On December 10, Guo Wei led the Chinese army to Liuzipo and stationed at the North Slope Camp.

The Ye army and the Imperial Imperial Guard faced each other in the north and south, facing each other from a distance, and could see the flags flying in each other's camps.

The terrain on the north slope is higher, overlooking the south slope. The first thing Guo Wei did when he entered the camp was to lead his generals to the top of the slope to survey the terrain of Liu Zipo.

Standing on the top of the high hill, the winter wind is howling, as cold as a knife. Looking up at the sky, the gloomy sky is like a heavy cotton wool pressing on the top of the head, so close that it seems that you can reach out and touch it.

Zhu Xiu mingled among the crowd, tightly wrapped in her cloak and hunched her neck to prevent the biting cold wind from entering her collar.

Although there is less snow this year, it is still colder than in previous years.

It's fine when the wind isn't blowing, but when the north wind blows, it's like a steel knife blowing, chilling people to the bone.

Li Chongjin walked aside, chatting casually.

This guy has a strong body, as if he doesn't know what cold is. He wears mountain armor, only a thin shirt underneath, and a blood-red robe on the outside.

As the saying goes, a nephew is like an uncle. Li Chongjin is tall and looks a bit like Guo Wei.

Since he broke into Beizhou City single-handedly and killed many high-ranking generals of the Yongqing Army, his reputation in the Ye Army has grown greatly, and many officers and soldiers of the Ye Army regard him as a hero.

Before setting off from Chanzhou, Guo Wei appointed him as the commander of the Tiger Wing Army, allowing him to mobilize troops and horses to form new regiments within the Ye Army.

As the news spread, the newly established Tiger Wing Army camp was bustling with people, and many generals privately went to find Li Chongjin, hoping to be transferred to the Tiger Wing Army.

In just a few days, the Tiger Wing Army with a quota of more than 20,000 soldiers was formed.

According to the establishment of the Imperial Guards Department, the Tiger Wing Army is subordinate to the Infantry Army Department.

The Tiger Wing Army newly formed by Guo Wei was a mixed regiment of highly equipped infantry and cavalry. It only obeyed Guo Wei's control, and the others had no right to mobilize.

Anyone with a discerning eye knows that Guo Wei wants to distinguish between direct descendants and close relatives in the Ye army.

Although they are all Ye Army in name, there is a big difference in which regiments are direct line and which are side branches.

Just like the difference between the imperial imperial army and the feudal army.

On the surface, they all appear to be part of the country's military power, but the rewards and benefits vary greatly.

Zhu Xiu was not worried about being excluded from his direct lineage.

The Pioneer Army under his name was originally separated from the Chinese Army, and he himself was the secretary of the camp directly under the commander-in-chief, so he was properly ranked among the direct lineage.

Zhu Xiu talked while climbing, talking about the activities in the camp on the south slope in the past two days and the ambush of Houzan.

Suddenly, he felt that Li Chongjin had not spoken for a long time. He turned around and saw that this guy was behind him. He stopped where he was and looked into the distance with confused eyes.

From his line of sight, it should be in the direction of Kaifeng.

The taciturn Li Chongjin really made Zhu Xiu a little uncomfortable. She took two steps back, stood beside him, and said with a smile: "Looking from here, Kaifeng City is peaceful and peaceful, but inside it, it must be in dire straits."

Li Chongjin nodded silently and said in a low voice: "Kaifeng City is still magnificent, but it is a pity that Situ Mansion no longer exists."

Zhu Xiu raised his hand and patted his shoulder: "The dead are gone. Those of us who are alive will avenge them. They will also bless us in heaven and successfully enter Kaifeng."

Li Chongjin quickly wiped the moisture from the corners of his eyes, lowered his head and said hoarsely: "My aunt originally planned to arrange a marriage for me after the new year, but I didn't want to, and even had a few quarrels with her... The Liu family's younger siblings also said that they would arrange a marriage for me.

I introduced the sisters in the clan... Brother Qing, Brother Yi, Shouyun, and Fengchao even asked me to teach them martial arts. My eldest nephew, Brother Yi, asked me to take him fishing by the Luoshui River..."

Li Chongjin became more and more sad as he spoke, his voice trembled, he swallowed several times, and his bulging eyes were filled with bloodshot eyes.

Zhu Xiu sighed, not knowing how to comfort him.

Li Chongjin's parents died when he was a teenager, and he grew up with Guo Wei and became close to Guo Wei's family.

It's just that he has a cheerful temperament and has been educated by Guo Wei with sticks. He is not like Chai Rong, who has been sensible and mature since he was a child.

It’s no wonder that he went to Beizhou to kill people in anger. The Yongqing army was unwilling to obey Yedu’s order to raise troops. In Li Chongjin’s view, he was an accomplice of the imperial court and the murderer of his family.

Li Chongjin wiped the corners of his eyes, his eyes gleaming sharply: "Houzan is dead, and there are still five heads of the Dog Emperor Liu Chengyou, Li Ye, Nie Wenjin, Guo Yunming, and Kaifeng Prefect Liu Baht!"

Li Chongjin glanced fiercely in the direction of Nanpo Camp, turned around and strode towards the top of the slope.

Zhu Xiu looked at his back and sighed softly.

Older problem children seem to have grown up in an instant, but the price of this growth is too heavy.

On the high hill, you can have a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains. The top of the north slope is the highest point of Liu Zipo.

Guo Wei stood astride his sword and stared into the distance. He could vaguely see the neatly organized camp on the south slope and the flying bright yellow dragon flag.

The Ministry of Works, which is responsible for surveying the terrain, set up a table and drew a terrain map of Liuzipo on the spot to provide a basis for the army's decision-making.

