From a son-in-law to a favorite of the empress

Chapter 1193

After leaving Liangzhou, passing Yongchangwei and Shaanxi Xingdusi, he finally arrived at Suzhouwei.

Song Wu had already received the news, and several generals rode out of the city for thirty miles to meet Zhou Yuan.

When he saw Song Wu, Zhou Yuan was stunned for a long time and almost couldn't recognize him.

He was taller, darker, with stubble on his face, messy hair, wearing armor, and sharp eyes. He had already lost his remaining childishness and became a real man.

Li He also lost a lot of weight. The days of guarding the border were hard. After several months of continuous fighting, this man was haggard.

"See you, lord."

Guan Lu's face was very serious. He even blamed himself a little. Because of his limited speed, he was caught up by Zhou Yuan before he could enter the Western Regions.

Zhou Yuan waved his hand and said, "Let's go! Talk while walking!"

Everyone got on the horse and headed towards Suzhouwei.

Song Wu was silent for a while, opening his mouth to say something, but he couldn't say anything.

Zhou Yuan looked at him, frowned and shouted: "The wind is too strong, blocking your mouth? Or have you learned to fight, but you can't talk anymore?"

Song Wu lowered his head, clenched his teeth, but his eyes were red.

He held the reins and suddenly said: "General, I just think... Actually, being in charge is not an easy thing."

"All things, all pressures, are on the shoulders of the biggest person, it's too difficult."

"I didn't think it was difficult to fight in the past, mainly... Even if there was a big thing, there was a general to take it."

"I came to the northwest and really took charge, and then I... Only then did I understand this truth, I almost fell down."

Zhou Yuan said: "Bullshit, what is the master? It means to bear the most important responsibility and undertake the most important task."

"Every person who makes the decision has survived this way, just like a sharp sword, which will not be tempered without thousands of hammers. How can you kill people when the fire is burning? "

"Everything is difficult at the beginning. If you can hold on for the first time, you can hold on for the next time. Over time, you will become familiar with it."

"Think about the first time you participated in the war, following Shi Yi to lure away Huang Taiji, fighting alone on the snowy mountains, and killing someone would make you wet your pants."

"Now, you are a fucking hero!"

He patted Song Wu's shoulder and shouted, "Wipe the horse urine off your face for me! Others are crying, but you can't cry. You are the generalissimo of the Western Expedition, and you have to make the decision."

As soon as the voice fell, the front of the Ti cavalry came galloping, and the leader shouted from a distance.

"Zhou Yuan! Zhou Yuan! Old Zhou, fuck!"

"I miss you so much!"

Xiong Kuohai rode his horse closer quickly, then braked suddenly and almost fell off the horse.

He looked at Zhou Yuan with red eyes and choked up, saying, "You are so lucky. You won such a tragic battle in Liaodong. I was really afraid that you would die!"

Zhou Yuan got off his horse and hugged Lao Xiong.

He patted Lao Xiong's waist hard and nodded, "Not bad! No injuries! It's easy to explain to Sister Xiong!"

Xiong Kuohai said, "How is your sister-in-law? Are you taking good care of her? Letters from the northwest are too slow!"

Zhou Yuan glared and said, "Fuck you, you have something to say. What do you mean by taking good care of her? The inner guards are taking care of her, and His Majesty sent female officials to deliver things. What do you think?"

"Fuck you, now he is the Marquis of Keyi! A real marquis of military merit!"

Hearing this, Xiong Kuohai's face flushed and he said excitedly, "Really? Has it been decided?"

Zhou Yuan said, "His Majesty "I said it myself, when you all return victorious, you will all be conferred the title."

Xiong Kuohai almost jumped up with excitement, rubbing his hands vigorously and said: "Great, great, I can be regarded as an honor to my ancestors, hahaha! Your sister-in-law must be very happy! She didn't make a mistake at the beginning, hahaha!"

Zhou Yuan said in a low voice: "Don't say that I didn't help you, I persuaded sister-in-law Xiong, saying that a dignified marquis should not have only one person in the family."

"Sister-in-law said that she has considered it, and she has two distant cousins ​​who will be recruited as concubines for you."

At this moment, Xiong Kuohai felt that the sky in the northwest was really blue.

He looked up and said happily: "Great! Laozi! Laozi can also marry a sister!"

"Hahaha! Let's go! I'll host tonight! Invite everyone to eat, drink and have fun!"

Everyone couldn't help laughing when they heard it.

Lao Xiong arranged a banquet in the evening. He has always been stingy in this regard, but tonight he spent a lot of money, obviously very happy.

After a few drinks, Song Wu said, "Yerqiang's army has retreated, but not completely."

"At present, they are recuperating in the Chijin area, so we dare not leave. It is uncertain whether this war will be fought or not."

"We can't keep wasting time like this, my elder sister is still waiting for me in Shenjing."

Zhou Yuan analyzed, "Yerqiang is in a rather awkward stage now. On the one hand, it is the expansion of strength andThe ambition has not yet dissipated. On the one hand, the Jin Dynasty has achieved a great victory in Liaodong. "

"Logically speaking, they can take advantage of the huge consumption of the Jin Dynasty and take the northwest in one go."

"But they are afraid that if they fail to take it, their own strength will be lost, and even the Western Regions will be lost together."

"The current Khan of Yarkand, Sima Yi, is too violent and lacks means. He can't even suppress the Baishan Sect inside. This is why he dare not fight in one go."

"Anyway, this time I go to the Western Regions to solve these problems."

"When I come back, it will be the day to return to Beijing together! "

Hearing this, everyone felt relieved and picked up their glasses to drink again.

Old Xiong has a good alcohol tolerance, but he was too happy today and drank too fast, so he got drunk quickly and started talking nonsense.

What sisters, what land and water routes, he talked so much that Guan Lu and Zhou Yuan frowned.

But Song Wu seemed to have discovered something new, and took the initiative to sit next to Xiong Kuohai, asking for advice in a low voice.

Xiong Kuohai pretended to be profound and quietly imparted some experience.

Zhou Yuan and Guan Lu smiled at each other, and both raised their glasses to clink.

Guan Lu whispered: "Zhang Fei has already gone there with the good players from the northwest. The pigeons cannot reach the Western Regions. Hami Guard has long been in name only. We can't contact the Nei Ting Si for the time being, so we can only go through the Jinyiwei line. "

"But the Jinyiwei line is also very weak, and people may not be trustworthy. Chenxi is not easy to find. "

Zhou Yuan said: "Let's explore slowly. At least I am sure that the second sister is in Yili. Let's go directly to Yili."

Guan Lu said: "You need an identity. I have prepared a caravan with exquisite porcelain and silk. We can set off tomorrow afternoon at the latest."

Zhou Yuan nodded and said: "Okay, let's go and find out the news. I guarantee there will be no problem."

As soon as the voice fell, Xiong Kuohai patted his chest and said: "Xiao Song, my skills are nothing. Your marshal is really powerful."

"Zhang Fei said that he has started to get horses now, you know, the kind of foreign horses."

For a moment, the atmosphere at the dinner table froze.

Everyone looked at Zhou Yuan in horror, and even Guan Lu couldn't help but step back.