At the end of the Sui Dynasty

Chapter 824
"Report, XX County of Poyang County has fallen!"

"Report, XX County of Jiujiang County has fallen!"

"Report, XX County of Linchuan County has fallen!"

"Report, XX County in Nankang County has fallen!"

In the twelfth lunar month of winter, it was snowing outside, and the battle reports of the fall from all over the country flew into Lin Shihong's hands like snowflakes every day. There was an emergency everywhere, and there was smoke everywhere. Lin Shihong was a little numb, and he fell on the dragon chair in a daze. The hall was deserted. There were only a few people left, and it was a gloomy scene.

For more than a month, the Qi army launched a general attack on three sides, attacking the city and plundering land all the way. Now Lin Shihong can effectively control only Yuzhang County and Yichun County, Jiujiang, Poyang, Linchuan, Nanyang The five counties of Kang and Luling were all captured by the Qi army successively, and nearly [-]% of the prefectures and counties surrendered voluntarily. , There is only one way to surrender.

Seeing that the defeat of the Chu State was a foregone conclusion, all the ministers in the court ran away one after another, some fled back to the countryside to hide, and some directly dragged their families and defected to the Qi army, and even the guards in the palace also slipped away. Most of the time, so now Lin Shihong has almost become a loner.

"Report, General Feng An was defeated and died in Poyang Lake!"

"Report, the navy of the Qi army is going up against the Ganjiang River, approaching Yuzhang!"

"I see. Tomorrow is New Year's Eve. You don't need to accompany me here. Let's all go home and reunite with your family." Lin Shihong said with a deadpan expression. After speaking, he stood up and walked silently to the harem.

Several ministers in the palace looked at each other in blank dismay, finally shook their heads, and each left the palace.

The snow was still falling on the ground. Lin Shihong walked across the corridor and courtyard in a daze, walking towards the harem, and suddenly stopped, looking at the roof of a palace in surprise.

Under the heavy snowfall, an old Taoist with white hair like frost was standing on the ridge of the roof, holding a dust whisk in his hand, his Taoist robe fluttering in the wind, his white hair and childlike face, his eyes like torches, he was truly immortal and heartbreaking.

The old man tapped his toes lightly, and he floated down from the roof, as if he was flying through the clouds and fog.

Lin Shihong was so shocked that he fell to his knees on the ground and said, "Disciple Lin Shihong, pay homage to Master!"

The old Taoist stroked his beard and smiled and said: "Although the poor Taoist pointed out your martial arts back then, he didn't accept you as a disciple."

Lin Shihong said respectfully: "Although the master did not agree to accept the disciple as an apprentice, the disciple always regards you as a master in his heart."

The old Taoist said with a chuckle: "Forget it, the poor Taoist has accepted you as an apprentice, and it's time to go back with him as a teacher." After speaking, he jumped on the roof.

Lin Shihong hesitated for a while, and finally jumped onto the roof, followed the old Taoist and disappeared into the heavy snow, only to hear a faint singing voice coming from the rustling north wind: Everyone in the world says that gods are good, but fame cannot be forgotten ;Where are the ancient and modern generals?A pile of barren mounds stand in the setting sun...

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When the snow fell into the water, it melted and disappeared without a trace.Gao Bufan held Bai Yunshang's soft and boneless jade hands and stood in front of the window of the building to watch the snow. The latter tilted his head on his shoulders. , picturesque.

Bai Yunshang's bright eyes were slightly closed, obviously immersed in the beautiful scenery, Gao Bufan put his arms around her slender waist, touched her flat belly, and muttered, "Why isn't it bulging."

Bai Yunshang's pretty face suddenly filled Xiafei's cheeks, and the snow scene in front of her seemed to be unbeautiful in an instant, and she slapped someone on the back of the hand, with a strong sense of reproach: "It's only been a few months, so it's so fast."

Gao Bufan said with a smile: "That's right, I'm too impatient." He said and closed the window.

"Don't close it, I haven't seen enough yet." Bai Yunshang said hurriedly.

Gao Bufan said as if coaxing a child: "Hey, I've watched it for a while, let's watch it tomorrow, carefully, I'm catching a cold."

"Look for a while, maybe it won't snow tomorrow." Bai Yunshang gave someone a coquettish look, but she became more and more feminine.

Gao Bufan couldn't help but feel flustered, and almost couldn't help agreeing, but in the end he shook his head hard and said: "No, the wind on the river is strong, and it will give you a headache if it blows for a long time. Let's just sit and enjoy the fire." He said After that, he patted Bai Niu'er's plump buttocks.

Bai Yunshang was slightly ashamed, and was about to take a step, when suddenly her body swayed and almost fell, Gao Bufan hurriedly reached out to support her, and asked with concern: "What's wrong?"

"No...it's okay." Bai Yunshang forced a smile and said, "Maybe my feet are a little numb after standing for a long time."

Gao Bufan's heart moved, he couldn't help but picked up Bai Yunshang, walked back to sit beside the charcoal stove, rubbed her legs for her, frowned and asked, "But the poison has reappeared?"

Bai Yunshang felt warm in her heart, nodded and said, "Maybe it is."

"When did it start?"

"About ten days ago, I would feel numb after waking up in the morning." Bai Yunshang said lightly.

Gao Bufan frowned and said, "Why didn't you tell me earlier?"

