Xu Fengnian waited until the old man and his two horses disappeared from sight. He whistled, and the cold horse galloped over. Xu Fengnian mounted the horse.
On the way to the new city, Xu Yanbing saw that Hsu Fengnian was worried. He could not help but ask, "Is there a big problem?"
Hsu Fengnian smiled bitterly. "Not really. It's just that there are some unexpected things. There might be new variables on the side of Gu Jiantang and Chen Zhibao."
Xu Yanbing said somewhat guiltily, "At that time in Great Peace City, firstly, Chen Zhibao was not willing to fight to the death. Secondly, I did not dare to force him to fight to the death with all my heart. If I had known earlier, I would have decided victory and defeat with him there."
Xu Yanbing's so-called victory and defeat was, of course, life and death.
Hsu Fengnian turned his head and said helplessly, "Uncle Xu, if you say it like that, you are really pretentious."
Xu Yanbing was silent.
Xu Fengnian said softly, "I've thought about it for a long time. There is only one possibility that can change the situation between the two Liao countries, and that is Yuan Tingshan's betrayal from Ji Province. If it's true, this mad dog is too obsessed. He doesn't even care about the life and death, honor and disgrace of his two wives and two fathers-in-law."
Xu Yanbing did not have any expression of disbelief. He said calmly, "It is not strange for this kind of fence-sitter to do anything."
Hsu Fengnian nodded. "It is true that there are all kinds of strange things in the boundless universe. There will always be some people who can do things that you cannot imagine."
Xu Yanbing asked, "Should I go to Ji Province and kill him?"
Hsu Fengnian shook his head and said with a smile, "No need. If he does not seek death, Han Fang and Yang Huchen, as his deputies, will not be able to take the position easily. When he is defeated and escapes, perhaps I will personally send him on his way. "
When the two riders were still a few miles away from the new city, several riders arrived.
Among them, there was Shangyin Academy's Liu Wenbao, a loser. This scholar had been used for most of his life. After joining Hsu Fengnian, he went to Great Peace City and then Mount Qing Liang. Finally, he was placed in a city in the Western Regions. With Fu Shui House as his backer, he quickly stood out among the entangled forces. At the beginning, Liu Wenbao was only used as a cover for Cao Wei's Ten Thousand Cavalry, as well as to make it easier for him to secretly contact the Six Jewels Bodhisattva of Mount Lantuo. No one would have thought that in the battle of Qingcang City, Liang Mang and Liu Wenbao's trump cards would be used. Liu Wenbao's contributions could not go unnoticed. Now, this old scholar was the newly established governor of Linyao County in Liuzhou.
Cao Wei, who wasn't able to lead the ten thousand cavalry directly into Northern Mang Southern Dynasty's hinterland as expected, had a much worse expression on his face. Moreover, these ten thousand elite cavalry had suffered quite a bit of losses outside of Azure City. Not long ago, they had been fighting with Flow Province General Kou Jianghuai and the Dragon Elephant Army over the source of troops, causing quite a bit of unhappiness.
There was also a beautiful woman full of heroic spirit. She was the famous widow in the Western Regions, Madam Chai of the Sima Family, Chai Dongdi. At that time, Hsu Fengnian had helped her and her family during the turmoil against the Sima Family, and then rushed to the Battle of Qingcang City. Other than the Monk Soldiers of Mount Lantuo, which was the main reinforcement, she and Liu Wenbao had roped in nearly three thousand cavalry troops that could not be underestimated. Half of them were the forces that the Sima Family had urgently gathered, and the other half were the strong Horse Gang that Madam Chai had enticed with real money. Of course, this troop was not worth mentioning in a frontal battle, but in the aftermath of the battle, they performed outstandingly. Furthermore, this Madam Chai had taken all the rewards for this troop in the name of her family. She did not let the Beiliang Frontier Army and Liu Zhou pay a single copper coin.
At that time, Hsu Fengnian and Tuoba Bodhisattva were about to fight in the city. She had promised that as long as Hsu Fengnian helped the Sima Family stabilize the situation, she and her family would do their best to fight to the death for Beiliang. Hsu Fengnian and Chai Dongdi probably did not expect that she would fulfill her promise so quickly. Hsu Fengnian also did not expect that this woman would personally lead her troops into battle.
A promise was worth a thousand gold.
These four words were not exaggerated at all.
Women could also be chivalrous.
There were also many women who were chivalrous.
Now that they had reunited, without waiting for Hsu Fengnian to speak, Cao Wei asked with a straight face, "Your Highness, if you want me to return to Liu Zhou to fight in that battle, I, Cao Wei, will not object. However, out of the ten thousand elite troops under my command, less than half of them are left. Can you give me a definite answer, when will you be able to replenish them?!"
