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Chapter 53
There was appreciation in Guo Huai's eyes, but it was fleeting.

"The barbarians have repeatedly rebelled, do you have a good plan?"

A military district commander asking himself for advice?

Yang Zheng was immediately flattered.

But which one of the present is not the general and lieutenant?Which one is a fuel-efficient lamp?

Even Xia Houba is so low-key, how much does he have?
If you don't know the heights of the sky and the earth, and offer advice rashly, it will only bring disaster.

Regardless of any era, it is wise to speak lightly.

Yue Zu acting on his behalf will only embarrass Xia Houba.

And what I can think of, how can a veteran general like Guo Huai not think of it?

In this case, no matter what you say, you will be treated as a clown.

"All the generals are the pillars of the country, and you are a reckless man with shallow knowledge and dare not speak falsely."

The generals looked at themselves with more relaxed eyes.

Even Xia Houba secretly gave him a look of approval.

Guo Huai waved his hand.

Yang Zheng breathed a sigh of relief, and returned to the queue, knowing that he had passed this test.

Sure enough, Guo Huai didn't target himself very much.

It seems that his usual low-key is right.

Suddenly a general stood up, cupped his hands and said: "General, since you know that the Shu thieves are going to invade, why don't you gather a team and rush into Hanzhong?"

This person is tall and burly, with a majestic face and knotted arms. He looks like a typical brave general from Yongliang.

But Yang Zheng didn't agree with his words. Cao Shuang's army of more than [-] troops hadn't entered Hanzhong, how many troops could Longyou gather?

Wang Ping and Jiang Wei are both famous generals in the world.

This man is quite loud.

"How many troops does Captain Xu want to bring?" Guo Huai didn't rush to deny.

The man said in a deep voice: "With only 5000 troops, the Shu army, which is sure to be disturbed, will be restless all night!"

Xu quality?

No wonder such a big tone.

Yang Zheng vaguely remembered that the Wudang Flying Army was defeated by him, as if Zhang Yi, the great general of the Shu Kingdom, also felt resentment at his sword.

"Excellent! If all the generals are like Captain Xu, why should Jiang Wei worry about it!" Guo Huai exclaimed, "But Longxi is scarce and Guanzhong is empty. Even if the general invades Hanzhong, how will he return?"

"This..." Xu Zhi was speechless.

Guo Huai didn't really want him to come up with any ideas.

Another person came out and said, "General, general, this time Jiang Wei will send troops to attack Longxi!"

This man was nearly fifty years old, with a narrow face, eyes like a falcon, and a height of seven feet. When he stood up, he felt like a sharp knife was unsheathed, and the aura of fierce generals and brave generals around him was suppressed.

"Oh, why is Prefect Deng so sure?" Guo Huai stared at this man with unprecedented attention in his eyes.

Deng Ai is naturally the only governor of Longxi.

Yang Zheng looked at him, he didn't expect that the famous general of all ages was already so old.

It is now the sixth year of Zhengshi, so does it mean that Deng Ai is almost seventy years old when he smuggled into Yinping?
"Jiang Wei is familiar with the situation of Qiang and Qiang. Among the counties in Longyou, Longxi is the weakest, and its position is the most important. If Longxi is broken, Nan'an and Tianshui must survive for a long time, and the five counties of Hexi are also under his army." Deng Ai He stuttered, but his voice was loud.

This is also Zhuge Wuhou's consistent strategy of using troops.

As the saying goes, you don't hit someone in the face.

Deng Ai's words directly slapped Xia Houba in the face.

Xia Houba had only guarded Longxi for one year, and he was deeply involved in the Qiang chaos, so he was naturally the weakest.

However, the counties of Nan'an, Tianshui, and Guangwei have cultivated for many years, and their hearts are stable.

In particular, Nan'an was colonized by Deng Ai for three years, with ample military and civilian population, known as the richest county in Longyou, with strong soldiers and strong horses.

To some extent, Deng Ai was right.

Xiahouba blushed like blood, staring at Deng Ai.

