Guarding the border: I am sanctified in the flesh

Chapter 138

October 28st.

It has been 20 days since Dayu City was captured.

At this time, the capital city of Da Zhou had long lost the bustle and noise of the past. The streets were deserted and deserted. Occasionally, there were a few passers-by who walked in a hurry with unusually solemn expressions.

The cold autumn wind blows, and countless fallen leaves flutter with the wind, making it even more bleak.

Zhao Wu changed into civilian clothes and came to the north gate of the capital.

"stop!"

Several soldiers stopped him, "Take out your nameplate, we want to check your identity."

"I am Zhao Wu, the commander of the Zhennan Army. I have important military affairs to meet the emperor."

Zhao Wu was talking, took out his waist card, and handed it out.

"Oh?"

A few soldiers didn't dare to be negligent, took a look at the waist badge, and hurriedly saluted, "So it's Mr. Zhao, I'm sorry, I'm sorry!"

After taking back the badge, Zhao Wu stopped talking and left quickly.

He was originally a child of a family in the capital, so he was very familiar with this place.

Entering the city gate, you will arrive at the outer city.

Then came the inner city, and finally the imperial city.

The imperial palace is located in the center of the imperial city.

Zhao Wu arrived at the north gate of the imperial palace, the Shenwu Gate, as quickly as possible.

Without waiting for the guard to ask questions, he took out his waist badge and handed it over, "I am Zhao Wu, Commander of the Zhennan Army, come to face the saint."

"It turned out to be Master Zhao."

Several guards took the badge, looked it over carefully, and then handed it back to Zhao Wu, "Wait a minute, I'll go in and report."

After finishing speaking, one of the guards ran away.

Not long after, Gao Wancheng strode towards him, recognized Zhao Wu from a distance, and cupped his hands, "Lord Zhao, don't come here without any problems."

"Master Gao!"

Zhao Wu clasped his fists in return, "Take me to the emperor quickly."

"Please."

Gao Wancheng took Zhao Wu into the palace.

On the way, Gao Wancheng asked, "How is the battle at Zhennan Pass?"

"Also please forgive me."

Zhao Wulue felt apologetic, clasped his fists and said, "Before leaving, the Commander-in-Chief specifically instructed me that I can only personally report the battle situation at Zhennan Pass to the Emperor."

"Should be."

Gao Wancheng didn't ask any more questions.

The two came to the Hall of Mental Cultivation, and Xiao Guizi greeted them, "Commander Gao, do you want to see the Emperor?"

"Eunuch Gui, please report quickly."

Gao Wancheng nodded at Xiao Guizi, "Let's just say that Zhao Fei, the governor of Zhennanguan, has important military information, please see the emperor."

"Okay, wait a moment, both of you."

When Xiao Guizi heard that there was someone coming from Zhennanguan, she knew that the matter was urgent, so she left in a hurry.

After a while, he came back again and shouted from afar, "My lords, the emperor welcomes you."

"Please, Master Zhao."

"Please."

Gao Wancheng and Zhao Wu walked side by side and quickly entered the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

Li Tianrun was the only one in the hall.

He frowned tightly and was bowing his head in thought.

Hearing the sound of footsteps, he raised his head, looked at the two of them, and nodded slightly, "Zhao Dutong, just tell me if you have anything to say."

"Your Majesty, good news."

Zhao Wu bowed and handed out the battle report.

"Ok?"

Li Tianrun's heart skipped a beat, and he shouted, "Submit it."

"Yes."

Gao Wancheng took the battle report, came to Li Tianrun, and handed it to him.

"Your Majesty, please see."

Li Tianrun took the battle report, unfolded it and looked at it carefully.

After only a few glances, his frowning brows relaxed, and a smile appeared on his face.

"it is good!"

Li Tianrun stood up suddenly and said loudly, "That's great!"

After reading the battle report several times, he was sure that he read it correctly.

Dayu City has been taken!

Moreover, Lu Fan has led the army to drive straight in, approaching the capital of Chu State.

Things are going well in the South.

"Okay, Lu Fan, I really saw the right person!"

Li Tianrun couldn't hide the excitement in his heart, and praised loudly: "You have made extraordinary achievements for Da Zhou, and I will definitely treat you generously!"

While talking, he handed the battle report in his hand to Gao Wancheng, "Commander Gao, you should take a look too."

"Yes."

