The governor of Xiazhou came in person, and he escorted the food that everyone in the barracks looked forward to, and he should be welcomed by the soldiers.

The two sides greeted each other, and the polite words came two rounds first, both of which were full of smiles and a great affinity at first sight.

After all, the safety of Xiazhou still counts on Zhao Pan.

And whether the battle on the northern front can continue depends on whether General Manager He can transport grain here.

The interdependence of the two sides determined that the relationship was close from the beginning.

Zhao Pan seemed to be like the general in the minds of the civilians, with a tiger's back and a bear's waist, thick eyebrows and beard, his face was full of boldness, and he laughed as if he could knock down the small tree beside him.

The military rations were delivered, and their own border troops went to take over. He Chunhua's team can finally rest.

Zhao Pan pulled He Chunhua to the camp and wanted to serve him wine to catch the wind.

At this time, it was the beginning of Shen Shi (more than three o'clock in the afternoon), and there were five people sitting in the big tent. On the opposite side is Zhao Pan and a deputy general, and on this side are He Chunhua and Elder Liang.

It is worth mentioning that Zhao Pan also has a hornbill standing on his shoulder, half yellow and half black, with a curved beak that is surprisingly large, accounting for at least one-third of his length, and an exaggerated helmet above his eyes.

He Lingchuan was very skeptical that with this helmet protruding in the way, the hornbill's two small eyes could see the scene in front of him.

After the two sides made introductions, the meal was served.

When He Lingchuan saw it, there were two things on each person's table: mixed rice, stewed meat, and a small bowl of wine.

After that, the wine bowl was poured to the brim, and it was quite fragrant.

There were two bowls of meat on Zhao Pan's table, because the hornbill on his shoulder jumped on the table and began to peck at the meat to eat.

It didn't have any hands, but fortunately it had a big mouth, and when it threw the meat into the air, it opened its mouth to catch it and swallowed it.

One bite after another, soon.

"This morning, a big boar of three or four hundred pounds hit the fence, and then it became this bowl of meat on the table. Otherwise, I would not have been able to offer a fourth thing besides mixed rice, wild herbs, and this jar of wine. Zhao Pan smiled, "This is probably because I know that Lord He is coming, otherwise I haven't seen a living creature on the front line for a long time." ”

The birds and animals in the nearby mountains and forests had already been eaten by the hungry soldiers.

There were a lot of beans added to the brown rice, and He Lingchuan could only recognize soybeans and mung beans, as well as a mottled variety that I don't know what it was. Pork is boiled with only salt. He Lingchuan took a piece into his mouth, and he felt that his mouth was full of fish, and it was difficult to swallow.

Wild boars and domestic pigs have very different meat quality.

The front line of this war is short of food all day long, and it is almost impossible to eat, let alone use ginger and garlic, Sichuan pepper, spices, and soy sauce to increase the flavor.

However, He Lingchuan didn't frown, and ate it with a smile. When he was squatting on the Chipa Plateau to guard the youkai, the more uneatable and strange things were stuffed into his mouth.

On the contrary, Elder Liang only took a bite and then did not eat.

Zhao Pan glanced over and saw it all in his eyes.

He Chunhua also talked about the battle on the road, and then apologized: "I am ashamed of my king's trust, and I only transported 9,000 stone of the 20,000 stone of grain raised by the royal court, so I am really incompetent!" ”

Before he arrived at the front line, he sent an envoy to deliver the news, so Zhao Pan had already pondered the news several times, digested it several times, filtered out most of the negative situations, and only shook his head and sighed: "Thanks to Chief Manager He's personal escort, if you are someone else, I'm afraid you won't be able to keep a grain of grain from Hong Chengluo's hands!" ”

He Lingchuan looked at his father, and when he saw that he wanted to speak, he stopped, so he said on his behalf: "General Zhao's evaluation of Hong Chengluo, is it so high?" It's a name we've never heard before. ”

"Hong Chengluo's reputation is in the northern demon country, and he fights more with the countries in the east, so his deeds rarely come here. But I have been in the north all the year round with Nian Zanli, and I am very clear about his past. Zhao Pan waved his hand and said, "Those who are good at fighting have no outstanding achievements." In today's troubled times, there are many people who have become famous in a war, how many people can win a hundred battles, or even win without a fight? I'll say one more, and you'll know each other—"

"Hong Xiangqian."

He Chunhua was slightly stunned: "The leader of the rebel army? Zhao Pan suddenly mentioned this person, and He Chunhua immediately realized that both of them were surnamed Hong.

"That's right, Hong Xiangqian, the thief leader who disturbed the central part and entered the capital, is Hong Chengluo's own brother!"

The father and son of the He family were surprised: "Hong Xiangqian's own brother is actually in Xiazhou?" ”

Hong Qianqian committed the crime of clan punishment, that is to say, Hong Chengluo is a fugitive Qin?

"Yes, there is a deep gap between the two brothers, so Hong Chengluo didn't help Hong Xiangqian rebel. Otherwise, it is difficult to say whether Ke Jihai and they can defeat Hong Xiangqian and solve the crisis in the capital. Zhao Pan sighed, "Hong Chengluo is the best at capturing fighters, and he can surrender his troops without a fight in at least two key battles." Lord He can keep nearly 10,000 stone of grain from his hands, and I don't dare to ask for more. ”

He Chunhua frowned: "But this person wanders in the rear of our army, and it is always a major hidden danger, and we have to try to get rid of it." ”

Hong Chengluo's slipperyness, he has already seen it, he escaped from under the nose of the Xiazhou army twice last night, and almost killed his son.

All of Hong Chenglue's opponents wanted to kill him, but he was still alive and well.

Thinking of this, another thought suddenly came to He Chunhua's heart.

