Chai Yue and Cai Xinghai still need to convince more people, and the first target they aim at is Liu Kunsheng, the commander of the Northern Army.

The army led by Liu Kunsheng marched slowly, nearly a day later than Chai Yue to arrive at Shenxiong Pass, and handed over the military affairs to the generals under his command, he first found a place to rest, not only tired, but also confused, cautious by nature, he has been trying to avoid the whirlpool in the officialdom, but now he is involuntarily swept in.

Chai Yue came to visit with wine and meat, which was regarded as washing the dust for the captain of the Northern Army. After three rounds of drinking, the servants had already retreated, and Chai Yue showed the letter written by the champion Hou to Chai Zhi.

After Liu Kunsheng finished reading it, he couldn't drink the glass of wine in his hand, and said for a while: "Does General Chai still have a family in Beijing?" ”

"Mother and younger brother now live in Hengyang Hou Mansion."

For these soldiers who are fighting abroad, the biggest threat is the safety of their families, Liu Kunsheng also has a large family to support, he read the letter again, "Champion Hou excludes dissidents, I am not his person, die from fate, and die if I don't obey my fate-" Liu Kunsheng returned the letter to Chai Yue, "What is General Chai going to do?" ”

"The champion Hou has not yet ascended the throne has been arbitrary, changing the commander on the spot, forcing the northern army to attack the Huns under unfavorable circumstances, if he is called emperor, not only Liu Duwei is in danger, the entire northern army will be implicated. So far, there's only one way......"

Liu Kunsheng raised his hand and motioned to Chai Yue not to continue, he thought for a while, "If the peace talks between General Zhenbei and the Huns can go smoothly, this matter will be fifty percent certain, and if there is no major turmoil in the imperial court in the near future, there will be seventy percent certainty, if the Northern Army can escort General Zhenbei back to Beijing in time-"

"Great things will happen."

The two talked for a long time, and by the end of the night it was getting late.

Cai Xinghai didn't particularly trust Liu Kunsheng, and seeing that Chai Yue was full of confidence, he couldn't help but remind: "Liu Kunsheng once personally took over the Taizu Sword from General Zhenbei, but afterwards it was attributed to the Queen Mother in front of the ministers, this person needs to be careful." ”

"I'll be careful, but I believe that Liu Kunsheng is cornered, and General Zhenbei is his only hope."

"Who are you going to pull in next?"

"There shouldn't be too many people in the know, it's just the three of us for the time being, and then you have to let it go, just say that the imperial court is in the main battle, and the champion Hou is eager to make meritorious contributions, so he has to go to war with the Huns immediately."

"It's a fact."

"That's right, this is a fact, the Northern Army has been running for many days, physically and mentally exhausted, and now it is the middle of winter, the turmoil in the Guan, the food and grass are unsustainable, the soldiers of the Northern Army are already tired, and when they are completely disappointed in the imperial court, they will think of General Zhenbei."

Cai Xinghai felt that this was a clever plan, "General Chai really has an idea. ”

Chai Yue smiled: "This is Captain Liu's idea. ”

"Hey, old slippery head, I guess he still hasn't made up his mind, and wants to see the reaction of the whole army." had the same idea, but Cai Xinghai gave a different opinion.

Although the soldiers of the Northern Army were belligerent when they were in the broken iron city, they actually knew very well in their hearts that once the war started, even if they defeated the Huns, it was a miserable victory, I don't know how many people would die on the other side, and now they have retreated to Shenxiong Pass, and no one wants to brave the wind and snow to return to the battlefield.

Discontent is brewing fast.

Chai Yue and Cai Xinghai took the opportunity to persuade more people, Chai Yue's target was those who were like him, the future of such people was insecure, but they were not willing to work, eager to make achievements, and showed courage in the first two battles. Chai Yue selected five people in the first batch and hit it off.

Cai Xinghai was looking for a few friends who had excellent friendships, and after half a meal, they made an oath and almost shouted "Long live General Zhenbei".

