It was the first time for Jiang Shu to sleep outdoors on a rainy day and take a nap while listening to the sound of rain.
This feeling is certainly not wonderful, and because of this, I feel that peace in a prosperous age is even more valuable.
Fortunately, God was kind, and when it was about to break out in the early morning of the next day, the rain stopped.
The military guards hurriedly performed their duties, packed up the tents, prepared breakfast, hurriedly used it and set off on the road.
I hurriedly hurried all day and arrived at the inn when it was dark.
After a good night's rest, we were back on the road early the next morning.
The further south you go, the warmer the weather becomes. Especially in Pingyang, it is no different from the late autumn in Beijing.
"Master, we can arrive at He'an City tomorrow afternoon." After Zhuiyun arranged the team, he came to report the itinerary.
Yu Zheng nodded and watched the military guards setting up camp and busy working in the hazy sky.
He'an City is the county seat of Pingyang County. It is close to the sea and is extremely prosperous.
Today is the tenth day since leaving Beijing, and we will finally arrive tomorrow.
Yu Zheng looked in the direction of He'an City, his face serious.
Although raising food is not as dangerous as going into battle to kill the enemy, it is crucial in determining the outcome of half of the battle.
Food and grass are the basis for the two armies to fight against each other.
The night fell low, and the rolling hills formed an endless shadow of varying shades.
Thousands of miles away, under another night sky, the soldiers at the border cheered.
This afternoon, a large army of baggage arrived at the border, bringing the long-awaited provisions and winter clothes.
Yu Cheng and Shen Changze walked in the military camp, stepping on the remaining snow that had hardened into ice slag, to inspect the military situation.
"Your Highness, General Shen." The sergeant who was distributing winter clothes met the two of them on the road and saluted respectfully.
Yu Cheng nodded and asked them if their winter clothes were thick enough.
The sergeant nodded repeatedly, with a face full of joy: "That's enough, it's very thick. It will keep you warm all over after putting on the new cotton coat. You can hold a knife and a gun flexibly. You will definitely be able to kill the Mobei thieves smoothly."
"That's good." Yu Cheng breathed a sigh of relief and asked them to rest early after distributing winter clothes.
"Ahem..." A gust of cold wind hit, and Yu Cheng coughed uncontrollably.
Although his injuries have healed, his body is still a little weaker than before. In addition, I had never been to a bitterly cold place like Border Pass, so I felt a little uncomfortable and often coughed and wheezed.
Upon seeing this, Shen Changze hurriedly said: "Your Highness, please go back. I and the generals can take care of military affairs."
Yu Cheng coughed a few more times, and the accompanying bodyguard Yang Quan handed over a water bag filled with hot pear soup. Yu Cheng took two sips before he felt better.
After he stopped coughing, Yu Cheng said to Shen Changze, "You are tired after working hard for many days. Let's go back and rest together."
Since returning to the border in the afternoon, Shen Changze has been handling affairs in the army. He has not yet returned to the general's residence and has not taken a breath.
Thinking that there were no important tasks in the army for the time being, Shen Changze nodded and left the military camp with Yu Cheng.
The night is as thick as ink, and the howling cold wind is like a roaring beast, which is harsh and scratches the heart.
Yu Cheng and Shen Changze rode in the same car together, and Shang Lun speculated on Mobei's movements and intentions.
"Mobei has not moved its troops for ten days. He must be plotting a surprise attack. We need to strengthen our security in the past few days." Yu Cheng was worried.
Shen Changze responded: "Sneaking into Dazhao to burn food and clothes failed, Mobeiding was very angry and eager to vent."
The two of them were talking, the carriage slowly stopped, and the general's mansion arrived.
"That's it, let's not talk about it for now. Let's have a good night's rest and discuss it tomorrow." Yu Cheng got up and got out of the car.
Shen Changze got out of the car immediately, and the two of them walked towards the open door one after the other.
As soon as I climbed the steps and before I entered the door, I suddenly heard the sound of rapid horse hooves behind me.
"Report!" Before the horse could pull back its hooves, the sergeant dismounted and knelt down to report.
