The Xi people camped in Caoqiao Town to rest. Li Chuan and Du Ping led the escort cavalry team to camp on the spot, next to the Xi people.

That night, Li Chuan set up a banquet to invite Su Wu and Su Lu, but he didn't invite Kong Sheng.

At the banquet, Li Chuan was extremely courteous to Su Sheng, and his words were full of ambiguous hints, and Su Lu showed a considerable degree of character and loyalty to Kong Sheng at this time, and responded to Li Chuan with an attitude that was neither humble nor arrogant.

At nightfall.

Li Chuan put on a cloak and walked out of the camp tent slowly, the starry sky was vast, a bright moon hung high in the sky, and more than 10,000 people and horses arrived and stationed, adding vitality to the long-abandoned Caoqiao Town.

The camp of the Xi people was irregularly lined in the wilderness, and the camps were dotted with bonfires, and the unpleasant smell of burning cow dung could be heard in the air.

Li Chuan wrapped his cloak and frowned, and Du Ping behind him smiled slightly and said: "Shizi, in fact, don't worry, the last general will see that this Xixi princess Su Wu is the one who really controls the military power, as long as she is willing to lead the army to Pengcheng, that prince Sulu is not a problem at all, don't take it to heart." ”

Li Chuan sighed and said, "Du Ping, my father asked me to wait, in fact, I have already given Xixi people a lot of face." Since they have taken refuge in the imperial court, what is there to hesitate and choose between us and Xia Yi? Just with the small land of Xiayi, when the rebels come, they will inevitably be wiped out, and they will not be a dead end when they settle in Xiayi? ”

"Shizi, don't worry, calm down, the last general believes that the Xixi people will make the right choice." Du Ping persuaded.

The two were walking and talking, but as they were walking, they heard the clearly distinguishable quarrel of a man and a woman on the hillside in front of them. Du Pin listened. I could hear that it was Su Wan and Su Lu's voices. He shushed and signaled Li Chuan to approach cautiously not to alarm the two of them.

"Su Wan, how can you do this? If it weren't for Kong Overseer's painstaking design, how could we Xixi people escape from the lair of the traitors in Jiyin County? We have made an alliance with the Kong Governors, and we will never abandon you, and it is a shameless betrayal for you to go back on your word! Sulu lowered his voice. Anger was suppressed in his voice.

Su Wu sneered: "Brother, you are really dizzy." Obviously, he designed to trap us Xixi people and forced us to this road, how did this ruthless and unscrupulous villain become the benefactor of our Xixi people? ”

"Sooner or later, following the rebels is a dead end, Su Wan, can't you still recognize the situation now? The official army will recover Guanluo and Henan, Hebei and even Henan An's nest in less than a year, I will not allow you to lead the Xixi people to the disaster of extermination! Sulu said angrily.

"Okay, okay, I'm not going to fight with you! Anyway, it's as you want now. Haven't the Xixi people already returned to the official army?! So, why don't we choose the more powerful King Yu to take refuge in? Do you think that Kong Sheng's power in the imperial court can surpass that of a clan vassal king? Su Wu was-for-tat.

Sulu took a deep breath. One word at a time: "This king of Yu is not trustworthy at all!" When the rebellion started, he led the army to retreat to Jiangbei, fled without a fight, in order to protect himself, gave up the rescue of Suiyang and other places, and sat back and watched the prefectures and counties of Henan fall into the hands of the enemy, how could such a person take refuge? In the future, maybe the court will blame it. And Kong Inspector Jun is different, he is both civil and military, accumulated military exploits, and will inevitably be an important minister of the court in the future, under his command, we Xixi will have a way out. ”

Listening to Su Lu's evaluation of the people of his own family of Yu Wang was so unbearable, although it was the truth, Li Chuan almost had a seizure on the spot when he heard it, if it wasn't for Du Ping holding his hand tightly, he would definitely rush out and reprimand Su Lu for being rude.