People's hearts were moved, rumors spread in the small Shenxiong Pass, and some people even found Chai Yue directly and hinted to him that they supported General Zhenbei.

Chai Yue was a little nervous, the secret would soon be leaked out, and it had to be resolved quickly.

At noon that day, the left general Han Tong led the third part of the Chu army to Shenxiong Pass, among the generals, he was known for his timidity, and he was deeply trusted by the champion Hou to not fall to the Zhenbei general.

Liu Kunsheng set up a banquet to welcome Han Tong, only drank three glasses of wine, Liu Kunsheng changed his face, and ordered the guards to tie up General Zuo and escort him to the cell, accused of lax management of the army, bending the law for personal gain, and intentionally robbing the prison to rescue Zhang Yanghao and others, the former charge was correct, but the latter was a little wronged, but Han Tong was frightened, and in front of the generals, he didn't shout a word.

This move is not only to clear the obstacles, but also to test the reaction of the generals, and at the same time it is also Liu Kunsheng's "vote", after this incident, he has no way out.

Han Tong was suddenly arrested, and the generals were surprised, but no one stood up to speak for him.

Chai Yue and others were more confident, and Liu Kunsheng came forward, attracted several generals, and those in the know gathered together to make a plan: General Zhenbei is hurrying to Shenxiong Pass, and he will be able to arrive tomorrow, as soon as he enters the city, everyone stepped forward together, shouting long live, and supporting him to reclaim himself emperor.

This plan is far from perfect, but the soldiers have no experience in this kind of thing, they only feel that the matter is coming, and they have to send it, even the cautious Liu Kunsheng and the good at using soldiers Chai Yue are not calmer than ordinary soldiers at this time.

But accidents always happen, Chai Yue and others are preparing for tomorrow's plan, and Shenxiong Pass has an uninvited guest.

Not long after Han Tong was imprisoned, a "guest" came to the capital, not a post soldier who delivered a letter, nor an officer with a secret order, but a real court official.

Zuocha Yushi Xiao Sheng, as a messenger, came to Shenxiong Pass to inspect the military situation.

Xiao Sheng is in a high position and has always been considered to have a close relationship with Mrs. Cui, and at the same time, he is also married to the Chai family, one nephew is the son-in-law of the Chai family, and the other nephew Xiao Yuan, because of his intention to murder Chai Yue, has been locked up in the prison of Broken Iron City.

Such a messenger is tantamount to a bolt from the blue for a group of soldiers who "have ghosts in their hearts".

When the Qin mission arrived, there should have been news earlier, but Xiao Sheng was unusual, did not send someone to report in advance, led hundreds of people directly to the city, ordered the guards to open the door, galloped into the city, and came all the way to the yamen, ascended to the hall, and sent people to gather the generals.

Chai Yue and the others were caught off guard and did not dare to act rashly, so they could only be ordered to come to see Qincha.

Xiao Sheng sat behind the bookcase, still wearing a cloak, his expression was cold, he was the imperial history of Zuocha, his daily duty was to supervise the civil officials in Beijing, and his reputation was prominent, although the northern army was not controlled by it, but he had also heard of his name for a long time, and after coming in one by one, he bowed respectfully and saluted, and did not dare to be rude.

Xiao Sheng was not polite, even in the face of the highest position of the Northern Army Captain, he just nodded, and when Chai Yue came in, he didn't even nod, but looked at it a few more times.

Liu Kunsheng is the nominal general in charge of the army, and after more than 30 major generals arrived, he stepped forward and said: "I don't know that Lord Zuocha Yushi has arrived, and I hope to forgive my sins." ”

Xiao Sheng coughed, "There are still a few people who haven't arrived." ”

Liu Kunsheng had no choice but to reply: "General Zhenbei, General Right and others are still on the road, General Zuo ...... Guilty, now in prison. ”

Xiao Sheng snorted lightly, "If there are many events today, the road is unstable, I came all the way from the capital, and I don't want to leak the news too early, so I didn't send someone to deliver the letter in advance." ”

Everyone didn't dare to squeak, and some even regretted that they had recaptured Shenxiong Pass too early and didn't let the Qincha encounter the mob.

