After being slapped in public that day, Zheng Yunhao, who was already a little dishonest, suddenly became honest again.

In this way, two days later, early in the morning, just after packing up the camp of the previous night, the army was about to prepare for the road, and when it was heading for Hanzhong, several guests arrived at the barracks.

"Xiaguan Yang Zhiyuan, I've seen two adults."

Yang Zhiyuan, the Taishou of Hanzhong, who surrendered, went out of the city thirty miles to greet the two important ministers of the dynasty, King Wei and Duke Yiguo, who arrived with their troops.

"It's hard for Lord Taishou to come so far to meet the army."

Li Xiuman had a smile on his face.

Obviously, I am very satisfied with Yang Zhiyuan's statement.

In fact, just the night before, he was still telling Zheng Xiujing whether Yang Zhiyuan would come all the way to meet the army.

"Xiaguan is located in Hanzhong, far away from the Central Plains, I really didn't expect to see His Royal Highness King Wei in person one day, it's really ...... It's such an honor. ”

"Well, you're welcome, let's go. There are still dozens of miles to go today! Early arrival and early rest. Li Xiuman nodded with a smile, "Talk slowly on the way." ”

"That's what Lord Wei said."

Yang Zhiyuan nodded.

Li Xiuman himself got into the carriage and set off with the army.

Yang Zhiyuan, as well as Yiwen and Yiwu, who came from Hanzhong with her, both of them hurriedly turned their horses to the side of the carriage to follow.

"Yang Taishou."

"Ahh What does Lord Wei command? ”

"Come, get in the car and sit down! It's also convenient for us to chat. Li Xiuman smiled and greeted Yang Zhiyuan, who was riding a horse and followed him.

"This ...... Thank you, His Royal Highness King Wei. Yang Zhiyuan hesitated slightly, and hurriedly nodded in agreement.

Dismount and get in the car.

The man dressed as a military general who followed behind Yang Zhiyuan took Yang Zhiyuan's horse, led it, and continued to follow beside the carriage.

The curtain of the carriage was lowered, and it was obvious that Li Xiuman didn't want the topic of his chatting with Yang Zhiyuan to be heard by others.

But......

It doesn't matter.

Xu Huabiao was not interested in any of these at first.

"The general."

“…… Yes! Are you Lord Yiguo?? ”

"Don't be so nervous! I'm just a normal person. ”

Xu Huabiao shook his head with a warm smile on his face.

“…… Be. ”

"General, you...... What's your name? Xu Huabiao looked at the female general in front of him, who was still very nervous, and shook his head with a helpless smile.

"Oh, under ...... The city guards of Hanzhong are all unified, Bai Yubin. ”

"Dutong? Oh...... That is, the soldiers of the Hanzhong generation all obey your command? ”

"Hui sir, yes."

"How many defenders are there in Hanzhong now?"

“…… Yes? Bai Yubin was stunned.

No, this Lord Xu Huabiao, did you chat like this? Isn't it an extremely sensitive topic how many soldiers there are in Hanzhong now?

Did you take it out and ask it directly?

"The defenders of Hanzhong." Xu Huabiao repeated, "His Royal Highness the King of Wei is conquering Yizhou on behalf of the Son of Heaven this time, and the soldiers in Hanzhong are definitely going to fight a vanguard, how many people are there on your side?" ”

"Together with the defenders of Hanzhong City and Yangping Pass...... A total of eight thousand people. Bai Yubin glanced at the civil official who came with her next to him, and then said.

Xu Huabiao's eyes also followed Bai Yubin and looked at the civil official.

"I've seen the Duke of Yiguo, and the magistrate of Hanzhong County, Shi Ren Zhaoyin." The civil servant introduced himself very consciously.

"Oh! Lord Changshi. Xu Huabiao nodded, "What about the supply of military rations in Hanzhong County?" ”

"My lord, the grain production in Hanzhong has been quite stable since Gaozu, and there are also some grain stocks. However, it was used up to support Lord Guogong to conquer Xiliang before, and this time it ......"

"Don't worry, His Royal Highness the King of Wei sent troops to levy, and there is no reason for you to give food. The grain transportation in the back has already been in operation. I'm just asking! ”

"Yes."

"Hmm." Xu Huabiao's gaze fell back on Bai Yubin, "Then if after arriving in Hanzhong City later today, His Royal Highness the King of Wei orders your entire army to attack the Sword Pavilion first, how long will it take for you to send troops?" ”

"This ...... Three days. ”

"Three days is so long?"

“…… Returning to the country, the soldiers in Hanzhong have not been in battle for a long time, which is far worse than the mighty and majestic army of King Wei. Bai Yubin's words were very sincere.

But no matter how Xu Huabiao listened, he felt insincere.

"Then according to you, this group of soldiers can't do anything but defend the city?"

