It's no wonder that Zhu Yunxi was a bit out of shape. Although Dingyuan Hou Wangbi was nearly sixty years old, his body had always been strong and he looked about fifty.
There are so many distinguished and veteran generals in the dynasty who are all aging, but Wang Bi does not show any sign of old age and looks like a man in the prime of life.
Although his title was only that of a marquis, he had defected to the old man in Huaixi in his early years. He was at the forefront of many battles and was a general under Chang Yuchun in his early years.
Defeat Chen Youliang, attack Zhang Shicheng. Expedition to the Central Plains in the north, first defeated Shandong, then defeated most of the capital, and marched to Shanxi. He also followed Mu Ying in the Western Fan, followed Fu Youde to pacify Yunnan, and followed Feng Sheng several times to conquer Mobei.
The battle for the founding of the Ming Dynasty was fought without fighting.
Even when Lan Yu almost captured the Bei Yuan Emperor alive, Yu'er, who was famous throughout the ages, still fought, but he also followed his advice to advance with his elite cavalry.
Although he had never been a general in his life, he was a military-spirited figure in the Ming army.
Moreover, Zhu Yunxi had a special feeling for him. Wang Bi and Lan Yu were best friends, and they were sworn princelings in the past. Wang Bi also played a great role in the conquest of Goryeo.
How could he not do it? Zhu Yunxi strode down the imperial steps and asked.
Fu Rang kowtowed and said, "The Wang family said that Marquis Dingyuan drank too much wine the day before yesterday, and his hands and feet became inoperable at night, and half of his body was numb. When he woke up this morning, he could no longer speak complete sentences. The imperial doctor said, I'm afraid it won't work!"
Zhu Yunxi's mind buzzed, this must be a cerebrovascular disease. Not to mention this era, even in future generations, it is a terminal disease that cannot be cured.
He looked around and suddenly asked Feng Sheng and others sternly, "Do you know? Why didn't you tell Gu just now?"
Several people hurriedly lowered their heads to apologize. The ministers and others also heard the news vaguely. They did not expect that Marquis Dingyuan was so ill!
Your Highness! Fu Rang said, Dingyuan Marquis can only speak and say that he wants to meet you!
What are you waiting for? Come out of the palace! Zhu Yunxi ignored others and strode out.
What happened this year? Tang He is gone, the old man is ill, and Wang Bi, who seems to be the strongest now, is no longer good!
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A whole line of iron lions is inhabited by noble military officials of the Ming Dynasty.
There are majestic iron lions in front of every house, so this street got its name.
At this moment, this Xuanhe Street is filled with sadness.
In front of the gate of Dingyuan Hou Wang's house, the white curtains have been drawn up, the servants are all wearing white mourning clothes, and the lanterns are surrounded by white paper. Outside the door, there are many monks and Taoists who seem to be preparing to perform rituals.
There were also many noble military ministers who were good friends with Wang Bi, and they continued to pour into the gate of the Wang family.
In front of Wang's house, there was sadness mixed with noise, and there was crying among the noise.
drive!
The sound of the hoofbeats of a group of cavalry suddenly silenced the sounds on the street.
People looked at the galloping armored cavalry in surprise. It wasn't until the cavalry got closer and saw the feathers on their silver helmets clearly that they knew who was coming.
The emperor's grandson arrived, and everyone got out of the way! Fu Rang took the lead and shouted from the horse.
In an instant, the people in front of the Wang family separated a road and knelt neatly on the roadside.
Zhu Yunxi jumped off his horse and came in a hurry, still wearing his palace robes. As soon as he got off his horse, Ruruang came over with a bearded man with a sad face. He recognized the man, Wang De, Wang Bi's eldest son.
My lord, let me see you...
When it was not time to salute, how was your father? Zhu Yunxi asked anxiously.
I'm afraid...it won't work! Wang De cried, just now he was looking forward to His Highness coming, but now he has fainted and no one can wake him up!
Zhu Yunxi's heart skipped a beat, quickly, lead the way!
The group of people quickly entered the hospital. As soon as they entered, they saw a huge funeral shed being built.
Zhu Yunxi's face looked a little scary, and he walked quickly to the backyard, ignoring the nobles who came to visit on their knees and the Wang family members, and went straight in.
On the bed, Wang Bi, who was usually energetic, lay quietly with a snoring sound coming from his nose and a sickly flushed face. His hands were clenched into fists and his body was trembling slightly.
Father, your highness is here! Wang De cried.
He shouted loudly, but the person on the bed showed no response.
Zhu Yunxi walked over slowly and gently placed the back of his hand on Wang Bi's head. The heat was so hot that it was almost scalding to his hands.
Wang Bi, here you are! Zhu Yunxi said softly, open your eyes and take a look!
As he spoke, he touched Wang Bi's hand, but there was still no reaction.
Wang Bi! Zhu Yunxi shouted again, don’t you have something to say to Gu? Gu is here!
Father, Your Highness is here, please open your eyes! Wang De knelt down and cried.
