The army marched eastward, with a lot of grain and grass, and the burden of the people's young and strong, it took nearly seven days to reach Tongguan. This speed is already fast, but there is still more than half the way to the destination of Hangu.

Rested at the pass for a while, and summoned the guard Wang Shun to the camp.

At the beginning of autumn, the night is deep, and the sky and earth are still a little hot. In the military tent, the eunuch held the candle, Liu Yuan intently inspected the military intelligence reports everywhere, and Wang Shun entered the account and saw such a scene.

"The last general, Wang Shun, see Your Majesty!" Wang Shun bowed.

"Excuse me!" Liu Yuan raised his eyes and stared at Wang Shun for a long time, staring at him straight into the air.

"Zizhong, how long have you been guarding Tongguan?" After a long time, Liu Yuan spoke up.

"Back to Your Majesty, it's been more than four years!" With a slight sigh of relief in his heart, Wang Shun immediately said.

"For the terrain and city defense, can you be familiar with it?"

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty, every grass, tree, brick and stone in Tongguan is all in the minds of the ministers!" Wang Shun replied very confidently.

"I believe this!" Liu Yuan smiled faintly, then his expression became serious, and his eyes stared at Wang Shun: "I called you here, I just want to tell you one thing." ”

"Your Majesty, please!"

"If, I said if, this trip to the east, Hangu can't defend against the enemy, Hongnong can't defend it. That Tongguan will become the strongest and last barrier for Sanfu, do you understand its importance? ”

Facing Liu Yuan's eyes, Wang Shun's face was also tight, and he bent over and said, "The minister understands!" ”

Liu Yuan saw that although Wang Shun had guarded Tongguan for many years, he had also lost his vigilance because he had not fought for many years and lived a comfortable life for many years. Although he acted in a straightforward manner, if the enemy really attacked him by surprise, even if Tongguan Jiancheng was dangerous, the possibility of falling was not small.

Therefore, Liu Yuanfang specially summoned him to the camp to raise points.

"Stand down! You need to be cautious, especially when Daxia is in such a critical situation, you need to be careful everywhere! Seeing Wang Shun like that, he understood what he meant, and Liu Yuan commanded again.

"No! The minister is saved, and the minister retires! With a humble salute, Wang Shun slowly withdrew from the tent.

"Your Majesty, King Chen is here and is waiting outside the tent!" Zhang Rang quietly stepped into the military tent and said to Liu Yuan.

"Let him in!" Without raising his head, Liu Yuan's eyes were fixed on the map on the case, and he gave a simple order.

"The son of the emperor to meet his father!" The sound of scales and armor sounded, and Liu Heng stepped into the tent and knelt down on one knee to worship.

"Flat!" raised his head and glanced at Liu Heng, the bright armor on his body was indeed extraordinary, Liu Yuan praised Liu Heng softly: "Over the years, I have led troops outside, and I am indeed not a white belt, and I have become more and more general-oriented!" ”

"The sons only want to make contributions to Great Xia and share their worries for their father!" Praised by Liu Yuan, Liu Heng was obviously very happy and hurried to express his sincerity.

But Liu Yuan's reaction to this was indifferent, and seeing this, Liu Heng asked tentatively: "I don't know what happened to my father and emperor's sons?" ”

"I heard that you have subdued four generals in Liangzhou, each of whom is brave, known as the four strong generals of King Chen?" Liu Yuan's tone was flat, listening to Liu Heng's ears, but it made a lot of cold sweat add to his forehead.

During this march, Liu Yuan suddenly called himself, just for this matter! Liu Heng couldn't help but panic a little in his heart, he understood that his actions were cultivating his power in the army, and he was cautious at first, but later saw that Liu Yuan didn't say anything, so he let go. The name of the "Four Athletes" has only spread in the past two years.

