National color raw owl

In the early morning, the air is fresh, and there are even birds chirping. For Xiguan Governor's Mansion, spring has really come. The branches and leaves in the back garden have begun to stretch, and the wives in the mansion have also caught up early. Under the leadership of the group, sisters including Lin Lang, Dai'er and Brancy all gathered in the back garden to welcome this rare spring.

Originally, Lin Lang still had some things to take care of, but Chu Huan was worried that she would be too tired, so she ordered her to rest in the mansion for a few more days. As for Ruo Dai'er, she took An Rong with her all day long, like a good wife and mother. look.

The only one who doesn't fit in is Meiniang. Few people dare to enter Meiniang's yard on weekdays. It is rare for Meiniang to wander around in the mansion. One night, Meiniang didn't show up very uncooperatively. Everyone knew that Meiniang had a weird temper and didn't fit in with the group, so they gave up.

Naturally, Chu Huan didn't have time to participate in such activities. Instead, he took time out of his busy schedule to go to the small restaurant. Instead of entering, he watched from a distance for a while, just wanting to know about Yu Hongzhuang's situation.

What reassured Chu Huan was that the small restaurant was not closed, and Yu Hongzhuang was still running the restaurant. The restaurant only hired a cook who came to work every day. Other than that, the small restaurant was deserted.

Yu Hongzhuang's complexion didn't look good, obviously she hadn't recovered from what happened last time, Chu Huan knew that even if this time passed, it wouldn't be of much use, so she didn't bother, but sent Qiu Ruxue to arrange a few Personally observe near the restaurant, and if something happens, report it at any time.

Chu Huan's thoughts were all on the northwest, but the news of the capital finally spread. He was surprised to hear that the Tianmen Dao had occupied Xuzhou and was pressing hard to march towards the capital.

It is said that the crown prince is now mobilizing soldiers and horses near the capital, and is setting up an formation by the Qinshui. Chu Huan knew what the crown prince meant. It seems that the crown prince really wants to rely on Qinshui to keep the capital.

Chu Huan wondered in his heart. He heard that Feng Yuanpo of Hexi had summoned barbarian troops from the north. Now that the capital is in critical condition, he wondered whether the emperor sent the Hexi army to the capital for reinforcements.

It's just that he didn't have much time to care about the affairs in the pass. The urgent letter sent from Jinzhou made Chu Huan's already depressed mood even more depressed.

There was movement in the Northwest Army.

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When Chu Huan's heart sank, Jinzhou defender Fang Rushui's heart also sank.

Marquis Gan and Zhu Lingyue were married, Fang Rushui was clearly aware of this matter, since Gan Yujiao was sent to Tianshan, Fang Rushui almost never had a full night's sleep again.

Fang Rushui was clear about Zhu Lingyue's ambitions, and Fang Rushui was also clear about the purpose of the marriage between the Gan and Zhu families, but he was not entirely sure.

Fang Rushui is a general from the Northwest Army. Under the attack of the Xiliang people, the Northwest Army retreated completely, and Yu Buquan rushed to gather the defeated troops.

Later, Yu Buqu organized the Pingxi Army, which was divided into eight battalions. Because of Fang Rushui's outstanding performance, he was promoted by Yu Buqun to be a partial general of the Duizi Battalion. Yu Buyi's direct lineage, and more than half of the Pingxi Army originally belonged to the Northwest Army, Fang Rushui also has a certain foundation in the Pingxi Army, so Dongfang Xin did not attack Rushui immediately.

It's just that Fang Rushui knew very well at that time that Dongfangxin didn't act immediately, it wasn't that he didn't know how to do it, and when he completely controlled the Pingxi Army, it would be a matter of time before he was deposed.

He is very tolerant, from a miscellaneous soldier to a partial general step by step, the bitterness involved is unimaginable to ordinary people, he has endured for more than ten years to achieve today's achievements, but he is helpless against Dongfangxin's pressing every step of the way .

