In the first year of Longshuo (661 AD), the eighth day of the tenth month of winter, four quarters.

It was the fourth year of Xianqing, and Wu Kang followed Su Dingfang and defeated the Western Turks. In its hometown, the imperial court set up the Mengchi Protectorate and the Kunling Protectorate. Changed to the Governor's Mansion of Xizhou, it was the Protectorate of Jinshan, and the administrative office was located in Tingzhou. According to the current situation, Jimsar County, Xinjiang, is known as a broken city by locals.

It is north of the Tianshan Mountains, west of the Altai Mountains and east of the Lianghe River Basin. In Kazakhstan, south of Lake Balkhash, it belongs to the Anxi Protectorate. The history of the governor of Jinshan Metropolitan Protectorate, served by Pei Xingjian, and at this moment near the Spring Festival, he returned to the imperial court to report on his work.

Wu Kang learned the news from Mei Niang and immediately invited a meeting. The two brothers are brothers, studying under the god of war Su Dingfang, and the ancestor is Li Jing, the prince of Wei. Although he has never met, he has enough respect for this senior brother, and the history books call him a Confucian general.

Specially looking for Li Yifu to obtain information from the Ministry of Officials to understand his life experience. Born in Hedong Pei's family, with the merits of his ancestors, he became a student of Hongwen Hall. Probably during the Zhenguan period, he was selected in the imperial examination of the Ming Dynasty and was appointed by Li Er, and Zuotun Wei Cangcao joined the army. Dingfang liked him very much, and accepted him as the successor of the mantle, teaching the art of war and strategy.

After Li Jiu ascended the throne, he was transferred to Chang'an County, and his official rank was on the fifth grade, and his career was smooth. coincided with the abolition of Wang Liwu, and he and his eldest grandson Wuji secretly discussed countermeasures. was learned by Yuan Gongyu and sued Mrs. Rongguo. Poor Pei Xingjian, the capital was relegated to the Western Regions and degraded to the history of the governor of the Western Governor.

Jinshan Metropolitan Protector Mansion, his political achievements are very good, and he is the governor of the Imperial Palace. Most women hold grudges, and Mei Niang's book must have his name. Later, by mistake, Wu Kang apprenticed to Dingfang and became the same door as him. Mei Niang loves her little brother and decides to ease the relationship, so that we can meet today.

It's a pity that it's not very harmonious, the two greeted each other, didn't have time to greet each other, and the thrifty eldest girl threw out sharp topics. bluntly said that the prisoners of the Tianshan pit were slaughtered, and scolded them as first-class war criminals. Wu Kang was stunned on the spot, there is no Geneva Convention, why do you say that you are a first-class war criminal, are you also crossing?

The picture is extremely embarrassing, Xing Frugal scolded sharply, Wu Kang hurriedly comforted, the little girl was unscrupulous, and she was not as knowledgeable as him. Pei Shi was sullen, succumbed to his father's obscenity, called his uncle perfunctorily, and apologized unwillingly.

Wu Kang was pleasant, opened the bag on his waist, and gave her a meeting gift: "Taishang talisman, before leaving Mobei, the queen asked for me." Huang Guanzi Li Daochang, drawn by hand, can protect the safety of the virtuous nephew, I hope not to dislike it. ”

It is impossible to give it later, Pei Shi accepted the rune, and his expression could not hide his contempt. Narcissus was clear-minded, pulled her to the side, and gave her some small gifts, which finally coaxed her. Wu Kang smiled dumbly, a ten-year-old lady, who dared to come to the Qinglou to play, was simply heartless.

Xingjian was also very embarrassed, he originally went to the meeting alone, but at the door of Yanbin Building, he found out that he was being followed. There is no entourage by her side, so she goes home alone, and she is not at ease when she is thrifty, and time does not allow. I can only take her upstairs, and tell her a thousand times not to lose her manners. I don't know if the egg is useless, the fundamental purpose of this trip is to mock Wu Kang.