Deng Ai bowed his hands to Xia Houba and saluted, "Let me discuss the matter as it stands, so don't blame the general."

The more righteous he is, the more incompetent Xia Houba appears.

Yang Zheng suddenly sensed the meaning of this military meeting.

On the one hand, Guo Huai ventilated the generals, and on the other hand, he squeezed Xiahouba.

No wonder Xiahouba was so preoccupied before, it was expected.

With his current situation, it's like a thorn in Longyou, he is not one of his own.

Chang'an Xiahou Xuan whip is beyond his reach, and there is nothing he can do to help.

Guo Huai coughed, interrupting the rising anger between the two, "Longxi's most important military strategist, General Xiahou..."

Xia Houba said in a deep voice: "Someone is here, Longxi is here!"

This statement is tantamount to a military order.

Yang Zheng suddenly felt that it was Guo Huai, Deng Ai and the two who had teamed up to set Xia Houba up.

If Longxi is gone, isn't Xiahouba also here?
Maybe they just want to force Xia Houba to bow his head and recognize the reality.

If Longxi misses, Guo Huai will remain indifferent, how can he explain to Luoyang?
Yang Zheng speculates that the biggest possibility is that Guo Huai used this battle to weaken Xiahouba.

But with Xia Houba's heart, how could he easily admit defeat?

"Okay, with General Xiahou's words, I feel at ease." Guo Huai took a deep look at Xiahouba.

The military discussion came to an end.

The Yongliang army retreated in twos and threes.

Pang Hui still stayed away.

Hu Fen cupped his hands at Xiahou Balue, and said in a low voice, "General, calm down."

But there were so many people, he didn't dare to say anything.

After everyone dispersed, Xiahouba and Yang Zheng were the last to walk out.

When he returned to the mansion, he didn't say a word, it was eerily quiet.

Being belittled by Deng Ai in front of so many Yongliang generals, the arrogant Xia Houba naturally couldn't bear it.

Yang Zheng waited for his anger to subside a little before admonishing him, "The general must not fall for Deng Ai's plan."

Xia Houba took a deep breath, "Deng Ai is a hateful thief!"

Yang Zheng didn't know where Jiang Wei was going to fight now, but he knew that Jiang Wei's several Northern Expeditions were directed at Longxi. It seemed that there was a great victory in Taoxi, and the record was not weaker than Zhuge Wuhou's first Northern Expedition.

"If Jiang Wei attacks Longxi, he will gather the Qiang people to come. Longxi's troops are weak, so the general should make preparations early in the morning."

Xiahouba was startled, and took two steps back and forth, "That's right, Longxi is not only Longxi, but also the face of my Xiahou family! I'll go back to Longxi soon, practice martial arts, strengthen defense, and prepare more scouts and cavalry to scout around."

Zhu Xiahou Cao can be called a general, and he is just such a single seedling.

The first generation of fierce generals passed away for many years, the second generation of famous generals Cao Zhen, Cao Xiu, and Xia Houshang also died young, and the three generations had long been alienated from military affairs in the increasingly extravagant Wei and Jin dynasties.

It is not wrong to say that he is protecting the face of Xiahou's family.

Yang Zheng suddenly felt a little inexplicably sad.

The two discussed again in detail.

Li Mi knocked on the door and entered.

Xia Houba was also annoyed seeing him now, but he still endured Li Sheng's presence by Cao Shuang's side, "What's the matter?"

Li Mi glanced at Yang Zheng.

Yang Zheng cupped his hands knowingly, "This subordinate resigns."

"No need, Xingyun is not an outsider." Xiahouba said bluntly.

Yang Zheng was moved, this was the first time someone regarded him as one of his own.

The expression on Li Mi's loyal face finally changed, "General, just now Governor Guo sent someone to invite the general to a banquet tonight."

"Understood." Xia Houba said flatly.

Li Mi bowed his hand and resigned.

The generals from Yongliang and Liang finally got together, so the banquet was naturally indispensable.

Yang Zheng and Xia Houba glanced at each other. They were still suppressing in the hall meeting just now, and now they are here to invite the banquet again?
(End of this chapter)