Chapter 90: The Battle Situation Is Urgent
Hearing the news that Tu Qitang was well, Liu Ye was both happy and worried, glad that she still had the opportunity to love him well, and worried about how they would go on in the future.
The Holy Maiden of Mingyue had long complained about them being together, and Liu Ye knew that she felt wronged for Tu Qitang from the bottom of her heart, so her precious son didn't even have a decent marriage ceremony in his life, and he was willing to stay with a married woman for the rest of his life, without seeking any fame.
Liu Ye understood the unwillingness of the Holy Maiden of Mingyue, she was in love with Shengyin at the beginning, and she loved him so deeply, and she didn't get a real name. So, she no longer wanted her son to taste the suffering she had suffered again, but she cared too much about Tu Qitang's feelings, for fear that if she pressed her too hard, Tu Qitang would abandon her to pursue happiness, so she could only endure her grievances and stay by their side.
But since that kind of thing happened, the Bright Moon Holy Maiden couldn't tolerate it anyway, she mercilessly took away the injured Tu Qitang, begging the poisonous scorpion to lie that he was dead, so that Liu Ye was completely dead. She wants to start her life again with her son and never be burdened by anyone again.
Finding out the whereabouts of the Bright Moon Saintess and Tu Qitang, Liu Ye wanted to run immediately more than anyone else, but she couldn't do it yet. In the name of Queen Wusun, she visited various tribes and taught the local people various skills to make their lives more fulfilling, which was a mission she had to complete and an important step in promoting the development of Wusun. Weng Guimi fulfilled her original promise for her, how could she be willful again and again, leaving a bunch of messes for others to deal with.
Liu Ye decided to visit all the tribes before settling private matters, and now that Tu Qitang has the Bright Moon Holy Maiden to take care of, she has nothing to worry about, she just misses him very much. However, she preferred to see him without distraction and make up for the pain of separation these days.
Shizhong saw her intentions, and didn't say anything more about Tu Qitang, but just told everyone to improve efficiency and complete this task as soon as possible. Qing Ling has been by their side for a long time, and she has also learned to look at her eyes, she knows that Liu Ye is a very responsible person, she will not do that kind of half-thing, even if she misses Tu Qitang and is about to go crazy, she will not leave everything to find him. This is also where Qingling appreciates her, Liu Ye used her hard work to prove to everyone that she is a well-deserved mother of Wusun.
There are still two tribes left to visit, Liu Ye silently counted the days in her heart, but there was no trace of anxiety on the surface, she was still as cautious and serious as before, doing everything herself, she followed up and arranged every work, and she was there in every experiment.
Gradually, Liu Ye can eat and sleep, once a person has hope, his heart will rekindle his expectations, and he will face life positively. Before meeting Tu Qitang, she would definitely take good care of herself, and she didn't want Tu Qitang to be separated from her for fear of self-blame when she saw her.
At night, Liu Ye took out the blood-stained purse in his arms, took it in his hand and looked at it carefully, remembering the days when they were together, two people who loved each other were reluctant to separate all the time, just looking at each other and feeling satisfied, what a sweet and happy time it was, if you can have it again, it is really God's favor.
Thinking about it, Liu Ye's heart was warm, and his thoughts about Tu Qitang were getting deeper and deeper, at this time, Tu Qitang, who didn't know where he was, whether he missed her like her, it must be like this. She could feel his heart, and even when they weren't together, it was still clear.
"Princess, princess......" Liu Ye heard Qing Ling call her, and was wondering, when she saw that she had already broken in.
"Qingling, what's going on?" After Qing Ling got married, Liu Ye had never seen her so reckless.
"Princess, it's not good...... Qingling's recklessness was for a reason, she didn't have time to explain more, and hurriedly packed Liu Ye's clothes and luggage, "Let's go, we have to get out of here......"
Liu Ye realized that the situation was not good, got up and put on his coat and shoes, and asked, "What happened?" Why leave now? ”
Qing Ling was so anxious that he jumped to his feet: "The Xiongnu raided at night, the border of Wusun is not guaranteed, and it has already been hit, and the tribe not far from us is about to be occupied, and at dawn, I am afraid that there is also danger here." ”
"What did you say?" Liu Ye never expected it to be such a big event, "Have you reported to the king?" What about the soldiers stationed at the border? ”
"Go, the king will receive the news soon, Master Shi is preparing the carriage, let me take you away quickly." Qing Ling picked up his burden and looked at the desk, "Princess, there's nothing important, let's go, let's go quickly......"
