"Shirakawa, you're back!" the Far Eastern Commander smiled at the first general under his command: "It's the road, come in!"

"Your Excellency!"

Zi Chuan Xiu's snow-white silver hair came into view shockingly, and Bai Chuan was stunned and stood at the door in a daze. Looking at the white-haired young general, for some reason, her nose was sour, and tears couldn't stop flowing.

"Your Excellency, ...... You suffered. ”

"What are you talking about? Zi Chuanxiu smiled and shook his head: "Come in." ”

Zi Chuanxiu welcomed Bai Chuan into the office, poured her tea and handed it over: "Bai Chuan, you have been there for almost half a year this time, and you have walked thousands of miles, and it has been hard. ”

Bai Chuan took it in a panic, gently rested it on the table, and saluted: "My lord, I'm sorry, the lower official messed up the task, you can punish me!"

"Oh?" Zichuan Xiu raised his eyebrows and smiled, not looking surprised: "Tell me about it." ”

Bai Chuan talked about the negotiation process with the Lin family, and Zi Chuan Xiushen was calm, smiling with a cup of tea, and he didn't necessarily feel annoyed or disappointed.

"This is not your fault of Shirakawa. The dìdū incident was an accident that no one could have imagined, this is a matter of heaven, not a human being, so you don't have to worry about it anymore. ”

"The subordinate officials are incompetent, and the work is delayed. If I can reach an agreement with the Lin family sooner......"

"Even if you can come to an agreement, the dìdū incident will still happen, and the agreement will also become a waste of paper. Zi Chuanxiu shook his head: "The person who derelict in my duty is me, my vision is too short, I only focus on the demon clan and the Far East, but I don't pay attention to the country, I didn't expect such a thing to happen." ”

"My lord, when you get to Valen, what should you do with the demons?"

"Because of the snow disaster, many barbarians have frozen to death, which is a blessing. Roger stayed over there, the First Army of the Far East also stayed there, the two demon military towns were over there, plus the vassal armies of the Yakun, Goang, Mongol and Senea, I think it would be no problem to withstand the barbarians who were greatly injured. What I brought over here are my pro-army, Your Second Army and Xiuzi Battalion, as well as two demon military towns. Plus the original Ming Yu's Third Army. The situation in the country is very chaotic, and we must be able to speak at a critical time, and we cannot be without chips in our hands. ”

Bai Chuan snorted: "My lord, the lower official may have done something wrong...... It may have caused you a lot of trouble. ”

"What did you say wrong?"

"My lord, on the way, I met Zi Chuanning and Li Qing, they were besieged by a group of thugs, and I rescued them......"

Before she finished speaking, Zi Chuanxiu had already interrupted her: "Where are they now?"

"I took them to Valen. ”

Zi Chuan Xiu was overjoyed: "Zi Chuan Ning and Li Qing, are they both in Valen now?"

"Yes. Chief Lin took them away just now. Now they should be with Chief Lin. After a pause, Bai Chuan plucked up his courage: "My lord, the lower official is going to accuse you of Lord Lin Bing!"

"Huh?"

"When Xia Guan brought His Royal Highness Ning back, he had already told her in advance, in order to avoid the fluctuation of the army's morale, it was best for us to conceal His Highness Ning in our army. But His Excellency Lin Bing actually announced the news of His Highness Ning's arrival with great fanfare, took the lead in swearing allegiance to His Highness Ning, and introduced the officers present to His Highness Ning. ”

Zi Chuan Xiu smiled at Bai Chuan and said, "Your Excellency Lin Bing did not violate military discipline by doing this. ”

"Yes. Bai Chuan stood straight, and she looked at Zi Chuan Xiu without flinching: "But the Far Eastern Army has been soaked in your hard work from the beginning of its creation. This is an army that you have built with your own hands, and there is no room for any outside to interfere. This principle is higher than any military discipline!"

