This city, which was not very eye-catching or majestic in the first place, has experienced several large-scale battles in this year. The city gate alone was breached three times, and the city walls were even more devastated.
The new and old patches allow travelers who come here to feel the intensity and cruelty of the wars that took place here, even if they just look at it from a distance.
However, thankfully, the flag of the Bingzhou Army is still flying here, which means that even after such a difficult battle, the Bingzhou people are still the masters of this place and still guard the territory under their rule.
However, at this time, the atmosphere in Gaoliu City was not as pleasant as it appeared on the surface. The streets were sparsely populated, except for soldiers patrolling with weapons, and occasionally one or two pedestrians passed by in a hurry.
Everyone has a sad look on their face,
And after taking a few steps, I couldn't help but look up at the sky, or in the direction of the prefect's mansion, and then quickly lowered my head, as if nothing had happened just now. This cycle repeats, making people who pass by here
The traveler was completely confused.
What is going on? Why do the soldiers and civilians in this city look so weird? Could it be that something big happened?!
At the prefect's mansion in Gaoliu City.
In terms of pure area, this mansion can definitely be called a prefect's mansion. When Li Shushi was the prefect in Xihe, the prefect's mansion in Lishi City was not as big as the one in Gaoliu City.
big.
But even if you were standing outside the gate of the Prefect's Mansion, you wouldn't think that this would be the highest administrative body of the entire Dai County.
Because everything except the area, this prefect’s mansion is really unworthy of its identity and status.
The outer wall is incomplete in many places, and there are even two places where it has completely collapsed. There are countless other "minor problems" such as cracking, and on almost every section of the wall, you can clearly see a
Everywhere because of being slashed with swords and other weapons
If you look carefully for the typhoid fever caused by the arrows, you can also find arrow clusters stuck in the cracks of the wall that have not been recovered. As for other similar gouge injuries caused by arrows, they are also countless, even more severe than
Sword wounds are several times more likely to occur.
As for the prefect's mansion, there are no rockeries, pavilions or pavilions that represent leisure and elegance. In other words, there should have been these things here that represented the master's style, but now, they have become bare.
It is very clean. But if you look carefully, you can still identify the facilities that originally existed here from some clues.
The only thing in the prefect's mansion that looks decent is the residence used for resting in the mansion. It looks brand new, although it can't be said to be very grand. But as long as something is new, it will definitely give people a slightly cheerful feeling.
.
However, when you go around the entire office of Fuya Quezhao not only, this new feeling will turn into an emotion of surprise.
If you can still remember the traces on the wall, maybe you will understand what happened here.
Those fierce battles obviously completely destroyed this place, and the buildings that have been rebuilt now are probably just temporary buildings, and they may turn into a pile of ruins and rubble again.
But even though the prefect's office, which is the face of a county, has become what it is now, surprisingly, the security in the city is very good.
Even if there is an occasional dispute, a third party will soon come forward and the matter will be resolved quickly. There are very few situations that require the presence of the prefectural government or the county government.
County government, county government...well, if you can still find a general idea about the prefect's mansion, then in Gaoliu City, you will definitely not find an existence named county government. Although I don't know where the county government has gone.
, but one can guess from the state of the blank areas in Gaoliu City. After all, if all kinds of rolling wood and thunder stones are needed, the materials of the county government should obviously be stronger and more durable.
This is Gaoliu today, and it looks so dilapidated.
But even with such a dilapidated city, the soldiers and civilians in the city seemed to be very uneasy, but no enemy dared to target this place anymore, because the soldiers and civilians here had proven their unyielding strength with iron and blood.
Of course, the price paid was as painful as their enemies.
Stepping on some remaining rubble that had not been cleaned up, making a rustling sound, a slender figure walked out of one of the few large rooms in the prefecture, and stayed there, which was completely blank.
In "Back Garden", his eyes are full of confusion.
"What's the situation? Should I make some preparations for the funeral, or prepare a 'lunch box' as the Lord said."
Suddenly, a deep voice came from nowhere. Although the words seemed to have a stronger tone of ridicule, if you just look at the tone, you would never think of the word ridicule.
It may even feel that the other party has seriously thought about the feasibility of the words, rather than treating it as a joke to lighten the atmosphere.
"Sure enough, just like your strategies, they always make people feel completely cold, just like those gods."
"I don't understand things about gods. Just like I never think about those mysterious people who often appear around my lord, I don't try to understand things that will put me into huge trouble. But
My ruthlessness is what the lord needs. Since the lord has given me a very safe environment, I will pay a sufficient price in return."
