Chapter 242 Those who know me warm me and those who hurt me
*I'm really tired these days*
Yes, the general guarding the city at the head of the city is the current general of the Imperial Forest Army, Yue Beicheng. The man who used to like to live as gentle as a spring breeze eventually became an enemy because of differences in thinking and paths.
Zhirong didn't feel sorry, Yue Beicheng was the first person to express his loyalty to the regent Yanhua, so they were destined to have a battle. It's just that Yue Beicheng, who was quite wise back then, has now become mercenary, so short-sighted.
He stood on the side of the Yan family, indicating that the Bai family also stood there, and Zhirong took a closer look but didn't see Bai Zhanyuan's figure. It's best not to see each other, although she and Zhanyuan don't have any brother and sister relationship, but after all, they were born to a father and have the same blood.
When I was in the Bai family, several ladies in Zhejiang fought openly and secretly, and the sisters also fought for me. Zhilan and Zhiyun are both victims of that struggle, and the one who made the mistake was obviously the previous generation but the next generation was involved. Zhirong didn't want those things to happen again, she was tired of the trivial things in the house and the disputes over family property, and she was not interested.
Although she still won't forgive Cui and Mrs. Bai, she doesn't want to affect her son and her own brother anymore. However, if Bai Zhanyuan dared to touch a single hair of the person she cared about, she would not show mercy. Besides, she has been removed from the Bai Family Temple, and she no longer belongs to the Bai family.
Yue Beicheng looked at Zhirong's eyes like a torch and his heart shook inexplicably, he was unwilling to do the drudgery of guarding the city, not because he cared for Zhirong, but because he was afraid that he would be responsible. He was condemned instead of making meritorious service.
However, he didn't expect Fang Hong, a celebrity next to the Queen Mother, to recommend himself to the Queen Mother. He gritted his teeth angrily, and after he went back, he had a big quarrel with Zhiyao. If it weren't for Zhi Yao's persecution of Fang Hong in the first place, Fang Hong would not have been hostile to him.
However. The Queen Mother's decree cannot be disobeyed, he can only go all out. Tao Lingran gave him the task of guarding the gate of the capital before the regent came, and when Yanhua arrived, Zhirong and Li You would be unable to escape.
The army has begun to attack the city, but he is holding the city gate, arranging the troops very carefully, and the weapons and thunder eggs can be used. As long as he can drag Zhirong or beat her away, he will use any means.
And Zhirong and Li You were also very cautious, and they made a careful plan. The two armies have their own characteristics, so when attacking the city, Zhirong uses the different specialties of each army to arrange the direction of their attack, the weapons they use, and the methods of dealing with the counterattack on the city.
On the first day, the gate of Zhirong was not broken. Zhirong's side suffered less than 10,000 casualties. The Imperial Forest Army in Yuebei City suffered nearly 20,000 casualties. Zhirong and Li You set up camp not far away, and the two discussed with several generals the countermeasures for the next day's siege.
After all the people under her staff retreated, Zhirong was still holding the sand table to deduce, and Li You watched her quietly on the side. It's been a long time since I've looked at her like this, and even when we meet, she simply explains her intentions and positions. and hurried day and night. At that time, they only talked about the situation in the palace and the situation of the major families in the capital.
Now, just for a moment. Let him look at her quietly and carefully. The years have changed too quickly, too quickly. The once bright woman is still tough, but she has become the king of the party.
Although she didn't mention it, the courage and temperament of the superior revealed between her gestures couldn't escape Li You's eyes. Even if he doesn't look at it, he can feel it strongly.
"Li You, you are really powerful, I just deduced, even if you don't break the city tomorrow, it will cause a big loss to Yue Beicheng's troops." Zhirong stretched her waist, she was also tired these days, her eyes were not bloodshot, and there were dark circles under her eyes, and the whole person had lost a lot of weight.
Li You personally poured a cup of tea for her, which Shen Qing had given him before leaving the camp. "These are also the experiences accumulated from the battlefield in the past, in fact, you can also do it, and you will do it very well today."
"I had to break the city before Yanhua came, not because I had to go against him, but because Master, Sister Wei, and my sisters were all in the city. Although there is the protection of the Wen family and the Murong family, after all, Duan Ziyan is too ruthless, and I dare not guarantee that she will do anything. ”
Master and Duan Ziyan are enemies of life and death, will Duan Ziyan make Master feel better at this time? Tao Lingran will definitely not spare the master in the palace in order to make himself uncomfortable.
