Chapter 113: Hesitation (End)
On the open plains, the horses traveled extremely fast.
Lu Yao's subordinates will gather in formation, and the soldiers and horses on the opposite side have already approached like a storm. The sonorous sound of the iron horse became more and more terrifying, vaguely like a huge iron tong, firmly holding everyone down.
At close range, the horses used by this cavalry are tall horses with smooth and smooth fur, and the generals' attire is more luxurious. The armor used by ordinary soldiers was similar to that of the Daijun officers, and the armor of several leading military academies even had fine patterns inlaid with silver wires. Looking at its bright and bright appearance, and the appearance of not even a single scratch on the patent leather, it is obvious that it is a brand new equipment that has never experienced the stabbing of knives and arrows. A horse is a good horse, a good armor is a good armor, and a soldier is naturally a strong general. At a cursory glance, all of them are big men with broad shoulders and round waists and strong physiques, half a head taller and wider than the servants on Lu Yao's side.
But Ma Rui and the others relaxed instead. These time-tested veterans naturally have a unique way of judging the true strength of their opponents. For example, from the subtle movements of controlling the horse galloping, it can be known that the equestrian skills of the other generation are very ordinary, and they may not have the experience of fighting at full speed; From the color of the skin of the exposed face and hands, it can be understood that the other party seems to have rarely experienced the tempering of the harsh environment in the wild; If you look closely, there are no scars on his face and arms, which is enough to prove that the group in front of him is a pampered person, and it is by no means a tough and daring warrior.
Someone whispered disdainfully: "Look like a soldier, cowardly pack goods!" Immediately snickering around him, the originally tense atmosphere suddenly became a little funny.
For a truly battle-hardened man, the group of bright knights in front of him is simply not a soldier, and can only be used to scare the layman who does not know how to fight. Therefore, the contempt in his heart is probably similar to the perception of a wild wolf towards his flock. If you really want to fight, it will probably only take three or five charges to kill them? Many people thought about it in their hearts, and then lowered their estimates of their opponents a little more: where do you need three or five charges? Once! One time is enough.
"Stand down." The smoke and dust stirred up by the horses galloping back and forth made Lu Yao cough a few times and said: "This group of people is a guard of honor supported by high-ranking officials and nobles, so don't lose your manners." ”
As soon as the words fell, the cavalry on the opposite side suddenly pulled their horses to divide on both sides, and a man rode out in the middle.
This person holds a golden whip, rides a famous horse, wears a brocade robe, a jade belt around his waist, wears a crown of beads, and when he runs closer, he pulls the reins lightly with one hand...... It is the county lord of Jingling!
"How did Pei Langjun have time to come to this barren mountain and wilderness?" Lu Yao was the first to say hello, he looked around with some sneer, and said: "The cavalry team is so powerful, but it makes Lu's subordinates who are not successful surprise for a while. ”
Just as Lu Yao spoke, the cavalry team that came with the county lord rolled over and rolled over, and surrounded Lu Yao and the others. The magnificence of its momentum and the majesty of its appearance made the visitors of Daijun ashamed to death. The county lord seemed to be pleased with the performance of his subordinates, and she replied with a smile, "I am here to see you, Daoming!" You didn't go to the dock fort of Yang Changshi, but it made me easy to find for a while. ”
Lu Yao was slightly stunned, and the county lord said again: "I have always known that Ming Xiongwu is to bring the elite of His Royal Highness the King of the East China Sea for the general to evaluate. If this scares your family, it is really not intentional. ”
With the honorable status of the county lord, he should be obedient everywhere. The embarrassment in Taihang Mountain a few years ago was really due to the fact that Dongying Gong was too incompetent, and the loss of her teacher and land was like a spark, which caught her off guard. This time when she came to Wei County, although she had an unpleasant quarrel with the King of the East China Sea because of her marriage, the Jingqi directly under the King of the East China Sea, who was responsible for her safety, was not missing.
However, after all, the county lord is just a pampered woman who is far away from the battlefield and fights, and her vision of military affairs is limited. Lu Yao said that her subordinate cavalry team was vigorous, but in fact, it implied that she was ridiculing her peers in vain, but she didn't hear it, but she gave birth to a pride that overwhelmed Lu Yao out of thin air, and she was even more emboldened.
Maybe it's because the horse has been galloping for a long time, the county lord's snow-white cheeks are slightly flushed, and there are some sweat drops on his forehead. Under the sunlight, the sweat droplets were like glittering dewdrops, and the face of the person was even more beautiful. In the past, when she swam through the turbulent river with the county lord, she was also so delicate...... Lu Yao suddenly remembered the past again, and his heart fluttered involuntarily.
"But I don't know what Pei Langjun is looking for me?" Lu Yao retracted his mind and asked cautiously.
