Water Margin: Lu Bu sits on Mount Liang

Chapter 568 Muddy the Water
Liaoyang Mansion.

The Dayuan Kingdom, which occupies the central part of Liaodong, only flourished for a month or two. It neither witnessed the changes in the long history, nor countless soldiers shed their blood on this land. There was only a figure who fled back in a hurry and was fed bitter medicine. juice.

In this short period of time, Gao Yongchang experienced ups and downs. First, cities from all over the country rushed to submit to him, and those who did not submit waited for him to pass by. After a little coercion and inducement, they immediately joined his army. For a time, he was led to think that he was destined to belong.

However, he later suffered a heavy loss in Shenzhou. Fortunately, the Bohai soldiers sent by Yelu Yujian were able to soothe his depressed heart due to the unsatisfactory war. However, in the subsequent battle with the Liao army, he The army under his command was severely defeated, and Lu Bu from the south besieged Binzhou again. Under the attack from the north and the south, he was so angry that he fell ill on the spot.

The Liao army and Shenzhou's army merged, completely becoming a sharp sword hanging over Dayuan's head, and he didn't know when he would strike down.

During this period, many wealthy gentry and wealthy households in Liaoyang Prefecture wanted to escape from the former Liaodong Administrative Office, but they were all stopped by the guarding Bohai Navy generals. Brother Xian and En Shengnu who came to report also had no chance to see this person. Emperor Dayuan took one look and had to leave the so-called palace anxiously.

"What...time is it?"

A weak, hoarse voice came from the figure lying on the bed. Gao Yongchang tried his best to tilt his head and looked at the beautiful woman beside the bed. Under the candlelight, this woman who was about the same age as the former appeared to be jeweled and had a golden head. She wears two pearls on her step, and an emerald green bracelet on her wrist, which is hard to see with ice.

"Your Majesty, it's time to divide the people."

The beautiful woman was the former wife. She smiled when she heard this, rolled up her wide sleeves, put the medicine bowl on the table, and looked back at her husband who always wanted to be strong on the bed.

The lights flickered, and the light dimmed and brightened in an instant. Gao Yongchang tried his best to prop up his body: "Help me... get up."

The bun swayed slightly as she stepped forward. The beautiful woman quickly went over to help Gao Yongchang and let Gao Yongchang sit on the bed with his back against the cushions.

"What's going on in the city today?"

The beautiful woman opened her mouth and looked a little hesitant. Gao Yongchang smiled bitterly: "It's been such a long time, are you still afraid that I won't hear anything? But it doesn't matter."

The beautiful woman looked at him, was silent for a moment and said: "In the afternoon, the city gate guard reported that there were many people trying to escape in the city, but they stopped him. I originally wanted to report to the Holy Emperor, but Xie was resting at the time and was blocked. Go down..."

Gao Yongchang showed a wry smile.

"Then, when the sun was setting, news came back that Yelu Yujian of Desheng Prefecture had been pardoned by the Liao Dynasty. The Liao army commander Yelu Dezhong went to Desheng Prefecture alone. I don't know what they talked about, but I only know that Yelu Yujian Yu Jian announced that he would return to the Liao Dynasty and would lead the army to invade the south to atone for his sins. "

"Shenzhou and Deshengzhou are connected..." The man's face was blank for a moment, and he didn't know if he regretted forcing Yelu Yujian to be too hasty.

The woman looked at her husband cautiously. Although Gao Yongchang was seriously ill, Gao Yongchang was also a man who had been in the officialdom. Seeing her like this, she was afraid that there was some bad news, so she couldn't help but said: "If there is any other news, let's tell it as well." ”

The woman hesitated slightly: "... Tonight, I don't know when it began to spread in the city. The Lu thieves from the south have captured Binzhou and are preparing to go north to attack our Liaoyang mansion."

"You are just a fool after all. You don't know the importance of the alliance to fight against the Liao Dynasty. You still regard me as your enemy at this time. Seriously..."

Shaking his head slightly, Gao Yongchang's expression became even more bitter. As he spoke, he raised his hand and patted the woman's jade hand on the bedside: "But it doesn't matter. Most of the news in the city was spread by thieves Lu. Binzhou has not been captured yet. We will wait for it." I'll send someone to help you tomorrow. Thank you for your hard work, Queen. You don't like this, but you still have to listen and remember it."