Liu Ye was dragged by Qing Linglian, and when he walked out with her, the people of the entire tribe were fleeing for their lives, and the medicine gourd and poisonous scorpion were standing next to the carriage, still fighting for the previous matter, and only when they saw Liu Ye did they restrain slightly.
"Princess, please get in the car." The medicine gourd lifted the curtain and respectfully invited Liu Ye.
Liu Ye looked around: "What about Master Shi, where did he go?" ”
"Don't worry, he gathered our craftsmen and waited at the intersection, and when we passed, it was estimated that everyone would be there."
"How will the people be settled?" Liu Ye continued to ask.
"Well...... Yaohulu looked dazed, "They should also have received the news, and went up the mountain to hide, or went to relatives of other tribes, in short, they won't run around." ”
"No, this won't work, you can only hide in the mountains for a while, and the other tribes don't know what the situation is, the Huns are ferocious, they have been brewing for a long time to attack Wusun, and they won't easily stay alive." Liu Ye looked at the panicked people fleeing in all directions, and made up his mind, "Take them with you and find a suitable place." ”
"This, this ......" Yao Hulu was stunned, the order he received was to protect Liu Ye, but there was no obligation to protect so many people.
"Then I'll bring them and go with our carriage." The poisonous scorpion volunteered, which can be regarded as making up for it.
"You? Just you, the Huns? The head of the medicine gourd shook like a rattle, "Hmph, the Huns are just bad, they are bad, they beat them without saying a word, and they played sneak attacks for Lao Tzu, if it weren't for the protection of the princess, Lao Tzu really hated to take off their heads with his own hands." ”
"You are talking nonsense again, the border war is continuous, not once or twice, it is all the Xiongnu court is in chaos, what is the matter with us Hun people, do you think we are all looking forward to war!" The poisonous scorpion said that he was angry, and his voice became louder, "If you have the ability, go and fight, don't brag here, I want to see how many people's heads you can take." If you become famous in the first battle, you can also lose a lot of people's lives, maybe King Wusun will also crown you as a general! ”
"Ahh The medicine gourd widened his triangular eyes, pointed at the poisonous scorpion and shouted, "I know, it turns out that you are a spy of the Huns, and those Hun soldiers were brought by you, right?" ”
"No, no, what are you talking about, who do you say is the spy of the Huns!" The poisonous scorpion was also anxious, "If I have the ability to be a spy in the court, I would have taken the princess to invite merit a long time ago, do you still have time to rub my tongue with you!" ”
Qing Ling was right when he heard it, and hurriedly persuaded him: "Yes, if the old scorpion is really a spy, he would have acted a long time ago, so why wait for the Huns to blow up his identity." Grandfather, don't think about it, not all the Huns have an enmity with us. ”
"Then why is he fighting to bring someone over, and he doesn't want to escape while there is chaos?" The medicine gourd glanced at the poisonous scorpion hatefully, "You are really a broom star, it is no good to see you." ”
"Yes, yes, whatever you say, it's useless for me to explain, it's better to do something serious." The poisonous scorpion was too lazy to argue with the medicine gourd, ran to the crowd and asked everyone to tell each other, gathered at the intersection, and walked with the convoy.
"Grandfather, I think you really misunderstood...... Qing Ling saw the poisonous scorpion working hard to organize the people, and couldn't help but say a word of medicine gourd, "Now is the time to employ people, you don't have prejudice against him anymore, he is a Huns, and it is not easy to stay with us, if you force him away, won't there be less personal protection for the princess!" ”
"Even if he stays, he may not be able to protect the princess, don't forget, he is Mingyue's demon woman, he hates whoever Mingyue hates, and he can still be expected to be righteous for the princess? Don't be stupid, you don't! "The medicine gourd can see it thoroughly," he didn't help the Hun court deal with the princess, even if he gave Tu Qitang face, we can't expect more!" Okay, pay more attention in the future, it's good not to be a human being, let's go, don't let your grandson-in-law wait in a hurry. ”
The poisonous scorpion did not betray Liu Ye, he gathered the people who were scurrying around to the intersection and followed the carriage forward in an orderly manner. However, as the medicine gourd said, he didn't plan to work hard for Liu Ye, if the Huns really came, he would probably have to run away. His life belongs to Mingyue, and without Mingyue's permission, he will not sacrifice casually. Besides, Mingyue's current situation is not much better, she has made a lot of enemies in the rivers and lakes, and now she has no protection from the Xiling Sect, if her traces are exposed, the consequences will be unimaginable.
