The snow-covered land was deserted, except for a group of iron horsemen who stood out. They were orderly arranged in marching columns and galloped in a southeasterly direction.

The cold wind blew in their faces like knives, but they didn't seem to feel it. The surface of the armor on his body was all shiny crushed ice, faintly flickering with cold points of light.

These cavalry were all elite, but only a thousand people. Duan Shao considered that there were strong Turkic enemies waiting for an opportunity to invade in the north, and there were already 300,000 troops of Qi outside Luoyang City, so he did not bring more men and horses, and only led a thousand iron horsemen to Luoyang in the starry night.

They spend most of the day on the road, disembarking only to rest when they are eating, and sleeping for two hours at night to maintain their combat effectiveness.

Their speed is also amazing for this day and age. In just five days, they galloped thousands of miles, crossed the frozen Yellow River, and rushed to the outside of Luoyang.

Soon, they entered the cordon of the Qi army. They had a clear banner, and the Qi troops on this side also received orders and learned that they would come, so they did not stop them, and let them drive straight into the tent of the Chinese army quickly.

A young man and a middle-aged man hurriedly came out, both smiling and clenching their fists at Duan Shao.

The black-faced middle-aged man was Hu Luguang, the "Governor of the Falling Eagle" who shot an arrow into the air back then, and he said calmly: "Lord Duan, it's great that you're here." ”

And that young man has a beautiful face, eyes like spring water, eyebrows like distant mountains, lips like painted vermilion, pointed jaw and slender neck with soft lines, people will be amazed at first sight, he is Gaosu, the king of Lanling County.

He shouted to Duan Shao: "Lord Duan, don't come unharmed. "The sound was magnetic and melodious.

Duan Shao reined in his horse, looked forward, and suddenly turned his head to look at the people around him.

Gu Huan was dressed in armor and helmets, completely dressed in men's clothes, and looked no different from others. Duan Shao remembered that she was a woman and she was young, so he told her to follow her. At this time, although after several days of continuous forced marching, she did not show tiredness, her face was full of excitement, her eyes were shining, and her heart was naturally even more cheerful, but she did not dare to look blatantly, so she had to forcibly control it, maintaining a moderate amount of politeness and respect.

Duan Shao smiled slightly, then jumped off the horse, strode forward, and hugged his fists and said, "Lord Wang, General Hulu." ”

Duan Shao admired Gao Su, who was a direct descendant of the royal family but was brave and good at fighting, and had a cheerful and bright temperament, and the young general also admired the first wise general of the Qi country. By blood, they are still relatives. Gao Su's grandmother is the still living Empress Dowager Lou, and Duan Shao's mother is the sister of the Empress Dowager Lou, so in terms of kinship, Duan Shao is Gao Su's uncle.

Gao Su didn't know who his mother was since he was a child, and his father was murdered, and it was all up to him to work hard to get to where he is today. In his heart, he has always regarded Duan Shao as an elder, and Duan Shao also treats him like a relative, but both of them are more cautious, and they are still polite and courteous on the surface, and they don't show too closeness.

They exchanged two words, and Gu Huan and the thousand iron horsemen had already dismounted and stood silently aside. They were highly disciplined, and although they galloped thousands of miles, their military appearance was still neat.

Hu Luguang and Gao Su also managed the army well, and they were both pleased with the combat effectiveness of the iron cavalry brought by Duan Shao at a glance.

The three famous generals of the world-famous Qi State gathered together, and the surrounding soldiers all felt full of confidence, and their fighting spirit burned at once.

Duan Shao asked softly as he followed the two generals to the big tent, "Has the emperor arrived?" ”

Hu Luguang immediately replied: "The emperor's messenger has arrived, he will probably leave at the same time as you, and it is estimated that he will be able to arrive tonight." ”

"Okay." Duan Shao nodded. "How is the situation in Luoyang now?"

Gao Su said with a calm face: "The Zhou army is powerful, and Yuwen Hu is treacherous and dispatched. However, although his vanguard Wei Chi Jiong was powerful and quickly attacked the city of Luoyang, he failed to break the city in thirty years. Now there are still 30,000 defenders in Luoyang City, and Dugu Yongye can't hold out, so that the Zhou army is helpless. Yuwen Hu divided his troops to cut off the road to Ha Duong in order to stop our reinforcements. According to my observation, the generals of the Zhou army currently underestimated the enemy, thinking that our army would not dare to send out to the rescue, so they were not strictly guarded. ”

When Duan Shao heard this, he stopped: "Since this is the case, I think the opportunity must not be lost, and we should attack as soon as possible and catch them by surprise." ”

