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Wen Pu led more than 1000 soldiers, under the leadership of Zhang Xian, all the way south.

The weather was cold and the snow was deep, and the Qin soldiers had already run out of food. Although the guards were well-trained and their physiques were not bad, the five big and three thick men had not eaten for two days, and they had to rush on the road one after another. It has also been exhausted to the extreme, most people are exhausted, and many people even want to collapse on the spot and sleep on it.

Seeing this, Wen Pu felt helpless, and asked Zhang Xian: "My lord, the soldiers are running out of food. Is there no place to replenish food and grass along the way? Even if the people can barely survive, these horses will not be able to support them if they don't have horse feed. "

Zhang Xian said with a smile: "General Wen, there is a county town less than fifty miles away. To tell you the truth, when I came here, I was worried that your food and grass would not be able to keep up. When we arrive, we must prepare food. According to the current speed, we will be able to arrive tomorrow morning, and then not only will the horses have horse feed, but people will also be able to eat well."

Wen Pu said "Oh", but Zhang Xian looked up at the sky and said, "General Wen, it's already getting late. Looking at the weather, I'm afraid it will snow tonight, and there is no place to stay, but Everyone is also exhausted, if you try to keep going like this, I am afraid that some people will not be able to support it, you see if you can find a place to rest for a night first, and when everyone recovers some physical strength, we will start again when the sky is bright."

"There is no place to keep out the cold here." Wen Pu frowned and said, "It's windy at night, Mr. Zhang, do you have a good place to rest?"

Zhang Xian looked around, then frowned and thought about it, his eyes suddenly lit up, clapped his hands and said: "I almost forgot, less than ten miles away from here, there is a valley called Hukou, surrounded by mountains, there is only one trail to get through Go in, there is a mountain wall to block the cold wind, it will not be too cold, it is a good place to go."

"Hukou?" Wen Pu frowned and said, "This name is really unlucky!"

Zhang Xian said with a smile: "Actually, that place was first called Zhangshu Valley, and there were many camphor trees in it. Later, hunters often hunted there, and they often caught tigers. Over time, people here called it Dahukou, which originally meant hunting tigers." The entrance was later called Hukou for some reason... Well, there is only one place nearby where you can shelter from the cold and wind. If General Wen thinks it’s not possible, there is also a temple within twenty miles to the west. To accommodate these soldiers, we can barely live there, but we have to make some detours...!"

Wen Pu thought for a while, and then said: "Go west, the journey is far away, and everyone is indeed exhausted. Master Zhang, where is the tiger's mouth? Take us there to rest for a night!"

Under the leadership of Zhang Xian, a group of people continued to walk southward, and they walked for less than six or seven miles. They turned to the southeast, and the road became narrower and narrower. They walked along the winding path for only two or three miles. , Sure enough, I saw a steep cliff in front of me, rising from the ground, but there was a small path in the middle, like a giant ax splitting the cliff.

"General Wen, this is the place." Zhang Xian raised his finger and pointed to the front, "Surrounded by mountains, keep out the wind and cold!"

Wen Pu saw it, but was secretly startled, frowned and said: "Master Zhang, it is better to take shelter from the wind, but this place is really too dangerous. According to the law of war, it is definitely not a place to garrison troops."

"General Wen's words are very true." Zhang Xian said with a smile: "If we fight with the enemy and retreat into this valley, it is true that one man will guard the gate and the enemy will not be able to get in, but it will be difficult for the enemy to seal the exit. Come out." Then Fuxu smiled and said: "But there are no thieves in this place, even if there are, they would never dare to embarrass our guards, we just find a shelter from the wind, rest overnight, and leave tomorrow morning ...!" Seeing that Wen Pu seemed worried, he hurriedly said: "General Wen, if... if you think this place is not suitable, we can turn around and go to the other side to find that temple... ...!"

Wen Pu turned his head and saw that his soldiers were exhausted. It was obvious that most of them were exhausted, cold and hungry, and they managed to get here with perseverance.

"Forget it, since we're here, we'll be safe if we come." Wen Pu got off his horse and said, "Although we're in Hujin and there's no enemy army, we still have to be careful." Arrange outposts outside the tiger's mouth.

Soldiers and horses connected back and forth, entering the Tiger's Mouth, the valley is really airtight, surrounded by mountain walls, the cold wind can't invade at all.

The men and horses entered the valley, and seven or eight sentry posts were arranged outside. The soldiers put down the tents they brought, swept the snow in the valley, and first built a slightly larger tent for Wenpu.

Due to the small number of tents, Zhang Xian and his followers could only get one tent.

In such a harsh environment, food is naturally difficult to find. The soldiers set up a temporary fire stove in the valley, threw the snow in an iron pot, boiled water, and drank some hot water to warm their bodies for the time being. There are very few iron pots, and it takes a long time to drink a bowl of hot water.