In his heart, Chu Huan was his benefactor.

Chu Huan got rid of Dongfang Xin and solved his predicament. Most importantly, Chu Huan seemed to trust him very much. Jinzhou is the gateway to the north, but Chu Huan handed over all the soldiers and horses of Jinzhou to him as commander.

There were less than 5000 soldiers and horses left behind in Jinzhou, mainly the Genzi Battalion left by Zhang Shuyan and his son. Under Fang Rushui's adaptation, it can be regarded as controlling this army that once rebelled.

Of course he is very clear that the world is in chaos today, but he doesn't know who will rule the country in the end?

There may not be many people who think about this issue. After all, in this world, there are many people who want to be emperors, but there are definitely not many people who really dare to fight for the world. More people just wait and see, accumulate capital, and wait until The general trend of the world is clear, and then find someone to take refuge in, and prepare for the future promotion.

If it is said that he is fighting for the world, Fang Rushui absolutely does not have such thoughts.

In his heart, as long as he finds a backer and devotes himself to his duties, one day, he may really be able to make a fortune and make his ancestors shine.

Chu Huan quelled the Xiguan rebellion. He quelled the Hezhou and Jinzhou rebellions consecutively in just half a month, showing his military ability. In Rushui's eyes, Fang Rushui naturally has great confidence in Chu Huan, and has always followed Chu Huan firmly.

But he didn't expect that Marquis Gan and Zhu Lingyue would become in-laws.

The situation in the northwest changed suddenly, and Fang Rushui once thought that although Zhu Lingyue was extremely powerful, Chu Huan was also a formidable character, and it was still unknown who would win in the end.

However, Marquis Gan became Zhu Lingyue's ally, and the situation changed fundamentally in an instant. Fang Rushui almost concluded that once a war started, Chu Huan would be defeated.

He was extremely tormented.

Following Chu Huan, I am afraid that we will meet the fate of destruction together with Chu Huan, but if we abandon Chu Huan, how can we be worthy of Chu Huan's trust in him?He is a soldier, looks honest and honest, but he still pays attention to loyalty in his bones, but in front of the future, should he continue to maintain such loyalty?

He didn't need to think about Zhu Lingyue now, the first enemy he faced was Marquis Gan.

He has been watching the movement of the Northwest Camp almost day and night, and recently, there has been movement in the Northwest Camp. If Gan Hou really joins forces with Zhu Lingyue to deal with Chu Huan, then Jinzhou will be the number one in the Northwest Army. The target to be solved is the tens of thousands of Northwest Army capable of conscripting and fighting. If they really hit Jinzhou, what should they do?

He was born in the Northwest Army, and nearly half of the officers and soldiers of the Genzi Battalion under him belonged to the Northwest Army. He doubted that if Marquis Gan really came to the city, these soldiers and horses under his hands would really fight against the Northwest Army with all their strength. Army combat?

Fang Rushui was worried day and night, and was already very nervous. When he received the news that the Northwest Army had moved towards Jinzhou, Fang Rushui's mind immediately went blank.

He did not expect that the Northwest Army would be so decisive in dispatching troops.

The Xiguan Army won a great victory in Jiazhou, shaking the northwest. Fang Rushui knew that Zhu Lingyue might not be able to sit still when he saw the Xiguan Army shouting loudly at the Beishan Army, and might send troops at any time, but he did not expect that Zhu Lingyue had not yet crossed the border. However, Marquis Gan had already sent troops first.

When he was in the Northwest Army, Marquis Gan was already one of Feng Hanxiao's eight generals. He was brave and good at fighting, and he was well-known in the Northwest Army.

As far as he knows, Marquis Gan is a very low-key person, and he is also very calm. Just like the art of war, Marquis Gan belongs to the kind of general who is as immovable as a mountain and as aggressive as a fire.

Either you lie there for a long time without moving, but once you make a move, it must be extremely sharp.

