In the Beiping Shizi Mansion, Zhu Gaochi looked annoyed, and was just helped down from the sedan chair by several people. He glared at the princess Zhang, who came up: "You are so bold!" ”

"Why is the prince so angry, if you have something to say, you can speak slowly." Zhang was not afraid after being reprimanded, and his tone was neither soft nor hard, which made it difficult for Zhu Gaochi to attack for a while.

Then she said to the slaves and maidservants around her, "Go down." ”

"Yes." The crowd bent their knees.

Zhang stepped forward to support Zhu Gaochi's arm, Zhu Gaochi shook his arm angrily, but he didn't shake it off, and said, "You are a woman, what are you doing in charge of the affairs of the government?" That Tan Yuan's son killed people to pay for his life, and it was justified! You interceded with him in private, so favoritism, if my father knew about it, he would spare us? ”

Zhu Gaochi paused slightly, and continued to scold: "That Tan Yuan was a murderer before his death, in the past, in Cangzhou, his father asked him to take care of thousands of prisoners, and his father had personally said that he would send the prisoners home, but he killed them all overnight!" I look at his son, who is virtuous, and takes people's lives at every turn, and it is a scourge to keep them! ”

"The prince is right, let's dissipate my anger first." Zhang rubbed his hand on his back, and did not defend himself, making the prince angry as if he was on cotton.

Zhu Gao was still unfinished, and lowered his voice and said: "You know that although I am in Beiping, I am cautious, for fear that something will go wrong!" It's good that you didn't even say hello, and found someone to fish out Tan Yuan's son......"

"Isn't it because I'm afraid that the prince will be difficult to do, so I didn't tell you?" Zhang said quietly, "The prince can't come forward in this matter, but I'm fine...... I am a woman's family, and I have no knowledge, but I can't erase the face between women, so I agreed to Tan Yuan's widow and saved her son. Father will never meet me as a woman, right? If my father really wants to scold me, I will go to my mother to cry and be wronged! ”

When Zhu Gaochi heard this, his eyes were stunned.

Seeing that Zhu Gaochi was silent, Zhang said in a low voice: "Although Tan Yuan is dead, he died on the battlefield for his father, and the Tan family is in front of his father and the generals, but he has left a lot of friendship. Tan Yuan's widow and Zhu Neng's wife are also in close contact now......

What's more, his brother Tan Qing is still alive and in his father's army. Didn't the prince see that in the newspaper not long ago...... Tan Qing made a great contribution in the battle of the Xianghe River, attacking the baggage of the officers and soldiers. ”

Zhu Gaochi continued to be silent, but he no longer blamed Zhang.

After a while, he sighed: "It's just that the offspring who was killed by Tan Yuan's unscrupulous son is really wronged." The old lady and wife of the bitter lord are young, and they see the enemy continue to be arrogant, how can they not be resentful? ”

Zhang smiled coldly and said: "There are always people in this world who are wronged, don't let the bitter master who is nothing wronged, do you want to get along with the Tan family?" ”

Zhu Gaochi was silent and walked into the hall silently.

……

In the camp of the Northern Army on the Suishui front, Tan Qing was in the big tent of the Chinese army, standing under King Yan with the generals.

Tan Qing is a big man with a meaty face, and he looks very similar to his dead brother Tan Yuan.

Today, there is a depression in the tent, and many people bow their heads and do not say a word. Some generals have said: The morale of the generals in the army is low, please cross the Yellow River to the north and withdraw to preserve the strength.

Since October, the Northern Army has fought continuously in the Xianghe River, Suishui Xiaohe, and Qimeishan, and has not once bargained, and the recent battle of Qimeishan can be said to be defeated, but fortunately, the main force ran fast. During this time, several generals of the Northern Army, such as Chen Wen, Wang Zhen, and Li Bin, fell into battle, and tens of thousands of soldiers were killed or wounded!

Such a situation made the generals very frustrated.

