"Um?"
Li Qiao suddenly looked shocked and hurriedly looked in the direction he pointed.
He narrowed his eyes and took a look, confirming that Qian San was here. He hurriedly walked towards Qian San, not forgetting to tell Li Man: "Write down the names of these little brothers and what they want to eat." dish.”
The few soldiers were immediately moved when they heard this. Mr. Li promised you a thousand pieces of gold!
Li Qiao quickly came to Qian San. Qian San was a fourth-grade official, and his rank was one level higher than Qian San. However, facing Qian San, his attitude was as respectful as before.
"Manager Qian, why did you come to the border town in person? Your Majesty has important instructions?" He acted as if he didn't know he hadn't heard anything just now.
"Lord Xiao Li, our family is escorting you back to Beijing under the orders of the Holy One. The Holy One received the report from the garrison of Guanbao and learned that the barbarians were sieging the city. He was immediately anxious. He went to find the Supreme Emperor and his old man, and borrowed four coins from the Supreme Emperor. One hundred guards, plus his own three hundred guards, he asked us to lead seven hundred guards to rush to the border town for rescue."
"Although I later received a report from Mr. Chang that you were safe and sound, he still asked our family to come and escort you back to Beijing, lest you have an accident."
"Master Xiao Li, Your Majesty has been thinking about you very much. Shall we leave for Beijing now?"
Qian San looked at Li Qiao carefully and confirmed that he was in good condition, and couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief.
When Qian San explained his intention to Chang Wuchang just now, he didn't go into details. Now Li Qiao was deeply moved after hearing Qian San's words.
With warmth in his heart, he cupped his hands in the direction of Shengjing: "Your Majesty is concerned about me, and Li Qiao is scared. I was too reckless during this trip. I will definitely apologize to your Majesty when I return to the capital."
His behavior of standing on the tower and refusing to return to the military camp not only frightened Chang Wuchang, but also Sheng Hong.
"However, Manager, you and your people have been traveling day and night. You must be very tired by now. How about we stay in the city for one night before leaving?"
He was embarrassed to have to go to the hotel three times a day.
At this moment, Qian Sanyi's face was dusty, his fair face was flushed by the wind, and he was obviously tired.
"Oh, Mr. Xiao Li, we can't live here anymore. If our family can survive, let's leave the border town first. If we want to rest, let's go to Guanbao or other inns to rest."
Qian San immediately shook his head.
Chang Wuchang also helped: "That's right, Brother Li, if you really care about Manager Qian, then set off now, and wait until they reach a safe place to let Manager Qian and his party have a good rest."
Li Qiao: "..."
He took a deep breath and looked back at the Hulu River, which was once again covered with a thick layer of ice. Parting came so quickly, and he could not consume any more Hu people.
Withdrawing his gaze, he pointed at a few soldiers not far behind him: "I promised those little brothers that I would treat them to slaughtered pig vegetables, roasted whole lamb, and milk bread. Sir, if the barbarians attack, I hope you will I can let a few of them take care of the logistics, and then let them go to the battlefield after eating the delicacies I invited."
Chang Wuchang looked up after hearing this, and then nodded immediately: "Good brother, leave these small things to me, and I will definitely do it as you say."
"Okay, then I'll set off now. Li Man and the others will go back to the inn to pack my luggage."
Li Qiao said and walked towards the north gate, preparing to enter the city.
Chang Wuchang was overjoyed and immediately laughed: "No problem, I will personally accompany Li Man and the others to the inn!"
Qian San also smiled: "That's right, let's go ahead and rest in a safe place. Mr. Xiao Li, don't worry about the border town. The Holy One has already sent reinforcements. If the barbarians come again, there will definitely be no benefits." "
"That's good."
Li Qiao felt slightly relieved after hearing this.
But he still remembered that he wanted to invite the soldiers in the border town to drink and eat meat. The border town did not have so many supplies. As he walked, he discussed with Chang Wuchang. He and Chang Wuchang each gave half of the silver to purchase livestock, sheep, chickens, ducks and other livestock and fine wine nearby. , so that the soldiers can eat delicious food as soon as possible.
In addition, he promised a reward of ten taels of silver per person. After returning to Shengjing, he would have people rush over to deliver it.
There are also those disabled wounded in the injured room. After returning to Beijing, he will report it to the Holy Emperor and he will make arrangements for them if he can.
These conditions are all matters that Chang Wuchang is concerned about. Chang Wuchang accompanies Li Qiao into the city without letting go.
Although Brother Li gave him a lot of scares because of his high skills, it must be said that Brother Li is a sincere and practical person.
He is also a person who brings good luck.
Every time he fought against the barbarians, he fought hard. Not only did he get tired and bleed, but his brothers would also suffer casualties.
But this time when Brother Li comes, hey, this battle will be recorded in the history of Dasheng!
Such a good brother Li, I have to say goodbye today. I don’t know when I will see you again.
Li Qiao entered the north gate, his horses were ready, and his seven hundred guards were ready to go at any time.
Li Qiao also got on the horse. He looked at Chang Wuchang and felt reluctant to give up. This trip to the border town was very short and he still had a lot of things to do.
But the emperor's order cannot be disobeyed.
"Mr. Chang, please take care." No matter how many words he said, they could only be reduced to these few words.
"Brother Li, take care of yourself." Chang Wuchang's full words could only be reduced to these simple words.
Li Qiao smiled when he heard this, arched his hand towards him, then raised the whip in his hand and looked at Qian San: "Manager Qian, let's go back to Beijing."
"Go back to Beijing now."
Qian San said farewell to Chang Wuchang, then waved his riding whip and headed for the north gate.
