Chu Huan touched his chin and sighed: "Good things don't go out, bad things spread thousands of miles, what happened in Beiwanglou today, I'm afraid it will soon spread all over the streets and alleys of Shuoquan City, right?" ”

Qian Boyi sneered: "Since someone has the intention to make it impossible for adults to come to the stage, he naturally wants to know as many people as possible...... Adults don't know, the group of people who followed Dongfang Xin from the North Lookout Tower turned their heads and went to Dongfang Xin's mansion, if they go to Dongfang Xin's mansion at this moment, adults may still be able to see them singing and dancing. ”

Chu Huan smiled and said, "General Dongfang likes this kind of gathering very much? ”

"Your Excellency, you know his mind better than we do." Fu Yusheng had a cold face, obviously very dissatisfied with Dongfang Xin, "Now the officials of Shuoquan City, up and down, who dares to say a word to Dongfang Xin?" I don't know if you know, just tomorrow, the Criminal Department will behead a group of felons, do you know who those felons are? ”

Chu Huan shook his head and said, "I really don't know." ”

"It includes Yuezhou's former Zhizhou Gongsun Chu!" Fu Yusheng clenched his fists.

"Gongsun Chu? Former Zhizhou? Chu Huan asked, "Then this Lord Dong Shizhen Dong has just taken office?" ”

"Dong Shizhen has not been in office for long." Fu Yusheng said: "Gongsun Chu has a nickname, called the White Yama King ......!" ”

"White Yama?" Chu Huan smiled dumbly: "The number of the king of Hades is terrifying, could it be that Gongsun Chu is a very scary character?" ”

"The common people are not afraid of him, but the corrupt officials are afraid of him." The old lady stroked his beard and said: "Gongsun Chu is a good official to the people, but to corrupt officials and corrupt officials, it is more fierce than the king of Hades." My lord, I won't tell you, at the beginning of the three northwest provinces, Xiguan was the strongest, our governor of Xiguan Province was an elegant person, he liked songs, dances, calligraphy and paintings, and many political affairs were handed over to Gongsun Chu to do...... He not only governs well, but also has a very accurate vision of people, and the officials he promotes are all capable people who are in charge of one side. ”

Chu Huan frowned and said, "Since that's the case, why do you want to be beheaded?" ”

"Because of the enemy." The old lady sighed: "I remember, when the Xiliang people called, our former governor ran away early with his family, it was Gongsun Chu who organized soldiers to guard Shuoquan City, I still remember that when we withdrew from Shuoquan City, we also saw Gongsun Chu stationed at the head of the city, look at his appearance, it was to fight to the death with the Xiliang people...... ”

"And what happened?"

"What happened later, I don't know very well, but I know that the Western Liang army besieged Shuoquan City, fought for more than ten days, and finally Shuoquan City was breached, and I haven't heard from Gongsun Chu since then." Old lady Su's eyes flashed, "But then I heard that Gongsun Chu defected to the enemy and treason, was caught by Zhu Lingyue's faction, and has been imprisoned in the prison, a few days ago, a notice has been issued that Gongsun Chu has been sentenced to death, and many former Yuezhou officials will be beheaded with Gongsun Chu this time." ”

Fu Yusheng sneered: "Zhu Lingyue's resistance to the Xiliang people is certainly a great contribution, but if you want to say that Lord Gongsun defected to the enemy and treason, I don't believe it, if he is really afraid of death, before the Western Liang army was killed, he would have abandoned the city with Lu Xuan and fled, why did he stay in Shuoquan to organize the city defense?" If it weren't for Gongsun Chu, it would be impossible for this Shuoquan City to resist being broken ...... nearly half a month! ”

