The first two forty-six chapters
Xiao Heng made careful arrangements and did a thoughtful approach. He thought that the things tonight would be a secret and would never be known to outsiders. Who knew that it was known to be the first time to have peace with Mrs. Xiao tonight. He was shocked and angry. He knew that what Mrs. Xiao said was very reasonable. Without hesitation, he didn't bother to wear a robe, tightened his belt, rushed to the back window with a sword, opened the window, and flipped out of the back window.
He was not weak either. He saw a big tree behind the house, which climbed onto the tree like a monkey for a moment, then looked over the roof, but found that the roof was empty and there was no trace of people.
Xiao Heng frowned, and at this moment, he heard Mrs. Xiao's screams coming from the house. He was shocked and quickly came down from the tree, ran to the window, climbed into the window, looked straight at the bed, and saw Mrs. Xiao's snow-white and plump body wrapped in brocade quilt, huddled on the head of the bed, trembling, and asked, "Uncle, what's wrong?"
Mrs. Xiao looked at the corner of the house. Xiao Heng slowly moved his eyes and looked at the corner of the house. Through the screen, he saw that there was an extra person in the dim corner of the house. The man was sitting on a chair with his legs crossed. The fire in the house was quite dim. In addition, with the screen blocking him, Xiao Heng could not see the person clearly, but closed the window behind him tightly, held the long sword, and approached him step by step.
Mrs. Xiao's charming eyes were already full of horror, and her already white face was even pale at this time.
Xiao Heng pressed step by step, but the figure behind the screen looked very calm, and sat there without moving. When Xiao Heng suddenly flashed behind the screen and looked at the corner, his expression changed drastically and said in a lost voice: "Chu...Chu Huan?" The man sitting in the corner of the room suddenly became Chu Huan, the governor of Xiguan Road.
Chu Huan leaned on a chair, crossed her legs, calm and composed. When she saw Xiao Heng, she smiled and said, "Hello, Mr. Xiao, hello, I haven't seen you for many days. When I learned that Mr. Xiao is here, I came here to meet you."
Xiao Heng's palms were sweating.
If it were someone else, he would have tried every means to kill the other party, but when he saw the angular face, Xiao Heng knew that it would be impossible to kill the person in front of him.
He naturally heard of Chu Huan's martial arts. When he was on a mission to Xiliang, he was fearless in the Sun Palace, and it was already widely circulated in Qin. Chu Huan's courage was naturally not inferior to anyone. When he was in Anyi, he even killed General Mu of Tianmen Dao. His martial arts were also unfathomable. As for Zhiluo, although Xiao Heng claimed to be smart, he would never dare to compare with Chu Huan. Chu Huan had only been in Xiguan for half a year and eliminated dissidents and controlled Xiguan. He was so straightforward and neat that his wisdom was so high that Xiao Heng dared not compare.
Whether Chu Huan is brave, martial arts or wisdom, he is above him. Xiao Heng's heart knows that he wants to kill Chu Huan is undoubtedly a fool.
What's more important is that of course Xiao Heng didn't know that Chu Huan had arrived in Beishan because of Lin Daier, and he thought that Chu Huan had specially visited Beishan to inquire about information. Now, the situation in the northwest is a discerning person. It is not incomprehensible that the three governors each occupy one side and stand together.
He just thought Chu Huan was secretly staring at him, and understood that an identity like Chu Huan would never come alone. Maybe at this moment, there were many masters under Chu Huan hidden around the yard. The more he thought about it, the more frightened he became, and his heart was broken, but he still smiled reluctantly and bowed, "Duke Chu, I'm... I'm...!" But he didn't know what to say for a moment.
Chu Huan smiled and said, "Young Master Xiao, it's almost winter. It's very cold this night. You should wear more clothes...!"
Xiao Heng was extremely nervous. Although he knew that he was not Chu Huan's opponent, he was still thinking about whether there was a chance to have a fatal blow and said, "Thank you, Duke Chu for your concern..."
"By the way, I should apologize to you for disturbing Mr. Xiao's night."
"Duke Chu was joking." Xiao Heng observed his words and expressions. Seeing Chu Huan just smiled faintly, he walked closer, "It's so late, hasn't Chu still rested?"
