Horse on the World

Chapter 391

In the twinkling of an eye, it was December, and like the increasingly bad weather, the situation of Xiao Yuanshan in Qinzhou became more and more dangerous. In Qinzhou, he barely maintained the balance of power with the southern army led by Hu Zequan, but King Ning made another serious attack. In the beginning of December, Xu Siyu led more than a thousand dead soldiers to attack Gaizhou on a heavy rainy night. Shiziguan, an important pass between Jinzhou and Jinzhou, succeeded in one blow. More than [-] people from Lanshan's troops were swept into Jinzhou like a torrent. Within half a month, they swept over half of Jinzhou and threatened Qinzhou from the flank. If Jinzhou is completely lost, Qinzhou will be surrounded on three sides. On the other side, Qu Yongjie in Xingzhou has an ambiguous attitude. It is still unclear whether he is a friend or an enemy.

Suddenly, the situation became so sinister, Xiao Haoran, who was in Luoyang, was furious, and with a single order, he killed the commander of Jinzhou, Zhizhou and Shiziguan guards. His eyes were on Yizhou on the side of Jinzhou, which was Li's territory.And Xiao Haoran knows that the Li family in Yizhou now has more than [-] elite soldiers and strong generals, and the [-] elite cavalry commanded by Li Feng who have been polished on the grassland battlefield. The danger can be solved, but how can the old fox Li Huaiyuan agree to send troops?Xiao Haoran suddenly suffered from severe toothache, he might have to bleed profusely again.

Since the sudden death of Tianqi and Zhaoqing's ascension to the throne, Li Huaiyuan suddenly fell ill and couldn't get up. Whether it was the newly enthroned Emperor Zhaoqing who asked for repeated reminders, or the Duke of Qi Xiao Haoran who supervised the country visited the thatched cottage three times, Li Huaiyuan always said one word, old man Weak and unbearable to use, he just wants to spend his life at home. Please forgive him for half his life fighting for the country, and he is covered in injuries. Let him spend the rest of his life at home and enjoy a few years of happiness quietly.Tossing and turning, anyway, just a few words, but I don't want to take half a step in the hall.

Xiao Haoran, who was so angry with Li Huaiyuan, finally decided not to pay any attention to this old fox. There is no butcher Zhang, and he can still eat hairy pigs. It just makes people monitor An Guogong's mansion day and night, and watch Li Huaiyuan's every move.After Qingcheng got married, Li Huaiyuan sent his two sons and their family members back to Yizhou. He lived alone in the huge Duke's mansion with a group of servants and maids.

Xiao Haoran, who had eaten turtles at Li Huaiyuan's place several times, didn't want to step into Duke Ango's mansion again, but now, he had to hold his nose and come again.

Before going out, it began to snow again. Looking at Luoyang, which was shrouded in white mist in a short period of time, Zheng Haoran's heart was even more hazy.

The bustling and bustling Anguo Mansion in the past is now much deserted. In less than a year, it actually showed a dilapidated appearance. A layer of green rust, Xiao Haoran who came to Anguo Gong's mansion stood in the door opening, watching Xiao Yong knock on the door knocker, saying that it was Qingche Jiancong, but in fact, before he arrived, there were guards who blocked the street. After washing it again, there was no one to be found on the broad street except You Ge's guards.

The door was opened a crack, the old man obviously knew Xiao Haoran, he was startled when he saw Xiao Haoran standing in the doorway, he trotted a few steps, came to Xiao Haoran, and said loudly: "I have seen Xiao Haoran Grandpa, I will go and repay my master right away." After saluting, I stood up and ran back.

Xiao Haoran smiled and said: "There is no need to repay, Lao Li and I are both people who have stirred the ladle in the same pot, there are so many stinky rules, where is your master now, just take me to see him !"

The old man stopped in his tracks, and said in a sly way: "Master Guo, this is not good, the master will blame me for not being ignorant of the rules!"

Xiao Haoran laughed, "Don't worry, with me here, Duke An will never blame you, let's go, lead the way, look at you, although you are very old, but obviously you have served in the army with Duke An Is it a battle?"

Hearing this, the old man's wrinkled face suddenly glowed, "Master Mingjian, the villain has fought with my master for half his life. From the first battle of the master, he has followed the master's horse. , In those years, the villain, I have never lost a single battle!" As he spoke, he put his hand on his waist, and said with a little pain: "Now I am old and can't do it anymore. Back then, I was a villain with numbers A ten-pound big knife is used as a windmill, but now, the hand that held the knife can only use a cane!"

Xiao Haoran nodded, "Yes, yes, we are all old, we are all old!" Lao Menzi's words seemed to bring back Xiao Haoran's memories of the exciting youth years.

While recalling the heroic years with Lao Menzi, he followed him through the room and corridor to the back garden. When he saw Li Huaiyuan's appearance, Xiao Haoran's good mood that had just been ignited by Lao Menzi dissipated, and he was so angry that his seven orifices smoked. This old man dared to say that he couldn't get out of bed and couldn't walk. He was blindfolded and talking nonsense. Looking at him like that, it's pretty solid.It's more spiritual than myself.

