Second Emperor Li and the others looked in the direction of the voice and saw a beggar-like person stumbling over, but he was stopped by the guards.
"Old... Old Guo? Is it really you?"
Chai Shao carefully identified it and found it somewhat unbelievable.
The Grand Governor's Office's chief historian was a third rank official. Even though he was only an aide and did not have much real power, he could be considered one of the top figures in the area under his jurisdiction!
Why was he so down and out?
"You…"
Chai Shao quickly walked over.
Although he hadn't seen Guo Yong for a while, the change in Guo Yong had shocked him.
He was unkempt and unkempt, and he looked more than ten years older!
What Chai Shao didn't know was how torturous these five days had been for Guo Yong. There were even a few times when he had almost slashed his throat with his sword.
If not for the heavy burden on his shoulders, the helpless tearful faces of the women and children, and the earnest exhortations of his brothers…
It was impossible for him to accomplish such a feat!
In just five days, he had led the refugees on a thousand-mile raid and had to break through the enemy's blockades one after another.
Who...
He could do it again?
"Viceroy, I... I..."
Guo Yong sobbed as if he had seen his backbone. A pale smile appeared on his bloodless face.
The guard retreated. He still wanted to run forward, but he suddenly felt a wave of dizziness in his head. His body lost control and fell forward.
"Old Guo!"
Chai Shao shouted and ran over in big strides, catching him before he fell to the ground.
The sudden scene made everyone panic.
"Quickly summon the Imperial Physician!" Li Er shouted.
"Chief!"
The refugees rushed forward, causing the soldiers guarding the camp gate to tense up, afraid that the rioters would attack the camp.
At this moment, there was no room for any mistakes!
Seeing that these people had the urge to take out their weapons, Li Jing, Qin Qiong, and the others glared fiercely at them, stabilizing their morale.
"No... It was fine…I... I'm just tired…"
"We're back. I've brought you back…"
Guo Yong was extremely angry, but he was still comforting the people, revealing a relieved smile.
"Thank... Xie Changshi!"
A woman could no longer hold it in, and tears fell like rain!
This cry infected everyone present, as if they were filled with resentment and admiration, causing them to feel a wave of sorrow!
Second Emperor Li, Fang Xuanling, Li Jing, and the others all had red eyes, while Qin Qiong, Cheng Yaojin, and the others clenched their fists.
After experiencing the chaotic times, they could understand what these innocent people had experienced!
"What happened? Where are Luo Yan, Zhang Quanzhong, and the others? Where did they go?"
Chai Shao said anxiously.
The entire place fell silent!
When Second Emperor Li and the others saw this, the expressions on the faces of these refugees…
It was a deep sorrow!
"Dead, they're all dead!"
Guo Yong closed his eyes in pain, two streams of tears silently falling from the corners of his eyes.
"Viceroy!"
A soldier in dirty armor walked forward and said in a clear voice with a serious expression,
"Five days ago, Youzhou City was conquered! The commander of the Valiant Cavalry Battalion, Zhang Quanzhong, led his 800 brothers to fight a bloody battle, bringing a glimmer of hope to the people of the city.”
"Chou Shi…"
...
One after another!
This matter about Youzhou Province, which should not be known by others and would not be recorded in the annals of history, came out of his mouth.
Everyone was shocked!
Especially when he heard that in order to save the lives of these women and children, all the men of Youzhou had stayed behind and chosen to fight the Turks on horses in the wilderness…
This was suicide!
"What a good man!"
Yuchi Jingde's tiger eyes were filled with tears. The others were the same. No one could remain calm at this moment.
"Jie Li old thief, this enmity is irreconcilable!”
"If I don't destroy the Turks in this life, I swear I'm not human!”
Chai Shao clenched his teeth tightly and swore that this was extreme hatred!
Second Emperor Li's eyes were blurred as he looked into the distance."
"Will anyone remember what we did tonight?”
These words left a deep impression on him!
"With such people, why should I worry about the Great Tang not flourishing?”
After a while, he seemed to be encouraged. He waved his sleeves and said with emotion,
"Apothecary, prepare for battle!"
Previously, Second Emperor Li had been hesitating whether to engage the Turks in battle or negotiate.
He was worried that if he angered Jie Li, things would not be easy to clean up.
Judging from the current situation, only by fighting first can you have the capital to negotiate!
Even now, no one believed that the Great Tang could win this battle. Two hundred thousand Turkic cavalry…
In this era, it was the symbol of invincibility!
The best result was nothing more than winning a few battles and then negotiating with Jie Li to make them retreat.
"Here!"
Li Jing's tired face also revealed a smile.
"This…"
Guo Yong looked at the yellow-robed man not far away and was somewhat puzzled.
"His Highness the King of Qin has ascended the throne!"
Chai Shao whispered.
...
The next day.
What happened in Youzhou shocked Chang 'an!
In Ning Province, a group of travel-worn people also arrived at the city gate. One of them held a long saber and shouted,
"I am the Vice Governor of Youzhou, Luo Yan. Open the city gates quickly!”
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