From a son-in-law to a favorite of the empress

Chapter 474

"On the night of October 27, Jizhou finally fell after holding out for a month."

"On the morning of October 28, Nurhaci's army entered the city and massacred civilians. More than 120,000 people were killed in one day."

"At noon on October 29, Qu Shaogeng and Di Xianyong led 80,000 remnants to counterattack. After two days of desperate fighting, they drove the Donglu cavalry out of the city and recaptured Jizhou."

At this point, Zhang Fei whispered: "But everyone knows that Jizhou can't hold out for much longer. This short-term recapture is just a mirage."

"After Nurhaci rests for a few days and digests the previously looted materials, he will come back again."

"The remaining 80,000 people in Jizhou can't stop them at all. Can't hold on. "

Zhou Yuan was silent for a long time before he whispered, "Two hundred thousand troops defended Jizhou, and only 80,000 were left? What about the casualties of the Eastern Tartars?"

Zhang Fei said, "There are no detailed figures, but it is said that the loss exceeded 10,000 people."

Zhou Yuan suddenly raised his head and said in a concentrated voice, "This is not a mutual attack in the wilderness, this is defending the city. How can the Eastern Tartars fight one against ten? Why would they exchange 10,000 for our 120,000!"

"Absolutely impossible! Even if Di Xianyong is stupid, he can't fight such a battle!"

Zhang Fei said bitterly, "Sir, there are only 80,000 people left, not 120,000 dead in battle, a large number of soldiers fled..."

Zhou Yuan was stunned.

Flee? Soldiers defending the city actually fled?

He was speechless, helpless, and even found it ridiculous.

Finally, he waved his hand and said, "Let's not talk about this. Have you contacted the three martial arts circles? Have you gained anything?"

Zhang Fei nodded and said, "Yes, there are few martial arts sects here. The martial arts world develops in the form of family and business, usually escort agencies, martial arts halls and aristocratic families."

"Because it is a border town, life is a bit difficult. The people in the martial arts world don't live well. Most of them have to make a living by performing arts."

"They are generous and upright, but they are very resistant to outsiders. We appealed to their emotions and kept spending money to slowly gain their respect."

"At present, the martial arts world here has been loosely controlled by us. This looseness means that they will not fight for us, but in terms of morality, they will not fight for us. Yihe Baoen will definitely do his best to help. "

Zhou Yuan nodded and said, "That's enough. Continue to expand the scope and deepen the control over the three sides."

"In addition, are the people I asked you to prepare ready?"

Zhang Fei said, "They are ready. They are all in Datong. There are a total of 340 people. They are all good players who have been strictly examined. There are people from the underworld and Shanxi merchants. There is absolutely no problem with their composition. It is safe enough."

Zhou Yuan patted his shoulder and said, "You go to Datong to be responsible for the handover and wait for me there."

"Yes."

Zhang Fei clasped his fist and said, "I will set off now."

After he left, Zhou Yuan raised his head and looked at the magnificent Zhongnan Mountain.

He smiled and said, "The mountain road is not easy to walk on, Virgin Sister."

Li Yu'an said softly, "I have experienced all this. I saw my relatives die tragically under the horse, so when I rushed to Xiangzhou and saw you, my mood could no longer be suppressed."

Zhou Yuan looked at the winding mountain road and said slowly, "I have been walking on thin ice all my life. Do you think I can reach the top of the mountain?"

Li Yu'an said, "At this point, the most important thing is not... to dare to go up the mountain?"

"Anyway... I have nothing to lose, I am not afraid."

After she finished speaking, she strode up the mountain.

Zhou Yuan sighed and slowly followed.

This road was so long and difficult.

It was not until dusk that they finally reached the top of the mountain.

The Taoist temple in front was already in sight, but the scenery in the distance attracted Zhou Yuan's attention even more.

Thousands of mountains and valleys, overlapping peaks, stretching endlessly, like a long dragon crawling on the ground, raising surging waves on its back, the magnificent outline divides the distant skyline, and every inch of the curve blooms with thrilling charm.

