After rebirth, I joined forces with my mortal enemy to seek revenge.

The autumn march has passed, and the people only need to calm down and welcome the coming of winter. The county government officials were also quite relaxed, except Pei Jiaoran, who was still frowning.

Although she has temporarily secured her position as the general, she cannot guarantee whether there will be any changes.

For example, I received news a few days ago that Dugu Chen would come to Guazhou for inspection. After waiting for several days, he was nowhere to be seen.

Finally, on the day of winter, Li Xiujing sent someone to deliver the news again. It is said that Dugu Chen is indeed on his way to Guazhou this time. Also coming was the first snow of the year.

The snow in Hexi is as cold as a knife, and the wind is ruthless and tasteless.

The state capital and county government received the news that the commander-in-chief was coming to inspect, and they cleared the streets early in the morning and prohibited people from going out. The city gates are wide open to welcome the festival commander.

Li Xiujing personally led his superiors, Pei Jiaoran, and a group of subordinates to greet him at the door. The empty wind came from all directions, making everyone present blush.

The few people who couldn't stand it had already started to stand still, rubbing their hands together in an attempt to get rid of the severe cold.

Li Xiujing, who was standing at the front, looked back at the direction where Pei Jiaoran was standing.

While everyone was shivering with cold, she was the only one standing tall and straight, as if she didn't know the cold. The light green round-necked robe was covered only by a black cloak. The falling snowflakes fell on it and soon disappeared. But the color is getting darker.

Li Xiujing was about to speak and asked Pei Jiaoran to go take shelter from the wind and snow first. The rapid sound of horse hooves came from the city gate, and he had to look back.

Hearing the sound of horse hooves, Pei Jiaoran also looked up.

What caught his eye was the large flag with the word Dugu painted on it, followed by the banner given to Jiedushi. Then came two Yamen officers and eight Yuhous on the left and right. The man guarded in the middle was wearing a scarlet robe and a silver belt, and had a frosty face. Following him were two middle-aged men in dark green robes. After that, there will be cavalry to suppress the formation.

The mighty team entered the city gate proudly.

Looking at the flying banner, Pei Jiaoran raised his eyebrows. Without the propaganda team and the dance team, this is not a complete team of military commanders. But it is enough to have two flags, two knots, and six banners. Note 1

The new wind made Pei Jiaoran's robe rustle. And the team also stopped.

A group of officials from Guazhou, led by Li Xiujing, bowed and paid homage.

The army and horses were restless, but the man in the team did not speak for a long time.

"Where is Jinchang County Magistrate Pei Jiaoran?"

someone in the line asked.

When he heard someone calling him, Pei Jiaoran rolled his lips and walked out of the crowd calmly. Under the watchful eye, he walked to stand in front of the huge team. The originally straight back also arched, "Your Majesty, Pei Jiaoran, pays my respects to Commander-in-Chief."

But the man in the team still didn't speak.

There were sarcastic sounds from the team.

"Is this the female champion who won the first prize in one fell swoop? In my opinion, it's nothing more than that. She's not as lovable as the little girl in the camp. But she looks good, but I don't know how she feels."

"She is the one who dared to seize Wang Shizhao's military power, and she is also the beloved disciple of Duke Changli. I'm afraid you won't be able to bear it. However, she offended Commander Ji, so there is still a glimmer of hope for you."

"Hehe, then I hope Jieshuai will be merciful. Before killing her, let me have a taste of it."

Pei Jiaoran lowered his head, but felt as if he was holding back a breath. The hands in the sleeves were clenched into fists. Jieduzhi's banner was right in front of her, restricting all her actions.

"Pei Jiaoran, Commander-in-Chief said that you should kneel down to greet me. If you don't comply, all of us will wait here with you."

Everyone had been standing in the wind for almost an hour. Their heads were covered with frost and their faces were white from the cold. The moment she finished speaking, several eyes fell on her.

Pei Jiaoran pursed his lips, looked around, and sighed.

