Gradually, Zhao Hongming felt that the weight of the national fortune in front of him was getting heavier and heavier, as if he was holding a mountain.

He knew that this was not because the fortune of the country had become heavier, but because his physical strength was gradually exhausted.

Controlling the fortunes of the country was much more expensive than he expected.

Zhao Hongming glanced back at his back, and it would take a little time to block the ruling.

He took a deep breath and suddenly activated the [Moving Mountains], a martial art that increased the strength of his physical body.

A scorching breath emerged from the depths of his flesh and quickly swam throughout his body.

The muscles of the whole body were activated by this qi and blood, and they began to squirm and expand.

After three breaths, the muscles in his arms became like steel burned red by flames, bursting with earthworm-like blood vessels, and a trace of white mist evaporated from the surface of his skin.

The strength of Zhao Hongming's whole body suddenly increased several times, and the national fortune in front of him was in his hands, and he was held up again and firmly blocked at the breach.

The white wall of the national fortune blocked all the surging rivers from the outside, buying time for Chen Mou and others.

Chen Mou behind him also knew that time was pressing.

None of them spoke, burying their heads in work.

They moved all the dirt and gravel around the embankment to fill the frame of the embankment.

After a quarter of an hour, Zhao Hongming's face began to distort, and the sound of labored breathing was like a hoarse bellows, driving the heavy lobes of his lungs.

He knew that he had reached the limit of his use of national fortune.

Just when he couldn't hold it anymore, Chen Mou gasped and said, "It's okay, Your Highness!" ”

The ancient seal of the four directions suspended on Zhao Hongming's chest disappeared in response to the sound and reintegrated into his body.

And with the disappearance of the ancient seals of the four directions, the national fortune condensed in front of him also collapsed and disappeared into the void.

Rumble!

The waves of the river crashed against the embankment, and they were blocked by a rudimentary dam built by the joint efforts of everyone, and they were confined to the embankment.

Like a dragon breaking free from the shackles, the turbid river once again becomes peaceful, the water flow is steady and deep, and it continues to flow from west to east along the river.

The gap that Huo Zhi dug up has been refilled.

"It's okay, it's okay......"

Behind them, the local villagers who participated in the siege of the dam hugged each other and cried and cheered.

Chen Mou couldn't help but smile with satisfaction.

Zhao Hongming, who had suffered the most from beginning to end, couldn't care about the joy anymore, and hurriedly stood in place to breathe.

Wu Shijing had just started, and the support of more than half an hour had already made him almost exhausted.

I felt a little dizzy at the moment when I just withdrew from the national movement.

Fortunately, his physical body was nourished by the Eight Desolations and Immortal Gong for a long time, and his qi and blood were strong.

Zhao Hongming only stabilized his mind, and after silently operating the true intention of immortality for a few days, he recovered a little spirit.

As the sun tilted westward, the sky bloomed with dazzling golden light, and the vast sky gradually became fiery red, like a burning flame.

Zhao Hongming looked back, and the watery fields in the distance shone with golden light in the setting sun.

The fertile fields near the river have been flooded.

Fortunately, it is already October weather, and the crops in the fields have already been harvested, so the water accumulation in these fields will not have much effect.

Although the villages in the distance were washed away by the flood, fortunately, the flood was controlled in time and most of them were still saved.

At this time, bursts of green smoke had risen, revealing a bit of peace.

Zhao Hongming closed his eyes, visualized the bridge between heaven and earth, and found that on the map of the mountains and rivers of the Wei State at the top, the national fortune that had passed because of the river had regained its original appearance.

It seems that the potential crisis of this great river has been eliminated.

"Your Highness." Chen Mou suddenly called out, letting Zhao Hongming get out of the state of visualization.

Zhao Hongming looked at Chen Mou and said, "Chen Shangshu, what's the matter?" ”

Chen Mou stepped aside.

Outside the embankment, the people with their families knelt on the ground one by one, bowed down to him with respect and gratitude, and bowed down.

Among them, I also saw many boys who were only seven or eight years old, with ignorant eyes, looking at him curiously with hoes in their hands, and under the pull of their parents, they also knelt down like adults.

These villagers can see that if it weren't for Zhao Hongming this time, this decision would definitely not have been controlled in such a short time, and they might have already died in Huangquan.

Even if he is still alive, he must be separated from his wife, and it will be difficult to survive this winter.

In the crowd, an obviously older middle-aged man had the courage to say: "The kindness of the adults, the grass people can't repay it." Dare to ask the adults to respect the name, we will build a temple for the adults in the future, and offer incense. ”

The surrounding people don't know Zhao Hongming's identity, but they can also know that his identity is extraordinary by looking at what he wears.

