Chapter 537: Xiang Guan enters Chu

Cui Hao brought Deng Sheng's edict and Jing Xiang to Xiang Quan's residence. As the main figure of the former Chu Return to Deng, although he did not join the Deng court, Deng Sheng treated them preferentially. In addition to being unable to leave Wancheng without authorization, Deng Sheng did not restrict their personal freedom. Xiang Quan also relied on the savings he brought to Guangling to buy a large mansion in Wancheng, and under the care of the Business Department, he started a business and lived a good life.

Upon learning that the Secretariat Cui Hao was visiting, Xiang Quan quickly opened the middle door and took the old and young people out to greet him in person.

"I've seen Xiang Cui!" Xiang Quan bowed to Cui Hao and said.

Cui Hao nodded slightly, and then said, "Presponsible to visit, please don't be surprised. This time, I came here with the will of the king. I wanted to ask General Xiang for help in one thing."

"Cui Xiang is serious. If you have any questions, you can just send a servant to come. Where does it take for you to work? Cui Xiang, sir, please invite me in the room!" Xiang Quan said, and then invited Cui Hao and Jingxiang to enter.

When he arrived at the central hall, Xiang Quan asked Cui Hao to sit in the main seat. Cui Hao was not polite. After sitting down, he pointed at Jing Xiang and said to Xiang Quan: "General Xiang, this is Jing Xiang, the military advisor of Yongping Guard. This time he wanted to ask General Xiang for help, it was Jing's idea."

"I have met General Xiang!" Jing Xiang said to Xiang Quan with a smile.

Seeing that Jing Xiang, who was coming with Cui Hao, was actually the military advisor of the First Guard, Xiang Quan did not dare to neglect at the moment, so he hurriedly replied: "It turned out to be the Military Advisor of the First Guard. I didn't expect that Military Advisor of the First Guard is so young. He is really young and promising."

This is not a compliment to Xiang Quan. Although Jing Xiang is a powerful man in history, he was born late and is only in his early thirties now. After coming to Deng State for so long, Xiang Quan also clearly understood the official system of Deng State. The military advisor of Deng State is second only to the General of the First Guard in the Army, and his status in Deng State is higher than that of a county prefect. Jing Xiang is in such a high position at such an age. It is not an exaggeration to say that he is young and promising.

"Haha, General Xiang laughed!" Jing Xiang smiled, and then said to Xiang Quan: "Jing came today because he wanted to ask General Xiang for help. This matter is related to the situation in the Central Plains of our Great Deng. Please do not refuse."

"Oh? What exactly can make Cui Xiang and Jing come to the military advisor condescend and listen carefully!" Xiang Quan asked. It is already well known to Deng Zhao's fierce battle against the Central Plains. Xiang Quan knew of course, but what Xiang Quan didn't understand was that there were many famous generals in Deng. What they could not solve, so that he, a person who destroyed his family and destroyed his country, could help?

Jingxiang glanced at Cui Hao, Cui Hao nodded understandingly, and then Jingxiang said, "That's right, now the 200,000 elite Zhao army soldiers are with our Yongping Guards, Jinwu Guards confronted Guangling County, and Zhao's troops are above our army. The current situation is a bit passive for our army, so we thought of asking General Xiang to help. Guangling, Pengcheng, Pei County, and Xia Pi are all the homelands of Chu. Zhao's destruction of Chu committed numerous crimes, which made the people of Chu hate him to the core. However, because Zhao is powerful, they have always dared to be angry but dare not speak out. Therefore, we want to ask General Xiang to go to Guangling, go deep behind the enemy, and call on the people of Chu to fight against the Zhao army."

After Jing Xiang said this, Xiang Quan understood everything that was wrong with the Deng army's war and was eager to open up the situation. Therefore, he hoped that his Chu general would go back and incite the people to stir up trouble behind the Zhao army, so as to help the Deng army win the Battle of the Central Plains.

This made Xiang Quan hesitate a little. His hatred for Zhao State was beyond doubt. However, the Zhao army was powerful and went deep into the rear of the Zhao army. If he was not careful, he would die without a place to die. Since he arrived in Wancheng, he had a few more years of peace. Xiang Quan had lost his former ambitions and was determined to live his own life well. If it was not necessary, he would not want to take this risk.

Cui Hao, who was standing aside, saw Xiang Quan's hesitation, so he said, "Don't worry, General Xiang, this matter was chosen by the king. I, Da Deng, never treat meritorious ministers. The king said that as long as General Xiang can help me, Da Deng win the battle of the Central Plains, the king will enthrone General Xiang as Duke Xiang, and will not replace him. In addition, he will also grant Xiang Jing the title of Duke Pengcheng County. Please consider it."

After hearing this, Xiang Quan felt nervous. The Duke of the State was the highest title in Deng State. In addition to Deng Sheng's father and brothers and several sons, only the late Su Hong had the title of Duke of the State. However, Su Hong was posthumously granted the title of Duke of the State after his death and could not inherit his descendants. To put it bluntly, it was just for a reputation. However, in order to let himself go to Guangling, Deng State actually promised Duke of Xiang State and became the most powerful minister at once. He was still a hereditary Duke of the State. Moreover, Xiang Jing, the former prince of Chu, also awarded the title of Duke of the County, which was very generous.

However, Xiang Quan knew that the reward was very generous, but the risks were also very high. However, Xiang Quan also understood that after Cui Hao said this, he had no room for rejection. Cui Hao had already said it very clearly just now. This matter was chosen by Deng Sheng. If he dared to refuse, he might not have a good life in the future. Maybe his family would be destroyed. As the saying goes, people are under the roof, and for the sake of their family, Xiang Quan had to nod and agree.