The person on the bed still hasn’t woken up!
If a person is sick and cannot be woken up, he or she will probably not be able to go far away!
Things in the world are unpredictable, and destiny is not controlled by anyone at all! Moreover, this kind of bad news always comes so suddenly.
He was fine a few days ago, why? Zhu Yunxi sighed and asked, how much wine did you drink to become so sick?
That day, my father drank two kilograms of sorghum...
Your father is already sixty years old, so you let him drink so much wine? Zhu Yunxi said angrily, "That's not rice wine, but real liquor."
Your Highness, I don’t blame him! Outside the door, suddenly a man knelt down and cried loudly. It was the minister. It was the minister who took brother Wang to drink!
Zhu Yunxi saw clearly that the man was Cao Zhen, the Marquis of Jingchuan.
That day, Chen was celebrating his birthday and took Brother Wang to drink! Cao Zhen cried loudly, Brother Wang, I can't help you!
Zhu Yunxi was angry again. You are also a very old man and you don't know anything. Your children and grandchildren all have white hair. You drink or gamble every day, or you take concubines. Are you serious?
Your Highness! Cao Zhen is still crying. It’s my fault. If the Lord of Hell insists on taking one of them away, I am willing to go for Brother Wang!
Speaking of which...Suddenly, Zhu Yunxi felt Wang Bi's fingers move, and he quickly leaned over, "Wang Bi, here you go!"
Snoring, snoring, Wang Bi snored twice, then opened his cloudy eyes with difficulty.
Father! Wang De stepped forward quickly.
Palace......The moment Wang Bi opened his eyes, there was a hint of surprise in his eyes. When he spoke weakly, tears had already fallen from the corners of his eyes.
He couldn't say a single word anymore.
I'm alone here! Zhu Yunxi took the other person's hot hand and said.
Palace... Wang Bi's body was shaking hard because he wanted to speak. He seemed to have exhausted all his strength and his saliva flowed out, but he just couldn't speak.
Don't be impatient, speak slowly! Zhu Yunxi could only feel the other party holding his hand tightly, his eyes full of desire.
Can you write it? Li Jinglong asked urgently.
Wang Dedao, father, father can only write his own name!
These poor men who started their lives with the old man have nothing but their own lives and know how to fight for nothing!
Don't worry! Zhu Yunxi patted the back of Wang Bi's hand with his other hand and said softly, "Speak slowly, I'm here alone, I'll listen to you speak slowly!"
There was no sound, only Wang Bi's anxious eyes and tears.
But want to see Grandpa Huang?
Wang Bi's eyelids twitched and he shook his head slowly.
But you can't let go of your family? Zhu Yunxi said again, don't worry, your family will take good care of you. Your title will be passed down from generation to generation.
Wang Bi still shook his head.
Worried about what happened after his death? Zhu Yunxi asked again, and asked for permission to allow you to enjoy the Imperial Ancestral Temple and erect a monument in the Temple of Meritorious Officials. You are a person who sacrificed your life for our Ming Dynasty, and the Ming Dynasty will remember your contribution and never forget it!
Wang Bi still shook his head vigorously.
You will not pursue this killer who made you drink! Zhu Yunxi looked at Cao Zhen who was kneeling with his head smashed, and he would not blame him!
Wang Bi nodded first, then shook his head.
At this time, Zhu Yunxi really couldn't guess what the other party was thinking.
Looking at Wang De, do you know what your father's unfulfilled wishes are?
I don’t know! Wang De choked and said, his father always said that a poor man who was about to starve to death would be satisfied with what he has today!
Suddenly, Zhu Yunxi felt his hand loosen.
Wang Bi! He called quickly.
The palace... Wang Bi's eyes were wide open, filled with ferocious glances caused by his struggle with the pain.
He made a sound from his throat with difficulty, "Blue..."
In an instant, Zhu Yunxi understood that what Wang Bi wanted to say was Lan Yu.
It is said that his good brother, Lan Yu, fought side by side with him into the Mobei grassland and attacked the Yuan army in the heavy snow. He moved to the Central Plains with him and was a close good brother.
I understand, you are talking about Lan Yu!
Wang Bi nodded happily.
Zhu Yunxi thought about it, do you want Lan Yu to come and see you for the last time?
Wang Bi nodded heavily, then shook his head slightly.
The look he looked at Zhu Yunxi was full of begging.
Gu knows! Zhu Yunxi said solemnly, you don’t need to worry, hasn’t Gu been protecting him all these years? As long as Gu is here, no one will touch him!
This time, Wang Bi nodded.
Then, he grinned an ugly smile. His body shook suddenly and his head tilted to one side.
Father!
master!
Suddenly, the Wang family burst into tears.
While crying, Zhu Yunxi stood up and walked out slowly.
Another veteran has passed away, and it seems that this era is coming to an end!
Zhu Yunxi turned around and said, passing the order to let Lan Yu come to Beijing to express his condolences!