twilight endless

The early blooming of plum blossoms in the Shinjian no Mori did not herald the arrival of spring in Fengchuan. On the contrary, the winter in Fengchuan was surprisingly long, with severe cold and heavy snow that lasted until early March.Affected by the snow disaster, the entire northern barbarian family was forced to move southward. The barbarian army fought with their lives and crossed Fengchuan to win Xingwei and Jie'an. The Fengzhou defenders had no choice but to retreat to Baoting County.So far, Fengchuan County on the south bank of Fengchuan has all fallen.

"Shameful!" Zhao Suiqing slammed his fist on the case and said angrily, "It's a shame to see Fengzhou's elders at this level!"

"The barbarians are amazing." Zhou Ji was as calm as a blade, "I thought that the heavy snowstorm would trap them to death in the cold winter, but I didn't expect that they not only cut a road with their blood, but also bit us hard. "

"The loss of Fengchuan County now means the loss of Fengchuan's natural barrier." Zhao Suiqing said, "Thousands of miles of grasslands are easy to attack and difficult to defend, and the hard battle is yet to come."

"There are two sides to the matter. Fengchuan is not only our barrier, but also the barrier of the barbarians. Now this barrier divides them into two parts."

"What Your Highness said is very true." Inspired by Zhou Ji's words, Zhao Suiqing pointed to the map on the case and said, "Nowadays, half of the northern barbarians are in Fengchuan County. If we divide into two groups and encircle Fengchuan County, It will definitely wipe out the enemy here, and greatly damage the vitality of the northern barbarians."

Zhou Ji fell into deep thought when he heard that, at this moment, Rui'er walked into the room and whispered to Zhou Ji.

"What?" Zhou Ji was pleasantly surprised, "You said the Beiman King's Tent is on the north bank of Fengchuan? Is the news reliable?"

"Everything is an ear, and Rui'er can guarantee her life."

Rui'er's whispers can communicate with all things, and Zhou Ji will never doubt the information obtained from this.

"General Zhao." Hearing the news, Zhou Ji couldn't hide his excitement and said to Zhao Suiqing, "This is a good opportunity. If only half of the troops are needed, it may not be enough to repay Fengchuan's loss."

"Exactly." Zhao Suiqing's gloomy face for days finally had a little joy, "We must wipe out the northern barbarians, and we will be ashamed!"

However, luck is unpredictable. At the end of April in the 17th year of Wuxing, a plague broke out in Ji'an. The northern barbarians cut off their wrists, burned the city and retreated northward. The Fengzhou defenders also retreated [-] miles to avoid the plague.

Floods in May, mosquitoes in June, and rats in July were rampant, and the ten thousand hectares of pastures became barren and lifeless.In the 17th year of Wuxing, where everything went wrong, on the banks of Fengchuan, where there were many disasters, Zhao Suiqing joined the army at the age of 19, and now he is 39 years old.When the night is quiet and no one is around, Zhao Suiqing often sighs to the moon, deeply feeling that he is not compatible with Fengzhou?However, what Zhao Suiqing did not expect was that Zhou Ji, who was leading an expedition for the first time, had no sense of defeat when he encountered such adversity one after another. A day of slack.Zhao Suiqing sighed sincerely, it's no loss that he is the flesh and blood of the emperor, it is extraordinary!

On this day, Zhao Suiqing was writing a military report with a sad face, but was invited by Zhou Ji's half-demon Chang Suitian.

"General Zhao doesn't need to be too polite." Zhou Ji stopped Zhao Suiqing's body who was about to fall to the ground, and said hastily, "I have a plan to discuss with the general."

Zhao Suiqing was a little surprised, but said respectfully, "Your Highness, please speak."

"In the past few days, I have checked the state annals, asked about the governor of Fengzhou, and asked the Seven Killers to visit the herdsmen. Several sources confirmed each other, and I discovered one thing. There are as many days as there are solar terms in the grassland. Snowstorms in winter often lead to floods in summer. Mosquito disasters are bound to follow floods; many disasters are often accompanied by rats, which can lead to grassland degradation and more sand and stones, which can easily lead to drought." Zhou Ji's face showed a bit of excitement, "If this is the case, then this autumn and winter will If there is little rain and no snow, there will be drought."

"Your Highness, what do you mean, the snowy mosquitoes are not over yet, and we have to encounter drought?"

"Yes."

