This patrol lasted for many days before he returned to the city of Yihe, the governor of the southern region.

Yihe City is located in the Longtou Plateau, like a fierce tiger entrenched there, looking at the northern grasslands. It is the seat of the county seat of Nandi Prefecture, the largest county in the northern border of the Huo Dynasty, and it is also the line of the governor of Nandi.

Speaking of the origin of this city, it is a story more than 500 years ago. At that time, Yihe, as a large country of Rongdi in the south, occupied a vast area of Shangjun in the east, Qinhe in the north, Longtou in the west, and the Great Wall in the south. But it was not satisfied, and its wolf-like personality made it salivate over the land of the Qin-Han Plain. More than 300 years ago, it launched the war of the Eastern Chu State, which reached the north bank of the Qinwei River in Changjun, less than 100 miles away from the capital of the Eastern Chu State, which posed a mortal threat to the Eastern Chu State that had just entered the Qin-Han Plain. However, the arrogant King Yihe would never have imagined that he would one day die at the hands of a woman.

After Emperor Chuyi of the Eastern Chu State ascended the throne, his mother Xuan Empress Dowager was regent. This beautiful woman who held the power of the Eastern Chu Kingdom sent an invitation to King Yihe and invited him to live in the Ganye Palace. She used all the charm of a woman to wear down the will of King Yihe, and even did not hesitate to give birth to two sons with him. It wasn't until one day when Empress Dowager Xuan put a knife on his neck that he woke up. After killing the queen of Yihe, the strong and bewitching Empress Dowager Xuan sent troops to destroy this large country that once dominated the Longtou Plateau in one fell swoop. Since then, there has been another territory on the territory of the Eastern Chu State - Nandi County.

However, when Han Yun set foot on this vast land, there was a sense of crisis. In the past few days, he inspected the various fortresses in his jurisdiction together with the Taishou of Nandi County and the Governor Shi. The farther north he went, the heavier his heart became.

What does he see here? It is the indifference of the sense of border defense, the relaxation of the discipline of the soldiers, the drunkenness and slackness of the officials, the fear of the common people, and the fact that there are no pavilions and barriers thousands of miles away. Doesn't this open the door for the long drive of the Great Hungarian Xiguan?

Until one day, in a small town on the border, they found a soldier of Wu taking the saddle of a war horse to exchange wine with the people of Xiguan of the Great Hungarians, Han Yun was angry, and his horsewhip was struck on the soldier's body.

"Spare your life! The villain doesn't dare anymore! The soldiers rolled under the raindrops of whips, and the blood stained the cracked ground red. Han Yuntie's face was blue and he kept whipping. The soldier first cried out for mercy, but gradually only a faint "hum" sound.

"If there is another violator of military discipline, he will be the end!" Han Yun roared and got on the horse.

On the way back to the Governor's Mansion, Han Yun's face became even more gloomy, and he had an urge to kill in his heart. He couldn't understand that he was also a general guarding the border, how could the Taishou in front of him be vastly different from the Taishou of Changjun?

On the steps of the Governor's Mansion, Han Yun stroked the beard hanging on his chest and swore in his heart that he would use the blood of these traitors to pay tribute to the innocent people and soldiers who died under the iron hooves of the Great Hungarian Xiguan.

Nandi Taishou cautiously accompanied Han Yun into the Governor's Mansion, and the death of that soldier made him feel the seriousness of the matter for the first time in many years. Not to mention anything else, just the absence of a pavilion barrier is enough to land on people's heads. But he still had a hint of luck - Han Yun couldn't do anything to him yet, after all, he was the official of the imperial court, even if he was convicted, it was the emperor's final say, and Han Yun could only impeach the court at best.

As soon as he sat down, Han Yun angrily reprimanded: "Is Taishou convicted? ”

"I don't know, please make it clear!"

"Bold! You have been an official here for many years, and there is not a decent pavilion barrier in the border area of thousands of miles, isn't it a dereliction of duty? ”

Taishou tried to justify his mistakes, but as soon as he opened his mouth, he was interrupted by Han Yun: "No matter how clever your tongue is, you can't deny the charges of indulging your subordinates, relaxing military discipline, and neglecting border defense." This official has personally inspected it recently, has he wronged you? ”

Seeing that his defense could not be answered, Taishou simply put on a disdainful posture and hummed: "Even if the lower official is guilty, it is also a matter for the imperial court, and it is also decided by the emperor, what can the general do to me?" ”

Taishou's arrogance angered Han Yun, and he roared: "This official wants to kill you moths of the country to thank the world." ”

"Xia Guan is an official ordered by the imperial court, but I am afraid that the emperor did not give the general this power!"

"Will be outside, and the king's order will not be accepted. This official will take you under the knife today. Come! As soon as Han Yun's words fell, a sword and axe had already swarmed up, tying up Taishou and his thirty-eight subordinates.

Han Yun threw down an arrow and shouted through gritted teeth: "Push these misguided people out and behead them, and hang their heads on the city tower to set an example!" ”

Thirty-eight human heads have been hanging on the tower of Yihe City for many days now, and some have begun to rot.

The wind, at dusk every day, swept unscrupulously from the depths of the plateau towards the ancient city, and its terrible roar made everyone who had just arrived here feel its wildness and loneliness.

The population of the vast Nandi County is very sparse, with more than 100,000 herders scattered on the plateau and grassland, continuing their lives according to their own lifestyles. The huge city of Yihe has a population of only 50,000.

