The chariot flew past, heading west along the river. Mr. Xinling stood in the car with mixed feelings in his heart.
When the eunuch's sharp "Urgent report~" came from the palace, Lord Xinling was playing chess with Brother Wang in the palace. He clearly remembered that before the eunuch could finish saying the words "General Mangmao was defeated and the Qin army was approaching", Brother Wang had already screamed and hugged the woman next to him.
Lord Xinling had no choice but to give up the entire hall to the women who came up to him. He walked down the steps and found Wei Qi, the Prime Minister of Wei. While Wei Qi arranged for drumming to gather the crowd, he went to the palace to comfort King Wei.
I don’t know how Wei Qi and the women did it. By the time the officials arrived, King Wei had already changed into his court clothes and was sitting upright in the palace.
Wei Qi and Lord Xinling stood on both sides of the palace gate, and the officials in front of the palace discussed matters. Doctor Jin Bi suggested that since the war on the front line was urgent, he should send his trusted men directly into the army to act expediently. Lord Xinling volunteered to join the army. Wei Qi proposed that General Mang Mao, who was extremely wise and considerate, should recall Daliang to take charge of city defense; Lord Xinling asked Jin Bi to accompany him to the army to assist in military affairs. Wei Qi went into the palace to ask for instructions from King Wei, and came out and said: "King Wei, promise!" The matter was settled, and then he withdrew from the court.
Wei Qi and Lord Xinling left several key ministers behind to discuss specific actions. Wei Qi was responsible for the defense of Daliang, while Lord Xinling and Jin Bi rushed to the front line, met with Mang Mao, learned the truth, and acted expediently.
Lord Xinling received the military talisman and Wang Jie, then returned to his residence and selected 300 disciples, and went out to Daliang with Jin Bi. According to the routine of thirty miles a day, they agreed to arrange three stops in the itinerary, staying in the posthouse, the middle of the Great Wall and the Great Wall Pass in turn, with Jin Bi leading the postmen to the front stop.
After arriving at the post station, Jin Bi set off with five post soldiers as planned and arrived at the confinement first. Lord Xinling and his party should rest for the night at the post station and set off to Xizhong in the early morning. Keep moving forward like this. But for some reason, after Mr. Xinling moved into the inn, he still couldn't let go, as if something was holding him back.
Zhang Zou was originally a disciple of Lord Mengchang, but after the death of Lord Mengchang, he turned to Lord Xinling. He was very young and a native of Daliang. He became a disciple after Lord Mengchang arrived in Daliang. He was very junior among Lord Mengchang's disciples. After the death of Lord Mengchang, Lord Xinling took over these retainers and became very close to Zhang Noi. Mengchangjun's retainers are treated equally regardless of rank. Who has status and who doesn't have status? It depends on their ability and their relationship with the master's family. Zhang Ye got closer to Lord Xinling, and his status among the disciples continued to rise. It was impossible without some real ability. And this Zhang Noi is so capable that everyone thinks that Lord Xinling really has a keen eye for recognizing heroes. This vision is better than Lord Mengchang!
Sensing the reluctance in his heart, Lord Xinling called Zhang Noi: "Zhang Qing, I always feel a little uneasy in my heart, as if something is wrong?"
Zhang Ye said: "I also feel a little uneasy in my heart."
"Do you also feel this way?"
"Exactly!"
"Why?"
"This place seems to be too remote. There are no homes in the front and back, and there is no city. It is inconvenient to defend."
Lord Xinling was stunned: "Oh? Is that what you think? I just want to get to the army as soon as possible!"
"Then let's go to Xizhong first. The city in Xizhong is high and deep, and there are soldiers guarding it. It is also closer to the army, so we can kill three birds with one stone."
"Okay. Pass it on and say that the military situation is like a fire. We will set off in two hours."
"promise!"
More than an hour later, Zhang Noi came to the fire where Lord Xinling was and whispered: "Get ready to go!"
