Chapter 565: Commander

During this day, Shen Hao didn't take a break for a moment, he was busy non-stop from the morning to the evening, from Haixia to the beach rocks, and now to this majestic and majestic pass.

Even on the inner side, the majesty of the Kundaliya Pass can still make people's blood boil. At least it was the first time for Shen Hao to see such a mind-shaking building.

The teleportation formation is not near the Kundaliya Pass, but a full two miles away from the Kundaliya Pass. Surrounding it is a deformed fortress similar to a depression, and all the bows and crossbows are aimed not at the outside but at the inside. In other words, these weapons guard against people who come out of the teleportation array.

"Why?"

"My lord. This is Zuo Shuai's arrangement. It is said that this teleportation circle is close to the pass, and it is a vital place. If the enemy uses this to steal the pass, it will definitely overthrow the prestige of the pass, so heavy defense is also on the inside."

After listening to Li Jiang's explanation, Shen Hao nodded secretly, looked around, and felt several lingering breaths seemed to sweep past him. It seems that not only the crossbows and soldiers on the surface are guarding here, but also many monks and masters are secretly controlling them.

The inspection procedures, warrants, and badges are checked by everyone. There were even at least five crossbow arrows pointed at Shen Hao throughout the whole process, and Li Jiang and others next to him were treated the same.

Therefore, the security here is so strict that it is far more than what Shen Hao felt in Haixia and Tanshi, and it was even a little abrupt, which made him inexplicably feel an invisible oppressive force spreading from the grand pass in the distance.

After leaving the teleportation array, the road is full of vehicles and horses. It can be seen that there are grains, pig iron, finished weapons, and carts of pan-spirit stones in boxes.

Shen Hao noticed that the drivers in these convoys were all soldiers instead of coachmen, and the flags on the carriages were all the number flags of the army. It can be seen that these chariots and horses belong to the military and supply battalion. Really did not rely on any car and horse to transport nearby.

Don't you think this is a waste of the transport capacity of the supply battalion? Or did Zuo Yuliang have other plans?

After leaving the teleportation circle, they have already been thoroughly checked, and when they enter the customs building, they have to be checked again. The same crossbow arrows and breath locks did not make these soldiers relax their vigilance at all because of Xuan Qingwei's black robe.

They are all frontier soldiers, why do the soldiers around this pass look so much more vicious? Is it because the closer you are to the front line, the more anger and hostility in your heart?

Check once at the customs building, check again at the transfer well inside the building, and check again when you see one of Zuo Yuliang's adjutants. The faint smile on Shen Hao's face was also wiped away during the inspections again and again. With a cold face, the evil spirit on his body was even heavier than those soldiers around him. This made the adjutant who was walking in front look back at Shen Hao several times.

Shen Hao's temper is not good, and the adjutant looked at him unscrupulously, which is no longer respectful to him. So Shen Hao sneered and said, "Is it because I look like some elder in your family? You keep turning your head to look at me?"

"Master Shen is a literati after all, and he doesn't use dirty words when he curses." The adjutant also responded with a sneer.

"You still laugh when you know I'm scolding you? You have a thick skin."

The adjutant frowned deeply, and his expression was not very good. He looked at Shen Hao just now, mainly because he was curious about how a mere Deputy Qianhu of Xuanqing Guard could have such a heavy evil spirit. I didn't expect to be reprimanded by the other party after looking at it a few more times. I wanted to turn my face, but finally endured it again. The other party held Zuo Shuailing in his hand, and he, the leader of the way, couldn't afford to delay for a long time.

So instead of verbally conflicting with Shen Hao, he quickened his pace and led Shen Hao to the door of a public house.

The guards and the two inspectors, deputy Qianhu, had been stopped long ago, and now Shen Hao pushed the door open and went in alone after the adjutant informed.

This public house is much bigger than Shen Hao imagined. There is a huge screen in the middle, with black lines on a white background, and a topographical map outside the pass. Shen Hao glanced at it, and found that this topographic map was much more detailed than the topographic map of the Nanman region he had seen in the Xuanqingwei Library before, as small as streams, mountain roads, or scattered tribes, there were detailed markings on it. And obviously many of them were added recently, so the handwriting looks newer than others.

Behind the screen is a desk and a chair, and behind it is a row of bookshelves, which are full of books.

On the right is an armor stand, on which a pair of armor hangs, thick and solid, a man with a long beard and gray hair is holding a piece of wax and carefully hitting the armor plate.

"Marshal, Mr. Shen is here." The adjutant walked to the man, bowed and said a word, then stepped aside.

Turning around, what I saw was an ordinary face, except for a pair of bright eyes, it was slightly old, and there was a red spot on the left cheek.

This person is the biggest head in the southern frontier army, the chief of military affairs, the supreme commander of the frontier army Zuo Yuliang.

I have read the relevant information about Zuo Yuliang before, but unfortunately I am not qualified to consult the files of each of them, so there may be some errors in the situation I learned.

Zuo Yuliang is seventy-nine years old this year, and he has been cultivated at the sixth level of the Yuan Dan Realm. He has served in both the Jingxi Army and the Jingnan Army, and he has also been in local garrisons, and even served as a riding and archery instructor for the royal family for half a year. The resume is so complicated that it is rare to look at the military.

"Xuan Qingwei's chief inspector, Shen Hao, deputy Qianhu, has met Zuo Shuai."

"Shuai" is actually Zuo Yuliang's job title rather than his job title. Zuo Yuliang's job title is actually "Chief of Military Affairs in the South", which is very long, so it is generally called his job title.

Zuo Yuliang pointed to a box on the table next to him, and said to Shen Hao, "Bring me another piece of wax."

"Yes." Shen Hao hurriedly stepped forward to open the box, took a piece of wax and handed it over, then stood beside him with his hands tied.

Waxing the armor is a delicate job. It should not be rushed or shaken. Each nail leaf must be carefully applied, preferably evenly. This is the best way to maintain it. Usually it is left to servants to do it, but there are also many who choose to do it themselves. After all, the armor is worn by oneself. Whether it is well taken care of usually directly affects its life-saving performance on the battlefield. Take care of it yourself. Peace of mind.

"Do you know how?"

"This official doesn't know how to do it." Shen Hao didn't even wear armor, how could he be waxed.

"I heard that you are Jiang Cheng's protégé, right? He used to work under me, but he was far away and hadn't met in a few books. Later, he was transferred to Xuanqingwei, and the transfer order also passed through my hands." The day before yesterday, I wrote a letter, talked about the past, and flattered me a lot. I didn’t understand it at first, but it can be seen that you understand it when you come.”

"Master Jiang's love is the blessing of being an official." Shen Hao was taken aback for a moment, because he didn't expect Jiang Cheng to write a letter to Zuo Yuliang, and Zuo Yuliang meant that there was a hint of caring in the letter?

However, Shen Hao had to admit Jiang Cheng's favor, but he would not reveal anything in front of Zuo Yuliang. Just make the most of the superficial courtesy. The other party pulled out Jiang Chenglai probably because he wanted to get closer, and I'm afraid the following words will not be a scene.

PS: First of all, I would like to wish you all a new year. I wish you all good health and a happy family!

In addition, during the Spring Festival, I also want to be lazy and have more time to rest, so the three changes will be changed to two, and it will resume after the holiday. Please bear with me.