Tibetan beads

Chapter 411 Want to be ahead
When the midsummer passed and the autumn wind blew, Xu Huan once again received good news.

Ji Jing smiled and delivered the letter in person.

"Congratulations, my lord, Chu land is in my hands."

Xu Huan sighed endlessly: "When others laughed at me for not having any children, they never expected this day to come—to be exact, they never expected it three years ago."

Ji Jing nodded yes.Three years ago, Miss San was still a little overlord who only knew how to play and play around. She led a group of girls of similar age all day long. One day she hunted horses, the next day, and the day after cockfight. The adults only hope that she will grow up and be more sensible. Good husband.Who would have thought that three years later, she would do such an earth-shattering thing, no less than anyone else's son.

In fact, Xu Huan's exclamation has a deeper meaning.He knew that what his daughter had experienced was not just these three years, but a decade that no one knew about.

Others see that she lifts weights lightly, and has developed such a family business at a young age, but they don't know that she has suffered such hardships.In that so-called previous life, fate tore off her flesh, shattered her muscles and bones, and destroyed her dignity. It took a pot of flesh and blood to make her appear now.

As her father, apart from being proud, he only feels distressed.

Xu Huan put away these sentiments and said: "The big things are still to come, and now is not the time to relax. Have the new political officials been selected? Let's leave quickly."

Ji Jing quickly replied: "We have prepared the candidates a few months ago. If your lord has no other instructions, 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 should be sent over. In addition, Duke Zhao's side will also be sent to the army. It's winter food."

The Yanxu family formed an alliance, and naturally they wanted to help each other.Previously, Nanyuan didn't have many troops, so Duke Zhao didn't borrow troops, he borrowed connections.

The Northland has been fighting for years, and the year before last had just gone through the Xirong war. No matter how good the management is, it is not easy to raise food and grass.And Nanyuan is rich, surrounded by grain-producing land, and behind it is Dongjiang, a land of fish and rice.Duke Zhaoguo entrusted the money to Xu Huan, and he prepared to buy grain.

Xu Huan handled this matter very carefully, because Yan Er was on the front line, and his life was related to whether the army rations were sufficient or not—the benefits of in-laws were revealed at this time, if he used someone else, Zhao Guogong would be more or less wary , but for in-laws, you can entrust them with confidence.

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At the same time, Yan Ling also received this battle report.

"Ze'an surrendered, and the land of Chu became unified. Hahahaha, just say Ah Yin is amazing!"

Yan Ling was overjoyed, but his counselor looked solemn.

"Mr. Qin, why don't you like it?" Yan Ling asked.

This Mr. Qin said frankly: "Earlier, when the second son wanted to marry this family, Xu's family background was a bit lower. Later, Xu's rise to power was just right. Now, it is too high."

What he said earlier was that at the very beginning, Xu Huan was just a governor of Shangzhou, and the Xu family was not a family; later, Xu Yin and Ji, Nanyuan has become the head of the Chu states, with a decisive influence; and now, Xu is the real master of Chu.

Yan Ling smiled and said, "No matter whether you are high or low, this relationship has to be married, so don't worry about it, sir, it's all right anyway."

Mr. Qin also laughed: "Young master is right."

With that said, the generals came to discuss matters, so the topic was put aside.

But Mr. Qin didn't let go of his knot.

In the middle of the night, after all the discussions were over, all the generals and soldiers left the camp one after another, Mr. Qin slowly trailing behind until the last one came out.

"General Xue."

This man was about thirty years old, tall and mighty, with a gold seal tattooed on his forehead, it was Xue Yi whom he met in the capital last year.

Xue Yi was still sentenced to assassination after returning to his hometown. His friend Ke Tong went to rescue him. His sworn brother and sister begged Xu Yin, and Xu Yin sent people to rescue him.

Afterwards, the world was in chaos. Xue Yi, who was capable, actually raised a rebel army.When Yan's army rose up, he recruited people to vote.In the past six months, he has repeatedly made military exploits, and now he is the number one general under Yan Ling's command.

Xue Yi looks fierce, but has a gentle personality, and he is also polite to civil officials.Hearing the call, he stopped and cupped his fists in return: "Mr. Qin."

Mr. Qin smiled at him and pointed to the side: "Tell me a few words?"

This Mr. Qin is also Yan Ling's most important adviser, Xue Yi nodded in agreement, and entered his camp.

Xue Yi didn't like to beat around the bush, so he sat down and asked, "What does Mr. Qin want to say?"

Mr. Qin didn't call the servant, but poured two cups of tea himself: "The decisive battle is imminent, can General Xue be sure?"

After more than half a year of fighting, Yuzhou Wei, the most difficult to crack, has almost cracked. The topic of their discussion today is how to fight the decisive battle.

Xue Yi said with a smile: "Mr. Qin asked this question, isn't it superfluous? You follow the second son 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 true, and I still ask this today, I am too pretending."

He paused for a moment, and continued the previous topic: "So, let's talk about what's next. Miss Xu San took down Ze'an, you know?"

Xue Yi nodded: "Isn't this a happy event?"

"It's a happy event, but fortune and misfortune depend on each other." Mr. Qin said, "Miss Xu San is a woman who never gives up to a man, but within half a year, she shook hands with the land of Chu. Few people in this world can compare with this achievement."

