Chapter 932
Yun Guang was ordered to advance eastward
Chapter 932 Yun Guang was ordered to advance eastward
"Drive, drive,"
"Quick, open the door."
Chang'an County,
The residence of Jiedushi Yunguang,
In front of the mansion gate, a team of imperial guards came and dismounted. Leading them was the imperial guards' Yunqiwei Han Shougao, General Han. He was galloping all the way and his face was not so good. At the beginning of the year, it was because he led the troops to wipe out the robbers of the Taiping Sect in the capital in time and made great contributions that he was promoted to the rank of battalion commander.
unfortunately,
He had no way to bribe his superiors and could only continue to lead the imperial guards. Unexpectedly, he was arranged by the Imperial City Administration to come to Chang'an County to convey the emperor's order.
He had been walking for a whole day and night, exposed to the wind and sun, and in a bad mood. He had just climbed the steps of the mansion and was surrounded by a group of personal soldiers at the inner door. The leader saw that they were the imperial guards from the capital, so he gritted his teeth and stopped them.
"May I ask, General, what are you doing here?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the road ahead was blocked by the Jiedushi's personal soldiers, with unfriendly faces. Han Shougao was even more furious.
He took out a bright yellow brocade from his bosom,
"I will issue an imperial decree to have you, the governor, come out."
Without saying much, the sunlight shone on the bright yellow brocade, not to mention how dazzling it was. I don't know if it was a coincidence, but at this time, Yun Guang, the governor of Chang'an County, appeared in front of the main house, walked over quickly, knelt on the ground,
"Your Highness, I, the governor of Chang'an County, Yun Guang, have received your order."
They knelt on the ground and kowtowed, and even the servants in the courtyard knelt on the ground together, not daring to make any other movements. Perhaps because they were rough people, they didn't even set up an incense table.
Han Shougao was not vague either. He actually uncovered the yellow cloth on the imperial edict in his hand, took it out and read it out.
"The Emperor, in compliance with the Will of Heaven, proclaims:
The situation in the pass is volatile now, with rebellious armies rising up everywhere. I order Yun Guang, the governor of Chang'an County, to lead his 20,000 elite troops back to the capital as soon as possible and join the command of Beijing Prince Shui Rong. You must rush to the aid of Xihe County day and night without making any mistakes. You must uphold loyalty and fight bravely to live up to my expectations. I hope that you will all fulfill your duties for the sake of the country. If you slack off, you will be severely punished. I decree this!"
Just a few words made Yun Guang, who was kneeling on the ground, think a lot. It seemed that He Shoubei had handed in the memorial after all. The emperor's tone was so stern that it was almost like a reprimand. Lord He of the Capital Military Department must have made a lot of efforts.
But in the end, why did he transfer himself to be under the command of Prince Beijing? What was the reason? And Xihe County was a mess.
While he was in a daze, Han Shougao saw that Yun Guang still did not accept the order, and asked in a cold voice;
"The Yun Jiedushi has not yet received the order,"
Yun Guang quickly came back to his senses, bowed his head and kowtowed again.
"Your Highness, Yun Guang, will definitely live up to His Majesty's grace and accept His Majesty's order to express my gratitude."
With such cheers, General Han looked much better. He handed the imperial edict to Yun Guang, bowed again, and slowly stood up. He handed the imperial edict to his trusted butler, who put it in the inner room for worship.
"General Han, you have been exhausted from the journey. Please come into the palace and take a rest for a while."
Yun Guang made a gesture of invitation, but he still had a lot to say. He was still confused about leading troops to fight and rushing to the aid of Xihe County. The court's affairs had not yet been reported back, and the letter sent to Rongguo Mansion seemed to have sunk into the sea without any news. This had become a worry for him.
at the moment,
As long as General Han came in, presented silver, set up a banquet, and served well, he would eventually be able to understand.
Unfortunately, Han Shougao's ambition was not here, and he could not stand these local nobles and governors. After reading the imperial edict, he waved his hand and said;
"Don't bother the governor. I was ordered to leave in a hurry and I am anxious to return to report. I will not disturb the governor to organize the army. However, before I came, the King of Beijing brought a message to the governor, saying that after receiving the imperial edict, you must gather outside the East Pavilion in the capital within one day and wait for orders. If you are late, you will be punished by military law."
As soon as this word comes out,
The temperature of the entire courtyard became much colder. Yun Guang's eyelids twitched, and he had a bad feeling in his heart. It was an unexpected disaster.
"Meng Qingyue, go to the camp immediately, gather the troops, bring all the equipment and baggage, and gather at Dongting in the capital. Hurry up."
