The Liangzhou grassland in May and June is the most verdant time. The turquoise fields are dotted with wildflowers of all colors. White clouds run in the sky, like flocks of cattle and sheep; Flocks of cattle and sheep gather and stroll among waist-high grass, as if the white clouds in the sky are rolling. Looking into the distance, the dark green pine forest is like a piece of ink jade inlaid on the green carpet, and the distant capped Qilian Mountain and the strict Guzang City reflect each other, showing a sense of magnificence.

A meandering stream flows out of the trees into the depths of the prairie, where the water flows into small pools of clear clarity. The water of the pond is clear and translucent, and there are small beasts playing on the edge of the pool, water birds circling, and frogs croaking one after another. Suddenly, the little beasts raced and the waterfowl flew high; The tranquil surface of the water in the waterhole vibrates and ripples. The ripples were finally crushed by the iron hooves of the war horse, turning into a splash that rose into the air.

One horse, ten horses, one hundred horses, in an instant, hundreds of heavily armed elite cavalry flowed across the stream and galloped in the direction of Guzang City, leaving only the muddy banks and the muddy yellow water flow.

Riding a horse between hundreds of horses was a middle-aged man in his forties. The man rode freely through the wilderness with the reins in one hand, and showed great riding skill. His face is square, with a wide forehead and high eyebrows, and his appearance is good, and he also has the unique spirit of Liangzhou people; It's a pity that the dark skin on the face is cracked in many places, if it weren't for the thick beard covering the face, it would be almost miserable, and the waist is wrapped with a strip of fur like Hu'er, it looks like where it came from to belong to the Hu chieftain. But this person is by no means the chief of the Hu people, he is the right-hand man of the Zhenxi general and the Liangzhou assassin Zhang Liangyi, and the Zhenxi general Sima Song.

When Zhang Liang first took charge of Liangzhou, Xianbei rebelled, robbers were rampant, and there was smoke everywhere from Hexi to Longshang. Zhang Liang broke them one by one, and then threatened Xizhou, which was thanks to the power of Song Pei. During the Yongxing period, there was a Xianbei chieftain Ruo Luo Ba who could enter the Kou. If Luo Banong is a bald tree function under the command of the right-hand man, during the Xianping period, he once killed Yang Xin, the assassin of Liangzhou. Although the bald tree skill is defeated, if Robertson's power is not weakened, once he enters the palace, Yongliang will be shaken. Zhang Liang sent Song to attack him, destroyed the Xianbei army in a battle, and killed more than 100,000 prisoners. Since then, Song Pei has been the de facto leader of the Liangzhou Army.

A few days ago, when Song Peizheng was inspecting the local garrison on behalf of Zhang Liang, an urgent order came from Guzang's envoy asking him to return immediately. Song Pei didn't dare to delay, so he flew over overnight and went straight to Guzang City.

The city of Guzang was originally built by the Xiongnu. In the former Han Dynasty, it belonged to the territory of King Xiutu, and after Huo Yao went west, it was included in the jurisdiction of the Central Plains regime, which was not only the county governance of Wuwei County, but also the state seat of Liangzhou. Zhang Liang drove the people to increase it and expand it into a big city with seven miles from north to south and three miles from east to west. Because the city has the shape of a dragon according to the topography, it is also called Wolong City by the people.

Song Pei entered through the west gate of Guzang, and did not slow down along the way, until the Zhenxi General's Mansion in the north of the city did he dismount. A man who looked like the leader of the officials rushed out to greet him, and Song Pei grabbed his shoulder sharply and asked in a low voice, "What's the matter?" Could it be the Lord's illness...... Again? ”

The leader of the officials led Song Pei into the mansion and waved his hand again and again: "The lord is still in good health. Sima was urgently recruited here because there was something going on in Luoyang. ”

"Luoyang?"

"Yes. The Xiongnu and Han kingdoms successively attacked Luoyang with 200,000 troops in the Central Plains. The court was terrified and issued an edict ordering the king of the world. Count the time, and the official messenger should arrive in three or five days. The lord must have asked Sima about King Qin. ”

Zhang Rail is a powerful man in Liangzhou, not comparable to ordinary magistrates. There are rumors among the people of Liangzhou that in the past, Zhang Liang deliberately occupied Hexi in order to protect himself because of the difficult situation. Although the folk rumors cannot be believed, after Zhang Liang dominated Hexi with strong forces, he did compare himself with the overlord of the Spring and Autumn Period, and intervened in the political disputes in the Central Plains many times. Such a character naturally operates in Luoyang, with a unique and efficient communication channel. The envoy carrying King Qin's edict had not yet resisted Guzang, and Liangzhou had already received the news.

