In the dead of night, Zhang Lang still couldn't sleep, standing alone by the pond in the backyard, worried about Ma Chao's safety. At this moment, the courtyard where Ma Chao lives is still brightly lit, the figures are longing, and the busy voices are constantly coming. Zhang Lang felt a little uneasy in his heart, for fear of hearing the news he didn't want to hear.

For Ma Chao, in Zhang Lang's feelings, he is not only a brave and warlike subordinate, but also a confidant, a friend who does not talk much. Zhang Lang feels that Ma Chao and his confidant are somewhat similar.

The scene of the first meeting in Xiliang that day couldn't help but come to mind, and the subsequent scenes appeared in front of me like a marquee. Zhang Lang suddenly discovered that although the two of them did not communicate much, he occupied an extremely important position in his career! It's a bit like a red rabbit horse who is always with him on the battlefield.

Zhang Lang shook his head, leaving his chaotic thoughts behind. Looking up at the night sky with light wind and light moon and starry stars, I couldn't help but think of an eternal legend: Heaven and man sensed that all the loyal and famous generals on the ground, even the traitorous males like Dong Zhuo who confused the world, were all stars in the sky, or born in response to disasters, or came into being, and when they completed their mission, they would return to the sky and continue to shine on the earth. I don't know if I will become a star in the sky, thousands of years later, the wheel of time has come to the modern society, will I still shine on this piece of the world? At that time, would there be a person named Zhang Lang on the ground?

Zhang Lang laughed to himself and patted his cheek.

Dong Ying came over. Zhang Lang heard the footsteps, knew that it was Dong Ying, and turned around. Dong Ying came to Zhang Lang and greeted him with a fist: "Big brother." Zhang Lang asked, "How is the situation on Meng Qi's side?" Dong Ying frowned and sighed, "The situation is not optimistic!" Chief Medical Officer Hua Tuo and several old medical officers took turns guarding General Ma Chao, not daring to slack off! I heard a medical officer say that General Ma Chao's condition may not last until dawn! ”

Zhang Lang was shocked and was silent.

Dong Ying said: "Big brother, you can rest first." Wang Yi and I will take turns guarding it. ”

Zhang Lang shook his head, "I can't sleep." ”

Dong Ying said: "Then, I will accompany the eldest brother." ”

Zhang Lang glanced at Dong Ying with a smile, and Dong Ying smiled. Zhang Lang couldn't help but think of Sun Ren, and couldn't help but worry in his heart, and sighed.

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Ma Chao's room was brightly lit, two old medical officers were standing by the bed, and Hua Tuo, the chief medical officer, followed a young medical officer into the room and came to the bedside. The two old medical officers stood up and saluted, and one of them said helplessly: "General Ma Chao spurted out a mouthful of black blood just now!" Then the heart became even weaker! I'm afraid, I'm afraid ......"

Hua Tuo hurriedly sat down on the edge of the bed, put Ma Chao's wrist on his lap, closed his eyes and examined it carefully, his face was cloudy, and he didn't know what the situation was?

……

As soon as the sky dawned, the rising sun showed half of its face on the eastern skyline, and the roosters crowed, waking up the sleeping city.

Ma Chao's courtyard suddenly became busy, with people shouting, some screaming, and the sound of hurried running footsteps. Zhang Lang, who had just fallen asleep, was awakened by these noises. I stood up carefully, and a bad premonition rose in my heart. Quickly stood up and walked out of the room, only to see Dong Ying and Wang Yi rushing towards them in a panic.

The two women rushed to Zhang Lang and took a breath. Zhang Lang asked urgently, "What's going on?" Is it not, is it that Meng Qi has already ......" Zhang Lang's heart was already prepared for the worst.

The two women shook their heads together. Dong Ying said with joy on her face: "Ma Chao has survived!" Wang Yi on the side nodded vigorously.

Zhang Lang's frozen mood melted all of a sudden, and his whole heart seemed to be suddenly enlightened. Immediately ran towards Ma Chao's courtyard, and the two girls hurriedly followed.

Zhang Lang and the three hurriedly entered Ma Chao's room and met two old medical officers. The two old medical officers saw Zhang Lang and hurriedly saluted. Zhang Lang ignored them and walked straight to the bed. At this moment, Ma Chao had already sat up, and Hua Tuo was sitting next to him to diagnose Ma Chao's pulse. When Hua Tuo saw Zhang Lang, he hurriedly got up and saluted, and Ma Chao also wanted to get up and salute.

Zhang Lang hurriedly stepped forward and held down Ma Chao, "Meng Qi, don't move!" Then he smiled and said, "You are a patient now, take care of your illness!" Forget all the red tape! Ma Chao nodded, hugged his fists and said, "Thank you, General." ”

Zhang Lang glanced at Ma Chao, and saw that although Ma Chao's face was pale, his spirit was good, and he was happy in his heart, and said with a smile: "I think Meng Qi will recover in a short time!" Ma Chao said: "The last general also hopes to recover soon!" As a military general, the last general is always lying in bed, which is really unusual! ”

Zhang Lang smiled: "Don't worry! You've fought this battle! You take good care of your illness, if you have any needs, just tell me the history of the thorn here, I have already explained. I'm leaving Yuzhou today, and it's finally a matter of heart to see Meng Qi out of danger before leaving. Ma Chao hugged his fists and said: "The general is easy to go all the way!" ”

Zhang Lang smiled. Standing up and leaving the room, Hua Tuo and the others sent Zhang Lang outside the room. Zhang Lang stopped and asked, "Meng Qi is completely fine?" Hua Tuo hugged his fists and said: "Back to the lord, Weichen can be completely sure that General Ma Chao is fine!" As long as you recuperate for a month, you can basically recover as before! ”

Zhang Lang nodded and advised, "Mr. will stay in Yuzhou for the time being." Hua Tuo clenched his fists and promised.

Later that day, Zhang Lang and his entourage left Yuzhou City under the escort of Thorn Shi and others. Thorn Shi and the others had to continue to send, Zhang Lang asked them to take six steps, and then led Dong Ying, Wang Yi and thousands of tiger guards to the direction of Nanyang. Assassin Shi and the others did not return immediately, but stood by the official road outside the city gate and watched, and soon after, only the dust was gone, and the officials returned to the city.

Zhang Lang stayed overnight, and it took more than ten days to come to Nanyang, and it took more than ten days to arrive in Xiangyang.

As soon as you arrive in Xiangyang, a completely different scenery comes into view. There is no noise and panic of the Central Plains, no disturbance of fleeing, no neighing of soldiers and horses, limited people everywhere, happy smiles everywhere, densely populated streets, prosperous commerce and trade in the market, men's demeanor, women are pretty and moving, people are boiling everywhere, and laughter is endless everywhere. Xiangyang, which has bid farewell to the war for a long time, is now a prosperous and lively scene, which is better than the current Xuchang.

Zhang Liao led the officials of the Assassin's Mansion and the generals under his command to follow Zhang Lang, Zhang Liao hugged his fists with some excitement and said: "I haven't seen the general for a long time, and the general's demeanor is still the same!" ”

Zhang Lang laughed, "Wen Yuan is also getting older and older!" ”

Zhang Liao humbled himself and asked: "The last general has prepared a banquet in the hall of the Assassin's Mansion, the general, please!" ”