Xue Yi nodded in admiration: "Except for the Duke and the Second Young Master, Jiangbei Jiang Yi can only be mentioned? The rest are not worthy of mention."

Mr. Qin said yes, his eyes flashed: "The son is among the rest."

Hearing this, Xue Yi smiled and stared at him for a while without saying a word.

Mr. Qin smiled wryly: "Why is General Xue looking at me like this? Doesn't it exist if I don't mention it?"

Xue Yi frowned, and asked worriedly: "You didn't tell the second son, did you?"

"Of course not." Mr. Qin sighed, "Second Young Master has a whole heart, how can I mention these dark things and ruin his brotherhood."

Xue Yi breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Mr. Qin, Ming people don't talk dark words. Everyone has thought about your worries to some extent, but the second young master doesn't have the heart right now. Of course we, as subordinates, can't pick things up. But if it really happens Now, are we afraid? It’s just a cover-up.”

"What General Xue said is true, but now there is Miss Xu San." Mr. Qin said, "Before, I thought that the Second Young Master's success in this battle would definitely increase his prestige. Let's wait and see what happens next, but now, I'm afraid to wait and see. It's gone."

Xue Yi was thoughtful: "You mean, Miss Xu San won the Chu land, so this matter will be brought forward?"

Mr. Qin nodded: "That's why Mr. Qin raised irrelevant matters with General Xue at this critical juncture."

As a counselor, you have to think about things first.In the past, what Mr. Qin thought was that the second son's military exploits were getting more and more prominent, so he should pay attention to the movements of the elder son, try to procrastinate as long as possible, and accumulate his own strength.

Hearing that Miss Xu San had won the land of Chu, he felt that the matter had become urgent. If the son really had that kind of intention, there would be one more person to be afraid of!
When he thought about it, he felt that the son was going to sleep badly.The second son is a talent from heaven, so isn't Miss Xu the third?These two people get together, let others live?Don't provoke Shizi to come out.

Mr. Qin stretched out two fingers: "Two things. First, the Second Young Master hasn't thought about it yet, so I'm afraid he will be caught off guard. Second, what should Miss Xu do? Should I send someone there first?" Say it? But if you contact Miss Xu San, you can't hide it from Second Young Master, right?"

Xue Yi thought for a while, then smiled suddenly, and stretched out two fingers: "First, although the second young master has never thought about it, we have thought about it. If something really happened, we will cover it for him. Second, how do you know Xu Miss San is not ready?"

Mr. Qin froze for a moment, and then looked at him fixedly.

"I have met Ms. 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 control people and the skill of matching people are indispensable."

Xue Yi nodded: "So, do you think she can't think of it?"

Mr. Qin thought for a moment, then shook his head and laughed: "I really... In this way, I'm afraid Miss Xu San still wants to be ahead of us."

Xue Yi agreed: "Don't worry sir, Second Young Master didn't think about these things because of brotherhood, Miss Xu San didn't, she knows."

Mr. Qin figured it out, and he felt refreshed for a moment.In the past, he was afraid that the second son would be killed after his success, but now it is a great thing to have such a strong support from Miss Xu San!
He got up and saluted: "I asked General Xue to explain it today, and it really solved my confusion. So, Qin has a clear idea. We have a tacit agreement on this matter. I hope the general will make preparations as soon as possible, just in case."

Xue Yi returned the gift with a smile: "Second Young Master is very kind to me, I will do my best."

Yan Ling didn't know that his subordinates had already thought of that step for him, and now he was fully focused on the war.

The next day, the two armies fought a decisive battle.

The well-prepared Yan family's army was in shambles. Even though Cao Quan tried his best to resist, he failed to restore the decline.

Yuzhou Guard was broken.

Emergency documents were quickly sent to the capital.

The false emperor swept away the pens, inks and tea cups on the imperial case, and threw broken porcelain all over the floor: "Trash! They are all trash!"

After venting, he sat on the throne heavily, feeling desolate.

Yu Chong's anniversary has passed, and that Mr. Jiang found an excuse to go back to Jiangbei a few months ago. Even General Hu, his confidant who hunted down Princess Changning for him, went to Nanyuan and never came back.

Other capable courtiers killed and demoted, and the rest would just be obedient, and now he is unreliable alone.

Lonely.

Is this the throne he longs for?Why is it completely different from what I thought?What went wrong?
In the confusion, someone opened the door and came in.

She deftly avoided the broken porcelain on the ground and walked up to King Duan.

The pseudo-emperor's distracted eyes focused on her, and he murmured: "Yu Manqing..."

It was Yu Manqing who came, with a smile on the corner of her mouth, she picked up the handkerchief and gently wiped off the blood on his finger, which was cut when he threw the bowl just now.

"Your Majesty, don't hurt yourself." She said slowly, "Thousands of mistakes are the faults of others, why punish yourself?"

The false emperor let out 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 going to avenge your father?"

Yu Manqing looked at his crazy eyes, but laughed: "My father's revenge? Aren't Xu San and Yan Er the ones who killed him? Those are my enemies."

She stretched out her hand, slowly climbed up to his, and took off his strength little by little until she held it firmly: "Your Majesty, this is also your enemy, we have all been tricked by them, do you want to take revenge with me? "

(End of this chapter)