Harue Kagetsu - Chapter 116

“Lang Jun, do you want to be a slave?”

Suddenly, a woman’s voice came from behind, soft and mellow, crisp to the bone.

Li Mu was stunned for a moment, and suddenly his blood was hot.

Really drunk tonight. Otherwise, why even her voice suddenly appeared in his ears?

He turned around abruptly, and saw a woman walking out of the river beach after passing the reeds, curling gracefully.

The moonlight illuminated the delicate face that had entered his night countless times and his dreams had disturbed his mind.

The Luoshen by the water, caught his eye!

His pair of pupils suddenly became the largest – this is the most instinctive reaction of a person when he suddenly sees a beloved object.

She had a smile on her face, standing pretty by the water, and her eyes fell on him.

Li Mufang stood up from the water, with his legs apart, standing in it, the water did not reach his thighs. He was drenched all over, with a layer of oily water light. His body was sturdy and his texture was clear. Under every piece of the faintly undulating muscle that was exposed, there seemed to be a terrifying giant that could burst out at any time. strength.

Under the moonlight, his whole person looks like a top-down statue of the **** of war with a majestic and majestic appearance.

Her eyes stopped on him for a while, and there was a faint wisp of smoke that seemed to disappear. She couldn’t help falling from his face, along her chest, waist and abdomen, all the way down, and finally settled.

But after a while, Li Mu’s pupils shrank, and a moment ago, the happy look in his eyes when he suddenly saw the love thing disappeared without a trace.

His eyes turned cold in an instant, and his face was expressionless. Facing the eyes of the woman on the shore, he waded ashore, picked up the clothes that he had just taken off on the beach, put it back on, turned around, and said coldly: ” Murong Zhe?”

The woman was stunned for a moment, then she finally took her gaze away from him, regained her senses, and her expression became normal. She smiled and nodded, “I thought I could at least deceive you and say a few more words.”

This time, the voice has changed, and it has returned to her original voice, but the tone is intimate, as if the two are close, and they have always been so familiar.

Li Mu said: “Remove your face!” His tone was indifferent and commanding.

Murong Zhe lightly touched his face, not only refused to go, but moved towards him, approached him, his eyes were soft, and looked over: “Li Shishi, don’t you think, my wife and I look nothing at the moment. Is it different? I have spent a lot of time. In such a moonlit night, since you are thinking about people, wouldn’t it be good for me to pretend to be you?”

Li Mu squinted his eyes slightly, and a gloomy and fierce light flashed across his eyes. With a slight movement of his hand, he drew his sword out of its sheath, and the blade of the sword flickered, slashing towards the face of the woman opposite.

“court death.”

His voice was concise and short, without anger, but without the slightest emotion.

Murong Zhe didn’t expect that he would kill him as soon as he moved. He was shocked, and hurriedly dodged. With all his strength, he leaned back. He finally avoided the sword that was slashing in the face, but he still felt a chill on his face. The blade of the sword was cut off, and the rustling fell.

She immediately remembered the scene in the wasteland near Yicheng that day, when he forcibly abolished her brother’s arm, she couldn’t help but feel terrified, and her face makeup couldn’t hide the suddenly pale face underneath, she didn’t wait for the man to rise again. With the second sword, he quickly retreated: “That’s it! I’ll remove it!” After speaking, he hurried to the water’s edge, leaned over and squatted down, drank water, washed his face, quickly washed his face to cover up, and returned to his original appearance. Face, stood up and forced a smile: “Li Shishi, are you satisfied with this?”

The moonlight revealed a wet pale face of a beautiful woman.

Li Mu put his sword back into its sheath.

“What are you doing here?” His tone returned to dullness.

Murong Zhe didn’t dare to tease him anymore, and said sternly, “I’m here on the order of my uncle, His Majesty Emperor Dayan, to send you a letter to Governor Li.”

Not long ago, when Li Mu was trying to recapture Longxi with his troops, Murongxi, who had fled back to Longcheng, also defeated the Rouran people, completely controlled Xiaoguan, and eliminated several nearby forces. In the battle of Beixia, he won the battle and pushed the territory to Shuozhou and Youzhou, and then rebuilt the state of Yan in Yan County and established himself as the emperor.

