"Lu Fan!"

There were several people on the city wall shouting Lu Fan's name.

Lu Fan raised his head, his gaze swept over their faces, and recognized several of them.

Xu Wei, Mo Zhu, Zhao Wu, etc.

Everyone was covered in blood, and it was clear that they had fought for a long time.

Lu Fan nodded at them slightly, trying to squeeze out a smile, but he couldn't.

Especially thinking of Zhao Fei, his mood was inevitably a little heavy.

Putting away his knife and gun, Lu Fan walked towards the city gate.

Xu Zhao came out with all the soldiers.

"I've seen General Lu."

And they saluted him together.

"You've done a great job."

Lu Fan came to Xu Zhao and patted him lightly on the shoulder, "You have also worked hard." ”

As he spoke, he stepped forward.

Everyone consciously moved out of the way, looking at Lu Fan with admiration and even admiration.

Xu Zhao and several generals followed.

Zhao Fei was still lying quietly on the ground, looking peaceful.

"Lord Commander!"

The soldiers gathered around, their faces grieved.

After Lu Fan approached, he stood in front of Zhao Fei and was silent for a long time.

People, when faced with a desperate situation, there are various choices to make.

Zhao Fei's choice is undoubtedly tragic.

Maybe Zhao Fei usually has all kinds of problems, such as cronyism, cultivating cronies, and even conniving at gangs to oppress the people, changing ways to accumulate wealth, and so on.

But at this moment, all the soldiers have only respect for him.

"Bury the Commander-in-Chief, and all your brothers who died in battle."

Lu Fan sighed lightly and said, "After cleaning the battlefield, you all have a good rest, just leave the city to me." ”

"Yes."

All the soldiers agreed in unison and dispersed.

Lu Fan continued to walk on Langui Street.

The shops along the street are closed, there is not a single pedestrian on the street, and the prosperity of the past has long been lost.

In the cold wind, it is even more sad.

"Lu Fan!"

Hurried footsteps rang out from behind him, hundreds of people could hear the sounds.

Lu Fan turned around and saw Xu Wei and Mo Zhu with a group of people, following over.

"Young Master Xu, Young Master Mo, and all the brothers."

Lu Fan clenched his fists at everyone, "On behalf of the Zhennan Army, on behalf of the Great Zhou Court, on behalf of the Emperor, thank you for your great help, if it weren't for you, Zhennan would not be able to defend it today." ”

"The general is too polite."

"We are all Da Zhou people, and we should make a contribution."

"That's right."

"You can't just watch Da Zhou being invaded by foreign enemies and be indifferent."

Everyone hugged their fists in return and exchanged a few words with Lu Fan.

Song Zhaoshu and Wang Fen also brought people over to meet each other.

"General Lu, it's thanks to you for coming back in time, otherwise we might all die."

Wang Fen sighed: "The enemy's offensive is too fierce, and they want to desperately take Zhennan Pass, how can we hold it with only our people?" ”

"yes."

Song Zhaoshu continued: "In the past, I just heard that General Lu was brave, but when I see it today, it is even more powerful than the legend, I really admire." ”

"You're welcome."

Lu Fan said a few more words of greeting, and then left.

……

……

Two days later, on the fourth day of December.

In the morning, Lu Fan woke up from his meditation and opened the attribute panel.

Name: Lu Fan

Lifespan: 18/3040

Power: 898.59

Dexterity: 316.97

Mental Power: 395.02

Physical strength: 755.34

Cultivation: Innate two realms

Exercises: The Twelfth Fold of the Tao Sutra (12400/60000)

Martial Arts: Starry Sky Sword Technique Complete, Xuanbing Marksmanship Masterpiece (5/30)

Assignable stat points: 645.71

As early as a few days ago, Lu Fan had already practiced the Xuanbing marksmanship to the fullest, increasing his strength by 64 points, his agility by 16 points, his mental power by 32 points, and his physical strength by 16 points.

Now his strength has gone further, and he is infinitely close to the Innate Eight Realms.

Of course, if he used the Starry Sky Sword Technique and the Xuanbing Marksmanship, combined with his strong body, even if he was a powerhouse of the Eight Realms, he might not be his opponent.

In other words, there are only a few Innate Nine Realm powerhouses left who can beat him.

The rest are nothing to fear.

But Lu Fan still didn't want to relax.

Go on.

