The east was already turning white, and it was early morning. A cold mist enveloped the city of Peking. The fighting during the day had temporarily subsided, leaving only the faint groans of pain in the darkness. The smell of gunpowder and blood in the air remained in the mist after a night.
Suddenly, a loud shout came from the army camp, "The commander is missing!"
The soldiers were horrified and searched everywhere in the camp. Soon after, the generals of each camp also arrived at the central army one after another. How could they find the commander Li Jinglong?
The generals looked at each other in bewilderment, all in a daze in the big tent, not knowing what to do for a moment. At this time, a general said in a deep voice, "I'm afraid the commander-in-chief has already fled overnight..."
There was an uproar in the tent, and soon several generals hurriedly lifted the oilcloth and left without saying a word. Everyone came to their senses and hurried t
Snowflakes were floating slowly in the air. The snow was not falling densely, but it never stopped for a moment.The roofs of houses everywhere in Peking were covered with snow, and it looked like a vast expanse of white. It was almost the end of the year, and the red lanterns dotted around added a bit of color.A group of people holding umbrellas walked into the gatehouse of the Prince of Yan's Mansion, and then walked west for a while along the road that had been cleared of snow. The old monk holding a Zen stick in front was Yao Guangxiao. He brought a few people to a gate, put away his umbrella, and handed it to the novice monk next to him.The little monk and the other two people did not go in, only Yao Guangxiao walked into that door.After a while, Yuan Gong and a civil servant came to greet him. Yuan Gong wore a black gauze cap and a round-collared robe. He used to be a fortune teller, but now he is the chief official of the royal palace and has
"Clang..." Every time Zhu Gaoxu took a step, he could hear the sound of his boots crushing the snow.The road surface cannot be seen in the snow. Only when you step on it carefully and feel the solid road surface will you feel at ease.He lowered his head to look at the road and said nothing more. The past events came back to his mind one after another, and many things he had seen and hadn't seen slowly connected into one piece like knitting a sweater.Junying grass is the modern lily of the valley, and the whole plant is poisonous. It is very common in modern times, but it was considered a rare thing in ancient times. Zhu Gaoxu only dabbled in it because of his hobby.When Zhu Gaoxu was in Nanjing, he saw the little white flower blooming in the corner for the first time and knew what it was; he didn't think of its use at the time. That's why he talked about it in front of Du Qianrui and teased the servants who were spreading rumors in the corner.
Taoists can understand the seven emotions and six desires of the mortal world. Since Xu Miaojing claims to have received the true teachings of Zhang Sanfeng and calls herself a real person, she has already realized the true meaning of the three realms. Why would she commit suicide?Zhu Gaoxu racked his brains but couldn't figure it out.Even if Xu Miaojin no longer became a Taoist priest, with her father's status as a Jinshi and her own stunning beauty, she would have no problem wearing fine clothes and eating delicious food, and would live a life far better than that of ordinary people.Zhu Gaoxu couldn't help but sigh inwardly: People who have nothing are trying to survive, while people who have everything are committing suicide?He saw Xu Miaojin's pale face, tears in her almond-shaped eyes, and her agitated look. He ignored the doubts and emotions in his heart and said kindly, "Life is short, and everyone will die sooner or later. Why are you so an
Tonight, the city of Beiping is more prosperous than ever. On his way back home, Zhu Gaoxu rode through the bustling city, but he was no longer in a festive mood.At this moment, Zhu Gaoxu suddenly asked Wang Gui, who was leading the horse in front, "Have you had the reunion dinner?"Wang Gui turned his head and looked at the road in front of him. As he walked, he said, "I have no family and no children. How long will it last? But Cao Fu bought wine and meat the day before yesterday and will take the prince back to rest soon. I will wait for you." Have a good meal too!”Zhu Gaoxu said, "I went to my father's palace to have a good meal and drink, but I forgot that you were waiting outside. After a while, I also put the cost of tonight's wine and meat into the warehouse. It's my invitation to you."Wang Guidao said, "Your Majesty still remembers us, which is a great kindness. Only by serving your Majesty loyally can I repay Your Majesty's kindness."
What is coming will eventually come. In April of the second year of Jianwen, after several months of deployment, the Ming court finally completed a new round of military gathering.Li Jinglong, who suffered a crushing defeat last year, now has an army of 600,000 men again!The court mobilized troops from all over the country, including those from Yunnan, thousands of miles away, and they were led by Teng Ju, the commander of the Luliang Guard, and were under Li Jinglong's command. In addition, Guo Ying, Wu Jie and other nobles led troops in Zhending and Hejian, all under Li Jinglong's command.No one can really explain why Li Jinglong was in charge of the army again! But one thing is certain: just as Li Jinglong won out among several candidates last year, this year the court must have gone through a complicated game of chess, the process of which is difficult for outsiders to guess.The generals of the Yan army were discussing matters in the palace. Wh
Hundreds of thousands of government troops never stopped for a single day, and multiple groups of troops advanced northward one after another. The main force had just passed Hejian Prefecture and was spreading towards Xiong County.General Ping An led the elite cavalry and was located in the northernmost part. As the vanguard, he was close to the Baigou River.That day, the sturdy Ping An rode a big brown horse and led only a few riders to the river to observe the terrain. After a while, he saw a small group of horses running towards this side.That small group of cavalry came from the south, so it was unlikely that they were enemy soldiers. Ping An watched for a while and saw that they were indeed government troops; and they were people he knew. Who else could the man in front be but Qu Neng?Qu Neng immediately clasped his fists and said, "General Ping!""General Qu!" Ping An also returned the salute.Qu Neng didn't say much. He rode his
The land was green, and there was no smoke from cooking in the brown-gray village. Zhu Gaoxu glanced at the village from his horse, and only a circle appeared in his mind, which was the mark he drew on the map.After being stationed in Gu'an for more than half a month, he knew everything around him.Thousands of cavalrymen were surging on the road at a moderate pace. The flags were of different sizes and each one was different. The difference between the flags of the general flag team and the small flag teams was obvious at a glance.In the wind, the rumbling sound of horses' hooves echoed with the clanging of armor, and from time to time there were a few horse neighs. In the distance, the roar of cannons seemed to be getting closer and closer.Zhu Gaoxu looked back, and many vivid faces flashed past his eyes. He was nervous in different emotions... Even a veteran soldier would not feel relaxed on the battlefield.The sound of cannons and muskets
The waves on the river bank washed over, then rolled up a bloody red and receded. When the dust cleared a little, the cavalry could be seen charging. The King of Yan's ears kept ringing with a "buzzing..." sound. His face was ashen, and he was leading a group of cavalry, drawing his sword and charging southward."Kill King Yan!" Suddenly a roar came from behind, and the sound of horse hooves suddenly became faster.The King of Yan was furious. He turned around, raised his sword and swung it forward, "Follow me and kill me!"The cavalrymen around him immediately rushed out first, and soon there were clinking sounds of fighting and screams. In front of the "Qu" flag in the smoke and dust, a strong man was seen standing in the middle, unstoppable! That man should be Qu Neng, a general of the government army.Qu Neng was very skilled and flexible in using the spear, and no one in the Yan army could defeat him. Many of them were stabbed and fell off their h