The news brought by Huayu shocked Xiang Zhuang. Send troops to Guanzhong by yourself. Shouldn't it surprise the Chinese people? Moreover. Dongchu can't stick to a corner forever. It is necessary to adapt to all kinds of contingencies. Able to advance and retreat with evidence. In this way, we can participate in the dispute for the Central Plains. Even if you can't dominate the world. But it is also necessary to ensure that Xiang Yu is not destroyed by Liu Bang. Guarantee the maximization of Jiangdong's interests.

And Hua Yu watched Xiang Zhuang bow his head and think. Until Xiang Zhuang looked up at himself. Hua Yu said again: "In addition." What the king told me last time. It's been checked. ”

Hua Yugang wanted to continue. Xiang Zhuang had already raised his hand to interrupt his words. Think for a moment. Xiang Zhuang looked at Hua Yu. Lingdao: "Come with me and take a walk outside." ”

After speaking. Xiang Zhuang looked at Ding Gu and Cao Wuxian again: "How to deploy this westward expansion." Be the first to update You guys discuss and discuss first. I'll be back in a minute. Listen to your reports. ”

The crowd sang a promise. Xiang Zhuang looked at Ying Liang again. Lingdao: "You go to the front hall." Pass my orders. If you have anything, you have to wait until tomorrow. I don't see anyone today. ”

Ying Liang sang the promise and left. Then. Xiang Zhuang looked at Ma Tianhong again. He said in a deep voice: "You and I come." ”

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In front of the jade steps of the front hall. Dozens of officials and more than 100 guests waited anxiously. Not much. Ying Liang led more than 100 internal guards to the front hall. The Inner Guard Army has stood on both sides of the jade steps in a figure-eight shape. A total blockade was formed. Then. Yingliang took a step forward. He shouted, "The king has an order." No one is seen today. Something. I would also like to ask you to play again tomorrow morning. ”

"This ...... How can this be. Kong Carp was the first to get angry. Side. Kong Ji also stepped forward and said, "Who leaked the news?" Why did the king shut up and not see me? ”

"I don't know about that. The king commanded me. Let's go back as soon as possible. Ying Liang said again. But no one at the foot of the jade stairs was willing to leave.

Cao Wuyi was also dissatisfied with Xiang Zhuang's westward expansion. He walked forward and said, "Please go and report it." Cao Wuyi has important matters to discuss. ”

"Lord Cao. Don't be embarrassed for me. I will not see you when I go to the king. Moreover. At this time, the king was discussing the defense of Jiangdong with the generals. He will not summon you. "Finished. Ying Liang also ignored the crowd. Hurriedly turned inward.

Under the jade stairs. The ministers saw that Xiang Zhuang refused to summon him. I had to turn around and go back. Some refused to leave. It remains where it is. Talking to each other about something.

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In the garden next to the side hall. Xiang Zhuang and Huayu. Ma Tianhong walked slowly. It was already noon. According to Xiang Zhuang's past habits. This time. He should have eaten a long time ago. Available today. The situation in the west is volatile. Liu Bang will launch the Battle of Guanzhong at any time. Pressed for time. Xiang Zhuang must be armed as soon as possible. Then wave his troops westward. However, the opposition of the courtiers dealt a serious blow to Xiang Zhuang's plan. Xiang Zhuang was a little caught off guard.

But for now. A lot of things need to be dealt with one by one. After walking on the bluestone path for a while. Hua Yu finally spoke: "King." What you asked me to look up the other day. There are already eyebrows. ”

Xiang Zhuang let out an "oh". Hua Yu continued: "Between the county commander Li Hong and the Tiger Camp Commander Gui Yinghao. There is indeed some misunderstanding. will cause them to tear each other down in front of the king. But I have what I have. Contradictions between them. It's not too serious. ”

