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"Chu...Chu Governor...!" After a while, Xiao Heng sighed and came back to his senses, but then his face immediately showed a nervous look, he dropped the long sword in his hand, listened to the door and window, and confirmed the door and window. The lock was extremely tight, and when he turned around, he found that Chu Huan had already sat down on a chair, and even crossed his legs.

Xiao Heng came over, sat down on the chair next to Chu Huan, and said with a wry smile: "Chu Du, you are really unpredictable, and I have met countless people, but I have never seen someone as bold as you. A gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall, and now Beishan and Xiguan are about to fight, how dare you appear here?"

"Young Master Xiao thinks it's a dangerous wall?" Chu Huan said with a smile, "I don't think the Governor thinks, could it be that the Governor is not safe in Young Master Xiao's residence?"

"Here, of course it will be very safe." Xiao Heng said helplessly: "But I can't guarantee it outside this mansion." He leaned forward slightly, "Chu Du, they say you are in Shuoquan, how can you Appear here like magic spell?"

Chu Huan smiled and said: "The governor said that I miss Mr. Xiao, so I came here to see you."

"Chu Du, please don't make fun of me." Xiao Heng obviously hadn't fully recovered from the shock, and sighed: "Chu Du came here alone, and of course he didn't just want to see me."

"Young Master Xiao, I have received your secret letter." Chu Huan didn't continue to play tricks, and said directly: "But I don't understand it!"

Xiao Heng was taken aback.

"You said that once Xiao Jingqian dies, Xiao Huanzhang will definitely send people to Shuoquan to join us in Xiguan to attack Zhu Lingyue." Chu Huan stared at Xiao Heng. , I read it several times, but I really don’t understand it, so I came here to ask for advice in person.”

Xiao Heng thought for a while, and then said: "Chu Du, Zhu Lingyue dominates Suzhou and Shazhou. There are many mountains in Suzhou, the terrain is dangerous, and there are too many checkpoints. Many of the passes are places where one man guards the gate and ten thousand people cannot open it. For a strong attack, even if we unite two armies, we may not be able to enter the Tianshan Mountains."

"Oh?"

"So Xiao Huanzhang's plan is to deliberately make people think that he blamed Xiao Jingqian's death on Chu Du's head, and then sent troops to pretend to attack Xiguan." Xiao Heng explained: "Zhu Lingyue saw the dispute between Beishan and Xiguan. He can't sit still, he is ambitious, he wants to annex the entire Northwest, and become the veritable Northwest King. Of course, he will not let go of such a great opportunity, and he will definitely send troops to attack Xiguan from the West Road. As soon as he comes out of Tianshan soldiers , the Beishan army will take advantage of the situation to attack Tianshan, take his lair, and then attack from two directions, Zhu Lingyue will definitely lose."

"A clever plan, a wonderful plan." Chu Huan said with a smile: "You mean, Xiao Huanzhang's attack on Xiguan was not a real attack, but just a feigned attack on Xiguan to attract Zhu Lingyue's Tianshan army?"

"That's right." Seeing Chu Huan's smile, Xiao Heng immediately felt that the atmosphere was much more relaxed. "Chu Du, Xiao Huanzhang's plan is indeed very ingenious. No matter how smart Zhu Lingyue is, it is impossible for him to think that this is us Acting."

"If this is the case, it is naturally a great plan." Chu Huan sighed: "I am afraid that this governor is a fake show."

"It's a fake show?" Xiao Heng was taken aback, shaking his head and said: "Probably not, Xiao Huanzhang has already confirmed that Xiao Jingqian died at the hands of Zhu Lingyue, and now he hates Zhu Lingyue deeply, has the hatred of murdering his son, and wants to eat Zhu Lingyue's flesh, why? Maybe let go of Zhu Lingyue instead of fighting, and instead have a showdown with Chu Du?"

Chu Huan said with a smile: "That's what I said, but... If Xiao Huanzhang didn't think that Xiao Jingqian was killed by Zhu Lingyue, but wanted to blame me for Xiao Jingqian's death, then it wouldn't be surprising for him to send troops to Xiguan."

Xiao Heng's body shook, and he frowned and said, "This...it's impossible!"

"Impossible?" Chu Huan said lightly: "You are the roundworm in Xiao Huanzhang's stomach. If he really thinks, you know what?"

"Chu Du, you... do you want to say that Xiao Huanzhang didn't blame Zhu Lingyue for Xiao Jingqian's death at all?" Xiao Heng frowned, "It's impossible, no one knows about the strategy of leading troops out of the border." Many, it was carefully formulated by him, if he really wants to attack Xiguan, why did he make this plan?"

"It's just to confuse people." Chu Huan said, "Maybe it's just to confuse you, Young Master Xiao."

Xiao Heng's face paled slightly, but after thinking for a moment, he still shook his head and said firmly, "Chu Du, I'm afraid you're thinking too much, but I can tell that Xiao Huanzhang is indeed playing tricks."

Chu Huan nodded and said, "I hope so too. If this trick is really used to lure Zhu Lingyue, I, Xiguan, will naturally cooperate with my best. Even if Jiazhou is thrown to Beishan Army, it will be fine."

Xiao Heng showed joy, "What Chu Du said is true?" He leaned forward, "Chu Du didn't know something, but you came here by coincidence. I was going to Shuoquan early tomorrow morning to meet Chu Du."

"Oh?"

