Wei County, Pavilion Tao City, a mansion.

The county government compound, several rockery corridors, and a few stone tables and wooden chairs are placed under the trees.

The county Zunqiao held a banquet to entertain old friends, and the group laughed easily, the cool breeze blew, the bamboo shadow swayed, and suddenly felt refreshed.

Another maid was stroking, another was singing, and a group was dancing.

The song says: "The Great Qi rules the calendar, and the Tao is bright." Ma Tu Cheng Bao, turtle sue the spirit. A hundred barbarians are not many, and eight wildernesses are not good. The same Yao people, all Bao Yu traces.

The heavens and the earth are loaded, and it becomes four hours. However, the emperor is the rule, and the ratio is greater than that. The stars arch to the pole, and the rivers go to the sea. Wan Yu Jun Run, once salty.

Together, they are courteous and tend to the imperial court. It should be behaved, and the jade color is golden. Move with pleasure, and the wind spreads around. Longshen and phoenix dance, Luan song Lin step. ”

This is the Ming Palace Dance of the Northern Qi Dynasty, which integrates solemnity and beauty, and the sound of the piano, singing, and dance steps interweave a wonderful music, until the end of a song, the aftermath lingers, and the sound penetrates everyone's pores, so that the listener is full of comfort.

It took a long time for everyone to come back to their senses. The county commander Qiao Kai said with a smile: "In the end, it is Qi Guo Yale, it is really extraordinary." Come and see the reward. ”

Then the servant who was behind him stepped forward, and took out a plate of five baht coins, with dozens of five baht coins and two ingots of gold, about thirty taels or so, and rewarded the band that was playing.

At this moment, a young man sighed, attracting the attention of the county honor.

Qiao Kai saw it and asked with a smile: "Brother Wei Xian, with your talent, it's a pity to be abandoned in the countryside." I think this general of Zhengbei is quite lawful, why don't you be recommended by your brother to work in the government? ”

That Wei Gongzi, named Wei Defang, is Wei Deshen's younger brother. Qi Tan was wearing a white wide-sleeved robe and playing with a folding fan, which was quite white-clothed.

Wei Defang got up when he heard this, and said with a wry smile: "The county is respectful." I'm not sighing for myself, I'm worrying about my brother. My brother is now stationed in Liyang, and the army of the general of Zhengbei is going south, but I am afraid that my brother will be difficult to preserve. ”

"Brother Ling, isn't it a golden sword general in the Quartet of the Great Knife Town, General Wei Deshen Wei?" Xianzun smiled heartily: "If it's him, you can rest assured." Gao Zhengbei's love is like his life, and he will not cause harm. ”

Hearing this, the other dozen or so people immediately burst into laughter and agreed.

Some said: "We have heard of Brother Ling's name for a long time, but the killing scene is dangerous, and no one can predict life and death." ”

After that, everyone was worried about Brother Wei Defang.

Wei Defang listened to these comforting words, his eyes dimmed, and he just sighed and said, "It's a pity, my brother wants to be loyal to the Great Sui, and pity our nephew's family." ”

Seeing that his worries were unreasonable, the county respected Qiao Kai and said: "Brother Wei Xian, why don't I repair a book, you take it to serve in front of the army, and persuade another brother when you see the opportunity, maybe there will be a turnaround." ”

This was said quite sincerely, Wei Defang was not polite, bowed his hand, took the letter and went home to say goodbye.

"It's a pity that he's a man of affection." The county lord looked at his back wistfully and sighed.

Wei Defang went home, and as soon as he arrived at the gate of the mansion, he saw two horses tied outside.

Hurriedly walked in, and when he arrived in the courtyard, he saw an official talking to his sister-in-law, and hurriedly stepped forward and asked, "What are you doing here?" ”

When his sister-in-law Wei saw it, she quickly said, "Uncle is back?" This messenger said that your brother was under siege in Liyang, and he wanted to write a letter of persuasion at home. ”

"A certain Wei Defang is also, there is something to say to me bluntly."

