Chapter 172 Liu Xiu (Part 2) (4.7k)

Yin Lihua, Liu Xiu's first wife.

Historical records record that Liu Xiu admired Yin Lihua's beauty when he was farming in his hometown, and even said, "The wife should be Yin Lihua."

The status gap between the two is very huge. Although Liu Xiu is a descendant of the Han Dynasty, he is only a side branch. By his generation, he is already a commoner, while the Yin family is a well-known wealthy and powerful family in the local area.

The Yin family is a very prominent family. After assisting Duke Huan of Qi to achieve a generation of hegemony, Guan Zhong, the famous prime minister in the Spring and Autumn Period, moved from Qi to Chu when the seventh generation descendant Guan Xiu was named Doctor Yin. Take "Yin" as the surname.

Liu Xiu's second brother-in-law Deng Chen was related to the Yin family. With the help of this relationship, Liu Xiucai had the opportunity to come into contact with Yin Lihua.

When the two first met, Yin Lihua was only 14 years old, and Liu Xiu fell in love with the 14-year-old girl at first sight. He secretly admired her and often thought about her. Whenever his second brother-in-law's family went to visit the Yin family, he would go with her. .

To use an Internet buzzword to describe it, at that time Liu Xiu was a pure loser, while Yin Lihua was the number one on the local Bai Fumei ranking list. No one thought they could come together, and everyone else wanted to say it. He joked that the toad wanted to eat swan meat.

But Liu Xiu was famous for his good luck, and he actually won a beautiful woman in his arms later on.

The perspective suddenly changed again, and the bustling market of Chang'an turned into the farmland of Xinye.

"Third brother, Wang Mang, the thief of the country, changed his private fields into royal fields, renamed his slaves as private property, reformed the currency system, the official system, and stipulated the salt and iron official camp. Does he really want to cause chaos in the world?" This is Liu Xiu's eldest brother Liu Yan in say.

"You have returned from studying in Chang'an. I want to hear your opinion." Liu Yan stood with his hands behind his back and looked down at Liu Xiu.

"Brother, this year there are droughts and floods in various places, and there is famine in Nanyang. It is better to send away some of the guest clans you support." Liu Xiu responded with cupped hands.

Translated in straightforward terms: The harvest in the fields this year is not going to be good. If you continue to support those people who eat free rice, I am afraid that our own livelihood will be in question.

"Idiot!" Liu Yan suddenly shouted loudly: "Third brother, I thought you would understand the importance of family and country affairs after you returned from school, but you still haven't gained half a cent. You are really just like Liu Zhong, the second brother of Han Emperor Gaozu. Short-sighted, the chaos in the world is unstoppable, and troubled times are coming. If I don't make friends with talented people, how can I do something like the emperor of the Han Dynasty? We are descendants of the Han Dynasty, the Liu family, and the world is full of chaos. , after all, the world belongs to the Han Dynasty!"

Liu Xiu remained silent and just sighed.

Then Liu Yan and Liu Xiu calculated the family's property and said: "I have summoned heroes from all over the world to come here to discuss matters. Wang Mang is tyrannical and the people are falling apart. There has been drought for many years and wars have begun. This is also the time when the sky will die. Emperor Gaozu will be restored. This will determine the future of all eternity."

"But the family's money is at its lowest, and there is only a slight surplus of rice. I'm afraid it won't be enough to support the uprising."

"It doesn't matter, you go to Wancheng to sell your grain." Liu Yan took out a letter, "Take this letter and go to Wancheng to find a man named Li Tong. He has a younger brother named Li Yi. Let’s talk about raising an army. Your second brother-in-law, Deng Chen, and I will raise an army in October. You, Li Tong and others will raise an army in Wancheng. We will join forces in the mausoleum to overthrow Wang Mang’s chaotic regime!"

Liu Yan forced the letter into Liu Xiu's arms, as if "an elder brother is like his father, and his father's orders cannot be violated".

In modern times, most people may not think highly of him, but Liu Xiu's father has been buried. In the Han Dynasty, a dynasty where clan was supreme, Liu Yan's words were equivalent to those of the head of the family. As the third brother, he had no choice. Disobedience was the limitation of the times, so Liu Xiu had no choice but to come down and prepare for this matter.

