After arranging the affairs of Putou and Luan Tiqiang Canal, let them guard the grassland together, and after everything was arranged, on the same day, Zhao Xu and Zhao Yun, Guan Yu, Zhuge Liang, etc., together with Luan Ti Qiang Canal, Hu Chuquan, Putou and others, led the army to Linzi in Qingzhou to rush back.

It is worth mentioning that Putou and the Xianbei people under his management, after surrendering, saw what Zhao Xu had done, and his heart was moved, and he secretly strengthened his idea of following Liu Bei. The hatred of the Xianbei people towards the Han people has also decreased a lot, after all, it was they who provoked the incident first, causing a war, and there was nothing to be done.

In the second year of Xingping (194 AD), the three northern strong clans of Xianbei, Xiongnu and Wuhuan were finally stabilized, and the national contradictions were alleviated.

Linzi is still the same, but the streets are a little more prosperous than before; All the thriving and peaceful Qingzhou made Luanti Qiangqu and Putou startled, and they looked everywhere and felt very fresh; Looking at other states and counties in the world, which state can compare with Qingzhou, even if it is compared to Jizhou and Youzhou, it is far inferior.

After returning to Linzi, Guan Yu and Zhuge Liang arranged for Luan Tiqiangqu and Putou to meet Liu Bei, Liu Bei treated each other politely, arranged a banquet, and was very respectful, without the slightest intention of looking down on the two, both of them were grateful, and they secretly thought: "General Zhao Xu is so benevolent and righteous, it is already very rare, I don't want Liu Xuande to be so lenient and benevolent, and his reputation is well deserved, haha!" Finally, there is a clear master. ”

Everyone talked about drinking until dark, and then the banquet was held, and the brothers Zhao Xu and Zhao Yun were also half-drunk, not to mention Zhang Fei, Dian Wei, etc., they were already drunk. Zhao Xu and Zhao Yun were full of alcohol, and they helped each other to go home, Zhao Xu was blown by the spring breeze as soon as he went out, shivering all over his body, and shaking his spirits.

Zhao Yun has not yet married a wife, and Zhao Yun has listened to Zhao Xu since he was a child, and the relationship between the brothers is also very good, so now he still lives in the same mansion with Zhao Xu, Zhou Cang, Wang Yong and other relatives also live in Zhao Xu's mansion under Zhao Xu's order, Zhou Cang, Wang Yong and others live in the side house of the outer courtyard, Zhao Yun lives in the main house of the outer courtyard, and Zhao Xu and Zhao Xue naturally live in the inner hall.

After sending Zhao Yun to Zhao Yun's room, Zhao Xu strode into the inner hall and bedroom. There is a stove in the room, and although it is now spring, the temperature is still relatively cold.

As soon as Zhao Xu entered the room, the warmth of the room swept away the chill on Zhao Xu's body, and there was no cold at all. Zhao Xue, who had been waiting in the room for a long time, was dressed in a middle coat, helped Zhao Xu into the room, and untied his clothes with his own hands.

Zhao Xu gently stroked her hair and sniffed the unique fragrance emanating from her body. Busy with war and other important affairs for many days, Zhao Xu was already hungry and thirsty, and he was burned all over his body, but at this time, he was just right to take advantage of the wine, and he picked up Zhao Xue horizontally and strode to the bed, Zhao Xue also catered to it, and grabbed Zhao Xu's neck with both hands.

The two lingered for a while, Zhao Xu hugged Zhao Xue and lay on the bed, Zhao Xue gently stroked Zhao Xu's face, and suddenly asked: "Husband, if you have a concubine in the future, will you still love Xue'er as much as before?" ”

Zhao Xu was thinking about the loss of the Xiongnu and Xianbei troops in this attack, and he was thinking about using what he had learned to study * or something, and by the way, he was making some items that were convenient for his family. I didn't hear what Zhao Xue said for a while, I thought for a while, and suddenly woke up, seeing that Zhao Xue was blinking at herself with big eyes, I couldn't help but feel a big head for a while. Don't bite the bullet and ask, "That's—ma'am, what did you just say?" ”

After months of war, Zhao Xu and Zhao Xue's relationship was much better, and Zhao Xu was also accustomed to ancient titles, and sometimes called Zhao Xue his wife.

