An angry roar pulled Zhao Jie back to reality, Zhao Jie wanted to say something, but suddenly found that he had nothing to say.

Li Mu patted Zhao Jie's shoulder and explained earnestly: "The one who came to take over from me is the national lieutenant Yan Ju, who is the link between the Later Sect and the Clan Faction, and at the same time an obstacle for Pingyuan Jun to regain control of the Clan Sect. Once he leaves Handan, the clan faction and the later faction will soon face a split situation, which will greatly improve the situation of cronyism and crowding out the virtuous in the DPRK and China, which is very beneficial to our Zhao State. Of course, this is also my personal speculation, and the specific plan is only known to Pingyuan-kun himself. ”

"I understand and understand the principle of sacrificing one place to achieve the overall situation, but I am too comfortable in my heart." Zhao Jie said dejectedly.

"It can't be said to be a sacrifice, I heard that Yan Ju still has some skills, and he is also a general who knows about military affairs, so you don't have to worry too much." Li Mu comforted Zhao Jie and said: "Maybe this year will be like last year, there will be no war, everything will be safe!" ”

"If the Xiongnu don't invade, they must keep the trade stable, but I don't see any hope for stability." Zhao Jie explained pessimistically: "Then Yan Ju is here for the huge profits of the field, how can such an insatiable person be willing to only take the dividends of Yanmen County?" ”

"If the Huns invade, then you should minimize your losses! There is no need to scruple about any means, even if it is to bribe the Xiongnu generals before or during the war, in a word, regardless of the cost. Li Mu lowered his voice and continued with an indifferent expression: "If the city of goodness is not protected one day, you don't have to listen to the order to save it, if you can keep the newly built Pingcheng, keep the Pingcheng!" In a word, it shows Li Mu's rare side.

"Got it! I do my best! Zhao Jie responded. Then Zhao Jie seemed to remember something again, and continued to ask: "That Yan Ju saw me a few times when he was in Handan, if I appeared in front of him, he should be able to know me, how can I avoid him?" ”

"I think you'll be hidden behind the scenes from today onwards, and let your post guard named Zhao Yin meet people at the front desk." Li Mu thought for a moment, and then proposed.

"That's the right way, that's it." Zhao Jie said lightly: "In this way, you don't have to worry about identity leakage." ”

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Two days later, Handan's proclamator arrived in Shanwucheng, accompanied by Yan Ju, the successor of the county guard.

"Yanmen County guards Li Muzhen has guarded Yanmen County for many years, loyal to the country, benevolent and loving, so that my Zhao country does not have to look north and fight to the south, its merit is very great, and now I will be transferred to Handan, listen to the appointment and dismissal, in order to reward its merits!" The proclamator announced the king's order in front of Li Mu.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Li Mu took the holy decree and continued respectfully: "In the future, I will hand over the affairs of the county with Lord Yan. ”

"Then I'll wait for General Li for another day, and we will return to Beijing together tomorrow." The announcer replied with a smile.

The next day, the entire Shanwu City was empty, and the people gathered on both sides of the road to see off Li Mu together.

"The people are here to see you off, does General Li seem to be very popular with the people?" The proclaimer said with a smile that never changed.

"I have been guarding Yanmen County for many years, and I don't dare to do my best, and I have no regrets if I am loved by the people." Li Mu looked around and sighed earnestly.

"General Li has been an official for many years, loves the people like a son, and is a model for my generation." Yan Ju asked for advice with a humble face: "The general is gone, and he will be succeeded in the future, why should he teach me?" ”

Li Mu thought carefully after hearing this, and then replied, "I have been an official in Yanmen County for many years, and there are two disadvantages in Yanmen County, one is that there are few people and a wide area, and the other is the invasion of the Huns. If the general wants to do a good job in the position of the county guard of Yanmen County, I will send the general 16 words: 'Rest and prepare for war, rest with the people, do not fight for an inch of land, and do not give up the territory'. ”

"Thank you, Brother Li, for your words!" Yan Ju thanked him and said: "In the next place, Li Guiyan will follow, it is not easy for the general to govern the way, and Yanmen County will be governed better." ”

As he spoke, he didn't know how long it took for Li Mu and his party to arrive at the south gate of Shanwu City. At the door, the three elders of Shanwu City waited for their beloved county keeper with a farewell drink.

"The adult is the official Yanmen, such as the parents of the people, to protect the safety of one party, this bowl of wine is the heart of the people of our Yanmen County, I hope the adults will drink this bowl." The three of them poured a bowl of wine and handed it to Li Mudao.

"Thank you for your love, Li is better than being respectful." Li Mu bowed to everyone while shouting loudly, and after the salute, he happily took the wine handed by the third elder and drank it all in one gulp.

After drinking a full bowl of wine, the third elder handed Zhao Jie a jar and said: "The storage in this jar is the soil of my Yanmen County, I hope that the county keeper can accept it without hesitation, I hope you will not forget the people of Yanmen, and I hope you will always be blessed." ”

"Thank you for your gifts, I will always remember you!" Li Muji bowed his head and said with tears in his eyes.

After speaking, Li Mu turned around and walked out of the city gate, and the voices of the people came from behind him: "Have a good trip!" ”

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After Li Mu left, Yan Ju succeeded him, and in order to prevent identity leakage, Zhao Jie rushed back to Pingcheng alone overnight. And Zhao Yin replaced Zhao Jie with the help of Li Mu and many of Zhao Jie's colleagues, and became the new county magistrate of Pingcheng County, and was ordered by Zhao Jie to stay in Shanwucheng to listen to Yan Ju's summons and arrangements.

"Your Highness, the horse slashing giant sword and horse lance you ordered to be made have been completed, please move to the weapon to take a look." Zhao Qidou, the person in charge of the weapons workshop, went to the county governor's mansion to meet Zhao Jiedao.

"Oh! Take me to see it. Zhao Jie came and said with interest: "If it really succeeds, I will be rewarded." ”

The armory factory was established in the inner city because of the need for secrecy, and after a while, Zhao Jie was taken by Zhao Qidou to the warehouse where the weapons were stored in the armory.

"Your Highness, this is the first batch of horse lances made according to His Highness's words, and there are a total of 100 of them available today, although there are not many, but the craftsmen have mastered the skills of production, and using the production method taught by His Highness, the progress of the finished product is very fast." Zhao Qidou took a horse lance and handed it to Zhao Jiedao.

Zhao Jie took the horse lance and tried to swing it on the spot, light and dexterous, tiger and tiger, and couldn't help but admire: "Not bad, not bad!" ”

Zhao Qidou thanked him when he heard this, and continued to explain: "What His Highness is holding in his hand is the first finished horse lance, and the tip of the lance is made of the heavenly dark iron provided by the Zhuo clan, which is worthy of His Highness's identity. ”

"Good! Good! Good! Zhao Jie praised repeatedly: "Your Royal Highness will be rewarded for your merits, and after your trip, you will go to the county government account office to receive a reward of one hundred taels of silver." ”