Lu Fan closed his eyes and re-entered the cultivation state.

Afternoon.

Zhao Wu and Xu Zhao came to Lu Fan's residence together, and after saying hello, they sat down separately.

"Recently, the enemy army has not moved, and Ye Wuchen and they have returned safely with their army, so we can finally take a breath and arrange other things."

Lu Fan glanced at Zhao Wu and said, "Zhao Dutong, in a few days, I will lead the army north to support the capital." During my absence, Zhennanguan will be handed over to you, and you and Xu Zhao will cooperate well and take care of each other. ”

"Xu Zhao, you should go back to Dayu City and send someone to take over the fifty cities closest to us in Chu State."

"At the same time, we will receive compensation from the State of Chu."

"In addition, inform the two countries of Shu and Yue separately, and let them both withdraw their troops and stop attacking Chu again."

After a pause, Lu Fan continued: "Now that we are all allies, we must find a way to deal with the common enemy. ”

"Yes, General."

Both agreed at the same time.

"By the way, is there any news from Tanma?"

Lu Fan asked, "Is there any movement of the enemy army?" ”

"Back to the general."

Zhao Wu said loudly: "The enemy army has retreated, and there is no trace of the enemy army within a hundred miles. ”

"Oh?"

Lu Fan frowned, "Do you want to retreat to the north and make peace with the enemy forces besieging the capital?" ”

"Quite possibly."

Xu Zhao continued: "The commander of Qi is dead, the enemy's army is in turmoil, they stay any longer, there is no way to capture Zhennan Pass, it is better to return to the capital and fight a decisive battle with me there." ”

"That's right."

Zhao Wu said with a smile: "The enemy army has already been frightened by General Lu, how dare you stay for a moment?" You were so powerful that I was terrified, let alone the enemies. ”

"When is the general going to set off with his army?"

Xu Zhao thought for a while and asked, "Do you want to let Shu and Yue send troops together?" ”

"In five days."

Lu Fan sighed: "The soldiers are too tired and need to rest for a few days, after all, when they arrive in the capital, it is a decisive battle, and they must be mentally sufficient." ”

"As for the two countries of Shu and Yue, forget it, you can't count on it at all, and it's too late."

"When they get to the capital, maybe a few months later."

"And, without our restraint, maybe they will harass the people and cause trouble."

"It didn't help."

"Like Vachu, I only take the cavalry."

"That way you can support as quickly as possible, and you can be more flexible in combat."

"The enemy army is large, and with our little strength, we can only attack as a surprise soldier and create chaos for the enemy army."

Speaking of this, Lu Fan shook his head lightly, "The real decisive battle still depends on the Imperial Forest Army in the capital. ”

"It's a pity, the Imperial Guards have also suffered heavy losses."

Zhao Wu sighed: "I just came back from the capital, and I know more or less about the situation over there. ”

"It is said that the 800,000 Imperial Forest Army is less than 500,000."

"Coupled with the various border armies that withdrew from the border to the capital, the total strength of the capital is less than 800,000."

"But the enemy has more than 2 million troops, and there is a huge disparity in strength."

"Moreover, I also heard that the top powerhouses of the enemy country have also begun to move, preparing to go to the capital to contain the innate powerhouses of my Great Zhou."

"There will be a great war."

Zhao Wu's face was worried, "With the number of innate powerhouses in the enemy country, if they are added together, they will be several times that of us." Fortunately, they didn't strike first, but waited for our strong to strike first. ”

"So our innate powerhouses can only stand still."

Xu Zhao continued: "Otherwise, the gap between us and the enemy will only be even greater. ”

"That's true."

Lu Fan nodded and asked, "I don't know how the battle in the capital has been recently?" Is there any news? ”

"The news simply can't get out."

Zhao Wu said: "Now the capital has been completely blocked, let alone people, not even a bird can fly, we can only rely on guessing." ”

"yes."

Xu Zhao sighed lightly and said: "It has been more than 20 days since the capital was besieged, and the enemy's offensive will definitely be very fierce, maybe it will be like Zhennan Pass, launching an attack day and night, if it is really like that, even the capital may not be able to withstand it." ”

"Then how long do you think the capital can hold on to the current situation?"

Lu Fan had a general guess in his heart, but he still wanted to ask the opinions of the two.

"Three months at most."

Xu Zhao had obviously thought about this issue a long time ago, and blurted it out without hesitation at this time.