"Yes, Jiedushi,"
Deputy General Meng Qingyue immediately took the order and left. Seeing this, General Han did not stay any longer and walked out of the mansion quickly. When he reached the outside of the mansion, he jumped on his horse, squeezed his legs together, and quickly ran out of the city.
Yun Guang was left standing in the front yard with a gloomy face. As the saying goes, those who come with evil intentions will not be visited by those with good intentions. It seems that this trip will be extremely dangerous. Prince Beijing Shui Rong is known as a wise king. He can give such an order, and the person who delivers the order will not get even a tael of silver. This is against the rules.
While he was thinking about it, the wife of the governor, Song Yuanrong, came out of the inner room with her maid, looking at the empty courtyard and asked;
"My dear, I heard that the imperial edict came, why don't you see me?"
He looked around in surprise, wanting to see what the noble in the palace looked like, but how come the noble disappeared in such a short while?
Yun Guang looked gloomy and irritable, and replied unhappily;
"Hmph, what came was not a human, but a death warrant. Today, your husband will lead the troops eastward. I will leave half of my personal soldiers in the mansion. Before I come back, you and Ming'er cannot go anywhere. If there is anything, you can ask your brother Song Zifei to do it. Do you understand?"
Seeing the seriousness of Lang Jun's words, Song Yuanrong felt something was wrong, so he put away his smile and came over to ask;
"My dear, is it because of what happened at the He garrison? The court blames you!"
Madam Yun raised her pretty face and asked with a worried look. She had also sent people to the He Mansion to keep an eye on it. Unfortunately, up to now, the people of the He family were actually keeping vigil over the body. The Zhang family also stopped making any moves, without any movement at all.
The so-called prefect Chang wanted to pretend to come to the mansion to pay his respects, but he was kicked out as soon as he entered the door. He had no face left.
"What else could it be? I just can't figure out how Commander He of the Military Department of the Capital City could have allowed this Jiedushi to lead the troops eastward."
Yun Guang has remained in his position since he took office as Jiedushi. Although the Ministry of Revenue funded the procurement of food and fodder, he was the one who personally led the training of the provincial army. Chang'an County is the western gateway of the capital, and troops cannot be mobilized easily. How could the Ministry of War mobilize troops in this way? This is not right.
Madam Yun's eyes turned and she smiled.
"My dear, since the imperial decree has been issued, it is set in stone. How can it be changed? Maybe someone has done something to take advantage of the situation. I heard from you that among the troops surrounding the capital, only the troops in Anyang and Chang'an have not moved. In a sense, they have dodged a disaster. What a pity!"
Yun Guang sighed. As the saying goes, you can avoid the first day, but you can't avoid the fifteenth. When the government troops in Sizhou, Hexi, Hedong, and Hongnong were gathering, he was worried about this matter and said something. He didn't expect it to come true so soon.
"My dear, don't worry. We are going to Xihe County. I heard that it is very chaotic there, with many mountains. As long as you are careful, you won't be afraid. It is better than going to the south of Beijing."
Song Yuanrong was not an ignorant woman. When the family's caravan came back from the capital, her brother brought a lot of news, especially about the situation in the south. He said a lot about the defeat of the imperial court, which shocked the court and the public. This showed that the bandit army in the south was not made of clay. In this case, as long as they didn't go there, it would be fine.
"Oh, my lady, you make it sound simple. This time is different from the last time. Although there are no Taiping Sect members in Xihe County, the White Lotus Sect, which has been dormant for more than ten years, has already raised its banner and rebelled. They are old rivals. I don't know how Prince Beijing will deal with it. The court reported that Wei Xiangping has asked the court for help. Maybe Runan City can no longer be defended."
Yun Guang had a worried look on his face. Today was different from the past. At that time, he was still young and brave. He could fight for his military achievements.
Times have changed. Now he has everything except the courage to fight. After marrying a wife and concubines, he practiced martial arts less often, not to mention the exercises to strengthen his body. As the saying goes, if you don't make progress in martial arts, you will regress. How could Yun Guang not know what kind of physical condition he is in now?
On the other hand, the White Lotus Sect has revived, and has accumulated most of its strength over more than ten years. If it attacks today, it will surely shock the world. I will lead the troops to suppress it. With the current strength of the government army, even if it is twice as many, what can it do? The two sides fought to the death and formed a blood feud. If they meet again, wouldn't it be like enemies meeting each other and be extremely jealous of each other?
At present, the interface is imperial edict,
It's a foregone conclusion, he has to go. Another thing is that Prince Beijing Shui Rong is leading the team personally, and the reputation of the wise prince is all over the military merits. How dare he, a governor of Chang'an County, disobey orders?
