Chapter 39: No War in the Central Plains (2)
That night, a lot of people got drunk!
After Dong Zhao, Dong Tie and the others passed through the river valley, the heart they were carrying was finally put back in their stomachs. After many days of worry, it needs to be fully relieved and released, and drinking alcohol is undoubtedly the best choice at the moment. At least, it's safe here.
Teng Lier also drank too much, and she and Pei Yuanshao finally got results, so naturally there was not much pressure in her heart.
However, Dong Li didn't drink much.
He was very sober, and even in this camp, he did not dare to relax in the slightest.
"Bohou, I have something I want to ask you, go and sit with me in a while."
After the banquet, Dong Li suddenly grabbed Pei Yuanshao, who was about to help Teng Lier go back to rest. Pei Yuanshao nodded, "After Yuanshao sends Li'er back to rest, he will go immediately." ”
Accompanied by Lu Yi, Dong Li took off his clothes and armor and sat down behind the long case.
The broad-bladed knife was placed on the long case, and there was a carved bow of the elephant dragon treasure left to him by his brother-in-law. I've tried a few times, and it's no problem to pull it apart, but Dong Li's archery skills are really poor, and it's a pity to put such a good bow in his hands. It's ridiculous to say, the Dong family's archery skills are quite good. Only Dong Yan is an outlier, and no matter how he practices archery, he can't be improved.
For this point, Dong Li was laughed at many times by the fourth sister.
Maybe I really don't have the talent in this area, I have practiced for so many years, but I can't compare to the archery skills of the little girl in the green ripple.
Unfortunately, this bow is too strong. Otherwise, it would be a good choice to give it to Green Yi.
When Dong Li saw this treasure carved bow, he unconsciously thought of his sister and brother-in-law. Let Lu Yi bring the jar containing her sister's ashes and put it on the long case. Together with the carved bow, he bowed three times, and then sat there in a daze.
Pei Yuanshao walked into the tent and saw Dong Yan sitting there with a dull gaze, and couldn't help but be stunned.
Just as he was about to speak, he saw Lu Yi put his finger to his lips and made a silent gesture. This gesture was also the first to be made by Dong Li, and Pei Yuanshao also understood the meaning. So I found a place and sat down quietly.
"Ah, Bohou is here!"
"Lord, Yuan Shao just came ......"
Dong Li came back to his senses, and after seeing Pei Yuanshao, he said humbly, which made Pei Yuanshao a little flattered.
"Lu'er, keep watch outside. I have something I want to tell Bohou, and if anyone comes, remind me. ”
"Got it!"
Lu Yi stepped out of the tent and lowered the curtain.
"Lord, what do you command, Yuan Shao will not give up."
Dong Yan waved his hand, "What is not dead, how unlucky." I really don't want to see anyone die again, don't say anything like that again...... I'm looking for you to ask you something. Well, it's about Taiping Dao. ”
Pei Yuanshao was stunned, "Yuan Shao knows everything." ”
"I want to ask, Taiping Road last year...... I mean, before you were converted to me, did you do anything wrong? ”
"Misdeeds?"
"Or rather, is there any special news. For example, the great sage and good teacher wanted to ......"
Dong Li looked at Pei Yuanshao. He had to figure out if the damn Yellow Turban Rebellion had broken out.
Han Sui's actions in Xiliang have a tendency to rebel.
If you follow what the commentary said, the year of the Xiliang rebellion was the outbreak of the Yellow Turban Rebellion.
There is definitely a connection between the two. Dong Yan is already very sure of this...... Didn't the medicine that killed my sister come from Taiping Dao? Dong Li even doubted whether Taiping Dao had an agreement with Han Sui, so he rebelled in the same year?
Pei Yuanshao understood what Dong Li meant, and in the past period of time, he knew that this lord was very hostile to Taiping Dao. As for the reason for the hatred, he did not know and did not want to be clear. It's just that why does the lord ask this?
After thinking about it, Pei Yuanshao said: "Lord, although the Taiping Dao is powerful, at present, there is no derailment. However, before Yuan Shao returned to Shun, he had heard Tang Zhou mention one thing. It is said that the great sages and good teachers have two lists in their hands...... One of them has the names of the commanders from all over the country. According to Tang Zhou, Qu Shuai was only a position set up by the great sages and good teachers to facilitate the management of Taiping Dao, and they were all his confidants. The other list is that of court officials. ”
Although this news is very precious, it is not what Dong Li wants to know.
"Bohou, have you heard anything about Taiping Dao here?"
Pei Yuanshao's face changed greatly, "Lord Mingjian, although Yuan Shao was born in Taiping Dao, he has not been in contact with them since following his lord. ”
Dong Li waved his hand and said, "I know, I'm not talking about you colluding with the Taiping Dao. I just want to know, how is the situation in the Central Plains now? I'm busy avoiding Han Sui's men these days, and I don't know much about the situation in the Central Plains. ”
"I haven't heard of any movement!"
