PS: Chapter 2 is sent in the evening

A few hours after the Battle of Zhongdu ended, it was getting late.

The Waiguo District has been swept by Tian Ben and his people, killing or capturing all the robbers involved, plus those who surrendered after the battle outside the city, a total of more than 1,000 people, densely surrounded by the people of Lucheng with spears, and more than 500 corpses of robbers were carried out of the city to avoid the plague.

"After the war, I was most afraid of encountering epidemics, but fortunately, Zhongduyi resisted for a while when the Outer Guo was stolen and the sect was attacked, and the disciples of Confucius also dealt with it properly, so most of the people fled into the inner city and did not suffer too much harm."

Therefore, Zhao Wuxian can also temporarily requisition them to clean up the broken walls and messy streets, return home as soon as possible, and let Zhongdu resume its function as a hub between Lucheng and Xiyi.

It's a pity that in the countryside outside Guo and the suburbs of the city, most of the belongings and food in the people's homes have been looted, for them, it will be an extremely difficult winter, Zhao Wuxian rode a horse to inspect, and couldn't help but feel pity.

From the mouths of the captured bandits, Zhao Wuxian also learned that although the thieves let them plunder everywhere, they asked to leave some rations for the people, and try not to kill people unless they encountered resistance.

Wuxian thought secretly: "Although this thief has an outstanding eye for finding opportunities, he is still naïve. As far as I know, even if it is a regular soldier of the three armies of the Jin State, once they seize the lead, they cannot guarantee the severity of the means. What's more, this is a group of unruly bandits and rogues, and for most people who are not under their noses, his request is just a piece of paper......"

Of course, the bandits who followed the thieves south might have killed less as a result.

However, the suffering caused by the bandits' crossing has not been alleviated by alleviating any bit. The theft may have been carried out in order to keep the bandits, women and children alive in Onozawa, but it was carried out in a way that deprived the inhabitants of the means of subsistence of the cities and towns of the various states. This kind of behavior is naturally not taken by Zhao Wuxian.

After all, Yuncheng in the shirtless bag also became the prey of the thieves for a time. It is also the armed force that poses the greatest threat to the West now, how can he be allowed to run rampant again?

At this moment, someone reported that Yu Xi had returned, his pursuit was very successful, he fled in the carriage to no avail, and Lou Lou, who was hit by an arrow in the shoulder, did not escape, and was tied up by five flowers, and was thrown in front of Zhao Wuxian by Yu Xi. And the thief "pawn chief" who accidentally said something and praised the thief in front of Lou Lou was also on the side.

The faces of the two captives turned pale. Covered in dust, he looked at the heroic young man in front of him who was riding on a horse to inspect the ruins, wearing a leather crown, wearing a dark armor, a large coat on his shoulders, and a long sword at his waist. Lou Lou didn't believe that this was the Zhao Wuxian that the general often mentioned, he was too young, and he was still in Onozawa with himself. My younger brother who shoots and rows all day long is an age!

Around the young doctor, there were more than a dozen people riding or standing, most of them burly samurai with swords in their hands. Looking at the captives, there was also a familiar face in this group. That was the little leader of the grain stealing who was captured by Zhao Wuxian earlier. He was raptured here to identify the various leaders of the robbers.

Lou Lou was the head of the attack on the capital. Who doesn't know? Naturally, it was recognized, and it immediately caused a wave of anger.

"This is the man who attacked his master under the city with a sling. Ask the doctor to let me avenge my master! ”

Ran Qiu, who took over the government affairs of Zhongduyi, and several senior brothers gritted their teeth with hatred for Lou, and the Confucianism of this era advocated "repaying grievances with straightforwardness", without so much pretense, and although revenge was not as openly advocated as Han Confucianism, it was not excluded. In addition, they are like fathers, so they can't wait to correct Lou Lou on the spot.

Zhao Wuxian stopped their impulse: "Rest easy, Confucius, I also hate this thief deeply, but he is an important leader of the Onozawa bandits, and the things he knows may be useful for suppressing the bandits, and it is not too late for my subordinates to ask for it, and then hand it over to you and others to deal with." ”

Lou Lou had already bowed to the ground and begged for mercy, but he was still dragged down, screaming like a pig waiting to be slaughtered, and the captain was also sweating profusely, for fear that what awaited him would be tortured.

He stayed here, and he also had the position of "supervising the army" by the thief's order, but it was useless, he could only pass on a message afterwards, and this identity was naturally pointed out by the little leader.

"A cronie of the thief?"

Unexpectedly, Zhao Wuxian just glanced at him, but he didn't do anything for the time being, just let people be taken to the good life guard, and locked up in the prison next door to torture Lou, and let him listen to the voice and live a difficult night and then ask again, the effect would be better.

……

After the war, the inner city of Zhongdu has become a noisy wounded ward, crowded with wailing wounded soldiers and people, but the Yi Temple is still quite empty. When Wuxian arrived, he had experienced a battle today, and his bloody armor was untied, and his sword was casually crossed on his lap, Zeng Dian was sitting cross-legged in front of the lintel, holding Se with his eyes closed.

He sang while drumming, his voice was clear and graceful, and it was a sad mourning song.

"The people are all good, and I am alone. Why live up to the sky? What am I guilty of? The worries of the heart, what are the clouds? ”

After Zeng finished singing, he paused for a moment and sang again, during which he didn't open his eyes, Zhao Wuxian stood aside and waited patiently, and when he sang for the third time, tears flowed from the corners of Zeng Dian's eyes.

"Sadly, what is the use of having ambitions in life? In the end, it was just an empty place, and the lights went out, and they dried up like the dew on the leek leaves, and fell on the abyss like the sun......"

