The blazing fire, the burned siege equipment, the defeated soldiers crying for their fathers and mothers all over the mountains and plains, and the black smoke pillars rising into the sky were particularly dazzling in the clear blue sky.
Yu Gushe threw down his riding crop furiously, bent his bow and arrows, and shot the arrows at the Tang army who were re-entering the city from a distance. Regardless of his cousin's dissuasion, he personally led a group of cavalry to kill him, just because he saw Su Dingfang. .
As a prisoner all the way south, Yu Gushe pretended not to speak Chinese, and was able to spy on something. At least he knew how much Li Shan valued Su Dingfang.
If you can kill this person, you can at least get some interest back.
But he didn't expect Su Dingfang to be so good. After easily breaking the formation, he made a horizontal arc on the battlefield and returned to the city before the Turkic army arrived at the battlefield.
Liu Heitai's more than 10,000 infantrymen did little to stop them. Some of them were killed and their armor removed, and a large number of siege equipment was burned to the ground.
The feather arrows fell slumped when they were still a hundred steps away from the Tang army. Yu Gushe threw away the bow and arrow, and with a livid face listened to the sound of the swords and shields of the Tang army on the city wall, showing off to the victorious cavalry.
The city gate was closed again, and the Tang Army and Xiang Yong on the top of the city let out bursts of cheers. Li Shan finally breathed a sigh of relief, squatted down and continued to bandage a wounded soldier whose arm had been slashed twice.
He opened the wound with the dagger in his hand, stretched the wound smoothly, debrided it with water, and then bandaged it. The wounded soldier leaning on the city wall groaned in pain. There was nothing he could do. There was not much powder, so he needed to use it sparingly.
Quite well-behaved, Li Shan was a little surprised. While being bandaged, the dozen wounded soldiers in front were still concerned about the battle situation outside the city, or cheered loudly.
After taking a closer look, Li Shan said casually: "He is a man, and he deserves to be trusted by General Manager Tian."
Tian Liuan, who was inspecting the city, happened to be behind him and said with a smile: "Shandong is full of generous and sad people who value justice over life. Otherwise, why would Tian be entrusted with life and death?"
This wounded soldier was Yuan Zhulin, an old friend of Liu Heitai. The day before yesterday, he was promoted to the leader of the personal guard by Tian Liuan. He had been serving in the inner chamber for two consecutive nights. It was not too much to say that he was entrusted with life and death.
I don't know if Tian Liu'an secretly arranged manpower, but Yuan Zhulin was guarding for two nights, and today there was a bloody battle at the city head, and Tian Liu'an was injured to the point of guarding him. This can be said to value justice over life.
Tian Liuan turned to look at the city gate. Everyone on the cavalry entering the city looked excited, except Su Dingfang who remained silent, neither sad nor happy, showing the demeanor of a general.
Tian Liuan glanced at Li Shan, who was still busy, and wondered what the relationship between Li Langjun and the King of Qin was.
Anyway, he is definitely not from the Prince of Qin's palace. I have never heard of such a person before. Moreover, I only became the general manager of Weizhou in April this year. I often exchange letters with my former colleagues, but I have never heard anyone mention it. Moreover, there is something similar in Fang Gong's letter. hint.
But regardless of who Li Shan was, Su Dingfang was indeed outstanding. Although he was young, he was placed in the six military palaces on the left and right sides of the Qin Prince's Palace. In terms of leadership ability, and in terms of killing generals and capturing flags, he was comparable to anyone else.
Tian Liuan made up his mind that after this battle, he must send a letter. Such an outstanding person will definitely win over His Highness.
If Li Shan, who was dressing up the wounded soldiers, knew Tian Liuan's thoughts, he would definitely be overjoyed... He pushed Li Dewu into the East Palace with all his strength, in an attempt to reveal the political stance of the Pei family in Hedong, so that he could be of the same lineage as the King of Qin. Closer relationship.
