Outside the tent, a long procession of civilians, frightened and exhausted, was slowly heading west.

Fortunately, there were soldiers who kept handing them hot food and water, which they had not received for several days.

"Hold on a little longer, and when you get to Weishan City, everything will be fine. The soldiers comforted them with a gentle voice.

The words seemed more powerful than the food they devoured into their stomachs, and the weary ranks regained their strength.

These are the residents who have been rescued from the lower four cities.

Gao Ge judged that Yun China would never give up and would definitely make a comeback, and scattered defense would only repeat the mistakes of the past and be broken by each one.

Therefore, he decided to give up the next four cities and concentrate his strength on Weishan City, his clenched fists are stronger than his scattered fingers, this is what he said to the generals when he made this decision.

In stark contrast to these weary refugees are the more than 100 beaming young soldiers lined up outside the tent, all of whom are about to be honored warriors.

One by one, the young lord of the castle is wearing specially made medals for these warriors, patiently listening to their deeds one by one, and then giving enthusiastic encouragement.

"Lord Castle, this is the same young man who found Gross the Lord of Giant Wood City during the pursuit and shot him dead with an arrow. Zoranama led Gao Ge to a young warrior who stood straight, with his chest high and a clever face, and introduced.

"Good boy, you deserve this Silver Viet Medal. Tell me your name. Gao Ge looked enthusiastically into the eyes of the young warrior as he received a Silver Delion from Zoranama's hand.

"Skinner, seventeen!" the young warrior reported loudly, his young face flushed with excitement.

"Listen to your accent, are you a northerner, a refugee from Vishan City?" asked Gao Ge with concern, while hanging a silver medallion on Skinarpe.

"Yes!" Skinnar replied loudly, "I am from Luxi County in the north of the kingdom, and my father, Mancheronny, fought against the invasion of the Dawning Army thirty years ago, and I am his fourth son. My father said that he was too old to pick up a sword and gun to defend his homeland, so he sent me to join the army and let me protect Weishan City on his behalf. Because, Weishan City is our second hometown! We must never be refugees again!"

Everyone laughed.

"Your father is right!" Gao Ge exclaimed, "fighting to defend our homeland is why we were able to achieve this victory." Convey my respect to the old hero and tell him that he has a wonderful son!"

"Yes!" Skinnar saluted forcefully and said happily, "My father's favorite person since I was a child was me, and he always liked to count me as bad here and wrong there. This time, I want him to take a good look at this medal and make him proud of me for once. ”

Gao Ge forcefully pressed the shoulder of the young warrior, who was not a few years younger than him, and said meaningfully, "No, young man. Believe me, your father has never disliked you. He is willing to give his life for you, at any time. You have always been his pride. Because, he is your father. ”

......

The heart of the Tuanyue Kingdom, one of the top ten famous cities in Kyushu in the Central Plains, a pearl surrounded by mountains, and a glorious snow-walled city.

In the most central and spectacular palace of the royal palace, in the king's administrative study, the king and his four sons sat and stood opposite each other.

"Golden, you know everything, don't you?" asked Philemine II.

"Yes, Father. Golden's head began: "The commander-in-chief of the Eastern Military District, General Vasilist, two days ago, with the inferior forces of five corps, attacked the Chichuan Army, which was twice as large as itself, with a clever diagonal cutting formation, and drove them back to the east of the Chichuan River. It is said that more than 20,000 enemy soldiers were killed or drowned in the river, and the river was stained red with blood, making it a veritable Akakawa. ”

"Knight Francis, the Wing Commander of the Fifth Wing of the Imperial Guards' Tempest Legion, was on his way to the northern front to deliver his father's important orders when he encountered an enemy attack. He took the lead, rushed into the enemy group, penetrated the enemy line eighteen times, and killed 534 enemy troops, including 58 major officers, 16 lieutenant colonel officers, and 9 colonel officers. Known as the rising star of the Dawning Army and known as the flower of mountain warfare, Major General Guixiu Abe was also killed by him. It can be said that the knights of Francis, almost single-handedly, repelled the attack. When he said this, Golden's eyes were filled with a special look.

"The most surprising thing was the news from the South. Philemne added: "The lord of Vishan City, Gao Ge Houghton, a small baron, with a mere 2,000 troops, actually defeated ...... No, it was the partial division that annihilated the 20,000 people of the Yunzhong Army and relieved the siege of Yanhuiguan. Even the son of Yun China lost his life! What a miracle!"

"Yes. Golden smiled: "This is indeed a miracle, this singing baron, I am impressed." ”

"Golden. Philemine glanced up at his son, lowered his eyelids again, and said slowly, "The kingdom needs such a miracle now. And the people who created these three miracles were all recommended by you. I have to say, you have a lot of vision. ”

"It's just my luck, everything depends on my father's wisdom. Golden nodded modestly.

