Time passed very slowly, and at noon the next day, the rebels were still attacking the city. While the defenders were killing the enemy, they looked to the west and saw that the five hundred horsemen could no longer be seen on the snow-covered plain.

They could only vent their righteous indignation on the rebels who were attacking the city.

suddenly.

"The envoy is back!"

After hearing this, Jia Bi rushed to the head of the west city in person. Sure enough, he saw Zhang Xun's flag and rushed back with hundreds of cavalry.

Yao Min was overjoyed and said hurriedly: "Hurry, open the city gate and welcome the envoy into the city."

"Wait!"

Jia Bi decisively stopped him, took the telescope, and tried to observe. Worried that the rebels had already annihilated Zhang Xun, he put on his clothes and flags to trick him into opening the Bianzhou city gate.

However, it was too dark and the snow was too heavy for him to see clearly, so he could only wipe the telescope over and over again.

"Jia Changshi, please open the city gate quickly. I recognize the envoy."

"Don't worry, let me take a look..."

Wuyangyang's rebels have already come over. They are Shi Chaoyi's troops and are chasing Zhang Xun.

"Jia Changshi!"

"Don't be anxious...don't be anxious..."

Jia Ben's eyes were about to blur. Suddenly, he heard war drums shaking the sky and horns blasting, which made him confused. He had to close his eyes hard, rubbed them, and opened them again.

"Jia Changshi!"

"Don't bother me!"

"King Yong! King Yong is here!"

"I know it's Shi Chaoyi..."

Jia Bi thought it was King Huai of Dayan who was coming. Halfway through his words, he realized what he was saying and quickly took his telescope to look for Xue Bai's flag in the wind and snow.

His eyes were shaking, and suddenly someone took it off.

Yao Min raised his hand and pointed, loudly saying: "It's right there, you can see it clearly without a telescope!"

Jia Ben bent over the desk and read the document for a long time. His eyes were not good. He rubbed his eyes, but he could only see the wind and snow in the sky. He couldn't help but ask: "Where is the big flag?"

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Yao Min was a marksman who could hit the enemy's throat with a hundred steps. He pointed again and said: "Isn't that the banner of King Yong?!"

It turned out that Shi Chaoyi was marching westward, but he encountered Xue Bai's troops east of Yanshi, was ambushed, and was attacked by Zhang Xun, and was severely defeated.

Zhou Zhi quickly led his army to respond, but had to join forces with Shi Chaoyi and retreat to the north of the Yellow River.

The wind blew the snow, and tens of thousands of rebel soldiers and horses were blown away like snowflakes.

~~

"quick!"

The city gate of Bianzhou opened wide, and several soldiers rushed into the city carrying Lei Wanchun. They kicked open a private house with a "bang", and without any explanation, they carried Lei Wanchun into the house and placed him on a couch.

"doctor!"

"Coming."

"Quick, he was hit by eleven arrows. These nine are blocked by armor, and these two shot deep..."

"I know, get out, get out. Come on, get some alcohol."

The soldiers were all driven out and saw Zhang Xun and Xue Bai standing side by side outside.

"King Yong is relieved." Zhang Xun said, "He has a flesh wound, nothing serious. He will recover after a few months of rest."

"He suffered dozens of wounds and his expression remained unchanged. He is truly a fierce general."

Xue Bai said, hearing the sound of footsteps, he turned his head and saw Jia Bi, Yao Min, Nan Jiyun and others coming over. He couldn't help but smile and said: "Long time no see."

Back then, when we all guarded Yongqiu together, it was the most critical moment. Therefore, although the time we got together was short, our friendship was very deep. After not seeing each other for a year, Xue Bai suddenly became the prince and grandson, and was also named King Yong. This

At first, several people thought there would be a sense of distance and didn't know how to meet him.

At this time, Xue Bai's smile was like spring breeze turning into rain, dispelling the restraint in their hearts, and everyone couldn't help but laugh.

"Hahaha, if General Mo had known earlier, he would have gone with King Yong to recover Luoyang and made a great contribution!"

"It's not too late," Xue Bai said. "The only thing in the world that is not peaceful is the opportunity for men to make contributions."

"If King Yong goes north to attack Shi Siming, he must bring his last general with him."

The sound of voices alarmed Lei Wanchun, who was still bandaging his wounds in the house. He shouted at the top of his lungs: "And... I... I'll go too!"

Everyone laughed.

Only when Zhang Xun saw this scene, the joy on his face gradually faded, and he glanced at Xue Bai, with worry in his eyes.