The two brothers sat opposite each other, three glasses of water and wine were in their stomachs, and after less than half a moment of greetings, the relationship was quickly pulled in. The two are from the same family, as long as they talk about the teacher, they can spread the topic, Wu Kang opened his mouth to ask: "The latest battle report of the Eastern Expedition, the Southern Route Army of the teacher has surrounded Pyongyang. Senior brother, do you think you can break Pyongyang? ”

Xingjian pondered for a long time, and finally shook his head: "The best time to win is to count the army and surround it before winter. It's a pity that Tiele rebelled, and General Qibi was in charge, and the strategic deployment failed. The war was stagnant, and the weather in Liaodong was bad, which became a fetter for the Tang army. ”

When Wu Kang heard this, he was deeply ashamed, and told the truth: "Senior brother knows that the rebellion of the nine surnames of Tiele is all caused by the trap prisoners. During this Yanran march, the Tang army was reduced to a thief army, which can be said to have done all kinds of evil, which intensified Tiele's hostility. I'm afraid that in two years, Yan Ran will protect the mansion and there will be no peace. ”

Xingjian sighed softly: "The time is also fate, don't blame yourself for changing." I've heard Master Ren say that it's not your responsibility, don't take it to heart when it comes to gossip. You are just a general, not the commander of the three armies, and no one can influence Zheng Rentai's decision-making. ”

It was a crisp and cold snort again, the little girl was very disdainful, and the two brothers looked at each other and smiled bitterly. Wu Kanghun didn't care, and continued to discuss the Eastern Crusade: "The Eastern Expedition missed a good opportunity, in addition to the weather, what are the constraints? With the skills of a teacher, you can create opportunities, right? ”

Pei Xingjian shook his head and said in a chiseled manner: "In addition to the cold weather, there is also a problem of support. General Qibi's squad division, the northern route is insufficient in troops, and can only stagnate. The southern route is not far behind, and the remnants of Baekje are quite stubborn in their resistance, and they are overwhelmed by benevolence and are unable to support. As for the Silla reinforcements..."

The senior brother stopped talking, and Wu Kang could also guess: As for the Silla reinforcements, don't have too much hope, the mentor is fighting alone. Pig teammates Silla are indeed speechless. In late June of this year, King Kim Chun-chun of Silla died of illness and was succeeded by the crown prince Kim Fa-min.

Li Jiu asked Jin Ren to ask that he should return to China and raise troops accordingly, and the Jin brothers responded to the edict and led the Silla army to the north, wanting to join forces with Dingfang. Unfortunately, in Ongsan Fortress (Daejeon Wide Area, South Korea, Gyonsan Fortress), Baekje resisted, and on September 27, Ongsan Fortress was breached.

Silla is not successful enough, Baekje is more than defeated, they are all wine bags and rice bags, and they all deserve to hell. Wu Kang hated the toothache, and the one who blocked the reinforcements of Silla was the black tooth Changzhi. These Baekje monkeys, if they have the opportunity in the future, will completely destroy them.

The noise outside the door suddenly sounded, and his thoughts were interrupted by it, Wu Kang frowned, listening intently. Xu was naturally demolishing the house, roaring from time to time, and asking for a lift. This rice bucket, the toad lies on the surface of the feet, and does not bite people.

The ridicule sounded again, and Pei's yin and yang were weird: "Uncle is a general, and he is the queen's younger brother, and he is still afraid of the prime minister's family?" He bullied weak women and disturbed the conversation Yaxing, why didn't he dare to ask, are you afraid of Master Xu? ”

My aunt and grandmother are too clumsy in their tactics when they talk with guns and sticks. I'm not his old man, the woman he bullied, and it has nothing to do with me, so why meddle. Xingjian's face sank like water, and his tone was quite angry: "You shut up for me, and if you dare to talk nonsense, you will go home for me immediately." ”

The corners of the lady's mouth turned down, and she was going to cry to show you, but Wu Kang hurried to round the field. quietly grimaced, and said thoughtfully: "I am General Qianniu, not General Wuhou, and I am not qualified to ask." His battle is bullying, and he has his own Tang law punishment. If I overstep my bounds, I will also bully others, what is the difference between me and him? ”

Pei Shi was slightly stunned, his face was flushed, and he was not ashamed to mutter, so he turned his back directly. Narcissus pursed her lips and smiled, Xing Jian went berserk again, raising his hand to slap the table. Wu Kang's eyes were quick, he grabbed his wrist and said, "Senior brother, tell me again, apart from the issue of reinforcements, what are the other constraints?" ”