But when he heard the sound of "Ache", Chu Huan sneezed, rubbed his nose, and smiled bitterly: "Although I have only met Mr. Xiao once, I have hit it off with Mr. Xiao at first sight. I originally came to visit him tonight and drank a few drinks together, but...!" He glanced behind the screen and smiled bitterly: "But Mr. Xiao has been busy all the time, so I don't want to disturb him, but I am worried that others will disturb him, so I keep watch for the two of you outside..." He smiled strangely and gave a thumbs up, "Mr. Xiao is so majestic and admirable."
Of course, Xiao Heng knew what he meant by "magnanimity" and finally got his long-cherished wish tonight and could share the joy of fish and water with Mrs. Xiao. Naturally, Xiao Heng was apart from his own efforts. Although he had not married, he had no idea how many women he had passed by, so his methods of romance were naturally very sophisticated. Mrs. Xiao was a mature and beautiful woman. Both of them had their best efforts in Wushan Yunyu.
"Du Chu was joking." At this point, Xiao Heng still didn't understand what Chu Huan wanted.
"I originally wanted to pay homage to the wife, but now the wife is not very convenient, so I can only avoid it." Chu Huan sighed: "Mrs. Her noble temperament and beautiful appearance are no wonder that Mr. Xiao has a special liking for her wife!"
Xiao Heng was finally angry and sneered: "Chu Huan, what exactly do you want to do?"
"Why are you angry, thinking that I am a sarcastic?" Chu Huan shook his head and sighed: "I am the truth. The young master is affectionate, the wife is interested, and the love for each other is also a good story in the world."
The four words "Good Tales on Earth" are extremely harsh. Although Xiao Heng knew he was defeated, he still raised his sword and pointed it at Chu Huan's throat.
Chu Huan looked calm, raised a finger, pushed the sword away, and said, "Young Master Xiao, I am here to visit you with kindness, why should you be so hostile? In fact, I just want to ask you a few words. Of course you understand that if you tell lies, I will be able to see it easily."
"What do you want to ask?"
"This governor is very clear. If the turmoil is in today's situation, the court is no longer able to control the northwest. Zhu Lingyue is ambition to reorganize the army and prepare for war, intending to control the northwest and become the veritable king of the northwest." Chu Huan stared at Xiao Heng's eyes, "What is the reason for the previous version of the governor sent troops to quell the rebellion, and the Beishan Army dispatched troops to the border?"
Xiao Heng was about to speak, but Chu Huan said lightly: "At this point, I am willing to make an honest statement with Mr. Xiao and communicate with each other with heart. If Mr. Xiao is not willing to treat me sincerely, I am the governor..." There was a cold light in his eyes.
Xiao Heng shivered, and the words he had prepared were swallowed up. "The Jinhe two states were in turmoil. I thought that Chu Duke would return without success. My uncle had calculated correctly. Once Lord Chu returned without success, Zhu Lingyue would definitely send troops to assist in quelling the rebellion. The Tianshan Army would soon sweep over the Jinhe two states...!"
Chu Huan's eyebrows were locked.
He knew that the rebellion in Jinhe and the other provinces must be Zhu Lingyue's instructions behind the scenes. He thought that Zhu Lingyue just wanted to use this to make Xiguan into chaos and make him anxious and exhausted to deal with it. However, Xiao Heng's words immediately made Chu Huan understand that Zhu Lingyue's plans were even more sinister.
Once you fail to quell the rebellion and retreat, the momentum of Jinhe and the two prefectures will naturally become more arrogant.
It is difficult to stop Zhu Lingyue entering Xiguan with the banner of assisting in quelling the rebellion. Although the officers and soldiers of each road were not allowed to dispatch troops without court documents, the situation in the northwest was different after all. Once Zhu Lingyue instructed Jinhe and the two states to make a big fuss after Chu Huan's defeat, he sent a memorial, but the court could not sit idly by. Chu Huan was unable to quell the rebellion. The situation in Jinhe and the two states was critical, and it would become a matter of course to mobilize the Tianshan army to quell the rebellion.
Once things really develop like this, Zhu Lingyue marched into Xiguan and annexed the Jinhe prefectures. With Zhu Lingyue's cunning, there are countless reasons to continue to garrison in Xiguan.
"In this way, the Beishan Army's military deployment border was also a ill-gotten plot?" Chu Huan asked coldly.
