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The next day.

The Western Expeditionary Army slowly began to move forward.

The huge flow of people stretches for ten miles, the soft sound of stepping on the snow, and the whistling wind bring an extraordinary winter scenery.

Walking to a high platform, Wang Sheng looked at the endless soldiers wearing thick clothes on the avenue, and was shocked in his heart.

Later generations...

Living in a peaceful country, it is rare to see such people marching.

However, with so many people appearing in front of me, the shock in my heart could not subside for a long time.

"How are you, Lord? Are you afraid of the Western Expedition?"

Zhang Hong was wearing handsome armor and looking at Wang Sheng with a smile on his face.

Even Zhang Hong feels grateful when he looks at Wang Sheng now.

His little conquest general was inconspicuous among the nobles of Luoyang.

But even though he was inconspicuous, he was able to gain the emperor's trust and get the position of commander in chief of the Western Expedition.

The one he wanted to be grateful for was, of course, the young man in front of him.

"It's not that I'm afraid of the Western Expedition, it's just that after seeing so many people, I can't imagine the tragedy on the battlefield in the future."

Regardless of his identity, Wang Sheng is just an eighteen-year-old boy now.

"If you have never been on the battlefield before, of course you will be a little nervous when you go to the battlefield for the first time."

"General, does he have any news about Qi Wannian ahead?"

The Western Expedition was decided a month ago, but the troops were not actually sent out until today. Before that, Zhang Hong, as the commander-in-chief, should have sent out troops.

Information is also very important for changes in the battlefield pattern.

"Qi Wannian is now forced to stay in Hongnong County, with no way forward and no way back. I think it is only a matter of time to defeat him."

Regarding foreigners, Zhang Hong had the usual arrogance of Han people at this time.

It’s not Zhang Hong’s fault.

It is true that these foreigners have not been very successful since Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.

In the Three Kingdoms, he was even so overwhelmed by the Gongsun family that he couldn't even lift his head.

The Gongsun family only had one place in Liaodong, but now the Han people have the entire country.

In this way, the Huns, Xianbei and Qiang Di are no longer a concern.

"Qi Wannian is indeed a minor danger, but we cannot underestimate the enemy. Meng Guan is the vanguard. I'm afraid he is eager for success?"

Meng Guan led 10,000 people as the vanguard.

Most of these ten thousand people are Meng Guan's direct soldiers, and the remaining soldiers from the Shijia Prefecture and County are also from King Zhao's side, that is, in the Changshan area.

Today Meng Guan set out an hour before Wang Sheng and the others.

After leaving Hangu Pass, Meng Guan did not have the task of disbanding the family's private army, so he could set off after a short rest.

Wang Sheng and Zhang Hong wanted to take the main force and reorganize the assembled troops at Hangu Pass.

In fact, Wang Sheng was a little worried that Meng Guan could use 10,000 people to solve Qi Wannian.

certainly...

This is unlikely.

After all, Qi Wannian had 50,000 or 60,000 people, while Meng Guan only had 10,000 people.

Although it was Meng Guan who took care of the situation for ten thousand years in his previous life, Meng Guan with only 10,000 people should not be able to make such a big wave.

"General Jinu is not a new soldier who has never been on the battlefield. He knows what to do."

Zhang Hong didn't have much worries about Meng Guan.

"Your Majesty, the weather is extremely cold. It may take two or three hours to reach Hangu Pass. Why don't you rest in the car?"

Because of Wang Sheng's noble status, Zhang Hong specially prepared a carriage in the army.

From Luoyang to Hangu Pass, it is less than a hundred miles, and everything you travel is official road, accessible by car.

This is also Zhang Hong's move to please Wang Sheng.

"No need."

Wang Sheng waved his hand vigorously.

"The soldiers are all on foot or on horseback. If I were alone in the carriage, wouldn't it be a violation of the rules? General, don't panic. Since I asked Your Majesty to accompany the army on the expedition, I am prepared to endure hardships."

"In that case, please do as you please."

Zhang Hong also had a smile on his face.

This Marquis of Guangyuan is not so squeamish.

nature.

In his mind, his impression of Wang Sheng was a little better.

"My Lord, Ma."

Liu Yong led a horse over from the side and handed the reins to Wang Sheng's hand.

Got on the horse.

Wang Sheng's whole person was completely different.

"Let's go."

Wang Sheng turned his head and looked at Wang Mi's carriage, Zhang Bin, Luji and others, then crossed his legs and drove away.

The people behind also quickly followed Wang Sheng's pace.

This is not Wang Sheng’s first time riding a horse.

But this time riding a horse, the feeling was also extraordinary.

If I could describe it in one word, it would be cool.

Standing against the wind, there will be no chance of someone singing loudly.

The scenery of the North, thousands of miles of ice, thousands of miles of snow...

After thinking for a moment, Wang Sheng suppressed the urge.