Xingjian gasped for breath, glaring at the girl's back, and was anxious for a while. After a long time, he sighed lightly and continued to discuss the matter: "As a teacher, he will not collect food on the spot, so there is a shortage of military food. It depends on Silla for supplies, but their efficiency is hardly reassuring. The thrifty thief thinks that the teacher's situation is not good. ”

It's a tricky question again, Wu Kang smiled bitterly. The so-called local grain collection is to rob the people of food, and if I were the general manager, I would definitely do this. The people of Goguryeo have nothing to do with me, so why don't they all starve to death.

But the teacher won't, he's too kind. It is said that foreign people, in order to march and fight, rob their own national grain, throughout the ages, there are many people, in the name of the beautiful name, to collect grain on the spot. On the day she was released from prison, Mei Niang also revealed that Li Jiu issued an edict ordering Silla to transport grain.

But what the senior brother said was right, those Silla sticks were slow and touching. If the Silla army does not arrive, the grain route will not continue, and there will be problems with the supply of food and grass for the guards and winter clothes. In such harsh conditions, you can only stay in the barracks, and there is no way to attack the city.

Suddenly thinking of something, his eyes widened in an instant, and he said impatiently: "Chunfeng watched the sky at night, and he also mentioned to me that the imperial court's eastward crusade will inevitably lose its troops. At least two generals were folded in the Liaodong battlefield. My mentor is very old, and the winter in Pyongyang is extremely cold, so I am worried about his health. ”

Xingjian was also anxious, his breathing became more rapid, he thought about it for a long time, and said with a convincing words: "Although the teacher is old, his body is very healthy, and he will be able to survive the cold winter." You went on an expedition to the Western Regions, broke the Asik knot in the green mountains, crossed the sea and destroyed Baekje. The weather is bad, no weaker than Liaodong, don't worry about the sky. ”

Wu Kang breathed a long sigh of relief, feeling that his words were reasonable, and the teacher was very strong. At the age of seventy, he has two 10,000-mile expeditions, and he is not afraid to cross the sea to fight. He even led a large army to the Pamir Plateau, marching more than 100 miles in one night. The harsh winter in Pyongyang should be difficult for him.

The two looked at each other and smiled, and there was a long silence. Narcissus and Pei also remained silent, looking weakly here. Almost at the same time, the faces of the two changed suddenly, Wu Kang spit out the snake word, and Xing Jian spit out the water word. The old general Pang Xiaotai may be more than lucky.

Pang Xiaotai, the general of Zuo Xiaowei, the head of the Wofu Road march, is a native of Bobai County, Guangxi. His 5,000 sailors are also Guangxi soldiers. From the extremely hot Guangxi to the extremely cold Liaodong, it is difficult to adapt to the climate, and no matter how strong the wolf soldiers are, they can't fight with the sky.

Snake water is in the west of Pyongyang, densely covered with a network of mountains and waters, and the terrain is like a pocket. If I am the commander of the enemy army, I will concentrate the superior forces and eat Pang Xiaotai's troops first. There is a situation on the northern front, and it is difficult for the southern front to stand alone, and it is futile to survive, and the siege of Pingran will be solved.

It's really bad, I'm afraid General Pang will die on the battlefield. The mood was inexplicably depressed, and he kept drinking. After drinking the seventh cup, his wrist was held, and Xingjian comforted: "War is accompanied by death, and it has been the same throughout the ages, so you don't have to mind about it." ”

Wu Kang pulled out a wry smile, and Chunfeng gave me a comment, and he also died on the battlefield. I don't know when and where, like General Pang, he returned wrapped in horse leather. Let's talk about it when the time comes, open the calculation bag on his waist, and hand the document to Xingjian: "Borrow the eyes of the senior brother and look at this kind of long knife, which can equip the guard." ”

Xingjian looked carefully, his eyes flashed, and he quickly fell into deep thought. The long knife drawn on the drawing is the Guan Gong Yanyue knife, with a total length of about two meters and a weight of less than ten catties. How long the handle is and how thick the single edge is are all marked in detail.

