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Chapter 84

No one could stop Xiao Yuanmin, and before Lin Duan could react, Xiao Yuanmin had already entered the dining room of the Lin Mansion with a whip in one hand, as if he hadn't seen Lin Duanzheng preparing to eat, Xiao Yuanmin said, "I want to go out to hunt in the city, you take Guard me with troops."

This is an order rather than an inquiry, Lin Duan suppressed the panic and anger in his heart and said, "The weather is cold at this time, the eldest princess, which is not a good time for hunting, besides, the official is not prepared..."

"It's enough to bring soldiers." Xiao Yuanmin didn't listen at all, and said with half-closed eyes, "I always asked Lin Duanlin in the palace. General for a long time." This is a blatant threat. If Lin Duan doesn't go her way, she can't guarantee that Old General Lin and Concubine Lin Gui will be intact. After all, Emperor Xuanhe and Prince Xiao Yuzuo in the palace are Xiao Yuanmin's greatest reliance. Because this palace is not familiar with the road, or because I met someone who doesn't have long eyes, I was injured, I think my father will feel distressed."

"I'm going to prepare now." Lin Duan gritted his teeth and said, if it wasn't for the Lin family...how could Lin Duan be so angry with Xiao Yuanmin.

"A quarter of an hour." Xiao Yuanmin turned and left after finishing speaking, "I'll wait at the gate of the city."

The military adviser rushed over in a hurry, and heard the truth on the way, "I'm afraid the eldest princess knows, what should the general do?"

"What can I do." Lin Duan changed into his riding uniform, "Order a thousand soldiers to follow me."

"That barbarian..."

"Without Lin Fu, there would be no Lin Duan." After Lin Duan finished speaking, he went out, and the military adviser sighed.

Murong Xi's situation is not good. Although they are plotting against the barbarians and Lin Duan, the barbarians are warlike and value the food. In addition, Lin Duan is careful and has sent twice as many people as before. Even if there are arrangements in advance, Murong Xi Xi also fell into a bitter battle.

Now there are no moves, just slash the enemy with the sword in his hand.

Even Murong Xi didn't know how many people were left around him, but he would rather destroy these grains than let the barbarians take them away, because these grains would kill countless soldiers of the Jin Dynasty in the coming year.

The ground was stained red with blood, and the ground was desolate. The corpses under her feet could no longer tell who belonged to them. Murong Xi held the dagger tightly in his hand. The sun rose, and the appointed hour had passed. Could it be that the cloth ball had not been delivered to her? ?Or did Lin Duan have another conspiracy to trip her up?
Murong Xi thought again of the woman who rode the horse and drew the bow and shot the arrow. I'm afraid I won't see you again... There are less than ten soldiers around me, they stand in the middle of the grain and grass, so... die, it's a pity that there is no one in person Tell her that I miss her very much.

The grain and grass had already been doused with kerosene, and the sky was dyed red with just a few fire breaks. The blazing fire blocked the footsteps of the barbarians and trapped Murong Xi and the others in it.

In fact, Murong Xi's plan was very good. When he knew about Lin Duan's deal with the barbarians, Murong Xi made up this plan. He knew that Lin Duan would not let him go, so he went along with the flow and disappeared directly. Duan was afraid of taking responsibility and would definitely report to Emperor Xuanhe.

Emperor Xuanhe will send people over because he is worried about the Lin family and will not let the Lin family continue to monopolize the northwest. This means that Murong Xi has reinforcements. Duan's subordinates, he is the bait, the reinforcements can catch all these people, although it is impossible to wipe out Lin Duan at once, it can also hurt him greatly.

If it fails... then the food and grass will be burned, and the barbarians and the destroyed food and grass that will appear outside the city will also attract the attention of Emperor Xuanhe.

Murong Xi had long been prepared to sacrifice, but he didn't expect that it was Xiao Yuanmin who came this time... I can't bear it...

