Zhi Xuan

Within a few days, the troops from the Northern Expedition to Rongdi returned one after another and gathered by the river to camp.

As the number of people increased, the captured cattle, sheep and horses were penned together, and the Hu people who were captured back, people roared and horses neighed for a while, mixed with the sounds of cattle and sheep, making the camp extremely lively.

Nearly [-] troops from the two countries marched northward and penetrated deep into the grasslands, with a terrifying momentum.

As the army passed by, the grassland tribes fled like frightened birds.

In order to save their lives, the Rongdi tribes, large and small, pulled out their camp overnight, abandoned the pastures near the border between the two countries, and moved to the depths of the grassland.Those who ran slowly or were unlucky all fell under the sword of the army.

The last team arrived, and the officers hurriedly counted the number of people, counted the battle achievements and captured.

Of the three armies of Xiyuan Kingdom, Fan Xu's troops gained the most, Mi Wu's troops were in the middle, and Yang Hao was at the bottom.

In terms of personal combat achievements, Zhixuan ranks first, surpassing the three secretaries of the Xiyuan Kingdom.

In the first battle, the leader of the big tribe was beheaded. The whole army witnessed the process, and the great achievement must not be concealed.During the period when the army was stationed, Zhixuan's bravery was not only spread among the Xiyuan army, but also heard about among the Bei'an army.

Mi Wu was busy getting rid of the taint and pushed Yang Hao out as a target.Yang Hao was aware of the conspiracy, and he didn't want to become the opponent's stepping stone, so he fought Mi Wu overtly and secretly.

The two were so busy wrestling with each other that they couldn't spare their hands.Even if he knew Zhixuan's combat achievements and saw his high reputation in the army, he didn't have the energy to plan to suppress him.

Fan Xu intends to support Zhi Xuan, and decides to have a meeting with Su Hu after returning home.The increase in Zhixuan's reputation was just in line with his wishes, instead of stopping it, he secretly gave it a hard push.

In just a few days, Zhi Xuan's image in the army of the Xiyuan Kingdom has undergone earth-shaking changes.

What is ignorant and incompetent is all rumors, lies fabricated by people with ulterior motives.As the son of the monarch, Zhi Xuanshi is studious and diligent, with extraordinary literary and military strategies.

He made great achievements in the first battle, may I ask how many princes from various countries can do it?

Driven by Fan Xu, Zhi Xuan's reputation has been rising all the way.From a soldier to a servant, when mentioning Zhixuan, they all praised him.

The banquet for Prince Hao was also advertised.

With the fame and status of Gongzi Hao, there are very few people who can catch his eyes.If it weren't for Zhixuan's superiority, how could he have taken the initiative to pay a visit, with a great sense of sympathy?

In order to create momentum for Zhi Xuan, the rumors are inevitably somewhat exaggerated.

Surprisingly, Gongzi Hao did not refute it, but instead praised Zhi Xuan in front of everyone.

"Young master Xuan is courageous and courageous."

The news came from the soldiers of Bei'an Kingdom, so naturally it couldn't be faked.

While everyone in Xiyuan Kingdom was amazed, Zhixuan's reputation reached a new level.

Seeing all the developments in his eyes, Zhi Xuan had no chance to explain, let alone change anything.He just didn't understand why Fan Xu, who had been very indifferent to him before, would suddenly show kindness and help him several times.

If it is said that he has other plans, he will not be able to see it for a while.

Leaving aside Zhixuan's previous plan, no matter from which point of view, what Fan Xu did was beneficial to him, and he did everything possible to help him make a name for himself in the army.

The reason why he was so sure that it was Fan Xu's method was because of his family's special status.

In addition to being in charge of the law, the Fan family has eyes and ears in the three armies. It is impossible for anyone else, including the general Su Hu of the Chinese army, to create such a momentum in such a short period of time.

Things are changing day by day, Zhi Xuan's reputation is getting higher and higher, and his brows are getting tighter day by day.

He thought he could hold his breath, but such a sudden kindness came from one of the six ministers who held great power. How could he not be worried?

Fortunately, this worry did not last long. Two days before the army set off, the stone hanging in Zhi Xuan's heart finally fell to the ground.

Fan Xu did not come in person, nor did he invite Zhi Xuan to the camp, but instead sent a confidant retainer with a letter written by him.

The retainers walked into the tent, saluted respectfully and presented the bamboo slips, after that they remained silent, like a statue, who would even ignore his existence if they were not paying attention.

Zhi Xuan cut open the wax seal and untied the rope tied to the bamboo slips.

This volume of bamboo slips is very heavy, and it was written by Fan Xu himself, and the content is straight to the point, stating that all the public opinion in the army during this period was written by him, and he was also responsible for all the changes.

The reason for doing this is absolutely not malicious.

He intends to use Fan's power to support Zhixuan and help him ascend to the throne.This move is just a small test to show Zhi Xuan's own energy.

As for what Fan wants after the matter is completed, there is no need to say much, as both of them know each other well.

Holding the bamboo slip in his hand, Zhi Xuan read it from beginning to end, his frowning brows finally relaxed.There is indeed a sense of surprise, and more of a sense of sudden enlightenment.In addition, there is a bit of joy and joy.

When he left Western Capital City, he never thought that there would be such a change.

From the salute in front of the army, to the beheading of the chieftain by mistake, to Fan Xu's intentional support, he may not have dreamed of it before.

