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After the end of the early dynasty, Xiao Rui followed Emperor Xia to the Yangxin Palace, and the two were chatting, when Empress Zhou Xiangyun ordered an internal official to hurriedly report that Concubine Mu in the cold palace had hanged herself.

Xia Huang and Xiao Rui were both stunned when they heard this.

Emperor Xia frowned slightly, sensing the strangeness of Concubine Mu's self-hanging, but he finally didn't ask and let people investigate thoroughly, but nodded and said, "I know." ”

Concubine Mu has been beaten into the cold palace and cut off the concubine position, and she has her own burial rules after her death, so Your Majesty doesn't have to worry about it.

Xiao Rui remained silent, Concubine Mu's death was not the hand he sent to move, but talking more at this time would arouse His Majesty's suspicions, so he should honestly watch the concert.

As for Yan Xiaoxiao, who was doing it, he stood quietly aside, his face was not **, and he didn't even have the slightest worry in his eyes.

On the other side, Emperor Xia said to Hai Dafu: "Send the news to Yinzhou quickly, and tell King Duan that if he wants to come back, I will allow him to come back." ”

"Yes, Your Majesty." Hai Dafu responded.

Subsequently, calm was restored in the Heart Cultivation Palace, and His Majesty did not mention the matter again.

Near noon, Chang Shenghou's 800-mile express report entered the palace, Xiao Rui had already guessed the content of the military report, but after seeing it with his own eyes, he still couldn't hide his excitement!

The blue pass was broken, and more than 50,000 people of the Zhao army were killed!

The Zhao army was routed on all fronts and withdrew to the west!

Chang Shenghou's 700,000 army began to attack Zhao in an all-out way!

From beginning to end, Great Xia did not put Zhao Guo in his eyes, and the Xia Emperor of that year was able to beat Zhao Guo with his head scurry, and now he thinks that if he builds a Xiongguan and pulls up the city wall, he can block the conquest of Great Xia?

Daxia just didn't want to attack, and he didn't want to sacrifice too many sons' lives. Now the time has come, and it is easy to break through the blue pass.

Now, under the siege of Xia and Qin, how long can Zhao survive? The two tigers bited, and the little jackal could only lie on the ground and wail.

Xiao Rui was excited in his heart, and immediately got up and bowed down to ask for his life, saying, "Father, the son wants to lead the iron dragon to the front line battlefield!" It would be best if you could kill Emperor Zhao! To sue the spirit of the concubine in heaven! ”

Emperor Xia nodded, and said with emotion: "I promised you that as long as the blue pass is broken, I will allow you to send troops, and now it seems that the time has come." Back then, Emperor Zhao harmed your mother, and it was time for him to pay for his blood debts. Hai Dafu, order the cabinet to draft the will! Prince Ren is the imperial history of the right capital of the Imperial Palace, responsible for supervising the expedition of the Zhao army, and his personal guards are not under the jurisdiction of Chang Shenghou, so they can act cheaply! ”

"Son's Command!" Xiao Rui immediately thanked him.

Xiao Rui's role on this trip was similar to that of the supervising army, which could supervise the entire army of the Zhao state, and report to the imperial court and impeach the generals, but could not directly interfere with the operational command.

But don't forget, Xiao Rui still has a gold medal in his hand, which has great power, and can restrain Chang Shenghou at a critical time and directly interfere with the operational command. The fact that the prince has such military power outside shows His Majesty's trust in Xiao Rui.

In addition, his 5,000 personal guards are not under the jurisdiction of Chang Shenghou, so he can go wherever he wants, which is also why His Majesty gave him the right to flexibly lead troops to fight.

After thanking him, Xiao Rui got up and said with a smile: "Father, the ministers have gone down there to make arrangements." ”

The meaning of going to Zhao is completely different from going to Qi State, this time it is to take revenge, and it is something that must be done as a son of man.

"Go ahead." Emperor Xia waved his hand, and then continued to review his recital, not showing much concern for Xiao Rui's expedition, only after Xiao Rui left the palace, he raised his head with emotion.

