The dog barked continuously, barking non-stop, and the sound was full of excitement. In such a situation, Li Zicheng and Liu Tichun, together with the guards on the side, followed the prestige, only to see a small tower-like figure rushing towards this side, and the speed was so fast that everyone could only see a black shadow.

At this moment, if it weren't for Gao Yigong's trotting closely behind, the nearby soldiers would definitely raise their left arms, pull the small crossbow on their left arms, and shoot the small tower-like black shadow.

Li Zicheng smiled, his deeply locked brows stretched, and the surrounding guards did not move at all, allowing the black shadow to approach. It seems that he didn't notice all this, the expressions of Li Zicheng and the others changed, Liu Tichun saw the black shadow like a small tower, the speed was extremely fast, and he flew over, and he suddenly became anxious, no matter what followed by the black shadow, he was about to shout "Escort Boss", only to feel that there was a flower in front of him, and the black shadow had come to the front and stopped in front of Li Zicheng.

However, the black shadow's movements were far from this, just stood on four feet, and then suddenly jumped up, standing like a human, when Liu Tichun was frightened, the two front paws of the black shadow were already lying on Li Zicheng's shoulders, and a big mouth stretched out, Liu Fangliang just wanted to shout something, a familiar voice came, making Liu Fangliang's words to his mouth swallow back.

"Haha... Plank, why are you back at this time? ”

At this time, Liu Tichun could see clearly that the black shadow like a small tower turned out to be a black dog, its fur was like brocade, dark and shiny, not only strong, but also very tall, almost reaching the chest of a person, four or five feet tall. Moreover, after a closer look, Liu Fangliang found that this black dog is one-eyed, located in the middle of his forehead, and at first glance, he is born to belong to the list of strange beasts, full of evil feelings.

However, the reason why Liu Tichun stopped shouting was not because of Li Zicheng's affectionate question, but because of the black dog's movements, licking Li Zicheng's cheeks with its big tongue, and the latter was stroking the black dog's fur with both hands.

It all happened very suddenly, but in the blink of an eye, as fast as lightning, and people didn't have time to react. From the barking of the dog, to the black dog coming closer, lying on Li Zicheng's shoulder, it was just a few breaths, which gave everyone time to react.

Liu Tichun secretly swallowed a mouthful of saliva with difficulty, almost an instinctive reaction, took a step back, and white sweat broke out on his back.

At this time, Gao Yigong had already run to the front, and when he saw Liu Fangliang's nervous and vigilant appearance, he hurriedly gasped and said, "Captain Liu, don't be nervous, this is the boss's pet dog, raised from childhood to adulthood." As long as you don't have any hostile intentions, it won't do anything out of the ordinary, don't worry. ”

"Plank, come down."

"Wang" and "Wang" twice, the black ruffian put down his two forelimbs very obediently, squatted beside Li Zicheng, stuck out his tongue, and gasped.

Li Zicheng patted the black ruffian's head to show comfort and intimacy, and then looked at Gao Yigong, who was still a little panting, and asked, "Captain Gao, where did the black ruffian run away from you?" ”

Gao Yigong smiled and did not answer, but took out a letter from his arms, handed it to Li Zicheng, and said, "Here, boss, this is a letter from Li Guo to you, which was brought by the black ruffian." The reason why the ruffian was with me was that I happened to meet me about five miles away from the West Gate. Moreover, when he met the black ruffian, there was a person riding on this guy's back, what was his name He Zhen. ”

While speaking, Li Zicheng had already taken the letter, and after opening it, he immediately unfolded it, listening to Gao Yigong's narration while browsing the new content.

"That He Zhen didn't know what was going on, as soon as the ruffian stopped next to me, he only had time to take out the letter and let me hand it over to you, saying that it was sent by Li Guo, and then the person fainted. If it weren't for the fact that he came riding a black ruffian, and the black ruffian still had the appearance of defending him, I would have arrested that He Zhen. ”

After finishing speaking, Gao Yigong looked at Li Zicheng directly, waiting for the other party's response, and secretly hated He Zhen in his heart. It is more appropriate to say that it is secret hatred, not to say envy.

"Grandma, I've been aiming at the ruffian for a long time, and I have long wanted to ride, but I didn't expect to be the first to be climbed by your kid."

Thinking like this in his heart, Gao Yigong couldn't help but look at the black ruffian, and the scene that the black ruffian carrying He Zhen appeared in front of him in his mind, so what kind of run? It's literally flying! In the blink of an eye, the distance of 100 meters has passed!

The three-foot-high mound can be crossed with just a slight jump.

Gao Yigong only saw it today, but he didn't expect the speed of the ruffian to be so fast, and it is no exaggeration to describe it as fast as lightning? What's more, there is still a person on his back?

