Chapter 154: Looking Back
Ran Xu'er couldn't hide a trace of sadness on her face, and said slowly: "This matter has to start from two months ago......
Ran Xu'er, her real name is Ran Yi. Her father is Ran Zilin, the commander of the left road in Jingbei. The town has made great achievements in guarding the northern border for many years, and has fought dozens of battles with Bac Ninh, without defeat. His name was so famous in the Bac Ninh army that when he saw the Ran Zi military flag, he withdrew his own army.
His biggest dream in life was to lead the Northern Expedition and return to the old capital.
Therefore, Ran Su'er not only learned piano, chess, calligraphy and painting since she was a child, but also studied martial arts and military books under the guidance of her father. Even so, her father has always lamented that if he had a son, he would inherit his mantle and kill the enemy on the battlefield.
This let Ran Su'er know, so she was naturally unconvinced. So she practiced martial arts more diligently on weekdays, and she was so young and good at kung fu that several big men couldn't get close to her.
In time, maybe she can really inherit her father's mantle and become a famous woman. It's a pity that all these ideals and expectations have come to naught with a battle.
Battle of Yangshan. If it is placed in the history of the war between the Southern Han Dynasty and Bac Ninh, it may not be a big battle, after all, the total number of people on both sides participating in the war is only a few thousand.
Every year, there are countless frictions between the two countries on the border, and such skirmishes usually end in mutual misunderstandings. After all, on the bright side, the two countries are still in a state of harmony.
Therefore, although Bac Ninh has always liked to create friction, it will not go too far. Usually, it is to rob money, grain, cattle and sheep.
Yangshan is not the front line, but a place where military rations and materials are stored. But I don't know how the people of Beining learned about it, and suddenly bypassed the defense line of the Southern Han army and rushed to Yangshan.
Because this place is hidden, there are only a few hundred soldiers here to defend on weekdays. Suddenly surrounded by the people of Beining, he naturally panicked, and hurriedly flew pigeons to report the emergency.
Ran Zilin received the report and led a thousand cavalry from his headquarters to rush to help. Who knew that the intelligence said that Yangshan was surrounded by more than 1,000 Beining cavalry. When he arrived, he found that there were at least 3,000 cavalry in Bac Ninh, and all of them were elite.
In terms of ordinary times, the people of Beining saw the banner of the word "Ran" and fled from the wind. This time, however, the people of Beining did not have the slightest intention of retreating, so they gave up attacking the mountain and instead concentrated all their forces to surround Ran Zilin. You have the intention of eating him in one bite.
Of course, Ran Zilin is not a vegetarian, and he commanded his troops to rush left and right, and the soldiers of Beining who were killed turned on their backs. At this time, as long as the Southern Han army on Yangshan rushed down to kill it, the people of Beining would inevitably collapse.
But who knew that the Southern Han army on Yangshan was afraid of the strength of the Beining army and could not retreat. Sit back and watch Ran Zilin and his thousands of soldiers fight to the death at the foot of the mountain.
Although Ran Zilin and his soldiers rose up to kill the enemy, they were not afraid of death. But because of the disadvantage in numbers, they were outnumbered and suffered heavy casualties.
The two sides fought fiercely for an hour, and reinforcements from the Southern Han arrived. Seeing that the situation was not good, the people of Bac Ninh turned around and ran. However, at this time, Ran Zilin had already died in battle, and there were only more than 100 soldiers left under his command.
A battle of such a small scale has lost all the way to control. The imperial court was naturally very shocked and sent a messenger to investigate. It's just that the result of the investigation is that Ran Zilin miscalculated the enemy's situation, resulting in the loss of the battle. should have been removed from his post for investigation, but because Ran Zilin had died in battle, he was not investigated.
And the general who led the reinforcements to arrive was meritorious in repelling the Bac Ninh army. Instead, he was promoted to the commander of the left side of Keihoku.
Overnight, Ran Zilin changed from a victorious general who resisted foreign enemies to an arrogant and arrogant person who underestimated the enemy. Ran Su'er was also kicked out of the Command Mansion with her mother.
Originally, she also thought that it was indeed her father's underestimation of the enemy that led to the death of the army. But one day her father's old subordinate came to her with a letter, and she learned the truth behind it.
Ran Zilin has a very high prestige in the army, and after his sacrifice, he declared that he was insulted by this, so naturally many people will be indignant. Some of his loyal old subordinates led people to arrest and beat the lieutenant who was in charge of Yangshan's defense at that time, and found a letter.
The content of this letter turned out to be to tell the lieutenant to lie about the military situation and not to attack, so as to sit back and watch Ran Zilin's bloodstained battlefield. The Battle of Yangshan turned out to be an outright conspiracy.
Knowing the truth of the matter, Ran Su'er was sad and indignant, and originally hoped that the new commander could clear his father's grievances. Who knew that the people involved in this matter, suddenly many people were arrested.
At this time, Ran Su'er knew that the new commander was already involved, and this was going to kill people.
Fortunately, some of his father's old subordinates escaped in time and were not caught. So they discussed it, went to Beijing to sue the emperor, and begged the emperor to re-investigate the matter.
Who knew that Ran Su'er and his party were ambushed and assassinated on the way to Zhongjing, and they were followed when they arrived in the capital.
