Kingdom of Heaven and Han

Chapter 527
The wind in the early morning was abnormally cold, and it blew on my body like a knife.The weather in August, the soldiers have not changed their winter clothes, how can they stand the cold wind blowing on their bodies?I can only keep speeding up my pace, and when I walk fast, I use my fatigue to drive away the cold.

After leaving the village, Du Wulang followed the army.No matter how hard you drive him away, you can't drive him away, and Jiang Min has no choice.After entering the mountain, the road became more and more rugged, and Du Wulang couldn't keep up.Jiang Min wanted him to retreat in spite of the difficulties, and deliberately ignored it.After walking for more than an hour, I didn't expect him to follow.

Jiang Min sighed, and sent a soldier to help Du Wulang.

Seeing that Du Wulang was out of breath, blood was still coming from the corner of his mouth.Jiang Min said: "Du Wu, you should go back to the village first. When we catch up with Jin Bing, we will definitely bring your little officials back. Seeing how weak your body is, how can you keep up with the army?"

Du Wulang laughed and said: "It's okay, it's okay! The officials just lead the army away, and I can follow behind!"

"Why bother—" Jiang Min sighed deeply, feeling a little helpless.

Du Wulang was silent for a while.He raised his head and said, "Officer, those Jurchens are like beasts, leading beasts to eat people. The mountain road is not easy to walk, why do they have to bring a few children? I'm afraid—"

Having said this, Du Wulang choked up a little.

Jiang Min was taken aback.After the Jurchens occupied a place, it was common practice to rob slaves, and children were more welcome.So Jin Jun took a few children from the village, Jiang Min didn't think much about it, just thought it was the same as before.After hearing what Du Wulang said now, it seems that this is not the case?

No more words.Jiang Min asked his own soldiers to support Du Wulang, and followed behind the army.

After turning over the top of the mountain and reaching the leeward place, it was already noon.Jiang Min looked at the terrain, and said to the crowd: "Rest here for an hour, everyone eat something. After scouting back, ask the situation of the Jurchen in front, we will catch up again."

Everyone promised.They sat down in their respective places in the leeward valley, took out pancakes and ate them.Because it was not far from the Jin Army, in order to avoid revealing its whereabouts, no hot water was heated.

The soldiers asked Du Wulang to sit down on a big rock.He took out the pancakes, made another bowl of fried noodles, and invited him to eat.Du Wulang took the pancake and thanked him again and again.After taking two bites, I couldn't take it anymore, so I held it in my hand.He picked up the fried noodles and took two big mouthfuls.

Putting down the bowl, Du Wulang said, "Brother, go and have a rest. I'm tired from walking, so I'll just sit here."

As he spoke, blood flowed from the corner of his mouth.Du Wulang wiped his sleeves hastily, and said to his soldiers, "It's okay, it's okay."

The guard didn't say much, and sat down on the big rock next to him.Take out the pancakes and chew on the cooked fried noodles.Without boiling water, fried noodles cannot be boiled, and the taste of watery soup is not good.There is still a big lump that can't be washed away, and I choke panicked in my mouth.

Looking back at Du Wulang, with a pancake in his hand, he fell asleep leaning against the stone.The soldiers knew that he had walked hard on the road, so they ignored him.

After half an hour, the scouts in front came back.Tell Jiang Min that Jin Jun is on the other side of the opposite mountain, also exhausted, and is resting there.According to estimates, if you travel faster on the road, you can catch up with Jin Jun at the earliest tonight and tomorrow morning at the latest.

Jiang Min thought for a while and said: "According to the distance, in three days, the Jin army will be able to cross the mountain and enter Yicheng County. However, there is no Jin army in Yicheng County, and there is no city wall. Just to add, flee back to Jiangzhou as soon as possible. We can catch up in one day, and we have enough time. The so-called attacking the enemy is unprepared, tonight and tomorrow morning are good time to attack. However, in order to prevent others To escape to the mountains, it is better to attack tomorrow morning. Well, I will arrange it."

The soldiers retreated, Jiang Min thought for a while by himself.Order the army to rest for an extra hour, and camp later tonight.We must chase and set up camp not far from the Jin army, and set off before dawn tomorrow to attack the Jin army.

After another hour, Jiang Min ordered the whole army to set off.It is required to go all the way in a hurry, and be sure to catch up with the Jin army and hold on firmly.

The soldier got up and stretched himself.Seeing that Du Wulang hadn't gotten up yet, he went to call him.

He patted Du Wulang on the shoulder with his hand, but Du Wulang didn't move at all.The soldier shook his head, thinking that the old man was really tired from walking on the road, and he could still sleep so dead on the rock in such a cold day.

He patted Du Wulang's body vigorously, but there was still no movement at all.The soldiers were impatient, so they pushed hard and said: "Du Wu, we are about to leave! You must still miss your grandson, get up early!"

Not wanting to push, Du Wulang rolled over and fell off the stone.He closed his eyes tightly and did not move.The piece of millet pancake for him was held tightly in his hand and placed on his chest.

The soldiers were taken aback, and hurried forward to test Du Wulang's breath.Jumping up suddenly, he said, "Controlling, Du Wu seems to be out of breath!"

Jiang Min was about to go on the road, and hurried over to take a look after hearing this.Seeing Du Wulang lying there motionless, he stepped forward to test his breath, but he was already out of breath.Straightening up, Jiang Min looked at Du Wulang and said, "Why are you here? Why don't you stay in the village and wait for us to go back?"

Looking around, the mountains are lush and green, and a small river flows slowly beside it.The wind has stopped, the snow that fell yesterday has no shadow, and the sun shines on the person, and there is a feeling of laziness.

The soldier said: "Guan Zhi, what—what should we do? Although this old man is not popular, he is still alive. If he is gone, what should we do? I have been supporting him on the way, and I am not too tired. "

Jiang Min said: "When we saw him, Du Wulang was already injured. He came out in a hurry this time, without a military doctor, so he couldn't get side medicine for him. He followed us all the way, presumably because of an old injury. What can I do? It can only be buried."

The soldiers around didn't speak, just stood there in a daze.Soldiers have seen a lot of life and death, so it shouldn't be surprising.But everyone has never seen this kind of death, and some are at a loss.

Jiang Min said: "I know, everyone has never seen such a thing. Who has seen it? The Jin army came to the south, and the places they passed were full of bones. How many wives were scattered, and their families were destroyed. This kind of thing, Can it be said clearly in a few words? When I was in Xiangyang, I was in Jieshuai’s mansion, and I don’t know how many of these stories I have read. Many things, because they are too miserable to spread, can only be left on paper. On the face of it. Today we are fighting behind the enemy, and there will be many such things in the future. These people, including Du Wulang, are our fellow citizens. We should empathize with their suffering. When facing the Jinren, we should encourage Take up courage, fight bravely, and avenge these people! Don’t become insensitive just because you’ve seen it too much, and don’t become afraid just because you saw it with your own eyes.”

The soldiers crossed their hands together: "Follow the order! Fight the enemy bravely and fulfill your mission!"

Jiang Min looked at the crowd and nodded emphatically: "Clean up and bury Du Wu properly. Let's go on the road, don't let the gold man run away!"

The soldiers promised.He went forward to sort out Du Wulang's remains, then dug a hole by the stream and buried Du Wulang.

Du Wulang's son and daughter-in-law died early, and the remaining grandson was captured by the Jinren.All he wanted was to save his grandson, even if it cost his own life.It's a pity that his life was not that hard, and he fell early on the way to catch up.

(End of this chapter)