Huan Rong

Chapter 78

It was September, the weather was supposed to be getting cooler and the autumn air was crisp, but the drought continued to intensify. There was not a drop of rain for a whole month, and the daytime was as hot as a steamer. Standing under the sun for two hours was in danger of fainting.

The temperature dropped slightly at night, but there were mosquito nuisances, making it impossible to sleep peacefully.

Not to mention the barbarians in the north, Jin soldiers from the south are not used to this kind of weather.

The guards stood in front of the camp, leaning on spears in both hands, with the scorching sun hanging high above their heads, and they kept muttering in their hearts that it was really rare for September to be so hot.In this kind of weather, I would break out in a hot sweat even if I didn’t move. I was so tired that I couldn’t lift up after the daily practice, and I could fall asleep standing up.

"Keep the gate of the camp, don't be lazy!" A commander led the team past, and when he saw the drowsy soldiers leaning on the guns, his face showed a bit of dissatisfaction.

"Two full meals a day, and a big bowl of broth, you are so careless, how can you be worthy of General Liu and Captain Huan?!"

Hearing this, the soldier suddenly felt ashamed, and hurriedly cheered up, wiped off the hot sweat on his face, and straightened his waist like a loose one.

"Sun Shichang, it's hot and you're basking in the sun, so you're bound to lose your energy." A corporal leader stepped forward to plead for the soldiers, "At this time of year, there should have been a few rains, but today's weather is really abnormal. "

"Having said that, you can't be lazy when you are on duty!" Another corporal leader stepped forward to answer the words, seemingly accusing, but actually excused the soldiers.

The two sang together, and Sun Shichang snorted, but he didn't impose punishment after all, and dropped the army stick.

Although military law is strict, it is nothing more than human feelings after all.

Shi Chang knew why the soldiers lacked energy.

The reason why he spoke was just his duty. At the same time, he reminded his subordinates that there is no order to fight yet, but according to the tone of the team leader, the date will not be delayed for too long.

If you go to the battlefield and still have no energy, you will definitely die!

Given the current situation of the Jin army, military rations can be solved, but fur coats are a problem.It is impossible for the war to drag on until October, otherwise, the winter in the north will make the [-] troops drink a pot.

However, September is still hot, will it snow in October?

Sun Shichang was uncertain, put one hand on his forehead, looked up at the clear sky, and narrowed his eyes slightly.

When it was time for meals, smoke rose from the camp, and the servants who had gone out returned one after another.

Because Murong Xianbei was holding on to the city, and there was no sign of sending troops, the servants became more and more courageous, and they dared to walk dozens of miles with two dozen people and bamboo spears on their shoulders.

"The nearby river beach is almost dug all over, so we can't go far."

A servant put down his bamboo spear and piled the fodder aside.The other person bent down and put down two sacks. The sacks were bulging, and the sound of insect wings vibrating could be vaguely heard.

"A few days ago, Zuo Jun's bastards even laughed at us, saying that if we had meat, we would dig bugs instead of eating it."

The servant unloaded the sack and sat down on the ground panting for breath.Lifting up the corner of his clothes to wipe away the hot sweat, his cheeks and neck were flushed from the sun, his lips were chapped and peeled off, but his expression was somewhat cheerful.

"What's going on now? Instead, we'll grab it!"

"That's not true." The other person put down the fodder, weighed it, and snorted, "There are also those government soldiers who usually have their nostrils upturned, saying that digging is a waste of energy when the steamed cakes are full. Now shoveling Tu is sharper than anyone else, and I haven't seen any better than us!"

"that is!"

"I heard that Colonel Huan disposed of a team leader?"

"It is true."

"Because of what?"

"He was tampering with the saddle, intending to assassinate the Lord." A servant from Yandu said, "The Lord is thinking about old feelings, let him explain the reason clearly, if he was deceived and bought by others, and if he sincerely repents, he can be forgiven." He died. But the man didn't appreciate it, and wanted to negotiate terms with the Fujun, but the Fujun didn't care about him, so he yelled nonsense."

"What happened in the end?" a servant asked curiously.

"How?" The servant snorted coldly, "I was hung up by Qian Sima to whip his whip, and after that he was exposed to the sun! Dian Sima wanted to do it, but Qian Sima didn't agree, saying that he was so strong that he was whipped twice to death what to do."

