Lian Po handed over the long sword given by Shuai Yin and Zhao Wang Dan, walked out of the big tent, rode a tall and mighty white horse, and rode away.

Qiu Hao asked: "Ma Fujun just let the old general go like this." ”

Ma Fuzi didn't answer and asked, "What do you want to do?" ”

"If Lian Po regrets it, it will not be good for us. We might as well ..."Qiu Hao gestured with a click.

Ma Fuzi shook his head and said: "Lian Po is a promise, what he does and what he says will definitely come true." If the order goes down, who dares to be rude to the old general Lian and behead him. ”

Qiu Hao saw that Ma Fuzi was doing things like this, it was too simple, and asked: "Ma Fujun, should we send someone to follow General Lian." ”

"No need." Ma Fujun looked at Lian Po's back and left, "Changing generals in battle is a taboo in the army." Regardless of the opposition of Lin Xiangru and others, the king took me as his general and replaced the old general Lian. The king's actions have violated the taboo of soldiers, and it has chilled too many people. If we send someone to follow General Lian, it will cause new changes. ”

"Whoa." Qiu Hao saw that Ma Fuzi was right, so he hurriedly bowed down to receive the order, turned around and left, and went to convey Ma Fuzi's order.

Ma Fuzi dealt with the matter of Lian Po, led his generals, came to the marching tent, and took over the army. Lian Po's old department saw it and asked, "Where is the old general Lian?" ”

Ma Fuzi took out the long sword given by Shuai Yin and Lian Po when he carried Zhao Wangdan on the expedition, and said loudly: "I will seal the king's order to replace Lian Po." From now on, I am the supreme commander of the whole army. If anyone does not obey the general's order, he will be killed. ”

Lian Po old department, you look at me, I look at you, and the discussion is endless. They never thought that Lian Po would hand over the military power in his hands so happily.

Ma Fuzi saw that he couldn't suppress the generals of the Northland, but he couldn't kill the chickens and monkeys to deter the generals. Ma Fuzi also knows that changing generals in battle will kill the generals. Far from establishing prestige, this is the most stupid act and is more likely to provoke a mutiny.

Ma Fuzi knew that these people were loyal to Lian Po, and they would not listen to their generals, nor did they want to make it difficult for others, so he said: "The old general Lian has set off to return to Handan. If you are not convinced by me, you can leave on your own. ”

Several generals saw it, saluted, and turned around and walked out of the big tent.

Ma Fuzi saw that the people who couldn't stay had left, and the people who stayed were all people who obeyed his orders. Ma Fuzi said loudly to everyone: "Very good." You all made your choice. From now on, you will all listen to my commands and listen to my deployment. If anyone does not obey the order, kill him. ”

Everyone said in unison: "We will obey the orders of the generals." ”

"Okay." Seeing that the transfer of power was surprisingly smooth, Ma Fuzi calmed down the hidden dangers in the army, and shouted: "We are united to defend the territory and serve the king." ”

The generals said in unison: "Defend the territory and serve the king." ”

Seeing that the situation was completely in his own hands, Ma Fuzi shouted: "We will win this battle." Long live the king, long live the Zhao country. ”

The generals said loudly: "Long live the king, long live the Zhao country." ”

Lian Po rode on a good horse and galloped back to Handan. The people of Zhao Guo and the soldiers and civilians of Shangdang knew Lian Po and shouted: "Old General Lian." ”

Seeing this, Lian Po returned the salute left and right.

One person asked, "Old General Lian, where are you going?" ”

Lian Po was reluctant to tell the news that he had been replaced, so as not to mess up his morale, so he rode a horse and galloped quickly. After walking for more than ten miles, Lian Po found that he was still wearing a hat, armor, and combat boots. Thinking of the glory of the past, and looking at the down-and-out self. Suddenly, a sadness surged in my heart.

Lian Po saw that he had become a down-and-out person, and he was no longer the highest general in Zhao State. Lian Po took a deep breath and said lonely: "Why bother to increase sadness." ”

So, Lian Po took off his hat, armor, and boots.

Lian Po galloped for more than ten miles, and the soldiers and civilians worshipped along the way. Lian Po wanted to pull away, looking at these familiar faces, he had to slow down. Every time Lian Po walked a distance, listening to the voices of the army and the people, his heart was like numbness, and the more he walked, the more uneasy he became.

Lian Po was worried that Ma Fuzi was young and vigorous, and he lacked experience in battle formations, so he despised the Qin army. If Ma Fuzi changes his tactics and leads the army to take the initiative to attack, he will definitely fall for the strategy set by the Qin army. Once, the battlefield was lost. Hundreds of thousands of men in Changping will become the soul of the sword of the Qin State. Coupled with the love and support of the military and the people, he was a little more hesitant to go.