Gao Wancheng took the battle report respectfully, and read it carefully from the beginning.

Before he finished watching, he exclaimed, "Dayu City has been captured? This Lu Fan is really amazing!"

"I am lucky to have such talents in Dazhou."

Li Tianrun then said: "When Lu Fan wipes out the state of Chu, and then return to aid the capital, we will attack back and forth, and we will surely defeat the Qin-Qi allied forces and lift the siege of the capital."

"Yes."

Gao Wancheng nodded, "Then move northward to reverse the entire situation and completely restore the situation."

"I'm afraid it's not enough."

After calming down, Li Tianrun thought about it carefully, "Although Lu Fan's current strength is strong, he is still a little weaker. After all, Chu State has a profound background and masters are like a cloud. If Lu Fan wants to sweep Chu State down, he must become stronger."

"How about this, you go to Zhennan Pass, catch up with Lu Fan as quickly as possible, and give this to him."

While talking, Li Tianrun took out a book of exercises and handed it to Gao Wancheng, "I have already prepared this book of exercises for him, and now is the right time."

"Yes."

Gao Wancheng agreed and put away the exercises.

"Wait a minute, I have another reward for Lu Fan."

Li Tianrun came to the desk and sat down, and shouted: "Come here, Yanmo, I want to personally issue an order to Lu Fan."

Xiao Guizi hurried in to study ink for Li Tianrun.

Li Tianrun picked up a pen and began to write the imperial edict.

After finishing writing, he dried the ink, took out the jade seal, and stamped the big seal himself.

"Commander Gao, go back quickly."

Li Tianrun instructed: "Be careful on the road."

"Yes, please rest assured, your majesty, I will definitely fulfill my mission."

Gao Wancheng put away the imperial decree, bowed and retreated.

"Little Guizi."

Li Tianrun ordered: "Go and call Prime Minister Lin, and tell him that I have something important to discuss with him."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Xiao Guizi ran away quickly.

"Zhao Dutong, you have worked hard on the road, please sit down and rest for a while."

Li Tianrun waved his hand, "I have something to ask you later."

"Wei Chen dare not."

Zhao Wu looked terrified.

"If you are told to sit, you will sit."

Li Tianrun sighed: "With the current situation, it is not easy for you to send this battle report. When Master Lin comes, you will tell us the situation of Zhennan Pass in detail."

"Yes."

Only then did Zhao Wu sit down.

After a long time.

Hurrying footsteps sounded, and Lin Fuzhou, Prime Minister of the Great Zhou, approached the hall quickly.

"Your Majesty, you are looking for me."

"Let me introduce you, this is Zhao Wu, the commander of the Zhennan Army."

Li Tianrun nodded, "He brought the military situation of Zhennan Pass."

"I met Lin Xiang."

Zhao Wu quickly stood up and saluted.

"It turned out to be Mr. Zhao, I have admired you for a long time, I have admired you for a long time."

The two exchanged a few words and sat down.

"Zhao Dutong, tell me about the situation at Zhennan Pass in detail."

Li Tianrun ordered: "Including the situation in the whole south, as long as you know, tell it."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Zhao Wu opened up the chatter box, starting from the beginning, and talked about the battles in detail.

When he said that Shuyue and Yue agreed to cede land and pay compensation, Li Tianrun and Lin Fuzhou looked at each other, unable to hide their surprise.

Since the siege of Qin and Qi, the connection between the capital and the south has been cut off.

Li Tianrun and Lin Fuzhou had no idea what happened at Zhennan Pass, so they could only rely on guesswork.

Unexpectedly, the current situation in the south is even better than what they both guessed.

"Okay, that's great!"

Lin Fu Zhou couldn't hold back, and admired him aloud.

But after thinking about it, he had doubts again in his heart, "Your Majesty, what do you think if the two countries of Shu and Yue pretend to surrender?"

"It's okay!"

Li Tianrun said with a smile: "When Lu Fan hits the capital of Chu State, even the false surrender of the Shu and Yue countries will become real."

"Hit to the capital of Chu State?"

Lin Fuzhou was stunned, quite puzzled, "How could it be possible to invade Chu State with the strength of the three southern border armies?"

"look by youself."

Li Tianrun handed the battle report to Lin Fuzhou.

"Yes."

Lin Fuzhou took a look and was overjoyed, "You actually took down Dayu City? It's a miracle!"

