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Chapter 20

(I'm really sorry, I haven't updated it for five days, I'm ashamed of all book friends. But the matter was helpless, and my grandmother still couldn't stand it. She hardly sat down for the funeral these days. Today I was a little free, so I went to the Internet cafe in my hometown to upload a chapter that I had written in five days but had not yet been revised! Please continue to support me!)

The snow is in the amber, the palm broom swept the clouds!

On the 11th day of the first lunar month of the sixth year of Jian'an, the good weather that lasted for nearly a month came to an end. From the early morning, the sky suddenly became gloomy, and thick dark clouds gradually filled the sky. At noon, snow was falling from the dim sky.

The first snow of the new year!

50 miles north of Shouchun, on the empty official road, dozens of carriages were sailing south under the escort of 5,600 soldiers. Although they did not move directly towards the wind and snow, the heavy snow in the sky reduced people's sight to the lowest point, and the road had become extremely difficult. Seeing that it was really difficult to continue moving forward, the captain who led the guards came to the side of a carriage, slightly lifted the curtain on the side, and shouted loudly: "Mr. Zhang, it's getting late, and the wind and snow outside are too heavy. If you continue walking forward, the people will not be able to bear it. It's better to find a place to camp to avoid the wind and snow first!"

A 50-year-old scholar in the car poked his head out and asked loudly: "What?" The north wind outside was howling too loudly, and he didn't hear clearly what the commander in the military just now said.

"Mr. Zhang, it's too snowy outside! It's better to find a place to camp to avoid the wind and snow!" The captain repeated his words in a louder voice.

This Lord Zhang was the envoy of Sun Quan who was ordered to ask Cao Cao for marriage. As soon as Zhang Hong poked his head out, he was almost breathless by the biting north wind. Then he retracted into the warm car, but Zhang Hong couldn't help but shiver. In this weather, Zhang Hong knew that it was impossible to continue rushing, so he loudly said to the inquiring captain: "Person Xu, just follow what you said! Find a place to shelter from the wind!" The captain surnamed Xu was not under the command of the Jiangdong Army, but from Cao Cao's army. This time, he was only escorting Sun Quan's wedding team back to Jiangdong under the order of Cao Cao. Therefore, Zhang Hong did not dare to be negligent to him, and seemed quite polite.

"Yes, Lord Zhang!"

After receiving Zhang Hong's reply, Xu immediately sent someone to find a place to hide from the wind and snow. After a cup of tea, a soldier finally reported that he had found a larger forest. Xu ordered the soldiers to lead the way, and a large group of people followed.

In one of the gorgeous carriages, Xiahou Rong, who was wrapped in a pure white sable fur and cloak, had a bleak face. Her beautiful eyes, which were as bright as summer stars, were dim and dull. She was so haggard that she was so haggard that she was heartbroken. In the more than 10 days after leaving Xu Du, Xiahou Rong seemed to have lost her soul. She sat in the shaft all day long and was confused, like an extremely refined puppet, and she could not raise any interest in anything. The maid Jin'er, who had been with Xiahou Rong, saw her lady look like this, but she was helpless. The lady was always worried about the rude general she had seen in the ancient city, but the general was the enemy of the master, the prime minister and the others. Poor lady! If this continues, the people might have collapsed before they even arrive in Jiangdong! No, the lady must be energetic! The maid Jin'er secretly made up her mind!

"Miss! Miss! Look at the snow outside so heavily! We have never seen such heavy snow in Xu Du before!"

After hearing what the maid Jin'er said, Xia Hourong did not react at all, and she didn't even move her eyes. She still looked at the car curtain that had been watching for a few hours ago.

"Miss, Miss! Look, the snow outside is like a ball by the wind, so interesting!" Jin'er saw that the scene outside was really interesting, so she couldn't help but poke her head out to see it carefully, but just opened the side curtain of the car, and the cold wind like a knife immediately wrapped in countless snow and hit the car.

"Haqiu!" "Haqiu!" Jin'er couldn't help but squirt twice, and was so scared that she hurriedly pulled the curtains. Xiahou Rong, who was sitting inside, also trembled slightly by the cold wind, as if she was coming back to her senses. Her stagnant eyes returned to clearness. She sat up straight and raised her right hand to lift the curtain on her side.

It's really heavy snow! The clouds are low and the evening is low, and the snow dances back to the wind! Although the sharp north wind and snow are so cold, Xiahou Rong feels particularly friendly at this time. After arriving in Jiangnan, she may never see such a fierce wind and snow again, just like she can never see the figure who is thinking about it day and night! Two crystal tears slid silently from her white and flawless face!

At this time, the shaft seemed to gradually slow down, then turned the corner and stopped.

"Hey! Why did you stop? Don't you continue on the road?" Jin'er asked in surprise.

"Miss! It's getting late today, and the snow is heavy outside. I must not be able to catch up with Shouchun today. I can only spend the night outside. Let's set up the tent first, and then ask you to come down and rest!" At this time, Captain Xu came to Xiahou Rong's carriage and answered this question.

