Good luck and marriage: marrying the governor of Dongchang

Chapter 151 Killing Gao Yunzhan 3
Xu City, which is only a few hundred miles away from Nantan Capital City, is the last barrier to Nantan Capital City.But not long ago, Xiliang's army captured Xucheng, and now most of Xiliang's troops attacking Nantan are stationed in Xucheng.

Before Xiliang's army captured Xucheng, the people of Xucheng heard that wherever Xiliang's army went, dead bodies lay thousands of miles away.So at first they resisted Xiliang's army.But after Xucheng was captured, the people of Xucheng discovered that Xiliang's army did not seem to be as brutal as the people talked about.

Without the protection of the Nantan army, the common people can still live under the control of the Xiliang army.

Gradually, the people here in Xucheng can live and work in peace and contentment as before.

In Nantandu City, all the people in the city were trembling because of the letter of war issued by the Xiliang army.But three days later, Xiliang's army did not launch an attack on Nantan's capital as stated in the war book.

Nantan's civil and military officials were surprised at first, but gradually the fear and anxiety in everyone's hearts became more and more intense.For them, it is impossible for the Xiliang army to spare Nantan's capital.But they suddenly stopped all their actions at this moment, which only showed that they were brewing something even more terrifying.

Xu city.

Holding a small gold-plated abacus in his hand, Tong Wanjin looked around the streets of Xucheng.There are still small vendors carrying goods around and shouting.The rows of shops on both sides of the street may be because the bosses escaped from Xucheng before the Xiliang army captured it, and there were not many shops open for business.

But other than that, the streets are still busy with people coming and going.

Beside Tong Wanjin, Lu Huai, who was dressed as a businessman, glanced around with sharp eyes. He and Tong Wanjin rushed all the way from Xiliang to Xucheng, and the scenery they saw along the way was nothing like that of Xiliang. as prosperous.

But it doesn't matter, when Nantan is completely under the control of Xiliang, he will remove the fortresses that the two countries had built on the border and open ports and cities. From then on, Xiliang's tea tree silk can be transported to Nantan.Nantan's food flattery and other goods can be transported to Xiliang.

The people of the two places had more contact with each other, and they naturally merged together.

As long as Xiliang can completely control the territory of Nantan, Xiliang will be able to dominate one side in the future, and there will be no need to look at Beiqi's winks.

After walking one street, Lu Huaiqi already had a plan in his mind to deploy Nantan and win the hearts of the people.Tong Wanjin glanced at him secretly, and saw that her face was tense, as if she was owed 8000 taels of silver.He was depressed, so he persuaded, "Come on, you can put down your mind on political affairs for a while, this time it's rare that you are willing to come out of Liangjing City, let's have a good time all the way, and then arrest Gao Yunzhan when we arrive in Nantan Capital City, We have successfully completed our mission this time.”

Since Shen Qingli passed away, Lu Huai has become indifferent and boring, and only bury himself in the thick government affairs every day.Tong Wanjin was worried that if his nerves were tense for a long time, he would go crazy one day.

Lu Huaiqi ignored Tong Wanjin's persuasion, his sharp eyes narrowed, and he saw a line of soldiers standing at the gate of the barracks directly in front of them.

And the leader of this line of soldiers is Gao Mu, the general of Zhenyuan who led the army to attack Nantan this time.During the period of Emperor Huai of the Ming Dynasty, Gao Mu was only a swordsmith in the palace at first.His dream is to one day be able to forge a peerless sword as famous as the Longquan Sword.

By a certain coincidence, Lu Huaiqi got to know him.After Lu Huaiqi had a deep talk with him, he discovered that this person not only has excellent sword casting skills, but also has a very deep understanding of the art of war.

After Lu Huaiqi took control of the situation in Xiliang, he was promoted to Zhonglang in the army.It is gold that shines wherever it is placed.During the first battle when the Xiliang army captured Nantan, he alone led more than 20 people into Nantan's barracks at night, burned the food and grass in Nantan's barracks, and later captured a general of Nantan's hussars.

After this war, his fame spread far and wide.

Lu Huaiqi promulgated a military regulation in the entire Xiliang army based on Zhou Mu's promotion.The officers and soldiers of the Xiliang army did not pay attention to their backgrounds. Whoever had the ability to kill a few more enemies, and whoever had the ability to lead the army through Nantan, could be appointed.

In the past, Xiliang emphasized culture over martial arts. After Lu Huaiqi promulgated this military regulation, many young people from poor families who wanted to get ahead all joined the army.Since then, Xiliang's army has become more bloody, and it has become more and more heroic to kill the enemy on the battlefield.

And Zhou Mu won many battles, and finally relied on his illustrious military exploits to become the commander in chief who attacked Nantan.Compared with other soldiers and soldiers in the army, Zhou Mu knew Lu Huaiqi better.

Therefore, standing in front of the barracks, he saw Lu Huaiqi who had been disguised at a glance.

He faced Lu Huai straight up, arched his hands, and was about to bow and kneel to him.Lu Huai shook his hand, "There's no need to be formal."

Zhou Mu still insisted on saluting him.In the past, Zhou Mu, like other people in Xiliang Kingdom, thought that Lu Huaiqi was a treacherous official who would bring disaster to the country and the people.Even several times, he scolded the treacherous minister together with his friends.

Time has passed, and his current state of mind is completely different.

His allegiance is not to Lu Huaiqi, but to someone who can bring a stable and smooth life to the people of Xiliang.During the six months since the new emperor ascended the throne and Lu Huaiqi took power, the lives of the people in Xiliang have undergone dramatic changes.

