In the evening, Zhu Long invited Shi Qian to drink and eat according to the appointment, and Yang Xiong also had because the two of them were friends.

The three of them pushed the cup to the cup and talked about the past.

"I don't know how my brother-in-law is doing now!" Yang Xiong suddenly mentioned Shi Xiu, put down the wine glass, and sighed with longing.

Shi Qian also said with admiration: "Brother Shi Xiu is the hero I admire the most in my heart, if it weren't for him, there would be no today's secret guard camp!" ”

When Shi Xiu was in charge of the Dark Guard Camp, he was different from Wu Yong.

Shi Xiu does everything himself, and when he encounters problems and difficulties, he is the first to rush forward, and he attaches great importance to affection, is very protective of his shortcomings, and takes the most care of his subordinates.

Wu Yong is strategic, after he makes a plan, he sends his subordinates to execute, and then rewards and punishes according to the quality of the execution, everything is rules and discipline, and there is no humanity at all.

As a subordinate, of course, I like bosses like Shi Xiu.

Zhu Long also missed Shi Xiu, a loyal and brave subordinate.

In order to wish Long the great cause, he took the initiative to go to Liaodong, and he didn't know how many hardships and dangers he had to experience.

In this atmosphere, Zhu Long drank a lot of wine, and he had already drunk a meal at noon, so he got drunk.

After the banquet was over, he staggered back to his residence alone, only to feel dizzy and soft under his feet, like stepping on cotton, the whole person fluttered like a fairy, very high!

These days, the conquest of the imperial court has been pressing on his heart, although he is full of confidence on the surface and the wind is calm, but he is under great pressure and very anxious in his heart.

But at the moment, he forgot all his troubles!

The ancients were drunk to relieve a thousand sorrows, as it is!

Zhu Long has a habit of climbing the city wall every time he gets drunk, blowing the wind, and sobering himself.

He stepped up the steps, and the four guards followed, and he turned around and waved his hand, and said with a big tongue: "You are waiting below, you don't have to follow!" ”

Then a man went up to the city wall, and it was pitch black, and only a squad of soldiers was on duty at the tower, and there was no one in the rest of the city.

Zhu Long walked along the city wall, by the light of the stars and the moon, overlooking the vast land below, and suddenly gave birth to a pride that dominated the ups and downs.

He didn't notice that a tall dark figure had been following him ever since he came out of the banquet hall.

At the foot of the steps of the city wall, there were four personal guards, and the black shadow observed for a moment, then turned back and slipped quietly past the back gate, which was closed and empty. But there are lights on the castle tower, and you can see the figures of the soldiers on the night watch.

There are four steps to go up the city wall, one on the east and west sides of the front and back gates, and the dragon is from the east side of the front gate.

The black shadow is very tall, but light-handed, like a big cat with agility.

He ascended the eastern steps to the wall without making a sound.

After going up to the city wall, the cat walked quietly with his waist bent to prevent the night soldiers on duty at the city tower from discovering it.

The black shadow was very nervous and excited, he couldn't believe his good luck, Zhu Long was so arrogant, he went up to the city wall alone after drinking, and there was no one by his side.

What a godsend!

It must be God's blessing to let yourself make this great achievement.

Thinking of this, he clenched the sharp knife in his hand, feeling that his palms were sweaty and a little slippery.

So he switched the knife to his other hand, and after wiping off the sweat, the knife returned to his right hand.

He took a deep breath, tried to calm his nervous mood, and warned himself to be very energetic, because he was facing Zhu Long, the number one man in Shandong who was famous and repeatedly defeated by the official army!

When he reached the middle of the eastern section of the city wall, he opened his eyes by the moonlight, and could see the tower at the front gate at a glance.

However, in the middle, there is no figure of Zhu Long, could it be that he went down? Or did you pass through the former castle tower and go to the western section of the city wall?

The dark shadow was very frustrated, and a good opportunity slipped away.

If you want to have a next time, I don't know what year you have to wait!

He was about to retreat when he heard a slight snoring.

The dark shadow thought of a possibility, and his heart was excited, and he listened intently.

The snoring was clear, not far ahead, but there was also a slight sound of footsteps.

He immediately leaned down and looked up, only to see a person on the city wall, and complained to himself:

"It's really not like words, I also said that there were assassins in the afternoon, so be more careful, I just went with Wudu to select the guards, the lord was so drunk that he walked around alone, it's too dangerous!"

"They already know about the assassins, and they have specially selected the guards, so won't I have a chance in the future?" The dark shadow was horrified, but at the same time glad.

He had already seen Zhu Long, who was sleeping at the foot of the female wall not far ahead.

