King Zhenbei has a favorite

You Dachun thinks very well, as long as he is on the battlefield, he can be successful in any way.Fighting with the Zhenbei Army all the way, it is meritorious service to pick up leaks, and it is meritorious service to help out after doing good work abroad. Even if you chase down a Beidi team, no matter how small in number, as long as they are Beidi people, it is meritorious service!Huo Yan couldn't stop it even if he wanted to!

But he never expected that it wasn't Huo Yan who stopped him, and no one else deliberately set up a fence to keep him away, it was him who couldn't get close at all!

The battlefield is like a chess game, unpredictable. He thought it was just an adjective, but he didn't expect it to be so!When a battle is fought, it may not be fixed in one place. If someone flees, someone will chase, someone will lure, someone will jump, someone will be alone, and someone will besiege. The situation is always fluid, with insufficient information, incomplete planning, and lack of forward-looking awareness of the battlefield. You will not be able to capture the other party's movements, and you will not be able to determine your own direction.

You Dachun watched the flames of war from a distance, and led his people to the east. When he arrived, there were no people, no Beidi people, and no Zhenbei army; There is no body, no hair; I thought it would be right to go to the middle hinterland, but other teams pay attention to methods and forms. For some tactics, everyone has to be thrown out. The bigger the circle, the better!

You Dachun ran the whole field, exhausted himself like a dog, sweated all over and got nothing!

Want to find Huo Yan, he is busy, and his own army can't manage it, so how can I have time to talk to you?

It's really easy to fight this battle, Beidi's army is defeated for thousands of miles, but this skill is really not easy to grab at all, Huo Yan will never take the initiative to let it go!

You Dachun threw the knife away angrily, and set up camp in the same place, he still didn't believe it, the food and grass were exhausted, how could he fight Huo?Don't worry now, someone will beg him in the future and hand over the gong to him!

At the same time, he rolled his eyes and immediately sent a letter, didn't Dao Anran say he had an idea?Don't dawdle, hurry up!

The flying pigeons were sent out from You Dachun's tent, and at the same time, different flying pigeons were sent out from Beidi's chief general's tent...

It seems that everyone is very busy tonight.

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The Jiuyuan border battle, Yunzhong pass, Zhangjiajun garrison, the surroundings are quiet and silent, even the snow is smaller than other places.

It has been like this for many years, and everyone is used to it.

When Beidi came to attack, they only had to fight against Jiuyuan, because the border there was wide enough to accommodate tens of thousands of troops, and they were so small that people didn't like it at all. A surprise attack could only be won with a small group of cavalry. Waiting for the army to cross the road is a long process. Huo Yan will come to help as soon as he hears the news. Maybe the army will be stuck at this pass before the army passes through, and he will be beaten by the King of Zhenbei all the way. The risk is far greater than the benefit. Why should Do?It doesn't really make sense.

Zhang Duo had guarded this meaningless pass for five years.

The Zhang family is a family of generals, and it has been going on for generations. There have been many famous generals, and there are many who have left history, and no one is dissatisfied, but so what?When the dynasty was founded, it lost the opportunity. It lacked the merits of Conglong, and there was no feudal lord and minister to occupy the territory. It was dwarf everywhere. No matter how many famous generals came out of the family, they were all incompetent. Accept it, you will only give it if you like it, poor soldiers have no rights and no money, except for their hot temper, this is the reputation of their ancestors.But fame can be eaten?If the whole family wants to survive, no one is half shorter than the others, so why is it that the benefits are always not their turn, and they have to take the lead whenever there is trouble?

Soldiers have a straight temper, unlike literati, most of them treat each other lightly. It is easy to make friends. They are both soldiers of Daxia, and they are both in the north. The Zhang family and King Zhenbei have always had a good relationship. It vanished into thin air, and the two families had no further contact.

Because of the tragic battle at that time, the Zhang family obviously participated in the war, but they didn't help at all. So many people died in the Huo family, and the Zhang family's army was fine from top to bottom, from the general to the soldiers. Why don't others care?

But the situation on the battlefield is changing rapidly, how can you tell?Their Zhang family was just lucky. They didn't encounter the most powerful and sharpest troops of the enemy, but they managed to keep them. They didn't know what happened to the scattered Zhenbei Army, so they couldn't provide help, and what did they do wrong?Why does everyone have to pay the price, why does the old man in the family get squeezed out and end up miserable, and why do the children in the clan lose so many chances to get ahead...

It's not because the king of Zhenbei is powerful! ! !

What a brave and brave god-killer, the gospel of the people of the Northland, the nightmare of the Beidi soldiers, elegant and noble, respected by everyone, he is actually a villain!Small belly, avenging private revenge, suppressing dissidents!Huo Yan is a scumbag!

