Cheng Si wrote the excerpt and ordered it to be sent to the capital overnight. He also had to brace himself for the most likely barbarian attack after dawn.
As Cheng Size expected, the Hu people launched a massive attack on the city early the next morning. This time they used the siege vehicle that was shipped with the bed crossbow.
The siege vehicle was extremely heavy and heavy. Thirty people could hide in the belly of the vehicle. Thirty people outside the vehicle had to work together to push it forward so that the siege vehicle could move slowly. Behind the siege vehicles were the black and heavy Hu infantry.
Six siege vehicles lined up and were pushed five miles below Yongning Pass. The heavy vehicles rolled on the ground. Suddenly, rumbling sounds sounded one after another, and six heavy siege vehicles The car was blown up and overturned at the same time, and screams were heard.
The Hu generals, including the Great Prince of Baoshan, Prince Dewang, and Prince Hegu Zhaqin, who were watching the enemy plunder from the rear, were so shocked that they could hardly speak when they saw this scene.
In this era of cold weapons that only know swords, guns and sticks, hot weapons like landmines suddenly appear. This is definitely an unbearable dimensionality reduction blow. .
After a long while, a general shouted in a trembling voice: "My God, what is that, the devil...the devil...that is the devil's fierce flames..."
"Fart! That's just the Chu people's black fire bomb! As the high priest said, it's nothing special!" Prince Baoshan shouted sharply, but his tone contained a trace of fear that could not be concealed no matter how hard he tried.
He didn’t know how many black fire bombs were buried outside the Yongningguan city wall. Prince Baoshan didn’t dare to bet. He had already lost more than 40,000 lives, and now there are less than 60,000 left in the 100,000-strong army. , we can no longer give away our lives in vain.
The eldest prince of Baoshan immediately ordered the troops to retreat, and the battle that was originally a sure win ended in nothing.
On the way back to the camp, Prince Dewang and Prince Hegu Zhaqin deliberately fell behind and started discussing quietly again.
The emperor in the capital received the urgent memorial from Cheng Sixe and immediately issued an order to the Marquis of Zhenbei to return to the capital. Accompanying the eunuch who delivered the order was Dr. Liu, who was best at surgery. Sending him this time can be regarded as a party. Dr. Liu was originally a military doctor, and he was very good at treating wounds caused by swords and arrows.
The news that the emperor issued an order to Zhenbeihou to return to the capital soon reached the ears of Ning Jingyan, the prince of the country. When he heard the news, he couldn't help but frown.
"Father, are you worried about the Marquis of Zhenbei returning to Beijing to recuperate?" Ning Yuande saw his father frowning, so he stepped forward and asked in a low voice.
Ning Jingyan nodded and said solemnly: "When the in-laws return to Beijing, there is no reason for your sister, as the daughter-in-law, to stay out of it. Besides, the in-laws are injured because they are trying to save your brother-in-law..."
After Cheng Si finished the memorial to the emperor, he wrote a letter to his wife, so both the Ning family and his son knew why Zhenbei Hou was injured. Ning had also started to pack her things and was preparing to take the children back to Zhenbei Hou Mansion.
"Father, son knows"Both you and your mother are reluctant to let go of your sister, but if your sister doesn't go back, her situation will be even more difficult in the future. That old godly woman is unreasonably causing trouble. If she is allowed to take over, then..." Ning Yuande suppressed the pity in his heart. , I had to say this.
Ning Jingyan nodded and said sadly: "That's the truth. Sigh... If Xiao Xin'er can't find your sister in one day, it will be difficult for her to truly open up the knot in her heart. Seeing her forced smile every day, your mother and I feel..."
Ning Yuande clenched his fists bitterly, gritted his teeth and said: "Father, even if you turn over the ground from the capital to Yongning Pass, My son must also find Xiao Xiner! "
The father and son were talking when a young man in his twenties ran in from outside. He shouted eagerly: "Father, big brother! "
"Yuanxiang...you're back..." Ning's father and son called out in unison. The person who came was the third master of the Ning family. He had been studying in the southeast and had just returned to the capital. .
