San Ying Bei Mang Rescuing the Emperor
The emperor is not the emperor, the king is not the king, thousands of horses fled to Beimang.
The emperor is also the emperor, the king will be king, thousands of people will protect the dragon!
----Yong Shi: Biography of Taizong Wu Jun
After Wu Jun, Zhao Yun, Zhang Liao, and Zhao Yu parted ways with Tian Feng and Gao Shun in Muye Town, the four of them galloped through Hanoi Town, passed through Hulao Pass, and headed straight for Luoyang.
On the way here, Wu Jun saw that there were more refugees in Jizhou and Sili Prefecture than half a month ago. At the same time, he inquired about the current situation in Luoyang from the merchants and pedestrians along the way. Recently, the fight for power between General He Jin and the Ten Attendants of the Imperial Court had become increasingly fierce, almost to the point of being incompatible with each other. He Jin had secretly sent someone to poison Empress Dong to death in the Hejian Posthouse. Because the Young Emperor was young and had no brains, the Ten Attendants Zhang Rang, Duan Gui, and the others slandered He Jin and the ministers in front of the Young Emperor and Empress Dowager. The remonstrant Liu Tao and Situ Chen Dan were killed by the Ten Attendants Zhang Rang and Duan Gui for their remonstrance against the Young Emperor. For a time, the imperial court was filled with swords and crossbows, and every tree and grass was filled with soldiers. The ministers were even more anxious every day, living their days in fear.
After Wu Jun, Zhao Yun, Zhang Liao, and Zhao Yu entered Luoyang, they settled down in an inn near the Wu Residence. Because Wu Jun knew that this was a critical period, he did not immediately visit his father-in-law Cai Yong, his uncle Wu Zilan, and his uncle Wang Yun. He only brought Zhao Yun, Zhang Liao, and Zhao Yu around Luoyang for half a day to buy some daily necessities and dry rations. After that, he settled Zhao Yu and Zhao Yun's mount, the Night Shine Jade Lion, in the inn. Wu Jun brought Zhao Yun and Zhang Liao along with him, equipped them with weapons and rations, and rode straight to Beimang Mountain to survey the terrain. Although Zhao Yu had said that she wanted to go to Beimang Mountain with Wu Jun and the others, Wu Jun did not agree to her request this time. No matter how hard she begged, he did not agree.
Beimang Mountain was a small mountain, or rather, a hill, that was located 20 miles north of Luoyang City. Wu Jun, Zhao Yun, and Zhang Liao carefully observed the terrain within a five-mile radius of Beimang Mountain three times. Wu Jun and the other two had set up a temporary tent in a forest in Northern Mang Mountain. The three of them were staying in this temporary tent for the time being. Wu Jun and the other two had been waiting at Northern Mang Mountain for ten days, but no one had passed by. Wu Jun and the other two could not help but feel anxious. Wu Jun knew that the Great Han's 'coup in the Palace' should have happened during this period of time. Could it be that there was a deviation in history, and that the Young Emperor and Prince Chen Liu had not been kidnapped to Beimang Mountain by Zhang Rang and Duan Gui?
"Big Brother, didn't you say that after the Great General and the Ten Attendants fought to the point that both sides suffered heavy losses, the Young Emperor and Prince Chen Liu were kidnapped to Northern Mang Mountain by Zhang Rang and Duan Gui? We've been waiting here for ten days. Why isn't there even a single person? Could there be something wrong?" Zhao Yun asked Wu Jun anxiously.
"That's right, Big Brother. Could there be something wrong? Why don't you let me go to the city tomorrow to investigate the situation? I've stayed in Luoyang City for a period of time before, so I'm quite familiar with the terrain.”Even his third brother, Zhang Liao, who had always been very calm, couldn't help but feel puzzled. Although he and his second brother, Zhao Yun, never doubted their big brother's words, there wasn't a single person here. They couldn't help but ask their big brother in confusion.
"Second brother, third brother, I don't know if there's anything wrong with this, but with the divination technique my master taught me and my intuition, it should be within these few days. If the Young Emperor and Prince Chen Liu hadn't been kidnapped by Zhang Rang and Duan Gui, they would naturally be extremely fortunate. However, as a general or commander, the most taboo is to be impetuous! Second Brother and Third Brother are dragons and phoenixes among men, the pillars of the country. We are in a chaotic world, and Second Brother and Third Brother will be the generals of an army or the commanders of three armies in the future. You must have confidence in your own judgment, perseverance, and patience. In Sun Tzu's Art of War, there was a saying: 'A general is wise, trustworthy, benevolent, brave, and strict.' We must have 100% patience. Sometimes, victory often comes at the moment when we can't wait. If the Young Emperor and Prince Chen Liu really hadn't been kidnapped by Zhang Rang and Duan Gui, wouldn't it be wonderful if the three of us were here to enjoy ourselves? However, Third Brother's suggestion is reasonable. We can't just wait. We should make use of the situation. So we'll stay here for the night. If nothing unusual happens tonight, Third Brother will enter the city tomorrow to scout for information and go back to the inn to see how Xiao Yu is doing.”Although Wu Jun had the same doubts as his second and third brothers, he still calmly faced what had happened and calmly advised his two sworn brothers.
