I'm not Murong Chong

Chang'an's spring is coming to an end, Guzang is flowing with water and flowers are falling.

Since the reorganization of the army, Fu Jian has taken Yang Ding as the main general, attacked the city and plundered the land, Juqu Nancheng lost again and again, and finally retreated after being defeated. After several months of fighting, the city of Guzang was broken, and the Juqu brothers escorted Lu Zuan to withdraw from the capital Guzang. Zang, fled in a hurry to Zhangye County in the north.After a year of civil war and turmoil, Fu Jian took over Guzang again, regained power, rewarded ministers with meritorious service, captured the remaining members of Lu Zuan's party who had not escaped in time, and stabilized the political situation in Guzang within ten days.At the same time, a state funeral was held, and monuments were erected to commemorate all the soldiers who died in this battle. Maha, the commander of the Dragon Guard who died for him, was awarded the title of General Pinglu, showing sympathy to his family.Lu Guang, the king of Sanhe who was seriously injured and died in the war, was extremely honored and posthumously named Emperor Yiwu. However, more than half of Lu's nephews were killed or killed in the civil war, and some of them were alive. After the "Emperor Yiwu" survived in name only, it's a pity that Lu Guang spent his whole life planning and planning, but finally missed the king's dominance.

At the same time, Fu Jian officially issued the "Heavenly King's Edict", denouncing Lu Zuan for arrogance and treason.

On the mountain road, more than ten thousand remnants of soldiers meandered quietly without raising their banners.A man wearing a crown suddenly protruded from a gorgeous carriage in the middle, and asked loudly, "How long will it take to reach Zhangye?!"

The young general who was riding a horse beside him said immediately after hearing the words: "Don't worry, the king of heaven. Although this mountain road is a little far away, it is very well hidden and it is not easy for the Fu army to chase it."

Lu Zuan said angrily: "In Guzang, that's what you said to Gu! What's Fu Jian's defeat is imminent? What's the Juqu clan's army unstoppable'—the results are all deceiving the emperor!"

Juqu Mengxun frowned slightly - he was not afraid that Lu Zuan would still "be bloody when the emperor was angry" at this time, anyway, most of the troops still staying by his side to "guard" were soldiers of the Juqu clan ——Didn’t he fill in all the guards loyal to Lu Zuan himself in the battle of Guzang, pretending to be a decision, or sending them to Zhangye first——Now there is only one bare emperor left, who would be really afraid?It's just that it's not good for him to openly express his dissatisfaction with the Juqu clan.Gein's two brothers, Nancheng and Mengxun, have long been in harmony since the war started, and Lu Zuan is the emperor that Mengxun brought to power, and the two have a common master in name. Of course, Mengxun still needs him to balance and suppress at this time.Then he explained in a good voice: "Fu Jian is treacherous and cunning, and the people of Liangzhou are often bewitched; Yang was appointed as a general, and Xiyan borrowed troops, so we had to withdraw from Guzang, and it was also to keep the green hills— — Heavenly King, our Juqu Clan was originally a vassal in Longshan, but now we leave our hometown for His Majesty the Heavenly King, isn’t it true that we are loyal?”

Another pair of snow-white catkins protruded from the carriage to support Lu Zuan's arm, and persuaded him to go in. It was Empress Yang who was pregnant with Liujia and was about to give birth.Meng Xun heard a few whispers from inside the carriage: "Even if Your Majesty is dissatisfied with the results of the battle, the man who fought outside has always been a male general, and has nothing to do with General Meng Xun. He has been staying in Guzang City to do his duty faithfully and vow to protect it to the death. Your Majesty Zhou Quan - that day when Fu Jian was besieging the city, if he hadn't rescued him, the courtiers and concubines and the flesh and blood of the Tian family in their stomachs might not be able to escape unscathed. How could His Majesty be so harsh on such a good minister?

