Xia, the third year of Zhenyuan. Xinhui City.

In the blink of an eye, it was already winter, and the sad wind outside the camp tent shouted. In the tent, the fire was burning vigorously, because Gongsun Zhi had been infected with the wind and cold for more than a month, but it had not been cured for a long time.

On this day, Gongsun Zhi, Fu Dasheng, Lu Zhongjian and others were discussing how to select generals in the army, only to see Du Shaowei hurriedly come in and report to Helian Yi: "Princess, the Liang army has captured Jianfeng Gang. ”

For this result, everyone present was not surprised, and Helian Yi only said lightly: "I know, you can also sit down." ”

Jianfeng Gang is close to Taozhu City, and they are still separated from Taozhu City by a city, Xiao Yunyan has been like a crazy demon in the past two months, personally put on armor and went into battle, taking the lead and killing decisively, Daning's group of wine bags and rice bags were not his opponents at all, and they were finally captured by Xiao Yunyan.

"Originally, we would definitely be faster than them, but this Xunjin City is strange, and we can't persuade them again and again." Du Shaoji's voice was full of resentment.

There were also people in the tent who sighed: "Xunjin City is extraordinary, it must be Helian Dingbang who deliberately and constantly disturbed, so it led to such a result." ”

Helian Yi said: "The result is the same, if we capture Taozhu in advance, we will still face the Liang army, and we will always fight this battle." ”

"The princess is right. Not to mention this battle, Zhao Shu and Zhao Hai are almost unable to parry King Yi, and if King Yi and King Ji join forces in the future, we will also have to lose. Fu Dasheng said, walked to the marching sand table, and said to Helian Yi: "Princess, look, the cities in the south have almost fallen into the hands of the Great Liang, we only have so many cities, and only so many soldiers and horses, there is a long way to go, maybe we will also face endless fierce battles, we must be prepared to fight with them for a long time." ”

Gongsun Zhi nodded, he wanted to speak but coughed for a long time, Helian Yi had to say: "It's been two hours today, it's getting late, Gongsun and General Fu go back and rest, don't be tired." General Du and General Xu, you escort Lord Gongsun and General Fu back. ”

"Yes."

In the tent, only Helian Yi and Lu Zhongjian were left, and Helian Yi asked, "Lord Lu, what is the illness of Lord Gongsun?" ”

"Back to the princess, yesterday the minister asked Doctor Xu, and he said that Lord Gongsun may only be two months at most."

"Two months?" This news is undoubtedly equivalent to a bolt from the blue for Helian Yi.

"The two elders are both very old, and they were both imprisoned and tortured for several months because of the affairs of the emperor, and their bodies were too depleted. The princess should be mentally prepared for this. ”

Helian Yi closed her eyes, her face was full of despair, but she really couldn't accept this result, "Let Divine Doctor Xu use any method to delay the life of Lord Gongsun, and last for a day." ”

Lu Zhongjian shook his head and said: "Princess, the minister understands the significance of Lord Gongsun to our new summer, the minister who should say it has already said it, and the minister who should do it has also done it." ”

Helian Yi was stunned: "So, my Great Xia has just seen a glimmer of light, but is it going to fall apart?" ”

"Princess, don't be discouraged, I still have a lot of talents in Daxia. As for the army, we still need to select and appoint people as soon as possible in accordance with General Fu's plan. It's going to be tougher, but it's not going to be out of the question. Lu Zhongjian said, seeing that Helian Yi was still in uneasiness and pain, he continued: "Take 10,000 steps back, if he is really weak in the future, the princess can still make her own choice." ”

When Helian Yi heard this, the emotions that had been suppressed in his heart for many days finally came to an end, and he was angry at Lu Zhongjian: "I always want to take and give up, I can't even control myself, what can I take?" ”

Helian Yi usually respects Lu Zhongjian as much as he respects Sun Zhi and Fu Dasheng, but now he broke out, which made Lu Zhongjian a little stunned for a while. But he soon understood that Helian Yi was just a young girl, she bore the fate of her family and country alone with her weak body, but the person who put her in trouble was still her sweetheart.

After Helian Yi got angry, he immediately realized his unreasonableness, and hurriedly said: "Things have not been going well in recent days, and I hope Lord Lu ......"

Lu Zhongjian hurriedly took her words: "The princess must not bother the minister, the minister understands it in his heart." Facing this girl who was the same age as his daughter, he knew that Helian Yi could only vent to himself, "If the princess is unhappy in her heart, she will say it to Weichen." ”

"Lord Lu, don't worry, I won't give up easily until the last moment."

"The minister has always admired the princess's perseverance and courage."

Lu Zhongjian said that he was about to say goodbye and leave, but someone hurriedly came to report: "Princess, General Xu took Lord Gongsun to Xunjin City." ”

"What?" Helian Yi was both shocked and anxious, "How can Lord Gongsun's body and bones withstand it?" They must not have gone far to chase them back. ”

"Forget it." Lu Zhongjian stopped him, and persuaded He Lianyi: "Princess, Lord Gongsun may know that his time is running out, so he will make another contribution to my Great Xia in the last days." ”

"Lord Gongsun could have lived a long life, but if he hadn't followed us around, he might have been able to survive for a few more years."

"Death is as light as a feather, or heavier than Mount Tai, Mr. Gongsun asks for benevolence and benevolence, so why complain. The princess should fulfill him. ”

Helian Yi pondered for a long time, and finally had to say, "Okay." ”

......

Jianfeng Gang, the king's tent.

The generals are deliberating. Suddenly, Luo Hu came to report: "Your Highness, the news from the Xinxia side, Gongsun Zhi personally went out to successfully persuade Xunjin City to surrender, and at this time their men and horses have entered the city." ”

Xiao Yunyan didn't speak, but the audience said: "It seems that we are about to meet this New Xia King in Taozhu City." ”

"Wouldn't that give Helian Dingbang a chance to breathe?"

"Let him breathe for a few more days."

Someone joked: "This New Xia Kingdom captured the city with the mouth of Wenchen, but I don't know how well their soldiers and horses are trained?" When the crowd heard this sneering words, they couldn't help laughing.

Some people have a different opinion: "Eh, don't underestimate it, I heard that it was Fu Dasheng's personal training of soldiers and horses, and it must be difficult to deal with." ”

The man replied: "Helian Ze is a milky child, Helian Yi is a woman, and now he is just relying on the prestige of Gongsun Zhi and Fu Dasheng, when these two old things kick their legs, what can they do?" Training soldiers and horses is not an overnight thing, Fu Dasheng is a winning general, but he is also old. ”

Another humane: "It is said that this Princess Ruian is stunning in the city, and even her toes are so good-looking, I just don't know if she is broken, if she is still a virgin, it is better to be arrested and given a concubine to His Royal Highness......"

Xiao Yunyan couldn't bear it anymore, and drank coldly: "Shut up." ”

Xiao Yunyan's sudden anger startled even Mr. Leng, and Luo Hu saw that the atmosphere was solid, so he had to quickly start a round: "Your Highness's meaning, although the sister and brother are young, they are not simple, and the generals must not underestimate them." Mr. Leng, you said yes, right? ”

Mr. Leng said: "That's right, the so-called knowing oneself and knowing that the other side can win a hundred battles, but at present, we don't know anything about the strength of the New Xia Army. It's like we're in the light and in the dark, so don't be careless. ”

Xiao Yunyan finally suppressed his emotions and said, "Let's discuss this matter tomorrow, let's go down first." ”

"Yes." After the crowd dispersed, Luo Hu said, "Your Highness......"

"You and Mr. Leng should go down first."

"Yes."

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