Thief Emperor

Chapter 771: Each family’s business!

When Youzhou was captured, Su Sheng also led his troops to Cangzhou and successfully met with Zhou Chang.

After the two met in Cangzhou City, Zhou Chang took the initiative to step forward, clasped his fists and saluted, saying: "Greetings, General Su."

"General Zhou, you're welcome."

At this time, Zhou Chang was in the city earlier than Su Sheng. He invited Su Sheng to sit in the main hall, then looked at Su Sheng and said seriously: "I have heard of General Su's reputation for a long time, but it's a pity that I have no chance to meet him. Today, I met General Su and vaguely saw his style."

Su Sheng shook his head slightly and waved his hand, "Don't mention it, don't mention it."

Zhou Chang asked someone to serve tea, then looked at Su Sheng and said, "General Su, I received intelligence today that Youzhou has most likely been breached and has fallen into the hands of the Khitans, and Jizhou has almost been lost as well."

"As long as the Khitans take a short rest, they can head south to Hebei Road at any time."

Su Sheng was not surprised to hear the news.

Ever since he learned that Xiao Xian had died in battle, the loss of Youyan was inevitable. The only thing that surprised him was that the news came later than he expected.

"It's not easy to break the city now. I originally thought that Youyan would be broken soon after General Xiao died in battle."

"That's pretty much it."

Zhou Chang whispered, "However, there are still some stubborn soldiers in the Fanyang Army. After my uncle died in the battle, they still fought to the death and managed to hold on for another ten days."

"Not long ago, this last batch of tough guys also died in Youzhou."

Su Sheng shook his head slightly at first, without answering, then looked at Zhou Chang and said, "The news from the Major General in Fanyang seems to be much more flexible than that from our Jiangdong Army. After arriving in Hebei Province, the news from our Jiangdong Army is not as good as that from the Major General."

Zhou Chang smiled upon hearing this and said, "General Su has misunderstood. Our Pinglu Army's intelligence capabilities are far inferior to those of Jiangdong's Nine Divisions."

"only…"

He whispered, "I have an aunt who married General Xiao. Over the years, our family has been in Danyang and has been able to arrange a few manpower, so we are more informed. However, other than being informed, there is no other use."

At this point, Zhou Chang looked at Su Sheng and said, "Speaking of which, I have always been quite envious of Jiangdong's Jiusi. Now that we are one family, when can the news about Jiusi be shared with our Pinglu Army?"

After hearing this question, Su Sheng smiled first, and then answered: "When the young general really becomes one of us one day, you don't need to tell him, the news from Jiusi will also be sent to the young general at the same time."

"synchronous…"

Zhou Chang smacked his lips, shook his head and smiled, "That's a good word."

The two of them joked for a while, and Zhou Chang coughed and talked about serious matters. He took out a document from his pocket, handed it to Su Sheng, and said softly: "General Su, this is... This is the document from Fanyang Army. General Su, please take a look."

"Give you mine?"

Su Sheng was stunned, reached out to take it, opened it and looked it over.

There is not much in the letter, but the matter is not small.

To put it simply, it explains the story of General Xiao's martyrdom for his country, and the article is quite lengthy.

In addition to this incident, a boundary was drawn between the Pinglu Army and the Jiangdong Army.

The meaning of the Fanyang Army, or the Fanyang heir Xiao Heng, is very simple. The Pinglu Army and the Jiangdong Army can only operate in Cangzhou and Dizhou in Hebei Province. This can avoid misunderstandings and military conflicts.

At the same time, we can better fight against the Khitans together.

Su Sheng turned his head to look at the map of Hebei Province, then looked at Zhou Chang and said with a smile: "This Major General of the Fanyang Army is quite smart. The two states of Dizhou and Cangzhou just connect the north and the south. To the north is Youzhou, to the south is the Yellow River, and to the south is the Qingzhou territory of the Pinglu Army."

"This way, we can help them fight the Khitans without having to supply them with food and fodder."

Zhou Chang sneered when he heard this: "In just over ten days, almost everyone in Hebei Province has known about my uncle's sacrifice for his country. I used to think Xiao Heng was quite good, polite and respectful, and very filial. How come he has become like this in just a few years!"

"His father's life and death were manipulated by him like this!"

Su Sheng didn't respond.

The Zhou and Xiao families were familiar with each other, but he was not too familiar with these two families. He waited until Zhou Chang finished speaking, then looked at Zhou Chang and said, "What do you think now, Young General?"

"Although Xiao Heng only gave us two states to operate in, fortunately, Cangzhou is very large, and our two armies can be stationed here."

"Be prepared to deal with the Khitans heading south."

Zhou Chang looked at Su Sheng and said, "What I mean is that we should station troops in Cangzhou for the time being and wait for the King of Wu's order."

