubborn, although some It's a pity that this young man doesn't have the slightest confidence in me, but seeing him like this, I couldn't help embarrassing him after all, so I just smiled and said, "Forget it, I'll talk about these things later, you'd better follow me to Xiangyang."
Huo Cong only felt his body loosen, and the tide-like murderous aura disappeared suddenly. He couldn't help wiping the cold sweat off his forehead. I don't know if the teacher will still have the same master-disciple affection for Lu Can when he is dealing with him, but he has no pity when he starts.
Almost at the same time that Jiang Zhe and Huo Cong reunited, outside Jiangling City, on the Han River, on a building boat, two generals of the Southern Chu military were secretly talking, one of them was Lu Can, and the other was It was Rong Yuan, the defender of Jiangling. It has only been three years since the fall of Xiangyang, but Rong Yuan is very old and haggard. Although he is facing the first person in the Southern Chu military, his expression is indifferent and distant. Lu Can's expression is calm and calm, but his eyes are shining. Eager glow.
Rong Yuan was silent for a long time, and finally raised his head and said coldly: "Recapturing Xiangyang is Rong's dream. The general has such a determination, Rong dares not to obey his orders, but the general has to hide such a major event from the court. Don't you worry about the lord blaming it?"
Lu Can sighed: "I didn't know that this move would definitely arouse criticism, but my brother should also know that if I really ask for orders, I'm afraid that Yong Jun already knows our army's goals, and the foreign monarch's orders will not be affected. "Since Lu is in charge of the military aircraft, he can only do his best. Xiangyang is easy to defend and difficult to attack. I will try my best to lure the eldest Sun Ji out of the strong city, and Brother Rong will take the opportunity to attack Xiangyang. If something changes, Brother Rong can act on the camera."
A cold light flashed in Rong Yuan's eyes, and he said: "The general knows that if Xiangyang cannot be taken down this time, Shang Xiang will surely blame the general. Now that the lord of the country is in charge of the government, the authority of the general to take care of his life has been taken back by the court. If the general acts arbitrarily, he will definitely Will give people a handle."
Lu Can said indifferently: "If we can retake Xiangyang, it will be fine for Lu to take some charges. The enemy and our army have been at a stalemate for more than a year. At this time, the Yong army is slack, but our army is trying hard to seek revenge. The warplanes, the Jianghuai and Wuyue wars are cemented, and they can take the opportunity to enter Jingxiang, Xiangyang is a military center where the north and the south are fighting, if Xiangyang is not available, Jiangling and Jiangxia will be threatened, and our army will not threaten the enemy's capital. "
Hearing this, Rong Yuan said solemnly, "The general will definitely go all out in the end, and he will never withdraw his troops if he does not retake Xiangyang."
Lu Can's heart is a little more open. Although Rong Yuan has a different temperament with him and is now attached to Shang Weijun, he believes that if there is a chance to retake Xiangyang, Rong Yuan will act regardless of everything. With Rong Yuan's support, the hope is much smaller. Thinking of this, he turned his head to look at Rong Yuan, and it happened that Rong Yuan was also looking at him. The two looked at each other, and both felt the eagerness and fighting intent in each other's eyes. The move to capture Xiangyang was the same, so Because of this, the previous rift seems to have disappeared at this moment.
On August 12, Lu Can led an army from Jiangxia up the Yanshui River and went out of Yiyang. There were three passes in the south of Yiyang, namely Wusheng Pass, Pingjing Pass, and Jiuli Pass. Wusheng Pass and Jiuli Pass were in the Chu army. In the grasp, the Pingjing Pass is in the hands of Yong Jun. The three passes are horns of each other. They are all easy to defend and difficult to attack. Therefore, the two armies have fought fiercely for many years. , After years of planning, the army pressed the border, and broke through Yiyang a few days ago, and the defender of Yiyang died in battle.
On August 15th, Lu Can came out of Yiyang, and Xiluewan and Deng were like breaking bamboo. This move was sudden. In Lu Can's opinion, the eldest Sun Ji would definitely lead his army to face it. , Only Changsun Ji can compare with Lu Can. Xiangyang city is high and deep, easy to defend and difficult to attack, but Nanyang is slightly empty. Unless Changsun Ji ignores his foundation, he will definitely return to Nanyang. However, Changsun Ji only dispatched his general Mo Ye to meet the enemy, and the two armies fought in Hanoi, but Mo Ye was defeated and retreated to Nanyang. Lu Can then went south and attacked Xiangyang. Mo Ye led his army to attack it from behind, and Can set up an ambush in Xinye. Mo Ye noticed it and did not dare to enter. Lu Can left the general to guard Xinye, and led his main force south to Xiangyang.
Compared with Lu Can's smooth sailing, Rong Yuan was struggling. On August 14, he went north from Jingling to take Xiangyang. Unexpectedly, the eldest Sun Ji ignored Lu Can's threat and led a large army to defend Yicheng. After fighting between Yicheng and Jingling for more than ten days, Rong Yuan learned that Lu Can had made a roundabout attack on the back of Xiangyang. He was furious and led an army to attack Yicheng. On the second day, when Rong Yuan stormed Yicheng, his troops in ambush all over the place, smashing the Chu army, Rong Yuan was defeated and retreated to Jingling. Changsun Ji counterattacked Jingling, and Rong Yuan strictly guarded it for six days.
On August 27th, when Jingling was in crisis, Changsun Ji suddenly retreated and left. Rong Yuan found out the military situation. Xiangyang had already been captured by Lu Can. After hearing the news, Rong Yuan was furious and was already defending the city. Rong Yuan, who was seriously injured at the time, actually vomited blood and was bedridden.
