The spring breeze is slightly rippling, the spring water is slightly rippling, and it is the time of spring. At this time, the land in the south of the Yangtze River is filled with lush greenery as the main color, always giving people a feeling of rich vitality and infinite vitality. On the post road from Yue Kingdom to Wu Kingdom , from far to near, a team of chariots and soldiers came. Several sedans and chariots with two horses driving shafts were walking in the middle of the team. There were helmets on the front, back, left and right. Guarded by bright armed guards. There could be more than a thousand of these guards, all lined up in a neat formation. As they advanced, the guards all walked in unison, making a sound as they stepped on the ground, dust flying up, and the footsteps sounding in unison, which was very audible. Obviously, the guards in this team are not ordinary stragglers, but well-trained regular troops.
"General Iwataka, please wait a moment, General Iwataka." A shout alerted Iwataka, who was riding a war horse and leading the troops at the front of the team. He stopped his horse with a "whisper" and stopped, turning his head. Looking back, he frowned and asked loudly: "Doctor Fan Li , what are your orders?" Fan Li's chariot was actually following behind Yanying's battle rider. Of course Yanying could hear his own shout. Refreshing. Fan Li looked up at the sky and judged the time. Seeing that it was almost dusk, he sat on his open chariot with a smile, bowed his hands and saluted Yanying and said: "Haha, General Yanying, you think this time doesn't count. Good morning, soldiers and horses, after nearly a day's journey, we are very tired, why not set up camp here tonight and rest for the night, what do you think?"
Yan Ying looked at it coldly. He glanced at Fan Li and did not reply to him. He just thought to himself that he would reach the post station no more than ten miles further. There were post staff and buildings specially designed to receive supporting officials. Although it was getting late at the moment, It won't get dark so fast, and the team can walk to the inn before dark. Dr. Fan Li is still tired of driving in a chariot? What about the guards marching on foot? Is he going to do something wrong again? No wonder Yanying was suspicious. With his keen sixth sense as a soldier, Yanying always felt that Fan Li had an ulterior purpose during this trip.
Xishi decided to join the Wu Kingdom, help the Yue Kingdom destroy the Wu Kingdom, and avenge her father and mother-in-law, but Yanying could not dissuade her, so she had no choice but to fulfill her wish. In fact, Yan Ying's heart was suffering the most. Xi Shi was about to travel far away, and his heart suddenly became empty. The pain was unimaginable to outsiders. But under the torment of this love, Iwataka still controlled his emotions with great perseverance. From the outside, no matter how you look at Iwataka's face, it is still as cold, silent and calm as water.
Later, Xishi was brought into the palace by Princess Yayu and received training in various dances and music. She never returned to her original home. At that time, Yanying wanted to leave this sad place and travel around the world to spend the rest of her life in hidden rivers and lakes. It's all over once and for all. Just when Yanying was about to tell Shi Hu what he was thinking, Princess Yayu, dressed in coarse linen and wearing a light carriage, came to the humble abode and came to visit Yanying in person. "General Yanying, I sincerely ask the general to return to the court and help Dai Viet." As soon as she saw Yanying, Princess Yayu clasped her hands and raised her head above her head, bowed her head and bent down, and saluted Yanying respectfully. With sincere words, the first thing he said after meeting was that he hoped Yanying would use his abilities to help the Yue Kingdom train its army so that he could take revenge for destroying Wu in the future.
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"I know that General, your heart is for Xi Shi. Even if you are at the end of the world, how can you let go of your love?" Seeing Yan Ying move his lips, trying to say something to reject me, it seems that he is really determined. Knowing that she was about to leave Yue Kingdom, Princess Yayu quickly persuaded her to stay and said the crucial second sentence. When Xi Shi was mentioned, Yan Ying's idea of going to live in seclusion was shaken. At this time, Princess Yayu added the third sentence at the right time. She told Yan Ying that Xi Shi was to protect Yan Ying from danger. King Gou Jian of Yue retaliated, so he agreed to serve Wu King Fu Chai to seek peace for Yanying. As for avenging his parents, this was another important reason.
