mtl008 Chapter 258 Mother-in-law's Tattoo
Chapter 258 Mother-in-law's Tattoo
Li Chengqian's eyes were wide open, and anger was burning in his heart.
Li Shimin and others looked terribly gloomy.
What can be tolerated by scholars?
Li Chengqian was furious and rushed out first.
Behind him, Li Shimin, Li Jing and others followed closely like tigers descending from the mountains.
They were full of vigor and murderous intent, as if they were the avengers from hell.
The town is located on a plain and is surrounded by walls made of rough stones and mud. Although they are not tall and strong, they give the townspeople some psychological sense of security to a certain extent.
However, at this time the town was turned upside down by the defeated soldiers.
The defeated soldiers swarmed into the town like locusts. They greedily robbed the people's property and wantonly destroyed houses.
Some civilians resisted bravely, but seemed so powerless under the violence of the defeated soldiers.
When Li Chengqian and others rushed in, the defeated soldiers initially attempted to resist.
Their eyes were red, they were waving their weapons and roaring fiercely.
These defeated soldiers have already entered the open field. They seem to have no fear and only know how to kill and rob.
Perhaps they were frightened by the Jin soldiers and wanted to find their sense of security in the common people.
Maybe it's just their nature, they kill for fun!
No matter what, facing the powerful momentum and superior force of Li Chengqian and others, these people were awakened by the killing and soon fell into panic.
Li Shimin was dressed in golden armor and holding a sword, looking very majestic. Every time he swung the sword, it was powerful, making the fleeing soldiers terrified.
Li Jing calmly commanded the battle. His eyes were as sharp as an eagle. He quickly assessed the situation and issued accurate orders.
Cheng Yaojin and Yuchi Gong were like two gods of war. They wielded long weapons and the defeated soldiers fell to the ground wherever they went.
The Song soldiers who had just joined them were a little afraid at first, but under the encouragement of the Tang soldiers, their courage was gradually aroused.
They were filled with admiration when they saw the Tang soldiers fighting fearlessly with the fleeing soldiers in order to protect the people.
They remembered that their families might also suffer such a massacre, and they became angry and stopped retreating. They picked up weapons and joined the battle.
The defeated soldiers who were slaughtering civilians were caught off guard by the sudden attack.
Li Chengqian and his men wiped out the defeated soldiers as quickly as autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves...
Afterwards, everyone began to gather the people in the town.
Li Chengqian and others began to ask the people about the reasons for the massacre and the surrounding situation, and also inquired about the news from Tangyin.
During the interrogation, it was unexpectedly discovered that someone inside knew Yue Fei.
The man said excitedly: "I know Yue Fei."
Li Chengqian's heart tightened, and he asked hurriedly, "Is he in Tangyin?"
The man nodded vigorously: "Yes, he and I are from the same hometown!"
"Then can you help lead the way and pass a message for me?"
The man bowed without hesitation and said, "Generals are our lifesavers, I dare not disobey!!"
His voice was firm and sincere, expressing his gratitude to Li Chengqian and others.
Li Chengqian nodded, feeling slightly relieved.
He immediately asked a guard to go with this man to calm Yue Fei down first.
He was afraid that Yue Fei might join the army at any time and missed it!
After watching the two men ride away quickly on horseback, Li Chengqian turned around and looked at the people.
He really wanted to take these people on the road, but looking at the elderly, the weak, women, children, and their families, the speed was too slow.
Li Chengqian frowned, feeling conflicted.
He knew very well that time was pressing and that every minute and every second could affect their plans, but he could not bear to abandon these people to face the Jin soldiers who might come at any time.
Zhang Sun Wuji seemed to see his doubts and stepped forward and said, "Your Highness, we can let the newly recruited soldiers take the civilians to evacuate. If all else fails, we can leave a few people behind to assist."
Li Chengqian turned around and looked at Zhangsun Wuji: "Uncle, do you want to stay?"
Zhang Sun Wuji nodded and said, "Yes, the meeting with Yue Fei was just like that. I want to stay and study the situation of the people in the Northern Song Dynasty, so as to avoid some problems for the Tang Dynasty."
Zhangsun Wuji and Chu Suiliang also stepped forward: "I am willing to stay too!"
Li Chengqian nodded: "Well, then let my uncle lead ten guards to escort these people."
After explaining everything, Li Chengqian and his entourage equipped themselves lightly, restored all their cavalry, and galloped towards Tangyin.
In the simple house in Tangyin, Yue Fei and his mother-in-law sat opposite each other. The atmosphere was solemn yet full of warmth.
Yue Fei knelt in front of his mother-in-law, his eyes full of guilt and reluctance. "Mother, I am an unfilial son. You must take care of yourself!"
His voice trembled slightly, and his words were filled with deep attachment to his mother.
The mother-in-law looked at her tall and determined son, tears glistening in her eyes. It was the concern and worry of a mother for her child who was about to go on a long journey.
She gently reached out her hand and stroked Yue Fei's face, her rough palm conveying endless warmth.
"My son, I know you have great ambitions. This is a righteous act for the country and the people. I don't blame you. I just hope you can return safely."
Although my mother-in-law's voice was not loud, it was full of power, a firmness that came from a deep understanding of righteousness.
My mother-in-law slowly stood up, took the embroidery needle and dipped it in ink.
Her eyes became extremely solemn, as if she was carrying out a sacred mission.
The four words "serve the country with loyalty and dedication" are of great importance to the mother-in-law's heart. She wants to use these four words to inspire her son to fight bravely on the battlefield and be loyal to the country.
The embroidery needle in Yue Fei's mother-in-law's hand fell slowly, and every stitch seemed to pierce Yue Fei's heart.
Yue Fei clenched his teeth tightly, and his facial muscles twitched slightly, as he was trying to endure the pain from the tattoo.
Fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, gleaming in the dim light.
His eyes were extremely firm, looking straight ahead, as if he saw the flames and smoke of war on the battlefield and the scene of himself fighting bravely for his country and the people.
That determined look also revealed respect and gratitude for his mother.
He knew that his mother was giving him strength and motivating him to move forward in this special way.
His brows were slightly furrowed, revealing a look of deep thought and responsibility.
He understood that from this moment on, the words "Serve the country with loyalty and dedication" would be forever engraved on his back and in his heart.
This is not only an honor, but also a heavy responsibility.
He wants to fulfill this promise with his life and live up to his mother's expectations.
After my mother-in-law finished tattooing, she couldn't hold back her tears.
She hugged Yue Fei tightly, as if she wanted to convey all her love and concern to him at this moment.
"My son, remember your mission. Go for the country and the people."
Yue Fei nodded heavily, his eyes burning with fire, which was his loyalty to the country and his commitment to his mother.