When midsummer passed and the autumn wind blew, Xu Huan once again received good news.
Ji Jing smiled and delivered the letter personally.
"Congratulations, sir, you have all the Chu land in your hands."
Xu Huan lamented: "When others laughed at me for not having an heir, I never expected this day to come - to be exact, I never expected it three years ago."
Ji Jing nodded yes. Three years ago, Miss San was still a little bully who only knew how to play and mess around. She led a group of little girls of the same age all day long, hunting today, horse racing tomorrow, and cockfighting the next day. The adults only hoped that she would grow up and become sensible.
So she can find a good husband in the future. Who would have thought that three years later she would do such an earth-shattering thing, and she would be as good as any other son.
In fact, Xu Huan's sigh has a deeper meaning. He knows that what his daughter has experienced is not just these three years, but ten years that no one knows about.
Others see her as a light-weight, and she has developed such a family business at such a young age, but they don't know that she has endured such hardship. In that so-called previous life, fate tore off her skin and flesh, shattered her bones and muscles, and destroyed all her dignity.
Devastated, it took a pot of flesh and blood to make her what she is now.
As her father, he is proud but only feels distressed.
Xu Huan put away these sentiments and said: "Big things are still to come, and now is not the time to relax. Have the new administrative officers been selected? Let's leave quickly."
Ji Jing quickly replied: "We have prepared the candidates several months ago. If you have no other instructions, please let them leave tomorrow."
Xu Huan nodded and thought about it one by one: "After taking over the last state city, we must reunify the army. We have done this well, and the equipment will be sent there. In addition, Duke Zhao will also send in
The winter food is gone."
When the Yan and Xu families formed an alliance, they naturally wanted to help each other. Previously, Nanyuan did not have many troops, so Duke Zhao did not borrow troops, he borrowed connections.
The Northland has been fighting for years, and the war in Xirong just happened the year before last. No matter how good the management is, it is not easy to raise food and grass. Nanyuan is rich, surrounded by grain-producing lands, and behind it is the land of fish and rice, Dongjiang. Duke Zhao Guo entrusted the money
Give it to Xu Huan, and he will prepare the food.
Xu Huan handled this matter very carefully, because Yan Er was on the front line, and whether the army rations were sufficient or not was related to his life. The benefits of in-laws became apparent at this time. If someone else was used, Duke Zhao would be somewhat wary.
, but if it’s your in-laws, you can leave it to them with confidence.
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At the same time, Yan Ling also received this battle report.
"Ze'an surrendered and the Chu land was unified. Hahahahaha, just say that Ayin is awesome!"
Yan Ling was overjoyed, but his counselor looked solemn.
"Mr. Qin, why are you not happy?" Yan Ling asked.
Mr. Qin said frankly: "Earlier, when the second young master wanted to get married, the Xu family's family background was a bit low. Later, the Xu family's rise in power was just right. Now, it's too high."
What he said earlier was that at the beginning, Xu Huan was just a governor of Shangzhou, and the Xu family was not aristocratic. Later, Xu Yin and Ji, Nanyuan had become the leader of the states in Chu, with a decisive influence; and now,
The Xu family is the real lord of Chu.
Yan Ling smiled and said: "No matter whether it is high or low, this family relationship must be established, sir, don't worry, it's fine anyway."
Mr. Qin also laughed: "Young Master is right."
With that said, the generals came to discuss matters, and the topic was dropped.
But Mr. Qin has not let go of his knot.
Late at night, after everything was discussed, all the generals left the camp one after another. Mr. Qin slowly lagged behind until the last one came out.
"General Xue."
This man is about thirty years old, tall and powerful, with a gold seal tattooed on his forehead. He is Xue Yi whom he met in the capital last year.
After Xue Yi returned to his hometown, he was still sentenced to assassination. His friend Ke Tong came to rescue him. His sworn brother and sister begged Xu Yin, so Xu Yin sent people to work together to rescue him.
Then the world was in chaos. Xue Yi was a capable man and actually raised a rebel army. When the Yan family raised an army, he recruited people to surrender. In the past six months, he has made many military exploits and is now the number one general under Yan Ling. .
Xue Yi has a fierce appearance but a gentle personality, and he is polite to civil servants. Hearing the call, he stopped and clasped his fists in return: "Mr. Qin."
Mr. Qin smiled at him and pointed to the side: "Can you say a few words?"
This Mr. Qin was also Yan Ling's most valued counselor. Xue Yi nodded in agreement and entered his camp.
Xue Yi didn't like beating around the bush, so he sat down and asked, "What does Mr. Qin want to say?"
Mr. Qin did not call the servant, but poured two cups of tea himself: "The decisive battle is coming, is General Xue sure?"
After more than half a year of fighting, the Yuzhou Guard, which was the most difficult to attack, had almost finished it. The topic of their discussion today was how to fight the decisive battle.
Xue Yi smiled and said, "Isn't it unnecessary for Mr. Qin to ask this? You are with the Second Young Master every day, and you know exactly how the battle is going. The most important thing in this battle is not winning or losing, but how to pay the least price."
Mr. Qin laughed at what he said: "What General Xue said is that I am too pretentious to still ask this question today."
He paused and continued the previous topic: "So, let's talk about what happens next. Miss Xu San captured Ze'an, do you know?"
Xue Yi nodded: "Isn't this a happy event?"
"It's a happy event, but good and bad things depend on each other." Mr. Qin said, "Miss Xu San is a woman as good as any other woman. In just half a year, she took all the land of Chu into her hands. There are few people in the world who can compare her achievements to this."