His expedition to the West was not just for a vacation.

...

Luoyang.

Imperial City.

Shuyi Palace.

The Jasper Palace Maid looked at Princess Guangping, who had a worried look on her face, and tried to persuade her: "If Marquis Guangyuan doesn't go over and deal with Qi Wannian, why does the princess look so depressed?"

"On the battlefield, the sword has no eyes and the fists and feet are ruthless. Wang Lang is just a scholar. At best, Zhao Kuo is just an armchair strategist. How can he go to the battlefield?"

Princess Guangping pouted her mouth, looking at the letter she had just delivered a moment ago, still a little aggrieved in her heart.

"If Marquis Guangyuan is so unworthy, Your Majesty will not reuse him. With a person as capable as Marquis Guangyuan, he will definitely be successful in Hongnong County."

"Of course I want to succeed immediately."

Sima Xiang crumpled the envelope into a ball and was about to throw it aside, but after thinking about it, he unfolded the crumpled paper and stuffed it neatly into the envelope.

"These men all look down on us women. Sister Biyu thinks I'm angry because he went to war?"

The Jasper Palace Maid was stunned for a moment, thinking: Isn't this the reason?

Before Lady Biyu could speak, Princess Guangping asked and answered herself: "Of course it's not this."

"How could I object to a man marching and fighting? What I'm angry about is that this guy is actually afraid of my objection. It turns out that this princess is such an unreasonable person in that guy's heart, huh!"

It turns out that this is what the princess has in mind.

It will be much easier to find the disease and prescribe the right medicine.

"Since the princess wants Marquis Guangyuan to think that you are a person who understands the general situation, you should not complain about Marquis Guangyuan now. After Marquis Guangyuan goes on an expedition, no one will be in charge of Luoyang's affairs. The princess can also take care of her in the palace. I'm afraid this is the time.

This is what Marquis Guangyuan wants to see most, and it is also what the princess should do most."

"That's all you know."

Princess Guangping rolled her eyes.

"Having said that, this princess is just angry."

Even the Jasper Palace Maid who has been accompanying her since childhood is confused about what the current princess is thinking.

Humming, Princess Guangping stood up.

"Let's go out."

"Where to go?"

"Xian Yang Palace, didn't you say you have to take care of that guy? The Queen's side of Xianyang Palace is the best place to go."

really.

Her Royal Highness the Princess sounds tough, but in fact, her heart is still soft.

........

Luoyang, Prince Zhao's Mansion.

King Zhao is in the chief position, Sun Xiu and his son Sima Xin are in the lower position.

"Father, the Western Expedition has already set off, and General Meng set off early."

Sima Lun nodded slightly.

"This king knows."

After the new emperor succeeded to the throne, his power gradually increased.

After getting involved in political affairs, coupled with his status as King Zhao, his status in the court became increasingly prominent.

Now his biggest enemy in the court is the King of Chengdu, followed by King Mao.

certainly...

This is the current enemy.

I'm afraid that after the Western Expedition, another enemy will be added to the list.

That is, the Marquis of Guangyuan.

but...

You can also nip this future enemy in the cradle.

Of course this does not rely on assassination.

It's a conspiracy.

"Your Majesty, after all, Marquis Guangyuan has never led an army. The so-called powerful soldiers on paper, once they lead an army, they will probably be like Zhao Kuo. Why don't you, Your Majesty, make some stumbling blocks secretly?"

King Zhao had already had this idea in his mind.

"Junzhong, how do you think this king will stumble?"

"The food, fodder, and troops of this Western Expedition all came from aristocratic families. The aristocratic families were put in a position by the emperor, and the person who came up with this idea was a member of the aristocratic family. I am afraid that the aristocratic family would not swallow this easily, so

If the king doesn't take action, those aristocratic families will take action."

"If that's the case, then I, the king, will just do nothing."

Sima Lun spread his hands.

For him, it would be a great thing if he could easily get rid of Wang Sheng.

But now the Marquis of Guangyuan has a great grace. If he keeps his hand, I am afraid that Emperor Sima Yuya will not let him off lightly.

It doesn't matter if you do something easy, but don't do anything risky.

He is now a powerful person, and what he is thinking about now is how to increase the power in his hands.

"Of course not."

Sun Xiu shook his head decisively.

"Those aristocratic families don't dare to make too big a move even if they are trying to stumble, but the king can send people to pretend to be members of the aristocratic families and stir up trouble."

The idea was good, but Sima Lun's brows frowned slightly.

"Will you leave the tail behind?"

"The king can send out dead soldiers."

Dead soldier?

Sima Lun shook his head decisively.

His men are very valuable in things like dead soldiers.

"Then buy people from aristocratic families."

"Wouldn't this leave a trace behind?"

"Why come in the name of the king?"

"What does Junzhong mean?"