"I don't know what the matter is when you are here?" Liu Kunsheng could only ask a tough question.

"It is reported that the Chu army is facing the Xiongnu army across the river in the broken iron city, and this official was ordered to come to supervise the battle and reward the soldiers of the three armies. Now that you have returned to the Guannai, you must have won a great victory on the front line, how many beheadings, how many captures, and who is the first credit? Tell me about it. ”

Liu Kunsheng was sweating, the Qin mission came too suddenly, and after a moment's hesitation, they had lost the opportunity, and now inside and outside the hall were the guards brought by Xiao Sheng, and more than thirty generals were helpless.

But it's useless to regret it, Xiao Sheng is an important minister in the court, above all the generals of the Northern Army, even if Liu Kunsheng made plans early, he didn't dare to detain Zuo Cha Yushi.

"Lord Hui, Shenxiong Pass is in distress, the Chu army returned to defense overnight, did not fight with the Huns, and ......"

Xiao Sheng slapped the case and said angrily: "A few thousand homeless people, worthy of 80,000 Chu troops to defend?" ”

Liu Kunsheng knelt on the ground speechless, Chai Yue stepped forward and said: "My lord is angry, the Chu army's defense is not only to deal with the robbers who seized the pass, the military situation on the front line is changeable, General Zhenbei is talking with the Huns, it must have been successful at this moment, the Huns are not a threat for the time being, and the grain and grass in the broken iron city are insufficient......"

"Whoever speaks, report the name." Xiao Sheng said coldly.

Chai Yue is the son of the Hou of Hengyang, who is not favored at home, and has seen Xiao Sheng a few times, but he has not been introduced, but he believes that Xiao Sheng will not be without an impression of himself.

"The last general, Chai Yue."

"Chai Yue? I've only heard of Chai Zhi in the Northern Army, when will there be one more Chai Yue? ”

"Chai Jun is the brother of the last general, unfortunately killed......"

"Bah, if my brother is killed, will my younger brother inherit the official position?"

Chai Yue was stunned, and arched his hand: "The last general is a general under the command of General Zhenbei, and he was ordered to take charge of the whole army with the captain of the Northern Army, and he did not hold the position of military leader. ”

"Hey, a little staff general, he can actually be in charge of the whole army, if this officer is one step late, will you even take the position of general?"

Chai Yue knelt down, "My lord is angry, the last general is really forced to take charge of the army......"

Xiao Sheng didn't give Chai Yue a chance to explain, and turned to Liu Kunsheng, "Captain Liu, in charge of the Northern Army, the court only recognizes you, now that I'm here, you can hand over power." Let me ask you, where is the Great Sima Yin of the Northern Army now? ”

Liu Kunsheng touched the ground with his head, "Humble and incompetent, big Sima Yin...... It was snatched away by the King of the East Sea. ”

Xiao Sheng laughed a few times, suddenly put away his smile, took out something from his arms, and put it on the bookcase, "Is this it?" ”

Liu Kunsheng glanced up and recognized that it was indeed Sima Yin of the Northern Army, and his heart sank, so he had to say: "Despicable capital crime." ”

"The dignified captain of the Northern Army, the food court is rich, you can't worry about the monarch, and even the official seal has been lost, it's really a big joke in the world, 80,000 Chu troops, in the face of the Huns retreated without a fight, it is even more chilling for the people of the world, can you be convicted?"

Chai Yue, Liu Kunsheng and others could only bow their heads, and some of the generals saw the wind and made the rudder, and immediately said: "We are acting on orders, and it has nothing to do with the loss of India and the withdrawal of the army." "I saw with my own eyes that Chai Jun was assassinated." "The right general Han Tong has just been imprisoned, there must be a conspiracy behind it."

Xiao Sheng let the generals beg for mercy, and his expression did not move.

A guard outside the hall hurriedly ran in, "General Zhenbei has entered the customs and is coming to the yamen." ”

Han Ruzi came to Shenxiong Pass more than half a day in advance. (To be continued.) )