Han Shizu

Chapter 1413 Soldiers return after a hundred battles

Gushui Tangtang flows into Luo, and the water veins in the Heyin area are well developed, and the Heluo civilization was born from this, and Gushui is the branch most closely connected with Luoshui.

The valley water is not too long, and the watershed only covers the area from the west of Luoyang to Xiaohan, but it is the most important water channel in the west of Luoyang. In recent years, it has also played an important role in the development and revival of the Heluo area.

Along the valley water to Luo, get rid of the pressure of the mountains, the further east, the more gentle the water flow.The color of the water is clear, shaded by the green trees on the bank, and under the sunshine of summer, sparkling waves are reflected. The water is not monotonous, and you can always see boats, most of which are the most frequently used Bian boats by the folks in the northern inland rivers.

Near the water, several towns have sprung up on the main roads between Luoyang and Guannei. Although they cannot compare with the eastern region in terms of scale, they rely on the east-west communication arteries, and their prosperity is not inferior.

There is no shortage of people on the road, not to mention the flow of people in caravans. The closer to Xijing, the denser it is.After moving westward to Luoyang, the imperial court carried out large-scale infrastructure construction around Xijing, especially road construction, and the Han Zhidao that went west from Luoyang had already arrived in Mianchi in the ninth year of Kaibao.

The wide straight road lies quietly on the land of Heluo. On the flat stone road, from west to east, a team, an army, is slowly driving.

Looking around, it is estimated that there are thousands of people. In Dahan, especially near the important areas of Gyeonggi, it is very rare to mobilize troops of this scale.

There are many banners and flags. In addition to the black military flag, several character flags are particularly conspicuous under the sunlight. The word "Liu" is the first, supplemented by Wang, Yang, Guo and other flags.

Undoubtedly, at this time period, only one army was transferred to Beijing. Emperor Liu specially ordered the Han army to go to Beijing triumphantly to present prisoners of the palace, and to accept the reward of the expeditionary Han army in Mobei and the Western Regions.

The whole army is cavalry, basically there are some infantry, and there are also horses to travel. The Northwest Han army does not lack horses.Although they have escaped from the difficult and cruel expedition, they still maintain a tight formation. These are the elite of the Han army who have survived a hundred battles. Military discipline has almost become an instinct. Although it is not deliberately revealed, it is releasing an awe-inspiring chill Qi.

The iron hoof stepped slowly, rolling up bursts of smoke and dust, and the dense hoof treading played a thick note on the open road.Among the team, there were more than 200 large carts escorting them. Apart from supplies, they were all spoils to be presented to the imperial court, and there were also some captives.

For example, Liao Taiping King Yelv Dilie, he is the highest-ranking figure among the captives, and he is also one of the most important manifestations of the Han army's combat exploits in the Western Regions.

When the remnants of the Liao army in the Western Regions were wiped out, some Khitan generals fought desperately. For example, Yelusha, who was appointed by Yelvjing, would rather die than surrender.Yelu Dilie also led his subordinates to resist to the end, but after all, he didn't have the courage to face death directly, and finally he was tied up and became a prisoner of his subordinates.

Compared with ordinary prisoners, Yelu Dilie was treated better. At least there was a separate prison car, and the Han army did not abuse him. The journey back to the east for thousands of miles was relatively smooth.

However, for Yelv Dilie, who was once ambitious and arrogant as a direct lineage member of the Liao Kingdom, this fate of allowing himself to be fished and humiliated with dignity still deeply hurt his heart.Of course, it is better to live than to die. Compared with life, the so-called honor and disgrace are nothing.

"Your Highness, after passing Yanxi Town, you will not be far from Luoyang, and you should arrive in Beijing today!" In the marching formation, Murong Defeng, dressed in a military officer's uniform, said relaxedly to Liu Fang beside him.

Emperor Liu issued an edict to call the expeditionary soldiers back to Beijing, and asked the prince Liu Yang to send someone to meet him. Liu Yang directly handed over this task to Murong Defeng, a close minister of the Eastern Palace.

As for Murong Defeng, knowing His Highness the Crown Prince's concern, he spared no effort and led his people to gallop westward. It took him twenty days to cross the Hexi Corridor before he received the expeditionary soldiers who were ordered to return to Beijing. .

All the way back to Beijing, Liu Fang rode horses, and it was still a hard journey to travel thousands of miles away.At this time, Liu Fang, like most soldiers, was exhausted all over his body, but he was about to arrive in Beijing, and he was excited.