Xiao Heng hesitated for a moment and finally said, "Since the Chu governor is honest, Xiao told him the truth. His uncle actually did not want Chu governor to be defeated. Zhu Lingyue was ambitious and wanted to be the king of the Northwest. The Chu governor knew this, and his uncle also knew that he not only stared at Xiguan, but also had long been watching our Beishan Mountain. The Chu governor came to the northwest and eradicated the Zhu party of Dongfangxin. His uncle praised Chu governor and also had high hopes for Chu governor."
Chu Huan said "Oh" and asked, "Since that's the case, why did the Beishan Army still peek at Xiguan when the situation in Xiguan is so severe?"
"Director Chu, Xiao saw the powerful soldiers and horses of Zhu Lingyue," Xiao said slowly: "At the foot of Tianshan Mountain, Zhu Lingyue's Black Wind Cavalry was trained day and night, with strong soldiers and horses, and three northwest roads. Although Tianshan only has two states and its resources cannot reach Beishan and Xiguan, the current military strength is undoubtedly the most powerful."
Chu Huan nodded, Xiao Heng continued: "Uncle does not want Chu to be defeated, because once Chu is defeated, at least half of the Xiguan will be occupied by Zhu Lingyue. Zhu Lingyue's growth is not a good thing for Chu, but it is not a good thing for Beishan. Beishan cannot watch Tianshan grow stronger, so if Chu is really defeated, his uncle will also write to the court to send troops to quell the rebellion. When the time comes, he can seize one point from the Tianshan army. It is really not possible, and at least he cannot let the two states of Jiayue fall into the hands of Zhu Lingyue."
Chu Huan touched his chin, stared at Xiao Heng's eyes, and said, "I understand. Once this governor fails to quell the rebellion, Zhu Lingyue will take the opportunity to annex Jinhe and the two prefectures, but you Beishan are thinking of annexing Jiazhou and Yuezhou...!" He sneered: "It's just that the local governor has the intention to expand his army and swallow the land. Does Xiao Huanzhang want to rebel like Zhu Lingyue?"
"Rebellion?" Chu Huan did not mention the affair again. Xiao Heng's nervousness and fear was relieved a lot. He said with a faint smile: "Duke Chu, today's priests are addicted to practicing Taoism, all officials are stupid and incompetent. The four generals, Feng Hanxiao and Yu Buqu are dead. Lei Guheng is trapped in the southeast. I don't know how long it will last. There is only one Chi Lianyin. Even if he is really loyal to the emperor, can he stand up to Qin? The treasury is empty and the rebels are everywhere. It is not an exaggeration to say that the Qin Kingdom is in name only. Even if the northwest fights, the court is powerless to ask... The world is already in chaos, and the northwest is competing for... This is clear. Since you say you want to meet honestly, why should you ask it knowingly?"
"The world is in chaos, and the northwest is competing for deer?" Chu Huan stared at Xiao Heng's eyes.
Xiao Heng said: "The three roads in the northwest, Zhu Lingyue was determined to be the king, but his uncle wanted to be the three-pointer. What was Chu's idea? If Chu hadn't come to the northwest and controlled Xiguan, Zhu Lingyue had already become a force. The king of Northwest was his own hands, and his uncle could only compromise and be content with his subordinates. However, Chu's civil and military strategy and control Xiguan, he would have the possibility of a three-pointer in the northwest."
"Three points in the northwest?" Chu Huan smiled faintly: "You are going to split the land and divide the territory!"
"It's just a big trend. There were still five countries in the northwest back then. Now there are three points in the northwest. What's wrong with it?" Xiao Heng said: "If anyone can really win the Northwest King's Cauldron in the end, it depends on who has great ability."
Chu Huan said calmly: "In this way, the tripod is three points, not Xiao Du's goal. He also wants to win the Northwest King's Tripod?"
"Don't Chu Duke want to?" Xiao Heng smiled and said, "Now the two weak are against one strong. Zhu Lingyue is strong. If he cannot stand with three feet and curb Zhu Lingyue, the Northwest King Ding is naturally the thing in Zhu Lingyue's hands. But in the future, does the situation change, will Chu Duke just want to settle in a corner? Chu Duke expands his army and rebuilds the Imperial Guards in Xiguan, just to quell the rebellion and suppress the bandits?"
Chu Huan said lightly: "One day in Qin State, I am a minister of Qin State. As for the King of Northwest, I promise that it would not be Zhu Lingyue, nor Xiao Huanzhang!"—
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