Looking at the only soldiers left beside him, Murong Xi suddenly grinned, hoping that the death would not be too ugly, and that she would not be too sad after seeing it...

Those barbarians were full of anger, but the fire was too big to save them, and they were cursing words that no one could understand.

The dagger in his hand was very hot, but Murong Xi didn't let it go. No matter when, the dagger never left his side. He was like a god of war on fire, and the blood stains couldn't hide the elegance all over his body.

A sharp arrow suddenly shot from the sky, and shot precisely into the barbarian's body. The barbarian swayed and fell to the ground, causing a commotion. Murong Xi was stunned when he looked at the figure coming on horseback .

The thirteen hundred iron cavalry rushed away from the barbarian resistance like a flood. At this time, it was like a one-sided massacre. Xiao Yuanmin rode his horse and stood outside the circle of fire, surrounded by twenty guards.

One was riding on a horse, the other was standing on the ground, looking at each other through the firelight, Xiao Yuanmin pursed his lips and smiled, and suddenly rode his horse over the fire circle, the soldiers and guards around him also jumped in, and the horse ran towards Murongxi .

Murong Xi didn't move, didn't even panic at all, the horse stopped in front of Murong Xi, Xiao Yuanmin held the rein with his left hand, turned slightly sideways, stretched out his right hand, that hand was very beautiful, white, tender and slender.

Murong Xi also stretched out his hand, and put it on hers. Murong Xi's hand was scalded, bloody and dirty, but when these two hands were held together, they matched surprisingly well. .

Hold your hand and grow old together.

Xiao Yuanmin not only brought the imperial physician, but also brought a lot of good medicines. After Murong Xi cleaned up, the imperial physician began to prescribe medicines for him.

Xiao Yuanmin changed into a plain skirt, her hair was loosely rolled up, she was a little more casual, because seeing Murong Xi, she relaxed a lot, and her expression became a little more lazy, making her look even more noble .

Both of Murong Xi's hands were wrapped up, and the medicine was applied to his face. After finishing everything, the imperial physician was also sweating, "Thank you, imperial physician."

The imperial physician shook his head, and said to Xiao Yuanmin, "Princess Murong, Lord Murong is fine, I will prescribe some tonic later, just drink a few sticks and it will be fine."

"Oh." Xiao Yuanmin glanced at Murong Xi, "Where are the others?"

"It's not a serious problem, just rest for a few days." The imperial doctor said respectfully.

Xiao Yuanmin nodded, "Then go down."

"Yes." The Imperial Physician bowed and withdrew.

Xiao Yuanmin stood up, glanced at Murong Xi, "Can I still go?"

Murong Xi was rescued by Xiao Yuanmin on horseback. Many people saw the two of them riding together. It was only because the discovery of barbarians made Wangbei City even more nervous, so not many people wentssiping.

"Yes." Murong Xi said.

Xiao Yuanmin put on a thick cloak, and led Murong Xi to go out. Outside the General's Mansion, the carriage was ready, Xiao Yuanmin got on the carriage directly, and Murong Xi followed her in, and the carriage ran towards the outside of the city.

"I didn't expect you to come." Murong Xi whispered, looking at Xiao Yuanmin with burning eyes.

Xiao Yuanmin leaned on the cushion, held the candied fruit in his hand and didn't eat it, "Then who do you think will come?"

"I don't know." Murong Xi poured himself a glass of water and said, "How many lives are there?"

Murong Xi actually guessed where Xiao Yuanmin was taking him. Xiao Yuanmin might have sent someone to collect the corpses of those soldiers, and they went here to send those soldiers for the last time.

"36 people." Xiao Yuanmin said, except for those who could stand beside Murongxi in the end, the rest of them were all rescued from the battlefield. No one can guarantee how many survived.

Murong Xi let out a breath slowly, all those he brought out were his personal soldiers, and those who followed from General Ding Yuan, there were only 36 people left at this time, Murong Xi naturally felt uncomfortable, but he didn't regret it, if Given another chance for him to choose, he would still take those people to stop the barbarians. Those soldiers would not regret it. After all, everyone knew that this war would be dangerous, but no one backed down.

