Shaking his head, he found that he was lying in his carriage.
So he doubtfully picked up the copper stick at hand and knocked on the carriage. He saw the curtain in front of him opened, and his own guard poked his head out from the shaft and said with surprise on his face: "Your Majesty, you are awake!"
I don't know why, when Xu Fan saw his bodyguard, he suddenly felt an indescribable feeling in his heart...well...disappointment.
"Your Majesty, you are finally awake. I thought that Yang was just talking nonsense."
Hearing the guard's words, Xu Fan frowned: "What nonsense are you talking about?"
"Oh, he said that he has recently helped you recuperate your body, allowing you to have a peaceful sleep. You will wake up naturally after sleeping for two days. I didn't expect that you would sleep for three days."
"I slept for three days!"
Xu Fan was a little surprised. Even when he fell into a coma, he woke up from nightmares intermittently. He had never been able to sleep for such a long time. Not to mention, when he woke up this time, Xu Fan really felt that his mental state was better than before.
Much better.
This reminded Xu Fan of the dream he had...
Thinking of the figure of Xu Tong standing in the sun in his dream, Xu Fan felt very relaxed and was in a trance for a moment, until the guard took out a gold silk bag and placed it in front of Xu Fan. When the bag was opened, it was white inside.
Rice cakes.
"This is what the man named Yang left behind. He said that every time you eat it, break off a little bit at a time, add more water, and stir it into porridge. It can cure your deficiency and cold syndrome. But don't eat too much, for fear of
Your body can't bear it."
"snort!"
Xu Fan curled his lips with disdain on his face. He had never tasted any of the heavenly and earthly treasures, but his illness never got better.
But looking at the gold silk bag, it looks exquisite, so I will reluctantly keep it.
"Where are Yang Hong and the others?"
Xu Fan asked as he opened the curtains and looked out, finding that they had not followed the army to evacuate.
"Your Majesty, we can go faster than them. I'm afraid we will have to wait until winter for them to return to Lin'an."
After all, tens of thousands of troops, plus the corvee accompanying the army, amounted to nearly 100,000 horses. It was impossible for all of these soldiers and horses to be brought back to Lin'an. They had to detour to station the army in Suzhou and wait for the emperor to issue a reward before they could be resettled. At this time, Yang Hong and other talents
Able to enter Beijing according to the order.
This toss-up can only take two or three months.
They themselves are not part of the army, so they don't need to follow the army and can just go back to Lin'an directly.
"Like This!"
Although he knew that this was the rule, Xu Fan always felt uncomfortable in his heart. He closed his eyes and lay down on the soft couch again, and stopped talking.
On the other side, Xu Tong and others were following the team along the official road.
The migration of nearly 100,000 people was obviously not an easy task. Fortunately, Tiangan's military discipline was strict and there were no problems on the road.
"General, I heard that Hangzhou has beautiful scenery, but we haven't seen it yet."
Ge Zhuo and others followed Xu Tong closely on the road, talking and laughing without feeling tired at all.
After all, this battle was a great victory, and they returned in triumph. Based on military merit, everyone could be promoted, but Ge Zhuo and the others were more willing to stay by Xu Tong's side, even as personal guards.
Not only are they loyal to Xu Tong, but also because they are constantly eating delicious food every day around Xu Tong. They have a bowl of dragon rice porridge every day. Now they have broken through the Five Tiger Kung Fu to the fourth level, and their physique has far exceeded
He was several times stronger than ordinary soldiers, and he served as a centurion without any problems.
"Hey, when we get there, it will almost be winter, and you won't be able to see any scenery."
After Xu Tong finished speaking, he looked back at the kestrel eagle escorted in the prison car. The eagle had been like an eggplant beaten by frost recently, with its head under its wings and lying there motionless.
Neither eating nor drinking, I feel like an old hen nesting in a nest. But if anyone really thinks that this guy has no strength, then it is unlucky. Last night, a soldier tried to pluck this guy's feathers, but it turned out
Early the next morning, the guy was standing outside the prison car with only a pair of shoes.
Xu Tong knew in his heart that this beast was very arrogant and arrogant, and it would not take him a while to surrender. Fortunately, he had plenty of time, so he could slowly endure it, and there were many ways to conquer him.
"General!
"
At this time, a messenger rushed over and said to Xu Tong: "General, the commander-in-chief invites you to come over."
"good!"
Xu Tong nodded and signaled Ge Zhuo and others to be careful. After taking a good look at the Kestrel Eagle King in the prison car, he turned around and ran towards Wu Jie and others behind him.
Seeing Xu Tong coming, the faces of the generals beside Wu Jie showed flattering smiles.
How can we not please them? If it weren't for Xu Tong, how could they have had the opportunity to make military exploits? I'm afraid they would still be guarding the camp at the foot of Langshan Mountain.
"The commander calls me."
"Um!"
Wu Jie nodded, took out a list of names from his chest and handed it to Xu Tong: "This is a memorial to ask for merit. Lord Shenwu can see if there is anything wrong."
Ordinarily, it is not Xu Tong's turn to see this kind of thing, but who made Xu Tong's contribution this time be too great, but he also divided the credit among himself. Due to emotions and reasons, Wu Jie should do it even if he was just pretending.
of.
After Xu Tong took it and scanned it at a glance, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart. Ginger is still spicy when it's old.