On August 29, Rong Yuan returned to Jiangling in anger, and wrote to the Southern Chu court, impeaching the general Lu Can, who did not obey the king's orders, sent troops easily, trapped his soldiers and allies in fire and water, was rebellious and arrogant, and acted arbitrarily.
Lu Can's capture of Xiangyang was also very unexpected. The defense of Xiangyang was actually very sparse. However, on the 9th, it was captured by the Chu army. Lu Can asked about the prisoners. It was known that on the 7th of August, Jiang Zhe, the counselor of Jiangnan Xingyuan, came to Xiangyang in person, and his eldest grandson After the secret talks, Ji secretly divided up 30,000 troops, but they did not know where to go. Because of this, Xiangyang City was so empty that it was taken by Lu Can. Lu Can knew that Jiang Zhe had a lot of strategies and was worried, so he sent reconnaissance cavalry to inquire about the military situation of the Yong army. In his mind, Jiang Zhe alone was worth the 100,000 elite soldiers of the Yong army. Riding to aid Rong Yuan, when he wanted to come, Rong Yuan guarded the fortified city of Jingling. Even if he was invincible, it would not hinder him, but he forgot about Rong Yuan's knot. After several days of delay, it finally led to an irreversible regret.
On the 26th of August, Lu Can got the report, Jiang Zhe stationed Binggucheng, and after thinking for a while, he left his generals to guard Xiangyang, personally sent troops to Gucheng, and led his troops to attack the city. Although the city of Gucheng is not large, it is a military important place guarding the upper reaches of the Han River.
I stood at the front of the city, shook the folding fan lightly, looked at the brightly armored Chu soldiers under the city, smiled and said to Huo Cong, who was standing quietly behind him: "You have seen Lu Can using soldiers in Wuyue, can you guess that Gucheng can defend the city? Until when?"
Huo Cong smiled bitterly, glanced at Chang Li, the general who was standing on the tower and commanding the defense, and thought to himself, fortunately, the man couldn't hear what Mr. After several battles, the disciples have also watched from the sidelines. General Lu used his troops like a god, and Duke Jing Hai sighed every time. If it wasn't for the East Sea Army in the naval battle, he would inevitably suffer defeat. Only this time, he will not find a new way, send troops to Yiyang, and attack Xiangyang in a roundabout way. This kind of battle is really like the sky, although I have many famous generals in Dayong, but I may not be able to achieve it in time, if there is no external force, I am afraid that Gucheng will not be able to defend for ten days."
I couldn't help muttering in a low voice, "Although this is true, you are too disrespectful to me. Anyway, I am also Lu Can's master. Am I sure I will lose?"
Huo Cong didn't dare to say a word when he heard the words, but Xiao Shunzi sneered: "Young master has never commanded a battle, and it is still General Chang's credit for being able to defend for ten days. If you intervene, I'm afraid it will be a few days less." He Although his voice was not loud, Hu Yanshou, who was guarding not far behind me, and a few guards could hear it clearly.
I shook my head helplessly. I didn't dare to refute Xiao Shunzi's words. He glanced down at the city and sighed, "It's a pity that he doesn't have ten days left. Lu Can is a bright and upright person, and he comes from an aristocratic family. Little. I guess he will send troops to Xiangyang in the near future. His original intention is to take advantage of Zhao Long's pro-government and he can still take his own way to capture Xiangyang, but in order to be more certain, he will definitely join forces with Rong Yuan. Attacking, so I ordered the eldest Sun Ji to favor one over the other and stop Rong Yuan. Rong Yuan did not forget the loss of Xiangyang's teeth, and Lu Can used him as his subordinate because he must fight to the death. In this way, Rong Yuan can take advantage of the weakness and attack Xiangyang. In this way, he not only achieves his goal, but also makes up for the rift with Rong Yuan. Let Lu Can take away the credit for recovering Xiangyang. In Lu Can's opinion, this is a last resort. We can't leave Xiangyang and wait for Rong Yuan to take it. In order to suppress the old hatred because of Xiangyang's hatred, once Xiangyang is taken by Lu Can, the anger in Rong Yuan's heart is enough to make him do irrational things, and the chaos in Nanchu will start, how can Lu Can still fight in peace?"
Although Huo Cong knew it, he still felt a chill in his heart, hesitated for a while, and asked, "Since Mr. Lu has already used the internal troubles of the generals to deal with General Lu, why did he endure it for three years?"
I complained in a low voice: "Don't I want to pacify Southern Chu earlier?" Then I replied: "The time has not come, even if the hidden danger erupts, you can't hurt your muscles and bones, fighting hard for three years, with your own strength Resisting Yong's army several times, Lu Can is now the military god of Southern Chu, and has won the hearts and minds of the army and the people. Only at this time can the fighting spirit of the southern Chu army and civilians be reduced to the greatest extent. If he starts early, even if Lu Can dies, Nan The Chu military is only in a situation of being torn apart, but they will not give up resisting our army, and the war will last for more than ten years. Moreover, when Shang Weijun and Lu Can are taking care of their lives, if they use this strategy, even if Shang Weijun Lu Can would not be willing to bow his head if he had the will to deal with Lu Can, but now it is different, Zhao Long is already in power, his will is the real king's life, unless Lu Can intends to rebel, he will never dare to defy it openly."
