Chapter III: Conflict
After separating from Dr. Chen.
Shen Wantang and Yin Yuebai returned to the tent, because there were guards at the door. The two of them found a secluded place to check the origin of the soldier's injuries.
"How's it going over there?" Shen Wantang said lightly, a few days ago, she had asked someone to go quietly to their camp and put some Gu worms in the camp. By now, it should have been a seizure.
This time, the sudden plague in Lin Qingyang's army was Shen Wantang's Gu under Yin Yuebai's order. It will not kill people, but it will make the owner suffer some hardships, have no energy, and slowly lose strength. It is only somewhat similar to the symptoms of the plague, so the experienced medical officer Chen will think that it is the plague.
Yin Yuebai nodded and said, "The spies said that there has been a lot of chaos in the Di people's camp. ”
"Very good, stop Lin Qingyang's spies, and don't let Lin Qingyang know for the time being." Shen Wantang stopped, and there was a small river in front of her. The river water is crystal clear, and Shen Wantang looked at herself reflected in the water. She had a compassionate look, and her eyes were as clear as autumn water. It is this compassionate look that makes many people let down their guard as soon as they see her.
Yin Yuebai looked at Shen Wantang's cold and beautiful face reflected in the water, she and Shen Wantang grew up together, and she couldn't guess what she was thinking at the moment.
In the evening of the next day, Lin Qingyang ordered all the officers and soldiers to be gathered, and there have been many bad rumors in the army recently. Most of them are about epidemics, and everyone is panicking. Epidemic disease is not a trivial matter, not to mention that in the army, the personnel are dense, and the epidemic is easy to spread.
Lin Qingyang looked at the soldiers standing neatly below, although many people in the army were very unconvinced by Lin Qingyang. Among them, there are many soldiers who have followed General Feiyun before, and General Feiyun is strict, very brave, and uses soldiers like gods. But he was rebellious, and his soldiers followed his temperament.
Lin Qingyang also had a little bit of General Feiyun's light, and most of the troops who came with him this time were experienced in a hundred battles. All of them are brave, but they are unruly. Basically, "Lao Tzu just looks down on you" is written on his face.
Don't blame them, after all, Lin Qingyang is famous in Beijing because he has been practicing martial arts for many years and is still industrious. He was sent up the mountain by Lin Su to practice martial arts with the masters since he was a child, but after many years, instead of becoming a young talent, he couldn't carry it on his shoulders or lift it in his hands. This has made Lin Su laughed at for many years, and everyone said that the Lin family's generation is here. This made Lin Su very disappointed in Lin Qingyang, plus Lin Qingyang had been studying alone with his master in the mountains since he was a child, so he had a cold and hard temperament and was not close to his family. The father-son relationship is not good either.
Lin Qingyang looked around for another week, and after not seeing Shen Wantang's figure again, he didn't feel a little worried. It was reported that Shen Wantang and Yin Yuebai left the camp and went to the mountains not long after they returned to the tent. The honeysuckle girl hasn't come back yet, so it can't be that something happened to her.
The soldiers looked at the worried Lin Qingyang below, and they all had guesses in their hearts.
When he saw Shen Wantang appear at the entrance, he was relieved.
Lin Qingyang straightened his expression before he spoke: "Everyone, in the past few days since I disappeared, everyone has been looking for me day and night. There are also more patrols in various places, and it has been hard work for everyone for a while. ”
Several adjutants snorted coldly when they heard this, and they all felt that Lin Qingyang was too unlucky.
"I know that everyone's main concern is the plague, and indeed, there is indeed an epidemic in the army."
Hearing Lin Qingyang say this, the soldiers' faces immediately changed. It doesn't matter whether military discipline is military or not, it starts to be discussed underground. Epidemics are no small matter.
"How can this battle be fought! Originally, this time the enemy was strong and I was weak, but now there is an epidemic again, so let's just disband and go home to farm! ”
"That's right! Since he came to this Wucheng, Lao Tzu has been frightened every day and has not slept a day. ”
"I also heard that the Holy One only allocated 5,000 people to us this time! There are 30,000 Di people! 30,000 people! ”
The more he talked, the more excited he became, the soldier who was impetuous because the main general was Lin Qingyang at the beginning, and now it was all fried.