Yanying is not stupid. Before Princess Yayu finished speaking, he already understood Xi Shi’s thoughts. Her eyes were misty and filled with tears. With a choked voice, Yanying agreed to Princess Yayu’s request and decided to take Shi Hu back to He went to the Yue Palace and took up the post of the marching Grand Sima Qing doctor. Princess Yayu originally planned to let Fan Li, the prime minister's doctor, train Xi Shi and Zheng Dan for three years, and then send them to the Kingdom of Wu to begin the plan to destroy Wu. Who would have expected that these two beauties were extremely intelligent and learned things quickly. By the time Xi Shi and Zheng Dan had been in the Yue Palace for only two years, they had already mastered the skills of the harp and harp, sang gracefully and danced gracefully, and they had become peerless beauties in the world of mortals.
King Wu Fu Chai had also been very concerned about this matter in the past two years. Every time he was lonely in the middle of the night, his tent was empty and his quilt was cold, and he had nowhere to vent his energy, he would send Bo Pi to urge King Gou Jian of Yue to ask when the beauty would be delivered. Gusu City ? My patience is almost worn out~. Princess Yayu looked at the appetite of King Wu Fu Chai and was almost whetted, so she decided to inform Wu's Taizai Bo Pei, and sent the prime minister Fan Li, the minister, General Yan Ying, and the commander of the bodyguard Shi Hu. , led the royal guards of the King of Yue, a thousand guards, and hundreds of chariots, and escorted Xi Shi Zheng Dan into Wu as scheduled. This was the scene at the beginning of this article.
I would like to mention in particular the one thousand soldiers and soldiers under Iwa Ying. They were part of the more famous Three Thousand Yue Jia in the history of Spring and Autumn and Warring States . Although this army was not large in number, it was conquered by Iwa Ying. Shi Hu and the two were trained so that they were both unstoppable and one could defeat ten people. In the subsequent war that destroyed the Kingdom of Wu, it was this armored warrior who played a key role in reversing the situation of the war. This is why there was a popular inspirational saying in later generations: The cauldron sinks the boat, the fuel is burned and the courage is tasted. People who work hard, God will not let you down. One hundred and two Qin passes will eventually belong to Chu, and three thousand Yue Jia can swallow up Wu! However, these Yuejia are still in their infancy. They were created not long ago and have not yet formed effective combat effectiveness. Only a thousand people were sent this time, led by Yan Ying Shi Hu. They stayed all the way to protect the sedan chair that Fan Li, Xi Shi, Zheng Dan and others were riding. , meandering towards the territory of Wu State.
Faced with Fan Li's suggestion to take an early rest and sleep early, as the chief officer of the guard army, Yanying did not reply at first. He just looked at the surroundings of the place where he stopped, then got off the battle vehicle and walked directly to Xi Shi's car. Beside the sedan chair, Qiu Shenzi replied softly through the curtain: "Are you tired, sister Yiguang? How about resting here today and going on the road again tomorrow morning?" "No matter what, it's okay, I heard from Brother Yanying "Yes." The delicate voice was clear and sweet, and the person who answered in the sedan chair was naturally Xi Shi with a voice like a lark. Seeing that Xi Shi agreed, Yanying turned around and returned to his chariot. He ordered some of his subordinates to be on guard everywhere, while others set up tents and set up cooking stoves, preparing to camp here and rest for the night before leaving. What was pleasant was Fan Li, Yixiu's brother, who was the first to suggest taking a break, but Yanying ignored him and stood aside in the cold, with a sullen face and fell silent.