Hsu Fengnian smiled and asked, "Less than half? Why don't I go and take a look? If there are a few people missing, I will personally ask the Liangzhou Frontier Army to replenish them for you. "
Cao Wei suddenly smiled and said, "How can I trouble your highness? I can't, absolutely can't. Right now, several cavalry units in the border army are scattered. I, Cao Wei, am not the kind of person who can't see the big picture. Just give me 4,000 cavalry units, just 4,000!"
Hsu Fengnian said in a bad mood, "From now on, the military town of Linyao of the three towns in Liu Zhou will be under your command. At the same time, the left cavalry outside the pass can only be transferred to you for two thousand cavalry units. I can also give you two thousand soldier monks from the Western Regions to be responsible for defending Linyao. As for how many cavalry units you can raise in Liu Zhou, that will depend on your own ability. However, I will only give you fifteen thousand soldiers and provisions. You will have to deal with the rest yourself."
Seeing that Cao Wei still wanted to bargain, Hsu Fengnian sneered and said, "Do you still want the two thousand left cavalry?"
Cao Wei was already grinning from ear to ear. He quickly wiped his mouth with his hand, trying to hide his ecstasy. Two thousand left cavalry and two thousand soldier monks, a total of four thousand people. Especially with the unlimited right to recruit soldiers in Liu Zhou, this was too tempting!
Hsu Fengnian nodded to Liu Wenbao and then looked at Madame Chai, "This time, the Sima Family has lent a helping hand to the defense of Qing Cang City. I, Beiliang, am extremely grateful."
Madame Chai smiled sweetly and reached out to tidy up her hair. She said in a soft voice, "It cannot be compared to Your Highness' Beiliang cavalry. No matter how much money you have, it cannot be bought. Everyone in the Western Regions is a fugitive. As long as the price is fair, we can sell and afford it. It just so happens that the Sima Family has roots in the Western Regions for several generations and the amount of money you have is considerable. However, this time, we have contributed money to repay Your Highness' help. We do not owe each other anything. Does Your Highness have any objections? "
Hsu Fengnian smiled, "Of course I do not have any objections. In fact, I have taken advantage of you."
Cao Wei looked at the elegant and elegant King of Beiliang and then looked at the charming Madame Chai. He whispered, "What advantage? Where did you get it from? "
Liu Wenbao coughed and turned to look at the scenery.
Madame Chai's face turned red.
Hsu Fengnian sneered, "Cao Wei, the two thousand soldier monks are gone! There is no room for discussion! "
Cao Wei rolled down from his horse and hugged Hsu Fengnian's leg. He said with tears in his eyes, "Your Highness, the matter between you and Madame Chai, I did not see anything. I will not say half a word …"
Hsu Fengnian became angry, "The two thousand left cavalry are also gone!"
Cao Wei sat on the ground and cried, "The world is not fair!"
Hsu Fengnian took a deep breath, "Quickly get out of here! Go to the left cavalry tent and ask He Zhong Hu for two thousand soldiers! "
Cao Wei stood up at an astonishing speed and jumped onto his horse. He turned his horse around and galloped away, disappearing from sight.
Liu Wenbao carefully asked, "Your Highness, this humble one will also go back first?"
Hsu Fengnian angrily said, "Get out together!"
Hsu Fengnian originally thought that with Xu Yanbing by his side, they would not be alone.
Unexpectedly, Xu Yanbing squeezed the horse's belly and slowly passed by him. She said, "Your Highness, please rest assured. I did not see anything and will not say anything."
Hsu Fengnian was stunned. Madame Chai's eyebrows curved as she smiled.
Hsu Fengnian helplessly said, "Not a single honest person."
Unlike when Cao Wei and the others were present, Madam Chai had already retracted her smile. Her eyes were clear as she said in a deep voice, "Your Highness, I have a request. Is it possible for our Sima Clan to lead troops to the West of Liu Region, the Soaring Phoenix Army Town? It would be best if we could get a Deputy General position."
Hsu Fengnian asked in surprise, "Madame Chai, you won't regret it? This means that we will be tied to Beiliang. If Beiliang is defeated in the future, the Sima Family will have no room to maneuver. "
Madame Chai nodded with a firm expression.
Hsu Fengnian curiously asked, "Why?"
Madame Chai suddenly smiled and asked, "What does your Highness think?"
Hsu Fengnian teased, "It can't be that Madame Chai covets my beauty, right?"
Madame Chai was stunned. She then smiled charmingly and said, "Your Highness, are you flirting with a good woman in broad daylight? Aren't you afraid that I will call for help? Isn't that retainer not far away? I believe that there will be death soldiers protecting you in the dark, right? "
Hsu Fengnian's expression was normal as he smiled, "Madame Chai, don't tease me. Let's be serious."
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