At the foot of Huobin City, Zhang Shunxiao's archers were fully prepared.
When the defenders in the city heard that Dong Yuan was dead, they opened the city gates and surrendered without waiting for Zhang Shunxiao to attack the city.
Looking at the crowd leaving, Zhang Shunxiao looked unhappy: "This is too boring and not satisfying."
Lu Wenying on the side said: "With Zhang Qichang's fighting power, he won't be able to enjoy fighting anyone."
"Only Xiujie." Zhou Tao said.
When Xiu Jie was mentioned, Zhang Shunxiao put away his disdainful expression and said, "Forget it, that guy is really too strong. I won't be able to defeat him even if I practice for another ten years."
Xiujie moved his palace to Red Maple City in order to fight against Song and Qing.
Hongfeng City was originally a leading city. The city was large in scale and close to the front line. You only need to pass through Sanya City to reach the front line, so it was more suitable to set up a palace.
The war has lasted for nearly two years. Xiujie has invested five armies. He originally wanted to break through the Song and Qing Dynasties and occupy all the territory of the Song and Qing Dynasties, but now it seems unrealistic.
Xiu Jie regretted not listening to Fu Tuo's suggestion. He first cleaned up the surrounding small forces and stabilized the eastern border, and then went north to seize Yan Xiao and Qiu Jin's territory.
In order to prevent Xiujie, the Song and Qing Dynasties sent additional reinforcements to the western front, with the total strength reaching 7 armies.
Xiujie summoned Futuo and others to discuss the matter. Lan Yao stood below without saying a word.
Xiu Jie glanced at Lan Yao with an angry look on his face: "Now that the war is at a stalemate, in the final analysis, it is Lan Yao's fault."
Mo Qifei, the superior, heard this and immediately said: "The king is wise. Lan Yao has repeatedly committed crimes and disobeyed the discipline of the harem. He should be punished. I suggest that Lan Yao be removed from the military post."
Futuo next to him glanced at Lan Yao and saw Lan Yao standing expressionless. He immediately stepped forward and said to Xiu Jie: "King, this is a critical period for the war with Song Qing. Mrs. Lan has high combat power and is brave in battle. If you run the army strictly, you can let your wife make up for it."
It was Futuo who helped Lan Yao speak again, and Xiujie was so angry that he wanted to drag Futuo out and kill him.
After glaring at Fu Tuo fiercely for a while, Xiu Jie said: "Okay, okay, then I will make up for her fault, but you guarantee that if she cannot defeat Song Qing's army, she will be removed from the military post and you will deal with her according to military law."
Unexpectedly, Xiu Jie finally said that he wanted to kill him, and Futuo felt extremely cold. After so many years of dedicated support, he still couldn't escape the end of being killed.
"Yes, King." Futuo replied cautiously and slowly retreated to his original position.
Seeing that Xiu Jie was angry, no one dared to say anything.
After Xiu Jie looked around at everyone, he said, "What? You have nothing to say?" After saying that, he turned his attention to Li Qun'ao: "The front line has been left to you, and there is no battle report to say?"
Li Qun'ao was so frightened by Xiu Jie's stern tone that he dared not speak. He reluctantly stepped forward and said, "King, we have fought with Duan Yi several times, and we have won and lost."
"No more?" Xiu Jie asked fiercely.
Li Qun'ao looked up at Xiu Jie and shook his head nervously: "No more."
"Trash, we still can't defeat Song Qing. Yan Xiao in the north is about to unify the north." Xiu Jie scolded fiercely.
Speaking of Yan Xiao, He Xiqing immediately stepped forward and said: "King, a few days ago, Leng Yue, under Qiu Jin, sent his bodyguard. He said that Leng Yue wanted to join the king and wanted me to recommend him."
Leng Yue is Qiu Jin's number one combat hero. He has excelled in combat since he was a child, and his reputation has spread throughout the northwest. Almost all Qiu Jin's territory was conquered by Leng Yue. Only some time ago, in the battle of Qianyang Ridge, Defeated by Yan Xiao, Yan Xiao's army approached Qiu Jin's territory, Tacheng.
