In Yecheng, Shi Hu, who had just completed the enthronement ceremony, sat slumped on the royal couch, his fat body breathing heavily, and drops of cold sweat oozing out of his face.

Liang Du's capture of Luoyang was a fatal blow to Jie Zhao.

Brutality is meant to intimidate the various clans in the country and suppress people's hearts. Now that the even more brutal Liang Du has returned, it is tantamount to shaking the foundation of Shihu's rule forged with brutality and terror.

Li Nong was defeated, and Shi Hu had only one choice left, to use Pu Hong and Yao Yizhong.

"Li Nong betrayed me..." The continuous bad news made Shi Hu even more haggard, as if he lacked the strength to speak.

"Although the Commander-in-Chief is loyal, he lacks a lot of military skills." Zhang Jack's eyes flashed with joy. Li Nong was defeated, and the most powerful person in the court was his distant brother Zhang Ju.

This sentence reminded Shi Hu of the defeat of Fancheng. Li Nong's 40,000 cavalry could not attack Yue Wan's 1,000 defenders.

It's not that Shi Hu didn't know Li Nong's shortcomings, it's just that more than half of Jie Zhao's elite troops faced off against the Zhang family of Liangzhou in Longyou, and the other half faced off against Murong Ba in Jicheng.

In addition, Shi Xuan, Shi Tao, and Shi Hu, who had just killed each other, had no one available for the time being, so they had to use Li Nong as their commander.

Li Nong's ability is mediocre, but at least his loyalty is no problem.

"What do you think we should do now?" Shi Hu was also seriously ill and sought medical treatment.

Zhang Jack's eyes flashed and he said, "The thieves came with only a blood spirit. They have no ambition and will not last long. As long as they guard the gates such as Chenggao and Fangtou, the thieves will destroy themselves."

His words seemed to stimulate Shi Hu, and his face turned red. "If this is the case, how long will it take to destroy the thieves? The rats in the east of the Yangtze River are ready to move, and the Yan thieves are also preparing their troops. This battle cannot be delayed for too long, otherwise we will be attacked from all sides!"<

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After finishing speaking, he coughed a few more times and cheered up, "Come here, summon King Yan Shi Bin, Chariot General Pu Hong, and Champion General Yao Yizhong to see me!"

A spring snow is sweeping across Fangtou.

The endless fields and villages were submerged, leaving only Fangtou City standing proudly in the wind and snow.

Since he has been stationed in Fangtou for more than ten years, this is the first time that Shi Hu has ordered Pu Hong to lead troops to join the war. In the past, he only recruited Di people to join the Zhao army.

"If Zhao loses his deer, the whole world will chase him away!" Pu Jian showed his ambition unabashedly.

"Arrogant!" Pu Hong yelled angrily, but his expression showed no sign of blame.

Pu Xiong, another son, cupped his hands and said: "Liang Du rebelled, first defeated Liu Ning, and then Shi Bao and Li Nong. From this point of view, the Shi family has nothing to show for it! Guanzhong is the place where the dragon rose. Today, Guanzhong is empty.

Sir, make preparations early in the morning!"

Since the fourth year of Xiankang (338), Pu Hong and his disciples have aroused the fear of Shi Hu because of their outstanding military exploits.

Shi Min and the eminent monk Fotucheng both advised Shi Hu: "Seeing that the Pu family has a kingly spirit, it should be eliminated urgently."

Shi Hu became murderous, so Pu Hong claimed that he was ill and refused to go to court. He has been hiding in Fangtou.

Unable to move Pu Hong, he secretly killed his son.

Of Pu Hong's dozen sons, only Pu Jian and Pu Xiong were killed.

However, although there are only two brothers left, there are many grandchildren. Pu Jing, Pu Luo, Pu Huangmei, Pu Fa, etc. are all talented in both civil and military affairs, and are brave and good at fighting.

Since moving to Fangtou, the Pu family has been blessed with many talented children and grandchildren. Compared to the Shihu disciples who spend their days hunting and debauchery, it is no wonder that they are feared by others.

"Don't worry, the mantis is chasing the cicada and the oriole is behind, the deer in the Central Plains is getting fat, let's see who can eat the biggest piece!" Pu Hong's eyes shot out two sharp rays, it was only because of the murder of his disciples that he could survive, and it was heartbreaking.

