Dark clouds overhead, lightning and thunder. The summer weather is changing, the sun is still shining just now, and in the blink of an eye, it is a strong wind. The wind rises from the southeast, bringing dust and sand with it, and it is impossible to open your eyes when it rampoms through the vast wilderness. Occasionally, a few thunderbolts struck the ground, and they struck several luxuriant trees impartially, and the trees split in half. Because of the lightning strike, flames burst out of the charred trunk of the tree, and the fire grew larger, swaying in the wind, and silently telling the horror of the thunder.

In a few moments, the wind carried the torrential rain and began to beat the vast land, splashing a large area of mist. Hail caught in the wind, and the ground became more and more pitted. The birds have long since disappeared, and the insects are hiding deep in their burrows. Only the unavoidable grass clings to the ground, surrendering to nature.

A large army meandered in, struggling to advance through the storm. The military flag was fierce, and a big flag with the word "Zhao" flew in the wind and rain. The ground was already muddy, with mud holes of varying depths trapping the wheels. The driver shook his whip and slapped it on the horse, leaving a trail of blood, trying to force the horse to pull the chariot out. The horses wailed in pain, but even with all their might, the chariot failed to move forward, but instead stirred up the ground more and more muddy, and the chariot sank deeper and deeper.

The heavier the rain, the hailstones changed from the size of a grain of rice to the size of a copper coin. The water mist between heaven and earth is boundless, and it has long been impossible to distinguish the horizon at the intersection of heaven and earth. The rainwater-soaked ground is potholed, making the road more difficult to navigate. There was not a single person in the entire team who was not soaked. The cold wind hit, and everyone shivered subconsciously.

Another bolt of lightning swept through the sky, illuminating the sky and the earth, the only source of light in the pitch-black wasteland. It's only in this interval that you can see how big this team is. An army of 80,000 troops, dragged into a ten-mile long line, marched in a hurry on this stormy afternoon.

A young lieutenant stretched out his hands and felt the rain. His expression was slightly tired, but there was a stubbornness in his eyes. Wiping the rain from his face, the young lieutenant cursed towards the sky. Immediately, he walked in the opposite direction of the team's march and rushed to a carriage.

The carriage accidentally fell into a pit, the pit was not deep, but the road was too muddy for the four war horses to pull out. In front of the car, a middle-aged general was dressed in a lily coat, his eyes looking serenely at the west, as if indifferent to the rain around him. The cry of the horses in pain, and the roar of the soldiers pushing the wagons, all these were not in his ears; The thunder above his head, the lightning in the distance, he all watched coldly.

"General, the rain is too heavy, and many war horses have fallen into the pit, are you resting on the spot?" The young lieutenant shouted loudly, with all his strength.

There is a noise between heaven and earth, and two people who are close at hand must also speak loudly, otherwise they will be completely covered by the sound of thunder and rain.

The middle-aged general pointed to the sky, then to the west, and waved his hand. The young general was stunned for a moment, a little unclear.

"It is urgent to rescue Taiyuan County! The general has made up his mind, no matter how heavy the rain is, the army will not stop rushing in the wind and rain, and those who violate the order will be killed! The middle-aged general said undoubtedly.

The young lieutenant stomped his foot and said unwillingly: "Oh! ”

Looking at the army that fell from time to time on the muddy road, the middle-aged general didn't want to let the army rest. However, the military situation was urgent, and Qin's 200,000 troops suddenly appeared in northern Xinjiang, but they captured half of Yanmen County in ten days. Later, he went south to Taiyuan County, and now Lin County, Xiyang, Jiaoyang, and Daling have all been lost, and only Jinyang is struggling to support. Moreover, because of the identity of the adjutant general, there are some things that are inconvenient for middle-aged generals to say.

"General! After all, Pingyangjun is young and kind-hearted. However, the rain was so heavy that even if you were in a hurry, you wouldn't be able to go far. Why didn't the general let the army rest for a while, wait for the rain to stop a while, and then hit the road? Although the middle-aged general had just said that he would go through thick and thin, Zhao Hao, as a national lieutenant, still tactfully built a way.