"Big brother is really wise. Second (Third) brother will definitely remember big brother's words!”Zhao Yun and Zhang Liao felt relieved after hearing their big brother's words. After eating the dry rations, Wu Jun and his brothers went to sleep.
Around midnight, Wu Jun was awakened by the sound of hooves. With his keen hearing, Wu Jun heard about a hundred warhorses galloping from the south. Wu Jun grabbed the Flying Rainbow Treasure Sword and the Sun-Breaking Bow and Cloud-Piercing Arrows and put them on his waist and back. Then, he picked up the Flying Dragon Divine Halberd with his right hand. Just as Wu Jun was about to wake up his two sworn brothers, Zhao Yun and Zhang Liao, he realized that they had already woken up and were ready to go, waiting for Wu Jun's orders.
"Big brother, is there a situation? Third brother and I faintly heard the sound of horse hooves just now. When we woke up, we saw you preparing your weapons, but now the sound of horse hooves seems to be getting softer and softer.”Zhao Yun and Zhang Liao stood on Wu Jun's left and right respectively as they asked Wu Jun.
"Second Brother, Third Brother, it should be Zhang Rang and Duan Gui who kidnapped the Young Emperor and Prince Chen Liu to come here. Later, he was hunted down by Min Gong, an official in central Henan. However, Min Gong had probably chased after them. However, the Young Emperor and Prince Chen Liu did not know the truth, so they should be hiding nearby and not far away. Second brother, you go west. Third brother, you go east. I'll go south to the river. We'll meet here in two hours. We must find the Young Emperor and Prince Chen Liu, or else the consequences will be severe.”Wu Jun saw that Zhao Yun and Zhang Liao had finished their preparations and instructed them.
"Yes, sir! Big brother!" After Zhao Yun and Zhang Liao cupped their hands and replied to Wu Jun, the three of them walked out of the tent to look for the Young Emperor and Prince Chen Liu.
Wu Jun searched alone along the river. Two hours had passed, but there was still no sign of the Young Emperor or Prince Chen Liu. Wu Jun recalled the appointment he had with his second and third brothers. Regardless of whether or not they found the Young Emperor and Prince Chen Liu, the three of them had to meet at the tent in two hours. "Hopefully, Second and Third Younger Brothers have already found the Young Emperor and Prince Chen Liu. Otherwise, how can these two children, who are only ten years old and nine years old, survive in this wilderness?”，Wu Jun prayed in his heart as he rushed back to the tent.
When Wu Jun returned to the tent, he saw that Zhao Yun and Zhang Liao had already returned earlier. It was obvious that they had not found them.
"Second brother, third brother, didn't you find them?”Wu Jun asked when he saw Zhao Yun and Zhang Liao.
"Big brother, we've searched both the east and west, but there's no sign of them. Big Brother, you didn't find it either? Could they have gone far?" Zhao Yun and Zhang Liao saw their big brother return empty-handed and could not help but ask in disappointment and anxiety.
"Second brother, third brother, let's not be anxious. I believe that the Young Empress and Prince Chen Liu have been hiding nearby, and I can sense their auras.”Wu Jun stopped Zhao Yun and Zhang Liao's anxiety and began to reveal his secret. Due to the radiation from the unknown substance of the ancient creature in his previous life, Wu Jun now had excellent vision and hearing. As long as Wu Jun wanted to hear and see anything within a radius of two kilometers, there was nothing that he could not hear or see. However, Wu Jun needed to expend a lot of energy to use this ultimate skill. Therefore, Wu Jun would not use it unless he had no other choice. But even if he did not use it, his vision and hearing were several times better than ordinary people.
"Second brother, third brother, please follow me.”After Wu Jun displayed his ultimate skill, he could clearly hear the sound of two children hugging their heads and crying in the bushes on the southern riverbank that he had just searched. Thus, he immediately called Zhao Yun and Zhang Liao to lead their horses and follow the sound of crying to find the Young Empress and Prince Chen Liu.
When Wu Jun brought Zhao Yun and Zhang Liao to the river, he pushed aside the grass and saw two children lying in the grass. The two children were wearing yellow mandarin jackets and looked very delicate. Although the younger child was crying, he immediately stopped crying when he saw Wu Jun and the other two discover him. At the same time, he tugged at the corner of the older child's clothes." Imperial Brother, don't cry." We've been discovered." At the same time, the child looked at Wu Jun and the other two with his bright eyes.