Fang Da Niu, who was a tendon, was not wordy when he heard the words, and said bluntly: "Our army is besieging Liyang on a large scale, and the city will be broken sooner or later." Since Wei Deshen is your brother, then write a letter of persuasion, maybe you can save his life. ”

"Thank you for informing me, I'm going to write it." Turned to the study and opened the study four

Bao, immediately grinding the ink, Wei Defang waved the pen and wrote, and the pen walked and the dragon snake quickly completed the letter.

"Please take a look."

"Written?" Fang Daniu was quite surprised, it seemed that this person still had some skills. Thinking that he was the younger brother of Wei Deshen, he didn't bother the two masters at all, and he could take this person away.

"Okay, then come with me."

"Yes, I can't ask for it, I'm going to see my brother, thank you for your generosity." Wei Defang did not shirk and immediately decided.

As soon as Fang Da Niu marched, someone brought a horse and said, "The military situation is urgent, let's go." ”

Wei Defang made a little arrangement for the affairs of the family, and said to his sister-in-law: "Take care of your nephew, I'll pick up my eldest brother back." ”

Then he went out and galloped on his horse.

Five days later, Fang Daniu took people to the camp outside Liyang City and met everyone.

After Gao Si summoned Wei Defang, he said: "Your Wei family is a family of cultivation and study, and your brother is also a general. It's just that now the world is in turmoil, your brother upholds loyalty and righteousness, blocking the way of my army, if it is hard to hold on, the day the city is broken, the jade will be burned, so please come and persuade you to surrender. ”

"I like talents, the more the merrier, to achieve hegemony, you need to have more wise men to assist. No matter whether you are a minister or a military general, as long as you are willing to come to me to do things, you will never be stingy with rewards, and you will work hard. Speaking of which, Gao Si promised a reward without hesitation.

Wei Defang was raised by his brother when he was young, and the relationship between the brothers was even deeper, and after watching the strict appearance of the Qi army, he knew that Liyang City was difficult to defend for a long time, how could he be willing to let his brother die in the city?

He got up immediately, knelt down on one knee, and said, "Thank you General Zhengbei for giving me this opportunity, and the kid will enter the city to persuade my brother to surrender." ”

"Yes, good. It's a man, and it's really brotherly, I'm not wrong, get up quickly. I hereby promise that no matter whether you succeed or not, you will not be embarrassed by the Wei family. "Gao Si really cherishes this Wei family brother.

"Boy, go too!" Wei Defang dressed up in disguise and rushed to Liyang City.

Gao Si was in the big tent: "The siege equipment has been built these days, no matter what the Wei brothers plan, the siege will start tomorrow!" ”

"The Tiger Lie Army attacked the city in the morning, the Longwu Army attacked the city in the afternoon, and the Eagle Yang Army garrisoned the camp for repair. I don't believe that a mere Liyang City can withstand the onslaught of my army? Remember, you have to be energetic when attacking the city! ”

"Yes!" The congregation will respond.

The large camp of the Qi army began to prepare for the siege of the city, and the murderous spirit quickly gathered with the movement of men and horses.

In Liyang City, in the evening of that day, Wei Defang finally met his brother after some hard work.

"Hey, how can I say that the second brother, you are here at this time, you are not studying hard at home, it turns out to be a lobbyist, and you have grown up! Believe it or not, big brother slashed you with a knife! Wei Deshen was very annoyed when he figured out what his brother meant.

Seeing the angry appearance of the eldest brother, Wei Defang said with a wry smile: "Eldest brother, my brother knows that you are loyal and brave, but how can he watch you die?" Over the years, it was the eldest brother who had no longer worked hard, and the younger brother had the opportunity to study. In any case, this time, you can listen to my advice. ”

Seeing his brother's pleading, Wei De was thoughtful and ominous, he was a lot of stupid people, judging from his younger brother's intentions, Li Yangcheng was afraid that there was little hope of holding on.

Wei Deshen's body stiffened, and he asked in a solemn voice: "Have you seen Qi Jun, how is Gao Chongde?"

Wei Defang remembered the changes in his hometown, and what he saw in the Qi army barracks, straightened his body, and explained:

"I often read history books, whenever the world is in turmoil, all states and districts have dragons, and hidden dragons are heroic. However, the dragon fights in the wilderness, its blood is yellow, and no matter how famous the hero is, he may not be able to achieve great things.

And no matter how weak the foundation is, if it is a virtuous person, as long as the time comes, it can also grow, so the master must choose the virtuous master.