"But you have to know that what is lying there now is the most important 'relative' of your 'lord'! Do you think your Lord can give you what you want after he understands what is going on here?
Those things?"
"Haha, I don't think these words should come from your mouth. Although I have no intention of exploring where you come from, I still know to some extent the unusually close connection between you and the lord. Even if you are actually there all the time
I’m not resisting this connection, but it’s been so long and you still can’t fundamentally change it, am I right?”
"Don't you think this kind of behavior is a fool to the deceased, especially turning such a proud person into what he is now..."
"Maybe, but judging from my many years of life experience, it may be a cruel thing to give up other precious things in order to get something, but if you want to get everything, you will end up getting nothing.
Less than.”
"I know. I know. But just because I know, clearly know the reason for everything, it makes it even more uncomfortable!"
"Sure enough, just like my lord said, maybe you are more suitable to be a woman. When you cry, you are no different from ordinary women."
"I'm a complete woman now, okay! Even if I really like crying and don't look like a man, it's not my fault!"
"Do you think that for the person you value, is it more painful to lose you, or is it just a matter of physical gain or loss? Your friend thinks better about this matter than you, my lord.
The same is true. That's why people like me can be accepted by the Lord, because if he wants to achieve his ideals, people like me and my means must exist."
"... were created and then destroyed, once hated each other, but finally fell in love with each other, were happy because they met, hated because they were separated, were moved by being together, and sad because they had to be alone, happiness is always like this
short……"
"Even if you are destined to return to the eternal sleep of death, at least you will be happy because of the momentary encounter, right?"
"This doesn't sound like something someone like you would say."
"I just recently read some translated religious books from Kushan, and I have some feelings about them."
"But for the dead, they can leave with the good things they once had, but for the living, the pain and blow..."
"I'm not dead yet, you two bastards don't discuss things that come and go after death. Are you planning to curse me to death!!!"
Just when the conversation between the sinister man hiding in the shadows and the green-haired woman standing in the open space "enjoying" the sunshine fell into a strange state, suddenly, a huge sound echoed in the empty yard, and the green-haired woman stood in the open space and "enjoyed" the sunshine.
An old man with a cane, white beard and hair, and an angry face suddenly rushed out of the room where the hairy girl was just now, and slapped the green haired girl in the face.
Facing the old man blowing his beard and staring, the green-haired girl no longer had the melancholy and sad talk about life and death on her face. Instead, she immediately closed her eyes tightly and crouched down with her head in her arms. As she got closer, she could faintly hear "I am made of clay."
"It's not delicious, it's not delicious at all." With such unclear words, some kind of magical liquid with the scientific name of salt water mixture appeared faintly in the corner of his eyes.
Although it looked quite unimpressive, it succeeded in making the old man who raised the cane no longer able to do anything. He could only stare at the wonderful existence in front of him that exuded the aura of "Come on and bully me" and sighed fiercely.
He sighed and stamped the crutch in his hand vigorously.
It's just a pity that although this appearance was like a bolt from the blue, it was really thunderous, but soon...
"I just didn't pay attention and why did I run out again? Didn't those witch doctors tell me to rest and not get angry? I'm really disobedient!"
Along with this complaining voice, the old man who was so high-spirited just now suddenly became depressed, and his face also showed a completely opposite and flattering expression - exactly the same as the reaction of the green-haired girl just now, but unfortunately the speaker was obviously different.
The old man was so cruel that he didn't even give him a chance to speak. He used all his strength to get the old man back into the house, almost using a "resistance" method. He only left the famous line like a meteor flashing outside the house: "I'm still here."
Will be back”!
"Sir, have you already thought about how to write this battle report?"
Two people rushed out, but only one person was needed to carry the old man back. The other person did not return to the house. Instead, he stood not far from the green-haired girl and said to the clear sky above his head.
.
This is of course not the release of unique brainwave signals to a civilization in outer space. Naturally, people who receive these acoustic signals will not make mistakes in their understanding.
"There were many surprises in this battle, and the strength of these unexpected enemies was far beyond imagination, which made me make a big omission in my calculations. It can be said that if the teacher had not felt something and rushed thousands of miles to help, maybe this battle would have been impossible.
I'm afraid I'm going to lose one or two generals."
"What is the origin of the enemy this time? It seems to be a mystery. Although it is very unpleasant to hide his head and show his tail, his real strength is surprising. If there were such characters in the enemy's formation in the Western Region, we want to
I’m afraid it’s still quite difficult to win the final victory. It’s even very possible for us to become the losing party.”