When Wu Jun saw the two children, he finally felt relieved. Wu Jun pulled Zhao Yun and Zhang Liao to kneel down before the two children."This commoner Wu Jun (Zhao Yun/Zhang Liao) greets Your Majesty and Prince Chen Liu! The three brothers of this commoner came late to protect the Emperor. Please forgive us, Your Majesty and Prince Chen Liu!”
When the younger boy saw Wu Jun, Zhao Yun, and Zhang Liao kowtowing to the Young Empress and himself, he immediately signaled for the Young Empress to speak. However, when he saw the Young Empress trembling in fear and not daring to speak, the younger boy said to Wu Jun and the other two,""How do you know this king and His Majesty? Since you know this king and His Majesty, why would you dare to bring a weapon to meet us?”After Prince Chen Liu Liu had calmed down, he immediately turned to Wu Jun and the other two, who were still kneeling on the ground, and asked, appearing extremely dignified.
"Reporting to Prince Chen Liu and His Majesty, Zao Min had followed my father since childhood and met His Majesty and Prince Chen Liu in Luoyang, so I recognize the two Great Kings. As for the three of us who are armed, it is because we heard the sound of the army and horses that we risked our lives to come and find Your Majesty and Prince Chen Liu. We hope that the two kings will forgive us for our offense!”Although Wu Jun saw Prince Chen Liu asking him a very stern question, he very calmly replied.
"Who did you say you were? Who is your father?" The older boy, who was the Young Empress, asked calmly when he heard that Wu Jun and the other two had no ill intentions towards him.
"Your Majesty, I am Wu Jun of Lujiang. His father was Wu Shuo, Wu Zimin, the former counselor and the current prefect of Lujiang.”Wu Jun replied respectfully.
"You are Wu Jun? Are you the first prodigy of the Great Han Dynasty, Wu Jun? Why are you here?" When Prince Chen Liu Liu heard that the person kneeling before him was the "Great Han's number one prodigy" bestowed by his father, Wu Jun, the son of Lujiang Prefecture Governor Wu Shuo, he couldn't help but feel much more at ease.
"Reporting to Prince Chen Liu, it is this commoner and my father. This commoner has been learning from my master in the mountains since childhood. Unexpectedly, my master told this commoner a few days ago that the current situation is chaotic and that the Emperor and Prince Chen Liu will be in trouble in the near future. So I sent this commoner down the mountain to save you here. The three of us came late to save you. The three of us deserve ten thousand deaths. I hope Your Majesty and Prince Chen Liu will forgive us!”
"Minister Wu and the two warriors, please rise! You have saved His Majesty. Not only are you innocent, but you have also contributed! Your father, Wu Shuo, is a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty! You have saved the emperor today. What kind of official position do you want?”Prince Chen Liu saw that his brother no longer dared to speak, so he could only reward him according to his merits.
"Reporting to Prince Chen Liu and His Majesty, it is my duty for my three brothers to come to save Your Majesty. Moreover, we came late to save Your Majesty, so we dare not claim credit! I can't stay here for long. I have to find another way out.”Wu Jun and the other two stood up and said to Prince Chen Liu and the Young Emperor.
"Good! You are indeed the pillars of our Great Han Dynasty. After returning to the capital, this king and brother will definitely reward you handsomely? We can't stay here for long. What do you think?”Prince Chen Liu saw that Wu Jun and the other two did not seek credit or were greedy for credit, and he liked them even more.
"Prince Chen Liu and His Majesty, don't be anxious! The common people found a manor two miles ahead. The owner was Cui Yi, the younger brother of Cui Lie, a minister of the former dynasty. He was a loyal man. The three humble brothers are willing to escort the Emperor and Prince Chen Liu there and temporarily settle down there, waiting until tomorrow morning. I wonder what Your Majesty and Prince Chen Liu think?”Wu Jun said as he pulled the two horses to the Young Empress and Prince Chen Liu's side.
"As you say! Brother Wang is a little uncomfortable, so this king will ride on the same horse as him.”Prince Chen Liu saw that his brother didn't dare to speak, so he made his own decision.
"Your Majesty and Prince Chen Liu, please mount your horses! I, Wu Jun, am willing to help Your Majesty and Prince Chen Liu!”After Wu Jun, Zhao Yun, and Zhang Liao helped the Young Empress and Prince Chen Liu onto their horses, Wu Jun led the horse in front while Zhao Yun and Zhang Liao guarded the left and right sides as they walked towards the Cui Manor.
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