Han Zhao didn't expect that Nantang didn't turn around and realized who he was. After a moment of thought, Han Zhao asked Nantang, "Did someone tell you in advance that I was coming?"

Nantang sighed: "No." ”

Han Zhao was puzzled: "Then how do you know ......?"

Nantang turned around and smiled slightly.

Han Zhao was surprised: "Could it be that you have entered the realm of mental martial arts?"

Regarding Han Zhao's doubts, Nantang did not answer. He walked slowly to his desk and opened a scroll of maps showing the northern kingdoms and passes. Then, Nantang raised his eyes and asked Han Zhao: "Say, how are you going to fight the next battle." ”

Han Zhao frowned, and slowly walked to Nantang's side to stand side by side. In the process, Nantang noticed the saber on Han Zhao's waist, and Han Zhao also noticed the saber on Nantang's waist. The two were stunned for a moment, and then Han Zhao asked first, "Where did you get this sword?" ”

After hearing this, Nantang pulled out the sword and responded: "What Xuanmo Wufeng brought back is said to have been captured by him from the general of the Thousand Thunder Kingdom. I don't know what the name of this sword is yet, but it's pretty useful. What's wrong?"

Han Zhao was surprised: "Xuanmo Wufeng is also here?"

Nantang said: "Now I am locked up in a dungeon. ”

Han Zhao: "What are you doing with him locked up?"

Nantang: "Do you know that he killed Moyi Heavy Tooth?"

Han Zhao listened and fell silent.

At this time, Nantang put away the sword in his hand and said slowly to Han Zhao: "It seems that you don't know about this." But that's okay, I'll release him soon. At this stage, while we are employing people, it is a waste to lock him up. ”

"You're suppressing him. Han Zhao sensed his true intentions from Nantang's words, "You're worried that he's inciting these Purple Feather Night Crows in the city to seize power, and you're worried that he'll kill you like he killed Moyi and Heavy Fang." ”

"First of all, do you think that Xuanmo Wufeng will incite these Purple Feather Night Crows to take away my power?" Nantang asked Han Zhao rhetorically, "Don't think too badly of General Xuanmo, don't think of me like a suspicious patient." Secondly, do you think Xuan Mo Wufeng and these people can kill me?"

Han Zhao was silent, and at this time, Nantang turned to pull out the sword at Han Zhao's waist. Its speed made Han Zhao's eyes widen: "You ......"

""Tiger"?" Between the words, Nantang gently flicked the blade of the sword with his index finger, but heard a crisp sound echoing in the study. When the voice settled, Nantang put the sword into Han Zhao's scabbard at a speed that could not be captured by the naked eye, and praised: "Good sword, but how did this sword get into your hands." ”

Han Zhao looked at Nantang in surprise and didn't answer his question immediately. He was wondering if Nantang had already entered the realm of Xinwu, and he could shoot so quickly. As a result, his silence was exchanged for Nantang's temptation: "If I guess correctly, this sword should be the saber of Ao Xian, the prince of Xia Kingdom." ”

Nantang's temptation made Han Zhao gradually gather scattered thoughts, "You're right. I thought you should have received my previous letter to you. ”

Nantang: "So, what about the reinforcements of the Xia Kingdom?"

Han Zhao: "There was a slight accident on the road, I asked those Wind Tigers who followed me to set off first to reflexively go to meet the large army of Xia Kingdom, and I came to say hello to you first, by the way, I learned about the current situation of Liuyun City, and prepared to fight to the death in advance." ”

Nantang looked at Han Zhao suspiciously: "Why, the army of the Xia Kingdom was ambushed by the Thousand Thunder Kingdom on the way?"

Han Zhao was surprised: "Don't you know? I have sent a messenger to deliver a letter to you during this time, telling you that there may be a change in your plans. ”

Nantang shook his head: "Is there any?, since you told me last time that Xia Guo decided to assist us in fighting against the Thousand Thunder Kingdom together, I haven't received any more news. ”

Han Zhao pondered: "Could it be that someone intercepted and killed all the people I photographed, or did they have an accident and die on the way?"

