mountain and river oath

Three days later, Zhao Jing reorganized his troops and marched to Wuguan. After walking for seven days, they arrived at the city of Wuguan. There were only less than 2000 people stationed in Wuguan. Zhao Jing escaped from Wuguan without any effort. Immediately set off for Yangguan.

Yangguan is the place where the Great Wei and Rouran border, and it is also the first pass for the Great Wei to resist Rouran. For many years, the Great Wei and Rouran have fought. The first disputes occurred at Yangguan, and the power of the Great Wei was weakened. Yangguan became the territory of Rouran. Once the Great Wei became powerful, Yangguan became the territory of Great Wei. In order to better manage Yangguan, the Great Wei migrated a large number of people from the Central Plains to Yangguan, where the people of the Central Plains thrived. It has been adjacent to the Rouran people for generations. Once the two armies go to war, the people of the two ethnic groups are displaced and the war ceases. The Han people and the Rouran people return to Yangguan one after another and continue to live for thousands of years.

Zhao Jing stopped his horse at the foot of Yangguan City, looked at the majestic Yangguan standing on the open land, the flag of Rouran was standing on the city, the flag fluttered in the west wind, and the soldiers wearing Rouran clothes stood in the city. When he saw Zhao Jing's cavalry standing at the foot of the city, the soldiers immediately went down to report to the commander, and after a while a burly man in armor and braids came up to the top of the city.

"I am Zhao Jing, the Sixth Prince of the Great Wei Dynasty," Zhao Jing said loudly on the horse.

"Yangguan is my Rouran's territory, I don't know why Your Highness came here?" the general said.

"Ridiculous, Sunshine has been the territory of Great Wei since ancient times, when did it become Rouran's territory?" Zhao Jing said.

"Today, my Rouran flag is planted on the head of Yangguan City, and Rouran's soldiers are stationed there. Why isn't it Rouran's territory?" the general said.

"It won't be the case from now on," Zhao Jing said.

"Yellow mouth kid, what a big tone," the general said angrily.

"General, you might as well open the city gate. Let's fight alone. If I lose, I will withdraw immediately. If the general loses, open the city gate and exit Yangguan," Zhao Jing said.

"Hmph, don't use aggressive methods, I won't be fooled," said the general.

"It seems the general is afraid," Zhao Jing said contemptuously.

"The Wei people are the most cunning, I won't compete with you, you don't need to provoke me with words," the general said, he turned and walked down the wall, no matter what Zhao Jing shouted, there was no answer.

"Let's set up camp under the city," Shu Zilan said from the side.

Zhao Jing felt a little disappointed and said "Okay"

Zhao Jing set up camp in an open field five kilometers away from Yangguan.

Shu Zilan and Zhao Jing sat in the big tent, Zhao Jing looked at the topographic map of Yangguan in his hand.

"It is estimated that there are more than 1 troops stationed at Yangguan, but Yangguan is only ten days away from Rouran, and reinforcements will arrive soon. If we do not operate properly, we will easily fall into the situation of being attacked by the enemy." Shu Zilan said worriedly.

"Well, Yangguan is no better than Liangguan. The people here are mixed with Han and Rouran. They have long been accustomed to endless wars. They will neither help Rouran nor Great Wei. Our strategy of using time will not work. , we can only fight hard," Zhao Jing said.

"The current situation is favorable to us. We have [-] troops, and the Rouran defenders only have [-]. We must make a quick decision," Shu Zilan said.

"Tomorrow I will lead people to attack the city," Zhao Jing said.

The two were silent with each other and looked at each other. The sound of the flute floated in from outside the tent. Wang Lu stood at the foot of the wall, wiping away tears with his sleeve.

"Homesick?" Shu Zilan said softly.

Wang Lu hurriedly wiped away his tears, choked with sobs and said, "Well, I've been away from home for a long time, and I miss my parents at home."

"We will be able to go back when we conquer Yangguan, and you will be able to see your parents," Shu Zilan said.

"When will Yangguan be captured?" Wang Lu looked at Shu Zilan and asked.

"Soon," Shu Zilan said.

A bright smile appeared on Wang Lu's cheek.

"Who was playing the flute just now?" Shu Zilan asked.

"A man of music, the slaves will drive him away," Wang Lu said.

"No need, invite him in," Shu Zilan said.

"Yes"

After a while, Wang Lu walked in with a man wearing a green shirt, with a weakened body and delicate features. The man lowered his head and timidly looked at the two people sitting on the couch.

"What's your name?" Shu Zilan saw that the man was afraid, and said softly.

"The villain's name is Cuiguan," the man whispered.

"Are you good at playing flute?" Shu Zilan asked.

"Yes" Cuiguan said.

"How did you come here?" Shu Zilan asked.

"The villain was originally a musician. He played flute for Miss Lianqiao in Yihong Courtyard. I didn't want Miss Lianqiao to disappear suddenly. The Yihong Courtyard closed, and the villain had nowhere to go. He happened to meet a benefactor from the past. , and followed him to Yangguan," Cuiguan said, with a somewhat charming attitude on his face unconsciously.

Shu Zilan saw it clearly, and understood that the relationship between Cuiguan and the benefactor was not simple, thinking that the benefactor liked men, so she took Cuiguan along to relieve boredom.

"What does your benefactor do for a living?" Shu Zilan asked.

"He is a businessman, and he brings tea, silk and jewelry to sell here," Cui Guan said.

"Why blow the flute?" Shu Zilan asked.

"I have been away from the capital for a long time, I miss my old friends in the capital, so I play the flute, I don't want to shock the nobleman, I hope the nobleman will forgive me," Cui Guan bowed his head and said.

"Is he nice to you?" Zhao Jing asked suddenly.

