Chapter 35: Parting Ways
Although there was a conflict with Mu Yi and others outside the valley before, Zheng Yanqing did not have much bad feelings towards Mu Yi.
He also knew that Mu Yi was embarrassed by him for some reason, so he didn't take it to heart.
When Mu Yi said the words of 'eating the king's luck and relieving the king's worries' in a righteous and awe-inspiring manner, Yan Qing had a good impression of him. The big husband should serve the country! There's nothing wrong with that...... But the problem is that Zheng Yanqing doesn't want to stand up and act as a hero.
On the Liaodong side, what is the current war situation?
Yanqing, who is in the hinterland of Goguryeo, is unknown.
But according to the history books, if you go to Liaodong at this time, you will face a catastrophe. It's not that Yan Qing doesn't want to win, but in this war, he is powerless at all. He can't control Emperor Yang of Sui, and he can't control Lai'er. Even for a period of time, he couldn't even control Zheng Hongyi. Before leaving, he repeatedly explained that Zheng Hongyi was too far ahead, but in the end, Zheng Hongyi did not listen.
Mu Yi was furious, "Zheng Yanqing, you are a thief, you should be punished, you should be punished!" ”
Cui Shanfu frowned, and seemed to be not very satisfied with Zheng Yanqing's attitude, "Captain Zheng, according to your words, is it possible that if you don't call it a fiasco, you won't be held accountable?" ”
"I knew you were a coward."
Feng Zhiyu spoke sarcastically, and then said to Zheng Hongyi and Xie Ke, "What about you? Do you still have to follow the idea of this coward? ”
Zheng Hongyi's tone was indifferent, "Whether Yanqing is a coward or not, I don't know." All I know is that he didn't have to be stuck in this damn mountain, but in order to save me, he came from Nanshui and fought all night. Not only saved me, but also saved a lot of people. He saved my life, no matter what choice Yan Qing makes, I will support him...... And you, too, are stained with his light, and you are not qualified to accuse him of what to do. ”
Choi Sun-bok was silent.
Mai Zizhong's face was embarrassed.
Feng Zhiyu's mouth opened, and finally he didn't speak again......
Mu Yi stomped his foot fiercely, "In that case, let's go our separate ways and go our separate ways."
If you are a good man, you will leave this place with me. Let's go in the direction of Liaodong, as long as we join the army, we can avenge today's revenge. ”
He spoke to the people in the valley.
For on the surface, more than 200 people in the valley had had their full meal and had recovered from the defeat of the previous night. Although there were more than 300 people under Mu Yi's men, they had just escaped from the battlefield after all. Hungry and demoralized, they need a new force to join.
Zheng Yanqing sat back in the distance and stirred the bonfire with a burning stick.
He said indifferently: "If you want to establish a meritorious career, just follow Mu Duwei and them; But if you want to go home, I'll take you back. ”
He didn't get angry, he didn't scream.
At this time, if you can save a little effort, you can save a little effort.
In the middle of the valley, dozens of people stood out. Hesitantly walked up to Zheng Yanqing, intervened in the salute, and retreated behind Mu Yi.
Yan Qing didn't see it, but Zheng Hongyi was extremely angry.
He was just about to get up and reprimand Mu Yi, but was pulled by Zheng Yanqing.
"You will build up your deeds, and I will not hinder you.
If you want to go, I wish you all a long journey...... But if you stay, you must not be half-hearted. I promised to take you back, but if I change my mind halfway, I don't mind leaving you in this foreign land. Where to go, wait until you are ready, and do not repent again. ”
Dozens of people stood up, saluted Yan Qing, and retreated behind Mu Yi.
Yanqing's side originally had 300 people. But these two groups of people left one after another, and there were only more than 100 people left at once, almost half of which was missing. Fortunately, none of the tiger guards under Yan Qing's command left. The majestic sea is very lens, and it is leaning on the edge of the valley, closing his eyes and recuperating.
Mu Yi glared at Zheng Yanqing hatefully, "Captain Zheng, what you said today, he said that I will definitely play truthfully." ”
Yan Qing raised his head and smiled, "Captain Mudu, go all the way." ”
Playing the Imperial Court?