Listening to the discussion of the soldiers below, Shen Wantang glanced at Lin Qingyang. found that the other party was still expressionless. She had already heard that the imperial court had only given five thousand people this time, if it weren't for her knowing Lin Qingyang's details. I'm afraid, there is no return,
Mu Jiang got Lin Qingyang's signal and shouted: "Silence! Violators will be dealt with by military law! ”
The voice was like a stone sinking into the sea, it didn't play a role, and no one listened to him at all.
It was Liu Xiaowei and others who gave a few loudest slaps before they gradually quieted down. Lin Qingyang continued: "I understand your feelings, please calm down and listen to what I have to say." ”
He brought Shen Wantang to the front and introduced to the soldiers: "This time there is an epidemic in the army, and Lan Shi is also responsible. First of all, I would like to say sorry to everyone. With that, he bowed deeply.
"This one next to me is Shen Rendong, Miss Shen. She is a skilled doctor and has saved me from fire and water many times. It is also known as a miracle doctor in Beijing. Miss Shen has found a cure for the disease. Please also cooperate with the honeysuckle girl. ”
After Shen Wantang bowed forward, he said: "The epidemic is not trivial, and I will do my best to heal the infected soldiers." I hope you don't panic because of this. ”
When everyone saw it, it was a little girl. Like the officers, they scoffed, and even worse. Directly out of taunts. Of course, he was also beaten with ten sticks.
After Lin Qingyang said a few more words, he disbanded everyone. He called Shen Wantang and entered the main tent again.
After the disbandment, the soldiers directly and unceremoniously discussed.
"Phew, who are you fooling when you find such a little girl!"
No one believed that Shen Wantang could cure infected soldiers. For a while, the atmosphere in the army became solemn, after all, no one wanted to lose their lives.
Shen Wantang followed Lin Qingyang back to the main tent, and Yin Yuebai was waiting for her outside.
"Honeysuckle girl" Lin Qingyang suddenly said, "I'm going to trouble you again this time." Although I can get along with Shen Wantang for a while, I think of my current situation. He still wanted to send Shen Wantang away as soon as possible.
"Honeysuckle girl, the big war is coming, and now there is another such thing, below..."Shen Wantang interrupted Lin Qingyang's words, listening to what the soldiers just said, Emperor Wenzheng only allocated five thousand people to Lin Qingyang. The Di people came with 30,000 people, and there was a huge disparity in the strength of the two sides.
There was another plague in the army, and Lin Qingyang probably wanted Shen Wantang to treat the infected soldiers as soon as possible. After all, if the epidemic is not eliminated, the morale of the army will not be stable. Lin Qingyang didn't recruit soldiers to see him, and his morale was not much.
"I know, Lin Gongzi doesn't need to say much, I will do my best. Treat the soldier in the shortest possible time, I am sure. Lin Qingyang nodded after listening to her words, and continued: "I will arrange as soon as possible to send you and your maid to a safe place." "This time it's already more auspicious, so it's better to send the honeysuckle girl away as soon as possible. If he has the life to return to the capital, he will thank her when the time comes.
Shen Wantang was silent when she heard his words, with her understanding of Lin Qingyang and the current point of view, Lin Qingyang would definitely send her away, it seems that it is like a way to stay here for a long time.
"How about the injury last time," Shen Wantang simply changed the topic, as soon as Lin Qingyang heard Shen Wantang ask about his injury, he couldn't hold back the small theater in his heart again, "It turns out that I am so important in the eyes of the honeysuckle girl." No matter how rich his mental activity is, his face still looks calm. Just quietly raised his eyebrows a little.
"Recently, don't get wet, and don't move too much, so as not to involve the wound." After observing the subtle changes in Lin Qingyang's face, Shen Wantang continued: "I'll change the medicine for you again." Lin Qingyang couldn't hold back, and after Shen Wantang saw it, he thought, is it so easy to coax.
