"Three years have passed since then. Longshou, you are still as charming and courageous as ever." Guo Da recalled the past and couldn't help laughing: "You were also like this back then. You came to Julu alone to show the righteousness of the world. He said that we are stupid people who surrender to the imperial court, and our words are like swords, and no one can be like them..."
Chen Chong was stunned for a moment, then interrupted with a wry smile: "Guo Shuai, don't try to ridicule Chen. Chen was full of enthusiasm that day, and it is definitely not false."
"Of course it's definitely not false." Guo Da immediately interrupted and replied with piercing eyes, "Longshou's sincerity is as high as the sky. Otherwise, how could the wise master Daliang be so heroic and willing to die for this? Millions of people have entrusted their life and death to the dragon head, and we, the commander-in-chief, are all convinced, thinking that there is a way to survive, so how can we have any objections?"
Speaking of this, Guo Da looked at Chen Chong and said: "At that time, Xiaomin saw Longshou's sincere words in the tent. Maybe Longshou did not remember Xiaomin's appearance, but Xiaomin did not dare to forget the appearance of Mr. Longshou for a day. Yes." Chen Chong looked at Guo Da and remained silent.
Guo Da continued: "After that day, everyone only thought that they would have no worries about life and death in the future. Although there was no wealth and honor, what more could they ask for? Some people said to the common people that if there is a figure like Long Shou in the court, peace may not be restored. I I also deeply agree.”
"Longshou, do you still have that Yellow Sky Talisman on you?"
Chen Chong covered his chest and abdomen, shook his head and replied: "The Yellow Sky Talisman is written in blood by Zhang Tianshi. I am often in danger, how can I carry it with me? Now it is kept by my wife and placed in my Yingchuan home."
Guo Da sneered, stretched out his hand to brush the white-edged sword in his hand, and said calmly: "You don't even have the Yellow Sky Talisman on you, do you still think you can go back alive?"
After a moment of silence, Chen Chong said slowly: "I will bear the blame for what happened at Qianqiu Pavilion even if I die. If Commander Guo wants to cut my body into pieces in Lingchi because of this, I have nothing to say. Not only do millions of rebels hate me to the core, I I don’t even hate myself to the core.”
Before he finished speaking, the blade of the knife was already pressed against Chen Chong's neck. The cold edge easily cut open the skin and oozed blood. Guo Da smiled coldly and said: "Then how can you live to this day and still want to do the same thing to me here?" Reincarnation? That day you massacred 300,000 people, and the entire Jishui River turned red! I will never forget that day. Have you heard the howling of thousands of ghosts? That was the day! I listened to the ghost voice! From then on A giant deer swam out of Jishui! Do you know how many people want you dead!"
Chen Chong allowed the blood beads to gradually gather, and then flowed into the handle along the blade. He said word by word: "How could I not know? God's way is so good, how can it be unjust? I think of that hell scene every day, and every night Being unable to sleep is the biggest sin in my life, and I also wish I could die! But death cannot atone for my sins, so I leave this useful body behind in the hope that I can still do something for the people of the world."
Seeing that Chen Chong's expression did not change at all, Guo Da stared at it for a long time, then suddenly withdrew the blade and said: "Since you think so, I can spare your life. If you don't resign, just work as my staff in the city. I believe that with you My ability is like that of Zhang Yi, a chicken or a dog, and the ability of 70,000 people to sweep across Bingzhou is only a snap of my fingers."
Chen Chong shook his head decisively and said with a smile: "Shuai Guo demands it, so let me die."
Guo Da had no expression on his face, waved his hand and thrust the knife straight into Chen Chong's calf. Chen Chong couldn't bear the pain. He staggered a few steps and fell to the ground. He barely leaned on a beam. His face turned pale due to blood loss, and he was dripping with cold sweat. He was speechless for a while. He only listened to Guo Dajie. Han Sheng asked: "Dragon Head is so reluctant to part with the glory and wealth of the imperial court? Would you rather die than join our group of moth thieves?"
Chen Chong breathed a long sigh of relief and just replied: "The life of a human being is like a dream. There is no glory and wealth to love! It's just that a gentleman does something and doesn't do something. In my heart, the rebels and the common people are a hundred times more valuable than the glory and wealth. , but Xuande and I have become brothers, and we are dependent on each other for life and death. According to the imperial court's order, the Dongping Army will join in three months and work with Guo Shuai. At that time, I am afraid that I will have to meet my best friend with swordsmanship. Please forgive me for refusing. "
Hearing the news that the Dongping Army was about to join the annexation, Guo Da's face was uncertain. He wandered in the room for a moment, looking at the closed doors and windows, and at the blood flowing on the ground. He suddenly turned his head and stared at the man who was unable to move on the ground. Chen Chong asked with a trembling voice: "When you were in the army, did you ever speak for us like this?"
There was great sadness in Chen Chong's eyes. He closed his eyes and tried his best to keep his tone clear of emotions. He slowly replied: "That day the angels refused to accept the rebels. I argued hard, but I was unable to stop the angels, which led to the massacre of Qianqiuting by the army. . I have indeed failed to live up to the high expectations placed on me by Zhang Tianshi and the millions of rebels. The war disaster could have been eliminated for a while, but the war started again because of this."
"The court didn't record your merits for you? I haven't seen you since then, so many people have forgotten your reputation." Guo Da couldn't help but smile at Chen Chong when he heard this.
Chen Chong ignored this and continued: "At that time, I had no choice but to disrupt the deployment of the official army. So the rebels were able to break through Julu and march south to Qingxu again, but I was also convicted and imprisoned. The emperor originally wanted to order me to be divided. I was sentenced to death, but fortunately I had a lot of connections in Taixue. The other generals were at a disadvantage in the battle. Xuande and others also threatened a truce. Half a year later, I was exempted from the death penalty and was reinstated as a doctor to offer wine. Today I met with Guo Nice reunion."
