Huaihua Prefecture has a very delicate geographical location. originally faced the Southern Tang Dynasty, since the defeat of Yan and the cession of Xipingzhou. Huaihua Prefecture has become the intersection of the three kingdoms, and the location is very dangerous. Regardless of the large-scale invasion of the Southern Tang Dynasty or the Western Yan, Huaihua Prefecture could be used as a passage into the territory of Northern Zhao.

For this reason, the imperial court separated the southwest corner of Huaihua Prefecture and established the Jingsai Army to resist the attack of the Southern Tang Dynasty or Western Yan. The Jingsai Army was nominally directly under the management of the imperial court, but in fact, the military and political power in the place where the Jingsai Army was located was all under the command of the Jingsai Army, and the power was extremely great.

It's a pity that the area controlled by the Jingsai army is not large, and the output cannot support the needs of the Jingsai army, and the grain, grass, ordnance, etc. still have to rely on the support of the imperial court, otherwise it is no different from the Jiedu envoy of the Southern Tang Dynasty.

There was a strange phenomenon in this rebellion, the southwesternmost corner was still controlled by the Jingsai army under the rule of the imperial court, but without an edict, they did not dare to send troops for no reason, so they could only watch the rebellion in the rear. Just sent out a ranger to open a passage to the Jingshi and wait for the holy decree.

In the middle was the rebels, caught between the Jingsai Army and the Huaihua Prefecture Capital Chengzhou Soldiers. The Jingsai army is a border army with skilled combat power, and the bad luck of not looking for the rebels has burned high incense, and the rebels dare to take the initiative to provoke the Jingsai army to make its division famous. Turning a blind eye to the opening of the road by the Jingsai army rangers.

The outermost is the Huaihua Prefecture soldiers led by Li Huai, and the combat strength is the weakest. can only defend the city, and control the capital city and several county seats. As for the uninsured villages, ignore them.

Zhao Ming and his entourage stepped into the jurisdiction of the Jingsai Army, and the atmosphere changed. Under the military administration, the rules were much stricter, and the seal of the imperial court had to be shown through the large and small fortresses.

Fortunately, the eunuch who passed the decree had been intercepted, and all the eunuchs' belongings were confiscated, so that there was no danger in the Jingsai army sent an escort team to the forefront of Northern Zhao, and it was also the main camp of the Jingsai army headquarters - Panshi Fort.

The whole rock fort is built according to the topography, the outer wall is tall and strong, the lower part is a stone foundation, and the upper part is made of large city bricks, and the inner part is filled with earth and stones. There is a fortress or a city platform at the corner, and the top of the city is about five feet long, and five horses can gallop in parallel. Backed by the dangerous peak, there is a waterfall that flows down from the dangerous peak, through the castle and into the moat, without worrying about the water source being cut off.

After Zhao Ming and his entourage showed the official documents, under the guidance of the city guards, they finally came to the city guard mansion, which was also the residence of Xiao Yuan, the general of Huaihua, the commander of the Jingsai army.

Walking into the main hall, there was already a middle-aged general sitting on the main seat waiting for Zhao Ming, wearing a simple robe, staring at Zhao Ming with fierce eyes, and the wrinkles on his face and the slightest white hair on his head could not hide his fierce spirit. The most conspicuous thing is a visible scar on the right side of his face, which goes from the temple to the chin, although it has healed, it still makes people feel a chill from the bottom of their hearts. What a brutal battlefield this is a general who survived!

There was also a young man standing next to Xiao Yuan who was similar to his seven points, which was estimated to be Xiao Yuan's son and nephew. The young man was looking at Zhao Ming and his party curiously, especially Zhao Ming, staring at his face and refusing to take his eyes off.

Zhao Ming stiffly stepped forward to salute: "The envoy of the King James to counter the rebellion, Zhao Ming, the sixth son of the emperor, has seen General Huaihua." ”

Xiao Yuan did not return the salute because of the identity of Zhao Ming's prince, but instead received a big stab and frowned and said, "Aren't you willing to call me uncle?" ”

As soon as these words came out, Feng Wu and the others looked strange, this General Xiao Yuan turned out to be Zhao Ming's uncle, and the one who could claim to be like this must be the brother of Zhao Ming's biological mother, otherwise he could only salute in front of Zhao Ming. No wonder Zhao Ming looked awkward as soon as he entered the Jingsai Army, and Zhao Ming's late mother was also surnamed Xiao!