Almost all of the northern border areas in the north of Youzhou have fallen into the hands of the Murong Clan.

She took out a letter from her bosom, held it with both hands, and handed it over.

Li Mu didn’t answer, but said, “I have no contact with the Xianbei people. What’s the matter with him?”

Seeing that he didn’t accept the letter, Murong Zhe slowly took it back, calmed down, and said, “Uncle has long heard about the name of Inspector Li. Previously, Inspector Li took down Chang’an, and his uncle said that Longxi would soon be part of Inspector Li. Sure enough. Today’s success is gratifying.”

Li Mu said nothing.

Murong Zhe paused.

“Inspector Li must have known that my uncle defeated Rouran and rebuilt the country of Yan in Yan County. My uncle knew that Governor Li would take Luoyang after he pacified Longxi. To be honest, I, Dayan, are also bound to win against Luoyang. Back then, my Xianbei clan was humiliated too much by the Jie people, taking Luoyang and taking revenge on the country were the only vows made by my Muronghe clan, no matter the cost, even if they were shattered, they would still fulfill their vows!”

“When two tigers fight, one will be hurt. My uncle is a hero and cherishes a hero for Li Shishi. He really doesn’t want to be your enemy. The wealth of Guanzhong is coveted by everyone in the world. My uncle also wanted to take Longxi, but Li Since the prefect has already taken the lead, the uncle has also fulfilled. Li, the governor of Longxi, has a fertile potential and is now under your control. Your name is the prefect of the Southern Dynasty. What is the difference between you and the king? , I am the only one who is the only one? It is that Southern Dynasty, Li Shishi, if you have the will, you will be able to replace him in the future!”

She looked at Li Mu, her eyes sparkling.

“Inspector Li, the meaning in my uncle’s letter is that he is willing to make a covenant with you. Today, you occupy Chang’an, and Dayan wants Luoyang to fulfill a long-cherished wish. In the future, with Tongguan and Huaishui as the boundary, each will establish his own business and cooperate with each other. irrelevant.”

“My uncle said that as long as you promise, he will keep his oath, and he is willing to make a blood alliance with Li Shishi, and never break his promise. If you have the heart to go to the entire Southern Dynasty, I, Dayan, will also help you wherever you need it.”

“It’s me, Murong Zhe…”

She moved towards Li Mu and slowly leaned over, her voice turned soft again.

“Although I’m useless, I can do something. If Inspector Li needs it, I can stay, no matter what, I’ll be available for you…”

Her voice gradually became smaller, her towering chest rose and fell slightly, and she stared at him with expectant eyes, her eyes unblinking.

Li Mu looked at the noble Xianbei woman in front of him who was trying to persuade him. He was silent for a moment, and the corner of his lips slowly pulled, revealing a smile that was not a smile.

“Hu and Han are incompatible.”

“Not to mention Luoyang, it is today’s Youshuo, since ancient times, it is also the place of my China.”

The corners of his lips pursed, and the smile disappeared.

“Princess Murong, go back and tell your clan, go back to the place of your ancestors. Anyone who covets my Han land and splits my territory is my enemy Li Mu. As long as I live, I will exterminate them one by one. No exceptions.”

The look of anticipation in Murong Zhe’s eyes slowly disappeared.

“Li Shishi, you used to take Tongguan before, and then you retreated to Chang’an because of the instability of Longxi. Now that you have taken Longxi, your next intention is to advance eastward, take Tongguan, and take Luoyang.”

“I lived in the Southern Dynasty for a while. As far as I know, today’s Yu Kingdom, not to mention the powerful, is the royal family, and it has long since lost the heart to return to the northern land. It is the greatest good thing. This is also human nature. Who in the world does not exist for self-interest? My uncle’s original intention is to be good to you, and everyone can do what they want, isn’t it the best?”

“Your reputation in the Southern Dynasties is already at its peak, and a single battle at Chang’an is enough to keep you from falling prestige in the hearts of the Han people. I really don’t understand, why do you have to fight with me, Dayan, and then fight for Luoyang? It’s so good now. Chance, why don’t you make yourself a king?”

