It was the end of spring and the beginning of summer in June, and the wind was warm and the sun was beautiful.
The blue sky looks like a sea hanging upside down in the sky, dotted with white clouds.
Under the sea-like blue sky, there is peace in the vast mountains and forests.
Suddenly, countless mountain birds were frightened and flew out of the forest, gathering together to form a black net that fluttered left and right in the air.
Just a moment after they flew out, there were horses galloping on the mountain road, kicking up billowing smoke.
A young man in brocade clothes, carrying a sword at his waist, was leading the way on a maroon horse.
Dozens of armor-clad Custodes followed.
This person was none other than King Wu Zhao Hongming who was driving away from Daliang City.
The moment he came out of Daliang City, he was extremely excited, with a smile still on his face.
After waiting for two years, I finally waited for this moment.
From today on, he doesn't have to be bothered by the red tape in the palace every day and can do whatever he wants.
He kept riding his horse, letting the breeze blow on his face, greedily breathing in the free breath of the mountains and forests.
The horse is dressed in bright clothes and is in high spirits for a moment.
Da da da……
People were passing through the mountains and forests.
They were all warriors, strong in physical strength and able to drive horses non-stop.
Inadvertently, I ran forty or fifty miles.
After approaching a shallow river, the excitement in Zhao Hongming's heart gradually subsided.
He took a look at the sky and led everyone to find a shady place to rest by the shallow river.
"Where are we now? How long until we reach Ying County?"
Zhao Hongming took the water bag handed over by Gao Yanshi, raised his head and took a big sip, and asked Wu Qi beside him.
Wu Qi dismounted and saluted: "Back to Your Highness, we are now at Centipede Mountain. Across the top of that mountain is Heyuan County."
Zhao Hongming nodded lightly.
When he was in the palace, he looked at the map frequently.
His fiefdom, Yingjun, was located in the southeast of Wei State, about five hundred miles away from Daliang City.
If they arrive in Kawara County, they will hurry up and arrive there in only three to five days.
Zhao Hongming said: "Let all brothers take a good rest and be sure to go to Cheng County in Heyuan County before dark. We will rest in Cheng County."
"Yes." Wu Bi nodded in agreement.
Zhao Hongming walked to the shallow river, stared at the flowing water, and fell into thinking.
He learned from the map that there was a big river named Yinghe in his fiefdom Yingjun.
The Ying River can carry large ships, and it can lead directly to the sea through Zhao State. There is also Ying Mountain at the source of the river.
As long as you pass through Yingshan Mountain, you will see the endless Kawara County to the west, with no danger to defend in the middle.
For such an important position, Emperor Jian'an Zhao Meixu naturally wanted to send a trustworthy person.
Zhao Hongming, who has a high level of martial arts training, became the obvious candidate.
Zhao Hongming remembered that the governor of Ying County was named Chen Shenghai, who came from Chenjiazhuang and was a second-level martial artist.
Chenjiazhuang is at best a second- or third-rate martial arts force in the entire Wei Kingdom, but it is a behemoth in Ying County.
It is said that Chenjiazhuang has been cultivating in Ying County for many years and is a local leader.
When the Three Kingdoms conquered Wei before, Emperor Jian'an opened a loophole for the martial arts forces in these border areas in order to defend the three border areas.
Now half of the political officials in Ying County are from these martial arts forces.
Chen Shenghai also came to power during this period and became the county governor.
After Zhao Hongming passed by, the first thing he had to do was deal with Chen Shenghai.
Except for the county guard Chen Shenghai, the county lieutenants of Ying County were from the Eastern Army and were not easy to get along with.
He heard the court mention that when General Feng Yi deployed troops against Zhao, the commanders of Ying County were acting in secret and were difficult to mobilize.
Although the younger generations of the Huo family do not show much talent in martial arts cultivation, they are quite talented in gathering places.
The Eastern Army was turned into a metal barrel by them, making it difficult for outsiders to get in.
What's even more troublesome is that the Wei-Korean border and the Wei-Chu border both experienced a great war. The local martial arts forces, large and small, suffered a lot, but the Wei-Zhao border was affected by Qi's troops and did not happen. Too much fighting.
Therefore, the strength of the local martial arts forces has been relatively intact.
Nowadays, the martial arts forces in these borders have a vague tendency to grow bigger.
Zhao Hongming felt that his next situation would not be that safe and he would face many problems.
But now that it has come, there is absolutely no reason to back down.
Seeing the sun hanging high in the sky, he summoned Gao Yanshi and said, "Gu Cong has brought a lot of elixirs from the palace. Please take some Qi and Blood elixirs and distribute them to everyone to relieve everyone's fatigue."
Gao Yanshi nodded and said, "Yes, Your Highness."
Qi and blood pills are common pills used by warriors to replenish their energy. He felt that Wu Qi and other imperial guards would get tired easily while rushing all the way.
When he left the palace, he brought a lot of elixirs with him, especially the basic Qi and Blood elixirs.
Gao Yanshi took out a small blue bag and shouted in a high voice: "His Highness is considerate of your difficulties, and has specially prepared Qi and Blood Pills for all soldiers. Please come and get them. Each of you can get one pill."
Zhao Hongming, who was standing by, glanced at Gao Yanshi without leaving any trace, and immediately felt that he had a good way of doing things.
If Wang Bao were here, he would just hand it out in obscurity, but he let the soldiers receive it by themselves, and also publicized his name.
He thought long and hard about every little thing, which made Zhao Hongming worry a lot.
Wu Qi is also a man with an active mind. After seeing Gao Yanshi's move, he cooperated and was the first to receive it: "Thank you, Your Highness, for the elixir."
With him taking the lead, the rest of the Forbidden Army also stood up and came to receive the elixir.
Don’t forget to thank you after receiving it.
Seeing that the others were almost rested, Zhao Hongming ran towards the next mountain without any further delay.
Everyone rested in Cheng County that night as planned.
The magistrate of Chengxian County received them personally, and a dust-cleansing banquet was held there, but he excused it by citing physical discomfort.
At dawn the next day, Zhao Hongming continued on his way without any delay.
As they moved away from Daliang City, scattered refugees began to appear on the road.
As we get closer to Ying County, these refugees become more common.
Each of them had a dish on his face, and they were from ordinary families. They were carrying a straw mat on their back, holding a stick, and followed the team with numb expressions on their faces.
If the family is better off, they will push a wheelbarrow to carry the family's belongings.
The attire of Zhao Hongming and others was in sharp contrast.
Seeing this, Zhao Hongming narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "Gao Yanshi, go and find out where these refugees come from and where they are going?"
"Yes, Your Highness."
"Also, don't inform me of my name. If you really want to ask, just say that my name is Wei Wuji and he is a gentleman from Heyuan County."
Gao Yanshi didn't say much and quickly agreed.
Zhao Hongming's mind suddenly moved and he called Chang Wubing and said, "Go and tell the commander of the Wu camp and all the soldiers that Gu's name is Wei Wuji now, and ask them not to give Gu's name at will."
Chang Wubing nodded and said, "Yes."
After a while, Gao Yanshi came back and reported back: "Gentleman, I have found out clearly that these people are all fleeing from the south of Wei State. Some of them are going to Ying County, and some are going to Zhao State."
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