Nantang: "I don't know about this. ”

Han Zhao hesitated for a moment, and said to Nantang: "The army that attacked the Xia Kingdom was actually not the Thousand Thunder Country, but the Tianwu Kingdom. Both sides had their own losses in that battle. According to the information provided by the Xia Kingdom, the army of the Heavenly Martial Kingdom was rushing towards Liuyun City after attacking them. If you don't receive my information, there is a real chance that the news has been intercepted by the Heavenly Martial Kingdom. ”

Nantang heard the worry hidden in Han Zhao's words, "Are you worried that around Liuyun City at this moment, there are already troops of the Heavenly Martial Kingdom ambushing them, right?"

"During the process of entering the city, I found traces of the army, but the heavy snow covered most of it, so I couldn't tell which country's army was stationed near Liuyun City. Han Zhao paused and said, "Compared to this, what worries me more now is that at this moment, Liuyun City has become a trap for the Heavenly Martial Kingdom. ”

Nantang responded to Han Zhao's concerns: "Arrived in Liuyun City in advance, but did not attack, did not show any traces, and hid in the wind and snow. Are they going to wait for the rabbit? ”

Han Zhao: "It's hard to say, this has to be investigated thoroughly." ”

Nantang hesitated for a moment, and his eyes fell on the map on the table. Han Zhao followed Nantang's gaze and asked, "How long are the materials in Liuyun City enough for us?"

Nantang pondered: "If you count the Xia army that came to support, it shouldn't be a big problem to survive this winter." ”

"Before I came, I heard that the army of the Suguo Kingdom might participate in this battle of Liuyun City. Han Zhao paused and continued, "Earlier, I had doubts that the army stationed near Liuyun City would be them. ”

Nantang: "So, in the end, what made you change your suspicion and think that it was not them but the army of the Tianwu Kingdom. ”

Han Zhao smiled: "This suspicion has not been broken until now. But if the interception of the messenger I have sent here is the work of the people of the country, then I am afraid that the situation will not be in our favor in the next battle. ”

"Are you worried that they will join forces with the Xiji Thousand Thunder Kingdom and the Tianwu Kingdom?" Nantang looked at Han Zhao in surprise, Han Zhao responded to Nantang's speculation with silence, Nantang paused and said, "I don't think it's very likely. Because, after all, the Thousand Thunder Kingdom and the Tianwu Kingdom are just passers-by, even if their current strength is strong and menacing, but even if they add the entire strength of the current Shu Kingdom, it is impossible to compete with our entire Dongji countries. So we just need to get through this winter, and the whole situation will change completely. The Yun Fan I know is not a fool, he would not do such a thing. ”

Han Zhao was puzzled: "Then what are they doing here?

Nantang thought about it and responded: "Yun Fan is a speculator, he won't do anything that is not beneficial." So I think he's waiting for an opportunity. ”

Han Zhao was puzzled: "What kind of opportunity?"

Nantang: "Wait for an opportunity for us to bow to him." ”

After hearing this, Han Zhao sneered: "It's impossible. ”

"Don't say this too early, it will be embarrassing if you slap your face. Nantang sighed and continued, "Maybe you are willing to die in battle, but you have to think about the Xia army that fought with us. When necessary, it's not a shame to compromise a little. I don't know what important news you sent from the messenger that didn't get it delivered in time, but without the news you provided during this time, we were trapped in Liuyun City, like guarding a tomb and building a tomb. Can you understand how I feel?"

Han Zhao sighed: "With the current city fortifications of Liuyun City, I am afraid that it will not be able to stop the attack of the Thousand Thunder Kingdom in the future." I have heard about the process of the battle in Yaoguang City in the military camp of the Xia Kingdom. What you have done now will be like paper paste in front of the Thousand Thunder Country. Not to mention that the Heavenly Martial Kingdom will participate in the war next. ”

Nantang sighed: "If these news can be known in advance, maybe in the city fortifications, I can also set up some traps as a meeting gift to the Tianwu Kingdom and the Thousand Thunder Kingdom, but now it seems that time is running out." ”

"At present, the only thing we can do is to step up the training and strategic deployment arrangements for the soldiers in the city. Han Zhao paused, and then continued with Nantang, "So when are you going to release Xuanmo Wufeng." ”

Nantang thought for a while and responded, "I suggest that this matter be handled by General Han Zhao." In this way, Xuanmo Wufeng will be full of gratitude to the general, and devote himself more to the next war. Loyalty and bravery. ”