"But they have proof." Hong Shengtao sighed: "Shuoquan City is broken, this governor's palace used to be the residence of Xiao Tianwen, the king of the Southern Courtyard of Xiliang...... Many people saw that after Gongsun Chu was captured by the Xiliang people, Xiao Tianwen did not kill him, but was respectful, so that he still lived in Zhizhou Mansion, eating and drinking, it is said that many people saw it at that time, Xiao Tianwen had to go to Zhizhou Mansion to see Gongsun Chu at both ends of three days...... At that time, everyone knew that Gongsun Chu had defected to the Xiliang people, otherwise Xiao Tianwen would not have been so polite to him. ”

When Chu Huan heard this, he frowned slightly and said, "If you judge Gongsun Chu's defection to the Xiliang people based on these alone, it is too arbitrary...... ”

"Actually, the most important thing is some letters." Hong Shengtao said: "After the Xiliang people withdrew, Zhu Ling Yue Xun led the army to occupy Shuoquan City, and after entering the city, the first thing was to search this governor's palace. The adults also saw that this governor's mansion was empty, although when the Western Liang army withdrew, they took away everything they could take away, but they still left a lot of things that could not be taken away, and Zhu Lingyue's subordinates collected all the things in the governor's mansion ......! ”

Only then did Chu Huan understand why the Governor's Mansion was in a mess, empty, and many places were seriously damaged, and he thought it was a masterpiece when the Xiliang people withdrew, but he didn't expect that Zhu Lingyue's subordinates would also have a share, and asked calmly: "Could it be that those evidences were found from the search of the Governor's Mansion?" ”

"Exactly." Hong Shengtao nodded and said: "After the Western Liang army withdrew, the governor's mansion still left a lot of letters, and these letters fell into the hands of Zhu Lingyue, some of which are the letters that Gongsun Chu and Xiao Tianwen only saw, it is said that the letters are all secret letters written by Gongsun Chu to Xiao Tianwen before the destruction of Shuoquan City, and the secret letters, Gongsun Chu has secretly surrendered to the Western Liang people...... ”

Chu Huan sighed: "In this way, Gongsun Chu did not follow Lu Xuan to abandon the city and flee, so he had an ulterior motive...... He stayed in Shuoquan, not to resist the Western Liang army, but to meet the Western Liang army. ”

Fu Yusheng said: "That's right, the Department of Criminal Affairs interrogated Gongsun Chu and sent out the notice, people are now scolding Gongsun Chu for being sanctimonious, he used to look like a righteous gentleman, but in fact he was a hypocrite, he pretended to defend Shuoquan City, in fact, it was to cooperate with the Xiliang people, and dedicated Shuoquan City to the Xiliang people, otherwise he knew that the Xiliang soldiers were strong, and Shuoquan City couldn't hold it at all, but why did he stay and die?" Otherwise, why would Xiao Tianwen treat him like a guest after being held by the Xiliang people? ”

"If it is really with the people of Xiliang, why has Shuoquan City been low-grade for nearly half a month?" Chu Huan frowned and said, "If Gongsun Chu really planned with Xiao Tianwen in advance, the Western Liang army is coming to the city, he should open the door and surrender, right?" ”

"They all say he's just putting on a show." Hong Shengtao explained: "People say that he is a hypocrite, even if he is in league with the Xiliang people, he also pretends to be loyal to the country, and deliberately resists for more than ten days, just for show." ”

Chu Huan shook his head and said with a faint smile: "The battle between soldiers and horses, is it child's play, the siege battle, heavy casualties, after half a month, no matter how fierce and strong the Western Liang army is, it will have to pay a lot of price, if Gongsun Chu really takes refuge in Xiao Tianwen, this matter will eventually be in the daylight, why should he pretend?" Even if he wanted to do this, would Xiao Tianwen pretend to be in order to cooperate with Gongsun Chu and give away the countless lives of his subordinates as a price? ”

Fu Yusheng's eyes lit up and he asked, "Lord Governor, do you mean to say that you believe that Lord Gongsun has not committed treason?" ”

"I'm not sure either." Chu Huan shook his head, "I just think that the reason why people are talking about it is not worth refuting, it is too far-fetched." ”

