The rooster dawns, and the east is white.

Zhao Liang couldn't close his eyes all night, and was pulled by King Zhou You and Bao Xi, and drank all night long. It wasn't until the guards came to report that the patrol team had been prepared that King Zhou You led the confused Zhao Liang out of the hall.

As soon as he walked out of the palace, Zhao Liang was startled by the scene outside.

Hundreds of people gathered in the square, a large area of black oppression. They all held their breath and looked at Zhao Liang, Zhou Youwang and Bao Xi quietly.

King Zhou You pointed to the crowd and said to Zhao Liang: "Cousin, these five hundred imperial forest soldiers were specially arranged for you by the widow to go to Shenguo as an escort to inspect the country. Most of the sons and daughters under your command are the border soldiers of the Ying clan, all of them are vulgar, and it is inevitable that they will fall into the prestige of the widow this week in front of Shenhou, so they simply stay in Haojing to rest. ”

He didn't wait for Zhao Liang to speak, beckoned a general standing at the front to come over, and introduced: "This person's name is Baofu, and he is the queen's cousin. He is a shrewd and capable man, and he is very good, and he has been appointed as the deputy envoy of the patrol, responsible for the command of this army, and is at your disposal. ”

Hearing this, Bao Fu hurriedly said respectfully to Zhao Liang: "See the general!" ”

Zhao Liang shook his stunned head and looked at the other party carefully. I saw that this rich man was not tall, his bloated face was full of wine, and an exaggerated big belly almost propped up the armor to deformation. Zhao Liangxin said: Is this dignity still shrewd and capable? Typical of a wine bag rice bag. Since he is Bao Xi's cousin, most of them rely on nepotism.

I only heard Bao Xi say on the side: "Cousin, don't look at my brother who is fat, but he is really smart." This is going to Shenguo to inspect, and you will have to take care of it along the way. ”

Zhao Liang laughed dryly: "Of course, of course." ”

King Zhou You nodded with a smile, and then waved his big hand: "Okay, let's go!" ”

"Wait!" Zhao Liang suddenly remembered something, and asked hesitantly: "Brother Wang, I ...... I want to take the junior with me, okay? ”

King Zhou You first froze when he heard this, and then glanced at Bao Xi next to him, and the two of them showed an extremely ambiguous smile at the same time, and then he readily agreed: "Hahaha, what's wrong with that?" Come on, go and carry the general's new favorite into the carriage and go to Shen Kingdom together! ”

"Phew-I said Fourth Brother, you can be regarded as awake." Zhao Liang looked at the sleepy-eyed Wang Xiaosi, and sighed helplessly: "I also said that I often mess with night games, and I feel ashamed for you." ”

Wang Xiaosi brushed his forehead, wiped a handful of water stains on his face, and muttered, "Damn!" Zhou Youwang's gang is too good at playing and too good at drinking! If this is put in modern times, it is definitely a senior night café. Ay? Strange, why do I have water all over my head? ”

Zhao Liang didn't dare to tell Wang Xiaosi that he had poured a scoop of cold water on his head just now, so he made up nonsense: "I guess it's sweating from drinking too much, right?" ”

"Huh? Isn't that right? Do you sweat so much after a drink? Wang Xiaosi was a little skeptical: "Is it because the body worn by the crossing has become empty?" ”

Zhao Liang nodded hurriedly: "Maybe yes, but maybe it's because of the carrier you crossed, you are a sweaty guy." Oh yes, let's not talk about this useless thing yet, I'll tell you about the current situation. ”

Saying that, Zhao Liang told Wang Xiaosi everything that happened last night concisely and originally. When Wang Xiaosi heard that he was already on his way to Shenguo, and Zheng Luya might have arrived at the Western Zhou royal court at this time, he was dumbfounded: "I, my God!" You kid can get away with it now! Xiaoya can't find the two of us in the palace at this time, something big will happen! ”

Zhao Liang was also a little anxious, and said, "That's why I have to discuss with you quickly." Now the rich man outside the car is staring at me to death, as long as I flash people, he will immediately notice. For today's plan, the only way is that the fourth brother you take the opportunity to leave first and return to Haojing to join Xiaoya. Wait for me to get rid of Bao Fu and the Royal Foresters, and then come to you to act together. ”

Wang Xiaosi thought about it a little in his heart, and felt that he had to do this in front of him, so he nodded and agreed.

