Volume 1: Wars and Chaos Chapter 20: Uncle Niu is Mighty
In Luo Yu's time and space, Jincheng was called Jinyang in the Sui Dynasty. It was Li Yuan's hometown and the place where he launched his army to rebel against the Sui Dynasty. In this time and space, it was also Li Yuan's hometown, but it is not known that it was not the place where Li Yuan launched his army.
According to historical records of this time and space, during the pre-Qin period, three dynasties were divided into the Jin Dynasty. This was an important town in the south of the Wei State, bordering Changzhi to the north, Yuncheng to the west, the Yellow River to the south, and Hebi, Henan to the east. It was a place of four wars, and it was also a place of hope.
When the power is strong, it can radiate a large area around it, but it cannot be customized as the capital, because the north is flat and there is no danger to defend. The nomadic people from the north drive straight down and can easily form an encirclement.
Zhu Yuanzhang was a military strategist, politician, and also a great strategist. He was a little beggar, and he was the one who finally aspired to the Central Plains. How could little Luo Yu guess his thoughts? He was able to get along like a fish in water under Dou Jiande, knowing that
He was ambitious but did not get rid of him, which proved that Dou Jiande had some scruples about him.
Seeing Qin Qiong leaving after hearing the news, he turned back to Yuanxian County and said that he had a secret order from the Lord to support Jincheng. Several generals and lieutenants who wanted to see the secret order were pulled aside by him and said something.
, he obeyed the order obediently and led his troops and horses towards Jincheng at full speed.
Zhu Yuanzhang had a time advantage in order to reach Jincheng before Dou Jiande's messenger, but he still ordered the entire army to advance at full speed because he wanted to take over Jincheng as soon as possible, and then everything would fall into place.
Although Qin Qiong had been prepared to prepare for Zhu Yuanzhang's attack on the camp, his lieutenant general rebelled and led Zhu Yuanzhang's troops into the camp. He was caught off guard. Fortunately, there was a second line of defense that blocked the attack, otherwise there would be no chance of retreat.
The retreat was hasty and all the food and grass were lost. Zhu Yuanzhang pressed forward step by step and had to enter the Wenxi Mountain Pass. For now, they were still members of the Dou and Li coalition forces. With the token, they could go to Wenxi County to collect the food and grass. Another
, if Zhu Yuanzhang comes after him, Zhu Yuanzhang's true identity can be exposed in front of the Wenxi defenders, so that they can report back to Dou Jiande that Zhu Yuanzhang rebelled.
Unexpectedly, Zhu Yuanzhang did not chase him at all. When he came to Wenxi and was about to enter the city, he was shot back by random arrows from the city. Looking at his brothers who suffered heavy casualties, he finally understood that it was not Li Yuanzhang who wanted his life.
It was Dou Jiande who wanted to completely annihilate Li Mi's troops. With him as the leading general, he just wanted to paralyze Li Mi and himself. It seemed that this time the odds were against him.
Unable to enter the city, they could only march north and then take the opportunity to return to Changzhi. Now there was a lack of food and medicine. The injured brothers had no time to treat them. They died in pain in the arms of the brothers holding them. The whole team was immersed in sorrow.
How can you walk home for hundreds of miles with such morale?
A guard quickly walked up to Qin Qiong, knelt down on one knee and saluted: "General, our army has suffered heavy casualties. Leave here while you still have some strength left! Sixty miles ahead is Jiang County, where there are many medicine shops.
Maybe we can save many brothers."
Qin Qiong shook his head and said: "Sixty miles? How can a seriously injured person move forward? Even if he is carried on his back, it would be good if he can walk six miles without aggravating his injuries..."
The guard said: "Then I will take the people to Jiang County to buy medicine. The general will find a secluded place to rest. You can't watch them die of pain, right? Otherwise, you can take the people and leave first, and the subordinates will stay to take care of the injured brothers."