Pei Yuanshao was confused and looked at Dong Yu blankly.
breathed a sigh of relief, and at the same time Dong Yan was even more dazed. If there is no movement, it means that the Yellow Turban Rebellion has not yet happened. As mentioned in the commentary, the Yellow Turban Rebellion can be described as a shock in eight states. If it does happen, there will be movement in the Hehuang area.
However, storytelling has already hurt him once.
Just because he underestimated Han Sui, the eldest sister and them died.
Dong Yan didn't know if he should continue to believe in the commentary "Romance of the Three Kingdoms". patted his forehead in distress, and looked at the items on the long case in a daze. Sister, if it were you, what would you do? Please let me know!
"Take care of grandma, take care of daddy, take care of yourself......"
Sister's words echoed in Dong Li's ears, making him involuntarily clench his fists. Perhaps, some things have changed, maybe nothing has changed, but the appearance of his little butterfly has some small twists and turns.
Since the general direction will not change, then you must take action.
Even if it's a promise to my sister, take care of my parents...... Yes, I must not let my father go back to the routine in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
"Lord!"
"Ah, Bohou, you haven't left yet!"
Pei Yuanshao looked at Dong Yan with a wry smile, and thought: You are my lord, if you don't let me go, how can I go?
He looked at the items on the long case, and said in a low voice: "I heard Dong Zhao say, are they ...... eldest lady?"
Dong Li's eyes, which had been squinting, suddenly opened, and a flash of murderous intent flashed.
"Bohou, it's getting late, go and rest."
Pei Yuanshao trembled in his heart, and hurriedly stood up and arched his hand: "Yuanshao retires!" ”
When he walked to the door of the tent and was about to reach out and lift the curtain, Dong Li suddenly spoke.
"Bohou, they are all still there. Over here...... Over here! ”
Dong Yan pointed to his head and then to his heart. He smiled at Pei Yuanshao, although it was ugly. He said, "How long they can live, how long they can stay here, always with me." ”
Pei Yuanshao left......
Dong Yan was still sitting in place, leaning on a long case in a daze. I really want to drink, and it's best to get drunk and forget everything.
Lu Yi walked into the tent, sat down against the door, and looked at Dong Yan stupidly.
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Three days later, Teng Ziju, the king of white horses, arrived with a large group of white horse Qiang soldiers.
Dong Li's introduction met the king of the white horse. He is not very old, in his early thirties, his appearance is very tough, he has a long beard under his chin, and he has an elegant temperament.
Teng Ziju looked at the elephant dragon treasure carved bow on the long case, and then stared at the elephant dragon BMW outside the big tent for a long time.
Suddenly, there was a roar, he raised his foot and kicked over the long case, and cried bitterly: "Brother, Ziju is incompetent, and he didn't even see his brother for the last time." ”
Dong Yan did not step forward to dissuade him, but watched Teng Ziju finish venting before he spoke: "King, please mourn." ”
"Brother Dong, you say...... How can we take revenge! ”
Teng Ziju had red eyes and roared loudly: "I am willing to pour all the strength of Bai Ma Qiang and vow to kill that Han Sui and avenge my brother." ”
A rush of blood rushed to the top of his head, and Dong Yan almost couldn't help but say, "We'll go now." ”
But he knew it wasn't time yet. Although the northwest is currently chaotic, Burndang and Poqiang are hostile to each other. However, under the mediation of Han Sui, the fighting will definitely stop temporarily. If Bai Maqiang joins now, it may lead to an early truce between the two sides. At that time, with the power of the Baimaqiang clan, I am afraid that it will not be Han Sui's opponent. Dong Li had to be cautious.
"King, revenge must be avenged, but now is not the time."
"It's not time, when is it time to take revenge? Brother Dong family, don't you want to kill that Han Sui right away? ”
"King, I want to kill Han Sui more than anyone else, but ......"
Dong Li closed his eyes and tried to calm his emotions. He said, "How many soldiers and horses can the king have in his family now?" Han Sui was a famous man in Xiliang and was respected by many Qiang tribes. If we go over now, he can immediately pull out tens of thousands of horses, or even hundreds of thousands of horses, to fight us. I'm only worried that if revenge fails, the king will also be implicated. ”
"But ......"
"I have a plan for the king."
Dong Li thought for a while, "The king can't use troops and horses at present, then Han Sui is eyeing Hehuang, and you sent troops to give him an excuse." You might as well defend the river first, and at the same time shoot a squad of scattered horses, disguise themselves as burnt dang or broken people, and provoke a fight between the two clans. Even if Han Sui is famous, I am afraid that he will not be able to stop the fight between the two clans. All you have to do is make the hatred between the two races worse...... When I return to Lintao on the other day, when I am a father, I order the imperial court soldiers and horses to attack from Taoshui, and when the time comes, you can lead the men and horses of the headquarters to attack from the side and rear, and attack twice, then Han Sui will die. ”
Teng Ziju thought about it, nodded and said: "The Dong family brothers have a very good plan, and Teng Ziju will follow the brothers." ”
The two discussed for several more days, and only after Dong Li saw that nothing was wrong, he said goodbye to Teng Ziju.