"There is probably nothing we can do about this kind of thing. Perhaps only the master and his wife know the inside story."
"Sir, I really think so, but perhaps there is only one explanation. The strength of those people... I think it is no less than the overlord of Western Chu that I have seen before, both in terms of strength and the sense of oppression they give people.
of strength.”
"We will review these things in detail when the master comes back. Let's talk to your master about the situation."
"Master... the situation is not good, because he appears to be very cheerful and optimistic. But this just means that the situation is bad."
Jia Xu noticed that the fatigue and haggardness on Zhao Yun's handsome face was much deeper than in the past few days, and he knew that the situation was probably a little worse than what he said. He must know that even if he faced a powerful enemy some time ago, even if
After staying awake for three consecutive days and nights, Zhao
Yun was only slightly tired, but now he could clearly see signs on his face that were different from the past. One can imagine how much effort Zhao Yun had put in these days because of his master Tong Yuan's injury, and
Zhang Xiu, who was in the house, was probably not doing much better.
"Don't look at him holding a cane right now as if he's going to fight someone for 300 rounds, but you know, last night he sneaked out while we weren't paying attention and planned to have some fun with his beloved spear.
But after just a few swings, the spear that would never leave his hand no matter what, even in death, fell to the ground so weakly. In addition, we also found the master there who wanted to cover it up but couldn't because of the darkness.
The blood stains were completely covered up...do you understand what I'm talking about?"
"Being unable to swing a spear that is not too heavy, and bleeding when wielding it, is obviously a sign that both arms are disabled. Coupled with some reactions in daily life, it can be basically concluded that recovery is hopeless. Also, isn't Gongming in the same situation now?
Is he in a semi-wasted state? It’s just that Gongming is a young man after all, with plenty of energy and a strong body. There is always the possibility of recovery. But even so, it is very difficult to make further progress in martial arts. I am also a Taoist priest after all.
, I still dabble in these things.
In addition, Zilong, your current state is actually the same. With the same strength as an overlord, even the female warrior whom the lord found from who knows where has suffered a lot. Your strength is not as good as Fengxian.
Bo Ren and the others, it must be very hard to block them. I remember that even if you are not in the army, you still have to practice for at least an hour every morning."
"I still need to take care of Master, so how can I be in the mood to practice martial arts? On the contrary, I am even more restless. It is better to stop for a few days and wait until my heart calms down, then work harder. Is it possible that Mr. can still do it when he is upset?
Taste the samadhi in the book."
Regarding Zhao Yun's answer, Jia Xu seemed a little noncommittal. After a while, he said again:
"Based on the current situation, Zilong, do you think Master Su Wen can handle Dai County's affairs? You must know that Yang Wenxian's body is still cold, and Master Su Wen was also seriously injured in this battle. Although he was brave and resourceful,
The enemy is also far from good."
"This is not something that a general like me should get involved in. It's better for me to pretend that I didn't hear anything."
"General Zilong has a different idea. This war is basically commanded by you, so naturally you are the one who will finally report all this to the lord. So you should also think about related issues in advance. The lord may
I might as well ask for your opinion."
Su Wenshi's name was Su Ze. He was a talented person from Fufeng martial arts. He became famous in the prefectures and counties at a very young age. He was promoted as Xiaolian and Maocai. However, just like the habits of most celebrities in the Eastern Han Dynasty, Xiaolian and Maocai were natural.
It is extremely welcome, but you have to think twice before becoming an official, and the result of thinking twice is basically to stay at home, and it seems that even eight cows can't pull you away.
Such a person, faced with Li Shushi's conquest, did not resist as much as before, probably because he was not young anymore and had reached the age where he should think about his family, and Li Shushi did not like the officialdom of the Eastern Han Dynasty.
His style is exactly what Guanzhong has decided to do. Naturally, he will implement his "New Deal" - if you want to be an official, ask Ma Liu to come out;
Even if you don’t plan to be an official, and the Bingzhou Army will not force you to do so, you will have to stay at home for the rest of your life, and your descendants may not even get the chance to be an official. And because of your lack of cooperation, you
If your family is suspected of collaborating with the enemy, you need to pay close attention. As long as we collect a little evidence, not to mention confiscating your family and exterminating your family, it will definitely make you peel off. Anyway, you won't get used to the bad habit.
It can only be said that after many years of investment in education and having enough power in his hands as a conqueror, Li Shushi had enough confidence to implement such an order, without the need to keep visiting and begging for a visit like at first.
