Kou Jianghuai calmly replied, "I only know one thing. With the strength of West Chu itself, so what if we attack Grand Peace City?"
Chu Lushan clicked his tongue in wonder. "Kid, you're not stupid either. It's just that compared to the cautious and conscientious Xie Xibian, your Kou Jianghuai's appetite is even bigger. "
Kou Jianghuai gazed at this' small mountain 'and asked back, "As a general, between the Xu Xiao who suffered defeat after defeat, and the Ye Baikui who won every battle and was only defeated once in his life, who would you choose?"
Chu Lushan nodded. "That makes sense."
Kou Jianghuai laughed self-deprecatingly, and then he turned around and left.
Hsu Fengnian did not make a sound even after he had left the courtyard.
Chu Lushan whispered, "Are we really going to let this flood dragon slip away?"
Hsu Fengnian softly replied, "Compared to Kou Jianghuai, I still admire the hardworking Xie Xibian more."
Chu Lushan grunted in agreement. "Xie Xibian is easy to use, but it's hard to say about Kou Jianghuai."
Hsu Fengnian suddenly yelled, "Kou Jianghuai, come in. You're walking so slowly out of the courtyard, who are you trying to impress?"
Kou Jianghuai really did turn around and appear at the entrance to the courtyard.
Hsu Fengnian laughed and said, "How many Beiliang cavalry you can take away will depend on your own ability. Starting from today, not only Huaiyang Pass, but also the cavalry in Liuya and Fuling towns will be under your command. Excluding Beiliang's losses, however many Beimang soldiers you can kill, I'll give you any cavalry other than the Great Snow Dragon Cavalry and two groups of heavy cavalry. But let me say this first, those cavalry troops are not for you to use to attack Tai 'an City. They are just helping you to preserve some of West Chu's vitality. Then you have to bring everyone back here. In fact, you and I both know that Guangling Road is not suitable for you, Kou Jianghuai. Beiliang is just right for you. Do you want to make this deal? "
Kou Jianghuai's expression was uncertain.
Hsu Fengnian pointed at him and said, "Alright, alright. It's just a cheap trick. I, Hsu Fengnian, am also your senior. You, Kou Jianghuai, have been planning for this since the beginning. I didn't try to bargain with you, so you should be content."
Kou Jianghuai laughed. "I'm not good at acting, but you, Hsu Fengnian, shouldn't take advantage of us for granted. Once West Chu is defeated, it's over. Can you really abandon our princess and not save her? Won't you still have to lead your troops to rescue her? I'm just helping you find a way out. "
Hsu Fengnian nodded seriously and said, "Well, it seems like neither of us are good people?"
Chu Lushan looked at the sudden turn of events and was somewhat speechless. Young people these days.
Kou Jianghuai, who was covered in dust, said indifferently, "Is there a place to sleep? I'll sleep for a day and a night first. As for leading troops to kill Beimang barbarians, I'll talk about it after I've had enough sleep."
Chu Lushan laughed and scolded, "You're the boss."
After Kou Jianghuai was led away, Hsu Fengnian looked up at the gray sky and fell into deep thought. After walking down the steps, Chu Lushan did not say anything to disturb him. He stood quietly to the side and closed his eyes to rest.
After a long while, Hsu Fengnian said slowly, "Even if Kou Jianghuai uses an alias, it's still hard to say what the pros and cons will be in the future."
Chu Lushan was somewhat puzzled. "We don't have to worry about the Imperial Court. The current situation is pretty much the worst. One Kou Jianghuai can fight against ten thousand cavalry. Actually, that kid isn't bragging. There's Zhou Kang and Great Ancestor Gu overseeing the front line at Qinghe Tomb, so there's nothing to worry about. But if there really is a big battle at Huaiyang Pass, Huang Laifu and the others won't be able to handle it, so I'll have to personally take the field. With Kou Jianghuai, we'll have a much easier time. Why do you say that? "
Hsu Fengnian said bitterly, "Maybe I'm thinking too far ahead."