"Hey..." Zhao Suiqing sighed helplessly, and said, "Suiqing will discuss with the governor tomorrow to store water to tide over the drought."

"Ah?!" Zhou Ji was stunned for a moment, then he reacted and said hurriedly, "General Zhao misunderstood, that's not what I meant."

"Then what does Your Highness mean?" Zhao Suiqing bowed and saluted, "Your Highness, please forgive Suiqing for being dull, and please express your Highness clearly."

"General Zhao, please look!" Zhou Ji pointed to Fengchuan on the map and said, "Fengchuan originates from the high mountains of Suozhou, flows from northwest to southeast, passes through the mountains of Yanzhou, and turns into three slow streams at Fengzhou. , the mainstream of Fengchuan continues to the southeast, a tributary flows east to Mount Ana, and a tributary flows south to nourish Fengzhou." Following Zhou Ji's train of thought, Zhao Suiqing vaguely felt that there would be something surprising, and as expected, he heard Zhou Ji say, " If there is a severe drought this year, the northern barbarians will most likely travel back along Fengchuan to the place where the slow flow begins. And here!" Zhou Ji pointed to the western Sichuan pass where Yanzhou and Fengzhou meet, "I can lead the elite Seven Killers Crossing Fengchuan from the western pass of Sichuan, and going around the enemy, at that time, General Zhao led the main force to attack our Seven Killers back and forth, and we will be able to annihilate the enemy in one fell swoop."

Zhao Suiqing was shocked by Zhou Ji's plan, thought for a long time, Fang praised: "Your Highness, this plan is very clever, the barbarians invaded many times while crossing the river when it was frozen in winter, we can also use the same way to fight back, and also take advantage of Fengchuan's ice At this time, lead the army across Sichuan."

"Hmm." Zhou Ji agreed, "Sure enough, General Zhao is very thoughtful, and I didn't think of the timing."

"Your Highness is too modest, Your Highness's plan is exquisite and unparalleled, but there is only one thing, please think twice."

"Which one?" Zhou Ji was very surprised, and hurriedly asked humbly, "Please enlighten me, General Zhao."

"Suiqing dare not." Zhao Suiqing leaned back and said to Zhou Ji, "Suiqing thinks that the Seven Killers should stay in front of Fengzhou to meet the enemy, and select another elite for the raid part."

"Why?" Zhou Ji asked puzzled.

"Nonsense, going through mountains and crossing rivers in winter and going deep into the enemy's rear alone, can I let you go to such a near-death situation? You are the eldest son of the emperor. If something happens to you, I, Zhao Suiqing, won't have enough heads to cut off." Zhao Suiqing slandered. , but replied, "The Seven Killing Army is composed of half-demons, and its combat power is far stronger than that of the Fengzhou defenders. It should be used to draw the enemy head-on and attract the enemy's barbaric firepower."

"This king thinks it's inappropriate." Zhou Ji was a little annoyed, and his tone was a bit more serious, "Since the Seven Killing Army is stronger than ordinary sergeants, it should be used as a part of the siege. This is the first; second, you and our army No one in Zhongjun has been to the western pass of Sichuan, let alone the north bank of Fengchuan, if there is no Ruier to lead the way, how can we cross the river smoothly? How can we reach the rear of the enemy barbarians smoothly?"

"Then let Rui'er always follow and lead the Seven Killers." Zhao Suiqing didn't want to make trouble with Zhou Ji, "Your Highness will stay and lead the army."

"That's even more inappropriate. Rui'er is not familiar with the art of war, and has never had experience in command. Besides, the Seven Killing Army can only be commanded by the emperor's relatives." Zhou Ji knew Zhao Suiqing's worries. Seeing Zhao Suiqing, he wanted to say something more, and added, "Okay, I've made up my mind, General Zhao doesn't need to say more, let's gather all the generals to draw up a strategy."

Zhou Ji had already said so, and Zhao Suiqing could no longer refute, so he saluted Zhou Ji slightly with a tense face, then turned and left the house.

Zhou Ji watched Zhao Suiqing leave, exhaled lightly, and asked Rui'er: "Do you also want to persuade me not to go?"

"No." Rui'er said firmly, "Rui'er will never stop what His Highness wants to do."

"Then you are not afraid that something will happen to me?"

"No." Rui'er's tone became firmer, "Rui'er will definitely protect His Highness."

