Chapter 2: A Blessing in Disguise
The stakes grew bigger and bigger in the eyes of the people at the head of the city, and they were getting closer and closer to the head of the city. It's just getting slower.
"Haha, it's ridiculous that the Qin people are shooting a big wooden stake from such a distance. I'm afraid I won't even be able to touch the corners of our clothes," a guard sarcastically said.
"Yes, yes, I don't know what the commander of the Qin army thinks," and others echoed Bai Gongsheng's personal guards.
"I will swear to protect the general to the death, and never let this big wooden stake touch the general" As soon as Zhang Yuan's words came out, everyone was stunned. Even Bai Gongsheng stumbled at his feet. It's not that there are so many sycophants, but I didn't expect that there would be people who could think of sycophants at this time.
Everyone is secretly scolding sycophants in their hearts. Scolding and scolding, others followed suit. Maybe at this time, leave a good image in Bai Gongsheng's heart, and the task of sending him to death at a critical time can be delegated to others. When the war is over, if he can survive, he will be able to show his current wisdom. When I think about it, it seems that I haven't done it well enough.
At first, it was just a word of loyalty, but gradually it was turned into a pure sycophant by some people. Bai Gongsheng only felt that the words of beauty were endless, what kind of wisdom and martial arts, courage and wisdom, and natural courage were all pediatrics. In order to show their sense of existence, some soldiers and ruffians can even say things like the three emperors of Debei and the five emperors. What's more, it was even said that General Bai Gongsheng would sooner or later encompass the universe, encompass the four seas, and annex the world.
Bai Gongsheng's face also changed and changed, and when Zhang Yuan began to pat himself on the back, he was a little surprised; when there were more loyal people, there was still a serious look on his face. If you look closely, there is some joy between the eyebrows, and when the words "Yingming Shenwu" and other words come out, Bai Gongsheng is about to laugh, and he feels that these soldiers are his confidants.
But when someone said that General Bai Gongsheng would definitely dominate the world. There was a twitch on his face, then a look of panic.
"Everyone's intentions, General Ben understands, Ben will never have the intention of annexing the world. If the saint had this thought, he would have done his best and died," Bai Gongsheng hurriedly said. After speaking, he glared at Zhang Yuan fiercely. It seems to mean that you kid be honest again.
Zhang Yuan felt sweat dripping down his forehead. When his eyes touched Bai Gongsheng's gaze, he quickly lowered his head. Usually in Yongcheng, he was blocked by thugs. is timid, and he always shoots out all the sycophants. I didn't expect to be warned today just by showing my loyalty. His heart was both aggrieved and trembling, and he didn't dare to say a word.
"The stake exploded," Zhang Yuan heard Lao Wang shout beside him. Everyone hurried to see it. Zhang Yuan saw a puff of white smoke rising five hundred meters away, and sawdust falling down. Then an arrow the size of a normal arrow pierced through the white smoke and wood chips. The speed was extremely fast, except for the arrows with a thin layer of red mist.
Zhang Yuan's eyes widened, and his eyes were full of incredulity. In Zhang Yuan's eyes, this arrow was coming towards him. He subconsciously took a few steps back, and suddenly realized something, and hurriedly said to protect General Bai Gongsheng. As he spoke, he hurriedly took a few steps back. Spread your arms out.
When he approached Bai Gongsheng's side, he quickly turned sideways to the side. By this time the bow and arrow had reached his shoulder. When everyone came back to their senses, the bow and arrow had already passed through Zhang Yuan's shoulder, grazed Bai Gongsheng's waist and abdomen, and slammed into the ground of the city wall. At this time, everyone understood that this arrow was aimed at Bai Gongsheng, and it happened to be blocked by Zhang Yuan.
When everyone went to see Zhang Yuan again, they saw a big hole in their shoulders. His shoulders were scorched, and his arms almost fell off. Zhang Yuan lay on the ground, breathing rapidly, his chest constantly rising and falling. He howled twice at first. I noticed that everyone's eyes were on me. I endured the pain and didn't dare to howl again. It's just that his breathing is shorter and his chest heavs even more.
Bai Gongsheng looked at the injury in his waist and abdomen, and then looked at Zhang Yuan who was lying on the ground. There was gratitude and appreciation in his eyes, and a hint of guilt. Originally, it only felt like this young recruit was patting himself on the back. Originally, I was still a little angry, and I wanted to put on some small shoes for this recruit in the war. Thinking back to his thoughts just now, even a battle-hardened veteran like Bai Gongsheng couldn't help but feel red.
Zhang Yuan was not as loyal as Bai Gongsheng thought, he just happened to be standing not far in front of Bai Gongsheng. He saw that the bow and arrow were coming at him, and subconsciously retreated, but it was too late for him to react. has to stand in front of Bai Gongsheng, and maybe he can win a good reputation.
Zhang Yuan looked at Bai Gongsheng's grateful and appreciative eyes. When his body was not so painful, he gritted his teeth and said, "Although the villain is injured, I see that the general is safe and sound." I am very pleased. If the villain unfortunately dies under this arrow. Please give the villain the title of a warrior, so that the world will know that I am a loyal and brave soldier, and I will not disgrace General Bai Gongsheng."
Zhang Yuan had seen similar situations where others injured their shoulders in the past, and even the whole arm fell off and did not die. He said this naturally to ask Bai Gongsheng for some benefits, after all, no one wanted to be hit by an arrow in vain.