"His Royal Highness Ning is Lin Bing's old master, she thinks about her, that is also human nature, and she may not have any other ideas. ”

"My lord, the 600,000 soldiers of the Far East Legion, the 20 million people of all ethnic groups living in the 10,000-mile territory from the Valen Fortress to the Eastern Wilderness Grassland of the Demon Race, they can only have one master, and that is you. Anyone else, no matter how prominent he is, no matter how noble his origin, we will not admit it!"

Zichuan Xiu sighed, but didn't say anything, turned around and strode out the door. Behind him, Shirakawa's hurried voice came from, "Your Excellency, you...... Have you already made your decision?"

Shirokawa turned his head and looked at Shirakawa fixedly. He replied simply, "Since they are in Valen, I must go and see them." This is what I owe to Brother Yingxing, and I owe it to Sterling, and I can't escape it. ”

The dining room was full of people, and the officers and soldiers of the Praetorian Guard, who had come after a long journey, sat in two neat columns, and they were eating quietly. On the faces of the soldiers, it was easy to see signs of exhaustion and emaciation, and some of them were still covered in gauze and bloodstained on their heads. But now, their expressions were serene and relaxed: they had escaped a dangerous pursuit after a hard battle, and had escorted their lord to safety. In the face of suffering and danger, they have proven their loyalty, and they are something to be proud of compared to their companions who escaped halfway.

Shikawa Xiu also saw Zichuan Ning - in fact, he saw her at first sight. Among the crowd, the future head of the Zichuan family is still so eye-catching. Her beautiful appearance and quiet temperament make her stand out from the crowd. Even in the midst of the escape, she still maintained a bearing commensurate with her identity.

He looked at her, at the beautiful woman, at the dreams and longings he had had. At the beginning of the Great Patriotic War, he said goodbye to her in dìdū. That was more than a year ago. But now it seems like it was a century ago. Since then, there have been many major events that have shocked the world.

The Demon Kingdom fell, and immediately after, the Zichuan family was also destroyed in civil strife. Stirling's smiling face became a memory from then on, and the murderous aura of Dillin's long sword was coming. The flames of war are burning, the smoke of gunpowder is endless, the vicissitudes of life have written on the innocent face of the girl, and anxiety has filled the beautiful face.

Standing there, Ju Jīng looked at the girl's frowning and smiling face, and Zi Chuanxiu's eyes moistened slightly. If I could, I would do everything I could to get back that wonderful time. How I loved You so much at that time!

After being distracted at the door for a while, Shikawa Xiucai made up his mind and strode in. When Lin Bing saw him, he stood up and greeted respectfully: "My lord!"

The sound alarmed the guests who were dining, and everyone looked up, and Zi Chuanxiu made a gesture: "Excuse me." You don't have to be so polite when you eat. ”

But at this time, Zichuan Xiu's identity was revealed: even Lin Bing was called an adult, and there was only one person in the Far East Army. The guests stood up and saluted: "See Lord Commander!"

In the eyes of the Praetorian Guard, Zichuan Xiu saw admiration and excitement. Self-made rise in the Far East, single-handedly blocking the demon army, from the rebel to the hero of the family, the conqueror of the demon kingdom - how can the officers and soldiers not be excited to see the legendary figures of this era with their own eyes? Moreover, the current identity of Zichuan Xiu is even more important, whether it is in terms of strength, prestige or strategy, he is the only important minister of the Zichuan family who can compete with Di Lin.

But in Zi Chuanning's eyes, she had different feelings. She looked at the man in front of her stupidly, her eyes full of tears.

I haven't seen him for two years, and Zichuan Xiu is still so handsome. He stood there, with deep, sharp sword eyes under his snow-white silver hair, and tight, well-defined lips. The fair face, which was still slightly childish in the past, has now been sharpened to a dark and rough one. Just like a hundred tempered into steel, stubborn stones are refined into jade, war and suffering have sharpened Zichuan Xiu's temperament, calm, upright, confident, capable, handsome, calm, and flawless.