More soldiers are looking for a place where several people huddle together. Although it is in this cold weather, the unbearable tiredness still makes many people fall asleep early, and even a mouthful of hot water is not enough. Can't be bothered to wait.

Although Wen Pu was also very tired, he really didn't feel sleepy at this time.

Standing in front of the tent, Wen Pu heard that the originally noisy valley began to quiet down. Wen Pu looked up at the sky. It was dark and he couldn't see anything clearly, just like his way forward, he was confused.

"General Wen hasn't slept yet?" Zhang Xian's voice came from behind him, Wen Pu turned his head and took a look, seeing Zhang Xian coming, he forced a smile and said, "Master Zhang hasn't rested yet?"

"General Wen must be in the same mood as me." Zhang Xian walked to Wen Pu and sighed softly, "It's not easy to sleep peacefully in troubled times."

Wen Pu said: "When the first emperor was still the Marquis of Qin, he was only a corner of the country. In the end, he ruled the world and controlled thousands of miles of rivers and mountains. Now that the sage is leading us, we will always be able to revive the Great Qin."

"I think so too." Zhang Xian said with a smile: "Shang Wen Tao Wu Lue, he can lead us out of the predicament...... With a capable general like General Wen, he can slowly recover the lost ground."

Wen Pu opened his mouth, hesitated to speak, and finally said: "Tomorrow we have to hurry, Mr. Zhang will rest early." He stepped up and was about to leave, Zhang Xian asked: "Where is General Wen going?"

Wen Pu said: "I went to patrol the guard post, this is my habit...!"

"General Wen, your journey has been tiring, I'll go to inspect it." Zhang Xian said solemnly: "After arriving in Zhengcheng, there are still many things waiting for General Wen. I'm afraid there will be no time to rest. General Wen, You rest first, I'll go out and take a look."

Wen Pu wanted to say more, but Zhang Xian sighed softly: "General Wen, say something that shouldn't be said. If we want to revive the Great Qin, there will be countless wars in the future. General Wen will be the pillar of our Great Qin in the future, so we need to take care of ourselves." Good." With a wry smile, he headed towards Taniguchi.

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The cold wind is like a knife, but the house is as warm as spring. In the warm hall of Hujin Governor's Mansion, there are not many wines and dishes on the table, but they are very delicate.

"Commander Xuanyuan, I want to drink with you today. Actually, I have something confidential and important to tell you." In the warm warm hall, there were only Hujin governor Mei Long and Xuanyuan Shao. Shao pours wine.

Even if he came to have a drink, Xuanyuan Shao was still wearing armor, even the dreaded Heaven Breaking Bow was placed at his feet, so he could reach it with his hands.

Xuanyuan Shao had no expression on his face, he let out an "oh", and asked, "Is it important to keep secret?"

Mei Long nodded and smiled, "Can Commander Xuanyuan guess what kind of secret and important matter it is?"

"I've never liked guessing riddles." Xuanyuan Shao remained indifferent and calm as always, "Since Governor Mei has asked me to come here, it must not be easy!"

Mei Long nodded slightly and clapped his hands. Soon, two Hujin armored guards escorted a man in from the door. The man was tightly tied up and down, and two big knives were placed on his shoulders.

Xuanyuan Shao was stunned, but Mei Long had already stood up, pointed at the man, and asked Xuanyuan Shao: "Commander Xuanyuan, do you know this man?"

Xuanyuan Shao also stood up and looked up and down. He saw that the man had disheveled hair. Although his upper body was tightly tied with ropes, he could tell that this man had only one arm. Cursed: "Mei Long, you villain, how dare you betray me, I will cut you into pieces."

Mei Long didn't pay attention at all, but a guard next to him punched the man in the waist, the force was not light, the man's body swayed, but he still stood stiffly.

"Commander Xuanyuan, this person is called Qiu Ruxue." Mei Long sneered, "He is an extremely famous figure in Jianghu."

Xuanyuan Shao obviously doesn't know much about this kind of people in the world, and Mei Long continued with a blank expression, "He has become Chu Huan's running dog many years ago, but now he is helping Chu Huan to win over people from all over the world. People, as an eyeliner, Chu Huan is very clear about the news from all over the world, and the source is these people."

Xuanyuan Shao finally changed his color slightly, and said, "Is he from Chu Huan?"

"Exactly." Mei Long said: "This person has been ordered by Chu Huan, and this time he came to Hujin, but he wanted to secretly contact Ben Du, and wanted to buy Ben Du, so that Ben Du could become Chu Huan's partner just like him. Running dog." Having said that, he smiled coldly, "It is precisely because of this person that he helped the governor to uncover a big scum below, and Wei Fan, the head of the household department, colluded with him in private."