"In order to protect the people who were injured and made meritorious contributions to the country, this is a real strong man!" Speaking of this, Bai Gongsheng habitually looked at a middle-aged man dressed as a scribe beside him. This man's head is tied in a square bun, tied up with a belt, his eyebrows are delicate, and the corners of his mouth have a mustache.
As soon as the scribe heard this, he knew that Bai Gongsheng wanted to reward Zhang Yuan, but because he was saving him, he couldn't say it directly, so he looked at himself. The middle-aged scribe knew what Bai Gongsheng's words meant as soon as he heard it, and when he saw Bai Gongsheng's eyes looking at him, he immediately stopped hesitating, and arched his hand to Bai Gongsheng and said, "General, I thought that this soldier was brave and good at fighting, loyal to the monarch and the country, and deserved to be rewarded."
Others wondered in their hearts, Zhang Yuan was brave and good at fighting, and where was he loyal to the monarch and the country. At most, it can be regarded as a meritorious protector. But since the general's number one strategist said so, Zhang Yuan's promotion to the official and his fortune did not run away. Even some of the recruits regretted why it wasn't they who blocked the general's arrows. So everyone hurriedly said that Zhang Yuan should be rewarded.
Bai Gongsheng nodded and looked at Zhang Yuan. There was a hint of kindness in his eyes. With a bang, Bai Gongsheng squatted down. said in a gentle tone: "I want you to be the general of the hundred, you are still satisfied"
Satisfied, so satisfied. Zhang Yuan thought in his heart, he endured the pain in his shoulder and gritted his teeth, and was about to express his gratitude and gratitude. By the way, show loyalty and pat the ass. As soon as I opened my mouth, I was interrupted by someone else.
I saw that one person in Bai Gongsheng's team came out of the crowd. He bowed to Bai Gongsheng, and then said: "This little brother has indeed made some contributions, but the position of more than 100 generals does not only need credit. It is also necessary to be strong and brave enough to be able to serve the people. I don't know how strong the little brother is."
Zhang Yuanqi had a toothache, you said that the general sealed himself a hundred people next to you. Do I know you for what kind of trouble you have come out to stir up? But I had to say: "Except that I am loyal to the general, my strength is really not commendable." is also the posture of a man, slightly inferior to the warriors in the army"
That means I'm not a brave man. But I saved General Bai Gongsheng, if you continue to embarrass me, how can I offend, but Bai Gongsheng is victorious. You should think about it carefully.
The corner of the man's eyes twitched, because he looked at Bai Gongsheng and sure enough, he saw that the corners of Bai Gongsheng's mouth twitched, as if he was a little dissatisfied. However, he has already come out of the crowd, and if he retreats at this time, not only will he not be able to hold his face, but I am afraid that Bai Gongsheng will also look down on him. So he had to bite the bullet and say: "General, I Xu Lao Liu thinks that since this little brother has no extraordinary courage. Rewarding him with some wealth is whether it should be considered in the long term for him to hold the position of a hundred generals?"
Bai Gongsheng's eyebrows on both sides squeezed to the middle. There was a little anger. He originally wanted to reward Zhang Yuan to win people's hearts. Now that the millions of Qin troops outside the city are waiting for the day, where will there be official positions in the army. But Xu Laoliu in his own personal guard team jumped out. The old man's words had to be considered, which was really disturbing enough.
At the critical moment, the middle-aged scribe spoke again: "Don't disturb the general, why don't you still make this little brother a hundred generals." However, he is only allowed to take a dozen soldiers, and then he will be able to add troops to him in the future."
"That's it," Bai Gongsheng looked at Zhang Yuan again and asked, "I don't know the name of the little brother"
Zhang Yuan grinned, and his smile was ugly because of the wound. hurriedly said that his name was Zhang Yuan, and expressed his gratitude to Bai Gongsheng.
Bai Gongsheng stood up, glanced around and said, "From now on, Zhang Yuan is a hundred generals." Xu Qi led ten soldiers, and these ten people can choose freely in the army" Zhang Yuan couldn't help but be happy when he heard this. Ten people can be freely chosen, and the chances of surviving the war are greatly increased
Next, Zhang Yuan was arranged by Bai Gongsheng to recuperate in the city.
Zhang Yuan received special care from Bai Gongsheng. He lay on the bed, looking at the curtains, at the screens. It feels like a world away. Thinking that he had been bullied by the thugs in the city. They live in dilapidated thatched huts. My family doesn't necessarily eat meat once or twice a month. And now he lives in a house that he used to think could only be lived in by rich and noble families. Eat food that others have carefully selected for themselves. Even Bai Gongsheng was so considerate that he arranged a maid for himself.
Thinking about it, Zhang Yuanzhen hopes that his injury will never be good, how good it would be!
However, Zhang Yuan's wish was destined to not come true. I don't know what medicine Bai Gongsheng used for Zhang Yuan, the injury on Zhang Yuan's shoulder was controlled on the first day, and on the second day, Zhang Yuan felt that his shoulder had been itching and growing flesh, and it had already scabbed on the third day, and today was the fourth day, and the injury was already healed. Even Zhang Yuan felt that his strength had increased a lot.
"The pawn's injury is healed" Before Zhang Yuan came back to his senses, he heard someone greeting.