At this moment, a person fell into the stream. On the shore, Yu Dilong shook his wrist, his face full of disdain.
Seeing his master turn his head, Yu Dilong explained loudly, "Master, don't blame me. This kid asked me to hit him. He just said that he could knock me down with one finger even if he stood still. He also said that there were only a few masters in Beiliang. He said that he was a third-level master and that he hadn't met a single master since he came to Beiliang."
Yu Dilong glanced at the drenched chicken in the stream and said disdainfully, "What third-level master? He made me use half of my strength to throw that punch. If I had known that he was so weak, I would have been merciful. "
Wei Cheng secretly gave the child a thumbs up. Yu Dilong responded with a silly smile.
Song Dongming ignored the aggrieved and shocked page boy and asked with a smile, "Your Highness, I heard that you took in three disciples. Which one is it?"
Hsu Fengnian said somewhat helplessly, "The youngest one is the eldest disciple. He's the most worrisome. That's why I brought him with me. Otherwise, in the future, Jianghu will have another big devil who does things without scruples."
A rider from the Long Xiang Army galloped over. After dismounting, he said, "Reporting to Your Highness, General Xu and his ninety men have arrived at the Killing Dragon Hill ten miles away."
Hsu Fengnian stood up and said with a smile, "Chen Xiliang, you accompany Mr. Song back to Qingcang City first. I'll go see my brother."
Chen Xiliang asked, "What about these White Horse Righteous Followers?"
Hsu Fengnian said with a smile, "Do you think it's the two of you who need protection, or me?"
Chen Xiliang smiled slightly and said no more.
One of the White Horse Righteous Followers hesitated for a moment, then gathered his courage and said, "Your Highness."
Hsu Fengnian was somewhat puzzled, but he calmly said, "If you have something to say, just say it."
The White Horse took a deep breath. There was still a childishness on his young face that had not been completely blown away by the wind and sand of the frontier fortress. He lowered his eyes slightly and said softly, "Qi Huayan is the one who died in the Children's Alley in Qingcang City. At that time, I was seriously injured and was sitting against the wall waiting for death. It was he who blocked a dozen machetes from the Horse Gang for me. He didn't leave any words before he died. But I feel that I should help him tell the prince that he, Qi Huayan, does not regret joining the White Horse Militia. "
His eyes were clear as he smiled and asked, "Your Highness, when will the war begin? I want to join the Vanguard Battalion. "
Hsu Fengnian retorted, "Qi Huayan died in battle. If you, Ding Xuan, also died, how many people would remember him?"
The White Horse Righteous Follower whose name was called bit his lips and smiled brightly. "In the future, I will be buried with many generals at the back of Mount Qingliang. I'm not afraid that people will forget."
Ding Xuan scratched his head and said, "I'm not afraid to be laughed at by the prince. Because of Qi Huayan, I was saved from the pile of corpses in Qingcang City. Even now, I'm still very afraid of death. It's just that Ding Xuan's whole family followed the General to Beiliang and has already treated this place as their home. My grandfather said that even if he were to die, he would die in Beiliang. This is the root of our Ding family. My eldest brother is also an official, and my younger brothers are all studying. I only need to go to the border and kill northern barbarians. If I kill one, it'll be a profit. "
Hsu Fengnian smiled and said, "It's not your turn to fight for a position in the Vanguard Battalion. Just be a White Horse Righteous Follower. When the time comes that you really need to go to battle, not to mention other things, our graves can still be neighbors."
Ding Xuan opened his mouth wide, not knowing what to say.
The next moment, the young Vassal Lord's figure flashed and disappeared. Everyone only felt a cool breeze on their faces.
Even the page boy who just walked out of the stream widened his eyes. No wonder he was the most powerful person in the world who made the Old Monster Wang of the Martial Emperor City unable to return!
Song Dongming suddenly remembered something.
When they met earlier, the King of Beiliang changed his name to Xu Qi.
The word "strange". It was not a good word to use in a name.