Soon, dozens of tents of all sizes were built in the woods. The soldiers who could not help but the cold hid in the tent to make fires to keep warm, leaving only a few people on duty outside. After Xu set up the master and servant of Xiahou Rong and his group, he hurried to Zhang Hong's tent, gave Zhang Hong a light bow, and said in a deep voice: "Mr. Zhang, I will be polite."

"Person Xu doesn't have to be too polite! Is there anything wrong?"

Xu Zhengwei said, "Mr. Zhang, I don't know when I can stop this heavy snow? If I can stop tomorrow, it would be fine. If I had been continuously for one or two days, I'm afraid the army would be out of food, and it would be troublesome. When I passed by Xia Cai yesterday, I didn't replenish more food and grass. It was a mistake."

Zhang Hong smiled and said, "Prince Xu doesn't have to blame himself. No one could have expected that heavy snow would suddenly fall today. If it weren't for this heavy snow, we would have been able to spend the night in Shouchun City tonight. Now, we can only beg God to stop the heavy snow soon."

"Thank you, Lord Zhang, for your understanding. I will have an idea that may be able to resolve the current difficulties."

"Oh? What's the idea?" Zhang Hong asked curiously.

"At the end, we will plan to send a few cavalry troops to Shouchun in the wind and snow. If we can arrive smoothly, please ask General Li Tong, the prefect of Shouchun, to send someone to pick him up. Our difficulties will naturally be solved!"

Zhang Hong nodded and said, "Yes! It's a good idea! I'll bother Captain Xu!"

"Since Lord Zhang also agrees, I will make arrangements immediately! I will leave!"

"Go slowly!"

After watching Captain Xu leave, Zhang Hong immediately returned to the tent and came to the campfire to stretch out his hands to keep warm. Zhang Hong's body has always been bad and cannot withstand the coldest. After a while, he finally drove away the cold air on his body. Zhang Hong sighed with satisfaction. Then he seemed to remember something again, and immediately shouted outside the tent: "Youping! Come in quickly!"

"Wow!" The curtain of the tent was lifted open, and a man dressed in a guard came in. He was in his 30s and was extremely strong, with a purple-red and black face. He knew he was sunburned at first glance. There were only short thorns under his chin, and his eyes, like copper bells, shot out divine lights from time to time. Although he was dressed in a guard, he could tell that this person was not an ordinary person by paying attention.

"Mr. Zigang, do you have any instructions to call me in?"

"Youping, nothing is wrong? But it's cold outside, so I'll ask you to come in and get warm!"

"Mr. Zigang, this coldness is nothing? You are in poor health and warm yourself up. I will go outside the tent to guard!" After saying that, the man smiled honestly and walked out of the tent.

Zhang Hong looked at the back of the man and shook his head helplessly and smiled.

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Shouchun City, County Magistrate's Office

When it comes to such a snowy day, you can't do anything. However, you can take this opportunity to steal half a day of leisure. I sent someone to invite Xu Shu to the mansion, burn two pots of fine wine, and drink together to watch the snow and talk.

After a few cups of hot wine, Xu Shu's face began to turn red. Looking at Feixue that was constantly flying, it seemed that he had thought of something, but he was stunned. I looked at Xu Shu in surprise. Although it only took about 10 days to contact Xu Shu, he was always calm and calm, with a faint and confident smile on his face. This was the first time I saw this stupid expression, which surprised me, "Yuan Zhi, do you seem to be concerned? I wonder if you might tell me?"

Hearing my inquiry, Xu Shu came back to his senses and said with a guilty smile: "Xu lost his composure, which made the general laugh! When he saw the heavy snow in the sky, Xu Shu couldn't help but think of his mother at home. He had been away from home for several months, but he didn't know how good her mother was, and she still had food at home?... Alas..."

Xu Shu’s mother! Why did I forget this? In the original historical trajectory, Xu Shu, the filial son, abandoned his elder brother and turned to Cao Cao because of his mother. Of course, I should try my best to avoid this happening now. Some time ago, there were too many things, and I forgot to take Xu Shu’s mother over. Fortunately, it was not too late!

Thinking of this, I smiled and comforted Xu Shu and said, "Yuanzhi, don't worry, the old lady has auspicious people, and it will be fine. In two days, when the wind and snow stop, I will send someone to bring the old lady to Shouchun. First, we can reunite with Yuanzhi and his son; second, we can also let the old lady come late to enjoy a happy life. Yuanzhi, do you think?"

Xu Shu's expression changed immediately and was extremely excited. He bowed to me with a long body and said in a trembling voice: "Thank you for your kindness. Xu Shu will never forget it. Only for the emperor and the general to work hard for the emperor!"

But I was so angry that I said, "Yuanzhi, why should I be so polite? Why do you and me distinguish each other? Your mother is my mother. It is natural to respect my own mother!"

After listening to my words, Xu Shu remained silent and quickly lowered his head, but I clearly saw the bright light that appeared in his eyes.

At this moment, a soldier suddenly rushed to the outside of the hall and knelt down to report: "See General! See you!"

I raised my hand slightly, signaled him to stand up and go into the hall to reply, and asked, "What's the matter?"

"Report to the general, Li Tong asked to see the general!"
Chapter completed!
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