"General Xiao laughed, Ming didn't dare to climb high!" Zhao Ming's face turned cold, and he replied bluntly.

"Ming'er, are you still blaming your uncle for refusing to go back to see your mother before her death?" Xiao Yuan's resolute face showed a hint of loneliness, and he looked at his nephew with pity.

Seeing Xiao Yuan mention this matter, he thought about his mother's last wish, but he couldn't see the only brother, so he died with regret.

Zhao Ming could no longer suppress the anger in his heart, and asked loudly: "Before my mother died, I begged my father to recruit you into Beijing, what about you?" There was no one until the first seven days of the mother's concubine. The concubine only saw you after she was buried, why did you come, and what was the use of you coming. What are you talking about to me now, uncle! ”

"I've already explained it to you! At that time, the monarch of Xiyan was newly mourned, and in order to stabilize the domestic chaos, Xiyan did not retreat but advanced, and wantonly attacked my rock fort, and my uncle, as the commander of an army, could only leave the army at this time. ”

"That's a feint! It was Xiyan who was worried that my Da Zhao would take advantage of his internal strife to attack, even if you were not in the army, Xiyan would not attack the Rock Fort without his life! I asked my father to issue an edict to guard the city on your behalf as a deputy general, can't you spare three or five days? The more Zhao Ming spoke, the more angry he became.

"I'm not at ease! What if? If there is a flaw, the feint attack will turn into a strong attack, and Xiyan will never let go of the opportunity to uproot the thorn in my Rock Fort. Speaking of his sister who died early, Xiao Yuan's hand also held the handrail tightly, and green tendons appeared on his hands.

"Hehe, you have the rules of the emperor as an emperor, and you have the concerns of a general as a general. I never considered the thoughts of my mother. Everything can be sacrificed for the sake of what you see as the general trend, right? The ridicule on Zhao Ming's face became stronger and stronger.

"Ming'er, do you still have to argue back then? Can't you understand your uncle's distress? ”

Zhao Ming took a deep breath and suppressed his anger: "Bitterness, what annoys me the most now is hearing this word, no one can convince anyone in this matter, you have your hardships, I have my persistence." Leave it on, I'm not here for this. General Xiao, please take the order! ”

"General Xiao Yuan of Chen Huaihua listens to the holy order." Xiao Yuan knelt down to accept the order.

"Fengtian ordered the emperor, he said. I only rule the world with literature, and fight chaos with force. The military commander and military general are the pillars of the imperial court, the dry city of the country, and the chaos of the victims of Sihuaihua has been revealed, and it is the time for you to make contributions. The six princes are brave and resourceful, and share worries for the country. Today, the sixth son of the emperor is the ambassador of rebellion, and the Jingsai army is under its control, and the rebels are either killed or surrendered. It is the sixth prince of the emperor who has full discretion to judge the opportunity. I am waiting for the voice of the kings in Beijing, and do not live up to my hopes. Chin this. ”

"General Xiao Yuan, the minister of Huaihua, greets my emperor's order. Bow again and again. Xiao Yuan bowed his head again and again, completed the ceremony of receiving the decree, received the holy decree, his eyes flickered for a long time before he spoke, "The others retreated. ”

It wasn't until only Xiao Yuan's father and son, Zhao Ming, and Feng Wu were left in the court that they spoke: "I don't know who this general is?" ”

Without waiting for Zhao Ming's introduction, Feng Wu stepped forward and gave a military salute and replied loudly: "Feng Wu, the inferior Shenwu Army." ”

"Oh, it turned out to be Feng Shuai's granddaughter. Disrespectful. "Obviously, Feng Wu has a great reputation in the army, and even Xiao Yuan has heard of it." But can you ask the general to take a break or two, Xiao Yuan has a few words he wants to talk to His Royal Highness Six. ”

Feng Wu was about to leave, but Zhao Ming grabbed his little hand, and his face quickly turned red when he couldn't break free.

Heard Zhao Ming say: "Xiao Wu is not an outsider, I believe that Xiao Wu is stronger than you, if there is anything to say directly." "I secretly rejoiced in giving up the struggle.

Xiao Yuan nodded, and said with a smile on his face: "It's rude, General Feng, since this is the case, my uncle will ask directly!" Is this decree really made by His Majesty himself? ”