"Shouldn't such a person deserve to die?"

"Damn it!" Yan Du's servant said angrily, "He shouldn't be allowed to die quickly!"

The hatred in the words seemed to be tangible, obviously hating the team leader.

Everyone was silent for a while, thinking of Huan Rong's care for the soldiers, they also gritted their teeth with hatred for that man.

If it wasn't Xiaowei Huan, how could they have enough food?

Dare to harm Colonel Huan, he deserves to die!

While the servants were chatting, more than a dozen infantrymen began to count the fodder, and loaded them into carts one by one, and transported them to the sheep and cattle pens in the camp.

The corrals are guarded by special personnel, and the fodder brought in and the cattle and sheep pulled out are counted every day.Although this is troublesome, it is very convenient for management, and it can avoid blaming each other after an accident and failing to find the responsible person.

Several other people recorded the number of sacks, and then greeted the servants, and then set up a posture near Yingkou, cleaned up the locusts, and sent them to the servants.

"These boiled salt water can be stored for a long time. The leftovers are enough for two meals, and each person can share half a bowl."

With additional supplements, the consumption of cattle and sheep transported by Qin Jing slowed down, and there was a lot of grain and wheat left in the camp.

The forward and right soldiers gradually got used to the taste of fried and roasted locusts. The cook was ingenious and began to try a new way of eating. He added dogwood when frying and roasting. I have a big appetite and can eat a lot in one meal.

Huan Rong prepared his own seasoning, and had a small cooking session with Qin Jing every day.

Thanks to Qin Jing for sending cattle and sheep, Liu Laozhi turned a blind eye to this, and occasionally came over to eat.

As for dealing with locusts, A Mi was not at all awkward. According to her, Lang Jun had to be blessed by the heavens to come up with this method.Otherwise, after the cattle and sheep are eaten, the forward and right army will be short of food, so what kind of battle will they fight!

Xi Yin belongs to the category of people who can't speak. Looking at the plate of locusts in front of him, even if he pinched his head and legs, his stomach and intestines were extremely clean, he still felt awkward. After several mental training, he couldn't eat.

When the plates were carried down, it was all cheap for the guards in front of the tent.

Seeing that the guards were eating vigorously, not stopping for a while, Xi Jishi couldn't help asking: "Is it really edible?"

"Return to Shijun, it is edible and tastes very good."

Most of the Beifu soldiers were from refugees, and they were used to living a hard life. As long as they could enter, nothing would be wasted.

Because of this, Xi Yin was always dubious about what they said, and called Bu Qu to ask in detail. He knew that many people in the army had tasted the taste of locusts. , "Add meals" to the army.

"My lord, although insects are called locusts, they are not immortals. They are born to harm the common people, so why not eat them?"

At this moment, it was not others who persuaded Xi Yin, but Wang Xianzhi who had nothing to do with the military at all!

The reason why Wang Dacai came to Fangtou is not easy for outsiders to explain, but anyone who knows the inside story knows that there is a lawsuit against the princess of Yuyao County.

Since the Dragon Boat Festival, Sima Daofu didn't dare to go too far in the open, but kept entangled in secret.Wang Xianzhi couldn't bear the disturbance, so he had no choice but to go to Xie Xuan and ask for advice.

Although the Wang clan of Langya is famous for his talent and reputation among the people, his influence in the court is really average.When Sima Daofu put down his face and entangled him, Wang Xianzhi inevitably felt a little helpless.

In order to keep his family, Wang Xianzhi was willing to lay down his body and join the court, which really surprised Xie Xuan.

After some consideration, Xie Xuan agreed to help.

Therefore, Xie Anxiu wrote a letter, asking Da Zhongzheng to come forward, and Wang Xianzhi selected officials as the prefect of Qiaojun. Before he could take office, he sent a batch of military rations to Fangtou.

After knowing this, Sima Daofu lost his temper and wanted to find Xi Daomao.

Princess Nankang detained her in the mansion and sent a letter to King Langya.Prince Langya's son quickly came to the mansion and brought Sima Yu's handwriting with him.After he left, Sima Daofu's face was pale and he was bedridden immediately.

She knew very well that if she didn't restrain herself, Princess Nankang would let her "die of illness", and her father would never bother.

