The smoke of gunpowder was filled with smoke from the city of Jianmen Pass, and the smell of burning gunpowder spread on the stone ground, which was very choking. Zhou soldiers were swarming and retreating. With a scream of "Ah", a soldier was hit by an arrow on his back and fell to the ground. The smoke was filled with smoke. From time to time, he saw a long black shadow flying. Zhou army threw away his helmet and abandoned his armor, and retreated as if he was defeated.

"A man is a pass and ten thousand men are not open..." Cao Bin sighed beside Xiang Gong. He was a twenty-seven young general with a white face and a thick and dark beard. Because he was attracted by Xiang Gong in Jinzhou, he followed him to participate in the battle against Shu. Xiang Gong was right. Cao Bin made proper arrangements in the battle between Qingniling and Xingzhou, and was very good at being a human being. He could restrain his soldiers, which made Xiang Gong feel much more relaxed.

Cao Bin does not use surprises when using troops, but he always takes every step forward and is cautious. He usually won't lose a battle that cannot be won, and it is difficult to win a surprise victory if he cannot be won.

However, Cao Bin wanted to use a surprise weapon at Jianmen, but unfortunately he failed. He first found out that there was a small road near Jianmen, which was a tax-evading peddler and barracks. In order to avoid the road that the fugitives took out of the government checkpoints. So Cao Bin asked for orders to take a group of people to walk along the path to Jianmen Pass. Unexpectedly, the generals of Shu were prepared. Cao Bin was ambushed by the Shu army, who occupied the geographical advantage, and returned home. He had to give up the path.

"Han Baozheng is my defeated general." Xiang Gong said angrily. He pointed out that Han Baozheng, a 20,000 army in Xingzhou, was defeated by the defeat of the city.

Xiang Gong could not remember how many times he had sent people to attack Jianmen Pass. After losing many times, he was already full of anger and couldn't help but curse at Chengguan above.

Seeing that the soldiers had all ran back, Cao Bin gave another wink. The small officials and officials who followed the army walked up and started shouting loudly, persuading them to surrender with various reasons.

Xiang Gong said angrily: "Tell them not to shout, it's useless. The Shu army is not short of food and soldiers, but can also defend the pass. They will not surrender even if they say hesitation."

Cao Bin couldn't help but say: "Han Baozheng is a man who is well-mannered in military use. He is not very skilled, but has rich experience and is familiar with military affairs. He is also a good general of Shu. He can keenly judge the situation. After the defeat of Xingzhou, he immediately gave up Hanzhong to preserve the remaining strength and retired from Jianmen. Now he has confirmed that his judgment and decision-making are wise."

"A good general is a big deal!" Xiang Gong cursed, "I think he is just a scoundrel who is pestering!"

Cao Bin advised: "Stop angry with the help of Xiang Jieshuai."

Xiang Gong turned his head and said, "I am really ashamed of Guo Du's trust in the inspection. It was not good to attack Hanzhong last year; this year, I have 40,000 troops, but I am blocked here and cannot make progress... What are your plans?"

Cao Bin frowned and thought hard, and had no choice but to do anything.

Wang Jing's eldest son next to him said: "Defending such a place, there is no shortage of troops or food. As long as the main general is a veteran in the battle formation, no one can do anything. This is not a fault with Xiangjie, everyone will come. It depends on luck to see what kind of person they meet. Unless..."

Xiang Gong hurriedly asked, "Unless what?"

The general said, "Unless the pseudo-Shu court itself is in a mess, come and help us... Xiang Jieshuai thought about whether there is anyone who can use it, try using the counter-espionage strategy."

Cao Bin said: "That strategy doesn't work any time, let alone there is nowhere to buy it now."

Xiang Gong pondered for a moment and asked, "Is there any news about the Eastern Army coming?"

Everyone around him shook their heads.

...

The news of breaking through Kuizhou, an important town in Shu Kingdom, has just arrived in Tokyo.

The hour of You has passed, and the sisters of Fu are having dinner behind Jinxiang Hall. It is still the magnificent restaurant, and the furnishings around it have not changed. The tableware is white and crystal clear, and everything is so exquisite. Even the palace maids who serve are beautiful and white, and they are dressed in a clean and decent manner. The sisters of Fu are even more beautiful, but Fu Jinzhan always feels that there is something missing and something missing.

