The journey was long. Jiang Fuguang was sitting in the carriage, occasionally opening the curtains and looking far ahead. What he saw before him was that the mountains were steep and the road was long and blocked.

Within a hundred miles, there is no human habitation.

There were maids waiting attentively, there were inns along the way, and supplies were well prepared. It was really not a rough ride, but the journey was tiring and tiring, but it was quite hard for the noble Jiang Fuguang.

Most of the time, Jiang Fuguang sat in a carriage. The closer she got to the southwest, where there were more mountains and fewer roads. If she needed to cross mountains and ridges, she had to ride a horse like everyone else.

Riding horses on mountain roads is much harder than riding horses on flat ground. It is winter and the wind is strong. Even though Jiang Fuguang has the experience of going to Hangzhou, it is a bit too much. The skin on the inner thighs is worn out, making it difficult to walk. The thin white palms of his hands are stuck with the reins. The blood blisters were squeezed out, and her bones seemed to fall apart. It was Ji Ruxuan who lifted her off the horse every time.

At this time, Ji Ruxuan always looked at her with a mocking face, laughing at her for asking for trouble, but every time he arrived at the inn, he would always carefully prepare various medicinal meals and do everything possible to nurse her back to health. She must have been taken care of a lot by him. Well, she is in good spirits during this journey, and she is healthier than before going to Hangzhou.

On this day they finally climbed over several mountains, surrounded by open and flat, Jiang Fuguang sat in the carriage and leaned on the small couch to read a book.

There was a cry in the howling cold wind. Jiang Fuguang quickly put down her book, opened the car curtain, and pushed open the window. The cold wind poured in through the gap in the window, making her tremble with cold.

A peregrine falcon swooped down and flew around Ji Ruxuan.

Ji Ruxuan raised his arm, and the peregrine falcon landed on his arm. He took out the letter from the bamboo tube, glanced at it, and crushed the letter into powder.

"Three messages."

His voice was blown by the strong cold wind, and his voice was deep and hoarse.

Jiang Fuguang frowned. Ji Ruxuan played the role of "Shadow Secret Guard" vividly along the way. He was either exploring the way ahead alone, or silently following the team to observe. After more than ten days together, he had never been alone with him. .

"The Nanyue Kingdom has sent troops, and His Majesty bestowed Qi Hushi with a gold seal and purple ribbon, and ordered Qi Hushi to meet the enemy."

Jiang Fuguang was certain that the Qi army would be divided into the southwest and the Lingnan troops would be reduced, which would be beneficial to the South Vietnam State, but the South Vietnam State did not immediately send troops.

"The Princess Regent did not hesitate to put down her heavy duty of supervising the country, and was not afraid of hardships and dangers, and went to Yun China as an envoy. This is enough to show that the situation in Yun China is very unfavorable to the Southern Dynasty. This is a great opportunity to take advantage of the situation."

The fact that Yun China ignored the terms of diplomatic relations signed earlier and attacked Yue Xizhao has spread. South Vietnam must have also got the news and will be convinced of it. Naturally, it would not have thought that it would divide its troops in the southwest and send an envoy to China. It was Jiang Fuguang's trap that invited you to fall into the urn.

Ji Ruxuan chuckled: "Qi Xiaoqi has made arrangements and will ambush at the designated location one day before the arrival of the South Vietnamese army."

"In addition, General Zhengnan has personally led [-] troops and horses, and has marched southwest and will arrive in Dali City soon."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty opened up the southwest, defeated the tribes "belonging to Kuncheng", established Yizhou County, and set up Yeyu County in the Dali area, opening up the Southern Silk Road, making Dali become the "Southern Silk Road" from Sichuan to Tianzhu. "Road" transfer station.

It was later called Dali City.

