Chapter 848: Heavy Rain
After a night of fierce fighting, the rebel besieging troops and horses that had been entrenched under the city of the plains for nine months were finally defeated. The pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info is like moving away a big stone in my heart, which makes all the soldiers and civilians in the plain city raise their eyebrows. The people climbed the tower to watch the battle at night, and waited until the end of the battle in the morning before they went down to the city to greet the triumphant soldiers. For a time, the city was full of laughter and gongs and drums, full of praise and thanks, and smiling faces crying with joy everywhere.
Wang Yuan had already returned to the city, and when the enemy camp was broken, Wang Yuan knew that there was nothing wrong with him. He immediately took Gongsun Lan back to the city, settled Gongsun Lan, and stayed by her bedside to observe her situation. He didn't show up when the war was over. Because in Wang Yuan's heart, this battle is far less important than Gongsun Lan. He didn't want anything to go wrong with Gongsun Lan.
Wang Yuan kept watch for more than two hours, until the edge of the bed was whitened by the early morning light, Wang Yuan finally saw that Gongsun Lan's face was as white as marble. Breathing also became smoother. Wang Yuan finally put his mind at ease, which means that Gongsun Lan is already fine, and all that remains is to wait for her to wake up naturally.
As soon as his mood was relieved, Wang Yuan realized how weak he was. So he lay on the head of the bed, holding Gongsun Lan's hand and fell asleep.
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There was obviously a reason for last night's sultry weather, when it was dawn, the sun did not rise over the eastern horizon, but instead there were dark clouds rolling all over the sky. The clouds piled up, thicker and lower, and from a distance they looked like they were only a few dozen feet above the ground.
Finally, at the end of the morning, a blinding lightning lit up from among the clouds, followed by a thunderous 'click' that resounded through the heavens and the earth. A heavy rain fell from the sky, instantly pulling a curtain of dense rain between heaven and earth.
This is the first rain in the northern part of the Tang Dynasty since spring. After more than half a year of drying up and scorching heat, the land has dried up and cracked, and the trees and weeds are also dying. The rivers and ponds have long since bottomed out, and everything in heaven and earth is surviving in the drought and heat. This rain is like rain from heaven, so that all things can come back from the dead, and it is more precious than gold falling from the sky.
As soon as the rain fell, the already jubilant plain city was even more jubilant. Men, women and children all rushed into the rain and jumped and cheered, letting the rain drench their bodies, opening their mouths to swallow the clear rainwater, and the shouts of joy resounded through the heavens and the earth. Even the lightning and thunder in the sky did not make the people feel afraid, but hoped that the lightning and thunder would come more violently.
When the whole city was bathing in the rain, Wang Yuan was still lying on the side of Gongsun Lan's bed and fell asleep. It wasn't until a thunderclap exploded over the house that Wang Yuan was awakened by the sound of God's might. When he opened his eyes, he looked up and saw Gongsun Lan's bright eyes looking at him with a smile, and Gongsun Lan's fingers were gently stroking Wang Yuan's head.
"Are you awake? Erlang slept so soundly, you didn't wake up after dozens of thunderbolts. Gongsun Lan smiled.
Wang Yuan hurriedly looked at Gongsun Lan's face and said, "What does my cousin think?" Do you feel unwell? ”
Gongsun Lan smiled and said, "I'm fine, just rest for a few days." Jiro bothered. ”
Wang Yuan leaned up, reached out and cupped Gongsun Lan's cheek and said, "Cousin, you must not be so desperate next time, if you have three long and two short, I am afraid I will blame myself to death." ”
Gongsun Lan smiled and said, "How can it be so delicate? Am I not in trouble? ”
Wang Yuan said: "Promise me, I'm serious." Actually, it's all my fault, I like to take risks, and you all take risks too. This time Xin'er and the others were injured, and you fainted again, it's all my fault. I'm not going to take any more risks in the future, and I've thought it clear that I can't afford to lose you. ”
Gongsun Lan smiled and said, "It's good that you understand." In short, whatever you have to do, we will do our best to help you. As a husband and wife, if you want to take risks, we will naturally accompany you in the risk. ”
Wang Yuan smiled: "You finally admit that we are husband and wife?" Haven't you always been taboo to say that it is my wife? ”
Gongsun Lan said angrily: "Stupid, I have children, of course they are husband and wife." You love to force people to have no way out. ”
Wang Yuan looked at her coquettish and cute expression, with long eyelashes and red lips plump and sexy, and couldn't help leaning down to kiss Gongsun Lan's sandalwood. Gongsun Lan just gave in, poked out her fragrant tongue and let Wang Yuan taste it, and the two kissed for a long time, lingering.
