The carriage drove hard on the mountain road. There were dense forests and high mountains on both sides. Apart from the sound of horse hooves, there was only an occasional bird song.
There are few people living there.
Huo Nian could not help but caress the ebony silver gun and couldn't put it down.
Huo Xi refused repeatedly, but Patriarch Lu insisted on giving it away. In the end, Huo Nian kowtowed three times to the memorial tablets of Lu's ancestors and accepted the ebony silver spear that had made countless military exploits.
Huo Nian couldn't hide the joy in his eyes: "Sister, is this really black sandalwood?" He put it to his nose and smelled it, and there was a faint scent of sandalwood.
"Yes, it is indeed ebony. Ebony is strong, hard to break with a knife, and resistant to corrosion. But it is also light-weight, can you really hold it?"
Huo Nian looked proud: "I can hold it, but it's a bit heavy. When I practice my strength again, I can swing it freely."
"Then you have to work harder."
"Don't worry, sister. I will definitely work hard!"
The ebony wood was smooth to the touch, with a deep oily black color, and the tip of the gun glowed with a silvery cold light. After decades, the cold light is still the same. "You haven't learned marksmanship yet, have you?"
"I'll go back and study." Huo Nian touched it all the way and couldn't bear to let it go. "Sister, can I give it a name?"
"Since it's yours, it's up to you to decide."
"Okay, then I have to think about it carefully...the black wooden pole and the silver gun tip are called black and silver guns!"
Huo Xi rolled her eyes toward the roof of the carriage.
Vanilla and Xia He burst into laughter, "Master, this gun is so impressive, why should it at least be given a nicer name?"
Grandma Ma couldn't help but laugh.
Huo Nian scratched his head and smiled, "Then I'll think about it again."
Seeing that he mentioned several names that made people roll their eyes, Huo Xi couldn't help but remind: "Sister, haven't I told you many stories before, in which the heroes have a very powerful weapon, such as Xu Yu's Overlord Spear, Zhao Yun
His bright silver spear, Guan Yu’s Qinglong Yanyue Sword, Li Yunba’s drum-beating urn golden hammer, and Luo Song’s Five Tigers Soul-Severing Spear...it makes people feel domineering when they hear it."
What is the black silver gun called?
Huo Nian couldn't help but nod, "Yeah, yeah, he remembered everything he heard. He felt arrogant as soon as he heard it."
Looking at the spear in his hand, Huo Nian wanted to be a hero in the future, and a hero must be equipped with a powerful and domineering weapon!
"Then I'll call it...'Xuanshuang'"! "Sister, does it sound good?"
What's the difference between it and Black Silver? "...As long as you're happy."
"Hmm, this is my Xuanshuang treasure spear. After I return to Beijing, I will practice my marksmanship and strength. I won't let it be buried in my hands."
Seeing Huo Nian looking like he couldn't put it down, Huo Xi's eyes flashed. Is this child really going to take the road of martial arts? However, some self-defense skills would be good.
The carriage walked for several more days and finally arrived at the Jialing River Pier. Here they had to abandon the carriage and change to a boat, and they were on the boat the entire rest of the journey.
At this time, Mu Yan was also on the boat.
A few days ago, he had led troops to attack Shenglong, the eastern capital of Annan, and captured dozens of enemy leaders. Chen Jikao, a descendant of Annan's Chen Dynasty, sent envoys to beg for mercy and to attack the throne.
Zhang Fu refused.
He said to the envoy: "Previously, I searched all the descendants of the Chen family, but no one responded. I had no choice, so I asked the Li family to attack King Annan. Now there is chaos again. You ask for the title, he also asks for the title, and there is a complete
Not finished yet? I was only ordered to punish thieves, I don’t know anything else."
After sending the envoy back, he ordered Mu Sheng brothers to lead the army with infantry and cavalry to set off for Qinghua, the western capital, and ordered Mu Yan and others to follow closely by boat.