Sun Xiu smiled sadly and said: "Of course it is in the name of the King of Chengdu."

Upon hearing Sun Xiu's words, King Zhao's eyes suddenly lit up.

"Good idea, good idea!"

In this way, he could not only set a trap on the Marquis of Guangyuan, but also pass the blame to the King of Chengdu.

He himself is sitting firmly on the Diaoyutai.

"Father, after all, the Western Expedition is an important matter for Your Majesty. What if we stumble and mess it up? Your Majesty..."

"You don't understand."

Sima Lun is somewhat patient with his son.

"To Your Majesty, those private armies of aristocratic families are just stragglers. The really powerful ones are all in Beiying. Even if the Western Expeditionary Army is dead, it will not hurt your Majesty. Furthermore, the aristocratic families

No matter how chaotic the situation is, there will still be Meng Guan. Let Meng Guan clean up the mess. Wouldn't it be killing two birds with one stone? No, killing three birds with one stone!"

Thinking of this, King Zhao Sima Lun's thoughts came alive.

By then, the commander-in-chief of the Western Expeditionary Army might be Duke Shanggu!

........

On Waiguan Road, Luoyang.

The army stretched like a long snake and moved forward slowly.

Of course Wang Sheng on the horse didn't know about the low-key affairs in Luoyang City.

But now his face is a little ugly.

After marching on horseback for more than two hours, I felt a burning pain between my legs.

It feels like the flesh has been torn out.

The feeling of riding a horse when I first started was really refreshing.

But after a bumpy ride, the winter wind came with snowflakes on the road, and it felt like a knife scraping, which was not very comfortable.

but...

Marching and fighting was something Wang Sheng had to experience in this era, so he simply endured it.

Fortunately, Hangu Pass is right in front of us.

Even from a long distance, Wang Sheng could see the face of Xiongguan in the distance.

The section from Xiaoshan to Tongguan in the middle of the old road from Luoyang to Xi'an is mostly in the valley, which is as deep and dangerous as a letter, so it was called Han Valley in ancient times.

During the Warring States Period, Duke Xiao of Qin seized the land of Weihan from the State of Wei and set up Hangu Pass here.

This pass is 7.5 kilometers long from east to west, and the valley road can only accommodate one vehicle. It is known as "one man can guard the pass, and no one can open it".

Hangu Pass is located on the plateau to the west, Juejian to the east, Qinling Mountains to the south, and the Yellow River to the north. It is a famous fortress pass.

It was built in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. It is the throat of Luoyang in the east and Chang'an in the west. It is known as "the sky opens in the middle of Hangu Zhuangguan, and the valleys are shocked to the north."

"It is said that it has been a battleground for military strategists since ancient times.

In the third year of the reign of King Shenliang of Zhou Dynasty, King Huai of Chu raised the troops of the six kingdoms to attack Qin. Qin relied on the natural dangers of Hangu, and made the six troops "lay millions of corpses, bleeding and floating in the oars".

In the sixth year of Qin Shihuang's reign, five armies of Chu, Zhao and Wei invaded Qin. "When they reached Hangu, they were all defeated."

"Liu Bang defended the pass and refused Xiang Yu", the "Taolin War" between the Tang army and the rebels during the "Anshi Rebellion"... and other stories were all held here.

For Wang Sheng, when he arrived at Hangu Pass, he could get off his horse.

As the head coach of the first team, Wang Sheng soon entered Hangu Pass.

Although Guanzhong occupies a large area, it cannot accommodate 100,000 people.

Most of them were stationed outside the pass, and the commander's residence was of course within the pass.

The sergeants from Hangu Pass had already prepared a residence for Wang Sheng.

Although it is not big and the layout is not comparable to that in Luoyang, it is still nice to have a place to lie down.

When he got to the room, Wang Sheng knew that his inner thigh was already bleeding without taking off his pants.

Those who do not ride horses often, but those who suddenly ride for too long, will have such symptoms.

Liu Yong was asked to find a military doctor and give some medicine. Wang Sheng was about to lie down.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Hong's personal guards came to Wang Sheng's room.

"Junhou, the general has something to ask you to go to the commander's mansion."

"Lead the way." Wang Sheng did not hesitate.

Business needs to be done.

Liu Yong had a worried look on his face.

"The military doctor said before that Junhou's injury will take a day or two to recover from."

"Where does the delicate air come from? It will heal naturally after a while."

Following Zhang Hong's personal guard, Wang Sheng arrived at the commander's residence immediately.

The handsome manor has just been decorated not long ago, but the atmosphere in the handsome manor is not necessarily good.

"The general looks sad, but what happened?"

"Junhou."

Seeing Wang Sheng coming, Zhang Hong quickly saluted Wang Sheng.

"It's true that something happened, and it was something bad."

As Zhang Hong spoke, Wang Sheng's expression gradually became serious.

This matter is really tricky.
Chapter completed!