Wende County is under the jurisdiction of Xuanhua Prefecture. Although it is sandwiched between the Yanshan Mountains, its terrain is flat and open, and its water resources are abundant. It is not a prosperous and prosperous place, but it is also a core town in the Yanshan area. It is also the logistics base for Yanshan's northwest customs defense. .
In Wende County, which has four distinct seasons, the seasonal changes are particularly obvious in late autumn and early winter, which is particularly impressive for outsiders. It should be the honor of this city. After more than ten years, the emperor came again and stayed here. The last time was during the Qianyou Northern Expedition. This time, it also originated from the Han-Liao War.
Before Emperor Liu's arrival, more than 40,000 elite Han troops had arrived from the west and were stationed outside the city, resting and waiting. Although it is a prefectural city, Wende City is not really big. Against the background of the tens of thousands of troops, it looks even more "skinny". Fortunately, the flag flying in the alliance was the Han Dynasty's mysterious flag. After Emperor Liu arrived, he set up a bright yellow dragon flag, showing off his power and murderous intent.
After all, the Han army stationed in Wende County was mainly composed of Northern Expedition soldiers transferred back from Liaodong. Initially, Emperor Liu was not willing to tire out the soldiers too much, but after Tian Chongjin's plan was reported, he agreed without much hesitation.
Emperor Liu is no longer the deep-seated, rational, humiliating, and shameful Liu Chengyou he once was. Although the Liao army went south this time, although they appeared calm and calm on the outside and responded actively, they were filled with hatred in their hearts.
Coupled with the bad news in Mobei, which made him even more angry and sensitive, Tian Chongjin's plan was in line with Emperor Liu's psychology. Since the Liao army dares to come, don't think about leaving easily. Passive defense has never been Emperor Liu's style. It is to take the initiative to attack, return with revenge, and strive to annihilate.
The first thing Emperor Liu did when he came to Wende was not to inspect the military camp and inquire about war preparations, but to go to the county government office to visit Li Chuyun. After leading his army to pick up Liu Tinghan and return, Li Chuyun fell completely ill and became ill, so he was arranged to recuperate in Wende County.
The best doctors, the best medicinal materials, and all the medical conditions that could be provided were provided, but Li Chuyun's condition was still not improving.
"Physician Wang, please tell me directly, how is Li Qing's condition?" Outside the ward, Emperor Liu asked the well-imaged physician, and deliberately lowered his voice: "How long can he last?"
The imperial physician's surname is Wang. He is not yet forty years old, but his medical skills are very good and he is good at researching and preparing medicinal diets. With this, he is unique among the various schools and departments in the imperial physician's office. If it were not for his lack of medical management skills, his authority would be The status can still be improved.
This time he was also one of the accompanying imperial doctors. Li Chuyun was seriously ill, and Emperor Liu specially sent the imperial physician Wang to stay for long-term treatment as a show of favor.
When Emperor Liu asked this question, his eyes were very calm. Doctor Wang hesitated for a moment, but decided to tell the truth: "Your Majesty, Mr. Li has become ill due to overwork, and he is already terminally ill. My medical skills are not good, and it is difficult to cure him. His condition is temporary." It's stabilized, but I estimate that it will be difficult for you to survive this winter..."
After speaking, the imperial doctor lowered his head, preparing to receive the emperor's scolding. In the past, Emperor Liu used harsh words and threats because of the illness of the Queen Mother and Empress. When he was ordered this time, Emperor Liu also emphasized that he must be cured, but he couldn't.
Somewhat unexpectedly, Emperor Liu remained calm and just waved to him: "Go ahead!"
Li Chuyun obviously cannot be compared with the Queen Mother and the Empress!
"I beg you to leave!" The imperial physician breathed a sigh of relief and slowly left with a doctor carrying a medicine box.
Probably the best room in the government office in Wende County was used for Li Chuyun to live and recuperate. It was neat, clean, warm and comfortable, and there were beautiful maids and diligent servants, ready to serve at any time.
It's a pity that the smell of medicinal soup is always in the air, destroying the harmony of the indoor environment. This was more than a year later, and Emperor Liu could not help but be surprised when he saw Li Chuyun again.
The figure is thin, the complexion is yellow, the eyes are dull and dull, as if there is a death aura lingering around. Although the body is very clean, no one is willing to get close to it.
Even Emperor Liu, whose heart was at peace, could not help but feel a little stirred in his heart when he saw Li Chuyun like this, especially when he thought about how not long ago this emperor dragged his illness, worked tirelessly, and was not afraid of danger to lead the army north to rescue Liu Tinghan... ..
