Chapter 153: Return to the Eastern Capital
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The cold wind was bitter, the snow was falling, and at the crossing of the Yellow River, Yu Ming and others were waiting for the ferry. After crossing the river, it is Luoyang City, and they can go home.
When the envoys set out from the eastern capital, it was still autumn, and although the leaves were yellow and the geese flew south along the way, they could still wear only a single coat.
But now that I have come back from outside the Saiwai, it is already a cold winter wax moon, and it is not a few days before the New Year.
The people of the envoy group were all happy, but fortunately, as soon as they got on the fast horses, left the grassland, and entered Dingxiang, they let the post stations along the way constantly change mules and horses for them, so that they could finally rush back to the eastern capital before the New Year.
Dressed in silver armor and a white silk cloak, Yu Ming stood on the pier of the ferry, staring into the distance, not knowing what he was thinking.
And not far behind him, there was a pair of pretty beauties.
Standing in front is a beautiful girl wearing a red silk coat on the upper body and a bright red pleated skirt on the lower body, her temperament is very noble and elegant, giving people a feeling of flowing like a fairy. It is the dream of the medical immortals who are known as the four beauties of Luoyang.
It can be seen that she has been carefully dressed up today, after all, she is going home, and she must give Luoyang City's surname a good impression when she enters the city.
The clothes of the dream are very fresh, the pretty face is like a jade lotus, the cherry lips are delicate and ruddy, the two thin willow eyebrows are like the distant mountains, and the whole body exudes an elegant and charming, quite a noble temperament with everyone's style, and her beautiful eyes like autumn water are staring at Yuming. A pair of apricot eyes revealed a worried look.
And beside Shumeng, there was also a girl in a light green shirt, slightly older than her. Her skin is brighter than snow, her eyes are like a pool of clear water, and her appearance is beautiful, really like a pearl and a beautiful jade.
She also stared at Yuming, and there was a reluctant affection between her eyebrows. And this girl is Yuming's senior sister Red Sleeves. During this time, the two daughters have been getting along day and night, living and dying together, experiencing many dangers, and they have a deep friendship with each other, so good that they are like sisters, and they almost talk about everything.
"Sister Redsleeves, how long are you going to hide it from him?" Shumeng grabbed the red-sleeved jade arm and whispered in a voice that only the two girls could hear: "You haven't said it, General Yu doesn't know your intentions for him, and he still only treats you as a senior sister, if you continue like this, you will only be hurt by yourself!" ”
After listening to the words of the dream, the beautiful eyes of the red sleeves showed a blurred color. She said faintly: "When I met Senior Brother Ming, he didn't know that I was a woman at all, and he always regarded me as a brother. Although he later discovered the truth about me, he soon looked at me differently because I was his senior sister. Between him and me, he never thought about the relationship between men and women. All he had for me was respect and care......"
Speaking of this, she paused for a moment, and then continued: "I think it is also a good choice to maintain this senior sister and brother relationship with him in this generation......"
After hearing this, Shumeng shook his head again and again: "Sister Red Sleeves, your ideas are too escapist. I don't understand, why don't you fight for him when you like him? How do you know he doesn't like you? ”
Red sleeves pursed his lips, looked at Yu Ming's figure again, and said stupidly: "Senior Brother Ming's favorite is his wife and eldest grandson, Wuji, and he may not have a place for me in his heart anymore......"
"Sister Red-sleeved, is there still one less wife and four concubines for a man with status now? A young hero like General Yu will become a pillar of the country in the future, and it is only a matter of time before he becomes a marquis. I dare to say that the woman after him will never be the only one who is the eldest grandson! Rather than giving this opportunity to other women, it is better for you to get it, and it is more appropriate! Shumeng still refused to give up persuasion.
"But I really can't open this mouth!" Redsleeve's face was slightly red, and she lowered her head a little shyly. On the battlefield, she is a brave female general, but in love, she is like a shy little girl.
"That'...... Do you want me to help you test General Yu's tone? Shumeng asked with a sweet smile.
"Don't ...... Other...... Let me think about it! Redsleeves hesitated for a moment, but still didn't dare to take this step.
After listening to the dream, he took a sip and said, "Sister Red Sleeves, I really convinced you!" Such a good man is in front of him, and he is so close to you. You obviously love others, but you don't dare to pierce that layer of paper...... You know, the man chases the woman, the next mountain, the woman chases the man, the ...... of the layer of paper"
Red Sleeves was as red as an apple when she said it, and said lightly and angrily: "Sister Shumeng, don't scold me anymore!" And lobby me...... You don't tell me about yourself? Looks like you're single too! ”
Her question made Shumeng's pretty face suddenly appear red, and she said ashamedly and angrily: "Sister Red Sleeves, I plan to help the world and save people in this life, and do good deeds and accumulate virtues." I don't have the idea of getting married at all......"
