Zhang Huaxuan suddenly said such a sentence, which made both Zhang Sailiang and Zhang Sailiang a little confused.At this time, the three of them had already arrived at Zhang Sailiang's residence, and under Zhang Sailiang's leadership, they all rushed to Zhang's study.

After closing the door of the study room, and the three of them sat down in priority, Zhang Sailiang asked first: "Zhang Huaxuan, you just said that we fell into the Song Army's trick, what's going on?"

Zhang Sailiang was naturally very worried. This time he followed Yang Huai on the expedition, and his family's Zhang Sailiang was also a think tank.If there is really any problem with this expedition, I am afraid that Zhang Sailiang will be in danger.

Zhang Huaxuan's face was already as black as ink. Hearing Zhang Sailiang's question, Zhang Huaxuan raised his head and said with a wry smile: "It seems that we have really been fooled this time. In fact, I have been thinking about it these days. We are all muttering, we can see the importance of Poyang, and there are many resourceful people in the Song army, it is impossible not to see it! It has happened for so many days, why didn't Song Emperor Zhao Zhen send reinforcements? "

Zhang Sailiang was not a fool either, he immediately understood what Zhang Huaxuan meant, and his face changed accordingly.He exclaimed: "Zhang Huaxuan! What you mean is that our expedition to Poyang this time was actually within the expectations of Song Jun. Song Jun deliberately used the potential general as a bait to set up such a trick , we have to wait for us to drill.”

Zhang Huaxuan nodded with a wry smile, and said, "It seems to be the case. Otherwise, it would be impossible to explain why Huang Yunfei, who has been silent for so many years, suddenly came out from the police."

When Zhang Huaxuan said this, the complexions of Zhang Sailiang and Zhang Sailiang also became ugly. Zhang Sailiang stood up suddenly and shouted: "If this is the case, then you should report to the Lord. Master Zhang Huaxuan! Zhang Sailiang My lord! Let's go to the commander-in-chief of the Xia family's vassal army now, and we must open the door of the mansion to meet your lord."

"Sai Liang, don't be impulsive." Both Zhang Huaxuan and Zhang Sailiang were taken aback, and immediately stretched out their hands to pull Zhang Sailiang back who was about to leave the study. Zhang Sailiang persuaded: "Sai Liang, you run to Xia's house now." The commander-in-chief of the princes' army will definitely not be able to see the face of your lord. You can't even enter the mansion of the commander-in-chief of the Xia family's princes' army. Don't you see it clearly? Something happened to the commander-in-chief of the Xia family's princes' army."

"An accident? What happened?" Zhang Sailiang was also told by Zhang Sailiang that his face turned pale.Now that the Xia family army is already in turmoil, surrounded by powerful enemies outside, if there is any real problem inside, wouldn't the foundation of the Xia family army for so many years be destroyed in one fell swoop?

Neither Zhang Huaxuan nor Zhang Sailiang answered Zhang Sailiang's question, but remained silent.After a long time, Zhang Huaxuan sighed, frowned and asked: "Sai Liang, you are in charge of the military situation of the Xia family army, and you should be relatively clear about the big and small affairs in Shangrao City, although I also know that you have obeyed the orders of the adults. Don’t disclose it, but it’s an emergency after all, so please tell me the truth. In the past few days, where is Mr. Hu Sai Zhuge?”

"Uh!" Zhang Sailiang hesitated for a moment. Of course he also had information on the city of Shangrao. Except for the affairs of Xia Cheng and the young masters who were not under his control, Zhang Sailiang knew the information of other important officials in detail.But when Zhang Sailiang accepted this position, Xia Cheng made it very clear that no one could tell this information to anyone without Xia Cheng's personal permission.

