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Huo Wufeng would rather believe that a sow can climb a tree than disbelieve Xuanyuan Shengcai's words. Of course, the empire's number one martial arts family is not in vain. The Xuanyuan family has made great military exploits for the establishment of the empire. Not a few children of the Xuanyuan family died in battle, and no one would doubt the weight of the Xuanyuan family in the emperor's heart.

There are two princes with different surnames in the empire, An Guogong Huang Ju, and Yi Guogong Xuanyuan Pingzhang. Once upon a time, many people thought that His Majesty the Emperor favored the An Guogong family more, and handed over the financial power of the empire to the An Guogong family. Wu Jingwei, who guarded the capital, was also handed over to the Huang clan. At that time, the kindness received by Duke Yi seemed to be far inferior to that of Duke An.

But after the Tongtian Temple incident, people's thoughts disappeared immediately.

The An Guogong family no longer exists, but the Yi Guogong family still stands at the high end of the empire.

As the commander of the guards, Xuanyuan Shao is guarding the safety of the palace.

Xuanyuan Sheng is the outstanding son of the Xuanyuan clan, his ability is second only to his cousin Xuanyuan Shao, although his official position is not high now, but if he really shoots a partial general here, no one will doubt that he will be safe and sound, The emperor of the empire, of course, would not punish the rising star of the Xuanyuan clan because of a small partial general.

Huo Wufeng understands this truth, so he knows that Xuanyuan Shengcai's words are not scaremongering, with endless resentment, he can only throw his sword into the house.

In the main hall of the general's mansion, the officials were staring at each other. Huo Wufeng and Han Ying were already seated. Facing the absolute strength, Huo Wufeng really didn't dare to make too many moves before the matter was clear.

Han Ying looked at his nose, nose and heart. Ever since he entered the main hall and saw Chu Huan, after he sat down, he was like an old monk in meditation, without saying a word, or even looking sideways.

Chu Huan didn't seem to be planning to let the matter clear up so quickly. Although no one present had any tea to drink, the Governor of Chu was naturally different from ordinary people. The most important thing is not to discuss any serious business, but to drink tea patiently.

The ugly time has passed, it is Yin time, the sky is slightly bright, Fang Rushui, the general of Duiziying, finally came. He was born in the Northwest Army, and he is not a direct descendant of Dongfangxin. Sit down honestly, and then imitate Han Ying, the old monk enters meditation.

It was not until the third quarter of Yin time that Xiong Ruhai was carried to the main hall on a stretcher. Seeing that the four generals of the Pingxi army guarding Shuoquan City had all arrived at the scene, all the officials knew that something big was about to happen.

Xiong Ruhai was seriously injured by Qin Lei's punch. Only a few days passed, and he still couldn't get out of bed. When he came to the main hall, he saw that the audience was full of officials. However, there was nothing he could do at this time. The governor sympathized with the injured general and let him lie on a stretcher.

When the four major generals arrived, Chu Huan put down his teacup and said with a smile, "Everyone who should arrive has already arrived, and the things that should be done have to be done. I invite you four to come here tonight. I'm afraid you are very confused." , I don’t know what this governor wants to do.” After a pause, he still smiled and said: “Originally, although this governor is the governor of Xiguan Road, he is in charge of political affairs, and the Pingxi Army belongs to the imperial court, not the local army. Those who have no right to meddle in military affairs...!"

Huo Wufeng held back for a long time, and finally couldn't help it at this time: "Chu Du knows the court's laws, that's great, since the four of us are recruited, of course it is for military affairs, and the military affairs are in charge of General Dongfang. To discuss matters, General Dongfang will naturally be present, dare to ask Governor Chu, why General Dongfang has not appeared for so long?"

Chu Huan turned to look at Huo Wufeng, and said lightly, "I'm sorry to tell you that the meeting tonight will be presided over by the Governor, and I'm afraid Dongfangxin will not be able to participate."

"Why?" Huo Wufeng frowned.

Chu Huan sighed: "Dongfangxin ordered an assassin to assassinate Dong Zhizhou. The matter was revealed, and he resisted arrest and fled. He was beheaded on the spot by the governor, so he can no longer participate in the discussion."

As soon as these words came out, Huo Wufeng stood up abruptly, his expression changed dramatically. Xiong Ruhai was lying on a stretcher, but his face also changed in horror when he heard the words. , Lying down again, General Fang Rushui of the Duiziying camp originally had his eyes closed, but he also opened them when he heard the words, and there was an unbelievable look in his pupils, only Han Ying's eyebrows twitched, and he didn't even open his eyes.

"Chu Du, some jokes can't be joked." Huo Wufeng clenched his fists, "You mean, General Dongfang is dead?"

Chu Huan said lightly: "Although the governor likes to make jokes, he will not make jokes tonight. General Huo, please pay attention to your address. Dongfang Xin assassinated the imperial court official. He is a traitor. This is the title of General Dongfang. You'd better not use it."

Huo Wufeng's body trembled slightly, his eyes were wide open, and the main hall was as silent as death. After a while, Huo Wufeng sat down slumped and said in a daze: "Dong Zhizhou was assassinated, Dongfang was killed...how...how is this possible? "

"Sometimes, the most unlikely things happen." Chu Huan sighed: "This incident was not seen by the governor alone. Before and after the incident, all the officials present were clear about it, and the assassin had already identified him on the spot. Dongfang Xin resisted arrest in fear of crime...!" Turning to the officials, he asked: "Everyone, you are all witnesses to this matter, so I wonder if what I said is wrong?"