"Tell me about it." Xiang Zhuang glanced at Ma Tianhong on the side. Ma Tianhong wanted to retreat. Seeing that Xiang Zhuang had no intention of driving himself away. And he continued to follow him. At this time, Hua Yu had already continued: "Gui Yinghao's tiger camp is stationed east of Poyang. It was all right. But not so long ago. The Tiger Camp was expanded to 40,000 troops. The barracks gradually became insufficient. The training ground is also smaller. Gui Yinghao hoped that Li Hong would be able to take the south of Poyang. The wilderness land north of Yugan County was allotted to him. Let him build barracks there. It is also possible to send troops to Yuganhe Port at any time. Get on board the nearest boat. But Li Hong did not assign that piece of land to Gui Yinghao. After that, the contradictions between the two gradually increased. There will be that day. ”

Xiang Zhuang nodded: "Do you know why Li Hong didn't give him that piece of land?" ”

"I heard that Li Hong once conducted an investigation in Yugan County. It is estimated that he already knows that Yugan County has an important base for the king. It's just that he doesn't know what that base is for. So he didn't dare to make his own claims. Allocate the land to Gui Yinghao. ”

"He did the right thing." Xiang Zhuang nodded with satisfaction. smiled: "It seems that I was right to transfer Gui Yinghao back." ”

Then. Hua Yu on the side continued to smile and asked, "Is the king ready to take Gui Yinghao's military power?" More and faster chapters are here. ”

Xiang Zhuang looked at Huayu in surprise. He didn't expect it. Hua Yu actually guessed his thoughts. But the surprise was only for a moment. Xiang Zhuang quickly balanced his mentality. A general is like a soldier. Huayu has been following him for so long. You must already know yourself very well. At this time, since Hua Yu asked. Xiang Zhuang couldn't help but smile and said, "It's not to take away his military power." It's about cultivating him better. Hopefully he day. He's on his own. Become a rare general. But. That's when I changed my mind. ”

Speaking of which. Xiang Zhuang looked at Ma Tianhong on the side. Shuangran smiled: "Do you know why I called you?" ”

Ma Tianhong hurriedly arched his hand and said, "Please also ask the king to make it clear." ”

"Jiangdong built four war docks in Lushan County. More and faster chapters are here. Three wardocks were built in Zhangjun. Overall. It's a seven-seat battledock. They are arranged on the riverside and the lake side of Poyang Lake. These docks are the most important barrier against enemy invasion. It is also one of the most important defense systems in our Eastern Chu. And these docks. I am ready to let the 33,000 men and horses of your Tiger battalion take over. From now on. You are the masters of the Dock. It is the first line of defense of my Dongchu. Do you have the confidence to do it well? ”

Ma Tianhong never thought of it. Xiang Zhuang will entrust such an important task to himself. He hurriedly bowed his hand: "The last general should go to the soup and fire." Serve the king. ”

"It doesn't have to be. As long as you can guard the gate of Dongchu for me. That's the biggest credit. However, these seven wardocks span a wide range. It is more than 3,000 miles long. I'm going to let you serve as the county guard of Lujiang. Be the first to update Moling County Lieutenant. So that you can better mobilize your troops and supplies. Coordination of border residents. But there is a point. If you are not competent within three months. I will remove you from all positions at once. Demotion to the third rank. You know what. Xiang Zhuang's words changed. Suddenly it became extremely severe. Ma Tianhong was so shocked that he was sweating profusely. Hurriedly knelt down on one knee: "The last general must do his best." ”

"Good. I look forward to your performance. Xiang Zhuang nodded. looked at Hua Yu again. Lingdao: "Send scouts." Give me close attention to the situation in Guanzhong. ”

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When Xiang Zhuang returned to the side hall. His mood has improved a lot. At this time, a team of waiters walked towards the side hall with a dinner plate. This is what Xiang Zhuang ordered. He couldn't let the generals go hungry and think of a countermeasure for themselves. More and faster chapters are here. And. Xiang Zhuang also felt a little hungry at this time.