Guo Shao was not here, no one could appreciate it no matter how beautiful it was. Not only this dining room, but also the entire imperial city and the entire Tokyo were dead for a while. Fu Jinzhan felt that nothing could arouse her interest.

Fortunately, I have a younger sister to accompany me, and there is another kind of warmth. After all, relatives who grew up together are still good together, and the other is good: plain but lacking vitality.

At this moment, Cao Tai, regardless of the elegant and quiet atmosphere in the dining room, hurried to the door and started shouting: "Empress Dowager, good news! General Guo has taken Kuizhou, the gateway to the east of Shu Kingdom is wide open, and all places are rushing to surrender. The Great Zhou army is forcing Chengdu and pacifying Shu Kingdom is not far away!"

The dull atmosphere immediately heated up, and Fu Jinzhan was also surprised and said, "Brother Shao sent troops from Jingnan, it's only been a month?"

Cao Taixi said: "Guo Du is invincible in the battle, and the imperial guards in the imperial city are all called the God of War when they hear the good news!"

Fu Jinzhan put down her chopsticks and happily took the good news to see it.

Seeing that her face was happy, Cao Tai said softly from the side: "General Guo won a great victory in the front, and his force shocked the inside and outside. Tomorrow, the ministers will congratulate the Queen Mother... Pacifying Shu is a foregone conclusion, and the court is determined, so the Queen Mother will be even more at ease when she governs the country." After saying that, he suddenly took out another envelope, "By the way, there is also a letter from the family that was sent with the good news, to Mrs. Guo."

Fu Ermei immediately smiled and said, "I just wanted to ask, but I saw that you didn't interrupt the matter when you said the matter was serious. Let me."

Fu Ermei picked up the letter and got up and left her seat. She ran to the small door next to her and carried her back on her back, eager to read the letter.

Jinzhang looked slightly and saw Fu Ermei's shoulder twitching, making a depressing laugh. After a while, Ermei's side face was shy again. Jinzhang remained silent. After reading the good news, she couldn't help but turn over to look at the back, of course there was no word. She picked up the envelope again, pinched her fingers on the edge, and gently squeezed it, and the hole of the envelope opened, and could see that it was empty inside.

"I understand." Jinzhang said calmly.

When Cao Tai heard the sound, he saw that the Empress Dowager had no intention of speaking, so he bowed and walked out.

After a while, Fu Ermei walked back with a blushing face and said, "I really don't know how I could have been here for more than 20 years. Without him, life is too boring, and it's as bland as boiled water."

Jinzhan curled his lips: "I'm covered in chicken skin."

Fu Ermei handed the letter to Jinzhan: "I've finished reading it, I'll show it to you."

"I'm not interested, and it's not written for me." Jinzhan lifted up the chopsticks and said, "It's time to eat."

Fu Ermei said softly: "Sister, I am willing to share my things with you."

Jinzhan's face was dignified and calm, but he was slightly stunned when he heard this sentence, his mood was a little complicated and he remained silent. After a while, Jinzhan asked quietly: "Second sister, are you good to you?"

Fu Ermei said, "Of course... I don't understand many things very well, but I probably can understand them. If my elder sister hadn't been able to take charge of the overall situation in the palace, we might be in what situation we are now."

Jinzhan took advantage of her speech and picked up the letter casually to browse it. He looked at Fu Ermei and said, "He is still very attentive to you. Second sister is so stupid, it is not easy for her to firmly grasp the heart of such a person. Mrs. Huarui of Shu is also quite famous and probably very beautiful. He will get it right away, but she still misses you in her heart."

Fu Ermei pursed her red lips and said disapprovingly: "I've inquired. Mrs. Huarui is only a singer and has already committed herself to others. Maybe there is more than one, and she can still compare to me?"

Jinzhan smiled and said, "It's natural that I can't compare with it after a long time. I'm going to eat it until I'm not eating it now. You can't compare with the freshness."

The second sister gave Fu Jinzhan a blank look: "Sister is so smart." She suddenly had a whim and put her mouth to Fu Jinzhan's ear and whispered, "If the eldest sister likes him, I'm afraid she won't be able to fight you."

Fu Jinzhan said angrily: "There is no formality!"

But seeing the second sister smiling, Fu Jinzhan whispered softly: "Second sister, please remember that our honor and disgrace are connected in the past and the future."

"Yes." Fu Ermei stopped her smile and nodded seriously. She had always trusted her elder sister's mind and felt that she would not suffer if she listened to her elder sister's arrangements.
Chapter completed!