Hai Dafu said with a smile: "Your Majesty don't worry, Your Highness is resourceful, has many strategists, and is a master like a cloud, and he will be able to return triumphantly!" ”

"The prince is in charge, this news has spread to Zhao Capital, and Emperor Zhao will fight at any cost. His trip can be regarded as a bait, so that Emperor Zhao willingly jumps into the pit! Xia Huang said.

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Xiao Rui left the Heart Cultivation Palace, and immediately said to Li Yuanfang and Dian Wei: "Quickly assemble the personal guards, and the auxiliary soldiers prepare horses, grain and grass, and prepare to go to Zhao State!" ”

"Yes, Your Highness!" Li Yuanfang and Dian Wei are overjoyed, they can finally fight on the battlefield again, and they are still fighting Zhao Guo, it feels so exciting to think about it.

The two immediately went out of the palace to prepare, while Xiao Rui went to Zhan Shifu and met Jia Xu, Guo Jia, Zhang Liang and Xiao He.

Xiao Rui explained his intentions, and the four of them were also gearing up, very excited.

"The four of you discussed, who will go to Zhao with me?" Xiao Rui asked.

Jia Xu stroked his beard and said: "The ovary is strategic, and has martial arts, so it is the best choice." During this time, Guo Jia also felt that his body was weak and he could not fight with His Highness in the north and south, so he had already begun to strengthen his exercise, and he also took the elixir refined by the Meat Buddha to strengthen his body, and now he can also fight on the battlefield with His Highness. As for my subordinates, forget about this old bone, I still stay to guard the Zhan Mansion and assist Xiao He to accumulate food for His Royal Highness and fight against the bad weather that will come in the future. ”

Since there were more strategists around Xiao Rui, Jia Xu began to play his lazy character, Xiao Rui also knew his habits, Mingzhe self-preservation was his first goal, there were no other strategists around Xiao Rui in the early stage, and systematic loyalty limited him, so he had to do it himself, and he made plans for everything, and now there are Guo Jia, Zhang Liang, Xiao He, hehe... He could relax.

How dangerous it is to go out to fight, if the rain of arrows that don't grow long eyes hits the body, it won't be dead.

So Xiao Rui didn't force him, but looked at Zhang Liang and Guo Jia and asked, "Zifang, Guo Jia, accompany me?" ”

"It's an honor for my subordinates!" Zhang Liang and Guo Jia immediately stood up and answered.

Xiao Rui nodded and continued: "This time is more dangerous than the trip to the Qi Kingdom, because if you don't kill Emperor Zhao, the palace will not return to the court!" So this trip is dangerous, and I rely on the two of you to give me advice! ”

Zhang Liang and Guo Jia arched their hands and smiled: "If you don't kill Emperor Zhao, you won't pay it back!" My subordinates are deeply honored! ”

Subsequently, Xiao Rui left Zhan Shifu and asked Guo Jia and Zhang Liang to prepare.

Back in the East Palace, Xiao Rui called Zhuge Liuying and Li Yuanfang and told him where he went, and the two girls knew that Xiao Rui had to go, so they just told him to pay attention to safety and return safely.

Xiao Rui accompanied the two ladies to talk about love, had a warm dinner in the evening, and played another game before going to sleep, which was a carnival before parting.

At the same time, the will of the palace was quickly announced, and the news that His Majesty had appointed the crown prince as the imperial history supervisor of the right capital to conquer the Zhao army spread all over Kyoto, saying that it was the supervision of the army, and in a larger sense, it was to replace His Majesty's imperial driving and personal expedition, and the last time he went to Qi to grab it back... Capture a concubine Hui, and go to Zhao State with great fanfare this time, wouldn't you want to destroy the other party?

This move greatly stimulated the people's enthusiasm, Kyoto is far away from the battlefield, at this time is also full of fighting spirit, surging war spirit, many enthusiastic people want to go to war with the army!