Huo Cong sighed softly: "Although General Lu has the credit for defending the Sheji, in the minds of Shang Weijun and the lord of Nanchu, he is probably just a powerful minister with a heavy army, lest he shake the Zhao clan's power, and if the two countries are at peace with each other, Nothing, when the generals are useless, I am afraid that the generals will not escape the disaster, but now the war between the two countries is raging, the Southern Chu court should not destroy its own pillars, right?"
My eyes flashed, and I said, "There is naturally a way to reassure the monarchs and ministers of Nanchu, but I don't need to say much at the moment. Be careful not to let him take Gucheng."
Xiao Shunzi said coldly when he heard the words: "Young master knows the dangers of defending the city, so why did he stay in Gucheng to face the army? If you are talking about marching and fighting, Lu Can is one of the most famous generals. Does your son think he will show mercy?"
I sighed, "If Lu Can would show mercy, he wouldn't be Lu Can, but he had to take this risk. If not, how could Lu Can be so hard to argue?"
Xiao Shunzi's expression softened a little, and said, "The enemy army has begun to attack the city. Young master should take shelter in the city. There is no eye for swords and spears, so you can't stay in danger for long."
I listened to the shouts of killing from below the city, and saw the soldiers on the city who were waiting in battle, I smiled slightly and said, "Although I am not a general, I am a marquis, how can I avoid entering the city, Xiao Shunzi, take my Guqin, let me play a song on the tower to cheer up the soldiers of the three armies."
After saying that, he waved his sleeves and walked up to the tower, Xiao Shunzi sighed, and finally brought the guqin in his hand. I looked down at the Chu army who calmly attacked the city, and the tall figure in golden robe and golden armor among the thousands of troops. In between, his complexion has aged a lot, showing the bitterness in his heart. Speaking of which, we haven't seen each other for thirteen years. Gently stroke the strings, if there is a faint sound of the piano drifting down the tower, the sound of the piano is like running water, the water is endless, like don’t worry, I will throw away the chaos in front of me, all the conspiracy in my heart, just focus on playing the piano, and don’t think about how to use it. The sound of the qin stirred up the morale of the sergeants of one's own side, and how to disperse the enemy's fighting spirit is like playing against flowers in a cold garden, or playing the qin in the wind on the river.
Lu Can, who was commanding the siege under the city, frowned, and the sound of the piano murmured, overflowing the sky and the earth, and all the threads were in his ears. He was amazed, and he knew that there were still people playing the piano at this time, and there was no one but Mr. , It's just that although the gentleman is proficient in rhythm, he has no inner strength, how can the sound of the piano be condensed and not scattered, overflowing the sky.
It's just that he was not in the mood to take this matter into consideration, so he ordered the soldiers to play the drums, the drums rumbled and resounded through the heavens and the earth, trying to hide the sound of the piano, but the sound of the piano was like a breeze passing through a gap, water soaked in sand, although it was looming. , but it has never been cut off, the sound is in the ear, Lu Can feels disappointed, just feels as if the sky in front of him is under the snare of the person who plays the piano.
At this time, by the Han River, two figures stood there silently, watching the raging battle from a distance. One of them, a man in white clothes like snow, with sword eyebrows and star eyes, graceful and graceful, stood with his hands behind his back, with an indifferent expression, and the other was a black man. The young man in clothing, with a valiant appearance and a cold expression, held a piano bag in his hand, his eyes were bright, and he looked at the battlefield where blood splashed, and his whole body was filled with a strong killing intent.
The young man in Xueyi listened to the sound of the qin and pondered for a long time before he said: "In terms of playing skills, Suiyun is far below me, but his understanding is so outstanding that he can penetrate deep into his heart and soul without relying on external force. It is an iron wall of thunder, and it is difficult to block it. I only reached this level two years ago, and I never imagined that he could play such a piano sound. Ling Duan, bring the piano, I want to sing with Suiyun. "
Ling Duan pouted, although Mozong is now a subject of Dayong, but for Ling Duan, that Jiang Zhe is still the most hated enemy, not because of the plan set by that person to make his most respected General Tan It was Tan Ji's long-cherished wish to die in battle and wrap his body in horse leather. It was not because the man used himself to kill General Shi. Although he knew that Quartz's death was a conspiracy by Dayong, his bad impression of Quartz did not fade away. , The one who never forgets is Li Hu, that reckless idiot, but was killed by Jiang Zhe for such a hateful reason. The lives of his little people are in Jiang Zhe's heart, probably even worse than ants? Over the years, he had met Jiang Zhe several times with the Fourth Young Master, but he did not want to say a word to him, and even deliberately avoided the person, fearing that he could not help questioning the person about Li Hu.
Although he was angry in his heart, he did not dare to go against Qiu Yufei's order, and respectfully handed over the "washing dust" guqin. Qiu Yufei sat down cross-legged, put the guqin on his knees, stroked the strings, and a lonely qin sound came from Refers to underflow. The sound of the piano is like a strange peak and clouds, clear and exciting, but it is in harmony with the sound of the piano from above the valley city. The two strings of piano sound are like clouds and flowing water, like a craggy and lonely peak, and the water surrounds the strange peak. Among them, there is Qingshang, although it is clearly heard. The two strings of piano sounds are different, but I feel that the flowing water and the lonely peak and the mountains and rivers reflect each other and blend together.
At this moment, both the Yong army in the city and the Chu army below the city seemed to be lost, intoxicated by the sound of the piano, the sound of killing on the battlefield gradually dissipated, and the hostility also turned into peace. The Chu army couldn't help shaking his head and sighing. Today, the Chu army no longer has the will to fight. A guqin will disperse the fighting spirit of the 70,000 Chu army. These things really made him feel miserable. take.