A dark blue sè senior officer's uniform was worn on him, which fit better than the one pasted on, and set off his majestic momentum. Just standing there can make people exclaim: "There is such a perfect and handsome man in the world!" Zichuan Xiu's handsomeness is sunny and pleasing to the eye. He has the masculinity and integrity of a good soldier, and people can intuitively know at a glance that this is a trustworthy and reassuring person.

He walked straight in front of Zi Chuanning, knelt down on one knee, and said in a deep voice: "Your Royal Highness the Commander-in-Chief, on behalf of all the officers and men of the Far Eastern Army, welcome you to Varun! Your Highness, you have worked hard all the way, and Weichen is late for escort, please forgive your sins!"

You can hear the sudden and clear breathing around you, and the faces of the officers and soldiers of the Praetorian Guard are happy. Zichuan Xiu's words are not unusual at all. But now, his statement is meaningful. This could not be clearer to show the fact that the Far East still respects the Zichuan family as the king. After a long journey, they finally saw a glimmer of hope for recovery!

"Commander Hidekawa is serious. Zichuan Ning Yingying stood up, leaned over to help Zichuan Xiu, and said gently: "We uninvited guests came recklessly and disturbed Lord Xiuchuan." ”

"Don't dare. Zichuan Xiu said simply. He got up and made a gesture: "I don't know that His Highness is coming, and Weichen is not well received, and he really deserves death." His Royal Highness has a golden body, and the place here is simple, and it is really not enough to welcome His Highness. Wechen dared to ask His Highness to move, so that Wechen could do a little bit of the friendship of the landlord. ”

She said gently: "In this way, there will be Master Lao Xiuchuan." ”

"Don't dare. Your Highness, please come with me. ”

Following Zi Chuan Xiu, Zi Chuan Ning left the restaurant. Lin Bing, Li Qing, and Bai Chuan, the three senior female officers, glanced at each other, and everyone saw a deep guard in each other's eyes. Then, silently, they followed.

Outside the window are the majestic mountains, and the cool mountain breeze blows in through the window, bringing a fresh feeling of mountain and wild breath, which is refreshing.

This is the highest point of the Wallen Fortress, the top floor of the Wallen Loft. From the east window of this large room, you can see the endless Far Eastern plains, forests, vast sky and earth, which is refreshing, and from the west side of the room, you can see the densely populated Dama Province. Towns and villages dot the land.

Because of the view and scenery of this room, or because of the psychological advantage of "the highest point of the fortress", successive commanders of the Far East like to use this room as their own office, and the current Zichuan Xiu is naturally not exempt from vulgarity. Now, he brought Zi Chuanning and the others here.

There was a rare view from the window, but the people in the room didn't have the heart to appreciate it. Everyone sat around their desks, silent, looking at each other preoccupiedly, and no one spoke first.

However, Zi Chuanxiu was free and easy, smiling: "The incident came too suddenly, and when Chief Lin sent the report back, we couldn't believe it." Since then, we have been worried about His Royal Highness and sister-in-law, and Chief Lin even went to Jǐng to sue Di Lin. Fortunately, His Highness was able to get out of danger so far, which made everyone feel relieved. Your Highness must have suffered a lot along the way, right? ”

Zi Chuan Xiu stared at Zi Chuan Ning, her eyes were full of pity and love: "Your Highness, don't worry, when you get here, you don't have to worry." ”

"Hmm. Zi Chuanning nodded vigorously. After hearing his voice and seeing his person, she only felt that her whole body was relaxed, and her tense heartstrings were also relaxed, just like a runner in a 10,000-meter run who had crossed the finish line, and all that was left was joy and relaxation.

