When the moon was in the sky, on the border between Huaiguo and Yanguo, several soldiers of the Huaiguo East Route Army were sitting bored and yawning in their sentry posts.

Since Zhang Shumo went to Yan State, the Yan State army has withdrawn from the border of Huai State and has never come to make trouble again, so these Eastern Route Army troops are somewhat lax.

A soldier leaned against his halberd and couldn't help but doze off. Suddenly, there was a rumbling sound in the distance, and the soldier jumped to his feet in fright.

"Wake up, wake up, there seems to be movement in the east!"

The soldiers heard a strange noise, and one of the wits got up and looked to the east. I saw torches everywhere in the distance lighting up the sky, and I didn't want to guess that it was thousands of troops and horses marching at night!

"It's the people of Yan Country, the people of Yan Country are here, hurry up and notify Jiyuan County!"

The wolf smoke at night is difficult to detect, and although the Huaiguo soldiers lit the wolf smoke at the first time, they also knew that the support might not be able to arrive at the first time. The soldiers at the sentry were all terrified, fearing that they would lose their lives.

In a short time, the people from the east had already arrived at the sentry post, but they did not mean to stop, but led the people around the sentry post. At the same time, someone shouted towards the sentry post: "We are the subordinates of Zhang Shumo, the king of Zhenxi, returning to Huaiguo from Yan Kingdom, don't panic!" ”

When the soldiers at the sentry post heard this, they showed their heads and looked over, and the torches reflected the big "chapter" characters, and everyone finally let go of their hanging hearts.

"It turned out to be Zhang Shumo, the king of Zhenxi, I have heard of him, he was sent to Yan State to sue for peace some time ago, and it was he who brought peace between the two countries." The leader hurriedly explained to the other soldiers.

But another soldier asked tremblingly, "But King Zhenxi didn't seem to bring so many people with him when he left Huaiguo, right?" How can the scale of tens of thousands of cavalry be easily dispatched to other countries? ”

When the soldiers at the head heard this, they were horrified! He slapped his thigh violently: "Oh no, it must be the people of Yan Guo who pretended to be the king of Zhenxi and killed him!" We've got to try to inform Yoshiwara-gun! ”

As soon as the sky was dark, a cavalry team of tens of thousands of people suddenly appeared under Jiyuan City, and Guo Ju, the county guard of Jiyuan County, was shocked when he learned the news! Fortunately, the other party did not attack the city at night, otherwise it is not clear how he died.

Guo Ju hurriedly led people to the city gate tower, and was relieved to see the big "chapter" under the city. The person who came was none other than Zhenxi Wang Zhang Shumo!

Zhang Shumo looked at Guo Ju on the city wall, and then scolded sharply: "I am Zhang Shumo, the king of Zhenxi!" Are you the warden of Yoshihara? If we were the enemy, I'm afraid you'd be in a different place by now! Did you see the wolf smoke at the sentry post last night? ”

Guo Ju felt a chill behind him after hearing this, and hurriedly explained: "In the past, there was a special person who was responsible for reporting, and last night somehow, no one reported to the lower officials, which snubbed the prince, and asked the prince to forgive his sins, and the lower officials opened the city gate to welcome the prince." ”

After speaking, Guo Ju hurriedly led people to open the city gate and went out to greet him in person.

Zhang Shumo was also not polite, and entered the city with a thousand Wuxiu iron cavalry, leaving 10,000 Yanguo cavalry outside the city.

Guo Ju led Zhang Shumo to the yamen, and then hurriedly ordered someone to prepare some wine and food, and then asked Zhang Shumo: "Didn't the prince send an envoy to Yan Kingdom?" How can you suddenly return? And he also brought back 10,000 Yan cavalry, is this? ”

Zhang Shumo glanced at Guo Ju and asked lightly, "Do I need to explain anything to you?" ”

Guo Ju hurriedly lowered his head: "It's the lower officials who have more mouths, and the lower officials have more mouths." ”

Zhang Shumo snorted coldly, and then said slowly: "I know what you are worried about in your heart. Don't worry, I won't blame you for what happened last night. However, I am very worried about the defense of Jiyuan County, we are a team of more than 10,000 people, and we actually swaggered directly to the city of Jiwara, if the enemy really attacked, what will you use to defend? ”

Guo Ju hurriedly explained: "The prince doesn't know anything. Since the prince sent an envoy to Yan State, there has been no war on the border between my country and Yan State, so almost all of the East Route Army of Jiyuan County have been transferred to the south, leaving only 30,000 East Route Army and 20,000 township soldiers, and the strength is not as good as before. ”

Zhang Shumo nodded, and then asked, "Who is in command of the Eastern Route Army now?" ”

"Back to the prince's words, the general of the Eastern Route Army has been transferred to the south, and now the deployment of the entire Jiyuan County is under the command of the lower officer."

Zhang Shumo stood up violently when he heard this: "Commanded by you?" Can't you even find a decent military general in such a big Jiwara County? Whose bad idea is it to let you command the defenders with a civilian officer? ”

Guo Ju raised his eyes and looked at Zhang Shumo, a little unconvinced, but he still said truthfully: "It's Lord Zhang Yu's order!" ”

"Is it my brother?" Zhang Shumo raised his eyebrows, and then continued to ask, "Why didn't my father give the order himself?" ”

Guo Ju's eyes rolled, and then lowered his head: "This subordinate doesn't know." ”

Zhang Shumo squinted his eyes, this Guo Ju obviously didn't tell the truth, now I don't know what the situation is in the capital, it seems that it needs to be safer.

Thinking of this, Zhang Shumo immediately said: "Jiyuan County borders Yan State and is an important military territory in the eastern part of our country, and we must not relax our garrison. Lord Guo is a civilian official, and it is inevitable that there will be a difference in commanding the troops, and from now on, my general Li Mo will take over the garrison of Jiyuan County with full authority! ”

"Huh?" Guo Ju shouted in surprise, and then he hurriedly said to Zhang Shumo: "Lord Wang, I'm afraid this is a little inappropriate, right?" It was Lord Zhang Yu's order to let me command the defenders of Jiyuan County, and now you have changed it to someone else with a word, which will inevitably embarrass Lord Zhang Yu, I don't think it is better for the Lord to return to Qinyang City first, and when Lord Zhang Yu gives the order, I am handing over the garrison task of Jiyuan County to your subordinates. ”

"Huh?" Zhang Shumo raised his eyes and glared at Guo Ju: "What?" My brother's words are commands, but aren't my words commands? How can you, a civil official, command the defenders of Yoshiwara County? What happened last night is the best proof, let you command, I'm afraid Yoshihara County will be lost sooner or later! ”

Guo Ju bit his lip and stomped his foot anxiously: "Lord Wang, you can't do this." You arrange it like this, in case Lord Zhang Yu blames him in the future, the little one can't afford it. ”。

Zhang Shumo sneered after hearing this: "Can't afford it? Okay, then you don't have to worry about it! Everyone listened to the order, and Guo Ju, the county guard of Jiyuan County, neglected his duties and did not do his job, resulting in the emptiness of the Jiyuan County garrison and the unfavorable defense! Directly put Guo Ju in prison and wait for the king to fall! ”

Speaking of this, Zhang Shumo didn't wait for the local officials of Jiyuan County to speak, and immediately said: "From now on, Li Mo will take over the garrison work of Jiyuan County, and Cai Xun will take over the relevant government affairs of Jiyuan County!" Anyone who dares to disobey orders will be killed! ”