"...... without a fight Soldiers of the Underworld? ”

Zhao Pan put down the bowl: "What did Lord He say?" ”

"Oh, nothing." He Chunhua raised the wine bowl, "I salute General Zhao with a bowl." With you on the edge of the town, the blessing of the big kite. ”

Zhao Pan is a general on the same level as Ke Jihai and Wu Di, and if he comes over with another person, he really can't stop the offensive of the New Year's Praise Ceremony.

He lifted up his bowl and drank it all, and he was not humble.

"My son visited Bailu Town, and I heard that Hong Chengluo and his wife lived in seclusion there for three years, and their lives were actually poor." The arrogant celebrity will live in seclusion, willing to be poor and angry, and he doesn't dare to write like this in his book, because he doesn't make money at all. He Chunhua asked again, "What the hell is going on, does General Zhao know what is going on?" ”

"There are many versions from the Northern Demon Kingdom, and the most widely circulated one is that Hong Chengluo was turbulent when he was a child, and he was rescued by his wife Ah Jin in distress twice, and the two wandered and suffered together, so they had a deep relationship. Later, Ah Jin had a difficult birth, and Hong Chengluo made a blood oath to seal the knife, but unfortunately his son died young, and his wife was also paralyzed. He was disheartened and bound by his oath, so he simply resigned from the seal and lived in seclusion in the countryside. ”

He Chunhua couldn't help laughing: "Nonsense." Such a trivial thing can make a general who is in the sky seal the sword? Trifling! ”

"I don't think I can either. But the common people love this kind of book the most. Zhao Pan said with a smile, "I heard in my early years that Hong Chengluo was involved in the royal family fight, and he also stood on the wrong side, assisted by the current demon emperor's sworn enemy. Hehe, you and I both know it's dangerous. Therefore, it is very likely that he will resign to avoid trouble, perhaps in the name of his wife's difficult birth. This is also to run well and fast, otherwise after the new emperor of Bega ascends the throne, he may not have the grace to accommodate people. ”

Even if there were, Hong Chengluo didn't dare to bet at that time.

"There's some truth to that." He Chunhua groaned, "But now that he is coming back and leading troops to the people of Xunzhou, this is most likely the instigation of the Northern Demon Kingdom." ”

"That's inevitable. Nian Zanli suffered two defeats under him, but Hong Chengluo is now leading Xunzhou's soldiers. If it weren't for the instructions of the Northern Demon Kingdom, how could he serve his defeated generals? Zhao Pan snorted, "There are wars going on everywhere, and there are demon kingdoms stirring up trouble everywhere." It's not going to end up on its own, hateful! ”

He Chunhua snorted, thoughtful.

Everyone had been chatting for so long, and the meal had already been finished.

Zhao Pan was considerate: "You came from afar, and it was dark, so I won't disturb your rest." ”

He Chunhua said: "It's okay, I want to go to the front line now." ”

The new governor of Xiazhou loves his job and is dedicated, unlike those pampered officials, of course Zhao Pan will not object: "Then please come with me." ”

Of course, He Lingchuan also followed his father and participated in the front line together.

It turned out that the enemy and us were bounded by a Han River, the river was about 15 zhang wide, the north of the river was occupied by the Xunzhou people, and the south of the river was garrisoned by Zhao Pan's army.

The camp of the official army of the Kite State is quite neatly stationed, and the opposite bank is also brightly lit, and from the position where He Lingchuan stands, you can still see the sentry holding a spear in the Xunzhou military camp.

The two sides are so close, but the atmosphere is peaceful at the moment.

He Chunhua also asked: "Haven't you fought recently?" ”

Even on the front line, it is not done every day.

"In the past two days, the seedlings were planted in the farmland in the rear, and the front line was agreed to be exempt from war." Zhao Pan pointed to the yellow flag in front of the camp, "The season has come, if you don't hurry up and plant the fields, you won't have anything to eat in the coming year." ”

"It seems that Xunzhou's grain is not rich." Otherwise, the people of Xunzhou should attack vigorously and knock out the opportunity for the kite army to reclaim the tuntian.

"Xunzhou had a drought last year, and the grain harvest was poor. If it weren't for Hong Xiangqian's sudden attack on Woling Pass this year and Da Sima's national rebellion, I estimate that Nian Zanli would not have been willing to choose to defect and commit treason this year. ”

"The Northern Demon Kingdom doesn't support it?"

"After Sun Fuping was killed, Nian Zanli's rebellion was revealed, so he had to surrender to the Bejia Kingdom first, and I heard that the Beijia Kingdom had a relatively cold attitude towards him."

He Chunhua smiled: "Rushing is not a business. "If the kingdom of Bega takes the initiative to persuade him to surrender the New Year's salute, he will be treated very well.

"Yes, if Bega supported the New Year's Celebration and asked for money for money and food for food, we wouldn't have been able to hold out for so long." Zhao Pan said hatefully, "It just wants to see our internal friction, and then reap the benefits in the future." New Year's Tribute to this idiot! ”

"However, the Northern Demon Kingdom has also done it now, and it will use Hong Chengluo to take this fang." He Chunhua muttered, "Its strategy towards the Kite Country may have changed. ”

Zhao Pan sighed: "There are no outsiders here, I'll give you a secret." Lord He, in the eyes of an ancient country with a long history like the Northern Demon Kingdom, we are actually a small state. Its center of gravity is now in the east, and it should not be interested in reaching out here. ”

He Chunhua was silent. The attitude of the Bega kingdom towards the New Year's salute shows the arrogance of this country.

After all, it has always been a strong player in its 600-year history.

He Chunhua's mentality was very delicate, as if he had to be glad that the Beijia Kingdom ignored this place, otherwise Xia Zhou would be even more dangerous.