Shen Wantang asked Lin Qingyang while making the movements on his hands, "Lin Gongzi, I heard what the soldiers said, this time the saint only transferred 5,000 people. But really? Listening to Shen Wantang's words, Lin Qingyang's face instantly turned cold, and his brows furrowed tightly. He nodded silently, his eyes full of worry.
Shen Wantang glanced at him, and continued, "Young Master Lin, forgive me for saying more. It's just that the Di army is overwhelmed, how can 5,000 men and horses resist 30,000 troops. Lin Qingyang also knew that there was a huge disparity in the strength of the two sides, and the more he listened, the more gloomy his face became. If you're not careful, you'll have to explain it here.
"No matter what Gongzi Lin plans, Honeysuckle will advance and retreat with Gongzi." Lin Qingyang listened to Shen Wantang's words, his face softened a little, and his heart warmed. He shook his head in silence, he didn't have any plans now, and he didn't know how to plan them, his mind was like a mess.
"Honeysuckle girl, this is not a place to stay for long. When the soldiers who are sick with the epidemic are all cured, I will arrange for someone to send you and the Moon White Girl away safely. With that, he stood up and got dressed.
"Thank you Honeysuckle Girl this time." He said while tying his clothes with his back to Shen Wantang.
Shen Wantang looked at his back and raised her eyebrows.
At this time, Mu Jiang suddenly came in and said anxiously: "General, during dinner, the soldiers suddenly rioted. ”
Lin Qingyang and Shen Wantang both looked at him, Lin Qingyang hurriedly put on his clothes and said, "Go, take me over." Shen Wantang looked at their distant backs from behind, and then glanced at Yin Yuebai who was standing at the door.
"What's going on?" Shen Wantang asked, "Why did there suddenly be a riot." Yin Yuebai also shook her head, indicating that she didn't know.
Shen Wantang didn't expect this step, but thought about it. The Di people have been harassing and have already invaded several villages, and they are gradually approaching the place where Lin Qingyang is stationed.
There is too much difference between the two sides, and there has been an epidemic recently. When people are panicked for a while, it is easy to riot. After clarifying it, he also chased after Yin Yuebai. As long as it is used well, it can increase its weight in the hearts of the soldiers.
Along the way, Lin Qingyang probably understood the ins and outs. The recruits have been restless since they learned that there was an epidemic in the army. A few people stood up, gritted their teeth, and said that most of the recruits were mobilized to make trouble, and asked Lin Qingyang to withdraw with them. I don't want to run away and be charged with "desertion", and I don't want to die in the remote place of Wucheng. So when it was time to eat, I followed the situation with the complaints of the veterans.
After Lin Qingyang arrived at the scene, he saw Captain Liu and several adjutants teaching the soldiers who caused the riot. They are all people who have been in the army for many years, and they have also followed General Feiyun in the past. Naturally, it is clear what the crime of inciting the military is. Most of the troublemakers in this riot were recruits, and they had never been to the battlefield. Their psychological defense line is still very weak, and they are afraid that they will not be able to do it after listening to a few words from the veteran.
Captain Liu severely punished a few complaining veterans before Lin Qingyang came, all of whom were brothers who had been born and died, Lin Qingyang would also look at face, and would not punish too severely, at least he could save his life. Now is really not the time to compromise troops.
When Captain Liu saw Lin Qingyang coming, he stepped forward quickly, arched his hand and said, "General, my subordinates have severely punished the veterans who caused panic among the recruits. Several of the recruits who had rioted had also been beaten with sticks. Lin Qingyang looked at him coldly and didn't speak, he understood what Captain Liu meant, let him not deal with the soldiers who committed the crime in accordance with military law.
Lin Qingyang snorted coldly, Captain Liu did the right thing. If it is dealt with according to military law, those who shake the morale of the army will not be killed, let alone riot with soldiers. However, they were already outnumbered, and if they were really dealt with according to military law, they would have no chance of winning against the Di army.