"Yi" cloud, Tianxingjian, the gentleman will continue to improve himself, although the city is broken, but the people are still there, although Confucius is injured, there is no big problem, your brothers and sisters are all alive, and they can completely regain their strength, why be so discouraged!?"

Zeng Dian shook his head: "This elegy is played for the people who died in Zhongdu, and it is also for the government of the master." The doctor is an enterprising young maniac, so naturally he will not agree with me, and he will not conspire with each other, so let me feel sorry for myself here! ”

Zeng nodded up and walked towards the end of the alley, the desolate singing voice rose again, and his figure was a little rickety. Zhao Wuxian knew that admonishment was useless.

It is not surprising that after this city-breaking incident, the ideals and future of Confucius will encounter a cold winter, and the disciples will have a bad future. Zeng Dian, who sang the elegy, probably also realized that the lights in Zhongdu had gone out. People are not dead, but the government is extinguished. Although he is uninhibited on weekdays. Fight hard to kill the enemy in battle, but look at the tragic scene in front of you after the battle. The most lost is also full of emotion.

The Confucian house is behind the Yi Temple, but there are two entrances before and after, the front side will meet guests, and the back side will live.

The courtyard of the Confucian family occupies a small area, the corner well, several locust trees in the courtyard, when the branches are withered and the leaves are yellow, just like Confucius lying on the couch in the living room to end the summer, the branches and leaves begin to wither.

In the battle at the head of the wall before. Confucius was thrown by the thief Kou Feishi and hit the ribs, but fortunately, the thick armor he wore today only hurt his lungs and coughed up some blood. He fainted a little at the time, and then had difficulty walking, so Yan Hui helped him back to heal his injuries, so he didn't appear at the city gate.

Hearing that Zhao Wuxian came to visit again, he also asked his son Kong Liqin to welcome him out. Apologize to the unsympathetic.

In the room filled with the smell of medicine, Zhao Wuxian sat on the side of the couch and comforted: "The thieves inside and outside the city have been eradicated, and Confucius is invited to recuperate in peace." ”

"There are doctors and disciples in the middle of the meeting, so I am naturally relieved."

The tendrils lying on his side on the couch to avoid the wound were a little sluggish. But he was still smiling, but his son and Zai Yu, who were waiting beside him, were worried. Only Yan Hui didn't seem to be sad or happy, still the same as usual. Meticulous care of the teacher.

Zhao Wuxian still had military affairs to deal with, so he quickly ended the visit. Kong Li, who was also ordered by his father, wiped away his tears and followed out to entertain.

The wife of Confucius was a Qi official of the Song Kingdom. A family that has been making ritual utensils for generations, the name of Kong carp is because when it was born, Lu Zhaogong gave Confucius a carp. He was about thirty years old, and did not inherit Confucius's nine-foot-tall physique, but was only of medium height, with an elegant face and a faint beard.

Although he is the son of Confucius, he should theoretically pass down his knowledge as a family study, but Kong Li's talent is not high, his reputation is not obvious, and he has not held a position in Zhongdu, but he has been reading "poems" and "books" in vain, helping Confucius take care of the family house.

"Bo Yu is waiting for Confucius inside, and the affairs of the central capital should be assisted, with the assistance of Ziyou, Zi I, Zhonggong, etc., and I will be in charge of the affairs of the Imperial Kou, and Confucius can recuperate from his injuries with peace of mind."

Zhao Wuxian's current identity is Xiao Sikou, Zhongdafu, and Sanyi Lord, and his status is higher than that of Zhongdu Zai Kongqiu, and it is natural for him to take over Zhongdu, but he also let the disciples of Confucius perform their old duties to ensure that this city will be maintained for the rest of his life.

The two walked out while talking, and the front and back side doors of the Kong house were connected, and the side door was a bright door, diagonally facing the main hall. Before leaving the hall, Wuxian glimpsed a garden in the backyard, which was very carefully cared for.

On the side of the courtyard is the cook, from where a young girl is walking towards the courtyard, and happens to meet Zhao Wuxian and Kong Li.

"What a tall ......"

This is Zhao Wuxian's deepest impression of her, more than seven feet, less than eight feet, can be compared to Zhao Wuxian, is the tallest young woman he has ever seen since he came to the Spring and Autumn Period, so the two can look at each other directly.

I saw that this girl was fourteen or fifteen years old, with the hairstyle of an unmarried girl on her head, the bridge of her nose was high, her appearance was pretty, and she was wearing a solemn curved deep coat, the color was plain, but her temples were more and more dark.

The girl was stunned when she saw the stranger, and then she flashed sideways, lowered her head, and saluted each of them, one to be a guest, and the other to see her brother.

She behaved politely, and Zhao Wuxian saw that she was holding a wooden plate with black clay pots and bowls, steaming hot in autumn, probably a potion made by Confucius's wife in the kitchen.

Zhao Wuxian didn't want to ask who this was, but Kong Li reluctantly smiled and introduced after the girl's figure entered the room:

"This is a sister."

It turned out to be the daughter of Confucius, no wonder she was so tall, a few points taller than Kong Carp. Zhao Wuxian nodded slightly, although she didn't speak, he was still impressed by her meticulous Confucian etiquette and her standing tall height.

However, Zhao Wuxian had another thing in his heart, and after coming to the Yi Temple, he immediately called the assistant of the Kou Office who was here to help deal with government affairs and count the number of prisoners.

The purpose of Zhao Wuxian's request for this person from the Sikou Department was because he was very familiar with the law of the Lu State hidden in the treasury and not showing outsiders, so he asked: "Fei Chou, I remember that according to the rules of the Lu State, if the stolen Kou breaks the outer Guo, it is a big crime to separate the people, and the Yi Zai will be immediately removed from his post, or even imprisoned for accountability, is that so?" (To be continued......)

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