Su Dingfang was indeed talented. Historically, he had attracted the attention of the court in the early years of Zhenguan. He led two hundred cavalry as a vanguard to break through the Turkic king's tent. Li Jing would not just pick any of his men to be the vanguard.
But at this time, his fame is not big enough... Li Shan is still thinking about how to make Li Shimin jealous of Su Dingfang, and then he can take advantage of the situation to gain some benefits.
But neither Li Shan nor Tian Liuan considered Su Dingfang's ideas at all.
Therefore, when Su Dingfang climbed to the top of the city, Tian Liuan praised him from various angles, but the former only repeated three words from beginning to end, "I don't dare to do it."
Li Shan seemed to feel something, and just smiled and asked a few questions about whether he was injured or something.
Ling Jing looked from afar. At this time, the fire outside the city had been extinguished, and Liu Heitai's troops could be vaguely seen moving slowly north. "Today's attack on the city was bloody, and we were attacked by Dingfang. The siege equipment was burned to the ground. Liu Heitai's troops were Morale will inevitably be greatly reduced, and if it is not rectified, it will be difficult to stabilize the morale of the army."
Tian Liuan also agreed with this view, "At least within three days, Liu Heitai will not attack the city with heavy troops.
Several people were discussing the situation of the battle in the blood-stained area at the top of the city. Only Li Shan was still tending to the wounded. He gradually moved away, with only Su Dingfang following him to help.
He worked until dusk fell and everything became dark. Li Shancai stood up and beat his waist. Although the injury was basically minor, it still needed to be bandaged... His waist was really unbearable. Although he was tired in the hospital, it was mainly his legs.
Back at his residence, Li Shan looked at the food on the table and only took a few bites of it. He felt a little nostalgic about working overtime in his previous life... Although he was tired, he could have a good meal afterward.
Sometimes it’s an all-you-can-eat hot pot meal, sometimes it’s a delicious meal, sometimes it’s grilled skewers that are full of oil...
Li Shan tried hard to chew the dry millet rice in his mouth. He looked up and saw Su Dingfang opposite and Ma Zhou next to him eating deliciously... He could only think about the roasted whole lamb after a major rescue in his mind, and the taste. Son……
Some dishes really can't be helped, but hot pot seems to be OK... although hot pot without chili is equivalent to losing its soul.
Li Shan felt furious in his heart. When he returned to Chang'an, he must go to the pharmacy to buy more condiments and make hot pot base.
"Liu Hao, have you eaten?" Li Shan really didn't have the energy to hold him, so he could only let the little chubby boy hold his thigh.
"If you want to eat meat... you really can't help it. I don't have any meat here."
"Uh, or let your sister beat you up?"
"Hmm, what I said...you can eat meat after being beaten!"
Li Shan was perfunctory while thinking in his mind that the surgical instruments he brought out this time were all made by Zhu Wei with a blacksmith. They were not very easy to use and were easy to blunt. He went back to ask Li Daoxuan for help and asked the master craftsman from the Ministry of Industry to make them. One set... no, several more sets.
Mrs. Zhou from across the door came over to clear the table... Because all the personal guards around Li Shan had gone out to perform their duties, Mrs. Zhou took care of the cooking, laundry and other chores.
Su Dingfang stood up and saluted, Ma Zhou hesitated and stood up to avoid it. Only Li Shan, who was still thinking about something, sat cross-legged there. Zhou reached out to take the bowl and chopsticks in his hand, her delicate hands were trembling, and her face turned red... …
Ma Zhou stared at Li Shan with strange eyes, not sure if this guy did it on purpose... Despite his young age, this young boy was actually an expert in flower bushes!
My conscience, Li Shan's predecessor has never been talked to since he was a child because of his face... Of course, he claimed that it was because his family was poor and he needed to concentrate on his studies.
Later, I went out with my mentor and colleagues to wash my feet a few times... This is also called a veteran in Hua Cong, and at most he is just a theorist.