Su Sheng smiled upon hearing this and said, "Young General, with such a large family business, it seems that you are really planning to follow our king?"

"There is no other way."

Zhou Chang smiled bitterly and said, "Brother Su, there are no outsiders here. Tell me the truth. If you and I were in each other's shoes, what would you do?"

Su Sheng thought about it, then said with a smile: "I will completely hand over the military power of the Pinglu Army to the king."

Zhou Chang shook his head slightly and sighed, "Brother Su, this is not sincere." The two of them only talked about this somewhat sensitive topic and did not continue.

After talking for a while, Su Sheng remembered something and asked, "By the way, Major General, where is the Major General of the Fanyang Army now?"

"To the west of us."

Zhou Chang pointed at the map, squinted his eyes, and said, "I don't know where his main force is hiding now. I guess it should be in the Hengzhou and Dingzhou areas."

"This guy is now frantically recruiting soldiers in various states in Hebei Province in the name of revenge for his father."

Zhou Chang said slowly: "The current strength of his troops is estimated to have exceeded the peak of the Fanyang Army."

At this point, the Major General of the Pinglu Army sneered and said, "With so many soldiers, ten General Xiaos could have been rescued, but he chose not to rescue them and was determined to avenge General Xiao. What was he thinking?"

"I'm afraid anyone can see it!"

Su Sheng was silent for a while after hearing this, then he sighed and said, "Ambition is sometimes a good thing, it can motivate people to make progress, but sometimes it is not necessarily a good thing, it may completely devour people's original intentions."

Zhou Chang lowered his head to drink tea, then looked at Su Sheng and said with a smile: "General Su, I will fully cooperate with you in this battle in Hebei Province. After this battle, you must speak well of me to the King of Wu."

"Others dare not say it, but I, Zhou Chang, am determined to do business with Jiangdong."

Su Sheng turned around and smiled at him, nodded and said, "After the battle in Hebei Province is over, I will take the Major General to the upper level and praise him in front of him."

Zhou Chang nodded in satisfaction. He stood up, pulled Su Sheng's sleeve, and said with a smile, "Let's go. I'll treat Brother Su to a drink!"

Su Sheng looked at him and said with a smile: "After all, he is the uncle of the Major General. How can the Major General still have the heart to drink?"

Zhou Chang sneered: "He has a lot of thoughts in his mind, who knows how he died?"

"When I bring my aunt back, I will cut off all ties with the Xiao family and have nothing to do with them anymore!"

Hearing this, Su Sheng raised a thumb and said with emotion: "The young general is really efficient."

"Things are urging people to leave."

Zhou Chang walked side by side with Su Sheng, shaking his head with emotion.

"In the past few years, I have been whipped by King Wu and have made some progress."

…………

Taiyuan Prefecture, Taiyuan City.

Li Zhen, the governor of Hedong, sat in the main seat. He looked at Li Hao, who was sitting below him, lowered his head and drank a sip of tea, and said softly, "Sixth Brother, that Xiao is in Taiyuan City right now. You can't just ignore this matter. You have to give me a decision."

Hedong Road is adjacent to Hebei Road.

Coincidentally, Hedong Taiyuan Prefecture also borders Hebei Hengzhou. At this time, Xiao Chong, the brother of General Xiao of the Xiao family and Xiao Heng's uncle, was visiting Taiyuan City.

To be precise, it should be an active request for a meeting.

Li Hao looked at his brother, and after a moment of silence, he whispered, "Brother, what are the Fanyang troops doing in Hebei Province right now? Everyone is watching. They are recruiting soldiers and expanding their strength. We in Hedong should do the same. We should each do our own business. Why should we care about them?"

Li Zhen rubbed his head and shook his head, saying, "That guy kept saying he was avenging his brother who died for his country."

"Now we are forming an alliance with Hedong again."

At this point, Li Zhen lowered his head and thought for a while, then looked at Li Hao and said, "During the previous incident in the Central Plains, our family offended Li Yun. He will definitely send troops to Hedong Road in the future. We are now worse than the Shuofang Army, and I don't know how much worse than the Jiangdong Army."

"At this time, multiple allies..."

Li Zhen said softly: "It doesn't seem to be a bad thing."

Li Yu stood up, somewhat helplessly: "Brother, since you have already made your decision, why are you still asking me?"

Having said that, he prepared to leave.

Li Zhen slapped the table, a little angry: "I called you here just to ask for your opinion. When will it be decided?"

"Sit down for me!"

Li Hao had no choice but to sit back in his seat. He thought about it seriously, then looked at Li Zhen and spoke slowly.

"Brother, this Fanyang Army..."

"We can form an alliance, but we..."

“I can’t help.”

(End of this chapter)