Brocade tears

The words are divided into two parts.

At the end of November, when the first echelon was trapped in Pyongyang, more than [-] members of the second echelon, led by Qianhu and Shenmu Luo Xun, had arrived at the outskirts of Pyongyang and were temporarily stationed in the city of Pyongyang. Northwest side - in the fjords between the east of the ordinary river and the west of Mudanfeng.Just outside the Qixing Gate not far from them, the cavalry unit of the Japanese army was stationed. The second echelon did not dare to move forward in order not to startle the snake.In order to hide, they hid in the forest near the foot of Mudanfeng Mountain. On the first day of stationing, Jin Yiwei, who was sent up the mountain to look at the whole situation, found the Japanese army stationed on the mountain. Obviously there is such a highland on the north side of Pyongyang City. It is impossible for the army to be stupid enough not to send troops to occupy it at all.

After Luo Xun came, he immediately found the spy at the outpost that sent the first echelon to Pyongyang City to inquire about the situation. The spy told Luo Xun that after the first team entered the city, he and his brothers were watching several cities in Pyongyang. The first echelon has entered the city for three or four days, only to see the Japanese army adding troops to the city, but no one has come out.The Flying Eagles of the first echelon came out, and now they are under the supervision of a few spies. They tried many times to send the Flying Eagles into the city to see if they could bring any news, but in the end, the Flying Eagles all failed. .The first echelon may have encountered some accident and was temporarily trapped in the city, with no news coming out.

This situation is tantamount to a heavy rock pressing the top, which deeply disturbs the entire second echelon.Only half a day later, someone proposed to change the plan, suspecting that the first echelon had been wiped out in the city.However, Luo Xun was very firm and never wavered in the slightest.He found Li Laosan, Zhu Yan, and A Duqin who had just joined them not long ago, and hoped that the three of them could help him.

"Right now, I hope someone can sneak into Pyongyang City, find out what happened in the city, and contact Guo Ba, Shisan, Shen Weijing and others. Please help me, three people. There is a language barrier, among us, only three have the language advantage." Luo Xun begged very sincerely.

Li Laosan and Zhu Yan finally found the missing Aduqin, and obviously they had let go of a big stone in their hearts, so Luo Xun didn't know how much enthusiasm they still had for this operation, so they were a little uneasy.However, he still underestimated the determination of Li Laosan and others to recover the pictures of beasts and flowers and arrest Zhang Yunxiu.They have come to this point, with so many sacrifices, no matter what, they still have to hold their breath to complete this matter. Only Li Laosan said:

"Luo Qianhu is too polite. If you don't come to invite us, we will take the initiative to invite you. It is not difficult to sneak into the city. Zhuyan and I can do it for you. A Duqin's injuries are not healed, so I won't participate. Right now. In Pyongyang, there are some Korean civilians captured by the Japanese army. The middle-aged men are coolies, women and children are hostages, and some beautiful and talented women are likely to be raped by the Japanese army as military prostitutes. They have the opportunity to come into contact with the Japanese army. The most important general. Zhuyan and I first look for opportunities to enter the city pretending to be a Japanese army, and then let Zhuyan pretend to be a military prostitute. It is not a problem to find the first team."

Luo Xun couldn't help being overjoyed when he heard the words, bowed his hands together, and said: "So, everything depends on Brother Li."

Li Laosan smiled, and the hideous scars on his face seemed to have softened a lot, and said: "This batch of Jinyiwei under your command is a good man who has not been seen in 200 years. It is a pity that I did not catch up with you." Good time. I used to think that it would be a rare thing to have people like Tengdao Qimeng in Jinyiwei. Fortunately, after the death of my old brother, his mantle will be passed on, and it can even affect many people. Except Now, I have no regrets. If I die unfortunately, I would like to ask Luo Qianhu to report to the Empress Dowager when I go back, saying that Li Hu... I have dedicated my whole life, and I dare not forget the Empress Dowager's entrustment. Urge the holy majesty to guard the Daming country."

