Shu He and his group of four are simply two pairs of funny people.
Ever since Zhou Ran inadvertently revealed the original intention of several people, the looks people gave them became extremely strange.
The four guys, old and young, big and small, all lost their just righteous demeanor, hung their heads, pulled and tugged, and quickly got behind Zhu Li.
However, this unintentional act also revealed their intentions. Why didn't they hide behind others, but had to hide behind Zhu Li
In the eyes of others, this obviously means that they have to follow Zhu Li's lead.
This situation made Pan Kang's eyes look at Zhu Li even brighter, and he became more convinced that this young man was definitely not an ordinary person.
Although Shu He and his group seemed a bit nonsensical, all four of them were strong and powerful, showing a heroic spirit. Moreover, they all had swords and looked fierce. One glance at them showed that they were extraordinary.
These four guys who suddenly appeared immediately stood behind Zhu Li, making Qi Miaoge and his servant suspicious.
The three of them looked at each other and immediately came up with an idea. A fly never bites an egg that has no cracks. If it was just one Geng?m, treating Zhu Li like this could be a coincidence; but the four people who came later also looked like they were under Zhu Li's command. If the three of them still didn't have any ideas, they wouldn't have survived until now.
"Please forgive me, sir. We have been too cautious and have neglected the greater good. Since everyone is willing to help the people of Huayin escape from the crisis, we naturally will not lag behind. As long as you have any orders, we will obey them." Since the decision had been made, Qi Miaoge spoke very nicely and immediately expressed his willingness to help Pan Kang.
"Haha, good." Pan Kang was in high spirits when he saw that the people he liked were all willing to help. He said happily, "My conditions are neither difficult nor easy."
"I need a set of your official robes, more than ten clerk robes, and a sturdy bamboo basket. If Gu Yanlang really attacks the city, I just need to close the city gates and have this young man stay by my side." Pan Kang pointed at Zhu Li, obviously regarding Zhu Li as a powerful bodyguard.
"How dare you! Who the hell do you think you are? How dare you let a gentleman serve you?" His unintentional action obviously angered some people.
Geng?m immediately started shouting, his trusted lord actually let this old guy be his bodyguard, how could he not be angry.
"You old man, are you still asleep? In your current state, are you qualified to be our general's bodyguard..." This was of course Zhou Ran's voice. In his opinion, since his great-uncle, the prince, and Zhe Silun all believed that Zhu Li was the general, how could it be false
Elders have always been role models for children. Shu He and Wang Qian have always admired Zhu Li very much, which made Zhou Ran, who had been influenced by them, respect Zhu Li involuntarily. When he saw someone using his idol as a thug, how could he not be angry.
But his roar didn't matter. He just heard a roar from behind him, like a lion's roar: "Get lost, you bastard, can you please not open your mouth?"
At this time, Zhou Ran was kicked aside by the angry Shu He before he realized his slip of the tongue. Although Shu He reacted in time, Zhou Ran's voice was so loud that no one present could fail to hear him.
When the word "General" came out, even the furious Geng Xin was stunned.
The late Tang Dynasty and the Five Dynasties was an era when military governors were everywhere and generals were as numerous as dogs; but living in that era, it is not difficult to realize that not everyone can be called a general.
For example, Geng Yan, who commanded more than a thousand men, was obviously a captain, but he was not qualified to be called a general; military positions below the rank of captain were even less qualified to be called a general.
Only generals, lieutenant generals, and above have this qualification. Generals as young as Zhu Li were rare even in the late Tang Dynasty when generals were everywhere.
If they knew that Zhu Li was not only a general, but also the general with the most power in the world, they would be so surprised.
"Don't be rude. Everything is for the people of Huayin. As long as your plan works, I am willing to follow your lead." Zhu Li just glanced at Zhou Ran for his slip of the tongue, then bowed and said solemnly to Pan Kang.
Pan Kang did not dare to be negligent and quickly bowed in return. Then, he looked at Zhu Li meaningfully. “General, a general with such high martial arts skills cannot be an unknown person.”
Yicun was his good friend, and he knew very well how good the other party's martial arts were. Even Yicun was defeated by this man, so Pan Kang couldn't help but become more curious about Zhu Li's identity.
At the same time, Qi Miaoge and his three companions, as well as Han Xun and others, were also curious about Zhu Li's identity.
Sanggan Military Governor's Mansion, the residence of Wu Dao, the loyal and martial general of Heshuo.
The lady was playing with a little girl who was about four or five years old and as delicate as a porcelain doll.
"Haha, mother, come and chase me, haha, you can't catch me."
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The fun between mother and daughter, and their bell-like laughter, filled the entire front yard of the mansion with a sense of peace and joy.
Since the Sanggan area was stabilized, it has become the rear base for Wu Dao's Northern Expedition against the Di people. It can be said that every family is happy and the land is peaceful.
The door of the general's mansion was suddenly pushed open from the outside with a bang. Hearing the sound, two beauties, one big and one small, immediately looked towards the direction of the door.
The first person to step into the courtyard was Wu Dao, who was dressed in military uniform. He was still as mighty and majestic as ever.
The little girl, Wu Youniang, the only daughter of Wu Diao and Pang Niangzi, wanted to rush over to him desperately as soon as she saw Alang's figure. But before she could make any move, another figure slowly followed in, causing her to stop timidly.
