In order to reach Nagada, Pingzhou before the possible war breaks out, at least we have to rush over before the winter comes. Shi Lei and his team are not slow on the road. Fortunately, after so long battles, their ability to fight may not have grown much, but this ability to rush has really improved a lot. After all, whether it is fighting the Turks or Tuyuhun, there are many scenes of running a thousand miles, and they will naturally hone their abilities in this area.

However, they rushed all the way, but the first stop was not to go straight to Pingzhou, but to Youzhou City, an important northern town. This is not only the defense center of the north, but also the economic center. What's more important is that this is the resident of the Youzhou Grand Governor's Office.

Since Shi Lei ran to Pingzhou, a subordinate of Youzhou, he should come to Youzhou City and report to his superiors first. What's more, the current Youzhou governor is Zhang Shigui, who Shi Lei hasn't seen for a long time. He would take this opportunity to run over and take a look.

It's been a long time since I saw you. The general's responsibility is heavy. Since taking office, Zhang Shigui has never left Youzhou for a single step, so Shi Lei has never seen this particularly kind elder before he went to war.

After more than two thousand miles of arduous journey, Youzhou City was finally in sight. It was different from Shi Lei's imagination. Although Youzhou City could not keep up with the majesty and grandeur of Chang'an City, and did not have the glorious atmosphere of the imperial capital, it also did not lack the thickness and majestic force of the north, and it was also quite large in scale, with an alternative and rough beauty.

It seems that as a major northern town, it has always been well managed. Not only did it not see any signs of failure, but it was very vibrant.

Especially Shi Lei and his group took out Guan Die and entered the city after layers of inspection. Everything they saw was the unique atmosphere here that was different from the Central Plains, and of course there was a prosperous trade.

People from all ethnic groups can meet one from time to time, but most of them are wearing fur and speaking a foreign language. They won’t look very enthusiastic when they see Shi Lei and the others, which is different from Chang'an.

Sometimes, in addition to their hair color and different appearance, it is difficult for you to tell whether they are from other people. Chang'an's official language is even smoother than Shi Lei said, and they wear all the Tang Dynasty uniforms. Some of them simply have Tang Dynasty household registration, which can be regarded as Tang people. It is normal to have a chat with you when you meet.

However, as the four battles, it is also the place where wars in the north are the most intense, offensives are the most concentrated, and wars are frequent. Youzhou City is definitely a place where the city is defensive. The thick walls and elite soldiers surround it, and there are also several large-scale urns to enhance their defense.

Therefore, the people living here have less leisure and complacent as the people of Chang'an, more seriousness and vigilance, and there is also a little bit of solemn atmosphere in the whole city and less fun atmosphere.

It is precisely because of the special environment in Youzhou that Shi Lei and his group didn't look good at it at first glance, and they had a lot of equipment on them. Although the animal army was led by members of the special forces who were the back-ups and did not appear in front of the people, it would not cause too much sensation, but their configuration was all unrestrained, which aroused the strong vigilance of the local city guards.

Even if Shi Lei had a document proving his official position in his hand, he was inevitably checked back and forth several times before he finally entered the city.

After rushing for more than two thousand miles, even with Shi Lei and his team's strength, he was a little tired. Such traversing mountains and rivers is not only a physical test, but more of a mental consuming task. Therefore, Shi Lei and his team chose to go to the inn to rest first, and then go to the next day to report to Zhang Shigui, the general.

By the way, I also sent my visits over. Although my relationship is indeed close in private, it is a business to hand over the position. I still have to have necessary procedures. This is not a time to show how good the relationship is.

After washing away all the dust and having a big meal of local specialty food, Shi Lei and the others were so energetic that they went to the streets to see what other scenery there are in this heroic city.

The next morning, Shi Lei took the mentality of his body and took the documents and his subordinates to the Grand Governor's Office. Zhang Shigui had already replied, asking him to go there early this morning.

Shi Lei arrived just in time, and Zhang Shigui happened to summon the governors of several states under his command and was setting up defensive matters for everyone.

At this moment, it was the time when the grassland was not connected. The cavalry of the nomadic people, whether they were the Khitans, the Xi people, or even the Marine people, could run to the relatively wealthy Tang Dynasty to hunt grass valleys.

On the one hand, they plundered some food and livestock to supplement their insufficient winter reserves, and on the other hand, it is also a way of survival of the fittest. Through war, some elderly, weak, sick and disabled people will be consumed, and some strong tribe members will be left behind.

Priority is given to ensuring the survival of these warriors to ensure the continuation of the tribe. This is also an alternative survival philosophy born under the pressure of the cruel natural environment. Of course, they will also plunder some men and women to return and inject some fresh blood into the development of the tribe.

"The new governor of Pingzhou, Shi Lei, came to report!" Shi Lei signed up loudly at the door. After hearing Zhang Shigui's answer that he allowed to enter, Shi Lei responded and pushed the door and entered.

This is the rule when holding a military meeting. You must register, otherwise the guard guards can kill him directly. The commander will only say that the guards are right. Because it involves military secrets, confidentiality measures must naturally be stricter, especially when all the highest military commanders are squatting in this room.

"This is what I often tell you, the number one powerful general of the younger generation, who once made the first contribution in the battle to eliminate the Turks and Tuyuhun, and captured his leader alive.

He will serve in Pingzhou in the future. Everyone must work together to protect the safety of the northern gate of the Tang Dynasty!" Zhang Shigui introduced Shi Lei and also expressed his expectations.

"No!" All the generals immediately stood up to accept No, and at the same time looked at Shi Lei's eyes, full of exploration and curiosity, wondering how such a young man had reached the same position as them at this age.

Some of them expressed enough kindness to Shi Lei. I think they should be generals who are closer to Zhang Shigui. But there are a few of them with not very friendly eyes, and they are vicious and provocative. Maybe they are not very interested in this praise.

Because these people are still thirty or forty years old, they must feel uncomfortable seeing Shi Lei, a guy with his sons, who can be on par with them.

"I have heard of General Shi's reputation as a hero. It's really my luck to work with him now. I just don't know if there is such an honor to have a chance to compete with General Shi?" A strong voice came over. It just sounded very polite, but the expression was very provocative. I also glanced at Zhang Shigui in secret, and it seemed that he was not very convinced by him, the governor.

But it seems that there is indeed a hero in the north. Just this one is slightly shorter than the three brothers and brothers of the people, and they can look nearly two meters away.
Chapter completed!