Lord Xinling nodded, stood up, and left the fire with Zhang Ye, quietly walking towards the shadows.
"Crossing the bridge is probably the most dangerous time. The bridge is very narrow, and you can only cross one car at a time, so you have to drive slowly." Zhang Noi whispered, "I plan to let the right-hand side of the car cross the bridge first to be on guard, and then the drivers will drive across the bridge and line up. The left side of the car is the last to cross the bridge and board the train with the right side of the car to set off. It takes about an hour."
"Very good!" Mr. Xinling said appreciatively, and then added, "I will not be the driver of the car this time. How about being a driver?"
Zhang Noi was stunned for a moment, and then he seemed to understand something, but he hesitated and said: "Then..., which car should I change to?"
"Who is better at car formation?"
"The one who is good at chariot formation is naturally Xiahou."
"Okay, just use his car. We'll go there."
The two of them followed the shadows at the edge of the bonfire and came to a chariot.
“Mr.
Xia Hou had already jumped out of the car and quickly replied: "Young master sent me, how dare you disobey me! This car...?"
Zhang Noi said: "Sir, please come to the flag and drum car to be the driver. I will send someone else to drive this car. Don't worry, sir!"
He called someone over from the nearest fire and said to him: "Mr. Lord Xinling stood there and happily agreed.
Soon, three long and two short horns sounded, and the soldiers who were taking a nap by the fire jumped up and lined up nervously in front of the steps outside the door. Lord Xinling walked up to the steps with a serious look on his face: "Gentlemen, in just two or three days, we are going to meet the Qin army. We will have to show them some of the skills of Mr. Wei's disciples! The moonlight is bright tonight, Wuji can't sleep, I would like to drive with you and have a gallop in the wilderness, you are willing to follow me!"
Everyone's expressions tightened and they shouted in unison: "Wish to follow!"
Lord Xinling bowed deeply: "Thank you Wuji! The specific actions will be arranged by Mr. Zhang Noi."
Zhang Ye walked up the steps, and Lord Xinling quietly retreated into the shadow behind the door. He heard Zhang Ye announce loudly: "According to the Lord's order, this time we advance, we will practice setting out of camp, marching, engaging in battle, charging into formation, and collecting." You must obey the flags and drums during formation, return to camp, and other formations, and must not violate military orders!..."
Seeing that everyone's attention was directed to Zhang Ye, Lord Xinling retreated to the court, where Xia Hou was. When Lord Xinling saw Xiahou, he seemed to suddenly remember something and said: "Oh, Mr. Xiahou, Wuji has lost his mind. You are the master of the formation, how can you show others how to control the formation. Now in the formation, everything is subject to authority, please don't give up." , and dress up with Wuji.”
Seeing that Xiahou was about to refuse, he quickly stopped him and said: "If the name is not correct, the words will not go smoothly, and if the words are not right, the things will not be accomplished. Wuji was about to ask Mr. Gao for advice, and I hope Mr. Xinling will not give up." Lord Xinling said as he untied his crown. bring. …
The cars on the right side of the square followed Zhang Yu's instructions one by one and crossed the bridge to put out warning, while the cars on the left side were busy putting out the fire. The retainer who was temporarily called to take care of Xiahou's chariot was a little uneasy, wondering if he was going to change his career to be a driver. Fortunately, just as the drivers were preparing to set off, Zhang You waved to him and asked him to return to the queue on the left side of the car, while a man dressed as a driver walked towards the carriage where he was. No one noticed that this inconspicuous driver was Lord Xinling.
The moonlight was hazy, the ground conditions were not very good, and the car was not going very fast. Hundreds of chariots changed their formations in the moonlight with clear drum horns and unclear flags. Everyone was tense and did not notice that the orderer had been replaced by Xiahou, nor Xinling. You changed to another car. Unknowingly, Xizhong City was already in sight.