Teng Ziju was naturally unwilling, and stayed with Dong Li for more than ten days, knowing that February had passed, so he reluctantly sent the group away.
Originally, Pei Yuanshao and Teng Lier had become husband and wife under the auspices of Teng Ziju and Dong Li.
According to Dong Li's intentions, let Pei Yuanshao stay in Hehuang. There is a way to rather demolish a temple than a home. Although Dong Li has lived in this era for many years, there are some aspects that he still considers with the thoughts of his previous life.
I don't know that Pei Yuanshao is unwilling to say anything, and the eldest husband should establish a meritorious career, which is also his original intention to take refuge in Dong Li.
originally thought that Teng Lier would come forward to keep Pei Yuanshao, but after listening to Dong Li's words, she actually supported Pei Yuanshao's actions.
"Lord, Bohou wants to make a contribution, although Teng Lier is a woman, she also knows the severity. Staying in Hehuang, Teng Lier will be very happy, but Bohou will definitely be unhappy. Although the river is large, it is also very small...... Even if Bohou stays here, he is afraid that his heart will not be here. Please take him with him, Teng Lier is willing to wait for him. ”
Having said that, Dong Li naturally had no way to keep Pei Yuanshao.
After a few more days, the group finally set off.
Pei Yuanshao and Dong Zhao explored the road in front, while Dong Li and others accompanied behind.
Looking at the dozens of people scattered around, Dong Li felt very uncomfortable in his heart. I think that when I started from Lintao, there were hundreds of people, and there were nearly more than 100 carriages alone. At that time, I still had my sister and brother-in-law by my side, but now I ......
Dong Li looked at Dong Tie and Lu Yi, patted the head of the lion-mane beast beside him, and sighed.
Seeing that he had crossed the mountain in front of him, he left the river. Suddenly, there was a hurried sound of horses' hooves behind him, and it sounded like at least a hundred horses galloping.
Dong Li was shocked, and looked back.
Smoke and dust rolled in the sky, and a group of people rode horses and galloped towards this direction.
The leader turned out to be Teng Lier.
As she ran, she shouted, "Lord, wait for me, wait for me!" ”
Dong Li was stunned, turned his head and said to Lu Yi: "Go to the front and call Pei Yuanshao over, I'll just say, don't let him go...... This little lady still has to be strong, it's only been two or three days, and you can't help but catch up. ”
Lu Yi smiled and urged the horse to go to Pei Yuanshao, and Dong Li jumped off the horse.
That Teng Lier rushed in front of him, jumped off the horse, and knelt on one knee a few steps forward, "Lord, I'll go with you." ”
"Lil, what are you crazy about?"
Without waiting for Dong Li to speak, Pei Yuanshao rode over and said angrily: "Didn't we all say it, are you waiting for me at home?" ”
Teng Li'er's eyes widened, "The king said that women in the Central Plains are the most charming. If you go, you won't be captivated by them. I thought about it all day and decided to go to Lintao with you. Look at you, see if you dare to find another woman? ”
"When am I looking for a woman...... Lil, don't mess around. ”
It turned out to be a vinegar jar!
Dong Li couldn't help laughing, and stepped forward to help Teng Li'er, "Leader Teng, it's not that you don't want to take you away, you are the leader of the first battalion, you are gone, what should your people do?" In this way, I will help you look at Bohou, you can always rest assured. ”
Teng Lier shook her head again and again, "No...... A man's heart is colder than a wolf on the prairie. If you don't pay close attention to him, you may change your mind at some point. I'm going to follow him...... Lord, don't worry, Teng Li'er won't trouble you, and my martial arts are good, Bohou may not be my opponent, and he will never embarrass you. ”
Pei Yuanshao's face turned red all of a sudden.
It felt like the people around him weren't looking at him quite right.
When he lost to Dong Li, there was really nothing to say, whoever made the lord a freak, the people around him would not laugh shamefully. But even women can't win, and if this kind of thing spreads, it's really a shame. But there is no way, Teng Lier grew up on horseback since she was a child, and she also practiced martial arts diligently when she was a child. If the two fight, they will not be able to tell the winner unless they have 100 rounds.
Dong Li said: "But your people ......"
"Don't worry, my lord, I have handed over my people to the king's care...... These sons are all brothers of my clan, and they are quite proficient in bows and horses, and they are willing to serve under the lord's account, and ask the lord to take us in. ”
This man has received ...... It's a bit inexplicable.
Dong Yan smiled bitterly, "In that case, as long as Bohou agrees, then you can follow!" ”
After finishing speaking, he turned over and got on the horse, and when he and Pei Yuanshao crossed by the wrong horse, he lowered his voice and said, "Bohou, I really can't help you...... It's better to handle it yourself. But I look at you...... You'll really have to be careful in the future, hahaha! ”
Behind him, Pei Yuanshao's face was red and his ears were red, and he couldn't speak.