Although there were 300,000 cavalrymen stationed at the border, the Beiliang border was never peaceful. The Yan Lu King, Jiaodong King, and the other vassal kings all reported their safety in the same way. Only Xu Xiao, who had a different surname, complained to the court every year. Beimang also cooperated, sending troops to disturb the border every few days. There was a small battle every year and a big battle every three years. Both sides had their victories and losses. As time passed, the officials in the court began to complain that Xu Xiao had ulterior motives and that he was not satisfied with splitting the land and sealing the border.
These scholars, who saw themselves as the trusted aides of the dynasty, were mostly reprimanded by the emperor in the palace. Those who were slightly more serious were "demoted" out of the capital. Often, after accumulating enough experience in the local provinces, they would be recalled to the central government every five or six years and given important tasks. As time passed, the scholars who were slow to realize that this was a shortcut to the south. In these years, Lame Xu was an unavoidable barrier in the hearts of the scholars. If they did not scold him a few times, they would be embarrassed to call themselves loyal officials. At the last meeting at the end of the year, the newly promoted Grand Scholar of Wuying Hall, Wen Shouxin, had his servants carry a coffin all the way to the gate of the imperial city. The important official, who was not even 50 years old, asked for death with a blood letter in order to get rid of the emperor's subordinates. The scholars in the capital all clapped and cheered.
In Beiliang, the "Xu" flag flapped in the wind.
Under the flag, the great pillar of the country, Xu Xiao, rode slowly. There was only one handsome man beside him. His face was like jade, and he had the spirit of a scholar. However, he was dressed in military attire. He did not carry a sword and was empty-handed. A fine jade belt was tied around his waist, making him stand out from the crowd. The rest of the Northern Liang's generals had to pull a long distance away from him.
Xu Xiao received a secret report from the capital and laughed lightly, "Get rid of the emperor's subordinates? I am thousands of miles away from the emperor. These old scholars don't know how to save their energy to go home and deal with the beautiful concubines in their rooms. "
The elegant man in his thirties smiled but did not say anything. He rode beside Butcher Xu Xiao. His expression was calm, and his imposing manner did not lose out too much. The common people all over the world said that the powerful King of Beiliang had a hunchback because he was burdened with hundreds of thousands of lonely souls and wild ghosts who refused to return to their homes. The reason why he was crippled was that he was tied down by the vengeful spirit of the number one general of the old Nine Kingdoms. These common people took delight in talking about it, so naturally, they would be scoffed at by the scholars who considered themselves as officials. Lame Xu had been in the army for his entire life and had been injured countless times. How was he a devil with three heads and six arms? He was clearly a martial artist who had usurped power. Furthermore, how many years had it been since Lame Xu had returned to the capital? Other than the older officials in the court, most of them had never interacted with the Pillar State before. They had never even met him. Under the heavens, who would be intimidated by this false reputation?
Xu Xiao gripped the reins and looked toward the northeast. With the horsewhip in his hand, he raised his arm and pointed to several places. He sighed ruefully, "I have not been there for too long. The old fellows who opposed me for several decades are either old or dead. It seems like no one remembers my vicious and merciless methods. Right now these young people are remonstrating with death. It is indeed lively, but it lacks a bit of sincerity. If this goes on, sooner or later these scholars will harm the country with their idle talk. What happened to West Chu in the past? They won the hearts of the people and the hearts of the scholars. Right now Beimang is valiant like wolves and tigers. They have coveted the country for a long time. I dare say that as soon as the Beiliang cavalry retreats, just relying on those cowardly generals of Yan Lu and Jiaodong, they will cry for their father and cry for their mother after several charges. The barbarians in the southeast are hard to tame. Suppressing them will lead to peace, retreating will lead to rebellion. Rebellions are unpredictable. It is hard to guarantee that there are no traitors or traitors fanning the flames behind the scenes. The Western Region's military, civil and religious forces are integrated into one body. They are known to be a solid piece of iron, virtually impervious to oil and salt. I don't care, the well water does not interfere with the river water. Alright, now even that Esoteric Buddhism's Red Sect is starting to have designs on my son. Go to her place for Shuangxiu? Won't that make me a son-in-law who lives in his family?! This woman is really tired of living. Do you believe that laozi will take the cavalry and kidnap her from Mount Lantuo to Beiliang and make her my son's slave?! "
The elegant looking man's smile deepened. He did not doubt that the Pillar State would march straight into the Western Region for thousands of li. It was not appropriate for the cavalry to go east, but if the horse's hooves were to go west, the imperial court would be very happy to see it happen.
This man did not speak much. He held the reins with one hand and put the other hand on his waist buckle. This dragon-patterned jade buckle had a very deep history. It was carved with two dragons fighting over the ganoderma. It was the favorite of Ye Baikui, the head of the Four Great Generals in the past. It was only taken off after his death and Xu Xiao personally gave it to the man beside him.
This trusted subordinate was Chen Zhibao. The prestige of Beiliang's 300,000 cavalry was second only to Xu Xiao's little butcher. It was he who had single-handedly forced him and Ye Baikui into a life-or-death situation. Before the final battle where the two armies were evenly matched, Chen Zhibao rode out and dragged two peerless beauties with two ropes. In the end, he stabbed the wife and daughter of the unparalleled general to death.
After this almost certain battle, Chen Zhibao, who had already killed countless surrendered soldiers, became famous again.
Xu Xiao smiled and asked, "Zhibao, how long has it been since you last saw my family's Wei Xiong?"
Little Butcher's face was sharp and determined, but there was a subtle gentleness in it. However, his tone was still respectful. "Reporting to Godfather, it has been four years."
Xu Xiao urged the horse to gallop. He laughed and said, "Then you have to be careful. She rushed back to Beiliang this time and is not in a good mood."
Chen Zhibao swung the reins and followed.
Northern Liang's valiant generals were as numerous as clouds, and their ferocious soldiers were innumerable. The only one who could stand shoulder to shoulder with the Great Pillar State was Chen Zhibao, who always wore a white robe when he was not wearing armor!
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A horse galloped.
The horse was the red snake that appeared in the ancient painting "Nine Horses Painting". Even experts who knew horses did not think that such a spiritual horse really existed. The red snake was the land mount of the Dragon King after he transformed into a human. Its forehead was nine feet tall and its fists were like a unicorn. The most mysterious thing was that there was a pair of red snakes dormant in the horse's nose. When the horse died, it would come out and find a new master.
On the back of the red snake horse sat a plain-looking woman in a green robe. There was an ancient sword at her waist, simple and unadorned.
The horse galloped so fast that dust flew like a line.
She could already see the top of the city in the distance.
In the city, there was a commotion everywhere. Half of Beiliang's army, more than three hundred cavalrymen armed with swords and crossbows, rushed out in full force and charged through the bustling city. They split into two groups and surrounded two inconspicuous inns.
Back then, when the King of Beiliang, Xu Xiao, stepped into Jianghu on horseback, it was different from the past wars. Every cavalryman was equipped with the current Phoenix Battalion's equipment. They wore light armor, which made it easier for them to fight while on horseback. Other than the generals who had amazing physical strength who could wield modao, the rest of the cavalrymen carried standard cold swords. The archers carried two barrels of arrows, more than forty of them.
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