The fine stubble around the lips seems to have witnessed Liu Fang's growth, and his young face is full of vicissitudes that do not match it.Hearing Murong Defeng's words, his usually bright and sharp eyes were a little blurred, and his tone was full of emotion: "I'm finally back!"

Liu Min was also dressed in light armor, shining in the sun. He raised his hand to wipe off a thin layer of sweat on his forehead, and then said: "I still remember that I set off from Xijing last year, and it was still in late spring. I never thought about it. Years, return to Luoyang, already in the middle of summer.”

Compared with Liu Min, Liu Fang's time outside was obviously longer. He went on tour with Emperor Liu in the seventh year of Kaibao.Counting it, it has also spanned two years. Although many experiences during the period have been hard, but the mind has always been firm, and there is not a trace of weakness and emotion. .

"I don't know if Luoyang will remain the same after so many years. Don't go back to Beijing. It's a strange feeling!" Liu Fang couldn't hide his smile.

When Murong Defeng heard the words, he also responded: "Luoyang is changing with each passing day, but the prosperity is still the same. Your Highness has been away from Beijing for a long time, and you may feel surprised, but your Majesty and the ladies are always thinking about your Highness!"

Hearing this, more eagerness appeared in Liu Fang's eyes.Liu Min looked at Liu Fang, then laughed and said, "And my sister-in-law, I'm afraid I'm worried too, and I'm eager to see my husband!"

Facing Liu Min's talking and laughing, Liu Fang was taken aback for a moment, a little tenderness appeared in his eyes, but more, it was a kind of guilt.To say how deep the relationship with his wife Zhao Yuan is, it’s not enough. Before he had time to cultivate it, he went on a tour with him. It’s been almost two years. After all, he is the wife of the Ming media. It has always been heavy.

Seeing that the fourth brother did not speak, and noticed the complex look on his face, Liu Min stopped his usual serious and silent expression, and snickered: "The fourth brother is full of tenderness, it seems that he misses his sister-in-law too, don't worry, wait I saw it after I returned to Beijing, so I can't say, the concubine Xian is still urging her to have a grandson."

Hearing Liu Min's teasing, Liu Fang immediately scolded with a smile: "You boy, you are so interested in making fun of me, don't you also miss a woman? I have tasted the taste of a woman, and I know the taste? Don't worry, I will return to Beijing this time. I will definitely find some beauties from the Han family for you!"

Liu Min suddenly became serious, raised his neck slightly, and said, "Fourth brother, thank you for your kindness! However, what kind of beauty I Liu Min wants, I can't just ask for it!"

"That's right! After all, he is the King of Wei. If you want to send a lady from a famous family to the mansion, why don't you push the threshold?" Liu Fang turned to tease Liu Min.

Having fought wars together, they supported each other on the battlefield and experienced life and death together. The relationship between the two brothers who were not close before had obviously deepened a lot. When speaking, the unfamiliarity of the past was also reduced. They were very harmonious and had few scruples.

During the process of going out to fight in the fortress, the Liu Fang brothers inevitably vented their male instinctive desires. For the first time, the young Liu Min was entrusted to a Khitan girl.

Of course, don't mention any feelings, it's just a spoil of war, and it was abandoned long ago during the battle
"Go, report the news that you are about to arrive in Beijing to King Yang and Erdu Commander!" After talking and laughing, Liu Fang ordered a personal guard: "Send the order, let the whole army cheer up and speed up, we are the victorious army , to enter Beijing with high spirits!"

"Yes!"

Wang Yansheng was ill, and Yang Ye completely delegated power. Liu Fang was in charge of all the arrangements for the return journey of thousands of miles, and Yang Yanzhao assisted him.On the battlefield, Liu Fang was able to command the battle. Off the battlefield, his experience in commanding and managing the army also improved rapidly. The more than [-] troops were organized in an orderly manner. There were basically no omissions along the way. Even if there were some problems, they were all quickly resolved in a timely manner.

"Rixin, thank you for going so far!" Liu Fang looked at Murong Defeng again, and said, "I need to trouble you to make another trip, go to Luoyang first, and coordinate arrangements after returning to Beijing!"

"Yes!" Murong Defeng naturally had no reason to refuse to say bitterness, and immediately responded.

"Yuan Xian, take a few people and go with Ri Xin, and I will lead the army to follow!" Liu Fang said to Yang Yanzhao again, and with a few simple words, the matter was arranged properly.

"Obey!" Yang Yanzhao also responded decisively, and then greeted a few knights, and together with Murong Defeng, drove eastward along the galloping road.

(End of this chapter)