Chapter Eighty-Seven: On the Road
On April 8, 800 of the Great Zhou calendar, about 200,000 people of the former army led by Ji Longshan set out. Long Wei Hou personally led hundreds of officials to see off Ji Longshan outside the city gate, Lingwu didn't want to participate in the send-off ceremony, but considering that Hou Ye had gone, he was afraid that he would not be able to save face, so he reluctantly coped with it. It can be seen that Ji Longshan is out of the nest this time, and Long Weihou is also very happy to see his son making such a effort, and repeatedly tells his son to pay attention to safety and be careful. Although Ji Longchuan, who was in charge of the country, was at odds with the third child, he was also extremely enthusiastic at this time, and personally poured wine with both hands: "The third brother served as a pioneer general this time, went out for the country, shared worries for his father, and galloped on the battlefield. I am also envious of the eldest brother, but I am also worried about the safety of the third brother. You have to be careful when you're outside! Big brother toasts you with a glass of wine and wishes you a triumphant song. ”
Ji Longshan took the wine glass, raised his head and drank it all, and said lukewarmly: "Big brother is sitting in Shuanglong City, but I'm afraid it's not easy." Let's be cautious so as not to cause trouble for our father. ”
Ji Longchuan's hot face was pasted on the cold buttocks, and it was not good to have a seizure on this occasion, so he only smiled awkwardly: "The third brother reminds us that we all have to be careful." Then he stepped aside and said no more.
It was Lingwu's turn to say goodbye, and Ji Longshan was not as cold as Lingwu imagined. Seeing Lingwu coming over, Ji Longshan suddenly stepped forward and took the initiative to hold Lingwu's hands holding the wine glass.
"Master, I couldn't be happier that you came to see me off. The second brother and I admire me the most, and I hope that the master will not dislike the two of us and take more care of us in the future. I was offended a lot some time ago, and I found some reasons not to let the master be the striker, and the master must not be misunderstood. The second brother often told me that the master is talented and must be an extraordinary person, so I must protect the master's safety. I think this expedition is very dangerous, how can I let a spiritual warrior like you, Master, risk the edge. My two brothers are all well-intentioned, Master Wanwang don't misunderstand. In the future, as long as the master has orders, my two brothers will not be ambiguous. ”
Ji Longshan's enthusiasm made Lingwu stunned, and he suddenly realized: "So that's the case!" I'm sorry, I really blame you for something. I didn't expect the young master to be so thoughtful for me, and I thank you and the second young master here. I'll see you off today, and I'll be here in a few days, so let's all be together and take care of each other. Ji Longshan nodded yes, and he was also extraordinarily enthusiastic.
Back in the house, Lingwu always felt that something was wrong, and he couldn't say why. When he was thinking about it, He Jian came in outside to tell him, saying that the personal guards had been prepared, and asked for instructions when to leave for Jiachuan to join the northbound team, and General Lu An had arrived in Jiachuan and was also urging the departure time. Lingwu thought that the ten days were the days when Hou Ye set off from Shuanglong City, and this was a must-go. So he decided: "Set off on the 11th, and you will prepare carefully." Let Qin Hao lead the Thousand Guards to serve as my herald and follow me at any time. You have to be careful in all preparations, this expedition is different from the past! ”
"Yes," He Jian took the order and left.
On the 10th, there was a sea of people outside the north gate of Shuanglong City, and the flag covered the sky and the sun, just looking at the scale of the army, I knew that Long Weihou was going to fight hard this time. Lingwu and Ji Longchuan led all the generals to see off Long Weihou outside the city gate, and everyone was looking forward to it on the side of the road. At about ten o'clock in the morning, neat footsteps came from the north gate, and the leader of the Longwei Hou guard came out. On the red flag, the golden dragon opened its teeth and danced its claws. The military flag hunts, the sword shines, and it is a mighty momentum. Long Weihou sat on the chair, looking forward to showing the majesty of the strong.
The guards stopped in front of the Lingwu send-off procession, and Long Weihou got down from the chair and walked over. Everyone also hurriedly greeted them and respectfully saluted Long Weihou. Long Weihou glanced at the audience and said loudly: "Everyone, Benhou is going north today, and I hope that everyone will work together and unite as one. When Ben Hou returns to Shuanglong City, he will thank you again, and Ben Hou and you will overcome the difficulties and enjoy the glory and wealth together. ”
"We are willing to go to the soup for the Hou Ye, tide over the difficulties together, and enjoy the glory and wealth together." Everyone responded loudly.
Lingwu held a wine glass in both hands, and Ji Longchuan hurriedly stepped forward to pour a full amount of wine. Lingwu took a step forward, raised his glass with both hands, and said loudly: "Zhao Lingwu led hundreds of officials to see off Hou Ye, I wish Hou Ye a smooth journey and a victory." Please drink this cup to the fullest! ”
Long Weihou took the wine glass, looked around at everyone left and right, and then raised his head high and drank it all. The whole army shouted: "Long live Lord Hou, Long Wei is invincible." The shouts of more than 400,000 people swept through the city like a tsunami.
Long Weihou didn't say much, but just explained a few words to Lingwu, telling him not to be in a hurry, and to follow the army slowly north. Then he marched with the army, and after sitting in the chair, he turned around and waved his hand. The flags fluttered above the city, and the crowd was crowded, and I didn't know if he was waving goodbye to everyone or waving goodbye to Shuanglong City.