Zi Chuanxiu turned to Li Qing: "I have sent someone to contact Di Lin. He promised that he would never wronged his eldest brother's death, and would be buried in a grand manner, and his body would be settled in the Holy Spirit Temple. Sister-in-law, you can rest assured, the eldest brother has been loyal to the country all his life and entered the Holy Spirit Temple, which is also his long-cherished wish. ”

The atmosphere was solemn for a while. Only then did everyone realize that in addition to Zichuan Ning's entourage, Li Qing also had another identity, she was Sterling's widow and the wife of the greatest warrior of the Zichuan family.

When Zi Chuanxiu spoke, Li Qing covered his face with his hands and remained silent. But from between her fingers, the crystal of tears could be faintly seen, and in the hands that were covered, there was a suppressed, soft sobbing.

Shirakawa handed her a handkerchief. Li Qing stood up and went to the window to wipe away his tears, turned back to everyone and said, "Sorry, rude." ”

Including Zichuan Xiu, everyone got up and bowed deeply to her as a sign of mourning and sympathy.

Li Qing also returned the salute with a bow. When she straightened up, her expression had returned to normal: "Lord Xiuchuan is very thoughtful, and the surviving people are grateful, and I think that my late husband will also feel the kindness of my lord under the Nine Springs." ”

"Sister-in-law, you're serious. I'm like a brother to Sterling, and it's too much to talk about kindness or something. Zichuan Xiu said: "Big brother went, everyone was sad. Please also ask your sister-in-law to take care of your health by the way. If there's anything you're embarrassed about, just tell me about it. He bowed his head deeply, and his tone was solemn and decent, naturally with a reassuring flavor.

Li Qing shook his head: "The first husband fought and died, and he was loyal to the country." Although the traitor tried every means to recruit him, the first husband always preferred to die from beginning to end. It's sad, but I'm proud of him. ”

She raised her head and looked at Zichuan Xiu: "Lord Xiuchuan, it has been several months since the incident. Traitors occupy the center and control the country's politics. The first chief and the first husband and other adults were killed one after another, which shocked a huge amount and the world boiled. But until now, the Far Eastern Army has not expressed its position on this. We still don't know what the position of the Far Eastern Army is?"

Li Qing's words were sharp, and he asked directly without mercy, and his words even faintly contained the meaning of reproaching Zichuan Xiu and watching the wind. Everyone's eyes looked at each other, and the silver-haired young general said flatly: "Our position is consistent and firm, and I don't think there is any need to reiterate it. ”

"Your Excellency is presumptuous, I beg your Excellency to make it clear!"

Zichuan Xiu smiled: "The Far East regards Zichuan as the suzerain, and only the Zichuan clan is qualified to rule the country - this is our position, sister-in-law." ”

Lin Bing and Li Qing glanced at each other, and their faces showed a relaxed look of relief. As long as Zichuan Xiu has this statement, it will be enough. Of course, if you don't get up early, the next bargaining is inevitable, but out of royal decency, this kind of thing is not good for His Royal Highness Ning to be present to observe.

Lin Bing got up first: "His Royal Highness Ning has worked hard all the way. Now that you're on the ground, you don't have to be in such a hurry, let's have a good rest first!"

"Exactly, exactly!" everyone unanimously stood up and greeted Zi Chuanning. Lan Xinhui, the future head of the Zichuan family, naturally knew that his presence hindered the intrigue of his subordinates, and he cooperated very well to say that he was indeed tired and needed to rest.

After Zi Chuanning left, the atmosphere in the conference room changed again. Zi Chuanxiu glanced at it, and the scene was the three of the Far Eastern Army against Li Qing - but Lin Bing was unreliable, in fact, it should be the combination of himself and Bai Chuan against Lin Bing and Li Qing.

"Lord Xiuchuan, the Dilin rebels still occupy dìdū. However, the Zichuan family has been a country for 300 years, treating the people with benevolence and righteousness, and people are loyal. Such a deep foundation is not something that Di Lin can shake. I believe that as soon as His Royal Highness Ning's edict of rebellion is issued, the righteous teachers of the Qin King will surely swarm up, and the traitors of Dilin will not be attached to the people, and they will be disintegrated soon!"

