On the fifteenth day of the first month, the Son of Heaven drove to the revolving gate pass, the revolving gate pass is one of the eight passes in Luoyang, located in the undulating hills of the size, the pass road out of the pass circulates in a roundabout way, so it is called the revolving gate pass. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 info from the revolving gate pass forward not far is Chenggao, and then to the east is Xingyang, that is, the world-famous Tiger Prison Pass, there is Ao Cang near Xingyang, is a grain land. Marching from east to west, if you want to enter Luoyang, this is the place where you must pass, when Xiang Yu, the overlord of Western Chu, and Liu Bang, the king of Han, were in a stalemate in this area, and Han Xin attacked the city and plundered the land in Hebei, forcing Xiang Yu to rush to the north and south, and finally was dragged alive and defeated.

The revolving gate pass is still far away from Yanzhou, and Xiao Tianzi wanted to go directly to the Yangwu area adjacent to Yanzhou, but was persuaded by the Empress Dowager Song and Lu Zhi and others. Although the Yuan family's army is still far from here, the terrain in the area of the so-called Revolving Gate Pass is very limited, and no one can guarantee that Yuan Shao will not send a surprise army to raid, or safety is the most important.

Xiao Tianzi did not insist, so he stopped at the revolving gate pass, and the hussar generals stationed in the Xingyang area, Shi Lumin, and Zhonglang left Tian Yan and Yin Duan behind, and Shi Zhujun, the head of the Taiwei Mansion, took Zhonglang to Dong Zhuo and Xia Yu and other generals to the revolving gate pass to meet the Son of Heaven. Xiao Tianzi was so busy that he was dizzy, but he was very excited, seeing so many Wenchen generals who knelt down respectfully in front of him, and didn't even dare to come out of the atmosphere, he really experienced the latest chapter of the emperor's dignity infinite bloody evolution. With the help of Lu Zhi, he behaved very well, gentle but not strong, not angry and arrogant, he cordially greeted these soldiers who fought on the front line, expressed his gratitude and consolation, and appropriately expressed his ambition and confidence to defeat the Yuan family and restore peace in the world, so that everyone could not find fault.

After seeing His Majesty, Shi Zhujun, the head of the Taiwei Mansion, said to the ministers waiting outside that although His Majesty is young, he has the appearance of a king, as long as he is trained, he will definitely be a Ming monarch in the future, and he can stand shoulder to shoulder with Emperor Guangwu. After Xiao Tianzi heard it. I'm in a good mood.

Three days later, Xun You and others arrived, and Xiao Tianzi immediately met them and accepted their worship. Xiao Tianzi asked calmly, "What is the general of the chariot horse doing?" ”

Xun You said neither humbly nor arrogantly: "Hearing that His Majesty is personally recruiting, the general is very happy. He said that His Majesty, with his natural talents, supplemented by Duan Gong, Lu Gong and others, and assisted by Huangfu Song, Xia Yu and other generals, will definitely be able to win and succeed immediately. He is willing to take Yizhou and Jingzhou as the guanzhong. Untie your armor and release the horse, be a Xiao He, and ensure that Your Majesty has no worries. ”

The corners of Xiao Tianzi's mouth twitched slightly, and his eyes narrowed slightly: "So, he definitely won't come?" ”

Xun You nodded: "The general of the chariot cavalry said that a good knife still needs a good stone grinding." Since ancient times, all promising gentlemen have experienced folk bitterness and happiness. If it is raised in the hands of a woman in the deep palace, it will not be experienced by yourself. Even if it is a strange material, it is difficult to become a big tool, which is also the purpose of the first emperor to foster His Majesty outside the palace. Now His Majesty has returned to the palace. It is difficult to have the opportunity to contact the people again, and this personal expedition to Kanto is a great opportunity, and only a stone like the Yuan family can sharpen His Majesty's treasure knife. I read* If Your Majesty can defeat the Yuan family, slaughtering the world in the future will naturally be like a cow, and it will be achieved suddenly. ”

Xiao Tianzi was stunned for a moment, angry and annoyed. Liu Xiu said it beautifully, but as for the elite soldiers, they didn't meet any of them, and only sent ten scholars. And the young celebrity of the Xun family in front of him is obviously still a debater. The verbal kung fu is first-class, but he can't find an excuse to blame Liu Xiu. Xun You specially pointed out that he was once adopted by Liu Xiu as an adopted son, and also showed that the Yuan family was not worth mentioning, and the reason why the general did not come was not because he did not have the ability. It's nothing more than a workout for you. Only when you settle the Yuan family can you be qualified to make irresponsible remarks.