Lingwu set off quietly the next day, and under the escort of five thousand guards, he left the city before dawn. After Ji Longchuan heard the news, he chased for several miles before catching up with Lingwu.
"Master, you don't say hello when you set off, no matter how you say go, it's too late for me to see you off."
"The prince doesn't have to be polite. It's just going to Jiachuan, so there's no need to do any send-off ceremony. After arriving in Jiachuan, I went straight north and bid farewell to the prince. You are stationed in Shuanglong City, this is where the Hou Kingdom is located, and please be more careful. ”
"Thank you Master for the reminder! Long Chuan should keep it in mind and live up to the entrustment of his father and master. Long Chuan is not talented, and please ask the master not to give up, and mention one or two points at any time. ”
"The prince is polite, the son of the world has a noble status and a great future. Now he has a heavy responsibility, but there is a dispatch, Lingwu will definitely go all out. If you have something to discuss, you can discuss it with the head of Jiachuan Lin and General Guilingwei. Don't leave it at that, there will be a date later! ”
In the southern part of the border of the Marquis of Hanzhong, on a road led by the Nanjiang River, the dust is flying. The avenue is only about three meters wide, and the road surface is paved with some gravel, which is slightly better than the ordinary muddy ground. A team of about two hundred men was hurrying along the road, all of them of great skill and much faster than the average army. The dust raised from the ground made everyone's faces dusty, but it couldn't stop the arrogant expressions of these people. Judging by the fact that they wore distinctive ornate military uniforms and swords of no lower grade, who could tell that these people were noble samurai. In particular, these people are also carrying a sedan chair, which is very gorgeous and exquisite, and the owner of the sedan chair is obviously extraordinary. The person who can make the noble samurai carry the sedan chair is an ordinary person.
The team turned and turned, and climbed slope after slope, and after three hours of forced marching, the sky gradually darkened, and the afterglow of the setting sun pulled the figures of the trees on the hillside for a long time. The team came to the foot of a majestic mountain range, and the team that was opening the way in front slowed down. One of the general-like men stopped, looked up at the towering mountain in front of him, and wiped the sweat from his face.
"I'm tired of Lao Tzu, I've been running for a day, and I only stopped eating at noon for less than half an hour. I knew that I was in such a hurry, and I really didn't come yet. ”
A person next to him, who was obviously not bad, smiled: "Big brother, are you still complaining?" It's not that you want to earn performance with the little beauty, so that we will suffer with you. We don't blame you for being okay, what are you still calling bitter? When you get to the front, if there is a better place, you must entertain everyone, and comfort us with good wine and food, otherwise my brother will not do it. ”
"Oh, now it's all my fault? None of you want to come? Then you just go back, what's my business. Entertain? I want someone to entertain me. ”
"Forget it, two Lord Wei. Don't talk about the hospitality, let's hurry up and report it, and camp here tonight. Let's rest for a night is better than any hospitality, this mountain is so high. If this ancestor starts to rush over the mountain at night, the big guy will not be able to live. ”
"Over the mountain at night? I won't do it if I am killed. In such a big mountain, maybe there will be some brute beasts infested, and if we don't do it well, we will become their snacks. The first to speak, who was called an adult, said angrily. As he spoke, he ran to the back of the group, causing everyone to laugh.
"He has a hard mouth, and he doesn't dare to put a fart when he gets there."
"Forget it, Lord Wei. Don't laugh at your brother, who dares to say a word about this ancestor? You see that the two people who followed her sedan chair were both generals, and they weren't running behind them. Tired and half dead, still with a smiling face by the side. ”
"That's right, I really admire those two cheeky ones. Our master never looked at them properly, and they did not blush, but followed them every day. ”
"The two of them are just a little tired, and they are blinded by their masters, so they don't care about anything. The most pitiful thing is the son of the Hong family, who is usually arrogant because the prince values the Hong family. thinks that he is the love saint of the world, and he will definitely be able to chase the master. In front of many aristocratic sons and ladies, I confidently ran to send a large bundle of roses, and as a result, my master beat me violently, that miserable! ”
"Haha" Hearing this, everyone immediately burst into laughter, and the Lord Wei leaned back and fell back with a smile: "Lao Tzu hates Hong San's kid the most, relying on his family strength, he is a general." In the royal capital, he was overbearing. Those young ladies in the royal capital are also some eyeless things, don't look at the famous family's showmanship, they are really mixed with him. In the end, I let the family play for a while, and threw it away like a broken shoe. It is said that our master knocked out two of his front teeth and did not dare to go out to see anyone for three months. I'm so relieved! ”
"It's just a pity that our master asked the prince to give Longwei Houguo a man named Zhao Lingwu. I don't even know what people look like, so maybe they're ugly. What a beautiful flower planted in cow dung again. ”
The general surnamed Wei hurriedly put his hand to his mouth and "shhhh Be quiet, the master is in a hurry because of this matter. It is said that he had a big fight with the prince, and this is not running away from home! She can't find a place to vent her anger, and we're here to chew the base of her tongue, so that she can't hear it! ”
Everyone was talking lively, but the general who went to pay the announcement came back dejectedly, and the happy expression of the big guy immediately turned cloudy.
"The county lord has an order, rest for half an hour, and then move on."