All the officials looked at each other, and some of them said repeatedly: "What Governor Chu said is true, exactly." A few Zhu Party officials were hesitant. Although Chu Huan had the advantage at this time, the four major With the general here, there is still a glimmer of hope in these people's hearts, they only hope that the situation can be reversed.

"I don't know where the assassin Chu Du mentioned is now?" Huo Wufeng asked again.

Chu Huan said with a smile: "Actually, you are no stranger to the assassin who assassinated Dong Shizhen. He is Zhao Xin, the head of the Ministry of War. He originally dereliction of duty and absconded, but he went repeatedly. He was ordered by Dongfang Xin to assassinate the governor and Master Dong at the birthday banquet." , Ben Du survived, but Master Dong was unfortunately killed...!" Shaking his head, he sighed.

"Yes...it's Xin Zhao...!" Huo Wufeng's face was ashen.

If it was someone else, Huo Wufeng might still suspect that this was Chu Huan's conspiracy, but outsiders know that Xin Zhao is a fellow of Dongfang Xin. Over the years, Zhao Xin has been obsessed with Dongfang Xin. From the outsiders' point of view, he is Dongfang Xin. As far as the personal grievances between Dongfang Xin and Zhao Xin are concerned, there are not many people who really know the inside story, very few people know that Zhao Xin bears the burden of humiliation, day and night thinking about revenge, and Zhao Xin's assassination, Huo Wufeng also thinks this It is inseparable from Dongfangxin.

And he also knew that Dongfangxin hated Chu Huan deeply, and it was not difficult for him to send someone to assassinate Chu Huan.

"The evidence is convincing, there is no need to say more about this matter." Chu Huan said solemnly: "I invite the four of you to come here tonight, and my colleagues are here. I just want to discuss the matter of the Pingxi Army. The governor said that the governor has no intention Interfering in military affairs, but Dongfang Xin was convicted and killed, and the Pingxi Army has no leader. Since the governor is the governor of Xiguan Road, and the Pingxi Army is in the territory of Xiguan, the governor can only stand up and help Pingxi even if he is criticized. The military takes care of it."

Huo Wufeng opened his mouth, but in the end he couldn't speak. He looked at Han Ying and Fang Rushui, but these two generals looked like they had nothing to do with him. As for Xiong Ruhai, Huo Wufeng really Don't think he can do anything.

"A country cannot be without a king for a day, and an army cannot be without a commander." Chu Huan said slowly: "The Pingxi Army has a heavy responsibility, not only to defend Xiguan, but also to eliminate bandits. The governor is now writing to the imperial court, and the appointment of the imperial court will not arrive immediately, so tonight we must discuss a new General Pingxi, what do you think?"

Huo Wufeng frowned and said, "I don't know how Governor Chu wants to discuss it?"

Chu Huan picked up the teacup, took a sip, put down the teacup, and said slowly: "Originally, since Dongfangxin is gone, but the Pingxi Army is still there, and there are still eight battalion partial generals, the best way, of course, is to start from the eighth battalion. Choose one of the partial generals. But the other four battalions are far away from Shuoquan, so in desperation, you four partial generals will discuss one person tonight."

Huo Wufeng asked suspiciously: "The last general is still not clear about Chu Du's words. You said that the four of us will discuss whether the new commander-in-chief will be selected from among the generals of the Pingxi Army?"

"Of course, as long as you are loyal to the imperial court, command your troops well, and have a noble character, he can naturally serve as General Pingxi temporarily." Chu Huan said slowly: "Before the appointment of the imperial court, the commander you selected will temporarily lead the army." Pingxi Army!" He stared at Huo Wufeng with a smile, "If you, General Huo Pian, feel that you are suitable, you can also nominate yourself, and everyone can discuss it!"

"Me?" Huo Wufeng was startled.

"Of course." Chu Huan laughed, then shook his head and said, "No, General Huo, I'm afraid you are not qualified to be General Pingxi yet...!"

Huo Wufeng sneered: "Didn't Governor Chu just say that the generals of our Pingxi Army can be the commander?"

"Others, the governor doesn't know, but you, Huo Pianjiang, really can't do it." Chu Huan said solemnly: "The governor said, in addition to being loyal to the court and commanding the troops well, you also need to have a noble character. Since you, Huo Pianjiang, are the court's General, you must be very loyal to the imperial court, and if you are very good at commanding troops, since Dongfangxin promoted you, you must have something higher than ordinary people, but your character, General Huo Pian...!" Did not continue, just shook Shake your head.

Huo Wufeng was annoyed, and said with a sneer, "Chu Du, what do you mean, the general doesn't understand, what's wrong with the general's character?"

"If you want others to know, you have to do nothing about it." Chu Huan sighed, "General Huo, the governor wants to save face for you, but you don't want it yourself, so you have to say it in public!"

"The last general is a soldier, and he doesn't like to cover up. If Governor Chu has something to say, just say it." Huo Wufeng stood up and said, "The last general really wants to know what's wrong with his character!"

Chu Huan sighed: "Since you are determined to do this, the governor will have nothing to say." Looking at Xuanyuan Shengcai who was guarding the main hall gate, he ordered: "Xuanyuan, bring him up!"