Seven hundred guards followed closely behind, and the sound of horse hooves was like thunder, traveling far and wide.
When passing by the place where Gao Zhiyuan lived, Li Qiao glanced in that direction, feeling regretful.
Before he could decide whether to kill Gao Zhiyuan, he hurried back to Beijing.
However, the border town will not remain closed forever. When the barbarians stop in spring, martial law will definitely be lifted, and Gao Zhiyuan will definitely return to Shengjing by then.
Let’s wait until Gao Zhiyuan returns to Shengjing!
Li Qiao and Qian San quickly left the border town and passed through the Dajing Gate. Today, the young general Qi Shuang was still on duty. Qi Shuang also looked at Li Qiao with a look of reluctance. The arrival of Mr. Li brought a lot of excitement to the solemn border town. A lot of life.
Li Qiao reined in his horse and bent down to look at Qi Shuang: "Qi Xiaowei, now count the delicacies that you and your brothers want to taste. Later, my bodyguard Li Man will come over and you can hand over the statistics." Give it to him, Commander Chang and I will treat you all to meat and wine."
As soon as these words came out, Qi Shuang's eyes widened instantly, and then he was immediately moved.
Mr. Li is about to return to Shengjing, but he still cares about such a trivial matter. Wow, Mr. Li is so kind!
After Li Qiao finished explaining, he waved his whip and left in a hurry.
Qian San and his gang didn't sleep a wink all day and night. When they arrived at Guanbao Station, he asked everyone to repair before returning to Beijing.
However, when they really arrived at Guanbao, Qian San and others were unwilling to rest.
Now the Holy Spirit is still worried about Mr. Xiao Li, so hurry back and feel at ease as soon as possible.
So Li Qiao could only continue on his way.
It wasn't until they met at a post station in the middle of the night that he said he was tired and couldn't hold on any longer, and everyone stopped to rest.
After resting for a few hours, he hurried on again. One day later, he returned to Shengjing.
It was already late at night.
But he still went to the palace with Qian San to return his life to Sheng Hong.
The Qiuxian Hall was brightly lit, and Sheng Hong had indeed not rested yet.
After receiving a report from the garrison of Guanbao, he had dispatched the Red Scarf Army from several prefectures in the northern part of Jibei Province to support the border town. This was only a temporary measure.
With this transfer, the northern part of Jibei Province was depleted of troops, and Shengjing was left without protection.
Although the possibility of the Hu people attacking Dajingmen is very small, the border town is so close to Shengjing. If the Hu people hurry up, they will be able to attack the city in one day.
inappropriate.
This situation is very inappropriate.
If you want to support the border town for a long time, you have to mobilize troops from other places.
Therefore, even though it was late at night and he had not returned to his dormitory to rest, he was still studying where to mobilize his troops.
However, when he learned that Li Qiao was back, he quickly put down the military layout map in various places that made him dizzy and asked Li Qiao to quickly enter the palace.
After a while, Li Qiao entered the hall.
Although her face is a little haggard, she has delicate features, a straight back, a long stride, and a windy walk. She is his Li Aiqing.
The intact Li Aiqing.
He stood up with his hands on the imperial case, and said with a happy face: "Li Aiqing, you are finally back."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for sending the money manager to the border town to escort Wei Chen back to the capital. Your Majesty is so kind, and Wei Chen will never forget it."
Li Qiao quickly came to the imperial court, lifted up his clothes and knelt down, with gratitude and excitement on his face.
"Get up, get up."
Sheng Hong hurriedly walked out from behind the imperial case. He bent down and helped Li Qiao stand up: "You are trapped in a border town. Naturally, I have to send someone to rescue you. You are an important minister of the country. The entire border town together is not as important as you alone."
"...Wei Chen is terrified."
Li Qiao was really scared now, and his eyes widened a bit.
"No need to panic, what I said is also true."
Sheng Hong patted his shoulder with a smile, and then looked at Qian San behind him: "Please have a seat for tea. I want to have a good chat with Li Aiqing about this trip to the border town."
"Your Majesty, I can't finish my trip to the border town in just a few words. It's late at night and your dragon body is very important. How about I keep the story short and just talk about our battle with the barbarians?"
Li Qiao looked at the red bloodshot eyes in Sheng Hong's eyes and couldn't help but say.
"Hmm..." Sheng Hong thought for a moment, then nodded: "Yes, you have been traveling all the way and you must be tired now, so I'll keep the story short."
It wasn't that he didn't want to let Li Aiqing go home to rest, it was that he really wanted to know the details of the battle a few days ago.
Da Sheng actually fought such a successful battle. Every time he thought about it in the past few days, no matter what he was doing at the time, his mood would instantly lift.
So Li Qiao sat down, and the maid served tea and snacks. Li Qiao first ate two snacks to cushion his stomach, and then he talked about the battle.
First of all, we have to start with the soldiers fishing.
Afterwards, he and Chang Wuchang made a lot of guesses as to why the ice in the Hulu River cracked, but they couldn't figure out the reason after pondering over it.
The only explanation is that the weather has become warmer after the Chinese New Year, and the soldiers are fishing, so the ice in front of the north gate is not as strong as other places.
Of course, a more superstitious explanation is that God took action.
But no matter what the reason was, the Hu man did fall into the river anyway. Afterwards, Chang Wuchang just went to the Hulu River to look at the bodies and did not send anyone to fish them out.
The river is so cold, why bother?
At that time, the soldiers were busy picking up used objects such as rolled logs, stones, arrows, etc., and they had no time to fish out the corpses in the river.
However, Chang Wuchang also briefly counted the number of corpses in the river, and found that there were about two thousand people.
