"Fan Lihu is so talented, he actually pushed his eldest brother to this point." Meng Yan held the letter in his hand while enjoying Cang Shu Haoyue's feeding.

"The prince probably didn't expect that the Zhuo family would join forces with the imperial court. It was just an accident. The purpose of the letter is to ask you to help." Cang Shu Haoyue said with a big belly.

Meng Yan nodded and said: "Yes, elder brother hopes that I will take some action here, at least to contain the Gu family's soldiers and horses, so that the Gu family and the Zhuo family have no chance to join forces."

"What do you think? Send troops? Or not send troops?"

"Gu Qufeng is cowering in Lincheng. I asked Uncle Xin to go to Linwu just to give Gu Qufeng a chance, but he has no intention of coming out. I have been worried about what to do these days? Do I really want to go?

Fighting Hengyang? That is the place I least want to face." Meng Yan suddenly felt a headache.

"What? The guard is very powerful?" Cang Shu Haoyue asked in confusion.

Meng Yan smiled bitterly and said: "Hengyang is second only to Xingzhou where the head of the Gu family is located. It has Hengshan Mountain in the north, Laishui in the south, Chaling in the east, Bamian Mountain between the two counties of Yanling, and Cangshan in the west.

Eagle Ridge lies across the gate of Hengyang, and Hengyang City is within it, how to defeat it?"

Cang Shu Haoyue moved to the map with difficulty and looked at it. After a while, she said: "Gu Qufeng chose to evacuate to Lincheng that day just for Hengyang, right?"

"Madam is smart, I originally had two plans. One is that Gu Qufeng retreats to Lingling, I will take Hengyang first, and then go directly north to Xingzhou to annihilate the Gu family in Xingtan in one fell swoop; the other is that Gu Qufeng retreats to Lincheng, and I will take Shao first

Ling, marched into Hezhou, contacted the Tushan clan of Yunmeng, and threatened the Central Plains. But the current situation is that Yuan Changli has sent troops to Nanyang. Yunmeng is under great pressure. The imperial court and the Zhuo clan have joined forces to force the eldest brother. I am entering and not

It doesn’t matter if we retire, our life is not as easy as our elder brother’s.” Meng Yan said helplessly.

Cang Shu Haoyue was eating the fruit while looking at the map, thinking constantly in her mind. Suddenly she turned around and said, "Qilang, why don't we take Zhaoling first?"

Meng Yan stood up and walked to the map to check it carefully, and then said in despair: "Zhaoling is the gateway to Xingzhou and is heavily guarded. Besides, after taking Zhaoling, our army will not have the energy to attack Xingzhou again. If

If we send troops to Hengyang, we will be attacked from both sides, which is not advisable."

"Qi Lang, you don't understand what I mean," Cang Shu Haoyue scolded, "What I mean is that you can let Jin Qian lead the army to march into Zhaoling, your army can approach Goshawk Ridge, and then send a group of troops to take the opportunity to cross Hengshan Mountain.

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"Found in the east and attack in the west? Or take Hengyang?" Meng Yan was a little surprised.

"That's right! Aren't you in a dilemma now? You have to do something. You can't let people say that you are living too comfortably. Even the princes think you are relaxed, but what about the king?" Haoyue hit the point directly.

After hearing this, Meng Yan broke out in a cold sweat. What Cang Shu Haoyue said was indeed something he had never thought of. He now has an army of 150,000, and he wanted to hold his troops still for the sake of his funeral, but in the eyes of others, he might just support the army.

Self-respect, the more he thought about it, the more scared he became, and said: "Ah Yue, you are right. Since the eldest brother has written to me to help, I have to do something. Even if I can't win any cities, I can always contain Gu.

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"That's right! I wanted to remind you these days, but seeing that you have been training troops and have no desire to send troops, I am too lazy to say it. But the letter from the prince has arrived, which is a different matter. You should let Nie Huan write it now

Report a letter to the Shaonan Central Army, and then arrange how to cooperate well." Cang Shu Haoyue saw Meng Yan figure it out and her mood became better.

"Since we want to fight, let's fight for real. Maybe we can get some unexpected surprises? Besides, I already have a family feud with the Gu family. I'm sure the king will agree to attack these two places. Zhaoling is known as Ye Bohuai

As the leader, Jin Qian led 50,000 people to Taiping Temple as assistants; I personally led 60,000 people to Chen Bingrenrui Temple, but it is not an easy task to cross Hengshan Mountain. Who can go?" Meng Yan pointed on the map while pointing.

He said while pointing fingers.

