The middle-aged man showed a look of regret on his face. It seemed that his brother was still too obsessed with the struggles in the world. Perhaps it was because of his age and experience. He had completely lost interest in such complicated wars. He seemed to have no interest in himself, and he just wanted to find a stable wife to enjoy it for the rest of his life. His accumulation over the past few years was considered a property, and he had made up his mind not to get involved in these struggles anymore.

The room suddenly became silent. The middle-aged man was considering the funeral. The man in armor seemed to have many words to explain to the man he followed, who was like his own brother, but for a moment he felt that he was unable to say it. The atmosphere in the room was indescribable.

Fortunately, the sound of footsteps outside the door broke the short embarrassment. "Sir, Mr. Zhou from the old Panji Pharmacy wants to ask to see you, saying that there is something important to meet you."

"Pan Ji Pharmacy?" The middle-aged man frowned in wonder. What important things will a pharmacy boss have at this time? "Tell him that I don't have time and let him come again another day."

"But, sir, he has a very firm attitude and must meet you. He also said that you definitely want to see him now." The soldiers outside the door were a little hesitant. They shouldn't say these words, but Boss Zhou was also an old acquaintance, so he hesitated and said the words.

"Oh?" The man in armor looked at the middle-aged man sitting in surprise.

The middle-aged man looked slightly moved and nodded thoughtfully and said, "What is coming is finally here. Then please ask Mr. Zhou to the reception room, and I will arrive soon."

"Brother?" The man in armor stood up and looked puzzled.

"Let's go and have a look. Maybe the person who negotiated with us has arrived." The middle-aged man stood up with some emotion and said lightly: "Well, I don't know whose family is acting so fast?"

On January 6, 697, the mainland Gregorian calendar, Jianmen Pass, the first dangerous pass east of Hanzhong Prefecture, after a bargaining, the three-legged blue bird flag slowly fell, and the golden peng flag slowly rose, marking the expansion of the Northwest Army to Hanzhong Prefecture. At the same time, the two armies of Lin Lang and the two families crawled out of the mountain from the east and west of the Wumeng Mountains at almost the same time, entering the Hanzhong Basin, and heading towards Hanzhong Prefecture City.

"Sir, Jianmen Pass has been peacefully restored, and the Independent Guard has agreed to our request to reorganize. Now he is on the way to Queqiao Pass." Linghu Yi, the director of the Military Intelligence Bureau who was excited to run in, even without even knocking on the door, broke into the command post set up by Wufeng in the city guard office.

"Is it worth such a fuss?" Wufeng's mouth curled slightly, showing that he was also very happy in his heart. "What are you doing now?"

"Sir, the Independent Second Division has crossed the east of Jianmen Guan and entered the Hanzhong Basin in two days. Now Jianmen Pass is stationed by a corps of the Independent Second Division." Linghu Yi calmed down his overly excited mood and tried his best to suppress his inner excitement.

"Well, this guy in Shenei knows how to go with the flow. He did a good job and occupied more territory, so that we can take the initiative in future negotiations." Wu Feng smiled, "But now we don't need to mess up the mixed waters of Hanzhong Prefecture City. It is enough to get some oil and water in the Hanzhong Basin. As for Hanzhong Prefecture City, let the Lin family and the Lang family share it."

"Sir, don't you plan to gain a foothold in Hanzhong Mansion?" Linghu Yi looked at the coach in surprise. This seemed to be in line with his coach's style.

"Well, instead of trying hard to compete for Hanzhong, it is better to firmly control Longdong. There are Lin and Lang families in Hanzhong and there are enough chaos. We don't have to cause trouble. However, Jianmen Pass must be controlled. This is the capital we can negotiate with them. As long as Jianmen Pass is in our hands, no matter which family controls Hanzhong, they must give us three points." Wufeng's eyes flashed with a mysterious divine light, and even Linghu Yi, who has always been good at judging the superior intentions, could not guess what he intended for a while.

Seeing that the other party was still a little puzzled, Wufeng did not explain much, stood up and walked out the door: "Let's go, the third prince is afraid that he will be in Longdong soon. We will get the city gate to welcome him. Linghu, please go with me."

From a distance, a group of people were waiting there long ago. Situ Jun's cold face was a little unnatural, and a trace of worry was involuntarily in his heart, which was originally calm. He had long understood the solidity of Longdong City. If he was easy to attack, he would be afraid that he would be sent to Longdong after taking Tianshui. After repeatedly examining the defense facilities of Longdong and comparing the strength of the army in his hands, he finally gave up this idea. According to his own judgment, if the troops he controlled attacked Longdong, even if he took it, he would suffer heavy losses. It would be a loss, especially at this critical period, he would definitely not be willing to take such risks.