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On a moonlit night in spring, the warm breeze blows on my body, which is really refreshing and refreshing. In the distance, the great rivers and mountains in the south of the Yangtze River, reflected by the soft moonlight, seem to be covered with a hazy veil, making it look like So elegant and charming, full of mysterious dreams. This kind of scenery is unforgettable. At this time, Xi Shi walked out of the tent after dinner and was mesmerized by this beautiful scene. She looked at it blankly and talked to those who were following her. Shi Xiaodong couldn't help but feel sad at the same time.
"Luan, and Miss Xiaodong, I really want to stay here forever. I don't want to go to the strange city of Suzhou and face the devilish King Wu. I will marry Brother Yanying here and build a family." How wonderful it would be to live in a small thatched cottage, with men farming and women weaving and raising children..." As she spoke, Xishi's delicate eyes became moist again, and one, two, crystal tears flowed down her pretty face. , and rolled down on the front of the gorgeous brocade shirt. I guess it was night and she was in the wilderness, so Xi Shi was not wearing a veil. With her beautiful face and elegant figure under the moonlight, Xi Shi seemed to have transformed into the Bixiao fairy who was banished to the mortal world. She was so beautiful that it was breathtaking. Shi Xiaodong couldn't help but be stunned.
"Alas, there is no turning back. Sister Xishi, just accept your fate. Take one step at a time in the future. Maybe things will turn around by then, and we don't know whether it will lead to a peaceful future." Shi Xiaodong woke up from the shock, and she felt right in her heart. Xi Shi was full of sympathy and wanted to help Xi Shi, but she was so weak that she couldn't help her, so she had to make a sad face, hugged Xi Shi, and comforted the beauty with a few words. Xishi was already eighteen years old when she entered Wu. She gradually grew taller and became a tall and graceful girl. However, what is strange and puzzling is that Luan still looks the same. She is not tall and her face has not changed. The face is babyish and the body is fat, maybe it’s because Shi Xiaodong’s soul is in Luan’s body, right?
"Miss Xiaodong, according to you, in later generations, I will be very famous in the history you are talking about, right? Then where is my final destination?" Xi Shi relied on her will to try her best to escape from the sadness and trance. Freed from the stress, he calmed down his emotions and asked Shi Xiaodong softly. "Well, I really don't know much about this. It's all because I was distracted during the history class and didn't pay attention to the teacher. But in folklore, sister Xishi has three endings..." Shi Xiaodong said this. , couldn't help stroking the shawl hair on her head. This was the hairstyle that Shi Xiaodong changed after convincing Luan. You must know that Luan used to put his hair into a bun in order to practice swordsmanship, which is the so-called ball head. . Shi Xiaodong took a breath and said in a slightly heavy tone: "Sister Xishi, you have three theories about your final ending. The first one is that everyone is happy and happy. After the fall of the Wu Kingdom, sister, you followed Fan Cun, oh, Doctor Fan Li stayed away from the world. Disputes, retreating to the mountains and forests, boating on the five lakes, and going to be that fairy companion. But looking at your cold attitude towards Dr. Fan Li, sister, and the brother Iwa Ying who makes you miss me so much, I think this is really unreliable in the first place. Spectrum."
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Shi Xiaodong had a very bad impression of Fan Li. He always thought that although he was a smart businessman, he was flashy and a complete hypocrite. Last time, in order to make money, Fan Li actually took up the idea of Xi Shi. He coaxed Xi Shi to reveal her face to the public in the name of a beauty pageant, so that these boring guests could have fun and amuse themselves, in order to collect the visiting fee. Through this method, Fan Li made a lot of money overnight. Later, when Shi Xiaodong found out about this, he rolled up his arms and sleeves to settle the score with Fan Li, and even made trouble with Princess Yayu. Princess Yayu, who learned the reasons behind the incident, severely reprimanded Fan Li, confiscated his illegal gains, and enriched the treasury.
