At this time in the twenty-second quarter, a cry was heard, and a large group of soldiers of the Guards Battalion were already crying and shouting, carrying Zhao Fei's coffin and slowly walking out of the camp.

The funeral in the army, of course, was a simple one, with eight soldiers of the Guards Battalion carrying a simple wooden coffin, and more than a hundred soldiers silently following behind the team. Each of the Guards Battalion soldiers simply wrapped a black veil around their hands. The White Tigers suffered nearly half of the casualties this time, and at such a scale, it is estimated that they have come out of the nest. Before Zhao Fei's death, because of his background and personality, it is not an exaggeration to say that he was bloodthirsty and cruel, and he was arrogant. In this funeral procession, there must have been more or less dissatisfied fighters with it, but all of them passed away with the wind. He has died in battle, what can be done with him?

There is rain in the sky, so weird, indefinitely, there is death in the world, the yin and yang are separated from the body, that is, they die, and they will be buried in Shanyang, and the soul will return here to defend the family and the state forever......

The team walked slowly all the way, singing the mourning song in the army all the way, this song is also the court music master Qiu Shuiyi to commemorate his fallen friend Qin Yu made "Mourning Rain", the whole song has a total of five paragraphs, about 200 words. However, later Emperor Taizu of the Han Army felt that this song was too tactful, so he simplified this song. It is set as a memorial song in the army. The melody of the condensed melody is tragic and short, and the singing has its own momentum of reverberating and swallowing mountains and rivers.

The temporary cemetery of the Southern Expeditionary Army was about three miles behind the Guards camp. It has long been scattered with the ashes of fallen soldiers. It's a mess of all kinds of small wooden signs. Each small wooden sign has the name of a fallen soldier on it. However, as time goes by, there will always be a day when the wooden cards rot, and who remembers the warriors of the past, who fought here?

And some high-ranking generals in the army, and can carry out quicklime disinfection in the center of the cemetery, and then implement a simple burial, Zhao Fei is in front of the White Tiger of the Guards Battalion, so he naturally has the honor of burial.

The team was going to the temporary cemetery, and just passed by Wu Ming and Zhang Hao, who were out of the camp, Wu Ming silently bowed to the side, and then watched the team go away.

When many White Tiger soldiers saw Wu Ming, their originally lifeless eyes rejuvenated. The news of Wu Ming's serious injury is not a secret. He is now the only master of the Han army's high-end combat power above the seventh dan. Its life and death naturally affect the hearts of all fighters, even the members of the White Tiger are no exception. Wu Ming was able to stand here intact, but the desperate death in this wounded funeral team was more or less diluted. It can be regarded as a psychological comfort for these team members.

"Stop, stop for me right away!" At this time, there was a deplorable shout in the distance. Wu Ming turned his head to look at the source of the sound, and saw Ge Yi, the deputy of the Blue Dragon Team. He was wrapped in a white cloth that he didn't know where it came from. Shirtless. Reveal a strong muscle. He was running from afar.

Ge Yi's own strength is also good. According to Wu Ming's estimates, they are only higher than Xiahou Fei and Zhao Fei. However, he was just a house slave of the Zhao family at first. Later, he was appreciated by the Zhao family and promoted. He can mix with the vice president of the Qinglong team, and his own strength is one aspect, and it is not unrelated to the full promotion of the Zhao family.

And the royal family in order to prevent a certain family from taking charge of a team, resulting in a situation where the tail is too big. That's why Ge Yi was transferred from Zhao Fei of the White Tiger Team and appointed as the deputy of the Blue Dragon Team.

The relationship between Ge Yi and Zhao Fei was no secret either, and all the fighters stopped when they heard his shout. silently looked at Ge Yi who came in a hurry.

"Hey, what are you doing here? See the joke? You don't need to come here to cry a mouse. Ge Yi ran all the way and immediately found Wu Ming standing silently on the side of the road. After all, Wu Ming and Zhang Hao are too conspicuous. All wrapped in black veils. The two of them stood out a little from each other when they stood nearby.

Wu Ming was stunned, in the past, Zhao Fei and Xiahou Fei often led a large group of followers and subordinates to cause trouble everywhere. This Ge Yi followed silently and did not say a word. Wu Ming still has a good impression of him. I didn't expect the other party to be so angry today.