Sima Daofu was honest, both the Langya Palace and the Langya Wang Clan breathed a sigh of relief.However, Wang Xianzhi's intention to become an official will not change, on the contrary, he is more determined than before.

Due to the impassability of the waterway, Wang Xian diverted to land on the way, and it was already the beginning of September to catch up with the army.

He met Huan Wen with official documents, handed in the military rations, and confirmed that there was no discrepancy in the amount. Wang Xianzhi then joined the army under Xi Yin's tent.

Due to the rush of time and strict military orders, Wang Xianzhi arrived three days before Huan Rong got the news.

Knowing the cause and effect of the incident, Huan Rong couldn't help sighing: No matter whether he flapped his wings or not, Princess Yuyao's power remained undiminished.In history, Wang Xianzhi was forced to mutilate his feet, but now Wang Xianzhi is forced to abandon his pen and join the army and join the army.

However, Wang Xianzhi joined the army under Xi Min's account, and finally had the capital to fight.

No matter who the emperor after Sima Yi was, and no matter what the fate of the Huan family was after Huan Wen, it would not be so easy for Sima Daofu to intervene between him and Xi Daomao.

After Wang Xianzhi left Jiankang, he saw the difficulties of the world and the suffering of the people along the way, and his behavior changed slightly.Even if he is not as sympathetic to soldiers as Huan Rong is, he still has some sympathy.

The forward right army received new "military rations", and reported to Xi Yin as soon as possible.

Xi Trick envoy hesitated constantly, his staff and generals often avoided taboos, but Wang Xianzhi was not so scruples, so he spoke out on the spot.

"My lord, my servant has brought the army rations so far. Most of the waterways I have seen have dried up. The army has been stationed in Fangtou for a long time, and the grain and wheat in the camp are not enough to last for a month. Today there is food from heaven, and it can fill the stomach. It is a waste to discard it. pity."

Huan Rong was the first to propose that locusts were edible, but he scoffed at Cao Yan and others' word for "locust", and directly stated that locusts are the food given by God, and they are the things that God mercifully descends to feed all living beings.Otherwise, why does it appear every time after a severe drought?

Locust food?Better explain!

"It's like the people planting millet, the chickens eat millet, and the people eat chickens."

After eating the food grown by the common people, it will naturally enter the belly of the common people. This is the way of nature.

Wang Dacai's eloquence is extraordinary, and he can also speak clearly and logically about crooked reasons. The further sublimation of Huan Rong's "theory" is enough to be convincing.

Still have concerns?

It doesn't matter, come come, let's talk about the Taoist method.Taoism is unreasonable, and Buddhism can also be discussed for several rounds.

After listening to his words, all the generals, officials and officials were dumbfounded from Xi Yin down.

It really makes sense, they can't refute it!

Because of Wang Dacai's words, and because there was really not much rations in the army, Xi Ting envoy finally nodded, and the free rations were put on the table of Beifu army.

As the news spread, more soldiers and conscripts joined the ranks of digging.

Many locusts didn't have time to make their first flight, and it was already a pity that they became a meal for the Jin army.As Huan Rong who launched this grain, his "fame" spread far and wide.

When Sima Huan heard this, he was so angry that he chopped down another low table.

It is gratifying that the army rations are sufficient, but Huan Rong has become famous because of this incident, and it is by no means an easy task to move him again.Even if you don't want to kill and just remove officials, there is no suitable excuse.

Thinking of this, Sima Huan became more angry, and the remaining half of the low table was cut in two.

"Come here!" After venting his anger, Huan Wen put away his sword and said, "Is there any news from Shimen?"

The trilogy was recorded and reported, but failed to give the news that Sima Huan was looking forward to.

"It's already September, if the Shimen is not dug through, the opportunity for war will be delayed!" Sima Huan couldn't deal with Huan Rong, so he just blew fire at Yuan Zhen. Trouble yourself.

"Take people to Shimen and pass on my words. If you can't dig a waterway in the middle of the moon, you will be dealt with by military law!"

"promise!"

After Buqu withdrew from the army tent, Xi Chao, with a worried expression on his face, tried to persuade him, "Duke Ming, the Inspector Yuan has three thousand strong troops. Such strict orders may cause him to resent."

