Fortunately, Cao Tianque never looked down on the people in the city. It's not how high his ideological realm is, but every time there is a big war, most of the people provide them with logistics and even draw their swords to stand at the head of the city and fight side by side. He didn't know where the strongest sergeant in the country was, but the strongest people were in the city.

So he asked Lu Zhao to wait for him at the door, and he went in to ask other General Cao. Lu Zhao told Cao Tianque that he brought this poem in, which was the code of the first half of the sentence.

Cao Tianque nodded in agreement, although his military rank was not high. However, his identity is not ordinary, his grandfather is the marshal of this army, the famous general Cao Xianye. If it weren't for this grandfather, he wouldn't be fighting here to the death at this age.

But when it comes to the Cao family, people with a conscience will give a thumbs up. Three generations of their ancestors and dozens of people put their lives on this border fortress, blocking the footsteps of the Xiongnu for the people of the Central Plains. Guarding the picturesque rivers and mountains in the pass, and also guarding the myth that the Huns could not cross the Great Wall by half a step.

The roots of the Cao family have long been tied to this land. Just like what their old man once said, unless the male son of the Cao family dies, the Huns will not be able to pass the Yumen Pass.

As for Lu Zhao, he stood outside the barracks and watched Cao Tianque enter.

Cao Tianque first found several uncles, but found that none of them reacted to this poem, and finally had no choice but to enter the house of his grandfather, Cao Xianye, the old general Cao.

"General."

After Cao Tianque walked in, he saluted respectfully.

In the room, an old man with white hair and sideburns raised his head when he heard the sound, his eyes were dignified, and he asked in a cold voice, "Who let you enter without notice?" ”

"It's a bit of a thing this time."

Cao Tianque replied: "Outside the camp, there is a young man who wants to see a general surnamed Cao. And brought a word. ”

"Oh?"

Cao Xianye's brows furrowed when he heard this, young man, looking for a general surnamed Cao, with a word?

Cao Tianque continued: "The battlefield beacon fire invaded Hu Yue. ”

"Dangchang!"

Cao Xianye, who fought to the death without changing his complexion, actually knocked the inkstone placed on the table to the ground by mistake. There was a look of disbelief in his eyes.

Embroidered messenger!

Cao Xianye immediately said to Cao Tianque: "Go and invite someone to me in." ”

Over the years, the imperial court has not known how many embroidered messengers have been sprinkled to the blessed land of the Xiongnu grassland, and only a handful of them have been able to come back alive or convey useful information.

Information is one of the most critical factors in determining victory or defeat.

So Cao Tianque appeared in front of Lu Zhao again, and then took him to the place where General Cao was. Cao Tianque asked Lu Zhao to wait outside for a while, he went in alone to report, and came back after a while and whispered to Lu Zhao: "Go in, the general is still very good." ”

Lu Zhao smiled at Cao Tianque gratefully, only feeling that this person was really a good person. Then he took a deep breath and stepped out. And Cao Tianque was like a sentinel, guarding in front of the door. didn't pay attention, this scene has already fallen in the eyes of people with a heart.

Cao Xianye sat behind the table, looked up at Lu Zhao, and looked at him carefully.

Lu Zhao stood straight, thought for a while, clasped his hands into fists and said, "Meet the general." ”

Looking at this habitual salute, Cao Xianye was a little helpless.

Fortunately, Lu Zhao quickly put down his hand and said, "The battlefield beacon fire invaded Hu Yue. ”

Cao Xianye got up, walked down with respect, stood in front of Lu Zhao, and actually clenched his fists in the same way, and said word by word: "The seaside clouds and mountains embrace Jicheng." ”

"Which of the embroidered messengers are you?"

"I'm not, I've been asked to send you something, and I'm asking you for a favor by the way."

Cao Xianye nodded, he felt that he should not become an embroidered messenger at this age, unless it was a son inheriting his father's business.

Lu Zhao took out the package from his arms and handed it to the old man respectfully.

Cao Xianye took the package and opened it in front of Lu Zhao. Inside is a letter, and nine brocade clouds are drawn in the upper left corner of the envelope. His face became visibly solemn, and he slowly tore the envelope along one side, and took out the letters inside to look at them carefully.

Gradually, his complexion changed from solemn to dazed, and finally to hideous. But soon he realized that there was a teenager in front of him, so he immediately put away his face. He asked, "What do you want in the letter?" Money or being an official, you can do it. This news is worth the old man's favoritism. ”

"I don't need these things."

Lu Zhao shook his head and said: "Because of this person, my villagers were captured by the Huns, and I want to rescue them." ”

Cao Xianye was stunned for a moment and didn't dare to agree. Although it is true that he is a general, it is too difficult for him to save the people who have been taken away.

From the change in his expression, Lu Zhao could clearly see this, and his expression became gloomy.

It wasn't that he didn't think about this when he was walking on the road. But before I really face despair, there is always a little hope in my heart. Maybe this General Cao really has this ability?

Cao Xianye's guilty expression was written on his face, undisguised.

It is his incompetence that the people have suffered such a disaster.

Lu Zhao took a deep breath and said, "General, I have already sent you something." If it's okay, just take your leave. I still have friends waiting for me at home. ”

"Hey..."

Cao Xianye opened his mouth, but he didn't know what to say, so he had to say, "Then if you need help, come to the barracks to find me." ”

"Definitely."

Lu Zhao said: "Then I'll leave first, general, farewell." ”

Cao Xianye waved his hand: "Go, go." ”

Lu Zhao turned around and walked outside, his body was already as strong as a green pine.

Cao Tianque at the door wanted to send Lu Zhao off, but as soon as he took a step, he heard Cao Xianye calling him in.

Cao Tianque smiled apologetically at Lu Zhao, turned around and walked in.

"General, what do you command?"

Cao Tianque bowed.

Cao Xianye's face was already cold at this time: "The civil officials in the court want to marry the princess to the Xiongnu and her relatives to relieve the pressure of the war in the border area." Whether we agree or not, we can't let the princess disappear so inexplicably. You take someone to look for it, and remember not to alarm others. ”

"Obedience."

Cao Tianque raised his head slightly, looking at the envelope that his grandfather was holding in his hand and his iron-blue face. didn't dare to ask more, bent down and slowly exited the room.

Inside the house.

Cao Xianye still stood in place, clutching the letter, his expression changed again, from anger to sadness.

He muttered, muttering in a voice that only he could hear: "We are also the people of the Han Dynasty, why do you have to do this? ”