(10)
From the moment they started their journey, the six towns' isolation and blockade of Yu Yi never stopped. In just a few days, no less than four armies passed by them from their respective stations and headed towards Yuyi Town.
Hunting flags and streamers are all different. Obviously, these are reinforcements rushing to the front line waiting to be called.
Where is the front line? It used to be north of Yinshan Mountain, but now Rouran has no intention of going south due to civil strife. The entire Beizhen used to be the front line, but the Northern Wei Dynasty has long existed in name only. There are many factions in the Central Plains and they are fighting endlessly. This is won for Beizhen. A few moments to breathe.
Because of this, the Heba clan in Wuchuan Town dared to be so arrogant and domineering, vigorously expanding the banner of unification, and uniting with Xianbei Qiang and Hu and other nomadic peoples to suppress the Han people.
After repairing the carriage, the four of them set off again. Not long after, an infantry and cavalry army of about a thousand people came forward again. Bai Feng and the other four responded as before, stepping back and watching them go away respectfully.
Years of fighting have made people physically and mentally tired. As long as you pass by them, you can feel it from the numb expressions of many soldiers. Even though there are always people who have great ambitions to make achievements, every time they walk a certain distance, they will use their passionate eyes to look at the land that raised them and at the people they fought for.
A few days later, when the flags are dyed red by the hot blood, when the armor is cracked by the cold light of the sword, when there are scars on the young faces that will never fade away, I wonder if they can still stand firm in their youth. ambition? The only thing these soldiers can be sure of now is to follow the general's order and rush to the front line of Yuyi Town.
"A war is about to break out in Yuyi Town!" The young swordsman sighed more than once after the army passed by.
Bai Feng would always look extremely excited whenever he talked about the great interests of his family and country. He praised the Zhao family's father and son's strategizing. The two men tried their best to break the alliance of the six towns and save Yuyi Town from fire and water.
However, he never concealed his hatred for the bureaucracy of these aristocratic families.
"The marriage is just a show. What they really want is money and food from Yuyi Town." This sentence was said by Zhao Kuo himself. At that time, he just mentioned this fact casually, but it left a deep impression on Bai Feng, and it still remains to this day. Say it silently in your heart every day.
"The marriage of the younger sister of the Zhao family is a cover, just a cover-up used by the Zhao family to curry favor with and bribe the Tong family of Woye Town. Just for such a thing, they can trample on the dignity of women at will and let them marry people they have never met in their lives, or Let them die for their chastity! Oh, has anyone ever asked them about their wishes?" Bai Feng rode his horse and stepped on the footprints left by the soldiers who just passed by. His eyes were still full of smoke and dust that had just been stirred up, and there was water mist in them. There is endless bitterness in my heart.
"Yeah, why do you always have to force people with no reputation to do this kind of thing?" After some complaints, a debate that seems childish but actually points to the problem is often triggered. In the end, the only one who dared to stand up and respond to the young swordsman was naturally another magical witch.
"The so-called morality of benevolence and justice is imposed on them. However, how many of these 'big men' who talk about the righteousness of the people every day really mean it? Some people talk about righteousness in temples, and more people talk about righteousness in the city. Just living under the well."
Su Qing, who had been silently responding until now, but still felt some grudge against the officers and soldiers, responded angrily: "Yes, they are a group of hypocrites! What about Taiping Dao and Mr. Mei, who are not doing it under the guise of serving the country and the people?" Are the banners fighting for power?”
"But didn't Mr. Bai say that we are going to plan this trip to make this marriage come to nothing? Without the marriage, wouldn't Yuyi Town be in danger?" As Zi Chai spoke, he leaned out and asked Bai Feng: "Mr. Bai, don't you think the Yuyi Zhao family doesn't want to win over Woye Town?"
"After all, forming a party for personal gain is a disgraceful thing, but marriage is just one of the legitimate methods." Bai Feng glanced back and saw the expectant look on Zi Chai's face. She couldn't help but snicker in her heart: "I'm afraid this woman is real. I haven’t met many outsiders.”
"My little sister is lucky to have a brother who loves and protects her. Otherwise, Brother Zhao would not have entrusted such a heavy responsibility to our shoulders." After saying that, Baifeng turned to look at Murong Yan behind Zi Chai and said: " Yan'er, benevolence, justice and morality are not bad things, but they are not legal regulations and should not be used to restrict people's behavior and will. It is a beautiful wish, a very high pursuit of life, and a dream that everyone should dream of. "
"Wow!" Zi Chai lay on the window sill of the carriage, listening in rapt attention. First, he speaks out righteously for women, and then he explains the morality of benevolence and justice. At this moment, the young swordsman in her eyes was a guiding light, shining extremely brightly.
"Okay, then how does Master Bai want to resolve the younger sister's marriage peacefully?" Murong Yan smiled broadly and followed Zi Chai out of the carriage.
"This...I haven't thought of it yet." Bai Feng blushed, pretending to be relaxed and looked at the grass at his feet, and replied: "Now I can only pray that the eldest son of the Tong family also objects to this marriage. .”
"Good brother, you can't accomplish anything by just saying nice words." Murong Yan used words that were both mocking and persuasive, which immediately calmed down Bai Feng, who was almost furious because of Zhao Xiaomei's incident.
When Su Qing saw Bai Feng being poured cold water on by her dearest friend, she couldn't help laughing and said: "Brother Bai, it's so strong that the crossbow cannot break the wire. I don't think you can beat Miss Murong in this life! Haha!" Haha... As for my little sister's marriage, we can put it on hold for the time being. Why not go to the fertile field to have a good rest, change into beautiful and clean clothes, eat a few steaming meals, and find some prostitutes who are good at singing and dancing..."
Before he finished speaking, Su Qing hesitated again and again, as if his awakened conscience suddenly disappeared for a while and came back a moment later, and added: "In short, we have to first see if the eldest son of the Tong family, Tong Yao, is true as rumored. As he said, he is an out-and-out playboy, and only then can he come up with a solution."
The other three people were equal in number and smiled but said nothing.
Their silhouettes were reflected in the grassy field. Asakusa could barely cover the horses' hooves, and they were approaching Woye Town step by step. The breeze gradually dispersed the dust just now, and the breath became fresh and cool. The sky was high and the clouds were clear, and the rain clouds also dissipated. The body temperature covered the body that was wet with rain and fog, and the road ahead gradually became clear.
Half a day later, the sunset that had been away for many days appeared in front of us again. Based on past experience, they were quite sure that they had left the areas of Wuchuan and Huaishuo.
However, the reality told them that shortly after they were about to leave the official road and set up a bonfire nearby to rest, there were repeated urging sounds from the road ahead, and a messenger-like guy followed them by mistake. The person met head-on.
"Which one of you is Su Qing or Mr. Su?"
"I...I am, may I ask this little brother, why did Xie Wan come to see me?"
"I finally found you. I just came back from Woye Town and almost lost my life! Fortunately, Mr. Su didn't arrive early. Our wife, she has something urgent to look for you. She asked you not to continue walking. There is an ambush ahead!"
