Mu Sheng turned his head and glanced at the entire army. Most of them could only lie down and could not even stand up. There were thousands of brothers who could never stand up.
Mu Sheng said with tears in his eyes: "It is my honor, Lord Changping, to fight side by side with my brothers. I order you to put down the weapons in your hands and go home. There is no need to cause innocent casualties, but it is worth sacrificing my life in exchange for Brothers, it’s worth it if you can go home safely. Go back! The fathers, brothers, wives and children in your hometown are looking forward to your return! Go back!"
At this time, the lieutenants of the army saw that Mu Sheng had given up themselves for them. They all knelt down in front of Mu Sheng and cried in unison: "Captain, we will never abandon you..."
Military Marquis Yan Kun also knelt on the ground and said sadly: "Today's defeat is not a crime of war. The captain treats me like brothers and sisters. How can we abandon the captain? The captain should think twice."
Mu Sheng sighed, stepped forward to help his deputy Yan Kun, then turned to look at the soldiers surrounding him, and said, "Brothers, please get up."
Seeing that they were motionless, Mu Sheng said angrily: "Brothers, get up! If you still recognize me as the captain, put down your weapons. Otherwise, don't blame me for being ruthless and engaging in military law."
Seeing that the general was angry, all the soldiers had to put down their weapons sadly and stand up on the spot. Then Mu Sheng ordered the entire army to disarm and take off their armor, clean up the corpses of their comrades and load them into carts. After packing everything, the soldiers stood in the camp Waiting for his next order.
Mu Sheng turned to look at Muyi Naqi and said, "General Naqi, I have disarmed according to your army's conditions. Can we let the brothers go home?"
Seeing this, Muyinaqi nodded silently, turned around and gave a few words to a mountain puppet soldier next to him. The Shanpuppet soldier went back to pass on Muyinaqi's order. After a while, the mountain puppet army on the north side gave way. A passage to the mash city.
Mu Sheng turned around and ordered: "The whole army obeys the order and forms an array to the north."
Seeing the soldiers helping the sick and wounded down the mountain step by step, and safely evacuating to the direction of Mocheng, Mu Sheng felt a little more at ease.
When Yan Kun passed by, he came up a little lonely and cupped his hands: "Captain...I..."
Mu Sheng patted him on the shoulder and said, "Go back! Tell the general everything about this place. This captain is worthy of his brothers."
Before Yan Kun left, he looked back at him again, then sighed and turned around to leave with the large army.
At this time, the marching commander Feng Wei came forward. Feng Wei said: "Master, I have to leave. I am your disciple. Since I have followed you, I will follow you life and death. Now that you are in the hands of the enemy, how can I, Feng, Leave it alone.”
Mu Sheng looked at Feng Wei, moved in his heart, and said: "Old Feng, please go back. I will always remember your thoughts. Don't follow me and put yourself in danger. This is unnecessary."
When Feng Wei heard this, he immediately felt anxious. He pulled out his sword and put it against his neck, saying: "Master, you treat me as a confidant and a national scholar. I will never let you, Master, fall into danger alone and protect yourself. What will happen to Feng in the future?" Standing between heaven and earth? If you insist on driving me away, I will kill myself in front of you."
Mu Sheng was immediately moved when he heard this. A friend in need is a friend indeed. He didn't expect Feng Wei to be so loyal.
Mu Sheng stepped forward and took the sword from Feng Wei's hand, and said: "Don't worry! I am the queen of the clan, and I am also a direct disciple of the Yuzhen Sect. They mountain puppets will not really do anything to me. My value is It's very big. Before I leave, I want to ask you to help me with something."
"When you go back, block the news about me. You must hide it from the three ladies in the house and don't let them know my true situation. Now I understand why this mountain puppet has to target me like this. What's wrong with me?" There is a secret treasure that may be related to the Mountain Puppet people, so they want to detain me at all costs."
"As long as I hand over the secret treasure, there is a high probability that they will let me back. At worst, the mountain puppet will ask the court to extort a huge sum of money to redeem my life. They will not kill me easily. Don't worry about going back. I have my own rights." grasp."
Feng Wei stared at Mr. Changping's face and said doubtfully: "Young master, please don't try to lie to me."
Mu Sheng smiled lightly and patted his shoulder and said, "Don't worry, just go back and wait for my good news!"
Feng Wei seemed to be hesitant to speak, and finally sighed and had no choice but to turn around and leave.
In fact, this reason was also made up by Mu Sheng. It is not known whether his life can be saved. If Feng Wei is implicated, there is really no need!
Hua Zilan was also infected by the heroic spirit shown by Mu Sheng at the critical moment. She also came to say goodbye to him and said: "Sir, how about I stay with you? I am a monk. If anything happens to these barbarians, If something goes against you, I can help you. I also swore to be loyal to you until the prince ascends the throne."
Mu Sheng smiled bitterly and waved his hand: "Zi Lan, I accept your heart. You followed me all the way to this barbaric and smoky land, fought with the army, and rescued me several times. No matter how great the kindness is, it has already faded." It's been written off, why do you still follow me and put yourself in danger? Come with me."
