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When the King of Han mentioned Chu Huan in Liaodong, Chu Huan was already in Liangzhou.

Although Xu Chang was ruthless, he did not dare to break his promise to Chu Huan. Under Ximen Yi's urging, he finally began to implement the 25 shi of grain promised to Chu Huan.

Since Chu Huan and his party in Jinling achieved their goal, they naturally wouldn't stay in Jinling forever. After Ximen Yi negotiated the handover method, the group returned to Liangzhou.

Almost all of Xu Chang's grain is stockpiled in the Jinling Warehouse. It is only necessary to take the grain out of the warehouse, transport it to the Qionghe Wharf, transfer the goods to the wharf designated by Chu Huan.

After all, it was 25 shi of grain, which was not a small amount, and it was necessary to organize a large number of manpower and vehicles to transport it. Chu Huan naturally had to make preparations in advance.

Liangzhou is now being garrisoned by Hou Jingang with [-] troops. When he saw Chu Huan, Hou Jingang was a little surprised. Chu Huan went to Jinling very low-key. Few of his soldiers knew about it. The few people in the crowd thought it was just Ximen Yi who was going, and they didn't want Chu Huan to follow.

Hou Jingang heard that Xu Chang had promised to provide 25 shi of grain, and he was ecstatic. He naturally knew the significance of this batch of grain to the Northwest Army. It won't last long at all, and Chu Huan's military discipline is strict. In order to prevent Liangzhou from turmoil, he ordered the entire army not to disturb the people, and also guaranteed the property of Liangzhou gentry.

Hou Jingang didn't have much food in his hands, and he knew that Chu Huan also had a serious shortage of food. He could only hold on to a small amount of food and struggled to support it. At this time, he heard that there would be a large amount of food supply, and Hou Jingang immediately felt relieved.

"General Hou, Jinling will ship the grain to the wharf on the Qiong River. We have already negotiated with Jinling, and we will send people to pick up the grain." Chu Huan said: "The matter of borrowing grain , I will hand it over to Mr. Ximen, and you will help from the side. This batch of food is quite a lot, and a large number of horses and horses will be used, so the preparation of the horses and horses here will be handed over to you."

Hou Jingang patted his chest and said: "Your Majesty, don't worry, I will understand in the end. I will send someone to arrange it today and recruit chariots, horses and civilians. I will definitely not miss the big deal." Xiang Ximenyi smiled and said: "Sir, no matter what you need , you just order, I will do my best to help."

Ximen Yi cupped his hands and said with a smile, "General Laohou is here."

"After the grain arrives, [-] shi of grain will be left here in Liangzhou." Chu Huan said thoughtfully, and before Chu Huan could finish speaking, Hou Jingang said excitedly, "The last general thanked you, Your Majesty!"

"Don't be in a hurry to thank me." Chu Huan said with a smile, "You only have three thousand soldiers and fifty thousand shi of grain here, even if you keep on eating, how long will you have to eat?"

Hou Jingang laughed and said, "Your Majesty, as the saying goes, if you have food at home, don't panic. With this food, you will ensure that not a single soldier from the south will cross Liangzhou."

After Liangzhou was defeated, Pei Ji made some arrangements and returned to Tongzhou, leaving Hou Jingang to guard Liangzhou. After Chu Huan became king, he issued a special order to let Hou Jingang take full charge of Liangzhou affairs.

Hou Jingang was not stupid, and he knew very well that Chu Huan's purpose of keeping him in Liangzhou was naturally to guard against Xu Chang in the south.

Chu Huan has [-] troops stationed in Liangzhou, and the main force is gathered in Tongzhou. With this arrangement, Hou Jingang naturally knows that Chu Huan will never use troops against Jinling in a short time. It's heading north.

Leading [-] soldiers and horses to guard Liangzhou, the responsibility is not small, and the pressure is not light.

"General Hou, the [-] shi of grain is kept here as a reserve." Chu Huan said solemnly: "In the year of war, when there is a war, I don't know how many people will be displaced. If there is a catastrophe, these grains can also relieve urgent needs... ...!" Speaking of this, thinking of the ensuing wars and the turmoil of all forces in the entire Central Plains, his expression became dignified.

Chu Huan knew very well that at this point, he could only advance but not retreat. The forces of all parties are like gladiators in the arena, and only one can survive in the end.

I am like a gladiator with a big sword in his hand, surrounded by fierce opponents, everyone in the arena wants to live to the end, they can only be ruthless and completely eradicate other enemies.

Chu Huan naturally didn't want to be a corpse lying on the ground, so he could only strive to be the final winner.

Chu Huan doesn't really like killing in his bones, but at this point, he is tied to the wealth and lives of countless people. Since he can't just walk away, he can only support this responsibility with his shoulders.

Seeing Chu Huan's expression, Hou Jingang immediately restrained his face, and said solemnly: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, the general will know what to do. As long as the general's life is still alive, no one will be allowed to step through Liangzhou."

Chu Huan reached out and patted Hou Jingang's generous shoulder, and said with a smile, "Your iron body is destined to live a long life."

Ximen Yi stepped forward and said softly, "My lord, what should we do with those two people?"

Chu Huan naturally knew who Ximen Yi was talking about.