"Ahh Not really! If His Royal Highness the King of Wei ...... If you need it, I will lead the soldiers of Hanzhong to capture the Sword Pavilion for the two adults! ”

"Hmm." Xu Huabiao nodded noncommittally, "It's better to do so." ”

After finishing the business, Xu Huabiao crossed the topic to gossip.

Near, to what is the customs of Hanzhong, the harvest of the past two years, far, to Gaozu in Hanzhong Longxing......

The one named Bai Yubin was a little stunned when he spoke, not very pleasing, but the long history named Ren Zhaoyin next to him had a bit of a lotus tongue.

So much so that later, Xu Huabiao didn't talk much on this side, but followed Xu Huabiao's Lin Nalian and chatted with Ren Zhaoyin.

It's just that......

"Childe, the attitude you just talked to that General Bai Yubin was a little weird...... Is there any reason? ”

"Huh? Is it that obvious? ”

"Of course! But I don't know if others can't see it, I think it's obvious. ”

Lin Yun'er nodded.

In the blink of an eye, it was noon.

Sitting on a horse with half a cake in his hand for lunch, Xu Huabiao no longer chatted with the two civil and military leaders in Hanzhong.

"Is that so...... I'll pay attention next time. Xu Huabiao nodded.

"Yes! My lord, when you just spoke, it felt like an interrogation. Lin Nalian, who was next to her, also nodded, "What do you want to ask from them?" ”

"I'm just interrogating! You guys...... Don't you still know a thing called Wudou Midao? ”

"Five buckets of rice? What is that? Lin Yun'er was stunned.

"I know! It's a small sect that spreads in Hanzhong, and I heard it when I came to Hanzhong with Xiao Tao to persuade Yang Zhiyuan to surrender...... is the same as the group of people during the Yellow Turban Rebellion, what kind of water is burned to heal people...... But it has nothing to do with the yellow scarf! ”

“…… Then do you know that Yang Zhiyuan is the current sect leader of Wudou Midao? ”

“…… Is there such a thing?? Lin Nalian was stunned, "I haven't heard of it before in Hanzhong!" Are you sure you heard the rumors? ”

"Of course it's not a rumor." Xu Huabiao shook his head, and then looked at Bai Yubin and Ren Zhaoyin, who were riding not far away, "I just want to find out from their mouths, what kind of road is this Yang Zhiyuan." ”

“…… That's right...... Lord, are you sure you're not mistaken? That Yang Zhiyuan doesn't look like a ...... no matter how you look at it."

"In the past few years in the land of Hebei, there is a sect called the Fire God Sect, do you know?" Xu Huabiao glanced at Lin Nalian.

Lin Nalian opened her mouth and was silent.

I don't know? How could she not know! That sect was spread and operated through the Jinyi Guard! As a provincial walker, of course she knows it very well.

But for so many years, the Vulcan Sect, which has so many believers, knows that the real leader of this sect is the person in front of Xu Huabiao, who has no immortal energy at all...... Very few.

"Alright, don't talk about that." Lin Yun'er shook her head and looked at the sky, "Be careful of danger." ”

“…… Well. Xu Huabiao sorted out the atmosphere, "Jinyiwei has been advancing slowly on the Hanzhong side, and it is mainly related to Wudou Midao. If we don't solve this problem, we may be in trouble in the future. ”

"Just be patient and take your time?" Lin Yun'er seemed to be a little puzzled, "As for saying it's troublesome?" ”

"My lord, how are you going to solve it?" Lin Nalian next to her didn't think Xu Huabiao's worries were justified.

"I haven't thought about it yet, let's take it one step at a time." Xu Huabiao shook his head, "Okay, don't talk about it, someone is coming." ”

“…… Be. ”

Lin Nalian's eyes looked in the direction Xu Huabiao was looking.

"Lord Xu!"

"Oh! General Shibuki! What, something? ”

"Our former army told the people of Hanzhong that it was difficult for tens of thousands of troops to enter Hanzhong City, and the city could not arrange it, so we could bring up to 3,000 people into the city. Lord Xu, your guard battalion ......"

"Ahh Leave my people alone! My people all live with me. ”

"Is that so? Good. Jiang Shiqi smiled and nodded, "Then I don't care about the settlement of the adult's guards?" ”

"Hmm. Xu Huabiao smiled and nodded.

Jiang Shiqi was very busy, so she didn't say anything more to Xu Huabiao, and after confirming the things to be confirmed, she left directly.

The smile on Xu Huabiao's face was also put away.

"See? Do not let the army enter the city. Xu Huabiao looked at Lin Nalian, "Three thousand? ”

"Maybe Hanzhong City really can't fit it?" Lin Nalian's expression looked a little indescribable.

"You've been to Hanzhong! Don't you know if you can fit it? Maybe? ”

“……”

"We'll just stay in the barracks today and not go into the city." Xu Huabiao looked at Zheng Endi and Sun Naen beside him, and said, "You go and talk to the children." ”

"Yes, my lord." The two nodded.

……