After two days of marching, the "Women's Army" arrived at a market town called "Panyuan" on the north bank of the Wei River. Panyuan Town was too small to house many people, so most of the troops were stationed in the wild fields outside the town.

After the army was stationed, Li Zhiyun was chatting with the third sister in her military tent. The scouts he sent came back and reported: "Madam, at midnight tomorrow, the Duke of Dunhuang will join forces with the leader of the rebel army at Xiaotangba, ten miles away."

When Li Zhiyun heard this, he was surprised: "Who is the Duke of Dunhuang?"

"That's your second brother." The third sister said with a smile.

"He is not Qin..." Li Zhiyun was about to say "King of Qin", but then he thought that something was wrong. He had not been crowned king yet, so why should his second brother be crowned king? Yes, it must have been his father who was afraid that he would not work hard in the war, so he was crowned king first. Got a duke.

I have been having a hard time these days. When I saw my father later, I asked him to make me a duke. What should I call him? Let’s call him Duke Jiuquan! It’s not too far from Dunhuang, and you can fly up on a rocket in the future...

The third sister was very happy and immediately asked the guards to call a leader and asked him to send people to the camps of the rebel leaders to inform them that they would meet with the Dunhuang Guild Master tomorrow morning.

Early the next morning, the rebel leaders from all walks of life came to the third sister's camp with their guards. There were seven of them, namely: cousin Li Shentong, Shi Wanbao, He Panren, Li Zhongwen, Xiang Shanzhi, Qiu Shili and Li Zhiyun's four brothers. Brother-in-law Duan Lun.

Duan Lun served as the left guard in the imperial court. A few months ago, he also raised troops in his hometown of Lantian to respond to Li Yuan. Now he has more than 10,000 people under his command.

It was time to join the army, and we no longer had to fight alone. The leaders were all dressed in new clothes, their faces were beaming, and they were talking and laughing.

After everyone arrived, they set off immediately. A team of several hundred people marched toward Gutangba in a mighty manner. Li Zhiyun also rode the white horse given to him by Yinggu and mingled with the leaders. However, while others were happy, he was worried. It's so heavy that I can't cheer up.

After traveling less than ten miles, I saw a team of several hundred people appearing on the official road ahead, with flags of various colors flying in the queue.

The two teams gradually got closer. Li Zhiyun took a closer look and saw a young general in the opposite team, like stars over the moon. He was about twenty years old, with a strong build, and he was riding on a dragon horse. He wears a silver helmet and armor, his face is like the bright moon, his two sword-shaped eyebrows are like knives chopping and axe-cutting, his pair of tiger eyes are bright and lively, his nose is high and straight, his lips are sharp and angular, and his jaw is smooth and beardless.

Needless to say, this is the British ruler Li Shimin, Duke of Dunhuang.

When Li Yuan set out from Jinyang, he had only 30,000 troops, divided into left and right armies, commanded by Li Jiancheng and Li Shimin respectively. After half a year of fierce fighting, they finally reached Guanzhong from Taiyuan, and the vanguard had reached the city of Chang'an.

At present, the right army led by Li Shimin alone has 130,000 troops. This is an elite division that has experienced many battles.

Li Shimin overcame obstacles all the way, defeated enemies, fought many victorious battles, and had already gained a reputation far and wide. When others saw him, their eyes were full of admiration and worship, but Li Zhiyun only felt a chill on the back of his neck when he saw him! Because he was the only one who knew what happened next. This guy is so powerful. He killed all his brothers and sisters. He is really a ruthless person. It is best to stay away from him.

The second brother turned over and dismounted, and the third sister and the leaders also dismounted. After everyone met, they bowed their hands and saluted, but Li Zhiyun hid behind the third sister and refused to show up.

After the second brother finished greeting everyone, he finally saw him and asked strangely: "Sister, who is this hiding behind you?"

The third sister smiled and turned around, "carried" him out and put him in front of the "cruel man".

The second brother was shocked when he saw it: "Hey, isn't this Zhiyun? Didn't it say that you were harmed by the Yinshi Master? It seems that the report is untrue!... Why are you hiding from me?"

The uncle laughed and said, "This boy has been as timid as a mouse since he was young. How can he not be frightened to death when he sees such a mighty general like you?!" Everyone burst into laughter.

Li Zhiyun blushed and argued: "I'm not avoiding you! I don't want to steal other people's limelight and let them greet you first!" His words made everyone laugh again.