Cui Guan's cheeks flushed with blush instantly, his eyebrows and eyes fluttered, with an unknowingly shy style, Zhao Jing looked at it in a daze, only felt that his eyebrows and eyes were somewhat similar to Shu Zilan's

"Okay," Cuiguan Nuonuo replied.

"How many years have you been by Lianqiao's side?" Zhao Jing said.

"Three years" Cuiguan said.

"It's hard for you to stay by her side for so long, Lianqiao's bad temper drives away many musicians," Zhao Jing said.

"Miss Lianqiao is a good person. The villain was weak since she was a child and was easily bullied. Miss Lianqiao couldn't see it. She left the villain in Yihong Courtyard, gave me a bite of food, and asked me to accompany the girl. It's a pity that the girl It's gone," Cuiguan said emotionally, with tears in the corners of his eyes.

Zhao Jing looked at Cuiguan and remained silent.

Shu Zilan looked at Zhao Jing with a sad look on his face. He didn't expect that after such a long time, those sorrows were still deeply buried in Zhao Jing's heart.

"If that person bullies you, bring this jade pendant to Prince Jing's mansion to look for me." Zhao Jing took out a blue jade pendant and handed it to Cui Guan, Cui Guan bowed and took it carefully, and said "Thank you, nobleman"

"When are you leaving?" Shu Zilan looked at Cui Guan and asked.

"There is going to be a war here, we are going to leave tomorrow," Cui Guan said.

"Can you play Jingzhong's music?" Shu Zilan asked.

"Yes" Cuiguan said.

"Let's play a song," Shu Zilan said.

"Yes" Cuiguan picked up the Xiao and started to play, the sound of the flute was distant and ethereal, Shu Zilan seemed to see the prosperous and luxurious life in the capital from the sound of the flute, and it has been almost two months since he left the capital, such a long time, Shu Zilan His thoughts fluttered with the sound of the flute, he thought of his grandfather, his relatives in the family, and Zhao Chong, but they had missed it, and the song was over, Shu Zilan was still immersed in the sound of the flute and couldn't extricate himself.

He gradually came back to his senses, and when he looked back, he saw Zhao Jing's eyes were moist and his expression was sad.

"Have someone send them out of the city," Shu Zilan said.

"Yes" Wang Lu said on the side.

"Thank you son, the villain will leave," Cui Guan said.

Wang Lu retreated with Cuiguan.

"Miss Forsythia is a good girl" Shu Zilan whispered.

"Yes, it's a pity it's gone," Zhao Jing sighed.

"Don't be sad, at least you will never forget her, forsythia girl Izumi knows and is content," Shu Zilan said.

"She shouldn't have met me. Maybe she's just a girl from an ordinary family at this time. She married an ordinary man and had a bunch of children, boys and girls. She was worried about food, rice, oil and salt every day. How could she leave at a young age?" Zhao Jing said sadly.

"Meeting you is the greatest blessing in this life. Forsythia girl dares to love and hate. She doesn't regret meeting you or saving you. As long as you live a good life, she will be content. Let it go." Shu Zilan road.

"Can you let go?" Zhao Jing looked at Shu Zilan and asked.

"Yes, if you can't let it go, you will only disturb yourself," Shu Zilan said with her eyebrows lowered.

"You're right." Zhao Jing looked at Shu Zilan and said, "Everyone has to look forward, the past cannot be pursued, and it's just mediocrity to let go of it."

"That businessman is very kind to Cui Guan. From his expression, it can be seen that at least he is very happy now," Shu Zilan said.

"Can their relationship be happy? That man brought Cuiguan out just for convenience. After returning home, he has three wives and four concubines. Cuiguan has no son and a half by his side. How will he live in the deep house in the future?" Zhao Jing said calmly.

"Why can't you be happy?" Shu Zilan looked at Zhao Jing and asked.

Zhao Jing was at a loss for words, and said for a long time, "If I were that man, I would only guard him alone. I don't want three wives and four concubines. I don't want children around my knees. I just want him alone. I don't want him to be sad about ordinary things. I only want him to be sad." Happy and worry-free every day, life is stable”

"For him, can you not marry a wife or a concubine?" Shu Zilan looked at Zhao Jing and asked.

"can"

"For him, can you resist the mouth of the world?"

"can"

"Can you only have him in your eyes and heart, can you only guard him, and never change your mind forever?"

"Yes," Zhao Jing replied.

"You are the prince?" Shu Zilan asked.

"Yes," Zhao Jing said firmly.

"How is it possible? We live in a noisy world, and this kind of relationship is just a part of a storybook novel." Shu Zilan said negatively.

"Just because you haven't seen it, doesn't mean you haven't," Zhao Jing retorted.

"I don't believe it. Men are fickle. They like the new and dislike the old. Sometimes I don't even believe in myself. Do I have the courage to persevere?" Shu Zilan said in confusion.

"I'll make you believe it," Zhao Jing said while looking at Shu Zilan.

Shu Zilan avoided Zhao Jing's burning eyes.

Zhao Jing came over, sat beside Shu Zilan, grabbed Shu Zilan's hand with one hand, Shu Zilan struggled, Zhao Jing held on tightly.

"Release" Shu Zilan whispered.

"Why?" Zhao Jing's low voice rang in Shu Zilan's ear.

"Let go" Shu Zilan struggled.

"You still can't let him go?" Zhao Jing looked at Shu Zilan and asked.

Shu Zilan bowed her head and remained silent.

Zhao Jing looked at Shu Zilan, Shu Zilan didn't seem to notice, Zhao Jing let go of his hand in disappointment.

Shu Zilan hurried out of the big tent and leaned against the wall limply. He felt confused and didn't know what to do.

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