Seeing that Young Master had a sad face, Song Yuanrong was also somewhat uneasy. How could this happen? The Song family had heard about the reputation of the White Lotus Sect since they were young. It was widely known in the martial arts world that the White Lotus Sect was unique, and there were countless martial arts masters. Many sects were attached to it, and all the chambers of commerce that traveled far and wide knew it. "Young Master, if that's the case, this trip is extremely dangerous. Young Master should be more careful. The White Lotus Sect is a little unusual. In the past, martial arts masters had attached to them. Secret assassinations by masters were the strength of the White Lotus Sect."
"Well, Madam, don't worry, you just need to take care of the family. I brought Uncle Yang with me this time. He has served as an elder in the Five Lakes Alliance for so many years. He is now a first-class master and an elder of the Yun family. There should be no problem."
How could Yun Guang not consider these things? Fortunately, his father's sworn brother Yang Ye had already returned from the Five Lakes Alliance in Jingnan County and returned to his mansion to retire. He was sure that he was safe.
"That's good. With Uncle Yang here, those villains won't dare to act rashly. You can rest assured, my lord."
"Um,"
The two chatted in the courtyard, and then began to pack their bags. Yang Ye also received an order from the Jiedushi and came happily.
In the city's main camp, horns and drums were beating continuously. The 20,000 elite troops had been busy for two hours, and their baggage and weapons were already ready for action.
Just waiting for the belated arrival of Jiedushi Yunguang,
Entering the camp gate, Yun Guang was wearing a bright armor, with a long sword hanging from his waist, and a stern face. He was followed by a man wearing a bamboo hat and a dark suit. He actually had two long swords on his back and a longbow hanging behind him. He didn't look like a man of the world, but rather a military commander.
Looking at the assembled troops in the city camp, with flags flying everywhere and a solemn and murderous atmosphere, Yang Ye nodded secretly and praised;
"As expected of a soldier under your command, Yun Guang. He is well trained."
Yun Guang clasped his fists and smiled, and replied;
"Thank you for the compliment, Uncle Yang. I didn't want to trouble you to follow me this time, but Xihe County is full of mixed people and there are many sects. In addition, the White Lotus Sect is insidious and cunning. My nephew's martial arts skills are mediocre, and I am only good at training soldiers. I feel uneasy, so I have to ask you for help. I feel ashamed."
Yun Guang's face turned slightly red. There were some things that only he could say in person. He was not afraid of leading troops to fight, as it was nothing more than a battle of weapons and formations. However, how could he feel at ease without a master in charge of the hidden hands in the martial arts world?
"You are just being polite to your uncle. Your father and I are sworn brothers. We have a deep friendship. How can I ignore it? Besides, the White Lotus Sect has reappeared in the martial arts world. All sects are facing a formidable enemy. They don't follow the rules of the martial arts world. You understand."
Yang Ye shook his head and smiled. Some things cannot be judged by appearances. When the White Lotus Rebellion started, it brought disaster to many martial arts sects and killed so many people. Who wouldn't hate them?
Yun Guang paused and asked in a low voice;
"Uncle, can we recruit those people?"
"Hmph, don't even think about it, kid. Although I said those words, you should know that the martial arts world is different from the imperial court. There are many selfish people. Those sects may look famous and upright, but you have never known the thieves and prostitutes inside. And they don't care about it. The most anxious one is the imperial court. Don't worry, this time, I will keep you safe."
The man said it with a firm voice. He was also an old man in the underworld, and was familiar with the affairs of the underworld. However, nowadays, everyone in the underworld cherishes their lives, so how could they risk their lives to save others?
"Thank you, uncle. I am grateful for your kindness."
He clasped his fists and bowed, performing a great salute. Then, looking at the army that was already prepared, he immediately ordered them to set off.
After a while,
The mighty army of 20,000 marched out of the East City Gate and headed straight for the capital.
The people at the city gate were talking about it and constantly sticking their heads out to watch. More people were following and watching on both sides of the street.
On top of the city,
He Yonghua stood on the top of the city wall with a gloomy face, looking at the army gradually moving away. He did not expect that a letter from him could actually transfer Yun Guang away. He still felt a little bit unbelievable in his heart.
"Dad, once Yun Guang is gone, Chang'an County will be under your control. That old thief from the Zhang family has been hiding in his house all day and has been recruiting many people from the underworld. Since that's the case, Dad, your son will lead the troops and destroy them at night."
The eldest brother He Weifeng gritted his teeth and sent people to keep an eye on the Zhang family's mansion for a long time. Now that the time has come, he must destroy the Zhang family to relieve his hatred and avenge He Miao.