Yu Cheng and Shen Changze turned around and frowned.
"The army from Mobei came in a surprise attack. There are only three miles left. Our spies didn't report back. We should think that something unexpected happened to us."
really.
Yu Cheng solemnly ordered: "Rally the army immediately to meet the enemy."
Shen Changze took the order, quickly walked down the steps, mounted his horse and returned to the military camp.
Yu Cheng thought for a moment and decided to go to the city wall in person and take command.
Yang Quan said worriedly: "Your Highness is not in good health. It is extremely cold at night. I might not be able to bear it."
Yu Cheng said: "It's not serious, just prepare a basin of charcoal fire."
Yu Cheng insisted on going, but Yang Quan couldn't persuade him. When he arrived at the city wall, he immediately asked someone to prepare a charcoal fire.
The cold at the border was so cold that it penetrated into the bones. Even though he was wearing a heavy fur cloak and standing by the brazier with Mrs. Tang in his arms, Yu Cheng still felt cold and had to cough once or twice.
Ran Yucheng couldn't care about this, his eyes were fixed on the battlefield below, his expression solemn.
Unlike the last provocation, which was a small fight, this time the Mobei army gathered and launched a fierce offensive.
The Dazhao soldiers wore thick new cotton-padded clothes, their morale was high, and they faced the enemy without fear.
The night was too dark, and the weak firelight could not see everything clearly. All we could see was darkness in the distance, and an unknown number of people.
The north wind blew the war flags on the city wall, and the sound of war drums mixed with the sound of weapons clashing, the hearts of those who listened were shocked.
Tang Pozi lost her temperature at some point, so Yu Cheng abandoned it, listened attentively to the real-time battle report, and gave instructions.
The charcoal in the brazier was about to burn out, so Yang Quan asked someone to quickly add more.
Yu Cheng supported the cold city wall with both hands and watched the battle between the two armies intently.
He saw people falling down one after another, and others rushing up one after another...
The battle lasted until dawn and ended with both armies being seriously injured.
"Your Highness, go back." Seeing Mo Bei withdraw his troops and leave, Yang Quan said.
Yu Cheng stood on the city wall all night, and the cold wind blew all night long. Yang Quan was afraid that he would not be able to hold on.
Yu Cheng didn't respond, looking with sad eyes at the battlefield littered with corpses. The cold morning wind blew with a strong smell of blood.
The sky became brighter little by little, and Yu Cheng finally saw clearly.
He saw the Jokhang soldiers wearing brand new winter clothes lying on the cold ground mingling with the Mobei people. Their new cotton clothes were stained with blood and mud, and they were still holding weapons tightly in their hands...
That kind of cruelty cannot be described in any words, it can only be shocking to see it.
Yu Cheng suddenly coughed violently and became a little unsteady on his feet.
"Your Highness..." Yang Quan supported him, worried.
"Go back." Yu Cheng turned around and walked heavily down the city wall.
After a sleepless night and another night of freezing cold, Yu Cheng contracted the wind and cold.
After checking his pulse, the imperial doctor went to boil the medicine. Yu Cheng had breakfast casually and discussed the situation of the war with the generals.
"Ahem—" Yu Chengke's face turned red.
"Your Highness, please take care of yourself." The generals looked worried.
Yu Cheng nodded and insisted on going back to the house to rest after the discussion.
Shen Changze was slightly injured and returned to the house looking tired after being bandaged.
"Husband." Cheng Jinchu called him.
The war broke out suddenly last night. Cheng Jinchu had menstruation again, so he didn't go and waited restlessly in the house all night.
At this time, I saw Shen Changze and asked anxiously about the situation.
Shen Changze frowned and said in a low voice, "I'm tired and need to rest."
"Okay." Cheng Jinchu hurriedly helped him take off his clothes. Then he realized that Shen Changze's back was injured and asked urgently.
"Is the injury serious?"
"It's a small injury, nothing to worry about." Shen Changze responded perfunctorily, then lay down and pulled the quilt.
Sleepy and tired, he just wanted to have a good sleep now.