An Guogong Li Huaiyuan obviously did not expect Xiao Haoran to enter the house like this, and now he is dancing with a group of young women in the snow, dancing the army dance.

An Guogong Li Huaiyuan does not go to court, but the court and the emperor cannot ignore this old man!Every now and then, there are rewards, including the group of court ladies who are playing with his old man.

An Guogong, who said he couldn't walk and could even get out of bed, was using the crutches in his hand as a big knife to lead a group of court ladies in strong costumes to dance a military dance that was popular in the army at that time. The vigorous and domineering military dance was once popular in the army. Xiao Haoran also danced it back then, but he had almost forgotten it after leaving the army for many years. Unexpectedly, this old guy could still dance so skillfully.

An Guogong waved a walking stick, while the maids behind him were holding plum blossom branches. This kind of masculine dance was performed by them with a feminine beauty. The court ladies laughed happily from time to time. These women who are bound by discipline are enjoying their current life very much.

Xiao Haoran's expression was very unkind, and he coughed heavily, Li Huaiyuan noticed at the gate of the yard, Xiao Haoran was standing there with a golden knife, but the happy maids did not see Xiao Haoran, they saw Li Huaiyuan stop When they got down, they all rushed up to talk coquettishly, stroking shoulders and holding hands, begging the Duke of the country to jump up for a while, and they were about to learn it. It was time to strike while the iron was hot, so why did they stop!
Li Huaiyuan looked embarrassed. The old man saw that he was in trouble, stuck out his tongue, and ran away without a trace. He has been with An Guogong's old family for decades, so he is not worried that the old man will clean up afterward he.

The embarrassment on the old man's face didn't last for a moment, and then he returned to normal. He paused on the ground with his crutches, and said, "Girls, the old man has guests. Let's dance tomorrow, tomorrow!"

At this time, the group of court ladies saw the unkind-faced Lord Xiao Guo striding towards the gate of the courtyard, and their faces turned pale. They all came from the palace, and they knew a lot about some anecdotes. The Duke of the State knew the methods very well, so he coaxed him immediately, and scattered like birds and beasts.

As soon as the girls left, Mrs. Li Huaiyuan hit the ground with his crutches, his waist bent, his legs became weak, and his hands trembled a little. He greeted Xiao Haoran step by step, "Brother Xiao came to my Burrow. Don't say hello in advance, let me make some preparations to meet him, this old man Li, his mind is also confused when he is old, see if I don't deal with him!"

Xiao Haoran smiled, "If I had said hello in advance, how could someone Xiao see such a wonderful military dance!"

Li Huaiyuan chuckled, raised his walking stick, pointed to a small pavilion not far away, and said, "Brother Xiao, where are we going!" While speaking, he straightened his waist, and the walking stick that should have supported his body was in his hand The steering whined.

"Brother Li, you are so sick that you can't get out of bed!" Xiao Haoran sarcastically said.

Li Huaiyuan didn't change his face, "Thank you Brother Xiao and His Majesty the Emperor for giving these beauties here, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh When I am old, I can only watch but not eat, but it always makes me excited! This disease is much better!"

Xiao Haoran chuckled and said: "Can't you eat it? Look at Brother Li dancing the military dance, although it is an old cow gnawing tender grass, you can still eat a few mouthfuls!"

Li Huaiyuan laughed loudly, "By my brother's auspicious words, I really want to give it a try tonight, just because I'm afraid it will hurt the girls' hearts!"

While speaking, he came to the pavilion, which was obviously already well-arranged. Three sides were covered with curtains, which could keep out the wind and snow. Seeing the snow, there are several pots of good charcoal fire placed in the pavilion, and on the stone table, there are several wine jugs soaked in hot water. The girls who have just danced have changed their clothes and are bringing them one by one. Food box, put a plate of delicate snacks on the stone table.

"Please!" Li Huaiyuan leaned his walking stick on the railing, and stretched out his hand to invite Xiao Haoran.

"Brother Li, please!"

The two sat down as guests and hosts. Li Huaiyuan pointed to several jugs of wine boiling in the water, and said, "Li Qing specially brought this wine to me from Dingzhou. It is said that it is brewed with a special technique. What is it called rice wine? It is mellow but not strong, and has the effect of nourishing the body. It is not sold outside. There are only a few pots left. I have a destiny with him, so I will settle him with Brother Xiao today!"

Xiao Haoran's eyes narrowed slightly, is Li Huaiyuan trying to imply something to himself?Speaking of Li Qing, now Xiao Haoran loves and hates him. He hated him because he was against him in the past, but now he openly takes in Tian Feng, a traitor under his command, and openly asks him for his family. What he loves is this The guy is always by surprise, so that I can't figure out his way at all. I originally formed an alliance with him, but I just hoped that he would not jump out and mess with me during this period of time. He actually sent a navy to destroy Zhongxiang in Bazhou in one battle, and made a big hole in King Ning's backyard, directly doing himself a big favor.

Of course Xiao Haoran, who loves and hates each other, is very sensitive to the name Li Qing.

(End of this chapter)