Behind the side of Fengyun City, an important border town, the two border cities are sandwiched between the north and south, the south is Jicui Guancheng, and the north is the quicksand fortress, which is in the shape of a product with Fengyun City, and the three cities are fortified in one, forming the southwest barrier of the Qinghui Empire.

The soldiers rode and bumped for more than two months before seeing the Jicui city wall, looking at the various battle flags fluttering in the wind at the head of the city, and silently counted the number of standard camps that arrived in advance, and gently ordered the standard commander to temporarily camp outside the city, and then decide when to hold the entry ceremony after contacting the deputy general defending the city.

After Gao Yuan gave the order, he inspected the situation of the patrol camps, and when he passed by the camp of the women's guards, Mei Ying came with a few guards.

Mei Ying's identity is public, and the cities along the road warmly entertain the Ling Bo standard team, all of which want to leave a good impression on the imperial county lord, and the aristocratic etiquette does not allow Mei Ying to be absent from the welcome banquet, especially in Xiangyunbian County, every move represents the attitude of the royal family, and the slightest carelessness may be used by someone with a heart.

The safety of the county lord cannot be lost, the women's guard team is always close to protection, the gentle standard commander is always accompanied by the left and right, and the military affairs of the standard team all fall on the head of Gao Yuan.

More than 700 horses eat, drink, and sleep, and have to carry out integration training on the road, Gao Yuan did not dare to take it lightly, and slept in clothes at night, with long and short knives placed on the pillow, ready to get up and respond at any time. The road was finally safe and sound, the Lingbo standard team of the patrol coordination and combat ability, in the continuous drill gradually became coordinated and tacit, the personal guard team will see everything, on behalf of the performance of the standard commander duties, the standard team marched in an orderly manner, virtually in the heart of the real recognition of his identity as the captain of the guard.

Mei Ying's identity is special, countless eyes are paying attention openly and secretly, Gao Yuan no longer dares to be as casual as before, after handing over the responsibility of personal protection to Yan Ning's personal guard women's team, he has never entered the women's team camp all the way, and the inspection patrol camp is also walking around with the star guard. Mei Ying saw that he was too cautious, and took the initiative to come over to chat several times, Gao Yuan asked and answered one sentence after another, and became submissive, if it weren't for the standard team's many eyes, Mei Ying really wanted to hug him and kiss him again to see if he could still stay calm.

Gao Yuan's respectful and distant attitude had already angered Mei Ying, and he swallowed his anger all the way and didn't want to have a seizure, but now that he arrived at the destination, he couldn't bear it anymore, and after repulsing the guards, he was angry, annoyed and distressed and lost his temper at him.

"I'm a woman, I'm not afraid of other people's opinions, you dignified warrior, what are you afraid of! County Lord, let you be so cowardly, I will meet my grandfather and father in the future, how can you be in the eyes of the law like this!"

This way deliberately let the gentle standard commander protect her, making it difficult for her to deal with military affairs, the standard team military order is actually in charge of Gao Yuan, just to let Dugu deputy envoy and Linghu Patrol see his command talent, in front of his grandfather and father to add more kind words, reduce the resistance caused by the identity of the two, this hard work is not in vain, the two king's cronies have recently appreciated.

The fly in the ointment is that the two spend a pitiful amount of time together, and the relationship has not been closer, and her intuition tells her that Gao Yuan is deliberately estranged, not only taboo everyone's words, but also really retreat.

Li Changgong stopped the star sentinel, smiled at Gao Yuan and led them to turn around, and did not forget to cover his brother before leaving: "Captain, Meiying Sentinel is looking for you to have official business, you stay and deal with it, and I will take someone to patrol." ”

Gao Yuan didn't want to be alone with Mei Ying in the standard team, and was angry that he didn't take a detour in advance, Li Longbow's fart slapped on the horse's hooves, and when he saw him leading people away, he scolded angrily in a low voice: "Li Longbow, wait for me, you have to be a striker in the first battle." ”

Li Changgong walked away, Mei Ying lost her temper, Gao Yuan looked around weakly, and glanced at her again and again: "You be quiet, beware of others hearing misunderstandings." ”

"Misunderstanding? Hmph, when you hugged the county lord and kissed, why weren't you afraid of others misunderstanding!" Mei Ying's voice did not become smaller, but a few degrees higher, and a cold sweat flowed down on Gao Yuan's head, you dare to say this loudly, if you want to spread it, you are fine, my head is afraid that it will be moved.

