The drizzle of light rain filled the gray sky. In Xiaopei City, the pedestrians on the street looked in a hurry, covering the rain with their hands, eager to rush home.
On the city wall, Lin Zhe held a tung oil umbrella and stared blankly into the distance, sighing involuntarily.
"Why is Xianyun sighing?"
Jian Yong searched for him in the city lord's mansion for a long time but did not see his figure. It was not until Zhao Wu said that he seemed to have seen Lin Zhe on the city wall that Jian Yong rushed over.
However, as soon as he arrived here, he heard Lin Zhe sighing to himself, so he couldn't help but ask.
Hearing Jian Yong's question, Lin Zhe clicked his tongue. He was about to say something, but when the words came to his lips, he didn't know where to start. He had to sigh again and said with emotion:
"Everything in the world is fickle. Zhe just thought of some things in the past..."
Staring at the back of the young man in front of him, Jian Yong shook off the rainwater on his raincoat and also let out a sigh.
"Yes... Xian Yun has indeed suffered a lot in the past few years while fleeing, but now that he is with the master, he doesn't have to go through this anymore..."
Lin Zhe's eyes were a little dazed and he shook his head unconsciously.
What he was thinking about just now was not the days when he was being held hostage by refugees and running around in the past few years. The world was too cruel and there was nothing worth missing.
However, Lin Zhe did not explain to Jian Yong. Instead, he changed the subject and asked, "Xianhe is looking for me anxiously, but is there something wrong?"
Jian Yong nodded and said: "It has been three days since Gao Shun, Song and Wei joined forces. Gao Shun's first night attack on food and grass has been burned by Xian Yun. Even Song Xian,
Wei Xu probably doesn’t have much food and grass..."
"Logically speaking, they need a quick battle at this time. However, it's fine that Gao Shun didn't attack the city. Their army is stationed outside the city, but there is no movement at all. Yong is a little worried..."
"Well..." Lin Zhe frowned a little after hearing Jian Yong's reminder.
This matter does reveal something strange. If I were Gao Shun and suffered such a big loss, I would never let it go easily.
Even if the number of defenders in the city is almost the same as our own, it is impossible to give up attacking Xiaopei without even trying.
This is unreasonable!
In addition, Lu Bu had already sent someone to deliver the letter. Even if the roads were muddy and slippery due to the rain, three days would be enough for him to come from Xiapi.
Something's not normal...
At the stall where Lin Zhe was thinking, Jian Yong narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at the skyline not far away.
Seemingly seeing something, Jian Yong suddenly widened his eyes, pointed outside the city and said, "Xianyun, look, what is that?!"
Following the direction Jian Yong pointed, Lin Zhe looked intently, and through the rain curtain, he could vaguely recognize that it was an army.
It wasn't until he got closer and saw the familiar green shirt and the Qinglong Yanyue Sword that Lin Zhe realized that this was Guan Yu who had come to support him!
The man he was supporting was eight feet tall, with a leopard head and eyes...
Um?!
Zhang Fei?!
Why did he come here?
Isn't he stationed in Xiapi?
And judging from his appearance, he seems to be injured?!
"Tell the soldiers guarding the city to open the city gate quickly!"
Lin Zhe felt a little uneasy, and a haze flashed across his eyes. He had a vague feeling that the development of things was beginning to be out of control.
When Guan Yu, who was supporting Zhang Fei, saw Lin Zhe coming out of the city to greet him in person, a trace of guilt appeared on his face.
"Sir... Yu failed to stop Lu Bu..."
"Let's not talk about this yet!"
Lin Zhe waved his hand, frowned and looked at Zhang Fei's shoulder, "Send Mr. Yide to my residence first, quickly!"
Seeing Lin Zhe's nervous look, Zhang Fei waved his hand and said casually: "Some minor injuries can be cured after a few days of rest. Don't make a fuss, military advisor!"
It seemed that the waving of his hand was a bit too big, which caused the wound to be pulled. Zhang Fei couldn't help but take a breath of cold air, and his face began to look unnatural.
The moment he saw Zhang Fei, Lin Zhe knew it in his heart. Seeing Zhang Fei's unconcerned look, he felt a little sullen.
"Shut up!"
"Treat the wound first, forget about Xiapi, and settle the score with you later!"
Zhang Fei has always been irritable, but at this moment he was unable to utter a word when Lin Zhe retorted him. He already felt guilty, and facing Lin Zhe's anger, he could only grit his teeth and endure it.
Looking at this scene, Jian Yong was a little surprised.
He knew Zhang Fei's temperament very well. Except for his eldest brother and second brother, he refused to obey almost anyone or listen to anyone's words.
Unexpectedly, Lin Zhe would dare to directly scold him less than a month after he arrived.
The most important thing is that Zhang Fei didn't reply yet!
It’s really strange!
...
...
Several people gathered around the injured Zhang Fei and came to the side hall of the city lord's palace. Lin Zhe also ordered his servants to prepare hot water, a brazier and white cotton cloth.
Seeing everyone busy, Zhang Fei thought that Lin Zhe was making a fuss, and was about to refuse. However, when he looked up, he met Lin Zhe's nervous eyes, and then closed his mouth sadly.
"Take off your armor!"
Zhang Fei looked helpless and had no choice but to do as he was told.
When all the armor on Zhang Fei's left arm was removed, Lin Zhe discovered that his injured left arm was smeared with some dark, unknown herbal medicine.
Seeing that Lin Zhe was a little dazed, Zhang Fei explained: "The doctor in the army has already seen me and applied medicine to me. The wound is not serious..."
Ignoring Zhang Fei's words, Lin Zhe carefully inspected the wound, and a haze flashed in his heart.
Sure enough, it's suppurating...
I knew it would be like this!
Normally, Lin Zhe would not be so cautious, but it's different now!
Wounds heal slowly in winter, and since it is still raining now, wounds are extremely susceptible to infection. In this era without antibiotics, inflammation and suppuration are almost unsolvable.
Seeing the inch-deep wound, Lin Zhe did not dare to be careless and quickly gave the order.
"Come here, go get some needles and thread!"
"Zhao Wu!"
"Go to my study and get the liquor on the desk, the one in the black jar!"
When everything was ready, Lin Zhe felt a little uneasy.
The wound is a bit deep and cannot be disinfected directly with alcohol, but the surrounding skin can be smeared a few times. Although I don’t know if it will be useful, there is no way now but to create a sterile environment as much as possible.
Frowning, Lin Zhe squeezed out the pus from Zhang Fei's left arm and did not stop until bright red blood flowed out; then he patiently cleaned up the mud around the wound.
When everything was ready, Lin Zhe looked at Zhang Fei who looked as if nothing had happened and said: "Next, there may be some pain, please bear with it..."
"What are the military advisors talking about? It's just a minor injury. I am Zhang Yide from Yan. How could I be afraid..."
"hiss..."
Looking at Zhang Fei who was sweating in pain, Lin Zhe ignored him and kept the needle and thread in his hand very steadily.