Xiao Tianzi was very depressed, but he couldn't deny it, let alone say that it was a mistake for the first emperor to foster him in Liu Xiu's mansion, not to mention that he himself knew that he had benefited a lot from Liu Xiu's education for several years. It's just that he was blocked back by Xun You like this, and he was a little panicked in his heart.

Xiao Tianzi sat on the throne, holding the jade seal tightly in his hand, and his breath was a little heavy. Zhou Yu, who was standing beside him, saw it and asked lightly: "Since the general of the chariot cavalry has high hopes for His Majesty's personal retribution, why is he only afraid that ten of you will come, but he has not sent some elite soldiers here to help, don't you know that the two armies are fighting, and the stronger one wins?" ”

Xun Yu raised his head to look at Zhou Yu, there was no expression on his face, Zhou Yu was looked at by him like this, his face was a little unnatural, but he refused to retreat, trying to keep his eyes from looking at Xun Yu without dodging. Xun You turned his gaze to the Son of Heaven and arched his hand: "Your Majesty, who is this person who dares to open his mouth in front of His Majesty?" ”

Xiao Tianzi glanced at Zhou Yu in embarrassment, and faked a cough: "He is the grandson of the late Taiwei Zhou Gongzhi, the son of the late Luoyang Ling Zhou Yi, Lujiang Zhou Yu, and now he is the squire by my side." ”

"It's just a squire." Xun You nodded and didn't look at Zhou Yu again. Zhou Yu's face flushed with anger, and he raised his voice and shouted: "Your Excellency is just a military strategy in the Che Cavalry General's Mansion, what's the big deal?" ”

Xun You's face sank, and he said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty thinks that the mind is important, or the fists and feet are important?" ”

Xiao Tianzi nodded awkwardly: "Of course, the mind is important." ”

"That's what the general thinks, too." Xun You replied: "The minister does not dare to be humble, the minister and the other ten people are the ten most outstanding among the many military strategies around the Che Cavalry General." Before the ministers, the general of the chariot cavalry once said that the ministers could be worth 20,000 elites. ”

"Tell the word!" Zhou Yu sneered and returned Xun You's evaluation of him just now.

Xun You raised his head expressionlessly, looked directly at the Son of Heaven, and his voice became stern. "Your Majesty, the minister is the military division of the Che Cavalry General's Mansion, although he does not dare to say that he will fight in every battle, but in the major battles commanded by the Che Cavalry General, the minister has participated in at least half of them. So far, the minister has offered advice to the general of the cavalry, and he has taken everything, and even if there is some discussion, the general of the cavalry has not tried to evaluate me with the four words of opening the river. Now when I first arrived in front of His Majesty's car, I was humiliated, and the minister dared to ask this squire to have a discussion. ”

Xiao Tianzi looked at Xun You in embarrassment, he knew Xun You's status by Liu Xiu's side, and he knew that Xun You and Xun Yu did not become the first strategists by Liu Xiu's side because they had the royal family in their hearts, and it was not appropriate for Zhou Yu to provoke him at this moment. However, Xun You's current identity is a person sent by the Che Cavalry General's Mansion, and he is arrogant, if he is not suppressed, he is afraid that he will be even more uncontrollable in the future. Even if Zhou Yu loses, it is necessary to let Xun You know his level.