Mu Sheng took Hua Zilan to a tent. He recited a spell silently in his heart. The Tianque ancient treasure tattoo on his chest heated up slightly, and one after another magic patterns appeared from Hua Zilan's body and disappeared.
Hua Zilan looked at the strange scene in front of her in disbelief and asked, "Master, what is this?"
Mu Sheng said: "This is the body control pattern. It is a spell passed down from ancient times. In fact, I did not use drugs to control you. I just used this method to make you unable to resist me."
Hua Zilan suddenly said: "No wonder it's useless to find that witch doctor from the Western Regions. This kind of ancient magic is impossible for ordinary people to decipher."
Mu Sheng smiled and said: "Zi Lan, you are truly free from now on. From today on, you no longer have to serve me. Birds can fly as high as the sky, fish can leap as wide as the sea, and you can conquer the world with your ability." You can come and go freely.”
Hua Zilan looked at Mu Sheng with complicated eyes and said, "Master, didn't you say that you have the secret treasure of the Mountain Puppet Man on you? Presumably the Mountain Puppet Man won't make things too difficult for you, right? Besides, I, Hua Zilan, have had a hair attack I swear, I will serve you until the prince ascends the throne. Please let me follow you to Shanpupu."
Mu Sheng smiled bitterly and said: "You also saw Feng Wei's posture just now. I was just lying to him. To be honest, I'm not sure whether I can be spared. Before that, I'd better let you go. Well, if there is something wrong with me, why should I drag you to die with me?"
Only then did Hua Zilan realize. She looked moved and said, "Young Master..."
Mu Sheng patted her hand and comforted her: "It's okay. As a real man, there will always be some difficulties and obstacles in life. Once it is over, it will be over. If you can't get over it, you can only accept your fate. There is one more thing I want to say to you. I'm afraid I may not have a chance to talk about it in the future.”
"Zi Lan, I know you still can't let go of Shen Baili. Sometimes you have to take the initiative to pursue love. When you go back, look for Mr. Wu Xie Wu in my house. He seems to have a relationship with Mo Yinmen and can help you customize a set. A human skin mask, so that you can avoid being chased by the Tsing Yi Envoy, and maybe your marriage can be fulfilled."
Hearing this, Hua Zilan was silent for a long time. Then she suddenly rushed over and hugged him, saying in a deep tone: "Thank you! I don't know how to repay you."
Hua Zilan looked sad and said, "But Shen Baili is already married, so we must be destined to have no destiny in this life."
Mu Sheng patted her back and comforted her: "Zi Lan, listen to me, even if you can't be his legal wife, I guess based on your friendship with him, I can definitely give you the status of an equal wife, right? As long as you can stay together Is status so important when you are around the one you love? Everything is worth it!"
Hua Zilan left Mu Sheng's embrace and looked at him, nodding gratefully and saying, "Well, Master, Zilan understands."
Mu Sheng glanced at Hua Zilan and said, "I wish you happiness!"
Hua Zilan looked at Mu Sheng's lonely figure and was about to turn around and leave. She shouted: "Young Master!"
Mu Sheng turned around and looked at her in confusion, only to see Hua Zilan running over and kissing him gently on the cheek.
Seeing Mu Sheng's confused look, Hua Zilan said: "Sir, don't get me wrong, Zilan will always remember your kindness, forever!"
Mu Sheng looked at Zi Lan's retreating back and sighed softly: "Have a good trip!"
As the last group of soldiers left the encirclement, at this moment he finally became a polished commander.
Mu Sheng walked back to Muyinaqi and said, "Miss Naqi, let's go! I really want to see the wonders of Yucheng when we go to the city on the top of the mountain."
Muyinaqi stared at Hua Zilan's retreating back and asked, "Captain Mu, is that your lover?"
Mu Sheng thought of Hua Zilan's parting kiss and said, "No, she is just a good friend of mine."
Immediately, Muyinaqi ordered the Shanpu people to pack up the armor and equipment left by the Jin army on the mountain, as well as the baggage and food.
Looking at this small mountain of supplies, Muinaqi nodded frequently. It was not a waste of time. She captured a suspected Houyi of the Gods and seized so many supplies. This battle was not too bad.
Mu Sheng rode his horse and followed the Shanpu army all the way back to the foot of Yucheng Mountain. He saw that the place was in a mess, and there were all kinds of baggage vehicles and horses abandoned by the main force of the Jin army everywhere. It was obvious that the retreat was in a hurry.
At the foot of the mountain, civilians who looked like mountain puppets were cleaning up the mess on the battlefield.
Seeing this situation, Mu Sheng asked: "Miss Mu, how is the main force of our army? Have you returned to the army safely?"
Muyinaqi said: "Don't worry, as expected, your army has returned to Lingnan. Lu Sheng can indeed be called a famous general of his generation. He has a measured advance and retreat, and runs the army very strictly. Our army and the former tribe have nearly 300,000 soldiers." The army was unable to shake his formation at all, but allowed him to retreat safely, and we didn't gain any advantage."