Thinking of this, Lian Po restrained the good horse and stopped.

Lian Po wanted to return to the battlefield again, fight side by side with the generals, defend the territory and attack Qin. However, when he thought that he had been replaced by Ma Fuzi, Zhao Wangdan was very suspicious of him. Whether to go, to stay, Lian Po can't make up his mind. Lian Po lingered for a long time, and never left in style.

At this moment, dozens of fast horses came quickly.

Lian Po thought to himself, "Could it be that Ma Fuzi is not at ease and lets these people supervise him." ”

The fast horse is coming in a flash, waiting until you can see the comer. Lian Po saw that these people were all following his subordinates, and asked, "Why are you here?" ”

Everyone turned over and dismounted, and saluted: "The last general, meet the old general Lian." ”

Lian Po suppressed the sadness in his heart and asked, "I'm not telling you, I have to think of my family and country." Why didn't you listen to the general of Ma Fuzi and came with you? ”

One person said: "The old general Lian is gone, and he won't notify the last general." The last general once said that where the old general Lian is, the last general is there. The last general swore to follow the old general Lian to the death. ”

Everyone also said in unison: "The last general swears to follow General Lian to the death." ”

"Good, good, good." Lian Po looked at these soldiers who were loyal to him and was deeply moved, "Thank you for looking up to me, Lian Po is deeply moved." You are gone, and what will happen to the war? ”

One humane: "Ma Fujun is young and arrogant. He didn't believe in General Lian, let alone me. It is useless for us to stay in the army. ”

Lian Po looked at these familiar generals and said with relief: "Okay, let's go back to Handan together." ”

At this time, a fast horse came to Lian Po and shouted: "The king has an order, please Lian Po, return to Handan quickly." ”

Lian Po saw that King Zhao sent an edict urging him to return to Handan as soon as possible, which was enough to see that Zhao Wangdan was very suspicious of him. Lian Po He had been so angry, and a wave of anger welled up in his chest. At this time, another fast horse came to him.

Lian Po saw that the visitor was Lin Xiangru's doorman, and asked, "Why are you here?" ”

The man said: "Old General Lian, Lin Shangqing, it's almost gone." ”

Hearing this, Lian Po looked in the direction of Handan. Now that he has been replaced, it is useless to stay here. Lin Xiangru is a friend with him, so he has to rush back to see him for the last time. Lian Po sighed and shouted, "Go back to Handan." ”

Lian Po saw that Zhao Wangdan's edict was urging and Lin Xiangru was critically ill, and he was full of intentions. Lian Po didn't expect that the soldiers and civilians along the way would always recognize him and always ask him a lot of questions. Lian Po thought to himself, "He doesn't have a deep relationship with these people, and they can always recognize him." Stop and go, when can you arrive in Handan, see Lin Xiangru for the last time. ”

Lian Po learned from a person that these people could recognize him, except for Lian Po's white hair and white beard, the most conspicuous thing was the good horse under his crotch. In order to hide his identity, Lian Po rushed back to see Lin Xiangru for the last time, and did not let himself have too much reluctance and pain. Secretly replaced the good horse that sat down, and continued to move forward.

The generals were embarrassed to see that Lian Po was willing to replace his beloved good horse.

Lian Po traveled day and night, never stopped for a moment, after Zhangshui, a little distance, a city came into view of his eyes. Lian Po looked at Handan City and was sad. Once upon a time, with Zhao Wangdan's expectations and mission, he led an army of 200,000 to rush to the aid of Shangdang and attack Qin and Xinjiang. At that time, he was deeply regarded by the king, loved by the soldiers, and supported by the people. But now it's so unbearable.

Lian Po didn't want to think about it, only to increase his sadness, and quickly entered Handan City.

Lian Po entered Handan, did not enter the palace to resume his life, but came to Lin Xiangru's mansion. Lian Po saw that the mansion was still the same, and he finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Lian Po turned over and dismounted, and strode into the mansion, but saw Lin Xiangru setting up a banquet and waiting for him. Lian Po looked at him angrily and asked, "Why did you lie to me?" ”

Lin Xiangru raised his hand to signal the other party to sit down, and asked, "What did I lie to you?" ”

"You wrote to me that the deadline is near." Lian Po sat in his seat and looked at him, "I thought..."

Lin Xiangru generously said what the other party didn't say, "Do you think I'm dead." ”

"You said it yourself, I didn't say it." Lian Po picked up the wine bottle and drank it alone.

"It's great that you're back." Lin Xiangru raised the wine bottle, "We haven't drunk together for a long time, come, I will respect you for a bottle, and you should make amends." I shouldn't have deceived you. ”

"You're not in good health, so don't drink." Lian Po saw that Lin Xiangru's expression was worse than when he left.