Seeing that Zhao Xu had just woken up and looked dazed, Zhao Xue was angry and funny, and poked Zhao Xu's forehead lightly. "What do you want?" Are you thinking about other women, be honest, don't hesitate! ”

"Just kidding, how can I think about other women, besides, with Xue'er by your side, the beauties of the world are also bleak in front of you, Mrs. Zhao Xu said without hesitation. hugged Zhao Xue's fragrant shoulder and said, "Also, who told you that I am going to take a concubine, okay, madam, don't think nonsense." ”

"Humph! I guess I would have said that earlier. Zhao Xue stuck out her tongue and said with a smile. Feeling the warmth in Zhao Xu's arms, Zhao Xue deeply realized that in the heart of her husband, she will always occupy a unique position, which is enough!

Zhao Xu originally wanted to say back, "Why didn't I say it earlier." Looking at the wife in his arms, a wave of love surged into his heart, so he had to give up and smiled helplessly.

At this time, silence is better than sound, and that night, Zhao Xu slept peacefully and comfortably for the first time in several months.

Early the next morning, Zhao Xu got up and was in high spirits, more energetic than before, wandering around the yard in the morning, and saw Zhao Xue cooking porridge in the kitchen in person, needless to say, it was naturally specially cooked for Zhao Xu, Zhao Xu looked at Zhao Xue's serious appearance from afar, adding a bit of charm, and his face was filled with a happy smile, with such a daughter-in-law, what more could a husband ask for!

Zhao Xu is used to doing nothing after morning exercises, at most he practices martial arts with Zhao Yun, or goes to the military camp to supervise training; Because the north had just been pacified, Guan Yu and others in Linzi City were also there, Liu Bei deliberately gave the whole army a day off when he was overjoyed, and Zhao Xu felt bored early in the morning, and he couldn't find anything to do for a while, so he had to continue to wander around his home.

Got up early in the morning, in addition to the necessary washing, eating, and greeting Zhao's mother with Zhao Xue, Zhao Xu asked Zhao Yun and Zhou Cang whether the families of those soldiers who died in the war were properly arranged and other military priorities, Zhao Xu had the idea of later generations, and he also attached great importance to his comrades-in-arms, so he regarded the whole army as comrades-in-arms.

Zhao Xu was lying on the homemade rocking chair, looking at the sky, idle, and couldn't help but think of a favorite song in his previous life, thinking about it, he couldn't help but let go of his voice and sang:

Generals and soldiers hold their heads high, their eyes flashing with heroic blood, veterans and recruits are proud and mighty, sharing the glory of victory, and inviting the country and the people to review us, the iron-blooded loyalty of Chinese soldiers. For justice, for peace, not afraid of bloodshed and sacrifice, for the motherland, for the people, the dream of strengthening the army is sacred, generals and soldiers hold their heads high, and their eyes are flashing with heroic blood. ……

The six personal soldiers guarding the door of Zhao Xu's mansion, as well as Zhou Cang, Wang Yong, and other three or five Zhao Xu generals and Zhao Yun who were walking out of the door to greet Zhao Yun, were all stunned when they heard it, what kind of song is this, it makes people's blood surge?

"I said Brother Wang Yong, I didn't expect the general to sing, and he sang so well!" After a long time, Zhou Cang whispered to Wang Yong beside him with a surprised face.

Wang Yong was stunned, nodded and said, "Yes, yes!" We've been following the general for so long, and we've never heard the general sing! Huh! General Zilong, you are the general's own brother, you should have heard the general sing! Why don't you tell us. ”

Zhao Yun was also surprised, and said, "I've never heard my brother sing, eh!" Did you hear the lyrics that my brother sang? What to say' Please the country and the people review us, the iron-blooded loyalty of the Chinese soldiers. For justice, for peace, not afraid of bloodshed and sacrifice, for the motherland, for the people, the dream of strengthening the army is sacred, generals and soldiers hold their heads high, their eyes flashing with heroic blood, haha! I listened to my blood boiling, what I said is really good, please the country and the people to review the iron-blooded loyalty ...... of our Chinese soldiers, I and my eldest brother and I have never heard such a song for more than 20 years! ”

Several guards at the gate were also discussing, "Did you hear it, the song sung by the general, those few lines 'The general and the soldiers hold their heads high, their eyes are flashing with heroic blood, and the veterans and recruits are proud and mighty, and they share the glory of victory together' really makes me happy, and we must also be like the general sings, with heroic blood in our eyes." That's a real man!"

"That's right, is there any line of this song sung by the general that we soldiers should not do? No wonder, the general often said, "Those who commit strong men will be punished even if they are far away!" "Before, I was just ignorant and didn't know the duties of our soldiers, but now I know that iron-blooded loyalty! This is the duty of our soldiers, and this song is the song that our soldiers should sing! ”

"yes, yes!"

The few people who spoke all looked at Zhao Xu with admiration on their faces, and they were discussing.