Li Qing said righteously, clearly saying that it was a form, but everyone understood the implication of the words, this was the first to lower the price: "Without the Far Eastern Army, we can also quell the rebellion, and the offer should not be too outrageous!"

Zi Chuanxiu said lightly: "This, I am convinced. ”

"Of course, the wind knows the strength of the grass, the danger shows loyalty, and the commander of Xiuchuan understands the righteousness, which is very gratifying to His Highness!

"Far Eastern soldiers have always been loyal and patriotic, and we will naturally not sit idly by and watch such important events. Zichuan Xiu's solemnity made Li Qing and Lin Bing happy when they heard it, but in the next second, they were all stupid: "Just wait for the family Qinwang Yishi together, my Far Eastern Army will start from Valun and cooperate with the main force of the family Qinwang to smash dìdū!"

Lin Bing and Li Qing looked at each other, Zi Chuanning and Li Qing were driven away by Di Lin and fled like lost dogs, almost unable to save their lives, where do they still have a Qinwang righteous teacher?

Zichuan Xiu smiled and stood up: "Sister-in-law, I'm sorry, I still have some things to deal with here, so I'll miss it first." ”

Li Qing was stunned, stood up and said, "But the matter of King Qin ......"

"Specific matters, you can ...... with Bai Chuan" Zi Chuanxiu glanced around and saw Lin Bing, his eyes were awe-inspiring: "...... Discuss with Lord Lin in detail. Two, you have to cooperate well with Your Excellency Li Qing and find a way to negotiate a good result. ”

Zi Chuan Xiu said it politely, but the essence was already an order. The two Far Eastern female officers stood up abruptly and responded: "Obey!"

Zi Chuanxiu smiled freely and shook hands with Li Qing to say goodbye. Looking at the door where he went out, Li Qing was stunned.

What's next? The other party has all the cards, but he has empty hands. If the negotiations fail, Zichuan Xiu will still be the ruler of the Far East and the Demon Kingdom, and the Earth Emperor will be free and happy. But what should he do with His Highness Ning? Do you want to continue to go into exile? Apart from the Far East, who else has the strength and courage to take him in? Minghui, the commander of the Northwest? Does he dare to confront Di Lin?

※※※ The raging flames rushed to the face, the shining sword light, the scarlet blood, the heavy combat boots made a roaring sound, screaming, moaning, pleading, the magnificent shadow wall of the Governor's Mansion collapsed in the midst of the fire and black sè army, and the soldiers wearing sword emblems laughed hideously...... "Ah!" Zi Chuan Ning sat up from the bed suddenly, panting heavily, his heart pounding. Looking at the soft and clean sheets and quilts under her, she was in a trance, not knowing where she was at the moment.

Outside the window was the bright sunshine, and the morning breeze blew through the green curtains, making a whirring sound, revealing the blue sky outside the window and the majestic mountains in the distance.

Zi Chuanning remembered that at this moment, she was in Valen, no longer in the war-torn and bloody Governor's Mansion, nor on the precarious escape road, but in the safe city of Valen under the protection of the Far Eastern Army.

"Your Highness?" someone knocked on the door gently, and Li Qing's voice came: "Are you awake?"

Fixed, Zi Chuanning said loudly: "Sister Qing, come in." ”

The door was pushed open, and Li Qing came in. She asked with concern, "Your Highness, are you having nightmares again?"

Zi Chuanning smiled self-deprecatingly: "I'm a very useless coward." ”

Li Qing said with relief: "Your Highness's cousin has been so brave that it has surprised us greatly. Your Highness, although we are embarrassed for a while, the three-hundred-year foundation of the Zichuan family will never be lost. As long as we can be strong, face it with self-confidence and perseverance, and believe that all the commanders and loyal people will be moved by His Highness's benevolence and gather around us, we will be able to destroy the rebellion and restore the homeland!"