"But some people say that if Gongsun Chu really wants to resist, why does Shuoquan City fall in half a month?" Fu Yusheng stared at Chu Huan's eyes, "Shuoquan City is known as the first city in the northwest, the city walls are tall and strong, there are many soldiers and horses, the cavalry of the Western Liang Army is the mainstay, and the siege is not what they are good at, if Gongsun Chu really wants to hold it, the Western Liang Army may not be able to capture it for half a year......!" ”

"It's simple." Chu Huan sighed: "The embankment of thousands of miles was destroyed in the anthill, the flood hit, and the big loophole of the ants may lead to a rout, not to mention that Shuoquan City at that time would have no fighting spirit and no fighting spirit, and the soldiers would have no fighting spirit, and the governor of Lu Xuantangtang would be the first to abandon the city and flee, who would have the heart to continue to defend the city?" Although Gongsun Chu organized soldiers and horses to defend, Shuoquan City only relied on one Gongsun Chu, how could it resist the tiger and wolf army of Xiliang? I'm afraid many people have forgotten that Xiao Tianwen is the first general in Xiliang, with great achievements and tricks, Gongsun Chu is an official, how can he be Xiao Tianwen's opponent? As for siege warfare, other generals in Xiliang may not have much experience, but it is precisely this king of the Southern Courtyard who may have a lot of experience in siege warfare ......! Speaking of this, he paused, thoughtfully, and finally said: "Gongsun Chu was able to lead the demoralized defenders to resist Xiao Tianwen's Xiliang Iron Cavalry for nearly half a month, which is already very remarkable. ”

Fu Yusheng let out a long sigh and said, "Lord Governor Mingjian, if Lord Gongsun knew that Lord Governor commented on him like this, I am afraid that he would not have any regrets even if he died." ”

Chu Huan said with a smile: "Senior Fu seems to have a lot of respect for Gongsun Chu? ”

Fu Yusheng smiled bitterly and said: "My lord, you don't know, in fact, I have always been grateful to Lord Gongsun for ......!" After a pause, he said slowly: "Lord Gongsun is sticking to Shuoquan City, and many people say that he is fake, but if it weren't for Lord Gongsun, I think many people would have died under the swords and guns of the Xiliang soldiers." At that time, I was reluctant to leave behind the foundation left by my ancestors, and I thought that the Western Liang soldiers could not reach Shuoquan, but the Western Liang soldiers came as soon as they said and entered the Yanmen Pass, which can be described as invincible, and two days before they arrived in Shuoquan City, my Fu family withdrew from Shuoquan City...... Thinking about it later, if Lord Gongsun had not stubbornly held Shuoquan City and blocked the Western Liang soldiers for more than ten days, I am afraid that we would have been caught up by the Western Liang cavalry before we left the territory of Yuezhou...... In the end, it will become a part of the countless unjust souls under the iron hooves of Xiliang. ”

Chu Huan said calmly: "Gongsun Chu knew that Shuoquan City would definitely not be able to hold it, but he still stayed to guard the city to resist the Xiliang soldiers, I don't think he really wanted to fight to the death with the Xiliang soldiers, maybe he understood that at that time, countless people in Xiguan were retreating south, and if he could hold on for one more day, he would be able to hold the Xiliang soldiers and horses for one more day, and the people who escaped from Xiguan would be able to have more ......!" He sighed lightly: "I can't make a judgment about him, but if he is really wronged, then he must be a good man who cares about the people." ”

"My lord, he must have been wronged." Fu Yusheng Huo Ran got up, his eyes were slightly red, "I implore the Governor to be aware of everything, and don't let someone with other intentions succumb to kill Lord Gongsun!" ”

Chu Huan was still very calm, staring at Fu Yusheng, and asked rhetorically, "Why did Senior Fu conclude that Lord Gongsun was wronged so much?" He defected to the enemy and betrayed the country, and there are already letters to prove it, you say that he was wronged, but there is evidence? ”