"It's out of the way." Lin Xiangru said: "I must drink this bottle of wine." If it weren't for the trick of you coming back, I wouldn't have made this decision. ”

Lian Po saw that Lin Xiangru was still alive, able to drink together, and still quarrel, and said with a smile: "In your eyes, I am quite unreasonable?" ”

"Isn't it?"

"As long as you're happy."

The two of them lifted the bottle together and drank it all.

Lian Po put down the wine bottle and thanked, "Thank you." ”

Lin Xiangru asked, "I lied to you, and you still thank me." You're not going to be confused, are you? ”

"If it weren't for you, I don't know what I would have done."

"I can understand your feelings. I'm glad you're back. Lin Xiangru said: "The king exchanged horses for you, I know that you are not happy." There is no one else here, and there is some dissatisfaction to vent at me. ”

"I'm in Handan and I don't have any friends. It's a privilege for me to know you! Lian Po saw that the other party did not hesitate to deceive him with his life, just for the sake of his family and country, and also for him, "I just learned that King Zhao exchanged me for a vertical son, and I was furious. I can't wait to raise the troops of the Northland and fight against the Shaft. I wonder what the shaft is capable of replacing me. Fortunately, you stopped me, otherwise, I would have become a sinner in Zhao State. ”

"It's not me who stopped you, it's you who conquered yourself." Lin Xiangru said: "At the moment of national crisis, everyone is responsible. The first king has the grace of knowing us, how can we fail the first king. To tell you the truth, I'm really afraid that you will fight with Ma Fuzi and put the safety of the country at risk. ”

Lian Po saw that Lin Xiangru's words were understated, but they were also well-intentioned. Lian Po was replaced, and when he returned to Handan, he learned that the doorman had left him. Zhao Wangdan replaced him, which made him unable to understand. Zhao Wangdan exchanged him for a shaft, which made him even more incomprehensible. He is dedicated to the country and loyal to King Zhao, why is he suspicious of King Zhao?

Ma Fuzi is good at the art of war and talented, which he knows. However, when I thought of fighting in all directions and relying on military merits, I came to this position today. Now, it can't compare to Zhao Wangdan's words.

Lian Po suddenly felt extremely cold, picked up the wine bottle, and took a sip of stuffy wine. He will drink all his anger and injustice into his stomach.

Lin Xiangru thought that Lian Po would have a lot to say, but he didn't expect the other party to become so quiet. All these years have passed, and he can no longer see the hot-tempered Lian Po. Lin Xiangru remembered the past and sighed with emotion. As time passed, they all grew old and matured.

Lin Xiangru saw it, and said guiltily: "It's all because my body is not angry!" You cannot exhort the king. I think back then, I was in the Lord, and you were outside the Lord. The first king appointed people on the basis of merit, and we can work together to compete for the Central Plains and the princes. The current king can only listen to the opinions of the clan. If Zhao Guo continues like this for a long time, it will not be ruined in one fell swoop. ”

Lian Po said: "The king does not have the mind of the first king, nor does he have the grace of the first king, nor does he have the grace of the first king to appoint people. Zhao Guo fell into the hands of the king, and sooner or later he would be defeated! ”

Lin Xiangru saw that Lian Po drank some wine, and dared to say rude words, reminding: "The king has failed you, you have hatred, I can understand." These words are acceptable to me, and they must not be said to outsiders. Otherwise, it will be against you wherever it goes to the king. ”

"What are you afraid of. The king withdrew me, and the porters departed from me. What else can I not say. The king will condemn me, not me. Big deal, I'll be a lone general and leave Zhao Kingdom. Lian Po was able to say these words, first, to vent the unhappiness in his heart; Second, he thinks that Lin Xiangru is a trustworthy person, and he will not hide anything he has to say.

"It is difficult to repay the kindness of the first king and the queen to us. How can you say such nonsense. The king was young and prone to mistakes. We will exhort the king, exalt the prestige of our country, and repay the kindness of the kings who came before us. Lin Xiangru knew that what the other party said was angry, Zhao Guo had a relationship with them for more than 30 years, and if he left suddenly, how could he give up in his heart.

Lian Po saw that Lin Xiangru was angry, and hurriedly said: "I just said some angry words." Don't take it seriously, either. Otherwise, if I change the shaft, according to my temperament, I will not be able to endure it. ”

"Yes! I was very worried when I learned that the king had exchanged horses for you. Lin Xiangru changed his words and said: "You sacrificed your glory for your family and country, which really makes me admire." ”

"You are not in good health, so don't worry about state affairs. You have to take good care of yourself. Lian Po said: "I am Lian Po in the court, and I need you to be perfect." You have to take care of yourself, and we have to work together to do something more. ”

"How can I not know what my body is." Lin Xiangru looked down on life and death, and said with a light smile: "Me! We don't have much time to live. ”