"It is indeed a miracle."

Li Tianrun agreed, "But with Lu Fan around, nothing is impossible."

"Your Majesty, Lu Fan is really your lucky general."

Lin Fuzhou praised: "I have never seen such an outstanding young man like him."

"More than a lucky general?"

Li Tianrun exclaimed: "Lu Fan is the invincible god of war in my Great Zhou!"

"Yes."

Lin Fuzhou nodded again and again. From what he said just now, he could hear the emperor's regard for Lu Fan.

Today, in the heart of the emperor, I am afraid that no one can compare with Lu Fan.

Including him.

Thinking of this, Lin Fuzhou felt a sense of urgency in his heart.

It seems that in the future, we must find a way to make friends with Lu Fan.

Otherwise, his aspect may not be stable.

"Zhao Dutong, you continue."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Zhao Wu went on to talk about everything from the extermination of the bloody gang to the three frontier armies' 12 attack on Chu.

After listening, both Li Tianrun and Lin Fuzhou let out a sigh of relief.

It's not easy.

In an extremely difficult situation, Lu Fan regained the disadvantage little by little by relying on his strategy and strength.

By now it has fully taken advantage.

Li Tianrun was very fortunate at this time, he made the most wise decision back then.

Whether it's the selection of the Dragon Shadow Guard or the big martial arts competition, they have created the current Lu Fan step by step.

It also created a large number of powerful Dragon Shadow Guards.

But these people are extremely loyal to him.

Like Yan Qing, Ye Wuchen, Zhu Jingtian, Mu Yan, etc.

No matter who you take out, you can stand alone.

And they're all under 20.

If you give them a few more years to grow, is that okay?
This battle just gave them a chance to practice and grow faster.

From this perspective, today's war is not entirely a bad thing.

As long as Da Zhou can stand up, he will sweep all the countries in the future, and there will be no opponents!

"Zhao Dutong, you just go home and rest for a few days."

Li Tianrun waved his hand, "In a few days, I will have a decree for you. Alright, you go."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Zhao Wu bowed and left.

"Lin Xiang, in my opinion, it is better to announce this battle report to the world, so that everyone can know that our Zhou army has broken through Dayu City, and will soon come to the capital of Chu State."

Li Tianrun turned his gaze to Lin Fuzhou, and said: "Moreover, the two countries of Shu and Yue have asked us for peace, and together with our attack on Chu, we must let the world know."

"It's just a chance to boost our morale and use it to attack the enemy."

"We really need such a big victory now to inspire people."

Speaking of this, Li Tianrun asked: "What do you think?"

"Good is good."

Lin Fuzhou thought for a while and said: "But there is one thing, what if the Qin and Qi states know that Zhennan Pass is empty and send troops south to attack Zhennan Pass?"

"Let them go!"

Li Tianrun seemed to have a plan in mind, "If they dare to leave, we will send troops to chase after them and send people to harass them along the way."

"When they are exhausted, attacking in one fell swoop will definitely defeat them."

"Maybe you can take the opportunity to defeat the enemy."

"Now we are just holding back and waiting for the opportunity, and we are not helpless."

"If they give us this opportunity, we will definitely seize it."

Speaking of this, Li Tianrun snorted coldly: "My land of Great Zhou, do they come and leave whenever they want?"

"Your Majesty is still wise and far-sighted."

Lin Fuzhou praised him, and then said: "As long as you are in charge of the capital, Dazhou will definitely have no worries."

"All right."

Li Tianrun waved his hand and said, "Just do what I said just now."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Lin Fuzhou picked up the battle report and bowed to leave.

……

……

The news of Shuyue and Yue's joint Great Zhou attack on Chu, as well as the battle report that Lu Fan led his army to break through Dayu City, was quickly spread throughout the Great Zhou capital and continued to spread outwards under the impetus of interested people.

It immediately caused a sensation in the government and the public, and shocked the whole world.

The capital of the Great Zhou Dynasty became lively again.

Wherever there are people, they are talking about the war situation in the south, and Lu Fan's name is mentioned repeatedly.

"Have you heard? The Zhennan Army has begun to counterattack the Chu State."

"Of course, how could such a big event be hidden from me?"

"It's Lu Fan again. He personally led the army to break through Dayu City and killed countless enemies."

"Yes, it is said that the commander of the Chu army was personally beheaded by him."

"so amazing!"