People with strange fate were always described in history books as those who died young and never reached the top. For example, Ye Baikui of the Spring and Autumn Period, not only did he not help Da Chu to conquer the world, but he also died for his country. Another example was Luo Gongming, who was recognized as the most powerful person in the Da Feng Dynasty 400 years ago but did not become a General until his death. He was also said to have a strange fate.
Chen Xiliang said softly, "300,000 tablets, I'm afraid it will stretch for dozens of miles from the back mountain of the Prince's Mansion. It's a huge project, and the war is imminent. Mr. Song, won't we be suspected of running our legs while the civil officials only move their mouths?"
Song Dongming said calmly, "Don't worry, we won't need to use any of the Prince's Mansion's money, and it won't affect the soldiers' pay at the border. There will be countless families whose children are fighting at the border who will contribute money and effort. If anyone dares to escape, I, as the newly appointed Deputy Administrator, will burn the first fire on their heads! I want them to know that this war is not just the Xu family's matter, but the entire Beiliang's matter! "
Chen Xiliang moved his lips.
Song Dongming looked at the young scholar who was reserved and smiled softly, "Xiliang, do you think I'm being unreasonable?"
Chen Xiliang shook his head.
Song Dongming sighed, "If we don't do this, we won't be able to defend Beiliang. In the end, the people will be the ones suffering. How can the suffering of one tablet be compared to the destruction of the family in the future? Huang Longshi is full of nonsense, but there is one sentence that is thought-provoking! "
Chen Xiliang asked, "Is it about establishing a heart for heaven and earth, establishing a life for the people, inheriting the lost knowledge for the past Saints, and establishing peace for all ages?"
Song Dongming smiled and shook his head.
Chen Xiliang continued to ask, "An ordinary man's will cannot be taken away?"
Song Dongming still shook his head and said softly, "Since ancient times, kings have been the most foolish, but the people have the most clear conscience."
Chen Xiliang was in high spirits and nodded, "I've learned something!"
The Killing Wyrm Mound was a small, slightly towering hill.
According to history, Luo Gongming, the General of the Great Feng Dynasty, once shot a dragon here.
At the bottom of the hill, more than ninety cavalrymen got off their horses to rest. Everyone was wearing armor that couldn't hide the bright red marks. They were originally the pitch-black armor of the Long Xiang Army, soaked in the blood of the Horse Gang who didn't have time to wipe it off.
Xu Longxiang, who was now respectfully called "Little Prince" by the Beiliang people, stood alone at the top of the hill, looking to the north.
Ever since he led the Dragon-Elephant Cavalry and crushed the three military towns of the Gentleman's Hall, Beiliang people said that the General's second son had been enlightened and that he had been possessed by a deity since he was a child. That was why he was born with the strength of a dragon and elephant. Even when Hsu Fengnian, who was still His Royal Highness, was the General of Lingzhou, a clamor arose. Everyone said that only when Xu Longxiang was the King of Beiliang could Beiliang be stable.
This time, Xu Longxiang led the troops into Liuzhou. First, he killed the ten thousand Horse Gang hiding Beimang elites. Then, he called the ninety or so officers under his command to his side. He didn't say anything, just led them one man, two horses, one saber and one crossbow to kill people everywhere.
They fought more than twenty battles, big and small, and killed more than one thousand and four hundred enemies. They didn't lose a single person on their side.
These commandants with real power were so impressed that they prostrated themselves on the ground and worshipped this much younger commander-in-chief like a god.
Unfortunately, during this hunting trip, they didn't see the Little Prince's black tiger, nor did they see the Little Prince's bright red talisman armor.
Moreover, Xu Longxiang was taciturn with everyone. Until now, no one had the opportunity to say anything extra.
Xu Longxiang stood on the Killing Flood Dragon Hill, his back to his subordinates.
No one below the hill knew what this young commander was thinking.
Suddenly, almost everyone raised their heads at the same time, seeing a figure rush up the hill without any warning. Everyone subconsciously wanted to draw their sabers, but when they saw the person's face, they felt relieved.
It was the King of Beiliang!
That was their commander's older brother.
Hsu Fengnian arrived at Xu Longxiang's side, one hand gently pressing down on the youth's head. The two brothers looked toward the north together.
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