Late Tang Dynasty: I

Chapter 82
After crossing the Yellow River, they came to the territory of Huazhou, which was ruled by the original Yicheng army.

In October of the first year of Guangqi (887 A.D., the year before last), Zhu Wen captured Huazhou and captured An Shiru, the Jiedu Envoy of the Yicheng Army, alive.

Because the Yicheng army ruled Xiazhou and Zhengzhou, one was on the south bank of the Yellow River and the other was on the north bank of the Yellow River, separated by the natural danger of the Yellow River.

Moreover, Huazhou is adjacent to Weibo on the upper side and Zezhou on the west. The terrain is very flat, which is not conducive to defense.

Therefore, Zhu Wen moved all the people of Huazhou to Zhengzhou and Xuanwu, and the whole Huazhou was suddenly emptied. Zhu Wen only sent a small number of soldiers to defend the cities and fortresses.

This made it very convenient for Duan Kun and others to travel in Huazhou. After staying away from the banks of the Yellow River, Duan Kun asked Mrs. Zhu to write a letter from home, and asked Mrs. Zhu to state the intention of Zhu and Wen harming each other, and how the court people and horses rescued each other. He persuaded Zhu Zhen to put righteousness first and serve the court.

"Rao Yugao, this time it's up to you to go to Sishui Pass. After arriving at Sishui Pass, join Qian Neishi as soon as possible."

"promise!"

Shen Cuntai said: "Commander Duan, go down to pass Sishui Pass with humility. The inside story is very clear. It's better to go down this journey with humility."

Duan Kun shook his head and said, "No, you have met that Zhu Zhen before, so don't waver at this sensitive time."

Shen Cuntai withdrew.

Duan Kun said that all the soldiers had arrived: "Passing Lingchang in Huazhou is the territory of Weibo. The people here are tough, so be careful.

After staying in Weibo, it is Taihang Mountain. As long as we reach Fengkou Pass, this trip will be complete.Fengkou Pass is already a border pass in Luzhou. Under the rule of the Tang court, there is Youlongwu Army sitting in the town. "

"promise!"

…………

Since Qian Nei's attendant left Tongguan, he swaggered all the way, displaying the aura of the Tian family. Although most of the towns and passes along the way did not listen to the instructions or announcements, they were still officials of the Tang Dynasty on the surface.

The face that should be given is still given, and there is no shortage of worship utensils along the way, and the stage carriages and horses are naturally arranged thoughtfully.

In addition, the time is not in a hurry, and it is comfortable to wander all the way.

When I arrived in Zezhou, what I saw was completely different. In my eyes, the land was barren and sparsely populated.

"Zezhou has declined so far."

Zhang Shufa, the commander of Yushan's Personal Defense Enemy Department, said: "This is the fault of Li Han, the remnant of the bandits in this nest."

Qian Zhong stopped talking and wrote down truthfully. Before leaving, the emperor ordered him to record what he saw and heard along the way into a book.

After another five days, we arrived at Wenxian Ferry, crossed the Yellow River, and arrived at Sishui Pass.

……

When Zhu Zhen heard that the court angel had arrived, she was also surprised.

He was really exhausted with Zhu Wen. If he saw the court angel, it would be unreasonable. If Zhu Wen knew about it, he might lead troops to attack on the spot.

Qian Zhong waited outside the pass for several days, but he couldn't see him. He was very annoyed and had no choice.

"Servant Qian, as long as you hand this thing over to Zhu Zhen, he will meet you with a switch."

"What?"

Rao Yugao sent a letter from his family.

When Qian Zhong saw it, his heart immediately felt at ease.

"Haha, Commander Duan is indeed a pillar of the country, and he managed to accomplish this. His Majesty will reward you generously when you go back this time."

Qian Zhong then ordered people to send family letters and tokens to Zhu Zhen in the pass.

Rao Yugao hurriedly persuaded: "The servant of the money, the family letter and the keepsake are sent in together, lest someone with ulterior motives will intercept the flow secretly, so it will be difficult to accomplish.

It is better to send a token first, then if Zhu Zhen sees it, she will call me to see her, and then present a letter from her family, so it must be very appropriate. "

Qian Zhongsi said with a smile: "The Commander Rao is a thoughtful person, and he will follow the commander's words."