Look at other people's moods.
It's not that Li Shushi can't reach the place. Of course he is powerless and beyond the reach of his whip. His subordinates are still planning to play tricks on China, and Li Shushi doesn't mind once again attacking the local tyrants to divide their land and drowning you in the vast ocean of the People's War.
Anyway, most landowners these days are not very clean. There are always excuses for looking for trouble.
After dealing with several unappreciative families, whether they were from prominent families like Yang Biao or hidden in the wild like Su Ze, they all had to take up their posts in accordance with the rules set by Li Shushi, and they had to work hard in their new positions to win new positions.
the favor of the regime.
In fact, Li Shushi originally planned to arrange a more important county for Su Ze, such as Liyang, Wu'an or Guantao in Wei County, Huai County in Hanoi, Anyi in Hedong, Chang'an in Jingzhao and other counties, but who
I once thought that after Yang Biao went to Dai County and took office, he couldn't even cook his buttocks and was beheaded in a conspiracy.
In a hurry, Li Shushi could only send someone to quickly recall Su Ze, who was about to go to Chang'an to take up his post, and let him serve as the prefect of Daijun.
It is said that if it were an ordinary person, it would really be possible to wait until the situation in the north becomes clear before going to take up his post.
But what a good Su Wenshi, although he hid at home and refused to become an official before, but once he chose to become an official, he worked conscientiously and was not afraid of danger. He concealed the order of his imminent death from his relatives and friends and found an excuse to go there alone.
Gao Liu.
His appearance may not be of great significance to the entire war, but it can still greatly boost the morale of the frontline soldiers.
Based on his performance in this war, it can be said that as long as Su Ze performs well in the next three to five years, even if he cannot be promoted to the high position of state governor, he may not be able to become the governor of an important county like Jingzhao and Luoyang.
What's getting in the way.
"Mr. Wen He is right, Yun has learned a lesson."
After thinking for a long time, Zhao Yun saluted to the dark place, and then walked straight back into the house. Soon, Tong Yuan's yelling and cursing like an old child came from the house, as well as two people who were like doormats.
A submissive yet firm voice of persuasion.
This kind of sound has been heard frequently these days, and everyone has long been used to it.
"It seems that the grasslands in the north may be more troublesome than we expected."
I don't know when, from another room, a civil servant wearing a white crane cloak walked out, with an evil smile on his face. When people first saw him, they would define him as...
A "bad guy".
"But I didn't hear the slightest hint of trouble from your mouth."
"I'm afraid it's just each other. I don't believe that Jia Wenhe, the dignified first counselor of Bingzhou, can't feel the weird feeling that is almost overflowing. And I believe Lord Wenhe should also have noticed the coordination between the two waves of enemy troops.
It’s a bit unfamiliar.”
"What you said is more of an intuition, and the rest is just based on things dug out from the mouths of a few prisoners. It cannot be said that these are useless at all, but the matter is so important at this time that even the lord will be cautious.
Be careful not to make any mistakes."
"Then what do those dead beings sent to the grassland do? Fazheng hopes that you can give me some advice."
"You know it and I know it, tacitly. So I won't mention the few prisoners who escaped 'accidentally', what do you think?"
"My lord treats Fa Zheng as a state official, and Fa Zheng will be shattered into pieces in return for this kindness. There is nothing to fear from a mere stigma."
"Perhaps you are more suitable than Guo Fengxiao to take over some of the tasks I have."
The sound disappeared with the wind and disappeared.
But just when Fazheng thought Jia Xu had left, Jia Xu's voice suddenly sounded in his ears again, and this time the voice was clearer and closer to his ears.
"However, you still cannot meet the requirements of the Lord, so keep working hard."
Walking out of the shadows, Jia Xu had a hint of... secret joy on his face?!
"Chicken legs, shrimp balls, fried pork chops, pan-fried steak, braised eggs, tempura, supreme cod, Australian dragon blood, swan meat, foie gras, caviar... Since we don't need it anymore, I should be able to share it tonight.
Less.
But, is it an illusion? I always feel like I will be struck by thunder when I pronounce a certain word. Is it an illusion..."
Rumble!!!
Pan Sen: If anyone feels that some of the dialogue above seems familiar, yes, it is definitely not an illusion~
Pan Sen 2: If there are no other changes (such as another hall leader suddenly appearing), there will be four chapters in the New Year extra chapter. Please look forward to it. Well, there should be some benefits, um, probably Just a little bit... (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novels are better and updated faster!