The scenery outside the fortress is magnificent, and the heaven and earth are also extraordinarily magnificent.

There is an army of Xuanque stationed outside the city, and the closest station to the city is the third battalion of the wind character department with the black crow flag flying high.

It was a slope called Shepherd's Slope.

This slope is not very high, but it stretches for more than ten miles.

It is said that a long time ago, there was a great general who herded sheep here for 19 years, hence the name.

There are many legends about this general's shepherding of sheep, and some say that he ran over to herd sheep because he was dissatisfied with the Han Emperor at that time, so he took off his battle robe in anger to humiliate the Han Emperor.

Some people also say that the general intended to defect to the enemy and treason, and was discovered by the Han Emperor at that time, so he was punished to herd sheep here for the rest of his life.

The stories are all mixed truths and falsehoods, and Li Anmin is not very interested.

But Li Anmin remembered that when he was a child, he used to come here with his father to play, and he asked his father why he wanted to herd sheep here, and his father replied: "Because there is water and grass here." ”

Li Anmin reined in the reins of his horse, stopped and said to Hongying: "Commander Hong, there are three battalions in five miles." You look at the ghost sun, it's really too hot. I watched the old horse run all the way, he must be thirsty, there is a puddle here, how about we rest for a while? ”

"Cut, it's the baby divine soldier you carefully selected is too heavy!"

Hongying sneered when she heard this, glanced at Li Anmin, who was sweating profusely, and turned over and dismounted.

Seeing Hongying turn over and dismount, Li Anmin smiled, reached out and stroked the sweat beads on his head and rolled off the horse.

As soon as he got off the horse, Li Anmin hurriedly took off the wolftooth giant stick behind his back. Seeing Hongying looking at the mace behind him with a playful face, a trace of shyness flashed in Li Anmin's heart.

This mace is really too heavy! This way back, the back is already sore. If nothing else, the horse under his seat alone was pressed a few points slower than the horse under the red tassel seat by the mace.

"Hehe, this stick is too heavy. But in the hands of my brother Chen Fanfan, he will definitely dance like a tiger! ”

Li Anmin imagined that Chen Fanfan would see this mace, and presumably Xiao Fan would jump up excitedly.

"Haha, what an interesting pair of brothers." Hongying recalled Chen Fanfan's simple appearance in the morning, and laughed.

The two of them walked to the puddle with laughter, and no one realized that danger had crept in!

It was noon, and the sun was in full bloom.

The scorching sun was baking the earth, and Li Anmin and Hongying were sweating profusely. The two walked to the lake, squatted down and washed their faces. Summer Japan was sweltering, and with the scorching sun, both of them were a little drowsy.

Most of the frontier land is barren. The two of them walked all the way, but they only found a puddle on the slope of the shepherd. The puddle is not big, but the radius is not more than a zhang. But it's enough to bring a touch of refreshment to the two of them.

"Whoosh"

"Whoosh" "Whoosh"

"Whoosh" "Whoosh" "Whoosh"

A strange voice sounded, and Hongying's face was puzzled, and she just wanted to ask Li Anmin what his voice was.

But as soon as he turned his head, he saw Li Anmin flying towards him with an anxious face, and shouted eagerly: "Be careful, there is an ambush!" Hongying was shocked, her eyes went around Li Anmin's body, and she found that six arrows were shooting at the two of them!

It is said that Li Anmin was forcibly taught horseback archery by his father since he was a child, so he is very familiar with the sound of arrows breaking through the air. As soon as the sound of breaking the air sounded, his ears moved, and then he woke up! One of the people who flew without looking back covered the red tassel under him and fell into the puddle!

The arrows burst through the air, too fast! Li Anmin knew that the two of them had no time to dodge, so he had to pounce on Hongying's body and use his back to cover the arrow that shot at the girl in front of him!

With a "poof", the two fell into the puddle.

Seeing that the arrow was about to fall on Li Anmin's back, Hongying also came back to her senses! Seeing that Li Anmin was willing to sacrifice his life to block arrows for her, her heart was full of emotion.

For this inexplicable attack, Hongying was furious! In order to protect Li Anmin, who was blocking for herself, Hongying couldn't hide anything!

I only heard a clear drink, like a crisp cuckoo cry!

A red mist appeared and covered Li Anmin's body.

"Ding", "Ding", "Ding", "Ding", "Ding", "Ding"

Six arrows, none of which were renewed, all fell on Li Anmin! It's just that under the red mist, the force of the arrow's fall has been reduced a lot. Li Anmin's serious injuries are inevitable, but they will certainly not endanger his life.

The arrow entered the flesh, although it was protected by the red mist, the powerful force of the arrow still made it difficult for Li Anmin to resist.

With a "poof", a mouthful of blood spat out. Li Anmin suddenly felt a little blurred in consciousness, and when he was half unconscious, he heard the low but gentle voice of the red tassel in his ears.

"I'm sorry, my realm is still low, so I can only do this."

A tear flashed in Hongying's eyes, she carefully hugged Li Anmin aside, and said softly.

In the middle of the battlefield, six masked thieves hiding in the grass jumped out. They glanced at each other, drew the saber at their waists, and rushed towards the two of them.

"Death to the thief!"

Hongying's face changed, and her eyes were full of raging anger. With a clear drink, she pulled out the soft sword at her waist and rushed towards the six people.

Li Anmin tried hard to open his eyes, only to see the red tasseled clothes fluttering, and a faint red mist lingering around his body. The petite figure is at this moment, even if it is only the back, it is so beautiful.