In fact, he could also see the signs of chaos in the world. Since Wang Mang changed the ownership of land to public ownership and re-minted coins over and over again, the people have been grieving for a long time. This year, there are natural disasters in various places. Famine has made people miserable, and the long-standing grievances will definitely explode. come out.

If we are unarmed by then, it will really be difficult to guarantee our lives in this troubled world.

He did not object to his eldest brother Liu Yan's uprising, but he was worried about the consequences of right and wrong in the future.

The scene switched to the scene where Liu Xiu went to Wancheng to sell grain. He was driving an ox cart and was accompanied by dozens of guests.

The red sun rises in the distance, and the ground is dry, yellow and cracked, giving the appearance of a drought.

A little boy sat on the bullock cart with him.

"Oh, brother, you obviously just want to be an official, marry a wife and go home to farm, how could you encounter this kind of thing?" The little boy looked regretful and shook his head: "If this continues, let alone your wife, you will have to do all the farming work. If you lose it, this uprising is not a good thing, you might lose your life, what a waste."

"If you lose it, just lose it. I won't exchange it with you." Liu Xiu snorted coldly.

"How can you say that? Otherwise, I will relax the conditions of the contract. If you give me your life, I will make Yin Lihua your wife, and I will let you be the emperor for another twenty years and enjoy enough happiness."

"I don't want to be the emperor, so I won't change."

"Brother, you are really stubborn. Are you not tempted by such a generous offer?"

"I'm not tempted." Liu Xiu waved his hands like he was chasing a duck, "Go, go, don't disturb me, and go cool down. You little monster knows how to come here all day long to annoy me. You really think I'm as full as you. There’s nothing to do.”

The little boy shrugged and disappeared.

Liu Xiu came to Wancheng and discussed with Li Tong about raising an army.

In October, they raised troops in Wancheng, and news came that Liu Yan led seven or eight thousand troops in Chongling.

In the name of "descendants of the Han Dynasty", they soon gathered a group of people with lofty ideals.

Lu Mingfei watched Liu Xiu fight on a bull and had no choice. Their funds and equipment were so poor that they didn't even have a war horse.

Liu Xiu's early experience in prison gave him a ruthless spirit. He was not afraid of the enemy at all on the battlefield and was very ruthless. He often struck hard between the enemy's legs and was proficient in various vital parts. location.

However, his sword skills were still too poor. Lu Mingfei often felt like his life was hanging by a thread when looking at his operations.

In November, Liu Xiu and Liu Yan's "Zhutiandu Division" joined forces in Chongling. However, after the meeting, the atmosphere was not quite right.

Liu Yan invited Liu Xiu into the camp for a secret talk, with an anxious look on his face: "There are more than ten thousand people in Zhu Tiandu's tribe, but Wang Mang's majesty has won the hearts of the people. The clans are fearful and wait and see, unwilling to send troops or wealth. If things continue like this, the rebel army may fall apart. Third brother, do you have any ideas?"

Such words are not allowed to be spoken to outsiders, and Liu Yan will only reveal his true feelings when facing his brother Liu Xiu.

"This third brother has nothing to do." Liu Xiu shook his head.

"Alas" Liu Yan paced around anxiously, chatting with Liu Xiu some more about what was on his mind, and then asked him to leave, saying that he would think of countermeasures.

Liu Xiuye ​​was in the camp, looking at the oil lamp in a daze.

"Brother, do you need me to help you solve any problems?" The flame on the oil lamp swayed, and a shadow suddenly appeared.

"Monster, please go aside."

"Brother, do you remember why you were released from prison that day?"

"Of course I remember that the thief had a guilty conscience and surrendered to the government, and I was released from prison."

"Then do you remember how you entered Taixue?"

"I personally submitted a letter to the Imperial Preceptor, and the Imperial Preceptor recommended me to enter Imperial College."

"Have you ever thought about it, how could the Imperial Preceptor Liu Xin, who is so powerful and powerful, pay attention to you, a peasant from the countryside? How could the traitor surrender to the government and be imprisoned after he has been living freely outside for many days?"

"Since I am a kind teacher, I remember that I am a descendant of the Han Dynasty. The traitor has a conscience and is afraid of retribution. He feels guilty and later goes to the government to surrender."