Hearing Jin, Chu Jun was full of reluctance, but he did not dare to violate the military order and gradually retreated. The generals in the army were about to surround Lu Can and leave. The bow, steered into battle, will draw a carved bow like a full moon, and shoot an arrow at the Gucheng tower. The position he is standing is five hundred paces away from the tower, but the arrow is invisible in the light, and travels a long distance in an instant. , shot at the throat of Jiang Zhe who was playing the piano on the tower. Yong Jun in the city saw Lu Can holding a bow and shooting an arrow, and he wanted to shout, but the arrow had already reached Jiang Zhe's feet, but the arrow had no chance to go further. With Su's hand in front of the arrow, he flicked his finger lightly. The eagle-like arrow, which was as powerful as a thunderbolt, had already been bounced to the ground. Xiao Shunzi's face was frosty, and his eyes showed endless murderous intent.
Lu Can was originally a supernatural power with both arms. When he went into battle to kill the enemy, he often used a bow and arrow to kill the enemy generals. Although it was not as good as Dayong Chang, Sun Ji and others, he could still shoot arrows within 500 steps. General, rarely have the opportunity to fight in person, and because he is quite knowledgeable in scriptures and history, and has the reputation of Confucian generals, so the name of bravery is gradually forgotten. However, Lu Can's arrow was not to vent his anger, or to take Jiang Zhe's life. He naturally knew that someone around Jiang Zhe could stop the arrow. When the arrow was fired, he didn't even look at the result, so he rode his horse into the army and was surrounded by his guards. Sadly, the teacher and the apprentice turned against each other, and the old friend was gone, which is a regret in life.
On top of the tower, Jiang Zhe closed his eyes slightly and only caressed about the piano, as if he didn't notice that he was almost killed by an arrow just now. As soon as the sound of the qin changed, it was like the ebb of the ocean waves, and the waves overlapped, catering to the retreat of the Chu army, and the sound of the qin from the banks of the Han River also changed, like a thousand-year-old standing among the waves. The giant reef, even if the wind and waves are worn away, still stands proudly among the raging waves, unchanged from time immemorial.
When Chu Jun's back disappeared from sight, the two strings of qin sounds came to an abrupt end, I pushed the qin up and said lightly, "If Yufei comes, Cong'er invites him to see him at the county office. I."
Huo Cong couldn't help but said: "Sir, General Lu's arrow is not really meant to kill Mr."
There was a trace of disappointment in my eyes, and I said, "There is nothing wrong with him if he really wants to shoot me." After that, I turned around and walked into the city.
Huo Cong looked at Jiang Zhe's back with a hint of bitterness in his eyes.
After a while, Qiu Yufei brought Ling Duan to Gucheng, but the enemy army did not know when to attack, but the city gate could not be opened lightly. Qiu Yufei and Ling Duan were both people who were familiar with the war, so Qiu Yufei let Ling Duan sit in the bamboo basket and went to the top of the city. The sergeants were about to put down the bamboo basket when they saw A white shadow flashed, and a young man in snow was already standing in front of them. Those sergeants were stunned. Although the city wall of the ancient city was not very high, it was about ten feet high. The bamboo basket could only carry one person. However, this young man in snow did not need to use any help, and he went up to the tower so lightly and skillfully. Not the enemy.
Huo Cong did not panic at all. Although he had only learned some ordinary martial arts, he had seen Xiao Shunzi's skills before. He knew Qiu Yufei's identity very well. , stepped forward and bowed: "Huo Cong pays respects to the fourth son, sir, waiting for the fourth son in the county office."
Ling Duan sneered when he heard the words: "Mr. Jiang is really polite. He still remembers sending someone to greet him. He really looks down on his old friend."
Huo Cong could sense the hostility in Ling Duan's words, and he also knew a little about Ling Duan's affairs, smiled and said, "Brother Ling is serious, my husband and the fourth son of Qin Yin are rewarded, and the fourth son is a person outside the world. , is known as the wind under the forest, and the gentleman never greeted him personally, firstly because he still has official business to deal with, and secondly because he is unwilling to use these worldly etiquettes to humiliate the Fourth Young Master."
Ling Duan wanted to speak and argue, but even opened his mouth several times, but he couldn't think of what to say, so he was speechless and stood aside angrily.
Qiu Yufei originally watched Ling Duan and Huo Cong talk with a smile. The piano sound was harmonious and they were in love with each other. Naturally, he would not misunderstand that Jiang Zhe despised him. Ling Duan used the topic to play, but he did not stop it. He just wanted to see how Huo Cong would deal with it. Although he didn't recognize this young man, the Demon Sect was well informed. How could he not know who Jiang Zhe's most beloved disciple was, just by looking at Huo Cong's appearance and bearing, he already knew his identity.
Although he knew that Jiang Zhe's disciple must be talented, Huo Cong's understated words made Ling Duan feel bad, but also moved him. Looking closely, although this young man has an ordinary appearance, his demeanor is very similar to Jiang's. Zhe, only a little less lazy and wild, more dignified and thick, but after a few more glances, Qiu Yufei frowned again, this young man named Huo Cong had a look of depression on his face, obviously With a lot of worries, Jiang Zhe is proficient in medicine, how can he not see it, and how can he make his disciples hate it so much. But he just kept it in his heart and smiled: "Okay, Ling Duan, don't talk nonsense, Huo Cong lead the way, Suiyun must be waiting for me."
