On the road, knights galloped on their horses. Although there were only a dozen of them, their momentum was really great. Those who knew how to see these galloping knights were surprised.

The road was very wide. Many pedestrians saw horses galloping from a distance and moved aside early. These knights could have ridden several horses abreast, but they were arranged in a straight line, between the horse's head and the horse's tail.

Just two steps away.

It looks good and seems very simple.

But in the eyes of experts, this is extraordinary.

When these knights got closer, it was even more surprising.

The war horse ridden by the knight at the head was completely black, with not a single hair to be seen. What was rare was that the minimum height at the shoulder was over five feet. And there were more than ten knights behind him, each riding a horse.

Most of the horses he rode were close to five feet tall. Although they were not as good as the leader, they were still rare and good horses.

Such horses are rare even in places like Bianliang, and at least each one must be worth more than a hundred coins.

You should know that a horse with a shoulder height of more than four feet and five inches was a rare good horse in the Song Dynasty.

Look at these people again. Although they don't have helmets or armor, they all carry swords and bows, and are equipped with guns and crossbows.

These people are all soldiers, but I don't know where they are from, but they look so powerful.

This group of people is naturally Xiao Ding and Xiao Changqing, who are eager to return home.

The last time he returned to Beijing was two years ago. At that time, his son had just been born and was still in his infancy.

Xiao Ding suddenly reined in the horse, and the horse neighed under his crotch. He raised his two hooves, stood up, and then fell heavily to the ground. His huge hooves stepped on the ground, causing smoke and dust to fly everywhere. More than ten riders behind him also reined in the horse almost at the same time.

The horses, more than ten horses, all stood up together. Unlike Xiao Ding in the front, the horses behind them all turned to the left after standing up, and then fell to the ground.

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Dozens of riders made such a move at the same time, it was very cool.

Pedestrians on the side of the road couldn't help but clapped their hands.

Although I don't have a good impression of soldiers, such a team is still pleasing to the eye.

"Commander, what happened?" Captain He Zheng rode forward, walked to Xiao Ding's side, and asked.

Xiao Ding pointed his horsewhip at a boundary monument on the roadside in front and said: "The road ahead is Baima County."

"Oh!" He Zheng nodded in confusion. He was a real man. He had never left Hebei Road in his life. How could he know about a white horse and a black horse?

In the same way, the cavalrymen behind him who also came from Hebei Road were all looking at their command, and they really didn't know what was unusual about the white horse. Along the way, they had seen countless boundary markers, but none of them were there.

The commander-in-chief said something specifically.

"It's a very famous place! Do you know Guan Yu and Guan Yunchang?"

"I don't know!" The answer was equally clear and crisp.

Xiao Ding couldn't help but laugh.

The soldiers behind him fought more fiercely than the last, but unfortunately they were all illiterate and did not read. Naturally, they did not know the famous Shu general Guan Yu Guan Yunchang.

"It was at Baima that Guan Yu, Guan Yunchang, and others took the head of Yan Liang, the enemy general, in the midst of tens of thousands of troops, causing chaos among the enemy troops and breaking the siege of Baima in one fell swoop." Xiao Ding said roughly.

Speaking of this, He Zheng and others became interested.

They are soldiers, so they naturally worship those brave generals.

Many people thought that it was just an exaggeration to take the head of a general among thousands of troops, but these people knew that this was really possible.

Because once an army collapses, no matter how many people there are, it is useless. It is not impossible for a strong warrior to kill the leader of the opponent among ten thousand people.

Of course, if the opponent's army is well-organized, such a thing will basically be a joke.

"Today, we will rest at Baima for the night!" Xiao Ding looked up at the sky and said with a smile: "It's just a good time to pay homage to Guan Yunchang's heroic spirit back then. We will set off again tomorrow. Tonight, I allow you to have a good drink, but

Next, when we get to Gyeonggi Road, we have to restrain ourselves. We are under the emperor’s feet, so we can’t lose our sense of proportion.”

"Thank you, Commander!" More than a dozen sergeants were overjoyed.

If you are in a hurry along the way, you will be lucky at night. If there is an inn, go to the inn to rest. If not, just find a piece of wild land and spend the night.

Although the road was not peaceful, who among their group dared to make any plans?

And this kind of living in the open air is something they are accustomed to, and they don't think of it as a hardship at all.

However, moving forward in this way is similar to a march, and naturally there is no good food and drink. The commander promised that he can have a good drink tonight, so he was naturally very happy.

As for paying homage to Guan Yunchang, that is something that only the controller is interested in. They still think it is more interesting to have a big drink.

Seeing everyone's excited expressions, Xiao Ding smiled, knowing what these people were thinking.

He plans to treat everyone to a good meal and drink tonight, even if they are drunk. He hastened and hurried along the way, but in fact it was all for his own selfish reasons.

Because I wanted to go home early.