was forcibly brought by the medicine gourd, the poisonous scorpion was already very unwilling, and the reason why he didn't resist to the end was because he wanted to see Liu Ye and tell the truth. Tu Qitang's body injury has long recovered, but he can't speak for a long time, I'm afraid it is caused by depression in his heart, he and Liu Ye really love each other, but they are opposed by Mingyue, and they can't see each other if they want to, and it will inevitably be like this after a long time.
The poisonous scorpion felt sorry for Tu Qitang, and he also felt guilty for deceiving Liu Ye, Tu Qitang was obviously still there, but it made the lovers heartbroken. He can't understand Mingyue's intentions, and he can't get used to her desperate means, children and grandchildren have their own children and grandchildren, as long as they are willing, why bother to stop them.
The road at night was not easy, and with so many people to take care of, it was not until dawn that they came to another relatively safe tribe. The division received a reply from Weng Guimi and learned that Chang Hui had led his troops to the border to support, so he was a little relieved.
"Princess, the king has replied." Qing Ling came to Liu Ye with Weng Guimi's handwritten letter, "General Chang led his troops to support, and he should be able to rush to the border at noon, princess, you can rest assured, with General Chang here, you will definitely be able to defeat those Huns." ”
Liu Ye nodded: "General Chang's ability, I am naturally relieved, but I just suffered from my little sister, their child has just been born, and it is the time when someone needs to take care of it." ”
"It's okay, my little sister knows the general situation, and she won't think about it so much." Qing Ling said, "Now that the people have settled in this tribe, and the war situation on the border is also under control, let's leave for the grassland as soon as possible!" The king specially told the master that he must ensure the safety of the princess and let you go back immediately. Besides, Sister Xiaoxiao is also worried about you, you can't let her worry about two relatives at the same time! ”
Liu Ye thought for a while: "Maybe this time is the same as before, it's just that the Huns are making trouble and robbing property, and they will retreat when they see Wusun's reinforcements." The Xiongnu court was greatly injured after the Battle of Mobei, and it was too much to send troops to recruit Wusun. ”
"That's right, it's just the end of the crossbow, and it won't last long." Qing Ling smiled and comforted Liu Ye, "So don't worry, princess, let's go back." ”
"But there are only two tribes left who haven't go, and I don't want to ......go back now," Liu Ye said his thoughts, "If the Xiongnu withdraw soon, we will turn back after we go back, which will not only cost the people and money, but also waste a lot of time." ”
"There are dozens of tribes in Wusun, and the princess has personally visited them, so what does it matter if there are only two of them." Qing Ling hurriedly thought of a way, "It's better to be like this, let Lord Zhao stay, if the princess is not at ease, Master Shi and I will protect him, and when the Huns retreat, we will go to those two tribes again, and after teaching the local people, come back along the way to see the situation that other tribes have mastered, and just go back to restore your life." Princess, if you don't believe that I have this ability, you have to believe in Lord Zhao! ”
"But......" Qing Ling interrupted Liu Ye's words, "Don't be, I'll go to Lord Zhao to discuss, and that's it." ”
Qing Ling got up and left, stopped at the door again, looked back at Liu Ye and said, "Princess, the overall situation is important, go back to see the king first, don't let him worry too much." When the war is settled, think about other things! ”
Liu Ye knew what she was referring to, nodded and said, "Okay, I know." ”
The Xiongnu raided the Wusun border, from the court to the people, all of them had the same idea as Liu Ye, after the battle of Mobei, the strength of the Xiongnu was not as good as before, although they could only barely survive, but when they were extremely vicious, they would also launch attacks on the border countries. Usually such attacks come and go as quickly as they come, after all, their purpose is only to seek money, and they do not dare to attack at the risk of annihilation.
Chang Hui was ordered to lead his troops to the border, and repelled the Hun cavalry on the same day, but out of caution, he did not withdraw his troops immediately, but stationed at the border, waiting for whether the other party had any further moves.