"Luck is also a kind of strength. Philemine waved his hand, tapped the table lightly, and stood up, "I have decided to promote Vasilist to the rank of marshal of the kingdom." Francis was made a baron, and he didn't have to go back to the royal capital, so he was promoted to captain on the spot, which was more suitable for him. It is said that now his prestige has spread throughout the northern front. ”

"Father is wise. Golden suppressed the excitement in his heart.

"But how do you reward this Baron Horton!" the king tapped his finger lightly on the desk, frowning slightly, "The army in the clouds has been defeated, they will not give up, and they will definitely come back and invade the savanna again." And we, in order to resist the Dawn Army in the north, have almost exhausted all the forces in the south. The fate of the kingdom is at stake in the Great Wall, and no matter how difficult it is, it must be defended. But in the savanna south of the Great Wall, we really don't have the strength to take care of it. ”

"Does Father want to give up the savanna?" said Golden, who didn't seem surprised.

"There's no way around it. Fillemine said in a deep voice: "The north is the main battlefield. Everyone knows that we can no longer afford to manage the area south of the Great Wall that has been in a long-standing tug of war with the barbarians, and they will soon swarm like vultures and hyenas that smell the meat of the ownerless. In addition to Yun China in the east, those principalities and marquis in Yuzhou in the west will invade the savanna. The vast savanna will usher in a melee. ”

"In that case," Golden's eyes lit up, "simply handing over the entire south of the Great Wall to this Gao Ge Houghton, even if he can't hold it, is expected." What if he can surprise us with something new? After all, he has created more than one surprise. ”

"I have heard that he has some evil and terrible long-range weapon, and has hired barbarians to fight for him, even ...... He also raised a demon girl. These are all dangerous, and he is by no means a person who follows the rules. Philip Maine hesitated.

"The current savanna does not need to follow the rules, what is needed is such an unscrupulous hero. Only such a person has a 1 in 10,000 chance of creating some surprises. Golden said.

Philemine II pondered for a moment, then made up his mind: "Okay, then declare the establishment of a Weishan Territory, which will encompass the entire area south of the Great Wall, and appoint Gao Ge Horton as the governor of this territory, in charge of all important military and political affairs." Wait, and then honor him as a viscount, hereditary replacement. ”

"I think Viscount Gao Ge will be grateful to his father and do his best to defend the kingdom. Golden said.

"Gratitude is not a reliable thing, and it is more reassuring to be fearful than to be grateful. The measures that should be taken must be taken. Philemine sat back on his throne.

"Erchen understands. Golden said in a deep voice.

"Golden, since these three people have some relationship with you, then their rewards and appointments are up to you. Philip Maine said lightly.

"Yes, Father. Golden paused deeply, unable to make out the expression on his face.

"Wait. Philip Maine stopped Golden, who was about to retire, and his tone became calm, "We must strengthen the secret cleanup of those people. ”

"Yes, Father. Golden's voice also became cold, "I will never let them succeed in their plot." ”

......

The eagle roared and brought the king's reward.

His Royal Highness the Fourth Prince, who was in charge of the matter, also wrote an enthusiastic personal letter, comparing Gao Ge Horton to another great wall in the south of the kingdom and encouraging him to make new achievements.

Moreover, His Royal Highness the Prince also hinted that as the person who discovered him, His Royal Highness the Prince had special expectations and care for him.

The entire savanna was under the command of Gao Ge, and as the governor, he had de jure dominion over the Upper Four Cities from now on, and was no longer a temporary co-ruler who relied on the Covenant.

At the same time, there were a number of small border outposts and walled forts under his command.

And he was also promoted from a baron to a viscount, and the fief belonging to his private ownership changed from a radius of ten miles to a radius of one hundred miles from Weishan City.

Unlike his elated subordinates, Gao Ge's mood was not so joyful, and he looked out from the sharp window of the tall tower of the City Lord's Mansion that towered on the top of Wei Mountain, and outside the window, the savanna that stretched to the sky and had completely withered yellow.

The autumn wind rises, and there is a vague breath of slaughter in the wind, and autumn is an ominous season for seeing swords.

At this time, a guard came to report that Councillor Gurley had returned.

When he saw Gurley alone, covered with dust and a look of loss, Gao Ge's heart that was ready to welcome joy suddenly sank.

"Gerly, what's going on?" Gao Ge's eyes sharpened.

"Gao Ge, I didn't pick up Madame and Miss. Gurley gritted his teeth and exhaled hatefully, "The day before I arrived at your house, the King's men took Madame and Mademoiselle away. They said, "Now you are a prince of the kingdom, and your family will be under the strict protection of the king." ”

Gao Ge didn't say a word, walked to the sharp window, and looked at it for a long time, the expression on his face was cloudy and changeable, and it took a long time before he squeezed out a few words from between his teeth: "Got it." ”