On the way to escape, Li Qing cheered her up many times. In this way, I don't remember how many times Li Qing said it, and I was a little moved at first when I heard it, but after listening to it a lot, Zi Chuanning gradually became a little numb, and asked with a faint smile: "How are you negotiating with the Far Easterners?"

Li Qingzheng said: "The lower official is about to report to His Highness. I have negotiated with Lord Hayashi and Lord Shirakawa of the Far East Army, and I can see that both Lord Lin and Lord Hidekawa are inclined to the side of the family. But ......" Li Qing seemed to be unable to speak, and said in a slurred voice: "...... Their attitude is very vague......"

"Vague?"

"Yes. They recognize our legitimacy, but they have never given a clear answer to the question of whether we will send troops to quell the rebellion. Xia Guan felt that the top brass of the Far Eastern Army was still hesitating. After a pause, Li Qing said softly: "Chief Chief, there is something I don't know whether to say or not?"

"Hehe, Sister Qing, what else can't the two of us say?"

"In this way, the lower official is presumptuous. Your Royal Highness, the lower officials also know a little about the xìng of the commander of Xiuchuan. If someone else dared to kill the king and rebel, and killed Sterling, he would never sit idly by. Even if his strength is insufficient, he will stand up and fight to the death! But now, after so long since the incident, he has not made a clear statement, which shows that he is indeed hesitating. Because, that person was also his brother. Xia Guan feels that Your Highness, you and Commander Xiuchuan have been friends for many years, and their feelings are deep. If you come forward to negotiate with him in person, you will not be able to remain indifferent to him. This is for the sake of the family's great cause, even if a small sacrifice is made, Xia Guan feels ...... It doesn't hurt either. ”

Zi Chuanning listened silently and did not say a word. She understood what Li Qing meant, Zi Chuanxiu and Zi Chuanning were intimate couples back then, and Li Qing hoped that she could impress Zichuanxiu with her female sè and affection, even at the expense of ...... Thinking of this, Zi Chuanning's face was a little feverish, what was Sister Qing thinking about in her head!

It's just, is that really good?

Zi Chuanning didn't know. Li Qing has been an administrative official for many years, and she has handled many negotiations, so it must be reasonable for her to propose such a proposal, right? But for some reason, she instinctively resisted this idea in her heart.

After a long time, she finally shook her head with difficulty: "Sister Qing, I don't want to go to him." ”

"Your Highness, why?"

"If he has me in his heart, he will naturally think about me, but if he doesn't think of me in his heart, even if I look for him, it will be useless. ”

Zi Chuan Ning lowered his head, stared at the tip of his shoe, and his gaze wandered: "If I am still His Royal Highness the Zichuan family back then, it naturally doesn't matter if I look for him." But now, our country is ruined, and at this time we propose to him about marrying...... I was afraid, afraid that he would see me as that kind of person and would despise me because of it. ”

Li Qing looked at Zi Chuanning in a daze, and then, she sighed helplessly: "Your Highness, what are you going to do?"

"I think ......" Zi Chuan Ning looked at Li Qing timidly and unconfidently: "I think that Brother Axiu's side, Lord Lin Bing and Sister Bai Chuan have experienced a lot of things, have more experience than us, and must think more thoroughly than us." Whatever we can think of, they can think of...... I don't think there's any need to continue talking. ”

"Huh?" Li Qing said in surprise: "Don't talk about it......?" How's that going to work?"

"I don't think we're in the right frame of mind. We have come to ask for help from the Far Eastern Army. If they are willing to help, they will help without talking, and if they are not, we will certainly not be able to convince them, and we will only bring shame on ourselves. Brother Ah Xiu has a good relationship with Di Lin, and now in this situation, he must be very sad, his hair is gray, and I can't bear to force him. ”

When they met, there was an awe-inspiring pain in Zi Chuanxiu's eyes, and it was this kind of look that made Zi Chuanning realize that the handsome man with white hair in front of him was no longer the handsome young man who held hands and walked in the garden with him. The woman's intuition told her that the person in front of her was like a string that was too tight, and with a little more pressure, he was about to collapse.