Huo Cong led the two to the county office. The county office was already the official residence of Jiangzhe, the Marquis of Chu, and was heavily guarded. Ling Duan's eyes flickered and he looked at the surrounding terrain. This was his habit. Who would have guessed that when his eyes flashed, he saw a big man in black standing under the steps. Ling Duan was stunned for a moment, and ran to the big man with a few steps. Stuttering: "Li Hu, why are you still alive? How did you become Hu Benwei?"
The big man rubbed his head confusedly and said, "Ling boy, it's you, why don't you know that I'm still alive?"
Ling Duan scolded angrily: "How do I know you are still alive, when you were taken away by Lord Zhuang, didn't you mean that you have been silenced, why are you still alive now, since you are alive, how come you don't know how to give I'm sending a message, don't tell me you don't care about adversity at all." After scolding, Ling Duan was already full of anger, and the ecstasy of seeing his old friend just now subsided a little.
Confusion flashed in Li Hu's eyes, and he said, "What's the silence? Back then, those brothers and I were taken to other places, and after more than a year of hard labor, we were released. Most of the brothers returned home with money. There was nowhere to go, and I just didn’t know how to make a living. Who knew that Commander Huyan would come and ask me if I wanted to go to Chang’an. I thought that General Shi was gone, so I followed Commander to Beijing. I stayed in Tiger Wing Camp for a while. In 2009, Lord Huyan often came to teach me about my martial arts. In the past four years, the emperor visited the camp in person to select Hu Benwei. I was a little short of losing the election, but the emperor heard that I was Li Hu who shot Jianghou into the water, so he put me Hu Benwei has been elected. He was sent to protect Jianghou three years ago. However, I heard that you followed Qiu Si Gongzi to Jinghai Villa in the East China Sea and asked someone to write you a letter, haven't you received it?"
Looking at Li Hu's confused expression, Ling Duan knew that this silly big man was ignorant and confused about the events of the day. Over the years, he was the only one who had endured the torture of hatred all the time. Looking around, Qiu Yufei and Huo Cong had long since disappeared. , even Hu Benwei, who was next to him, also avoided it. Years of hatred suddenly fell into the air. He was happy and at a loss, and murmured: "Who did you ask for the letter?"
Li Hu scratched his head and said, "I don't know where the Jinghai Villa is, so I will ask Commander Huyan to help, and I will ask the Lord Hou to send you a message. I think when you come to Chang'an, you can come to me for a drink."
Ling Duan didn't know whether to laugh or cry, now he knew what the problem was, but when he thought that his old friend was still alive, the joy in his heart was mixed with inexplicable emotions, and he couldn't help crying like rain. Seeing the appearance of his old friend in need, Li Hu was so anxious that he was at a loss, and walked in circles beside Ling Duan.
Qiu Yufei walked into the inner hall under the guidance of Xiao Shunzi, only to see Jiang Zhe standing in front of the hall with his hands behind his back, his back a bit bleak. Qiu Yufei sighed, "Could it be that Suiyun is remembering that arrow?"
I didn't look back, and said: "There is no kindness and righteousness in the war between the two countries, not to mention that I am just a traitor and benevolent person. He treated each other like this with all his benevolence and justice. The pain was because he didn't like to read, so he made an agreement to do his own thing, but in fact, it was also because Ben didn't have the mood to teach him to read at that time. Although I have talents and learning in my belly, after all, I am young and knowledgeable, and there were many omissions in teaching him to read. If it wasn't for him and me to argue and discuss, I would not have achieved today's achievements. For five years in the Lu residence, I have no relatives. Although he is the prince of the Hou family, Lu Hou trains in the army, and he is not in the house all the year round. He lost his mother when he was young, and the Lu family is a big promise, but the two of us depend on each other for life. It is better to say that he is a friend and brother rather than a teacher and a student. He has a juvenile temperament and often jokes with me, but he really treats me as a family member. I love to read rare books, so he searched for me. I greedily watched the snow scenery on the river suffer from the cold. He personally served the soup and medicine. I wanted to leave. Before Nan Chu, he was the most worried about this brother-in-law disciple. But now he wants to personally design a trap to let him fall into the trap, not to mention that he shot me an arrow to show his grace, even if he really wanted to kill me, I would also I can't blame him, if it wasn't for His Majesty's kindness to me, I would not have intervened in this battle even if the war continued for 30 years."
Qiu Yufei felt that Jiang Zhe's tone was desolate, so he deliberately teased: "Suiyun may not hate Lu Can for being unfeeling, but if I don't blame him, I don't believe it, Ling Duan just took a hostage and rescued my senior brother once. Deliberately concealed it from him for ten years, making him hold grudges all day long and miss his dead friend, if you hadn't asked me this time, I'm afraid he would interfere with it, I'm afraid you wouldn't let him know the truth."
I couldn't help laughing when I heard this, and turned around and said, "You didn't know about Jiang's grudges until today, so why make fun of me?"
When Qiu Yufei saw Jiang Zhe's happy face, his heart widened and he looked up. He had not seen him for a few years. He only felt that Jiang Zhe's temples were a bit more frosty and his gray hair was a bit lighter, and he couldn't help but sigh: "I heard that you will follow suit. In the past few years, Yun has been wandering in the mountains and rivers, and he has not paid much attention to military affairs. I thought that Suiyun must be in good spirits, but now he seems to be a lot haggard?"