But Ma Zhou has already determined this. Not to mention other things, when he is in the countryside, he has to get a charming maid from the Jiaofang Division to serve him. He chats a lot on weekdays, "With deep meaning, he seems to be a veteran."
Su Dingfang didn't seem to find anything, so he went to the opposite door after explaining a few words. In the morning, you will be calm, and in the evening, you will be calm. This is the rule.
Ma Zhou coughed twice and leaned forward, "Although she is beautiful and in her teens, she is Su Dingfang's adoptive mother!"
Li Shan raised his head blankly, and was stunned for a few seconds before he understood. He couldn't help but snap, "What is going on in the mind of a scholar?!"
"Sweep the floor gracefully, sweep the floor gracefully!"
After cursing a few words and recalling Zhou's delicate little face, curved peach blossom eyes, and graceful figure, Li Shan glanced at the opposite door and lowered his voice and said: "Su Dingfang has the appearance of a famous general. I think he is." Brother..."
"Well, I remember something you mentioned a few months ago." Ma Zhou said disdainfully: "I am an old friend from Lingnan. I want to be my wife and later my mother."
Li Shan was dumbfounded for a moment. This was a joke he told... He fell in love with her, fell in love with her, planned to marry her, and eventually became his stepmother.
But it really doesn't work this time. I really regard Su Dingfang as my brother... Do you want me to regard Su Dingfang as my son in the future?
Even if I regard Su Dingfang as my son, is Su Dingfang willing to treat me as his adoptive father?
Ma Zhou sneered, "All the way south, every time you took a break, you didn't even care about the wear and tear on your legs. You first went to the carriage to check on Su's mother's injury... but you had other intentions!"
"Whenever I have free time, I always look around, as if looking for someone... Do you think everyone else is blind?"
Li Shan's face froze and his voice trembled, "You, you... he... they..."
Ma Zhou couldn't help laughing and said in a low voice: "The Zhou family is from Shenzhou. The family is quite wealthy, but it is only a small family. In June last year, Liu Heita broke into Shenzhou, and the Zhou family was kidnapped by Gao Yaxian... "
Li Shan was refreshed and his eyes shone, which meant that Zhou was actually snatched away by Gao Yaxian. The name of this foster mother was a bit frivolous.
Li Shimin could accept his younger brother and sister Yang regardless of the ridicule of the world in order to appease the rich family. I can't let Li Erzhuan be beautiful. In order to appease a famous general like Su Dingfang... I can bear this small sacrifice!
Looking at Li Shan's energetic look, Ma Zhou was having a hard time holding back his laughter. Just now he was worried about being discovered while peeping, but now he is probably already thinking about how to get started.
Noticing the strange look on Ma Zhou's face across from him, Li Shan sat upright and coughed a few times, "Go get a lantern and accompany someone for a walk in the alley."
The people in charge of the ward were all novices. Although Li Shan had received emergency training, he was still a little worried.
At this time, there was a burst of wailing outside. Little Fatty was crying while dragging Ling Jing over here. All the neighbors came out, and even Su's mother went out.
Ling Jing stared at Li Shan helplessly, "What nonsense did you say to a certain grandson?!"
Li Shan was startled for a moment, and Liu Hao sniffed and said, "Sister, beat...meat...eat meat..."
The middle-aged man on the side was Ling Jing's second son Ling Xin. He explained a few words in a low voice... Li Shan was speechless. This little chubby boy is amazing. His execution ability is so strong? !
Li Shan just said casually that if you give your sister a beating, you can eat meat... That means the injured can eat Xiaozao.
As a result, Liu Hao, who had finished eating, ran home and pushed his sister Liu Nu down. The latter simply beat his brother... Then Liu Hao hugged Ling Jing's thigh and insisted on eating meat.
Li Shan glanced and saw a figure flashing around the corner...Okay, so the little girl won't get it wrong, right?
Seeing the awkward situation, Su's mother waved and said with a smile: "Liu Hao, come on, Auntie has some meat here... why don't you go pick it up."