Especially now that they are fighting on the front lines, soldiers in the army often receive letters from relatives at home.Many of their relatives stated in their letters that their family's tax was reduced or exempted, and it was a good harvest year, and the family had surplus food to carry through the new year.

The changes throughout Xiliang are obvious.Every time Zhou Mu leads troops into battle, thinking about the increasingly prosperous and powerful country behind him, a heroic feeling will rise in his heart.

Lu Huaiqi personally helped Zhou Mu up.Seeing that it would be extremely inconvenient for them to talk while standing in front of the barracks, Zhou Mu took Lu Huaiqi into his barracks himself.

After entering the camp, Zhou Mu personally handed over the letter sent by Nantan Shen Haoxuan to Lu Huaiqi.After Lu Huai looked at it, he said lightly to Zhou Mu, "General Zhou, you are now our general Zhenyuan in Xiliang. When it comes to fighting, Gu is definitely not as good as you. So even if Gu comes to Nantan now, we still have to fight in the future." You have to make your own decision, Gu will not interfere with you."

When Zhou Mu heard this, he was overjoyed and respected Lu Huaiqi even more.

Foreign military orders will not be accepted.

Every commander who leads troops is afraid that his superiors will make reckless decisions that will affect the outcome on the battlefield.Since Lu Huaiqi was able to open his mouth like this, he felt relieved.

"Nine thousand years old, where is Gao Yunzhan?" Zhou Mu asked again.

If Gao Yunzhan could be captured alive or killed directly, it would be a great honor not only for Lu Huaiqi, but also for the entire Xiliang people.Once upon a time, Northern Qi was the most powerful country on the mainland, and Xiliang did not dare to confront Northern Qi head-on.

If Gao Yunzhan, the prince of the Northern Qi Dynasty, could be eliminated this time, it would not only inspire the people of Xiliang, but also inform the people of the entire mainland that Xiliang was no longer the Xiliang with extremely weak military strength.

Lu Huai's eyes were heavy, as if a storm was accumulating, and his whole body was overwhelming, "You stay in Xucheng first, and later I will go to Nantan's capital with Master Tong. Five days later, Nantan's side If there is no news of Gao Yunzhan being captured alive, you can order to attack Nantan's capital."

Even Zhou Mu, who had experienced many battles on the battlefield, was suppressed by his arrogant demeanor when facing Lu Huai.

In front of him, he instinctively restrained his iron and blood aura.

"This subordinate will obey Jiuqiantui's order." Zhou Mu responded respectfully to Lu Huaiqi's words with his hands clasped.

But Lu Huaiqi seemed to be interested in another matter.The corner of his mouth hooked slightly, and he looked at Zhou Mu, "According to the information Gu collected before, Nan Tan's left minister, Shen Haoxuan, is extremely a man of profiteering. Such a person likes to bet on both ends. But why did he put all his eggs in one basket this time?" How about us in Xiliang?"

He himself planted spies in Nantan.According to the information sent to him by the spies, he also knew something about Shen Haoxuan.

Shen Haoxuan, although he doesn't have big eyesight, can still rely on his cleverness to gain success.A villain like him probably believes in the truth of the three caves of the cunning rabbit.

That is, no one should offend, and leave a way out for yourself everywhere.

But this time, he was able to make up his mind to abandon Beiqi and seek refuge in Xiliang, which is quite interesting.

As a military general, Zhou Mu's guessing of people's hearts is far inferior to that of Lu Huaiqi.Hearing what he said, he only said, "Nine thousand years old, it is said that at the dinner Nantan entertained Gao Yunzhan, Shen Haoxuan's second daughter recommended herself to be Gao Yunzhan's concubine. It was his eldest daughter who stood up and said that she had the power to save the country." Later, for some reason, Emperor Nantan, Shen Haoxuan, and Shen Haoxuan's eldest daughter conspired for a while, and Shen Haoxuan's eldest daughter was reprimanded by Emperor Nantan, and Shen Haoxuan was taken home and put in confinement."

Zhou Mu felt that Shen Haoxuan's change would have something to do with his eldest daughter?

Lu Huaiqi only listened to this, and didn't ask any further questions.

That night, he and Tong Wanjin disguised themselves and went to Nantan's capital again.

Nan Tan, Shen Mansion.

Aunt Zhang came to Shen Haoxuan's study room, waved a small handkerchief, and cried, "Master, we were really tortured by the eldest lady. When Prince Gao lived in our Shen's house, the eldest lady bewitched you, you I was not able to cooperate with Prince Gao...so that night, even though Yueer volunteered to offer her pillow to help Nantan solve our problems, Prince Gao did not open his mouth to accept. Now Prince Gao has not agreed, and Xiliang's army is outside the capital again. , anyone in the capital who has the ability to connect with Prince Gao is going to curry favor with him now. So what shall we do? Without Prince Gao, what will our Shen family do in the future?"

The more Aunt Zhang talked, the more she felt perplexed, "It's all caused by the young lady. Master, you said that if it wasn't for her bad idea, our Shen family would have come to this state. Master, you must punish the young lady well. "

Shen Haoxuan was already upset, but after Aunt Zhang made such a fuss, he became even more upset.

Sure enough, he has long hair and short knowledge, and he only stares at the things at home all day long.

What I am most concerned about now is that Xiliang has not responded to him until now, and he himself does not know what to do.

When the two were having a quarrel, a housekeeper came to report that there were two guests outside the mansion who wanted to see the prime minister Shen Haoxuan by name.Shen Haoxuan didn't want to see guests at first, but he heard from the butler that the two guests came for his appointment.

Shen Haoxuan immediately thought of the letter he wrote to the commander of Xiliang.In the letter, he hoped that Xiliang would send someone to deal with Gao Yunzhan with him.

(End of this chapter)