"You really think you are so lucky. All good things happen to you."

"how do I say this?"

"Oh, that's all. If you don't like me, I'll just leave." The little boy shook his head with his hands behind his hands and walked straight out.

"Wait a minute." Liu Xiu stopped him, "Do you have a plan?"

"Yes, of course I do." The little boy smiled and turned his head.

"If not, I would have to take my life again."

"No, no, no, how is this little thing worth your life?"

The next day, a red general uniform appeared in view.

"Monster, is this thing really useful? It's just a set of clothes, how can it stabilize people's hearts?"

"You'll know after you try it. Nothing will happen if you try it."

With that said, Liu Xiu took off the crimson general uniform.

"How do you wear these clothes?"

"Don't move, I'll help you."

After a while, he walked out of the camp, walked around, showed his face in front of everyone, and then returned to the camp.

"What's the use of this?" He muttered and took off his helmet.

"You'll find out in the evening." The little boy smiled, his figure gradually becoming transparent.

In the evening, Liu Yan approached Liu Xiu again, looking ecstatic.

"Third brother, this is really a clever plan." He took Liu Xiu's hand and said happily: "Now the army is amazed that 'Those who are cautious and kind will behave the same way'. In this way, people's hearts will be calmed." !”

"It's just like watching a TV show." Lu Mingfei thought to himself, "It would be better if there were popcorn and Coke."

This incident is also recorded in the history books. Originally, Liu Yan's rebel army was mentally unstable and some people fled the area. However, after Liu Xiu put on a general's uniform for a show, the originally panic-stricken rebel army saw his majestic appearance. They were so shocked that many people joined the rebellion.

Later, the perspective changes to "fierce battle with the reckless army".

Lu Mingfei has watched the 25-episode TV series "Guangwu Emperor Liu Xiu" and is familiar with the plots.

Liu Xiu encountered the new army led by Zhen Fu, Liang Qiuci and others. In this battle, Liu Xiu's second sister and three daughters were killed by the new army, and only his sister Liu Boji was rescued.

"Brother, look, if you had made a deal with me earlier, your sisters would not have died. I can't resurrect them if they die. You can only plan their funerals."

"Shut up!"

"How about I help you kill Zhen Fu and Liang Qiuci in exchange for half your life?"

"No need! I will take their heads personally!"

Liu Xiu kept his promise and defeated the new army, killing the new generals Zhen Fu and Liang Qiuci.

After that, there was another turmoil among the rebels.

There were two groups of forces in the rebel army, namely Liu Xuan and Liu Yan. Someone in the army proposed that a descendant of the Han Dynasty should establish an emperor, but Liu Yan failed in this competition. Liu Xuan was established as the Gengshi Emperor, and Liu Yan was named the Great Situ. , Liu Xiu was granted the title of General Taichang.

The Gengshi regime was established and the banner of the Han Dynasty was reused. This move greatly shocked the new dynasty. Wang Mang immediately sent 420,000 troops to annihilate the Gengshi regime in one fell swoop.

In Kunyang, Wang Mang's army approached the north of the city.

Liu Xiu led 20,000 soldiers to guard Kunyang City.

He was just a partial general, not the commander-in-chief of Kunyang. The rebel army had issued a surrender letter to the Mang army, but the Mang army did not accept it and vowed to massacre the city.

Liu Xiu finally convinced the Kunyang defenders to hand over command to him.

"Brother, 420,000. You only have 20,000 people. 20,000 people can't catch 420,000 pigs, let alone a war? Do you want to consider our deal?"

"Monster, you are still like this after so many years, and I am almost 30 years old." Liu Xiu sighed, his voice a little vicissitudes of life, "The reckless army has surrounded the city, and I am afraid I will die in this battle. That’s it.”

"Brother, a mere 420,000 people, as long as you think about it, are just one enemy."

"When our army is defeated, you can take this life." Liu Xiu looked over and caressed the little boy's head, "After all these years, you are the only one who remains the same. I didn't expect you to be the one who has always been with me. , Xiu Zhen cannot afford the position of partial general. I wonder how Miss Yin Lihua is doing today. I heard that she is not married yet. I hope she can find a good family."

