At night, at three o'clock in the morning, in the governor's mansion.
On the bed, Xu Zongwen's face was pale, his lips were purple, and his forehead was covered with beads of sweat. Zhang San used scissors to cut open the front of Xu Zongwen's shirt. Nie Zhen'er washed a white towel with hot water. Seeing Xu Zongwen frowning, the corners of his eyes suddenly became moist again. At that moment, he didn't care about the precautions of men and women, and stretched out his white jade fingers to wipe Xu Zongwen's clothes. Try it.
"The doctor is here, the doctor is here!" Xi Jian pulled a doctor in with a medical box on his back, and Nie Zhen'er immediately got out of the way.
The doctor first stretched out his hand to feel Xu Zongwen's pulse, then opened the medical box, took out several porcelain bottles, sprinkled them on Xu Zongwen's injured area one after another, and then used a sharp dagger to remove the excess arrow shafts.
"Wait a minute!" Zhang San was sweating profusely as he watched, and he hurriedly told the doctor: "We, the generals, all leave it to the doctor!"
The doctor didn't respond. He put a hot towel on the affected area to stabilize the arrow. He suddenly exerted force with his other hand, and after hearing Xu Zongwen's muffled groan, the arrow cluster was completely taken out.
"Pfft..." Everyone watched with horror, but the doctor did not rush at all. After taking out the arrow cluster, he stopped the bleeding and bandaged it. He was busy, but every process was orderly and without any deviation.
Xi Jian patted Zhang San on the shoulder: "This is the best veteran trauma doctor in Qingzhou. He has been practicing medicine for more than 20 years and has not treated anyone to death. Are you relieved this time?"
Zhang San nodded, and when the doctor finished cleaning up, he knelt down to the doctor with a clang: "Thank you doctor for saving my life. If you save our general, you have saved me. I will kowtow to you on behalf of the general!"
"What are you doing? Get up quickly." The doctor gave Xi Jian a wink, and the latter bent down and helped Zhang San, who was already in tears.
"A doctor has a parent's heart. Originally, I was worried that the arrow cluster was less than an inch away from the ventricle. The injury was too dangerous. Fortunately, the arrow was not poisoned, otherwise it would have been dangerous! This general was very lucky and earned a fortune from King Yama. It is not easy to save a life. If you survive a catastrophe, you will have good luck in the future!"
The doctor couldn't help but sighed. Although the process of taking out the arrow cluster was short, it was still painful. However, the patient in front of him did not move at all. He also felt very strange. He suddenly thought of Hua Tuo, the former miracle doctor. The story of scraping the bones of Shu general Guan Yu to heal his wounds...
In fact, it's not that Xu Zongwen couldn't scream, it was just that he was too seriously injured, dizzy and confused, with almost no pain sensation. He really couldn't make any powerful response, but he was sweating constantly on his forehead and chest. beads.
"After that, you need to rest for a month, and you cannot move here." Before leaving, the doctor repeatedly ordered, and everyone nodded like a chicken pecking at rice, not daring to disobey.
Xu Zongwen was hit by an arrow and didn't wake up from his coma until two days later. The first person he discovered was naturally Nie Zhen'er, who had been waiting for him for two days and two nights.
Nie Zhen'er fed him two bowls of plain porridge, and Xu Zongwen slowly gained strength. He leaned on the sandalwood pillow and silently stared at the beauty in front of him. The skirt slid to the floor, the big sleeves were fluttering on both hands, and the ribbons on the willow waist were layered in layers. It was so elegant and elegant that it made him fascinated for a moment.
Although the women's clothing is charming, Nie Zhen'er's condition is a bit tired. Xu Zongwen saw that her black hair was in tangle, and wanted to reach out to lift it up for her, but when he raised his hand only to reach mid-air, he weakly took it back, but he could only quietly Looking at her.
After a long while, Nie Zhen'er couldn't help but speak first: "Are you feeling better?"
"Apart from general weakness and chest pain that is about to burst when touched, I don't feel any discomfort at all." Xu Zongwen replied weakly.
Nie Zhen'er knew that Xu Zongwen must have just recovered from a serious illness, and many of the symptoms he mentioned were the same as what the doctor said, so she didn't ask any more questions. She tightened the brocade quilt around him and asked in a low voice: "Will he have to do it again?" A bowl of porridge?"
"No need," Xu Zongwen asked, "How is the fighting situation outside the city?"
Nie Zhen'er knew that he was going to ask about the war, so she integrated the information she collected early and gave a detailed reply: "You have been sleeping for the past two days. The defense of the city should be presided over by two gentlemen. With the help of all the soldiers, there are many thundering stones and rolling trees in the city. The weapons in the arsenal are still sufficient, so the county soldiers from the governors from various places have not yet invaded the city."
"That's good, that's good!" Hearing this, Xu Zongwen's face was filled with relief. His slightly frowning brows were no longer suppressed by pain, and his fists were suddenly released, and he relaxed a long way. He let out a sigh that had been held in his chest for a long time.
Nie Zhen'er saw that Xu Zongwen was in good health and his condition was improving, but it was not advisable to talk too much, so as not to waste his thoughts and energy, and he still needed to rest. So, on the excuse that there was a lot of clutter in the house and couldn't leave, he packed up the dishes and left slowly and slowly.
Outside the city, the county soldiers formed a joint camp.