In addition, most of their gang has just been bathed in blood, and they are more or less murderous, and they dare not get close.

There was a bit of tremor in the speaker's tone, as if it had taken a great deal of courage to say this.

"Get up!" Zhao Hongming stood with his hands tied and said: "There is no need to build a temple." This palace is the prince of Great Wei, and it is the duty of this palace to protect the people. ”

"Ah, His Royal Highness the Prince!"

The middle-aged people led by him knew Zhao Hongming's identity, and immediately worshipped as soon as they got together.

If the former is still grateful, this time it is purely a fear of the royal nobility.

Zhao Hongming didn't like that.

His consciousness moved, and the power of his soul was exhausted.

These villagers only felt as if their whole bodies were stopped by an invisible force, and they could no longer worship.

"The embankment here has been controlled for the time being, but it cannot be protected and the embankment will burst again in the future. At that time, the imperial court will send people to reinforce it again, so you can rest assured. Zhao Hongming said: "It's not too early, you better go home quickly." ”

"Eh, eh......" the local villager Mu Ne nodded in thanks.

Under the leadership of the middle-aged people at the head, they no longer stayed for a long time and rushed home.

Chen Mou's thoughts in his heart flipped rapidly, he had been in the prison, he was closed to information, and he didn't know that Zhao Hongming was the crown prince at this time.

After a long time in the officialdom, he subconsciously bowed his hand and said: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is benevolent and generous, people-oriented, this is the blessing of the Great Wei." The lower officials thanked His Royal Highness the Crown Prince again for the people here. ”

Zhao Hongming didn't pay too much attention to this.

He looked at the backs of these people leaving, and suddenly asked Chen Mou: "Chen Shangshu, if this place breaks down, how much impact can it have if it is left unchecked?" Can it endanger the girders? ”

Chen Mou said truthfully: "Returning to Your Highness, if this mouth breaks the embankment, and then diverts water into the chasm, it can block the inside and outside of the girder, making the city of Daliang isolated." ”

"Then according to the current condition of the girder, how long can it last?" Zhao Hongming asked.

"The lower officials and the prime minister have made predictions and precautions on this matter, according to the preparations in the city of Daliang now, if the Daliang is flooded, it can hold out for at least three months, and if it is properly controlled, it will be fine for half a year."

"Three months to half a year......" Zhao Hongming pondered in his heart.

The Huo family started in a hurry this time, and they should pursue a quick victory, and they should not spend another three months, or even half a year, with them on this.

Besides, if Daliang insists on not waiting for reinforcements for half a year, it is almost no different from destroying the country.

If you are in the other person's position, you will not bother much about it.

Chen Mou didn't know what Zhao Hongming was thinking, and said: "But Your Highness, if you really want to flood the beam, it is not enough to open an opening, you also need to build a river to open a chasm." There are still two miles to the chasm. ”

The implication of Chen Mou's words was that the people Huo Zhi brought with him were not enough to reach the level of flooding the beam.

It seems that the main purpose of the Huo family is not to besiege Daliang.

Zhao Hongming suddenly couldn't guess the other party's intentions, but there was no doubt that the other party must have other plans to do so.

He thought for a moment and then said, "Chen Shangshu, you go back early and inform Prime Minister Xiao Cheng of this matter, so that they can deal with the disaster here, there are still some things in this palace that need to be investigated." ”

Chen Mou's hands were folded together, level with his forehead, and he respectfully agreed: "Obey the order." ”

Zhao Hongming remembered that Huo Zhi had been fleeing to the west before, and that must be where they were stationed.

He shouted loudly, "The generals will listen to the order and set off for the west." ”

Three thousand Wei warriors shouted in unison: "Yes." ”

Many of the elite Wei warriors put on their armor again, and lined up without any complaints.

The mountains in the distance are now dyed with a layer of orange, which is particularly majestic.

The setting sun is like a giant orange gem, slowly sinking towards the horizon, and the brilliant sunset fills the sky.

Under Chen Mou's gaze, Zhao Hongming disappeared into the sunset with three thousand Wei soldiers after throwing the corpses all over the ground into the river, and blended into the mountains.

After that, Chen Mou did not stay long, and returned to Daliang City with his horse.

From the bustling state, the place has returned to its usual quiet appearance.

Only the mud left behind, like a scar on the earth, testifies to what just happened.

Night falls.

The ancestor of the Huo family, who was in the camp, saw that there was no movement outside, and he had a bad premonition in his heart.

Huo Yu walked in briskly from outside the big tent.

The ancestor of the Huo family raised his head, suppressed the emotions in his heart and asked, "How is it, Huo Zhi, have they succeeded?" ”

Huo Yu shook his head helplessly and said, "There is no news yet." ”

"So far, they haven't come to fruition, and they must be more than lucky." The Huo family ancestor's expression couldn't help but become a little more serious, and his white eyebrows were slightly tightened.

