Duan Qing was so surprised that he didn't react for a while. When Peng Yong saw this, he quickly reminded him softly: "You should call me father."
Duan Qing had no choice but to say: "I want to tell my father, I think the engagement has been finalized and the wedding should be discussed later. After I finish my study tour, I will come to marry the beautiful girl. My parents are still alive at home, so I need to inform you in advance."
But King Tu said displeasedly: "Is there anything more important than getting married? Your parents are at home. It's as simple as sending someone over right away."
Duan Qing said quickly: "Father, Dali is a long way from here. My parents are old and it is inconvenient to travel far. When I left home, I made an oath not to get married until I complete my study tour. Please forgive me, father."
Seeing Duan Qing's firm attitude, Hong Jun said, "In that case, father, it's not too late to talk about the marriage after the marriage is completed. I believe he will not break his promise. My husband, do you think so?"
Duan Qing's face turned red and he was extremely embarrassed. He could only say: "Father, Lord Hong will not despise it. It is my blessing. How dare I lose it?" At this time, everyone came over to congratulate Duan Qing.
The king of Tu immediately ordered people to hold a feast to celebrate the happy event. Duan Qing felt uneasy and didn't know what to do in the future. At this moment, Duan Qing had no choice but to put on a happy face, and everyone left happily.
In the past few days, Hongjun and Duan Qing have been rubbing each other's hands, holding hands and relying on each other, and their relationship is growing day by day. Duan Qing saw that the situation was already dead, so he had no choice but to take advantage of the situation.
Duan Qing saw that King Tu was also very busy these days, so he asked Lord Hong: "Did your father encounter any major events recently? He is so busy."
Hongjun said: "It's something big. A traitor who was wiped out in the past has resurfaced and is gathering strength in an attempt to make a comeback. My father is trying to find a way to catch them all."
Duan Qing quickly asked who it was, and Hongjun said it was a man named Wu Long, who specifically opposed the Tu King. Duan Qing was shocked when he heard this.
It turns out that Wu Long once went to Dali to do business and met Duan Qing unexpectedly. The two hit it off immediately and became very close friends. Duan Qing also wanted to visit Wu Long when he came to Xiangxi this time.
Duan Qing is now the son-in-law of King Tu, so he naturally wants to resolve the conflict between them. Duan Qing knew that King Tu was powerful and Wu Long was definitely no match.
Duan Qing thought for a while and said, "How about we go and see if we can be of any help?"
Hong Jun is immersed in love at the moment, so he has no intention of meddling in such nosy matters. She curled her lips and said, "Why are you going to listen to those things about fighting and killing? It's too disgraceful!"
Duan Qing quickly smiled and said: "As a future son-in-law, shouldn't I do my best? Otherwise, people will think you married an incompetent loser!"
Hongjun's face darkened and he said, "Humph, who dares! But if you have this intention, your father must know about it and be very happy. Let's go now." The two came to the main hall, and everyone was discussing the military situation.
Peng Yong joked: "If you don't go and have sex with me, my husband and my concubine, what are you doing here?"
Hong Jun said with a smile on his face: "Big brother knows how to make fun of girls. He wanted to come over to see if he could help!"
King Tu was overjoyed and said: "It's rare that Qing'er has such thoughts, so let's discuss it together." They were planning to annihilate Wu Long. They have received news that Wu Long has gathered about 5,000 troops in Longshan and may launch an attack at any time.
King Tu has mobilized an army of 20,000 people and is preparing to set off in four hidden ways overnight. He expected to arrive at Longshan tomorrow evening and surround them at dawn the next day. The Tu King can annihilate Wu Long and others in one fell swoop and completely eliminate hidden dangers.
Duan Qing saw that they had made careful arrangements, detailed plans, and had an absolute advantage in strength. If this is the case, Wu Long and the others will probably be caught off guard and will only be beaten and destroyed.
After the Tuwang discussed with everyone, he saw that Duan Qing had not spoken. He knew that although he was very strong in martial arts and very young, it was understandable that he was not familiar with these battle formations. King Tu then asked Duan Qing and Hong Jun to go back, saying that he would notify them if necessary.
After returning, Duan Qing waited for Hongjun to leave, then left a letter to Hongjun, saying that he was going to save a friend and would return in a few days. While it was still dark, he quickly rode out of the palace and headed straight to Longshan.
Not long after Duan Qing left the palace, Hongjun came back to look for him. He didn't see anyone, but only found the letter left behind. After reading it, Hongjun felt baffled and quickly found Peng Chang.
Hong Jun asked Peng Chang urgently: "Brother Chang, who is he going to save? He won't tell me directly. You are his sworn brother, does he have any friends here?"
Peng Chang thought for a while and said, "He shouldn't have any relatives and friends here. As far as I know, he has lived in Dali since he was a child and rarely leaves there. He only went out to study in the past few months."
When Hong Jun saw Peng Chang, he didn't know what was going on, so he had to run to find King Tu in a hurry. Peng Chang was also worried that something would happen, so he also followed.
After hearing this, King Tu thought for a long time and couldn't figure it out. Peng Yong suddenly said: "Could he be a spy sent by Wu Long? He found out our action plan and ran to tell Wu Long."
Hong Jun and Peng Chang said in unison: "Impossible. How could he be a spy! How could he know Wu Long? We have never heard of him."