Seeing Murong Xi's expression, Xiao Yuanmin opened his mouth and didn't know how to persuade him, but reached out and patted Murong Xi's arm lightly.

Murong Xi wanted to reach out to grab Xiao Yuanmin's hand, but when he reached out, he realized that his hand was already wrapped, "I'm fine..."

"En." Xiao Yuanmin responded.

Because of the death of those soldiers, the two of them had no interest in talking at all. It was the first time Xiao Yuanmin saw the cruelty of the battlefield. The scene of blood flowing into rivers and piles of corpses made her unable to truly calm down.

The carriage stopped at the gate of the city, Xiao Yuanmin and Murong Xi got out of the carriage, and walked out step by step. At some time, a wooden platform was built in the open space outside the city, and the corpses of Jin Chao soldiers were placed on it. Apart from the Northwest Army and Xiao Yuanmin's soldiers and guards, there are many ordinary people around.

Whether it's true or not, Lin Duan also stood there with a sad face. Xiao Yuanmin was wearing a plain skirt and a cloak of the same color hanging down at her ankles. It swayed slightly as she walked. Murong Xi followed Xiao Yuanmin on the left, with His clothes couldn't hide the scars all over his body.

In the past few years since Murong Xi left Beijing, he has experienced a lot and participated in many wars. He has long lost his childishness and has become more mature.

The arrival of Xiao Yuanmin made everyone quiet down, following her pace, they spontaneously gave way.

"General Lin." Xiao Yuanmin said, "If it weren't for General Lin's great help, the conspiracy of the barbarians would have succeeded."

Lin Duan was full of resentment and couldn't express it. This was outside. Although there were soldiers guarding it, there were also many people onlookers. It was not known if there were barbarian spies. Xiao Yuanmin was pushing himself to the edge of the knife. He could tolerate him saying no, but upon hearing this, he could only bow his head and say, "This is what a subordinate official should do."

"About the spies in the Northwest Army, General Lin please help me. We must not let the blood of these soldiers be shed in vain and let the people live in panic every day. I, Xiao Yuanmin, swear here that I will not get rid of the barbarians for a day, and I will not get rid of the barbarians for a day. Go back to the capital." Xiao Yuanmin's voice was resounding, who is Xiao Yuanmin, she is the only eldest princess of the Jin dynasty, the sister of the prince Xiao Yuzuo, the daughter of Emperor Xuanhe's heart, and enjoys all the glory and wealth in the capital. He is a person with no status, but he is willing to stay in the northwest, just to restore peace to one side. When these words came out, even those who were originally Lin Duan's cronies were moved.

Lin Duan felt bitter, if it wasn't for the future of the Lin family, how would he be willing to do such a thing, but now he can't turn back.

Murong Xi looked at Xiao Yuanmin, this is the person he has been thinking about for so many years, some people say that a woman should be like a crescent moon, but in Murong Xi's eyes, such dazzling Xiao Yuanmin is the real Xiao Yuanmin, a woman who is as beautiful as the sun.

Xiao Yuanmin took the torch from the soldiers. It stands to reason that these corpses should be buried in the ground for safety, but in the northwest, where are there so many places to put them? In every war, 800 to [-] people die, and those barbarians even eat human flesh. It would be even more inappropriate if they dug up the corpses and ate them up. So gradually, people on the northwest side burned them with fire and buried them in the soil. I have to say that this is also a kind of sad.

"Send the heroic soul." Xiao Yuanmin raised his voice and raised the torch in his hand high.

"Send the heroic soul."

The wooden frame that had been poured with oil, after throwing the torch into it, immediately ignited bright red, the sky-high red, as if it was going to burn everyone, Lin Duan took a step back involuntarily.

From a distance, Xiao Yuanmin seemed to be standing in the fire, like a phoenix on fire.

(End of this chapter)