Zhang Hao, who was beside him, naturally couldn't see Wu Ming angry, and pulled his neck and shouted: "What, aren't we allowed to pass by when we go out of the camp?" Is this road open for your family? ”

"Then please leave early, Gongzi was not on good terms with you during his lifetime. Now that he has sacrificed his life for the country, I hope that Lord Wu will give him a convenient time, and don't disturb his peace here. This Ge Yi glanced at Zhang Hao coldly, and then stared at Wu Ming and said.

It was closer, and Wu Ming saw it clearly. Ge Yi's eyelids were red and swollen, and he had obviously just cried.

"You ......" Zhang Hao stretched his neck and lifted his feet. I was getting ready for a big fight. Suddenly, there was a tightness behind him. Wu Ming grabbed him tightly. In the past, when the "Royal Camp Double Flying" was alive, this kid was for Wu Ming. I have been hit by black punches. Now both are a thing of the past. Nature is not afraid.

"Don't make a fuss, let's go." Wu Ming grabbed him. Then he hugged his fists and said to Ge Yi: "The deceased is gone, and I hope that Brother Ge will mourn." I won't bother Brother Ge. ”

Ge Yi replied coldly in a nasal voice. Then turn your head away. said to the group of White Tiger members: "Martial artists need three dantian qi to practice qi in order to achieve something. The skull is also the essence of the whole body, the qi, and the place of the gods. Now, Childe's head has been taken by the Southern Barbarian thieves. Hanging from the city walls. Now that you are buried, how do you let the soul of the son be put in place? When you go underground, how do you cultivate? ”

Wu Ming took Zhang Hao and slowly walked away. Behind him, a large group of guards battalion soldiers and Ge Yi were muttering. I don't know what I'm discussing. When the two walked out of the camp, they saw the team turn around and carry Zhao Fei's coffin back the way it came. Do they still want to take the head back? But there is not much time, on such a hot day, even if the corpse has simple embalming measures, it will stink in a few days.

I still remember the beginning of the prince's southern expedition. The whole camp was fluttering with flags. In the camp, the shouts of the fighters training reached into the sky. Heralds, baggage soldiers shuttled through the camp in an orderly manner. The whole camp exudes a vigorous and uplifting energy.

And now, everything has changed. As far as the eye can see, the entire Han army camp is already filled with a lifeless smell. Even the left and right armies, in the face of strict military food control, the soldiers could not eat enough. Until now, I can't muster up the strength to train. Occasionally, a few people were seen patrolling around the camp with weapons, and it was also lazy. It's the Chinese army, and occasionally you can hear the excited cheers of the sons of the family. Perhaps, they haven't gotten the news of changes in the country yet, but even if they do. Li Tie got the country, the family is still a family, they are still the sons of the family, and there is really nothing to worry about.

As far as the eye can see, the entire Han army camp has shrunk a lot. There is no need to count, Wu Ming also knows that the battle losses in this Xinhe night battle are very strict. Inside this shrunken camp, countless people were reduced to a handful of ashes in the makeshift camp in the rear. Zhao Fei also has a simple wooden coffin, and what about them?

Wu Ming has lost interest in chatting. Zhang Hao also saw that his interest was not high, and he was also consciously silent. The two were silent all the way, and soon arrived at the prince's camp.

The soldiers of the Xuanwu team outside the camp tent naturally knew Wu Ming. Seeing Wu Ming coming, he hurriedly shouted in surprise: "Team Wu is arriving!" The voice was very loud, as if it were not, and could not reflect the joy in his heart at this time.

Then, the prince's familiar shout came from the tent: "Ah Ming, come and help me!" ”

Wu Ming could naturally hear that it was the prince's, but his whole voice was already dumb. In the hoarse shouting, there was a feeling of grasping a life-saving straw at this time.

The tent is still the same familiar tent, and the furnishings inside have not changed much, but the people have changed a lot. The crown prince was propping up the table with his hands, staring at Wu Ming who was walking slowly. On the table, his beloved jade cup was in the shape of a bottom-upside shape. Some tea leaves and tea were scattered messily on the table. And the old eunuch behind him looked up at his master from time to time. His eyes were full of horror.

