King Zhenbei has a favorite

Jiuyuan is a border city, but it does not rely on the city itself to resist the invasion of Beidi. The Zhenbei Army built a Wubao on the border outside the city, and its daily garrison and defense depend on it. It may become a backup, chasing the Beidi people wherever they go, and they can camp in military tents anywhere.

On the road from Wubao to the inner city of Jiuyuan, there is a guard post on the first floor at a certain distance. Due to the special climate in the north, there is continuous wind and snow in winter, and it is difficult to see the beacon fire. The signal of enemy attack is changed to the sound of drums. Big and heavy, the percussion seems to have a golden sound, and the coverage is huge.

The beating of this drum is common in frontier defense areas, and people in Beiyuan are very familiar with it.

Huo Yan strode out of Gu Ting's small courtyard, curled his index finger between his lips and whistled, "Tat-tat-tat-tat-", a steed came from far and near, against the north wind.It is bright red in color, with moist black eyes, fat and strong, and its body is glowing. The mane on its neck is even fiery red. It is rusty and handsome, obviously not comparable to a soft 'little flower'.

The horse saw its owner snort excitedly, but didn't stop obediently. Huo Yan knew its nature well, didn't stop the whip, jumped forward on tiptoe, pulled the horse's rein lightly, and rolled over!

At the same time, the guards lurking in the hidden places jumped out one by one, those who jumped to follow, those who were behind the pad, those who were looking for horses, and those who were looking for horses. They were guarding behind Huo Yan like a fan. They were well-trained and the scene was orderly. orderly.

After running out of the alley, Wei Lie just came on horseback.

Huo Yan only glanced sideways at the direction of Zhenbei Prince's Mansion, and immediately ordered: "Let's go!"

Wei Lie got used to it long ago, so he kept up without saying a word, and a group of people quickly crossed the street and rushed towards the city gate.The guard saw the prince from a distance, opened the city gate wide, and sent the group of people away respectfully.

The wind outside the city was colder and sharper, like a knife on the face. The group had already gotten used to it, and no one found it hard to bear. They rode their horses and galloped as fast as they could.

Wei Lie looked back in the direction of the city gate, feeling very regretful: "I haven't played with Mr. Gu yet...Your lord, you don't know that every one of the tracking team is counted as one, and all of them are caught by Mr. Gu, no matter how good your martial arts are." It's so powerful, so smart, you can't escape his palm, it's amazing!"

Huo Yan's eyelids drooped slightly, and the bottom of his eyes had a faint warm color.

How could he not know?He knows all the details about Gu Ting.

Seeing that the prince didn't answer, Wei Lie thought that the distance between the two was too far away, and he didn't hear what he said just now, so he whipped his horse and urged him to come over: "My lord, did you tell Young Master Gu about what you did?"

Huo Yan: ...

Wei Lie reminded: "As for those things before, for example, you always knew where Qing Falcon was, and you knew that Mr. Gu would go to look for it, but you deliberately let him go; for example, you know about those messy rumors, and you deliberately ignored them. Let's see who will jump out and take advantage of it; for example, You Dachun will know where Qing Falcon is, and you deliberately let go of the letter; grabbing Meng Ce to fight and ignoring the business is also intentional, to let You Dachun and Qing Falcon relax their vigilance ...Have you said all of this? Does Mr. Gu know all about it?"

Huo Yan pondered for a moment: "Now...you should know."

Wei Lie didn't hear it, and was still seriously suggesting: "I think it's better for us to be honest. It's easy to overturn when you make friends like this. You don't say anything, and you still do so many things in secret. It's scary. Gu The young master is still young, he is only seventeen this year, will he be scared away?"

"Scared away? Did you misunderstand him?"

Huo Yan pursed her lips, and her dark eyes were filled with endless ambition: "The person this king wants can't escape."

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There were too many things in a short period of time, Gu Ting couldn't react for a while, and sat on the porch for a while holding the hand stove, watching the snow for a long time, the more he thought about it, the more he felt that something was wrong.

When Huo Yanchu appeared in Hongxiao Building, he was asking Ji Qimai about the news six years ago. He cared so much about this matter, why he was so calm and inactive. Everything was left behind. tell him?

