"In the end, I still need to go south and fight back against the Earth Country or the Firefly Kingdom with the two General He. Tao Ziyun's first reaction was that he could take Liushan to show his martial arts, and he said to Liushan with great satisfaction: "Don't worry so much now, the counteroffensive of the two General He has not progressed, I will take you to reinforce them." ”

Liu Shan didn't say anything, just nodded calmly.

To go back to the governor's yamen to receive the holy decree, and because he was called to participate in the war, this matter could not be delayed, Tao Ziyun immediately resigned to Hashma, took Liu Shan and Wei Yuan into the air, and flew straight to the yamen of the governor of Liangjiang.

The content of this holy decree was not to let Tao Ziyun reinforce the two He generals, but to let him resist the attack of the Huanfang State! For this reason, the emperor announced that he and Liu Shan would enter Beijing to discuss matters and prepare for the expedition.

"Why did the Fang Kingdom come to attack us again? Didn't they surrender?" As soon as the herald left, Tsutama grumbled in frustration.

Tao Ziyun comforted Taoyu with a little surprise: "Don't be angry, the best way is to beat them." ”

Tao Ziyun's wife, children, and Lu Chahua all came around, saying that they would go on the expedition together.

"Okay, you all go. Tao Ziyun did not go against everyone's wishes, he came back to his senses from the accident that was not the conquest of the land and the firefly country, and discussed with everyone: "I will go to Beijing this time to discuss matters, and I will definitely lead the troops to set off directly, you pack up and enter Beijing with me." ”

When Wei Yuan asked Tao Ziyun what to do, Tao Ziyun thought about it and said to him, "You will stay in the governor's yamen and be fully responsible for handling the affairs in between." The three provinces to which Liangjiang belongs have their own governors to govern on their own, and with your talents, the current official affairs of the governor's yamen will definitely be difficult for you. ”

"Okay, little leader. Wei Yuan accepted Tao Ziyun's order without hesitation and unconditionally.

At that moment, everyone went separately to pack up and have lunch. Then they set off in two carriages and went to Beijing to lead the troops.

Tao Ziyun and Liu Shan drove a carriage and galloped on the spacious post road one after the other.

Because the post road was spacious, and at this time, there were almost no cars, horses and pedestrians on the post road, Tao Ziyun pulled over and slowed down, waiting for the carriage driven by Liu Shan, so that the two carriages drove side by side.

Tao Ziyun looked at Liu Shan's outfit, he was wearing a blue official uniform and carrying a bow and arrows on his shoulder. The hoe, shovel, and pickaxe—his three weapons, were securely tied to the seat at the front of the carriage, and they looked majestic.

At this time, Tao Ziyun was also wearing his blue official uniform, and he calmly said to Liushan: "Liushan! When we go to the battlefield, let's all change into red battle robes!"

"Why?" asked Liu Shan, briefly.

Tao Ziyun replied seriously: "It is inevitable to shed blood on the battlefield, and according to my personal experience, I wear white and blue uniforms to fight. Red blood, stained on the battle robe, my lady was afraid. In order not to affect morale, it is better to wear a red uniform. In this way, after the wound is bleeding, it is not clear to see it on the red robe. I brought a few sets of red robes, all in the carriage. I can provide it to you. ”

In the carriage behind Tao Ziyun, Moss Yu accosted him angrily, "What do you say that I am afraid? If you are afraid, I will not follow you on the expedition." I'm considerate of you. Seeing that you are bleeding, I feel reluctant in my heart. Otherwise, you will try to wear a white robe, and then I will not stop you, and I will still dare to fight side by side with you. ”

"Haha!" Tao Ziyun estimated that Moss Yu was angry, of course he was not going to really wear a white robe to fight, he replied regardless of Moss Yu's feelings: "I don't drill the horns like you, it's better to wear a red robe." ”

A child's cry came from the carriage. Tao Ziyun could hear that it was the daughter of Moss Yusheng, who was crying by Moss Yusheng, and then, the voice of Lu Cha's persuasion came from inside.

In this carriage, there are the children born to Moss Yu and Yuyuan in the Lost City, and of course, Lu Chahua. In addition, the carriage was filled with He Meimei, He Keren, and the children they gave birth to.

Liu Shan was noncommittal about the controversy that happened on Tao Ziyun's side, he just said to Tao Ziyun: "Master Tao, when the time comes, I will follow you, what kind of robe you wear, what kind of robe do I wear." ”

Tao Ziyun smiled softly, slowly drove the carriage, and discussed the scenery along the way with Liu Shan. In Tao Ziyun's heart, for those defeated generals in the circle country, they must be cleaned up sooner or later, because Tao Ziyun's skills are becoming more and more proficient.