Guan Yu used a spear, the Qinglong Yanyue Knife, which was fictional, and did not appear until the Song Dynasty to replace the Tang Dynasty Mo Knife. Wu Kang secretly thought that it could eliminate the Mo Dao, and there must be something to be desired. "The City is Full of Golden Armor", in addition to admiring the big girls, it is the group of rebels wearing gold armor and dancers with knives.

If it can be used militarily, he will apply to Li Jiu to create a few experiments. If the performance is good, give the Wu camp avant-garde, and all the knives will be equipped. In the future, when I fought on the battlefield, hundreds of big knives were chopped together, just like chopping melons and vegetables, and it was cool to think about it.

Xingjian studied the drawings and said to himself: "The weight is less than ten catties, and it can be used on foot and riding." In foot combat, it is used by skirmishers, which can protect our spearmen in the base area; In horse combat, it is used in hand-to-hand combat, and it can be used to open a spear and easily break armor. ”

Put down the drawings in his hand, pondered for a moment and said: "The weight and length are similar to the Mo knife, and the steel required for forging is also half a catty and eight taels." This knife is single-sided and relatively simple to manufacture, and it does have merits. It can be presented to the saint and submitted to the military department for discussion. ”

Wu Kang nodded and smiled, it can't be in your eyes, and there is no need to present it. I was about to continue to ask for advice, but the noise downstairs was louder, mixed with the woman crying. Soon the stairs shook, and Qian Shun scolded sharply: "Stop me, otherwise you won't be killed." ”

The woman cried louder, the bustard's mother cried and grabbed the ground, Xu naturally yelled and scolded, mixed with the young man's roar. Narcissus suddenly changed color, looked over here and begged: "It's Deng Juju who is crying, Xu naturally bullied her, and begged Lang Jun to be the master." ”

Wu Kang was about to answer, but Pei suddenly got up and quickly opened the door. The noise was more obvious, Qian Shun received a look, and quickly dodged the door. Deng Juju ran in, covered his cheeks and cried, threw himself into Narcissus's arms, crying heartbreakingly.

There is a young gentleman, his clothes are full of vegetable soup, his white face is printed with palm prints, and his appearance is very embarrassing. Xu naturally screamed, swaggered in, and raised his fingers and shouted: "Damn cheap hooves, dare to bite Naiweng, no one can save you, I have to pick your skin." ”

Qian Shun's eyes were quick, he plugged in the door of the private room, stopped in front of nature, and threatened unhurriedly: "Stay honest with me, dare to take half a step, and cut you off the dog's head." I will do what I say, if Lang Jun doesn't believe it, please try it. ”

The ring hand horizontal knife came out of the body, a faint killing intent overflowed, and Xu Er's face changed slightly. Qian Shun sneered, holding the hilt of the knife with both hands, and mocked in a strange manner: "You are the second generation of prime ministers, your status is unattainable, I am a tribal guard, and my life is cheaper than a dog." Let's die together, we will definitely make a profit and not lose money, please think twice. ”

Soon murderous, Qian Shun has been on the battlefield for a long time, and he is also murderous. Xu Erse was inward-looking, threatening with his voice, but he didn't dare to take half a step forward. Wu Kang slowly turned his head and reprimanded Qian Shun: "Shunzi can't be rude, dare to use a knife against Erlang and eat the leopard's gall?" ”

Qian Shun collected the knife as he said, Xu Er found Wu Kang, and he was resurrected with full blood. walked over quickly, took out the clay figure in his hand, compared it with the real person, and said with a strange smile: "The backer of the cheap hooves is the scarface." What kind of thing are you, dare to take care of Naiweng's idle affairs, dare to be a slut's backer? ”

Wu Kang smiled lightly: "Erlang misunderstood, I'm not a backer, and I'm not familiar with her." What do you want, I have no right to ask. But remind you that this Yanbin Building is Zheng Rentai's. He is the Duke of Tong'an County, the general of the Right Wuwei, Xu Xianggong is still jealous, aren't you afraid of him? ”

Xu Er's face changed slightly, and he quickly looked up to the sky and laughed wildly, spitting fiercely: "General Zheng Sanpin, others may be afraid of him, but Nai Weng is not afraid." He has been plagued by bad luck lately, and two days later he will be convicted in court. His future life is in the hands of Grandpa, I demolished Yan Binlou, and he didn't dare to fart. ”

Wu Kang's mind was racing, and he quickly understood it. Of the five prime ministers in the court, Li Tao faded out of the government, and Ren Ya was far away in Liaodong. Xu Jingzong and Li Yifu, according to Mei Niang's instructions, were beating the water dogs. The impeachment of Dr. Yushi, if Xu Yushi shoots bricks, Zheng Rentai will be more auspicious.