Liu Xiu touched the little boy's head, but he groaned repeatedly.

He put on his scratched armor, picked up his weapon, and walked out of the room.

"Go and give the order to summon a thousand elite soldiers to fight with me."

"yes."

He was riding on a war horse, with a thousand elite soldiers behind him. These thousand people repeatedly charged and killed more than a thousand people in the vanguard of the reckless army, but he also suffered heavy casualties.

Then Liu Xiu returned to the city. At night, he led 3,000 dead soldiers and smuggled across Kunshui.

"We should know that we are going to die without life." Liu Xiu shouted: "The reckless army is in front, how can we retreat! Come with me and charge, kill the enemy and worship the ancestors!"

"Kill the enemy and worship the ancestors!"

The military formation shouted out the killing intent.

It was night at this time, and dark clouds shrouded the sky. Liu Xiu was close to the camp where the Mang army was stationed, and charged in one fell swoop.

"Enemy attack!"

The camp of the reckless army sounded gongs one after another, and they quickly organized their troops.

Liu Xiu only attacked a partial camp, not the hinterland.

There are too many enemies stationed in the hinterland, and there is no way to bypass the sentries.

"Bow array!" the general of the reckless army shouted.

The archers came out, took their arrows and stringed them, and shot arrows like a rainstorm.

The dead soldiers were not afraid at all and charged forward despite the rain of arrows. Liu Xiu was at the front, wearing a red tassel uniform and holding a long sword, named Xiuba.

"Kill!!!" He shouted, his eyes red, and golden light bloomed in his eyes.

There were constant dead soldiers falling down around him after being struck by arrows. However, his luck was particularly good, as if the arrows deliberately avoided him, they all missed.

At the end of the first round of salvos, the troops led by Liu Xiu had already rushed into the enemy's ranks, fighting hand to hand with blood splattering everywhere.

His general's uniform was stained red with blood, and the ground was littered with corpses.

However, the three thousand dead soldiers suffered heavy casualties, and only a few were still standing.

The reckless soldiers were numerous and surrounded the remaining remnants. Everything around Liu Xiu that could be seen with the naked eye were enemies.

He was not afraid, he just raised the Xiuba Sword and charged towards the enemy, even though he was covered with wounds.

"Awesome! This is my brother. 420,000 people are nothing. In front of the king, all mortals can do is kneel down and die! Since you are unwilling to kneel down, then go die!"

The black clouds broke through a big hole and surrounded it like a mountain.

It was a bright red, deeper red than blood, and ancient Austrian words gathered in the hollow.

Fireballs like bright moons pierced the night sky and fell straight towards the hinterland of the Mang army.

The white light was as dazzling as the creation of the world, a snow-white mushroom cloud bloomed, and the night sky was illuminated with radiance.

The strong wind pressure blew and broke the dead branches.

"God."

"Heaven is going to destroy Mang!" Someone shouted.

"His Majesty Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty has brought retribution!"

More and more noise appears.

The morale of the reckless army suddenly collapsed, and many people dropped their weapons and fled.

Something dripped on Liu Xiu's face. He raised his head, and there was a loud thunder. The wind roared, and water columns as thick as a finger fell from the sky. The water droplets washed over the body, turning it blood red. The downpour was like To wash away all the sins in this world.

Liu Xiu barely stood up holding his sword while everything around him was swallowed up by the heavy rain.

"monster?"

He called, but no one answered.

"Liu Zhong?"

Still silent.

There was only the sound of heavy rain in my ears, noisy, but quiet.

Lu Mingfei was suddenly overwhelmed by loneliness, as if he had lost something very important.

"Lu Mingfei Lu Mingfei." A distant voice called him.

He woke up suddenly and saw Ye Sheng's face.

"Lu Mingfei, what's wrong with you? You're so frightened by this dragon corpse." Ye Sheng teased him, "Although these yellow talismans look a bit scary, you don't have to be like this."

"Oh, it's just the first time I've seen him, so I'm a little shocked." Lu Mingfei reacted and scratched his head.

"Then why don't you read it? Is this enough for you to write a report?"

"That's enough, that's enough, that's enough." Lu Mingfei said, "Let's go out."