And on an ancient tree with lush foliage not far away, Kong Sheng and Mu Changfeng each sat on a branch, with different expressions.

Mu Changfeng said softly: "Third brother, Su Lu is affectionate and righteous, good at the beginning and good at the end, and is a good person." ”

Kong Sheng nodded: "Su Lu has a bit of eyesight, and it is commendable that he can be able to break King Yu's fate in the future." ”

Mu Changfeng sighed and looked at Kong Sheng, while Kong Sheng continued to stare at the Su brothers and sisters who were still arguing fiercely below the side.

"Brother, in your eyes, Kong Sheng is a young hero, but in my heart, he is a shameless man who will do whatever it takes! Anyway, I would never agree to go to Xiayi. Su Wu's indifferent voice came, and Su Lu became even more furious.

"Su Wan, don't forget, you not only have a marriage contract with him, but also have visited the church and married, you go back on your word like this, it will make our Xixi people become the laughing stock of the world!"

Su Wan became angry when she heard this: "Brother! How can you say that about me! My marriage contract with him is completely his despicable and shameless means, how can I take it seriously? Besides, I am me, he is him, and it is absolutely impossible for me to marry him! ”

"Sister, are you determined to go against your brother?" Su Lu's voice gradually became gloomy: "When my father was dying, although I entrusted the army to you, I am the only heir of Prince Xixi!" If you insist on going your own way, then I will openly provoke it and let the people make their own choice! ”

Su Wu was so angry that she trembled: "Brother, don't deceive people too much!" ”

At the bottom of the hillside, Li Chuan's expression became gloomy, and he muttered, "This Su Wu actually has a marriage contract with Kong Sheng?!" Bastard thing, bold and presumptuous, he dares to recruit relatives in battle, this son will definitely not spare him! ”

Du Ping carefully observed Li Chuan's face on the side, and probably guessed that his son had a desire to covet the beauty of Princess Su Wu of Xixi. But for Du Ping, the main purpose of his trip this time was to lead Xixi's soldiers and horses east into Pengcheng, not to help Shizi find women.

For Li Chuan's unbearable and impetuousness, Du Ping has always criticized it in his heart. He said in his heart: The stakes are very high, and instead of thinking about the overall situation, you are greedy for beauty, which is simply stupid to the extreme. King Yu has a son like you, I'm afraid there is no successor. From this point of view, His Royal Highness King Yu might as well inherit the throne to the county lord of Fengyang. If Li Chuan had one-tenth of Li Xuan's courage, courage, mind and talent, he would not be like this.

He said softly: "Shizi, Su Lu and Su Wu have differences and disputes, at this time, if we forcibly admit them, it will only lead to the division of Xixi's soldiers and horses, which His Royal Highness King Yu does not want to see." ”

Li Chuan was a little annoyed and said, "Then what do you mean?" How do we do that? ”

"In my opinion, it is better for His Highness to give a step for the time being. We will return to Xiayi with Kong Sheng, and in the name of replacing His Royal Highness King Yu with the prince to inspect all parts of Henan......" Du Ping lowered his voice and said: "Before leaving the city, His Royal Highness King Yu had privately explained to the last general, if possible, take Xiayi together, and replace Kong Sheng with the prince!" You must know that the time is coming for our Jiangbei army to return to Henan, and if we can take Xiayi, our army will have a foothold in Henan. ”

"Father really has the intention of entering Henan to expand his territory?" Li Chuan was shocked when he heard this, if the soldiers and horses from Jiangbei drove into Henan, Kong Sheng, who was just a Xia Yi, would be nothing, and swallowing him would be as simple as probing for something.

And if Kong Sheng can be replaced, even if Su Wu has a marriage contract with him, is it not a gentle little girl who obediently obeys orders on her bed?

After figuring out this section, Li Chuan immediately swept away the gloom and depression in his stomach, and laughed with his eyebrows.

Du Ping secretly glanced at him and let out a soft sigh in his heart. (To be continued.) )