However, Liu Tichun couldn't be calm, he was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot, his heart was very restless, he couldn't hold back any longer, and Gao Yigong's words hadn't finished for long, so he said eagerly: "Boss, you better make a decision quickly!" Can't delay any longer, if you stay here any longer, it will be too late, brothers' lives are not guaranteed, your safety is a big matter, but it involves the safety of the entire Li family's army. ”

Hearing this, Gao Yigong was shocked in his heart, panicked for no reason, and hurriedly asked, "Captain Liu, what's going on?" What is so urgent? So dangerous? ”

At this time, the soldier of the spy replied: "Captain Gao, it's like this, Zuo Liangyu's men and horses are almost in Ziling Village, and there are two or three thousand people. If there is no accident, you can reach Huaiqing City in the afternoon. Moreover, in the northwest direction of Huaiqing City, near Jiyuan, there was also a group of men and horses, suspected to be officers and soldiers, about three or four thousand people. If we delay any longer, besieging Huaiqing City here, it is very likely that we will fall into the counter-encirclement of the official army and encounter heavy encirclement and suppression. ”

Gao Yigong was also anxious, and was about to persuade Li Zicheng to withdraw his troops and leave, but when he saw the latter's expression, he held the letter in his hand, with a faint smile on his face, his expression was very detached, and he was not in a hurry, but asked: "Captain Gao, where is He Zhen now?" Take me to see it right away. ”

Gao Yigong was stunned for a moment, but he didn't expect his brother-in-law to make this request, and then he came to his senses and hesitated again, his face full of anxiety and worry. Although I have the heart to persuade a few more words, let my brother-in-law quickly withdraw his troops and stay away from this place of right and wrong. But obedient and listening, although the brother-in-law spoke casually and very indifferently, he was full of meaning that could not be refused.

As soon as he thought of this, Gao Yigong could only bow his head and respond: "Boss, that He Zhen is in my camp tent, and a military doctor is examining his body." ”

"Well, let's go."

After Li Zicheng finished speaking, he didn't have time to say anything, and without waiting for the others to respond, he strode away, and the black ruffian followed, wagging his tail, indescribably happy.

At the same time, although Liu Tichun and Gao Yigong did not deal with each other, they still glanced at each other, revealing a helpless and bitter expression, and then became resolute, nodded heavily with each other, took a step, and chased Li Zicheng away.

Obviously, in this short period of time, the two have reached a consensus that they must persuade Li Zicheng no matter what, and persuade the boss to withdraw his troops immediately, leave here quickly, join Mr. Xu, and cross the Yellow River.

Soon, Li Zicheng and others rode to the west gate of Huaiqing City.

In the big tent of Gao Yigong's temporary camp, He Zhen was still in a coma, lying on Gao Yigong's marching bed, making unconscious vomiting movements from time to time, frowning slightly, exuding a trace of exhaustion. Her lips squirmed, as if she were talking in her sleep.

There was a strong smell of herbs in the big tent, and there was something pungent; The jar of boiling medicine made the sound of bubbling boiling water, and the white mist was steaming. A military doctor squatted there, holding a fan in one hand, gently and rhythmically shaking, fanning the fire of the charcoal furnace; Holding a rag in the other hand, he lifted the lid of the clay pot from time to time and stirred it to make the medicinal properties of the herbs inside boil as much as possible in the potion.

At this time, Li Zicheng lifted the curtain and entered, and saw that He Zhen's familiar face was very haggard, but he hesitated worriedly, and returned to normal in an instant. When will you wake up? ”

Hearing this, the military doctor reflexively turned his head, and when he saw that it was Li Zicheng, he immediately put down the fan in his hand in a little panic, stood up, and hurriedly replied: "Boss, this person is fine, but he occasionally feels cold, plus he has been tired all the way, has not slept for a few days, and has not rested well, so he will have symptoms of coma and vomiting." As long as you cultivate well for two days and make up for your body, you can fully recover. As for when you'll wake up, it's hard to say. ”

Li Zicheng's expression relaxed, as if he had thought of something, turned his brows and locked deeply, and asked in a deep voice: "Then do you have any way to make him sober up for the time being?" ”

As soon as the words fell, seeing that the military doctor was embarrassed and hesitant, as if he had guessed the other party's concerns, Li Zicheng further added: "It won't take too long, I just need to ask him a question." ”

The military doctor's expression suddenly relaxed, and then he said softly: "If this is the case, the subordinates have a way to make this person temporarily sober up, and use a golden needle to pierce his heart and temple, and he can wake up for a moment." Still, Boss, it can't last long. Otherwise, it will cause damage to the sanity of the person being administered. ”

"Doctor, don't worry, not only are you a healer, but this person is also my brother, and I can't let him be mentally damaged and become a fool."