Zhang Duo dropped a jar of wine, his eyes were red, how could they have no enmity with King Zhenbei?The hatred is gone!He even thought about it more than once, it would be great if King Zhenbei died. After death, the northern frontier defense lacks gravity. The younger brother named Huo Jie in the palace has not yet grown up. He is only seven years old after the new year. battle?Who can the emperor rely on?How many generals are there who can carry a tripod and fight?The Zhang family will definitely recover!

Why is Huo Yan still alive?When will you die!

At this moment, I suddenly received a hidden letter, which said: Do you want to cooperate?

After reading a total of two lines, holding the letter paper, sitting down and thinking carefully, Zhang Duo's eyes kept changing, getting more and more excited, more and more excited, why not?Dealing with Huo Yan, of course!But can't fold myself in...

Just as he was thinking, the deputy general Zhang Gui suddenly knelt down in front of him: "The last general is willing to do this, please let the young master do it!"

Looking at the loyal lieutenant general, Zhang Duo slowly closed his eyes.

Seeing that he refused, Zhang Gui snatched the letter directly: "If the matter is successful, no one else needs to know about it. If the matter fails, everything will be done by one person, and we will never be involved!"

Zhang Duo opened his eyes, the bottom of his pupils were red, his teeth were trembling, as if he was extremely reluctant.

Zhang Gui knelt down: "The last general is the orphan saved by the young master. He has nothing to worry about. Death is not a pity, but the young master is the last hope of the Zhang family. Nothing can happen!"

Zhang Duo got up and patted the lieutenant on the shoulder heavily: "Good brother."

Zhang Gui: "Swear allegiance to the young master to the death!"

Zhang Duo has a lot of eyes and is willing to facilitate other people's affairs. When the critical moment is critical, he will help a little bit, and even send messages to each other to provide better and more plans. But he does not send troops, he is only willing to turn a blind eye Pretend not to see the secret contact between You Dachun and Beidi, and don't know what other people are going to do and what they are doing. …

All of this was carried out by Lieutenant General Zhang Gui himself.

Standing on a high slope, Zhang Duo looked at the Beidi cavalry that was heading away from Jiuyuan City, with dark eyes, hatred and joy.

If you can't kill Huo Yan, can't you kill Huo Yan's family?Even if Huo Yan is a man of iron, what else can he do when his family dies and he is left alone?

Huo Yan... Six years ago, you were lucky and escaped a catastrophe. This time - die!

In Beidi's military tent, the fourth prince Chi Hao held the scroll and asked his confidant who was standing beside him: "How is the matter going? Is the cavalry squad ready to go?"

The confidant knelt down: "Yes! Everything is as planned by the master!"

The corners of Chi Hao's lips curled up slightly: "Very well, Zhang Duo and You Dachun are quite strong. It seems that many plans can be advanced... Tomorrow morning, the free battle card will be removed, and Huo Yan will fight a war of attrition. You can retreat, you can withdraw, but the battle drum Don't stop!"

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In Jiuyuan City, the atmosphere was tense and quiet.

The nervousness is because of the border war. Any war is cruel, and there will always be accidents of one kind or another that cannot be avoided. However, King Zhenbei did not expect that Jiuyuan City was the first to be attacked and breached.Of course, this kind of situation is rare, and it has basically never happened in the past six years. People are just subconsciously vigilant.Quiet is because I can't help, can't go to the battlefield and can't kill, so I can't hold back.

The common people live their lives as usual. They should work, eat and sleep, but there are fewer lazy people chatting on the street, no more troublemakers, and even petty thefts have not happened much. Facing the war , the people of Jiuyuan City are tough and strong.

Gu Ting looked at this city which was cleaner and more peaceful than before, and exhaled slowly.

This is Huo Yan's hometown.He was often absent, and he seldom demanded anything from the iron law. He just set an example, which influenced an army and affected the people of a city.This city is the same as Huo Yan, plain and wise, it looks very ordinary, has no temper, but is invincible, whoever dares to provoke it, give it a try!

Wu Feng came over: "Master, I found out clearly."

Gu Ting: "How is it?"

Wu Feng: "The trading of grain outside has been completely stopped. We have a large stockpile. Whether it is in the city or the Zhenbei Army, if there is a crisis, it can be solved immediately. Besides our family, the one with the most grain is the You Dachun Mansion."

Gu Ting's face didn't change, he obviously expected this situation long ago: "Keep an eye on it, maybe... there will be a chance to use it."

Wu Feng: ...

