Chapter 402: Arabian Nights
The wind and rain were miserable, and Xu He, who was going to support Yang Jue Pass, was delayed because of the sudden heavy rain.
Of the four counties in the eastern part of Liangzhou, the Chengji County controlled by the Qin clan is dominant, not only with vast land, but also very rich. In addition, the other three counties are scattered with large and small military leaders, and Xu He is one of them.
Xu He is the No. 3 person in Liangzhou, but his gold content is much worse than that of Zhu Zi and Qin Yuan. Of the 100,000 troops in Liangzhou, Zhu Zi was in charge of 50,000 alone, and the rest of the troops were controlled by the heads of each army. Among them, there are more than 24,000 Xiliang iron cavalry, more than 10,000 under Zhu Zi, 8,000 under Qin Yuan, and the rest are not in the hands of Xu He, but inherited by the army leaders under his command.
Xu He was a scribe and a spokesman elected by the military leaders in eastern Liangzhou.
The rain outside the house was very heavy, and Xu He wandered around the house, looking very irritable. Speaking from his heart, Xu He didn't want to go to support Zhu Zi this time.
Since Huan Wu and Zhu Zi eased up, these days, Zhu Zi's every move Xu He has seen in his eyes. Zhu Zi planned to integrate the military strength of Liangzhou and solve the military head system that had plagued the Liangzhou army for many years.
This may be a good thing for Zhu Zi and the Liangzhou Army, but it is definitely not for Xu He.
If the military leader is gone, then what else do you need him as a spokesperson?
Unlike Qin Yuan, Xu He's subordinates have 8,000 infantry troops, although they are also a big force, but they have no momentum, but they will definitely not be able to enter Zhu Zi's eyes.
But Xu He had no way to stop Zhu Zi's actions.
Qin Yuan has eight thousand Xiliang iron horses in his hands, although three thousand of them were abducted by Yang Xian, they are still a force to be reckoned with. And he is Zhu Zi's staunchest supporter, and the iron cavalry under the command of the two is enough to make the rest of the army leaders feel desperate.
Zhu Zi had accumulated a large amount of money and materials from several years of trade, and was able to cope with the risks brought about by the reduction of the number of military leaders.
Xu He could only quietly watch all this happen, watching his influence weaken in the Liangzhou army.
But now it's different, the Demon Emperor soldiers are in the sun, bringing a great crisis to Liangzhou, and at the same time, it also makes Xu He breathe a sigh of relief.
If Zhu Zi and Qin Yuan had consumed too much strength in this war, then Zhu Zi would not dare to easily attack the army leaders in the east.
Therefore, even if he received Zhu Zi's order to transfer troops, Xu He also had the idea that it would be a day late. Because, beyond that, he can't do much.
"Why is Xu Changshi so anxious?"
The faint voice sounded, startling Xu He into a cold sweat. He turned away in horror, and saw an old man sitting in a chair behind him, very leisurely as if he were the owner of the room.
"Lord Chang!"
"Xu Changshi was down-and-out in the Shendu, and he had sent food in the old man's mansion for several months. I can't imagine that I haven't seen him for many years, Xu Changshi has reached such a position in the Liangzhou Army? ”
Xu He and Chang Yu are old acquaintances, but they haven't seen each other for more than ten years. Xu took a deep breath, stabilized his panicked heart, and bowed down.
"I have very low talent, I can't cultivate, I turned to literature, I am conceited of my talent, and I want to find a place in the divine capital. It's a pity that there is no one in the court, and he can't become an official, so he lives on the streets, almost starves to death, and he has to thank Chang for taking him in for a few months. ”
Chang Yu smiled and was noncommittal. No one thought that Governor Shi of Liang, and the patriarch of the Chang clan, who was hot in the divine capital, would actually have such a relationship.
"The old man is here to give Xu Changshi a fortune, but I don't know if Xu Changshi dares to do it?"
"Master Chang wants me to betray the Che Cavalry General!"
Xu He squinted his eyes and looked at Chang Yu. Xu He was able to achieve such a position as a scribe among the leaders of the wolf-like Liangzhou army, so he was naturally not an idle person.