Bai Yunshang said softly: "The emperor is busy at that time, Yunshang doesn't want you to be distracted."

Gao Bufan couldn't help pinching Bai Yunshang's round chin, and reproached him: "No matter how busy I am, it's not as important as your feet. In the future, I will keep things from me, and take care of my family carefully."

Bai Yunshang immediately blushed, she had learned about this guy's family law, nodded and said angrily: "I know, Your Majesty the Emperor."

Gao Bufan nodded solemnly and said: "It's good to know!" After speaking, he took off Bai Yunshang's boots, turned up the hem of her skirt, and prepared to transfuse her.

It is said that Miao Yu has been sent by Gao Bufan to work under Li Jing's command, but Gao Bufan has also learned the method of blood transfusion with leeches, but there is no need for Miao Yu to stay by his side all the time. Dress for blood transfusion.

About an hour or so later, Gao Bufan finished the blood transfusion for Bai Yunshang, and in the next few days, Bai Yunshang's foot numbness disappeared, but Gao Bufan became more and more worried, because the onset time of the poison in Bai Yunshang's body was obvious. In terms of shortening, half a year ago, blood transfusion once every three months was enough, but starting from the second half of the year, it became about once every two months, and it is estimated that it will become more and more frequent in the future. If this problem is not resolved, it will always be disturbing. , and Gao Bufan was also worried that it would affect the fetus in the womb.

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Pan City is the county seat of Jiujiang County, and now Gao Bufan is temporarily staying here, and the daily battle reports of the Qi Army will be sent here.

On this day, Gao Bufan received a good news from Yu Chigong and Pei Xingyan, saying that they had captured Yuzhang City, the capital of Chu State, but the strange thing was that they didn’t encounter any resistance. The two of them didn't dare to attack Lin Shihong's palace yet, they just occupied the outer city and stood still, waiting for Gao Bufan's further instructions.

After Gao Bufan read the news, he was also very surprised. Lin Shihong is quite strategic. Could it be that he really set up an empty city plan, but that's not how the empty city plan is played?The Chu army's navy was wiped out, and the outer city was also occupied by the Qi army. What else can Lin Shihong do to make a comeback?
Gao Bufan summoned Du Ruhui and other counselors to discuss, but in the end, everyone was at a loss as to what to make of it.

"Your Majesty, there are not many soldiers left under Lin Shihong's command. The general situation is gone. It stands to reason that there should be no storms. Will Lin Shihong... have given up Yuzhang City and fled?" Zu Junyan said hesitantly.

As soon as this remark came out, the eyes of everyone present could not help but light up. It is really possible. During this period of time, there were more than a dozen ministers of the Chu State who came to seek refuge, including Lin Shihong's Shangshu Youpu She Wangrong. Officials of all levels have surrendered, and Lin Shihong may have become a loner now!
At this moment, a soldier rushed in to report: "Your Majesty, two Taoist priests, a monk, and a big man with a red beard have come outside and said they want to see you, Your Majesty."

Gao Bufan was stunned, a big man with a red beard?Could it be the elder brother Qiubeard?Quickly asked: "Did the other party sign up for their name?"

The soldier said honestly: "Reported, the monk said he was Daoxin, the Taoist said he was Wang Yuanzhi, and the red beard and the other Taoist didn't have registration numbers."

Gao Bufan was slightly taken aback, isn't Wang Yuan the leader of the Taoist sect?Why did you come with Daoxin?Hastily said: "Please!"

Soon, a group of people were brought in. When Gao Bufan saw it, he immediately stood up to meet him.

"Amitabha, poor monk Daoxin has seen the emperor!" Monk Daoxin clasped his palms together and saluted.

Wang Yuanzhi was holding a fly whisk in his hand, his face was flushed, and he was like a fairy. He turned out to be the old Taoist who took Lin Shihong away a few days ago. He made a salute and said with a smile: "Wang Yuanzhi, the poor Taoist, pay homage to my emperor!"

"Master Daoxin, Master Wang is very polite!" Gao Bufan hurriedly returned the salute, looking at the bearded man, who was standing behind the old Daoist Wang Yuanzhi at this time, holding the courtesy very respectfully, but winked at Gao Bufan, then grinned smile.

Gao Bufan couldn't help but find it interesting that the elder brother Qiubeard has always been unrestrained and unrestrained, he is the biggest character of the big man, and he didn't expect to behave well in front of Wang Yuanzhi.

Besides the bearded man, Wang Yuanzhi also had a Taoist priest behind him, about thirty years old, with a straight nose and square mouth, and a dignified appearance, but he looked at Gao Bufan with very complicated eyes.

Gao Bufan was secretly surprised, and ordered someone to give him a seat. After everyone was quite polite, Wang Yuanzhi explained his intention: "Pin Dao heard that Concubine Yun was poisoned by Yan Corpse Gu, and it happens that Pin Dao knows a little bit about healing. Allowed, Pindao intends to treat Concubine Yun."

Gao Bufan was overjoyed, and hurriedly said: "I'm determined to do what I want, but I dare not invite you, I'm sorry for your trouble!" After speaking, he stood up and gave a deep bow.

Wang Yuanzhi stroked his beard and said with a smile: "It's a little effort, your majesty is very polite, please ask Concubine Yun to come here, I have to check the condition first before prescribing the right medicine."

Gao Bufan hurriedly sent someone to invite Bai Yunshang.

(End of this chapter)