"No problem." Huan Wen kicked away the broken low table, and sneered, "The water in Yuzhou is not as good as Jingkou, so soldiers are really useful."

Xi Chao opened his mouth, but his voice was choked in his throat.

Obviously, Sima Huan made two-handed preparations, the stone gate was dug open, and the natural waterway was unimpeded, but the decisive battle with Murong Xianbei was nothing but Yuan Zhen's merit.If the Shimen fails to be opened, Yuan Zhen's assassin will be captured regardless of whether the battle is won or lost.

A "delayed fighter" is enough to make it impossible to turn over.

After thinking through the key points, Xi Chao couldn't help shivering.Remembering Xi Yin once said that Da Sima is not a hero, let alone a hero, but a traitor, he felt a sudden shock in his heart, which attracted Huan Wen's cold glance, and hurriedly lowered his eyes and dared not think again.

Da Sima no longer trusts him [-]% and there are some things that he could say before but must not say now.Otherwise, what awaits him will never be a good end.

On September [-]th, the day of the Double Ninth Festival, Shimen still failed to send back the good news. Instead, it was the envoys of the Di people who arrived in Yecheng and brought the long-awaited "good news" for Murong Ping.

"My lord should send another [-] troops at the request of the Grand Tutor." The envoy of the Di people held their hands behind their backs and held their hands high, "The Grand Tutor should keep in mind what is said in the letter."

"It's natural!"

Ten thousand generals is not much, it is better than none at all.What's more, Fu Jian made a condition that there would be a war with Qin's Wubao in the future, and the Yan State could take the opportunity to recuperate and seize the opportunity to reap the benefits of a fisherman.

"Why didn't Le Shilang return it?" Murong Ping couldn't help but have doubts when he didn't see Le Song in the team.

"My lord loves the talent of Le Shilang and keeps him to serve in Chang'an."

what? !

Murong Ping was shocked immediately.

"Because of encountering bandits on the way, several of them died in a fierce battle to protect Le Shilang." The messenger asked to carry out a wooden box and said, "This is his personal weapon, and I will return it to the Grand Tutor."

Murong Ping's intuition was wrong.

"Le Song is an official of Yan State, how can he serve in Chang'an?"

"Why not?" The envoy of the Di people sneered, "Le Shilang is not a Xianbei, but a Han. He is willing to take refuge in the Lord of the Ming Dynasty. Is there any reason to stop him?"

Take refuge in the Ming Lord?

So what is the country of Yan, and what is the Lord of Yan?

What is his master? !

"Since the national letter has been prepared, in a few days, the generals of the Qin State will arrive at Yingchuan."

Yingchuan?

Murong Ping stared in astonishment, suddenly felt that something was wrong, and wanted to ask, but the emissary didn't want to say much, so he bowed his hands and left, and left with the "Certificate of Credence" stamped with the Lord Yan's seal.

In order to shirk responsibility in the future and argue with the Di people, Murong Ping deliberately made the national script vague.Now that I think about it again, I have trapped myself in it!

Murong Ping's eyes darkened, and he staggered two steps.

Finished!

There was a wolf in the front and a tiger in the back. He thought he was a smart man, but he was played by Fu Jian like this!It is easy to ask God to send God away, even if the Jin soldiers can be repelled, these more than 1 Di people may not be able to drive them away, let alone the begging Xianbei who entered Jingzhou!

Do you really want to abandon Yecheng and return to the nomadic land of your ancestors?

Do not!

Things are not there yet!

Murong Ping pinched his forehead fiercely, his gaze was like a wolf's, as if he wanted to devour people.

Compared with the precarious weather in Yecheng, the camp of the Jin army, especially the camp of the forward right army, was immersed in a festive atmosphere at the moment.

During the Wei and Jin Dynasties, it was only the Mid-Autumn Festival, and Chongyang was the most important festival in autumn.

For example, in Jiankang, no matter soldiers or ordinary people, they would invite their friends and companions to climb high and look far away, and drink chrysanthemum wine with dogwood pouches.There is no such condition now, but it does not prevent everyone from celebrating.

"Bring all the dogwoods."

Huan Rong was so generous that he asked Ah Mi to take a photo of all the cornus officinalis, which was not enough to make dogwood pouches, so it was a kind gesture for everyone to share some.