When Chu Huan left the Weiling Mansion, Xu Chang was really worried that something unexpected would happen to Ximen Yi and his party on the way, so he specially photographed a team of people escorting them, and the team went straight to Liangzhou before returning.

According to Chu Huan's request, Xue Huai'an and Wang Weiyang handed over Xu Chang to Ximen Yi, and they went to Liangzhou with a group of people. When the Jinling soldiers withdrew, Xue Huai'an and Wang Weiyang were handed over to the Northwest Army.

According to Chu Huan's instructions, Hou Jingang arranged for Xue Huaian and Wang Weiyang to chat in the city again.

When Chu Huan saw Xue Huai'an, Xue Huai'an had already changed into casual clothes. When Chu Huan appeared in front of Xue Huai'an, Xue Huai'an didn't show any surprise. .”

"Master Xue, when we were in Jinling, you and I were enemies but not friends, but now I am visiting as an old friend." Chu Huan said with a smile: "When we parted in the capital, I remember very clearly. Several people, and Master Xue is one of them."

"The past is like smoke." Xue Huai'an sighed: "King Chu, in fact, I knew very well back then that the late emperor sent you to the northwest, and if he sent you to the mountains of swords and seas of fire, I thought it was the last time we would see each other, but I really didn't expect it... ...!" Waving his hands and laughing, "It's no wonder, with your ability, how could you die in the Northwest so easily. But you have today, it is indeed beyond my expectation."

"Your Excellency Xue should be very clear that at this point today, it may not be due to my ability, but God is still blessing me, and I don't want to let me die in the northwest in a daze." Chu Huan said: "How many people treat me as a pawn , I want to manipulate at will, but what I hate the most is to be someone else's flag, so I became a chess player."

Xue Huai'an smiled and said, "In today's world, there are not many people who are truly qualified to play chess, and King Chu is indeed a chess player."

"Sit down and talk." Chu Huan took the lead and sat down on the chair, and soon someone brought tea, Xue Huai'an hesitated, and finally sat down opposite Chu Huan.

"Lord Xue, how is Madam?" Chu Huan held up the teacup, "Su Niang still talks about Madam from time to time. When she first came to Beijing, she didn't understand anything. It was Madam who taught her a lot, but I never said it to her face. Thank you."

"The king of Chu is being polite." Xue Huai'an looked sad, "I will accompany the late emperor on the northern tour, and my family members will stay in the capital...!"

Chu Huan frowned, "So Madam is still in the capital?"

Xue Huai'an sighed, picked up the teacup, stroked the powdered tea with the lid, remained silent for a moment, then put the teacup on the table again.

"The capital is in chaos now. I will send someone to find out about Madam." Chu Huan said, "I know that the capital has fallen, but... I don't know that Madam is also in the capital."

"I didn't expect the capital to be lost all of a sudden." Xue Huai'an said with a wry smile: "When he left the capital, Lei Guheng was still suppressing thieves in the southeast, there were still guards stationed near the capital, and there were still nearly ten thousand soldiers in the capital. Wei Jun, I can't even figure it out today, how could Luo Anjing fall suddenly? If I had known this earlier, I would have arranged for my family to leave...!" Having said this, the circles of my eyes are already red.

Chu Huan remained silent.

"The Great Qin Empire has only been around for more than 20 years. At that time, the Great Qin Iron Cavalry was invincible and so brave. But in just 20 years, how did it become what it is now?" What you do, but...but it will not develop into what it is now." Looking at Chu Huan, he shook his head and said, "The wind stops, the moon sets, and the time passes by. The past 20 years seem like a bustling day. Dream.....!"

Chu Huan said softly: "Master Xue, what are you going to do next?"

"Where do we go?" Xue Huai'an was stunned, and sighed: "Now it can be considered that the country is ruined and the family is destroyed. In the hands of the King of Chu, it is natural to obey the King of Chu."

"Master Xue misunderstood." Chu Huan said: "When you were in Jinling, you knew my identity but concealed it for me. I know your kindness. You and I have experienced life and death together. Back then in the capital, I also owe you Multi-party support...!"

Xue Huai'an waved his hand and said, "I don't dare to be. King Chu, the world is in chaos today. This is a repeat of the disputes between the eighteen princes of the past. There were more than 20 years of disputes, countless deaths and injuries, and the separation of many wives... Great Qin Jianguo, the world People thought they could live in peace, but in just 20 years, the world has been in chaos again." After a moment of silence, he finally said: "King Chu, speaking from the heart, the current Emperor Dingwu is not an incompetent king. If you can really do something, why don't King Chu...!"

"I understand Master Xue's meaning, but this possibility naturally does not exist." Chu Huan said with a smile: "You are a person who has seen the world, so you naturally understand that I have made progress but not retreated, and I may be able to survive further. If you take a step back, you will be smashed to pieces."

Xue Huai'an thought for a while, then smiled wryly, "Maybe this is the root cause of the fighting."

"If Mr. Xue wants to go back to Hexi, he can rest here for a few days. Later, I will have people prepare dry food for the horses. Mr. Xue can go back with Wang Baihu." Chu Huan said: "But I don't want to Master Xue chose this path, if possible, I hope you can stay, I lack people like you by my side, if you can stay, I will be very happy."

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