Zhou blushed and squatted down between Li Shan's legs... There was no other way, Liu Hao was holding on to Li Shan's shirt and pants with both hands.
Li Shan quickly thanked Su's mother. The latter was still a wounded soldier and had a meat quota. Su's mother was the only one rationing meat here, and even Li Shan was not qualified... Although this standard was set by Li Shan himself.
Zhou's persuasion for a long time had no effect. In the end, she could only go back to the house to get a bowl and feed the few pieces of meat to Liu Hao bit by bit. The little fat Dunzi didn't let go until he finished eating.
Well, Zhou's legs were numb from squatting, and Li Shan blushed as he was being watched... It wasn't that he was being watched by everyone, but he found that the shameless Ma Zhou was standing to the side, but his eyes were slowly moving around Li Shan. Behind the goodness.
I don’t know how Zhou’s skills compare to Xiaoman’s… Li Shan shook his head and couldn’t think about it. He couldn’t think about it. As soon as the scene came out, everyone reacted!
After a long fuss, Li Shancai left and went to the alley. Ma Zhou, Ling Jing, and Su Dingfang all followed him to have a look.
The kitchen on the side was still busy, and there was a faint smell of meat, which made Ma Zhou swallow his saliva, and Li Shan cursed... He was holding back and retreating!
Ma Zhou was also very aggrieved. If you hadn't stuffed a pot of meat into my mouth that day, would my chest feel tight when I saw the meat?
Walking through the houses and alleys, visiting wards from ward to ward, Li Shan deservedly received countless thanks... In the eyes of Su Dingfang, Ling Jing, and Ma Zhou, this was a model of treating soldiers as sons. In the eyes of the latter two, Li Shan Shan is suspected of deliberately trying to attract people's hearts.
However, Li Shan himself didn't feel much. In his previous life, he had to patrol the house every morning, but at that time he stood in the most inconspicuous corner, but now he is at the front.
Su Dingfang walked in the front holding a lantern, and the yellow-orange light dispelled the darkness. Li Shan smiled, said hello, and took the lantern.
Nightingale's hand-held oil lamp was known as the "Lamp Goddess". Li Shan thought that by holding the lantern himself, Guantao County would record it in the local annals. Maybe he would also be known as a male god in future forums. .
After crossing the threshold, the light reflected his shadow on the opposite wall, and Li Shan was suddenly stunned for a moment.
I still remember watching Nightingale’s promotional video in college. The injured patient said that every time the oil lamp came closer from far away, we struggled to kiss her slender figure floating on the wall, and then lay back on the pillow contentedly... ...Li Shandeng immediately shuddered.
"This is the last room." Zhu Ba on the side said with a smile: "Don't worry, Mr. Lang, how dare we disobey Mr. Lang's orders."
Li Shan was about to speak when he heard a noise inside and immediately opened the door and rushed in.
There were four door panels in the room, and the wounded soldier in the innermost one was trembling and whining.
Taking the lantern and taking a closer look, Li Shan's face was very ugly. The wounded soldier's mouth and nose were crooked, foaming at the corners of his mouth, and his hands and feet were twitching.
"Is it the horn wind?"
Li Shan didn't say anything and just stood there silently. This was the scene he least expected to see.
Such a cold winter cannot stop the spread and invasion of the virus. I have tried my best to reduce the possible attack rate in various ways. I am also lucky. The nearly a hundred wounded soldiers patrolling in front of me are also lucky, but this luck obviously did not come to this wounded soldier. On the soldiers.
"Can't be saved?"
Li Shan lowered his head, with helplessness in his eyes. Tetanus was a terminal disease in this era.
Ling Jing shouted: "The battlefield is a place where corpses are erected. You have tried your best and planned in every possible way, but you can only say that human power is invincible. Why are you so sorry for yourself?"
Li Shan didn't answer, just stood there quietly until the wounded soldier was carried out without breathing.
