Chapter 58: Strange Things
The Yellow River is far above the white clouds, a lonely city and ten thousand mountains.
The place where we set off was already very close to Henan Province, and we could almost hear the roar of the Yellow River.
After a night of non-stop and long-distance running, he rushed to Shaoshan Town early the next morning.
We had breakfast in Shaoshan Town, and we were going to change the horses, after all, the horses had been running all night and were exhausted.
When we came to a horse farm, we sold the original horses to them, and one of us picked a new energetic steed.
We turned on our horses and continued to march towards Chang'an City.
After more than an hour, they rushed to Luoyang City.
At this point, it is not yet time for lunch; However, the continuous rush caused everyone's physical exertion was great; Therefore, it is necessary to eat something to replenish your strength.
We came to a restaurant, and as soon as we arrived at the door of the restaurant, the guy from the store came out to lead the horses for us.
We walked into the store and were greeted by a guy.
Man: How many masters, is it in the lobby on the first floor or in the private room on the second floor?
Me: It's in the lobby.
Man: Okay, this way, please.
We followed the guys to a table and sat down.
Me: Man, bring me all the good food and wine you've got here.
Dude: Haole, a few masters, please wait a moment for a -book-read-novel xstxt.
Me: Hurry up.
The fellow ran over as fast as he could.
Me: The emperor should have started from Chang'an City at this hour, and we will meet the emperor on the way to Chang'an City.
Wang Long: Yes, according to our marching speed, we may meet the emperor in Weicheng.
Me: It's good to meet in Weicheng, where after all, the strength of the Bowl of Porridge Sect is weak.
Wang Lung: Yes.
It didn't take long for the guy to bring us all the food and drink.
We quickly finished eating, settled the bill, and walked out of the restaurant, where the man led our horses.
We turned over and continued to march towards Chang'an.
All the way over the mountains and mountains, long-distance running, finally at dusk, rushed to Weicheng.
Entering Weicheng, we rushed directly to the emperor's palace.
When I came to the outside of the palace, I found that the entire palace had been heavily guarded, and I thought: Tang Xuanzong should have come to the palace.
I asked the soldiers guarding the door to go in and report, and soon, Tang Xuanzong announced that we would go in to see the driver.
We walked to the palace and found that Tang Xuanzong was in his own palace to meet with the officials of Weicheng, the generals stationed there, the yamen to catch fast, the rich gentry and celebrities.
When Tang Xuanzong saw that I had come to the dormitory, he said: Jiang Aiqing, you are here.
We quickly knelt on the ground and shouted: Long live my emperor, long live, long live.
Tang Xuanzong: Jiang Aiqing, no courtesy.
Me: Thank you, Your Majesty.
Tang Xuanzong: Jiang Aiqing, how is the battle situation on the front line?
I looked around, and when I saw that the ministers who accompanied me were present, I said, "Your Majesty, this matter is confidential, and I hope that I can tell it alone."
Tang Xuanzong: Okay, the other Aiqing will go down and rest first.
The ministers said in unison: "Obey."
After all the ministers left, I said: Your Majesty, the last general deserves death, and this operation was not successful.
Immediately after saying this, I fell to my knees.
Tang Xuanzong: Jiang Aiqing, get up and speak, what's going on?
I saw that Tang Xuanzong didn't blame me, so he stood up and said: "Emperor Qi, the plan to lure the enemy this time has failed, and the Bowl of Porridge Sect has not shown up at all. The last general thought that someone must have leaked the news in advance, and it was very likely that there was a spy in the court.
When Tang Xuanzong heard this, he immediately became angry and said: How can this be true, Jiang Aiqing, what specific evidence is there?
Me: Back to the emperor, not for the time being.
Tang Xuanzong: Jiang Aiqing must investigate this matter thoroughly, if it is true, I must punish him of the nine clans.