And the person who had just gone upstairs was getting closer and closer, and the black shadow also saw his appearance clearly, it turned out to be Xu Guanzhong's scholar, I saw that he was wearing a wide robe, with a high crown of hair on his head, and a simple long sword at his waist.

The black shadow lay on the ground, holding his breath, and his heart struggled fiercely.

Take a risk, or miss a chance?

"Lord!" Xu Guanzhong also found Zhu Long and shouted twice, Zhu Long was drunk and didn't wake up.

"Alas! Even if there are no assassins, it's not good to catch a cold, how can this be the case when the big war comes? ”

Xu Guanzhong shook his head: "Maybe the lord's pressure is too great, and he doesn't want to tell people, so he will use wine to relieve his sorrows." ”

He leaned down and put one arm of Zhu Long on his shoulder, ready to pull him up, when suddenly he saw a reflection in the corner of his eye.

He turned his head sharply to look over, only to see a tall figure rushing over, the sharp knife in his hand shining with cold light, and the murderous aura.

There are assassins!!

Xu Guanzhong was shocked, and before he had time to shout, he subconsciously pulled out the long sword at his waist and stabbed at the black shadow.

The assassin was startled, this sword stabbed quickly, fiercely, it was not a scholar's showmanship at all, this was the real sword of killing!

In a hurry, he separated the horizontal knife and jumped backwards.

"There are assassins!"

Xu Guanzhong finally shouted!

The four guards below were stunned for a moment, glanced at each other, and said, "Did you hear what Staff Officer Xu shouted?" ”

"It's like shouting, 'There are assassins.'"

"I think I heard it, too!"

After the four men looked at each other for a short time, they ran towards the city wall, they used their fastest speed, but they still felt that they were as slow as snails.

On the walls, the Assassin had pounced again, but he suffered a bit because his knife was too short.

Xu Guanzhong did not seek to kill the enemy, he protected Zhu Long behind him, and swung sword after sword, forcing the assassin away and preventing him from harming Zhu Long.

After a few rounds of fighting between the two, Xu Guanzhong saw the assassin's face clearly and was surprised!

"It's you! Ren Yuan! ”

Ren Yuan saw that he was exposed, and four more guards rushed up behind him, knowing that his assassination operation had failed, he turned around and ran.

Xu Guanzhong chased after him with his sword, jumped forward, lightly touched the female wall with his toes, flipped his heel in the air, and landed in front of Ren Yuan.

"Want to run?" Xu Guanzhong showed a sneer and swung his sword to attack.

Without scruples, he gave full play to his skills, the sword was like a wind, and his footwork was erratic, Ren Yuan sadly found that he was not the opponent of this Mr. Xu!

Even a scholar is so powerful, this Zhujiazhuang is terrible!

Ren Yuan shouted with grief and indignation in his heart!

The sword didn't parry, and was stabbed in the chest by the cold long sword.

His gaze gradually lost its brightness, and his tall body fell to the ground with a bang.

When Zhu Long woke up the next day, he saw Lin Chuman sitting on the edge of the bed wiping his tears.

"What's the matter, ma'am?"

Zhu Long's heart tightened. Crying early in the morning, could it be that something happened?

"Xianggong, I was almost scared to death last night!" Lin Chuman threw himself into Zhu Long's arms and cried even louder.

Zhu Long was very puzzled and puzzled: "What happened last night?" I'm just drunk...... Hehe, who sent me back? ”

"There were assassins last night, if it weren't for Counselor Xu who saved you, I'm afraid you would have been, already ...... Whining! Lin Chuman was afraid.

Assassins?

I drank the tablets myself last night and didn't know anything.

Zhu Long patted his head in annoyance.

Disgrace is only secondary, and if this matter is not done well, it will affect his leadership image.

Although I usually drink in moderation, as soon as this news spreads, I am afraid that everyone will think that he is a drunkard who is drunk all day long!

Lin Chuman wiped his tears and urged: "Xianggong, get up quickly, Mr. Xu, Second Uncle, Third Uncle, and Master Luan are all waiting for you outside?" ”

"Hurry up and let Zhiyue and Zhiyun help me get dressed!"

Zhu Long hurriedly jumped up from the bed, and now he was going to wear a hat of "addicted to women" again.

Hey, the character of the wise and martial arts is about to collapse!

Under the service of the two little maids, Zhu Long dressed neatly, finished washing, took a deep breath, put on a solemn expression, and walked out of the door.

There were dozens of people standing outside the door, which scared Zhu Long, and the middle and high-level people of Zhujiazhuang almost came!

"Is the lord alright?" Everyone stepped forward to care and condole.

Zhu Long smiled: "Thank you brothers for your concern, I'm fine, it's very good!" ”

Zhu Hu walked up to him, looked at him with a serious face, and said in a stern tone: "Big brother, you used your body as bait last night to lure out the assassin, this move is really too dangerous!" It's too irresponsible for you to do this, what if you have a case, let your father, let so many brothers, and let Zhu Jiajun 20,000 soldiers? ”

Use your body as bait to lure out the Assassins?

