Chapter 29: The Qingzhou Crisis
Something is wrong? These words exploded in Liu Bei's ears like thunder, and his face suddenly turned pale. Looking at Zhao Yi's serious expression, Liu Bei knew that this little thing was definitely not simple. Could it be that the third brother has died on the battlefield? Zhao Yi was afraid that I wouldn't be able to bear it, so he said that there was only a small thing? His voice was a little weak and asked Zhao Yi: "What's wrong?" Liu Bei was really afraid that Zhao Yi would say the word death, and his eyes kept staring at Zhao Yi's lips.
Guan Yu stroked his beard and was also a little puzzled: "The third brother is brave, and there are few people in the world who can stop him." The tired Yellow Turban Army, how could it be the opponent of the third brother. And I didn't see the third brother when I rushed to the battlefield today. Glaring at Zhao Yi, he asked, "Could it be that the third brother didn't participate in this battle?" Guan Yu has been following closely behind the Yellow Turban Army, and like the Yellow Turban Army, he has been running around for days without sleep. Guan Yu can survive in the melee, and Zhang Fei, who is only one line behind Guan Yu's strength, has absolutely no possibility of death. Zhang Fei was not seen among the wounded soldiers, so Guan Yu had the audacity to guess.
Zhao Yi glanced at Guan Yu more, worthy of reading "Spring and Autumn", he really had some logical thinking, and nodded: "What Yun Chang said is good, Yide did not participate in this battle, he is in my Fanyang County at this time, there is no danger to his life, Brother Xuande, don't worry." ”
These words made Liu Bei's hanging heart finally let go, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "Since Yide is fine, why is there no trace of Yide at this time?" What's that little thing? ”
Zhao Yi sighed and arched his hand: "Don't hide it, Yide is now in my Fanyang County prison." ”
Liu Bei and Guan Yu were both stunned for a moment: "Prison?!" What mistake did Wing make that the Bolay brother was so angry? ”
Zhao Yi did not hide the truth and said: "Yide reported the news this time, and he actually broke into the government and injured many soldiers. He also tried to kill the imperial court officials, but fortunately, General Dian Wei was brave enough to capture Yide. ”
Liu Bei slapped his thigh fiercely, and said with hatred: "Before leaving, I repeatedly told Yide not to act recklessly. Then he arched his hand to Zhao Yi: "The third brother has offended Brother Bolai for his recklessness, please Brother Bolai for the sake of your and my feelings, let Yide get out of prison, and I will definitely teach him a good lesson when I come back." ”
Zhao Yi hurriedly helped Liu Bei up: "Yide is a man of temperament, how can I blame him." Just offended me, and with the relationship between you and me, I didn't even mention it. Speaking of this, Zhao Yi sighed, "Alas, but Yide has injured many soldiers, if I don't punish it, I'm afraid that the army will be unstable, so I didn't release Yide." ”
Beating the soldiers in front of Zhao Yi really did not put Zhao Yi in his eyes, if he was not punished, not only would the army's morale be unstable, but I am afraid it would also affect the prestige of the commander. Liu Bei was ruthless and asked, "How does Brother Bolai plan to punish him?" "Put the handling power in the hands of Zhao Yi, even if Zhao Yi can't get off the kang for two or three months after Zhang Fei's buttocks bloom, Liu Bei will admit it. And thinking that after the third brother comes back, he must rectify it well and let him do things more restrained.
Zhao Yi walked two steps, his face was gloomy, as if he had made a big decision: "Brother Xuande and I are like brothers, and Yide and I have known each other for many days, so this pain of flesh and skin will be spared." Just apologize to those soldiers and subsidize the medical expenses of thousands of plants. ”
Thousands? Liu Bei was stunned, Guan Yu's face was already gloomy, even if he bought a few people, he wouldn't need so much money. Liu Bei understood, this was the same as the first time Zhang Fei came out on parole, but this time it was a little more tactful. "How much does Brother Bolai want?" Liu Bei asked in a somewhat cold tone.
Zhao Yi ignored the anger of the two: "Seven thousand." ”
"You!" Guan Yu snorted and wanted to make a move, but was stopped by Liu Bei, secretly thinking that the reward for the meritorious service of his two brothers was borrowing from the county magistrate, and the money could almost be scraped together.
This dumb loss is the same as last time, Liu Bei can't help but eat, and said in a deep voice: "Okay, a word is a certainty." ”
Zhao Yi smiled and returned to the house, Guan Yu saw Zhao Yi return to the house and asked Liu Bei: "Big brother, Zhao Yi Xiao'er actually used such bandit behavior, why did Big Brother stop me just now." Don't let me teach him a lesson. ”
Liu Bei sighed: "Second brother, don't be angry, for the sake of the third brother, we have to endure this bad breath." ”
Guan Yu clenched the sword in his hand: "Things have developed to this point, it's really a nest, according to my temper, I really want to start a battle with Zhao Yi." ”
suffered losses in the hands of Zhao Yi one after another, and Liu Bei naturally had this thought, but then he was suppressed by reason: "Second brother, don't be impulsive, Zhao Yi's wisdom is ten times better than me, and he is like a god." Moreover, Zhao Yi is no longer what it used to be, with thousands of people under him, and there are fierce generals like Dian Wei. If the two armies fight, we have no chance of victory. ”
told Guan Yu that this is not the time to deal with Zhao Yi, at this time, the Yellow Turban Rebellion is in flames, and it is the time to do big things. At this time, the important thing is to train the soldiers in order to achieve great things.
When the two entered the house, Liu Bei immediately showed a smile like a spring breeze on his face, but Guan Yu's face was a little serious.
Two hours later, the soldier came in and reported, "Ladies and gentlemen, the Taishou is almost at the gate. ”
Guo Xun immediately got up and led Zhao Yi and others to greet him.