Gu Ting thought carefully and started from the beginning.Huo Yan may not have recognized him as soon as they met. He was 11 years old six years ago. In the past six years, he has grown taller and grown up. He is far from the appearance of the little thin monkey at that time. It took a while to recognize him even after seeing him, how could Huo Yan be so fast?

That liar lied to him again!

Suddenly they met in a small room, his analysis couldn't be wrong, Huo Yan had murderous intentions towards him, and it was his cunning that led him to vent the truth... Probably because he recognized him during that process, and that's why, later he broke into the room by mistake, Huo Yan Yancai said 'he is my man' and saved him.What kind of petting the little baby with a sharp heart, getting close and hugging, this bastard did it on purpose at that time!Deliberately teasing him!

Gu Ting poohed, then thought again, they were all the people who ran out of the red silk building, Huo Yan could catch Gan Siniang, why couldn't he catch Qing Falcon?I really don't know?Or... deliberately pretending not to know, unable to grasp?Maybe he knew where Qing Falcon was all along, and he didn't need anyone to tell him, so he was able to handle it with ease. The old god was there, so he wasn't in a hurry.

If so, he went to Beihua Lane to negotiate with Qing Falcon. At that time, Qing Falcon heard slight movements outside the window, and it was Huo Yan's people who were protecting him.Since he has been staring at him, Huo Yan must have known what he wanted to do at that time, knew that he was going, and did not stop him at all, why?

Because it prevented him, he would not go again. Qing Falcon had gained tranquility, but for a small job, if the environment was too quiet, he would feel uneasy. A proper sense of tension is the key to Qing Falcon's relaxation.

So Huo Yan's two sentences today—'I made an incident to stir up his tension,' 'I let him go, and you let him go'... were told to him on purpose.

Gu Ting hugged the hand stove tighter and tighter, thinking faster and faster.

Since you have been guarding it all the time, and since you know the key point of the 'fifth day', why don't you keep a close eye on Qing Falcon and beware of You Dachun?Is it unexpected, or can't be guarded against?

If you are in the capital at this time, any accidents may happen, but this is Jiuyuan, the territory of King Zhenbei, and Huo Yan is there in person, if you can't even guard against You Dachun's actions, you don't have to be a prince .Sure enough, You Dachun still went to catch the green falcon—there was only one reason, Huo Yan did it on purpose.

From the beginning to the end, Huo Yan knew all the information, set up such a big net, and even picked himself out.His smartest thing is to use what other people think, move, and do, follow the trend, plan according to the trend, arrange various nodes skillfully, adjust his own plan and carry it out.

There is a strategy in the art of war called "watching the fire from the shore". The most wonderful thing is to keep a certain safe distance from others, always pay attention but never get close, so that others will not be aware of your existence, or mistakenly think that you are outside the situation. Affection.

Huo Yan is undoubtedly a good player, turning his hands into clouds and his hands into rain, lightly plucking the strings and swinging the chess pieces, he gets everything he wants.And he, Gu Ting, is also a pawn on Huo Yan's chessboard.Perhaps... those unfriendly gossips and the just-right rescue from You Dachun's mansion are all the results of this person weighing everything.

Huo Yan used him and also protected his safety.He dug a hole for him to jump, knew when he would jump, what posture he would use, when he would overturn, and firmly controlled all the situations. Finally, today, he woke him up with two sentences, making him think He understands everything and shows his strength straight.

Gu Ting who wants to understand everything: ...

This man is too bad, really too bad!

But being bullied like this, he didn't feel angry or resentful at all, but blushed slightly.

Huo Yan understood him and knew what he wanted to do, but instead of stopping him, he condoned it.It is this kind of "indulgence" that is the most rare.What happened six years ago, Huo Yan owed him a favor. When we met again, Huo Yan of course wanted to protect him, wanted to protect him, but he didn't lock him up layer by layer, not letting him do this or that, without any rules and regulations. Knowing that he likes and wants, even if there is danger in the future, let him go, just give him the greatest protection as possible.

He believed him.Willing to give him space to express himself.

Although he was used to do some things, such as the tension created by negotiating with Qing Falcon, it was not offensive to him, and it was what he was going to do.He could feel Huo Yan's intentions, without any malice at all, without any sense of disrespect or invasion, and he only admired and fulfilled him.