Xue Yi nodded in admiration: "Apart from the Duke and the Second Young Master, only Jiangbei Jiang Yi can be mentioned? The rest are terrible."
Mr. Qin said yes and his eyes flashed: "The prince is among the rest."
Hearing this, Xue Yi stopped smiling and stared at him for a long time without saying a word.
Mr. Qin smiled bitterly: "Why does General Xue think so of me? Doesn't it exist if I don't mention it?"
Xue Yi frowned and asked worriedly: "You didn't tell the second young master, did you?"
"Of course not." Mr. Qin sighed, "The second young master is so sincere, how can I mention these dark things and ruin his brotherhood."
Xue Yi breathed a sigh of relief and said: "Mr. Qin, people don't tell secrets. Everyone has thought about the things you are worried about. It's just that the second master doesn't have the heart at the moment. Of course, we subordinates can't stir up trouble. But if it really happens Now, are we afraid? The water will come and the earth will cover it up."
"General Xue said yes, but now we have Miss Xu San." Mr. Qin said, "I thought before that if the Second Young Master succeeds in this battle, his prestige will definitely increase. We will wait and see what happens next, but now, I am afraid to wait and see. No more."
Xue Yi thought thoughtfully: "You mean, Miss Xu San's victory over Chu Di will bring this matter forward?"
Mr. Qin nodded: "That's why Qin raised irrelevant matters with General Xue at this critical moment."
As a counselor, you must think about things first. In the past, Mr. Qin was thinking that the Second Young Master's military exploits were becoming more and more prominent, so he should pay attention to the movements on the Prince's side and try to prolong it as long as possible to accumulate his own strength.
Hearing that Miss Xu San had captured Chu Di, he felt that the matter had become urgent. If the Crown Prince really had that intention, there would be one more person to worry about!
When he thought about it, he felt that the prince would not be able to sleep well. The second young master was a genius sent from heaven, wasn't Miss Xu San? If these two people come together, will others be allowed to live? Don't irritate the prince.
Come out anyway.
Mr. Qin stretched out two fingers: "Two things. First, the second young master hasn't thought about this yet, and I'm afraid I'll catch him off guard. Second, what should I do with Miss Xu San? Should I send someone there first?
Say something? But if you contact Miss Xu San, you can’t hide it from the Second Young Master, right?"
Xue Yi thought for a while, smiled suddenly, and stretched out two fingers: "First, although the second young master has not thought about it, we have thought about it. If something happens, we will support him. Secondly, how do you know Xu
Miss Third is not prepared?"
Mr. Qin was stunned for a moment and looked at him steadily.
"I have met Miss Xu San several times." Xue Yi said slowly, "She doesn't know how to fight. How do you think she won the Chu states?"
Mr. Qin murmured: "The ability to govern your subordinates and the skill of appreciating people are both indispensable."
Xue Yi nodded: "So, do you think she would not think of it?"
Mr. Qin thought for a moment, shook his head and laughed: "I really... say that, I'm afraid Miss Xu San is thinking ahead of us."
Xue Yi agreed: "Sir, please relax. The second young master didn't think about this because of brotherly love. Miss Xu San didn't, she knows."
Mr. Qin figured it out and felt refreshed for a moment. In the past, he was afraid that the second young master would be punished and killed after his success. Now that he has such a strong support as Miss Xu San, it is a great thing!
He stood up and saluted: "I asked General Xue to talk to me today, and it really cleared up my confusion. In this way, Qin has an idea. We have a tacit understanding on this matter, and I hope the general will make preparations as soon as possible, just in case."
Xue Yi responded with a smile: "Second Young Master has shown great kindness to me, and I will do my best."
Yan Ling didn't know that his subordinates had already thought of that step for him. He was now fully focused on the war.
The next day, the two armies fought decisively.
The well-prepared Yan family's army was overwhelming, and even though Cao Quan tried his best to resist, it was unable to reverse the decline.
The Yuzhou Guard was broken.
Urgent documents were sent to the capital immediately.
Prince Duan swept away the pen and ink cups on the imperial desk and threw the broken porcelain on the floor: "Trash! They are all trash!"
After venting his anger, he sat on the throne with a heavy breath, feeling desolate.
The Yu Chong anniversary has passed, and that Mr. Jiang had made excuses to return to Jiangbei a few months ago. Even General Hu, his confidant who hunted Princess Changning for him, went to Nanyuan and never came back.
The other capable courtiers had been killed and demoted, while the rest would only obey. Now he was alone and unreliable.
A lonely person.
Is this the throne he has longed for? Why is it completely different from what he imagined? What went wrong?
In confusion, someone pushed the door open and came in.
She nimbly avoided the broken porcelain on the ground and walked until she was in front of King Duan.
King Duan focused his distracted eyes on her and murmured: "Yu Manqing..."
The person who came was none other than Yu Manqing. With a smile on her lips, she picked up the handkerchief and gently wiped away the blood on his fingers, which were cut when he dropped the bowl just now.
"Your Majesty, please don't hurt yourself." She said slowly, "You have made thousands of mistakes, and they are all the fault of others. Why punish yourself?"
King Duan made a sound in his throat and suddenly grabbed her chin, forcing her to raise her head.
"Are you happy to see me like this? Are you coming to avenge your father?"
Yu Manqing looked at his crazy eyes, but laughed: "My father's hatred? Weren't the people who killed him Xu San and Yan Er? Those are my enemies."
She stretched out her hand and slowly climbed up to his, gradually removing his strength until she was firmly holding it: "Your Majesty, this is also your enemy. We have all been tricked by them. Do you want to take revenge with me?"