"Okay, Cui Xiang, Military Advisor Jing, go down to Guangling." Xiang Quan gritted his teeth and nodded.

Seeing that Xiang Quan agreed, Cui Hao and Jing Xiang also smiled knowingly and said, "Okay, General Xiang is so clear about the righteousness. The king must be very happy to know. Since General Xiang has agreed, we will not stay for a long time. Now we will go back to the palace to report to the king and say goodbye!"

"Cui Xiang, Military Advisor Jing walks slowly!" Xiang Quan personally sent Cui Hao and Jing Xiang out.

After seeing Cui Hao and Jingxiang away, Xiang Quan returned home in a daze. Seeing this, his son Xiang Qing asked, "Father, it's very dangerous to go to Guangling. Why did his father agree?"

"Haha!" Xiang Quan smiled bitterly, "What if I don't agree? When Cui Hao carried King Deng out, it means that he can't refuse his father. If he goes, he may only die as a father. If he doesn't go, the whole family may die at that time."

"This..." Xiang Qing looked at Xiang Quan with horror.

Xiang Quan looked at his son and said softly: "Actually, you don't have to worry too much. This matter is not a matter of death. As long as it is done, you will be Duke Xiang as your father. Our family has a place in Deng State, and you no longer have to worry about being bullied."

After Cui Hao and Jing Xiang left Xiang Quan's house, they came to Ganyang Palace to report to Deng Sheng. When they learned that Xiang Quan had just hesitated for a moment, they agreed immediately. Deng Sheng smiled and said, "It's up to him to know the truth!"

"Haha!" Cui Hao smiled and said, "Although Xiang Quan is a royal family of Chu, his background is not much better than that of ordinary people. He is still a little knowledgeable about being a general in the old Chu. If he can't even see through this, he will have wasted his decades of ups and downs."

Deng Sheng nodded, and then said to Jing Xiang: "Jingqing, since Xiang Quan has agreed, it is not advisable to go to Guangling tomorrow. You will leave it to you and Guan Qing to decide what to do. I will only look at the result."

"Here!" Jing Xiang replied.

The next day, Jingxiang took Xiang Quan away from Wancheng and headed for Guangling.

On the fifth day of the eighth month of the year of Qianyuan, Jingxiang brought Xiang Quan to Guangling City. Guan Yu was very happy to learn that Jingxiang had returned and personally welcomed Jingxiang and Xiang Quan into the camp.

"Military advisor Wancheng is back, I am very happy. I don't know what's going on? Did the king agree?" Guan Yu asked impatiently as soon as he entered the central army tent.

"Don't worry, General, I am fortunate to be unwilling to be the last resort. I have successfully convinced the king and the court. This is the former general of Chu, General Xiang Quan and Xiang, who was sent by the king to help us." Jing Xiang said.

"See General Guan!" Xiang Quan saluted Guan Yu.

"General Xiang is polite!" Guan Yu replied, "Thank you for your hard work, General Xiang is here to help you, Guan is very grateful!"

"The general is so serious. I wonder what to do next?" Xiang Quan did not say nonsense and asked Guan Yu directly what to do next.

Seeing that Xiang Quan was quick and spoke quickly, Guan Yu stopped talking, so he took out a piece of information and handed it to him, and then said: "There is a Wohu Mountain near Wu County, Pengcheng County. There is a group of bandits on the mountain. It is said that it was the remnants of the Chu army in the past. The two leaders were named Li Fang and Dong Ning. I believe General Xiang should be familiar with it."

Hearing Guan Yu's words, Xiang Quan took the information with an excited look on his face, opened it and said in a trembling voice: "No stranger, they are all my former subordinates, but I didn't expect that they were still alive."

Guan Yu said: "After the Zhao army captured Pengcheng, they went to Wohu Mountain to become bandits, specifically plundering the Zhao army's food, grass and supplies. The Zhao army also encircled and suppressed the food, grass and supplies many times, but eventually returned in vain. According to detailed reports, there were thousands of bandits on Wohu Mountain. I hope General Xiang could go to Wohu Mountain, persuade Li Fang and Dong Ning to surrender to our Da Deng, and then call on the people of Chu to disturb the rear of the Zhao army."

Xiang Quan took a breath and said, "General, I'm not to hide it. Although Li Fang and Dong Ning are old subordinates, the Chu State has been destroyed for many years and is not sure that they can convince them. But the general is relieved. Since he has done this job, he will do his best."

Guan Yu nodded, then asked someone to call Guan Ling over and said to Xiang Quan: "General Xiang, this is Guan Ling, my nephew Guan Ling, and the number one general of my Yongping Guard. In order to protect General Xiang's safety and for the smooth progress of this matter, he will go to Wohu Mountain with General Xiang. The five hundred elite soldiers selected by the general in the army are also accompanied by the general. I believe that General Xiang will definitely make a difference by beating them and helping him."

Xiang Quan understood that this was Guan Yu's surveillance of himself, but Xiang Quan did not resist. After all, with the help of Guan Ling, a powerful general and five hundred elites, things could go a little smoother.

"Okay, then I'll thank the general." Xiang Quan said.

After Xiang Quan responded, Guan Yu said to Guan Ling again: "Ling'er, this matter is related to the success or failure of our army. You must do your best to assist General Xiang and ensure the safety of General Xiang."

"Don't worry, uncle, my nephew understands that with my nephew there, I will definitely not let General Xiang make any mistakes!" Guan Ling replied.
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