choke element

Chapter 61 Jinshan

Monk Luo looks carefree, but he is actually very particular about his work.

Since he found that the identities of the captured people were different, he did not bring them into the camp, but placed them in a newly built remote village in the south of the camp, deep in Bianwudian.

After several rains since the beginning of spring, the scale of Bianwu Lake has expanded a lot compared to the beginning of the year, and the forest land on the edge of the pond has also been drawn into the water surface, connecting it with the original wetland and swamp.

Because of the unpredictable terrain between Diantang and Tangtang, from outsiders' perspective, there are few roads to speak of.However, Guo Ning and others, out of the instinct of warriors, have already surveyed the surrounding terrain clearly.The whole group of people galloped on horseback in the twilight, and sometimes the horse's hooves stepped through the shallow water, making a soft rattle.

The cavalry team ran very fast, Monk Luo led the way first, and Guo Ning followed closely behind.He looked back occasionally, and the old scholar's riding skills were very ordinary, but he was not far behind as he swayed from side to side on the horse's back.On the contrary, it was the medical officer who was transferred temporarily, holding the horse's neck with both hands, in a panic.

After turning around for about half a moment, the eyes suddenly opened up, and the airtight shrubs and reeds on both sides spread out, revealing the open water surface of the core area of ​​Bianwuding, a watchtower and three or five shacks beside the water surface.

In front of the hut, Wang Shixian was pacing back and forth. When he saw Guo Ning and others, he immediately went up to them.

"What about people?" Guo Ning asked.

"In the main room."

Guo Ning waved his hand, and the medical officer got off his horse.Because of the impact of the bumps on the road, he vomited a few mouthfuls before rushing into the main room.After a while, he ran out again, took the package that he carried with him, scooped water into the lake with a copper basin, and then turned back.

Guo Ning was about to ask Wang Shixian a few words, when the medical officer came out and said, "Mr. Wang, he is already awake."

So fast?
The village doctor in this countryside is actually very capable?

Guo Ningkuo stepped inside.The medical officer turned around with a smile on his face, and he saw a middle-aged man who was covered in felt cloth and shivered after being doused in a big basin of cold water.

This method is too rough... But I can't blame the medical officer, it's because I didn't clarify the identity of this person, and I just want to wake him up as soon as possible.Guo Ning coughed twice, rushed forward, and looked up and down.

Fortunately, the middle-aged man was lying sideways on the plank bed. His upper body was drenched in water, but his lower body was fine... The part of his hip injured by the arrow had already been wrapped up with thick steps, and it had not been soaked in water.Looking at his face, although his face was pale, he was not afraid; when he just woke up, he was unavoidably a little dazed, but he quickly regained his composure and began to scan the people in the room.

Wang Shixian nodded slightly to him, then turned to Guo Ning and nodded.

Zhao Jue went out with the medical officer, and he and Ni Yi stood guard in front of the house, one on the left and the other on the right.

"A single governor?" Guo Ning asked.

"Exactly." Tu Shanhang gasped twice: "You are..."

"I'm Guo Ning, Changzhou." Guo Ning pulled a stool and sat in front of Tu Danhang: "In the past two months, Guo has been taken care of by Tu Danhang, and he is really ashamed that he didn't come to pay his respects. Today The governor is so light-hearted, and Jian Jian has come here, there must be something to teach, and I am here to listen to it."

"You are Guo Ning?"

Just now Guo Ning was dealing with official duties in the courtyard, so he didn't wear military uniforms, only a simple white robe with a round collar and a worn belt with copper nails around his waist.Because the weather was getting warmer, he rolled up his sleeves to his elbows, revealing his muscular and muscular arms with many sword scars.

Cui Xiannu, Tu Shanhang's trusted butler, once met Guo Ning.Tu Shanhang asked him how Guo Ning looked like several times, and Cui Xiannu described it carefully, but Tu Shanhang always subconsciously thought that the leader of the rout had a strong and strong appearance.

But he never thought that the young man in simple clothes and calm attitude in front of him was Guo Ning?
Can this person really make the right decision on that major event?And that big event, is it really suitable to tell this person?
For a moment, Tu Shanhang hesitated.

There were countless thoughts in his mind, but his physical weakness and exhaustion prevented him from thinking carefully.

And Guo Ning didn't urge him, he just sat opposite to Tu Shanhang, not impatient, and his expression didn't change a bit.

"Guo Langjun, I've been waiting for a long time, I've been waiting for a long time!" After a while, Tu Shanhang sighed, propped himself up on the bed and sat upright.