Xuanyuan Shao even changed his color, frowned and said, "What you said is true?"

"He has already been caught. Commander Xuanyuan has Shenyiwei under his command, so he can take him there for a detailed interrogation." Mei Long said with a smile, "However, the governor has sent someone to interrogate him. His accomplices must be wiped out."

Qiu Ruxue sternly said: "I'm in your hands, I'm unlucky, I want to kill or cut, just come here, it's absolutely impossible to pry something out of my mouth."

"You don't have to be stubborn, the governor has his own way to make you tell the truth." Mei Long waved his hand, "Take him down, so I can serve you......!" Smiled coldly.

The two guards dragged Qiu Ruxue away, and Xuanyuan Shao said: "Governor Mei, it seems that Chu Huan is ready to reach out to Hujin."

Mei Long said: "Commander Xuanyuan, I know that you and I have different temperaments, but now that we are in crisis, you and I must work together, no matter what, we cannot let Chu Huan's hand in Hujin succeed."

Xuanyuan Shao nodded slightly, but Mei Long had already sat down again. When Xuanyuan Shao sat down, Mei Long had already raised his glass and said, "Commander Xuanyuan, if you were not considerate before, don't argue with me. I'm a rough man, It is inevitable that you will not be thorough in your words and deeds, but your loyalty to Daqin will never be under your leadership." After finishing speaking, he raised his head and drank the wine in the glass in one gulp.

Xuanyuan Shao picked up the wine glass, but didn't hold it up, as if hesitating.

Mei Long put down the wine glass, seeing that Xuanyuan Shao hadn't served it yet, a trace of displeasure flickered in his eyes, and said, "Commander Xuanyuan thinks the wine here is not good, or is he unwilling to drink with me?"

Xuanyuan Shao stared at Mei Long's eyes, seeing the displeasure in Mei Long's eyes, but he took the cup and drank the wine in one gulp.

"Happy!" Mei Long smiled and poured the wine again, "Commander Xuanyuan, from now on, you and I will join hands and serve Daqin together!"

Xuanyuan Shao nodded slightly, Mei Long looked left and right, lowered his voice: "Commander Xuanyuan, I have something to show you, it is obtained from Qiu Ruxue, please confirm whether it is true or not." Walking to the inner room, Xuanyuan Shao turned his head and took a look at his Sky-breaking Bow, but he still followed Mei Long and entered the inner room.

"Governor Mei, what needs to be so mysterious?" Xuanyuan Shao asked.

However, Mei Long walked under the lights in the inner room, took a small brocade bag and handed it to Xuanyuan Shao, Xuanyuan Shao was a little puzzled, but finally, he opened it carefully, but only saw a piece of jade pendant inside, he took a closer look, His face suddenly changed, and he lost his voice: "This is... this is the royal jade pendant!"

"There is also the words of the East Palace on it." Mei Long whispered: "Commander Xuanyuan, you know more about the affairs of the palace than I do, and you have seen more treasures than me. Do you think this jade pendant is real or not?"

Xuanyuan Shao looked stern and asked, "Where did this jade pendant come from?"

"Qiu Ruxue took out this jade pendant and told me the Holy Majesty...!" Mei Long said with a solemn expression, "He told me that the Holy Majesty had already encountered an accident, saying that the Qin State has already perished and I don't need to be buried with Qin , this jade pendant is the physical evidence he used to prove that the Holy Majesty was murdered."

Xuanyuan Shao's face turned pale, his pupils constricted, his body swayed, and he almost couldn't stand still, but he put his hand on the table, stabilized his body, shook his head and said: "It is absolutely impossible, even if this jade pendant is real, the Holy Majesty will It is absolutely impossible to encounter accidents. The Holy One is extremely resourceful and possesses miraculous skills, how could he be harmed by Xiaoxiao...!"

"So, this jade pendant is real?" Mei Long changed color slightly, "Commander Xuanyuan, are you sure this jade pendant is the Holy Majesty's personal possession?"

Xuanyuan Shao nodded slightly, and Mei Long was even more surprised: "If... if this is really the Holy Majesty's personal belongings, how could it fall into Qiu Ruxue's hands?"

But Xuanyuan Shao felt that his chest was stuffy, and he couldn't breathe for a while, so he reluctantly said: "This...this is their trick, Your Majesty... Your Majesty will never have anything to do...! "

"Commander Xuanyuan, your face is pale, are you feeling unwell?" Mei Long helped her up with one hand, "You have to take care of yourself...!" He looked concerned, but suddenly, His eyes were cold, and a dagger appeared in his other hand at some point, and he stabbed Xuanyuan Shao's heart silently.