When they finally arrived in Bianliang City, they didn't dare to let them get drunk.

They are all military men, full of blood and anger, and all of them are warriors on the battlefield. If they really get drunk and cause some trouble in a place like that, it will not end well.

If not here, please drink well. After entering Beijing, everyone will have to tuck their tails between their legs and behave.

Bianliang is not as free as Northern Xinjiang, and everything has to be restricted, especially people like them. They are already jealous of others, and they don’t know how many people are watching them secretly. If nothing happens, these people still want to make some noise.

Something is coming. If something really happens, it will definitely make a fuss out of a molehill and cause a storm.

Xiao Ding thought about this very clearly.

Moreover, when leaving, King Jing Zhao Zhe also warned him again and again.

Slowing down the speed of his horse, Xiao Ding walked slowly. He looked back at his subordinates who were beaming with joy and couldn't help but laugh. In fact, the white horse was not only related to Yunchang's killing of Yan Liang, but also the disaster of the white horse that was much closer to now.

In the second year of Tianyou at the end of the Tang Dynasty, Zhu Wen was in Baimayi. After listening to the words of his confidant Li Zhen, he beheaded his left servant and shot Pei Shu overnight.

In addition, more than 30 people, including the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel and the Minister of the Ministry of Industry, threw their bodies into the river, which was known as the White Horse Disaster in history.

But these people don't even know about Guan Yunchang, let alone this matter.

But these people can get drunk as much as they want at night, but they can't.

Baima is the administrative seat of Huazhou and the seat of Wu Chengjun. It’s okay if I don’t stay here for the night. Now that I’m here, I have to pay a visit to the envoy of Huazhou Jiedushi. It’s a matter of time if others don’t see him.

It's a matter of fact, but if you don't post a message to him, it would be rude. Maybe people will feel that you have despised him, and thus make some enemies for no reason.

Although he is now the ruler of Northern Xinjiang, there are times in the officialdom that are so strange, and they never know when they will collide. If it really makes people feel uncomfortable, then they will be in trouble.

With my own life background, I am naturally not afraid.

But there is no need to set up a barrier for yourself on these things.

This is the difference between generals like Xiao Ding, who come from a wealthy family, and ordinary generals. The education they received since childhood allows them to have a more delicate mind on these matters than ordinary generals.

Seeing the city gate from a distance, Xiao Ding took the lead in getting off his horse.

These people came fiercely on horseback with swords and arrows, and they looked like they were no ordinary people at first glance. It's strange that the soldiers guarding the gate weren't nervous!

The fact was just as Xiao Ding had guessed. From a distance, he saw soldiers gathering in a hurry on the other side of the city gate.

The reaction was quite good. In a place like Northwest Jing Road, the soldiers could still react like this, and the response was really good. It made Xiao Ding look at Wu Chengjun with admiration.

Xiao Ding knew exactly what the Song Dynasty's army was like.

Even in northern Xinjiang, many troops are not in shape. The only ones who can really fight are the generals' personal troops. For other troops, fighting with the wind is good, but fighting against the wind is hard to say.

However, in terms of overall quality, Northern Xinjiang's army is still the strongest in the country.

After all, everyone in that place still has to think about their own lives, and the exploitation of soldiers is much better than in the mainland.

He signaled He Zheng to go forward alone and hand over the items to prove his identity, while the others walked slowly.

After He Zheng negotiated clearly with the people, the people over there were obviously relieved, but a man who looked like a general followed He Zheng up in a hurry.

"I've seen Xiao Tongzhi!" The general smiled broadly: "I met Lubu Feijie a few days ago, but Xiao Tongzhi has greatly enhanced the power of our Emperor Song Dynasty! Everyone in my Wucheng Army is in admiration!

I wish I could kill a few Liao dogs with my own body!"

Xiao Ding smiled and nodded in salute: "It's just a fluke. We are guarding the border and guarding against the Liao dogs. You are stationed in the place to ensure the safety of one place. You are all loyal to the country!"

After being praised by Xiao Ding, the general smiled so hard that his mouth twisted.

Who is Xiao Ding? For a general at the level of a high-ranking commander, it is a huge honor to be able to talk to him in a friendly manner to a mere general. Moreover, Xiao Ding is not an ordinary commander, but he also has a third commander.

Where is I!

No wonder he can be such a high-ranking official and treat others so kindly! Unlike his immediate boss, who is just a mere deputy general, he treats himself like a servant at home.

"Commander, please, does the commander need someone to show you the way?" he asked flatteringly.

"No need!" Xiao Ding waved his hand, "Although I haven't been back for more than two years, I am still very familiar with this place. You can go about your business!"

"Yes, yes!" The captain nodded repeatedly, commanding his men to drive aside the people who were entering the city, and let Xiao Ding and others enter the city first.

After entering the city, Xiao Ding walked all the way towards the post house.
Chapter completed!