Han Ji walked around the military tent with his sword in hand, as if waiting for some important news. From time to time, he asked outside the tent: "What's the matter? Is Wen Zongxu dead?"
"Jun Huifu, the third wave of scouts has not arrived yet. Please wait a little longer. Reports will come soon." The soldiers clasped their hands and lowered their heads, not daring to look at them.
In the past two days, the prince of his family has been very concerned about the military advisors and generals in Linzi City. He often asks scouts to inquire about their injuries. Several of his colleagues have already been pulled down and rewarded with military sticks when they answered unfavorably. He does not want to follow in his footsteps.
Unexpectedly, Han Ji did not get angry this time. Instead, he waved his hand and repelled the soldiers. The soldiers seemed to be amnesty and disappeared without a trace like a gust of wind.
"Liu Tiancao, according to what you said, Commander Fu was detained and controlled by Wen Zongxu. However, a few days ago, Commander Fu stood at the top of Linzi City and cursed us, and even called us traitors. Attitude, are you sure he is being controlled?"
Han Ji turned back from the tent, staring directly at the wooden case in front of the main seat, an inkstone, an unused brush, and a pile of blank bamboo slips that were cleaner than white paper.
Liu Yan, the Tiancao of Qijun, saw that Han Ji was angry but couldn't express it. He wanted to throw something but had nothing to throw, so he stepped forward and took off his fur hat and handed it to him respectfully.
Liu Yandao: "Mr. Hanfu doesn't know. That military advisor general Wen Zongxu came out of nowhere? Since he appeared, the envoy dismissed me, Jia Duwei, Cheng Duyou, etc., and replaced me with the post of Chief Registrar." A person recommended by Xi Jian. A guard who escaped from a governor's mansion said that one night, a group of thieves forced their way into the governor's mansion. They burned, killed, looted, and committed all kinds of evil..."
Tian Cao Liu Yan told everything he investigated without hiding anything. Han Ji and Kou Xiuzhi were dumbfounded and speechless for a moment.
Han Ji didn't care whether Liu Yan's hands were sore because of the leather hat he was wearing. He sat down on the main seat and listened quietly. At this time, Liu Yan smiled awkwardly and returned to his seat.
After listening to what Liu Yan said, Kou Xiuzhi, the governor of Donglai who was sitting next to him, touched his short beard and said slowly: "It seems that you must have been kidnapped. Otherwise, how could it be so abnormal?"
Kou Xiuzhi continued: "Since the Governor's Mansion has fallen into the hands of thieves, and it seems that your family has also been controlled, then what you said at the top of Linzi City that day must not have been your true intention, but was caused by your actions." People are holding you hostage and you have to do it as a last resort!"
Although Fu Lang was good at both civil and military affairs, it was just a showmanship that didn't work. Only the King of Qin was happy when he saw it. When he really arrived in Qingzhou and dominated the military and political affairs, Fu Lang's mediocre temperament was fully exposed.
All the civil and military officials in all counties and counties in Qingzhou knew that their envoys were idle and unworkable people. As long as nothing serious happened, they would continue to do whatever they were supposed to do without any scruples.
The original intention of King Qin Fu Jian to send Fu Lang to Qingzhou was because the official administration in Qingzhou was disordered, corrupt and riddled with many abuses. Cao officials from various ministries in Shangshu Province repeatedly met with him and dealt with several eunuchs, but it still didn't work. Fu Lang, the leader of Bua's clan, went there.
Unexpectedly, after Fu Lang arrived in Qingzhou, except for promoting a few cronies, he paid no attention to the rest. When he was in Chang'an, King Qin's great expectations had long been forgotten by Fu Lang. Qingzhou has high mountains and long rivers, far away from Chang'an, and no one can control it. After getting Fu Lang, he started to live a wild life, reciting poems and composing poems. All his actions were the same as those famous talkers and masters of metaphysics in Jiangzuo.
Han Ji had seen through Fu Lang, so he bribed many people openly and secretly in order to plan the position of Qingzhou governor that he thought about day and night!
But now, when something big was about to happen, someone like Wen Zongxu suddenly descended from the sky and was appointed as a military advisor general. He was the leader of the thieves who broke into the governor's mansion and kidnapped Fu Lang. How could Han Ji endure this tone?
He had already put everything aside about King Qin's protection and rushing to aid Guanzhong. Just because Wen Zongxu killed his cronies in front of everyone that day, he had to capture Linzi and deal with the brave Wen Zongxu with his own hands. Not a big fanatic!
"Anyway, Xiuzhi, that arrow of yours can be regarded as resolving my hatred for me. I just don't know whether Wen Zongxu is dead or alive. If he is dead, that's all. If not, I will lead my troops to break through the city and send him away!"
Han Ji took off the sword from his waist, threw it to the guard standing beside him, turned his head and said to Kou Xiuzhi.
Kou Xiuzhi: "Don't be anxious, Mr. Fu. It's not a big deal if Linzi City can't be captured for a while. What we want to think about now is how to respond to His Majesty's edict."
"That's right! If His Majesty can't wait for the support of the Qingzhou soldiers and issue an edict to hold him accountable, wouldn't we be in danger!" Liu Yan on the opposite side also reacted.
Han Ji thought for a long time and couldn't make up his mind, so he could only ask Kou Xiuzhi for advice.