Zhenbei Wang is not only good at fighting but not playing tricks, he is obviously very good at it, super good at it!It feels like being stared at by him, and if you want to be the target of the net hunting, there is nothing wrong with it!Such a person is too strong, too much to look up to and admire.

Gu Ting knew in his previous life that he was a bit wild, and Mu Qiang had a heavy heart. Those who would not convince him would never want to follow him. Huo Yan's move really hit his heart.

so amazing……

Gu Ting felt a little excited, and also looked forward to the future, Huo Yan seemed to be paying special attention to him, what did he want to get from him?Is there a shortage of counselors in the Zhenbei Army?Want him to go?

... Then he has to think about it.

"Master, Dong Zhongcheng is here." Wu Feng reported suddenly, "It seems a little anxious."

Gu Ting put down the stove: "Please!"

Sure enough, Dong Zhongcheng's expression was wrong, his brows were tightly wrinkled, his lips were blue with cold, and he didn't care if his cloak was messed up.

Gu Ting quickly stuffed him with a cup of hot tea: "What's wrong?"

Dong Zhongcheng was also really thirsty. He raised his head and drank the tea in his cup before he said in a hurry: "These days you let me stare at the business routes everywhere. I thought it was unfounded worrying, and I found out that I was wrong."

Gu Tingtong's pupils trembled: "Is there something wrong with the medicinal materials?" Has the thing he was most worried about finally come!

Dong Zhongcheng shook his head: "It's not medicine, it's food."

Gu Ting was very surprised, he couldn't react: "Huh?"

In his impression, there should be a shortage of medicinal materials, and he has never heard of a large-scale shortage of food... The reason why he prepared by the way is all his own subjective judgment.Has there ever been a major problem with food?

Dong Zhongcheng said solemnly: "Just these two days, the price of rice in the surrounding area has skyrocketed, and [-]% of the merchants have stopped releasing grain. There are similar situations at this time in previous years. Merchants will always clear their inventory during the New Year, but this time it is different. The timing is a bit different. It's early, I went to ask my friends, and everyone thought it was strange, after some inquiring, I found out...there is no shortage of food, but the road to come here is cut off!"

Gu stood up abruptly: "Rice road?"

"Yes, it's the grain road! It's said that it's a snowstorm all around, and everyone is too busy for the Chinese New Year. It will take a month to repair the road, but whether it's a snowstorm or someone doing it on purpose, who can say for sure!" Dong Zhongcheng After all, he is from Jiuyuan. When he mentioned this, he slapped the table angrily, "I met Qiangdi in Jiuyuan, and the king of Zhenbei led his soldiers to fight against the enemy bravely, but they couldn't even eat!"

Gu Ting thought quickly.

Someone wants to punish Huo Yan.With high achievements and no family members held in the capital as hostages, Huo Yan's position in the court is very delicate. Even if the emperor doesn't take action, others will do it to please the emperor. He has seen too many similar things in his previous life.Huo Yan's journey along the way has already been covered with thorns and dangers everywhere. It is very rare to be able to live until now without being crooked, and willing to protect a side of the people with his body.

The broken food road must have been done deliberately by the people in the court. If it is done so similarly, the common people will be cut off, and of course the military will not be able to supply it.Huo Yan has been guarding the border all year round, fighting wits and courage with these people, how could he put his lifeblood in other people's hands, pointing at other people's good temper to live?In private, the Zhenbei Army must have its own special food and grass channels.Since it is special, it means that the volume is not large and it will not last long. It is no problem to deal with difficulties and dangers in the short term, but it will definitely not be able to withstand them in the long term.The time chosen by others is too extreme. It’s almost the New Year’s Eve, and people are resting and tired. This food road...will definitely be better in a few months?

Gu Ting felt that it was impossible to think deeply about this question, and there was another important thing: "Where are the medicinal materials? Is there something wrong?"

Dong Zhongcheng shook his head: "No, everything is normal."

Gu Ting frowned.This is quite different from his cognition.It should be that the situation of the battle is unfavorable, losing streak in the war, countless casualties, shortage of medicinal materials, and a vicious cycle... Where is the food?He regrets it now, why he only cared about fooling around and didn't pay attention to Jiuyuan City!