However, Zhang Sailiang is not the kind of person who sticks to the rules. After thinking about it for a while, Zhang Sailiang still replied: "If I remember correctly, according to the secret report of the spies, Mr. Hu went to the mansion of the eldest son of the Xia family three days ago, and then communicated with him. The Eldest Young Master went to the commander-in-chief of the Xia family's princes' army together, but he hasn't come out yet, and he should be in the Xia's princes' army's commander-in-chief's headquarters now."

"Sure enough." Zhang Huaxuan's eyes flashed brightly, and he and Zhang Sailiang glanced at each other. They had already had some doubts about Hu Zhuge before.Since the failure of the Battle of Poyang, although Xia Cheng didn't say anything, he became more and more alienated from Hu Zhuge.If it were someone else, they might not be aware of it, but how could a wise man like Hu Zhuge not feel it?

Xia Cheng had already distrusted Hu Zhuge when he proposed the plan to attack Poyang earlier. At that time, Zhang Huaxuan had already discovered that Hu Zhuge had a knot in his heart. Although Zhang Huaxuan had talked to Hu Zhuge afterwards, it seemed to be obvious. However, the knot in Hu Zhuge's heart has not been eliminated.

Early this morning, Zhang Sailiang came to Zhang Huaxuan in person, saying that the spies of the Zhang family suddenly discovered that the defenders in Shangrao had been frequently mobilized in the past few days, and all of them were using Xia Cheng's secret orders.But Xia Cheng has not shown up for a long time because of his serious illness these days.After hearing the news, Zhang Huaxuan felt that something was wrong, so he and Zhang Sailiang hurried to the commander-in-chief of the Xia family princes' army, but they didn't expect to bump into Zhang Sailiang.

Although there is no evidence to prove it, Zhang Huaxuan's first feeling is that this matter has absolutely something to do with Hu Zhuge.Immediately Zhang Huaxuan asked Zhang Sailiang: "Brother Zhang Sailiang, in your opinion, is the change in the commander-in-chief of the Xia family's vassal army really an order from the eldest son?" He forbade everyone to meet Xia Cheng, as well as the order to recruit all the Gonggao generals into the commander-in-chief of the Xia family's vassal army.

Zhang Sailiang bowed his head and thought for a moment, then shook his head and said: "No! The eldest son is a smart man, and the current situation is so chaotic, he will never make such an unwise move at this critical moment. The eldest son is the eldest son of the lord , is the rightful heir. Although the second lady and the young masters have been eyeing the position of the eldest son, the lord will not shake the position of the eldest son for no reason. In addition to what happened last time, the lord is already a little dissatisfied, the eldest son No matter how stupid you are, you won’t make a second mistake.”

Zhang Sailiang, who has always supported the orthodox, has always supported Xia Ziteng firmly, and he also has a good understanding of Xia Ziteng's temper.Besides, if Xia Ziteng really wants to do something big, it is impossible not to come to him to discuss it, so Zhang Sailiang can answer Zhang Huaxuan's question with certainty.

Zhang Huaxuan also had the same idea as Zhang Sailiang, although Zhang Huaxuan did not support Xia Ziteng as clearly as Zhang Sailiang.But I know Xia Ziteng's character quite well. Perhaps Xia Ziteng will think of ways to maintain his position, but he will never take such drastic measures.But those soldiers who blocked the headquarters of the Xia family's princes' army were all under the name of Xia Ziteng.Recalling the strange reaction of the little officer just now, Zhang Huaxuan's eyes flashed a bright light, as if he had realized something.

Immediately Zhang Huaxuan nodded and said: "The situation is very critical now, we can't delay any longer, we must immediately enter the commander-in-chief's headquarters of the Xia family princes' army, and meet the adults in person."

"But you have all seen the situation just now. We can't enter the mansion alone." Zhang Sailiang also looked anxious, not only because of the competition between Xia Ziteng and other young masters, but now he also has heavy armored infantry in his hands. This information is in hand.Zhang Sailiang thought for a while, and couldn't help but said, "Why don't we mobilize the defenders in the city."