Liu Yuan mentioned this matter at this time, Liu Heng really didn't know what he thought, and immediately said: "I don't have the name of a strong general, but the four strong men who are subordinate to Liangzhou Jianba have some courage and are used as the small school under the account." ”

"I know!" Looking at Liu Heng's nervous performance, Liu Yuan's expression was flat: "Will these four people come east with you?" ”

"Back to my father, Liang Xing, Candidate, Cheng Yi, and Yang Qiu are all under the account of their sons!" Liu Heng replied honestly.

"I gave you a task, I wonder if you dare to take it?" Liu Yuan plays with taste.

There was confusion in his heart, but Liu Heng did not hesitate at all, and said, "Please give an order from my father!" ”

"Next, I will fight fiercely with Zhao, Wei, and Chu, and with the enemy's strength, my Great Xia is basically focused on holding the pass!" Liu Yuan pointed to those important city passes and looked at Liu Heng, and said coldly: "But if you defend it for a long time, you will lose, and I am by no means a passive person who is beaten!" On Yuan Shao's side, I ordered the Monan Iron Cavalry to go south and invade Youji to disturb Yuan Zhao's rear. But this Cao Cao of the Central Plains, including Liu Biao of Jingxiang, I don't plan to let him have a good time! ”

"What does Father mean?" Liu Heng has gained.

"Lonely Desire sent iron horsemen east out of the river to plunder the three prefectures of Yan, Henan, and Jing in the Central Plains. Wei Chu is not like Yuan Zhao, there is no cavalry, and my Great Xia Iron Cavalry is invincible and unscrupulous. Liu Yuan looked at Liu Heng and said slowly.

"My son is willing to go!" Liu Heng raised his hand and said loudly.

"You know, this will go deep behind enemy lines, and the situation will be that there will be enemies on all sides and no rear support, food, supplies, these will not be available. Even if it is an iron horse, if you are not careful, the whole army will be wiped out, and the horse leather will be shrouded. Liu Yuan's tone became more and more serious.

"Sons can be enemies because of food!" Gritting his teeth, Liu Heng directly knelt down and begged for his life: "Please give an order from my father!" ”

glanced at the eldest son deeply, regardless of whether he was sincere or not, but at this time, Liu Heng's performance, Liu Yuan was very satisfied.

"Your Majesty!" After Liu Heng retreated, Li Ru, who had been on the side before, couldn't help but call softly.

Glancing at Li Ru, Liu Yuan turned around: "Wen You has something to say!" ”

"After all, His Royal Highness King Chen is His Majesty's eldest son, the prince of Great Xia, the body of a daughter, and his status is precious. Sweeping the Central Plains in the east, I have many generals in Daxia that can be sent, why do you have to send King Chen. The Central Plains under the rule of Cao Cao, but the land of tigers and wolves, is not easy to bully, go deep into the enemy's den, and if there is a slight mistake, King Chen will have to worry about his life! Li Ru looked worried.

Liu Yuan wandered a few steps in the tent when he heard this, and the cool breeze gradually rose, blowing the candles in the tent. After a while, Liu Yuanfang replied: "Zhao, Wei, and Wu are coming to attack, and the momentum is violent, and there may even be Liangzhou, Hanzhong, and Yizhou next." My Great Xia is in the midst of the greatest crisis in the south, and under such circumstances, the whole country is at war. I have also experienced the horses, but what about my son? ”

"Liu Heng, as the eldest son of Great Xia, should lead by example and fight for the country!"

Li Ru was silent, although his words were reasonable, but Liu Heng would really be in danger and difficult step by step, Li Ru could imagine what kind of hardship Liu Heng would experience.

The plan was made to disturb the Central Plains, but there was no need to rush to make the trip. In the land of Helu, Cao Wei's army has not yet been assembled, and after Cao Cao comes west, it is the time to attack.

Liu Heng was given enough time to prepare, and together with Liu Gui (bald Guilai), he led 3,000 begging cavalry and 3,000 supplementary light cavalry, a total of 6,000 cavalry, and swept Wei and Chu eastward. As for how much success and influence Liu Heng and this army can achieve, Liu Yuan actually has no bottom in his heart.