"Can I recommend someone to you?" Cang Shu Haoyue didn't know when she moved to Meng Yan's desk again and flipped through the military directory.

"Madam, please speak." Meng Yan is still not used to Cang Shu Haoyue's casual habits, and there are no rules at all.

"How about Tianquan Camp joining the army and Chaoqun?"

"Chaoqun? Gu Qufeng's deputy general?" Meng Yan said with a frown.

"Yes, that's him. He has a big feud with the Gu family. Moreover, he is from Shiwan County at the foot of Hengshan Mountain, and the veterans under his command hate the Gu family." Cang Shu Haoyue said playfully.

said.

Meng Yan hesitated for a moment, then quickly made a decision and said: "What you said makes sense, madam, but a court group is no match for Gu Yanfeng in Hengyang City."

"Gu Yanfeng? The 'Wen Shao' among the three young men of the Gu family? Isn't he in Xingzhou?" This time it was Cang Shu Haoyue's turn to be surprised.

"He secretly arrived in Hengyang when we captured Wugang. This was discovered by Suli a few days ago." Meng Yan looked proud.

"Su Li? Or Su Qing? Or the beauty of your Shaochuan County Duke?" Cang Shu Haoyue teased.

This makes no sense, and the words are so bitter that they can hurt your teeth. Meng Yan replied with an embarrassed look: "Madam, you are too worried."

"I'm not overly concerned. Women from the Zhong family are very charming, aren't they?" Cang Shu Haoyue had no intention of letting Meng Yan go.

Seeing that Meng Yan was at a loss for words, he suddenly said seriously: "Did you know that Sister Ying went to Yu County with a pregnant belly, and Yu Shengtang didn't tell you?"

Meng Yan, who mentioned Yujun, felt a trace of sadness in her heart, and said dejectedly: "Sanniang has made a choice, she finally gave up on her family."

"I don't think so. There is no news from Zhong Fan, which means that Sanniang is not overly fighting for Zhong Fan. Zhong Sanniang is not as simple as you think. Did you know that when the three of us were drinking and fooling around together, she said that she was the most

The one I admire is the former Empress Zhaoyang." Cang Shu Haoyue denied.

"You mean she wants to?" Meng Yan immediately denied it, shook his head and said, "Even if Sanniang has this intention, I'm afraid she won't have a chance with Yu Jun alone."

"Then why did she choose the county prince instead of you? Haven't you thought about the reason?" Cang Shu Haoyue said bluntly.

"Why? Didn't Sanniang keep the pear?" Meng Yan still didn't want to believe that Zhong Roulan had such thoughts.

Cang Shu Haoyue slowly lay down and said in a faint tone: "Your principles and methods can't give her as much space as Zhong Sanniang, but Xiao Yu can. If she wants, she can use Xiao Yu to get what she wants.

, as for Suli staying here entirely because she feels guilty towards you, have there been any letters exchanged between her and Suli since she left Shaonanguan Pass? The letters are full of greetings and exchanges between sisters.

care."

"Ah Yue, to be honest, it's hard for me to believe that Zhong Roulan is the kind of person you say. If she is really as you said, with her wisdom and tactics, I'm afraid it will be difficult for the world to be peaceful." Meng Yan said seriously.

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"I'm just telling you. It's up to you to decide whether you believe it or not. Maybe I think too deeply, but I advise you to be on guard." Cang Shu Haoyue closed her eyes and rested, as if she was too lazy to pay attention.

Meng Yan was sure that Cang Shu Haoyue was not a provocative person. Since she could analyze this, there must be something wrong with Zhong Roulan's behavior. The seeds of doubt had been planted in Meng Yan's heart.

"Reply?" Xiao Yu, who was watching the battle from the top of Luling City Tower, asked Wen Jun who hurriedly came up.

"Yes, Junior Brother is planning to divide his forces into two groups to attack Zhaoling and Hengyang in order to put pressure on the Gu family." Wen Juan said softly.

"Well, not bad, not bad. I thought that my second brother would choose to go north to Hezhou in order to seek stability. Unexpectedly, when hatred and opportunity came together, he decisively chose hatred. He still couldn't let go of his obsession. Zhaoling and Hengyang

This place is Gu's heart and soul, I'm afraid it will be in vain." Xiao Yu said calmly.

"Is the county prince going to remind you?" Wen Juan probed cautiously.

Xiao Yu turned to look at Wen Juan with strange eyes and said: "Wen Juan, I know that your senior brothers have a good relationship, but you have to know that you are now my commander of Nanya, not Meng Yan's senior brother. This is the first time.

Once, I don't want a second time." Xiao Yu's tone became more and more fierce.