Han Zhao understood: "At the same time, you will not lose your awe." ”

Nantang said lightly: "It is inevitable to be in awe. Otherwise, if there is another incident in which he privately advocates the killing of his own generals, it will undoubtedly be worse for us in the current situation. ”

Han Zhao nodded: "Everything is up to you." ”

Nantang listened, and turned to thank Han Zhao:

"Thank you, General Hanzhao. ”

Seeing this, Han Zhao hurriedly helped Nantang up, and said politely: "These red tapes will be avoided, and when Xuanmo Wufeng is released, we will discuss the strategic deployment of Liuyun City in detail." ”

Nantang nodded silently.

In fact, Han Zhao's military rank was currently the highest among the generals of Liuyun City. It stands to reason that he is the main commander of this city, but after some conversation just now, Han Zhao has already handed over most of the power to Nantang, who is the lord of Liuyun City.

Han Zhao forgot how long it had been since he had seen Nantang. In his memory, Nantang was just a weak scholar hiding behind his brother Nan Zhi. Was it the war that changed this weak scholar and made him so strong and sophisticated? Han Zhao didn't know, and he didn't have the heart to think about it. However, Nantang, who was standing in front of him at this time, gave him a kind of sophistication and calmness that he had never had.

In addition, Han Zhao has not really stepped out of the shadow of the battle of Dianxing City until now, so he thinks that he is not suitable to command the next battle of Liuyun City. Therefore, in terms of the deployment of troops and many arrangements, Han Zhao believes that Nantang, who is now the lord of Liuyun City, will be able to make better arrangements than him.

Just as Han Zhao was in the process of falling into deep thought, Nantang suddenly interrupted his thoughts, "If there is nothing else, let's get here first today." It's not too early. ”

"Well, then I'll go and see Xuanmo Wufeng first, and by the way, learn about the details I ignored in the battle of Yaoguang City. Han Zhao gave up his hand and left, Nantang watched Han Zhao leave, and put away the map on the table in silence.

When Nantang completely closed the map, his eyes fell on the location of Dianxing City. At this time, the Star City was still burning in the wind and snow. He didn't know how long the flames of this burning city would burn, but about the process of the fall of Dianxing City, Nantang forgot to ask Han Zhao. and how he met Xia's army and persuaded Xia to join this battle that was not too deeply entangled with Xia.

Han Zhao's sudden return brought not only the good news of reinforcements to help the war, but also many unexplained mysteries. However, these mysteries do not seem to be suitable for being solved at this stage. After thinking about it, Nantang chose to be silent.

Now that the wood is in the boat, only by surviving this biting winter first, can he have time to slowly solve these mysteries that are not too important compared to the battle of Liuyun City.

And the doubts that lingered in Han Zhao's heart, the biggest thing was Nantang's unfathomable skills. Reunited with Nantang this time, Han Zhao felt that Nantang was like a different person, from the inside out.

But also in view of the constraints of the current overall environmental factors, after Han Zhao asked several tentatively, and was finally avoided by Nantang, Han Zhao did not discuss these issues with Nantang again. Thinking of this, Han Zhao quickened his pace. Perhaps, the doubts that lingered in his heart at this moment, Xuan Mo Wufeng would know the answer.

......

In the deep and cold dungeon of Liuyun City, Xuan Mo Wufeng curled up in the corner, without a sound. Such a cold and damp environment had numbed him. The wounds on his body have healed at this moment, but the wounds in his heart have become more and more serious during this period.

When he closed his eyes, Xuan Mo Wufeng could always see those images that he didn't want to see. For example, the roaring Thousand Thunder Kingdom War Bear smashed through the city gate, and the flames that opened the sky turned the soldiers of the Mexican Kingdom who shuttled between the inner and outer city walls into ashes in an instant, and the comrades who fought side by side died tragically.

These are real scenes, not dreams. However, now these things have become a thing of the past, but they have invisibly become a nightmare for Xuan Mo Wufeng, and they always haunt him.

"These are fake, not real!"

Caught in madness, Xuan Mo Wufeng said to himself,

"These are fake, not real!"

Over time, Xuan Mo Wufeng began to lose sight of what reality was and what was a dream. Fortunately, Han Zhao appeared in time and tried to wake up Xuanmo Wufeng, who was falling into madness.

