General, please be a loyal minister!

Not long after Liu Ji entered the tent of the Chinese army, there was a fierce quarrel inside.The last thing that sounded was Liu Jin's angry roar: "Liu Ji, don't be complacent! Let's ride a donkey to read the libretto, we'll see."

Soon Liu Jin opened the tent and strode out. His sinister gaze swept over everyone present, and finally stopped on his bodyguard: "Go and pack my things!"

Liu Ji moved into the tent that originally belonged to Liu Jin and began to organize the army.Many people here are Liu Ji's old subordinates. At the beginning, Liu Ji was deprived of military power by Liu Ci, and many troops were assigned to Liu Jin. Now it is easy to just take over again.

But the other part of the troops belonging to Liu Jin is not very easy to command. Their generals have Liu Jin's hint that no matter what Liu Ji asks them to do, they will have a non-violent and non-cooperative attitude.

And many of these people are veterans with meritorious service, and General Wei Cai Hong is Liu Jin's father-in-law. Liu Ji can't move them without an excuse, so he can only pinch his nose and bear it.

The encirclement strategy originally designed by Liu Ci was broken because of Liu Jin's big defeat, and the next battle will start from scratch.

How will Dou Xiao respond?Will Liu Jin watch Liu Ji conquer Dongdu in peace?And what can he do to help Liu Ji?

Han Zhao stood on the top of the mountain, drooping his eyes in deep thought.

While Han Zhao was thinking carefully, a clear and gentle voice came: "How about marching from the Cangliu Plain?"

Han Zhao withdrew his thoughts and replied without hesitation, "The journey is long and there are many passes."

The voice asked again: "Then how about going through the Qimen Mountains?"

"The road is short but dangerous, and there are many variables."

Liu Ji stood side by side with Han Zhao, tilted his head and smiled and asked, "What is the master's plan?"

"By way of Cangliu Plain."

This meant that Han Zhao agreed with Liu Ji's original opinion. Although this route of march is a detour, it is a safer method.Those who are in trouble in military struggles use detours as the straight and profit as the trouble.

Liu Ji asked again: "If Cangliu Plain is chosen as the route of march, how will Dou Xiao respond?"

"There are three key passes: Pingcang, Jiyin, and Xialing." Han Zhao squatted down, picked up a branch, drew a rough map on the mud, and marked the three passes he mentioned .

Liu Ji also squatted down and listened carefully to Han Zhao's explanation.

Han Zhao narrated all his thoughts these days. What he said was not detailed, and he only briefly mentioned many places, but Liu Ji could quickly understand what he meant.

Where there are differences, they will also raise their own questions and opinions.

Han Zhao seems to have returned to the time when he taught Liu Ji the art of war in the small courtyard in Liangzhou, but the difference is that the immature boy at that time now has his own combat thinking, and the many opinions he put forward are worthy of his careful consideration. pondering.

After a hearty debate, many questions that plagued Liu Ji these days have been answered, and there is also a clear idea of ​​how to fight this war.

The conclusions that the two came to in the end were astonishingly consistent: to march from the Cangliu Plain and face Dou Xiao head-on.

Liu Ji stretched out his hand and clicked on the first strategic point drawn by Han Zhao: "According to my master's opinion, the first step is to win and close the position before Dou Xiao turns around."

Han Zhao nodded in agreement.

Seeing that it was almost finished, Han Zhao stood up and threw away the branch in his hand, and wiped away those traces with a random stroke of his feet: "It's getting late, third son, let's go back to camp."

In order to avoid suspicion, he did not intend to go back with Liu Ji.

Liu Ji also stood up. He stretched out his hand, squeezed Han Zhao's palm, then withdrew his hand before Han Zhao could react, and said with a smile, "It's cold and dew cold, sir, please put on my cloak." Putting the black cloak on Han Zhao's body and fastening it, he smiled slightly and turned away from the cliff.

The cloak on his body still carried Liu Ji's body temperature, but Han Zhao felt weird about this caring gesture, because it was too hypocritical.When Liu Ji really cares about people, he likes to act but not talk, and he will not do so exaggeratedly and obviously.

The next day Liu Jin came to Han Zhao to discuss matters, and the first thing he saw was the cloak hanging on the rack in a fair manner: "This is the third brother's clothes."

Han Zhao took a follow-up glance, "I met the third son by chance on the road last night, and talked to him a few words. Before leaving, he insisted on lending this cloak to his subordinates."

Liu Jin said meaningfully: "It seems that the relationship between Mr. Gu and the third brother is very good."

Han Zhao: "Third Young Master probably hopes that Second Young Master thinks so."

Liu Jin froze for a moment, then smiled: "I'm just joking."

Liu Jin knew about the meeting between Gu Chongming and Liu Ji last night, and he had heard some ambiguous rumors recently.

Gu Chongming is not top-notch and good-looking, but it is very comfortable to look at, especially his cold and distant eyes, which are unstoppable, and it seems that he can subdue such a lonely military master on the bed.

Regardless of whether the rumors are true or not, Liu Jin will never break skin with Gu Chongming. The Battle of Guanlan City has once again proved Gu Chongming's capabilities. Even if this person cannot be used by him, he will never push him to Liu Ji.

After being deprived of her rights, Liu Jin's head was calmer than ever.

After Liu Jin left, Han Zhao's expression darkened.Usually Liu Jin summoned Han Zhao to his camp, but today he condescended to come here, no doubt to test his attitude.

Han Zhao cared more about Liu Ji's actions than Liu Jin's thoughts.