I sighed softly and said, "Time flies, and your face is getting old, this is also a helpless thing, but Yu Fei's style is the same as before, which makes Zhe envy and jealous. This time Zhe has passed on the book and invited him for a long time, it is really a big event. I hope that after thinking about it, only Yu Fei can help me, but this matter is quite embarrassing, if the Demon Sect does not allow it, or Yu Fei is inconvenient, Zhe will not dare to force it."
Qiu Yufei's heart moved, and he had already guessed what Jiang Zhe had entrusted, and said calmly: "Since Suiyun has asked for it, Yufei dares not to obey, my Demon Sect is now the minister of Dayong, and here I go to see the teacher first. Zun, Master has already allowed me to act cheaply, if it is urgent, I can go south immediately, but your painstaking efforts will not help."
I happily said: "Whether it is successful or not, I will always do my best. Thank you Yufei for your help, but there is still some time. Why don't you and I get together for a few days and wait until the Nanchu soldiers retreat."
Qiu Yufei sighed: "That's true." Then he smiled and said, "With Yunqin, I have made great progress, and I was about to ask for advice."
I smiled and said, "It's exactly what I want, Xiao Shunzi, I won't be going to the city these few days, so let Cong'er follow General Chang to fight." Xiao Shunzi turned around and went out to give orders.
Qiu Yufei's eyes flashed, and he said, "Suiyun still cares about Lu Can who cut off the friendship between master and apprentice. This Huo Cong is also your disciple, why don't you care for him, otherwise he will be sullen. What about the heart? If you don’t like such a talent, why don’t you give him to me.”
I said meaningfully: "When the heavens will send a great responsibility to the people, they must first suffer their minds and wills, work their muscles and bones, starve their bodies and skin, empty their bodies, and disturb their actions, so they move their hearts and forbearance, and they have benefited them. cannot."
Qiu Yufei sighed lightly when he heard the words, no more words, the two smiled at each other, and walked into the back hall side by side.
For the next ten days, the two of them only played the qin and the tune behind them, ignoring the war outside. Let Huo Cong follow General Chang to resist Lu Can's strong attack.
On August 27, Changsun Ji returned to Xiangyang and attacked the city urgently. Perhaps some generals persuaded Lu Can to return to Xiangyang to annihilate Changsun Ji first. After thinking about it, Lu Can only ordered the generals to defend Xiangyang and did not allow Changsun Ji to rescue Gucheng. Then he ordered a violent attack on Gucheng, because when attacking Xiangyang, catapults and crossbows were used. They were all used up. On the 26th, Jiang Zhe and Qiu Yufei combined with the two qins to disperse the fighting spirit of the Chu army. After Lu Can retreated, he ordered the sergeants to build catapults. Starting on the 27th, the siege continued day and night. , Although he never led troops in Xiangyang, he once asked people to inquire about the strengths and weaknesses of the surrounding towns and cities in Xiangyang. He was well aware of the weaknesses of the Gucheng city walls, and the boulders sent out by the catapults all greeted those weak points. In less than a day and night, the Gucheng city walls were already in ruins. Huo Cong asked Jiang Zhe for advice, but was turned away. In desperation, he made up his own mind and ordered the sergeant to build a few small catapults and carry them to the top of the city, bundling dried grass into grass balls. Put a kind of fire in it, ignite it and throw it on the enemy's line. After more than ten catapults were burned, the Chu army's offensive was unsustainable.
On August 30th, Lu Can learned the news of Rong Yuan's retreat, and after several days of siege, he found that there were definitely less than 30,000 people in Gucheng, but only 5,000 at most. He judged that the rest of Yong's army must be secretly transferred to other places. Maybe he has already returned to Xiangyang. If Xiangyang falls, his back path will be cut off, but Lu Can also knows that he is alone in Yongjing. Gucheng lured the Yong army to come to the rescue, and sent a number of people to sneak back to Southern Chu, and used the command of the general to mobilize the water camp left behind by Jiangxia to reinforce.
At this time, after arriving at Gucheng, he was ordered by Jiang Zhe to gallop back to Xiangyang via Laohekou and the Yong army in Dengzhou. He joined the elder Sun Ji to cut off the road to Xiangyang. According to Jiang Zhe's previous order, he only attacked Xiangyang City, but did not go there. Save Gucheng.
On September 2, Changsun Ji learned that Lu Can was digging water to fill the city, and the defenders dug trenches in the city, causing the river to flow into the ground. Worried that Gucheng could not be defended, he dispatched 10,000 soldiers to rescue Gucheng, which was 30 miles away from the ancient city. At that time, the scouts reported that Gucheng was billowing with thick smoke, and the reinforcement generals mistakenly thought that Gucheng was lost, and rushed to the rescue regardless of their lives, but was ambushed by Lu Can's generals on the way, and more than 10,000 sergeants were killed and injured. Changsun Ji heard the news that people attacked Xiangyang, and the Chu army in Xiangyang only had more than 10,000 soldiers left behind. Before the Yong army abandoned the city, they had taken away most of the food, grass and luggage in the city. It was extremely difficult to defend the city. Still not forgetting the homeland, I heard that it was the general Lu Can who took Xiangyang, regardless of life and death.
On September 4th, Sergeant Lu Can ordered a ditch to dig a trench to divert the accumulated water under Gucheng City. At this time, the city wall was soaked in and out of the flood water, and its foundation was floating. , to break the Chu offensive.