She once went to Dali Temple to beat the Dengwen drum, but was driven out by the sergeant. If it was only the new commander who was involved in this matter, how could his hand be stretched so long. Obviously, there are also people in Beijing who are manipulating this matter.
The complaint no longer worked, so Ran Suer and others had to think about it in the long run. Inevitably discovered, they were broken into pieces and hid separately. Ran Su'er took the maid Xiang'er and hid in this Cloud and Rain Pavilion and took the current pseudonym.
Because her appearance is amazing, and she is omnipotent in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting. Even if she is selling her art here, the princes and nobles in Beijing, talented and wealthy businessmen, are willing to spend a lot of money just to see her.
But it's not a way to hide it all the time. Father's enmity is not shared, not to mention that this also involves the defense of the northern border of the Southern Han Dynasty.
"I didn't expect that Miss Su'er's fate would be so fateful. Didn't you look for a way to continue the complaint?" Hearing this, Yu Zhong couldn't help but be filled with righteous indignation.
"Naturally, there is......" Ran Su'er continued.
It turned out that among her father's old subordinates, there was a cousin who was now serving in Long Xiangwei. They inquired that on the day of the fireworks festival, the emperor would go out on patrol and have fun with the people.
But when the emperor goes on patrol, there must be countless guards around him, and if he complains in person, I'm afraid the news will leak out again. So everyone discussed, simply tied up the emperor, and then sued the emperor in person.
Then there was the riot in the square on the night of the fireworks festival. It's just that under Guiming's obstruction, Ran Xu'er's kidnapping plan did not succeed.
"What, the riot on the day of the fireworks festival turned out to be you, Miss Su'er...... Is that the last man in black you? Yu Zhong said in shock.
Ran Su'er rolled up her sleeves, revealing her red and swollen wrists, and said, "Yu Gongzi, you didn't guess wrong, that person is me, and my hand was injured by Ming Gongzi." ”
"If this is to be known, he will probably have to slap himself a few times. Yu Zhong said.
"Tonight, the two sons risked their lives for the sake of the slave family, and the slave family knew that you were all righteous people, so I told the truth. Ran Su'er suddenly knelt down, and two lines of hot tears flowed uncontrollably.
"Miss Su'er, what are you doing here? How can I afford such a big gift, you hurry up, if you have anything to say, let's talk slowly. Yu Zhong hurriedly helped her up and said.
"I know that Gongzi Ming is the deputy commander of the Dragon Guard, and Gongzi Yu has such martial arts, so he must not be an ordinary person. The slave family has something to ask for. Ran Su'er said in a choked voice.
"What Miss Su'er asked for must be related to Ling Zun's case. Yu Zhong said.
Ran Su'er nodded, crying silently.
After listening to her story, Yu Zhong was already angry. Even if she doesn't ask for it, the rest of the matter is going to be managed.
Hearing that Yu Zhong was willing to help, Ran Xu'er wanted to make another big salute, but he was helped by him.
"Miss Su'er, a person in the rivers and lakes, the word righteousness is the head. What's more, Ling Zun sacrificed for the country, how could this kind of grievance be drowned, I believe that Ming Shao knew, and he would be very willing to help. Yu Zhong said.
Although it is easy to say, it is obvious that someone is behind the manipulation of this matter. If the crown prince Ji Yubing was in Beijing, Yu Zhong could go directly to him for help, but it was a pity that he had not returned to Beijing from his inspection of military affairs.
Although the government has arrested all the killers tonight, they are all small fish and shrimp, and it is probably impossible to find any clues from them.
Now it seems that he really has to discuss it with Guiming, after all, it is easier for him to see the emperor. It's just that he doesn't know where he is in order to find out who is behind the assassin.
After something like this tonight, it is not suitable for Ran Su'er to stay in Yunyu Pavilion anymore.
"Miss Su'er, why don't you and Xiang'er live in Ming Shao's house. Yu Zhong thought for a while and said.
After all, Guiming's home is close to the palace, and it is the official residence of the commander of the Imperial Dragon Guard, which is an unusual place. Ordinary people don't dare to break through if they borrow a few of their courage. In this way, the surplus weight can also protect the safety of Ran Xuer at any time.
"This ...... Is it appropriate?" Ran Xu'er hesitated.
"Hey, miss, I think it's quite suitable. Yu Gongzi and Ming Gongzi's martial arts are so good, it must be safe to live with them. Xiang'er echoed on the side.
"Xiang'er is right, now that the people behind this scene already know that Miss Su'er is hiding in this Cloud Rain Pavilion, who knows if you will come to commit murder again. It is inconvenient for the girl to continue to live here, and there is no safer place than Ming Shao's house. Yu Zhong said.
Ran Xu'er thought about it again and again, and finally agreed to Yu Chong's suggestion.
Yu Zhong hurriedly went to find the bustard's mother in Yunyu Pavilion and explained the matter. This night's tossing scared the bustard mother a lot, and when she heard this suggestion, she naturally agreed. Otherwise, if there is another batch of killers, she won't have to open this Cloud Rain Pavilion.
By the moonlight, under the escort of Yu Zhong, Ran Su'er lived in Guiming's house in this way.
The next day, it was a good day.
Gui Sisi got up and pushed open the door, took a deep breath, only to find a familiar figure in the courtyard.
"Miss Su'er!" she said in surprise.