As the world can see, Guan Lei, who entered the Zhao Jun barracks, is like a waterwheel that has finally been put in the right position, working all the time, tirelessly.

After careful observation and analysis, Guan Lei formulated detailed and reasonable military law and military discipline, improved the army's reward and punishment system, implemented food and salary supplies, and personally led people to survey the terrain and draw more detailed topographic maps and operational defense maps. The Zhao army's military might was so powerful that it could cooperate with the Yan army and defeat the Beidi cavalry.

The tough battles not only played Zhao Jun's military prestige, but also played Guan Lei's reputation, allowing him to gain a firm foothold in the army and improve his rank again and again. Because of this, Ye Song finally entrusted the entire Zhao army to him.

Today's Guan Lei is like a knife that has been used for a long time, without the embellishment of gold and jade gems, without the title of being touted by people, without the extremely hard material, and even the handle of the knife is wrapped in tattered strips of cloth, but its blade exudes a more dazzling brilliance after being sharpened again and again.

Guan Lei's story is finished, and this story, which originally had nothing to do with Ji Ying, actually made Ji Ying's blood boil. A contest with imperial power, a tempered one that has withstood the test of time, and the words "lying on salary and tasting courage" are not exaggerated at all.

Ji Ying stepped forward and stood side by side with Guan Lei, saying: "Ji Ying dared to speculate that Guan Shuai actually didn't want to give his life to the prince from the beginning, but wanted to take this opportunity to assist His Royal Highness King Yan to seize the throne. I didn't see General Chai Guangyun at first, thinking that Guan Shuai was afraid that he would fall under the command of King Yan in the future, and it would inevitably be true, and the reputation of General Chai and several other generals who were familiar with me would be damaged. ”

"Fame is not uncommon to me, whether it is famous in history or left behind for thousands of years, it is just a posthumous matter, and I am powerless to defend it. As an official and a man, as long as you are alive, you can do something that you don't regret, and you have no regrets. ”

"Guan Shuai's pattern is always much higher than Ji Ying."

Guan Lei's expression did not have a trace of pride because of Ji Ying's sincere appreciation, his tone was still so calm, and his posture was still so lonely, but the words he said showed a little appreciation: "Don't dare to be." The adults can judge the situation in the chaotic situation of Beidi, help His Royal Highness King Qi and General Rong Zhe get out of danger, and kill the princess of Beidi, Tuo Buhua, this vision and courage, Guan Mou is ashamed. ”

There is no need to be polite when talking to smart people, so Ji Ying asked very dryly: "Since Guan Shuai has already made up his mind to join the command of King Yan, then telling these past events today is not for yourself, but for the commander of Qu Da." ”

Guan Lei took out an unsigned letter from his sleeve, handed it to Ji Ying, and said, "Lord Ji will know it at a glance." ”

Ji Ying took the letter with both hands, unfolded it, and was suddenly very surprised. The letter was written by Qu Shao, and the final signature, in addition to the word "Qu Shao" in the dragon flying and phoenix dance, also had two delicate handwriting - "Rong Shen".

It turned out that the reason why Qu Shao actively helped the prince and fought for the restoration of the official position of commander of the forbidden army was Rong Shen's idea. Before Rong Shen was imprisoned in the cell, he had already instructed Qu Shao to take control of the forbidden army and wait for King Yan and King Qin of Qi to rescue him.

Ji Ying has to say that Rong Shen has a great talent, a lofty vision, and a clever use of people; Commander Qu is worthy of being a brave and loyal general, who can bend and stretch, and wait for the opportunity.

Because of this letter, King Yan and King Qi were only one step away from attacking the capital.

Due to time constraints, the ceremony of the handover of military power of Zhao Jun was not grand, but it was extremely respectful. If King Yan and King Xiaohuai personally came to the Zhao army garrison to hand over it has surprised many generals, then it is even more surprising for all Zhao troops to retain the official position of Guan Lei after the adaptation. This means that they are still independent existences, and they are more cooperative with Yan Jun, brothers, rather than superiors and subordinates.

After the reorganization of the army, the army was renamed the "Northern Army", opposite to the "Southern Army" in the capital, under the banner of "Qingjun side", and drove to Chang'an City.