"Almost."

Zhao Wu agreed, "I think so too." ”

"Okay, I see."

Lu Fan knew in his heart that more than 20 days had passed in three months, and he would set off in five days, if there was a little longer delay on the road, by the time they arrived in the capital, more than a month would have passed.

In other words, there is a possibility that there is less than a month left for them.

It's really hard.

But the more moments like this, the more you can't rush.

Instead, you have to calm down and find a way to deal with it.

……

……

Five days later.

After the army rested, Lu Fan led the army to set off.

It's still 60,000 elite cavalry, and the nine first-class generals.

This is the strongest force in Lu Fan's hands.

After a few days of recuperation, not only the soldiers had spirits, but even the people regained their vitality and dared to go out.

Shops along the street have also opened their doors.

Many people poured into the streets to see off Lu Fan and the soldiers.

In particular, Lan Kwai Street is the most lively.

The long street was full of people.

The people all stood on the side of the street, consciously setting aside a passage so that the soldiers of the Great Zhou could pass smoothly.

When the army arrived, cheers rang out.

"Lu Fan!"

People still shouted Lu Fan's name as before.

It seems that this is the only way to be the most gracious.

In people's hearts, Lu Fan is the person who walked out of Zhennanguan, their fellow countrymen, and even their relatives.

Especially in the battle of guarding Zhennanguan, Lu Fan came to the world like a god, frightening the enemy to rout and flee, which made the people respect Lu Fan more.

even regarded him as the patron saint of Zhennan Pass.

Tang Xuanwan, Qiao Yun, Xiao Yu, Cai Lian, Tang Rongxing, Xu Wei, Mo Zhu, Song Zhaoshu, etc., those familiar faces were all standing in the crowd at this time, seeing off Lu Fan.

"Have a nice trip!"

"I'm going to come back alive!"

"Kill a few more enemies!"

"Waiting for your triumph!"

In the sound of people's farewells, Lu Fan led the army to leave Zhennan Pass and go all the way to the north.

They marched during the day and rested at night, and spent more than ten days coming to Jinling City, where they were stationed for one night to rest and recuperate.

"Lu Fan, come with me."

Ye Wuchen smiled and sent out an invitation, "Come to my house and sit down, I will invite you to dinner." ”

"Okay."

Lu Fan did not refuse, changed his clothes, and quietly left the barracks with Ye Wuchen.

He had already sent people to investigate, and there were no enemy troops within a radius of two hundred miles.

Don't worry about enemy attacks.

Go to Ye's house, you can inquire about the news, and ask about the movements of the enemy army by the way.

It is supposedly possible that the enemy army will also follow this path.

When Lu Fan and Ye Wuchen came out of the barracks, it was already dark.

There were almost no pedestrians on the road.

The two soon came to the alley where the Ye family lived, but saw a group of people waiting here.

There were hundreds of people, from the end of the alley to the end of the alley.

It was even more grand than the last time he came to the Ye family.

Ye Qianshi and Chen Wenshi were still standing at the front, with kind smiles on their faces.

"General Lu, it's hard work from afar, please come into the mansion quickly."

"Uncle and aunt are so polite."

Lu Fan returned the salute with his fists hugged to everyone.

After a while, Lu Fan was surrounded by everyone and entered the Ye Mansion.

Ye Wuchen was instead left out in the cold.

When they came to the main courtyard where Ye Qianshi and his wife lived, everyone else retreated, leaving only Ye Qianshi and his wife, as well as Ye Wuchen's brothers and sisters to accompany them.

Directly into the dining room, the banquet is already ready.

Five people sat down.

Ye Wuchen and Ye Qingyun accompanied Lu Fan respectively, and opposite them were Ye Qianshi and his wife.

"Qingyun, pour wine for Brother Lu."

Ye Wuchen glanced at his sister.

"Okay."

Ye Qingyun got up with a smile and added a glass of wine to Lu Fan.

After not seeing each other for more than two years, Lu Fan could clearly feel the changes in Ye Qingyun.

The girl who was a little immature at the beginning has grown a lot taller and more mature.

But that face is still beautiful.

The shyness between the eyebrows and eyes is still there.

"Lu Fan."

Ye Qianshi took the lead in holding the wine glass and said with a smile: "At home, I won't call you a general, after all, you are the same brother as Wuchen, and I have never treated you as an outsider." ”

"Come on, on behalf of the Ye family, I will toast you with a glass of wine."

