() The strange feeling was born in this way, and in Zong Guang's mind, Tianhao's image gradually enlarged. As things come together, what started as intimacy and gratitude change, evolving towards worship and awe.

Zong Guang no longer dares to use the title "Ah Hao". Even he didn't realize when the thought came to him. I am different from him, more humble, weaker, although we are both city lords, but the process of gaining power is fundamentally different. I came from my father's giving, but he relied on his own strength to climb up from the bottom of society. It's like a young plant shoot, growing stronger and harder.

Although Huaiji City is not a rock city, although it is a city with a population of more than 10,000, the growth rate of residents has been very slow over the years. Zongguang was indifferent to this before, and did not have the slightest concept of "development". He is quite an ambitious person, but he is too young and inexperienced, and his father's escort measures are too perfect in place, resulting in him having empty ideals, but he is just a pie drawn in the air with his fingers, without any basis in reality.

The scorching sensation comes from the impending war.

In fact, to be precise, Zong Guang's body is full of excitement.

He learned a lot during his time in Rock City, and everything was an eye-opener for Zongguang. From "Ah Hao" to "Ah Hao", even he didn't notice that the tone and tone of his voice had changed, and he was cautious, for fear of angering the other party, and even unconsciously accompanied a smiling face with a flattering nature.

Few people will notice the change in themselves, and from the perspective of a bystander, Zong Guang can see the change in his father clearly.

For this dispatch, my father had a limited cooperative attitude from the beginning. He was scheming, ostensibly in agreement, but in fact had reservations about the whole plan.

The food supply situation in Mishui City was far less bad than Zonggu said, and the army sent was not an elite army, leaving at least 3,000 people behind.

Zong Guang had a feeling that Tianhao seemed to know everything, and he seemed to know these secrets.

Zongguang knew that Rock City's powerful ability to produce grain had a shocking effect on his father, and it was not jealousy, but envy. The father and son had a private conversation about this matter, and Zong Gu was amazed by the good surrounding environment of Rock City, but he was very calm and told Zong Guang in a calm tone: If another person is replaced as the Lord of Rock City, it is impossible for the resources of the eastern sea to be developed to this extent no matter what.

This requires resolute and resolute courage, far-sighted vision, and all kinds of inconveniences for a certain period of time, and even the doubts and opposition of the people at the bottom.

After all, Zonggu is a person from the past, and his perspective on the problem is very special.

"Ah Guang, follow Ah Hao well! His future is limitless. Father's words were full of admiration.

Zong Guang was silent and nodded slowly.

"Hao is a tough person. He is patient enough, and he is also himself. "Zonggu's gaze is far away, and there is an indescribable special ingredient.

"Daddy, what do you mean?" Zong Guang pondered the question intently, a little puzzled.

"Ayi, he is the only woman by Ah Hao's side." Zonggu bites the word "only" very clearly. The cheeks covered with traces of time seem to be smiling, revealing a middle-aged man's understanding of the precipitation of time: "Ayi is so ugly, such an ugly woman, Ahao actually loves her as a wife...... It's you, okay? ”

For a long time, this was the common idea of everyone who knew that Ayi and Tianhao were related.

She's just so ugly.

The thin waist is like a bud of a branch, which breaks when you pinch it. The size of the chest and buttocks is barely passable, but it does not conform to the aesthetic views of the northern barbarians. She doesn't have thick arms, her slender thighs don't look like a few taels of meat, this kind of woman can't work in the field and plough a few acres of fields, she can't bring back much firewood all day up the mountain, she can't carry heavy objects, she can't carry rocks, it's so ugly that it makes her scalp tingle, she feels disgusting and wants to vomit just by looking at it, and no man in her right mind would want to have a super friendship relationship with her.

Ah Hao is obviously not a fool, otherwise he would not have become the city lord.

But there is only one woman by his side, Ayi.

It's weird, it's incomprehensible, it's illogical.