Zhao Liang took out a wooden plaque from his arms and handed it to Wang Xiaosi: "Fourth brother, this is tied to Zheng Ni's armor, I guess it's something like a token." Listening to King Zhou You, Zheng Ni's troops are resting in Hojing, and if the situation is critical, you may be able to rely on this token to get the support of the Ying Clan's border army. ”

"Ying's border army?" Wang Xiaosi took the sign and asked curiously, "Isn't that the ancestor of Qin Shi Huang?" ”

Zhao Liang nodded: "Judging from the time and location, most of them are the ancestors of the Qin State." ”

Wang Xiaosi looked down at the token again, and wondered: "What is written on this, it's the same as a worm crawling." Do you know what that means? ”

Zhao Liang scratched his head: "I remember that the Western Zhou Dynasty used Jin Wen, also known as Zhong Dingwen. By the late period, the large seal was gradually formed. This ghostly drawing is like a word, he knows me, I don't know him. ”

Wang Xiaosi put the token in his arms and muttered: "In the past, the bureau organized special training to learn the characters of all dynasties. Lao Tzu was lazy at that time, and he deserted every time he went to class. Speaking of which, the director and Xiaoya should learn better, and let her recognize it when they come back. ”

Zhao Liang was worried about Xiaoya's safety, and hurriedly urged Wang Xiaosi to put on a dry coat, and then dragged him to jump out of the carriage and prepare to return to Haojing.

Who knows, as soon as the feet of the two of them landed, the deputy envoy of the patrol Bao Fu flashed to him: "General, Mr. Xiaosi, hello!" ”

Zhao Liang was taken aback by his elusive movements, and complained: "Damn! General Bao, where did you come from? Why hasn't there been any movement? ”

Bao Fu smiled: "I'm sorry to disturb the general." You just got into the carriage and didn't come out for a long time, and I was worried about something, so I have been waiting nearby. ”

Zhao Liangxin said: Fortunately, he and Wang Xiaosi kept talking in a suppressed voice just now, otherwise he would have to be overheard by this guy. He pouted dissatisfiedly: "What? General Ben made love with the male pet for a while, do you want to report to you too? ”

"Don't dare to be lowly, don't dare to be lowly." Bao Fu hurriedly explained: "The general Yaxing is thick, a little relief from the boredom on the journey, that is a normal thing, how can a humble position disturb it." But ......"

"But what?" Zhao Liang deliberately raised the tone.

Bao Fu replied: "But we are about to enter the realm of the Demon King Ridge in front, and I still ask the general to decide how the team will behave." ”

Zhao Liang said curiously: "Demon King Ridge? What is that place? ”

When Bao Fu heard him ask, he was suddenly a little puzzled, and for a while he couldn't figure out whether Zhao Liang was joking or serious. He pondered for a moment and carefully organized the language: "Hehe, the general is really ...... It's really a noble person who forgets things. The leader of the bandits on the Demon King Ridge is none other than Qi Li. ”

"Ah...... It turned out to be a separation, hahaha, who should I be? The more Zhao Liang listened, the more confused he became, but he faintly sensed that Demon King Ling and Su Li should have some kind of special connection with Zheng Ni, so he could only play vaguely.

Wang Xiaosi also found that the situation was wrong, and tried to give Zhao Liang a round: "I said this General Bao, you tell others, what is the origin of this separation?" ”