Maybe it was because of the pain in the back, which caused the cold sweat, or maybe it was because the water poured on the bun by the medical officer hadn't drained, so Tu Shanhang wiped his face vigorously.His face became paler, but his eyes became clearer.

He took a deep breath, and suddenly asked, "Where are my companions?"

Just as Guo Ning was about to answer, Wang Chang took a step forward: "To tell you the truth, Lord Inspector, when you came, you didn't report your identities, and even crossed the border without authorization, sneaking up on our guard post. We responded according to military law, so... your three The companions were all killed, ahem, please don't mind the governor."

Guo Ning remembered that before his family left, Monk Luo clearly explained clearly.Cui Xiannu was still alive and well, and it was he who confided his identity as Tu Shanhang to his soldiers.But now Wang Chang said, should all of Tu Shanhang's companions die?This old scholar seems to have some scheming?

He glanced at Wang Chang briefly, but did not correct him.

These words fell into Tu Shanhang's ears, but they were extremely ironic.He snorted heavily, and subconsciously wanted to slap the table to get angry, but then thought of the current situation, and forcefully suppressed his anger.Even with that, the mental head that I just raised has slackened a lot.

The court has come to this point!The power of the country has come to this point!The dignified officials of the imperial court are actually asking for help from the humble and defeated soldiers, so what pretensions do they have?

"That's all, that's all!" Tu Shanhang sighed, "Mr. Guo Lang, can you back away from the left and right? I am here in person, and I have an important matter to discuss with you."

Guo Ning turned around, looked at Monk Luo, Wang Shixian, and the old scholar Wang Chang, and thought: "After a long time, the main event is finally here."

He turned back and said solemnly to Tu Shanhang: "Everyone present at this time is my confidant. I also know very well that Lord Inspector came here in person, so he must say something important... don't worry, if you have something to say, please speak it out .”

At this time, the sky was getting darker and darker, and the last gleam of light passed through the window lattice, passed the faces of Guo Ning and Tu Shanhang looking at each other, and cast long and short shadows behind the people sitting or standing in the shed.

Tu Shanhang clenched his fist with his left hand, pressed against the bed board, pinched the tiger's mouth with his nails to refresh himself.

"Good! Good!"

He said in a deep voice: "Guo Langjun, do you know Li Guang?"

"The Flying General of Han Dynasty."

"Yes. When Li Guang was young, Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty used to be a regular servant of Wuqi. When he traveled, he could rush into Zheguan and beat beasts. Emperor Wen said, "It's a pity, you were born at an untimely time, just like letting your son be high." In the emperor's time, how could the Marquis of a Thousand Households be enough? It can be seen that even Li Guang, a warrior who has been famous through the ages, can hardly stand up if he cannot grasp the current situation."

Guo Ning smiled and said nothing.

Wang Chang interjected from the side: "The Governor-in-Chief mentioned Li Guang, why?"

"Since I came to Anzhou, I have heard many times about Guo Langjun's bravery. Come to think of it, you were unknown in the frontier and only served as a regular army. It is not your fault, but the current situation. Just like Li Guang is difficult to seal, The responsibility does not lie with Li Guang himself. However, now that the imperial court is using its troops, you could have easily established a legacy that will last forever. Wouldn’t it be a pity for you to be satisfied with enjoying the few supplies collected from the four villages? A warrior like Guo Langjun succumbs to the grass, is it your own will?”

Guo Ning remained silent.

It was Wang Chang who asked back: "What is my husband willing to do? So what if he is not willing?"

Tu Danhang leaned forward: "If Liulang is willing to live in this lake and abyss for a long time, then please send a guide to guide the way, and I will return to Ocheng County immediately. In the future, we will live our own lives as before. Be my governor of Anzhou, and Liulang will go and enjoy himself. Don't think too much about what will happen in the future, as long as you are happy in front of you."

At first it was Guo Langjun, but after a few words, he started calling Liulang and became close.There seems to be some threatening meaning in these words?Monk Luo rolled the big eyes of the copper bell, and laughed: "That's okay!"

Just a solo flight just turned a deaf ear.He stared at Guo Ning so hard that Guo Ning could almost see the bloodshot eyes in his eyes: "If you don't want to stay in the grass for a long time, Liu Lang, and want to make a difference in the current situation, then, I will be honest with you."

"Be honest with me, so what?"

"I'm here this time to tell Liu Lang a piece of news. This news is not only about your future, but also about the lives of you, the people in the Shijunhe Camp."

(End of this chapter)