The person who reacted later was Jia Bi. He knew what Zhang Xun was worried about. It was simply that King Yong turned the tide and became a British ruler. Unfortunately, he was not the best candidate for the throne. People were worried that the Tang Dynasty would experience another coup.

As a result, Zhang Xun's attitude towards Xue Bai softened. It was not a sign of contempt, but a sense of keeping a distance.

This change was not obvious, but everyone gradually noticed it and did not dare to get too close to Xue Bai. Zhang Xun postponed the celebration banquet at night until later on the grounds that there was insufficient food in the city. After delaying it, Xue Bai

But he was leaving Bianzhou and returning to Luoyang.

In this regard, Xue Bai felt that Zhang Xun was a little ruthless.

This ruthlessness is not derogatory, it refers to "not showing favoritism". He does not care about the kindness between each other, nor does he consider his personal future after becoming attached to King Yong. He only thinks about the justice of the country.

Respectable, but lacking some human touch.

After having a casual meal at the government office, Xue Bai lamented Zhang Xun's coldness. He remembered something and asked privately: "Mr. Zhang's concubine... Yingniang, is she still there?"

Zhang Xun was surprised, thinking that Xue Bai was interested in his concubine, he frowned slightly and responded calmly: "The dishes that King Yong will eat tonight are cooked by this concubine."

“Very delicious.”

Xue Bai felt that this conversation made him feel a little frightened, so he added angrily.

"I remember that Ying Niang is very good at cooking. I hope that I will have the opportunity to eat her cooking...eat her cooking." When it came to eating her, his tone was a little uncomfortable.

Zhang Xun was a little confused. He wondered why Xue Bai, who had always been calm, swallowed the words at the end of his words. He thought again that his concubine was mediocre in appearance and should not be taken into consideration.

The two of them said goodbye.

Xue Bai rode his horse across the long street. He could see the soldiers in the distance roasting horse meat around a bonfire, and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

He actually didn't care about Zhang Xun's rigidity and coldness. He just felt that it was good that Zhang Xun could finally live in a world where he didn't have to eat people.

~~

The supervisor Bai Zhongzhen has no authority since he was appointed. He follows Xue Bai like a close servant.

Tonight, as Xue Bai met Zhang Xun, he finally saw an opportunity to shake Xue Bai's military power.

Late at night, he tossed and turned in the post house, and finally sat up, thinking about how to go to the secret meeting Zhang Xun?

After thinking about it, he thought of Hun Yao. Because Xue Bai loved Hun Yao very much, he specially brought him with him, and he was also in the post house tonight.

Bai Zhongzhen didn't dare to light a lantern and quietly entered Hun Yao's house.

Although Hun Yao was young, his snoring was loud, like thunder shaking the sky. Therefore, no other soldiers were willing to share a room with him. Bai Zhongzhen covered his ears and quietly walked to Hun Yao's bed, about to call him.

"General Xiao Hun..."

Suddenly, an iron-like hand strangled Bai Zhongzhen's neck.

"What a thief, I want to harm your grandpa!" Hun Yao woke up at some point and said, "I caught a rebel spy!"

"It's...slave..."

Fortunately, Bai Zhongzhen's voice was sharp and distinctive. Hun Yao quickly reacted, let go of his hand, and asked: "Bai... Envoy Bai, what is your name?"

It was true that this supervisor had no sense of presence in King Yong's army, and he almost forgot about him.

"Ahem, cough, cough, General Xiaohun, you almost strangled this slave to death."

"A general is a general, why do you call me General Xiao Hun?" Hun Yao was displeased and raised his eyebrows and asked, "Am I the one who deserves less credit?!"

"Keep your voice down, keep your voice down." Bai Zhongzhen was so frightened that he waved his hands repeatedly and said, "I'm here to give the general another great achievement."

"oh?"

"Did the general also see it today? Zhang Xun is a pillar of the Tang Dynasty. Zhang Xun is loyal and courageous." Bai Zhongzhen said: "The saint has a secret message for Zhang Xun. I kindly ask the general to bring your slaves to see him."

Hun Yao was very smart and asked immediately: "Are you going to carry King Yong on your back?"

"This... King Yong is strong. If he has any unfavorable intentions towards the saint and the prince, he should have loyal ministers to protect him."

Hun Yao felt that it was inappropriate to secretly join forces behind the coach's back when the war was about to begin, but the influence he had received in recent years was that King Yong was plotting to usurp the throne. It was a matter of concern for the Tang Dynasty, so he had to be cautious, so he nodded and agreed.

"Okay, I'll take you there!"

"Xiao Hun... keep your voice down, General, keep your voice down."

~~
To be continued...