The prince has lost weight, although he has not been in good health since he was a child, but because of proper nutrition. On the fair face, there is still a little flesh color. Now, my cheeks are sunk in. On his face, a hint of gray was faintly visible in the paleness. Under the messy hair, although the eyes are still very bright, a circle of dark circles reveals that the owner's physical condition is not very good.

Under the tent, there was also a person standing, but it was Chen Jianfei, the general of Fenwei. The two didn't seem to have a very pleasant conversation just now. Old General Chen looked at Wu Ming who walked in with hope, nodded and said hello. Then he sighed softly.

Seeing the crown prince like this, Wu Ming felt a heartache, he stepped forward and stood with his fists clenched: "Your Highness, please pay attention to your body." ”

The prince didn't realize Wu Ming's greeting, he propped himself on the table, and muttered vigorously to Wu Ming: "You must have a way, you must have a way, right, Ah Ming?" ”

He asked faster and faster, and by the end the two hands on the table were trembling slightly, and the teeth chattered in the heat. Wu Ming was taken aback, and no longer cared about etiquette, he stepped forward to support the prince, put his palm behind the other party's back, and a peaceful earth force spit out from his palm. The prince slowly calmed down.

Chen Jianfei below saw that the prince's face had improved slightly, and bowed: "Your Highness, the lower officials still hope that you will put the lives of 100,000 soldiers of the Southern Expeditionary Army first." Immediately withdraw the army, or negotiate peace with the Nanban. ”

Under Wu Ming's appeasement, the prince had already slowly sat on the stool, and heard Chen Jianfei say this. jumped up as if he had been stepped on by his tail: "No, now retreat the army, where is the way back?" Will that old guy Li Tie let me go back safely? Not to mention discussing peace with the Southern Barbarians, I think that I am the dignified prince of the Eastern Han Dynasty, how can I wag my tail and beg for mercy from a foreign Southern Barbarian, so in the future, how will this king deal with himself? ”

Chen Jianfei was still admonishing: "Your Highness, I hope you will put the lives of 100,000 people first." What is personal honor and disgrace, if you are lucky enough to survive, every soldier of the Southern Expeditionary Army will be grateful for His Highness's kindness. ”

The prince stood on it, already dancing: "No, just can't." ”

"Your Royal Highness......" Chen Jianfei still needs to be persuaded again, but he looks at the crazy prince. I had to swallow the words in my stomach.

The prince went crazy for a while, and he was also tired, and sat on the chair with his head bowed, panting slightly.

Chen Jianfei saw that the persuasion was fruitless, so he had to look at Wu Ming: "Lord Wu, the person Your Highness trusts the most is you, I hope you can help the old man persuade Your Highness." ”

Wu Ming looked at the other party's hopeful eyes: "Don't worry, old general, do your best." ”

The old man's eyes regained a hint of brilliance: "Then please Lord Wu, Lord Wu asked me to copy the clumsy work "Seven Explanations of Spearmanship", which is currently half completed, once it is completed, I will send it to you immediately." ”

After finishing speaking, he saluted the crown prince who was panting in the chair: "Your Highness, the lower official has taken his leave first." I hope that His Royal Highness will give good consideration to the suggestion of the lower official. Also, take care of yourself. With that, he slowly retreated. When he left the tent, he glanced at Wu Ming with hope.

The prince's wheezing voice slowly quieted down, and he just stayed in the chair, not knowing what he was thinking, and after a while, he said to the old eunuch behind him: "Gonggong Xing, you can go down too, I want to talk to Lord Wu." ”

After the old eunuch withdrew from the tent, the prince raised his head, looked at Wu Ming, who was holding him, and said bitterly: "Ah Ming, my father told me before leaving, although this Chen Jianfei is a protégé of the prime minister, but his mind is full of the concept of 'the people are noble and the king is light', once he is allowed to hold power." I'm afraid it's even more difficult to control. Let me find a chance to wrest power from it. Solidify your power. ”

The crown prince obviously felt that Wu Ming's hands holding his shoulders froze. After a long time, the other party's anxious voice came: "Your Highness, General Chen has been loyal to the country all his life, and loves soldiers like sons." And he has been sparing no effort to support His Highness. Your Highness must not have such thoughts. ”

The crown prince just raised his head and lowered it again, as if he was talking to himself: "Actually, I still admire General Chen as a person, and I have spent time in contradictions since the Southern Expedition. Now it seems that what my father said has some truth. What exactly should I do? ”