Memoirs of the Heavenly Khan

Chapter 237 Ohno Sō will definitely stab you in the back when you're at your lowest point.
Jinzhou, Pingyang Commandery.

Gao Huan reined in his horse and gazed at the distant city of Pingyang.

Located on the east bank of the Fen River, Baima City shines brightly in the sunlight.

At least, that's how Gao Huan perceived him.

From a lowly soldier in Huai Shuo Town, he has now become the governor of a prefecture, able to govern a region.

Behind him followed his followers, who had started their business together in Huai Shuo Town.

Besides Wei Jing, Cai Jun, Duan Rong, and others who had followed him earlier, Gao Huan also obtained a fierce general from Erzhu Rong.

Dou Tai!

These people are all related to Gao Huan to some extent, and they all share a common name.

The Lou family!

Gao Huan was overjoyed to have gained Dou Tai, a valiant general, and kept him by his side. At this moment, Dou Tai accompanied Gao Huan, gazing at the distant city, but his heart was elsewhere.

"Brother-in-law, the situation in Jinyang is turbulent at this moment. Why would General Tianzhu send you to serve as the governor of Jinzhou at this time?"

Everyone knew that Erzhu Rong had already appointed Houmo Chenyue as the governor of Qin Prefecture, and now he was sending military officers from Wuchuan and Huaishuo towns to serve as governors of Xia Prefecture, Ling Prefecture, and Jing Prefecture. This clearly showed that he did not trust Li Shuang!
If this had happened in the past, it would have made sense, but now that the Liang army is marching north, and Erzhu Rong is still acting this way, isn't that giving others an opportunity to take advantage of the situation?

"General Tianzhu is gambling!"

"What are you gambling?"

"I bet the King of the Party and the Duke of Yingchuan can stop Chen Qingzhi!"

As long as Chen Qingzhi cannot enter Luoyang, Erzhu Rong will have no worries about the rear.

Upon hearing this, Dou Tai, despite his young age, had a face as rugged as if carved by a knife. After carrying the coffins of his father and brothers to seek refuge with Erzhu Rong, Dou Tai was highly valued by Erzhu Rong.

Dou Tai was still somewhat grateful to Erzhu Rong, and upon hearing this, he asked:

"What if we can't stop it?"

"That's another story."

Gao Huan was not in a hurry. Among all these forces, Heba Yue, the governor of Lingzhou, was the most difficult to serve.

The reason is simple: Lingzhou is still in the hands of Suqin Mingda. Heba Yue must first defeat Suqin Mingda before he can become the governor of Lingzhou.

Gao Huan, on the other hand, was able to reap the benefits.

At this time, Jinzhou was free from internal and external troubles. He could become the governor of Jinzhou as soon as he entered the city with his troops.

The real trouble will come later!

"Brother-in-law, are you saying that the Duke of Tang has other intentions?"

Although Dou Tai had known Li Shuang for a long time, having met him shortly after he joined Erzhu Rong, he was not familiar with the Duke of Tang, and the two had little interaction.

Gao Huan couldn't help but laugh when he heard this.

"Don't worry, Ohno Sawa will definitely make a move!"

What will he do?

Gao Huanle chuckled and joked:

"Ohno Sawa will definitely stab you in the back when you're at your lowest point."

"But everything is calm now!"

"That's not your hardest time yet!"

Gao Huan patted Dou Tai on the shoulder, and Lou Zhaojun spoke up from behind.

"He Liuhun, stop talking nonsense, you'll corrupt Ning Shi again!"

Lou Zhaojun was undoubtedly a leader-like figure. In Gao Huan's small group, besides Gao Huan himself, Lou Zhaojun also held a significant position.

"Madam, I'm not talking nonsense! Why don't you take a look? It won't be long before things start to escalate in Hedong."

Lou Zhaojun saw that her husband was so certain, but she didn't understand what he was relying on.

However, Gao Huan's confident and composed demeanor at this moment excited Lou Zhaojun.