On the morning of the next day, Xiao Rui personally visited a group of officials, such as Li Mingchong, Song Ci, Cui Changwen, Zhongyong Hou Zhang Jinfu, Ye Xiu, Du Shao, etc., which can be regarded as a resignation before departure.

In the afternoon, a banquet was held in Jingyuan, inviting Xiao Qingqing, Zhang Ruoxi, Li Xiuer and others, everyone was concerned about Xiao Rui, and told him to pay attention to safety and be careful on the battlefield.

Because Zhuge Liuying and Li Ruoxue were there, Xiao Qingqing and Li Xiuer didn't dare to show too obvious concern, although the two had a skin-to-skin relationship with Xiao Rui, they had not yet disclosed their identities after all.

So the two girls could only take advantage of their free time to secretly express their reluctant love to Xiao Rui.

The banquet dispersed, and when Xiao Rui was leaving, he met Yuan Yuan, the concubine of Qi Guohui.

It was a few months faster to go to Zhao State, and it was estimated that I would have to wait for the New Year, so when Xiao Rui came back, it was estimated that Yuan Yuan had already returned to Qi State.

Yuan Yuan looked at Xiao Rui, showed a sincere smile, and said, "I wish you a triumphant return!" ”

Xiao Rui smiled: "When you return to Qi Country in the future, don't run around." This time I destroyed the Zhao Kingdom, the next target is your Qi Kingdom, be careful not to be captured by me for the second time! ”

"If there is a second time, I won't leave." Yuan Yuan smiled softly.

Xiao Rui nodded, and then turned around to leave.

"Your Highness, wait!" Suddenly, Yuan Yuan shouted.

Xiao Rui looked at her.

Yuan Yuan hesitated, took out a handkerchief from his sleeve, and said with a smile: "Although I was captured by His Highness, I don't hate Your Highness, on the contrary, I thank Your Highness for letting me live a comfortable life, in order to express my gratitude, this handkerchief is given to you." I haven't embroidered for many years, and my craft is rusty. ”

Xiao Rui took the handkerchief, and saw that it was embroidered with a landscape, the boat was rippling, the breeze was blowing the willow trees, and there were two deck chairs on the riverside, which was the scenery that Xiao Rui took her to travel.

"The craftsmanship is very good, thank you." Xiao Rui took the handkerchief into his arms.

Yuan Yuan nodded, glanced at Xiao Rui deeply, and turned around to return to the house.

Xiao Rui also left in style.

Early in the morning of the third day, Xiao Rui, dressed in military uniform, led five thousand iron dragoons to set off!

In order to show the domineering spirit of the prince's personal guards, he specially walked from the city, and the people saw them off, looking at the flashing cold light, looking at the bright light armor, looking at the armored war horse, five thousand erlang murderous, such a brave army on the battlefield, it is the enemy's nightmare!

When the people shouted loudly, it was heartfelt and stirred.

Xiao Rui waved his hand and went out of the city to drive Maxi.

After walking for more than ten miles, they met the waiting auxiliaries, and the two sides converged and continued to set off.

This went to meet the army of Chang Shenghou, nearly 3,000 miles away, and it took more than ten days, although the auxiliary soldiers carried the war horses that were transferred, but they were not timely troops, and the war horses could not be tired, so the time to travel was relatively long.

On this expedition to Zhao State, the strategists relied on Zhang Liang and Guo Jia, Gongye Chang followed with spears and falcons, and the generals Li Yuanfang, Dian Wei, Yang Youji, and Wu Zhanfa were four, and the rest were iron dragoons and auxiliaries.

It should be mentioned that there is another person who follows him.

Who is it?

Azhu!

This is Zhang Liang's suggestion, he believes that Azhu's superb disguise technique is very useful, and it can have unexpected effects at critical moments. It just so happened that before leaving, Ah Zhu had already returned to Kyoto, Xiao Rui asked her what she meant, and Ah Zhu really agreed.

For the convenience of the march, Azhu deliberately disguised herself as a man, and the soldiers of the Iron Dragoon did not know her identity.

And just like that, the journey began.