Xiao Heng said solemnly: "Chu Du is wise! ”

Chu Huan asked with a smile: "Is Xiao Gongzi here to explain this matter?" Touching his chin and smiling: "Actually, there is no need to go this way to explain this matter, we are all officers and soldiers, Xiao Du is the predecessor of the governor, when he first arrived in the northwest, he was taken care of by Xiao Du, and the governor has always kept it in mind." Xiao Gongzi, after you go back, although you tell Xiao Du, we don't have to pay attention to those rumors, Xiguan and Beishan are loyal to the imperial court, and they depend on each other, and there will be no misunderstanding about Xiao Du and this governor. ”

When Xiao Heng heard this, although his face showed joy, he was suspicious in his heart, he didn't know whether Chu Huan's words were true or false, after all, he overheard it just now, Xiguan was ready to confuse Beishan, Chu Huan was so reasonable and polite, but it made Xiao Heng feel that Chu Huan's mind would not be so simple.

"Chu Du is right." Xiao Heng said with a smile: "In addition to explaining this matter this time, there is actually another matter, which I have been entrusted by my uncle to inform Chu Du." ”

"Oh?" Chu Huan smiled and said, "If you have anything to say, just say it." ”

Xiao Heng hesitated for a moment, and finally said: "Actually, my uncle asked me to remind Chu Du that you must be careful of Zhu Lingyue, this Jinhe rebellion, if nothing else, it should be Zhu Lingyue who is making trouble behind!" ”

Chu Huan's eyes crossed the cold color, Xiao Heng could see it clearly, but the fierce color was fleeting, Xiao Heng knew in his heart that Chu Huan was deliberately covering it up, but he heard Chu Huan already smile and said: "There is no evidence, and it can't be said like this, they are all ministers of the same dynasty, so you can't be too suspicious!" ”

Xiao Heng hurriedly said: "What Chu Du said is true. "In my heart, I am calculating, and the three heroes in the northwest are full of strength, which has become a reality, but the strategy of Xiguan has obviously not been determined yet.

The words that Fang just overheard have already shown that Xiguan also has a deep hostility towards Zhu Lingyue of Tianshan, but he also has a hostile heart towards Beishan, Xiao Heng knows very well in his heart that this is a critical time, the officials of Xiguan are obviously ready to take Beishan as the main opponent first, once Xiguan determines this strategy, it will naturally be greatly unfavorable to Beishan.

He knew that Chu Huan's mind had not yet been decided, and he must seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity today, and change Xiguan at least to change Chu Huan's strategic psychology, so that Chu Huan could eliminate his hostility towards Beishan, so as to aim his strategy at Zhu Lingyue in the Tianshan Mountains.

Xiao Heng knew that once he could really change Chu Huan's mind this time, it would not only be of great benefit to Beishan, but also of immeasurable benefit to his position in Beishan.

He had already made up his mind and said: "But Chu Du is benevolent and righteous, and does not speculate on others with the worst thoughts, Chu Du regards Zhu Lingyue as a colleague, but Zhu Lingyue may not look at Chu Du in the same way." ”

Chu Huan frowned slightly and asked, "Why did Xiao Gongzi say this?" ”

Xiao Heng smiled bitterly: "Chu Du, you are broad-minded, benevolent and wise, there are some things that I can't say, but Chu Du treats me with benevolence and righteousness, and does not look down on Xiao Heng's humble official position, Xiao Heng is grateful in his heart, and some words are ......!" After hesitating for a moment, there was a look of determination in his eyes, he got up and leaned forward, and said in a low voice: "Chu Du, I can't hide it, just when Jinhe Erzhou was in turmoil, Zhu Lingyue sent someone to secretly go to Beishan, and the secret envoy went to see my uncle, and only my uncle and I were present at that time, so only me and my uncle knew about that matter, and I couldn't reveal this matter, but ...... Chu Du treats me with sincerity, Xiao Heng feels that it is still necessary to say to Chu Du. ”

Chu Huan showed curiosity and asked, "What is Xiao Gongzi talking about?" Then he said: "If it is indeed inconvenient to disclose, Xiao Gongzi does not have to be reluctant." ”

Xiao Heng sighed: "Zhu Lingyue sent a secret envoy to prepare an alliance with his uncle, Beishan and Tianshan joined forces to deal with Chu Du, but he was rejected by his uncle, my uncle knew very well that Chu Du was benevolent and generous, and Zhu Lingyue was a vicious wolf who ate people and did not spit out bones, he would never be embarrassed with Zhu Lingyue and deal with Chu Du together." ”

Chu Huan's face sank, his expression became cold, and he said in a deep voice: "Young Master Xiao, there are some things that can't be nonsense!" ”

"Chu Du, if there is a word of lie, the sky will thunder." Xiao Heng swore an oath, and then looked overhead, secretly thinking that it was a sunny day outside, and there should be no thunder splitting down.

Chu Huan was silent, and after a while, he smiled coldly.