It is estimated that Zheng Lao hit the street, wishing that he would demolish the building, so as to blackmail Master Xu. After thinking about it again, I pulled out a light smile again, it's not like that. Xu was naturally annoyed, raised the clay figure in his hand, smashed it hard, smashed it into the fish soup basin, and splashed out the soup.

Pointing at Wu Kang's nose, he jumped on his feet and roared: "Tian Shenu Scarface, do you look down on Naiweng?" Let's put down the words today, these two beauties, Nai Weng want them all. Dare to spew feces all over your mouth and break your dog's legs. The part outside the door, knock on the door for me to get someone. ”

The trilogy broke in, and Qian Shun showed a horizontal knife, and the murderous aura in his eyes was even stronger. The air was cold, and the subordinates were frightened, not daring to act rashly, and looking at the master cowardly. Xu Er's expression was hideous, he clenched his fists to beat Wu Kang, and he was frugal and touched his waist.

Xu Er immediately withdrew his hand, took two steps back quickly, and stared at Pei Xingjian. After about half a minute, he took out two embroidered handkerchiefs and handed one to Wu Kang. The two brothers and old gods were there, wiping their robes and soup, completely ignoring Xu Er, naked ridicule.

The picture is very weird, Pei's hair is also fried, pinching his waist and glaring at him: "The wreckage of the martial arts, he is the prime minister, and your sister is the queen, as for being afraid of him?" Others bully you, but you lower your eyebrows and are pleasing to your eyes, or are you not a man? ”

The thrifty and furious are uncontrollable, you shut up for me; Wu Kang was dumbfounded, adding to the chaos. The scene was silent, Xu Er's face changed greatly, and after a long time, he asked in a low voice: "You are Wu Bianzhi, General Zuo Qianniu, the founding prince of Jinhua County?" ”

Wu Kang and Yan Yuese: "Last month, the Holy Driver Xingxu Mansion, the purpose is obvious, it is to let Ling Zun come forward and defend Zheng Rentai. Ling Zun can't refuse, so Zheng Rentai won't sell your face. If you make a small fuss, he will turn a deaf ear, and if you make too much trouble, he will hold a grudge. ”

After pondering for a moment, he continued to preach: "Many friends have many roads, and many enemies have many walls. Why should you offend General Sanpin because of a woman and get into trouble for nothing. You want a beauty, when the dust settles, he is grateful, and he will endure the pain of love, why rush for a while? ”

Bitter mouth, pleasant face, and lowest posture. Xu naturally had a face, and changed his face and turned the book: "It's really a good brother who has changed, why don't you say it earlier, you can see the whole thing." Brother Xian is right, just wait two more days, Brother Fool has patience. ”

Wu Kang stood up and saluted, his smile was unusually warm: "The water washed the Dragon King Temple, and the family didn't recognize the family." I and I are brothers, so we are brothers. If you have time another day, you will also invite your brother to come to the door, and the red sorghum sent by the queen will not be drunk by ordinary people. ”

Xu Er's face was full of red light, patted him on the shoulder and said, "I can't live up to my sincere invitation, and when my eldest brother comes back, I will definitely come to visit." The virtuous brother is meeting friends, and the foolish brother is inconvenient to disturb, so he will leave. ”

Wu Kang nodded and sent it to the door in person, and the two said goodbye. returned to his seat, raised his glass to invite him to drink, put a small wine glass thriftily, leaned in and asked in a low voice: "Change and Xu Xianggong, is there a holiday?" ”

There must be a holiday, I'll clean him up. was about to change the topic, but he heard two sneers, Pei Shi disdained, and the sloppy Langjun mocked: "Everyone in the world says that General Wu dares to cut the holy robe for the people." When I saw it today, it was clear that Yang Jiong was rude, so I said goodbye..."