After the Battle of Feishui, the Huan family sent troops to the Northern Expedition. Generals Feng Gai, Yang Guang, and Yang Quanqi were the vanguard, and the soldiers were heading towards the front. The Qin defenders fled. This important town, which had been lost for more than two years, finally returned to the hands of the Jin state.
Huan Chong also regarded this place as an important town for his garrison. He originally wanted to capture Luoyang and return it to the old capital to restore the glory of Huan Wen. However, he did not expect that he was so happy that he became sad and couldn't afford to fall ill. Now he has a headache.
Wrapped in medicine, his eyes are sunken, and he is as skinny as a stick, but he is lying on the couch, looking at the two sons kneeling in front of him, who are all covered in armor. Occasionally, a cold light flashes in his eyes, like a dying tiger, still retaining the last of its strength.
Majesty and composure.
Tears shone in the eyes of Huan Shiqian and Huan Shimin. They were specially called back from the front line by Huan Chong. Originally, Huan Chong wanted to return to Jiangling to recuperate when he first fell ill, but the Qin army collapsed faster than he imagined.
, In addition, the poison of Wu Shi Powder took effect very quickly, and within ten days, he could no longer get out of bed and walk. In the past two days, Huan Zhan showed signs of recovery. He could sit up, and he knew that he had recovered.
When the oil ran out and the lamp ran out, he called his two sons to prepare for the funeral arrangements.
There was no servant left in the room. Huan Chong's eyes turned to the pile of newspapers beside the bed, and he sighed softly: "Qian'er, Min'er, do you know why my father called you here?"
Huan Shimin's voice was choked with sobs: "Master Shuai, don't talk too much. Just take good care of yourself. My child, my child will definitely capture Luoyang for you and our Huan family!"
A trace of anger flashed in Huan Chong's eyes, and he suddenly sat up, pointing his finger at Huan Shimin, trembling slightly: "Stupid! Just a mere Luoyang, can it satisfy the ambition of my Huan family?
?”
Huan Shimin quickly kowtowed: "Sir, the child made a mistake. You, please don't do this. Lie down quickly!"
Huan Chong shook his head gently: "Stop talking, I'm a good father now. There are some things I won't say now, for fear that I won't have the chance to say them later. Just listen to what I say. If I don't ask, you can't
Interrupt."
Huan Shiqian and Huan Shimin looked at each other, nodded, and still knelt in front of the couch.
Huan Chong's eyes were bright and his words became coherent: "Has Abbas, the Hu businessman from the day before yesterday, contacted you again?"
Huan Shiqian shook his head: "No, he said he would not find a way to contact us until he got to Chang'an. Father, is there something wrong with this person?"
Huan Chong sighed: "When I heard about this, I felt that this person was not simple. How could a Hu businessman have such aura and knowledge, and how could he have contact with Xie Xuan? I thought about it these two days, and finally
I understand, this person is not some Hu businessman, but Liu Yu!"
Huan Shiqian jumped up from the ground in shock: "What? Is it Liu Yu? Does he have a foreign face?"
Huan Chong shook his head: "I couldn't understand it at first, but Lingbao sent a message from the capital the day before yesterday, saying that Liu Yu had left Jingkou with the woman from the Murong family long ago, and her whereabouts were unknown. She was probably going to the north. I used to
I heard that Murong has a special skill called the art of disguise, which can put a mask on a person's face, which is different from his original appearance. I have never seen it before, but now that I think about it, I am afraid it will be used on Liu Yu.
.It is precisely because of this that the Murong family can conceal their Hu people's appearance and freely enter and leave our territory of Jin."
Huan Shiqian gritted his teeth: "You still have such ability?! If I had known earlier, I should have brought both of them back and interrogated them strictly. They would have been found out. Alas, Huangfu Fu, this idiot, still ruined the big thing."
Huan Chong's eyes flashed coldly: "Don't blame Huangfu Fu, he is a martial artist, don't let him do things beyond his ability. What I want to say is Zhen'er. Qian'er, I know you like this son very much, because
He looks very much like you, doesn't he?"
A trace of pride flashed across Huan Shiqian's face: "My lord, handsome father, don't you like Zhen'er? My brothers are both civilized and martial, and Hai'er's family has always been brave and strong. This is the true character of our Huan family."
Huan Chong shook his head and said sternly: "The one who defeats our Huan family must be this one. Qian'er, at a young age, you have a heart like a tiger or a wolf. In order to win over your subordinates, you massacre the people who have surrendered. If you let
Once he has power in his hands, he will become a stone tiger, like Ran Min. Even if he has unparalleled military power, he will definitely lose the hearts of the people. Therefore, he cannot be put to great use, let alone be allowed to command the army. Do you hear me?"
Cold sweat broke out on Huan Shiqian's forehead: "My child, my child apologizes to you on behalf of Zhen'er. I have punished him severely for this matter. I beat him with a hundred military sticks. Now he can't get up. But,
But are we really not giving him any chance? I will let him change it!"
Huan Chong sighed: "It's easy to change the country, but it's hard to change the nature. Qian'er, I understand you. Although you are brave and good at fighting, you are just a brave man and have no military plans. The people are wise and brave, but they lack decision-making.
He is not a suitable candidate for the head coach. If our Huan clan wants to maintain its glory in the future, only one person can do it. It is not you, but Lingbao. After my death, you must find a way to let him return to Jingzhou to take power."
Huan Shimin opened his eyes wide: "Father, what do you mean by this? No matter how good the Lingbao is, he is also a nephew, how can we give him the Jingzhou we finally got?"
A cold and stern look flashed in Huan Chong's eyes, which made Huan Shimin dare not continue speaking. His voice was low and powerful: "Then your uncle didn't give Jingzhou to Lingbao, but gave it to me.
Isn’t that what you said about giving it to outsiders?”
Huan Shiqian and Huan Shimin were speechless and lowered their heads. Huan Chong sighed: "In these troubled times, family is the foundation that can protect all glory and wealth. The most feared thing is internal fighting within the family. From then on,
From ancient times to the present, when brothers cause trouble in Xiaoqiang, outsiders have always been able to take advantage of it. Among other things, the Sima family has lost its kingdom and power. Isn’t it because of the internal war within the clan? Our Huan family’s calamity at Gaopingling back then was
The family was almost wiped out, but it can be revived. Doesn’t it depend on the unity of brothers and the unity of the family? Now our family has occupied Jingzhou, but it has only been 20 or 30 years, and the foundation has not been stable. You just want to fight for it. You think you can occupy Jingzhou?
Can it be passed on to future generations? Lingbao is the eldest son of my eldest brother, the heir of Jingzhou known to everyone in the world. As an uncle, I can only take charge of it. When I die, I will definitely give Jingzhou to him."
Huan Shimin sighed and said: "Master Father, no matter what you decide, we will obey you, but the child does not understand, in this case, why Lingbao is not allowed to lead the Northern Expedition this time, but is sent to Jiankang