"Really? I don't believe it! Red Sleeves finally found an opportunity to refute, how could he let it go so easily? She immediately rolled her eyes and said, "Let me guess! You must have fallen in love with a certain hero, and that was the one you fell in love with when you came out of the jam, right? ”
"Not really! My mind is all on medical skills, not on men at all! Shu Meng was afraid that his good sister would say something that would make it difficult for her to deal with. Busy talking: "General Yu suggested that after I return to the Eastern Capital, I should organize a medical team, and the requirements are all composed of young women, and I only need to know the medical skills, saying that I can go to Liaodong to participate in the expedition to Goryeo, in order to treat the wounded...... What do you think? ”
As soon as it came to the expedition to Goryeo, Red Sleeves' attention was immediately attracted. She sighed lightly and said: "The last expedition was actually the closest our Great Sui came to victory, but unfortunately the sky was unpredictable, and we encountered Yang Xuangan's rebellion. If not, Goryeo is afraid that it has been pacified now...... But now that the fighter plane has been lost, and Goryeo has a year to recuperate, they will definitely contact their allies and fight the trapped beasts. It can be seen from our trip to the grassland this time that they even have to contact the Turks, and they don't care about whether they will drive the tiger at the front door and the danger of wolves at the back door. It's all or nothing...... I'm afraid our expedition will be difficult......"
At this time, the ferry happened to come over.
"Let's go! Let's get on board! Seeing this, Yu Ming said excitedly: "It's finally home!" ”
Everyone was in good spirits, and hurriedly walked towards the ferry.
And Lyric Dream and Red Sleeves, both of them looked preoccupied, and slowly boarded the pedal of the dock under the support of the guards.
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At dusk, the envoys finally returned to Luoyang City after a four-month absence, looking at the majestic city wall in front of them, and the familiar atmosphere came to their faces. Yuming is also very happy in his heart, now there are two days left before the New Year, and every household should be lit up, right?
"General, we have made such a great contribution this time, Your Majesty should reward us well, right?" Guo Yi asked with a grin.
Yu Ming smiled and said, "You just need to do what you have to do!" To ask Your Majesty for a reward, I and the eldest grandson will say,
Guo Yi urged, he didn't feel nervous at all. Now he was somewhat anxious to get a large number of rewards, so that he could marry a wife who was like a flower. Now he is twenty-five years old, a man of his age has already been married and born, his family has been passed down for four generations, and he has always been the only one seedling, and the old father of the family has already sent someone to bring a message, asking him to prepare to go home for a blind date. So he's already a little impatient.
Looking at Guo Yi, Lin Mo, Wei Chi Jingde and other brothers, Yu Ming was also thinking in his heart, many of these brothers are not small, but they have a beautiful wife, so they are not happy. But they are still singles, shouldn't I help them with it?
After their large group appeared at the north gate of the eastern capital, they were immediately spotted by soldiers on duty. The appearance of such an army of more than 2,000 people outside the capital made the officers guarding the gate immediately nervous. You must know that bandits are rampant everywhere now, especially the Wagang army has recently repeatedly defeated the Sui army and seized a large number of Sui army's equipment. Although the army in front of him was dressed as the Sui army, it was difficult to ensure that it was not pretended to be the Wagang army.
Therefore, the officer on duty at the north gate hurriedly ordered the soldiers to close the city gate. Then he stood at the head of the city and shouted, "Stop! Where are you in the army? What's the matter with coming to Dongdu? ”
At this time, the eldest grandson Wuji raised his own festival high and said loudly: "We are the envoys to the Turks!" I'm making the eldest grandson Wuji! ”
This festival can be passed in any state and county in the world, representing the authority of the Great Sui. The officer was immediately in awe, and immediately turned around and waved his hand: "Open the door and let go!" ”
The north gate of the eastern capital opened with a "bang". Yuming and Changsun Wuji slowly walked into Luoyang City with more than 2,000 soldiers from the envoy group.
As soon as you enter the city gates, you will be greeted by a bustling and lively atmosphere. Pedestrians come and go, and there is an endless stream.
It's just that, compared with half a year ago, there are obviously a lot more hungry people in the city in tattered clothes. It seems that they must have fled from a nearby county into the eastern capital.
However, although the surname in China is more miserable, the businessmen who come from abroad are not affected much. The north gate is close to Liren City, and you can often see merchants from neighboring countries on the street.
There are large cannibals wearing turbans and white robes; There were Turks in tight leather clothing, Goryeo and Silla in high-waisted clothing; There are also Japanese people who have appeared frequently in the last two years.
Since the first envoy sent by the Emperor of Japan during the Kaihuang period, there has been an endless stream of businessmen and officials from Japan. They were very interested in the system of the Great Sui, and they were eager to learn about the transformation of the Central Plains. The area where the Japanese gather the most is Luoyang, the eastern capital.
Looking at the scene in the city, Yuming and Eldest Sun Wuji glanced at each other, and the two of them agreed, and they both sighed a little in their hearts. secretly thought that if the next expedition to Goryeo was not successful, I was afraid that the world would be even more chaotic. How long this Great Sui can stand in this wind and rain is also a big question.
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