"Ahem ......" suddenly a cough sounded behind him, and several guards hurriedly looked back, only to see the lord Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Chen Zhi, several generals, as well as Jia Xu, Fa Zheng, Zhuge Liang The three military advisors and the entourage guards were all standing behind him. They were all taken aback, and said in their hearts: It's bad, I just care about listening to the song, and I even forgot my job, when did the lord come? Don't talk like that. Everyone was nervous for a while, and hurriedly bowed down and said: "Lord, General Guan and the military advisor ......."

Liu Bei smiled and patted the shoulders of the two people in front of them, indicating that it was okay. Then he motioned to a few guards not to speak, and walked in with Guan Yu and the others until they watched and listened to Zhao Xu singing in the courtyard.

Several guards naturally didn't dare to stop them, and even Liu Bei, Zhuge Liang and the others were all surprised.

"Wow!" Suddenly, there was a loud shout, like thunder, and everyone including Zhao Xu was taken aback, so they interrupted Zhao Xu's singing.

Liu Bei, Guan Yu and the others all looked at each other angrily, and when they saw that it was Zhang Fei's cheers, they all glared at Zhang Fei with blaming eyes, blaming him for interrupting Zhao Xu singing.

"Hey, hey!" Zhang Fei saw that the eldest brother and the second brother were all glaring at him, touched his head, and said with a stubborn smile: "I just couldn't hold back for a while, Boxiong sang so well." ”

"Hey! Such a song, it is wonderful, wonderful! Zhuge Liang clapped his hands and said.

"Huh! Lord! And everyone, why are you here, you are still stunned, come in and sit. Zhao Xu was singing up, was taken aback by Zhang Fei's drink, and hurriedly jumped up, and was about to ask who it was, but he was even more surprised when he saw Liu Bei, Guan Yu and others standing at the door, and hurriedly said. Zhao Yun, Zhou Cang and others saw Liu Bei and others, and hurriedly saluted when they came.

"Boxiong, who composed the song you sang just now? A rare masterpiece in the world! Guan Yu, who had never been interested in music in the past, asked hurriedly before others could speak.

"You said the "Iron Loyalty" I just sang?" Hey! I can't tell you who did it, and even if I tell you, you don't know it, but you know that this is one of the military songs of the Hereafter. "Haha!" Zhao Xu laughed and said cheekily: "Well! It's just a song that I thought about on a whim, so what's wrong? ”

"What? Did you write this song yourself? I don't believe it, I've known you for so many years, and I've never seen you sing. Fa Zheng looked suspicious and said mercilessly.

was exposed by Fa Zheng, Zhao Xu smiled, but still stubbornly said: "Eh, filial piety, you are just looking down on people, you haven't heard me sing, it doesn't mean that I won't be not." ”

was choked by Zhao Xu like this, Fa Zheng couldn't find the words to respond for a while, so he had to sigh, "Okay, I underestimate you." ”

"This song moves Liang Chen, the artistic conception is far-reaching, and the sound of listening to it is surrounding, making people's blood boil, such a masterpiece, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Did you just say that the song is called Iron Loyalty? Fantastic song titles! Such a masterpiece, if it is widely circulated, it can enhance the people's enthusiasm for serving the country, and can also stimulate the morale of the soldiers. Jia Xu said eloquently, with an excited look on his face.

Zhang Fei also said excitedly: "The military advisor is right, since you have to teach it to the soldiers and people of the whole army, Boxiong, you might as well teach me this song now." ”

Zhao Yun also requested: "Brother, your lyrics are very meaningful, for justice, for peace, not afraid of bloodshed and sacrifice, for the motherland, for the people, the dream of strengthening the army is sacred, this is the duty of a soldier and a general, iron-blooded loyalty, this is the true character of a man!" The eldest brother might as well follow what Mr. Jia said, teach all the soldiers, teach the people everywhere, my Chinese sons and daughters, should be iron-blooded and loyal heroes! ”

Liu Bei also nodded and said, "Yes!" This song is also extremely shocking to listen to, and it is not an exaggeration to spread it all over the world! ”

"Yes!" Guan Yu said: "Since ancient times, the death of the martial arts, all rely on loyalty, and we, the soldiers, want this kind of iron-blooded loyalty spirit, as long as there is this spirit, just like the bright sword spirit you said, the country is very fortunate, the nation is very fortunate." ”

Liu Bei said so, and Zhao Xu had no reason to refuse, not to mention that what everyone said was exactly what Zhao Xu wanted, and there was nothing wrong with spreading this song all over the world.

immediately said: "Since this is the case, then I have no reason to shirk it, just as the lord and you said, copy this song and spread it everywhere, so that all the princes of the world know what iron-blooded loyalty is." ”