"Duan Ziyan should be able to take advantage of my aunt." Li You had another idea, "If the city gate can't be guarded, then she will take her aunt hostage, let you and I withdraw from the army, and even let us kill ourselves." ”
Zhirong frowned and wondered, "Then why don't you bring the master up now?" Instead of waiting for Yanhua. ”
"My aunt once said that Duan Ziyan hated the Jingtang people very much, and wanted to restore the country to a crazy situation. I think she doesn't show her hole cards now because she hopes that Jingtang's troops will be greatly damaged, so that it will be much easier for the army in southern Xinjiang to enter Jingtang, and it is also to pave the way for Yanhua. ”
Li You calmly analyzed her, his expression was serious and confident, and his innate royal demeanor added a lot of overlord colors to him.
Seeing him like this, Zhirong smiled with relief, that child-like Ming Wang has finally grown up. After these years, everyone has changed, whether it is Yan Hua, Jin Zixuan, Li You or her.
Especially Zhirong, in the past, she was only proud of being able to embroider good embroidery and become a Shang Palace, and after falling in love with Yanhua, she worked hard to marry him, but now she has to work hard to block Yanhua's great cause. After all, the wish on the Goddess Peak was still in vain, but Yanhua's wish was blocked by her. It's funny when I think about it.
"I know you still love Yan Hua, although you don't say it, but I can judge just from the look in your eyes when you hear Yan Hua's name." Li You took a sip of wine, and since his mother died, he liked to drink even more.
"Zhirong, I am very grateful that you can help me. However, I want to see Bai Zhirong, who was happy in the past, if Yanhua still loves you, let him go, in this life, no matter how many soldiers and horses he brings, how much territory he occupies, even if he becomes the overlord emperor, he is not happy with his beloved. ”
Zhirong's peach-like eyes were moist, Jin Zixuan was a confidant and a warm-hearted person. Li You is a confidant, the most generous person. Both men are willing to do things for themselves that are too much for ordinary people to bear.
Those who know me, Li You. Warmer me. Jin Zixuan. Those who hurt me, I love, Yanhua.
Li You looks like a child, but he sees everything more thoroughly than others. He already knew that Xi'er was not killed by accident back then, and he also knew that Zhirong couldn't let go of Yanhua, so he endured heartache to attack the city for him and block Yanhua's army at the same time.
It is also a blessing to meet such three men in life, Li You is right. The years are short, and sometimes she can't hesitate to make a decision, and her ambition has never been to be a hegemon.
Zhirong thought secretly in his heart. This time, she's going to take a gamble. If Yan Hua is willing to give up Jingtang Jiangshan for her, as long as he is in southern Xinjiang, and he still loves her deeply. Then she will give the half of the land in the north to Jin Zixuan. and Yanhua went to southern Xinjiang. As for identity, she believes that Yanhua will not treat her badly.
She already knew the news of Yanhua's break with Princess Tianze. How could someone like Yanhua use a woman to take the position, he was definitely powerful in Southern Xinjiang for so many years, if it weren't for Duan Ziyan's paranoia and the jade seal of the former dynasty in Southern Xinjiang, he would not have married that princess.
"Li You, thank you for thinking about me." What else can I say, a thousand words can only be turned into a thanks.
Li You put on a cloak for her: "Although it is spring, the night is still cold. He sat back in his place: "Zhirong." You already know why my mother died, right? But I don't understand until today. He poured a desolate sip of wine.
"How pitiful, in order to win the last pity of her husband. In order for his children to be able to gain the trust and love of his husband, he did not hesitate to poison himself. The mother concubine was glamorous in her life, but she gave more than she received. All my life is calculating, I am spending my life in fear, what about no amount of glory and wealth? So, I hope you can be happy. ”
Zhirong listened sadly, and it was drizzling outside, as if she was back on that rainy day, and the helpless prince hugged her tightly, for fear that she would lose it. However, it is reassuring that he has matured and should never stand in the rainstorm in front of many people again.
After sending Li You out, Zhirong couldn't fall asleep over and over. The news that Jin Zixuan had entered Dulin Pass and Pingyang Pass from the southwest had spread. That guy was hidden deep enough, and it turned out that the western part of the northern border was an important checkpoint connecting the southwest of Jingtang.
She also heard that the two had a big fight, which was very tragic, and she wondered if they were injured. Where is Yanhua's army, will Jin Zixuan catch up? Her head was about to blow up.
