The war in the northwest entered a state of stalemate, and the Xiliang army was stationed far away, not attacking, but also not retreating.

Over the past two months or so, the Northwest Army has gone through several battles and two major battles that have broken its muscles and bones, and its vitality has been greatly damaged. More than 20,000 of the 100,000 soldiers and horses were lost, and the city's defenses were already fragile.

Taking advantage of the rest of the Western Liang Army, the Northwest Army strengthened the city defenses, rested the army, and re-armed.

When Zhao Chen and Lu Bing were patrolling the city wall, the guards who sent a letter to the capital came back and brought back news from Beijing.

When the emperor heard that the Northwest Army was winning more with less, the dragon heart was happy, and immediately ordered the military department and the household department to start preparations and reward the three armies.

Lu Bing sneered, "That's fine, wait for those officials to come in two months, just in time to collect our bodies."

Qingshan buries loyal bones everywhere, and the men of the Northwest Army are never afraid of dying in battle, but such a way of dying is really ridiculous.

Zhao Chen looked at the vast desert from afar and was silent.

An Linghou comforted in a deep voice, "As expected, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince doesn't need to be too sad. The Northwest Army has been like this for nearly 20 years, but this year is particularly difficult."

Zhao Chen said, "You're right, you shouldn't have too much hope."

Zhao Chen continued to patrol around every day, discussing with Lu Bing about deployment.

With the five hundred guards of the Prince's Mansion here, it is much more convenient to act, Zhao Chen sent them to spy on the news in various places in the northwest and Xiliang, and the situation in the northwest is well understood.

But the whereabouts of the ghost-faced general have not been detected by the guards. The Ghost Face General had tens of thousands of soldiers and horses, and the clothing, food, shelter and transportation of so many people must have left traces, but they seemed to have disappeared, without a trace.

Zhao Chen has always wondered why this person has such great ability, why he is unknown in the Great Zhou. Why does he have such a team of soldiers and horses?

His mind suddenly moved, "Let Liang Zhong come over!"

Wei Xiao responded, and after going out for a while, Liang Zhong lifted the curtain and came in, "Prince."

Zhao Chen asked, "You saw King Jin in Xiangping Mansion, did you find anything unusual about him?"

Seeing that Liang Zhong was puzzled, he asked, "Is it possible that he is disguised by someone else?"

Liang Zhong pondered for a long time, and then replied, "King Jin and his guards are highly skilled in martial arts, and they can't get close to their humble positions, but they have only seen them from afar, and they haven't found anything wrong. Even if his appearance can be faked, the noble bearing of King Jin is difficult for ordinary people to imitate, and it should not be someone else's disguise."

Liang Zhong's ability to recognize people is quite powerful, and he can remember this person's appearance once he has seen it, and he said that without disguise, there will probably be no mistake.

But Zhao Chen still had doubts, and ordered, "You go to Xiangping Mansion again, and inquire more to see if there are any other flaws."

Liang Zhong should go down.

Zhao Chen pondered for a moment, and wrote down a few words: The northwest is in danger, ask the Seven Emperor Uncles to teach him a way to solve the difficulty.

He sealed the envelope and handed it to Liang Zhong, "You go openly and report the situation in the northwest to the King of Jin, and see what he has to say." Ordinary stand-ins, without too much insight and courage, even if they will show their feet."

If it wasn't a stand-in, he would also like to hear what Zhao Chengyuan had to say, and he would also like to know Zhao Chengyuan's reaction.

Liang Zhong left with the letter.

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Chen's Annex.

Sycamore Garden.

Han Youning unfolded the paintings one by one, pressed them with a paperweight, and she praised them, "I have to say, Master's paintings by his old man are really beautiful, they are simply the food map of Da Zhou." ….

Su Bai stood far away, stiffly holding his neck and not looking over there.

I won't give in! I can't be sorry for Cho Seung-won!

I still want to live!