Bao Fu looked at Wang Xiaosi, and then looked at Zhao Liang with an exaggerated expression, I don't know what kind of medicine these two people bought in the gourd. But he didn't think much about it, and quickly explained: "Mr. Xiaosi, you are from Ye Saiguo, you may not know something. Speaking of which, this is still the brilliant record of our general. The guy named Drift was once a well-known bandit leader, nicknamed the Demon King. This person is not only strong in martial arts and scheming, but also has thousands of bandits under his command, and his combat power is very strong. The gang of bandits who have been detached has been rampant in the Central Plains for a long time, seizing cities and plundering land, and killing people like hemp. The vassal states have suffered greatly for many years, but there is nothing they can do about him. Various countries have organized at least three large-scale armed clean-ups, but they have been beaten by the distraction and have no choice but to return home. Five years ago, the general returned from Kunlun Mountain to learn art, and when he heard about it, he single-handedly went to the Demon King Ridge to challenge him. The two fought three times in civil and martial arts, fought hundreds of rounds, and finally ended in the defeat of the demon king. According to the agreement between the two sides before the competition, he kept his promise and bound his subordinates not to leave the Demon King Ridge for half a step within five years. In this way, the princes of the Central Plains also enjoyed peace for a while. ”

Wang Xiaosi glanced at Zhao Liang in surprise and asked, "How old were you at that time?" ”

Zhao Liang was so angry that he almost kicked him, but he said vaguely: "Fifteen or sixteen years old." ”

"Fourteen!" Bao Fu affirmed: "I remember it very clearly! ”

Zhao Liang couldn't hide the embarrassment on his face, and argued forcefully: "Fart!" Can you know better than I am? ”

Bao Fu nodded again and again: "Yes, yes, the general taught us." Of course you know better. He paused slightly, then continued, "I heard that since that Divorce was defeated at your hands, he has always held a grudge and vowed to find a chance to be ashamed. Now that the five-year period has just expired, the bandits on the Demon King Ridge are ready to move, let's go to Shen Guo and have to pass here, general, what do you think will happen next? Is it a straight crossing, or a detour? ”

"Nonsense! Yes, of course...... Make a detour! Zhao Liang said categorically.

Bao Fu took a long breath, obviously a big stone in his heart fell to the ground, and said happily: "Obey the orders of the general." In fact, the humble position also felt that the detour was good, but it was only more than two hundred miles away, and it was not worth competing with any ghost and demon king. ”

Zhao Liang saw that the other party was full of approval, knowing that he was also afraid of the murderous bandits, he couldn't help but be secretly happy in his heart, and at the same time ordered: "I have an important matter, I want Xiaosi to rush back to Haojing to report to Brother Wang, you quickly arrange a good horse and let him go." ”

Baofu didn't dare to slack off, and hurriedly called the soldiers of the Royal Forest Army and led Wang Xiaosi to a tall horse. Wang Xiaosi leaned in Zhao Liang's ear and whispered: "Brother, as soon as I find Xiaoya, I will use the dialer to contact you." You see the opportunity to get out early and join us as soon as possible. ”

Zhao Liang nodded: "Don't worry, fourth brother." Be careful on your way. ”

"Praise rich, did we choose the right path?" Zhao Liang asked as he walked as he swayed around in the saddle.

Bao Fu was a little overwhelmed on the horse, and when he heard Zhao Liang ask him, he hurriedly wiped his sweat and said, "General, the road should not be wrong." The guides are local hunters who walk these mountains and jungles all year round. Alas, there is no way around it. The Demon King Ridge is just on the thoroughfare, and if you want to avoid those plague gods, you can only choose this sheep farm path. ”

Zhao Liang couldn't help but ask curiously: "Is it really so terrifying for Suli and his bandits?" ”

"The bandit is not terrible, but the terrible thing is to leave!" Baofu's expression was very exaggerated: "Of course, the general is not afraid of him." But we can't compare to you. By the way, I've heard everyone say that he is two feet tall, with red hair and blue face, and is covered in thick muscles and heavy hair, right? ”

Zhao Liang was slightly stunned and said, "Uh...... It's not that exaggerated, it's pretty much the same. ”

Bao Fu sighed: "I'm obedient, no wonder people call him the Demon King, this appearance alone is very scary." ”

Zhao Liang snorted noncommittally, and said in his heart: It doesn't matter what the hell he looks like, I can't see Lao Tzu anyway.

Bao Fu was obviously very interested in this person, and he was about to ask Zhao Liang about the rumors of the Demon King again, when suddenly, there was a piercing sound of gongs in the dense forests on both sides of the mountain road in front of him.