He was a scholar in white robe and blue turban, with an elegant demeanor. He was none other than Guo Qizuo, the number one strategist in Heshuo.
"Sir, you are not in Shuozhou, so how come you have time to come to my desolate place?" Obviously, Guo and Wu had just met, and Wu Dao didn't know the purpose of Guo Qizuo's coming.
Guo Qizuo did not respond immediately to Wu Diao's question. Instead, he followed the noise and bowed in the direction of Madam Pang, as a reunion greeting between old friends.
The couple and Guo Qizuo are old friends, so there is no need for them to be polite to each other.
Madam Pang bowed casually as a return gesture, then picked up Youniang and walked towards the two of them. She asked Guo Qizuo directly, "Sir, you seem to be worried. What's the matter?"
Guo Qizuo also did not respond when he heard this. Instead, he frowned and said in a deep voice, "Let's talk inside."
As soon as these words were spoken, Wu Dao and the lady felt a chill in their hearts, and an ominous premonition instantly enveloped them.
The three of them hurried to the living room. As soon as they sat down, Wu Dao couldn't wait to ask, "What happened? The Khitans raided Shuozhou, but you burned it all down. Did someone get into trouble?"
Wu Dao thought that since it was not military intelligence, it must be personnel matters, so he asked this question.
Upon hearing this, Guo Qizuo nodded heavily and sighed, "General Wu, Madam Pang, this time Lu Yong's rebellion caused terrible losses. In Piantou County alone, tens of thousands of people were killed. Even Madam Yuchi was severely injured and her life is hanging by a thread."
"What? That girl Jin'er is on the verge of death. How could this happen? Does Zhu Li know?" Upon hearing that Yuchi Jin was dying, both Wu Dao and Madam Pang were shocked. Madam Pang asked in fear and anxiety.
Since arriving in the northern border, Wu Dao has been stationed in Yunzhou, and then attacked Sanggan from Yunzhou. He has been sitting here to intimidate the Di people.
To put it bluntly, at least half of the credit for the peace in the entire Yunshuo area can be attributed to his presence here.
Friends who are familiar with the geography north of Yanshan Mountain know that to the north of Yanshan Mountain, facing Hetao and Shuozhou, not far away, is the vast deserted Gobi Desert, where few people can survive.
Most of the Di people in the northern border live in the northeast region, and the position guarded by Wu Dao has always been the front line facing the northeast, which is the area where the Di people are most active.
Stationed here, facing the chaotic grassland, he could either continue to advance or wait to be attacked by the Di people. Wu Dao naturally chose to take the initiative, so he never had time to go to Shuozhou.
All the news about Shuozhou were passed on by his subordinates or the ministers in Heshuo. It was the first time for the couple to hear the news of Yuchi Jin's accident.
"Ah!" Guo Qizuo sighed again and said bitterly, "How dare we hide such a big thing from the general? For Madam Yuchi, the general even rode alone for thousands of miles, taking only Dong Ningyang with him, and drove a carriage directly to Sichuan to seek medical treatment."
"What?" Wu Dao stood up immediately after hearing this. He stared at Guo Qizuo with a bad look and said gloomily, "As his number one adviser, are you going to let him do whatever he wants?"
Facing Wu Dao's reprimand, Guo Qizuo's face became even more embarrassed, and he said helplessly: "It was indeed Guo's fault. After burning Shanyang, I thought that Kaiyang should not be in danger, so I stayed in Shanyang to handle the details."
"But who would have thought that after receiving the news that Madam Yuchi was dying, the general rushed from Youzhou to Kaiyang in just one night. After visiting Madam Yuchi, he came out of her room and hurriedly issued a few orders. After deploying the defense of Shuozhou, he headed straight for Sichuan."
"By the time I arrived in Kaiyang, the general had already set out for two or three days!" When he said this, Guo Qizuo's expression was very bitter. He still underestimated Zhu Li's feelings for Yuchi Jin.
At this point, even if Wu Diao continued to scold Guo Qizuo, it was of no avail. His brows suddenly frowned into a deep "川" shape, and he paced quickly back and forth in the living room, obviously looking very anxious.
Zhu Li was his only disciple, and in some ways, most likely his only successor.
After giving birth to his daughter Youniang, Wu Dao worked very hard for three or four years, but the belly of the eldest lady of the Pang family was like a miser and there was no movement at all.
Now the only successor is heading to Sichuan alone. He will pass by many vassal states along the way. How can he not be worried
After hesitating for a long time, Wu Diao suddenly stopped, looked at Guo Qizuo seriously and said, "Sir, there are three things you must order to be done immediately?"
Upon hearing this, Guo Qizuo immediately looked at Wu Dao cautiously and said earnestly: "General Wu, please tell me. As long as it is for you and for the entire Heshuo, I will do my best."
"First: Immediately order Gao Su to temporarily suspend the harassment of the Uighurs and retreat to Yanshan. Just assist the Gekun people in secret." Wu Diao said immediately.
“Second: Have Jing Ming and Wang Chong lead as many ghost guards as possible to Sichuan and Shu, and try to support that bastard in secret.”
"Third: Send someone to bring Zhu?m to me. From today on, Zhu?m will follow me."