Zhu Long wondered in his heart, looked at Xu Guanzhong suspiciously, only to see him nod slightly, smiled faintly, knowing that it was he who maintained his image of Weiguangzheng, so he made up such a paragraph.

"You're right, it's the foolish brother who didn't think it through and was hasty!"

Zhu Long humbly accepted Zhu Hu's criticism and said, "I'm fine, please go back!" ”

After everyone left, only Zhu Biao, Xu Guanzhong, and Wu Song stayed.

Next to the gate was Zhu Long's office room, and after the four of them entered, their faces were gloomy.

Wu Song knelt on one knee and said in a deep voice: "Wu Song's dereliction of duty almost caused the lord to encounter an accident, and he has failed the lord's high hopes, and he deserves death!" ”

Zhu Long helped him up and said sincerely: "It's me who is too careless, and it has nothing to do with you!" ”

"Who is the Assassin? Where is it now? He looked at Xu Guanzhong.

Xu Guanzhong said lightly: "The assassin is Ren Yuan, he has been killed by me on the spot!" ”

Zhu Long was taken aback: "Ren Yuan is an assassin? ”

"Yes!" Xu Guanzhong nodded affirmatively, "I just found out, Ren Yuan has an uncle, who is a servant of the official to the household department in Tokyo, and he is a subordinate of Gao Yu!" ”

"I see!" Zhu Long suddenly realized, and said with annoyance: "I was too careless!" ”

Zhu Biao suddenly said: "Big brother, you must strengthen your own safety!" I don't know which mouthy one chewed his tongue at my father's place, and my father was very worried! ”

"I'm so unfilial!" Zhu Long blamed himself bitterly: "Let's go see my father!" Staff Officer Xu, Brother Wu Song, from today onwards, the two of you will also serve as the deputy lieutenants of the Secret Guard Battalion! ”

The marching staff officer who gives advice and the battalion lieutenant who is in charge of security should have full knowledge of all kinds of information in order to do this job well.

He hurried to his father's house, and Jiao Ting followed closely with twelve guards.

Zhu Biao and Wu Song both sternly warned them to protect Zhu Long every step of the way.

Entering the courtyard of the old lady Zhu, I saw him lying on a recliner in the courtyard, looking at the gate blankly, and when he saw Zhu Long coming in, he immediately showed a happy face, and said in a hoarse voice: "Big cub, you are here, are you okay?" ”

Zhu Long smiled: "It's okay, don't worry, father, I'm fine!" Actually, I just woke up and found out! ”

"You have to pay attention to safety, no matter where you are, always bring a few reliable subordinates with you!" The old lady told him worriedly.

"Yes! Now there are more than a dozen of them outside the door! ”

"Good! If you do, you're fine! The old lady smiled with satisfaction.

The father and son chatted for a while, and suddenly Jiao Ting came over and whispered a word in Zhu Long's ear.

After Zhu Long listened, his face changed.

"Is there another big thing happening?" Seeing him like this, the old lady Zhu hurriedly asked.

"Yes, there are officials and soldiers coming to fight us again!".

"There are officers and soldiers again? How many people? The old lady said nervously.

"Twenty thousand, right?"

"So much?"

"It's okay, last time Tong Guan 50,000 people were defeated by us!" Zhu Long was relieved: "We have about 20,000 people in Zhujiazhuang!" ”

"Huh? There are so many of us? That's good! ”

……

Waiting is the most painful.

When Gao Yu personally commanded the army and came to Jeju City, Zhu Long breathed a sigh of relief.

What made him even more relieved was that there were only 60,000 officers and soldiers, which was not as many as he imagined.

Zhu Long gave up the plan of defending Zhujiazhuang, and personally led all the elites of Zhujiazhuang's army to meet the battle, leaving only Chen Shou to lead the garrison battalion to guard Zhujiazhuang.

Yang Xiong, Huang Xin, and Cao Zheng were transferred from the original team and specially guarded the first three passes of the mountain, and Han Tao and Peng Xi guarded the two passes of the back mountain.

All five of them were assigned to the garrison camp and were under the command of Chen Shou.

Only 1,000 infantry were left in the Beida Battalion, and as a reserve support force for the two gates of the Houshan Mountains, the main force of the Xuanwu Army followed Zhulong on the expedition.

The Suzaku Army also left 1,000 infantry in Nandaying as the first line of defense in Zhujiazhuang to guard Nandaying.

The actions of the various departments of Zhujiazhuang are very secretive, and as soon as they leave Zhujiazhuang, no one knows where they went.