Before the sand table. The crowd was still chattering about something. After Xiang Zhuang walked in, Lang Ran smiled and said, "You all sit down and eat." The king was also a little hungry. Everyone deal with a bite. ”

"King Xie." The crowd was relieved. Each found a table. Kneel on a soft seat. Pick up the chopsticks and start cooking. But Xiang Zhuang was not in a hurry to take a seat. He came to Gui Yinghao's side. He sat down as well. looked at Gui Yinghao and said with a smile: "Do you know why this king recruited you back?" ”

"Could it be the king...... You want me to bring the army back. Gui Yinghao saw Xiang Zhuang sitting beside him. He hurriedly put down his chopsticks. Then. Xiang Zhuang smiled back: "Originally, I wanted to transfer you back to this king." Expedition to the west with this king. But the king suddenly changed his mind. You transfer the army back to Wu County. Garrison Qiantang. Defend the king of the king. ”

"The last general, thank you for your trust." Gui Yinghao saw that Xiang Zhuang finally gave up his position as the commander of the Tiger Camp. He let out a sigh. The tension in my heart disappeared suddenly. Xiang Zhuang on the side also saw Gui Yinghao's relief. He continued: "The misunderstanding between you and Li Hong is also known to this king. And that piece of land was not deliberately withheld by Li Hong. Not for you to use. But the king has already decreed. No troops were allowed to garrison that land. Do you understand. ”

Gui Yinghao nodded slightly. Xiang Zhuang got up with a smile and said, "Train the Tiger Camp well." He went on a northern expedition. The Tiger Battalion will be the king's trump card troops. ”

After Xiang Zhuang appeased Gui Yinghao. Also returned to their place to eat. After eating a few bites. Xiang Zhuang looked at Ding Gu. Cao Wushu and the others asked with a smile: "But is there any countermeasure?" ”

Ding Gu put down the dishes and chopsticks. He arched his hand and said, "The king." I want to go west. I think the army can move from the Yangtze River to the Han River. Garrison in Yanxian County. Wait and see the situation. Entering can cross the bridge. Arrive at Wuguan. It doesn't take a single soldier to retreat. Within three days, the whole army returned to Jiangdong. I don't know what the king thinks. ”

"Wait and see." Xiang Zhuang looked at Ding Gu. Ding Gu did not understand the purpose of his expedition to the west at all. Liu Bang did not get rid of it for a day. The state of Chu is uneasy for a day. Looking at Ding Gu. Xiang Zhuang shook his head slightly disappointed. On the side, Cao Wuxian said: "King." The Han army numbered no less than 200,000. If you encounter the Han army. We may not be able to fight it. We feel. The Linjiang army can be allowed to advance westward. Open road ahead. And we first garrisoned Yanxian. Wait for the message in the shutdown. If Liu Bang does enter the customs. We can do it later. If it's just a false alarm. Why should we enter the border with a large army? Moreover. The Yongjun may not welcome us into the customs. On the contrary, they will suspect our motives for raising troops to enter the customs. ”

Cao Wuxian added. Ding Gu breathed a sigh of relief. He just saw Xiang Zhuang shake his head. I already have a bad premonition in my heart. At this time, I was confused. Cao was relieved of the siege without injury. I can't thank you enough. Xiang Zhuang also knew. There was no certainty of absolute victory over the Han army in this battle. Moreover. The Han army also had Han Xin as a general. This man is a soldier. The more the merrier. Want to defeat him. Not an easy task. I had to nod and say, "Okay." Ding Gu. You can have another five days. 10,000 troops were allocated to garrison the Dantu River Port. 20,000 troops were allocated to garrison Jiangchenghe Port. ”

Ding Gu got up and sang a promise. Xiang Zhuang said again: "In addition." Ding Gu was promoted to the general of the expedition to the west. Cao Wuxian was the general of the expedition to the west. The gentleman is the vanguard. Lotte Governor Grain Grass. Kongi. Zhou Sheng is the left and right military advisor. Ding Hong. Hou Kaige's Chinese army is on standby. Assemble an army of 50,000. Ten days later, he set out from the village. ”

"Whoa." The crowd rose one after another. Salute Xiang Zhuang.

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