Wen Jun knew that he had made a mistake, so he quickly knelt down to admit his mistake and said: "My subordinate neglected his duty, please punish me!"

"Go find Xu Yu yourself. You are no longer responsible for the second son's affairs. Just transfer it to the people in the General Affairs Department. It is an official transaction in the first place." Xiao Yu said coldly.

After Xiao Yu listened to Wen Jun's footsteps walking away, he thought that Wen Jun was too focused on friendship and could not be as straightforward as Xu Yu. Yesterday, I talked to him about the Gu family, and Xu Yu's answer was that I am the governor of the Northern Kingdom of Chen.

Xu Yu, the commander of the Beiya Office of the Mansion, is not Gu Yingfeng, the third young master of the Gu family, but Gu Yingfeng cannot be completely trusted. The supervision and placement of people in Bai Zejun still need to be done by someone else.

At this time, the horn sounded, and both sides withdrew their troops. The battle during the day was over again. It was the tenth day. Yu Qingwu was good, but Fan Lihu did not get any benefit from him. Instead, he injured many people. Yu Qingwu

Wu Kekan was of great use, and Xiao Yu was thinking about whether transferring Yu Qingwu to the rear army after the Battle of Luling would be more suitable for his abilities.

Xiao Yu did not bother Yu Qingwu to adjust the city defense layout, and slowly went down the tower, wondering whether Gan Ming's place was going smoothly.

Gan Ming's face was stained with blood but he was full of energy. He strode towards the driver and said, "Don't worry, Princess, the enemy soldiers have retreated. We will reach Liancheng County in half a day. That is our place and we will be safe soon."

Xia Houying had a bulging belly and a morbid look on her face. Ever since Gan Ming received her in Yong'an County five days ago, she had been harassed all the way. There were Jianzhou defenders, bandits, and assassins from the imperial night guard. Xia Houying

Even though Ying had experienced hardships, she was exhausted by this continuous pursuit. Fortunately, Gan Ming had been escorting her with all his heart so that she would not be harmed. "We have General Lao Gan. I have no problem here. The one behind is very important."

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"Princess, don't worry, the rest of the arrangements are in order." Gan Ming said respectfully. Along the way, Gan Ming became more and more respectful to the pregnant princess. He never had any complaints along the way, and he was constantly caring about the sergeant.

Being the mistress of the house should be a blessing to the Qilin Army. Moreover, she took the risk to go to Yu County to work for the prince. For this reason, Gan Ming had to protect her with his life.

After that, Gan Ming urged the sergeant to go on the road quickly. He didn't know how many enemies he had killed along the way. What he couldn't understand was how the enemy could guess the princess's whereabouts so accurately. He talked with the princess, and according to what the princess said, from

The whole journey from Hanjiang Port to Yong'an County was very safe. The danger came only after coming out of Yong'an County. At first Gan Ming thought that there was a spy in his team, so he asked the people who came from Beiya to investigate carefully.

Even his personal guards were not spared. After a thorough inspection, he found that there was no problem. Gan Ming was puzzled as to what the problem was.

The group of people tensed up their nerves and finally arrived at Liancheng County at dusk. Gan Ming also relaxed his tense mood all the way. Mao Hui, the governor of Liancheng County, was waiting outside the city gate. He came out of the locked island. Xia Houying said to him

They were very familiar. When the car arrived at the gate of the city, Xia Houying decided to get out of the car. After all, they were old acquaintances and elders, so they should be respected. Xia Houying slowly got out of the car with the help of the maid, and Mao Hui quickly knelt down and said.

: "Liancheng County Governor Mao Hui respectfully welcomes Princess Zhanchuan."

Xia Houying hurried forward to help Mao Hui up, but found that she could not bend down, so she motioned to the maid to help Mao Hui up, and said, "Uncle Mao, there is no need to do this. We are all old acquaintances on the island, so be more casual."

"Princess, we have different identities and it's not safe here. Please go into the city first and then talk about it." Mao Hui stood up and said cautiously.

Xia Houying knew that Mao Hui was a doctor in the Ministry of Rites of the Ling Dynasty before he was exiled. He was demoted because something went wrong in the heaven-sacrifice ceremony. She knew the etiquette best and did not force it, so she slowly followed him into the city.

The moment they entered the city, Gan Ming behind Xia Houying shouted: "Princess, be careful!" Xia Houying looked up and saw that a soldier guarding the city gate was stabbing at the city gate.

Instinctively, he turned around to protect the fetus in his belly, and his mind was filled with the image of Xiao Yu.
Chapter completed!