Lu Zuan glanced at Empress Yang, who was potbellied, and waved his hands irritably, signaling her to shut up—Yingying and Yanyan in the Mingguang Palace had long since drifted away, and now only his wife Yang, who was pregnant, was still by his side However, if he was born a boy, he would be the only descendant of his Lu family. He is as cold and violent as he is now, and he can't help but respect the Yang family.

Meng Xun sneered silently in his heart, seeing that it was getting late, he sent an order to the whole army to camp in place for a rest.Unexpectedly, after a while, the front team's messenger came to report, and the coach Juqu Nancheng ordered him to go to see him immediately.In front of the three armies, the tone of the soldier who delivered the order was rather arrogant and condescending, as if he was representing Nancheng to show the patriarch's lineage, Mengxun had no choice but to bow down to accept the order, but he was also secretly upset in his heart—if you hadn't discouraged Nancheng With hesitation, failure to supervise the battle, loss of soldiers and generals, why should they withdraw from Guzang and retreat northward in a hurry, as Yao Song asserted in advance?

Juqu Nancheng was pacing back and forth restlessly in the handsome tent. When he saw Mengxun lift the curtain to enter, he ignored the occasion and yelled, "Why did you send the order to camp and rest? Do you know that we are retreating now! Fu Jian's army It is possible to follow and bite at any time!"

No matter how high and powerful Meng Xun is, he will always be his younger brother in his eyes, and he will still be the heartless and lawless devil king in Longshan Town, so the scolding and accusations are still the same as before.The soldiers on the left and right were startled when they heard the words, and they all lowered their heads not daring to intervene in the increasingly frequent disputes between the two brothers.Meng Xun secretly took a deep breath, suppressed his anger with difficulty, and reluctantly replied respectfully: "The soldiers have been traveling day and night for two consecutive days, and they are all exhausted, so I—"

Nancheng interrupted his explanation, pointed at him and said, "If Yang Ding catches up and really wants to fight again, can you also go to stop and meet him?!" The implication is that Mengxun is just in the Juqu army He can only issue orders under the protection of his father, and if he really goes to the battlefield, he has no ability to command an army at all and is vulnerable to a single blow.Meng Xun straightened up, frowned, and said, "Brother, did you lose too many battles, and now you're talking about 'fu', and you can't wait to escape to Zhangye all the way!"

Nan Cheng yelled angrily: "Bastard! How dare you talk to me like that! Don't forget your identity - I am the head of the Juqu Clan! You are so exhausted that your brothers and relatives were forced to give up their fiefs and flee to Beiliang , now we will be so tired that we will be wiped out?!"

If Juqu Nancheng hadn't been burdened with the ideological burden of rebellion and rebellion and hesitated a lot, and repeatedly refused to kill Lu Guang and Fu Jian when he gained the upper hand, how could the Juqu elite soldiers who were rampant in Longxi be so careless? !Meng Xun managed to swallow the words from his heart, but said coldly: "Then please rest assured, my lord, Fu Jian will never catch up."

Juqu Nancheng smiled angrily: "I never knew that you were so ambitious and powerful that you could control the enemy's whereabouts and whereabouts!"

Meng Xun also sneered and said, "Brother, I think I'm only used to fighting on the battlefield. I forgot that killing without blood is the real art of war." At that time, someone in the palace was infected with the epidemic?" How did Nancheng not know?Only because of timely treatment and decisive measures, only a few cases occurred but never spread.He frowned, not knowing what Monson meant.

Juqu Mengxun looked up at him calmly: "When the troops were withdrawing that day, I ordered people to push all the corpses of palace officials who died of the epidemic into Mingguang Lake."

Juqu Nancheng and his staff all opened their mouths wide - Mingguang Lake is running water, which communicates all waterways inside and outside the palace, including the wells in the city; now it is late spring, and the climate is getting hotter. A large-scale epidemic will break out among the army and the people of Zang!At that time, Fu Jian will be in a state of desperation, and Bei Gu will be chasing after him—Mong Xun's move really solves the urgent need, but it is too sinister and detrimental!Until Meng Xun left, the male Cheng was still immersed in shock, feeling that this younger brother was getting more and more unfamiliar day by day.An aide named Sima Xuxian who was watching everything in his eyes couldn't help but persuade him: "My lord, Meng Xun is indeed safe from future troubles, but this plan is very poisonous, and I can't bear to do it if I am not a real hero... I will still do it." Advice to my lord—make a decision early."