Zhou Yu saw Xiao Tianzi's eyes, turned around and saluted Xiao Tianzi, and asked to argue with Xun You. Xiao Tianzi half-pushed and half-agreed. Xun You was also not polite, waved his hand, and motioned for the military planners behind him to bring in a wooden sand table from the outside. He put it down in front of the Son of Heaven, and then arched his hand to Zhou Yu: "You say, if you are to command this battle, how will you deal with it." ”

Zhou Yu sneered: "Why didn't you come first?" ”

Xun You looked at him calmly: "I'm afraid I'll finish speaking." You don't have much more to say. ”

Zhou Yu was so angry that his nostrils were about to smoke, and he said loudly: "Then please say it first, and when you finish speaking, I want you to see if I have anything else to say." ”

The corners of Xun You's mouth twitched, revealing a sinister smile. He rolled up his sleeves and took a thorn from a military planner. Point to the sand table and start the explanation. Zhou Yu listened attentively, but Xiao Tianzi, Yang Xiu, Cao Ang and others also gathered around the sand table and pricked up their ears to listen to Xun Yu's analysis. Xun Xiu didn't speak quickly, even a little slowly, as if he was afraid that Xiao Tianzi and the others would not have time to understand and digest, he also took a form from the military strategy from time to time and glanced at it, and then reported dozens of numbers in one breath.

Unconsciously, Cao Ang began to nod. There was an expression of sudden realization on his face, and then Yang Xiu also began to nod. Only Xiao Tianzi and Zhou Yu have been trying their best to remain calm, but their eyes betrayed them, Zhou Yu's eyes were both admiration and embarrassment, and Xiao Tianzi's eyes were mixed with joy and worry to beg for the world.

Xun You talked for about half an hour, from the current general trend of the world to the current strength comparison of Kwantung, including the terrain of various places, the allocation of troops on both sides, and even the character analysis of the opposing generals, it can be said that the entire battle situation is extremely detailed. He finally let go of the bamboo. looked at Zhou Yu: "What do you disagree with?" ”

Zhou Yu opened his mouth and stammered.

Xun You said again: "Then do you have any additional opinions?" ”

Zhou Yu's face was flushed and he shook his head. He thought of Xun You all talked about it, what he didn't expect, Xun You also talked about it, what else could he add. If you want to say one or two, I'm afraid that Xun You will refute him mercilessly next. His family education and self-esteem doomed him not to be the kind of unreasonable person, and he couldn't do this kind of nonsense.

"Admire!" These were only those two words he could say.

"Then do you think that the general of the Che Cavalry sent ten of us to be perfunctory to Your Majesty?" Although Xun Yu spoke to Zhou Yu, the words pointed directly at Xiao Tianzi, who embarrassedly let go of his eyes, revealing the shyness and embarrassment that a child should have.

Zhou Yu bowed down and bowed again: "It's a kid's nonsense, please forgive Xun Jun." He took all the responsibility on himself, saying that it had nothing to do with the Son of Heaven.

Xun You sighed secretly, the general of the chariot is really accurate in looking at people. Although this Zhou Yu is still young, he is very strong, and his knowledge is also high, he has left a few flaws for Zhou Yu, waiting for Zhou Yu to jump in, but Zhou Yu did not say a word, but there was fear in his eyes, obviously he didn't hear those flaws, on the contrary, he saw that it was a trap, so he didn't jump in at all.

Based on this alone, Xun Yu felt that Zhou Yu was not simple, you must know that the flaws he left behind may not be able to see through even a battle-experienced general, Zhou Yu has never fought, but he can realize the danger, which is actually a very rare excellent qualification.

This is innate, not a quality that can be learned by learning the day after tomorrow, just like the general of the chariot cavalry knows people.

"You can teach." Xun You slowed down and finally smiled a little. He left the sand table and left. Yang Xiu and the others looked at each other, with both excitement and frustration on their faces. Yang Xiu Jiangling and his entourage, ate Kuai Liang's deflated, as soon as Xun Yu arrived, Zhou Yu was speechless, among the several attendants around Xiao Tianzi, the two most powerful were completely defeated by Liu Xiu's subordinates, and they didn't even take advantage of it, so what capital does Xiao Tianzi have to compete with Liu Xiu?

Yang Xiu saw that Xiao Tianzi was not in a high mood, exchanged a look with Zhou Yu, and then bowed to Xiao Tianzi and said, "Congratulations, Your Majesty!" ”

Xiao Tianzi looked at them puzzled, inexplicable, and said in his heart I just lost the Che Cavalry General for a while, what is there to be happy about.