Muyinaqi looked at him with burning eyes and said meaningfully: "But if I can capture His Majesty the Captain, it will all be worth it."
Mu Shengqi said: "Why do you have to fight against me? Our army is just a second-line army with heavy logistics, and it has no effect on the war situation. You all came out just to catch me? I really can't understand. .”
Muyinaqi smiled and said: "Captain, your value is far greater than that of your army. I wonder if Commander has ever heard of the Kunwu Divine Clan?"
Mu Sheng's heart moved and he wondered: "Oh! I've heard that, but it's just a myth and legend. What does this have to do with me?"
Muyinaqi said: "Captain, if you still pretend to be stupid, I can't help it. When the time comes, you will meet the Supreme Heavenly Lord, and you will naturally tell the truth."
After Muyinaqi said that, he ignored him.
Mu Sheng was puzzled as to why he had somehow become associated with the Kunwu Clan? This is too strange and difficult to understand. Forget it, go meet this so-called Immortal Emperor, and everything will be revealed...
At this time, Lu Sheng, the Marquis of Wucheng in Lingnan, was holding the Chinese army's tent. As soon as the army retreated to Lingnan, he received the news that Lord Changping was defeated and captured at the foot of the city. Lu Sheng looked at the newly received battle report with a gloomy face.
At this time, Mu Sheng's boss, Commander-in-Chief of the Right Army, Deng Qi, sweating profusely, was summoned to the Chinese army's tent to obey orders. He had obviously already known about the capture of Lord Changping.
When Lu Sheng saw Deng Qi entering the tent, he cursed angrily: "Didn't I tell you to watch Lord Changping carefully? Now, I'm captured by the Nanman. How do you want me to explain to His Majesty? Huh?"
When Deng Qi heard this, he also knew that it was not the time to shirk responsibility. Deng Qi had no choice but to kowtow and admit his guilt, saying, "I will report this to the general, and I will finally be convinced of my guilt. If by any chance Lord Chang Ping is guilty, I will be willing to pay the penalty."
Lu Sheng was even more angry when he heard this: "To pay for the crime? Even ten of your heads are not enough to chop off."
After Lu Sheng vented his anger, he took a closer look at the battle report, looked back at Deng Qi, and said, "Get up. I can't blame you entirely. It was my miscalculation. I didn't wait until Taisha was here when I set out to conquer Shanpu." Stabbing in the back, but waiting for the 200,000 reinforcements from the Xi tribe. If they had not withdrawn in a hurry, Lord Changping's troops would not have become a lone army. If Your Majesty tracks them down this time, I can bear the burden with all my strength."
Deng Qi's heart warmed up when he heard this. Lu Sheng was preparing to take the blame alone. Deng Qi quickly said: "General, you must not do this. You are the pillar of our Lingnan. This matter was caused by the general's oversight and failure to do so in time." …”
Lu Sheng waved his hand to interrupt his words, frowned and said: "No need to say more, you can't handle Chang Ping Jun's matter alone. Chang Ping Jun's troops will withdraw to Xinshan County a few days ahead of the main force of our troops. What puzzles me is why the mountain puppets are staring at these thousands of soldiers and horses, shouldn't they be?"
When Deng Qi heard this, he was also puzzled by the explanation. It really didn't make sense.
Deng Qi's heart was moved and he analyzed: "General, I heard that Changping Jun's son Sheng is very popular in the imperial court. I also heard that the prince's faction was suppressed in the court because of the incident of crossing the county. This time the mountain puppet is so abnormal. Isn’t it right to stare at Young Master Sheng’s lone army of thousands of people and not let go?”
Lu Sheng was secretly shocked when he heard this. What Deng Qi said seemed to be reasonable. Perhaps what happened to Lord Changping was likely to be involved in a secret war in the court. Behind this, the East Palace might also be involved.
Lu Sheng was silent for a long time, then shook his head and said: "No, there is no such coincidence in this world. This time His Majesty sent Young Master Sheng to the south to go on an expedition. There were many pairs of eyes in the court watching. The most people in the East Palace were trippers. , not stupid enough to assassinate Young Master Sheng in front of so many people, there must be another reason for this."
Deng Qi heard this and said: "What the general said is very true. According to Yan Kun, the deputy general of Gongzi Sheng's command, Gongzi Sheng was not injured and was still alive and kicking. It seems that the mountain puppets went to war this time just to capture Gongzi Sheng alive." You will think that we don’t know the truth no matter how much we speculate, so we might as well send an envoy to Yucheng as soon as possible to find out the news and see if we can redeem Young Master Sheng."
Lu Sheng nodded slightly when he heard the words and said: "Now that Young Master Sheng is captured, it is indeed difficult to launch troops against the mountain puppets. Without further delay, let's send an envoy to the mountain puppets to talk to them and see what kind of medicine these southern barbarians are selling in their gourds. .”
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