Tai Shi Ci led the crowd to wait at the gate of the camp. It didn't take long. A mighty army appeared in sight.

A big pole flutters in the wind. Hunting in the air.

Wang Lei rides in a carriage. Hurry to the camp. The people who followed him were Tian Feng, Juan Pei, Xu You, Guo Jia and others. as well as Dian Wei, Zhou Tai and other military generals. The base camp was moved from Zhuo County. Arrive in Jixian County. Tai Shici saw Wang Lei's carriage. immediately took Gan Ning, Lu Bu and others to greet him.

"Meet my lord."

The crowd bowed and saluted. Wang Lei bowed his head. Get out of the wagon.

The moment I met Tai Shi Ci. Wang Lei frowned slightly.

Tai Shi Ci in front of him. The complexion is slightly pale. His eyes were bloodshot. Gives a feeling of emaciation and exhaustion. Seeing such a situation. Wang Lei had a bad premonition in his heart.

Mo Fei. There is a problem in the barracks.

The camps that can be stationed are in good order. There were no abnormalities.

Wang Lei suppressed the doubts in his heart. said, "Back to camp." The army enters the camp. Wang Lei, Guo Jia, Tian Feng and others entered the camp. Dian Wei and the generals in the army settled the soldiers who accompanied them.

Back to the tent. The crowd took their seats.

Wang Lei sat directly above. His eyes fell on Tai Shici's body. He said in a deep voice: "Ziyi. The army has approached Jixian. What is the specific situation of the battle?"

Tai Shi Ci heard this. Stood up and walked to the center of the tent. Pull up your robe and kneel. He kowtowed and said, "My lord. The minister is guilty."

Gurgle. Wang Lei felt that the situation was not good. Now. Wang Lei is finally confirmed. Something must have happened. Wang Lei took a deep breath. Said slowly: "What's going on?"

Tai Shici's voice choked. Said slowly: "Last night. Our army and the Youzhou army fought thirty miles south of Jixian County. Our losses amounted to more than 18,000 people. Although nearly 20,000 Youzhou soldiers were killed. also defeated the other party. But the losses are so great. The minister is guilty." Immediately. Tai Shi Ci elaborated on the whole process. There is not the slightest hint of concealment. And it's not the slightest exaggeration. Tell the truth.

Cui Puyuan listened. Sigh in my heart. His persuasion ultimately failed.

Tai Shi Ci still told the truth.

Wang Lei listened. There was a moment of silence.

The loss of nearly 20,000 troops. This is for Jizhou. is quite a number.

Wang Lei has been in charge of the army. This is the first time I've ever experienced it.

Cui Puyuan's eyes rolled. couldn't help but say, "Lord. Our army was ambushed. But this is not the fault of General Taishi alone. The minister didn't find out in advance. There are also sins. Moreover. General Taishi made a remedy afterwards. Kill as many as 20,000 Youzhou soldiers. This is for our army. is a great victory."

Gan Ning nodded. Echoed: "My lord. The Youzhou army was beheaded 20,000. The general is killed. Heavy losses. Morale is even lower. Next, attack Jixian. It will definitely be conquered in one fell swoop."

Lu Bu said again: "My lord. I agree with Cui Puyuan and Gan Ning's words."

All the people in the army. They all pleaded for Tai Shici.

Wang Lei glanced at everyone. His eyes finally fell on Tai Shici's body. Said: "Tai Shi Ci is the commander of the army. but they do not perceive the enemy. As a result, the army suffered heavy losses. However. Nearly 20,000 enemy troops were wiped out in this battle. Hit Gongsun Chan hard. Make a great contribution. Merit and demerit can be offset. Dereliction of duty. but cannot go unpunished. From today. Tai Shi Ci no longer commands the army. Stay in the army and be at your disposal."

"The minister obeys."

Tai Shi Ci nodded in response. Then he stood up and returned to his seat.

The people heard about it. All breathed a sigh of relief.

It's just a matter of removing the responsibility of commanding the army. The impact is not huge.

Wang Lei flicked his sleeves. He commanded: "The army will rest for a day. Early tomorrow morning. Pull the camp and go to Jixian County."

The people were commanded. And he withdrew from the tent.

Tai Shi Ci looked decadent. Hunched back. Walk away after the crowd.

Wang Lei suddenly said: "Ziyi. You stay."

"Yes."

Tai Shi Ci was just about to leave. Listened to Wang Lei's words. He sat still and did not move. In the tent. Only Tai Shici and Wang Lei remained. Tai Shi Ci looked depressed. Suddenly, he said, "My lord. The minister has lived up to your expectations. Please, Lord, to surrender."

Wang Lei looked slightly disappointed. Said lightly: "You have been following me for several years. Should understand my character. Right now. I don't want to hear that."

Tai Shi Ci was quite depressed. A look of helplessness on his face. Dao: "When I was in Yang's County. Due to the negligence of the minister. led to Tian Kai's scheme. If it weren't for the lord and Shi Ah appearing in time. The consequences are unimaginable. Now the final showdown is approaching. As a result, 20,000 soldiers died in the battle. 20,000 people. 20,000 lives."

Listen to this. Wang Lei was even more disappointed.

Such a frustrated Tai Shi Ci. It's not what Wang Lei wants to see.

Tai Shi Ci let out a sigh of relief. After adjusting the mood. Lang Sheng said: "The minister is twenty-eight years old this year. Still young. More honing is needed. Ask the lord to give his ministers two years. Two years later. I will definitely give the lord a new Tai Shi Ci. King Chuzhuang did not sing for three years. Blockbuster. It also takes time to sharpen one. The minister implored the lord to rearrange the candidates for the Taishou of Julu County."