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Qin Qiong thought for a while and said: "Jiangxian County is Dou Jiande's territory. It should be under martial law now. Moreover, even if you can get in, buying so many medicines at once will arouse their suspicion. Even if you buy the medicine, you have to transport it here. Once you get there,
How long will it take once? Can they hold on for that long? How can you say that you want me to leave my brothers and go first?" After saying this, he sighed in his heart: "Heaven will destroy me, Qin Qiong!"
The bodyguard stopped talking. Now he can’t leave, and he is surrounded by dangers if he stays. The bastard Zhu Yuanzhang has killed us! Even if I’m a ghost, I won’t let you go!
Suddenly, the sound of more than a dozen horses and carriage wheels was heard in front of them, and everyone immediately became alert. Qin Qiong and the sergeants immediately mounted their horses to guard against the intruders.
Luo Yu and a dozen special operations team members brought more than a dozen carriages of patent medicines and grain to a place ten feet away from Qin Qiong. They cupped their hands and said, "General Qin, I'm Luo Yu. I joined the Youwu Army. I learned that the general was being chased by Zhu Yuanzhang."
We are in dire straits, and we have come to help you today. Our army is also in short supply of food and herbs. We can only spare twelve loads of millet and some hemostatic medicines to relieve the general's urgent needs. I am busy with military affairs, so I will say goodbye." After finishing speaking, Qin Qiong did not wait for a reply.
He had to rein in his horse and turn around, as if he was afraid that Qin Qiong would hit him and kill him.
Qin Qiong raised his voice and said: "Wait a minute, Luo Canjun and I are strangers to each other, and we are each our own masters. How can you help me? Let's not say that our army is here to encircle and suppress your Youwu Army. Let's just say that our army is suffering heavy casualties in front of us.
, if Luo Canjun leads the army here, he will be able to kill us without leaving a single piece of armor behind. In the face of the military merits, Luo Canjun donates his money to help. I am relieved of my orders..."
Luo Yu stood on his horse and said with a smile: "General Qin, there is no need to test with words. I came here on the orders of General Li of our right military army. As for why she helped you, I don't know the reason. General Li explained it when I came. Ask me
Hello, Mrs. Qin."
After hearing this, Qin Qiong's heart moved and she hurriedly said: "May I ask Luo Canjun if he can introduce me to General Li's tent?" Luo Yu blinked and said with a smile: "General Li has gone north to Taiyuan, and I still have to rush over to join Qin.
General, there is an abandoned camp in the mountains five miles north of this trip, which can be used for the general to temporarily station. As for the food and grass, the general has to find a way to solve it himself. I will stop here. General, please take care of it. Farewell! See you later!"
Qin Qiong stopped blocking him and looked at the retreating figures of Luo Yu and the others, feeling sad in his heart: "The friendly forces tried every possible means to annihilate our 15,000-strong Changzhi Army, but the enemy came to the rescue in time to bring in the most urgently needed food and medicine. It seems that
, I have to think about it in the future..."
Li Xiuning saw Niu Jinda leading the army to meet him, and jumped off the horse happily: "Uncle Niu, why are you here?" Niu Jinda smiled and said: "Your father received the military report and was afraid that you would not be able to cope with this complicated situation, so he let him
I'm here to help you." He saw Luo Yu and said with a smile: "You are a good boy. You led 80,000 people to overwhelm the enemy's territory. The most rare thing is that you can still retain your strength. You are really a hero from a young age!"
Luo Yu hurriedly said: "General Niu, you have to kill this kid. How can I do this? I have narrowly escaped death several times along the way. If the general hadn't been so smart and saw through the enemy's tricks, he would have been surrounded by the rebels."
It was a tough fight.”
Li Xiuning smiled and said: "Excessive modesty is pride. Since joining the army, he has given me advice and suggestions to help me defeat the enemy in Jiezhou. He also proposed guerrilla warfare in Zhongtiao Mountain based on the actual situation. Then he discovered that Dou and Li's coalition forces were not in harmony, so he offered counterintuitive schemes to drive a wedge between Qin Qionghe and Qin Qionghe.
