Now Xu Shanxin had to return to the Northern Zhou camp to compete with the Zhou people. Even though Li Xingchen knew that this was his duty, he couldn't bear it.
Looking at the world, there are not many ministers who are so loyal and competent. If it weren't for the position of General Secretary, which is almost tailor-made for Xu Shanxin, and the big man trusts Xu Shanxin, Yu Wenxian would not be very fond of this Xu Jun.
Appreciative and courteous? Therefore, Dahan really can't find a suitable replacement to let Xu Shanxin rest.
Therefore, Li Xingchen was also very confused.
Xu Shanxin shook his head and said seriously: "If the peace talks break down, war will naturally break out. If I don't go now, I'm afraid I will go to Yecheng tomorrow."
The atmosphere relaxed a bit, and Li Xingchen and Bao Xing couldn't help but laugh.
Yes, if you don’t go now, Yu Wenxian will run away if you don’t protect him!
"My dear, it won't be long before you go here." Li Xingchen smiled and said, "Be sure to pay attention to safety. I will also tell Baipao to strengthen your protection. You and I, king and minister, will meet again in Yecheng."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Xu Shanxin said hurriedly.
Which of the envoys from ancient times, especially those who went to hostile countries, did not take the risk of beheading? Xu Shanxin was deeply moved by Li Xingchen's recognition of his work and gentle words of encouragement. Now
They even specially mobilized white robes to protect Xu Shanxin, which made Xu Shanxin's heart filled with warmth.
There is a big man behind you. No matter how difficult the road ahead is, there is nothing to be afraid of.
"Xu Jun, take care!" Bao Xing also solemnly handed over.
"Take care!" Xu Shanxin returned the greeting and turned to leave.
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Fu Gongyou poked his head out of the ditch.
His position was only twenty or thirty feet away from the trench outside the Northern Zhou camp. In the daytime, he could clearly see the face of the person opposite.
But now it is night, and the dark clouds coming from the south have obscured the bright moon and stars, indicating that a heavy rain that is not uncommon in summer may come at any time.
Since separation from Du Fuwei, Fu Gongyou has been promoted to captain for his military exploits, and has led a group of musketeers on his own. This captain is more valuable than a general. Du Fuwei should be heading to Shangdang along Qinshui River now.
On the way, Fu Gongyou's troops, as one of the elite guards, were ordered to cover the trench digging outside the barrier.
Without the deterrence of the musketeers, the Northern Zhou army would definitely try every means to sabotage the trench digging.
And now he has received orders from above to do whatever it takes to take advantage of the dark moon and high winds to find out the enemy's true identity.
Of course, there is a certain risk in such a mission, but if there is no risk, it will not fall on Fu Gongyou. His musketry team is a treasure. If not for such a mission, only he would be able to accomplish it.
I'm afraid his superior officer wouldn't be willing to let him go either.
"Can you see anything clearly?" asked another captain who was leaning in the trench.
The captain's surname is Qin, and his last name is the word "love". Such a name does sound a bit nondescript for a big man. However, he is not a real military commander. In fact, he is affiliated with the Ministry of Industry.
It was just that during the Northern Expedition of the Han Army, many craftsmen and officials from the Ministry of Works were drafted into the army in order to promptly maintain large equipment such as artillery and thunderbolt chariots. In order to facilitate management, of course, the military expressed its concern for these officialdom.
With the support of their allies on the battlefield, these men were awarded official titles.
Qin Ai, the construction supervisor of the Ministry of Works, naturally changed his identity and took on the military rank of captain. The hammer emblem embroidered on his shoulders showed that he was actually from the Ministry of Works. These military ranks were actually just to facilitate the officials of the Ministry of Works to join the army. It is convenient for management between officers and craftsmen, and military generals do not directly mobilize their power.
Now digging trenches, Qin Ai and two workers from the Ministry of Industry are good at building barriers, and the city wall craftsmen are responsible for the command. In other words, this captain is actually an out-and-out civil servant.
This is what Fugongyou admires. Although this guy is just a civil servant, it stands to reason that he can just stand on the barrier and give orders. But who would have thought that he actually ran to the front and had to watch it with his own eyes. The trench was dug forward little by little in front of him, and he even took the risk to poke his head out several times in order to be sure that the digging direction was correct. He was so frightened that Fu Gongyou would load his gun at any time, as long as someone on the opposite side wanted to attack Colonel Qin. Wei Wei is not good, he doesn't mind firing a volley of guns directly at the opponent.
"You can't see clearly, but what is certain is that the lights on the opposite side are not so bright." Fugongyou said in a deep voice, "Shangguan feels that there is fraud, and so does I."
"People from Zhou want to run away?" Qin Ai asked curiously.
While Fugongyou sent people to summon his subordinates, he said decisively: "You can't see it now. You can only know it by venturing out and touching the enemy's trench."
"This distance is not short. If you are discovered, a barrage of arrows will inevitably be fired. And even if you can successfully approach the Zhou people's trench, once you are discovered by the Zhou people, will you be able to get back?" Qin Ai couldn't help but frown. ,"Not afraid of death?"
Fu Gongyou smiled slightly and glanced at him: "Even you, a civil servant in the Ministry of Industry, are not afraid of death. Why would you be afraid?"
Qin Ai snorted: "I remember that when I went to war with the King of Xianyang, even though I joined the army, I still had to go into battle. So now we have artillery and muskets to watch. What's there to be afraid of digging a trench here? .”
Fugong You and Qin Ai had only known each other for one day, and they were busy with their own affairs. He really didn't know that this middle-aged man who looked to be in his forties actually had such a past.
In recent years, only one king has granted Xianyang the title of King of Xianyang of the Northern Qi Dynasty. Hu Lujin, a famous general of the generation, sang the "Chile Song" under Yubi City to stabilize the morale of the army. Because of the great defeat of Rouran, he was praised by the world as the "Yinshan God of War". He and his son Hu Luguang can be called the mainstays of the Northern Qi Dynasty.
Fu Gongyou fled from the north to the south, so of course he knew the name of King Hulujin of Xianyang.
Even His Majesty the Han Dynasty is said to have high praise for Hulüjin.
Fugongyou suddenly looked at Qin Ai with a different expression.
Qin Ai was a little angry at what he saw and said directly: "After the Qi Kingdom was destroyed, a certain person returned to his hometown and waited until the Han Dynasty went north to Qingzhou. A certain person was conquered because of his past experience. After a short training, he came here with the army. He has nothing to do with Zhou people, so don’t look at me like you’re looking at a spy.”
Fu Gongyou shook his head, indicating that he had misunderstood: "Anyway, if you, a civil servant, have the courage to go to the front line, I admire you very much."
"It sounds like you can dig the trench if I leave it to you." Qin Ai muttered.
His early experiences clearly made him not afraid to face killing.
He patted his bulging waist. There was also a firecracker stuck there. It was enough to protect himself if he really encountered an enemy.
"Do you have a wife and children at home?" Fu Gongyou also became interested for a while.