Looking at his son's questioning eyes, Zong Gu let out a sigh of extreme admiration: "Ruling and managing a city is not as simple as words. Remember that old saying? Hardship comes first, enjoyment comes last. Hao set an example for everyone in Rock City in this regard. Ayi is the ugliest woman in the city, Ahao gives up the good things, he doesn't want anything but power. ”

"He is not pretending, Ayi gave him a child, and he is the eldest son. You should understand what that means. Do you think there is no better option for Hao? There are so many people in Rock City, there are not thousands of beautiful women, but there are hundreds, and there are several. Hehe...... He didn't even look at them, these beautiful women belonged to his most loyal followers. What a means! This tenacity and patience alone are something that few people can do, at least not me. ”

"Ah Guang, do you believe it or not, as long as Ah Hao casually reveals his mouth today, saying that he doesn't want Ah Yi, the woman who took the initiative to post it will immediately be able to line up from his bedroom to the gate of Rock City, and he has to circle around this city several times?"

Of course Zongguang believes.

"Do you think Hao is masochistic?" Zong Gu stared at his son with a questioning gaze.

Zongguang raised his head, his eyes made contact with his father's gaze, and nodded: "No, but in a way...... It should also be. ”

Zong Gu smiled with satisfaction: "It's good to understand, it seems that you haven't wasted time in Rock City during this time, and you have indeed learned a lot from Ah Hao." ”

Zong Guang raised his head, stared at the angle between the wall and the ceiling diagonally above the house, and let out a slow moan: "Yes, he can even accept an ugly woman like Ayi, what else can't he do?" ”

"People who are really ambitious have a very ruthless attitude towards themselves. They see torture as a training of the mind and body. Think of the great heroes of the history of the Ox Clan, go to the priests and wizards and look at the clay templates that record their deeds, and you will find that Ah Hao is very similar to them, and they all have common characteristics that can achieve great things. ”

Zong Guang was surprised by his father's words, and when he thought about it, he felt that it was logical. He asked suspiciously, "Daddy, what do you mean...... Should we go with Hao? ”

"Let's take a look at it first." Zong Gu has always remained calm, and his previous emotion was only a feeling: "Not all heroes can become leaders. This kind of thing depends on ability, and more importantly, luck. As far as the current situation is concerned, the future development of Ah Hao is limitless. I have already sent someone back to deliver an order to transfer the 3,000 elites and some of the grain from the remaining Mishui City. Hao is a shrewd man, and we must show him our sincerity. ”

"Will we go our separate ways later?" Zong Guang smelled an unusual smell from it.

"It depends on Hao's own performance." Zong Gu stroked his rough-skinned left hand, and his gaze was calm: "If he is a real emperor, follow him." After all, he has done us a great favor and we owe him a favor. Son, you have to pay attention to the scale, sometimes it is cooperation, and you have to give him the strongest support unconditionally depending on the situation. Ah Hao is a person who pays attention to the balance between giving and gaining, and he will not suffer losses if he follows him. ”

Zong Guang hesitated: "What if he doesn't have the luck to become an emperor?" ”

Sogu did it quietly, watching his son's growing face.

"I'm old enough to die before you. After that, everything is up to you to judge and decide. The icing on the cake is never as thankful as charcoal in the snow, and it is very stupid to help unreservedly regardless of the situation. You have to learn to be smart and see the world through your eyes and ears. ”

After a pause, Zong Gu let out a low, slow voice: "Maintain the intimacy with Ah Hao." If he becomes emperor, you are the most loyal supporter by his side. If he fails, cut off his head and keep everything you have. ”

After being silent for a long time, Zong Guang asked seriously: "Daddy, do you think we can win this battle?" ”

Zong Gu smiled, he didn't answer directly: "My confidence in Ah Hao comes from the plan he made, from the King of Thunder Horn, and even more from our entire clan. ”

"There are 3 million people in the Niu tribe, and the pig tribe has been continuously weakened, and the current population is less than 400,000."

"Niu Weibang's opinion should be similar to mine, so he sent 100,000 soldiers."

"In the end, it's Hao's plan. Very thorough, no details were missed. If we can't win even like this, then we can only stay in Mishui City honestly in the future, and never mention anything like foreign expansion. ”

"Of course, there are exceptions to everything. If...... What I'm saying is that if the situation changes and the battle is lost, then kill him as I told you just now, and keep us with his head. It's not about meanness or justice, and the dead will never care about that. ”

……

Liao Qiu is back.

