General Xiang welcomed Chu Xiu into the barracks. With an arrogant expression, he pointed at the soldiers who were training in the barracks and said, "Lord Chu, my West-Hill army has the shortest history among the five armies of the Northern Yan Kingdom. It has developed to this state in just a dozen years. What do you think?"
"Strong troops and strong horses!"
Chu Xiu only said these four words, but Xiang Wu was already overjoyed.
To him, these four words were the best compliment he could receive.
Moreover, Chu Xiu was not praising Xiang Wu ideologically, but the West-Hill Army under Xiang Wu was really not weak.
Although the people of Jianghu and the warriors of the military both practiced martial arts, their paths were completely different, especially in the early stage.
Most of the martial arts practiced by the people of Jianghu in the early stage were used for one-on-one combat, so their development was more comprehensive. They did not need to be proficient in close combat, weapons and concealed weapons, as well as speed, but at least they needed to know a little.
But the warriors of the military were different.
The military did not have the time to wait for a martial artist to fully develop, so the martial artists who came from the military only cultivated two things. One was to train their muscles and bones, temper their bodies, and the other was to cultivate those single but extremely powerful killing skills.
There were tens of thousands of people fighting on the battlefield, so it was useless to learn those messy martial arts skills. As long as they had a killing skill, it was enough.
At the moment, the warriors of the West-Hill Army under Xiang Long were gathered together. Their Qi and blood were surging, and their killing intent was soaring. It could be said that they were all elites.
After bringing Chu Xiu into the tent, there was also a fair-faced, middle-aged warrior who looked like a Confucian scholar.
Chu Xiu said softly, "I have something secret to discuss with you, Marquis."
Xiang Wu waved his hand and said, "Official Chu, just say it. This is Yin Luohua, my trusted subordinate. No matter how big the secret is, there is no need to hide it from him. Come to think of it, Old Yin and Official Chu know each other. When Official Chu first made a name for yourself in East Yan, Old Yin was stationed there as a general. "
Yin Luohua smilingly cupped his hands towards Chu Xiu and said, "I've known Official Chu for a long time. Back then, I already felt that Official Chu was extraordinary. Now, it seems that I really have a good eye for people. "
"Lord Yin is too polite."
Chu Xiu gently raised his eyebrows and cupped his hands towards Yin Luohua.
What he wanted to say was too sensitive, and he didn't want others to hear it.
However, since Xiang Wu has made Yin Luohua stay here, I, Chu Xiu, cannot drive her away.
Therefore, Chu Xiu directly said to Xiang Wu, "Marquis, what I want to tell you today is somewhat treasonous. Once the two of you hear it, you will not be able to speak of it. Of course, even if the two of you leak the news, I will not admit it. "
Hearing Chu Xiu say it so formally and seriously, Xiang Wu and Yin Luohua's expressions changed slightly.
Treasonous? What was Chu Xiu trying to do?
Looking at the two of them, Chu Xiu said in a deep voice, "Not long ago, His Majesty forced the Subduing Martial Hall to be the vanguard to station troops in the extreme north. You should know the consequences of such an action. This is basically a provocation to the Great Light Temple."
Xiang Wu and Yin Luohua looked at each other. They were not idiots and naturally could hear that something was wrong.
Xiang Wu rubbed his chin and said, "Official Chu, have you offended His Majesty? Don't worry, when there's a chance, I will help you plead for leniency for His Majesty. "
Chu Xiu shook his head and said, "Of course not. Marquis, have you not seen His Majesty for a long time?"
Xiang Wu frowned and said, "Yes, it's been a few months. What's wrong? Did something happen to His Majesty?"
In fact, in terms of status, Xiang Wu should be the most trustworthy person for Xiang Long. After all, he was born into the Northern Yan royal family.
Of course, this was the reality. Xiang Long loved to order Xiang Wu to do things big and small.
But in fact, Xiang Wu also knew that this trust came with a price. That price was that his connections in the Northern Yan court were not very high.
In the eyes of the other Northern Yan military experts, they were the same kind of people. And Xiang Wu, who was born into the Northern Yan royal family, was another kind of person. He definitely represented the interests of the Northern Yan royal family.
But in fact, only Xiang Wu himself knew that he was actually being ostracized by the Northern Yan royal family.
Although he was considered a member of the Northern Yan royal family, he was born into a collateral branch. His bloodline with the Northern Yan royal family had thinned to a certain extent, and the two sides actually had no feelings for each other.
That was why Xiang Long had summoned him back and entrusted him with a heavy responsibility. What he valued was only his public identity and ability. To put it bluntly, Xiang Long wanted to use Xiang Wu to divide the power of the Northern Yan military. He did not want them to be as united as a piece of iron. His purpose was the same as Taoist Wuyang and Chu Xiu.
Xiang Wu was considered by the military to be a member of the Northern Yan royal family, but at the same time, the Northern Yan royal family did not see him as one of their own. Therefore, Xiang Wu could only rely on Xiang Long.