Shaking his head, Gu Ting asked Wu Feng, "How much have we stocked?"

In short, don't think about the previous life, soldiers come to cover up the water, and the soil, if there are difficulties, just carry them over!

Wu Feng: "Don't worry, young master. Since I arrived in Jiuyuan City, I have been collecting medicinal materials and food. I have spent all the money in my hand. Now ten local grain merchants combined are probably not as rich as us."

Gu Ting was a little relieved: "That's good. Don't relax later, and continue to pay attention to relevant news."

In fact, many changes in the art of war are about turning a disadvantage into an advantage. For example, Xiang Yu broke the boat and sought morale. After death, why are you afraid that there will be no food in the future?

The sight turned out of the window inadvertently, the wind and snow rushed over, the Samuume swayed on the branches, the colors became more and more vivid, Ling Ran was in full bloom, neither humble nor overbearing.

Huo Yan...you have to live up to your expectations.

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Zhenbei Wangfu.

Huo Yue frowned slightly, and took this month's account book to the main courtyard: "Grandma, there seems to be something wrong with the food price."

"Really? Show it to me."

Lin put down the medicine bowl, smiling kindly at her granddaughter on the surface, but secretly glanced at Nanny Gui.

Nanny Gui shook her head lightly, saying that she didn't say it, and servants would not talk about such things casually.

So Huo Yue saw the problem by looking at the account book himself.

Lin held her granddaughter in her arms: "So it's the account of this month. At the end of the year, the shops are either clearing the goods or holding good things for sale. The rules are different from the past..."

While teaching the granddaughter in a directional way, she winked at Nanny Gui.

Nanny Gui understood, she knelt down and saluted, then went down quietly.

The matter is urgent, and this is the only way to get the news. The specific way to do it is to know the coach of the guild mansion and inform the prince.

Gu Ting would be worried about the sudden food crisis, the princess would be worried, but You Dachun was not worried at all. When he received a note from the direction of the capital, his eyes couldn't stop shining, opportunity!BIG OPPORTUNITY!

Once the grain road is cut off, let's see how King Zhenbei will fight this battle!Soldiers don't want to eat!

If anyone's food is cut off, he will not be cut off. You Dachun understands too well that as long as the guards around him do a good job, they will be safe, so it's better to make it next time... Huo is not in the city, is he?

You Dachun sent people out to collect grain, rob grain, buy grain at a high price, and empty the grain depots if they could be emptied. Uncooperative lures and threats, King Zhenbei was away, a lot of money was poured down, and even bribed How many people are there?

Wait, Huo Yan, when you kneel down and beg me!

You Dachun not only worked hard outside, but also sent a message to Gu Ting, asking him to help keep an eye on the Zhenbei Palace and inquire about the news.

Gu Ting was in the city, so of course he knew what You Dachun had done, he couldn't stop it with his capacity, but he didn't have to cooperate.Spreading his hands to the messenger, he looked innocent and helpless: "I really want to help you, but it's useless. The prince is not here. I'm a little lover. No matter how favored I am, I'm still a man after all, not a wife or a wife." Concubine, I can't even enter the gate of the palace, how can I inquire about the news?"

You Dachun thought about it when he heard the reply, it was true.If the king of Zhenbei can't die this time, Gu Ting still has a lot of room to use. There is no need to bully people to death now, so he waved his hand and left Gu Ting alone.

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On the border between the two countries, the battle has already begun.

The sound of war drums fell on people's hearts one after another, urging their feet to move forward, arousing men's blood, and the north wind chasing, one after another, like an enemy's sword, sharp and scraping bones, but it is not invincible!

Under the battle flag, the vanguard led Wei Lie into the Beidi camp, and kept saying, "Where is the fourth son? Where is Chi Hao, the fourth son of the Beidi king! Why are you shrinking your head like a turtle, and let your group of turtle sons stay outside?" Running around? But after being rubbed by my prince and scratched a little oily skin, I was so scared that I didn't even dare to show my face?"

"Son Chihao! Your grandpa Wei Lie is here, hurry up and take care of him!"

"Son Chihao! Your grandfather is here, why don't you hurry over and take care of him!"