On September 5th, Lu Can ordered sergeants to burn the city with firewood racks outside the tunnel, day and night, all night long. This time, instead of building fires and making smoke like on September 2nd to lure reinforcements, they wanted to destroy the city wall. Huo Cong ordered. The sergeant repaired the city wall and was miserable. However, on the morning of September 6, the city wall to the south of Gucheng collapsed to the sound of the war drums that rang all day and night outside the city. Before taking advantage of the situation to attack, they ordered scouts to go out of the city to investigate. In the Chu army camp, only more than 20 goats were blindfolded and hung upside down.
In the early morning of September 6th, Lu Can and his army suddenly appeared outside the city of Xiangyang. The scouts reported last night that Lu Can was still attacking Gucheng. The grandson Ji did not expect Lu Can to return to the division, because the defenders of Xiangyang were unable to go out of the city to fight, so they did not take precautions. What's more, it was already dawn, and it was when the Chu army was still asleep. Lu Can led his army and horses to step on the Yong camp. The eldest grandson Ji suffered a big defeat in a hurry, and the army was not in time. Fortunately, the Yong army was elite and most of them escaped. Lu Can re-entered Xiangyang and broke through the encirclement of the Yong army. They sent envoys to Jiangling and Jiangxia again to dispatch reinforcements.
When Lu Can fought hard in Gucheng and Xiangyang, Jianye was already in chaos. On September 1, Rong Yuan's impeachment seal arrived at Jianye, and Shang Weijun knew about Lu Can's dispatch of troops, and he was furious. Summoned the confidants to discuss matters. Now that the lord of the state is in charge of the government, although the government is still in Shang Weijun's hands, but after all, there is an additional lord of the state in name, and although Shang Weijun is greedy for power, he has no intention of rebelling. It is only to maintain the flattering heart. And Lu Can's military power is getting stronger and stronger. In the eighth year of Longsheng, in the name of defending the enemy, he was assigned the right to dismiss officials below the fourth rank of Jianghuai Jingxiang. Shang Weijun has long been wary of him. For Shang Weijun, there are hundreds of thousands of troops guarding the Jianghuai, and there are natural dangers in the Yangtze River. The Jiangnan defense line that has been re-operated for more than ten years is invincible. Even without Lu Can, as long as some useless cities with frequent wars are abandoned and the important town is firmly defended, Even if the Yong army made a massive southern expedition, it would be impossible to cross the Yangtze River again. On the contrary, it is Lu Can, who is self-respecting and has won the hearts of the army and the people in the country. Once he rebels, it will be a disaster. Originally, after Zhao Long took the lead, Shang Weijun intended to use the name of the country lord to slowly take back Lu Can's military power. Can take down Xiangyang and defeat the Yong army, and he will also be recruited back to Jianye to retain him in the name of a reward. After a night of deliberation, after devising a strategy to trick Lu Can into turning back to Jianye, Shang Weijun ordered Situ Cai Kai as his envoy, and waited for Lu Can in Jiangxia. Once Lu Can won, he would invite Lu Can back to Beijing to receive a reward. Cai Kai is the father of the new queen, the dignified state leader, and an important official in the court. Lu Can was suspicious.
Unexpectedly, in a few days, the news that the Chu army was trapped in Xiangyang, Lu Can stormed Gucheng and Jiang Zhe was in the city, and Lu Can ordered reinforcements, although Shang Weijun was worried that Lu Can would be defeated and damage Nan Chu's vitality , but also pleased that Lu Can was able to kill his relatives righteously, and even personally passed a book to let Rong Yuan rescue Xiangyang. Rong Yuan refused because he was seriously ill and could not lead the army, so he wrote a letter again, saying that Lu Can respected his troops, ignored the court, made his own merits, and did not risk the lives of his soldiers.
Since September 6th, rumors have spread in Jiangnan, saying that Lu Can is alone in defending Xiangyang, neither retreating nor advancing, because Lu Can intends to separate Jianghuai as king, and also that Lu Can does not break Gucheng, because he does not want to offend the Dayong royal family. , Because once Lu Can became independent, Jianghuai would be attacked on both sides, so he secretly bowed his knees to Jiang Zhe, the Marquis of Chu State, expressing his intention of reconciliation, breaking Changsun Ji and taking Xiangyang, but it was just a cover up, otherwise why did the Yong army stop attacking Xiangyang?
On September 12, Ji Xia, the first seat of the Yihuang Hall, presented a short song from the folk to Shang Weijun, "The golden servant girl with a vulture and a swallowtail embroidered with an arc. The king of Lu issued a new order, and a thousand battalions called together." ( Note 1)
When Shang Weijun saw it, his heart was as cold as ice. The King Lu referred to in the poem, who could be other than Lu Can. Who is there, carefully examine the meaning in the poem, Lu Can actually has the meaning of being a king. He was still worried that Ji Xia was framing her intentions and made her cronies visit unannounced, but found that within a few days, whether it was Jianghuai, Jingxiang, or Wuyue, there were singing in the north and south of the Yangtze River, even three-year-old children were also learning language and singing. "Lu Wang Yang's new order, a thousand battalions called together". Shang Weijun is also a person well versed in scriptures and history, so he naturally knows what prophecy is. If it wasn't for Lu Can's intentional rebellion, how could such an anti-poem spread out? spread across the river.
