Speaking of that day, Qiguan Rang had forced Yuan Xin's army to retreat and caused them heavy losses.
Yuan Xin had successfully escaped with his defeated army, like a stray dog.
Although they had successfully burned fifty thousand dans of the enemy's rations, they had paid the price of half the casualties. As the commander, Yuan Xin's crime was unforgivable.
Yuan Xin's personality was more impulsive and he had made many enemies. Those people took advantage of this opportunity to kick him when he was down.
Who asked Yuan Xin to be so arrogant and make such a military pledge?
Yuan Xin was a person with high aspirations, an arrogant personality, and strong self-esteem. He was usually respected by others. When had he ever been pushed down by others?
For a moment, he couldn't suppress his grief and anger. He said, "This is indeed my fault, but I am not willing to accept punishment. The main culprit is someone else."
Huang Song subconsciously furrowed his brows. He wanted to punish Yuan Xin heavily to clean up the atmosphere, but if he did that, it would inevitably disappoint the old general. He was already in a difficult situation. He didn't expect Yuan Xin to say something like this. What did he mean by "the main culprit is someone else"?
Before Huang Song could find an excuse to send Yuan Xin away, Yuan Xin said, "I suspect that someone has colluded with the enemy and leaked information."
Colluded with the enemy and leaked information?
Hearing these words, Huang Song's ears couldn't help but perk up.
"What do you mean colluded with the enemy and leaked information?"
Thinking of Yuan Xin's usual personality, Huang Song felt that this old fellow's words couldn't be completely trusted.
Yuan Xin pointed. Everyone looked in the direction he was pointing and were all shocked. Everyone had different reactions.
Nie Xun was about to explode. He couldn't help but stand up and scold, "Yuan Xin, if you are afraid of punishment, just say it. Why do you have to accuse me?"
He was really angry. His usual gentle demeanor and demeanor were all thrown to the back of his head. The veins on his forehead were bulging.
Yuan Xin said, "That day, when I volunteered to go out to intercept the rations, do you still remember what you said?"
Nie Xun was stunned. What did he say?
Yuan Xin said, "You said that I don't know much about the terrain in Hu County. If you let me lead the army and we fail to intercept the grain, we'll be surrounded and fall into the enemy's trap. How can I escape? Why didn't I know that you, Nie Chengyun, had the ability to predict the future? It's no secret that you and I don't get along. This old man also made you lose face, causing you to lose the chance to recommend a new general and form a clique for personal gain. It's hard to guarantee that you, Nie Chengyun, won't harbor a grudge in your heart in order to frame this old man and secretly use underhanded methods! "
Nie Xun scolded angrily, "What kind of bullshit are you spouting!"
Did they really think that he, Nie Xun, wouldn't swear? Did they really think that he was made of clay and didn't have a temper?
After saying that, Nie Xun even drew his sword from his waist.
If it weren't for the fact that a few of his colleagues saw that the situation was getting out of hand and stopped him, he would have really taken up his sword and fought with Yuan Xin alone.
Being able to beat him was secondary. The main point was that he absolutely could not endure this humiliation.
Yuan Xin sneered, "Could it be that you're angry out of humiliation?"
Huang Song's patience with Yuan Xin had also run out. He couldn't help but say, "Victory and defeat are common in military affairs. Commandant Yuan, don't be obsessed."
In other words, he wanted Yuan Xin to be more open-minded and not go around biting people after losing a game.
Even if Huang Song didn't really trust Nie Xun, it was really unsightly for Yuan Xin to go around biting people like a mad dog.
Yuan Xin, however, didn't understand the meaning behind it. Instead, he thought that Huang Song was comforting him.
He had the right to think so. Huang Song needed the support of his family, so he was more tolerant and kind to the generals who came from his family.
Yuan Xin said, "Why didn't my lord investigate the route and terrain of the South Road of Xing City in Hu County? Even if the troops under Liu Xi's tent were divine soldiers, if there wasn't an early warning and no one colluded with the enemy, how could they mobilize troops to the exit of the South Road of Xing City in such a short time and set up an ambush in advance?"
Even if they arrived, they would be a tired army, and it would be even more impossible for them to kill half of their troops.
It had to be said that Yuan Xin's rhythm was indeed very good. It was almost perfect.
Except for a few strategists who found the loopholes in his words, the others all believed in Yuan Xin's imagination and speculation.
At first, it really sounded like it.
Seeing this, Nie Xun was so angry that he blacked out and fainted. Everyone was so scared that they panicked again.
At this time, Feng Jue wasn't present, so only Cheng Jing could say a few words of justice for Nie Xun.
"Old Commandant Yuan, you're wrong." Cheng Jing said with a cold face, "The enemy is familiar with the terrain of Hu County, so it's not a problem for them to take a shortcut. After a rapid march, they can indeed reach the South Road of Xing City in advance and set up an ambush. They are tired soldiers, but the old commandant didn't notice. They only know how to break out of the encirclement, but they don't know how to react. Why do they only defend and not attack? Isn't it to disturb our army's morale and make the old commandant lose his rationality and sense of propriety? Most of the soldiers who died were not killed by sharp blades, but by fire. Old commandant, you can't even see through this? "
No one knew that ever since Nie Xun fainted from being bitten by Yuan Xin, Cheng Jing had the intention to kill him.
Keeping such a person around would cause more conflicts between the civil and military officials under the lord's command. Sooner or later, there would be a big mess.
Huang Song couldn't stand it anymore. He called for a military doctor for Nie Xun and told Yuan Xin to go away and reflect on his actions. He would punish Nie Xun after he woke up.
"My lord, we can't indulge Old Commandant Yuan anymore."
Cheng Jing had a headache. After today, Nie Xun and Huang Song would definitely have a complete separation.
Even if they didn't, Nie Xun wouldn't be as selfless and loyal as before.
Huang Song heard the complaint in Cheng Jing's words.
What was there to complain about?
Complaining that Huang Song was biased towards his own family and treated others poorly. This would only cause the officials to have a different opinion and gradually alienate them from the lord.
Huang Song hardened his heart and said, "I will give Chengyun an explanation."
Cheng Jing could only hope that it was not too late to salvage the situation.
Who would have thought that the conflict between Yuan Xin and Nie Xun would escalate from a trivial matter to such a serious one?
When Nie Xun woke up, Huang Song held his little hand and said a bunch of intimate words.
Nie Xun maintained a weak smile the whole time and occasionally responded. Other than himself, no one knew what he was thinking.
There were still cracks in a broken mirror, let alone a person's heart.
Under Yuan Xin's various death-seeking efforts, Nie Xun developed a deep animosity towards Huang Song.
Fortunately, they still had a common enemy to deal with. For the time being, they didn't have the energy to engage in any internal strife.
The conflict between the people under Huang Song's command was also temporarily diverted because of the war.
South Xingcheng intercepted the rations. Our side suffered heavy casualties and the enemy lost 50,000 dans of rations. It was barely considered a draw.
Huang Song was about to prepare for the next step when he suddenly received a secret letter from Xu Bei.
In this war, Xu Bei was the main force. Huang Song was only a support.
Xu Bei's troops and Jiang Pengji's troops fought on the Qichuan plains to attract the main force. He requested Huang Song to bypass the main force and launch a sneak attack on Hu County.
Although Jiang Pengji had a few supply lines, they were all concentrated in Hu County.
Once Hu County was lost and the rations were cut off, their side would gain the upper hand.
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