"Xu Changshi is really a smart person. Zhu Zi has been disobedient to the imperial court for a long time, and the Son of Heaven wants to get rid of him and return Liangzhou to the king. If Xu Changshi can serve the imperial court, then the Son of Heaven is willing to seal Xu Changshi as the assassin of Liangzhou, the marquis, and the ten thousand households. ”
Xu He smiled and said disdainfully: "Son of Heaven? There is more than one son of heaven in this world! I'm afraid that I will have my life to earn my life! ”
Xu He naturally would not confide in Chang Yu, let alone bow down to Chang Yu because of the events of the past. Huan Qi wants to win Liangzhou, but Yang Xian is not.
Compared with the Liang Tianzi who was far away in the Shendu, Xu He was even more afraid of Yang Xian, who was close at hand.
"The three brothers of Qin Feng are already in Yang Xian's army, if Yang Xian wins Liangzhou, then is Xu Changshi sure to compete with the Qin clan with great military achievements? Zhu Zi has long had the heart to integrate Liangzhou's military forces, if he is allowed to get through this crisis, then can Xu Changshi still be so calm? On the contrary, this is a rare opportunity, for the Son of Heaven of Daliang, and for Xu Changshi. Learn the art of literature and martial arts, and sell it to the emperor's family. After this time, can Xu Changshi still sell for such a high price? ”
Chang Yu's voice was not very subdued, on the contrary, it was a little flat, but to Xu He's ears, it was full of temptation.
"What does Chang want to do?"
Chang Yu stood up, looked at Xu He, approached step by step, and said slowly.
"Take this opportunity to gather a group of military leaders who are dissatisfied with Zhu Zi, and in the name of military aid to Yang, when they are approaching Wuwei, they will attack him by surprise."
Wuwei is the largest city in Liangzhou, and a large amount of grain, grass and armament of the Liangzhou army are hoarded in it.
Xu He's brain was a little messy and buzzing.
"If we seize Wuwei and Liangzhou is in chaos, not only will Zhu Zi not be able to spare us, but Yang Xian will also take the opportunity to send troops, and we will be dead ends at that time."
Chang Yu smiled and said, "Wealth is in danger." After capturing Wuwei, the grain route of the army at Yangjue Pass was cut off, and there were only two roads in front of Zhu Zi. Either surrender or fight to the death. ”
"Which path does Master Chang think Zhu Zi will choose?"
"If Zhu Wuxiao will surrender here, it will not be Zhu Wuxiao. But the demon clan is outside, Zhu Wuxiao can't send the main force back to help, he will definitely take a small number of elites to regain Wuwei as quickly as possible and stabilize the situation. At this time, ambush and kill them, and then send envoys to Yangjue Pass, at that time, the grain and grass of Yangjue Pass have been exhausted, if they do not surrender, they can only become food in the mouths of brute beasts. ”
Xu He took two steps back, and Chang Yu only said three words to Zhu Zi, but in Xu He's opinion, it was nothing more than a fantasy.
"Zhu Wuxiao is one of the only four great masters in the world's army, and his combat power is overwhelming. Even an ordinary great master, he can't walk twenty times under him. is as strong as the Demon Emperor, and when he fights with him, he will never dare to show his head again. How sure are you to kill him? ”
"It's Yang Chun and Zhong Buqi, and there is also the moment when the Lingqi is exhausted and the body dies. What's more, it's Zhu Zi? Zhu Zi has been fighting for a long time at the Yang Jue Pass, running back and forth, exhausted, what is there to fear? ”
Chang Yu said easily, Xu He also knew what he was, made up his mind, and asked instead.
"What about Yang Xian?"
"When capturing Wuwei, Lao Xu Changshi divided his troops to seize Chengji County and control Longdao."
"Even if I can win over all the military leaders, the number of troops I can control is only more than 30,000, what can I do to stop Yang Xian?"
"When Xu Changshi made a move, Huan Zishan would take 20,000 elites of the Northern Army to capture Yuting and support Xu Changshi. Huan Zi is good at guarding, and there are thousands of Xiliang iron riders under Xu Changshi. As long as it supports January and 100,000 troops enter Liangzhou, then the overall situation will be decided, and Yang Xian can only retreat. ”
Xu He's eyes lit up, and his ambition was expanding more and more. Because he knew that there was a good chance that the plan would succeed.