Chapter 18: Fear
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The stumbling of the reception banquet was without any atmosphere at all. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info
Chu Nan's unreasonable nonsense made Guo Liang powerless to parry.
When you are about to get angry, he gets up and whispers, and just when you think you want to subdue him to be complacent, he immediately turns his face, leaving no room for words and deeds, and he will definitely make you turn back and make a dirty face before stopping.
After a few rounds with Chu Nan, Guo Liang felt that Chu Nan was really difficult, and his kung fu was simply perfect, and if he was not careful, he would be dizzy and had no intention of going around again, and the surname Suo also learned Chu Nan to show the knife directly.
Guo Liang and the other Yongzhou officials toasted another glass of wine, simply pointed the finger at Chu Mad, and said casually: "I heard that General Chu changed the marching route?"
"It's me!" Without waiting for Chu Mad to answer, Chu Nan replied nonchalantly, "What's the matter? Why is Lord Guo so concerned about the affairs of the mission? It seems that we people are not in your charge, right?"
Of course not.
This mission with a special mission, except for Chu Nan, who jumped out by himself, the others were designated by Emperor Liang, including the three thousand forbidden troops, where is the turn to get Guo Liangguan?
Of course, Guo Liang would not be so simply bluffed, and said with a chuckle: "Lord Chu is joking again...... Actually, I want to ask, how many ballistas fell from the mountain?"
This question is a trap.
There was only one body that fell from the bottom of the mountain, and the other missing ones should be in the Yang family's earthen village outside the city.
This kind of inside story is only known to Chu Nan, Chu Mad , Li Zhen and other six people.
Chu Nan didn't know if anyone had told Guo Liang the inside story, although the interception of ordnance often happened, and it could even be said that it was repeatedly banned, but the true evidence was conclusive and it was definitely a big crime that was not easy to get rid of, if the answer was wrong, and if he was caught, there would be endless troubles, and there were so many people here that he would have no chance to change his mind in the future.
Guo Liang chuckled lightly and glanced at Li Zhen.
This matter is not suitable for making a big fuss, let alone involving Yang Shouye, otherwise most of them will be looking for death, and it should not be difficult to make the Chu brothers bow their heads with this.
Li Zhen, Leng Yun and the others will not interject indiscriminately at this time.
Chu Yan was just about to speak, but Chu Nan shook his head lightly.
Seeing that many people are looking at this side, and the things involved are not small, Chu Nan can't help but shirk and not say, "Heh, Lord Guo is very concerned about military affairs!"
Guo Liang smiled, listening to Chu Nan's words, he was a little bored in his heart, as soon as Chu Mad came back, the military power would definitely be handed over, fortunately, Yang Shouye did not come back, and he could justifiably ask for a share of it, so as not to let Chu Mad monopolize the power, and said lightly: "Where is the accusation of this official, the number of ordnance in storage is wrong, of course this official has to ask a ......"
Chu Madness frowned.
Chu Nan laughed.
Guo Liang was waiting to grab the handle.
At this time, an errand officer from the government came in quietly and said something in Guo Liang's ear.
Guo Liang was stunned, subconsciously glanced at Chu Nan, and then looked at his smile with a clear meaning.
"Lord Guo, what's the matter?" Chu Nan asked with concern.
"Hehe......" Guo Lianggan laughed twice, and said softly with a strange face, "Just now, someone from the village outside the city came to say that they found a few ballistas lost by the forbidden army in the mountains......"
"Oh............" Chu Nan nodded, and said with emotion, "It's still Lord Guo who has good governance, and there is no way to leave it behind in the territory......"
Guo Liang's laughter became even more dry, as if he didn't hear Chu Nan's ridicule.
Who here doesn't know that the Tu people outside Yongzhou City are the country within the country, and they don't even listen to Emperor Liang's will, so how can they govern it well?
The people of the Turkish tribe are thankful that they don't rob everyone in the daytime!
................................................ There are such variables, which makes Guo Liang's wishful thinking completely fail.
The most certain plan fell short, Guo Liang's interest was greatly reduced, and then there was no sense of making things difficult, and the reception banquet ended hastily soon.
Today's reception banquet can be regarded as an eye-opener for the officials and gentry in Yongzhou.
The fighting methods of the two people were peaceful on the surface, but they could also feel the gusts of yin wind when they sat a foot away, and the murderous aura attacked people.
I haven't seen such a scene of immortal fighting for many years, the key thing is that both sides are on equal footing, and the young Chu Nan is not inferior to the old and cunning Guo Liang!
The most surprising thing is that in the end, it was clear that Master Guo had already grabbed the other party's big handle, but he suddenly took the initiative to let go, which was really incomprehensible, and he was more and more in awe of that Xiao Chu General...... Such a story of ups and downs and twists and turns, after going back, it is a great thing to talk about, and if you think about it carefully, you may be able to understand a trace of secrets, and you will be more sure when you stand in line in the future.......................................... The banquet was dispersed, and the others dispersed one by one.
Leng Yun wants to go back to recuperate, and Dugu Qiu wants to go back to make love to the twins.
Chu Nan also got up and left.
Chu greeted madly, sent away his own soldiers, and followed.
Chu Nan knew that Chu Mad had something to say, so he made a gesture to let Chu Mad speak.
"............Just now," Chu smiled wildly, "Just now, the Yang family Tuzhai sent someone to send those ballistae back...... It is said that it was entrusted by the forbidden army and found in the mountains and forests......"