Although Xiang Wu was unreliable most of the time, he was very clear about these things.
If it were anyone else, they might have tried to curry favor with Xiang Long to solidify their position. But with Xiang Wu's personality, he was not one for flattery.
Xiang Wu knew his position. As long as his strength remained at its peak, then Xiang Long would always put him in an important position, even more so than others.
On the other hand, if he did not have the strength, then no matter how hard he tried to curry favor with Xiang Long, it would be useless.
All in all, his relationship with Xiang Long could be considered a deal. Since it was a deal, then it should be more straightforward. There was no need for all those messy things, and he naturally would not stay by Xiang Long's side.
"I'm afraid His Majesty will not last much longer this time. The last time I saw His Majesty, he was already surrounded by a deathly aura. That is why His Majesty is in such a hurry to have me deal with the Great Guangming Temple. I think he is preparing to deal with any uncertain factors within the Northern Yan first, so that the next generation can have a stable Northern Yan. "
Hearing Chu Xiu's words, Xiang Wu felt somewhat conflicted.
Since Xiang Long was already showing signs of his lifespan reaching its end, he only needed to make a trip to the palace to immediately find out the truth. Therefore, he did not suspect that Chu Xiu would lie to him.
He did not have any feelings for Xiang Long. The two of them were just a deal.
However, it would not be so easy to find someone like Xiang Long who understood him so well, and who worked together with him so well.
"So, what are you trying to say?" Xiang Wu stared at Chu Xiu.
Chu Xiu knocked on the table and said, "What I want to say is very simple. A new emperor brings his own ministers. Marquis, you should think about the future.
His Majesty is a great ruler. When he is around, Northern Yan will not fall into chaos. When he is gone, Northern Yan will undoubtedly fall into chaos!
Therefore, at this time, your standpoint is very important.
But Marquis, your standpoint now is on His Majesty's side. When His Majesty leaves, where are you going to stand?
It seems that Marquis, you have no relationship with any of the princes. His Majesty will not allow you to contact any of the princes now. "
The smile on Xiang Wu's face gradually disappeared. Yin Luohua also looked at Chu Xiu with a strange gaze.
This person really dared to talk about when the Northern Yan Emperor Xiang Long would die in Yan Jing City. This question was really a sensitive one.
In fact, Yin Luohua had also mentioned this to Xiang Wu, asking him to manage his own power and not just limit it to the West-Hill Army.
When His Majesty was still around, Xiang Wu could do whatever he wanted. But once Xiang Long was gone, the new Emperor might not tolerate Xiang Wu, nor might he understand the value of Xiang Wu's existence. At this time, only strength and power could really protect oneself.
Xiang Wu narrowed his eyes and said, "Then what do you mean? Are you saying that you want me to stand on your side? "
Chu Xiu shook his head and said, "Marquis, please don't joke. Even if I change my surname to Xiang, I can't become the Northern Yan Emperor.
I just want to temporarily ally with you, Marquis, just in case.
The Zhenwu Hall's power is in the open, but there is still a part of the Yinmo Clan's power hidden in the dark. So I want Marquis to help me put these people into the Northern Yan court. Any position is fine, just not particularly important. "
Hearing Chu Xiu's words, Xiang Wu's face suddenly darkened. He said coldly, "You want to rebel?"
Chu Xiu's expression did not change. He said, "I can't start a Northern Yan rebellion.
There is the Northern Yan Royal Family holding the fort, and there are so many experts in the court and military. If I want to overthrow the Northern Yan, do you think these people are enough?
As I said, this is just in case.
Marquis, don't forget, no matter when, one's own strength is fundamental. "
With that, Chu Xiu stood up and said, "Marquis, after I say these things today, I will not admit it again. I will give you some time to consider. Once you have made up your mind, just send someone to the Zhenwu Hall to inform me."
With that, Chu Xiu left, leaving behind Xiang Wu and Yin Luohua who were deep in thought.
When Chu Xiu walked out of the military camp, Lu Jiang He suddenly said, "Boy, do you think that guy will agree to your conditions? Don't forget, that guy's surname is also Xiang.
Why did the big sects and families of the past spend so much effort to hunt down the Holy Sect and the sects that are related to us? They are afraid that we are connected to each other and will do something.
Chu Xiu narrowed his eyes and said, "Yes, his surname is Xiang, but it is not the Xiang of Xiang Long. Although he is said to be from the remote Royal Family, Xiang Wu does not have much sense of belonging to the Northern Yan.
We have a choice, but Xiang Wu has no choice.
If he chooses to turn a blind eye and continue living like this, then when something happens to Xiang Long, he will be the one in the most passive position.
If he chooses to get close to the princes at this time, then it is also impossible.
Be it Yin Luohua or Xiang Wu, they are not idiots and will not do such a thing.
Xiang Long is not dead yet, and he can't wait to find his next target. This is a big taboo.
So, cooperating with me is Xiang Wu's best choice! "
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