Handan is located east of Handan Mountain and is named after the mountain. Because it is backed by the Taihang Mountains and the water of the Zhang River in the south, it is easy to defend and difficult to attack, and it is the throat of the Zhao State to the Central Plains.

During the Spring and Autumn Period, Handan was originally Wei State. After Zhao Jianzi, who was the prime minister of Jin State, obtained this place from Wei State, he included it in the sphere of influence of the Zhao clan. In order to strengthen the Zhao clan's management of the southern territory, the Handan City was built in a dangerous manner. After the three families divided Jin, Handan became a bridgehead for Zhao to go south to fight for hegemony, and its status became increasingly important. After Zhao Jinghou moved the capital, Handan replaced Jinyang and became the center of the entire Zhao ** government and economy.

Because Handan is located on the Central Plains and is close to Qi and Wei to the south. If Zhao and the two countries are in conflict, Handan will become the frontline of the war. Therefore, Handan, as the capital of Zhao, has been constantly repairing and strengthening. By the time Zhao He was king, Handan had become the largest military city in the world. In terms of hardships and dangers, it is far better than Xianyang, Linzi, Daliang and other capitals.

In addition to the protection of the tall city walls, Handan has five satellite cities scattered, and there are also passes in the dangerous places in Handan Mountain to the north. During the war, these small cities and the main city of Handan are mutually supportive and echo each other. If the enemy wants to capture Handan, they must conquer these satellite cities one by one to have no worries. Similarly, if the satellite city is besieged by a large army, the main force of the Zhao army in Handan can attack the enemy with light cavalry.

It can be seen from this that these satellite cities are extremely important in the city defense system of Handan and have always been garrisoned by the city guards.

The sunset is setting, and the dusk is getting heavier, and it has passed three minutes after the Sun. According to the Zhao system, the garrison guards must close the city gate and start implementing the curfew.

Just as the city gate was closed, a sound of horse hooves came from a distance. The two riders rushed towards the city gate, as if they wanted to enter the city before the city gate was closed. Unfortunately, they were one step late, and the knights on the horse had to stop outside the closed city gate, showing disappointment.

The Zhao soldiers on the top of the city showed gloating smiles. They usually saw such scenes. Passers-by who were doing business outside often had to tremble under the city wall because they missed the time when the city gate was closed. They could only enter until the next day when the city gate was opened.

The curfew system was implemented in Zhao State for a hundred years. After closing the city gate at night, no one is allowed to enter and exit the city gate unless there is an emergency military situation or holding a king's order. Even the princes and powerful people cannot make an exception. Therefore, the soldiers guarding the city were bored and gloating and watched the two people in the city be in trouble.

The two of them looked at each other at the city. The thinner knight raised his voice and whispered to the top of the city: "Brothers in the city, may you ask your lieutenant."

Zhao Bingyan on the top of the city poked his head out and said lazily: "What are you shouting? Stop yelling. Once the city gate is closed, you, even the king of heaven, have to wait until tomorrow morning to enter the city. Stay for me honestly. Our lieutenant will not have time to see you."

Zhao Xin was not angry, and still said with a smile, "I have something important to you, and I hope this brother will help you pass it on. Your lieutenant will never blame you when you see me."

Seeing that Zhao Xin was full of confidence in his tone, Zhao Bing couldn't help but look at him carefully. Although the sky was so dark that he couldn't see clearly, he could vaguely tell from his outfit that he was the general of the Zhao army. He was a mere little man, so he naturally didn't want to offend Zhao Xin, so he said politely, "Shangguan, who are you? I can also pass on the ranks of the lieutenant."

"You just need to say that you are an old acquaintance in the Yulin Army. Your lieutenant will come and take a look."

Zhao Bing was shocked when he heard the name of Yu Lin, and did not dare to be negligent, so he hurriedly said, "Shangguan, please wait, the villain will go and spread it now." After saying that, he climbed down the city tower and ran away.

The person behind Zhao Xin who had been lowering his head and not talking suddenly raised his head, a few smiles flashed in his tiger's eyes, and he joked with Zhao Xin, "I can't tell that you have a very good reputation in Handan."

Zhao Xin scratched his head embarrassedly and said, "Isn't this all your appreciation from your entrusted father? This lieutenant is supposed to be a general under Lieutenant Zhao. I have had a lot of dealings with the city guards, and they should all recognize me."

But he knew in his heart that it was Le Yi who defended this city. Last time he asked Lieutenant Lie Xi for Le Yi, Li Xi made personal favors to Zhao Xin and transferred Le Yi to Yancheng north of Handan City as the garrison captain. Zhao Xin knew this in his heart, so he was so successful.

After receiving the promise of King Yan Jizhi, Zhao Yong stopped staying. In order to return to Handan as soon as possible, he decided to ride the good horses in the army day and night with Zhao Xin. He also ordered Han Sheng to lead the army to stay in Daidi and form an alliance with the King of Yan under his own banner, so as to confuse people with ulterior motives and prevent changes from happening in the middle.

The two of them rode a thousand-mile horses collected by Zhao Yong. They all replaced each other with two horses. They were eating and sleeping day and night. They went south from Dai to Handan for nearly a thousand miles, but they arrived in just eight days. Although Zhao Yong was getting older, he was not inferior at all when he was young. When he was tired, he would rest on the bumpy horse's back. When he was hungry, he simply grabbed the dry food in his bag and chewed it a few bites. He forced himself to fight for six days but was as if nothing had happened. Zhao Xin complained all the way. If someone saw the two of them on the road, no one would have thought that the middle-aged man with a shaved beard and rough face would be the famous father of Zhao.