Therefore, Song Pei didn't ask if the news was true, but frowned: "Xiongnu Han Kingdom? Two hundred thousand? ”

It is said that this time the Xiongnu and Han kingdoms poured their troops south, and the 200,000 people did not boast. If the thieves are coerced along the way, I am afraid that the number will be more...... "The scale of the Zhenxi General's Mansion is not large, and when it comes to this, Zhang Liang's daily living study has arrived. The leader of the officials immediately kept silent, made a gesture to Song Pei to invite in, and went to the door to serve.

Song Pei didn't go directly to the door. He stood on his heels, first straightened his robe, patted it to the dust, and then raised his voice slightly and said, "Lord, Song is worthy of asking to see." ”

"Why should Zhongye be polite, come in." A young voice in the room answered.

Song Pei pushed the door in.

On the soft couch in the study, sitting on the soft cushion was Zhang Shiyan, the general of Zhenxi and the assassin of Liangzhou.

This once strong Longyou boy is now suffering from illness, and his body is not in shape. Even in the warm climate at the turn of spring and summer, he wore a thick fur coat on his upper body and a brocade quilt on his lower body, showing his thin body. The sideburns that were scattered over the fur were frost-white, and in some places the hair had fallen out in large chunks, revealing dull and yellowish skin. Maybe it was because of his poor spirits, Zhang Liang didn't say hello when Song Pei came, his eyes were half-open and half-closed, as if he was sleepy. But Song Pei didn't dare to despise this Liangzhou overlord at all because of this. Over the years, there have been more than one careerist who plotted against Zhang Rail because he was seriously ill, but they were all defeated by Zhang Rail without exception. Some of the many opponents died in disrepute, and some fled to other places, but the status of the general of Zhenxi and the assassin of Liangzhou has never been shaken in the slightest. Since the funeral, Qinchuan has no wrists, and the bones in the north are like mountains, only Liangzhou is immovable, the military and civilians are blocked, and the only one who depends is Zhang Liang. Although Zhang Liang is already old, and the former tiger has become a sick tiger, his tiger power is still there, and he must not allow the group to commit it!

Song Pei walked forward in small steps and bowed. When he got up, he saw a middle-aged man standing next to Zhang Rail who looked a little similar to Zhang Rail, and he was the one who responded in a voice. Song Pei knew that this was Zhang Liang's second son, Zhang Mao, who had temporarily taken charge of state affairs, so he signaled to him.

Zhang Mao was very courteous and returned the courtesy.

"I heard that the Huns mobilized 200,000 troops to attack Luoyang, and the imperial court ordered King Qin?" Song Pei didn't make superfluous greetings, and simply asked neatly.

Zhang Liang bowed slightly.

"What are your lord's plans?"

Zhang Liang stretched out his thin hand, and Zhang Mao immediately presented the pen and ink that had been prepared for a long time, and spread out the cloth for writing.

Zhang Liang's hands were shaking all the time, and it was difficult to control the force when writing, so every word was written extremely well. One side of the cloth seems to be dripping with ink, but in fact, it is only more than ten words: "When this man is loyal to the country, he should send troops to help." Hurry! ”

"Good!" Song Pei said categorically: "I'll order troops immediately!" ”

A slight smile appeared on Zhang Liang's tired face.

"To match the Huns, a large army must be dispatched. May I ask my lord, who is the main general? Who is the lieutenant? ”

"Anson is in Luoyang, and he is the main general. Thou art the adjutant, and thou art the duty of the soldiers. Zhang Liang wrote slowly.

Anxun refers to Zhang Liang's eldest son, Zhang Yu Zhang Anxun. Zhang Yukuxiao's father is highly knowledgeable and discerning, and has a reputation for respecting the virtuous and loving people. When Zhang Liang served as the assassin of Liangzhou, Zhang Yu stayed in Luoyang as an official, and successively served as Langzhong and Xiaocai general. A few days ago, Zhang Liang intended to recall him back to his side, but he had not yet written to the imperial court. Since the Liangzhou army is going to Luoyang, it is only appropriate to take Zhang Yu as the main general. And the deputy general is naturally none other than Song Pei, who is the first in Liangzhou. With the two of them as the main generals and deputy generals, the troops used this time are probably clear to Song Pei.

Song Pei pondered for a moment, and then said: "Hu Er is brave, and he still needs to be a fierce general to match ......."

Zhang Liang put down the pen in response, and there were only three words: "Beigong Chun." ”