With the intimacy of last night, Yun Zheng and Shen Luoyan's relationship took a big step forward.
Yun Zheng felt that he was not far from getting rid of the word "chicken".
However, he doesn't have the mood to think about those romantic things now.
They had wasted a lot of time, so they had to hurry to Shuobei.
When they set out again, Madam Shen and Wei Shuang both changed into men's clothes. When they blended into the crowd, ordinary people could not tell the difference between men and women.
After all, they had deceived Emperor Wen, so they dared not make a big fuss about it to avoid causing unnecessary speculation.
After setting off for Shuobei again, Yun Zheng fulfilled his promise and let Shen Luoyan lead a group alone to clear out the bandits ahead of them.
After learning from the previous lesson of being ambushed by Miaoyin, Chen Luoyan became much more cautious.
In the following days, there were finally no more accidents.
Eight days later, they finally saw the magnificent Beilu Pass.
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Before arriving at Beilu Pass, they had already found a place to settle the Shen family members.
After all, Shuobei is about to fall into war, and it is really not good for a little girl like Shen Nianci to go to Shuobei.
Only after Yun Zheng has gained a firm foothold in Shuobei and successfully seized military power, he can send people to bring them to Shuobei.
Starting from Beilu Pass, you have entered Shuobei.
Beilu Pass is the most important pass in Dagan and also the most important pass to block the Beihuan cavalry.
As long as Beilu Pass is not breached, the Beihuan cavalry will not be able to penetrate deep into the hinterland of Dagan.
The standing military force at Beilu Pass reached 30,000.
If there is war, there will be even more soldiers guarding Beilu Pass.
Beilu Pass is strategically located and backed by the Dagan hinterland, so there is no need to worry about supplies.
Under normal circumstances, it is basically impossible to capture Beilu Pass by force.
Even if they succeeded in taking it, the casualties would be something Beihuan could not afford.
I heard from Xiao Wanchou that the army guarding Beilu Pass will not be deployed unless it is absolutely necessary.
When Emperor Wen personally led an expedition to Shuobei, he was besieged by the Beihuan army. In that critical situation, the 50,000-strong army at Beilu Pass only sent 20,000 troops to rescue.
There is an unwritten rule in the Dagan Dynasty.
Anyone who loses Beilu Pass will have his entire clan executed!
The one guarding Beilu Pass was Wei Wenzhong's younger brother Wei Shuo.
It is said that Wei Shuo was not originally called this name. He changed his name to Wei Shuo after he accompanied Wei Wenzhong to guard Shuobei.
Homophonic, Wei Shuo!
To demonstrate its determination to defend Shuobei.
Wei Shuo's move was praised by Emperor Wen.
Looking at the Beilu Pass in front of him, Yun Zheng couldn't help but make up his mind secretly.
This Beilu Pass will be mine sooner or later!
After sighing silently for a while, Yun Zheng waved his hand and called everyone to go to Beilu Pass.
The scouts ahead had already reported Yun Zheng's identity to Wei Shuo.
At this moment, Wei Shuo was waiting at the gate with several of his generals and a group of elite soldiers.
Looking at Yun Zheng and his team approaching from afar, the deputy general beside Wei Shuo couldn't help but shake his head and smile bitterly, "It's not a good thing for this prince to come to Shuobei! If something happens to him, the general will probably be implicated as well."
Although Yun Zheng's coming to Shuobei as the Sixth Prince could indeed boost the morale of the troops, what they saw were risks.
The battle of Shuobei is inevitable.
On the battlefield, who can guarantee that this prince will not die at the hands of the Northern Huan cavalry?
The emperor was so well protected back then, but he was still besieged by the Northern Huan cavalry, let alone a prince?
"It's not as serious as you think."
Wei Shuo shook his head and smiled, saying disapprovingly: "He is just a prince born to His Majesty when he was drunk and a palace maid. I heard that His Majesty doesn't like this prince. His life or death will not affect my eldest brother!"