After the split of the Yu Dynasty, the north and the south stood side by side, trade routes were blocked, and the southwest was separated from the rule of the Central Plains. Banditry was rampant in the Shiwanli Mountains. Dali City was no longer as prosperous as before. However, because the southwest was rich in materials, many merchants still took risks and traveled to the southwest.

Jiang Fuguang was a little surprised: "Brother!"

Qi Zaiyuan guarded Lingnan for ten years. Two years ago, he was named General of the Southern Expedition and ranked as one of the Four Expeditionary Generals.

Ji Ruxuan nodded: "I think Qi Qiaoqi didn't trust you, so he asked your eldest brother to lead the army and take all measures." Jiang Fuguang felt a burst of joy in his heart: "I haven't seen my eldest brother for more than three years. I want to come to Dali City this time." Meet."

The eldest brother Qi Zaiyuan was also responsible for ambushing the main force of South Vietnam that broke out from Yueyan Ridge on the way to the southwest. He and his elder brother attacked from both sides and completely annihilated part of the main force of South Vietnam in the Yueyan Ridge area, and then led the army to Dali. City, calculating the time, it will take at least ten days.

Ji Ruxuan felt a little sad looking at her happy face.

"There is a post station ahead. Lieutenant Wu has sent people to take care of it. We will rest here for the night and prepare to enter the city tomorrow."

The post station was very simple, but there were a few small courtyards, only for Jiang Fuguang and the accompanying officials to rest and recuperate. Lieutenant Wu arranged for guards and patrols, and the rest of the people camped outside the post station.

Jiang Fuguang was exhausted, so he drank a bowl of hot soup, ate some medicinal food, went back to his room to rest, washed himself briefly, and then rested.

The inn was in disrepair, and the windows were a little old. The howling cold wind made a rustling noise, which made Jiang Fuguang upset and tossed and turned, unable to sleep. It was not until the latter half of the night, when the night wind seemed to have subsided a little, that she lost consciousness. He fell asleep in a daze. After a short while, he felt his mouth was dry and his tongue was dry. Jiang Fuguang opened his eyes.

A dark shadow stood there in front of the window, motionless, like a ghost in the dim candlelight.

Jiang Fuguang was startled and subconsciously sat up from the couch.

"Ji Ruxuan?"

Hearing the dryness of her voice, the shadow moved, went to the table to pour a glass of warm water, brought it to the couch, and handed it to her hand.

Jiang Fuguang took the tea cup and lowered his head to drink water. He heard the wind blowing loudly outside the house and the wooden windows made that annoying rustling sound again. He suddenly understood that the night wind had not calmed down at all. It was Ji Ruxuan who blocked the window and suppressed it. Loose wooden windows.

Ji Ruxuan pressed the cup: "It's still early, you can go to bed later."

Jiang Fuguang felt a little sleepy and didn't want to talk. She nodded and lay down again. It was a little cold in the bed. She couldn't help but shrink her neck and curl up.

Ji Ruxuan looked at her for a long time, then walked out of the room with gentle footsteps. After a while, the footsteps, which were deliberately gentle, returned to the room again. Jiang Fuguang opened his eyes, and his eyes were shining brightly.

Ji Ruxuan stuffed the two hot Tang women into the quilt, raised his palms to cover her eyes, and spoke in a slightly hoarse voice.

"sleep."

Jiang Fuguang twitched his eyelashes and closed his eyes.

Ji Ruxuan let her go and listened to the night wind blowing the wooden window, making a "clang" sound. Just as he was about to go over, he felt a tugging on his clothes. He lowered his head and saw that the girl's thin white hands were holding the corners of his clothes. Grunting quietly.

"cold."

Ji Ruxuan checked the bed, but it was not warm at all. No wonder she tossed and turned all night and had trouble sleeping. Looking at the clanking wooden window, Ji Ruxuan had no choice but to take off her coat, kick off her boots, and get into the bed. Hold her to your chest.

Jiang Fuguang rubbed her little face against his chest, adjusted to a comfortable position in his arms, and fell asleep.


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