When Luo Xun heard the words, his heart was shaken, and after a while, he cupped his hands again, but this time he was silent.He also wanted to say lightly, "The expedition is imminent, so don't say such ominous words", but thinking of entering the city this time, there are many risks, especially if the first echelon is really trapped in the city, it will be even more difficult for them to come out.Thinking about it this way, it was hard to say a word.Even Zhu Yan, who was at the side, had a serious look on her young face. She also knew the difficulty of this trip, and her adoptive father already had the will to die, and she herself could not help but feel more enlightened.

I hope that the "Great Ming Dynasty" that my adoptive father said is really worthy of their sacrifice.Zhu Yan was actually a little confused, she didn't know if it was worth it for her to take such a big risk, and how many people would know?Perhaps there is none, and the world may remember the war that took place in Korea, but no one will know that there was such a group of people who fought in secret corners without losing their lives.

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November twenty-fifth, unknown time.Meng Yan stayed up all night, standing by the low eaves of the icy edge, as if he could not feel the severe cold, silently staring at the pale sky.

Today is the day when Zha Dashou's Pioneer Battalion received the order to enter the court. At Sishi, when the army is assembled, it will begin to cross the river.The order came only yesterday, and it came very suddenly. The vanguard battalion, which was originally scheduled to enter the court in the twelfth lunar month, rushed to the battlefield ahead of time. It may be that the vanguard received an urgent report and was afraid of delaying the battle.

For Meng Yan, today is an important day that determines her life-long events.In the past few days, Meng Yan never waited for news of Zhan Yu. A few days ago, her brother and cousin had a talk with Zhan Yu, and they also sternly warned him about the seriousness and importance of the marriage. After so many days, Meng Nuan thinks day and night and looks forward to it, but becomes more anxious and lost every day, and at this moment, he is already discouraged.Zhan Yu completely disappeared from her field of vision, and even the two elder brothers did not see him. Maybe...he had already given the Meng family the answer.

Last night, the Meng family, who had received the order to enter the DPRK, had to start a backup plan, which was to let Meng Yan's daughter disguise as a man to join the army.In any case, it was impossible for them to leave Meng Ai alone in Yalu Jiangxi, and they were unwilling to make do with finding a temporary husband for Meng Ai, so disguised as a man became the only choice.This is not the method approved by Zha Dashou, but everyone can only do it first and then play it, taking risks.

Meng Zixiu wanted to talk to Zhan Yu again, but was stopped by Meng Yan.She didn't want her brother to humbly beg for help because of her marriage. Zhan Yu obviously rejected this marriage because it brought him too much burden, and Meng Yan could understand him.The relationship between them has not reached that level, Zhan Yu doesn't have to sacrifice so much for her.

But if it is said that Meng Yan is not sad at all, it is clearly a lie.She has a crush on Zhan Yu. Since she was a child, she has never seen such a man who is not related to her, but only her. find yourself.Meng Yan has never tasted the taste of love, but only saw the state of love from her sister and brother.She thought to herself, since her relationship is not deep yet, she might as well cut it off. After all, in the face of real interests, the so-called love is worthless.

Meng Ai walked back into the house, loosened the women's hair bun, tied up the man's hair bun, and spread powder mixed with ash on his face to blacken his complexion.He changed into a borrowed military uniform, wrapped it in a big coat, and finally covered his entire face so that only his eyes were exposed.When she walked out of the house, she saw that her second brother and second sister-in-law were already waiting for her at the door.

"Xiao Ai..." Bai Yuyin called her, Meng Ai stepped forward, Bai Yuyin took her arm, and said with a smile, "You have to follow closely, wait until you cross the river, wait for your third sister and third sister-in-law to finish Mission, the time has come for our family reunion."

Bai Yuyin said "our family", but didn't mention Zhan Yu at all. Meng Yan was grateful for her comfort.But she felt even more sad for no reason. Maybe her feelings came at a really inappropriate time. When the family had not completely shaken off the shackles from the court, she had so many feelings out of thin air because of a relationship that she shouldn't have. fetters.

After going out, they led the horses with camel luggage to the assembly place by the river.Halfway, cousin Zhao Ziyang and Luo Daochang came to meet them.

"You guys are here. I just went to inquire about it. Zhan Yu has been sent out." Zhao Ziyang said as soon as he saw a group of people.

"Sent out? When did it happen?" Meng Zixiu was very surprised, and Meng Yan's eyes widened even more.