In this memorial asking for merit, the first person to take credit was Xu Fan, who came to express condolences to the army.
This makes sense, after all, it is undisputed that the general who killed the enemy deserves the most credit.
Wu Jie then listed out the list of military achievements. Many of them were young generals who went out with Xu Tong, and some were generals who were in charge of the camp, as well as several soldiers with outstanding performance.
Among them, Li Bo's name was impressively ranked at the top, only two or three places below him.
But Wu Jie's own name was not among them, and most of the credit was shared. This was extraordinary. Usually Wu Jie was greedy for credit, and even a soldier like Yang Hong knew it.
Being so generous now is partly because he wants to retire, and partly because he wants to leave a good reputation for his son.
After all, he is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces, and no matter how much the emperor rewards him, he will not lose his share.
After Xu Tong confirmed that there was no problem, he returned the memorial to Wu Jie.
"The commander-in-chief has arranged everything properly. I don't think there is any problem."
After receiving Xu Tong's confirmation, Wu Jie breathed a sigh of relief and pulled up the reins: "Marquis Shenwu is good at equestrian skills, isn't he? Let's go ahead and take a look!"
After saying that, he kicked the reins and rode the horse to the side road. Seeing this, Xu Tong knew that Wu Jie had something to say, so he followed him. Seeing this, several other generals followed him slowly and wisely.
Go a hundred steps away.
Only after the two of them had gone far, Wu Jie looked around and then asked Xu Tong, "What are Marquis Shenwu's plans for the future?"
"I have no plans, just take it one step at a time."
Xu Tong said absently.
Wu Jie disapproved of this answer and sneered: "I think Lord Shenwu will be riding a tiger and be unable to dismount!"
Xu Tong frowned and looked sideways at Wu Jie, who said bluntly:
"This time Shenwuhou fights for the title of prince. It is the time when the spring breeze is triumphant and the horse's hoof is broken. Now among the world's rankings, Shenwuhou has the highest martial arts crown and his star is hanging high. But the court is not as good as the rivers and lakes, and it is extremely dangerous. If you make a wrong step, every step will be wrong. Even an earthly immortal cannot escape the fate of being shattered into pieces!"
What Wu Jie said was serious, but he was by no means alarmist.
The emperor of Daqian is only thirty years old now, but he has been in charge for more than ten years, but the power of the country and the country is in the hands of the Xu family.
The emperor granted Xu Tong the title of Marquis of Shenwu, which sounds like a good name, but it is also a kind of coaxing. He hopes that people like Xu Tong can keep pace with Xu Lai.
In the future, Xu Tong entered Lin'an City, with the emperor on one side and Xu Lai in charge of the military on the other.
No matter which side you stand on, there will be no good results.
When Xu Tong saw Wu Jie talking about this, he knew that the old guy was deliberately reminding him, and his expression immediately straightened: "I wonder if the commander has any good ideas?"
Wu Jie pinched his beard and said instead of answering: "We have won a big victory this time and the Northern Barbarians have been defeated. Your Majesty will definitely raise weapons next year and take the opportunity to expand the territory. Naturally, Xu Guozhu cannot go there in person. At that time, he will still have to rely on Marquis Shenwu to take charge. Zhongjun, please ask Marquis Shenwu to take care of my useless son."
Wu Jie's meaning was already very clear, and Xu Tong nodded understandingly: "Don't worry, Commander, I really like Ling Young Master's natural talent, and he will definitely be my right-hand man in future battles."
When a wise man talks, he stops talking at this point.
The deal between the two had been reached, and when they were returning to the army, Xu Tong suddenly noticed something, his face suddenly turned bitter, and he thought to himself, "Why is this bald donkey still haunting him?"
Thinking of this, he asked Wu Jie for a leave, immediately left the team and headed east.
While the horse was galloping all the way, within a moment of burning incense, I saw Master Guzang and Master Minghai who were chanting sutras and meditating under a tea shed.
Seeing this, Xu Tong could only jump off the horse, throw a piece of silver to the clerk, and let him serve a pot of good tea. Then he sat carelessly in front of the ancient Tibetan monk: "Master didn't return to the East China Sea, why did you come to me again?" ."
Before Gu Zang could speak, Xu Tong spoke first: "Let's talk first. If you have something to say, just say it. Don't be a circle. I'm in a bad mood today and don't want to argue with you."
Seeing that Xu Tong opened his mouth first and blocked Gu Zang's mouth, Master Minghai laughed instead: "Your Majesty, there is no need to worry about it. The two of us are here to deliver treasures to Your Majesty!"
“Giving treasure??”
Xu Tong couldn't help but narrowed his eyelids when he heard this, and immediately smelled a trick.
Master Minghai smiled and took out something wrapped in red cloth from the bag on his waist. When he opened the red cloth, no one in the teahouse could move their eyes away.
A crystal clear glazed pagoda suddenly appeared in front of everyone.
What is even more eye-catching is that there is a Buddha relic in the pagoda, which shines golden and moving in the sun.
Xu Tong saw that it was really a treasure, and looked at Master Minghai curiously: "You really want to give this to me?"
"Amitabha, make a good relationship with His Holiness."
After Master Minghai finished speaking, Xu Tong was about to extend his hand, but Master Minghai blocked his hand in front of Xu Tong, smiled and stretched out five fingers: "Fifty thousand taels of gold..."