At this time, the Yellow River did not go east to the sea, but went south from Xuzhou, joined the Huai River, and then entered the sea. Therefore, many people advocate that we should cross the Yellow River north first!

King Yan finally spoke: "Those who advocate crossing the river (Yellow River) stand on the left, and those who do not cross the river stand on the right!" ”

Zhu Gaoxu, the son of King Yan, stood to the right without saying a word...... Seeing this, Tan Qing understood that King Yan did not want to retreat and cross the river.

Because King Gaoyang has always been the only one who looks forward to King Yan, he must have figured out what King Yan meant a long time ago, so he was so decisive and did not hesitate. No wonder Tan Qing often heard the generals say that the most loyal person to King Yan is still the second son of King Yan.

At this moment, Zhu Neng also stood on the right and stood with King Gaoyang.

Tan Qing was a little hesitant, he wanted to cross the river in his heart...... This time it seems that the teacher is not good, and so many generals have died, and he will inevitably feel sad about the death of a rabbit and a fox.

Sure enough, many people stood on the left side one after another, and only Qiu Fu, Zhang Fu and other people who were born in the Yan King's guards stood towards the side of King Gaoyang. Everyone seems to have the same opinion as Tan Qing, the place where King Gaoyang stands is what King Yan means.

In difficult times, it is true that only the descendants of the guards of the Yanwang Mansion are the most determined, after all, those people have no way out.

At this moment, the big-mouthed Zhu Neng shouted in front of the main general on the left: "In the past, Han Gaozu was defeated nine times out of ten, and finally won the world!" Now that we have won a great victory all the way, we only have a small setback in Qimei Mountain, do we have to retreat and return immediately? ”

Tan Qing listened, thinking that the Tan family and the Zhu family are usually good friends and have close contacts, and they can't let Zhu Neng look down on him at a critical time! He took a difficult step and walked to Zhu Neng's side.

At this time, Qiu Fu also echoed Zhu Neng.

King Yan suddenly kicked over the board, and said angrily: "You have already followed me to raise troops and become difficult, if you don't succeed, you will become benevolent!" If you can't win the official army, you will be killed by the traitors of the court sooner or later! At this time, it is too late to be cowardly, and he will die faster. ”

Many of the generals listened and silently walked to the right.

Seeing this, King Yan stopped his anger and said, "Wait until you return to the camp, strictly control the soldiers, and kill those who escape!" This king then reorganized his soldiers and horses, looking for an opportunity to destroy Xu Huizu! ”

"Yes!" Everyone responded with fists clasped in response.

…… On the south bank of Suishui, Xu Huizu was chatting and laughing with Ping'an and He Fu in the big tent.

He Fu looked grateful: "Fortunately, Wei Guogong arrived in time, otherwise in the battle of Qimeishan, our officers and troops would suffer a big loss!" ”

Ping'an said: "General He has a point, but we can't be blamed for this. We have fewer people than Yan Rebellion, and there are not many cavalry, so we are passive everywhere. To tell the truth, I came all the way from Shandong, and the more I fought, the more aggrieved I became! ”

"Huh...... Brother Ping! He Fu gave him a look.

Xu Huizu smiled and said disapprerovitically: "General Ping is not wrong! I heard Sheng Yong talk about you, saying that you are good at using cavalry, but General Keping also has rules and regulations, and I can't find much of a mistake, which is good. ”

He Fu complimented Xu Huizu many times in a row.

Xu Huizu said again: "The battle of Qimeishan is not enough to worry about, there is nothing to brag about." Why Li Bin and Wang Zhen are all unknowns, and I haven't met my nephew Gao Xuli yet......