"Lord." Shen Qing heard the sighs in the camp and walked in worriedly, "Is the Lord worried about attacking the city tomorrow?" King Ming's strategy should be foolproof, you can sleep in peace. ”
Zhirong held her hand and leaned on her shoulder: "Shen Qing, I really want to see Yan Hua, but I'm also afraid, I'm afraid that he won't choose me." I'm afraid that he really chose me, if I really go with him, I'm so sorry for Li You and Jin Zixuan. However, I really haven't let go of him in my heart now. ”
Shen Qing felt as if something was dripping on her palm, and she gently stroked Zhirong's back. Once upon a time, she was a wild girl and a witch, and she didn't need love. However, since falling in love with Shen Heng, he couldn't extricate himself, and he also realized the beauty of love, so he also understood Zhirong's mood when he left the capital.
For Li You, she has no feelings, and she doesn't owe anything. The reason why he tried his best to attack the capital was also in accordance with Zhirong's orders. And Jin Zixuan is the same, but he has more contact, and he feels that he has paid more to the Lord. Once, she thought that he was a good man, and if the Lord could be with him, he would have something to rely on.
"Lord, follow your heart. You told me how many times in your life can you do whatever you want? Cherish it. If Yanhua is really willing to give up Jingtang for you, then he can also be entrusted. She also wanted to say that King Xuan's Jin Zixuan was also okay, but she swallowed the words again.
"I think King Xuan will understand you like King Ming."
Zhirong suddenly sat up and said solemnly: "Shen Qing, actually, I want to be selfish and fight for a chance for my happiness, Yanhua will come over in three days, I want to break the city before that and help Li You regain the throne." The credit for my contribution this time is to Li You for a special will. As long as Yanhua gave up Jingtang, Li You would pardon him for treason. ”
Shen Qing instantly understood what Zhirong meant. It turns out that the Lord has been planning for many days, no wonder King Ming has those words, and he must have guessed the mind of the Lord and these people, and they all understand each other too clearly. I don't know if Jin Zixuan guessed it.
As long as Yanhua promised Zhirong to give up Jingtang Jiangshan and choose to live a stable life with her. Then Li You forgave the sins of the Yan family and fulfilled Zhirong's happiness. If they don't agree, the two will never have a chance.
She knew how difficult it was for Zhirong to make such a decision, and how much she struggled in her heart. It's a gamble on your own well-being.
"Shen Qing, although you are still young now, I want to wait until the overall situation is stable to give you and Shen Heng a kiss, and then become a kiss in two years. Whether you two like Jingtang or the north is up to you. ”
"None of us will leave you. Lord, Yuebei City is actually vulnerable, what is terrible is that those soldiers of the Yan family on the city wall, if you don't send wolves to kill the secret guards, I'm afraid you won't be able to deal with it, as long as you control the Yan family army except for those people. It is not difficult to break through the capital before sunset the day after tomorrow. ”
In fact, Li You had already discovered this, and it could be seen that the Yan family's private army was more than expected, and I am afraid that the Wen family and the Murong family in the city were in trouble. Although the Yan family's secret guard is powerful, the secret guard of the wolf killing is very similar to the Yan family's martial arts, and there are also countermeasures.
However, Li You did not borrow a wolf from Zhirong to kill the secret guard. Xu is afraid that Zhirong's secret guard will be greatly damaged.
"Wolf killing and eagle killing with the Yan family's secret guard is nothing."
Zhirong's eyes lit up, and he almost forgot that Shen Heng turned out to be someone from Li Youying's killing camp. Then the two secret guards cooperated, presumably Li You would also agree. Besides, the eagle killers were supposed to be Li You's, but now they are all Shen Qing's subordinates, and Zhirong is really embarrassed.
It was very late at night, Zhirong didn't let Shen Qing go, and the two of them rested on the same bed. In the dark night, a group of people dressed in night clothes sneaked into the camp, some went to Li You's camp, and some came to Zhirong's side.
As soon as they entered, they slashed at Zhirong's bed. After slashing more than a dozen times, I suddenly felt that something was wrong, and I felt a chill on the top of my head, so I heard a crisp girl's voice: "Idiot! ”
The oil lamp in the room was lit instantly, and the girl flew down with Zhirong. Both of them are extremely fast, Zhirong stabbed the leader with a sword, and the two fought dozens of rounds, and the man was defeated by Zhirong and lost his weapon to Shen Qing. And the wolf slayer guards have long subdued his men, and some of them even died miserably.
"Lord, King Ming's side is fine!" Shen Heng came over to report Zhirong's safety.
Zhirong nodded, and took off the masked black cloth from the face of the leader who was still trembling. In an instant, she took a breath of cool air, how could it be him?
"Bai Zhanyuan! You're here to assassinate me? Zhirong gave him two slaps. (To be continued......)