She lowered her head and whispered, "Actually, I came to the Far East just to meet Brother Axiu. Now that I see him, I'm satisfied. Let's think of other ways to restore the country. ”

Negotiations were stalled. Every rì, Zi Chuanning and Li Qing lived a leisurely and comfortable life. Shikawa Shu ordered to give the best enjoyment to the guests who came from afar. In accordance with this order, Lin Bing specially invited a cook from the mainland to prepare food for Zi Chuanning, found a tailor to make clothes for them, spent a lot of money to buy them beautiful daily necessities, and also equipped them with thoughtful attendants and servants. You must know that at this time, the life of the Far Eastern Army from top to bottom was still very simple, and Zichuan Xiu ate the same food as the soldiers.

In order not to make the guests feel lonely, Lin Bing, Bai Chuan, Ming Yu and other senior officers often came to visit Zi Chuanning, shushing the cold and asking for warmth, very concerned. In addition to her busy work, Zi Chuanxiu deliberately took two weeks to accompany them to travel to various parts of the Far East, so that they could enjoy the customs of the Far East and feel the rough and energetic wild land.

Cardin also came to visit Zi Chuanning. Although the two women are in an enemy country, it is wonderful that there is indeed a sincere friendship between them. When they said goodbye eight years ago, they both thought that they would never get together again in this life after parting, but they met again in Valen eight years later. Recalling the bits and pieces of the year and feeling the joy of reunion after a long absence, both of them couldn't help but feel that the world is impermanent and life is changeable.

With meticulous care and warm care, the reunion of old friends, although they are in exile, compared to the upheaval and displacement all the way, Zi Chuanning and Li Qing already feel a lot better. Because they knew that King Qin couldn't force his troops to send troops, they stayed in Valen with peace of mind and waited patiently for the opportunity.

For example, newspapers and media are mostly full of anecdotes about celebrity singers, marriages and other lace news, while those important and meaningful events are often out of people's sight, not because we don't want to know about them, but because some people don't want us to know.

On the Chūn day of 786, the current head of the Zichuan family, Zichuan Ning, visited the Valen Fortress, which was a sensational event from any point of view. But the strange thing is that this incident is like a pebble falling into the water of the pool, without causing the slightest wave.

At that time, the eyes of the world were focused on the southwest, and the more than 200,000 troops of the Zichuan family marched along the Langcang River by land and water, with dark battle flags and fleets covering the entire river, and the jīng soldiers who had defeated a million demon army exuded a murderous aura that soared into the sky. Every night, the lights of the fleet on the river stretch for more than ten miles, dyeing the sky as bright as day.

In the past three hundred years, except for the Lin Feng era, the southwest has never experienced such a big war scene. In the face of Di Lin's aggressive army, the people of Heqiu, who had not been through the war for a long time, couldn't help but feel a little worried.

The Lin clan founded the country on business, and in Heqiu, merchants have a lot of say. Fearing that the continuous fighting would affect trade routes, merchants with status put pressure on Zhèngfǔ through various channels, hoping that Zhèngfǔ would negotiate with Dilin and resolve the territorial dispute peacefully. Otherwise, once the war gets out of control and the war spreads to the river hills, it will be a huge blow to the rich and fertile Lin family.

The Lin family held a press conference in Riverhill, declaring that they were completely sure of the coming war.

"The mighty Lin army has the ability to repel any invading enemy and defend our land and people!" said the courteous Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Lin Wen, with great confidence, to the reporters that Di Lin's army would soon be routed and then perish.

"People can live and work as usual without any worries. Lin Wen firmly assured, so everyone was relieved, except for himself - he was trembling with worry.

The development of the situation is beyond the plan of the Lin family's staff, and now the Lin family is already difficult to ride.