"On the day after we talked to him, he was sent out secretly, saying that he was performing a confidential mission. Zha Dashou refused to tell me in detail. He left in a hurry and had no time to say hello to anyone. The person who was sent out seemed to be It's a cavalry squad, about ten people." Zhao Ziyang said.

"What are you talking about? No matter how hurried you leave, there's no time to keep the letter?" Mencius asked again.

"I kept it, but I left it to Zha Dshou. Zha Dshou had to hand it over to us. But Zha Dshou forgot about it, so I asked him before giving it to me." Said. Zhao Ziyang took out the letter from his sleeve, handed it to Meng Zixiu, and added:

"I didn't even have time to look, so I hurried back to find you."

Mencius received the letter, and the envelope was opened. Obviously, the content of the letter should have been checked by the inspector to ensure that the contents of the letter did not reveal military secrets.Pull out the letter paper, unfold it, and there is only a simple sentence on it:

【Accept the order to enter the court first, the matter is urgent, and the marriage will be discussed later.Brother Changrong and Ziyang, you should know my affection for An'er.The autumn wind is endless, and it is always love. 】

Meng Zixiu laughed suddenly, and suddenly said: "He Riping Hulu, my beloved, let's go on an expedition."

"Xiao Yan~" Bai Yuyin also laughed, and comforted Meng Yan's back, "It's not that he abandoned you, we misunderstood him."

Meng Yan pursed her lips, and her gloomy eyes lit up again. Although she was happy, she became worried again, and she couldn't help saying:

"But what kind of mission is this, so urgent? Will it be dangerous?"

No one can answer this point.

Everyone went to the riverside to assemble with a delicate mood. As soon as they reached the edge of the logistics force, they saw a North Korean official waiting there. Seeing Zhao Ziyang and others, they greeted them.

"Who is this person?" Mencius asked.

"Han Yingyin, the North Korean envoy, is an important assistant to the King of Joseon. As the North Korean specialist in charge of logistics supplies, he was sent to cooperate with me in food adjustment." Zhao Ziyang briefly explained.After all, he couldn't help sighing:

"It's a pity that North Korea is poor and empty now, and I can't even produce a carload of corn. I'm really worried these two days. The food we can transport to the front line is full, and it's only enough for a large army to feed for a month. North Korea can't supply it." There is no way to fight this battle without food.”

"One month... that's too much. I'm afraid the troops won't be able to advance to Wang Jing, and there won't be enough food." Mencius made a judgment.

Zhao Ziyang said: "So, I told that Han Yingyin, I hope you king of Joseon will think of a way, there is no food in the treasury, even if you borrow it from the common people, you have to borrow it. He said he would report to the king of Joseon, I Let's see what answer he gives me later."

Han Yingyin is an elderly man with white beard and hair, but he moves swiftly and speaks with great vigor.Although everyone could not understand what he said, they could feel that he was not completely knocked down because of the current situation. Instead, he was actively doing various activities, seeking to regain lost ground, drive out Japanese pirates, and restore the kingship of Joseon.

The Meng family went first to join the troops for roll call, while Zhao Ziyang stayed alone and talked with the translator and Han Yingyin.Afterwards, Han Yingyin left in a hurry with the interpreter, and Zhao Ziyang shuttled into the long team that was about to cross the river, found his own carriage hidden in the team of heavy and livestock carriages of the logistics team, and got into the car to escape the cold wind.

He rubbed his hands and feet, shivering, and said: "Just now Han Yingyin told me that the King of Joseon, Li Yan, has made up his mind to go back to Yizhou with us. It is said that he has already left the customs from Kuandian Fort yesterday. The King of Joseon will go there in person." Raising food from the people, I hope his prestige as the king of a country will work."

Everyone just felt very helpless, it was really too miserable to be the king of a country.

Probably because there were so many complicated things, Zha Dashou didn't come to trouble the Meng family for the time being, and no one came to roll the name or check whether Meng An was married.Everyone decided to hide Meng Yan's identity if he could. If he couldn't hide it, or Cha Dashou would be held accountable, and then find a way to deal with it.

After waiting for a while, the sound of the horn was finally heard in the distance. The low-pitched horn sounded three times repeatedly, and the vanguard battalion began to cross the river.