The sun was just setting in the west, and there were few people on the streets; Night hung over the ancient city, and only the guards and patrolling soldiers indicated that this was a city of Great Wu.

Han Yun's sleepiness had already been blown away by the wind outside the window, and the intermittent shouts of the husband were heard on the street, and it was already the second half of the night. He stood up, warmed his frozen hands in front of the brazier, and shouted outward, "Someone! ”

The guard, who had awakened from his dream, stood in front of him in an instant: "What does the general command?" ”

"Swap the tea for the hot one."

"No!"

From Luoyang Prefecture in Xiguan to Chang County, his biggest gain was to arrange his family to live in Zhongguan Village, Haidian Street, Chang County. Regarding his position, the reason of the lieutenant is that he should not be too public. In fact, Han Yun could see that Captain Li Wei was a very greedy person. He was worried about what would happen if such a person was in charge of the three armies. However, with the guilt at that time, it was a great fortune that he could have such a result, how dare he make excessive demands?

When he left Changjun, his wife said that the wind outside the plug was frosty and the sword was cold, and she asked him to bring some maids and subordinates over. But these were all rejected by him, and he was very righteous at the time - the husband should be dedicated to the field, and what should some women be placed in the barracks? Having said that, how could he forget his wife's tearful eyes when he parted? Especially in this long night, the mood of missing relatives is even more frowned, and it is on my heart, and I can't get rid of it.

He stood up, shook his head, and asked himself in his heart what was wrong, when did he become more childlike?

At this moment, there was a "jingle" on his waist, and he subconsciously looked down to see that the tiger head shackle given to him by the emperor was held in his hand. As a result, the scene of knowing in Luoyang Prefecture in Xiguan quickly replaced the longing for relatives.

On this winter night on the border, he remembered the scene of saying goodbye to the emperor when he left Changjun, and the hot blood around him quickly drove away the cold, making his chest soaked with warmth.

Although Taiwei deliberately obstructed it, Han Yun still came to the north of Changle Palace, and it was not until Han Yun took out the tiger head shackle that Sima let him go. However, when he stood in front of the majestic gate of the Xuanzheng Palace, he hesitated a little. He was afraid that his arrival would disturb the emperor's management of state affairs.

At this time, Hun Sen's father-in-law came out of the hall, and he recognized at a glance the envoy of King Liang of Luoyang Prefecture in Xiguan at the ceremony of establishing the heir. Many rumors about this general made Hun Sen have a sincere admiration for him, and he not only warmly invited Han Yun to wait at the school, but also quickly announced the emperor's will to summon him.

Walking into the Xuanzheng Palace, Huo Wu buried his head in reviewing the recitals seemed to him how kind it was, Han Yun couldn't help but sigh that the years had passed like a gap, and the heroic Royal Highness the Crown Prince had grown into a handsome and handsome Emperor Wu. And the moment Huo Wu looked up, his eyes were also full of excitement when he looked at Han Yun.

The emperor took his hand and took the trouble to ask him about his experience over the years, saying that the imperial court was now at the time of employing people, and talents like him would make great achievements.

He originally wanted to tell about the grievances he had suffered, but he suddenly realized how insignificant his personal honor and disgrace seemed compared to Dawu Zhongxing. He wanted to tell the story of Changjun in Taiwei's place this time, but when he saw the mountains of pieces and documents on the emperor's imperial case, he immediately felt ashamed of his narrowness.

When he said that he was stopped by Sima when he passed Beique, the emperor laughed. Why does Aiqing need a "door registration", as long as he shows the tiger head shackle given by me, this Changle Palace will be unimpeded.

When he left, Huo Wu personally sent Han Yun outside the main hall, he held Han Yun's hand, and his expectations were in his words.

"Since the death of Emperor Gang, the border passes have loose armaments, pavilion barriers are in ruins, and Aiqing has a heavy task to go!" After the strong Han Yun heard this, his throat choked.

Han Yun held the tiger head sheath in his hand and looked at it carefully. It was a warm and delicate white jade, which was extremely delicate and clear under the reflection of the charcoal fire. When the wind beat the iron head of the Governor's Mansion, he seemed to hear the emperor's call. Han Yun's eyes were a little moist, and after hearing the footsteps of the guards outside, he quickly wiped his eyes with the hem of his clothes.

However, the guard still found the corners of Han Yunhong's eyes, and asked in a low voice, "Do you miss the celestial man and the son?" ”

Han Yun took the hot tea, took a sip, and a warm current suddenly surged through his body: "It's nothing, the charcoal fire was too choking just now." You go to sleep! The official sat down a little longer. ”

"It's almost four shifts, so let's rest early!"

"What are you talking about? Retire! ”

"No!"

As soon as the guards withdrew, a rooster crowed from the corner of the city—another sleepless night. Han Yun returned to the desk, spread out the bamboo slips, and slowly wrote:

His Majesty the Emperor Han Yunshangshu, the Governor of Nandi:

Since taking office, in order to strictly enforce military discipline and rectify military equipment, the following 38 people have been punished for dereliction of duty. The minister knows that Taishou is an important local minister, and he cannot be punished if he is not the emperor. Ranchen watched the rise and fall of the Yihe country in the past, and the Yihe country that he knew well was not the Eastern Chu country, but the Yihe country! The king of the Zhuyi River is not the queen mother, but the king! Since ancient times, those who are arrogant and luxurious, and those who are greedy for women, have not been killed and the country has been destroyed. ……

Outside the window, the first heavy snow outside the fortress has been overwhelmingly drifting towards the ancient city.