Not far away, several female soldiers at the flag guard opened their mouths, they knew that the captain and the captain had a close relationship, but they didn't expect the two to develop to the extent of kissing, and their curiosity couldn't help but guess in their hearts, maybe they had already tasted the love of men and women, and the captain didn't have to be the son-in-law of the prince's mansion, after the news got out, I don't know how many young nobles in Kyoto would come to him to duel.

Yu Wenjie, Mei Ying's childhood friend brought from Kyoto, the granddaughter of the Minister of Military Order, and the youngest daughter of Yu Wenhao, who protects the country, was impressed when she saw this, and said that the county lord is really courageous, not only dare to act but also dare to speak out publicly, I am afraid that this courage will not be learned.

As a friend and a guard, Yuwen Jie hurriedly hinted to the other two female soldiers: "Hey, this Jicui City is so windy, why can't I hear Mei Ying speak, do you two hear it?"

Although the aristocratic women are open, the female soldiers of the standard team are still young after all, and they have never heard of the **** of men and women, and when they heard Yu Wenjie's question, they couldn't help but smile at each other, there are some things that can be done and not said, not to mention the secret of the imperial county lord.

"Jie'er, they seem to be discussing military affairs, let's go far away to prevent anyone from eavesdropping on secrets. ”

The three bodyguards were smart and alert, and they had to pretend to be confused after knowing some things, so the three of them squeezed their eyebrows and stood a little farther away.

Gao Yuan was indeed angry in his heart, he had already guessed that Mei Ying was a noble woman, and she was desperately cultivating to improve her strength, looking forward to getting ahead in the army in the future and shortening the identity gap with her military exploits. Imperial county lord, no matter how hard I try, what can I do, a lieutenant or a general? There is still a huge disparity in status! Imperial history, the Dugu royal family, when did you marry a cold family, you exposed the relationship between the two, and the ensuing open and dark arrows will only point at me.

Not afraid of death does not mean making senseless sacrifices, how could Mei Ying have thought that tactical talent is a double-edged sword, and when the certainty of victory is slim, an excellent commander will decisively choose to evacuate.

To send my grandfather to the end of his life, the teacher's wish is not fulfilled, and I am trapped in the whirlpool of the struggle between the famous and nobles, I will really be able to enter the Tao of martial arts to achieve the martial saint, and it is difficult for me to fight against the imperial power and official authority by myself, not to mention that human life is a matter of heaven, the way of heaven is still benevolent, and the road of refining qi is against the sky, and the pursuit of the unity of heaven and man has to endure countless difficulties and obstacles.

If you had told me the identity of the county lord before, how would I be cocooned!

At the oath meeting, I was used as a prop to show the royal generosity, and the county lord won a good reputation, but what about me? At this time, there is nothing to do in the war, but what about after the war? Accompanying the king is like accompanying the tiger, beating the children of the royal family with one sentence has become a butcher's knife hanging over the head at all times! You may have the ability to protect, hiding under a woman's skirt to seek peace, is it not a man's way of being in the world, if the two love each other, it means that I will live this humiliating life for the rest of my life, this love, what does it matter if I wield a knife to cut it.

The sullen breath accumulated in the bottom of their hearts, once they have a chance to vent, it is like a flood that bursts the embankment is unstoppable, Gao Yuan's low roar echoes outside the camp tent, and the vigilant female soldiers look at each other, knowing Mei Ying's true identity, doing so will only lead to disaster, they choose to remain silent, how can they not sympathize with this captain of the guard who once looked down on him but now recognizes.

"There is only a student Mei Ying in the army, there is no imperial county lord Dugu Ying, you said it beautifully, look back, which sentry commander has personal protection, which student soldier can let the standard commander accompany him, and which nobleman's son dares to shout rudely at the commander in the military camp!"

"You are the lord of the empire, and there is a Kyoto court where you should stand, why bother to come here and trap the six hundred and seventy-four orphans of the Lingbo Standard Team in a dangerous situation! Your appearance will inevitably attract more powerful enemies, look at the younger brothers and sisters of the new Second Tour, they have not yet been baptized by death, and they will definitely suffer heavy casualties because of you. I'd rather not have this honor, as long as it gives us orphans a little more hope of survival. ”

"In order to repay the grace of the empire's nurturing, we are willing to die in battle, but we are not willing to face an enemy who is too strong, that is the mission of the imperial regular army!