"That's why You Dachun harvested grain with such a presumptuous attitude before, but the young master never cared about it. He wanted to slaughter it himself when he was fattening up?"

Gu Ting smiled: "That depends on Master You's performance."

He wondered if he didn't hear about the food shortage crisis in his previous life, is it because Huo Yan took advantage of You Dachun?After all, he is not here, but You Dachun is here, the same person, the same thinking, You Dachun will do this in this life, and he must have done it in his previous life, he is an outsider who secretly frustrated You Dachun's idea, Would Huo Yan at that time not be able to see it?

"Liu Dachun went out of the city to go to the battlefield to claim meritorious service, who is in charge of the affairs of the mansion?"

This Wu Feng knew: "I heard that he is a confidant counselor called Dao An Ran."

Gu Ting smiled: "It's a decent name, the name is interesting. Don't they have an old eunuch? Li Gui, who is said to be the supervisor of the army, did he go with You Dachun?"

Wu Feng shook his head: "I haven't heard of it."

Gu Ting frowned, feeling a little weird, Li Gui is the supervisor of the army, and he just wants to supervise the situation in the army, especially when the war starts, if he is a little stupid, he will fight against the general, grab the command in the battlefield and command blindly, You Dachun has already After going to the army, what is Li Gui doing here?And gave up all the power in the mansion to this counselor named An Ran?Is he really not greedy for merit at all?But if you don't want anything and just want to dawdle, why don't you stay in the palace when you are so old, and come to this cold north?

Gu Ting felt that something was wrong with the old eunuch, and thought he should do more observations in the future.

"How about Zhenbei Palace?"

Wu Feng was happy: "You don't need to worry about the young master. There are probably more battles over there, and everything is in order, which is more reliable than us."

Gu Ting nodded, this would be the best.

Wu Feng looked at his expression, and asked in a low voice, "Master, do you want to go and have a look?"

Gu Ting felt baffled: "What am I going to do?"

Wu Feng: "This... the young master has a special liking for the prince. He loves the house and crows, so he will worry about it. Now that the prince is not here, you can go and have a look. No one will gossip. Don't be shy, young master."

shy?Who is shy?him!

Gu stopped angrily and followed him: "Who said I have a soft spot for him!"

"Eh, isn't it?" Chang Sui scrambled, "Since you arrived in Jiuyuan City, you have cared so much about him from the beginning to the end, and everything you do is for him. He is a prince. Everyone who sees him respects and kneels, but you just met him!" I'm not afraid at all, and dare to speak evil words and behave indiscriminately, touch others and even attack them...Young master has been so rude since he was a child?"

Gu Ting was even angrier, and hit harder: "I'm not being rude anymore! I've been rude to you since I was a child!"

Wu Feng wailed: "Take it easy, young master, this is your face! The young one belongs to you, young master, you belong to you when you live, and your ghost when you die. The young master is naturally friendly and doesn't need to be defensive. You don't need to pretend to be coquettish once in a while. The little one What can I do?"

Gu Ting was stunned.

So... is he acting like a baby to Huo Yan?Treating Huo Yan as one of his own, not defending, not pretending, acting willfully, without any scruples?

"problem occurs!"

Dong Zhongcheng ran over with the hem of his robe in his hand, sweating all over his head, he had no image at all, he couldn't wait for his subordinates to report, and he couldn't care less to see what Gu Ting, master and servant, were doing: "There are enemies attacking the city!"

Gu Ting didn't care to sort out his thoughts, and immediately stood up: "Impossible!"

The air stagnates for a moment.

Gu Ting came to his senses, and coughed twice before his fist reached his lips: "I mean, isn't King Zhenbei fighting against the enemy at the border? How could Beidi's army survive?"

In this slightly longer battle, the situation is changing rapidly and confusingly. Jiuyuan City is indeed in danger, and there are indeed enemies coming to attack, but it is definitely not at this moment, now!Impossible so early!

Dong Zhongcheng also didn't understand: "Isn't it the Di people? But in the current season, who else will attack Jiuyuan City besides the Di people?"

Wu Feng was also anxious: "Why don't you go over and have a look right away, and chat while walking!"

Gu Ting immediately put on his cloak and set off with Dong Zhongcheng and Wu Feng.

Walking down the streets, the atmosphere in the city became more and more serious. There were more and more soldiers wearing armor on the street. As they approached the city gate, there were already guards standing proudly.The slowed down wind and snow brushed over their shoulders, fell on the cold armored swords, crossed the high city wall, turned to the other side, and on the other side, there were cavalry in front of the formation, and the drums were beating, and they were about to attack the city.