Two weeks ago, he left Rock City with his guards and went to Thunderhorn City to resume his life.

Now he brought reinforcements of up to forty thousand people.

Tian Hao and his cronies stood at the top of the tower hundreds of meters high, looking at the black dots, black lines, and black masses that appeared from the horizon and expanded in their field of vision.

This is the third and final group of troops sent by Thunderhorn City. Together with the two previous batches, the total number is as high as 100,000 people.

They carried baggage and provisions, and in order to facilitate long-distance marching, and in addition to the fact that they were in the interior of the territory, heavy armor and weapons were placed on their carts and accompanied slowly, and only the lightly armed guards were armed. A large number of oxen, mules and horses were mixed in the procession, and the dust could be seen from afar. When they got closer, the heavy footsteps made the tremors tremble, and all kinds of chaotic sounds mixed together, first "buzzing" like mosquitoes and flies, and soon expanding rapidly, evolving into a deafening noise.

Tianhao turned sideways and glanced at Tianmad who was standing next to him, who nodded knowingly and turned around and walked down the stairs with most of the people present. Forty thousand people is not a small number, and their accommodation must be arranged as soon as possible. From the reorganization of detachments to the allocation of rest areas, all kinds of things are so many and chaotic that they have to be dealt with.

The sound of footsteps echoed in the lower floors of the tower, not as brisk as the downstairs, mixed with a hint of impatience.

Tianhao was familiar with the rhythm of walking and climbing the stairs, and his strengthened brain was able to grasp all the details and judge them at the same time.

He knew that it was Liao Qiu.

After about twenty seconds, heavy breathing came from behind him, and he was trying to adjust the rhythm, and the tone of mockery was the same as before, and it had formed a fixed habit, a style.

"I thought you would meet me at the gates...... Looks like I was wrong. Liao Qiu's voice was a little self-deprecating: "But it's right to think about it, you are a noble city lord." ”

Tianhao turned around, and the seriousness and solemnity constituted a special majestic temperament on him: "Why are you leading the team?" Won't the king come? ”

He looked at the army that was entering the city under the tower, but did not find the King of Thunderhorn.

Liao Qiu put away his joking expression and sighed solemnly: "Something happened in Thunderhorn City, and the king must stay to deal with it." This is the document signed and certified by the army, you can see for yourself! ”

As he spoke, he took out a small animal skin bundled in a roll from his bosom and handed it to Tianhao, who slowly unfolded it and saw the words written in black ink. The content is very simple, indicating the name of the commander of this army, the number of people, the baggage and equipment, and the agreed handover time...... At the bottom right of the hide, Niu Weibang's signature was left, stamped with the exclusive mark unique to the Thunderhorn tribe.

Tianhao silently stared at the red mark at the end of the page, as if the heraldic was doing research: "What happened to Thunderhorn City?" Is it because of Ah Ning? ”

The weather was cold, and Liao Qiu gathered the sleeveless leather robe on his body: "Sort of!" Hanzhong knew that Ah Ning and the two children had run away, but he didn't know that you had brought them to Rock City. At present, the news is temporarily blocked, and the king knows the severity, and Hanzhong can't play any tricks in a short time, but if this battle is over...... That's hard to say. ”

Tianhao smiled: "Just because of this, why the king doesn't come?" ”

"Nope! Not so. Liao Qiu shook his head: "There were some rumors in Thunderhorn City, and the king was very angry, and he ordered to track down the source of the spread of rumors. ”

Tianhao's perception is very keen: "Something to do with me? ”

Liao Qiu raised his hand and gently stroked the scar on his face: "Some people say that you intend to rebel." ”

Tianhao didn't ask any further.

He turned, stood in his previous position, and looked down at the chaotic and crowded city beneath his feet.

Niu Weibang sent the last batch of troops as promised, and at the same time had enough food and grass to sustain the 100,000 army for three months, which in itself showed his attitude.

If it is not absolute trust, who would facilitate a careerist who is plotting against rebellion at such a time?

"Looks like I have to win this battle as soon as possible." Tian Hao exhaled a long turbid breath and spewed out a cloud of white mist in the cold air.