"Just as I spoke to the great wise master back then, I will now speak to Guo Shuai: A great man is born between heaven and earth, and his deeds are immortal. This is the place."
"However, when we grieve for people's needs and worry about people's needs, we can only be the master of the country with one person's heart and the same heart as the world."
"If people are not warlike, all the people in the world will just beg for a living."
After saying this, both of them fell into silence. Guo Da's expression changed several times, as if he was recalling that time again. He sighed: "Longshou, if this is the first time you and I have met, you have already convinced me. , but I still can’t believe you.”
Chen Chong chuckled a few times in a low voice, not knowing who he was laughing at. He replied: "Thank you for still thinking like this. Sometimes I don't believe myself."
But he immediately cheered up, endured the severe pain in his leg and said: "I am not going to persuade the rebels to surrender like they did back then. I just hope that Guo Shuai can be like Zhang Yan, so I don't dare to ask for more. "
This is the real condition. Zhang Yan was granted the title of Lieutenant General in Poverty Alleviation by the imperial court, managing administrative and political security affairs in the mountains of Hebei Province. He could even recommend Xiaolian to the imperial court every year and send planners to Luoyang to report. It can be said that he He became a country and was at peace with the imperial court.
Of course, when the court finds time to kill Zhang Yan, that's another story.
Guo Da looked at Chen Chong with a strange look on his face and asked: "Dragon Head wants to deceive me with this?" Zhang Yan fought consecutively in Hebei, and no one could stop him. He had just been recruited by the court. This was not a fresh attack like the Baibo Army. The conditions that defeated bandits can offer.
Chen Chong shook his head and replied: "I'm afraid Guo Shuai won't be able to get the title of Zhonglang General like Zhang Yan. After all, there are as many as 600,000 people in Montenegro, and it is difficult for Bai Bo to match. Chen can at most get a school captain position for Guo Shuai, and then Divide four counties and let Guo Shuai govern. In addition, I am afraid that Xihe will have to rely more on Guo Shuai for money and food."
After thinking for a moment, Guo Da sat back in front of the case and replied: "In that case, I can agree."
Chen Chong suddenly raised his head and saw Guo Da continuing: "But I have a few conditions."
"But it doesn't matter." Chen Chong agreed happily.
"Longshou established a new county on the east bank of the river and asked me to send people to co-manage it."
“That’s what it’s supposed to be, there’s no problem.”
"The soldiers of Xihe County are not allowed to cross the river. We will discuss it before deciding whether to obey the imperial order."
"As long as caravans and civilians are allowed to travel, and there are no checkpoints on the river bank, there is no problem."
"Every year, the tribute of money and food from the residence under my jurisdiction shall not exceed three citizens and seven citizens."
Chen Chong replied sincerely: "I originally intended to ask the emperor to exempt Xihe from taxes for three years, but I don't know whether it will happen or not. I dare not agree rashly, but I will try my best to fight for it."
"Then there is only one last request left." Guo Da stood up, pulled out a piece of linen, bent over and wrapped Chen Chong's injured left leg, and continued to say slowly: "I hope that you, Long Shou, can face all the brothers who died in the rebel army, Make another vow!"
After that, Guo Da almost mercilessly dragged Chen Chong to another wing.
The room was dark, and when Guo Da moved the lights into the room, Chen Chong managed to see clearly the layout of the room. There is no other decoration, only a table, which is filled with spiritual tablets, including many names familiar to Chen Chong: Zhang Jiao, Zhang Bao, Bo Cai, Zhao Hong, Han Zhong... They are all famous leaders of the Yellow Turban. , many people had met Chen Chong in Julu, but now their souls have returned to Huangtian, and their names are carved on the wood, standing like a hill in front of Chen Chong.
The breath became a little cold, which made Chen Chong close his eyes, trying to recall their voices and smiles that day, imagining their emotions, and trying to do what he said: mourning for others and worrying for others. But he immediately gave up the slightly warm idea, and silently said to himself: Do you really know them? Don't be self-righteous.
He suddenly felt that he must leave something here, so he bowed to the numerous spiritual tablets, took the blade stained with his own blood, and waved it down calmly.
There was only a faint sound of flesh touching the ground. He had cut off the little finger of his left hand. He covered the bleeding wound and struggled to draw a few strokes on the wall with blood. Guo Da didn't know much about literacy, but he could still recognize it. That is the word "生".
I heard Chen Chong whisper: "The dead are gone, but you are still alive in my heart. I can't bring you back to life, but I still have time to make up for it.
I always remember that the infinite distance and countless people are all related to me. I will do my best to let them live a prosperous and dignified life, just like Huang Tian where you are!
Putting my sword and my heart on the line, no matter what I encounter, I will persevere to the end and survive this life full of struggle. "
"If one day I break my oath, I will die with my body intact. That's what you are told!"
So the dust settled, and three days later at night, Taibai Star was still shining in the sky, and Chen Chong returned on time.
However, the weather turned cold and the river began to freeze. When the governor of Xihe left, he rode his horse like the wind, but when he returned, he collapsed with external and internal injuries on his waist, legs, and hands. He had to be carried by four Baibo sergeants before he could barely return to Li. stone.
Chen Chong looked at the frozen pale ice along the way and recalled something. He wrote a poem with blood at the river crossing:
A mountain visitor from the southern part of Saga climbs high to reach Xishengfu.
How can the white clouds fly? The birds don't care about each other.
(Cangshan almost finished)
