Mountains and rivers are waiting for you to return

Chapter 135: Shanhe Alliance
"The Emperor, by the Mandate of Heaven, decrees: Han Ruize, the former Left Cavalry General of the Second Division of the Pei Family Army, is the tenth-generation successor of the Wanyue Blood Whip. He is filial and fraternal, loyal and brave, and invincible. In the Battle of Yunxuan, he took back Huayun Village and ambushed the enemy's main general Chiyue Sikou Xiu. He has made great contributions in protecting the southwest defense line and is granted the title of First-Rank Cavalry General. He will take over the military power of the First and Second Divisions of the Pei Family Independent Army, and take over the leadership of the Northwest Border Army. He will rush to the country of Shan Gu, intimidate the Rong Di people, and pacify the rebellion. I decree this!"

It turned out to be an imperial decree sent urgently from Chaoyang.

The number and strength of each branch of the Pei Family Independent Army are equivalent to that of a border army or garrison.

Originally, the first and second divisions of the Pei family army were under the command of the Han family. This time, not only did the emperor return the military power to the Han family, but he also gave them honor and promoted them to the rank of first-class general of cavalry.

But at the same time, the imperial edict asked him to take charge of the Northwestern Frontier Army and seize power from Gu Jinheng. The purpose of using him to contain Gu Jinheng was also completely obvious.

Han Ruize frowned slightly, but still thanked him and accepted the order.

Then came another imperial decree, "Shao Liran, the former commander of the fourth division of the Pei family army, is a man of integrity, wisdom and military ability. He killed the enemy commander Yunjiang Luanxiao in the battle of Yunxuan, and is a role model. He is granted the title of General Duxi of the second rank, and is given the military power of the third and fourth divisions of the Pei family independent army. He is given special honors and is ordered to go west to assist Duke Duanding and the General of the Cavalry, to boost the army and lead the division. He must return victorious. This is my decree!"

"I obey your order." Shao Liran stepped forward to receive it.

Everyone else was still kneeling on the ground, waiting for Pei Nai's reward.

After all, Pei Nai had only the imperial edict of Madam Yingwu before, and she was the former commander-in-chief of Pei's army. She had the merit of saving the emperor, killed the commanders of the three armies of the Wu clan, and led the team to annihilate more than 200,000 members of the Wu clan, winning a great victory and severely damaging the morale of the Wu clan.

What's more, Zhubei Spear is of great significance to Tianyao, and no one dares to object to his being awarded the title of marshal, let alone the position of general.

But the imperial envoy put away the imperial edict and said, "The imperial edict has been announced. You may stand up now."

Everyone, including Zhong Lin and Shao Liran, looked puzzled.

Han Ruize frowned and asked, "Where is General Pei?"

The Imperial Envoy smiled wryly, "General Han, please don't embarrass me. I am only following your orders."

"Your Majesty may be waiting for the general to return to the capital and reward him in person at the celebration banquet." Someone at the side comforted Pei Nai.

Everyone looked at Pei Nai, wanting to see her attitude.

But Pei Nai understood that Xiao Mingyi was actually on guard against her.

Since ancient times, those who have made great achievements and threatened their rulers have been in danger, and those who are famous throughout the world are not rewarded. This is the suspicion that those in power cannot help but have.

If it was another lord, Pei Nai might be okay in his heart.

But the current emperor was rescued from the snow by her alone. How could Xiao Mingyi, who had been raised by her since childhood, not be sad?

After everyone stood up, they dispersed. Gu Jinheng came over and observed her expression, and asked, "Are you angry?"

"There are some. Ten years ago, I was already scolding him." Pei Nai calmed himself down. "Forget it. There is no point in having those false names. Han Ruize returned to the military and was promoted. It's also good."

Gu Jinheng raised his hand and gently stroked her back a few times, "Then I'll give you the command of the Yongzhou garrison and the Sichuan-Western border army. Will that make you happier?"

Pei Nai quickly shook his head, "You guys are by my side, it makes no difference to me whether you have these real powers or not."

Gu Jinheng nodded. No one would deny the commanding significance of the Zhubei Spear to the Tianyao soldiers.

"It's you," Pei Nai asked back, "Before this, the Northwest Frontier Army was under your jurisdiction. His imperial edict directly bypassed you and divided your power. Would you be unhappy?"

Gu Jinheng smiled. He had no intention of disobeying the order and said, "If I give Han Ruize the military power of two more armies, can he give up his desire for you and allow you to marry me again?"