"At the same time, thank you for everything you have done for our Great Zhou."

Speaking of this, Ye Qianshi sighed lightly, "If it weren't for you, how could we sit here with peace of mind?" ”

"Uncle is polite, I respect you."

Lu Fan picked up the wine glass, clinked glasses with the other party, and drank all the wine in the cup.

After eating a few bites of food, everyone chatted casually, and toasted each other with a few glasses of wine from time to time, and the atmosphere was extremely harmonious.

It looks like a family.

"That's right, uncle."

Lu Fan remembered something and asked, "Recently, have any enemy troops passed through Jinling City?" ”

"Nope."

Ye Qianshi shook his head lightly, "I heard that the Qin-Chu coalition army is walking to the west, and it is estimated that it is almost to Luoyang City now." ”

"Luoyang City?"

Lu Fan frowned.

He originally thought that he could catch up with the enemy army and deal a fatal blow to the Qin-Qi coalition army in the back, but now it seems that it is a little difficult.

After all, it's not a rule.

However, since they are all going to the capital, there may be a chance to meet in front of them.

They are a straight line away from the capital, just go north.

However, the Qin-Qi coalition army took a diagonal line, and it had to go all the way to the northeast to reach the capital.

Although Jinling is still farther away from the capital, Lu Fan and the others are cavalry after all, and they are more likely to arrive in the capital first.

If possible, it is possible to ambush the Qin-Qi coalition army on the road, and it is best to defeat the opponent in one fell swoop and achieve a big victory.

"It's better not to come to Jinling City, otherwise this city may suffer."

Chen Wenshi continued: "I heard that after Lin'an City was captured by Qi troops, there were countless casualties, and the people were displaced and homeless. ”

"Qi soldiers went all the way south, burning, killing and looting all the way, and doing all kinds of bad things."

"Damn it!"

Chen Wenshi said hatefully: "It's a pity that I'm not a man, otherwise I would have picked up a sword and killed a few more enemies on the battlefield to relieve my hatred." ”

"Mother, isn't this my brother and Brother Lu?"

Ye Qingyun comforted: "You can relax, as long as Brother Lu is here, even if there are many enemies, it is useless, he will breathe this out for you." ”

"Lu Fan, come, aunt will give you a drink."

Chen Wenshi picked up the wine glass and said: "I hate those invaders the most in my life, you must not leave your hands on the battlefield, and teach those beasts a hard lesson!" ”

"Auntie, don't worry."

Lu Fan also picked up his wine glass and nodded slightly, "I hate them more than you, and it is impossible to show mercy." ”

"Okay, cheers."

Chen Wenshi and Lu Fan clinked glasses and finished a glass of wine very happily.

Putting down the wine glass and eating a few bites of food, Lu Fan was about to speak, but heard Ye Wuchen smile and said: "You haven't seen it, Lu Fan is on the battlefield, he is simply killing the god and coming to the world, and he will defend the south pass of Zhennan by himself." ”

"The enemy army besieging the city was so frightened by Lu Fan that they turned around and ran."

"Some even jumped straight off the walls."

"Even if you fall to your death, you don't dare to face Lu Fan directly."

Speaking of this, Ye Wuchen glanced at Lu Fan and sighed: "Although it has been a long time, this matter is still being praised in the military camp, and many soldiers treat Lu Fan as a god. ”

"Brother Lu is so powerful!"

Ye Qingyun's eyes showed a look of fascination, she seemed to see a black-armored young man, holding a spear, facing thousands of troops, but she didn't even frown.

Hands rose and their guns fell, and countless enemy soldiers fell.

The remaining enemy soldiers fled in panic.

How could such a hero not move her?

"Brother Lu, little sister toasts you with a glass of wine."

Ye Qingyun filled Lu Fan with wine, then picked up the wine glass, her little face was slightly red, "In my heart, you are a great hero who stands up to the sky, no one can compare to you." ”

"Little sister is polite."

Lu Fan picked up the wine glass, clinked glasses with the other party, and said modestly: "I'm not as good as you say." ”

After speaking, the two of them raised their glasses at the same time and drank all the wine in the glass.

"Come on, I'll toast you too."