Sure enough, there is an enemy approaching!

Gu Ting didn't need to look at all, just listening to the voice, he knew that there were a lot of people outside the city, and they really came!But why?Why is it early!

Gu Ting panicked.There are too many things that are different from what he knew in his previous life. Maybe it’s because he heard too much hearsay in his previous life. Many things are false. Maybe it’s because he lives again, and the things he has done are harmless and insignificant. If you change the beginning, you will also change ending.

Can the 'known experience' of the previous life really come in handy, is it reliable?His confidence in the 'known' really brings victory and luck?Maybe it's just self-righteousness, and the mantis is not the joy of success, but it is an established situation that cannot be changed or even a greater disaster.

His heart was pounding, his palms were sweating profusely, Gu Ting clutched the hem of his clothes tightly, he had great doubts about himself, he didn't know what to do next.

Rows of soldiers rushed forward, and the middle-aged generals in front of them kept giving orders, line up or separate, go east or west, carry spears or shields, the battle was about to break out, the atmosphere was tense and serious, but no one was afraid, everyone Their eyes are tough and strong, maybe in the near future, they will die in battle, but they are fearless at this moment, and they have no regrets at that moment, for the land under their feet, everything is worth it!

The scene was not quiet, the footsteps of soldiers, the sound of bows and arrows rubbing against each other, the sound of drums from the enemy outside the city, everything was exciting, but miraculously, Gu Ting's heart calmed down.

He didn't know who the middle-aged general under the city was, or where these soldiers came from, but he knew that they were under Huo Yan's command.Well trained and organized.Everyone is not afraid, facing the enemy's sharp knife, they are not afraid when they are facing death at any time, why should he be afraid?

No matter how bad the result is, it will be the same as in the previous life!

But since he's here, he won't allow such a tragic thing to happen, even if he can only save one person, it's still a profit!

Patting himself on the face, Gu Ting's gaze became firm. He believed in himself and also in Huo Yan. This time, so many people must not die. Fight hard!

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In the ruined temple hidden in the wind and snow, Meng Zhen heard the sound of drums.This direction... Could it be that Jiuyuan is dangerous!He got up quickly and ran to the door to look around, but unfortunately he had already walked too far, and the wind and snow were too heavy, so he couldn't see anything.

As soon as the back was warm, a thick fur cloak was covered.The fiery red fox fur is so thick, yet soft and light, it fits extremely well on the body, and the big collar surrounds the small face, making the owner's fair complexion and delicate chin even more obvious.

Meng Ce stretched out his big hand, carried his cloak back to the temple, and placed it beside the fire, "Others will handle other people's affairs. The wind here is hard, so don't get caught in the cold."

"But Gu Ting is not someone else..."

Meng Zhen struggled to stretch out his tightly wrapped hands, and looked at his brother eagerly, his big eyes seemed to be able to speak.

Meng Ce understood at a glance, his brows were furrowed, his face was serious: "No."

"But……"

"No buts."

Meng Zhen lowered his head slowly and did not speak again.

Afterwards, the atmosphere gradually became weird. Meng Zhen obediently wore a red fox fur cloak, no longer being naughty or losing his temper. Ce spoke.

"What's wrong?" Meng Ce lifted Meng Zhen's chin and forced the two to face each other, "Are you angry with brother?"

Meng Zhen lowered his eyes, still not looking at his brother: "No."

Knowing his younger brother all too well, Meng Ce snorted, "It's a lie."

Meng Zhen pursed his lips, his small face tensed: "If you are angry, you are also angry with me. If I can be stronger..."

"Children, why worry about being blind?"

Meng Ce pressed his younger brother's round head, stretched out his long hand, and hugged his younger brother together with the cloak: "Let's go."

The two of them rode together, Meng Ce held his younger brother firmly in front of him, and submerged into the snow again.

It's getting farther and farther away.Slowly, the sound of war drums could no longer be heard, but my own heartbeat, the sound of blood pumping from the heart, and the words my good friends said when we were together in the past, no matter how long we walked, we could still hear them.

Meng Zhen's face was buried in the furry cloak, not cold at all, but there was a void in his heart.He clutched the corner of his brother's clothes with his small hands, and tears trickled down bit by bit, soaking Meng Ce's front.

Sorry for being a mean person...

The throat was fishy and sweet, and there was blood overflowing from the corner of the mouth. Meng Zhen quietly wiped it away with the veil, and then hid the veil well so that no one would see it.

When he stopped to rest again, Meng Zhen was drowsy, his brother carried him off the horse, found a quiet place to lie down, and soon fell asleep.In a daze, while still in a dream, he heard the voice of Zheng Shishi, his brother's personal guard, reporting: "There seems to be a change in the Zhang family at Yunzhong Pass... I am afraid that Jiuyuan City is in danger..."