The moment Fang Rushui found out about the Northwest Army, Fang Rushui dispatched people to send a letter to Shuoquan, and at the same time summoned the generals to discuss countermeasures. In fact, all the generals present knew in their hearts that Chu Huan had thousands of troops stationed in Jinzhou, even if it was Hezhou. Even in the battle with Beishan, not a single soldier was mobilized from Jinzhou. The reason is very simple. Jinzhou's soldiers and horses are completely used to deal with the Northwest Army.

Chu Huan had obviously been wary of the Northwest Army for a long time. Otherwise, after the Jinzhou was pacified, there would not have been four or five thousand troops left in Jinzhou. It is necessary to know that the highest number of state troops in the states of Qin State does not exceed 2000, while Among the Kyushu in the northwest, Jinzhou has the smallest area, the most barren land, and the smallest population. If it is really used to maintain local order, a thousand people are really enough.

Everyone has always thought that Marquis Gan is a frontier army, so he should not be involved in the turmoil in the Northwest. Chu Huan stayed in the garrison just in case. Before the marriage between the Gan and Zhu families, everyone thought Marquis Gan The possibility of sending troops is very small.

At this time, everyone in the venue was silent.

"Let's talk about it, everyone." Fang Rushui still looked very calm. He is the backbone of Jinzhou. If even he shows panic, then there is no need to discuss the next thing.

After a moment of silence, a lieutenant finally said: "General Fang, the last general thinks that if we face each other head-on, we have no chance of winning. It's just wishful thinking to solve the threat of the Northwest Army."

"You are right, but everyone here understands this truth." Fang Rushui said slowly: "The general is asking, how should we meet the enemy next?"

"General, I'm afraid it's impossible to meet the enemy." Another lieutenant general said: "Our only choice is to hold back the Northwest Army and buy time for Shuoquan."

"That's right." The lieutenant general who spoke first immediately agreed, "It's impossible to win. The north of Jinzhou is all Gobi. As soon as our soldiers and horses leave, the Northwest Army knows our whereabouts like the back of their hands. The number of soldiers and horses is several times that of ours. Even if a part of the troops stay at Yanmen Pass, the number is far greater than ours. It is definitely not a wise choice to confront each other head-on. The general thought that holding back the Northwest Army would prevent them from winning gold in a short time. State, to buy time for the Governor, this is what we should be planning now."

"You mean, stick to the Golden State?"

"General Fang, it seems that this is the only plan for the present." One person suddenly said: "To the north of Lanyi City is the Shigouzi River, and to the east is the Langya Valley Road. Among them, as long as you stick to these two places, it will not be easy for Marquis Gan to take down Lanyi. Shigouzihe is wide and deep, without boats, it is impossible to cross the river, and Langya Valley Road is even more important. Never mind, we have [-] soldiers in our hands, as long as we deploy [-] troops to the Langya Valley Road, and the rest of the troops line up along the Shigouzi River, the Northwest Army will have a large number of troops, but we will do nothing."

The person who spoke was He Kui.

He Kui originally served as a staff member under Hu Zongmao, the guard of Hezhou, and made suggestions, but his status was not high. In the battle of Hezhou, Hu Zongmao failed to heed He Kui's advice and left the city underestimated. Going down the city wall to commit suicide, but was rescued by Chu Huan, and even more heartfelt words subdued He Kui.

After Chu Huan pacified Jinzhou, he left Fang Rushui as the guard of Jinzhou, and even let He Kui manage the political affairs of Jinzhou. Although He Kui had no right to be the governor of Jinzhou at that time, the previous governor of Jinzhou was killed by Zhang Shuyan and his son. Although He Kui has no name, the position of Zhizhou is Peacock, but the power in his hands is undoubtedly the Zhizhou of Jinzhou.

He Kui has jumped from being a despised staff member to the de facto governor of Jinzhou, all thanks to Chu Huan, who dies for a confidant, Chu Huan places so much trust in him, how can He Kui not repay him with all his heart——

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