Yang Xiu said with a smile: "Your Majesty, Xun You is the best among the younger generation of the Yingchuan Xun clan, he has been by the side of the Che Cavalry General for many years, and he has been in battle for a long time, and we also heard his exquisite analysis of the battle just now. This is a real talent, with him to assist His Majesty and help the military aircraft, His Majesty's chances of victory are much greater, which is greater than the role of the general of the chariot cavalry sending 20,000 or 30,000 elite cavalry. ”

"Your Majesty, what Yang Xiu said is very true." Zhou Yu also bowed down and said: "More importantly, the Che Cai General can arrange such a talent to His Majesty's side, which shows that he hopes that His Majesty will use this war to temper himself is sincere, maybe as the Queen Mother said, the Che Cai General hopes that His Majesty can stand taller, see farther, and become stronger, so he will not come to His Majesty's side in person." ”

"Really?" Xiao Tianzi scratched his head and doubted his faith. However, when he thought about it when he was by Liu Xiu's side, he felt that it made some sense. At that time, no matter what he wanted to try, Liu Xiu would not stop him, he would only carefully explain the possible dangers and how to deal with them, and then arrange the appropriate steps so that he could not only feel the pressure, but also not exceed the range of his control and cause injury. It was thanks to Liu Xiu's education that he learned to ride a horse and learn archery at a young age.

Could it be that this time is like this again, as the Empress Dowager Song said, Liu Xiu still cultivates him as a son? There was a burst of heat in Xiao Tianzi's heart, but then he was a little embarrassed. After all, I am not his son, I am the son of heaven. How could he do this to me?

Xiao Tianziqiang laughed twice, walked to the sand table, looked at the delicate sand table, and looked at the valley roads circling between the mountains and hills, with mixed tastes. Several of them have done a lot of homework together, and they are no strangers to the terrain in this area, but it is one thing to see it on the map, and it is another thing to see this three-dimensional sand table, he looked down at these sand tables, as if the eagle soared under the nine heavens, looking down on the people in the world, that kind of confidence and confidence are not experienced when looking at the map.

Unfortunately, these are not my grades, but his. Xiao Tianzi clenched his fist and asked people to cover the sand table. He felt that this delicate sand table was as silent as Liu Xiu's face, without any expression, but all the meanings were expressed. Back then, no matter how naughty and witty he usually was, when he made a mistake, Liu Xiu would be like this, not criticizing him, just looking at him quietly, which could make him feel ashamed from the bottom of his heart and take the initiative to admit his mistakes. Liu Xiu didn't come today, but he used a sand table to make him lose his armor again, and his majesty was swept away.

Xiao Tianzi was depressed, walked out of the door, climbed the wall of Yacheng, and looked at the military camp outside. Because of the arrival of the Son of Heaven, the Revolving Gate Pass has become a heavily guarded military stronghold, full of military camps, heavily armed patrol soldiers can be seen everywhere, and the atmosphere is almost suffocating. Seeing all this in front of him, Xiao Tianzi's heart was even more depressed, he looked at the mountains in the distance for a while, and suddenly had an impulse to leave this city surrounded by countless people and go hunting in the mountains in the distance.

But this thought disappeared after just a flash in his mind, now that he is the Son of Heaven, it is impossible for him to be a mad dog as he wants, and the Empress Dowager Song is not a general of chariots, so she does not have the courage to let him take this risk.

Thinking of the Empress Dowager Song in his heart, Xiao Tianzi unconsciously walked to the courtyard where the Empress Dowager Song lived, he hesitated for a moment and walked in.

When the Empress Dowager Song saw him, she couldn't help laughing, Cao Rui, who was standing beside the Empress Dowager Song, walked over with a lamp, bowed, tilted her head and looked at Xiao Tianzi for a moment, raised the lamp in her hand and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, this lamp is so beautiful, can you lend it to me to play?" ”

Xiao Tianzi looked at the lamp that had been repaired and smiled: "I don't play with the lamp anymore, so I'll reward you." ”

Cao Rui turned her head and glanced at the Empress Dowager Song, the smile on her face was a little unnatural. Empress Dowager Song was gloomy in her heart and sighed secretly.