Li Zicheng nodded, praising the military doctor's medical style and medical ethics, and then further urged: "Hurry up and apply the needle~!" I'll just ask a question, and he'll just answer yes or no, that's it. ”

Whether it was Liu Tichun and Gao Yigong behind Li Zicheng, or Lang Zhong in front of him, they were all stunned, no one expected that the boss would take so much trouble and be so eager, just to ask a sleeping person a question, just to answer yes or no.

However, seeing that Li Zicheng frowned slightly, he was very dissatisfied, and some were impatient to wait, the military doctor immediately sobered up and hurriedly replied: "Yes, boss, I will administer the needle." ”

Immediately, under the suspicious gaze of Liu Tichun and Gao Yigong, and under Li Zicheng's gaze, the military doctor neatly took out three golden needles, and stabbed them down with great skill, without any sense of procrastination.

In just three breaths, He Zhen's philtrum and temple were pierced with golden needles.

With He Zhen's philtrum and temples inserted with gold needles, everyone waited expectantly, and in the time of two breaths, He Zhen woke up quietly, opened his eyes, and when he saw Li Zicheng, he was about to struggle to get out of bed and salute, but he was pressed on the bed by Li Zicheng, and then said hurriedly: "He Zhen, don't move, your body is still very weak now." I'm asking you a question now, and all you have to do is nod or shake your head, and you don't have to say anything. ”

After He Zhen lay down smoothly, seeing that the other party nodded slightly, Li Zicheng continued to ask: "He Zhen, is the army near Jiyuan the Li family army led by Li Guo?" ”

In an instant, without waiting for He Zhen to answer, there was no time to react, Gao Yigong and Liu Tichun were stunned, they didn't expect the boss to ask such a sudden question? However, the two of them reacted immediately, thought of some things, and then both of them were full of hope, and their hearts were full of inexplicable excitement, looking at He Zhen, waiting for He Zhen's answer.

For a while, the hearts of the two of them were raised in their throats, how much they wanted to see He Zhen nodding!

Because, the two of them know very well that if Jiyuan's army is really the Li family army led by Li Guo, the situation will be reversed, and their side will have an absolute advantage, which is really bright!

Although Liu Tichun doesn't know who Li Guo is? However, judging from the three words of Li Jiajun and the expressions of the boss and Gao Yigong, it is enough to explain everything.

He Zhen's throat seemed to be a little dry, swallowed his saliva, and every minute and second of delay touched the hearts of everyone present, and he was nervous.

In the end, He Zhen's answer did not disappoint everyone, only to see that he did not hesitate at all, and immediately nodded resolutely.

"It's too high!"

Compared with Liu Tichun and Gao Yigong's cheers in unison, Li Zicheng glanced at the military doctor, who immediately understood and hurriedly opened the three golden needles, He Zhen immediately fell asleep heavily, and his expression became calm, without the initial sorrow, and his heart was heavy.

At the same time, although Li Zicheng's face was calm, the moment he saw He Zhen nodding, he still secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and even shouted for happiness, and the doubts in his stomach disappeared immediately, and he looked at Liu Tichun and ordered: "Pass my order, except for the brothers on the Flying Dragon Chariot, everyone will stop attacking and surround the four city gates from afar." At the same time, 250 soldiers were drawn from the four barracks and went with me to Ziling Village to intercept Zuo Liangyu's Changping Army there! ”

"Boss, what about me?" Gao Yigong couldn't help it, pointed to himself, and asked innocently.

"Hey..."Li Zicheng smiled, in a very good mood, and then replied: "You~?" Immediately rode the black ruffian to Jiyuan, found Li Guo, and asked him to speed up the march, and be sure to arrive at Ziling Village this afternoon, join me, and intercept Zuo Liangyu. ”

As soon as he heard that he could ride a black ruffian, Gao Yigong suddenly couldn't help himself with excitement, and when he heard his task again, Gao Yigong's expression immediately collapsed, and he said, "Sister... Brother-in-law, no, it should be the boss. ”

For a while, I don't know if happiness came too suddenly, you can ride a black ruffian so quickly, Gao Yigong was a little at a loss, he couldn't even speak, and he didn't choose to speak.

After a little muttering and organizing the language, Gao Yigong said in a deep voice: "Boss, this task is very simple, that is, to report the news and find Li Guo. But Boss, Li Guo's army is on the move, how can I find them? ”

"Hehe, I thought it was a problem?" Li Zicheng smiled faintly, responded, and said, "Captain Gao, don't worry." What you may not know is that the ruffians are not only extremely fast. Moreover, the sense of smell is far better than that of ordinary dogs, as long as it is a smell within a radius of 30 miles, it can distinguish between friend and foe, and can quickly and accurately locate and track. As for finding Li Guo and them, it's not a problem at all, don't worry, the black ruffian will take you to find Li Guo. ”