"Wake up, Xuanmo Wufeng!"

Looking at the Xuanmo Wufeng in front of him, Han Zhao roared. Dressed in a blood-feathered night crow, the soldiers of the Mexican Kingdom are guarding the prison door, responsible for protecting Han Zhao's safety. These Bloodfeather Night Ravens are the ones who survived the aftermath of the Great Fire in Star City.

Unfortunately, Han Zhao's shouts did not wake Xuan Mo Wufeng from his madness, but instead caused Xuan Mo Wufeng to fall into a deeper madness. At this time, Xuan Mo Wufeng grabbed Han Zhao's arms with both hands, and kept repeating: "These are all fake, not real! These are all fake, not real!"

Those Bloodfeather Night Crows, who were originally guarding the door, pulled out their swords in their scabbards one after another after seeing this scene, only to have Han Zhao glaring at them. The deserters of the Mexican Kingdom who were imprisoned in the surrounding cages immediately set their eyes on the cage where Xuan Mo Wufeng was.

Looking at the crazy Xuanmo Wufeng in front of him, Han Zhao sighed and turned to ask about the "cellmate" who was imprisoned here for the same reason in the cage next to Xuanmo Wufeng: "How long has this person been crazy like now?"

The cellmate recalled, and Han Zhao said respectfully: "Back to my lord, the time is not too long, and it is only a recent thing. ”

In other words, there is still salvation. Han Zhao muttered to himself, turned to the Blood Feather Night Crows who were following him, and said, "What are you still doing here? Why don't you go and ask the best doctor in the city to see General Xuanmo?"

Hearing this, several Bloodfeather Night Crows bowed down and waved their hands out of the cell. After a moment of thought, Han Zhao knocked Xuanmo Wufeng unconscious, and asked one of the Blood Feather Night Crows to carry Xuanmo Wufeng on his back, and then several of them exited the cell together.

Behind him, the prisoners who were locked in the cage shouted in unison: "My lord, I am wronged! My lord! Give me a chance!

In this regard, Han Zhao was unmoved.

It seems that no matter what era, in any country, only in such a place will people say the same thing. And the vast majority of people are lying.

When the door of the dungeon of Liuyun City closed again, Xuanmo Wufeng also left here with the help of Han Zhao. For Xuanmo Wufeng's state at the moment, Han Zhao was very surprised. If Xuanmo Wufeng had no way to wake up from this crazy state, then this would undoubtedly be a major loss for the Mo Kingdom in the next battle in Liuyun City.

Without the Purple Feather Night Crow led by Xuanmo Wufeng, it would be difficult to exert its most real lethality. Therefore, no matter what, Han Zhao will find a way to cure Xuanmo Wufeng.

At all costs.

Not long after Xuanmo Wufeng was taken out of the dungeon by Han Zhao, the cell leader guarding the dungeon in Liuyun City revealed the news to Nantang, who was discussing with his confidant and strategist. After that, Nantang waved his hand, and the cell leader slowly retreated with the reward of the city lord.

The confidant strategist smiled slightly at this time: "It seems that everything is expected by the city lord. ”

Nantang sighed and said, "Ye Chen, why do you always like to say these flattering words recently. It's not like you. ”

Ye Chen smiled and didn't answer, but listened to Nantang continue: "Han Zhao's return was too sudden. You must have heard my conversation with him just now, right?"

Between the words, Nantang's gaze turned to the painting that depicted the sunset in the Night Raven City of the Mo Kingdom, and Ye Chen smiled and said, "I can hear it clearly." ”

Nantang: "So, I shouldn't have much of a problem doing this, right?"

Ye Chen: "These are not big problems. After all, those toxins are not fatal, and they can be recovered after a few days of conditioning. ”

Nantang: "It's good, now Han Zhao has something to do." It won't get in the way of what we're going to do. But even so, we have to do what we need to do as soon as possible. You know what I mean. ”

Ye Chen arched his hand and said, "My subordinates will do it." ”

Looking at Ye Chen's respectful appearance, Nantang sighed again: "Xuanmo Wufeng, Xuanmo Wufeng, don't blame me." All of this I did was for the sake of Mexico. ”