Suddenly it was said that Leng Yue was coming to seek refuge, Futuo said thoughtfully: "It is a good thing that Leng Yue joins, and it will also help to go north in the future. It's just that Leng Yue's incident is too sudden. Someone should be sent to Circle Tower City. If Leng Yue really joins, We can also help Leng Yue go south."
Speaking of Leng Yue, Xiu Jie also heard about it. Among Qiu Jin's forces, Leng Yue was only inferior to Qiu Jin, and it was logically impossible for him to come and join him. "Indeed, send someone to pick up Leng Yue and figure out what's going on for me."
As he said that, Xiu Jie swept his gaze across the people below. He felt that there was no suitable candidate, so he looked at Fu Tuo: "Fu Tuo, take a look, who is suitable?"
Futuo glanced at Lan Yao. Now Lan Yao had lost Xiujie's favor and even disliked him. If he stayed in the palace, he would be framed by Mo Qifei. If he went to the army to make military exploits, it would not be easy.
"King, there must be someone with a certain status who is going to Huanta City to meet Leng Yue. This will show the king's sincerity. Now the war with Song and Qing Dynasty is about to begin. Many heroes cannot escape. I think only Mrs. Lan is the most suitable."
It's Lan Yao again. Xiu Jie became angry after hearing this. After thinking about it carefully, he really couldn't find any other candidate. He could only say unhappily: "That's fine. If you fail again this time, don't wait to go to the battlefield to perform meritorious service. Just go to the battlefield and make meritorious service." Kill yourself."
He didn't expect Xiu Jie to be so hateful. Futuo felt tight in his heart, not knowing whether he was harming Lan Yao or helping Lan Yao.
"Yes, King, I'll get up right now." Lan Yao replied expressionlessly.
After the meeting, Lan Yao selected a few of his cronies from the Heiyan Army to form a Heiyan team and headed north.
Arriving at the northern suburbs of Hongfeng City, Fu Tuo had been waiting under the wooden pavilion for a long time.
Seeing Lan Yao's team approaching, Futuo walked out of the pavilion, came to Lan Yao, raised his hands and said, "Madam, this is a dangerous journey, Futuo is here to see you off."
In the entire Roy Kingdom, no one has paid attention to Lan Yao since she fell out of favor. Now there are still people sending her to the north, and Lan Yao feels warm in her heart.
"Thank you, Mr. Futing, for sending me here specially." Lan Yao said with a slight smile.
Seeing that Lan Yao was about to go north, Futuo felt uncomfortable and said, "I don't know if my suggestion will harm you or help you."
Lan Yao smiled casually and said, "No matter what the outcome is, your suggestions are helping me."
With Lan Yao's words, Futuo felt relieved and said: "It has been more than ten years since the establishment of the kingdom from the village. I don't know what will happen in the next ten years. If possible, do not go south again."
Unexpectedly, Futuo would tell her not to come back again. Lan Yao looked at Futuo blankly and said slowly: "If I don't come back, I will hurt you."
"It doesn't matter." Futuo replied calmly.
The two chatted for a while, and it was getting late. Finally, Futuo said: "Madam, it's late, please do it, but remember, don't reveal your identity until it's clear whether Leng Yue sincerely joins us, to avoid accidents. "
"Yes." Lan Yao nodded slightly, said goodbye to Futuo, and headed north with the Heiyan team.
In Qiuta City, Zeng Chengfei reported on the defense of the eastern border of Quanta City in Qiu Jin's office.
The defense in the east was based on Yuan Zhida's strategy, using a three-layer defense line to resist Yan Xiao's army that was advancing westward.
After Zeng Chengfei finished speaking, Yuan Zhida continued: "This time for the defense of the eastern border, I recommend Chief Zeng Qi as the commander."
Qiu Jin sat on the chair without saying a word. The previous coach was Leng Yue, and there was never anyone else.