Juqu Nancheng was slightly startled, shook his head and said: "My uncle died early, and he entrusted my younger brother to me for nearly ten years, how can brothers kill each other now!"

Sima Xuxian said anxiously: "Meng Xun has been expanding his power in the army, and his attitude has become more and more rebellious. He has openly contradicted the Lord more than once, but has he ever had the slightest consciousness of being a brother and a subordinate?! Master, strike first to be strong, You will suffer later!"

Juqu Nancheng waved his hand fiercely, and walked away: "That's not the case! Don't try to drive a wedge between my two brothers!"

Sima Xuxian stomped at Nan Cheng's back: In the chaotic world, how few fathers and sons and brothers fight each other for power, fame and fortune--they should stop and suffer the chaos, really a mediocre master!Good birds still choose trees to live in, I'm afraid I have to make plans early.

Juqu Mengxun didn't return the tent, instead he walked into a nearby tent with ease, and the people waiting around him saluted him one after another.Yao Song, who was leaning on the couch, glanced at the uninvited guest, pushed the empty medicine bowl, and said indifferently: "The general fled in a hurry, and he didn't forget to supervise him to take the medicine on the way. It's really kind of him." Meng Xun was patient with him Very soon, instead of being angry, he smiled and said: "Xiaohou Yao is now a rich man, even though he is withdrawing troops, his daily medication will not be short."

Yao Song had a sarcastic smile on his lips, but he didn't answer.Juqu Mengxun raised his hands and ordered the guards to retreat, sat down beside his couch, looked down at him condescendingly, and said, "You really got what you wished. Gu Zang abandoned the guard and went north to Zhangye..."

Yao Xing didn't raise his eyes: "I said earlier that Gu Zang's people's hearts are fluctuating, and the opponent is led by Fu Jian and Yang Ding. Naturally, they won't be able to defend for long--Zhangye is different, with Qilian in the north and Lanmen in the east, two big mountains Both are the places where the Huns rose, if you separatize Beiliang and use Zhangye as your capital, at least the hearts of the Huns belong to the Juqu clan of your Huns, not the Duan clan of the Di people, and there will be no harm to your future major events."

"I really can't hide anything from you." Meng Xun sighed, "Although Zhangye is good, it is only separated from Huaiyuan occupied by your elder brother by Lanmen Mountain - a small place but a strong enemy to the south, if you want to maintain stability I must cooperate with you Yao Qin to form an alliance—it seems that I must let you go."

Yao Song guessed that Yao Xing was beaten by Murong Yong who was facing each other across the river, so he had no choice but to hide in a county in Huaiyuan. He must have sent several letters to put pressure on Meng Xun, demanding that he be released immediately and return to the country. When they occupied Guzang in the past, they could naturally ignore the invitation of Yao Xingzhi who was far away in the sky, but if they wanted to occupy Zhangye and gain a firm foothold, in order to avoid fire in the backyard, they could only form an alliance with Yao Xingzhi.

So he said unhurriedly: "General Monson is a person who does great things, and now is the critical moment, and I am already a disabled person who is seriously ill, what's the use of staying?" Seniors, do you not know the true meaning?Meng Xun stood up and said, "Okay. After I enter Zhangye County, I will personally send you to Lanmen Mountain."

Yao Song thanked them, both of them were friendly on the face, but they had different ideas in their hearts, they never believed each other at all.

In addition, under Mengxun's poisonous plan, an epidemic broke out in Guzang and spread throughout the city under the scorching heat. Fu Jian was caught off guard and had to postpone sending troops to pursue and try his best to stabilize the situation.It's just that Yang Ding, whom Fu Jian trusted the most, was good at military affairs and could not handle mundane affairs. Many internal affairs had to be handled by Fu Jian himself, such as following the doctor, administering medicine, and isolation, etc., which can be said to be very hectic.