Chu Nan smiled, since the ballista was back and the Yang family was involved, of course Guo Liang could only let go.
As for why the ballista appeared in the mountains and forests, no one would be stupid enough to ask the bottom line.
"Did you make such an arrangement a long time ago...... : Chu Yan asked lightly.
Chu Nan shook his head and said softly, "No............ It's just that I said a lot of cruel things to the old fox at Yang's house...... It was probably scared of him...... "The ballista was sent back, but Chu Nan didn't know what Yang Shouli meant.
Do you still want to draw a clear line, unwilling to offend Guo Liang, or guess that Guo Liang will make trouble and solve the siege for himself?
Or, both?
It's really an elusive old fox, and it's really interesting to act.
Chu Mad nodded, didn't ask anything, and said softly: "Today is not a reception banquet, for you and me, this is the Hongmen banquet......"
Chu Nan sighed and asked, "What do you say?"
Chu Madness sneered twice, and said lightly: "In the few months since I left Yongzhou, he has completed the purge of the inner city army, and many generals who are familiar with me have been idle, and even my deputy general Ye Zuo was almost dismissed......
Chu Nan frowned, but he didn't expect Guo Liang to be so bold, and the foreign enemy pressed the border, and he actually played a big game of cleaning in the army.
Chu Mad continued: "Today's banquet is full of his henchmen, and people like Ye Zuo have not been notified, if he has a seizure on the spot, most of the people will be biased towards him, and it will be very dangerous............"
Of course, Chu Nan understands this truth, even if he can't be convicted on the spot, the prestige of Chu Mad in the army will be damaged if the matter spreads, and more importantly, it may make Emperor Liang suspicious, or even simply replace Chu Mad out.
This is not an exaggeration, sometimes the emperor does not need to be charged with suppressing you, just a thought, plus an excuse.
Chu Mad patted Chu Nan's shoulder, and said with a chuckle: "Originally, I was worried that you would fight against him, the government is his territory, and you are definitely the one who suffers...... Now I'm relieved, you kid is very slippery......"
Chu Nan chuckled and said in a low voice, "I will always be entangled with him, you only need to control the army." If the army is stable, there will be no chaos in Yongzhou, and if there is no chaos in Yongzhou, there will be no accidents in the northwest......"
Chu Yan nodded slightly.
.................................... Back in Yang's Mansion, Chu Nan didn't see Yang Shouli.
Maybe he still doesn't like to come into contact with a younger person like himself.
Chu Nan is also happy to be quiet, if he thinks about it, it will be good, everyone is happy, even if he can't think about it, he still has to continue, Chu Nan doesn't care.
Something happened to the Yang family in Yongzhou, and Yang Shouye also solved it, but it was not his turn to intervene as an outsider.
Perhaps, this cunning old fox will understand after suffering a little that that little cleverness is not enough to sustain himself.
.................................... Chu Nan forgot about the old fox for the time being, and went to the small courtyard to care for a little fox.
Linglong had never been out of the door so far, and it was bumpy and tiring and bloody along the way, and it had surprised Chu Nan that she had not fallen ill until now.
Chu Nan pushed the door in, but found Linglong sitting at the head of the bed pitifully with his knees crossed, and walked over and whispered: "Linglong......"
Linglong was taken aback, and when she looked up, Chu Nan barely squeezed out a smile, and said weakly: "Uncle......"
Chu Nan looked at Xiao Linglong's face pale, and the thin and small person was particularly pitiful, reached out and touched Linglong's forehead, and asked, "Are you sick?"
Linglong didn't dodge, let Chu Nan's hand on his forehead, and said with a chuckle: "No ......"
Suddenly, he turned his head to avoid Chu Nan's hand, smiled shyly and inhaled, "It's so cool......"
Chu Nan smiled dumbly.
The winter in Yongzhou is very cold, and my hands are naturally cold when I come back from outside.
Perhaps it was the heavy responsibility of staying away from Yangmei and shouldering the heavy responsibility of taking care of the clothes that made Linglong a lot more emboldened, carefully pulled Chu Nan's hand and held it with both hands, helped Chu Nan warm with his palm, and looked down at his small palm, and said embarrassedly: "Uncle's hand is so big............
Chu Nan chuckled and sat down beside Linglong, regardless of Linglong's resolute resistance, he held the little girl in his arms, the weak and small didn't have much weight at all, and said softly: "Are you afraid?"
Linglong was stunned and suddenly burst into tears.
The bumps along the way are nothing, and when they encounter the interception of the Hu people, they hear the sound of killing outside, of course, they are very scared.
The biggest reliance on Yangmei is not around, Linglong can only bear it by herself, and she is worried about Chu Nan in her heart, and she always can't help but look out, obviously the tragic scene exceeds the limit that the little girl can accept, hearing Chu Nan's soft comfort, all the fear, panic and grievances suddenly came up, hugging Chu Nan's neck and lying on Chu Nan's shoulder and crying.
Chu Nan waited until Linglong was tired of crying, then carefully held her in his arms, put his forehead against her forehead, found that it was not hot, and said softly: "Okay...... When you're tired of crying, go to sleep...... I'm not going anywhere today, so I'm going to sleep with Linglong in my arms......"
Linglong cried and convulsed, looking at Chu Nan with misty eyes, he could feel his manly gasp, and for the first time, he took the initiative to kiss Chu Nan on the mouth, smiled shyly, leaned on Chu Nan's shoulder, closed his eyes and slowly fell asleep.
(To be continued)