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For ten years, I have been on tenterhooks every day, and finally I’ve waited until today!

Pu Hong stood up with his head held high and opened the door. The cold wind and snow blew in his face.

In the wind and snow, more than 20 people from three generations of the Pu family, including Pu Jing, Pu Luo and Pu Huangmei, stood in armor.

The youngest Pu Hong is now twelve years old...

These grandchildren are where Pu Hong’s confidence lies.

Returning to Guanzhong is just a last resort. Guanzhong has been destroyed for a long time since the end of the Han Dynasty and is no longer the old capital of the Han Dynasty.

Since the Wei and Jin Dynasties, Guanzhong has become a source of trouble. The population has declined, the fields are barren, wild beasts are rampant, and it is in ruins. The only population is also gathered in the fortresses of the powerful.

Liang Du's rebellion even wiped out the only glimmer of hope in Guanzhong.

Compared with the fertile Hebei, it is clear which one is stronger and which one is weaker.

Guanzhong is just a retreat, not a place for heroes!

Shi Hu is terminally ill, and all the disciples have no talent to turn the tide. It is still unclear who will lose the country in the north!

"The master's strategy is ten times that of Shihu. This battle is the beginning of the rise of our Pu family!" Pu Jian's eyes were extremely eager...

North of Yecheng.

An elite cavalry of 8,000 people is galloping towards them.

Among the riders, Yao Yizhong, who happened to be seventy years old, was also surrounded by his descendants.

On the left are Yao Wu generals Yao Yisheng and Yao Yinmai, on the right are Wuwei generals Yao Ruo and Yao Shuode, and behind them are Yao Xu, Yao Huang, etc., all of whom are strong and powerful men.

However, the only person who could keep pace with him was the fifth son Yao Xiang. This son was eight feet five inches tall, with arms hanging down above his knees. He was strong and talented, and was highly supported by the Jitou scholars. He was also the successor carefully cultivated by Yao Yizhong.

When he entered Yecheng in the wind and snow, Shi Hu happened to be seriously ill and could not see anyone, so he only entertained him with royal meals.

Yao Yizhong was so angry that he refused to eat. He shouted in the Taiwu Palace: "You call me to attack thieves, but why do you come here to look for food? I don't know whether your majesty is alive or dead. If I see you, I will have no regrets even if you die."

Shi Hu had no choice but to summon him despite his illness.

When Yao Yizhong saw Shi Hu dying of illness, he scolded him: "My two sons have been living and dying, so why are we so worried about illness? If we didn't have a good person to help us when we were young, and if we grew up, we would indulge in indulgence. That's why you're in trouble today! You've been sick for a long time, so why are you so sick?"

The crown prince is young, and a hundred years from now, the world will definitely be in chaos. We should be worried about this now, not the little thief in Liangdu!"

Shi Hu's eyes widened, and the surrounding guards and palace people were dumbfounded.

Even Yao Yizhong's sons' eyes darkened and they swallowed hard. Shi Hu could even kill his own sons and grandsons, let alone outsiders?

"Old Qiang, don't bother me anymore!" Shi Hu waved his hand weakly, and his wide eyes returned to normal.

Yao Yizhong laughed loudly: "Liang Du and others are eager to return home, and they are traitors and thieves. They are thieves and have no ambitions. This is a success. The old Qiang please die for the vanguard, and they can be defeated in one fell swoop."
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The only person in the world who dares to speak to Shi Hu like this is Yao Yizhong.

This is not the first time that Shi Hu has been confronted face to face.

When the whole family was killed by Shi Le, Yao Yizhong claimed that he was ill and was summoned many times. When he came in to see him, he also criticized Shi Hu directly: "How can I take his arm away from him after being entrusted with it?"

Not only did Shi Hu not see the sin, but he became even more favored.

It's the same now. Shi Hu turned back his anger and said happily, "If I can defeat the thief, I will be free from illness!"

On the spot, Yao Yizhong was awarded the title of Envoy Chi Jie, serving in the Central Committee, General of the Conquest of the West, and was rewarded with armor and horses.

"Do you think Lao Qiang is worthy of defeating thieves?" Yao Yizhong straddled his horse in the courtyard, rode his horse southward, and left without saying goodbye.
Chapter completed!