One day, Fu Jian was discussing disaster relief and epidemic prevention with his ministers in the Mingguang Palace. He mentioned that plague was prevalent in Guzang City, many people died of illness, medicines were in short supply in the city, and food was running out.Suddenly there was a report from the servant-Chang'an came.

All the ministers looked at each other, and they all said in their hearts that not long after the civil strife in Houliang was settled, Xiyan sent envoys to congratulate it, which is gratifying, but now that there are internal and external troubles, they are not in the mood to entertain foreign envoys.Only Fu Jian's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly asked to come to the hall.

Not long after, the envoy of Yan went to the hall, and bowed his head respectfully to Fu Jian, who was seated, bowed his head and said, "My emperor congratulates His Majesty the Heavenly King on his success in quelling the chaos, regaining control of the rivers and mountains, and prepared some small gifts for His Majesty."

Fu Jian was taken aback for a moment, not understanding why Ren Zhen sent someone here to give a gift at this time?As soon as the envoy finished speaking, the attendants behind him carried a dozen wooden boxes, followed by a dozen or so civilians dressed in ordinary clothes, who lined up in a row in the solemn and solemn court. It seems particularly unsuitable above the hall.

Seeing this, Liang Chen couldn't help whispering, but Fu Jian was quite calm, and asked on the top: "Since it was a gift from Emperor Yan, there must be a reason. I just don't know why?"

The envoy of Yan smiled knowingly, and ordered the attendants to open the wooden boxes one by one. Everyone exclaimed in unison, and the envoy introduced them one by one: "These are anti-epidemic medicines such as wormwood and Anxi, and they are burned in the whole city. Receive the effect of prevention and control."

"This is a thousand 'Taiping Talismans' handwritten by Zhang Tianshi in Mount Hua. At that time, most people thought epidemic diseases were made by ghosts and gods. They would rather hang up the amulets to drive them away than take medicine to cure the disease. If the medicinal materials and the amulets are distributed together, the people will definitely obey. When you can get twice the result with half the effort.

"These people are doctors recruited from Chang'an, and they voluntarily went to Long to treat the epidemic."

"There are hundreds of stones of grain and grass outside the palace, which can solve the urgent need of Gu Zang's lack of grain and harvest."

Every time he said a word, he took a step forward, while Fu Jian supported the case with his hands, and stood up slowly.Until he walked down the steps, he raised his head slowly, and said with a naughty smile: "I wonder if His Majesty the Heavenly King still likes such a small gift?"

Fu Jian choked for breath and was speechless for a long time.

After waving his sleeves for a while, he only said two words: "Retire."

When everyone retreated, Fu Jian hurriedly stepped down the stairs. In a hurry, he stepped on his belt and staggered when he was tripped. Ren Zhen strode forward, supported him and smiled, "His Majesty the Heavenly King is grateful for your return." Thank you, you don’t have to throw yourself into the ground.”

Fu Jian grabbed his wrist tightly with his backhand, still in disbelief: "You, why did you come here—"

Ren Zhen touched the beard sticking to his chin with his other hand: "I disguised myself, Gu Zang, except you and the big fool, no one would recognize me." Fu Jian shook his head violently, and said solemnly: "No, the epidemic broke out in Guzang, and everyone can't avoid it. You are the king of a country, how can you be so stupid as to risk yourself? If you want to help me, you don't have to come here in person—"

"Big head, I'm not all here to help you." Ren Zhen interrupted him, paused, and said with a smile, "I just want to see you, very much. Thinking of traveling so far away, day and night, even Just for a moment with you."

Fu Jian pulled him into his arms violently—how much determination had he made that day to turn around resolutely and leave, he never thought that he would see each other so soon—Ren Zhen, and only Ren Zhen, never Playing the cards according to the rules, just to say "I want to see you", I left the subjects of the next country and really ran all the way from Chang'an.Ren Zhen pulled Fu Jian's arm jokingly, but his arm remained motionless as if cast from iron.He chuckled and said, "Are you going to suffocate me without saying a word? I'm going back to Chang'an tonight."