"I just don't know when Lu Fan will lead troops to rescue the capital?"

"Should it be soon?"

"I wish he'd come sooner."

Not only ordinary people, but even the children of those aristocratic families are talking about this matter, and their words are full of admiration and respect for Lu Fan.

Willow House.

Compared with the past, it was much more lively.

Especially in the small courtyard where Liu Zhi lived, laughter and laughter came from time to time.

As soon as I entered the living room, there was a room full of people.

They are all young people in their 20s.

Liu Zhi, Wu Lingzhao, Gu Chen, Liu Xiaoyue, He Zifeng, etc. There are more than 30 people present here, all of whom are descendants of major families in the capital.

"You should all have heard the news that Lu Fan led an army into Chu."

Liu Zhi looked around at the crowd and said, "I believe it won't be long before Lu Fan will lead his army back to the capital, and we will have to do our best at that time."

"Okay."

"no problem."

"I have long wanted to do something for Da Zhou."

"Besides, having the opportunity to fight side by side with Lu Fan is something I dream of."

"I also want to be praised by the world just like Lu Fan."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

"Well."

Liu Zhi was very satisfied with everyone's attitude, "Since you all agree, we will find more people after we go back, the more the better, but there is one thing, we need strong ones, not bad ones."

"clear."

Everyone readily agreed.

"That's right, Liu Zhi."

Gu Chen was a little curious, "Do you know what strength Lu Fan is now?"

"My sixth sister went to the military camp to look for Lu Fan some time ago."

Liu Zhi seemed slightly satisfied, "According to my sixth sister, Lu Fan is very likely to have reached the five innate realms."

"what?"

"what?"

"Five Innate Realms?"

"how is this possible?"

Everyone was shocked, each dumbfounded.

They never imagined that the current Lu Fanfei had not only advanced to Xiantian, but also reached the fifth realm of Xiantian.

You know, when Lu Fan was in the capital, he was only at the first rank, right?

In just over a year, he has grown into a top powerhouse in the Great Zhou.

This talent is beyond their reach.

Especially Gu Chen, he remembered the time when he asked Lu Fan to challenge him, and his face became hot.

Too overwhelmed.

"What's impossible?"

Liu Zhi curled his lips, "When I first met Lu Fan, he just started to practice. He didn't seem to be a master at that time? It's only been less than three years now."

"what?"

"Less than three years?"

"It's outrageous too."

Everyone was even more surprised.

They have all been cultivating since childhood, and they have practiced for eight years, if not ten years.

But their strength is far behind that of Lu Fan.

Talent is even more incomparable.

Wouldn't it be more terrifying if Lu Fan had their family background and started practicing from a young age?
"You should all know that Chu State is not weak."

Liu Zhi said: "If Lu Fan wasn't too strong, how could he have led the army to invade Chu? Without Lu Fan, I'm afraid we wouldn't even be able to defend Zhennan Pass."

"Yes."

"Really great."

"I really didn't expect that it would be Lu Fan who turned the tide for my Great Zhou."

Everyone praised again and again.

Gu Chen suddenly asked in a low voice: "Liu Zhi, when will your ancestor make a move?"

"I do not know either."

Liu Zhi shook his head lightly, "But in my estimation, my ancestor would not make a move easily. After all, Wei Guo also has a congenital Nine Realm expert. If the other party doesn't make a move, my ancestor will not be able to make a move either."

"The same is true for the other top powerhouses in our big week."

"Although there are many strong people in our big week, the opponent is not weak."

"Several countries put together are much more powerful than our Great Zhou."

"Once these strong players get involved, we will be the ones who suffer."

"So, if the top powerhouses don't make a move, it is actually beneficial to us."

Speaking of this, Liu Zhi sighed softly, "Fortunately, there is Lu Fan, he is different, after all, he grew up from the military camp, and he led the army to fight, no one can say anything."

"At present, we can only rely on Lu Fan to reverse the situation."

"As long as those top powerhouses don't join the battle, Lu Fan is the strongest."

Liu Zhi smiled, "I haven't heard of any general who can reach Lu Fan's strength."

"But……"

However, Gu Chen still had doubts, "Now that Lu Fan has invaded the Chu Kingdom, don't the top powerhouses in the Chu Kingdom still make a move? I have heard that there is a person named Yunxuan, who is a congenital eight-level powerhouse, If he makes a move, how can Lu Fan block it?"