"I don't have chrysanthemum wine, but steamed mutton cakes are enough for today!"

The cook picked up the big spoon and sweated profusely.

The servants got up early and went out to camp, and returned in the middle of the day, with twice as much fodder and locusts as before.

"We have experience!"

"It wasn't Xu Weng who stopped us, we just crossed the river!"

Several sword and shield players laughed.

Xu Weng's face turned black, it wasn't him who stopped them, these reckless men really knew how to cross the river!Attracting Xianbei cavalry, how to explain to the general?

The strong aroma wafted from the camp, and the soldiers opened their bellies, mouthfuls of greasy food.

Huan Rong and Qin Jing started cooking alone.

There is no cornel, and the pepper that was saved before, the mutton with bones rolled in the pot, the aroma is getting stronger and stronger, making people salivate.

Qin Jing sat leaning against the shaft of the car, her long hair was not tied up in a bun, but tied up with silk and hung on one shoulder.

Looking at Qin Xuanmin, who is tall and has long legs, with beautiful facial features that are not human, and even his hair is perfect, Huan Rong turned his head silently, took a picture of the smooth car wall, and tried to regain some confidence, but he couldn't help it. too successful.

Qin Jing is handsome but not lacking in heroism. As long as he is willing, he can freeze to death a hundred meters away.Huan Rong's appearance is not bad, after all, he is still young, his outline is somewhat childish and bookish, while Jun is handsome, after all, he cannot be compared with him.

"Brother Rong?"

"..."

"Guar?"

Huan Rong shuddered, and turned his head quickly, almost twisting his neck.

"Brother Qin, what did you call me?"

"Guaer." Qin Jing propped up one long leg, raised her eyebrows with a smile.

Huan Rong: "..."

He should justly say that this title is inappropriate!

What's the matter with the uncontrollable blushing?

Qin Jing leaned forward, with her forearms across her knees, looking at Huan Rong with a smile in her eyes.

Huan Rong suddenly felt his scalp go numb, and unconsciously moved back a few inches.

Goshawk and Black Hawk stopped on the flagpole outside the car, tilted their heads to look at the situation inside the car, turned around smartly, and combed their feathers carefully.They don't see anything, they're busy!

Wang Xianzhi happened to be visiting, so it was a bit strange to see the two of them.

"Brother Rong? Xuan Min?"

The alarm was lifted suddenly, Huan Rong leaned out of the carriage and greeted Wang Xianzhi.

"Brother Zijing is well."

Wang Xianzhi nodded with a smile, and handed a half-bloomed wild chrysanthemum to Huan Rong, saying: "During the Double Ninth Festival, I was unable to appreciate the chrysanthemum in Jiankang. Although it was born in the countryside, it can also express my feelings."

Huan Rong:! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

What's the situation?

When he was stunned, as if struck by lightning, Wang Xianzhi walked up to Qin Jing, handed out another wild chrysanthemum, and said with a smile: "Please accept it with a smile."

Qin Jing took it generously, and said with a smile: "It's a gift from the prince, Jing's honor."

Wang Xianzhi smiled happily, wearing a big shirt with wide sleeves, extraordinarily chic.

Huan Rong was very skeptical, did this person eat cold food again before coming here?

"There are still important tasks in the army, Xianzhi will leave here."

Wang Xianzhi came like a gust of wind and left like a gust of wind.

Huan Rong grabbed a wild chrysanthemum and fluttered it in the wind, it took him a while to remember that there is indeed a custom of presenting chrysanthemums on Chongyang Festival, as a sign of friendship and respect.

However, the gift is a chrysanthemum, or a gift from a man...

What to say?

The ancients really knew how to play, and the traveler became a bumpkin in the blink of an eye.

When he was speechless, a hairpin carved from white jade was handed to him. Qin Jing leaned slightly and said, "I came in a hurry, but I didn't expect to stay until Chongyang. I didn't prepare anything else, so I gave this hairpin to Brother Rong for a chat." Mind."

Huan Rong looked at Yuzan, then at Qin Jing, thought for a moment, and finally reached out to take it.

As the fingertips brushed Huan Rong's palm, Qin Jing's smile deepened, and the corners of his eyes and brows were tinged with charm.