"No." Zhang Huaxuan and Zhang Sailiang rejected Zhang Sailiang's proposal with one voice, and after telling the secret report obtained by Zhang's spies, Zhang Sailiang frowned and said: "Now there is a problem with the defenders of Shangrao. If we rashly mobilize the defenders, it will only be a warning to the real mastermind behind the scenes. It will even force them to jump over the wall, and it will even be detrimental to the adults at that time, it will be bad."

Zhang Sailiang understood as soon as he heard it, and said to the two with a bitter face: "This is not okay, and that is not okay, we can't just sit around and do nothing?"

Zhang Sailiang's thoughts were also Zhang Huaxuan's and Zhang Sailiang's thoughts, both of them were frowning, thinking of a solution.Wanting to break through the defenses of the Xia family's vassals' army commander-in-chief to meet Xia Cheng without making a fuss and startling the snake, this is not something they frail scholars can do.However, if you are looking for those generals who lead the army, you have to consider whether you will be entrusted to someone else. Over the years, the dispute between several sons has split the Xia family army into several factions. Not everyone can be like Zhang Huaxuan. Always maintain a neutral position.

"Tsk." Zhang Sailiang couldn't think of a good solution after thinking for a long time. He couldn't help but feel a little annoyed, and said, "To do such a big thing, generals with foreign surnames are already unreliable. It seems that we must find Xia's children or Xia's foreign surnames." It’s a pity that General Yang Huai led the troops to Poyang again, and the remaining few important Xia’s children and children with other surnames are stationed in various places.”

Hearing what Zhang Sailiang said, Zhang Huaxuan couldn't help laughing bitterly in his heart.In the final analysis, Zhang Sailiang still relied on Xia Ziteng a little more, because most of Xia's children and children with other surnames supported Xia Ziteng's supremacy, Zhang Sailiang was naturally more inclined to seek their help.

But Zhang Huaxuan can't do this. Now, the matter of the commander-in-chief of the Xia family's vassal army, no matter whether it is a brother or not, he must be careful in his actions, and he must not hurt anyone before he gets Xia Cheng's intention. The life of the son.If the disciples of the Xia family and the Xiahou family who are inclined to the purpose are called, perhaps the lives of the brothers will be hurt in the process of doing things.

However, when Zhang Sailiang mentioned the Xia family's children, Zhang Huaxuan's eyes suddenly lit up, and a person's name flashed in his mind, and Dang even said, "I think of one person, and he is the best person to handle this matter. What do you two think of him?" As he spoke, Zhang Huaxuan read out the name of this person, and after hearing Zhang Huaxuan read out the name of this person, Zhang Sailiang and Zhang Sailiang both thought for a moment and nodded in agreement.

Xia Xuan, originally surnamed Liu, his father Liu Hao was Xia Cheng's good friend, followed Xia Cheng in the army, and made a lot of contributions to Xia Cheng.Later, he thought that he died in battle with the officers and soldiers under Zhao Gou's tent at that time. In order to take care of the Liu family, Xia Cheng recognized Liu Hao's son as his adopted son, that is, Xia Xuan.

Speaking of Xia Xuan, he can be regarded as a child with a foreign surname, but Xia Cheng's favor for Xia Xuan is no worse than any of his sons, and he even handed over all the imperial guards around him to Xia Xuan to take care of.And Xia Xuan did not live up to Xia Cheng's expectations, and has always been devoted to his duties. Xia Xuan also turned a blind eye to the competition between the several princes, and became one of the few important courtiers who could maintain their status.

As the commander of the Forbidden Army, and being favored and trusted by the adults, it stands to reason that Xia Xuan should be going smoothly in Shangrao City, and there is nothing to worry about.But in the past few days, Xia Xuan has been going in and out, hiding in his mansion and seeing no one, even the people in Xia Xuan's mansion don't know why.