The county lord pointed at Lu Yao with a horsewhip, and then pointed at himself: "Daoming, you and I are old acquaintances, and we are both smart people, so we might as well get straight to the point, and we don't have to do some boring tricks in front of unrelated people in Yecheng." Now, I just want to ask you one thing. ”
Lu Yao knew that the county lord was about to talk about secrets, so he waved his hand, ordered Ma Rui and the others to step back a little, and then said, "Pei Langjun will ask." ”
The county lord urged the horse to take a few steps forward: "Last year, under the Funiu Village of Taihang Mountain, I invited you to go to Luoyang with me to serve His Royal Highness the King of the East China Sea." At that time, you refused outright, and there was no room for negotiation. Although I regret it, I can only give up. Unexpectedly, in just one year, Daoming traveled to Hebei, and he had already made such a career, and he had the strength to make the center pay attention. Therefore, I don't take the liberty of asking again: Are you willing to serve the King of the East China Sea? ”
The two rode their horses very closely. The war horse ridden by the county lord looked at Lu Yao, who was silent, and snorted. Lu Yao raised his hand and stroked the long mane on the horse's neck, and slowly asked, "What is the person His Royal Highness the King of the East China Sea is asking for?" ”
"I know that many of Ming's fathers, elders, and clan brothers were involved in the disputes of the clan kings and died, and Daoming himself was displaced and suffered a lot because of this. As a result, His Royal Highness the King of the East Sea has no doubts, but it is strange. But rest assured, I will never ask TD to be involved in such filthy things. ”
"Oh?" Lu Yao raised his eyebrows, a little skeptical and a little surprised.
The county lord stared at Lu Yao and continued: "It's not a secret, although the emperor and many courtiers in Luoyang are famous, I regard them as clay sculptures and wooden tires, which can be made in the palm of my hand. Recently, the only people who are worried about it are the Xiongnu and the Huns in Northern Xinjiang. Now that Wang Jun is dead, there is no strong minister in Youzhou, and he has been afraid of being taken by Hu Er for a long time. Therefore, I plan to fully recommend Daoming as the assassin of Youzhou. If Daoming is in charge of Youzhou, he only needs to repair the government internally and strengthen Hu externally. If Youzhou is strong, His Royal Highness the King of the East China Sea will naturally be able to invoke his prestige. In addition, even if the Central Plains changes, TD does not need to interfere...... How is it? ”
These words of the county lord are equivalent to a clear promise, and only require nominal obedience to the king of the East Sea, without other restrictions and requirements. Lu Yao couldn't help but wave his fist and said loudly: "If this is the case, it would be great!" ”
The joy didn't last long, and Lu Yao suddenly had some doubts, with the shrewdness and ability of the county lord of Jingling, how could he make such a biased proposal? Among them, will there be an inside story that I don't know for the time being? Thinking of this, he immediately calmed down: "Pei Langjun loves Lu so much, Lu feels deeply honored, and he doesn't understand how to repay it for a while." What's more, Lu Mou's self-esteem is shallow, even if he is lucky enough to have the opportunity to control Youzhou, how can I ensure that His Royal Highness the King of the East China Sea has the trust in me? ”
"It's just a small thing. TD's two problems together couldn't be easier to solve. Speaking of this, the county lord suddenly felt a little shy. She hung her head for a long time, and gradually even her neck revealed red, and it took a long time to muster up the courage to say: "Daoming must have heard that the king of the East China Sea has an eldest daughter. Although this woman is double ten, her appearance is not bad, but because of the times, she has not been written yet. TD if it is intentional...... If he can marry the king of the East China Sea as a son-in-law, then both parties will naturally have no doubts. Other than that...... This can be regarded as repaying Pei! ”
Lu Yao only felt that a firecracker seemed to suddenly burst out in his mind, buzzing for a while, and he didn't know what to say. The eldest daughter of the king of the East China Sea, isn't it the county lord of Jingling himself? Isn't it the "Pei Langjun" in front of you? Could it be that the county lord is actually proposing marriage to herself? This ...... Lu Yao was a little chaotic. Whether in his previous life or after the crossing, Lu Yao is not a person with strong desires who are obsessed with the love of men and women, and to some extent, it can even be said that he is insulated from my life. Can this kind of face-to-face confession...... If you don't understand, you're an idiot!
The county lord of Jingling, regardless of his talent and appearance, is enough to match Lu Yao, if Lu Yao has never had a good impression of the county lord, it is definitely not true. When Lu Yao woke up from the deep mountains of Taihang, the county lord and his party were his important companions and dependents, and he always had a special friendship with this heroine. But...... But...... Lu Yao was so surprised, he thought about it, and he didn't know what he was hesitating about.
Lu Yao fell into a deep shock, perhaps with some doubts and joys. Many of the calculations of profit fluctuated in his mind, and then he angrily put them away. And the county lord was silent, as if the words just now had consumed too much courage.
After a long time, it was the county lord who spoke first: "How is it?" If TD doesn't speak, I'll just say yes? ”
Lu Yao stretched out his hand, and his fingertips touched the back of the county lord's white hand holding the reins. The county lord trembled, but he didn't move his hand, so he was gently held by Lu Yao.
"Why?" Lu Yao asked: "It's completely unexpected, really." ”
The county lord looked at Lu Yao boldly, but his voice became lower and lower: "I am willing!" That's all! ”
Lu Yao suddenly understood why the county lord would come with hundreds of people so flamboyantly. Perhaps in the heart of this woman, who is accustomed to strong participation in military and political affairs, she has the courage to speak when she is supported by a large number of military horses. Lu Yao smiled at his discovery, he looked at the county lord's dark eyes, and nodded gently: "Okay." ”
"So be it, so be it!" The county lord lowered his head and retreated in a bit of a panic: "That...... TD, you can wait with confidence. I'll be responsible for how this matter is handled next! ”
Will you be responsible? What can you be held accountable for? Lu Yao gave birth to a good girl out of thin air, and the sense of déjà vu after being played with by the gentlemen. He replied with a sneer: "Good! ”
The county lord rode his horse back to the cavalry and did not say goodbye to Lu Yao. Hundreds of horsemen surrounded her, departing as quickly as they had come.
Lu Yao looked at the cavalry, took a deep breath, and sighed again. He raised his arm to signal to his subordinates and said loudly, "Let's go!" ”