I want to discuss with you, and in two days I will lead the army to cross the river and find the Yan Division for a decisive battle again! At that time, King Yan would definitely send Gao Xu up, and I just happened to try his own climate. ”

He Fu suddenly said in a low voice: "There are people in the army who are meticulous in the court, and the Duke of Wei still doesn't want to raise the Yang King often." Count me too much, don't mind. ”

"Huh!" Xu Huizu laughed, shook his head and said, "It's okay, it's okay." ”

Xu Huizu said: "There are countless capable people in my father's generation, but in our generation, there are few people who are eye-catching. Today, only King Yan and his son, I want to compete! ”

At this moment, someone outside the tent suddenly shouted: "The Divine Decree has arrived!" ”

The three of them looked at each other after hearing this, stood up one after another, and greeted the outside of the account. He Fu hurriedly said: "Ask someone to let the ministers into the gate." Then he walked out again.

They soon met someone from the palace, the current one was the eunuch Wu Zhong, someone Xu Huizu knew.

Wu Zhong dismounted and came over, stopped the accompanying horsemen, and hugged his fists and said, "Generals, let's go inside?" ”

"Please! Wu Gonggong please! He Fudao.

The group returned to the tent again, and Gonggong Wu did not read out the holy decree, but took the things and handed them to Xu Huizu with both hands. Xu Huizu bowed down and took it, and immediately opened it to see.

He Fu and Ping'an also got a letter, so they scratched off the paint seal and circulated it successively.

Ping An looked at it and said, "What do you mean?" We have to wait for reinforcements from all provinces to arrive...... Didn't Wei Guogong just come with reinforcements? ”

Wu Zhong just wanted to speak, but when he turned around and saw that Xu Huizu's face was red, he stopped talking.

Ping'an frowned and asked, "Wei Guogong, what is the will of the Holy One?" ”

Xu Huizu let out a long sigh and said, "I am ordered to lead the army back to the dynasty immediately." ”

For a while, no one spoke in the tent, and there was silence for a long time, and the atmosphere was very strange. Ping An walked back and forth on the ground, looked at Wu Zhong and said, "There must be someone who slanders!" Gonggong Wu, who came up with this idea in front of the saint? ”

Wu Zhong said: "Our family doesn't know! General Ping, don't worry, the emperor can't sleep day and night, and he always remembers the soldiers in front of him. The emperor has issued an order to urge the soldiers and horses of all provinces, and as soon as the soldiers and horses arrive in Beijing, they will immediately cross the river to reinforce you. ”

Ping An said angrily: "When will it be?" Half a year ago, it was said that a large army came to help, and now in addition to General He's arrival, only Wei Guogong is going back soon? ”

Wu Zhong said: "General Ping and others hold on for a few more months, and there will be a steady stream of soldiers crossing the river......

He Fu grabbed Ping'an, hugged his fists and said to Wu Zhong: "General Ping also wants to share the worries of the saint and contribute to the court, he is a little anxious, Wu Gonghai is a little more anxious, and when he returns to the dynasty, he will be safe and dumb, and he didn't say anything!" ”

Wu Zhong nodded and said, "Our family understands." Alas, it's our family that looks at the emperor's worries getting thinner and thinner, and I feel uncomfortable! ”

On the contrary, Xu Huizu was silent and his face was flushed, which was very terrifying. Wu Zhong was paying attention to him from time to time, and finally reminded him softly: "Wei Guogong must obey the holy decree?" ”

Xu Huizu finally spoke: "I am loyal to the imperial court, how can I not obey the holy decree?" But please Gonggong Wu, help me ask the saint, can I fight again? After the battle, I immediately led the army back to Korea. ”

Wu Zhong frowned and said: "Why doesn't Duke Xu understand, what you have in your hand is the last bit of family wealth in Jingying, and the emperor is worried about a slight mistake!" ”

Xu Huizu endured it for so long without saying a word, just thinking about it, and suddenly became angry at this time: "Tell the official who made the idea, if you don't destroy Yan Wei, the entire court will have a mistake sooner or later!" ”

Wu Zhong was stunned for a moment, and arched his hand: "I hope that Duke Xu will act in accordance with the holy decree, our family's errand is finished, and we will leave!" ”