Fu Jian immediately let go, and stared stupidly: "Leave tonight!?" Then he realized that Ren Zhen was playing tricks on him. However, with Ren Zhen's status, there is absolutely no possibility of staying here for many days.

Ren Zhen burst out laughing, raised his head slightly, and looked at Fu Jian. After a while, Fu Jian lowered his head, and the two kissed together. Unexpectedly, Fu Jian pushed him away the next moment, and said awkwardly: "You The fake beard is too dense!"

Ren Zhen laughed loudly, and rushed over: "I don't think you're a naughty master, how dare you hate me?!" How could Fu Jian be afraid of him because of his skills?With a small move, he turned against the guest, locked him firmly in front of him, and whispered: "Don't make trouble."

Ren Zhen tilted his head to look at him deliberately provocatively: "So what?" Fu Jian leaned over and sucked on his lips, Ren Zhen raised his eyebrows: "...That's it?" The charming feeling in the snow cave instantly revived in his mind, and he said in a hoarse voice: "What else do you want?" Ren Zhen was so used to it that he pulled away Fu Jian's lapel and put his hand into his arms, and said with a smirk: "I've done you such a big favor anyway, and you should pay for it—"

Just at this time, there was a sudden commotion outside the hall, and the two hurriedly separated in fright, but it turned out that it was Yang Ding who had just rushed into the palace to meet the saint after investigating the epidemic situation among the people—the Heavenly King knew that General Yang was a brother with a different surname from the Heavenly King. He has to be trusted, he will be a sure-fire general in the future, and whoever dares to stop him will let him rush in without hesitation.Yang Ding pushed the door open to enter the hall, raised his eyes, and froze in place with straight eyes.

Ren Zhen actually threw away the chaoguan, was pulling his collar, sitting cross-legged on the dragon chair, and waved at Yang Ding: "Silly old man, I haven't seen you for a long time, and you are booming and growing up fast!" It's gone." Yang Ding retreated a few steps like a ghost, let out an ah, pointed at him and said stutteringly: "You you you you you——"

Just as Ren Zhen wanted to humbly say that there is no need to be so surprised, Yang Ding suddenly shouted: "Gu Zang is an epidemic area, how can you enter the city! Leave quickly!"

Ren Zhen's heart warmed up, he was just like Fu Jian, his first reaction when seeing him was not to put him in danger.Seeing that Yang Ding was so anxious to come over to chase people away in person, he quickly raised his hand and yelled not to come, Yang Ding froze in place, listening to him talking nonsense: "You just came back from the palace, how do you know you haven't passed the epidemic area? If so If you accidentally touch me, you will infect me!"

Yang Ding really shrank and dared not move anymore, Ren Zhen became addicted to playing, jumped down and ran after Yang Dingmandian, Fu Jian couldn't stand it anymore, stepped forward and grabbed Ren Zhen's hands, and said slightly: "Don't make trouble. Yang Ding is right. It's dangerous here, you... you'd better leave as soon as possible—" Ren Zhen immediately turned his head and glared at him: "You are so heartless, you turned your face on me so quickly? Just now you——" Fu Jian hurriedly begged for forgiveness: "I didn't say anything, everything is up to you." Ren Zhen then gave up and returned to normal form: "I heard in Chang'an that the epidemic broke out just after you captured Guzang, and I guessed that it happened suddenly and then all of a sudden. You must be in short supply, so you sent supplies and medicine first. As for the fact that I dared to enter the city, it was because I wiped my body with shochu and smoked wormwood every day on the road, and I took precautions. Don’t say that there is nothing wrong in the palace, don’t believe it. If so, I will personally go to the epidemic area in the city."

Fu Jian and Yang Ding said together: "Don't be kidding!"