"What your Majesty said, you and I are one and the same. We are just recording some intelligence information. How can it be regarded as hard work?"

"It's only now that I discovered that the most trustworthy people are family members." Gao Yongchang smiled, probably because he felt that hearing the woman say this was a kind of comfort in such a situation.

Seeing this, the woman felt even more distressed and stood up quickly: "Your Majesty, are you hungry? I made some rice porridge and kept it simmering over a low fire. I think it's edible, so I'll ask someone to bring it to you."

"Don't be busy yet." Gao Yongchang shook his head slightly and said: "The Queen will prepare pen, ink, paper and inkstone for me, and then bring the big seal."

The woman responded, hurriedly walked to the desk, prepared all the necessary things, put them on a tray, brought it to the bedside and handed it to Gao Yongchang: "Your Majesty, you want to write an imperial edict? Don't be too tired, tomorrow day The same goes for writing again. "Just write a few words left and right, don't worry."

With a relaxed smile on his face, Gao Yongchang smiled at the woman.

"Then I'll go to the imperial kitchen and have a look first."

Although the beautiful woman didn't seem to be hypocritical when she saw the expression on his face, she had been married for many years, so she didn't know that the man was trying to hold on. She just knew that he was saving face and didn't want to show his weak side in front of her, so she had to leave first.

Gao Yongchang didn't speak, but nodded tiredly. He watched the woman walk out of the room, and then he lowered his face and picked up the brush made of wolf hair. He murmured: "A bunch of bastards, if you don't let me live, I won't be able to live." I won’t make it easy for you.”

Picking up the pen and licking the ink, he stretched out his hand to write something on the paper. Finally, he dipped the big seal in red mud and covered it squarely. He looked at the words he had written on the paper in a daze for a while, and then carefully removed the ink marks. After blowing it dry, he stretched out his hand to fold the paper and put it into the envelope. He took a candle and sealed the envelope. He picked up the smaller stamp and pressed it on the soft wax.

"Someone...come here!"

After shouting twice, a eunuch immediately ran into the room, knelt down and kowtowed: "I have seen the Holy One. Do you dare to ask the Holy One what important matters you have?"

"Go..." Gasping twice, Gao Yongchang threw the envelope to the ground: "Take this letter and go to Ta Buye and tell him to go to Huanglong Mansion with Piao immediately and invite the Jin soldiers to go south to defeat the Shenzhou Khitan Army together. ”

"Yes."

The eunuch responded, not daring to neglect, and quickly picked up the letter and ran out.

The beautiful woman who had been waiting outside saw the eunuch running away, and then she signaled the maid holding the porcelain pot beside her to follow her in: "Your Majesty, the porridge is here."

"Queen of hard work..."

Gao Yongchang moved the corner of his mouth, forced a smile to smile at the woman, patted the bed and motioned to sit over: "Have you been obedient lately?"

The woman smiled tenderly and followed his instructions and sat down: "Everything is fine in the palace. Your Majesty, just rest in peace and cultivate yourself. Come -"

He took the steaming rice porridge from the maid's hand, gave the man a spoonful, and watched him eat it.

Just as the couple was enjoying the rare tenderness, the sound of running footsteps was heard outside, and the guards yelled, "No unauthorized entry into the inner courtyard of the palace!" "Quickly retreat, your Majesty has already rested!" several times, and then "Don't delay important events!" "Get away!" roars and scuffles came together.

Inside the house, Gao Yongchang and the woman looked at each other, and before they could speak, they heard the door slam open and the noisy sounds from outside poured into the house. Brother Xian who entered the door fell to the ground in disgrace.

"Your Majesty, I have received the exact news that Dao Cai has been killed and the city of Binzhou has been lost. Thief Lu has led his troops northward. The vanguard will arrive at Liaoyang Mansion at the latest tomorrow evening."

Dang clang——

The porcelain bowl fell to the ground, and the hot porridge flew everywhere along with the porcelain pieces. The woman holding the spoon in her hand looked at her husband lying on the bed in panic.

Gao Yongchang closed his eyes and pursed his lips tightly. Soon, he opened his eyes and turned his head to look at the general lying on the ground. The corners of his mouth twitched, but he could not say a word.

There was just one thought running through my mind——

Damn it... was attacked from the north and the south!
(End of this chapter)