Seeing this, Xiao Heng was secretly happy in his heart, and he already understood that his words had made Chu Huan even more resentful of Zhu Lingyue, and he immediately added fuel and vinegar: "Chu Du, it is precisely because Zhu Lingyue is calculating Chu Du behind his back that Xiao Heng reminded Chu Du that Chu Du must be careful to beware of Zhu Lingyue." Then he smiled and said: "By the way, in order to congratulate Chu Du on his triumphant return, my uncle has prepared some small gifts......!" ”

Chu Huan immediately laughed and said, "How dare you ......!" ”

"It should be." Xiao Heng said: "But I'm in a hurry to see Chu Du, when I set off, Bo Li was still preparing, and it will be delivered to ...... soon!" ”

Chu Huanqi said: "What kind of gift? And it took so much effort to prepare. ”

Xiao Heng said with a smile: "It's just some ordinary things, my uncle knows that Chu Du is a real person, and he may not look at gold, silver and jewelry, so what he prepared is some ordinary things, some grain, and some horses, by the way, my uncle once promised Chu Du that he would prepare some farm tools for Chu Du from Beishan for farming, and this matter has always been fundraising, and it is ...... by the eldest brother himself!" He explained with a smile: "The eldest brother is the eldest son of his uncle, and his uncle handed over this matter to him personally, which shows the importance he attaches to this matter!" ”

"Is it Xiao Du's eldest son?" Chu Huanqi said: "Xiao Gongzi calls him the eldest brother, is the eldest son older than the younger son?" ”

"Exactly." Xiao Heng said: "The eldest brother is over thirty years old! ”

Chu Huan was surprised: "This governor has seen Mrs. Xiao, and she looks like she is just in her early thirties, isn't it ......!" ”

Xiao Heng hurriedly explained: "Chu Du misunderstood, the eldest brother was not born to the current uncle, and the uncle's original partner passed away more than ten years ago, which is a continuation of the ......!" ”

Chu Huan let out an "oh" and said, "It turned out to be a misunderstanding." Well, Xiao Du kept his promise, this thin gift...... If the governor refuses, it will be hypocritical......! ”

Seeing the joy in Chu Huan's eyes, Xiao Heng breathed a sigh of relief, and suddenly heard Chu Huan ask: "Xiao Gongzi said that Xiao Du wants to send horses?" ”

"Exactly!"

"But I don't know how many horses Xiao Du is going to send?" Chu Huan asked with a smile.

Xiao Heng is also shrewd, he understands in his heart that Chu Huan deliberately emphasized this point, naturally he is very concerned about this, hearing Chu Huan ask like this, Xiao Heng has a little joy in his heart, he already knows that Chu Huan is very likely to be weighing the value, if Beishan really pays a certain price, then Xiguan is likely to dispel the idea of attacking Beishan.

Xiao Heng hurriedly said: "Chu Du also knows that there are actually not many horses in Beishan, but since my uncle has made a move, he can't be shabby, and he has selected hundreds of ......!" Before he finished speaking, he saw that the original light in Chu Huan's eyes disappeared in an instant, and he looked excited and said with a faint smile: "Oh? Hundreds? ”

Xiao Heng's heart sank, knowing that Chu Huan was obviously dissatisfied with this, and hurriedly said: "Well, the specific number is really not clear, it seems that there is...... There are hundreds of ......! ”

Chu Huan sighed: "Young Master Xiao, you are sincere to the Governor, and the Governor will not hide it from you, the Jinhe Erzhou rebelled, and the Governor also felt that there was someone else behind him, no matter what, Xiguan cannot be a lamb to be slaughtered, and the Governor rebuilt the Praetorian Guard, in fact, to prevent anyone from watching Xiguan...... In the Northwest Plains, it is really difficult to resist foreign enemies without a cavalry that is enough to taste, so Ben Du has been worrying about the horses lately......! Speaking of this, he finally waved his hand and smiled: "That's it, don't talk about these troubles." ”

Xiao Heng said: "Chu Du works day and night for Xiguan, and he must take care of his body." ”

"After Xiao Gongzi went back, he thanked Xiao Du on behalf of the governor." Chu Huan got up, "The governor still has some official business, so he can't accompany Xiao Gongzi more, why don't he arrange for someone to entertain Xiao Gongzi?" ”

Xiao Heng didn't know what Chu Huan was thinking about, but Chu Huan obviously gave an eviction order, so he got up and arched his hand: "How dare you, Chu Du doesn't have to bother, I have my own arrangements, Xiao Du has official business, don't dare to disturb more, let's leave first." ”

Chu Huan said with a smile: "This governor sent his son out." Took Xiao Heng out of the courtyard gate, and ordered a servant to lead Xiao Heng out of the house, Xiao Heng was apprehensive, followed the servant for a while, and suddenly saw a slender figure not far away, it was Yinxiang, immediately watched from a distance, Yinxiang obviously also saw Xiao Heng, a little shy, and was about to dodge, but saw Xiao Heng make a few moves, that was clearly to wait for Yinxiang to find him, Yinxiang did not speak, and left in a hurry.

Xiao Heng left the Governor's Mansion and returned to the Xinglong Inn, where there were several subordinates who came with him, and he didn't dare to ask more, Xiao Heng just ordered them to wait in front of the inn, described Yinxiang's appearance, and ordered that if he saw Yinxiang coming, he would secretly bring him upstairs.

He was still very confident in his appearance and demeanor, thinking that Yinxiang was just a cheap maid, and he had already put so much effort into it, and Yinxiang might not be moved.

It's just that he wasn't sure if Yinxiang really came back, thinking that Chu Huan was uncertain, and he really couldn't guess what Chu Huan was thinking for a while, so he asked for wine and food, poured himself a drink, and when he was half drunk, he took out the red handkerchief from his arms, put it on the tip of his nose, greedily sucked the smell on the red handkerchief, and his face was full of intoxication.

He swayed and lay on the bed, held the red handkerchief in the palm of his hand, put it on his nose, smelled the fragrance on the red handkerchief, fell asleep in a daze, and didn't know how long it took, when he heard the knock on the door, Xiao Heng was quite alert, and immediately turned over, put the red handkerchief into his arms, and asked in a deep voice: "Who is it?" ”

"My lord, the girl you mentioned has already been brought!" Voices from subordinates could be heard outside.