On the other side of the Shenshui, under the blue-gray sky, you can see the continuous distribution of Zhao Ying's tents in the distance. In the layers of camp tents, occasionally raising dust in the sky or a few trumpets and shouting, "living next to each other" these days, Lu Qian has been able to roughly estimate what the other side is doing, and even judge whether the other side is preparing to attack.

On the south bank of Shenshui, the Suining soldiers organized by Lu Daqi totaled 3,000 soldiers and horses brought by Kuangzhao. Lu Daqi sat in the rear, and Kuang Zhao was in charge of the command of this frontline. It's just that two days ago, Kuang Zhao went to Beigu Township in Suining County to discuss countermeasures with Lu Daqi, so the affairs of this camp were temporarily handed over to Lu Qian.

Lu Qian is only sixteen years old this year, even though he is talented and old-fashioned, after all, he still lacks some experience. He is named the head of the battalion, but the actual military affairs are all in charge of several old family members under Lu Daqi and Kuang Zhao. Even so, Lu Qian, who was at the beginning of his edge, had a strong sense of responsibility, and every day before dawn, he braved the severe cold and the cold wind to personally come to Shenshui's defense line to "observe the thief's situation".

Huo Quai's illness was not as good as the weak crown Feng Wolf Juxu, and Yang Shuang was not able to break the Turks, and he had read so many books since he was a child, and Lu Qian was very fascinated by many young talents in history. Affected by this, coupled with the vanity of the young man, he secretly determined that even if he couldn't do those people's brilliance, at least he had to exterminate the big gang in front of him and earn face for himself and the Lu family.

The weather was freezing cold, and in the early mornings of several days, thin ice floes formed along the shores of Shenshui. Lu Qian kept an eye on it, and when he got up today, the first thing he did was to walk by the river to check the icing situation. What is reassuring is that the ice in Shenshui is still very thin, and it is still far from being able to move around.

As the sun grew, Lu Qian took a few breaths of white gas into his palm, preparing to return to the camp. Zhao Ying on the opposite side seems to have drills every day, and of course he can't slack off on his side. When I returned to the camp, I had to discuss today's drills and many military affairs of the garrison with several generals.

While walking, Lu Qian suddenly remembered the Kuangwan who was his childhood sweetheart. She is Kuangzhao's only daughter, one year older than herself, and left Suining at the age of eight or nine due to family affairs. Kuangzhao's face in his impression was already very blurry, and Lu Qian could vaguely remember that she had a cute goose egg face through many memories, although she was a little afraid of being introverted, but her big eyes were always shining. Nearly ten years have passed in a flash, and of course Lu Qian knows the truth of the eighteen changes in the female college, but based on the words of his father and Uncle Kuang, he is still sure that his "prospective fiancée" will definitely grow into a dignified and beautiful girl.

When he first heard the news that Kuang Wan was going back to Suining from his father half a month ago, Lu Qian's heart was like a flower. He looks forward to the future, and the days he waits for are very motivating to pass every day.

However, when he walked outside the camp and inadvertently saw the sharp wooden fence, Lu Qian was like being hammered, and was instantly dragged back to the cruel reality from warm memories - Kuang Wan was caught by thieves.

He only dared to think of this, because just thinking of these words made him feel a pain in his heart. What will happen to her, what will the coarse and murderous thieves do to her? Wait, wait, Lu Qian couldn't think about it at all, just like now, he suddenly felt a little tightness in his chest and couldn't breathe, so he hurriedly held on to a camp fence and took a few deep breaths.

Seeing that he was not in a good state, the accompanying servants all stepped forward eagerly, and Lu Qian waved his hand, signaling that they didn't need to make a fuss. He gasped for a moment and improved slightly, at this time, two fast horses from the west galloped over, and immediately saw Lu Qian, who was wearing a thick white crane fur, turned over and came down, trotted forward and said, "Childe!" ”

Lu Qian took a look at the two of them, both of them were from their hometowns, and they were born in the Southwest Horse Gang. Because of his skillful horse, he was specially appointed as a scout to spy on news.

"Uncle Li, Uncle Rong." Lu Qian greeted politely, "You have been gone for two days and two nights, I am really anxious, and I almost want to send someone to look for you." "These two people were previously ordered to venture north to investigate, the risk is very high, Lu Qian has not heard from them for a long time, he really thought that something was wrong, but he didn't expect them to come back.

"It's a little trouble, but it's okay and unharmed." The short, middle-aged man known as Uncle Li replied.

Another Uncle Rong continued: "The two of us smuggled to the north, almost to Shehong, but unexpectedly there was a battle in the vicinity, and the thieves were very well guarded on all sides. ”

"Flood fighting?" Lu Qian asked.

Uncle Rong responded: "It's the person of Vice President Zhang of Northern Sichuan and the Zhao Thief Branch, I heard that they have come and gone several times in the past few days, and the victory is not scored." ”

Uncle Li added: "Although there are many and frequent battles, there are not many battles. Presumably, Vice President Zhang also had the idea of trapping Zhao Thief to death. ”

Lu Qian said: "Exactly, the snow is about to fall, and Zhao Thief is in prison." The meaning of the father is to be trapped and not attacked, so that he will destroy himself! ”

When the two of them heard this, they both nodded yes, and Uncle Li picked up the kettle and took a sip as he spoke, because he was too eager to drink, and choked. Uncle Rong hurriedly patted him on the back, and after a while, his face was flushed and eased, and he said embarrassedly: "The journey was too fast, and his mouth was dry, which made Gongzi smile." ”

Lu Qian's face turned blank and said solemnly: "What is Uncle Li talking about?" You and I are a family, we don't have much life, and we work hard for official work, I Lu Qian don't know where to start if I am grateful, how can I laugh at you! ”

When Uncle Li heard this, he nodded with a smile, and Uncle Rong said: "Son, I can't hide it, the reason why the two of us rushed back to the camp at night is that there is another important matter to report." This matter is bound to be more urgent than the war in the flood area! ”

"Uncle Rong, please speak."

"The two of us returned from shooting the flood south, but as soon as the front foot left, the thieves who shot the flood with the back foot also split up and went south."

"Is there such a thing?" Lu Qian exclaimed, feeling that this matter was very important, "This is not the place to talk, please enter the camp and sit down to talk in detail!" ”

Lu Qian, Uncle Li and Uncle Rong entered the camp, the servants served a few cups of hot tea, Li and Rong drank a few sips, and warmed their hands, their demeanor was no longer sluggish, and gradually regained some vitality. At this time, it happened to be the time of the morning meeting, and the rest of the generals came one after another, so Lu Qian asked Li and Rong to continue to explain the situation.

"The specific number of thieves separated from the flood is unknown, but it is roughly estimated that it should be more than 1,000 people. This army of thieves marched very fast, and the two of us could only maintain a distance of more than five miles on horseback. The tent was warm, Uncle Li's tense body relaxed a lot, and his voice became louder, "The thief went south along the Fu River, thinking that the purpose of coming here was to support the Zhao thief here." ”