She stared at Li Mu without blinking.

“Li Shishi, I, Murong Zhe, have never convinced anyone in my life. In my eyes, men in this world are as cheap as pigs and dogs. I only respect you as a man. I advise you to wait for your achievements in the future. If you still treat yourself as a subject, others may not be able to tolerate you. I hope you think twice.”

Li Mu smiled lightly.

“The royal family of the Southern Dynasty is definitely not a kind person, so why is your Xianbei Murong clan a repeating villain? There is no need to say more. This place is next to my camp, and it is not a place you can keep. You can go.”

Murong Zhe’s beautiful eyes showed infinite disappointment.

This princess in Yan Kingdom, whom the men of countless ethnic groups are eager to pursue, stared at the Han man in front of her. Seeing his deep face and indifferent tone, and thinking of the sword just now, I still have lingering fears, and I don’t dare to use the unfavorable means of the man I used to be in front of him. I finally glanced at him, helplessly, slowly The letter was put away, turned around and left step by step.

Li Mu stared at her back and suddenly said, “Stop.”

Murong Zhe immediately stopped and turned his head quickly, with a look of anticipation in his eyes.

“This is the only time. I miss your first offense and forgive you. Next time, if you dare to show my wife’s face again and fall into my hands, I will never forgive you lightly.”

Li Mu’s tone was very calm, but the deterrent meaning in his words came to his face.

Murong Zhe’s expression changed slightly, he lowered his eyes, and said in a low voice, “I know,” and then walked away quickly, and his figure quickly disappeared into the night.

Li Mu returned to the camp, entered the tent, lay down on his back, flipped open the book of poems and placed it on his face, closed his eyes and fell into meditation in a faint ink breath lingering on his nose.

More than half a month ago, when he was still using troops to completely wipe out the forces of the Xianbei people in Longxi, he received news that the Southern Dynasty had undergone great changes. Xin’an King Xiao Daocheng died, and the imperial court banned the teaching of Tianshi, not only that, but also ordered the arrest of Wu Cang, the head of the teaching. Unexpectedly, Wu Cang escaped, and then mobilized his disciples and disciples, using himself as a heavenly king to come to the world to save the people, and to allocate land and private property as bait, inciting believers and open rebellion.

In the court of Dayu, the gentry were in power. From top to bottom, the large and small gentry and the local tyrants attached to the gentry occupied the mountains, forests and fields. The people with a large population can cultivate their own land, but there is very little land. Many people can only rely on the manor to survive. In addition, for many years, the wind and rain have not been smooth, either the floods here or the poor harvest there. Although the imperial court has tax relief, But people’s life is still very difficult.

The more this is the case, the more popular the celestial teacher education is, and it is widely distributed in the folk altars and has a large number of believers. With Wu Cang’s agitation, the believers rose up. Local officials, powerful gentry, and even those with a small amount of land were regarded as hostile. Regardless of whether they were good or bad, they were all executed, their family wealth was divided, and the grain depots set up by the imperial court were looted and burned, and the common people were forced to join in. Join, otherwise, they will also be killed together on the grounds of defying the sky and immorality. For a while, people are panicked, and the rebellion swept across Wu, and then spread, spreading all over the counties in the hinterland of the Southern Dynasties, with great momentum and shaking Jiankang.

Gao Qiao has transferred the army and is now doing his best to pacify the chaos in various places.

When Murong Xi was proclaimed emperor in Yan County, Li Mu knew his intentions.

What he wants is more than just Luoyang? From Youzhou to Luoyang, in the middle of Ji, Bing, and the Central Plains states, is it not the fat that the Xianbei people covet?

After recovering Longxi, he did intend to take advantage of the unsteady foundation of the Yan Kingdom to advance eastward to block the way of the Xianbei people going south.

But he was somewhat concerned about the situation in the Southern Dynasty.

In this life, many things are different from what he knew before.

For example, Xiao Daocheng died so early on that mysterious night of palace change.

But in the dark, there are some things that seem to be doomed and still happen.

