In the Spring and Autumn and Warring States without women

As soon as Xia Yu received the convincing letter, she immediately set off for the border between Yan State and Zhongshan. Although she was in a hurry, the people in the mansion were used to the fact that she, the inner lord, always ran out from time to time, so no one said much What.

The starry night galloped towards the border. Along the way, I saw refugees in ragged clothes. Many people fled with big bags and small bags and young children. Xia Yu sent someone to inquire.

The man asked Ming to report, but it turned out that most of these refugees were people on the border, and many of them were from the fiefdom of Ji Miao. Because of the looting of the Zhongshan country, many people were destroyed. On the border, it was heard that there was going to be a war with Zhongshan, and the people fled with their families.

An old man who was questioned replied: "It's not that we and other people don't know how to be loyal to the king and serve the country. Two years ago, my eldest son followed the king to conquer Qi and failed to come back alive. Later, the crown prince attacked Qi to rescue the king, and my second son was also recruited. Yes, although I came back alive, but with a broken leg, the prince Renyi paid a lot of money to bring my second son back, but he has also become a useless person, unable to farm. The second son lost a leg and couldn't walk fast, so Zhongshan people killed me, and I was left with a younger son, who was not yet ten years old, so I really couldn't afford to die."

The old man wiped his tears with his skinny hands, and beside him was a child who was also skinny, because the skinny pair of dark eyes looked extraordinarily big.

Xia Yu was silent, and Wu Bao, who was following him, was also silent. Wu Bao is a native of Wu, and he fled to Qi when Wu was destroyed. The one who suffers the most is that the world is full of wars and turmoil. It has been more than a hundred years, and the people have been displaced and suffering for more than a day.What can I do!

Xia Yu and his party galloped starry night and came to the border. The army led by Furen was stationed in Ji Miao's closed city. At this time, there was almost no one in the city except for Furen's garrison. Zhongshan Kingdom was too cleanly plundered. , ransacked the entire city thoroughly, and most of the remaining civilians who were lucky enough not to be looted by the Zhongshan people were also scared and ran away.

Xia Yu had already sent people to inform Furen that he would lead an army. Xia Yu also brought more than 2000 cavalry from the Prince's Mansion armed with steel armored elite weapons produced in Wuyang. The brigade came to the city where Furen was stationed. When he got outside the city, he saw that Furen had led several guards and Qingqi to pick him up.

When Xia Yu saw that Furen only brought a few guards, she frowned immediately, dismounted, and said, "Why did you bring so few people? The situation with Zhongshan Kingdom is unclear at this time, how can you be so careless!"

Furen smiled, and said: "It's okay, we cleaned it thoroughly when we first entered the city, there is no way any spies could sneak in." Something special."

Xia Yu looked at her clothes, raised her eyebrows and said, "What's so special?"

Furen looked carefully, and saw that Xia Yu's clothes were made of cashmere. Furen knew that this cashmere was made by Xia Yu today and asked the newly bought Beidi weavers in the mansion to study weaving. The hook is a round copper plate in the shape of a round jade disc, which runs straight down the right lapel in a row, very neat; no lower skirt, long trousers and leather boots, the boots of the leather boots are very high and cover the entire calf, Xia Yu Her legs are slender, so the tight-fitting trousers and leather boots are really good-looking; Uesugi’s hem is very short, if there is still some length to block the buttocks, Xia Yu tied her waist with a belt, and she looks like Xia Yu immediately to change clothes.

Confucian looked at it and wanted to touch his chin, and then said: "This...it's okay to wear at home..."

Seeing the convincing appearance, Xia Yu couldn't help laughing with her arms folded, and said, "The longer I get along with you, the prince, the more I realize that you, the prince..."

Xia Yu intentionally put a lid on her and paused to say anything later, she couldn't help being curious, and said, "What?"

Xia Yu leaned close to Fu Ren's ear, and said softly, "It's not what you see."

When Xia Yu spoke, the breath of her breath hit her ears, and her ears turned red, but then she thought of the situation at this time, coughed to suppress the throbbing in her heart, and tried to calm down, but the people around her had already bowed their heads secretly. Furen could clearly see several Chinese army guards who had been with him for a long time bowing their heads and laughing secretly.

Xia Yu also knew if this was a joking moment, so she restrained herself a little, and said, "Stop joking, my outfit is a riding outfit for experimental cavalry."

Furen was taken aback for a moment, and said, "Equestrian outfit?" But then he thought of something, and Furen couldn't help but look at Xia Yu's clothes carefully. Of course, this time he didn't start from whether it looks good or not, but whether the clothes are suitable for cavalry Horseback riding, this look shows a bit of skill: the hem is short, so it is convenient to get on and off the horse, and it is also convenient to gallop on the horseback; the cuffs are narrowed, which is convenient for riding and shooting; the long trousers and leather boots are also convenient for the rider to ride on the horseback .

It is indeed a very suitable outfit for cavalry.

Furen nods again and again. One must know that since the Battle of Changdi and Xia Yu's five-color cavalry confrontation, Furen has been keenly aware that the form of war has changed. A fierce battle has begun. Since then, Furen has planned to train cavalry. After seeking Xia Yu, with the support of this former opponent who trained five-color cavalry, the two hit it off and determined to join hands in the training office of Yan Kingdom. Cavalry Better cavalry.

It's a pity that relying solely on the manpower of the Prince's Mansion is still insufficient. In two years, there were only more than [-] cavalry established. Armor, a steel sword, and a hundred-step copper repeating crossbow are really a waste of money.

Convincing people to see the team behind Xia Yu - the five-color cavalry of the Yan State, to be honest, I still feel a little distressed. This cavalry is worth a lot of money, but the country is in trouble, and it is at this moment to raise troops for a thousand days and use them for a while. Yes, even if you feel bad.

