The winter of 366 BC came later than usual.

The howling cold wind comes from the northwest with the footsteps of winter. It blows across the Guanzhong Plain, across the land of Hebei, and all the way to the land of Huaisi on the coast of the East China Sea.

When the crystal snowflakes fell one after another from the sky, and when the roads were gradually covered with ice and snow, the land of China gradually returned to peace after a year of fighting.

In the land of Guanzhong, on the banks of the Ju River, the Wei army that besieged the Qin capital Yueyang has quietly retreated eastward.

Looking at the red Wei flag that was gradually receding in the field of vision, and the Qin monarchs and ministers standing on top of the city, the tight string in their hearts finally relaxed.

In the land of Hebei, on the north bank of the river, the Zhao army that attacked the Qi army's defense line has been silent for a long time.

Looking at the vast river on the map, the Qi army general in charge of this line of defense could relax the frown that had been tightened for many days on his face.

In the land of Huaisi, east of Yishui River, the Chu army that attacked Jucheng, an important town of Qi State, also went south.

After hearing this good news from the deputy general, the Qi army commander stationed here had a slight curve in his mouth.

Just after experiencing a moment of relaxation in their hearts, the faces of these people invariably showed a bit of solemnity.

They all know one thing in their hearts. The current retreat is not just temporary. When the ice and snow melt in the coming spring, another war will be staged in the land of China.

…

Weiguo, the capital is Puyang, and the allied army camp.

A gust of cold wind came from afar, blowing the flags erected on the camp wall loudly.

The soldiers of Wei, who endured the pain on their cheeks scratched by the cold wind, and who were on duty in the cold, still stared closely at their surroundings with sharp eyes.

Suddenly, a burst of footsteps sounded from behind. A Wei soldier's right hand, which was a little stiff due to the cold, subconsciously tightened the halberd in his hand.

"who?"

Along with the sound of hunting coming from the flag above, a loud and vigilant shout suddenly rang out.

The sudden shout of this Wei soldier immediately attracted the attention of several comrades around him, and in an instant several sharp halberds were thrust forward.

But when everyone looked in the direction where the footsteps came from, most of the original vigilance on the faces of several Wei soldiers immediately dissipated, replaced by expressions of respect on several faces.

"Sima."

"Sima."

"Sima."

…

From the names of these soldiers, it is not difficult to tell that they are none other than the current Wei army general, Sima Gongsun Qi.

Looking at the sharp halberd blade not far ahead that added a bit of chill in the cold winter, and the faces that still showed some vigilance, a look of relief appeared on Gongsun Qi's face.

Step by step, he came to one of the Wei soldiers, and saw Gongsun Qi slowly stretching out his right hand and patting him lightly on the shoulder.

"Thanks for your hard work."

Hearing these three extremely simple words spoken by Gongsun Qi and feeling the faint feeling coming from his shoulders, the Wei soldier felt that his heart was so warm in this cold winter.

"No, it's not hard." After answering Gongsun Qi with some excitement in his voice, the Wei sergeant boldly asked, "I have always had a question in my heart. I dare to ask Sima to answer it for me."

In an extremely kind tone, Gongsun Qi replied: "Ask, as long as I can answer it, I will definitely give you a satisfactory answer."

"What I want to ask is..." Seeing Gongsun Qi agree, the Wei soldier asked with some hesitation: "Sima, our army can definitely defeat the enemy, right?"

When Gongsun Qi heard this question from the Wei soldier, he was stunned for a while.

When he saw that the other soldiers present looked at him with hope in their eyes, Gongsun Qi thought for a moment and already knew how to answer them.

"That's right."

As he spoke, a confident smile appeared on his face. Gongsun Qi pressed his left hand on the hilt of the sword at his waist, and a firmness quietly emerged in his eyes.

"I will definitely lead you to defeat the enemy and win the final victory in this war."

Although Gongsun Qi's voice was not loud, it seemed to contain infinite power.

When this sound passed through the cold winter and poured into the ears of these Wei soldiers, it also aroused the blood in their chests.

Several glances intertwined for a moment, and these Wei soldiers straightened their bodies in unison, with firm expressions in their eyes.

"We are willing to listen to Sima's orders, and Wei will surely win!"

"Wei will definitely win!"

…

Majestic shouts were heard from the Wei army camp in Puyang, the capital of the Wei Kingdom, and the main hall of a mansion within the city was also very lively.

In this hall, which does not feel cold at all and seems to be a world away from the cold outside the door, Qi army generals in purple military uniforms are sitting respectively, and the tables in front of them are filled with wine and wine.

Delicious food.

He glanced at Qi Army General Tian Shou who was sitting on the main seat. After getting the signal from his eyes, the deputy general stood up from the seat with a glass of wine.

His eyes flickered across the faces of the surrounding Qi army generals, and the smile on the lieutenant's face became brighter and brighter.

"Everyone."

A voice sounded in the main hall, immediately attracting the attention of all Qi army generals present.

Facing the looks from around him, I heard the Qi Army deputy general say with a smile: "Our army was able to defeat the Wei army and seize Guan City, all thanks to General Tian Shou's command. I thought this first wine was mine."

We should respect General Tian Shou."

"That's exactly what it means."

"You should really respect the general first."

"I also think it should be so."

…

Following the words of the deputy general of the Qi army, and several shouts of cheers, all the generals of the Qi army present raised their wine glasses after a few breaths.

"I'm waiting to pay homage to you, General."

Tian Shou, who was silently paying attention to everything in his position as the general, saw the scene in front of him, but a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth inadvertently.

Slowly filling up the wine cup in front of him, and raising it to face his subordinates below, Tian Shou said: "The victory in viewing the city is not the result of Tian Shou alone, but the joint efforts of everyone. This

Let me drink the wine with you all."

"Everyone, please!"

"General, please!"

Two rather heroic shouts sounded in the main hall, and the already warm atmosphere around them became even warmer.

After a few breaths of good wine, Qi Army General Tian Shou filled the cup of wine in front of him again, "Everyone, our army captured Guan City in this battle. It can be said to be a small victory."

"In winter, ice and snow block the road, making it difficult to march. Our army's officers and soldiers take this opportunity to take a good rest. When the ice and snow melt next year..."

When he said this, Tian Shou suddenly raised the wine cup in his hand and said, "I will definitely lead the army to conquer Puyang and occupy Daliang, so that the Wei army can see the front of our Qi army."

"Everyone, please!"

"General, please!"

Another impassioned speech, and a group of Qi army generals raising the wine baron together, the atmosphere in the hall reached its climax.
Chapter completed!