"This Hebei dragon is strong, and there are many outstanding people, and I have also inquired about heroes from all over the world when I was on a study tour. If you can seize the opportunity to occupy Zhao Weiqi's hometown, and then win the Yan land, you can fly the dragon in the sky and compete for the position of the true dragon son of heaven. ”

"Therefore, my brother has never been out of office, just waiting for the master. In the final analysis, the way to compete for power in this troubled era lies in the struggle for land, which means that the vision and strategy of the lord of the people, the ability to fight in a good way, the ability to gather people, the ability to employ people, and the ability to establish the law. ”

"In the first battle of Yecheng, Gao Chongde first came out of the mountain, and he beheaded the giant thief Zhang Jincheng. Then, the army entered Yecheng and raised troops to Tuntian, which accumulated the foundation of luck.

Fight again in Handan City, use troops head-on, and break Hebei to recruit soldiers and horses. In such a situation, it is really rare that Gao Chongde can still resist the pace of expansion and continue to consolidate the foundation of Yecheng.

When Dou Jiande suddenly rose to the top, he ventured south, went deep into Ji County, and broke two thieves in one fell swoop, which shows his bravery and long-term ambition. ”

"Gao Zhengbei's strategy has been clear, which is to take the opportunity to take Liyang and then go north to compete for power. Based on the Liyang granary, you and I both know that this move is of far-reaching significance.

Reclaiming wasteland, pacifying the people, and establishing a Tuntian government army are all long-term moves. And with the grain of Liyang Cang, to support the battle, whether intentionally or not, this person is invincible. ”

"Now among the 30,000 Qi troops, they are camping outside the city and besieging the city, and it is only a matter of time before they raise troops to attack and break Liyang in the coming days. This is the general trend, unless the imperial court sends troops to cross the river from the eastern capital to help, Liyang will be lost. ”

"Big brother, don't be a car in the mantis arm...... Surrender. Wei Defang frowned, almost pleading.

"Second brother, since the year of the Great Cause, the people in various places have been in turmoil, and every state in the world has its own heroes who want to chase the real dragon, which is the great misfortune of the imperial court!

However, once it dies, how can there be no loyal ministers to die for the country?

I know your thoughts, but how can the emperor's promotion be abandoned in the face of danger? Our family was originally poor and weak, but we have today's thanks to the favor of the Yang family. Originally, I was worried about how to settle the future affairs of my family after I went. Now I can see you become a talent, and I have no regrets about my brother's death! ”

"Since Gao Chongde has the appearance of becoming a great thing, you will not be affected by me, and after leaving, you will make a decision to go to him to protect the family.

As for the brother, the jade can be broken without damaging its whiteness, and the bamboo can be broken without destroying its joints. Second brother, I've finished speaking, I won't come down, you go! ”

After Wei Deshen finished speaking, he seemed to finish his last thoughts, closed his eyes and recuperated, and waved his hand to let his younger brother leave.

Wei Defang cried, and after a while, seeing that his brother was paying attention, he had to get up and leave, and said, "Brother take care, brother understands!" ”

That night, the two brothers drank a farewell drink and got drunk.

On the second day, one transferred troops to defend the city, and the other went out of the city gate in order to salute and go to the camp of the Qi army.

Outside the city of Liyang, the flag is clear, and the soldiers are hunting.

Dozens of trebuchets were swinging in a row, the ramming vehicles were in front, the archers were second, and the thick faces were the elite foot soldiers in armor ready to attack, which was a battle formation lined up according to the combat mode of the Great Sui official army.

Walking out of the big tent, Gao Si took a big breath of fresh air, and finally made up his mind, drew his sword and shouted: "Siege!" ”

"Siege!" The guards gave orders, waved flags, thundered war drums, and in an instant, a tragic siege battle broke out, separating the peaceful scene just now into two completely different worlds.

Bang bang boulder fell from the sky, smashing some of the unlucky troops at the head of the city into a ball of flesh.

"Kill! Put the rolling stones, the sassal wood! "At the head of the city, Wei Deshen arranged a large number of defenders when the enemy attacked the city, and launched a counterattack at this moment.

The bloody Shura picture scroll unfolds again.