Tens of thousands of sergeants in military uniforms walked forward, the big "Liu" character military flag flew in the wind, and under the banner was a heroic middle-aged man in a black rhino armor, with bright eyes, walked to a place less than a hundred feet away from the city gate to stop his horse, and waved his hand to let the army camp on the spot. He walked in front of Zhao Yi and the others with a hundred personal soldiers.
Zhao Yi and the others hurriedly bowed and saluted, and Liu Yan waved his hand: "You don't need to be polite. ”
"Your Excellency, please go into the city and rest." Guo Xun invited Liu Yan to the county government.
Liu Yan always had a smile on his face, at this time, the Yellow Turban Army was rampant in various places, but the Yellow Turban Army active in his own Youzhou was eliminated in a very short time, and Liu Yan, who was the Taishou, also had a bright face.
"With only one county of troops, the county guard defeated 10,000 soldiers of the Yellow Turban and restored the stability of Youzhou, which is a great contribution." Liu Yan praised Guo Xun, with such a strong military ability, Liu Yan's Taishou is much easier.
Guo Xun modestly thanked Liu Yan for his praise: "Lord Taishou has won the award, this battle is not my own credit, but my Chaotianwei, coupled with the hard work of the soldiers of the three armies, this battle was successful." After that, he mentioned the names of Zhao Yi and several people, saying that it was thanks to their assistance.
"Before entering Zhuo County, I heard that there were two talents among the people, Zhao Yi, the commander of Fanyang County, and Liu Bei, the lieutenant of Anxi County. Where are the two now? ”
Zhao Yi and Liu Bei took a step forward and bowed to stand, and replied that Taishou himself was Zhao Yi and Liu Bei.
Liu Yan looked at the two of them for a while, and praised: "It's really a hero out of a young man." With such talents, I am not in danger in Youzhou. "Ask the two where their ancestral homes are.
Liu Bei said that he was a member of the royal family after King Jing of Zhongshan. Liu Yan was overjoyed, and he was so intimate.
Zhao Yi only said that his father was Zhao Yun.
Shangshu's right servant shot Zhao Yun, Liu Yan naturally heard it, and praised: "They are all loyal and righteous people." I will be a meritorious servant, and I will reward you two for your deeds. ”
Zhao Yi and the others hurriedly thanked Liu Yan.
At night, the military camp outside the city was full of torches, and Liu Yan and other soldiers celebrated the victory of the battle. In the middle of the night, the soldiers in the barracks were asleep, and the soldiers on patrol yawned. The night breeze weaves through the tents, and the flags flutter and hunt
Early in the morning, when Zhao Yi and others were about to say goodbye to Liu Yan and return to Fanyang County, a soldier rushed into the camp tent, dressed differently from the Youzhou army, ran into the camp tent and knelt on his knees. ”
Liu Yan glanced at the color of the soldier's uniform, the Qingzhou military uniform. I took the cloth and looked at it. His face changed, and he swept across everyone's faces.
Just when everyone was speculating about the content of the cloth, Liu Yan spoke: "Qingzhou is in danger, who among the generals is willing to go to the rescue?" ”
"What is the situation in Qingzhou at this time?" Zhao Yi asked the Qingzhou soldier who reported the news.
The soldier bowed down and replied: "When the villain came with a letter from an adult, the three generous and four small parties of the Yellow Turban Thieves had already formed a siege of Qingzhou. At this time, the Yellow Turban thieves are afraid that they have surrounded the city, so please send troops to rescue them quickly. ”
"Hiss" Everyone gasped, three generous and four small, more than 50,000 people.
Liu Yan asked again who was willing to go to the rescue.
Everyone was silent, no one answered, Liu Yan's eyes stared at Zhao Yi, Zhao Yi watched Liu Yan turn his gaze to himself, and hurriedly lowered his head in contemplation, as if he was thinking about a strategy to resist the enemy.
Liu Yan stared at Zhao Yi twice, the young man didn't look up, his face changed and turned his head to stare at Liu Bei, Liu Bei and Liu Yan's eyes suddenly panicked, and he wanted to learn from Zhao Yi to bow his head and think hard, but it was too late.
The dodge in his eyes is being looked at by Liu Yan, if he shouldn't do this, he will be laughed at by Liu Yan and cowardly, Liu Bei is afraid of affecting his career, and Liu Yan sees that Liu Bei just wants Liu Bei to take over this errand, Liu Bei doesn't know. Zhao Yi's father is the right servant of Shangshu, as long as Zhao Yun plays a little in the court, Zhao Yi's career will be smooth. Liu Bei has little to do with the people in the court, and can only rely on merit to climb up step by step, offending Taishou at this time, it means ruining his career.
Liu Bei took a step out, bowed down and said, "Prepare to save him." ”
Liu Yan nodded appreciatively and called the captain Zou Jing: "The captain and Xuande led five thousand soldiers to Qingzhou. ”
Zhao Yi resigned from Liu Yan at this time, and returned to Fanyang County with the soldiers, and when he was out of the camp, Liu Bei stopped Zhao Yi and asked Zhao Yi to follow him to the county seat.
It turned out that the seven thousand plants had been gathered, and Zhao Yi took them back: "I should have personally escorted them to Fanyang to apologize to the soldiers, but the military order is like a mountain, so I can only bother Brother Lao Bolai to escort them personally." ”
"Brother Xuande is polite, Brother Xuande will definitely win a big victory in this battle." Zhao Yi checked the silver money, asked the soldiers to put it on the carriage, and complimented Liu Bei.
"Borrowing the auspicious words of Brother Bolai, what about my third brother?" The war is imminent, Liu Bei naturally wants to recall Zhang Fei, and with Zhang Fei's arm, Liu Bei is also a little more down-to-earth.