Convincingly said: "You are thoughtful, you even know how to renovate the style of clothes for knights."

Xia Yu rolled her eyes and said, "I don't want to renovate the knights. I really want to equip the cavalry with full steel armor. It's too expensive to afford. Remember, you used to use sheepskin jackets as 'armor' but It worked, so I'm going to try cashmere to see if it can replace the armor."

The convincing man giggled, the time he used the sheepskin jacket as 'armor' was the time Xia Yu was almost captured outside Changdi City. After thinking about it for a long time, he knew that Xia Yu actually resented the battle he didn't win. As for that World War and Furen, people are more serious, so Furen has also learned to be smart, and when things related to that World War are mentioned, I pretend to be stupid, as if I didn’t understand.

Furen ordered Hou Yan (an officer in charge of logistics in the army) to follow behind, and said: "Place the soldiers brought by the inner master, on the street near the back of the Chinese army." Now Furen's army Stationed in the city, there is no one in the city, and the soldiers of each team live in those empty houses. Furen's Chinese army should live in Ji Miao's mansion in the center of the city. At this time, Furen actually ordered Hou Yan to take Xia Yu with him. The 2000 people who came were placed near Ji Miao's mansion in the center of the city.

Na Hou Yan said: "No."

Xia Yu also said to Wu Bao: "You and Hou Yan go and resettle these 2000 people."

Wu Bao, who came to the border with Xia Yu this time, was quite silent all the way. At this time, he listened to Xia Yu's order, took a convincing look, and said: "No."

Furen said to Xia Yu, "Are you tired from riding a horse? Do you want to take a walk in this city?"

Xia Yu and Fu Ren thought about it for a long time, and knew that Fu Ren had something to say, and said: "My horsemanship is not bad now, and I am not too tired, but I have been on horseback for so long along the way, and my back is sore. It hurts, I really want to walk."

Furen smiled, turned around and led the way, Xia Yu naturally followed Furen, walking side by side.

The huge city was empty except for the occasional soldiers passing by on patrol.

Furen governs the army, he is strict and loving, and his subordinates are both respectful and close to him. When your patrolling army leader sees Furen, he is not frightened. He pays a military salute, and waits for Furen to wave his hand to return the salute. He turned around and went to patrol, but many soldiers were attracted by Xia Yu, and couldn't help but glance in Xia Yu's direction.

Fortunately, many middle-level military officers who have followed the servants for a long time, even if they have not seen Xia Yu with their own eyes, know that their prince has sought a peerless lord, and know that most of the people walking side by side with the prince are the prince's assistants. Don't look sideways, the patrol team will use soldiers to look sideways, and the officers will whip them with horsewhips to remind them to regain their senses.

However, Furen and Xia Yu didn't pay attention to them. At this time, Furen and Xia Yu had more important things to worry about.

Furen strolled and said: "Gong Bohou has only been in the army not long ago, and he just returned to Jidu a few days ago. My Gongbozu is really stubborn. I don't allow him to go to Jin in person, so he just stays here and doesn't leave. Yes, you have to make me agree."

Xia Yu said: "This can't be Gong Bohou's intention alone." After seeing it convincingly, he said, "Nine times out of ten, it is the intention of inner father. I just want Gong Bohou to convey it. Your inner father knows you I am afraid that sending other people to persuade you will not be able to persuade you."

Furen smiled wryly, and said: "Father really understands me. I really don't want to go to Jin. Zhongshan just killed my envoy from Yan. I'm afraid that the war between Yan and Zhongshan is about to break out. How can I go to Jin at this time?" What alliance does the country join."

Xia Yu didn't speak, but with hesitation in his eyes, he said after a long time, "Are you...going to the Kingdom of Jin?"

Furen sighed and said: "I don't like this, really, I'm not good at socializing with nobles, but what Gong Bohou said makes sense, the alliance between Jin and Yan must be continued, and the alliance must be successful. Yan State is lonely in the north, poor and weak, and has a dispute with Qi State for water supply. The several wars more than two years ago offended Qi State completely. It is difficult for Yan State to compete with Qi State with its own strength. We You must rely on the state of Jin."

Xia Yu said: "So you plan to go to Jin."

Furen turned to look at Xia Yu, and said, "If it wasn't for you, maybe I wouldn't go back, but with you, I can go without worry."

At this time Furen and Xia Yu walked to a simple house, Xia Yu stopped, under the eaves of the simple house, asked: "You don't worry about me?"

Furen looked at Xia Yu with a smile in his eyes, and said, "If I don't even trust your ability to fight, I'm afraid no one in the world can trust me."

Xia Yu was silent for a while, and then said, "You know I didn't mean that."

Of course Furen knew what Xia Yu was referring to, sighed, and stretched out his hand to hold Xia Yu's hand, probably because Xia Yu held the rein while riding the horse. I don't mind, holding Xia Yu's hand is like holding the most cherished treasure, and said: "Ayu, I have sworn that as long as I can do it, I will trust you and use you."

Xia Yu looked at Fu Ren with an inexplicable look in his eyes. Finally, he lowered his head slightly to suppress the burning heat in his eyes, and at the same time shook off Fu Ren's hand, saying, "What is it like!" Complaining at any time, but not loudly.

Furen also smiled, let go of his hand very calmly, analyzed the situation here to Xia Yu, and said: "Zhongshan killed my envoy, and the general in the army was furious and wanted to fight, but according to my opinion, it is better not to fight or not to fight." , but if they are too weak, or if they are negligent in defense, they are afraid of the way of Zhongshan Kingdom."

After a pause, he said again: "In the army, you know Sun You and Qin Kai. Qi Xun is your man. This time you brought Wu Bao here again. After the two teams worked together, only Afraid to worry."