Guo Wei and Wei Renpu discussed in low voices for a while, then called He Fujin, Yao Yuanfu, Shi Yanchao, Wang Yanchao and other generals to assign tasks one by one.

"Li Chongjin, Zhu Xiu." Upon hearing Guo Wei's voice, Zhu Xiu and Li Chongjin hurried forward.

"Zhu Xiu's Pioneer Army was merged into the Tiger Wing Army, and I ordered you to serve as the deputy capital commander of the Tiger Wing Army, partnering with Li Chongjin."

Guo Wei passed the order and said in a deep voice.

"General, I obey the order!" Zhu Xiu and Li Chongjin accepted the order in unison, with faces showing joy.

It would be best for them to work together.

"The day after tomorrow, when the battle on the south slope begins, you two will lead the Tiger Wing Army to attack the road leading to Qili Suburban and cut off the route behind the enemy." Guo Wei ordered.

When Li Chongjin heard that he didn't have a role in the frontal battlefield, he immediately quit and shouted: "The last general will also be responsible for the main attack. He can sneak around behind the enemy and make small fuss. It's better to send someone else..."

Guo Wei glared and shouted: "Don't be nagging! There are tens of thousands of imperial soldiers and horses in the Qili suburbs. If they are allowed to get in touch and support each other, it will greatly weaken the effectiveness of our army's offensive! I order you to guard the crossing and block the imperial army's retreat.

The most important thing! If there are any mistakes, please report them to me!"

Li Chongjin muttered a few words, clasped his fists and said: "The last general just takes the order!"

Guo Wei glared at this troublesome nephew with annoyance and distress, and said to Zhu Xiu: "You are responsible for keeping an eye on him. Don't let him cause trouble randomly and disrupt the army's plans. If there are any mistakes, he will be punished!"

"Don't worry, Commander, the last general will definitely assist General Li on the left to guard the intersection of Qilijiao!" Zhu Xiu hurriedly accepted the order loudly.

Wei Renpu suddenly smiled and said: "Come back, some military aircraft still want to discuss it with you, you come with me."

With that said, Wei Renpu stepped forward and grabbed Li Chongjin to leave.

Li Chongjin did not doubt that he was there, so he muttered: "There is something that cannot be said in person..."

When the two of them walked away, Guo Wei glanced at Zhu Xiu and walked towards the top of the slope.

Zhu Xiuxin understood and hurriedly followed.

On one side of the slope, the winding mountain crest line extends along the southwest direction, like a sharp ax blade splitting the two mountains.

The winter wind blew hard, and Zhu Xiu shivered and tightened her collar.

Guo Wei stopped and stood, staring into the distance, and said nothing for a long time.

Zhu Xiu stood behind him and did not dare to urge him. However, he was in the wind, and the howling mountain wind ruffled his hair and poured straight into his collar, making him shake with cold.

Looking left and right, he found that there was no shelter from the wind on the top of the empty slope. Zhu Xiu lightly stamped his feet, rubbed his hands and breathed into his palms.

Looking behind Guo Wei's majestic body, Zhu Xiu's heart moved and she moved in small steps to hide behind him, just blocking the cold wind blowing from the northeast.

Zhu Xiu grinned, secretly pleased with his wit.

Guo Wei suddenly said in a deep voice: "Do you understand the intention of arranging for you to partner with Li Chongjin?"

Zhu Xiu poked his head out and whispered: "The emperor's royal tent is at the camp on the south slope. The commander-in-chief was worried that Li Chongjin would make trouble impulsively and disrupt the army's arrangement, so he deliberately sent him away.

With Hou Yi and Jiao Jixun as internal agents, there is actually only one real opponent in this battle, Murong Yanchao!

As long as Murong Yanchao is defeated and Hou Yi and Jiao Jixun take the opportunity to start an uprising, the imperial army will definitely be in chaos!

So this battle seems to be evenly matched, but the commander-in-chief has already secured victory, so there should not be a too tragic battle, and there is no need to use Li Chong to overcome difficulties..."

A smile appeared on Guo Wei's lips: "Yes, you are really smart."

"The handsome man is overrated~" Zhu Xiu smiled modestly.

"But there is another layer of intention, can you still guess it?" Guo Wei changed the subject.

Zhu Xiu blinked and looked confused: "Please give me some advice, Commander!"

Guo Wei turned to look at him and saw that his face was full of confusion. He smiled and said: "The imperial court is defeated and will inevitably retreat to the Qili suburbs. The officials and others will also flee back to Kaifeng from there. You are careful and make arrangements to find the officials."

Home, bring him to see me..."

Zhu Xiu was shocked. As expected, Guo Wei wanted him to intercept Liu Chengyou's return.

Just listening to Guo Wei's tone, it seemed that he had other intentions.

Zhu Xiu pretended to be surprised, cupped his hands and said tentatively: "I dare to ask the commander-in-chief, in the chaos of war, no one can guarantee the safety of the official family. What if... I mean what if...

If something unexpected happens to the official family, what should the general do?"

Guo Wei's eyes were slightly stern and his tone was cold: "In the war, any accident may happen. If an official is unfortunately killed, you should find the regicide murderer, escort him to the army, and wait until he returns to Kaifeng to deal with it."

Zhu Xiu bowed deeply and said, "General, I understand. Please rest assured, Commander!"

Guo Weidan said calmly: "The safety of the official family is the top priority. I don't trust this matter to others. It is most appropriate to let you go."

On the surface, Zhu Xiu looked grateful, but inside she was feeling huge waves.

Uncle Guo, Uncle Guo, you really think highly of me!

The meaning of your old man's words is clearly that you want me to kill Liu Chengyou, and you also want to find a way to frame it for others and create a regicide.
To be continued...