Peng Yong said: "My great-grandfather became the son-in-law of the Wu family and defeated the Wu family. Duan Qing may be following my example."
Hong Jun said angrily: "You are talking nonsense! If he was a spy, he would have killed his father long ago." King Tu saw them arguing and told them to shut up.
King Tu asked Peng Chang, "He is your sworn brother, so tell me."
Peng Chang said firmly: "He is definitely not a spy. I only met him in Dali. He has never been to Xiangxi, how could he have anything to do with Wu Long?"
The Tuwang said in confusion: "He has never been to Xiangxi, so he has no acquaintances in Xiangxi. Who is he going to save? No one has come to see him today."
At this moment, the guard at the door came to report: "My new uncle came out an hour ago, asked for the way to Longshan, and went in the direction of Longshan."
After hearing this, King Tu sighed and said: "It seems that he is really a spy. Yong'er, please inform the other generals immediately that the news has been leaked. Tonight's operation will be set off immediately. Duan Qing is not familiar with the road and wants to It is necessary to ask while walking, the speed will not be very fast. Our army will try to get ahead of him. Yong'er will set off first, and his father will come later." Peng Yong set off immediately after receiving the order.
Hongjun still refused to believe it, so he said, "Father, I want to go with you. If he is really a spy, I will kill him with my own hands."
Seeing that Hong Jun was determined, King Tu had no choice but to agree. Seeing what happened, Peng Chang said he wanted to go home and tell his grandfather Peng Bing. Seeing that he had nothing to do if he stayed here, King Tu agreed to let him go back.
Here, the king of Tu arranged his troops and set off one after another. At the same time, Duan Qing left Xicheng and rushed towards Longshan. Duan Qing asked as he walked, but he still took the wrong route for a while, and finally arrived at Longshan before the evening of the next day. As soon as Duan Qing reached the foot of the mountain, dozens of people rushed out of the woods and surrounded him.
A man asked sternly: "Who are you? Why are you sitting here?" Duan Qing saw that they were holding swords and spears, and they were probably Wu Long's subordinates.
Duan Qing said quickly: "I'm here to see Uncle Wu Long. Please take me to see him quickly. I have important news to tell him." The leader looked carefully and shouted: "Mr. Duan, why is it you? "
It turns out that this person went to Dali with Wu Long, so he knew Duan Qing. He quickly took Duan Qing to the mountain to Wu Long's residence.
When Wu Long saw Duan Qing, he was also very surprised and asked, "Master Duan, why are you here?"
Duan Qing didn't have time to elaborate, so he hurriedly said: "Uncle Wu, let's not talk about this for now. You should take people out of here as soon as possible. The Tuwang army will arrive soon."
Wu Long sighed and said, "Master, it's too late."
Duan Qing was shocked and asked quickly: "What happened?"
Wu Long said: "We got news that the Tuwang army came in four directions and blocked our way out. Although they are still more than ten miles away from Longshan now, they will arrive in two or three hours."
Duan Qing was shocked, thinking that it seemed that they had taken action ahead of schedule after discovering that he was missing. Duan Qing asked quickly: "In that case, why not leave as soon as possible?"
Wu Long said helplessly: "Among the thousands of people here, there are many old, weak, women and children. Even if we leave now, they won't be able to go far. If they catch up with them then, we will have no choice but to wait and die. But the terrain here is dangerous, and we can If you stay on the safe side, you can still hold on for a while."
While the two were talking, Wu Long's son Wu Chang walked in. Wu Chang also went to Dali at the beginning and met Duan Qing several times. When he saw Duan Qing, he quickly bowed and saluted. Wu Chang said: "Father, the situation is so critical this time. Please leave now and let the child resist for a while."
Wu Long said: "Chang'er, where else can we go? Let's end it here with them. Even if we die, Peng Lin will have to pay a heavy price."
Wu Long then said to Duan Qing: "This place will be surrounded in a moment. My master is very skilled in martial arts. If you leave now, you will be able to escape the danger."
Duan Qing said unhappily: "Who does Uncle Wu think I am? Of course I will be with you. How can I escape alone?"
Wu Chang advised: "Young master is not from Xiangxi, so there is no need to accompany us in danger."
Duan Qing shook his head and said: "Don't talk, you two. I will not leave my friends and run away. I will definitely fight with you. Stop talking nonsense, let's seize the time to arrange it!"
When the two of them saw that Duan Qing refused to leave, they were very moved and stopped trying to persuade him. The three of them came out together and walked around the mountain with several major leaders. Wu Long arranged defense as he walked. Duan Qing saw many old and weak people living in thatched huts in the mountains along the road. They must all be family members of the Wulong tribe. He saw that the mountain was surrounded by cliffs on two sides and faced water on one side. It was indeed an easy-to-defend but difficult-to-attack place.
There is only one mountain road to the east, although it is steep, but the terrain is open and the most vulnerable to attack. It is also the mountain road Duan Qing came up. Wu Long made key arrangements here and set up the next three lines of defense. Wu Long's arrangements were organized and well-organized. Duan Qing also learned military tactics, battle formations, and advanced and retreat offensive and defensive strategies, but they were all just words on paper. Now that he was on the ground, he admired Wu Long very much.