When Zhou Ji heard this, he smiled in relief.

In August of the 17th year of Wuxing, there was no rain; in September, the water level of the tributary of Fengchuan fell to a new low, and the signs of severe drought had already appeared.In October, at the beginning of winter, Zhou Ji led an army of [-] and [-] kills to the western pass of Sichuan.

To keep its whereabouts secret, Sparrowhawk can no longer be used.Before leaving, Zhou Ji wrote the last letter to Susu.Watching Rui'er release the sparrow eagle, Zhou Ji silently prayed in his heart: "Susu, may God have mercy on you and me, and bless me with the glory of Wuqu, and return to the court with great victory."

Sparrowhawk took Zhou Ji's tenderness and lovesickness all the way to the south in the wind and snow, passing through the forest of God's view, and went straight to Qianluozhuang.As soon as he flew into the village, he was hit by a stone that suddenly flew out of the slanting stab, and before he fell, he was caught by a hand.

Su Sheng stuffed the sparrowhawk into his arms, hopped and jumped among the branches of the dense forest, and rushed to the World Spirit Hall in a short while.

Yang Xuan looked at the envelope on Sparrowhawk's leg and hesitated for a long time before making up his mind, and said to Su Cheng: "Trust me, I won't read it, you can deal with it together. This Sparrowhawk was domesticated by Rui'er. If there is any mistake, Rui'er will definitely find it. You know Rui'er's bewitching techniques, so be careful when handling it, and don't leave any details that will let him know."

"Yes, I understand."

"Over there, Susu, you and Yu Heng should figure out a way. Please tell Yu Heng not to do useless work. There is too much to do when a spiritual master, a half-demon and a prince are tied together."

"Su Sheng understands."

"You go." Yang Xuan waved to Su Sheng lightly.

Seeing this, Su Sheng bowed and exited the World Spirit Hall.

Yang Xuan looked at the dark sky outside the window, but what he thought of was the ridiculous scene in the palace during the day.

Today, Yang Xuan went to the palace to meet the saint and report on various preparations for the winter festival sacrifice.During this period, the third prince Zhou Chu came to invite Di An.Emperor Wu Xing casually mentioned Zhou Chu's haircut ceremony in the first month of next year, and asked Yang Xuan if he had confirmed the candidate for the half-demon's regular companion.Before Yang Xuan could answer, Zhou Chu spoke first.

"Father, Fengchuan is still fighting hard, and the Seven Killers Army has suffered heavy casualties. My minister thinks that at this time, filling the Seven Killers Army should be the top priority." Zhou Chu bowed his body to Emperor Wu Xing, "My minister is willing to give up half a demon. Then, I hope the emperor will grant you permission."

"Nonsense!" Emperor Wu Xing became angry when he heard it, "When the prince tied his hair, he was always followed by a half-demon.

"Father..." Zhou Chu still insisted.

"Shut up!" Emperor Wu Xing didn't let Zhou Chu continue to babble, and scolded, "I don't know what you've been pretending to be in your head all day long? How many half-demons killed by the Seven Killing Army and you choose What does Chang Sui have to do with it? Your eldest brother was able to lead an army at the age of 16 and retreat from the enemy to defend the border, but you are only [-] years old, and you are still a hypocritical half-demon? What a difference!"

Being rejected by his father for not being as good as his elder brother, Zhou Yu was very upset and didn't answer angrily.Emperor Wu Xing looked helplessly at the way he stiffened his neck and refused to say "Zunzhi", Fu E said to Yang Xuan: "Choose one for him when you go back, pick a half-demon who is sensible and understands the general situation."

"Yes." Yang Xuan replied.

"I remember that a half-demon broke into the palace on the night Ji'er was born." Emperor Wu Xing said suddenly, "Then Su Cheng took a white-haired and white-clothed half-demon to capture him back?"

"Yes." Yang Xuan suddenly had a bad premonition in his heart.

"That's it." Emperor Wu Xing said casually, "It's great that a woman can overcome strength with softness."

On the spur of the moment, with a few casual words, the Sparrowhawk teaser that had been lingering for three years was cut off.

No one can break the shackles of Tianwei.

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【Small theater in the brain】

Zhou Ji: Hello?Su Su?can you hear? (throws) What kind of broken bird are you?Once entering the mountain, the signal is so bad!

Rui'er: It's blocked, blame me?