Fan Li, who had lost his reputation and money, was also dissatisfied with Shi Xiaodong and hated him to the point of irritation. The two had now become enemies. Of course, Shi Xiaodong did not want Xi Shi to stay with Fan Li, a hypocrite. Together. "The ending of this second statement is too tragic, and it is very cruel for you, sister Xi Shi. ..." He was afraid that Xi Shi would have any negative emotional reactions after hearing this, so Shi Xiaodong was a little cautious when he said this. "Oh~, Miss Xiaodong, fate is determined by fate and you just have to say it bluntly. I won't worry about it." Xi Shi seemed very free and easy, and she told Shi Xiaodong not to worry about speaking boldly.
"Sister Xi Shi, the second theory is that King Gou Jian of Yue destroyed the Kingdom of Wu, and King Fu Chai of Wu committed suicide. Sister, you were taken back to the Kingdom of Yue by King Gou Jian of Yue and moved into his harem. How could you ever miss the princess? Ya Yu was afraid that King Gou Jian of Yue would be obsessed with beauty and not enterprising, and follow in the footsteps of King Wu Fu Chai, so he put you, sister, in a bag sewn from cowhide and sank into the lake..." Shi Xiaodong said, suddenly thinking of himself. Occasionally, I once saw the ugly and ferocious face of Princess Yayu, and I couldn't help but feel excited and my body trembled.
"What about the third theory? What kind of ending will it be?" After hearing Shi Xiaodong say that Princess Yayu would be unfavorable to him in the future, Xi Shi was silent for a long time and then asked quietly. "The third theory is, of course, that when the Wu Kingdom fell, sister, your whereabouts were unknown in the rebellion. From now on, no one knows whether you were dead or alive. It was as if you disappeared from the world and there is no historical record."Shi Xiaodong finished talking about Xi Shi's three fates in one breath. Just when he was about to say something else, he suddenly felt that his lower abdomen was bloated and he had to relieve himself. He quickly told Xi Shi and hurried away while holding his stomach.
The moonlight was still cool, and Xi Shi stood alone in the night with her hands on her shoulders. The fire not far away, which had not been completely extinguished, reflected Xi Shi's beautiful and sad face, both brightly and covertly, making her immersed in the feeling. She was so worried and hesitant about her future, and she seemed so alone. "Miss Xi Shi, Miss Xi Shi. ..." Two soft calls awakened Xi Shi from her dream. She turned around and looked back, but it was Fan Li who came to her at some point. Fan Li probably had something hidden in his heart, and he looked around while talking to Xi Shi. For fear that someone else would suddenly appear: "Miss Xishi, do you know why I insist on camping here today? Because this is the only chance for you and me to escape. Miss Xishi, please come with me. I know that Miss Xishi is reluctant to go to the Kingdom of Wu. This is very suitable for me. I will lead you away. I, Fan Li, think that I am smart and wise, and can do business and understand fortune. I will definitely become rich and powerful in the future. It is much better for Miss Xi Shi to follow me than to be treated as a chess piece. ..."
Fan Li had his own little plan. For the sake of Xi Shi's beauty, he did not hesitate to sacrifice his own bright future, and encouraged her to elope with him. He controlled the time and place just right, and drove the chariot at night. He sneaked away and flew away without a trace, no matter who tried to find it, he could not find it. However, the flowing water deliberately dropped the flowers and refused to dry up. Xi Shi was thinking about Yan Ying, how could he obey Fan Li's mercy. When the two were arguing and arguing, Shi Xiaodong relieved himself and came back. , happened to see this scene, and saw that Fan Li was pestering Xi Shi without knowing how to restrain himself, she couldn't help but feel angry and angry, and shouted: "Fan is stupid! You bitch! "Immediately, he rushed forward and punched Fan Li in the face. Fan Li was a weak scholar, no match for Shi Xiaodong, the master of training. His small fist was white and pink, and it hit Fan Li's face, but it made him feel sore. Immediately afterwards, Fan Li felt that his nose was hot after being punched, and two streams of liquid seemed to flow out of his nostrils. This was bleeding from the nose. He punched Fan Li and threw him away. He fell down three feet away.
(To be continued)
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