Ye Wuchen smiled and raised his glass, "We are both comrades-in-arms and good brothers, today I will tell you something from the bottom of my heart, I Ye Wuchen has never been convincing in my life." ”

"Even if there are the top powerhouses in the world, I'm still not convinced."

"Because I know that sooner or later I will surpass them."

"But you've convinced me."

"And it's convincing."

"These words have been held in my heart for a long time, and today I want to say them out loud with the strength of wine."

"I, Ye Wuchen, admire you!"

"Whether it's strength, talent, or even strategy, I don't like it."

"Come on, dry this wine."

Ye Wuchen clinked glasses with Lu Fan, "I want to be a good brother with you for the rest of my life." ”

"Okay, cheers."

Lu Fan could feel the sincerity of the other party, and it was indeed from the bottom of his heart.

He was also a little moved.

In his heart, he had long regarded Ye Wuchen as a brother.

True brothers!

"Good, good."

"You must be good brothers for the rest of your life."

Ye Qianshi and Chen Wenshi were extremely pleased, and their eyes looked at Lu Fan with kindness.

It was a look at a loved one.

The meal was eaten until late, and the atmosphere was warm and refreshing.

It felt like home.

After eating, Ye Qianshi smiled at Lu Fan: "It's been a day of travel today, and I'm quite tired, you go to rest early, you will stay at my house tonight, or in the dustless courtyard, the room has already been prepared for you." ”

"Okay."

Lu Fan got up and said goodbye, "Uncle and aunt, then I'll go first." ”

"Qingyun, I still have a few words to tell your brother."

Chen Wenshi glanced at Ye Qingyun, "You can send your Brother Lu over." ”

"Oh."

Ye Qingyun got up and smiled shyly at Lu Fan, "Brother Lu, I'll accompany you." ”

"Okay."

Lu Fan understood the other party's intentions, but it was difficult to refuse.

Besides, for Ye Qingyun, although he doesn't like it much, at least he doesn't hate it.

If you have to start a family, Ye Qingyun is a good candidate.

The two of them left the main courtyard and were silent all the way.

Ye Qingyun pondered for a while and said, "Brother Lu, how good would it be if you could stay in my house for a few more days?" Then I can see you often. ”

"It's a pity that in the current situation, you can only fight on the battlefield."

"I'll have to wait until later."

"I wish the war would end sooner rather than later, and you wouldn't have to run around anymore."

Speaking of this, Ye Qingyun blushed, but still said boldly, "You can settle down and start a family early." ”

"It'll be over."

Lu Fan's eyes were firm, "I believe it won't take long." ”

"Hmm."

Ye Qingyun nodded heavily, "I believe it too!" ”

She mustered up the courage just now, and after a little temptation, she saw that Lu Fan didn't pick up the stubble, and she didn't have the courage to say it a second time.

Even she began to settle herself.

That's fine, at least Lu Fan didn't refuse.

She still has a chance!

The two chatted all the way to Ye Wuchen's residence.

Ye Qingyun didn't want to stay any longer, so she said goodbye and left.

She also knows that there are some things that you can't rush, or they will backfire.

Lu Fan returned to the room, took off his shoes and went to bed, and began to meditate and cultivate.

After a long time.

There was a knock on the door.

"Lu Fan, can I come in?"

"Come in."

Ye Wuchen pushed the door in, came to the bed and sat down.

He glanced at Lu Fan, his face was slightly solemn, "My parents deliberately left me just now for my sister's marriage." ”

"I know you're a cheerful person, so I'll be straight to the point."

"My parents want to marry Qingyun to you, and my sister is willing."

"You know, I've wanted you to be my brother-in-law for a long time."

"So, our family wants you to be our family."

"Since then, our relationship has become closer, even closer than brothers."

"How did you think about it? Stand out, right? ”

Ye Wuchen's eyes were full of sincerity, "Just tell the truth, don't worry about my feelings." ”

"Okay, then I'll talk about it."

Lu Fan did think about this issue, "I won't hide it from you, I really don't want to start a family now." But if one day, I want to start a family, I will agree to this marriage. ”

"Okay, you don't have to go any further."

Ye Wuchen interrupted Lu Fan, "Just have your words, this matter is settled, I know Qingyun, she is definitely willing to wait for you." ”

"Even if it's going to be a long time."

"But at least she has hope, it's better than having an empty heart and not being settled."

"She's going to be happy."

……

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(End of chapter)