"I know Zhao Guowei's intentions, but the summer rain will come as soon as he says it, and he will leave as soon as he says it. According to my many years of experience, it will rain for another hour or three, and the rain will stop. The Qin army is not easy to fight with, and Bai Qi is not a mediocre general, I see that our army has won many victories, and the army is quite anxious and arrogant, which is not conducive to fierce battles. It is better to take advantage of this rain to pour on the soldiers and exercise the will of the soldiers. Before leaving, the king appointed Gongzi Leopard as a deputy general, because he wanted to polish Gongzi Leopard and make him a pillar of the royal family. We are courtiers, and we should do our best. ”

In the same way, Lian Po's attitude towards Zhao Hao was completely different, and he said with a smile.

"The general has good intentions! However, looking at Pingyang Jun's expression, most of them are also hard-working and compassionate soldiers, which is really a blessing for our army! Zhao Hao said with emotion.

Lian Po nodded, looking at the west from afar, but frowning and silent.

"The general is worried about the war in Jinyang?" Zhao Hao asked.

"Yes! Zhao Guowei. Judging from the future, these 200,000 Qin troops suddenly went around to the rear of our Zhao State, and the plot was very big. If it weren't for our unexpectedly quick takedown of the Yan Kingdom, the Qin army would probably be fighting Daijun now. Lian Po was afraid for a while when he thought of this. The Qin army's Nanyang County and Hedong County stirred up such a big movement, and it turned out that they were all to cover the army on the northern front.

Zhao Hao nodded slightly, and played a wonderful move in vain! The road from Shangjun to Yanmen County was difficult, but Bai Qi made a dangerous move and won a complete victory. Once you pass through Yanmen Mountain, it is a smooth road to the east. If it weren't for Yan's unexpectedly quick defection, Bai Qi would most likely occupy the northern part of Zhao and join forces with Yan to attack Zhao.

However, with the fall of Gongsun Cao, the Yan State has stood on the opposite side of the Qin State. The Qin army immediately made a decision and went south to attack Taiyuan County. still caught Zhao Guo off guard. Once Taiyuan County was acquired by the Qin State, it could merge with Shangjun in the west, support Yanmen in the north, attack the Han Shangdang in the south, and conquer Handan in the east. It is really the seven-inch land of Zhao State.

Zhao Hao was originally a partial branch of the Zhao royal family, and moved to Yan State to avoid disaster after the change of the sand dunes, and was appointed by the King of Yan as the Taishou of the ancient county, and later returned to the country and served as a Tianbu official, which is equivalent to the current director of the tax bureau. On one occasion, Zhao Hao was obstructed when he collected the Pingyuan Jun's tax on the plains. Zhao Hao enforced the law impartially, beheaded the nine stewards of the Pingyuan Jun family, and then persuaded the angry Pingyuan Jun to be appreciated by the Pingyuan Jun.

On the occasion of Lian Po leading the army to attack Yan State, Pingyuan Jun recommended Zhao Hao to King Zhao, after all, Zhao Hao has lived in Yan Country for a long time and is familiar with the customs of Yan State. So Zhao Hao was appointed as a national lieutenant to assist Lian Po in the military.

"General! The king has already sent Pingyuan Jun to lead an army of 100,000 to support Taiyuan County, and he must have arrived at this moment. Pingyuan Jun Xianda, assisted by Pang Xuan, although it is not easy to win, but it will not be defeated. The general is powerful and relieved. Zhao Hao comforted.

Pang Xuan's name Lian Po has also heard of it, he once sat down with King Zhao Wuling and discussed, and was greatly praised by King Zhao Wuling. If it weren't for the change of the sand dunes, I'm afraid he would be like himself, fighting for Zhao Guo! It's just that although he is talented, he has not been tested in actual combat, and Lian Po is still worried.

Lian Po thought for a while and said, "I hope so! ”

As the two spoke, the rain gradually subsided. The sun ran out from behind the dark clouds and shone the land again. The young boy Leopard also cheered with joy like the other soldiers. A rainbow hung in the sky, and Lian Po's military order was also issued, and he rested for half an hour. (Second shift before 6 p.m.) The third watch in the evening! ）