Cen Pei and Diao Jun led their troops to retreat while setting up obstacles to delay the Miao army.
Arriving at Bashui County three days later, everything was ready.
The two returned to the city and returned to the prefect's mansion.
"You have done a good job!" Jia Zhengjin showed a very satisfied look, "It is gratifying. The general really did not misjudge the person!"
"Thank you, General!!" Cen Pei quickly stepped forward and saluted.
"Thank you, General!" Diao Jun also followed suit.
"How long will it take for the enemy troops to reach Bashui County?"
"General," Cen Pei replied, "based on general calculations, the enemy will arrive outside the city at noon tomorrow."
"Tomorrow at noon? Very good!" Jia Zhengjin said, "Then set up an ambush and give them a meeting gift first. Zou Yan!"
"The end is here!"
"You lead six people, Yang Ting, Chen Sheng, Zhu Yan, Chen Tong, Yang Min, and Zhao Shun, and lead 5,000 troops to set up an ambush outside the city! No head-on confrontation, withdraw immediately after the ambush. Is there any problem?"
"The last general takes orders!" Zou Yan responded loudly.
"General," Cen Pei raised his head and asked, "Brother Jun and I are relatively familiar with the enemy's situation, why don't we go with us to help?"
Diao Junxin said that you are always seeking death, and you can hide wherever there is danger!
But I dare not speak casually.
Fortunately, Jia Zhengjin changed his mind and shook his head at the general, and said to him: "Cen Pei, Diao Jun, you two just turned back, this matter should be left to others. Besides, the city also needs generals to defend it!"
"Yes..." Cen Pei lowered his head in response, but his face was a little depressed.
Diao Jun breathed a sigh of relief. He would rather fight the enemy under the protection of the city wall than rush outside for a head-on confrontation.
Jia Zhengjin arranged the tasks of the generals and deliberately left Diao Jun and Cen Pei behind.
"Diao Jun!"
"The general is here!" Diao Jun was left inexplicably, and Diao Jun was panicked, so he quickly stepped forward to respond.
"Are you wondering why the general left you and Cen Pei behind?"
"The general is justified in doing this!" Diao Jun replied.
Jia Zhengjin smiled slightly: "Actually, we have little to do with Cen Pei, but you two were inseparable, so we stayed together! Do you want to know why?"
"Please tell me, General!" Diao Jun raised his head and looked at General Zhe Chong.
Cen Pei also raised his head respectfully.
Jia Zhengjin stood up, walked down the steps and came to Diao Jun. He looked down at the two people kneeling in front of him: "At midnight yesterday, a monk suddenly came into my general's tent and called himself Jia Chong."
"Sister Jia?" Diao Jun was surprised.
"This monk has great magical power and is awe-inspiring."
"Sister Jia is indeed an expert." Diao Jun nodded hurriedly.
"The monk calculated the future for me and said that you, Diao Jun, are my lucky general and can help me a lot in the future!" Jia Zhengjin said with a smile, "I also feel that the monk's words are correct. The strength you have shown during this period has made me proud.
I am very satisfied!”
"Thank you, General! It's just that Diao Jun doesn't have such strength..." Diao Jun hurriedly denied.
"Don't be humble," Jia Zhengjin turned around and took out a long gun from the weapons rack next to him, and handed it directly to Diao Jun, "Go on!"
"This..." Diao Jun hesitated and did not dare to reach out.
Cen Pei, who was beside him, became anxious and quickly pushed him: "The general gave you weapons, why don't you take them over quickly?"
Diao Jun then stretched out his hands and caught it respectfully.
"Thank you, General!" Cen Pei pressed Diao Jun's head to thank him.
"Actually, there is no need to thank me. This Azure Dragon Spear was a gift from Brother Jia!" Jia Zhengjin said, "I am just transferring it to him!"
"Brother Jia gave it to me?" Diao Jun was a little surprised, "But I already have a mace..."
"This Green Dragon Spear is said to be a magic weapon. It can kill demons and eliminate demons. It is extremely powerful!" Jia Zhengjin said, "You must use this magic weapon to kill the enemy for me, general!"
"This..." Diao Jun showed a tangled look. He was very grateful to General Zhe Chong for his kindness, but he was not very happy to serve as a soldier. Now he had no choice but to leave, so he reluctantly stayed.
"Thank you, General!" Cen Pei felt anxious when he saw that he didn't respond. He stretched out his hand and pressed his head forcefully to thank him.
Diao Jun was not angry, but turned to look at him with a somewhat depressed expression.
Jia Zhengjin saw in his eyes that Cen Pei and Diao Jun shared life and death in the war and seemed to have established a pretty good friendship: "Diao Jun!"
"The end is here!"
"I hope you will kill more enemies for me in the future, general, and bring peace to the world for Da Qi!"
"Here!!" Under Cen Pei's eyes, Diao Jun lowered his head and responded.
"Get up!"
"Thank you General!"
The two stood up, bowing their heads respectfully and not daring to move.
Jia Zhengjin returned to his seat and looked down: "By the way, Brother Jia also has something to tell me, General, to convey to you!"
"May I ask General, what did Brother Jia say?" Diao Jun asked hurriedly.
"He asked this general to send a message to you not to return to Qimu Town again!"
"Why?!" Diao Jun became anxious when he heard this, "Qimu Town is the home of the general. Brother Shao and Xi'er are waiting at home, how can they not go back?"
"The monk said that if you don't go back to Qimu Town, your career will be smooth and prosperous in your life!" Jia Zhengjin said calmly, "But if you go back to Qimu Town, you will suffer a huge change and you will never recover! Qimu Town is already a big deal to you.
Don’t get close to this dangerous place! It’s best not to step into it in this lifetime!”
"Impossible! Impossible..." Diao Jun shook his head vigorously, "How could a monk say such a thing?"
"Can I still lie to you, general?"
"General, may I ask where Brother Jia is? I would like to see him and ask him in person." Diao Jun hurriedly asked with his fists clasped.
"After the monk had a chat with my general yesterday, Teng Yun left without a trace." Jia Zhengjin waved his hand, "Such immortal figures can never be found."
"Which direction did the monk go? General, can you give me some time until I find the monk and find out the truth?"
"Now that Bashui County is about to fight, how can we leave?" Jia Zhengjin frowned and looked at him, "This general needs you, so naturally I can't let you leave!"
"But General..."
"That's it! After this battle, our country will be able to consolidate the defense of Bashui County, and we will give you some time then." Jia Zhengjin said, "But you need to come back early to serve me!"
"This..." Do we have to wait until this battle is over? Diao Jun was extremely anxious. Where would he find Brother Jia then?
Cen Pei secretly patted him on the back, and then said on his behalf: "Thank you so much, general! The two generals will do their best to defend Bashui County to the death!"
"Very good!" Jia Zhengjin said with satisfaction, "Today you two go down to rest and recharge your batteries. When the enemy attacks tomorrow, lead the army to defend the city for me. Don't send a single soldier in!"
"Here!!" Cen Pei and Diao Jun said in unison.
"Okay! Back off!"
"General, please leave!!" The two of them saluted, turned around and left the prefect's mansion side by side.
Outside, Cen Pei whispered: "Brother Jun, how dare you talk to the general like that just now? Fortunately, the general is approachable, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous!"
"I'm so confused right now, please don't say anything yet." Diao Jun ignored him and walked forward.