Then the elder brother asked, "Where's Huo Yan?"

Zheng Shishi: "We're still in the middle of the battle, we can't get back in time, and we're too far away, so we probably can't hear you...My lord, should we take care of it?"

Meng Ce paused for a long time this time before he said blankly: "Didn't you say there was movement in the fief? How could you have time to take care of other people's affairs?"

Zheng Shishi: "Yes, the barbarian tribe in the west has already moved. It is estimated that they know that the prince is going out and want to take advantage of it."

"Think about my aunt, but I'm not afraid of death," Meng Ce said in a gloomy voice, "Okay, you go down first, I'll be there in two days, let the brothers at home stay for a while."

"Yes."

When Meng Ce turned around, Meng Zhen was already awake.

He didn't cry or make a fuss, he just hugged the quilt and leaned against the corner of the wall, his eyes were very, very quiet: "Gu Ting...is it dangerous?"

Meng Ce took the cloak and put it on his younger brother carefully: "Jiuyuan's affairs are in Huo Yan's hands."

"But you said just now that King Zhenbei was fighting outside, and he didn't have time to return to defense?" Meng Zhen grabbed his brother's sleeve tightly with his small hand.

Meng Ce sighed inwardly, and patted his younger brother's forehead: "It's not for me to meddle in other people's affairs."

Meng Zhen's lips were tightly pursed, his eyes were misty, and he said straight: "Then why didn't you report a letter? Can't you even do this?"

"You are still young, so you don't understand," Meng Ce looked into his brother's eyes, "It's not that you don't report it, it's that you can't find it."

The battle is dangerous, and the position of the general is uncertain. In order to prevent others from intentionally assassinating, many things must be kept secret, and the information from the outside world must be more vigilant and suspicious, otherwise it is easy to step into the enemy's traps and schemes.He and Huo Yan are no longer close friends. They can say anything and don't have to guard against anything. Now that he wants to spread the news, the people below may not be able to find Huo Yan. Even if the reports can be passed to Huo Yan smoothly, With this little delay, Huo Yan could receive news through his own channel.

Furthermore, he is the king of Guzang, and he has a special position. It is good that the news can be passed on to Huo Yan smoothly. If they are intercepted halfway, they will be the ones who will be in danger.

"Huo Yan has grown up to this point, 'Slaying Yama' is by no means a false name, you have to trust him."

Meng Zhen pursed her lips: "What if? If Huo Yan doesn't receive the news for a long time, is Gu Ting in danger?"

Meng Ce: "There is no such possibility."

Meng Zhen was a little stubborn: "Answer me, is there such a possibility? Is it possible? Gu Ting is in danger!"

Meng Ce looked at his younger brother without speaking.

Meng Zhen stopped.

He lowered his head, buried his face in his knees, and his voice was choked with sobs: "Actually, I heard everything you said to Gu Ting that night. I went to bed early, but woke up soon, and wanted to go out to find you, no Be careful to hear your words... Six years ago, you were ruthless and unjust, and you broke up with Huo Yan because of me."

"You..." Meng Ce patted his younger brother's back distressedly, "It's not for you, and I won't go either, I'm saving my life."

"you're lying."

Meng Zhen raised his head suddenly, his eyes were red, he was stubborn and stubborn: "You have never done anything wrong since you were young, you stand upright, you are determined to be a hero, if you are not dragged down by me, even if the road ahead is difficult, even if your life is in danger, you I will definitely go too."

He covered his face and shed tears: "Many, many things are all because of me. You said you were despicable, no, in fact I was despicable. You were supposed to be the hero, and the stigma was for me, and it was for me not to fight for the top." Me, all the self-deprecation is for me."

Thinking of how many people died because of him six years ago, Meng Zhen couldn't help trembling, his throat trembled, and with a 'poof', he vomited blood.

Meng Ce was so distressed, he hugged his younger brother and patted his back, took out a handkerchief to wipe his blood: "All my decisions are made by my heart, and you don't need to be burdened by me, trapped by me."

Meng Zhen burst into tears: "So you carry it yourself?"

It's obviously his fault, it's obviously his fault!

"All I do is to protect my Guzang Palace so that you can grow up happily and be yourself." Meng Ce said in a low voice, "This is my insistence."

be yourself...?

Meng Zhen's clean eyes reflected the candlelight, but it was brighter than the candlelight.

He seems to...understand something.

When Meng Ce woke up the next day, he found that his brother was gone, and there was only a letter beside him.