"Xiao Huanzhang was only afraid that our two armies would really fight, so he sent me to Shuoquan to explain clearly to Chu Huan." Xiao Heng said, "Xiao Huanzhang said that once the strategy is successful and Zhu Lingyue is wiped out, then the two prefectures of Tianshan will be destroyed by then. He and the governor of Chu each lead a state."

Chu Huan rubbed his chin and said with a faint smile: "This is the imperial court's world, so Xiao Huanzhang divides Tianshan like this?"

"Chu Du, it's time like this, we still don't need to say those high-sounding words." Xiao Heng sighed: "It is impossible for Qin to restore its former glory, and the world has fallen apart. There are a few officials who hold important positions in the Dao states. It’s not that they are just around the corner. It’s just that no one dares to be the leader. The order of the imperial court, not to mention in the northwest, is difficult to implement even in the pass. The northwest is already monopolized. Outside, Zhu Lingyue is full of ambitions, Xiao Huanzhang is secretly scheming, does Chu Du still have the so-called Great Qin Empire in his heart?"

Chu Huan smiled lightly and didn't say much.

"In addition to dividing the Tianshan Mountains equally, there is another way. The two prefectures of the Tianshan Mountains will be owned by Xiao Huanzhang. Land, Xiguan has a corridor to enter the customs, and it will be easy to sell salt in the customs in the future." Xiao Heng looked at Chu Huan, but did not see the slightest excitement on Chu Huan's face, and asked cautiously : "Does Du Chu feel that this discussion is not going to work?"

Chu Huan smiled and said, "It's fair. If it's true, I'd like it." He asked faintly, "Of course Xiao Huanzhang won't be so generous. How can Xiguan cooperate with him if he needs me?"

"Actually, what Governor Chu has to do is not difficult." Xiao Heng saw that Chu Huan's tone seemed to have softened, and hurriedly said: "As long as Xuanyuan Shengcai's troops retreat to Qingtang City first, after we attack Liangzihe , the governor of Chu ordered the Xiguan Army to pretend to be defeated and retreat to Jiazhou City, so that great things can be accomplished."

"Let the Xiguan army retreat to Qingtang first, and then pretend to be defeated to Jiazhou City?" Chu Huan smiled and said: "It sounds like it is easy to cooperate. It is only twenty miles from Liangzihe to Qingtang County, and Qingtang County to Koshu City is less than a hundred miles away...!"

Xiao Heng smiled and said, "Exactly."

"Xiao Heng, don't you think that this condition sounds normal, but when you think about it carefully, it's frightening." Chu Huan sighed: "Young Master Xiao, even if you don't know how to march, but since Xiao Huanzhang Putting forward such a condition, you should also ask him why he did this?"

Xiao Heng was stunned, and said: "Chu Du, what... is there anything to say in this? Xiao Huanzhang doesn't need Chu Du to give up Jiazhou City, he only needs a Qingtang City, a small county town, and Zhu Lingyue can enter A trap, could it be...!"

Before Xiao Heng finished speaking, Chu Huan said calmly: "If I really want to agree, I'm afraid I will be the one who fell into the trap."

"What do you think Chu Du said?"

"If you have been to Xiguan, you should know that although the distance from Liangzihe to Qingtang County is only about [-] miles, the road is rugged, the hills are undulating, and the terrain is extremely uneven. Not to mention horses, even people walking is not so smooth." Chu Huan got up and walked to the table in the middle of the room. There was a teapot and tea set on it. Chu Huan sat down, took a teacup and put it on the table, "This is Qingtang County, from Qingtang County to Liangzihe You can take a look at the terrain, there are not only many hills, but also many forests, and many places to ambush." ​​He took the big teapot and placed it not far from the teacup, "Here is Jiazhou City is less than a hundred miles away from Qingtang City. To be more specific, it should only be eighty or ninety miles away. It can be reached in one day. What kind of terrain is it from Qingtang City to Jiazhou City? Do you remember?"

Xiao Heng thought for a while, and then said: "It seems...it seems that the journey is smooth...!"

"That's right." Chu Huan sighed, "The terrain to the south of Qingtang County is completely different from that to the north of Qingtang. From the south of Qingtang to Liangzi River, there are undulating hills and overgrown bushes, while from the north of Qingtang City to Jiazhou City, the terrain is flat. , Yimapingchuan. Mr. Xiao, do you know where the original Qingtang County was?"

Xiao Heng was a little embarrassed. He had never had much interest in geography, so he forced a smile and said, "I also ask Governor Chu to enlighten me."

"The governor told you that Qingtang County was originally a fortress. When it was first built, it was because the terrain in the south was not good, so the fortress was specially built there to prevent threats from the south." Chu Huan said slowly: "Later, some people migrated there one after another and added more and more repairs. This is how Qingtang County is today."

Xiao Heng frowned slightly, as if he understood something, but couldn't fully understand it for a while.

Chu Huan said lightly: "If the Xiguan Army withdraws from Qingtang, if the frontier fortress is handed over to Xiao Huanzhang, Liangzihe and the terrain south of Qingtang will be completely useless. This is not the most important thing. Xiao Huanzhang proposed to let the two The army pretended to confront each other in Qingtang City, and then pretended to be invincible. The Xiguan Army pretended to be defeated and retreated to Jiazhou City. You have thought that this is a big trap. defeat, it will turn into a real rout!"