Me: The last general commanded, and now, General Chen led 10,000 soldiers from his headquarters, all of whom were stationed outside Songyang County. Therefore, even if a bowl of porridge has great ability, it can't hurt the emperor in the slightest, please rest assured that the emperor will go to Mount Tai to seal Zen.
When Tang Xuanzong heard this, he smiled happily and said: Aiqing, I believe in you very much. In this way, I want Aiqing to come all the way, and I must not have a good rest, so let's go down and rest first.
Me: Thank you, Your Majesty, I will retire at the end.
I walked out of the emperor's bedroom and took Wang Long, Benniu, Dog Baby, and Yang Jian back to the room to rest.
I didn't sleep all night, and I'm really sleepy at the moment.
The next morning, we woke up very early; Because, I had to rush to ask Tang Xuanzong for peace.
I led Wang Long, Benniu, Dog Baby, and Yang Jian to the outside of Tang Xuanzong's dormitory, and found that the accompanying ministers had already arrived.
I don't know any of these ministers.
However, there is an exception for Colliers.
Gao Lishi stood at the gate of Tang Xuanzong's dormitory, facing everyone, with a triumphant look, and he really had a feeling of being a dog.
It didn't take long for Tang Xuanzong to come out, and we immediately knelt on the ground and shouted: Long live my emperor, long live, long live.
Tang Xuanzong: All love Qing, no courtesy.
We all got up.
At this moment, a tall man, dressed in armor, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, and a rough appearance, rushed in, obviously a fierce general.
Seeing this general rushing in quickly, there must be something important.
The general came to Tang Xuanzong's side, immediately knelt on the ground, and said: Your Majesty, something big happened in the barracks last night.
Tang Xuanzong: What happened? Look at the one who scared our Tang Dynasty No. 1 military general, Ge Shuhan!
As soon as I heard Tang Xuanzong's words, I thought: If this Ge Shuhan is the first military general of the Tang Dynasty, then how can Chen Xuanli be embarrassed?
Ge Shuhan: Your Majesty, I gathered the soldiers early this morning and found that hundreds of soldiers had died inexplicably!
When Tang Xuanzong heard this, the expression on his face suddenly looked a little surprised.
Of course, not only Tang Xuanzong was a little surprised, but everyone present was taken aback when they heard this.
Tang Xuanzong: Jiang Aiqing, you follow General Brother to take a look and find out the reason.
Me: The last general's decree.
I took Wang Long, Ben Niu, Dog Baby, and Yang Jian to bow to Tang Xuanzong and retreated, and followed Ge Shuhan to the outside of the palace.
When I came to the barracks, I saw a lot of soldiers lying on the ground, with the morning breeze blowing, looking very desolate.
I carefully examined the corpse of a soldier and found that there were no marks or wounds, and the soldier's lips were not purple or black, and apparently not poisoned.
Me: Brother Long, what do you think is the cause of death?
Wang Lung: I don't see any symptoms, it's very strange to die!
Me: Could it be a plague or something?
Wang Long: No, people who die of the plague will leave some symptoms more or less; However, these soldiers had almost no symptoms, and they were as peaceful as if they were dying, so it would definitely not be a plague.
When I heard this, I was very frightened, thinking: Could it be a ghost caused by a bowl of porridge?
However, there is no evidence at this time, and I can't think of any way to solve this matter.
Me: General, first send someone to burn the corpses of these dead soldiers, pay attention, you must stabilize the morale of the army, if there is nonsense, you will be killed.
Geshuhan: Okay.
Me: Jiang will go to tell the emperor first, let's not delay the time to go east.
Ge Shuhan: The troops can leave at any time, please rest assured General Jiang.
Me: General, how many soldiers did the emperor accompany on this trip?
Ge Shuhan: In addition to the 10,000 soldiers of Ge, there are also 18 Ouchi masters under General Jiang.
Me: Okay, farewell.
I saluted Ge Shuhan, and then returned to the palace with Wang Long, Ben Niu, Dog Baby, and Yang Jian.