Cheng Zhijie caused them to fight among themselves and took the opportunity to lead the entire army north to break out of the encirclement. Our army was able to reach this place with two hundred casualties, and Luo Canjun's contribution was indispensable."
Li Xiuning summarized Luo Yu's various words along the way, and Niu Jinda sighed in his heart: "So that's it, it seems that this guy is a talent, but his plans are ruthless and his policies are not ruthless. If there is a chance in the future, he will have to fight with each other and the two armies will fight.
, Where can so much benevolence, justice and morality come from?" Thinking of this, just as he was about to speak, a special forces team member came on Pegasus: "Report to the general, Li Mi's rebels were blocked in Wenxi and suffered heavy casualties. Commander Pei asked for instructions whether to attack.
Annihilation?”
Li Xiuning frowned and said: "Aren't they a coalition? How could they be blocked in Wenxi? Have you found Zhu Yuanzhang's troops?" The team member replied: "No, the strange thing is that Wenxi did not send troops to attack Qin Qiong and let them take their time.
Evacuate slowly”
Luo Yu said: "Zhu Yuanzhang should have carried out Dou Jiande's secret order to eliminate Li Mi's fifteen thousand troops. As for Wen Xi, although it was a transit place for Dou's army's food and grass, there were not necessarily any extra troops to go out to attack Qin Qiong. Although Qin Qiong was wounded.
The camp is full, and it is difficult to solve it quickly. As long as Wen Xi doesn't give him food and grass, how long can Qin Qiong hold on? I would like to meet Qin Qiong and send him some food and medicine. I wonder if the general agrees? "
Li Xiuning said: "Our army's food and grass have been burned a long time ago. Each of the baggage battalion and infantry has carried some, and they can only survive for three days. How can we send food to them? Uncle Niu, what do you think?"
Niu Jinda smiled and said: "Boy, since you already know the relationship between Qin Qiong and Xiuning, why don't you tell me? I can take some food and grass from my place, and I also brought a lot of medicines, but they are all patent medicines such as stopping bleeding. Since you
The amount needed is small, so you can send some over. If you want a favor, just send a big one!" After saying this, he laughed and turned around to distribute food and medicine.
Li Xiuning looked at Luo Yu and asked: "What does Qin Qiong have to do with me?" Luo Yu said: "I only learned from the intelligence yesterday that Mrs. Qin's surname is Li, and she is the cousin of Duke Tang. Speaking of which, Qin Qiong is the general's cousin.
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Li Xiuning's eyes widened and she said, "I heard from my father that a cousin married to Shandong, but there has been no news. I didn't expect Qin Qiong to be her son. Come on, let's go together!"
Luo Yu hurriedly said: "Don't worry, your Li family and Qin Qiong are destined to meet each other in the future. The most important thing for you now is to bring the soldiers and horses to Taiyuan. I will just go to Qin Qiong's side. Don't worry, after you leave, this
I gave them the military camp so that they could have a place to stay."
So there was a scene where Luo Yu sent food and medicine to Qin Qiong. When Luo Yu rushed back, the entire army had marched twenty miles north. He told Li Xiuning the situation, but saw that she was still worried about this cousin whom he had never met before.
He comforted him and said, "Relax, there are no heavy troops near Wenxi now. They are safe for the time being, and Li Mi will not wait around. As long as they recover well in the camp, they will find a way to return to Changzhi after they recover. We are
Officers and soldiers, they are rebels, you will save a lot of trouble if you don't show up."
Li Xiuning sighed and didn't know what to say. This cousin had a very good relationship with his father. Later, he married the Qin family in Shandong and lost contact for some unknown reason. His father often complained about it and sent people to look for it, but there was no news.
It seemed like he had disappeared. How did he find Luo Yu? He was about to ask, but then he remembered that Niu Jinda seemed to know what was going on.
Luo Yu saw her doubts and saw her frowning, so he said: "Don't ask or guess. Go to Taiyuan and ask Duke Tang. Don't worry, his fate with the Li family has not yet come. Don't force it at this time."
