The Rise of the Marquis

Chapter 50 Martial Immortal Stone

After the silence, there was noise and uproar. After a while, the whole camp was in chaos. People from outside wanted to squeeze in. Mu Sheng almost fell off his horse but was held up by his son next to him. Someone squeezed in and wanted to ask It was clear whether it was true but was stopped by the guards, and the scene was in chaos.

Some people burst into tears on the spot, because their nephews and relatives were all in the army, and now life and death are uncertain, and the atmosphere of sadness pervades, and more people are full of worry. But if he has the hatred of killing his father with the current Heyang and his relatives, will he bring troops to kill him regardless of everything!

Then there are not many soldiers in Maling City.
The grand event that was supposed to celebrate the victory has now become a farce. Fear and sorrow are like ice and snow, wantonly pervading and devouring everyone.

After Ma Linggong entered the big tent that day, he was guarded by numerous personal soldiers inside and out, and no one could see him again. Many people were anxious like ants on a hot pot. He vaguely heard that Feng Shengna and Qinhou had deliberately released some captives after they had won the victory, and even made a bold statement that they would go to Ma Ling to settle accounts with the Mu family.

For a while, there was even more panic and panic.

In the afternoon of that day, Duke Ma Ling pulled out his camp overnight and rushed back to Maling City. He was no longer in the mood to enjoy his hunting in the foggy moon, and the grand hunting party ended hastily.

As soon as Ma Linggong left, the rest of the nobles, big and small, returned to the city one after another worried.

Soon the Ma Ling Mansion pasted official notices, acknowledging the fact of defeat at all city gates and streets and alleys. After all, this matter could not be concealed when many deserters returned to Maling City, but In the official document, Duke Ma Ling also emphasized that "the loss is not large" or it can be regarded as "no loss". It is only because the Duke is kind-hearted and cannot bear the blood of Heyang to retreat temporarily, so that the people of the country should not panic.

In the end, all the blame was placed on Zuoqiu Fufeng, the military commander in charge of the army's logistics. It was because of his poor scheduling that caused the army to fight against the Heyang army even when they were short of food, hungry, and lacking in weapons and armor. He was executed, but because he had died on the battlefield, he was no longer prosecuted, and the chief general Mu Zhiyong was removed from the post of commanding troops.

After the public announcement spread, the citizens and many nobles turned their finger on the dereliction of duty, the commander of the government, Shi Zuoqiu Fufeng, but there were still many people discussing in private, Mu Sheng was just trying to show him that he was incompetent. His son was exonerated.

But no matter what they think, there is one piece of news that is certain, that is, Heqinhou has already released ruthless words to lead troops to attack Maling City.

A few days later, a general meeting of princes was held in Maling City. Although the coming Heyang army made them feel terrified, most of them started a new round of conscription, requiring all young people in the territory above to be recruited into the army to defend their homeland.

From the notice issued by the government of Maling City, it seems that the Ma Ling army only suffered a small defeat because of the dereliction of duty of the commander of the government, and it doesn't matter.

But slowly, both the people of the country and the civilians realized that something was wrong. Maling City was quickly closed and no longer opened. Almost all the above men were taken away by the army of the government. The soldiers and officials of the government began to collect them in the streets. At the same time, craftsmen were confiscated to repair the city wall and build a new wooden sheep and horse city outside the city wall.

All the signs became more and more disturbing, and as time passed, news of Ma Linggong's illness even began to spread in the city.

Wu'an City is located in the south of Handan, the capital of Zhao State. It was built near the water and defended the capital.

To the west of Wu'an City is a big river called Wuyuan River, which runs through Linshui between Zhongshan State and Zhao State in the north. The direct current in Tiaotai Mountain flows into the Baishui River outside Maling City.

The city of Wu'an was built on the mountain. To the west of the river, there is a cliff formed by a huge stone, more than ten feet high and five feet wide. A huge stone forms a mountain alone, which serves as the west wall of Wu'an city.

Legend has it that there was a Wuxian who sat on the boulder and cast spells. The boulder was called the Wuxian Stone and guarded Wu'an City for generations.

It is rumored that when the Han army marched eastward decades ago, when they hit Wu'an City, they wanted hundreds of warlocks to blast open the gate of Wu'an City, but all kinds of spells had no effect on Wuxian Stone, and all warlocks would lose their mana in the west of the city. Unable to cast spells.

In the end, the leading general of the Han army had no choice but to send people to negotiate and surrender on the condition of ensuring the safety of everyone in Wu'an City. Wuxianshi had already guarded Wu'an City even when the Western Han Dynasty army moved eastward.

Wuxian Stone is used as the west wall of Wu'an City. Craftsmen dug steps on the inside, and flat passages and even parapets on the top.

On the top of Wuxian Stone, a middle-aged thin man in white wears a jade belt around his waist, holds a feather fan, and carries a sword. He looks handsome and handsome, with some scholarly temperament. He is accompanied by two boys, and another skinny old man, also He is dressed as a scribe with a sword.

They stepped on the Martial Immortal Stone condescendingly.

"More than 20 days ago, Heyang sent a letter." The middle-aged man smiled and said, "I can only say that the courage is commendable. A newborn calf is not afraid of tigers. The little Marquis of Heyang uttered wild words to fight against Mu Sheng and wanted to seek help. .

Said that if he wins, he can weaken Mu Sheng, and wish me the position of Minister of State, it will be good for both parties, hahaha." He couldn't help shaking his head and laughing.

The middle-aged man is one of the six ministers of Zhao State, the Lord of Wu'an City, and Sun Lin, the Duke of Wu'an.

The skinny old man is Zhang Jian, the uncle of the current King of Zhao, and a close friend of Lord Wu An.

"After all, he is a young man. He thinks he is full of passion and smart. He understands the pros and cons and thinks he can make a beautiful and amazing move. He is young." He also shook his head and laughed, but it was a bit sour. He smiled: "I'm afraid he won't live long, but he will help Mu Sheng instead."

"There is courage, but he is not sophisticated enough." Wu Angong looked at Taotao and Wu Yuanhe below, as if he was feeling something, and there was some regret in his tone: "The situation is difficult to reverse, and the fault is that his father is too careless. The majestic Du Yanghou died so uselessly.

Back then when I saw his methods by the Linshui River, I was still young and admired him so much. I wondered what kind of person should be his opponent. I'm afraid no one in the world can kill a person like Du Yanghou.

Unexpectedly, seven years later, such a result would come out.
Now as long as Mu Sheng annexes Heyang, he will be the number one vassal of the Zhao Kingdom, and I will be able to compete with him at that time, the Lord will be even more sad."

"Things in the world are impermanent, not to mention that it is easy to hide a spear and it is difficult to defend against a hidden arrow. A hero like Du Yanghou can't hide from it. This is how things are in the world." The old man said.

The two nodded, watching the Taotao River silently, and Lin Tao in the distance seemed to be mourning the death of the hero.

After a while, an official hurriedly climbed up the steps cut out of the stone. When he reached the top, he was panting and sweating profusely.

Gongsun Lin took the look, his expression froze when he looked at it, and his mouth gradually opened wide.
(End of this chapter)