Pei Nai hissed, "You made me a beauty?"

Gu Jinheng's smile was completely drawn out by her: "Go change your clothes quickly, and we'll set off when you're ready."

How many people have ever seen Lord Tianyao Duanding with such a gentle look?

Not far away, Zhang Sheng and his group, who were already ready and waiting to set off, could no longer suppress the look of shock on their faces.

They couldn't hear what the two were saying, but when they saw Gu Jinheng's smile, they still couldn't believe it.

Zhang Sheng couldn't understand why he didn't favor his wife, General Pei, the descendant of the famous Zhubei Spear, but fell in love with Han Ruize's sister Tang Mingzhi?

Although he admitted that Han Ruize's sister was very talented and her fighting ability should not be underestimated, he and Xing Xiaoren were defeated by each other one after another.

But no matter how highly she is praised, how can she compare with the successor of the Zhubei Spear who has made outstanding military achievements?
Unfortunately, Duke Duan Ding did not remarry or take a concubine for ten years. They all thought that he could not forget his first wife, General Pei.

It’s a pity that people’s hearts are fickle, Zhang Sheng lamented.

He looked in the direction of the team. The only women there were Tang Mingzhi and Princess Shangle of Qilu. He still didn't see Pei Nai, so he stopped Zhong Lin and Luo Yuanying and asked, "Where did General Pei go?"

Zhong Lin didn't know how to answer, so he didn't respond and walked away to do his own thing.

Luo Yuanying smiled slightly and said to Zhang Sheng: "I can't tell you, wait until she comes out to see you herself."

It was another riddle. Zhang Sheng was completely confused and stood there holding the horse with a bewildered look on his face.

Everyone was ready soon.

Facing the bright morning sun, everyone packed lightly, mounted their horses, and prepared to set off for the kingdom of the valley.

The elite troops stationed in Yuezhou stayed behind to deal with the aftermath of Shanyin Sect and the surrounding villages, so they were the only ones on the main road leading to the northwest at this moment.

The complete home team includes Pei Nai, Gu Jinheng, Han Ruize, Da Xian, Zhang Sheng, Shao Liran, Da Xi Shangle, Hu Yanwei Zhao, Ju Yan, Luo Yuanying, Zhong Lin, Du Ling, and Ju Liancheng, a total of thirteen people.

From the Three Mountains on top to the Six Rivers on the bottom, from Duke Duan Ding of Tianyao and his advisers, to the allies from Qilu and the Shanyu Kingdom, everyone gathered here for the same purpose.

Together with Gu Jinheng and Da Xian's 25 guards and Zhang Sheng's eight companions, the team has a total of 46 people, and they will embark on the journey together.

Da Xi Shangle looked at the broad road ahead that led to the distance and couldn't help asking: "This trip is to defeat the enemy and put an end to the war, and also to save lives from danger. Regardless of success or failure, it will surely be unforgettable for a lifetime. Should we give this team a name?"

Pei Nai nodded in agreement, and after a brief thought, he said, "How about the Pingxi team?"

Guo Min's former title was General Pingxi.

After he died here, this team also gathered and formed here, and "Pingxi" shared the same goal with everyone else, to quell the rebellion in the west and expel the Wu enemy.

Da Xian told the truth: "It's very memorable, but as a team name, it doesn't sound very nice. Can we change it based on this?"

"Any suggestions?" Pei Nai asked sincerely.

"Plan the west, attack the west, conquer the west, pacify the west, Fuyuan, Fuhuo, and Dingning." Luo Yuanying seriously provided Pei Nai with options.

Pei Nai was touched, but she couldn't pick it out.

She glanced at Zhang Sheng's increasingly gloomy face and said, "Forget it, let's get on the road first. If we don't leave now, I'm afraid Zhang Sheng will get a cage and lock us all up and drag us away."

Han Ruize smiled cooperatively.

"Let's go!" Pei Nai continued.

Everyone urged their horses and whipped them, the sound of their hooves was as fast as drums.

Dozens of figures walked away in the sunlight, the dust was rolling, and it was thousands of miles away.
This team, which was temporarily formed at the ruins of Shanyin Sect, is often used as a synonym for miracle in later generations.

The team initially consisted of only 46 people, but they changed the fate of everyone in the world.

The records in historical books have been passed down through the generations, and the legends about them have been engraved on wooden slips and stone tablets, and are immortal in people's words and in the hearts of the people.

Based on the name of Pei Nai's special move in the final battle, people called their team: Mountain and River Alliance.

(End of this chapter)