Chapter 345: Meeting an old friend outside Shouchun City
There was a hint of panic in Murong Nan's eyes, and he changed his face to a smile. He and Liu Yu turned to look behind at the same time: "Miss Wang, why are you..."
Wang Miaoyin was wearing a silk and satin outfit, riding a horse, dressed in men's clothing. With a bright smile on her face, she said: "I finished talking with General Xu, and I heard that the Di army was attacking the city. Brother Liu led
The soldiers were attacking, but I couldn't feel relieved, so I came over."
A trace of pity flashed in Liu Yu's eyes: "Miaoyin, you are just fooling around. The war here is fierce and dangerous, and a fight will break out at any time. This is not the place you should be."
Wang Miaoyin curled up her lips: "I have been to places more dangerous than this with you. As a child of a noble family, it is necessary to share the country's worries. Is there anything I can't do? Besides, if there is a fight,
I think I will still protect myself."
She said, pointing back: "General Xu sent Commander Zhu to protect me, and there are a hundred mounted guards. Even if something happens to you, we can help you evacuate."
Liu Yu's eyes fell on a yellow-faced general in his thirties who was riding a tall horse behind Wang Miaoyin and looked like a tiger with a strong back. His heart moved: "The general's surname is Zhu? Could it be General Zhu Chuo?"
The general laughed: "I didn't expect that even Liu Yu from the Tiger Troop of the Beifu Army knew my name. It's an honor, an honor."
This Zhu Chuo came from a family of generals, and his father Zhu Teng had served as General Jianwei. In the history of Wu Dynasty, Zhu Chuo and his two brothers Zhu Xian and Zhu Bin were all under the command of Yuan Zhen, the prefect of Shouchun, and served as military generals.
During Huan Wen's third Northern Expedition, Yuan Zhen failed to open the Hangou waterway in time because he was conserving his strength. As a result, the army in front was short of food and failed. Even Huan Wen almost died in the north. Afterwards, Heng Wen became furious and demanded that Yuan Zhen be held accountable. So
Yuan Zhen rebelled out of fear, occupied Shouchun, and asked for help from the Yan State in the north. The three brothers Zhu Xian, Zhu Bin and Zhu Chuo were all serving as mid-level and low-level officers under Yuan Zhen at that time. They did not want the officials to rebel like this, and they suffered a lot.
He came to remonstrate, but was captured by Yuan Zhen. Zhu Chuo's two brothers were beheaded, but Zhu Chuo escaped with his life because of his young age.
Afterwards, Zhu Chuo escaped from Shouchun City and threw himself into Huan Wen's tent. Huan Wen led an army to besiege Shouchun and captured it more than a hundred days later. Yuan Zhen had already died of illness at that time. In order to avenge his father, Zhu Chuo dug up Yuan Zhen's grave, crushed his bones and scattered the ashes.
He violated national laws and military orders and should have been executed, but Huan Wen came forward and tried his best to protect him. He was grateful and vowed to be loyal to the Huan family from generation to generation.
The story of Zhu Chuo's revenge has been circulated within the Jin Dynasty for a long time. He himself was not known for his bravery and fighting skills, but his loyalty to avenge his brother, risking national law, and later being loyal to the Huan family is well known to everyone.
Even when Liu Yu was in Jingkou, he had already heard about it and was amazed.
Liu Yu looked at Zhu Chuo and gave a serious military salute: "The general is extremely loyal and righteous. This junior is deeply impressed. It is a great honor to meet the general himself today."
At this point, Liu Yu curled his lips and said, "It's just that the general has always served under the governor Huan of Jingzhou, why would he take orders from General Xu Yuanxi again?"
Zhu Chuo smiled slightly and said: "Zhu Liu didn't know something. This time I was going to Jiankang. The Qin army was pressing down on the border. Governor Huan was very worried about His Majesty, so he sent 3,000 troops to aid Jiankang and protect His Majesty.
, once Jiankang is in danger, he can also be escorted to transfer."
Liu Yu's expression changed slightly, and he turned to smile and said: "It turns out that I heard a while ago that the troops who came to aid Jiankang were commanded by General Zhu."
A familiar voice sounded from behind: "No, Captain Liu, you misunderstood. I am leading the troops this time."
Liu Yu was startled at this moment, and turned to look at the military formation coming from behind. A young general came out slowly on horseback, followed by more than a dozen capable guards. His whole body was in military uniform, but there was
There was an unspeakable gloominess, and he looked directly at Liu Yu with a smile on his face. Wasn't it Huan Xuan?
Liu Yu gritted his teeth, leaned down on his horse and gave a military salute to Huan Xuan: "I have met Grand Administrator Huan in my humble position (Huan Xuan's current official position is still the governor of Yixing County, and his status is much higher than Liu Yu's)."
Huan Xuan smiled slightly: "Zhu Liu, we meet again. The last time I saw you, it was the same martial arts performance. It's a pity that you made a mistake and was demoted to a handyman. But I heard that you achieved military merit, and then
You have been promoted to the title of building master again. The ups and downs in your life are really unexpected. Congratulations."
Liu Yu said calmly: "It's just serving the country. This is my duty, Liu Yu. As for personal honor and disgrace, I don't care about my humble position. Killing enemies on the battlefield is serving the country, and forging iron and armor in the handyman camp is also the same."
Serving the country makes no difference."
Huan Xuan smiled and shook his head: "Liu Yu, you are a genius in close combat. Forging iron in the blacksmith camp will only bury you. When Xie Zhenjun sent you down last time, I once begged Xie Zhenjun to transfer you to Jingzhou.
, you will be promoted quickly with us, but it’s a pity that Xie Zhenjun won’t let you go, but this is good, you still got promoted based on your ability. But..."
Having said this, a strange smile appeared on Huan Xuan's face: "I heard that you have made great achievements, but you have not received corresponding rewards. Otherwise, with your merits in Junchuan, you can at least become a military leader. What happened in the middle?"
What happened?"
Liu Yu was enlightened. He obviously wanted to sow discord between himself and the Xie family. As a member of the Huan family in Jingzhou, the conflict between Huan Xuan and the Xie family, who controlled the lower reaches and the imperial court, was already obvious. If it weren't for now,
In the face of enemies, it is difficult to say whether the two aristocratic families will directly conflict with each other. It is just a routine behavior to stumble and poach each other.
Liu Yu thought about this and said calmly: "Prefect Huan, there is a strict method of judging merit in the army, especially in the Beifu army. No matter what I, Liu Yu, do on the battlefield, I will get as much as I can after the war. There is no difference."
Maybe you heard some untrue things."
Huan Xuan smiled and shook his head: "We haven't seen each other for more than a year, and Zhuang Zhu Liu has become very good at talking. Maybe I'm overthinking it. But this time, my uncle originally sent General Zhu to lead a team to Jiankang.
In order to protect the Holy Majesty, Xie Xianggong rejected the kindness of my uncle. Now that the Qin army is moving south, I, the governor of Yixing County, have never been in office. It is useless to stay in the capital. It is better to join General Zhu and lead the troops.
Here, we can still do something useful to the country."
Liu Yu's lips curled up slightly: "Oh, so Grand Administrator Huan and his troops came here not under the orders of the imperial court? I'm afraid that's not good."
Huan Xuan's eyes flashed coldly: "Then, Lord Liu came to Shouchun, did he follow the orders of the imperial court?"