Seeing that Zhao Bing had not replied for a long time, Zhao Yong and Zhao Xin gradually became a little impatient, so they got off the horse. After a while, they saw that Zhao Bing brought the captain who was leading them over.

Le Yi was having a meal in the camp, but he didn't take it seriously when he heard his subordinates' reports, and he was still using dinner slowly.

In his opinion, it was nothing more than some children from wealthy families who went out to hunt and play and returned late. They thought they could make an exception to enter the city by relying on their power, but it would not work for him.

Since he took office for February, he has encountered such scenes many times, so he is no longer surprised.

After using the meal, Le Yi raised his eyelids and asked, "What are the identities of those two?"

"A young man said he was your old acquaintance in the Yulin Captain, but he didn't say much about the others."

Le Yi was stunned. "Young man" and "Yu Lin", he would never have thought it was Zhao Xin, and he knew it was suspicious.

Zhao Xin was not in the palace at this time, but suddenly appeared mysteriously outside the city, and there must be problems. He also thought of the rumors that the master's father and the king were in disagreement in Handan City, and he became more and more sure.

After thinking about it, but since Zhao Xin came, he naturally would not disappear. He hurriedly followed the Zhao Bing back to the city tower, raised the torch and looked down at the city, and saw that the knight who was on the front horse was indeed Zhao Xin.

Zhao Xin raised his head and smiled and bowed, "Brother Le, don't be fine."

Le Yi handed the torch to his personal soldiers and laughed: "It's Brother Zhao, Brother Yu just got the reward, and he knew it was you as soon as he guessed. Sorry, sorry, I've been waiting for you for a long time."

He paused and said strangely, "Brother Zhao, why are you here at this time?"

Zhao Xin said, "This matter is a long story. I was ordered to leave the city to handle important matters. I came back a little late before missing the closing time."

Le Yi looked upset; "Brother Zhao should know that according to the law of our country, the city gate will be closed at three o'clock in the Yin hour. If there is no tiger talisman, it is not allowed to enter the city. Although my brother has a good relationship with you, the law still cannot be compatible. I hope you will forgive me."

Although Zhao Xin was a little disappointed in his heart, he also knew that this was indeed Le Yi's personality. He had originally wanted to intervene in the city by relying on his friendship with Le Yi without revealing his identity as a master. Now it seems that it doesn't work.

He turned his head and looked at Zhao Yong behind him, and asked in a low voice, "Master, why don't I let him come down to see you."

Zhao Yong nodded slightly, his expression could not show his joy or anger. He was a man who advocated the military system, and he would not get angry when he saw the generals in the army so conscientiously.

Although Zhao Xin lowered his voice, his expression and movements did not hide from Le Yi on the city tower. Seeing Zhao Xin turn around and whisper a few words to the person behind him, he looked respectful, and saw the man nodding again, looking like Zhao Xin asking for instructions.

Le Yi's heart suddenly skipped a beat and suddenly realized something.

As the leader of the Yulin, there are only a few people in Zhao Guozhong who can accompany him in front of him and look humble. After thinking about it, there seems to be only one person.

Le Yi saw that although the person behind him kept his head down and could not see clearly, his appearance was very similar to that person in terms of figure and behavior, and he became more and more sure in his heart. His expression couldn't help but feel a little panicked. Fortunately, the sky was too dark and others couldn't see it clearly.

He heard Zhao Xin look up and say, "I won't make things difficult for Brother Le. I am the one who went out of the city to do business under the order of the king. There is a token of the Lord's father here. Brother Le might as well come down and take a look."

Le Yi nodded and said "Okay". It was very troublesome to open and close the city gate. Le Yi asked his subordinates to take the rope and throw it down the city. He slid down the rope.

After hitting the ground, he walked over to Zhao Xin, but his eyes were fixed on the person behind Zhao Xin.

Under the moonlight, the man raised his head and looked at him with a burly beard, a dragon-faced bird beak, and his eyes were very vivid and his appearance was extremely majestic. He was not the current father of Zhao Yong. Le Yi dared not have any doubts at this time. He hurriedly knelt down to salute, but Zhao Xin stepped forward and dragged him.

Zhao Xin whispered, "Don't be arrogant, the master's father doesn't want too many people to know."

Le Yi knew what he wanted and hurriedly lowered his voice and bowed his head to the Lord's Father; "See the Lord's Father with the humble duty."

Zhao Yong said "yes", turned his head and looked at Zhao Xin, with his eyes looking inquiring.

Zhao Xin said seriously: "The Lord Father, this man's name is Le Yi, I think he is a good friend. He is dedicated to his duties and knows the general situation. The Lord Father can trust him completely."

When Le Yi heard Zhao Xin praise him so much in front of his master's father, he was immediately overjoyed. You should know that he was full of talent, but what he lacked was the appreciation of the master. If the master's father could look at him with a different look, it would be no vain to say that he would rise to the top in the future. Thinking of this, he couldn't help looking at Zhao Xin with gratitude, but he secretly remembered it in his heart.
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