It was planned to lead the navy from the Huangjiang River to Shentouhai, meet up with Qinghua, and then branch into the Leijiang River.
Mu Yan led the vanguard navy to take the lead and abandoned the ship after reaching the Lei River. After careful deployment, he captured Jian Ding in the Meiliang Mountains and captured dozens of military key personnel. Only Chen Jikuan escaped.
Mu Yan wanted to ask for orders to pursue Chen Jikuo, but Zhang Fu refused.
"The spies reported that Chen Jikuo has fled to Laos. From Annan to Laos, we have to pass three passes. The road is narrow and the march is difficult. In addition, because of the severe miasma, many of our soldiers were killed before. If we don't have a complete plan for this battle, we can't advance rashly.
"
"My subordinate is willing to lead a team of scouts to explore the road."
"Have you forgotten that you were hit by miasma and lay in bed for seven days?"
"My subordinates have not forgotten it. But if we do not capture Chen Jikuo, we will undoubtedly let the tiger go back to the mountain. Now that the north is unstable, and if Annan continues to be unstable, our general will be attacked from both sides. It is time to work hard to capture the thief Chen to calm the people."
How could Zhang Fu not know?
Jian Ding has been captured, and only Chen Jikou is left. By capturing the Chen thief, Annan can be pacified, and his troops can return to the court. Doesn't he want to return to the court?
Seeing Zhang Fu's frown, Mu Yan suggested again: "General, please let me go down. I will lead a scout team of 100 people to explore the road, and then look for some local natives north of Liangjiang River, and
Laotian people, please lead the way."
"How can you convince them?"
"General, the people just want to live a stable and peaceful life and don't want to fight. If we promise huge profits and give them shelter, we will persuade them. I will lead the scouts to find the hiding place of Chen Thief first, and then come back to report to the general.
, the general then sent troops to Laos to ask for Chen Thief. Lao probably wouldn’t dare to hide Chen Thief for fear of provoking war.”
Zhang Fu thought for a long time and finally agreed to Mu Yan's request. Now he only needs to capture the thief Chen before he can put down the rebellion and return to the court. I hope his trip will go well.
Mu Yan soon led a team of 100 people, passing through trails, climbing mountains and ridges, crossing rivers and ridges, passing through dense forests, and crossing the border between Annan and Laos. After many difficulties, they almost became savages.
, just arrived in Laos.
After searching for many days in Laos, we finally learned Chen Jikuo's hiding place through the identification of local natives.
Mu Yan led people to guard the area and ordered Li to return to Annan to report to the general.
Zhang Fu was overjoyed and sent envoys to Laos to ask for Chen Thief.
The Lao State refused at first, and Zhang Fu was annoyed. Then he ordered Mu Sheng to lead troops to break through three important passes of the Lao State, invaded the Lao State all the way, and finally captured Chen Jikuo and his family.
The Annan rebellion was quelled.
Zhang Fu immediately set up a garrison in Annan, granted official positions to those who surrendered, left troops to garrison, tied up Chen Jikou and others, and prepared to return to the capital.
Zhang Fu looked at the book recording the military achievements and his eyes flashed. Mu Yan had made numerous meritorious service this time. With the military achievements reported, this boy would have a foothold in the army in the future.
The soldiers summoned him into the tent, raised the fold in his hand at him, and threatened: "If you kid is willing to sell that piece of jade pendant back to me, I will truthfully report your military exploits."
What do you mean? If you don’t give him the jade pendant, do you still want to suppress his military achievements?
Mu Yan touched his chest and looked firmly: "My subordinates have said that this jade was a gift from my sweetheart, and it is hard to get even a million dollars. Even if there is no military merit, Yan will not hand over this jade."
"you!"
Zhang Fu was so angry that he gritted his teeth. This boy was actually a stubborn stone in the latrine. He was smelly and hard.
"Can a piece of jade pendant be compared with your future? How many jade pendants can't be bought if you have a future? Besides, I have told you that your sweetheart lied to you. It is my eldest daughter's personal belongings. I must be