As doubts arose, Shang Weijun was extremely anxious. At this time, Shang Chengye, the son of Shang Weijun, said: "Lu Can has armored soldiers, and he is in a major town. Whether it is true or false, the people of the government and the people know that there is Lu Can, but there is no lord of the country, let alone his father. If Lu Can raises his arm, I am afraid that Jiangnan will change its flag immediately. At that time, not only the king will perish and the country will be destroyed, but also our Shang clan. If the battle of Xiangyang, Lu Can wins and returns, the imperial court will definitely reward him heavily. It is said that there are complaints in the army, so he must not be perfunctory like the previous few times, but this person is already a very high-ranking official. The general, the governor of Jiangnan military, the first-class duke, if you want to add another title, you can only be a king. Having a different surname as a king is a precursor to rebellion. Even if Lu Can has no objection now, it will be inevitable over time. The commander was named king. As his father's plan, instead of sitting still and waiting for death, it is better to start with the force first. After removing Lu Can and his confidants, he will appease the soldiers under his command. The relatives of these soldiers are all on the right side of the river, and the dragons have no leader. How to rebel? When the time comes, choose one or two veteran generals who have a quarrel with Lu Can, and let them defend themselves against the Yong Army. My father must have no hope of the Central Plains, so why should he rely on Lu Can?"
Although Shang Weijun agreed, he was still hesitant. At this moment, the military report from the front came again. Lu Can gave up Gucheng, which was at his fingertips, returned to Xiangyang, defeated Changsun Ji, and returned to the book for help. When Shang Weijun heard the news, he was refreshed. If Lu Can had a big victory in Xiangyang, he might not be able to hold Lu Can down. Now that Lu Can is waiting for reinforcements, he can take the opportunity to force Lu Can back into the army without Xiangyang. At most, he lost the possibility of capturing the Central Plains, but if Lu Can rebelled, it would be a major event of destroying his family and the country, so he immediately entered the palace and asked Zhao Long to issue an order to make Cai Kai as the military envoy to stop the Jiangxia camp with the king's order. He dispatched troops, and even moved Rong Yuan to Jiangxia, claiming to wait for the king's order, and join forces to go north to Xiangyang, but secretly let Rong Yuan seal the river water, not allowing Jiangxia's army to go north.
Although Zhao Long was already a pro-governor, he was addicted to alcoholism, indifferent to state affairs, and had no objection to his grandfather's proposition. It is really an unnecessary thing. It occupies half of the country. Looking around, the palace is full of brilliance. The room is full of rare treasures. The tentacles are full of ice muscles and jade bones. , Such a blessing, it is enough to be old in Jiangnan, why hit the stone with an egg and cause more troubles.
On September 18, when the imperial decree arrived in Xiangyang, Lu Can refused to accept the decree, refusing to retire with the excuse of "I will not accept the orders of the foreign monarchs".
When Lu Can's resistance to the decree spread to Jianye, Zhao Long was furious. He succeeded to the throne. Although he never took power, no one disobeyed his orders. Lu Can was just an ordinary courtier to him. Wang Ming, in a fit of anger, issued a decree to return Lu Can again. The imperial concubine Ji Lingxiang deliberately sneered, saying that Lu Can would not obey the decree. Zhao Long was worried that he would lose face in front of the concubine Ai, and within two days, he issued seven edicts to retire from the army.
On September 25th, the second edict arrived in Xiangyang, and Lu Can was indignant, but Jianye sent seven envoys in turn, all of whom ordered Lu Can to retreat. Even so, Lu Can was reluctant to give up Xiangyang, but although Lu Can was determined to forge ahead, Jiangxia's reinforcements were blocked by Rong Yuan, the Jianghuai army could not be mobilized, food was about to be exhausted, and there was no help. To attack Xiangyang, and clear the surrounding areas of Xiangyang, so that the Chu army cannot be attacked by the enemy. Lu Can stood at the head of Xiangyang City, and wept against the wind: "The great cause has not yet been completed, and the middle road is south, and there will be no hope of the Central Plains from now on."
As a last resort, Lu Can ordered the troops to retreat. The Xiangyang people were greatly panicked when they heard the news that the Chu army was about to retreat, and they all said: "I will help the general to defend the city. Once the Yong army recaptures Xiangyang, Don't you want to question everyone, Dayong's laws are strict, and I will only die, so I ask the general to save my life."
Hearing the words, Lu Can sighed: "Lu can't look north to the Central Plains, but he can't harm the elders of Xiangyang." Then he ordered the people of Xiangyang to move south, pass through Suizhou, and live in Jiangxia.
After Lu Can personally raised his troops, he defended Xiangyang and did not retreat. The eldest grandson Ji heard the news that the people of Xiangyang had moved south. In a panic, he attacked the city. Lu Can strictly guarded the city for seven days. , On October 3, Lu Can set fire to Xiangyang, and then took advantage of the chaos to break through the west gate of Xiangyang City and head towards Suizhou.
After Lu Can left Xiangyang City for more than ten kilometers, he heard a sound like the roar of thunder, which was continuous, as if the thunder god was angry, Lu Can's heart moved, but his face became pale as paper, only listening to the sound. The location, I knew that it came from the location of the city wall. It must have been a tunnel dug under the city wall, and the gunpowder was hidden in the middle. This time it was ignited by the fire, and it made such a sound. Lu Can's mind was clear, and he immediately guessed that it must be Yong. The army arranged to break the city secretly. Such a method is definitely not something that the generals who defend the city can think of. And when Yong Jun was attacking the city, he didn't need to break the city secretly. Lu Can knew that he must have fallen into a trap. Even if he gave birth to Xiangyang, he would inevitably be suspicious of the lord of the country. It's just a backstop that hasn't been set yet. With a bitter smile, Lu Can rode his horse to Suizhou, fighting hard for the rest of the month, the beacon fire in Xiangyang, all that was left was the blood of his soldiers and the general's hatred.
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Note 1: Modified from Lu Lun's "One of the Four Songs of the Next Song"