(a)

Inside the waterfront town. You and your uncle walked side by side, inspecting the garrison's ambush along the street.

After all the generals at the pre-war meeting unanimously agreed to delegate command to you, you explained in detail to the generals of the two armies the next battle plan. Everyone agrees that your proposal is feasible. So everyone went their separate ways.

Fu Tianliang and Zhang Bao found out at this time that not only would you be able to fight unexpected surprise attacks, but also that your regular defensive tactics were extremely profound, thoughtful, and cleverly designed. Your new tactics are based on a deep understanding of the pros and cons of traditional tactics. The two of them have more confidence in you.

You and your uncle march together to the mouth of Guanchi Gorge outside Linshui Town, where you point out where the soldiers are digging traps and check the placement of sharp wooden stakes.

You said to your uncle: "Uncle, I will leave Fu Tianliang, Zhang Bao and Sun Haocheng to you, and I will leave you 300 cavalry, and I will take the rest of the two cavalry with me." Wu Shun went with me. ”

Uncle looked at you in surprise: "Take it away? Won't you stay on the waterfront and command the battle? Where to go? ”

You say, "I have already divided and deployed the battle, and everyone has a clear understanding of their tasks." In the subsequent battle, you can be in command, and Fu Tianliang and others will assist you. I'm going to catch a big fish in the west, and then I'm going to take action in the grassland to relieve my worries about the water. ”

You pull a letter out of your bosom. You say, "This is a letter I wrote to General Sun Zhanming after I returned to Yukou." Ask my uncle to give him this, and say that I will give him a great gift to repay him for his kindness. Without his generosity that day, we would never have achieved what we do today. If he can trust me, please do as it is written, and destroy the enemy with the defenders of the water. ”

"Okay." My uncle took your letter and said, "It will be delivered." ”

You asked: "A few days ago, when the women and children of various towns in Lingnan withdrew into Yantang Pass, was there any obstruction in Yantang Pass?" ”

The uncle said, "Yes." Yan Fangcheng, the general soldier of Yantang Pass, pushed and prevaricated for a long time, and did not want to accept it. Fortunately, General Sun Zhanming spoke, and he was willing to put in some of it. For this reason, the two commanders were quite at odds. ”

You said: "After I send this letter, General Sun Zhanming will definitely ask Yan Fangcheng for instructions, and Yan Fangcheng will definitely defend himself and order him to strictly guard the city and not go out to meet the enemy without authorization." Please be sure to tell General Sun that in troubled times, heroes are judged only by success or failure. Ask him to think deeply and make good choices, so that he does not need to be trapped by the custom. ”

The uncle said, "I must tell you." General Sun Zhanming is a strong man, and he is not the same as General Yan. I believe that at the critical moment, he dared to make a decision on the spot. ”

(b)

"Junzi, let the two cavalry who are coming with me rest quickly, and we will set off after lunch."

"Where are we going?"

"Go to the rescue of General Yang Biao in Wangyuanguan. The Right Army under the command of Wendamu should have already arrived at the city and was besieging the city fiercely. Yang Biao has been defending the city for a long time, but if I don't help him from the outside, it won't be so easy for them to solve the difficulty and win. ”

Wu Shun was taken aback: "But, but, Wangyuan Pass is the city of the King of the Northern Han Dynasty, and Yang Biao is the favorite general of the King of the Northern Han Dynasty." The Northern Han is our enemy! ”

"So, we don't have to tell my uncle where we're going."

Wu Shun said: "Young master, you can't go to save Yuanguan!" If the Han king of Dongcheng knew that we were going to save the city of the Northern Han, he would have executed us for treason and defection to the enemy. If we go to Beihan, we won't be able to come back, and Uncle Ding and Miss will be affected. ”

You say: "I went into the grassland to fight without the king's orders, took the command of Linshui without permission, and instigated General Sun to disobey the order to go out of the pass to participate in the war. It is hoped that if the original pass is lost, the enemy army will be able to penetrate deep behind our battle line, and even if Linshui and Yantang Pass are victorious, they will be attacked on their backs. To save them is to save ourselves. We have to go. What's more, there's the big fish I want to catch. ”

"So, we're going to leave Commander Fu here and don't take them with you?"

"Yes. In case of disadvantage, it will not implicate so many people. It is also important to keep the waterfront. ”

(c)

After lunch, you went to the military doctor to treat your wounds again, and then went to the inner house to say goodbye to me and my uncle's family.

As soon as my aunt saw you, she couldn't help but think of Cui Jiaji and her father, and she couldn't stop crying.

You comforted your aunt again and again before you put away the tears. You have repeatedly asked my aunt to take good care of me.

My aunt said, "Child, don't worry. Qin'er is here, as if she is next to her biological parents. Your uncle and I, as well as your aunts and sisters, will take good care of her, and wait for you to come back and marry her. ”

When you hear the word "marry", your heart twitches. You pursed your lips.

I feel the twitch inside of you. I'm looking at you.

Why are you so sad all of a sudden? Don't you want to marry me? Have you changed your mind?

You avoided my gaze and said goodbye to your aunts and sisters.

My aunt said, "Qin'er, you can send Jinglong out." "She kindly gave us a chance to say goodbye and whisper to us.

(iv)

"Is there another war?" I asked, dejected.

"Yes. After saying goodbye to you, I led the team out. ”

"Do you want to go to the prairie again? That's too dangerous! They all know you now, and everyone is thinking about catching you. ”

"So, they wouldn't have thought I had the guts to go again right away."

"But"

You hold out a finger and gently place it on my lips.

I'm looking at you. I don't make a sound anymore.

You say, "Uncle will protect you." Wait here for me to come back. ”

I said, "Why are we born in such a chaotic world?" ”

You say, "Because, then, we can do something to end the chaos in this world." ”

I said, "When will I not have to look at you again and again to go to dangerous places?" ”

You say, "Actually, there's another option." ”

I asked, "What choice?" ”

You say, "You can be brave, look at me, go to a dangerous place, and do the right thing." ”

I look you in the eye. I nodded. I said, "Okay." No matter how long you go, I'll wait. Come back safely. ”

You say, "Okay." No matter how difficult it is, I will come back. ”

I said, "No matter how difficult it is, I will always be with you." ”

I reached for the collar and I wanted to give you back the amulet you had given me.

You grab my hand. You shake your head.

You say, "Don't take it down." Qin'er, you can wear it for me. Your peace is my peace of mind. Only when my heart is always at peace can I bring everyone back safely. ”

(5)

You say goodbye to your uncle in the front room.

You say, "Uncle." There's one thing Jing Long wants to ask you for. ”

"What's the matter?"

"If I can't come back, ask my uncle to help Qin'er find a good home and give her a chance to live a stable life. Let our family be worthy of her parents. ”

You say, "That's what my father asks me to do." ”

The uncle said, "Son, don't worry. Qin'er's life is too bumpy, which makes people feel pity. Here, she's like my daughter. If a father will do it for his daughter, I will take the initiative to do it for her. ”

You salute and thank you.

My uncle said, "On the day you were sick, I went to your house, and I saw her running out of the room, and she passed by me, and ran by my shoulder, and was so lost and miserable that she didn't see me at all. ”

The uncle said, "Do you understand? She likes you very much. She can die for you without hesitation. ”

You say, "I understand." ”

The uncle said, "So, you must come back!" ”

The uncle said, "You are the only blood of your parents." You have to come back. For the sake of the Cui family and the Ding family. For your father's sake. For my hard-working sister. For the sake of loving your piano so much. ”

You're gone again. Once again, you have taken my heart with you. The years are hollow again. Life has also become barren again.