Li Xiuning said: "God is here, why don't you go and tell your fortune?" Luo Yu smiled and said: "If one day I am no longer in the army, it would be a good idea to go and tell my fortune."
Two hours have passed since I met Niu Jinda after coming out of Luoshigu. The whole way north was in Dou Jiande's territory, but I didn't see Dou Jiande's troops. I don't know what he was thinking. Maybe he was mobilizing
The generals may have been ambushed somewhere ahead. In short, Luo Yu was frightened by him. If you deal with such a person, you will make mistakes if you are not careful, and you will be doomed.
The history books of Luo Yu time and space record that Dou Jiande was benevolent and righteous, he was strict in running the army, and he applied benevolent policies to the people. Under the rule of Daxia, he stayed open at night and sang and danced to bring peace. However, there are few records of his military deeds. In the Battle of Luoyang, Li Shimin defeated the greater number with less.
He was defeated at Hulao Pass and was captured alive by the Tang army. After being sent to Chang'an, he was neither alive nor dead, ending his tragic life.
In this time and space, the military talent he displayed really made Luo Yu fearful, and his control over people's hearts was even more precise. If it weren't for some mistake, the Youwu Army would really be surrounded and annihilated by him.
But at this time, the Youwu Army was almost at Yixian, but he still didn't see any movement. Did he really give up the attack because the Youwu Army went north to Taiyuan and stopped making trouble in his territory? This is not like his style, or is it Linfen?
There has been some change, and we can no longer mobilize troops to deal with the Youwu Army. If you can't figure it out, just stop it. Anyway, the soldiers will come to block it. Nearly 100,000 soldiers and horses were eaten by others. There is no need to mess around in this troubled world to avoid future troubles.
A more powerful person came out and was embarrassed.
After passing Yixian County, it was already a quarter of noon. Li Xiuning ordered the entire army to rest. Each battalion prepared its own meals. He also sent several small teams to cut the grass and mix it with the beans brought by the cattle to feed the horses. If there was something wrong with the horses, the cavalry team would be lost.
The maneuvering effect may even affect the safety of the entire army.
Niu Jinda came to Li Xiuning and Luo Yu and saw that they were sitting in a small tent looking at a map and discussing how to quickly pass through Dou Jiande's territory to reach Taiyuan. He thought to himself: "This pair is getting more and more in tune with each other. I don't know if Tang
What do you mean, Mr. Tang? If Mr. Tang doesn't like him, I really want to find a satisfactory wife for this boy. I hope this trip can make Mr. Tang see that Luo Yu is not a thing in the pond and stop obstructing him." Then I thought again.
"Xiu Ning doesn't know what it means, but you will know if you give it a try today." Thinking of this, he stepped forward and said, "Boy, go get some steamed buns for Uncle Niu!"
The two of them looked at Niu Jinda in astonishment, not knowing what the old man meant. Luo Yu came to his senses first. He probably wanted to discuss something with Li Xiuning and sent him away! He stood up, cupped his fists and saluted, "Please wait a moment."
Wait!" He turned around and walked towards the logistics camp, taking away the ten special operations team members around him.
Niu Jinda smiled. This guy is very good. He is very good at reaching this level at the age of sixteen. He is capable of writing strategies and military skills. In time, he will definitely be an unparalleled talent. He saw Li Xiuning looking at him with puzzled eyes.
He then said: "Xiu Ning, I have watched you grow up. Last year, the Chai family proposed marriage to your father, but it was delayed because of the expedition. At the beginning of this year, there were military disasters one after another, and the marriage proposal was left in vain.
I have seen Uncle Niu, the boy from the Chai family. He is a tall man, with outstanding literary talent and martial arts. He is about the same age as you, so he is a perfect match. You are already nineteen years old. According to ordinary people, you have two children.
There can be no further delay, Chai Shao is in the Taiyuan army now..."
Li Xiuning couldn't listen anymore and said hurriedly: "Uncle Niu, you are afraid that I won't be able to get married! Do you mean to take me back to Taiyuan to marry Chai Shao?"
