As night fell, the envoy of the eastern city of Chang'an had ordered the city gate to be closed. Although martial law was lifted, after all, it was still in wartime, and it was the instruction of the commander to close the city as soon as it got dark. The drawbridge had been pulled up, and the city gate had been bolted, but when he saw the first commander and commander Xu Cheng flying up to the city, he said loudly: "Wait!" ”

It is no secret that Xu Cheng is the cousin of Dashuai and the son of Xu Jingluo in Jingyuan. Therefore, the envoy went forward and asked, "What is the command of the chief?" ”

"The brother sent by Shuai Si to dig a canal in Matoukong has not returned! It is estimated that something has happened above, and the troops are already being assembled! Xu Cheng said.

The envoy's face changed, and he hurriedly ordered: "Open the city, release the bridge!" "As soon as I finished giving the order, I heard the sound of hooves in the head city, and a fire dragon came quickly!

Xu Wei was staying, and suddenly caught a glimpse of the figures on the other side of the moat! In the wind, there was a faint noise of shouting! Turning around and running down the city, he was met by the horse army rushing to help, drilled out of the city gate, and stepped on the suspension bridge. But I saw a group of people, supporting each other and walking opposite each other.

The sight in front of them surprised the soldiers, Xu Cheng grabbed a torch and rushed forward, asking loudly, "What's the matter!" ”

Someone recognized him and replied: "Xu Tong, the villains were ordered to go to Matoukong to dig a waterway, but they didn't know that they met a golden dog ranger." The battle lasted until dark, and the brothers ......" At this point, the speaker choked up.

Xu Cheng arrived at the front, held the torch and shone it, and suddenly changed color! Nearly every one of the brothers in this group had blood on their faces, and the wounded were simply bandaged, or supported by instruments or comrades, and it was clear that the loss was not small. A few steps back, I saw that the vehicle carrying earth and rocks was full of corpses!

Under the light of the fire, the faces distorted by anger are intimidating. The soldiers guarding the city surrounded them, and when they saw this, they were all furious! Fuck the golden dog! Avenge! Avenge!

Xu Cheng gritted his teeth and said quickly: "Go to the city, treat the injured!" Who, hurry up and summon the medical officer! I'll immediately report this to the big boss! ”

The soldiers blocking the gates of the city rushed up, carrying or supporting the wounded to the city. Some people stepped forward to help push the cart, and as they looked at the brothers who had died in battle, they felt blood rushing to the top of their heads! After Xu Cheng finished arranging, he led the horse army that was about to go out of the city to help, and rushed to the city!

This commotion alarmed the people, and they opened their doors and windows to look out, what happened? Is there another war? God is pitiful, don't fight? It's only been a few days?

In the second hall of Shuaisi, Xu Wei was discussing with Li Guan under the candle. Xu Cheng broke in and said loudly, "Nine...... Handsome! Something happened! The brothers sent to dig a waterway in Matoukong were attacked by golden dogs! ”

The two sitting stood up angrily, and Xu Wei asked, "Are you back?" ”

"It's back! But there were heavy casualties! More than half of the brothers are gone! Xu Cheng roared angrily, staring at his uncle.

Xu Wei took a deep breath, staring at the candle flame and didn't know what he was thinking, suddenly, he smashed his fist on the case, and shouted: "Summoning the officers above the command and envoy, and immediately go to the festival hall to discuss matters!" ”

Xu Cheng's heart was shocked! Good! Uncle, this is going to take revenge! At that moment, there was a sound, and the wind blew out of the second hall. In the past, when major military affairs were discussed, only high-ranking generals were generally summoned. Although the Hujie Army has now been included in the forbidden army sequence, it has not yet had time to reorganize according to the establishment of the forbidden army. Therefore, an officer at the command level is considered a high-ranking general. Now even the commander and envoy have brought it to them, which shows the degree of attention.

The festival hall, also known as the White Tiger Hall, is an important place for military commanders to point generals, send troops, and discuss matters. Because it is generally on the west side of the Shuai Mansion, and the white tiger symbolizes the West, it is also called the "White Tiger Festival Hall". The marshal was urgently summoned, and none of the generals dared to delay, and after a while, the lights on the White Tiger Hall were bright, and the generals arrived one after another. Some people who heard the news were telling their comrades about the attack.

After Xu Wei arrived in the hall, the noise stopped, and nearly a hundred generals gathered together, each standing in order, staring at him intently. Instead of sitting behind the handsome case as usual, Zijin Tiger came to the middle of the generals. He didn't wear a hat, only a purple official robe, a gold belt tied around his waist, and his majestic gaze swept over the faces of his subordinates.

"I just got a report that the brother sent by Shuai Si to dig the waterway in Matoukong was attacked! Most of the casualties! ”

As soon as these words came out, the house was full of riots! The first person to speak was always Yang Yan, who clenched the handle of the knife: "Handsome!" As soon as you give the order, early tomorrow morning, you will lead your troops straight to the enemy camp! Win or die! ”

"That's right! An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth! This account, the golden dog must be repaid tenfold and hundredfold! ”

"Commander, give the order! I've had enough of it in the city, so it's time to fight hard! ”

"Commander, give the order! Willing to be a pioneer! ”

Wu Jue was able to calm down in the end, stopped the restless generals, and said in a deep voice: "Although the Jin army has temporarily retreated, the situation is still unclear, how can it be rashly dispatched?" ”

Xu Wei was surrounded by the generals, and there was no expression on his handsome face, and he was frighteningly cold. He looked at his subordinates and said loudly: "Now, Mu Han has led the main force of the Jin army to withdraw to Tongzhou. In the Jin army around Chang'an, there is still one Wannian and one Yaozhou. ”

"So what are you waiting for? The army goes out of the city and eats it! Yang Yan rushed to Xu Wei, and the spit stars were about to splash on the face of the big handsome.

There was another commotion among the generals, who seconded the proposal. Xu Wei raised his right hand to stop the furious subordinates, thought for a while, turned his head, and said to the fourth brother Xu Sheng: "There is one thing that must be let you know, Vice Marshal Xu?" ”

Xu Sheng has always seemed very calm, or rather, his calmness comes from worry. He didn't know what the consequences would be if his younger brother did this, but he knew that if Zijin Hu decided to do something, it would be useless to persuade him.

Calming his mind, he stepped into the crowd, met a hundred and ten pairs of eyes, and said in a sad tone: "A few days ago, Song Jin has reached a peace agreement, and the Jin army has retreated, which is precisely for this. ”

Peace? What's going on? Why didn't we know? Why did you negotiate peace? The generals talked a lot, and no one could understand it. Xu Sheng's voice continued to sound: "Song Jin agreed to cut the two rivers and Shandong, and send New Year's coins to gold every year. In Shaanxi, all the cities and lands occupied by the Jin army belong to Beiyi, and the local population must be repatriated. ”

"What? Which bastard is this talking about? Yang Yan scolded!

Xu Sheng's face changed, stared at him closely, and reprimanded: "Pay attention to the occasion when you speak!" "Although the new monarch ascended the throne, he was determined to reform and had the intention to elevate the status of military ministers. But martial artists are not allowed to discuss politics, and this iron law has not been broken.

However, where can the already angry generals hold back at this time? gossip, one after another denounced the power of the country!