Tang An knew that Zhan Lingyun had seen through his thoughts, so he smiled slightly, and didn't explain much.

When Zhan Lingyun turned his head to look at the soldiers, his face was cloudy, and he pointed at Fang Cai and shouted: "Ji Chen, get out of the ranks!" ”

The man named Ji Chen was slightly stunned, his handsome face covered by black ash was resentful, and he glared at Tang An viciously, as if to say: We are not done here!

He took a big step forward, pouting and looking aggrieved, as if he felt that he had been greatly wronged.

"Give me this unbeatable dog ten-army stick!"

"General!"

A group of soldiers knew that this was an extraordinary time, and Xia Guobeard didn't know when he would kill him, so each of them was a combat force. If they are beaten by ten army sticks, they will definitely not be better without ten days and half a month, and they are now at an absolute disadvantage, and they can no longer withstand the slightest loss.

Zhan Lingyun waved his hand and said angrily: "Needless to say, the army has military law, this son of a dog is demagoguery, he should be beaten!" Chen Buping, you come to hold the staff. If you dare to show mercy to your subordinates, Lao Tzu will fight with you! ”

The soldiers' faces were anxious, but under the deterrence of Zhan Lingyun, no one dared to plead anymore, so they could only plead with a pleading face, praying that he would change his mind.

Tang An sighed and said, "The old general is slow. ”

The soldiers were stunned for a moment, and looked at this annoying guy with unhappy faces.

If it weren't for him, how could Ji Chen be punished? This guy is not satisfied with the maintenance of the old general, is it possible that the punishment of the ten army sticks is not ruthless enough?

The army is often the most protective place, they talk about the love of siblings, and sometimes even if they know that their brothers' actions are wrong, they will not hesitate to come forward, especially the border soldiers.

Under the leadership of Zhan Lingyun, these unruly men have already formed an iron plate, united like brothers. That's why they are so sad and angry when they see the tragic death of their comrades.

Tang An, an outsider, let his brother be punished in just a few words, how could they not be annoyed? If it weren't for Zhan Lingyun's presence, I'm afraid everyone couldn't help but beat Tang An out of anger.

Zhan Lingyun frowned, squinted and asked, "What do you have to say?" ”

Tang An ignored everyone's gaze and said, "How much this brother hates the court represents how close he is to Paoze." Tang An deeply understands the pain of losing his loved ones. What's more, you are the most solid barrier for my Datang, and in Tang's heart, each of you is a hero. Heroes should be greeted with applause, not sticks. ”

Everyone listened to him seriously, and they were able to consider it from the perspective of the soldiers, regardless of Ji Chen's disrespectful words, but instead said good things for him, which made everyone stunned, and when they looked at Tang An again, their eyes were no longer as disgusted as Fang Cai.

Zhan Lingyun brushed his sleeves and said: "No, military law is military law." If everyone can be extrajudicial and gracious, how can Lao Tzu lead troops? ”

This old guy, is he not bluffing enough? These big-headed soldiers have been with you for so long, I'm afraid they are almost the same as your own grandson, I don't believe you are really willing to fight. But the whole set of acting is enough, and Lao Tzu will give you a step down.

Tang An sighed, took a step forward with a resolute face, and said loudly: "Tang An is a dignified seven-foot man, he has never made an inch of contribution to protecting my Tang Dynasty, and he has always only known how to enjoy comfort. Speaking of which, I am the one who deserves the most punishment. If the general must be punished, Tang An is willing to take these ten military sticks for Ji Chen! ”

All the soldiers were greatly moved, and they couldn't imagine that this guy would do such a thing, and be willing to be punished for a stranger who insulted him. Some of the soldiers who were still thinking about how to fix this kid for Ji Chen were ashamed, and they couldn't help but lower their heads.

Zhan Lingyun said: "Nonsense! You are an official of the imperial court, how can the old man punish you? ”

"If the general wants to punish Ji Chen, punish me first! Brother Chen, don't make it difficult for the old general, come on! Tang An said awe-inspiringly, and nodded to Chen Buping as if interactively: "Isn't it just ten military sticks?" It's like tickling. I'm a man with rough skin and thick flesh, and I can't break it, so you can do it! ”

The more he said this, the more shame felt in the hearts of the people. Ji Chen's face was already flushed, full of gratitude to the guy in front of him who repaid his grievances with virtue, and he also regretted his indiscriminate remarks.

Su Meier and Mu Rong on the side sighed at the same time. If they didn't know him well, the two would have been confused by his expression of "seeing death as home". In a few simple words, it has already portrayed a hero who values love and righteousness.

But the second daughter dared to guarantee that as long as Zhan Lingyun loosened his mouth and wanted to fight, this guy would definitely expose his ugly face of being timid and afraid of death.

I don't know why, the second daughter actually had a faint expectation, especially Su Meier, who spit out a "type" word lightly from the small mouth covered by the veil.

Chen Buping was in a dilemma, he couldn't fight, he didn't fight, so he had to fight against Ling Yun pitifully: "General, this..."

"Alas, what an angry old man!" Zhan Lingyun looked "indignant" and "helpless" and waved his hand at Ji Chen: "That's it, Lord Tang intercedes for you, this time Lao Tzu spared you." But if there is a next time, it will not be spared! ”

Seeing that Ji Chen had finally escaped, all the soldiers couldn't help but cheer in unison, as if they had won a battle.

Ji Chen grinned and smirked, looked at Tang An, who was "smiling with flowers" not far away, leaned over without a trace, and replied shyly: "That... Lord Tang, thank you... Thank you! ”

Tang An, who had just known someone's name, put his arm around the other party's shoulders without any scruples, and said almost as follows: "It's all your own people, why are you so polite!" ”

Ji Chen looked confused: His own people? Looks like we've just met!

"It's all quiet for Lao Tzu! What are you arguing about, are you afraid that your beard won't find us? Zhan Lingyun saw that everyone was overjoyed, but cold water was poured down. When everyone held back their laughter and stopped talking, he stood up, slowly walked to Mu Rong's side, and said, "Fairy Mu Rong, the old man's unsuccessful subordinate is this virtue, which makes you laugh." ”

Mu Rong said lightly: "It's okay." ”

Zhan Lingyun didn't mind her coldness at all, and said, "Speaking of which, the old man was fortunate to meet Master Mu thirteen years ago, but unfortunately he couldn't fight side by side, and he has always regretted it. However, being able to see the demeanor of Master Mu's successor today can be regarded as filling this regret. ”

Hearing that the old man in front of him who could be his grandfather had seen the master, Mu Rong's eyes suddenly focused, bowed slightly, and said: "It's that Mu Rong is rude, and I have seen the seniors." ”

"Haha, Fairy Mu is polite." Zhan Lingyun laughed and helped herself, but when she saw Su Mei'er beside her, her smile immediately disappeared, and she said in a deep voice: "You are from the Xia Kingdom!" ”

Su Mei'er's body stiffened, and said, "Slave Su Mei'er, I've seen the old general!" ”

Xia people!

Hearing these three words, the soldiers shot their eyes at the same time, and their faces were not good.

After fighting with Xia Guobeard for so many years, scenes of unbearable retrospection came to mind: burned villages, killed people, insulted women...

For these people, the most hated person is none other than the Xia people. Those unspeakable crimes made them regard every Xia country as an enemy.

The atmosphere dropped to freezing point in an instant.