During this period, Zhou Jue, the king of Qi, rushed up and merged with the army.

came with Zhou Jue, in addition to Yan Jun, who stayed in Huanglong City, there was also Rong Ci, the eldest lady of the Rong family.

Rong Ci was very happy to see Ji Ying safe and sound, but compared to the previous time when she had to hold Ji Ying's arm and talk loudly as soon as they met, she was much quieter, and people she was familiar with could guess the reason, because her eyes always unconsciously looked at the much burly Zhou Jue, and there was a faint smile on the corner of her mouth.

After discovering this secret, the happiest is Li Yuhan, he is not only happy for his friend Zhou Jue, but also glad that Ji Ying can get rid of Rong Ci, how can his sister be entangled by a girl?

Rong Zhen and Rong Zhe did not come, they were guarding in Ning'an, sweeping away the scattered troops in Beidi that still had the ability to attack.

It is also ironic that when the army arrived under Chang'an City, it was the thirtieth year of the Chinese New Year's Eve, and the originally jubilant days were stirred up by the murderous armies of both sides.

The streets of Chang'an were quiet and bleak, and the roads piled up with remnants of snow mixed with mud were long gone, except for patrol soldiers in heavy, cold armor. Whether it is a prince or a commoner in white, they are all in fear. I haven't seen blood for hundreds of years, who can live safely now?

Zhou Xuan stood at the head of the city early in the morning and secretly looked down, and the endless wilderness was full of soldiers, all of them majestic and high-spirited, as if they were the ones who would ascend the throne in the future.

This momentum is terrifying to anyone.

Zhou Xuan had already killed three ministers who advocated surrendering to Zhou Yu, the king of Yan, two of whom were beheaded all over the house, and he swore that he would never surrender.

He has been the crown prince for so many years, and now is the closest time to the throne, how can he give up? Holding on to the capital may still be able to wait for King Qin's army, and surrendering will definitely become a prisoner. He is a dignified prince, even if this capital is buried for him, he will not succumb to the feet of King Yan.

He summoned Qu Shao to inquire about the deployment of the capital, and Qu Shao's answer was that the forbidden army was shaken, and he was afraid that it would not last for half a month.

Zhou Xuan's heart was empty, and he pinned his hopes on Li Xingzhi again. He asked: "Isn't the military order issued by the palace to the Shu army a long time ago?" What is Teng Haode doing? Why is there no news? ”

Li Xingzhi's expression seemed to be very calm, and he replied: "The Shu army has crossed the Yangtze River, and if it is fast, it will arrive in about four days." ”

Zhou Xuan complained: "This palace has raised him for so many years, how much money has been spent, and now when it comes to business, he actually pushes back and obstructs, and dares to ask this palace about Shi Huachun's affairs, it is really presumptuous!" ”

"Your Highness is angry," Li Xingzhi said, "Your Highness also knows that Teng Haode is a person who forgets his righteousness. Now that it has reached this point, it is better to allow him to add the title of prince to the military department and add some benefits, and his marching speed will naturally be faster. ”

"Do you know how much benefit this palace has given him!" Zhou Xuan ignored Qu Shao's existence, panicked, and when the words came out, he coughed twice in embarrassment - even if he was sure that Qu Shao was his person, he didn't dare to fully trust him, after all, it was a disgraceful thing.

However, Li Xingzhi had no scruples when he spoke, he said: "Now is the time to employ people, stay in Qingshan and don't be afraid of running out of firewood, it's a big deal to wait for the thieves to calm down, just find an excuse to get rid of him." ”

Zhou Xuan didn't expect Li Xingzhi to speak so straightforwardly, he couldn't help but look at Qu Shao's reaction with his spare eyes, and saw that Qu Shao was still standing there respectfully, and his heart was a little more steady, just to maintain his image as a Ming Jun, he replied: "This palace is not a person who hides all the birds, how can he kill the heroes indiscriminately after the matter is completed?" As for General Teng's matter, let's talk about it later. ”

Li Xingzhi replied: "It's the heart of the villain." Urging General Teng, please make a decision as soon as possible. ”

"It's all up to the Hou Ye. This matter - Feng Tong! ”

Zhou Xuan's personal eunuch stood up and responded: "The slave is here." ”

"You go there yourself and issue an edict for the palace."

"Slaves obey!"