Niu Jinda said: "Come on, your father and I both mean this. Xiuning, Chai Shao is really good..."
Li Xiuning pretended to be angry and said: "Uncle Niu, he is not bad, you marry him, I won't marry him anyway!"
Niu Jinda said in astonishment: "I am not a girl, how can I marry him? Hey, you are not tempted by such an outstanding person. Do you have a sweetheart? Is it Luo Xiaozi?"
Li Xiuning blushed and whispered: "Uncle Niu, please stop teasing Xiuning. The current situation is so dangerous, who wants to talk about love?"
Niu Jinda smiled and said: "Hahaha, it seems that I guessed it right. It is indeed Mr. Luo. He has good vision, but I don't agree with what you said." After a pause, he said seriously: "The current situation is dangerous, what does it matter to you or him?"
What? Do you really think that the two of you can change this situation? The chaos has become a mess, and no one can clean up the old country in a short time. If it is still the same in three, five or even ten years, do you really think it will be the same?
Don’t want to get married anymore? Listen to Uncle Niu, once you meet the one you love, don’t miss it, lest you regret it for the rest of your life!”
Li Xiuning's heart skipped a beat after hearing this, and then said weakly: "But I'm three years older than him..."
Niu Jinda laughed angrily: "Don't say three years old. You two are in love. It doesn't matter if you are ten years older. I'll tell him. If this kid dares to disobey, I can't spare him!"
Li Xiuning hurriedly said: "Uncle Niu, it's better for me to talk to him. Besides, my father may not be in a good position either."
Niu Jinda said: "I'll go talk to your father. Don't worry, your aunt will also help you!"
After Niu Jinda finished speaking, he left. He met Luo Yu on the way and saw him wrapping a few steamed buns in paper and walking quickly in front of him. He handed them over with both hands and said with a smile: "Uncle Niu, these are the steamed buns you want!"
Niu Jinda took it, opened his mouth but said nothing, reached out and patted Luo Yu's shoulder, turned around and left quickly. Luo Yu looked at his back in confusion. Could something have happened to Li Xiuning?
He quickly came to Li Xiuning and saw that she was blushing and looking at the map with a smile. It didn't look like something was wrong. Why was Niu Jinda hesitant to speak?
Seeing Luo Yu coming, Li Xiuning stood up and said: "Luo Yu, I want to tell you something very important. Listen carefully! I will only say it once!"
Luo Yu was stunned. Li Xiuning usually calls him to join the army, but usually he doesn't call him by his full name. What happened today? When a girl calls a boy by his full name, it's usually because he's angry. She didn't do anything. Why is she angry?
Li Xiuning ignored him and said to himself: "I, Li Xiuning, like Luo Yu. Do you care that I am three years older than you? Are you willing to spend this life with me hand in hand? Are you willing to marry me?"
Luo Yu was asked three questions in a row that made Luo Yu's heart tremble. What aroused him? Why did he become like this after talking to Niu Jinda? No wonder he hesitated just now, he was waiting here all the time.
Looking at Li Xiuning's beautiful face and clear eyes, Luo Yu stretched out his hand to help her sit down and said loudly: "I, Luo Yu, like Li Xiuning. Three years older is nothing, but I also like her thirty years older. I am willing to accompany you for three years."
For three lifetimes, until the end of time, I am willing to marry Li Xiuning!"
The surrounding special operations team members and several military leaders were all startled by the movement. It wasn't until Luo Yu finished speaking loudly that they knew what had happened. They gathered around to make noises. Luo Yu reached out and pressed down on them to stop them.
, and then raised his hands to the sky: "I, Luo Yu, swear to heaven today that I will only love Li Xiuning in this life. I will regard her happiness as joy, her joy as joy, her suffering as suffering, and her happiness as my joy."
Her worries are worries, give her joy with my joy, give her joy with my joy, exchange my pain for her sweetness, exchange my sorrow for her sorrow, if you break the oath, heaven and earth will abandon you!"