"No way?"
The deputy general was surprised and said, "This is the only prince who has been crowned king since the founding of our dynasty!"
"What's the point of being crowned king?"
Wei Shuo said disdainfully: "Just think of the title of King of Jingbei as a posthumous award!"
Posthumous gift?
The lieutenant was stunned.
So, it is almost inevitable that the Sixth Prince will die in Shuobei?
Seeing the deputy general's astonishment, Wei Shuo couldn't help but shook his head and smiled, "For His Majesty, the Sixth Prince's death in Shuobei is far more significant than his life. Do you understand?"
The deputy general thought about it for a moment and understood what Wei Shuo meant.
"After hearing what the general said, why do I feel that the emperor wants to sacrifice the Sixth Prince?"
The deputy general joked.
"Isn't it just like offering sacrifices to the flag?"
Wei Shuo laughed, "Okay, stop talking, they're almost here! Even though he's not favored by the emperor, he's still a prince after all, so he still has to do something to save his face."
"That's right, that's right..."
The deputy general also laughed and immediately acted respectful.
While they were waiting, Yun Zheng led everyone closer.
Wei Shuo called out to a few people and trotted forward to greet them.
"General Wei Shuo respectfully welcomes King Jingbei!"
Wei Shuo and a few others saluted Yun Zheng together.
"General Wei, please excuse me."
Yun Zheng jumped off his horse and said with a smile: "I have long heard that General Wei is a fierce general. Today I get to see him in person. It turns out that his reputation is well-deserved!"
"Your Majesty, you are too kind."
Wei Shuo smiled modestly and said, "I have already ordered people to prepare wine and food inside the pass. Please enter, Your Majesty!"
"I appreciate General Wei's kindness."
Yun Zheng smiled politely, "Before I left, my father repeatedly told me to rush to Dingbei City to report to General Wei as soon as possible. I dare not delay."
"this……"
Wei Shuo paused for a moment, then bowed and said, "Since Your Majesty has a divine order, I dare not try to persuade you to stay, but Your Majesty, please stay for a while. I will immediately have someone bring some wine to welcome Your Majesty and the Princess!"
Yun Zheng thought for a moment and replied, "Then I'll have to trouble General Wei."
"Your Majesty, you are too kind."
Wei Shuo said something polite and immediately ordered someone to bring some wine.
While waiting, Yun Zheng didn't want to stay any longer, so he let Du Guiyuan lead the team to enter the pass first.
At this time, Wei Shuo also saw the coffin being escorted behind the team.
Wei Shuo frowned slightly and looked at the coffins in confusion, "Your Majesty, this is..."
"This is the coffin that I prepared for myself and my men." Yun Zheng replied calmly, "I know this journey is extremely dangerous, so I am carrying the coffin to Shuobei to show my determination to fight to the death!"
"I see!"
Wei Shuo smiled with sudden realization and said politely, "I deeply admire your determination, Your Majesty!"
Yun Zheng smiled modestly, "I am incompetent, but I hope that my actions can boost the morale of my soldiers and defeat Beihuan in one fell swoop in the spring of next year!"
Listening to Yun Zheng talking, Shen Luoyan couldn't help but laugh secretly.
This bastard doesn't even blink when he lies.
In his words, his acting is really good!
While the two were exchanging pleasantries, the drinks were served.
Wei Shuo personally poured good wine for Yun Zheng and Shen Luoyan, raised his glass and said: "Your Highness and Princess ignored their personal safety, held the determination to die, and rushed to Shuobei with their coffins, boosting the morale of our soldiers. I admire you so much that I can only offer you a glass of wine to toast you!"
Although Wei Shuo looked down on Yun Zheng, he still said nice words to save his face.
"Thank you, General Wei!"
Yun Zheng and Shen Luoyan picked up their wine glasses and drank them all.
Yun Zheng and Shen Luoyan were about to say goodbye to Wei Shuo when a commotion was heard at the city gate...
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