The stretching mountains are withered and yellow.

The climate on Taihang Mountain is colder than before. On the winding mountain road leading to the east and west sides, there is a lively scene. The horse's hooves and dense steps walk through the gravel and soil roads. From time to time, we meet teams from Youzhou or Bingzhou. Both sides greet each other loudly, chat and laugh all the way into Shangdang County.

It was getting dark, and Yu Du led a team of Heishan infantry to get off the city gate, and walked up the city wall in armor and patrolled along the way. When the soldiers standing guard saw him coming, they straightened their bodies one by one. He took Shangdang County from Zhang Yang, and never thought that he had been guarding for more than ten years. From thirty-five to now in his forties, he basically took root here. At the beginning, 30,000 Heishan infantry also gradually developed to 50,000. Unfortunately, Shangdang County is mountainous and cannot afford to raise too many soldiers. This is his biggest regret. But at the same time, even if there are only 50,000 infantry, in the dense forests of the mountains, he believes that there are 200,000 enemies on the opposite side, and most of the opponent can be left behind.

This is also his pride.

Stepping onto the last stone steps, the wind on the city wall became sharp. In the night, torches were inserted into the battlements, and long black smoke was swept out in the wind. Under the city tower not far away, Gongsun Zhi, wearing a black-patterned purple robe and a fur coat, stood with his hands behind his back and looked at the night outside the city, listening to the wind blowing across the mountains.

"I am a subordinate of Poison and have met my lord."

When Yu Du sounded on the side, he did not turn his head, but just raised his hand to let the bowed general not have to be too polite. Then he asked, "Are everyone here?"

"Except for the generals who stayed behind the two groups of soldiers, the other generals have come over and are drinking and eating meat in the government office at this moment." Yu Du pressed the hilt of the knife and stood straight, "The wind is cold in the city, so the lord should follow his subordinates."

"Well, since everyone has arrived, let's go back to the government office." Gongsun Zhi withdrew his gaze, turned around and patted Yu Du on the shoulder: "Go down together." As the words were heard, the two of them walked down the city wall one by one, Dian Wei and Li Ke each held weapons and hung them behind. When they arrived near the city gate, the wind gradually became less and a carriage stopped there.

"Come on, ride with me."

After Gongsun Zhi went up, he lifted the curtain and waved to Yu Du outside. The latter hesitated: "Lord, my subordinates dare not." However, Dian Wei, who was eager to go back to drink, grabbed the armor and threw it on him. Yu Du then got into the car and sat down quietly next to him. He followed Gongsun Zhi for more than ten years and knew that no one except Gu Hou and Li Ru could have such an honor. At this time, he rode together and showed a signal of closeness.

"Yu Taishou."

While driving, Gongsun Zhi's voice suddenly rang out, and Yu Du was excited and hurriedly raised his hand: "I'm here."

"Do you know, why do I want you to have the same car as me?"

"I don't know."

"Because it's cold outside." Gongsun Zhi sat in the middle of the window, pressing his palm against his folded knee, and a smile on his face: "...The cold wind on the mountain is very cold. I have been here for more than ten years. I have complained a little, right? Don't rush to deny it, there is one. If it were me, I would have been here for more than ten years, I would have taken people away long ago."

Yu Du was stunned for a moment, and quickly bowed his hand, and bowed down: "Lord, I dare not!" Then he raised his face slightly, "... Du knew that he was born into a black thief, which is disgusting, but now many brothers can settle down here, and the thief has long changed. The people of Heishan can survive in Shanggu County without going through war and displaced are all given by the lord. The brothers are grateful. Over the years, we have watched people outside the mountain kill and kill in Shangdang County, just like watching monkey plays, and gradually we have understood some truths. The world is not peaceful and no one can survive."

"There are actually many people who understand this principle, but there are also a few who are pretending to be confused..."

....

In the main hall of the government office, the sound of singing and dancing was heard. In the brightly lit hall, the aroma of wine and cooked meat filled the fragrance.

"What do you think the lord asked us all to come to Shangdang County this time?"

"Is it going to fight?"

"Farting, it's winter, what else can I beat?!"

"What's wrong with winter? Can't you fight? When I was fighting Anxue, I was still in the twelfth month of winter and asked me to do it, just do it with Cao Cao, take down the Central Plains, and send troops south in two years."

Bang—

The voices of the crowd gradually became more noisy as the discussions were discussed.

Bang!

In the seat, a big hand slapped the table violently, and the bronze jewel was shaking. The big man with tiger beards and cheeks swept over them. Everyone was interrupted by the sound of his slap. When he saw it, Hua Xiong stood up from the seat with fierce eyes: "When you drink, drink, why bother? Whether to fight this battle depends on the big leader. The leader said he would not fight, what's the use of you quarrel?!"

"The three armies went south and all came here. Why don't they fight? There is no need to eat and drink for more than 200,000 soldiers?" Sun Ce also pressed the table with his hands, stood up and stared at him: "We have fought the cold war in the west, but we were timid when we got home?"

Zhou Yu next to him quickly got up and pulled him down: "Bo Fu quickly sit down, the governor has only the idea..."

"Sun Ce!"

Another voice was also angrily heard, and Qianzhao stood up. Scar twitched on his face: "You can't go home, don't spread this resentment to your colleagues. Everyone will help you capture Sun Quan's affairs. Now that you have come to the north, you should obey the orders!"

"fart--"

The lights were brightly lit, extending away the deep night outside, and the cold wind ran past.

The shaft rolled, and then stopped in front of the mansion. Gongsun Zhi got off the carriage and took Dian Wei, Li Ke, and Yu Du to step in. The guards behind him followed closely and walked through the courtyard. The guards on both sides saw the figure of the lord, bowed and bowed their heads one by one, and walked through them with tall figures, and the main hall was filled with fire. The noise was coming out.

"......It doesn't matter if I can go back to Jiangdong, but the three armies are driving here, and they consume countless money and food every day. If they don't fight this battle, all the things they did before will be in vain."

"Zhong also thinks that General Sun is right. Cao Cao in the Central Plains is just a powerful minister. The governor is worried that the Western Expedition Army will kill too much and that the people in the Central Plains will return to rest in peace. This is also understandable. But there will always be casualties in wars. Moreover, the cold weather is cold, and we are all used to it. On the contrary, Cao Cao in the Central Plains may not be able to fight with us like this. Isn't that a good opportunity?"

"......That's not necessarily the seventh year of the Western Expedition, and it's not long before we come back. We always have to let everyone rest."

The noise was shocked and the flames swayed in the brazier. He walked into the hall door according to his tall figure. Wei Yan also wanted to speak, but he saw that everyone around him had calmed down. He turned his head to look at the gate, and quickly put down the cups in his hand. Everyone present also stood up. In his sight, a figure dressed in fur clothes walked through the middle of the main hall. Dian Wei and Li Ke followed him left and right. After Yu Du walked for a while, he walked into the seat on the right.

More than a dozen important generals of the army were neatly arched together during the meals on both sides: "Go to the lord (governor)--"

“Sit down.”

Gongsun Zhi took off his outer coat and threw it to Li Ke. He sat down on a large chair covered with animal skins with a golden sword. Everyone below followed him to sit down, the brazier, the decorated swords, guns, swords and halberds. The originally quarrel atmosphere suddenly became completely quiet, and the figures sitting upright appeared in a stern manner.

"This time I call you here to talk about your quarrel."

His words were cold and his serious eyes swept across everyone: "I won't fight this battle for the time being!"

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