"Son Chihao! Your grandfather is here, why don't you hurry over and take care of him!"

Like their generals, the vanguard army has a violent temper, and they never show any morals when they scold Zhan. Wei Lie scolded, of course they scolded, and laughed, killing people and stepping on the blood while walking forward. Brave and amazing!

Beidi Army Tent.

The fourth prince, Chihao, is being applied medicine by his younger sister Chixuan. His shoulder injury is half healed, the skin and flesh are still oozing blood. After applying the medicine, the skin tightens, and then his face turns pale. I also know how painful it is.

Princess Chixuan was very distressed: "Brother... why don't you go out."

Chi Hao glanced at her, Chi Xuan shut her mouth and said no more.

Putting on the outer shirt, one by one, Chi Hao looked at the snowy look outside the account: "You said how many days will it take for us to lose this battle?"

Princess Chixuan didn't understand: "Losing? The battle is ahead, why does my brother want to lose, but not win?"

Chi Hao narrowed his eyes: "Because we won this battle, we lost."

Brother Xiao's mother is not as tall as her father, and her appearance is a bit feminine. She squints her eyes and has a more demeanor. Chixuan is a little afraid to look at him, let alone ask questions, and dare not speak nonsense if he doesn't understand or understand.

Chihao seemed to be in a good mood, and answered patiently for his sister: "I am weak, Huo Yan must have won very easily, and the ease of winning proves that this battle is too easy to fight, and others will be jealous... This bloody battlefield is also a vanity fair. "

"Vanity Fair?"

"It's time to use some means and start a big battle."

Chi Hao put on his clothes, ignored the injury on his shoulder, picked up his weapon, opened the curtain, and strode out.

"Come on!"

Sure enough, this battle was fought very quickly. The Zhenbei Army won, but it was not at all refreshing to win, because the opponent was too weak, and even hung up the exemption card, saying that the main general was injured, and it will continue tomorrow.

Wei Lie was very unhappy, he stopped playing before he was addicted, and ran to Huo Yan: "Did they do it on purpose! Beidi's fourth son is vicious and rascal, there must be something wrong!"

Huo Yan glanced at the direction of Liangcaoying, and the corners of his lips curled up slightly: "Wait, there will be more battles for you to fight later."

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Jiuyuan, temporary general's mansion.

You Dachun slapped the table when he saw the battle report. He didn't expect this battle to be so easy to fight!

Thinking about it, the famous Beidi general Le Shici was chopped off by Huo Yan, the fourth prince Chi Hao was seriously injured, and the fifth prince Chi Shuo was hiding from trouble. When the chances of winning are high, they may not show their face, let alone this time?As for Chixuan, she's just a woman, what's the point?

Such a battle is not easy to fight, what kind of good fight is it?

You Dachun walked around the room twice, rubbing his hands: "Come on! Follow me to the battlefield!"

He didn't go easily before, because Huo Yan's fence was tightly tied, and he didn't open his mouth, because he was worried that he wouldn't be able to fight. Don't get caught by the time, and his life will be folded in. Now... it's so easy to fight, so why don't you grab it? What are you wearing?No matter how late, even the mouse can't be caught!

The confidant counselor Dao Anran was a little worried: "If you can't win..." On the battlefield, after all, King Zhenbei is an expert.

"Then fuck him!" You Dachun narrowed his eyes, "He's short of food, but I have it. If you want to live, why don't you ask me?"

Dao Anran was still worried: "Zhenbei King Beidi has been in business for many years, and there may be unexpected channels. My lord is new here, so I may not be able to control him."

You Dachun stared at the counselor: "Then you find a way to let someone who can mess with him mess with him!"

Dao Anran's mind was spinning quickly, and he suddenly clapped his hands: "Yes! Five hundred miles to the east from here—Yunzhong Pass! My lord, feel free to go, and plan everything else!"

Isn't Zhang Jiajun over there Huo Yan's ready-made enemy?

In the first battle six years ago, the King of Zhenbei lost tens of thousands of troops, his uncles and aunts were all dead, and his mother was not saved, but the Zhang family army who was in charge of supporting them did not lose a single bit, except for the veteran who returned to Beijing to retire. Damage, everyone is alive and well.

Who would believe that there is no death feud between the two families?