Walking on the road, I thought to myself: I must find more Ouchi masters, eighteen is still a bit less.
When we came to the front of the palace, Yin Shaohua, the county commander of Weicheng County, had already brought the big and small officials of Weicheng County, the resident generals, the yamen to catch fast, and the rich gentry and celebrities to see off Tang Xuanzong.
When Tang Xuanzong saw me coming, he asked me directly: Aiqing, have you found out?
Me: Back to the emperor, this matter will take a little time, but please rest assured, the emperor will find out as soon as possible.
Tang Xuanzong: You must hurry up and go.
Me: I will obey the order.
The army marched directly towards Mount Tai.
At noon, when they came to Sanmen Town, the army rested on the spot and buried the pot to cook.
I took Wang Long, Benniu, Gouwa, and Yang Jian to check the food that the soldiers ate at noon, as well as the water retrieved from the river, but I didn't find anything suspicious.
Me: Brother Long, this is very strange, there is no problem with eating and drinking, you say, what is the problem?
Wang Long: I can't find a reasonable explanation for the time being.
Stupid Cow: Big brother, could it be a haunting?
I said very seriously: stupid cow, don't talk nonsense, be careful to cure you for the sin of bewitching the public.
When the stupid cow heard me say this so seriously, he also felt frightened in his heart, and said: Got it, big brother.
Me: We're going to make a sneaky round tonight to see if there's anything wrong.
Wang Lung, Stupid Cow, Dog Baby: Okay, big brother.
Yang Jian didn't speak, still answering me with his standard murderous eyes.
After the army finished lunch, it continued to march.
In the evening, I came to Luoyang City.
Luoyang City Taishou Jin ** led the officials of Luoyang City, the garrison guards, the government was fast, and the rich gentry and celebrities had long been waiting outside the east gate of Luoyang City.
Me: Master Kim, go straight to the palace.
Jin Dafa: The lower officials obey the order.
Jin Dafa led the officials of Luoyang City, the garrison garrison, the government government arrested quickly, the rich gentry and celebrities walked into Luoyang City, and I led the army and followed into Luoyang City.
Entering the palace, Tang Xuanzong met with Jin Dafa and his party, affirmed Jin Dafa's contribution to Luoyang City over the years as the Taishou of Luoyang City, and hoped that he could make persistent efforts and create more brilliance.
This Jin Dafa was really flattered when he heard the emperor praise him like this, and the smile on his face couldn't be closed for a long time.
At night, Tang Xuanzong had no intention of going to Luoyang City to visit the night market, so he rested directly in the dormitory.
Eighteen Ouchi masters under my command surrounded the entire dormitory, and even a fly didn't even want to fly in.
At twelve o'clock in the evening, I led Wang Long, Benniu, Dog Baby, and Yang Jian to secretly run out of the palace and inspect the soldiers' barracks outside, wanting to see if there was anything unusual.
We walked around the barracks for a few hours, and saw that it was about to dawn, but we found nothing suspicious.
We can only go back to our rooms, rest and recuperate; Because, when you leave Luoyang City, you are very close to the North Fire Hall of the Bowl of Porridge Sect.
The sun rises in the east and shines on the earth, and everything seems so quiet and peaceful.
I walked out of the room, intending to go and say goodbye to Tang Xuanzong.
I had barely taken a few steps out of the room when Goshuhan came over.
Ge Shuhan: General Jiang, something is wrong! Last night a few hundred more soldiers died.
When I heard this, I was really shocked, and I thought to myself: I was extremely careful all day yesterday, carefully checked what the soldiers ate and drank, and even went on patrol at night, how could such a situation still occur?
At this moment, I looked at the rising sun, and it was so crimson, as if it had been stained with the blood of a warrior.
I didn't have time to wait for Wang Long, Stupid Niu, Dog Baby, Yang Jian, or even go to Tang Xuanzong to say goodbye, so I followed Ge Shuhan directly to the outside of the palace.