The second brother smiled and said, "Come leaders, let's go with the people to the military camp to talk!" After saying that, he turned around, walked to the bay red horse, and got on it.

Everyone also got on their horses and followed the second brother towards the military camp.

After the second brother's army entered Weibei, in order not to disturb the people, they did not enter the county town. Instead, they stationed themselves twenty miles away from the county town. Here there is a vast plain, and the neatly arranged camps stretch for dozens of miles, with no end in sight. 2

Ge managed the army well, with strong fences erected in each camp, firewood deer, and horses. The soldiers in the camp marched in formation, and the horses and chariots galloped back and forth, filling the camp with a chilling atmosphere.

The second brother arranged the leaders in a camp next to his central military tent, each with a tent. Li Zhiyun's tent was right next to the third sister's.

When it was time to light the lanterns that day, all the leaders were invited to the banquet. The banquet was held in a huge military tent. In addition to the leaders of the rebel army, the important generals under the second brother's command also participated. There were sixty or seventy people in the military tent. Everyone

The children talked and laughed, made noises, drank from large bowls, ate large pieces of meat, and made a mess all night...

After lingering in the military camp for a day or two, the leaders all returned to their bases one after another, except the third sister who refused to leave. Li Zhiyun asked strangely: "Sister, why don't we go back to Panyuan Town yet?" The third sister laughed.

He said: "Your brother-in-law sent a messenger, saying that he will arrive in a few days, and asked me to wait for him here!"

When Li Zhiyun heard this, his heart became cold. If the third sister didn't leave, he couldn't go back to Panyuan Town alone, right? If he sneaked back secretly, wouldn't it mean that there was something wrong in his heart?

While they were talking, a messenger walked into the tent, saluted them and said: "Dunhuang Duke invites the fifth young master to go to the Chinese army tent!" Upon hearing this, Li Zhiyun felt a thump in his heart and his face changed. He turned his head and looked

The third sister said: "Sister, can I not go?"

"What's wrong with you?" The third sister asked strangely, "Your second brother asked you to go over, why don't you go? That's your brother, go quickly!"

There was no way! Li Zhiyun had no choice but to bite the bullet and follow the messenger to the second brother's camp.

As soon as the second brother saw him standing at the door of the tent, he quickly walked over and grabbed his arm and said: "Zhiyun, come in quickly! It's cold outside! ... Hey, why are you shivering? Are you cold? Hurry! Come over and warm yourself by the fire.

!" The second brother said, dragging him to the charcoal fire and pressing him on the stool.

After the second brother sat down opposite, the guard brought hot tea. Li Zhiyun was holding the tea cup, but he couldn't hold it steady, causing the lid to rattle, so he had to put the tea cup on the table next to him.

The second brother looked at him and said, "You are too thinly dressed!" After saying that, he turned to the guard standing aside and said, "Go! Bring me my fur-faced mink coat!"

The guard turned and left, and after a while he brought a piece of clothing. The second brother put it on himself, then looked up and down, nodded with satisfaction and said: "Not bad!"

This mink fur jacket was worn on Li Zhiyun. Although it was a bit big, it was indeed quite warm.

After the second brother sat down again, he pulled out the charcoal fire and said: "Zhiyun, you don't know how sad we were when we mistakenly heard the news of your murder! The eldest brother was even more distraught! I saw with my own eyes that he was kneeling

In front of Wan Yiniang, I cried for more than an hour, regretting that I should not have left you!..." The second brother said, wiping away the tears that overflowed from the corners of his eyes with his fingers.

After hearing this, Li Zhiyun felt a little moved. If it was true as the second brother said, then the eldest brother still had some conscience. In fact, he had no hatred for the eldest brother at all in his heart. Because, if the eldest brother hadn't abandoned him in the first place,

Young brother, he can’t travel through this world yet!

The second brother let out a sigh of relief and said: "It's better now. You're still alive. It's great! From now on, we brothers will work together to help my father conquer the world!..."

That day, the second brother talked a lot about their childhood. Li Zhiyun didn’t know anything, so he could only listen...

It wasn't until after dinner that the second brother sent him out of the tent.

After leaving his second brother's military tent, Li Zhiyun realized that his underwear was soaked with sweat. He wiped the sweat from his forehead and thought, Damn, did he fall ill? Why was he so afraid of his second brother?
Chapter completed!