Takagaki's anger waned as he vented, and he looked at Mei Ying, who was at a loss with tears on her face, and ruthlessly hid her tenderness in her heart, hoping that it would become the most precious memory forever.

"The real Mei Ying has left the standard camp, her figure will only be cherished in my heart forever, you are the imperial county lord Dugu Ying, Mei Ying, now it is just your code name, how can I be emotionally implicated. ”

Gao Yuan subconsciously raised his sleeves, but resisted the urge to wipe her tears, and turned around and walked towards the camp of the standard team's tactical group.

"There is a battlefield in front of Jicui Pass, the assassin is unguardable, the three of you leave the camp with her without authorization, go to Yan Ning by yourself, and each receive a punishment of ten whips, either get out of the pro-guard team, or go to the chief of the standard, this pro-guard captain, Lao Tzu has long wanted to do it!"

Gao Yuan's back disappeared into the tent, Mei Ying still stood in the cold wind, letting the cold tears flow on her delicate face, making the beautiful woman crying in the cold wind more poignant, but the former lover no longer has the interest to appreciate it, this sadness, this crying, this inseparable but seemingly ending love, is what he ruthlessly created.

In the dark shadow of the camp, Dugu's old eyes flickered, and Gao Yuan's roar was not heard word by word, and he tried to stop him from offending the county lord several times, but he never took a step.

The county lord must go to the battlefield in person, that is her unshirkable mission, your task: first, to keep her safe, without the slightest mistake! Second, secretly track down the leakage of the crossbow machine diagram and find clues as soon as possible. The old king's words are still in his ears, and the meaning does not need to be said. The son of the royal family, the deputy envoy of the Imperial City Inspection Department, and the deputy leader of the royal secret agent who made the Manchu Dynasty civil and military generals very jealous, Dugu Wuyin rarely appeared in front of people, and every time he appeared in public, there were always countless heads moving. I can't remember how many difficult cases he has investigated and handled in most of his life, and how many secrets he has spied on in the midst of murderous machines, but this mission makes him feel extremely tricky. In the battle formation between the elites of the two countries, it is not easy to protect one person, a sharp arrow flying aimlessly can end everything, not to mention another task that makes it impossible for him to openly defend by his side.

During the march of the pro-guard team, the four teams of people will always protect the women's team in the center, Gao Yuan personally checks the sentry several times every night, the terrain is complex camp, but also with the star team to guard secretly all night, in the five patrols of the soldiers, there is always a patrol to maintain a state of readiness for battle, Dugu deputy envoy will see everything in his eyes, and he will gradually have a better impression of this pro-guard captain, and he has to help this mission to grasp greatly.

This love affair is destined to be a tragedy, the insight into the hidden secrets of the royal family is lonely, and even wants to prompt the optimistic young man to stop as soon as possible, lest he regret it too late, is to hear his roar, more appreciation than the accident, young people know that there are more enterprising, and there are few who know how to retreat bravely, and there may be a bright future in the future, provided that the county lord does not hate because of love.

Alas, for the sake of your respectfulness and courtesy along the way, I will be a good person and help you resolve a crisis. Deputy Envoy Dugu walked out of the shadows and stopped not far from Mei Ying's side.

"Ying'er, don't blame him, no matter how you explain it, concealing your identity is a fact, and whoever you put it on will think it's deception and use. He has long been exhausted along the way, for more than two months, for nearly half of the night, he has been guarding you from afar all night, and he has to deal with tedious military affairs during the day. In the face of insurmountable obstacles, he hid his feelings deeply, for the sake of your reputation and his life, he never doubted your true feelings, and this trust is enough to move people. ”

Mei Ying was unmoved by the words, raised her hand to wipe away the tears on her face, and retorted to Deputy Dugu: "Uncle Ying, I am his lover, and it is my duty to protect me, what credit does he have to say." County Lord, how can I ever put on a noble shelf, let alone say a heavy word, I Duguying reminds myself all the time that I can't hurt his self-esteem, so I'd rather compromise for this. What about him? He was beaten and scolded, and he said he would leave after hurting people. Even if she is a civilian woman, I am afraid that it will be difficult to bear this kind of treatment. ”

Deputy Envoy Dugu sighed silently, neither of them is wrong, everything is caused by natural origin, it can only be said that God deliberately tricked him, and he was caught in the game at all.

"Mei Ying left, okay, I'll let you see, with the identity of the Imperial County Lord, Mei Ying will only be better than before!"