After everyone listened, they were all moved. Niu Jinda hurriedly asked someone to record everything Luo Yu said, and then sent it to Li Yuan. He did not tell him that this was what Luo Yu said to Li Xiuning, and asked him whether such a love girl was worth having.
The expressions and language of later generations seemed particularly abrupt in this era. However, these were Luo Yu's innermost thoughts and he could tell anyone with confidence.
Li Xiuning's tears fell down her face. She knew that Luo Yu liked her, but she didn't expect that he loved her so deeply. At the age of nineteen, she could meet someone who loved her so much. It was not in vain to wait for so long. She was also glad that she went on the expedition last year. Otherwise,
She had been married to Chai Shao a long time ago and was living a life of husband and wife.
Luo Yu stretched out his hand to wipe away Li Xiuning's tears: "Don't cry, I will do what I say. After arriving in Taiyuan, I will propose to Tang Gong!" Everyone shouted again, and Li Xiuning laughed happily. He was a little excited just now, but now he
Finding that the place was surrounded by three layers inside and three outside, there were at least more than a hundred people there. They looked at Luo Yu sadly, stretched out their hands to hold his ears, and walked to the back of the small tent amidst Luo Yu's screams.
Everyone laughed, especially the special forces team members. Seeing Luo Yu being dealt with by Li Xiuning, they all let out a breath of bad breath. Instructor, you too have today, hahaha...
Niu Jinda laughed and said, "Don't tell anyone what happened today before I return to Taiyuan. I will write a storybook on the way back. After arriving in Taiyuan, I will talk to dozens of storytellers every day. I must make them legends. Among you,
If anyone has anything that I don’t know about them, please come and tell me or you can write it down and give it to me. Remember, it must be the truth, don’t make it up at will. Anyone who dares to speak nonsense will be served by military law!" After that, they dispersed!
Attracting everyone, he came to Luo Yu who was sitting alone in front of the tent with a smile: "Boy, does my provoking method work? You are a grown man, you are so grinding, and you still want people to come to you..."
Luo Yu smiled bitterly and said: "Uncle Niu, I am a young boy like Bai Ding who has not made any achievements yet. How dare I expect Xiuning's favor? How can I pass the test with Mr. Tang?"
Niu Jinda smiled and said: "When you start a family, you start a family first and then a career. What's the problem? I'm going to be a father when I'm sixteen. Why do you think so much? Hurry up and write your birthday to me. Your aunt wants to
Take it and make it into a horoscope!"
Luo Yu was stunned for a moment. He really didn't know the date of birth. Should he write the date of future generations? It would be weird if he didn't get beaten. If he wrote anything casually, he would be afraid of getting into trouble with Li Xiuning. The ancients believed this very much. This is not superstition.
According to the conclusions of thousands of years of predecessors, some fates are really inconsistent.
Niu Jinda said: "Why are you so dazed? Don't you even know your birth date?"
Luo Yu could only smile bitterly again and said: "Uncle Niu, I really don't know. My grandfather never mentioned it. I only know that it was September of the fifteenth year of the founding of the emperor. As for the date and time, I am afraid only my parents who have never met know...
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Niu Jinda thought for a while and said: "It doesn't matter. I know Xiuning's birth date and let them calculate it. Then they can fill in the most appropriate day and time in September. In short, I want to leave her father speechless! Haha! That's it.
Let’s do it!” After saying that, he ignored the stunned Luo Yu and walked away.
Luo Yu sighed in his heart: "I didn't expect Niu Jinda to be such a person, but I still have to shout Uncle Niu is mighty!"
After the small episode, the entire army still had to head north and bypass the Linfen flood tunnel. It was impossible for nearly 100,000 people not to be discovered, but Dou Jun just followed behind, as if sending a gift out of the country.
Two days later, the team finally arrived at Hongdong, which was considered to be out of Dou Jiande's sphere of influence. Going up was Huozhou, Pingyao, Qixian, Qingxu and then entered Taiyuan to complete this thousand-mile march.