Huo Yu hurriedly said: "Ancestor, what should we do then?" ”

The Huo family ancestor said expressionlessly: "Chinese army Murong Li, have you been staring? ”

"There are scouts over there who will send back news from time to time, and at present, we can be sure that the Chinese army has indeed received a secret order from Jian'an and has targeted us." Huo Yu's face became not very good-looking.

The ancestor of the Huo family said: "You order 10,000 people, let them nourish their spirits, and when the time comes, prepare to raid the Chinese army." At that time, it was the most difficult time for people, and if he commanded well, he could be caught off guard, and it was very easy to achieve results. ”

Huo Yu also leads troops all year round, and he can see the plans of the Huo family ancestor, and he has no objection to this.

He asked, "What about Huo Zhi?" Ancestor, should we go and look for him? ”

"Now the situation is urgent, let's talk about it when the situation eases." The Huo family ancestor didn't have any expression on his face.

Huo Yu was unwilling.

After all, it was his eldest son, and he had deep feelings.

Unlike the ancestors, the sons and grandsons are no longer alive, and the emotions are much weaker.

But Huo Yu also knew in his heart that the Huo family was in danger when they came to this point.

If you are a little careless, that is, you will end up with the destruction of the nine clans, and you have to put Huo Zhi's matter back.

"I will lead the troops of these 10,000 people, you will sit in the camp, and call the left owner of the Sword Casting Villa to go with me." The ancestor of the Huo family said seriously.

Huo Yu nodded and said, "Ancestor, I know." ”

Winter is approaching, and the days are getting shorter.

At that time, the sky was still in a dim state, and there was no light in the sky.

In the deep night, in the Huo family barracks, 10,000 troops quietly opened, like a giant dragon slowly going out to sea.

Probably instructed in advance, they set out, without a sound, without a single movement, only the sound of heavy steps, echoing in the silent night and the valley.

The dust under the feet of the soldiers was cloudy, and the equipment they were carrying shimmered in the moonlight.

The spear tip, the blade, the armor, and the war horse all exude a solemn aura.

At the head of the army, the ancestor of the Huo family personally led the team, and the owner of the Sword Casting Villa on his side, Zuo Jian, walked side by side with him.

Both of them are martial artists of the martial arts level, and they talk calmly while walking like flying.

"Huo Laozu, what are you taking me to march and fight this time? Could it be that he wanted to use the 10,000 people behind him as blood food for the gods? Zuo Jian, the owner of Sword Casting Villa, looked at the ancestor of the Huo family and said with deep meaning.

"Let these people be sacrificed to worship the gods, Huo Laozu, you can really be willing to do it." Zuo Jian, the owner of Sword Casting Villa, said with a smile: "But my ugly words are ahead, even if I give it to these people, it may not be able to guarantee that you will get too high divine power from worshipping the gods, Ancestor." ”

"Those high-ranking gods have very high requirements for blood food."

The Huo family ancestor said with a smile: "No matter how stupid the old man is, he will not do such a stupid thing that is fueled by seedlings. Without these people, in the face of the next 100,000 troops, no matter how strong the old man is, I am afraid that he will die of exhaustion in the chaos. ”

"After all, the martial artists of the Martial Courage Realm have not yet transcended the world, and they will eventually be exhausted."

"Hahaha, that's because I'm thinking too much." The owner of Sword Casting Villa, Zuo Jian, made a haha and casually covered up the past.

The Huo family's 10,000-strong army formed a long procession and marched towards the position of the Chinese army that the scouts had reached.

Not far away, under another mountain forest, three thousand Wei Wushu were sleeping in peace, and Zhao Hongming was meditating on the ground to recuperate.

Suddenly, as if sensing something, he suddenly opened his eyes, and a flash of light appeared.

Zhao Hongming showed a puzzled look, his body moved, turned into a strong wind and walked against the wind, and soon flew to the top of the mountain.

He looked far away and saw in the distance that a long procession was marching away from the mountains, and the whole army was full of solemnity.

Through the equipment of these soldiers, Zhao Hongming vaguely recognized the army of the Huo family in front of him, which was roughly estimated at 10,000, and couldn't help but show surprise.

He went west to find the traces of the Huo family's army, intending to find out the information, prepare for the next action decision, and if he could, prepare for a surprise attack.

But he only had a general location, and did not have a specific location, and searched for a night but did not find any trace of them.

This time, he only brought a day's standing dry food, thinking that if there was no news tomorrow, he would return to Daliang.

But now it looks like it's time to wait. (End of chapter)