Taking stock of the chips in his hands, Zhi Xuan suddenly discovered that behind Fan Xu's decision, Gong Zihao's favor played a big role.If it weren't for the news from Gongzi Hao, and if he didn't take the initiative to visit and have a banquet, Fan Xu might not have made a decision right away.

The current development is really not what Zhixuan wanted, but the matter has come to this point, and it is inevitable to be hypocritical to push back and forth, and it may bring unexpected consequences.

After thinking twice, Zhi Xuan wrote a reply letter on the spot, sealed it with wax, and handed it to Fan Xu's retainers to take back.

The retainers moved secretly, and no one noticed when they went back and forth.

Fan Xu received the reply, smiled after reading it, and made follow-up arrangements smoothly.

Mi Wu and Yang Hao were not ignorant of Fan Xu's actions, but they would never have thought that Fan Xu, who had always been neutral, would suddenly stand in line.At most, they thought that Fan Xu was feinting his shot, trying to confuse the situation even more, and suppressing them with the help of Young Master Xuan's military exploits, hoping to gain more voice for Fan's family in the court.

Zhi Xuan and Fan Xu reached a tacit agreement, and in order to avoid any suspicions, the two kept their faces on the surface and stopped sending letters in private.

The wrestling between Mi Wu and Yang Hao has not yet yielded results, but in the eyes of outsiders, Yang Hao's chances of winning are really slim.No matter how he planned, he had no harvest when he conquered the army, and he lost a little bit of confidence after all.

On the day of departure, the armies of the two countries began to assemble in the early morning.

As the temperature warmed up, the frozen river came back to life, and the river was surging with residual ice.

Large chunks of crushed ice collided on the water surface, and were shattered amidst loud noises.Small pieces of crushed ice floated in pieces, floating and sinking, and were quickly pressed down by the waves and disappeared into the rushing river.

The river is wide and the water is bottomless. Even the place near the river bank can easily pass through human thighs.

When the river freezes, troops march unimpeded, and chariots can also move unimpeded.Now that the ice surface is broken and there are hidden dangers underwater, it is not so easy to pass.

Fortunately, there are several stone bridges built on the river, some of which were damaged in the blizzard and cold wind, but most of them are still as strong as before.

In winter, the bridge deck is covered with ice and snow, and the whole picture of the stone bridge cannot be seen clearly.When the ice and snow melted and the remaining ice was washed away by the river, the bridge piers that plunged into the bottom of the river and the bridge deck paved with stone slabs could be seen.

Some stone bridges have been around for a long time, and they existed before the founding of Xiyuan Kingdom and Bei'an Kingdom.Strange and strange totems are carved on the body of the bridge, which has been washed away by the river for many years, and the lines have been blurred. It can only be inferred from the outline that it is some kind of huge beast.

When the army was assembled, the horn sounded.

Under the order, the army lined up in a long line, led by Doctor Qing's chariot, followed the clan's flag, and crossed the river through different stone bridges.

At first everything went smoothly, but when Zhixuan crossed the bridge, a sudden change occurred.

The surface of the upstream river suddenly boiled, and a large group of river fish jumped out of the water, splashing layers of water, like an upside-down rain curtain.

Behind the school of fish are three white water lines, the speed is very fast, catch up with the school of fish in the blink of an eye, and rush forward brazenly, causing the school of fish to fall into chaos.

The sound of the water was surging, and more water lines appeared on the river surface, encircling the school of fish.

The shoal of fish created more waves as they swam, making it hard to see what was happening underwater.

As the distance approached, the hunters hidden under the water finally appeared. They turned out to be several sturgeon fishes with a body length of more than five meters.These giant fish have no scales on their bodies, only have bony plates on their backs. They are extremely ferocious, and the prey schools can only flee for their lives in a hurry.

Zhi Xuan's chariot drove to the bridge, and just reached the middle of the stone bridge, the school of fish had rushed under the pier.

To avoid predators, several river fish jumped out of the water and tried to jump over the bridge.

Unbelievably, a beluga fish also jumped up, but it was a pity that the jumping ability was not enough, so it failed to return to the river opposite the bridge. Instead, it bit a carp and fell. on the chariot.

The war horse was frightened, and everyone stood up on the spot, neighing like a law.

The driver and Rong You worked together to tighten the reins to barely control the horse, preventing the chariot from being dragged under the bridge.

At this moment, regardless of whether the army of Xiyuan Kingdom or Bei'an Kingdom, everyone's attention was not on the horse, but was all attracted by the sturgeon fish hanging on the chariot.

Although there are no such legends about carp jumping over the dragon's gate, but the giant fish took the initiative to come to the door, no matter how you look at it, it is a good omen!

The team crossing the river stopped because of this, and the officials of the two countries looked at Zhi Xuan with pensive expressions on their faces.

Zhao Hao couldn't help being a little surprised when he witnessed the scene just now.

As the person involved, Zhi Xuan's brain went blank for a while.Just for a moment, the tail of the sturgeon swept across the car and almost hit him.If it wasn't for dodging in time, it's hard to guarantee that you won't get hurt.

When he came back to his senses, he noticed that everyone was looking at him, and then at the fish tail hanging on the car, and he felt a bitter taste in his mouth.

Things have developed to the point where it is completely like a wild horse that has run away, and it can't be pulled back even if you want to pull it back.

Is the explanation useful?

Useless.

No use at all!

The key is that if he really explained, would anyone believe him?

He can meet a group of wild fish when he walks on the road well, and if he doesn't go astray in the water, he has to jump out and fly freely. What can he do?

His luck is beyond words.

Simply don't say anything, keep silent.