Dou Tai, however, did not display the same infatuated behavior as Lou Zhaojun, which piqued his curiosity.

"Brother-in-law, how do you think you should stab him?"

Gao Huan did not answer, but simply remained silent.
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Jinyang.

Two intelligence reports lay before Erzhu Rong, both of which infuriated him.

Even he himself didn't know which piece of information made him angrier.

One report was of defeat at Xingyang, and the other was intelligence from Gao Huan in Hedong. Li Shuang dispatched troops from Hedong to garrison Baibi City.

Gao Huan's intelligence report was sent earlier than the battle report from Xingyang.

This shows what?
Erzhu Rong was furious, but he couldn't vent his anger at the moment.

Erzhu Rong was unable to march south for the time being because he was busy reorganizing the troops of the six towns around Jinyang. He had hoped that Yuan Tianmu and Erzhu Zhao could hold off Chen Qingzhi.

As long as Yuan Hao cannot enter Luoyang, the situation can be controlled.

Therefore, Li Shuang, the Prince of Qin Erzhu Rong, would not need to be given this position.

If this Prince of Qin is not appointed, Guanzhong will not be nominally under Li Shuang's control. In the future, Erzhu Rong can use the name of the court to gradually infiltrate Guanzhong and place his cronies in important positions.

But given the current situation, he has no choice but to give it up.

The troops from Hedong are gathered in Baibi City, and without any further action, they are already a considerable bargaining chip.

What if Erzhu Rong reorganizes the troops of the Six Garrisons and marches south to Luoyang? What if the Hedong troops in Baibi City attack Jinyang?
White Horse City is too small to defend against enemies.

If this army from Hedong marches straight to the walls of Jinyang, the Erzhu clan's empire will collapse.

"My third brother is getting more and more amazing!"

Erzhu Rong said this, but he had already made up his mind. He could grant the title of King of Qin, but he would definitely curb the power in Guanzhong.

"Someone, report to His Majesty: promote the Duke of Tang to the Prince of Qin!"

After saying that, Erzhu Rong continued:

"Have Heba Yue set off immediately for Lingzhou."

"What if the Duke of Tang refuses to let us pass?"

After all, most of the roads to Lingzhou were under Li Shuang's control.

He will agree!

Erzhu Rong smiled.
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Changan.

Two imperial edicts were placed in front of Li Shuang, appointing him as the King of Qin.

One document was sent by Yuan Ziyou, who had already escaped Luoyang, and the other was sent by Yuan Hao, who had entered Luoyang.

"My second brother is really something, he was the last to send out this imperial edict."

As Li Shuang spoke, she couldn't help but sigh.

"This sworn brother isn't as generous as a stranger!"

Hou Jing, standing to the side, nodded.

"My lord... no, Your Majesty, this is not a good matter!"

Li Shuang looked at Hou Jing and asked:

"what for?"

Hou Jing counted on his fingers and said:

"Look, the Liang Emperor in the south and the two Wei Emperors in the north have both appointed you as the King of Qin. You have to choose one of them!"

Li Shuang shook his head and said:

Why choose one?

Hou Jing was taken aback, but then he heard Li Shuang say:
"There are three emperors in this world, but only one King of Qin. Isn't it obvious which one is more precious? No matter what happens to the three emperors in the end, I was once their King of Qin. Isn't that good?"

"..."

Just then, Su Chuo hurriedly walked in, looking somewhat anxious.

"Your Majesty, Li Xian, the governor of Yuanzhou, has sent an urgent military report: Suqin Mingda has declared himself king in Lingzhou!"

Li Shuang didn't care much.

"Let's weigh it then!"

"But Suqin Mingda is the one who is called King Qin!"

"..."

"In addition, Heba Yue has arrived with his troops, saying that he is going to take up his post in Lingzhou."

Li Shuang smiled after hearing this.

"My second brother is just as good at stabbing people in the back!"

(End of this chapter)