In the study room in Xiaxuan Mansion, Xia Xuan sat alone at the table, holding a pen, and wrote a big "Xia Jiajun" on a piece of snow-white brocade on the table.After finishing writing, Xia Xuan sighed, threw the brush on the table, and didn't care that the splashed ink stained the words he had just written, so he stood up and walked straight to the window, staring at the scenery outside the window in a daze.

"General." After a long time, a voice came from outside the room, but it was a soldier from Xia Xuan's mansion. He clasped his fists at Xia Xuan and said, "General, Mr. Zhang Huaxuan asked to see him, saying that he has something important to discuss with the general."

"Zhang Huaxuan?" Xia Xuan turned his head, his eyes flashed brightly, and after a moment of silence, he nodded and said: "Welcome him into the mansion, send him to the small hall for reception, I will come soon."

"Obey." After listening to Xia Xuan's order, the soldier immediately backed away and left, while Xia Xuan's face was cloudy and uncertain, and finally heaved a sigh of relief, muttering to himself: "Forget it, what should come is still going to come." Come."

In the most remote small hall of Xia Xuan's mansion, Zhang Huaxuan, who was led here by the soldiers, simply sat on a chair and closed his eyes to rest his mind. When Xia Xuan came to the small hall, Zhang Huaxuan seemed to be a prophet. As soon as Xuan stepped into the small hall, his eyes opened.Looking at Xia Xuan, Zhang Huaxuan said with a smile on his face, "General Xuan."

There are so many descendants of the Xia family and the Xiahou family in Shangrao, it is difficult to tell who is who if they are called by their surnames.That's why these younger Xia clan disciples would call each other by their first names, which also made them seem close.

Xia Xuan took a step forward, bowed his fists to Zhang Huaxuan, and said, "Master Zhang is here in Bi Mansion, it is indeed Xuan's good fortune. It is Xuan's fault that Xuan failed to meet him from afar, but bothered him to wait for a long time."

"Hehe!" Xia Xuan said politely, and Zhang Huaxuan also had a smile on his face. After the two exchanged pleasantries, they were divided into host and guest.After taking his seat, Zhang Huaxuan was not in a hurry to express his intentions, but just asked with a smile: "General Xuan is the commander of the imperial army, and he should be staying at the commander-in-chief of the Xia family's princes at this time, but now he is staying at home. Is the general feeling unwell?"

As soon as Zhang Huaxuan asked, Xia Xuan's face froze, and his smile became a little ugly. After a while, he said embarrassingly: "Well, ahem! I feel a little cold today, and I am indeed feeling unwell."

"Oh?" Zhang Huaxuan's eyes lit up, the smile on his face was fleeting, but he let out a long sigh, and said, "Your Excellency has been in poor health for the past few days. General Yang Huai defeated the Eastern Front. Poyang is also unpredictable, and now even General Xuan is suffering from the wind and cold. Alas! Could it be that the Xia family's army is really calling for death?"

"Huh?" After listening to Zhang Huaxuan's words, Xia Xuan immediately showed a surprised expression, and hurriedly asked, "What did Master Zhang just say? Is there any problem with Master Yang's southern expedition to Poyang?"

"Uh." Zhang Huaxuan had a troubled expression on his face, hesitated for a while, and finally seemed to have made up his mind.He said: "The information I just got from Man Sailiang said that Huang Yunfei, who had been silent in the police station for a long time, suddenly left the police station with heavy armored infantry and rushed towards Poyang. According to my judgment, Huang Yunfei's target this time may be General Yang Huai's army. I'm afraid, General Yang Huai's situation this time is really a disaster."

"What!" Hearing the news, Xia Xuan didn't care about pretending to be sick any more, and stood up abruptly, exclaiming, "This happened? How should my lord deal with it? Have you ever sent reinforcements?"

Hearing Xia Xuan's words, Zhang Huaxuan was overjoyed.But he remained calm, but his face was so bitter that the juice was almost squeezed out.Zhang Huaxuan frowned bitterly and said, "Meet your lord? We can't even see your lord now!"

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