Hu Luguang and Gao Su have been staying here for many days with 300,000 troops, but they haven't advanced an inch, and they can't help but feel a little embarrassed when they hear it. Gao Su was young, and he was a junior in front of Duan Shao, so he asked sincerely: "What is Master Duan's plan?" ”

Duan Shao pondered for a moment and said gently: "I want to go to Pihan to inspect the enemy's situation first, and then make a plan." ”

Hu Luguang said euphemistically: "Lord Duan has been running for days, and he can't help but be tired, so I think it's better to rest first." Luoyang has not been broken for thirty years, and it should be safe and sound, and we should plan and then act, and we are not in a hurry. ”

Duan Shao thought for a moment, then nodded with a smile: "General Hu Lu's words are reasonable, then let's go early tomorrow morning." ”

"Okay." Hu Luguang couldn't help but be very happy to see that he was willing to adopt his opinion. "Let's go, let's go to the tent first, and then it's time to eat."

Duan Shao had no objections, so he walked into the big tent with them.

Gu Huan, who was standing in the team, kept looking intently at the beautiful man beside Duan Shao.

It turns out that he is really, very beautiful, just like the history books recorded "soft and strong, beautiful in voice and appearance", but I don't know how heroic he can be in battle.

There she was thinking, and the three men had already entered the tent.

Gao Su has always been stared at since he was a child, and now he has long been used to it, and he has no feeling for her gaze, and he doesn't notice her at all.

They were called to them and taken to rest in other tents.

Gu Huan glanced at Duan Shao's personal soldiers, and did not allow them to say that they were women, those soldiers were also very young, and they were used to playing with her, so they understood his gestures, so they went with her with a smile.

Gu Huan, like the thousand cavalrymen, took off his armor and went to take care of the horses, unsaddle them, feed them with fodder, and check the horseshoe before going to eat.

In the evening, Duan Shao sent someone to find Gu Huan.

His identity is different, and Gao Su specially arranged a small tent for him to use alone, which is naturally much better than the big tent where everyone gathers. Duan Shao also took off his battle armor and wore a robe, looking gentle and elegant.

Looking at Gu Huan who walked in, he smiled and asked, "How is it?" Tired? ”

"Not tired." Gu Huan said energetically. "Father-in-law, when are you going to inspect the enemy?"

Duan Shao was slightly stunned: "How do you know that I am going to Pihan?" ”

Gu Huan immediately realized that he was too happy, and said that he would show his mouth. Of course, she couldn't say that it was from the history books, so she had to talk about it: "I just asked the people here about the terrain around Luoyang, and I think that if I go to Bihan to inspect the enemy's situation, I must see it more clearly." ”

"Oh." Duan Shao was relieved and nodded with a smile. "Huan'er is getting more and more aware of the art of war, yes, yes, it's really a tiger girl. I'll go to Bihan early tomorrow morning, and you can go with me when the time comes. The soldiers are in danger, you are still young, don't be greedy for merit, be cautious. ”

"Okay." Gu Huan readily agreed. "Father-in-law, I understand what is happening on the battlefield, so don't worry."

"Hmm." Duan Shao looked at her lovingly. "You're a girl, don't sleep with their big men, it's not good to talk about it in the future. You come and live in my tent, and I will sleep in the big tent. ”

"That's not going to work." Gu Huan was so anxious that he shook his hand. "Then let people see it, can I still be a human being? Besides, I lived with them all the way, and I couldn't untie my clothes anyway, so I slept indiscriminately, so it didn't matter. Father-in-law, you know my temper, so I don't care what others say. What they think is none of my business. ”

"Oh well. My daughter is really different, very good. Duan Shao nodded approvingly. Then you have a good rest, and tomorrow at dawn, we will set off together. ”

"Yes." Gu Huan acted like a man and hugged his fists in a chic manner.

Duan Shao laughed happily.

Gu Huan also said happily: "Good night, father-in-law." Then he turned and ran.

Duan Shao looked at her back as she left, smiling all the time.

Gu Huan came to the big tent, quickly washed his face and feet, only took off his clothes outside, lay down on the ground, rolled himself up with the quilt, and closed his eyes.

The appearance of Gao Su, the king of Lanling, immediately appeared in her mind, and she began to think about it in her heart.

Although this war had not yet happened in this life, she had a clear idea of what would happen in her previous life, so she was carefully planning what she would do if that happened. Thinking about it, she laughed quietly.

The night was quiet, with the occasional slight footsteps of patrolmen and the snorting of horses. Gu Huan only felt that fatigue hit him quickly, so he fell asleep in a daze.

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Gao Su, the word is long and congratulatory

Duan Shao, the word filial piety first

Hu Lvguang, the word bright moon