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After many days, they arrived at the Huangka Inn, and Tao Ziyun settled his family in the Huangka Inn, and then entered the palace with Liu Shan to meet the emperor.

The emperor met with Tao Ziyun and Liu Shan in the imperial study, and he said to Tao Ziyun solemnly: "Since the two generals He led the army to conquer the land and the firefly country, the circle country has become restless, and from time to time it has invaded the land of the Qing Dynasty, and this year's tribute is gone. They saw that we were busy dealing with the war in the south, and they wanted to profit from the emptiness of our court. ”

"How's the situation at the border pass?" Tao Ziyun asked the emperor calmly.

"This time, it's much worse than the last time. The emperor looked solemn, but he still let go of his patience and introduced the situation to Tao Ziyun: "According to the report of the border soldiers, the people of the circle country first deliberately drove horses, cattle, and sheep over our side to graze, and then sent a small army to drive away the herdsmen on our side. Later, a large group of men and horses were dispatched to attack our grassland pass, and the grassland pass guard Ning Yuan, unable to resist, retreated to the rear of the bridge wind city, and the bridge wind city guard went to the state to resist the enemy together. As a result, they couldn't even defend the bridge wind city, and now they are still resisting and retreating. ”

Tao Ziyun nodded solemnly: "The battle situation is indeed not good, but no matter how far the circle country comes in, we have to drive them out." Your Majesty, we must be ashamed of the country! When will you let your ministers go on the expedition?"

"Well, I know that Tao Aiqing has the determination and ability. The emperor nodded appreciatively, and he told Tao Ziyun: "The army prepared for you has been assembled and standby, and you can lead the team to set off tomorrow." You know, the He brothers took away 200,000 Eight Banner Army, and the capital has to leave enough troops to guard, so the army that will go out with you this time is 50,000 Eight Banner Army. ”

Tao Ziyun responded confidently: "Fifty thousand is fifty thousand, tomorrow I will lead the troops on time with Liu Shan." ”

The emperor announced the end of the interview: "Okay. Go back and prepare, and I await the news of your victory. ”

Tao Ziyun and Liu Shan returned to the room they had booked at the Royal Card Inn, and waited for the moment of tomorrow's expedition.

The next day, Tao Ziyun and Liu Shan, wearing red robes and armor, joined the 50,000 Eight Banners Army that was preparing to go on the expedition, and hundreds of civil and military officials came out to see them off.

Tao Ziyun and Liu Shan rode horses to lead the troops, Tao Ziyun's wives and Lu Chahua also changed into battle robes and armor, Lu Chahua and Moss Yu drove the carriage, and the other ladies and children sat in two carriages and were sandwiched in the team.

Tao Ziyun gave an order, and the 50,000 Eight Banners Army began to follow them slowly. The willow cedar carries a bow and arrows on his back, a hoe and a pickaxe pinned to his belt, and only a shovel in his hand, which is particularly eye-catching. Along the way, both sides of the street are crowded with people who are sending each other off, or some are just to watch the excitement.

Tao Ziyun and Liu Shan smiled lightly and waved to the people on the street, attracting bursts of cheers from the people.

Tao Ziyun asked Liu Shan meaningfully: "How do you feel about your first expedition?"

"Master Tao, I'm just talking to you now, I'm going to tell you how I really feel, don't you laugh at me. Liu Shan said while hesitantly casting an inquiring gaze to Tao Ziyun, and when he felt Tao Ziyun's encouraging gaze, he said: "Being among so many people, I suddenly feel how insignificant I am, and I feel that a person is so small. ”

Tao Ziyun encouraged Liu Shan: "Of course, among the many soldiers or students in the army and the academy, as one of the many people with similar conditions, it seems that the individual is insignificant. Then, we must summon up the courage to unite and work together to sublimate the insignificance of the individual into an unforgettable eternity, even greatness. ”

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Finally, seeing the smoke and dust of the battle on the front line, Tao Ziyun turned around and encouraged the soldiers: "All officers and men listen well, the front is the position! Let us show the greatest courage and charge into battle collectively! Sublimate individual insignificance into an eternal and great collective victory!"

When the officers and men heard this, they burst into cheers: "With us together! Individuals are no longer insignificant! What we want is victory ......" (To be continued......