You go back alive first...... I vaguely remember that in the history books, hundreds of thousands of Sui troops participated in the war in Liaodong, except for Wei Wensheng's army, more than 3,000 people, the rest of the people and horses were almost wiped out. According to the history books, the Sui army fled back from Liaodong with only more than 3,000 people. Maybe it's an exaggeration...... But there is no doubt about the heavy losses. From Pyongyang to Liaodong, it is extremely dangerous to break through the siege. Whether or not they can reach Liaodong alive is a question. If you can really reach Liaodong, then you have the ability.
Mu Yi was angry and turned around and left.
Cui Shanfu hesitated for a moment, and arched his hand: "Zheng Gongzi take care." ”
"Brother Cui, take care of yourself."
Mai Zizhong stepped forward and stared at Zheng Yanqing quietly for a long time.
"Zheng Gongzi, Erlang's words just now are very offensive, please don't be surprised. I don't know why you didn't go far to Liaodong to join the army and wash away the humiliation of today. However, I know that you are not greedy for life and afraid of death, but there must be something unspeakable.
Mai is grateful for your life-saving grace. However, if I can't wash away the shame of today, he will not be able to stand in heaven and earth...... It is a pity that I can't fight side by side with Zheng Gongzi. I wish Zheng Gongzi a smooth return home, and I wish Cuiyun a good day. ”
With that, he turned to leave.
Zheng Yanqing suddenly called him.
"Shen Guang, bring that yellow horse over."
Shen Guang hesitated for a moment, then turned to leave. After a while, he led the yellow horse over and handed the reins to Zheng Yanqing.
Yan Qing handed the horse to Mai Zizhong.
"Young Mai, you are also a good man. No matter what misunderstandings we had in the past, we will erase them now.
If you want to make a contribution, I can't stop you. Horses of courses...... However, the sage has a cloud: if you want to do a good job, you must first sharpen your tools. You need to travel thousands of miles from Pyongyang to Liaodong. If you don't have good foot strength, I'm afraid that even if you go to Liaodong, it will be difficult to make a difference. This yellow husd is also a good horse, and it is a pity to stay with me. I give it to you today, and I wish you the best of luck. ”
If you are a general, if you don't have good foot strength, you will be like breaking your feet.
Mai Zizhong lost his weapon first in Pyongyang, and then lost his mount, and was looking for a good horse.
He was also not polite, took the yellow horse, and then said goodbye to Zheng Yanqing. Feng Zhiying left after him, but Feng Guo hesitated, took off the deerskin purse on his body, walked slowly to Zheng Hongyi, and said softly: "Captain Zheng, there is a golden medicine in this purse, you take it with you." Remember, if you change the dressing every three days, it will be done in no time...... Your life-saving grace will be remembered by Jing'er.
If there is a chance, let's see you again. ”
In the city of Pyongyang, Zheng Hongyi fought to the death for the love of the robe, and for Feng Guo, it was indeed like a life-saving grace.
Zheng Hongyi took the bag and said softly: "Feng Guo, take care of yourself." ”
Feng Guo had a beautiful face and a bright smile.
"Zheng Gongzi, you also take care."
After speaking, he turned his head and took small steps all the way, and soon caught up with Feng Zhiying and Mai Zizhong. Looking at his departing back, Zheng Hongyi felt a trace of melancholy for some reason.
Zheng Yanqing walked to Zheng Hongyi's side and gently patted him on the shoulder.
"Hongyi, you eat something more and rest for a while. After a few hours, let's set off. ”
Zheng Hongyi was stunned and blurted out: "Are you leaving so soon?" ”
"Fast?"
Yan Qing smiled, "I'm afraid that someone will be faster than us!" ”
After speaking, he no longer ignored Zheng Hongyi, but ordered everyone to count the number of people. After more than 100 people left, a total of 158 people remained in the valley. Among them, there are more than 40 crossbowmen and more than 40 tiger guards. The rest, mostly rowners and sailors.
There were about seventy or eighty horses, which was enough to use.
After discussing with Xie Ke for a while, Yan Qing decided to bring the cavalry army under Zheng Yanqing's command. The crossbowmen, platoon fighters, and sailors scattered and divided into two teams.