Han Youning smiled and said, "As long as you are willing to check, I will give you one, if you can find something useful, I will send you another one, if I am particularly satisfied, I will send you another one." You're a good deal."

Su Bai snorted coldly, "What's the use of me asking for so many paintings? It's hard to say whether there is a life to appreciate or not. You are so curious, you have to find out how your husband was born."

Han Youning smiled, "Aren't you curious?"

Naturally curious!

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Su Bai can't tolerate any doubts!

Su Bai said stiffly, "I'm not curious. I'm a measured person, and I know who should and shouldn't."

Han Youning sighed, "Okay, since you're not curious, I'll go find that curious person and ask him to investigate."

Su Bai suddenly felt bad in his heart, and asked vigilantly, "Who are you going to let check?"

"Duan Yi. He is my close guard, and it is natural for him to help me do things, and there is no need to talk about conditions, and there is no need for calligraphy and painting. All I have to do is give me a command, and he'll get things done."

If it weren't for the need to cover up Su Bai's identity now, Han Youning really wanted Duan Yi to help her check.

Find out what happened to the Wutong Courtyard back then, and why those subordinates were exterminated. What's the secret behind that?

"No!" Su Bai staggered up from his wheelchair, "Aren't you afraid that he will find out my flaws?"

Han Youning pointed to his leg, "If he sees you like this now, he will definitely find a flaw."

Su Bai sat down, looking like he was taking the overall situation into account, "Okay, okay, I promise you!"

If Zhao Chengyuan is to blame at that time, his reason will be sufficient, he is forced to be helpless!

As he spoke, he kicked his feet back on the ground, and the wheelchair rushed to the bookcase, and his eyes lit up and began to pick up calligraphy and paintings.

This is a good deal, which not only satisfies curiosity, but also has the paintings of Master Xuanzhi!

Ye Chang's voice came from outside the window, "Lord, Shi Liangzhong, the head of the Prince's Mansion, asks to see you and the princess."

Su Bai put down the painting and looked at Han Youning, his expression became serious.

"The crown prince is in the border city now, Liang Zhong is not there to guard, what is he doing in Xiangping Mansion? Still asking for it in such a bright and open way."

Han Youning said, "This person is quite difficult to deal with, so it's better to be careful."

The two went to the living room.

Liang Zhong was standing outside the hall door waiting, and when he saw them coming, he stepped forward to salute.

Su Bai's expression was faint, and he glanced at him and motioned for Ye Chang to push him into the hall, "What is Liang Changshi doing when he comes to Xiangping Mansion, but the prince is coming?"

Liang Zhong followed behind and replied, "Back to the prince, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is now in the border city. His Majesty is here to deliver a letter to the prince on behalf of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

As he spoke, he took out a letter from his bosom and presented it to Su Bai.

Su Bai opened the letter: The northwest is in danger, and he asks the Seven Emperor Uncles to teach him how to solve the difficulty.

He frowned, "This king heard that the northwest has just won two battles and annihilated tens of thousands of enemies, why is it in danger?"

Liang Zhong elaborated on the situation in the northwest while carefully observing the King of Jin.

After hearing about the battle, King Jin's eyes became gloomy, but he quickly disappeared and returned to his usual calm and coldness.

"The prince of Anling Hou told the king about his concerns before leaving Beijing, and it is not surprising that this battle will be difficult. If it is said that it is taught, although this king reads the book of war, he does not understand actual combat, and I am afraid that he will not be able to give any way to solve his difficulties."

Liang Zhong arched his hand and said, "The crown prince said, the prince is ingenious and far-sighted, you just need to give some advice, I can't say that His Royal Highness the crown prince can get some inspiration from it."

Su Bai stared at him, with a coldness in his eyes, "This king thinks that the prince is not here to ask for a way to solve the difficulty, he can't find out the details of the ghost-faced general, and he suspects that this king is coming?"

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