Clouds and mists linger between the mountains, and where the setting sun shines, it seems like flames are burning, burning the world and twisting it.

Zhou Yuan's blood can't help but boil, and he feels a breath in his dantian, sweeping his whole body.

Li Yu'an turned around and frowned, "What are you doing there? Can't you accept the tragic news of the massacre in Jizhou?"

Zhou Yuan shook his head and murmured, "Venerable sister, I feel the same way."

Li Yu'an said, "What?"

Zhou Yuan said, "I finally understand how the great man felt at that time. Facing an even more desperate situation, he could actually sigh like that."

"What sigh?"

"To count the heroes, look at today!"

After saying this, Zhou Yuan felt that all his meridians were unblocked, and his whole body was much more energetic.

He turned around and said, "Although I dare not compare to the great man,I also felt his lofty ambition and gained a lot. "

"Let's go up the mountain and see Jianjia!"

He passed Li Yu'an and went straight to the Taoist temple.

Li Yu'an was stunned for a moment, then hurriedly said: "What are you crazy about? Why don't I know what you are talking about!"

Zhou Yuan said: "I didn't say anything, but people are always growing. I have evolved, that's all."

As soon as the voice fell, a green light flashed, and a figure wearing an ancient Taoist robe walked out of the Taoist temple, holding a floating sinker, and looked at Zhou Yuan calmly.

Zhou Yuan was shocked and immediately saluted: "Disciple Zhou Yuan, see the master."

Su Youzi looked calm, looked him up and down, and said: "After entering the door, there will be a Taoist boy to lead the way for you."

Zhou Yuan looked back at Li Yu'an, and then said: "Thank you, master. "

He didn't have to get involved in the feud between the two sisters, and he couldn't get involved.

After entering the door, a Taoist boy came up and whispered, "Donor, please follow me."

Walking all the way to the depths of the Taoist temple, all the way to the back mountain, Zhou Yuan saw the scattered courtyards.

The Taoist boy stopped, saluted Zhou Yuan, and then turned and left.

Zhou Yuan came to the wooden door and wanted to knock on it, but stopped.

He took a deep breath, tidied his clothes and hair, suppressed his surging emotions, and finally knocked on the door.

The sunset has passed, and only the remaining red remains in the sky.

The wind in early winter is quite cold.

"Who is it!"

A familiar voice sounded, the door slowly opened, a round-faced girl smiled, and then the smile froze.

She opened her mouth wide, and before she could speak, Zhou Yuan hugged her in his arms.

"Xiao Ziyuan, do you miss your son-in-law? "

Zhou Yuan's voice was a little hoarse, and his nose was already sore.

Zi Yuan cried out "Wow", lying in Zhou Yuan's arms and trembling, stammering: "Aunt, uncle... am I dreaming... Woo woo I dreamed of uncle."

She seemed to be made of water, and her tears soon wet Zhou Yuan's collar.

Zhou Yuan touched her face and smiled: "Are you okay here? Have you been naughty?"

Zi Yuan wiped her tears, pursed her lips and sobbed: "No, no, it's pretty good here, but... it's just that uncle is not here, nothing is interesting."

At the end, she couldn't hold back her tears again, trembling: "Uncle, you finally came to see us, Zi Yuan missed you so much woo woo..."

Zhou Yuan blinked hard, cleared his throat, and said: "Is everyone okay?"

"Yeah!"

Zi Yuan said: "Miss said that uncle is not here, we should take good care of ourselves, so everything is fine, very good. "

Zhou Yuan choked and said, "Don't make a noise. I'll go in and give Jianjia a surprise, okay?"

"Okay..."

Zi Yuan nodded and said quickly, "I...I'll go cook for my son-in-law. My cooking skills have improved a lot."

"Go ahead. I've been missing you for a long time."

Zhou Yuan patted her little butt.

Zi Yuan moaned and ran away quickly, covering her butt.