"Hehe, it turns out that she also has a way to breathe, but it's red..."

Li Anmin couldn't bear the fatigue anymore, and muttered to himself before he fell unconscious.

....

It was already night when he opened his eyes again, Li Anmin looked at the familiar environment, and he couldn't help laughing.

It's in bed again, and it's my own home again.

It's just that it is not only the fireflies who are guarding in front of him, but also the clothes are a little messy, and there are red tassels of unwashed blood stains on his body.

Seeing Li Anmin wake up, Hongying's face suddenly turned happy, her eyes were slightly red, and she was faintly moist.

She was about to rush over to help Li Anmin up, but who wanted to think that Liuying glared at Hongying angrily, and lay on Li Anmin's arm before Hongying. She remembered the six deep blood grooves on her back when her eldest brother was treated, and she could no longer hold back her worries and fears, and tears welled up in her big eyes.

She hugged Li Anmin's arm and called out glutinously: "Brother." Then he began to cry.

Li Anmin nodded at the red tassel and smiled slightly. Then he gently stroked his sister Liuying's head and didn't speak. After three or five days of hard work, he was seriously injured twice and fell into a coma. Thinking about Liuying's young age, he must be very worried and scared.

After a long time, under Li Anmin's gentle touch, Liuying's emotions were finally soothed. She wiped the tears from her eyes and saw that the gentle smile in her brother's eyes had finally calmed down.

"Liuying, eldest brother is hungry, go and take out the food for eldest brother." Seeing that his sister had regained her composure, Li Anmin also relieved herself and said softly to Liuying.

Liuying patted her head when she heard this, a little annoyed that she had forgotten to prepare a meal for her eldest brother. She hurriedly said hello to Li Anmin, turned around and rushed out of Li Anmin's room.

"Commander Hong, my sister is young and has a stubborn personality, if there is any conflict, I will apologize to you on her behalf here. I also hope that the red will lead Haihan! Li Anmin looked at Hongying and said slowly.

"It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter. All the injuries on your body are caused by me, and I am the one who should apologize. What's more, I see that this little girl is very cute, and I like it very much in my heart. Seeing Li Anmin wake up, Hongying was so excited that she almost burst into tears. It was only when Liu Ying made such a fuss that she restrained the emotions in her heart and replied with a serious face.

"Have you ever found out the details of this wave of assassins?" Li Anmin didn't notice the change in the dark color of the red tassel, and he focused his mind on this sudden attack.

"Of the six Assassins, I killed four of them, and I didn't leave any information on them to prove their identity. But looking at the moves, the number of roads doesn't look like the Di people. Hongying lowered her head and pondered for a moment, then raised her head to look at Li Anmin, and said solemnly: "I have already reported this matter to Shen Chengyue, the Marquis of the Light Wind Qu Army, and I dare to do anything wrong under my Xuanque flag, I am really tired of being crooked!" ”

"Li Anmin, I will definitely investigate this matter clearly and give you an explanation!"

Li Anmin didn't answer Hongying, but after pondering for a while, he closed his eyes and said leisurely: "If you want to kill me, it's just that I saw the face of the one on an empty stomach." Those who can have the strength to use force under the banner of Xuanque, if it weren't for the unscrupulous Di clan, hehe, there would only be a mad royal family over there. Speaking of which, I am the one who got you involved in this storm today. ”

Hearing this, Hongying frowned at the willow leaves, and she pondered for a long time before she continued: "Now the situation in the DPRK and China is complicated, and Your Majesty's temperament suddenly changed more than ten years ago. Now above the court, there are mixed fish and dragons, and factional strife is serious. But don't worry, our military Xuanque is not a soft persimmon to be manipulated! ”

Li Anmin and Hongying have known each other for less than a day, and when they heard Hongying being so sincere and sincere, they secretly had a better impression of this swaggering silly girl in their hearts.

He thought about it, Hongying actually knew the things above the temple so thoroughly, and he was even more sure that Hongying's identity was not as simple as a small leader. And through her words, Li Anmin vaguely guessed that I was afraid that Hongying and the Han military were inextricably linked.

"Could it be that I chose a faction for some reason?"

Countless questions surged in Li Anmin's heart.

Originally, he dreamed of being able to cross the border and gallop on the battlefield! But at the moment of Fang Cai, he suddenly wanted to go to the court to take a look, and go to the big man that his father had described to him since he was a child.

Hongying saw that Li Anmin's expression was a little dazed, and she was afraid that his injury would recur, so she hurriedly walked to Li Anmin's bed. In her anxiety, she stretched out her soft hand and grabbed Li Anmin's big hand, and asked in a panic, "What's wrong, are you okay?" ”

Li Anmin suddenly felt the warmth and softness in his hands, and when he came back to his senses, he saw that there was still a little mud stuck to Hongying's face, and he couldn't help laughing stupidly.

"Red Commander, you still have mud spots on your face."

Hongying came to her senses and was shocked to realize that she actually held Li Anmin's hand, so she took her hand back like lightning as if she had been pricked by a needle.

The blush on her face flashed, and Hongying hurriedly wiped her face with her sleeve. Then he took a deep breath, puffed out his cheeks, widened his eyes, and said pretending to be calm:

"The old lady is willing!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Hongying lowered her head, fiddled with her robe with both hands, and said softly: "I don't have a surname Hong, my surname, anyway, you will call me Hongying in the future!" ”