The border battle was successful, Liu Ye could finally return to the grassland with confidence, and Zhao Sheng happily accepted the order and led the craftsmen to continue to visit the rest of the tribes. For several days in a row, the news of the Xiongnu attack again was not heard, and the common people of several tribes on the border were also relieved, scolding the bandit habits of the Huns, learning new knowledge and being more attentive, firmly believing that after the country was strong, the Huns would not dare to bully them again.
Weng Guimi saw Liu Ye unscathed, and the boulder that had accumulated in his heart finally fell quietly, but he couldn't help but feel sad when he saw that she was obviously much thinner.
"Ye'er, I've worked hard for you these days." Weng Guimi poured her a glass of water and sent it to her, "You have paid so much for Wusun, not only do I want to thank you, but the people of Wusun are even more grateful." ”
"King, this is what a concubine should do, how can I be grateful." Liu Ye smiled faintly, with a little regret in his eyes, "It's just that this Hun raid, I always feel a little regretful that I have time to go through all the tribes in the future." ”
"You say this, it's what makes me ashamed, I grew up in the grassland, I haven't traveled to all the tribes of Wusun, you can do this level, it's enough to be admirable." Weng Guimi wanted to talk to her more, but he always felt a sense of separation, which should mean that he felt ashamed.
"Ye'er, I have something to tell you." Weng Guimi hesitated for a moment before he said, "There is a beauty who is pregnant with my flesh and blood, and she will give birth next month, of course, this child should also recognize you as a mother, so you can stay with me for this time!" ”
"Would you like that beauty?" Liu Ye didn't want to cause disputes in the harem for no reason.
"It's an honor for her, an honor she can't ask for." Weng Guimi looked directly into Liu Ye's eyes, and his tone was a little apologetic, "Ye'er, do you blame me?" ”
Liu Ye was stunned, and hurriedly shook his head: "Continuing the bloodline of the royal family is the most important thing, and the concubines also hope that the king will find a person as soon as possible." ”
Weng Guimi was silent for a long time, and said abruptly: "Ye'er, it's too cruel for you to say this. ”
"King, I ......" Liu Ye was anxious to explain, but he didn't know where to start.
Weng Guimi held her hand excitedly: "Call me Suo Lang, I want to hear you call me Solang, Ye'er, only you can call me like this......"
Looking at Weng Guimi's eager eyes, Liu Ye bit his lip, and it was difficult to call out the "Suo Lang". She was grateful for his efforts, but she couldn't respond, so why let him have no hope.
After a long stalemate, Weng Guimi slowly let go of her hand, her eyes full of sadness: "Okay, I understand, you can go!" ”
"The concubine retires!" Liu Ye didn't look at him ruthlessly, turned around and walked out.
For Liu Ye, this grassland is becoming more and more unfamiliar, but it is also a mission that she can't give up. Liu Ye politely rejected Weng Guimi's overtures, and since then, he has tried to avoid meeting him, and spent most of his time with Feng Yan and the children.
Just when Liu Ye thought that this kind of warm life could continue, Qingling and Shizhong brought unexpected bad news.
It turned out that the crisis on the border was not completely lifted, on the contrary, it became more and more serious, and the Huns came back after a period of silence, and raided again with several times more cavalry than before. This time, even Chang Hui didn't resist it, not to mention the retreat, and even several nearby tribes were killed.
What's even more unfortunate is that Zhao Sheng died in this war, and even the division failed to save him. The battle situation was urgent, and Shizhong and Qingling did not dare to delay, so they immediately rushed back to report to Liu Ye.
Liu Ye was sad, so he ordered someone to bury Zhao Sheng, worried about the border war, and hurriedly asked to see Weng Guimi. At the same time, Weng Guimi also received the news of Chang Hui's defeat and was about to discuss this matter with Liu Ye.
"Ye'er, I want to lead troops to support General Chang, and the Wusun National Seal will be handed over to you for safekeeping." Weng Guimi handed over the national seal to Liu Ye and shook her hand, "I am confident that we will definitely be able to get through this difficulty." ”
Liu Ye nodded heavily: "Yes, definitely!" The concubine immediately asked the Han to mobilize the Han army in the Western Regions to help the king! ”