Li Chuyun was obviously not mentally prepared for Emperor Liu's visit. When he saw the emperor, he was stunned for a while before he realized what was happening. His eyes regained some energy and he struggled to get up.
"No need! Stop moving, just lie down!" Knowing what he was going to do at a glance, Emperor Liu quickly raised his hand and ordered.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Although he was physically inconvenienced, Li Chuyun still maintained his courtesy: "Your Majesty, you are very humble and didn't come far enough to greet me. Please forgive me! Let Your Majesty see this wretched image of me, it stains your royal eyes, and you still look forward to Haihan." !”
"Don't say that again! Don't say that again!" Emperor Liu looked at Li Chuyun, sitting on a high chair next to the couch, and emphasized in his tone: "I didn't know that you were seriously ill, otherwise I would have arrived earlier!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty! Thank you, Your Majesty!" Li Chuyun murmured, his breath was uneven and his condition was very poor.
"I wonder what's going on in Shanyang? Have the Liao army retreated?" Before he said a few words, Li Chuyun looked at Emperor Liu and asked.
"You have worked so hard for the country, that's enough! Just relax and recuperate. There are dedicated people to take care of the military affairs!" Emperor Liu said in a comforting tone.
Although Li Chuyun was lying on the sickbed, his thinking was still clear. He shook his head and replied: "When Your Majesty has not dismissed me as the envoy, I was still a pastoral guard in Shanyang. Now the people in the prefecture and county are being plundered by Hu's cavalry, and the enemy invaders have not retreated. How can I do this?" Being able to live comfortably on the sickbed..."
After listening to his heartfelt words, Emperor Liu finally showed a touch of emotion on his face, and sighed: "It is Li Qing who takes the world as his own responsibility!"
His eyes fell on Li Chuyun's frail and sick appearance. Emperor Liu said: "Don't worry, Li Qing. I have mobilized the army to encircle and suppress the Liao army. Everything has been prepared. This time, Xi Xing is supervising the battle!"
"Then, I wish my Han family's army a complete victory and a great defeat of the Liao army!" Li Chuyun seemed relieved, showing a pale smile, and said sadly: "It's a pity, I'm afraid I won't have the chance to serve your majesty again. Let’s do our best for the great Han Dynasty and the people of the world!”
Upon hearing this, Emperor Liu immediately wanted to say words of comfort, while Li Chuyun said to himself: "Although I don't have any medical skills, I am aware of my illness. The disease has penetrated into the bone marrow and is difficult to cure!
It may be a pity that I died on my sick bed, but I am not sorry. Before I died, I had already contributed my heart and soul to the Northern Expedition, which is enough..."
After Li Chuyun said this, Emperor Liu stopped being pretentious, remained silent for a moment, and said, "You can't die yet!"
"Birth, old age, illness and death are natural. I will not force you!" Li Chuyun seemed to look away.
Emperor Liu glared and said sternly: "I must support him! At least, he will support him until Li Jilong gets married. I am sure he is the consort!"
"What!" Li Chuyun, who was still in a dying state, suddenly became energetic as if he had been on steroids after hearing these words. He looked at Emperor Liu with surprise and expectation: "What did your Majesty say?"
Emperor Liu regained his calm attitude and said: "Li Jilong performed well in front of the Liaodong Army and made some military exploits. Now he is coming to Yuancheng from the southeast of Liaodong to resist the Goryeo army! When the war is over and he returns to the court, I will take care of him. Wedding, Shang Zhen’s eldest daughter Liu Jia!”
Hearing what Emperor Liu said, Li Chuyun became even more excited. With tears in his eyes, he choked and said: "Thank you, Your Majesty! Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"So, you must not die before they get married!" Emperor Liu said forcefully.
"Yes!" Li Chuyun's voice seemed firmer, but it just gave people a feeling of returning to the past.
"I remember that Li Chuyun has three sons who are seriously ill. Why is there no one serving the decoction in front of the bed?" Before leaving, Emperor Liu suddenly mentioned something and was a little dissatisfied.
"Li Gong's three sons, the eldest son Jilong is in Liaodong, the third son Jixin is still young, and the second son Jihe is serving in the capital!" Liu Xi, who was following Emperor Liu, said that he was familiar with the descendants and relatives of the nobles of the Han Dynasty.
"Let Li Jihe go north and serve with filial piety!" Emperor Liu ordered directly without any nonsense.