Ren Zhen shrugged and said: "Okay. It's just that when people look at the epidemic, they think it's made by ghosts and gods, and they burn incense and pray at a respectful distance. In fact, the most important thing is disinfection and isolation. Put a big pot in the place where everyone gathers, pour rice vinegar, and cook day and night. Boil them to a boil; sick people in the family must be sent to the hospital to isolate them and have their mouths and noses covered by special personnel to take care of them; every door and every household must burn wormwood at night and wipe their bodies with strong alcohol to repel insects and disinfect—this is a preventive measure. Also. At the same time, all livestock and poultry are collected, and all sick ones are disposed of, and burned in an open place; then there is widespread application of medicine, the most important thing is to buy one get one free, and with Zhang Tianshi’s endorsement, the people will definitely Believe it or not—this is cure.”

Not to mention Yang Ding, even Fu Jian was a little confused: "Why do you want to kill all those livestock and poultry? Then how do the people survive?"

Since the outbreak of the plague in ancient times, it is usually spread by living organisms, and animals are not humans. Knowing about treatment, prevention, and self-protection, it is naturally easier to carry the virus.But Ren Zhen didn't know how to explain all this to them, so he said: "If you believe me, just listen to me. The people are unwilling to hand over sick pigs, cattle, chickens and ducks, mostly because they love money, so the treasury will pay for it." Purchase compensation from them; if there is no food, the Changan grain trucks can continue to transport food to support, so that no one of the people of Houliang will starve to death!"

Fu Jian's heart was shaken, Ren Zhen was all the country's property, and he was about to share his troubles.He whispered: "Your war on the northern front is not over yet,'

"The food is a windfall, so it's not for nothing." Ren Zhen scratched his ear, as if he knew that he had tricked Murong Bao into a small sum of money, so he vaguely said, " I'm not going to starve my own people to make my face swollen to make them fat."

Only then did Fu Jian feel relieved, raised his head and said to Yang Ding: "Call your subordinates immediately, and speed up the arrangement according to the instructions just now! If anyone has doubts and resists, they will be dealt with by military law!"

Yang Ding looked up at Ren Zhen, knowing that Fu Jian believed him unconditionally regardless of the reason.He didn't say anything, just bowed his head in agreement, and hurried away.

There were only two people left in the hall, Ren Zhen raised his head and smiled at Fu Jian, but seemed hesitant to speak.Fu Jian said indifferently: "I know that you came here not only to help me, but also to find someone."

Ren Zhen sneered: "Yao Song has been trapped in the cold palace for many days, and there is no news from him. I...I am really worried about him."

At this time, there was no privacy between him and Fu Jian, and Fu Jian glanced at him, but didn't speak.Ren Zhen had no face to croak, so he could only swallow his saliva, and looked at him wetly and flatteringly - after a while, Fu Jian couldn't hold back his power, and smiled wryly: "I will block it as soon as I enter the city." The palace gate, but they searched all over the Mingguang Palace and found no such person—they were so eager to withdraw that they couldn’t even take Lu Zuan’s concubines away, so Juqu Mengxun should be the first to take him with him when they retreated. So I also I dare not send an order to go after Yao Song, because I am afraid that if the dog is forced into a poor alley, Meng Xun will simply kill people to silence him. We can only search and rescue in secret."

Ren Zhen couldn't help being very disappointed: Yao Song should have had a chance to escape from the palace during the turmoil, why did he choose to escape with Juqu Mengxun again and again? !Doesn't he know that Chang'an, thousands of miles away, has been waiting for him?He really couldn't figure out what Yao Song was thinking.He turned his head, met Fu Jian's eyes inadvertently, feeling a little guilty in his heart - Fu Jian had already given him too much trust and tolerance, what more could he ask for?Therefore, he had no choice but to put this matter on the back of his mind for the time being, and smiled reluctantly: "This matter should be discussed in the long run. Now our top priority is to quell the epidemic in Gu Zang."

Fu Jian raised his thick eyebrows, and for some reason he felt that the word "we" sounded very pleasant to his ears, especially all the sweet words.