Suddenly, a thunderbolt sounded, Wang Yuan was startled, and then left Gongsun Lan's lips. Gongsun Lan gasped slightly, her face was crimson, her eyes sparkled and she looked at Wang Yuan, her eyes were full of love.
"It was raining heavily, and I just found out." Wang Yuan turned his head to look out the window.
Gongsun Lan smiled dumbly and said, "Did you just find out?" The rain is so loud that you actually understand. ”
Wang Yuan laughed: "I didn't pay attention. After this rain, the people are happy, they have been working for so long. Unfortunately, it was already mid-August, and the crops could not be planted by this rain, because it was already past the agricultural time. Although the rain is good, this year's famine will not be alleviated. Hey, the people have had a hard time this winter. ”
Gongsun Lan smiled and said: "You are now more and more worried about the country and the people, no matter what, this rain is still very good, at least it will not be so that people and animals will have no water to drink." In addition, it may also be beneficial for next year's spring planting. ”
Wang Yuan stretched his frowns and smiled: "Yes, it's better than nothing." There are always benefits. ”
Gongsun Lan smiled and said: "You go, Yan Taishou and they came a few times just now, but they were blocked back by A Luo, they must have a lot of things to discuss with you, you go and see them." I also need to meditate alone. ”
Wang Yuan nodded hurriedly and said, "Okay, you have a good time to recuperate, and I will come to see you later." If you want to eat or drink, tell Princess Arlo that it is. ”
Gongsun Lan smiled and nodded, closing her eyes. Wang Yuan stood by the bed and watched her for a while, then turned his head and strode out of the door, closing the door.
Outside, the rain was louder, and the rain from the porch pooled into a small waterfall and flowed into the patio. The water in the patio was boiling like a flood. Under the porch, Ah Luo was standing by the eaves and playing with his sleeves and catching the water with his hands, so that his body was soaked in a few places.
Wang Yuan stepped forward and hugged her slender waist, Zi'er bit her pretty face and smiled: "What? Are you bored enough to play in the rain? ”
Ah Luo smiled sideways: "Are you awake?" How is Sister Gongsun Lan? ”
Wang Yuan said: "She is recuperating in meditation, so there should be no big problem." It's just hard for you to take care of it. She can't get up yet, and she needs you to help her with tea and water. ”
Ah Luo smiled: "Then do you need to say? By the way, Yan Taishou came to ask to see you just now, and when he saw that you were asleep, he didn't dare to disturb you. Said to be waiting for you in the lobby. ”
Wang Yuan nodded and said, "I'll go see him now." I've got you covered here. ”
Ah Luo nodded, suddenly pursed her mouth and stepped forward, Wang Yuan understood, hugged her body and put it on her chest, and bit hard at the small mouth for a while, Ah Luo smiled contentedly.
When Wang Yuan walked through the rain-leaking corridor from the back hall to the front hall, the Taishou Yamen lobby was crowded, and dozens of people were crowded in front of the yamen gate to laugh and talk about the pouring rain outside, and the atmosphere was extremely warm.
Wang Yuan stood behind them and coughed loudly: "What are you so happy about?" The big beauty with a bare ass outside can't take a bath? ”
When everyone heard this, they turned around and saw that it was Wang Yuan standing in front of them, and they immediately bowed their hands and said hello.
Yan Zhenqing laughed while arching her hand: "There are no beautiful women taking a bath outside, but it is more comfortable to look at than a beautiful woman taking a bath." It hadn't rained for months, and the ground was smoking, and it finally rained. It's a great event. ”
Wang Yuan smiled and said: "Yes, although it is late, it is better to come than not to come." The drought has eased considerably. ”
Yan Zhenqing stroked his beard and smiled: "This is all the work of Wang Xiangguo, thanks to Wang Xiangguo." ”
Wang Yuan smiled: "What are you doing with me?" ”
Yan Zhenqing said with a straight face: "Why don't you do your business?" The people have said that as soon as Wang Xiangguo came, he broke the siege of the enemy army, and then rained down from the sky, which was the blessing of Wang Xiangguo. God is on Wang Xiangguo's side. ”
Wang Yuan was startled, glanced at Li Heng on the side, and found that Li Heng had an embarrassed smile on the corner of his mouth. Yan Zhenqing is also open-mouthed, how can he say such a thing as the blessing of God? This is not something that can be said casually.