But such a strong city of such a large size was defeated and captured by the Northwest Army in just a few days. When the news reached Situ Jun's ears, he could not believe it. Not only did he not believe it, but even the war-produced generals under his command could not believe it. But the facts were facts. When the verified information fell into Situ Jun's hands again, the generals were stunned and he had insomnia.

The Northwest Army was so powerful that it forced him to carefully consider how big the other party would play in the entire empire, especially what kind of role would appear in the future in the unpredictable situation? Situ Jun was not sure, but he knew that there were only two results, one was to become his own arm support, and then he might have absolute strength that surpassed the elder brother in the future battle for the throne. If this guy threw himself into the arms of other families and took a fatal blow from his back, he was afraid that his ambition would be left to waste.

The horse under the crotch seemed to feel the owner's restlessness and his pace slower. However, from blurred to clear, the faces of the people gradually appeared in his eyes. Situ Jun looked at Li Wufeng, his important generals and a large group of Longdong gentry with a complicated expression, just like that, since he came, he could only take one step at a time. Situ Jun thought coldly, what was this guy thinking? There was information that this guy sent troops to intervene in the internal affairs of the Indian Dean Kingdom in the west. Isn't he a little too much? If this guy blindly wants to develop outward, he can form an alliance with him that satisfies both sides, but what if this guy is not just like this?

"Li Wufeng, the military and political governor of the Northwest Empire and the governor of Northern Luzon, met the Third Highness!" He bowed respectfully, and there was no trace of ordinary domineering in Wufeng's face.

"Haha, Lord Li is exempt from gifts. After years of separation, Lord Li is more energetic than the past." Situ Jun pulled the saddle and dismounted, and a rare smile appeared on his cold face. He helped Wufeng with one hand. He helped Wufeng up. The military soldiers and gentlemen behind Wufeng knelt on the ground, "Everyone should be exempt from gifts, don't be so polite."

With affectionately lifting Wufeng's arm, Situ Jun's face gradually returned to his usual coldness. He was really unaccustomed to smiling faces. It was an anomaly to be able to give Li Wufeng a smile.

Wufeng didn't mind either. Luoluo generously introduced the generals behind him and the famous gentry from Longdong Prefecture to Situ Jun. Situ Jun was not so polite to these people. He nodded slightly and passed by. His mind was not on these people. Li Wufeng was very strict in control, and Longdong was already under his control. He didn't want to make any ideas in these aspects.

The gate of the majestic city was already wide open, and the soldiers with distinctive armor were energetic, holding guns and halberds, and arranged in rows. The wide avenue extended straight into the city. The streets were surrounded by crowds of welcome people. Situ Jun felt comfortable. It seemed that the central government of the empire was still quite popular in Longdong. Although he had experienced the entrenchment of the Pacific Rebellion Party, the gentry and people here were still towards the empire.

When Situ Jun took the lead, Wufeng also deliberately pulled down half a step away, and when he followed the third prince, the others behind him kept a certain distance from the two of them intentionally or unintentionally.

"Brother Li made great contributions to the empire this time. Not only did he recover Lu Long, but now he pacified Longdong for the empire, which greatly attacked the arrogance of the strife of the rebellion. I have sent someone to report to my father as soon as possible, and believe that the empire's commendation will come soon." Situ Jun casually browsed the situation around the streets while considering his words.

"Your Highness is too proud. Li is a vassal of the imperial court. It is also the duty of his ministers to serve the imperial court. Lu Long's Taiping Army has endangered the security of the northwest, so I must take the initiative. Longdong is the key to connecting the central plains of the empire in the northwest. His Majesty the Emperor also ordered me to choose the right time to remove this nail." Wufeng replied with a smile: "What's more, Yu Tang urges me in my ears every day, even if I want to be lazy, I can't do it."

Situ Jun was slightly shocked. He almost forgot that Li Wufeng had a fiancee who was his half-sister. He didn't expect that she was still playing a role here. I wonder if this was what Li Wufeng used to cover up or was it true? Or was it going with the flow? Situ Yutang is a half-sister with him, but her mother and Lao Qi's mother are sisters, so I never paid attention to this.

"Haha, is Brother Li a person who is controlled by women?" Situ Jun laughed and said, "I said in a word that she covered up the panic in her heart, and glanced at Li Wufeng who was watching around.

"Haha, your highness is such a bad word. In Li's opinion, it is unwise and undesirable to disobey the beauty. Therefore, in all possible circumstances, Li will try his best to satisfy the beauty's wishes." Wufeng made a fuss to smooth things over.
Chapter completed!