……

Sishuiguan defended the mansion, Zhu Zhen was shocked when she saw the jade pendant, it was his own mother's personal belongings, how did it get into the hands of the court angel.

He hurriedly asked the guard, "What did you say?"

The guard said: "Not yet!"

Zhu Zhen thought over and over again, and said helplessly, "Let them enter the customs!"

The left and right persuaded: "Du Shuai, if the court angels are allowed to enter the pass, I'm afraid it will be difficult to explain to Jie Shuai."

Zhu Zhen shook her head: "There are many things that are difficult to explain, but this one is not bad."

Zhu Zhen was quite anxious, what does it mean for the court to hold his mother's jade pendant?Do you still have to guess?Either the family has been killed, or the family must be in the hands of the court, he has no choice at all.

Although he has not lost face with Zhu Wen at the moment, but the general is also divorced, Zhu Zhen deeply hates Zhu Wen for being heartless and ungrateful.

After a while, the post at the door said: "The court angel has arrived!"

Qian Zhong entered the inner hall, and saw that there was no incense case in the inner hall, and Zhu Zhen was also wearing ordinary clothes, he was not annoyed, he knew that Zhu Zhen was also a bandit from Huangchao, and it was normal for him not to know the rules.

Zhu Zhen clasped her fists in salute, and said directly: "I don't know why the court angel has arrived, why?"

Qian Zhong is also a man with a sharp mind, otherwise he would not be able to get along in the palace. There are so many eunuchs, but not many of them are of high grade.

Immediately said: "Come here for the general's wealth and life!"

Zhu Zhen said, "Why?"

Qian Zhong laughed and said, "General, why bother to ask questions knowingly!"

Zhu Zhen didn't talk nonsense, she directly picked up the jade pendant and said, "Where did the angel get this thing!"

Qian Zhong turned to Chang'an, bowed three times, and said: "The Son of Heaven heard of the general's disaster, and couldn't bear the general's death at the hands of the traitor Zhu Wen, so he sent elite soldiers to save the general's family, that's all."

"what!"

To be rescued by the emperor, Zhu Zhen couldn't imagine it.

"How about my wife, children and old mother?"

Qian Zhong took out the family letter and handed it to Zhu Zhen. When Zhu Zhen was eager to read the letter, Qian Zhong said: "The emperor is thirsty for talents in Chang'an. He is very happy to hear that the general is a good general of the country. He is also worried that the general will fall into the hands of the traitor Zhu Wen." .

Hearing that the traitor Zhu Wen wanted to harm the general's family, he hurriedly dispatched elite soldiers to rescue him. Fortunately, the old lady is blessed, and the young son is also a wealthy man. The general's mother, wife and children are all fine. "

After Zhu Zhen finished reading the family letter, the handwriting was exactly what his own mother wrote. It seems that the imperial court really took care of his family.

At this moment, he had nothing to worry about, and he had no other choice, so he knelt down in front of Qian Zhong and wept, "The guilty general, Zhu Zhen, is willing to return to the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty."

Qian Zhong hurriedly supported Zhu Zhen and said: "Your Majesty has tried to say that if you win a general like Han Xin who wins Han Xin, and Zhang Liao who wins Wei, you will surely secure the land of the Tang Dynasty!"

"..."

That night, Zhu Zhen raised the tent and gathered the generals, waiting for the soldiers in the hall to gather together.

Zhu Zhen said: "This commander wants to return to the imperial court. Are there any generals who are unwilling?"

All the soldiers were stunned and couldn't speak, and they didn't know the truth of the words. They looked around to see if there was an ambush behind the hall, and they were afraid that if they didn't want to follow, they would be chopped off by the sword and axe.

Looking at the situation, Zhu Zhen couldn't understand, and said: "All the soldiers have followed me for many years, how can they add swords and axes, and your family is all in Bianliang. How can I be the unrighteous person? I wish to stay." Leave."

"They are all handsome..."

Zhu Zhen said: "Everyone has their own ambitions, so there is no need to force them, but the commander-in-chief has said first, you can stay, and the soldiers will be taken away by the commander. Let's go and say goodbye, and we will never see each other again."

Those who remained were full of dissatisfaction and tears: "You are all handsome and precious!"

"treasure!"

(End of this chapter)