If you disobey Dugu Chen, the people around you will resent you, even if Li Xiujing tries to deal with it. Whatever you want to do after that, it won’t be easy.

The green robe moved, and no matter how low his spine was, Pei Jiaoran finally lifted up his clothes and knelt down.

Under power, personal pride is not that important. It is also not impossible to give up.

Pei Jiaoran knelt on the ground, his palms and head touching the ground.

The ground where snow had fallen was wet and muddy. It rushed into my heart, turning into a cold feeling that could not be turned away.

"Hahaha, I knelt down very quickly. I thought they were all top picks." The contemptuous voice came again, and the man laughed and said: "Commander, you have to take good care of this woman who doesn't know the heights of heaven and earth." So that I can avenge General Wang Zhen."

Pei Jiaoran seemed unaware.

The sound of horse hooves sounded from far to near. The armor suddenly rang, and suddenly there was a force on his back. The man stepped on her back with force, then slowly stepped down.

He stood in front of Pei Jiaoran.

Pei Jiaoran pursed her lips slightly and tensed her back. However, before she could react, an almost bone-crushing pain came from the back of her hand. It was Dugu Chen who stepped on the back of her hand.

Not only did he step on it, he even crushed it violently, as if he was venting his anger.

Pain swam inside his body, and sobs were swallowed between his lips and teeth.

The cold envoy fell on his chin, forcing Pei Jiaoran to raise his head.

He lowered his head and glanced at Ji Chijie, a dark color flashed across his peach blossom eyes.

The envoy can kill officials weighing less than 2,000 stones in peacetime and wartime. Dugu Chen didn't intend to let her live.

Dugu Chen looked down at Pei Jiaoran, his playful eyes falling on her, "You did a good job on the autumn tax. No wonder that guy in Wuchangli is willing to let you come to Jinchang, he is still somewhat capable. But if it were me If so, I will definitely send you to serve the emperor. Tell me what you did wrong?"

Pei Jiaoran opened his lips with difficulty and uttered a few words, "Returning to Jieshuai, I don't know where I went wrong."

The force on my feet became a little heavier.

"Isn't it wrong? You passed the imperial examination and passed the selection of the Ministry of Rites, but now you don't know where you went wrong. I think you are very incompetent as a county magistrate. Someone stripped her of her county magistrate uniform, and her buttocks Thirty sticks serve as a warning to others."

After the words fell, two Yu Hous stepped forward to arrest Pei Jiaoran. It seemed like he was going to take off her clothes.

"Jie Shuai!" Li Xiujing took a step forward, pushed away the two Yu Hous, his eyes suddenly turned cold, "This is Guazhou, not Jieshuai's mansion. After all, she is also my subordinate. No matter what, she should be I will reward and punish you.”

Glancing at Li Xiujing, Pei Jiaoran said in a deep voice: "It's really a helpless move for me to lower my official position regarding General Wang Zhen. Why don't you listen to your subordinate to tell the truth? If you want to punish me again, I'm willing to accept the punishment."

"You are really eloquent." Dugu Chen looked at Li Xiujing and her with interest, then moved away suddenly.

Pei Jiaoran felt that his hands were almost disabled, but his face remained expressionless.

"Take me to the county government office. After running for several hours, the soldiers are already hungry. The Pei Ming Mansion must treat them well." Dugu Chen got on his horse with an impatient expression.

Without the strength to suppress it, Pei Jiaoran retracted his hand and stood up expressionlessly.

"It's cold and I can't swing the whip. I'm still bothering Pei Ming Mansion to lead the horse for me." Dugu Chen leaned over and said with a smile, "Otherwise, I'll have to be a horse in the wrong Ming Mansion again."

Hearing this, Pei Jiaoran reluctantly stepped forward, held the reins, and led Dugu Chen's horse to the way.

Leading the horse and walking in the biting wind, Pei Jiaoran's lips turned purple from the cold, but his eyes were as sharp as sharp edges.

The only thing she was lucky about was that people were not allowed to go out. Otherwise, if the people see her, her prestige as a county magistrate will certainly be lost.