"What do you think?" Wang Lei Dao.

Tai Shi Ci said: "The minister wants to enter the Academy of Endless Learning for two years. At the end of the biennium. and then serve the Lord."

Wang Lei said: "Have you thought it through?"

Tai Shi Ci nodded. said: "Back to the lord. The minister has thought it through. In order to paralyze the princes of all stripes. The lord can directly remove the official position of the minister. In this way. to create a false impression for the princes."

Wang Lei flicked his sleeves. said loudly: "Jizhou is strong. Talents. Not to the point where it was necessary to paralyze the rest of the princes with such a reason. Since you are planning to study at the college for two years. I agreed. Hopefully in two years. You can give me a brand new Tai Shi Ci."

"The grace of the Lord. Keep it in mind."

Tai Shi Ci bowed. There was a look of gratitude in his eyes.

Wang Lei sighed lightly in his heart. Agreed to Tai Shi Ci to study at the academy. It's a helpless move. Tai Shi Ci experienced Xu Xiaoyu's incident. Encounter the current war again. Wang Lei disagrees. It is easy to irritate too Shi Ci. Therefore, let Tai Shi Ci rest for a while.

The conversation changed. Wang Lei said: "Let's go. Come with me and see the wounded soldiers."

"No."

Tai Shici followed behind Wang Lei. Go to the rear battalion to arrange the position of the wounded soldiers.

Come to the camp. The wounded soldier has been treated partially. But. There are still many soldiers receiving treatment. Wang Lei and Tai Shi Ci did not alarm others. And he went straight into the tent.

"The state pastor is coming. I see the state shepherd."

Suddenly. A soldier shouted. In an instant. Countless people's eyes looked at Wang Lei and Tai Shici.

Wang Lei often appears. Many soldiers knew Wang Lei.

Everyone saw Tai Shi Ci following behind. It also affirmed Wang Lei's identity.

Came to a platoon of soldiers who had been bandaged and treated. Wang Lei's gaze fell on the body of the one at the front who was bandaged like a zongzi. A soldier with only one head exposed. The soldier saw Wang Lei. Excited to stand up. But the body just moved. A pained look immediately appeared on his face.

Wang Lei hurriedly stretched out his hand to stop it. said, "Don't get up. It's good to lie down."

For soldiers fighting on the battlefield . Wang Lei's respect from the bottom of his heart. Twenty thousand soldiers were blocked. Can't enter. No refund. Also face endless bows and arrows. In that environment. Not a single person surrendered. They all chose to fight to the death. Admirable.

A smile on the soldier's face. Opened the clip. He said with a smile: "Lord Governor. When I enlisted. The old mother said. Thanks to the state pastor to punish corrupt officials. Fight bandits. My family can live a peaceful life. Now there are no exorbitant taxes. My family has food to spare."

After all that's said. The soldier continued: "This battle is a battle. I killed a total of twenty-three Youzhou soldiers. Didn't disgrace the old mother. Didn't disgrace the state shepherd. Our men from Jizhou. It's a well-known man. I'd rather die than surrender."

Wang Lei listened. I was moved in my heart.

Soldiers fight desperately. The reason is as simple as that. Wang Lei had a smile on his face. Thumbs up. Compliment: "You're amazing. One man killed twenty-three people. It's not easy. When I was in the army. I'm not that good at you."

The soldier smiled. Looks a little embarrassed. said: "What is not simple. You don't know. Youzhou soldiers are all bad breeds. I fought hard with him. And they coaxed. And then. I'm just going to keep killing. Non-stop killing. and killed twenty-three people."

Wang Lei nodded and said, "Take care of your injuries. Wait until your injuries heal. I'm looking forward to your performance."

"Yes. I won't disappoint the Governor."

Soldiers are in high spirits. There was a gleam of excitement in his eyes. For the soldiers. Wang Lei is a pastor of Jizhou. Powerful. is unattainable. He was slightly injured. actually talked to Wang Lei. The joy in my heart can be imagined. After he returned home. I can also brag with my old mother and brothers and sisters. He's the one who spoke to the shepherd.

As soon as I thought of it. The soldier had a big smile on his face.

After Wang Lei comforted the soldiers. Keep going down.

Came to the side of a soldier with a broken arm. Wang Lei's eyes were shocked. The soldier not only had a broken arm. The body is even more scarred.

The soldier met Wang Lei. Laughing. and without the sorrow of losing his arm;

After some conversation. The soldier suddenly said, "Lord Governor. Can I make a request?"

"What a request. Just say."

Wang Lei thought in his heart. As long as it is not too much to request. All promised the soldiers.

The soldier's face was excited. Said: "I want to shake hands with the state pastor. Is that okay?"

Wang Lei was stunned for a moment. Didn't expect such a request.

See the soldier's face full of anticipation. Wang Lei stretched out his hand. Gently hold the other injured hand. Hold it tightly. But in my heart, I have mixed tastes.

The soldier's request is as simple as that. Just a handshake.

This group of people. Respectable.

These soldiers. Impressive.

Wang Lei went down one by one. Talk to the soldiers in the tent one by one. The more you talk. The deeper the feeling. These soldiers. He was impressed. After leaving the camp. Wang Lei looked at Tai Shici. Said: "Look at these soldiers. I feel a lot of emotion in my heart. Think about it yourself. I hope you are at the college for two years. There can be a metamorphosis."

Tai Shi Ci nodded silently. The expression on his face was solemn and serious.