"It's okay, I trust Lu Fan, he does things very well."

Liu Zhi was not worried at all, "What's more, he has countless elite soldiers and generals, even if Yun Xuan really makes a move, Lu Fan will retreat at worst."

"With Lu Fan's strength and strong body, plus 10,000+ elites, even if Yun Xuan wanted to kill him, it would not be so easy."

"After all, Yunxuan is a human being, not a god."

"He will also consume spiritual power and be injured."

"Facing 10,000+ Great Zhou elites alone, Yunxuan has to weigh it."

"Is it necessary to take this risk?"

"I'm afraid that he won't be able to kill Lu Fan, and he will wear himself down a lot, which will affect his cultivation and advancement."

"People at his level value the most on their own cultivation."

Liu Zhi smiled and said, "They actually cherish their lives more than us."

"Yes."

"I can rest assured that."

"As long as Lu Fan is not in danger."

After thinking about it for a while, everyone understood.

Those top powerhouses are pursuing the cultivation of immortals, and they will not easily get involved in such mundane matters. Once they are involved, it may affect their Taoism, and then affect their cultivation.

……

……

The northern border of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Ten miles outside Fengyu City is the military camp of Wei State.

Inside the tent, the coach Wei Lingtian was bowing his head in deep thought.

"Master Commander."

A young officer hurried into the tent, whispered a few words in Wei Lingtian's ear.

"what?"

"Dayu City is lost?"

Wei Lingtian was stunned for a moment, and then he became furious, "Chu State is really a bunch of waste, not only can't even take down a small town of Nanguan, but also lost its own city?"

"My lord, it is said that Lu Fan led the army to break through Dayu City."

The young officer had a worried expression on his face, "If this person is not eliminated, he will be a threat to us sooner or later."

"What's the point of being defeated by your subordinates? Hmph!"

Wei Lingtian snorted coldly, and said, "When I break through Fengyu City and drive straight into the territory of Dazhou, I will personally kill Lu Fan to relieve the hatred in my heart!"

"Yes."

The young officer nodded slightly, and then said: "My lord, I heard that the two countries of Shu and Yue have asked Da Zhou for peace, and now they have joined forces with Da Zhou to attack Chu."

"what?"

Wei Lingtian was shocked, "Impossible, absolutely impossible!"

"I don't think it's possible either."

The young officer frowned, "But all the news I received was spread like this."

"It may be a tactic to slow down the troops, or it may be a trap for the Zhou army."

Wei Lingtian shook his head, "I absolutely don't believe that the Shu and Yue countries will betray us."

"I hope so."

……

……

More than a hundred miles north of the capital of Chu State, there is a small city called Huicheng.

Lu Fan is leading an army stationed in this small town.

As it gradually penetrated into the territory of Chu State, the resistance encountered by the Great Zhou Army became stronger and stronger.

Propel speed has slowed down a lot.

It took nearly 20 days to come here for a temporary rest.

Inside the tent, Lu Fan was meditating and practicing.

Whether it was the Taoist scriptures or the Starry Sky Sword Art, he did not delay his practice.

"My lord, I just received the news that the State of Yue has sent troops to attack the State of Chu."

Qin Yu came in to report, "Shu also sent troops almost at the same time to attack the border of Chu."

"Humph!"

Lu Fan snorted coldly, and said, "Sure enough, we have evil intentions. We have to wait until we break through Dayu City before sending troops."

"But anyway, as long as they send troops."

Qin Yu answered: "At least it can help us draw the Chu army, and at the same time consume their own strength."

"Yes."

Lu Fan nodded, "Based on the current situation, since the Shu and Yue countries have dispatched troops, it will not be a show, but a real fight, and our goal will be achieved."

"Let them consume each other."

"The harder they fight, the better it is for us."

"But this account, we still have to settle it carefully in the future."

Speaking of this, Lu Fan waved his hand, "Okay, you can go."

"Yes."

Qin Yu bowed and left.

Lu Fan thought about it, and it was about time.

Continue to advance to the capital of Chu State tomorrow!
But with his current strength, it is not enough to deal with various emergencies.

Especially Yunxuan.

If Yun Xuan made a move, it would be a big trouble.

It's time to upgrade.

Let's practice the starry sky sword art to great success first.

At that time, his strength will definitely increase a lot.

There is no need to worry about Yunxuan.

……

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(End of this chapter)