For example, the rebellion of the Heavenly Teachers.

He remembered that the last time, the cause of the rebellion of Tianshijiao seemed to be from King Xin’an’s attempt to appoint another leader. And, if I remember correctly, the upheaval should have happened at the end of the year, not now.

But the thing, as it is, happened early.

He remembered that Luoshen’s parents, Gao Qiao and the eldest princess, had died in this sect in the past.

At that time, he had not yet entered the power center of Jiankang, and he did not know much about the details. I only know that at that time, Gao Qiao had suppressed religious rebellions in various places, and only a few remaining parties were still stubbornly resisting. Later, he went to rescue the eldest princess who had left Jiankang for some reason. middle.

Based on his intuition, this kind of thing should never happen again in this lifetime. If Gao Qiao had nothing to do, with the strength of the Guangling Army, it would not be a big problem to suppress this religious chaos, it was just a matter of time.

That’s why he wasn’t too distracted before.

But in his heart, in fact, there is another hidden worry.

He was worried about Xu Mi.

Although in the previous life, Xu Mi did not attack Jiankang until a few years after Gao Qiao’s death.

But today, things are different. Xu Mi has no chance to control the court for a long time after Gao Qiao’s death like before.

But his ambition will not necessarily disappear.

Li Mu was worried that he would be forced by the situation like Xiao Daocheng and jumped out early to start.

If he doesn’t give up and takes advantage of the Heavenly Master to make trouble, this is obviously the best chance.

Gao Qiao must have thought of this as well. At the beginning of the Tianshi Rebellion, he ordered Xu Mi to be appointed governor of Jiangzhou. Knowing that he would delay for some reason, and in the name of distributing military funds, he sent an army to be stationed near Jingzhou to monitor the movement.

In case Xu Mi took the risk and took the opportunity to cause chaos, Gao Qiao not only had to beware of Jiangbei Jie soldiers, Pingtian teachers and chaos, but also divided his troops to deal with Xu’s army from Jingxiang.

Once the three sides are attacked at the same time, the Guangling Army is afraid that it will not be able to stand it no matter how brave it is.

Longxi has been settled. In fact, now, as long as he sends someone to bring Luoshen, his mother and others to Chang’an immediately, he can continue to follow his original plan, first enter Tongguan, settle Luoyang, and then go to clean up the mess, perhaps Do more with less.

Tonight, the unexpected visit of the Xianbei woman, Murong Zhe, made the hesitation in his heart even more prominent.

He knew that he had to make a choice.

On one side is Luoyang, the eastern capital, the long-cherished place of the Northern Expedition, which he failed to travel for the last time in his previous life, is already close at hand.

On one side is the possibility that the dignified and magnificent imperial capital of Huanghuang, which had destroyed all his ambitions, is about to suffer a disaster.

In his mind, a past event that remained deep in his memory suddenly appeared.

At that time, he was the prefect of Yanzhou and the general of the Zhenjun army. He quelled the rebellion of Xu Mi, and after retaking Jiankang, he rushed to rescue her who had lost both parents and lived as a widow for many years. .

She was very ill. When he was found from the hiding place, she was helpless. She was clearly frightened to the extreme, but she had to work hard to maintain the noble woman she was supposed to be in front of a stranger like her. The demeanor, the way of thanking him solemnly, at this moment, I still seem to feel distressed.

He remembered again that he took Chang’an back to Jiankang. That night, Gao Qiao got excited and lost his temper when he was drunk.

If Xu Mi really took advantage of the chaos of the Tianshi Sect and launched an attack, then this would make him sometimes afraid to avoid it, but he couldn’t help respecting his high position, the ups and downs of the sea, but still able to retain a bit of the original heart of the Southern Dynasty. The leader of the nobility is afraid that he will fall into a catastrophe in his life.

He is also the father of the woman he loves.

Luoyang can try again in the future.

Some people and things are more important than Luoyang, how could he not know. It just hasn’t been decided yet.

Li Mu slowly opened his eyes, took the book away from his face, sat up, and finally got up to call someone, ordering Jiang Tao to come, and he had something to discuss.