"It has nothing to do with me, if you want to say that God blesses, it is also the blessing of the people. People say that heaven and earth are not kind to all things as dogs, but I think God has opened his eyes, and he sees that the people are so bitter, so he is also benevolent and righteous. I don't have a penny to do with it. I don't know how many times I've scolded God, God doesn't have to thunder me, it's a blessing. ”
As if to confirm Wang Yuan's words, Wang Yuan's voice fell, and a thunder sounded in the sky, and everyone shrank their heads in unison. Everyone looked at each other, and suddenly burst into laughter.
Wang Yuan laughed and said, "Look, God is angry." Well, we can't provoke him. ”
Yan Zhenqing also laughed and said, "Yes, yes, I can't afford to provoke it." Sit down, and have something to ask Wang Xiangguo to show down. ”
Wang Yuan smiled and nodded, and everyone returned to the hall to sit down last time. Yan Zhenqing smiled and arched his hand: "First of all, I want to congratulate Wang Xiangguo on his victory in the night attack. In last night's battle, Xiangguo was brave and strategic, went deep into the tiger's den, and killed the thief. The thieves were in turmoil, and I crushed them in one fell swoop. In the early morning, more than 5,700 enemies were annihilated and more than 2,000 enemy troops were captured. Countless materials of all kinds were seized. Not to mention anything else, just the tens of thousands of stones, grain and grass and hundreds of war horses and livestock are what we need most at the moment. With those tens of thousands of stones, grain and grass, the people and soldiers and horses can support more than a month, so that we will not starve on the road. Those mules and horses are even more precious, and we are worried about how to make the people move quickly with the army, and these animals can carry grain and grass and the old and weak people with them, which is really very useful. ”
Wang Yuan smiled and nodded: "Very good, this battle was fought beautifully, it all depends on your strength, and I also want to thank you." ”
Wang Yuan bowed his hand to everyone, and everyone was busy returning the courtesy, and they also congratulated Wang Yuan and expressed their admiration. After a commotion, everyone returned to quiet.
Wang Yuan smiled and said, "After this battle, we can leave Plains City and go south with confidence." Don't worry about them following us and not being good for us on the way. Yan Taishou has to arrange for the road as soon as possible, time waits for no one, I estimate that the rebels' soldiers and horses will definitely arrive here soon. They must be evacuated quickly before they arrive. ”
Yan Zhenqing nodded and said: "What Wang Xiangguo said is very true, the lower official has ordered the people of the whole city to prepare, and after this rain stops, we will prepare to set off immediately." By this evening at the latest, we must leave Plains City. ”
Wang Yuan frowned and said, "It can't be in the evening, we must set off in the afternoon." The rain does not stop and the rain will have to go, and it must not be delayed any longer. These rebels fled westward, and they could encounter rebel reinforcements along the way. If the rebel reinforcements learn of the defeat in Plains City, they will inevitably hurry up, and we can't afford to delay time. ”
Everyone looked stunned and nodded one after another. That's true. When encountering fleeing rebel soldiers, the rebels' reinforcements will surely arrive quickly, and there really cannot be any further delay.
Yan Zhenqing said in a deep voice: "What Xiangguo said is very true, the lower official immediately arranged the departure. ”
Wang Yuan nodded and said, "I'm tired." You should also be prepared, the road to the south will be difficult, and you should not take it lightly. ”
The generals nodded yes one after another, Wang Yuan saw that Zhao Qing's face was different, his brows were furrowed as if he had something to say, so he asked, "Zhao Qing, do you have something to say?" ”
Zhao Qing hurriedly got up and arched his hand: "There is indeed something to report to the marshal in my heart, but there is no need to say it here, please take a step to speak." ”
Wang Yuan was stunned for a moment, and saw Zhao Qing's solemn expression, so he nodded and said, "You come with me." ”