At the beginning, the Lin family just wanted to take advantage of the civil strife in the Zichuan family to occupy the southwest. Di Lin's situation is very difficult, there is Zichuan Xiu in the east, Minghui and Liufeng Frost in the northwest, strong enemies peep on all sides, and he is a rebel starter, the foundation is unstable, and the people are not convinced. Expectedly, in the face of the fact that the Lin family occupied the southwest, Di Lin, who had made enemies on all sides, would not dare to start a fight, so he could only bargain with the Lin family through diplomacy, and then the Lin family would return one or two provinces to Di Lin and sponsor him for some military spending, which could be regarded as giving him some face - yes, many times the negotiations between countries are really no different from the negotiations of the underworld. At that time, Di Lin could only suffer a dumb loss and acquiesce in the fact that the Lin family occupied.

But no one expected that the reaction of the Inspectorate regime would be so violent. Di Lin immediately issued a fiercely worded statement, demanding that the Lin family withdraw immediately, otherwise he would be responsible for the consequences. Of course, the Lin family will not quit like this - even if the gangsters who come out to mix have to save face, they are scared away by Dilin's empty words, how will the Lin family mix in the future?

But what happened next made them dumbfounded: Di Lin didn't say a word, and started fighting! Zi Chuanxiu in the Far East had an ambiguous attitude, and Ming Hui instigated him with a posture of hating the world and not messing around: "Di Lin, go on! We support you!"

"Mad dog, Di Lin is really a mad dog!" The elders of the Lin clan scolded: "The rebellious who didn't even have a firm foothold wants to fight with our Lin family, doesn't he want to die?"

Di Lin did not act according to common sense, making it difficult for the Lin family. They wanted to occupy the southwest, but they didn't want to fight hard with Di Lin, but Di Lin pounced like a mad dog, and the whole continent was staring, and the Lin family couldn't retreat.

There are often episodes in the story where a child is kidnapped, and the kidnappers extort a huge ransom, and the jǐng cha are helpless, and the superiors often give instructions such as: "First, the safety of the hostages must be absolutely guaranteed, and second, the kidnappers must never agree to their demands!" - as for what to do, it is none of his business. As Di Lin's army approached closer and closer, it was clear that the Heqiu Elders would get inspiration from it and issue a military order: "First, the strength of the Lin family must not be compromised, and second, the national prestige of the Lin family must not be damaged. ”

At this time, the commander in charge of the front line was Lin Kang, the military elder, who was under the heaviest pressure. From top to bottom, from the Council of Elders all the way down to the ordinary people of Riverhill, they were now staring at him. After receiving this military order, Lin Kang was in a dilemma, pondered for three days and three nights, and finally found a brilliant countermeasure: "Don't fight in the field, don't withdraw the troops, gather troops to defend to the death, and drag Di Lin to death!" -- If you don't fight with Di Lin, you won't lose your troops; if you don't retreat, the Lin family's face will be saved.

In order to prevent the lone army from being defeated by Di Lin one by one, more than 200,000 invading soldiers and horses of the Lin family were transferred back from all over the southwest, and then they were all gathered in Danya City. Here, the Lin family stationed heavy troops and established a large camp of Danya.

The choice of Danya as the base of the camp was also considered. Because Danya was only a few hours away from the Lin family's homeland, it was easy to supply grain, grass and supplies. Why don't you simply withdraw to the territory of the Lin family? This is out of political considerations, as long as the Lin family's army is still on the territory of the Zichuan family, then the war will not be over, and it cannot be regarded as the Lin family's fear of Di Lin.

Lin Kang made up his mind and couldn't hold on. The Lin family's archery troops are famous all over the world, and their garrison ability is the strongest. He didn't believe that in the face of the Danya camp held by more than 200,000 Lin family troops, what else could Di Lin do -- if so, he would not be Di Lin, he should change his name to Di Lin? Zuo Jiaming.