August 14th, early morning.

The rear army's supplies, food and grass troops led by Shan Qiu finally arrived and joined the army. Huang Qiu immediately ordered the army to set sail and go to Yingzhou.

Li Xun rode his horse through the usual team and came to the front. Huang Su was sitting on the horse, lowering his head to ponder.

Mao Anfu was still a vanguard general, leading two thousand cavalrymen to Pinghu County first, evacuating the surrounding people for 300 miles, and was able to arrive at dusk that day.

Li Xun hesitated for a while, and finally got in.

"General, what are you thinking!"

Li Xun approached and greeted him. Several personal soldiers around Huang Su frowned and looked at him. His general was thinking about the problem. How could this person come forward to disturb him recklessly?

Huang Su woke up from his thoughts, looked up at Li Xun, and smiled lightly, "Judge Li seems to be in a good mood."

Everyone was nervous about the upcoming war, but they still had the heart to wander around. Li Xun thought he was mocking him and smiled awkwardly: "It's okay, it's okay."

Huang Su looked at the Dingtai Sword on Li Xun's waist, and suddenly there was a hint of surprise on his face, and he said softly: "Judge Li, can you lend the sword on your waist to the next view?"

"What's wrong, take it away, General."

Li Xun untied the sword from his waist and reached out and handed it to Huang Su.

Huang Sue pulled out the sword, the blade was smooth, dazzling, and the silver light was shining. The four words "Dingtai and Fuqiu" were engraved near the hilt of the sword.

The sword blade returned to the sheath, Huang Su gently stroked the sword, and there was a hint of remembrance on his face.

Li Xun whispered: "The General seems to have some connection with this sword."

Huang Su nodded silently, returned the sword to Li Xun, and then sighed and said, "This sword was once given by the former emperor to my father to comfort Lingnan. When I was young, I often practiced martial arts with this sword. Time flies, and before I know it, more than thirty years have passed."

Li Xun said generously: "If the general likes it, Li Xun is willing to give this sword to the general."

"A gentleman does not win over what others like, this sword is not something I can own."

Huang Su shook his head and did not accept it. His father, as a confidant of the senior emperor, had never received such a sword in his identity and status. What kind of virtue is Huang Su? How dare he own him?

Li Xun smiled, said nothing, looked at Huang Sui, and asked softly: "The General seems to be quite alert to Liu Xiang, the Xiangzhou Defense Commander."

Huang Sui said in a low voice: "What does Judge Li mean?"

When Li Xun and Fan Zhongyun parted, the blank piece of paper given by Fan Zhongyun, Li Xun once read it in his spare time. It read Fan Zhongyun's understanding and analysis of the battle situation in Yingzhou, and mainly talked about two things.

First, if you want to ensure the speed and safety of the army, you must follow the route of Xiangzhou. Liu Xiang, the Xiangzhou Defense Envoy, is now forty-three years ago. Seven years ago, he was the governor of Dengzhou, Henan. He was highly valued by Emperor Zhao Zhi and had a bright future. Later, the White Turban Rebellion broke out. Liu Xiang led the army to resist the enemy, but he was defeated repeatedly. Finally, he abandoned Dengzhou and fled. Zhao Zhi was furious and exempted all his official positions and asked for punishment. Finally, he was given his father-in-law, the Minister of Revenue and the Prime Minister of the Political Affairs Hall, and escaped. After the White Turban Rebellion was quelled, Zhao Zhi was transferred to Xiangzhou Defense Envoy.

In the second year of Chengping, two officials from the Ministry of Revenue were corrupt and dereliction of duty. One of them was seriously in the case and had a total of tens of millions of dollars. Because he was Chen Zhi's disciple, he was only dismissed and was punished by the staff. Soon after, Chen Zhi was re-entered into the Ministry of Revenue for use. The official was restored to his post. Another official with a minor circumstances was sentenced to death. The matter was finally exposed to Zhao Zhi by the Censor Xia Zhun. When Zhao Zhi heard about this, he was furious and ordered someone to investigate. After learning that the matter was true, Chen Zhi's disciple was killed, and he was removed from all positions and was sentenced to Annan.

In the third year of Chengping, Liu Xiang's brother, Liu Huai, the right assistant minister of the Ministry of Works, was sent by Zhao Zhi to Henan Road for inspection. He was removed from his official position due to unfavorable work and died of depression soon after.

Liu Xiang himself worked diligently in Xiangzhou for several years and had great achievements, but because of his father-in-law and brother, he was not allowed to be promoted, but instead demoted. He must have resentment towards the court. In addition, he has been in charge of Xiangzhou for more than five years and has more than 8,000 soldiers and horses under him, and has great control over the troops. Now the court has sent a large army to attack Yingzhou, and the food and supplies in the rear must pass through Xiangzhou. This lifeline is controlled by Liu Xiang. In addition, this person is greedy and narrow-minded, so he must be guarded.

Second, since Zhao Zhi ascended the throne, he attached great importance to the two territories of Jianghuai, and tried to eliminate the separatist trend of the vassal states. From the six major military governors in Jiangnan before he ascended the throne, to now there are only two left, and they are also the two with the strongest strength. Among them, the deputy military governor of Jiangnan, Hong and Jiangxiu Zhao Baian, the adopted son of the former emperor, were loyal to the court. As soon as Zhao Zhi ascended the throne, he asked him to leave Jiangnan. This man held tens of thousands of elite troops, which was the foundation for stabilizing Jiangnan. The other man was Yue and E Jiedu Yang Liecheng,

After the Pingzong defeated Hebei, Yang Liecheng once rebelled. Although he finally took the initiative to retreat, the court was extremely afraid of him. Zhao Zhi even wanted to get rid of him several times, but he failed. Therefore, Yang Liecheng's relationship with the court was very subtle. This is why Zhao Baian took the initiative to write a letter to ask the leader to attack Zheng Ze, the governor of Yingzhou, but Zhao Zhi flatly refused. As long as Zhao Baian was in Jiangnan for one day, Yang Liecheng would not dare to make any major moves, Jiangnan would be stable.

Li Xun told the powerful relationship once, Huang Xun looked at Li Xun fiercely, his face full of surprise, and then there was a strong look of admiration in his eyes.

"In the army, if Judge Li comes to me, there is no need to communicate with me, you can go directly to my camp, and you must not stop me."

Huang Xian did not accept Li Xun's words, but gave such an order to the personal soldiers around him.

"Yes, General."

The personal soldiers bowed and then looked at Li Xun strangely, wondering why his general suddenly valued and polite to the white-faced young man so much.

Li Xun felt a little disappointed when he saw Huang Su's words, but from his expression just now, it can be seen that what he said just now was obviously his default.

"A few days ago, the generals questioned why the general didn't say these concerns? If they said it, I believe they would understand it."

Huang Xiang shook his head and sighed: "Some things can only be thought of in my heart, but not in my heart. Once they say them, they will change their taste."

Huang Qian did not tell him clearly, obviously because he was inconvenient to say something clearly.

Li Xun smiled bitterly, feeling that he and Huang Qiang were not on the same line at all, and he immediately lost the desire to chat, so he bowed and left.

Huang Qian glanced at Li Xun's departure back and said silently.
Chapter completed!