"Yuanxiang is back, so...so...so..." Ning Jingyan felt very happy when he looked at his energetic young son.
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"Father, my son will go see his sister and nephew first, and then come back to talk to you. "Ning Yuanxiang shouted happily and ran out.
"Yuanxiang, wait..." Ning Yuande grabbed his younger brother and staggered him.
< p> "Brother, can't we talk about it later? "Ning Yuanxiang asked doubtfully."Yuanxiang, sit down and listen to your elder brother speak slowly. "Ning Jingyan ordered in a deep voice, and Ning Yuanxiang sat down obediently.
After hearing Ning Yuande's detailed explanation, Ning Yuanxiang jumped up and said, "I'll go catch that old witch. , I couldn’t believe that I couldn’t pry her mouth open and couldn’t find Xiao Xin’er’s whereabouts. "
"Yuanxiang, don't mess around. We don't have any evidence in our hands. How can we touch Mrs. Yipingaoming without permission? The crime is not a small one! "Ning Yuande gritted his teeth and said with hatred.
If he had not been the minister of punishment, if his father had not been the prince of the country, and if this big family had not continued to live in the capital, how could he have endured it all his life? , I can only order people to look for my nephew and daughter everywhere.
"Can I just bear it? "Ning Yuanxiang shouted angrily.
"Yuanxiang, my father taught you to make a decision before taking action! "Ning Jingyan's deep voice finally made Ning Yuanxiang regain some sense.
"Father, eldest brother, after all, I don't have an official position, why don't I go out to study in the name of looking for my nephew? The truth. I took people starting from the capital and searched from village to village, but we could always find him. "Ning Yuanxiang thought for a moment and then said to his father and brother.
Ning Jingyan nodded and said: "That's good. After all, she is your nephew and daughter. Maybe she will feel something in her heart when she sees Yuanxiang. Do it! It's getting late today. Let's take a rest and set off tomorrow morning! ”
In the evening, after the family had a reunion dinner, Ning asked her parents to return to Zhenbei Hou Mansion.
Mrs. Cui said distressedly: "Xian'er, if you go back by yourself, wouldn't it be..."
Mrs. Ning forced a smile and said: "Mother, my daughter is fine. Now that my daughter has recovered well, it is inappropriate not to return to her husband's house. Besides, her father-in-law was seriously injured while trying to save her husband. As a daughter-in-law, she should also be filial to her husband."
"Xian'er said. Absolutely. Xian'er, don't be afraid. The two houses are not far apart. If you have anything, please call someone over. Our family can support you at any time. You don't have to worry too much and endure the frustration of that woman all your life. "Grind." Ning Jingyan warned earnestly.
"My daughter understands that it is because she is unfilial and makes her elders worry about her." Ning Yuanxian's eyes turned red as she spoke. In this patriarchal world, her parents are the best in the world. 's parents.
"You are already a mother, and you are still saying stupid things. Let's see if Song'er and the others laugh at you!" Mrs. Cui smiled with tears in her eyes and nodded at the three brothers Cheng Jinsong, Cheng Jinzhu and Cheng Jinfeng.
The three little brothers of the Cheng family gathered around Mrs. Cui. The third child, Cheng Jinfeng, was not yet four years old. He threw himself into Mrs. Cui’s arms and shouted in a sweet voice: "Grandma, Feng'er is good, Feng'er doesn't laugh at you..." making everyone laugh.
Cheng Jinsong clenched his fists and said seriously: "Grandma, Song'er will protect her mother well." His second brother Cheng Jinzhu nodded vigorously and said that he thought so too.
Mrs. Cui held her eldest grandson in her arms, looked at her grandson's flushed face, and said with a smile: "My Song'er has really grown up. I can use it at CUHK! You were very good last time." You protected your mother well!"
That day, Ning suffered a hemorrhage. It was Cheng Jinsong who seized the horse and rushed to the Ning Mansion for help. Mrs. Cui was able to summon the imperial doctor in time and snatch Ning away from the gate of hell. return.