At the beginning, I gave up my military power with a cup of wine, and I ascended the throne

Chapter 117: Rescuing Tianxian Pass

"I heard that Shi Qing fought two battles in Shangdang last month and wiped out several small tribes."

"Ah."

Miaoyu said: "In addition to the three Shatuo tribes, there are dozens of other tribes, large and small, in the Western Grassland."

"The area that Shangdang County can control is only the territory of the three Shatuo guards."

"If we want to completely take over the entire Western Grassland, we may have to fight a few more battles."

Xiao Han said, "You discuss with Gu Yun, Shi Qing, and Labudan, and submit the first combat deployment to the General's Mansion before the beginning of next spring."

"Okay, I'll send someone to pass it on tomorrow."

"Has Chen Qingzhao not withdrawn his troops yet?"

"No."

Miaoyu said angrily, "That guy is just like a dog-skin plaster. He sends people to the gate every day to quarrel with Zhao Muli, and sends a declaration of war every now and then."

"I threw them all into the kitchen and burned them as firewood."

"What are you scolding?"

He was curious.

"Anyway, the people of Jizhou cursed you, young master, and Zhao Mule and his gang cursed Chen Qingzhao and Xie Xuanli, saying whatever they wanted.

Miaoyu curled her lips.

"The furs have been divided. Give two to Xiaoyue'er and Dayue'er, two to Xue'er, and two to Murongyi. Give the remaining two to me. Go to Tianxianguan tomorrow to send my old friend away."

"what about me?"

Miaoyu opened her beautiful eyes wide.

"You won't need it, so Yu'er, you will be responsible for keeping my bed warm this winter."

He winked.

"No."

The corners of her mouth rose: "I'll go to sister Xue'er or sister Dayue'er."

"Don't think about it."

Xiao Han suddenly stretched out his claws and attacked Miaoyu.

The door closed, and there was a burst of beauty.

The next morning.

It's not bright yet.

A cavalry of one hundred men left the general's mansion and headed east.

As autumn deepened, dark clouds gathered and a light rain began to fall. After lunch, Chen Qingzhao, the soldier in white, led his soldiers out for drill as usual. They slowly arrived at the pass and deployed their troops.

Immediately afterwards, dozens of riders rode out, stood at the head of the army, and began to greet General Xiao Han of Pingxi.

Rare.

The Xiliang soldiers on the city wall did not curse back.

"what happened?"

Beside Chen Qingzhao, the deputy general muttered.

The dozens of riders cursed until their mouths were dry, so they turned back and prepared to change their target to curse.

Suddenly, a man climbed up to the top of the city wall, stood in front of the battlement and said, "Chen Qingzhao, you and I are like brothers, and Xie Xuanli, the Marquis of Zhenbei, and I are like father and son. When your soldiers scold me like this, aren't they scolding themselves and the Marquis of Zhenbei?"

Xiao Han stood on the top of the city wall and laughed.

Under the pass.

Chen Qingzhao looked slightly embarrassed. They were all family in name, but in the end they were just cursing each other.

He rode forward, spear in hand, and shouted, "Xiao Han, you've been hiding for several months and are finally willing to show up. Come out of the city and fight."

Not long after.

The city gate opens.

Xiao Han took the lead, without any weapon or armor, just a white robe. Behind him followed two brave generals, Huluxu and Zhao Muli, who looked at Chen Qingzhao with unfriendly expressions.

"What are you fighting for?"

Xiao Han shook his head: "You and I have been brothers for more than ten years, why would we have to fight each other?"

"Then are you willing to hand over Tianxianguan?"

Chen Qingzhao rode forward alone.

"I don't want to."

Xiao Han grinned: "Tianxian Pass is the barrier on the east side of Xiliang. If the Jizhou army can't defend it, the Xiliang army will have to guard it."

After saying that, he threw the two furs in his hand over and Chen Qingzhao reached out to catch them.

"Give these two furs to the Marquis and tell him that I will not be returning for the New Year this year. As for Tianxian Pass, consider it as a gift from the Marquis for my promotion to the second-rank general and concurrent post of governor of Xiliang."

Say it.

Xiao Han turned his horse and headed towards the interior of the pass.

"I don't have time to fight with you. If you don't want to leave, then stay here until the winter snow falls and the flowers bloom next spring." "Wait."

Hu Luxu snorted coldly, then followed Zhao Muli into the city.

The heavy city gate closed with a loud bang.

"General, what should I do?"

The deputy general asked. Even though he had been scolding fiercely in the past two months, when Xiao Han came out just now, he didn't even dare to look at him.

"What else can be done?"

Chen Qingzhao sighed lightly, put away the fur and ordered: "Disband the camp and return to Jizhou."

The attack failed.

And there's no chance of fighting.

They don't want to fight with you at all.

at dusk.

The camp outside the pass was empty, and all 50,000 cavalry had dispersed.

"This bastard finally left."

Zhao Muli breathed a sigh of relief when he got the news.

We engage in verbal battles every day, you scold me and I scold you. Although it does relieve fatigue, it gets boring after a long time.

He originally had the opportunity to train his soldiers, but just to watch Chen Qingzhao, he and Huluxu were forced to guard Tianxian Pass for several months.

The Jizhou army withdrew, and the last threat from Xiliang was completely eliminated. In July, Gao Qian went to Jizhou on behalf of the emperor to deliver the imperial edict of punishment.

Although Xie Xuanli was arrogant and domineering, he was not brave enough to start a war against Xiliang at the height of the storm.

If the generals and commanders start to quarrel, and the news gets out, people all over the world will criticize them.

Not everyone has the courage to bear that kind of infamy, and Xiao Han was unwilling to bear it either, so he obtained Tianxianguan from the Northern Wei.

half a month later.

Chen Qing was summoned back to Jizhou to report to the Marquis of Zhenbei.

Looking at the two pieces of pure fur in front of him, Xie Xuanli felt angry but had no place to vent his anger, so he could only swallow his anger.

"I failed to capture Tianxian Pass, please punish me, my Lord."

Chen Qingzhao knelt on one knee, looking like Pan Feng asking for forgiveness.

"it's not your fault."

Xie Xuanli shook his head: "If that kid doesn't come out, no matter who goes there, there's nothing we can do."

"You've worked hard these days. Go down and have a rest first."

He waved.

"promise."

The white-robed soldier retreated.

“It’s difficult.”

The hall was silent.

Xie Xuanli was the only one left, muttering to himself: "There is absolutely no way I can spit out the meat that has entered that kid's mouth.

"Well, I will give him this Tianxian Pass. It will be a reward for his efforts for me over the years."

"Someone is coming."

"The servant is here."

The maid came forward.

Xie Xuanli handed over the fur and said, "It was sent by General Pingxi. Make a cloak out of it. Be careful."

"promise."

The maid carefully took the fur and turned to leave the hall.

Early winter.

A strong wind blew the snow from the grassland, flooding the mountains and waters of Xiliang. The majestic Qilian Mountains, crawling on the earth, were covered with a white veil.

Both sides of the Yellow River and the fields were all covered with wind and snow.

At noon.

Xiao Han woke up naturally and got up, opened the two doors, and the biting cold wind blowing with snow blew in his face, making him shiver unconsciously, and he quickly closed the door.

"Yu'er, prepare some hot water."

He opened the window, stuck his head out and shouted.

"coming."

Hearing this, Miaoyu came out of the study and took a few maids to fill the wooden barrels in the room.

Behind the screen, Xiao Han's entire body was soaked in hot water, with only his head exposed.

(End of this chapter)