Chu Lushan quickly understood and sighed, "It's a bit far. But distant water can't quench a present thirst. "
Hsu Fengnian nodded and laughed, "That's true. Let's use Kou Jianghuai to deal with the urgent situation first."
Chu Lushan hesitated.
Hsu Fengnian patted his shoulder and walked out of the courtyard.
Chu Lushan stood in place and muttered to himself, "Is it because he's afraid that I, Chu Lushan, will really throw three hundred catties of meat onto the battlefield that he agreed to let Kou Jianghuai stay behind?"
— —
Qingming Festival was approaching.
At this time of year, there was no rain in Beiliang.
The morale of Beiliang Road was also stabilizing. Liangzhou's Hutou City was as stable as Mount Tai, and Xiaguang City, which was on the verge of collapse, was also defended. The youths of Liuzhou entered the border army one after another, and a general with the surname Kou suddenly appeared above the heads of the two towns of Liuya and Fuling. In name, he was the deputy general of Liangzhou. With Youzhou's Languishing Luan Saber's illustrious military exploits, Liangzhou's border army was not surprised by this. This also indirectly proved that the young king's control over Beiliang's military and politics was growing. This was definitely not something he could do just because his surname was Xu.
The Qingming Festival was a festival that occurred between the middle of spring and late spring. It was a time when the Qi was clear and the scenery was bright, and all things were visible, hence its name. In previous years, Beiliang and the Central Plains had more or less the same customs. Other than the tradition of sweeping the tombs and offering sacrifices to the ancestors, there were also night lanterns praying for blessings, and planting willows to ward off evil spirits. However, this year, Beiliang Road's various provincial and county officials had specifically ordered that planting willows was not allowed, and no explanation was given. Qingming Festival was one of the Ghost Festivals, and it was also the time when willows sprouted and turned green. As a result, the saying, "When a willow branch grows on the door, a hundred ghosts will not enter the house" was very popular. It was just that many of the troublemakers in Beiliang had already left the country, or they had been dealt with until they were docile and obedient. Thus, there was no disturbance or objection to this kind of small matter.
In the second year of the auspicious talisman, Liangzhou was bright and clear without rain, and the weather was mild and excellent.
However, there was a kind of speechless solemnity in the provincial capital where Mount Qingliang of Liangzhou was located. There were constantly important people rushing into the city with their personal cavalry. Other than the head of the Beiliang Protectorate, Chu Lushan, who stayed at Huaiyang Pass, the commander of the cavalry, Yuan Zuozong, who did not go down south, and the commander of the infantry, Yan Wenluan, who oversaw the border of Youzhou, the other generals at the border almost all rushed to this provincial capital without exception. Zhou Kang, Great Ancestor Gu, He Zhonghu, Chen Yunchui, Youzhou Provincial Governor Hu Kui, Youzhou General Huangfu Qiu, and even the Administrator Li Gongde and Lingzhou Provincial Governor Xu Beizhi all arrived one after another.
This was the first time that Mount Qingliang's royal residence had gathered so many generals after Hsu Fengnian was overthrown as the King of Beiliang. It was an unprecedented grand occasion.
The next day was the Qingming Festival. Two riders from the northern border of Liangzhou quietly entered the city under the curtain of night. After entering through the southern city gate, they followed the main street and headed north, heading straight for the legendary Beiliang Palace of the Liyang court.
The deputy general of Liangzhou, Kou Jianghuai, who used the alias of Kou Beishang, slowly rode his horse. He turned his head and smiled at Hsu Fengnian. "Are there still people going to the royal residence to assassinate you? There shouldn't be. One of the Four Great Grandmasters of the world, Hsu Fengnian. Regardless of whether he is the King of Beiliang or not, no one dares to seek trouble. "
Hsu Fengnian dismissed it with a smile.
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