On the official road in the west of Beijing under the setting sun, several horses were galloping, followed by a low-key but comfortable carriage. Riding on the horses were Xu Zizhen, Liu Fengsui and Xiao Gao Chong. Sitting in the car were Liu Mu Qiongying and Shui Liuli.
There is also Xiao Nongyu.
It's midsummer now. Although it's almost dusk, the air is still full of scorching heat. Xu Zizhen is very fond of women, so he lets all the women sit in the car to escape the heat, while he is already sweating profusely.
While riding on the horse, he would occasionally lift the water bottle and take a few sips.
When it was about to get dark, a three-way intersection appeared in front of them. Xu Zizhen and Liu Fengsui suddenly stopped their horses at the same time and looked at each other quietly, but neither of them spoke. Gao Chong curled his lips and stepped back a few steps.
Bu, he is a smart naughty boy and knows that the two of them have something to say.
After a long time, Xu Zizhen slowly said: "I still mean it, you can think about it again."
Liu Feng smiled and shook his head: "Brother, I have made up my mind."
Xu Zizhen sighed helplessly: "Okay, but if Furong is not happy, you have to give up. Can you promise me?"
Liu Feng followed: "She won't be happy, but she will still agree."
Xu Zizhen fell silent again, and after a moment he waved his hands vigorously and said: "Go away, go away, bring your wife over early to help."
Liu Feng then smiled and said: "Okay, I will go back as soon as possible." After saying that, he clamped his legs on the horse's belly and shouted softly, "Drive!"
The horse galloped up in pain and quickly disappeared from sight. Xu Zizhen shook his head with a wry smile, turned around and shouted: "Let's go back to Taiyuan."
The carriage and horse continued to move forward. Xu Zizhen was riding on the horse with his head lowered in thought. Gao Chong glanced at him curiously and was very sensible and did not disturb him.
The official road here is divided into two directions, one side goes west, where is Hezhong Prefecture, and the other side goes north, until Taiyuan.
There are mountains on the west side of Hezhong Mansion, and that's where Liu Fengsui went because he was going to pick up his fiancée, Dong Furong, the head of Guitou Peak Shuangqiang Village.
Dong Furong came to Bianjing with him at first, but because of Zhao Kai's evil intentions, Liu Fengsui was afraid that he would find out something, so he had to let Dong Furong stay away for a while. Dong Furong was also a smart girl.
, did not say much, but instead made a decisive decision to leave Bianjing and return to the village. He just asked Liu Fengsui not to forget to pick up his aunt after he rescued her, and she would follow him wherever he went.
Of course, Xu Zizhen was going back to Taiyuan. He had already made plans in his mind. He was going to have a good time with Wanyan Zonghan this time, but this plan was a bit big and he had to make a careful calculation.
Xu Zizhen stayed overnight all the way, and Xu Zizhen did not delay on the road. He even did not go to Han Shizhong to catch up with him when passing through Fenzhou.
The area in Fenzhou used to be very quiet. Wanyan Zonghan has not sent anyone here since the last time the Fenzhou Army and the Taiyuan garrison jointly staged a fake breakout. For him, the true and false status of the Song Army has been proven, and these
Now that he has an insider who can provide him with information, this kind of redundant action is no longer needed.
Three days later, at noon, Xu Zizhen arrived outside Taiyuan City. But before he entered the city, he vaguely heard shouts of killing coming from the distance, occasionally mixed with the roar of artillery fire. He frowned and caught up.
After a few steps, he came to the sergeant guarding the city and asked, "Did you drink that bastard? Is that bastard making trouble again?"
Several sergeants were about to ask, but they suddenly found that the person who came looked familiar. They rubbed their eyes and shouted with joy as if they couldn't believe it: "God of War, are you back? The north gate is being opened. Please go and have a look."
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The defenders nearby and several civilians passing by were all shocked. They all looked over and shouted in surprise.
"The God of War is back!"
"Taiyuan can be saved!"
"God of War! God of War!"
Xu Zizhen couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed. Gao Chong smiled and stepped forward and said, "Brother-in-law, why do I think they are pointing at you to defend the city? Your prestige is not very high."
"Go, what do you know about this little brat?" Xu Zizhen waved him away angrily. The city guard sergeants had already shouted and moved to both sides, their eyes shining with reverence.
Xu Zizhen had no choice but to bow his hands in all directions and quickly left with Gao Chong and the car. He really couldn't stand the feeling of being watched.
The streets in Taiyuan City were deserted and deserted. Xu Zizhen could guess without guessing that all the people in the city must have gone to the city to help again. Gao Chong excitedly grabbed the big gun hanging on the saddle and said with a grin: "Okay.
Guys, you can win a fight today."
Xu Zizhen slapped him on the back of the head and cursed: "Why are you beating me? Do you think there is no one in Taiyuan? Is there no one under me? Do you want a little brat like you to go into battle?"
Gao Chong groaned and rubbed the back of his head, and said coquettishly: "Don't I want to help?"
Xu Zizhen glared: "Stop talking nonsense, you are not allowed to act rashly unless I let you go into battle, do you understand?"
"Oh..." Gao Chong responded dejectedly, but suddenly reacted, raising his little head with a gasp, his eyes shining with excitement, "Brother-in-law, you mean I have a chance to fight?"
Xu Zizhen said: "Just say whether you agree or not."
Gao Chong nodded like crazy: "Yes, yes!... Well, I'm afraid my sister won't agree, so I'll have to tell her, brother-in-law."
Xu Zizhen said proudly: "War is a man's business. She, a girl, can't control me."
As he spoke, the North City Gate was already in front of him. There was a sea of people outside the city. Countless people were busy. The young and strong ones helped carry rolling stones and other objects, while the women carried water in twos and threes to quench the thirst of the soldiers. Today's weather is excellent and the hot sun is so hot.
His head was so hot that the big bluestones on the city wall were boiling hot. If he hadn't cooled down in time to relieve the heat, he might have collapsed before the golden man came up.
Xu Zizhen stepped forward and grabbed a random person and asked, "What's the situation now?"
The man replied casually: "The Jin people just attacked and were pushed back. Now... ah, is he the God of War?"
Xu Zizhen smiled and nodded, and said to Gao Chong: "Wait here, don't run around." After saying that, he got off his horse and went straight to the city.
Shui Liuli and Qiong Ying had already got out of the car and stood beside the car looking towards the city. Xiao Nongyu stayed in the car and did not come out for the time being. She was Xu Zizhen's secret move and she had to try not to be seen by others, while Gao Nongyu
When Chong Chong saw Xu Zizhen not taking him with him, he was so anxious that he was running around in circles. But remembering Xu Zizhen's words, he didn't dare to run around without permission, so he could only pout and secretly get angry.
Just like what happened at the South Gate just now, Xu Zizhen's arrival surprised everyone and they all automatically separated into a path. Xu Zizhen didn't bother to say thank you and rushed to the top of the city. At a glance, he saw Zhang Xiaochun standing on the wall.
, standing next to Xin Chou and Bu Fen.
Everyone's expressions were very solemn. Although Xu Zizhen had not yet seen the situation of the Jin soldiers outside the city, it was obvious that the war was about to break out.
He rolled his eyes and walked over with a smile. Before anyone arrived, his voice rang out: "Hey, are you all sunbathing here?"