Whether it was the enthusiasm when he arrived, or the blatant concern for such a trivial matter as the cloak, Liu Ji was acting up for the people in the barracks. He wanted to provoke Liu Jin and "Gu Chongming".

Although he felt that there was nothing to provoke between himself and Liu Jin, Han Zhao hated Liu Ji's scheming on him. Could it be that Liu Ji regarded him as an enemy?

In the evening, Su Xin brought news that made Han Zhao even more upset.

Su Xin hesitated to speak: "Sir, there are some strange rumors in the barracks right now."

Han Zhao raised his eyes: "What?"

Su Xin coughed twice: "They said that the third young master has an affair with Mr. Gu. It's that kind of affair."

Han Zhaoyi understood, his face turned pale and then turned red, he smashed the book and said angrily: "It's a bunch of nonsense!" How could he and Liu Ji!

Su Xin said narrowly: "What they said is clear and logical, and I think it makes sense."

Han Zhao frowned and reprimanded: "Put away your virtue of gloating and fanning the flames."

Su Xin, who had been taught a lesson, suppressed the smile on her face, and advised: "Sir, don't worry, these unprovoked lace news come and go quickly, they are all free, and they will leave in two days, so they won't have time to talk about it." That's it."

……

The current Geng Yi is very generous. Recently, several people asked him about Gu Chongming and Liu Ji's affairs overtly and secretly. Their words were cryptic and gleaming, as if the relationship between Liu Ji and Gu Chongming was ulterior.

Geng Yi swears to the sky: He definitely did not spread these things!He didn't tell anyone about Bingzhou.

What he is most worried about now is Liu Jixing's questioning of his teacher. He is the only one who follows Liu Ji in Bingzhou. If Liu Ji really suspects him, even if he has a hundred mouths, he can't tell.

But Liu Ji never mentioned this matter, which made Geng Yi feel anxious, thinking that it would be better to die early and be reborn sooner.

After spending two days regrouping the army, Liu Ji led the army towards the Cangliu Plain at full speed. The first goal was to close the warehouse.

The troops on the Eastern Front of the Puppet Korean Army were originally stationed in Canglan City, but they were defeated by Han Zhao in one fell swoop. The fleeing troops were unorganized, and it was impossible to respond in time to close their positions.Now there are only [-] defenders in Pingcang, and it took Liu Ji seven days to capture it.

The Jingzhou army who entered from the city wall finally opened the city gate. Liu Ji drew his gun and rode his horse, and led the attack. He rushed into the enemy's formation like an arrow, and the rest of the cavalry followed him and killed a bloody path.

The elite cavalry led by Liu Ji caught up with the defender, and after a few rounds of fighting with the defender, he pierced the enemy general's throat with one blow, and then cut off the enemy general's flag with his backhand.

Smashing the flag into the dust like a dead body.

Liu Ji took the general flag and the guard's head, came to the tower and shouted "Surrender without killing". The news of the guard's death spread from near to far, and the morale of the puppet army collapsed quickly.

Most of the soldiers chose to abandon their armor and surrender.

Han Zhao, who was fighting with Liu Jin on the left wing, also stopped fighting. He rode his horse and looked back, and saw the handsome young man standing in the afterglow of the setting sun.

Scarlet draped the banner over him like a coronation robe.

Han Zhaosu's calm heart trembled for a moment, he raised the corners of his lips, and there was undisguised pride and pride in his eyes.

While the people below were busy cleaning the battlefield, arranging the wounded soldiers, and disposing of the prisoners, Han Zhao began to think about the next battle: They could take advantage of Dou Xiao's turn to win the closing position, but they could not win Jiyin, the next battle Dou Xiao will return to the battlefield, they will not be so relaxed again.

Suddenly, someone entered his tent, it was Liu Jin's subordinates.

He bowed to Han Zhao: "Mr. Gu, Second Young Master invites you to come over."

Han Zhao lowered his eyes: "Understood."

Han Zhao came to Liu Jin's tent when dusk was falling and the camp was burning with charcoal fire.

Liu Jin was the only one in the camp. He was sitting under the lamp and reading a book. When he saw Han Zhaolai, he put down his military book, went up to him, and grabbed Han Zhao's hand: "Mr.

Liu Jin dragged Han Zhao to the desk and sat down: "Recently, I have learned a lot from studying the art of war, and I can't help but want to discuss it with others, so I asked the gentleman to explain a thing or two to me, so I won't bother you."

Han Zhao discovered that Liu Jin's attitude towards him recently was abnormally polite. Is this a change of sex?Han Zhao pondered for a moment but to no avail, and replied, "Of course not."

Although not as good as Liu Ji, Liu Jin's knowledge of the art of war is not bad. If he is put in the classroom of Tingtao Academy, he can be regarded as a top student.

Liu Jin was "diligent in learning and good at asking questions", and kept asking questions to discuss with Han Zhao, and this lecture lasted until late at night.

It was completely dark when Han Zhao left Liu Jin's camp, and the camp was quiet except for the beeping of charcoal fires and the walking of patrolling soldiers.

Han Zhao turned around to go back to his camp, but caught a glimpse of a familiar figure at the end of the road: "Liu—"

Almost calling by mistake, he hastily changed his words: "Third Young Master."

Liu Ji withdrew his gaze from staring at Han Zhao, responded coldly, turned and left.

Han Zhao frowned—Liu Ji's uncertain weather really made him tired of coping.

The author has something to say: both humans and ghosts are doing it, only Han Zhao is in a daze.