Xie Ke led a team of people, and Dou Xiaowen led a team of people.
Shen Guang was responsible for taking care of Zheng Hongyi, and Kan Ling and Xiong Kuohai followed Zheng Yanqing.
After such a division, it is also refreshing. Whether it is Section Chief Xie or Yu Zhijun, Dou Xiaowen is also from the fire team, and he has become the current brigade commander with rich experience. They knew how to lead the men and horses, and the Tiger Guards under Qing were mainly mobile, removing all heavy armor and replacing them with light horses. Although the impact power is not as good as the armor equipment that was equipped with the armor earlier, the mobile and agile surnames have been greatly increased.
The distance from Pyongyang to Silla is also not close.
For long-distance travel, mobile surnames and flexible surnames are essential. For this reason, Zheng Yanqing did not feel a pity to give up the impact of the armor riding gear.
After the time passed, Feng Guo entered the valley again.
"Zheng Gongzi, Mai Gongzi let me tell you that we are ready to set off!"
Zheng Yanqing didn't think it was strange, and smiled slightly, "Take care all the way." ”
Feng Guo handed a cowhide map to Zheng Yanqing, "Mai Gongzi said, you go to Silla from here, if you don't have a map, I'm afraid there will be trouble." This is a map issued by the army, and while it may not be accurate, it is a hundred times better than the map you used before. Mak Gongzi also asked me to tell you that although the Silla people have an alliance with our dynasty, the Silla Kim clan is a capricious person, so you should not be careful. ”
The Silla Kim clan was also the royal family of Silla.
Today, the king of Silla, named Kim Bok-jeong, is the twenty-sixth lord of Silla. Previously, it had made alliances with the Sui Dynasty many times, intending to flank Goguryeo. In the eighteenth year of the emperor's reign, Silla once again submitted an alliance with Emperor Wen of Sui. But when Emperor Wen of Sui made a move, Jin Bojing was reluctant to move his troops. Later, due to various reasons, Emperor Wen of Sui finally failed to use troops against Goguryeo, but the capriciousness of Silla made Emperor Wen of Sui, and even the successor Emperor Yang of Sui, feel very disgusted.
Yan Qing nodded, "Please thank Mai Gongzi on my behalf." ”
"So, farewell!"
Feng Guo left in a hurry, and Zheng Yanqing stood where he was and opened the map.
The map clearly marked the path to Silla, and after Yan Qing read it, he was more or less sure in his heart.
Whether or not Silla succeeds or not, it is the most appropriate way at present.
After all, there are not many checkpoints on the way from Pyongyang to Silla, and all the attention of the Goguryeo people is focused on Liaodong, so I am afraid that they will not be able to take care of the movements of Silla. However, Yan Qing still remembered Mai Zizhong's words, the Silla Kim family, you can't believe it...... It's not just because the Silla people didn't believe what they said.
In fact, this Silla people are the ancestors of later generations. Many people in later generations thought that the Goguryeo people were sticks, but this was not the case.
In terms of bloodline, the Goguryeo people are only an ethnic minority living in Liaodong, composed of the Hui people and the Buyeo people. In the early years of the Western Han Dynasty, it entered the Korean Peninsula from Liaodong. The Samhans, the indigenous Koreans of Korea, retreated to the eastern part of the Korean Peninsula, and later gradually formed the two countries of Silla and Baekje, which were in a three-legged relationship with the Goguryeo people. Yanqing has no good impression of the extremely shameless nation of sticks.
But now, it is undoubtedly the safest way for Silla to borrow the way.
After he watched Mu Yi, Mai Zizhong and the others leave, he looked at the sky, it was already past the hour.
So he woke up all the people and lined up in the valley. Yan Qing stepped onto the jade hoof, held a heavy lance, and glanced at the three teams of people, feeling a lot of emotion in his heart.
I don't know, these 158 people, who can return to the Central Plains alive, how can they have?
He took a deep breath and smiled brightly, and the lance was raised into the air, and the head of the lance glowed in the bright moonlight.
"Let's go, I'll take you home!"
(To be continued)