"Why are you so anxious? The Zhang family cannot be moved. They have a valid reason. Brother Jin and Miao'er are already dead, but the culprit, the Li family, is still alive and well. Every wrong has its perpetrator. Bring Li Li back tonight and forget about the Zhang family. I have found out that the letter from Rongguo Mansion in the capital was sent by someone from the Zhang family, but the details have not been found out yet."
At this point, there is no need to investigate or not. Since Lord Chang doesn't care on the surface, don't blame him for being cruel. He Miaojin's brother is dead, and Li Li should at least go down to accompany him.
"Yes, Dad. Although the boy was so scared that he didn't come out for a few days, he can't hide. My subordinates reported that he booked a good room in the brothel on South Street tonight."
A sinister smile flashed across He Weifeng's stern face. Tonight, he must not be allowed to leave alive.
"Okay, take all the good fighters in the house with you. Tonight, we will go together to send him down."
There was no fluctuation in his voice, but on that gloomy face, a pair of eyes were fixed on the army disappearing in the distance. Yun Guang was transferred away, so I guess he wouldn't stay here for long. So, revenge is needed, and kindness is repaid.
The army marched southward,
Central Army Rear Guard,
His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin sat in the carriage, holding a book of unknown content, reading it intently. Zhang Jinyu sat on the other side of the carriage, leaning against Lan Yue'er, and started reading the secret book of Mount Longhu. It was written in a sparse manner, but the annotations were clear. It was indeed a good way to cultivate qi.
"My Lord, the court has no shortage of these training methods, why do you only like to read this one? I saw that you never put down this book during the march. If you like it, I have many secret books in my palace. I will send them to you for you to read."
Perhaps he was a little tired from reading, King Jin Zhou Ding put down the book, took out a package of cakes and placed them on the square table. They were all famous snacks in the capital. He Baihu had done a good job on this trip back.
"Master Marquis, please."
Seeing another table full of cakes, Zhang Jinyu didn't hesitate to put down the recipe and took a few cakes. The ones from Yaoji Shop were still so sweet.
"Your Highness, I am bored. I happen to have the book given by the old Taoist in my hand. It would be good to read more. If Your Highness has time, you can also practice more. Apart from other things, it is still effective in strengthening the body."
This is really not a lie. Others don't know how this Taoist scripture works, but after practicing it, I feel refreshed all over, especially the occasional soreness in my waist is gone. I feel even more energetic at night. It turns out that the Taoist way of nourishing qi is good here. I have to practice it well. As the saying goes, a man can have sex several times a night. No wonder those dignitaries like to practice Taoism and women like to study Buddhism. It makes sense.
For example, Jia Zhen of Ningguo Mansion, the retired emperor in the palace, and those children of aristocratic families always have an attitude of practicing Taoism and nourishing qi, but I have never heard of the signs of worshiping Buddha. Having said that, it turns out that the wonders are hidden too deeply, the combination of yin and yang, and the profound Taoist knowledge.
"Well, what the Marquis said makes sense. It is good to cultivate one's character, but sitting there is boring. The tricks used in the martial arts world are just minor tricks. Fighting for power and ruthlessness will only bring you low grades."
Zhou Ding did not understand the deep meaning of the marquis. Among the children of the noble families in the capital, only those with military merits would practice at home to strengthen their muscles. The rest of them all regarded themselves as scholars. The only way to achieve success in the world was to study.
"Your Highness, I did not ask you to become a master. I just wanted you to strengthen your muscles and bones and grow taller. Unless you are a first-rate warrior who has reached the innate level, the rest of us are just made of flesh and blood. If we encounter iron armor and crossbows, we will have to suffer. I think that studying for a long time is boring. Practicing martial arts is just a change of mood. In addition, what did Captain He say when he came back from the capital?"
The cloud cake in my mouth is soft, sticky and delicious, which is rare. Think about how expensive it is sold by Yaoji Business. Merchants have always been profit-driven. Only the smart brain can
Seeing that Luo Yunhou was enjoying his meal, King Zhou Ding of Jin also felt a little hungry, so he picked up a piece and stuffed it into his mouth. It really tasted delicious, so he praised it;
"My Lord, it's a coincidence that Captain He came back from the capital this morning. He is a filial man. These cakes and the roasted lamb under the table were all brought by him from the capital. He also handled the affairs in the city well. The story of that woman is spreading everywhere in the city."
As soon as this matter was mentioned, the King of Jin wanted to find out the truth in his heart. What was the final ending of the story told by Marquis Luo Yun? Did the woman wait patiently, or remarry halfway, or go north to find her husband? No matter which one it was, the hardships and choices involved were not easy to decide, right?
(End of this chapter)