At the foot of the mountain, there are dozens of men in yellow clothes standing with their hands behind their backs, their eyes like torches, and their palms unconsciously trying to rest on the hilts of their knives. Although they are not wearing military uniforms, you can tell at a glance that these people were beaten and beaten on the battlefield.

A fierce soldier.

Chang Hantang and Chang Huaiyi stood at the front of the people in yellow, with their hands folded in front of them, and there was something inexplicable in their eyes.

The sound of horse hooves was getting closer and closer, and Chang Hantang could almost see clearly the faces of the knights on the horses.

When the cavalry was still more than ten steps away from the crowd, a man in black at the head raised his hand, and the cavalry suddenly stopped. More than a hundred cavalry all turned over and dismounted, their movements uniform and without any confusion.

Chang Huaiyi, who was standing beside Chang Hantang, raised his eyebrows, with a flash of appreciation in his eyes.

Except for two figures, one black and one green, who came forward, the rest of the cavalry stood still, but their eyes were obviously observing the surroundings for possible danger.

"Master Chenhou, I have been waiting for you for a long time. In the past two years, I have heard the name of Beilianghou, and my ears have become calloused. Today, when I see you, you are indeed a good person among people!" Chang Hantang stepped forward and cupped his hands with a smile.

"Gong An Guo has betrayed this junior, how dare you bother Mr. Chang to greet him in person? Chen is so ashamed and can't bear it!" Chen Yue returned the greeting very politely.

According to the laws of the Zhou Dynasty, the titles are divided into five levels: Duke, Marquis, Uncle, and Male. The Duke is one level higher than the Marquis, so Chang Hantang personally welcomed Chenyue today, which can be said to be an exception and give him enough face.

Chen Yue glanced at Chang Hantang very covertly. He was sixty or seventy years old and dressed in common clothes. At first glance, he looked like an ordinary old man in the market, but he couldn't hide the fierce aura on his body.

Only those who have been on the battlefield for a long time can have this kind of momentum.

"Junior? If the Marquis calls himself a junior, he would be mocking me." Chang Hantang said briskly: "The military achievements that the Marquis has made in the past few years are unparalleled even among the older generation. It is really impressive.

Chang Mou is so ashamed!"

Chang Hantang's expression was very natural, as if he and Chen Yue had been friends for many years.

The next moment Chang Hantang's conversation turned to Xue Leihan: "This is the eldest son of the Xue family, right? I think you were so high when brother Xue brought you to my house for a banquet, and you were so high in the blink of an eye.

You have become an official of the imperial court. What a formidable future. How is your grandfather's health? We used to drink and talk together a lot."

Chang Hantang gestured at his waist as he spoke, looking very familiar.

"Xue Leihan has met Mr. An Guo. My grandfather is still in good health. I'm here to say hello to Mr. Chang for my grandfather and father." Xue Leihan gave a formal junior salute.

Xue Leihan's politeness caused Chang Hantang to burst into laughter.

"Dong An Guo, I wonder who this is?" Chen Yue smiled and looked at the young man behind Chang Hantang. He knew that the person who could be taken by Chang Hantang on such an occasion must be a direct descendant of the Chang family.

"Hey, I almost forgot, this is the eldest grandson of my Chang family. Come on, I haven't met the Marquis of Beiliang yet." Chang Hantang said as he pulled Chang Huaiyi to his side.

Chang Huaiyi bowed politely and said: "General Jizhou, the eldest grandson of the Chang family, Chang Huaiyi, has met Mr. Hou and Brother Xue."

The way he bowed was meticulous, but there was a hint of arrogance. This was the unique arrogance of a young master from a top family. Xue Leihan had the same aura in front of Chen Yue back then.

Chang Huaiyi's words of "Brother Xue" were also very meaningful, which immediately brought the relationship between the two parties much closer. He had no contact with Chenyue and the others, but he had more or less friendship with the Xue family.

However, Chang Huaiyi's eyes were a little surprised. The long-famous Marquis of Beiliang looked a few years older than himself.

While Chang Huaiyi was looking at Chen Yue, Chen Yue was also observing the eldest grandson of the Chang family, another eldest son of a family like Xue Leihan, but Chang Huaiyi had a much stronger military aura.

"Okay, don't stand here anymore. There is a glass of wine at the pavilion halfway up the mountain. Please give me a favor!" Chang Hantang leaned slightly and made a gesture of invitation.

"Please, Duke An Guo!"

The group of people walked step by step to the pavilion halfway up the mountain. Several glasses of the unique wine on Pinghan Road had been poured there, and the aroma of the wine overflowed.

"Sit down, please. This wine can only be drunk on Pinghan Road. When I was in the capital, I thought about this wine day and night, haha." Chang Hantang smiled and asked several young people to sit down.

Chang Hantang showed a very talkative side as soon as he sat down. He talked about the customs and customs of Hanzhou Jizhou, his military experience, and the battlefield expeditions to the current war.

His words unknowingly brought the topic to the current predicament of Pinghan Road.

Chenyue and Xue Leihan were also very cooperative in chatting together. The two of them were used to official affairs, so they were more than capable of handling such a scene.

When he heard Chang Hantang talking about the current war, Chen Yue knew that the topic was coming.

Chang Hantang straightened his robes and sighed: "The current war situation in Pinghan Road is not optimistic, alas!"

Chen Yue glanced at Xue Leihan without leaving any trace, and said calmly: "Mr. An Guo, if you have something to say, you can say it directly. We in the army don't have to beat around the bush."

"Happy Lord Marquis!" Chang Hantang laughed loudly: "Then I said it shamelessly. Wanyan Honglie of Beijin personally led an army of more than 300,000 to attack Han. Our border army was hard to support, and the Yuwen family of the Ministry of War also refused.

I am requesting help from Hanzhou. Now my Chang family urgently needs to mobilize the troops stationed in Jizhou to march eastward to Hanzhou. However, I am worried that Jizhou will also be attacked. I am bold and ask the Marquis to send some troops to station at the border of Jizhou and Tanzhou. If one day,

Jizhou is in danger, please ask the Northern Liang Army to help us!"

When Chang Hantang talked about the Ministry of War's refusal of reinforcements, a flash of hatred flashed in his eyes.

Xue Leihan said in her heart: Sure enough! We are here to ask Beiliang to send troops to help.

Chen Yue clasped his hands on his thighs, looked at Chang Hantang with a deep look and said: "Dong An Guo must know that we, Beiliang, are now at war on two fronts. The war in Liaodong is not over yet, and Wanyan Aguda is confronting me at Jinyang Pass.

, hundreds of thousands of Yan Rong troops marched to the border, attacking the city day and night, it will not be easy for me in Beiliang."

Chang Hantang nodded slightly: "I know, and I also know that Beiliang has killed tens of thousands of soldiers and suffered heavy losses. I, Chang, admire the righteousness of the Marquis in sending troops to Liaodong, and I also admire the bravery of the soldiers of Beiliang Army!"

"In this case, should Senior Chang give me a reason to persuade me to send troops? Why did our Beiliang army die on Pinghan Road?" Chen Yue asked motionlessly.

There was a coldness in Chen Yue's tone that made people feel chilly. Chen Yue made up his mind to see what An Guogong would rely on to convince him.

Chang Huaiyi on the side felt his heart sink. Hearing Chen Yue's tone, there was little hope of sending troops. The eldest grandson of the Chang family was already feeling a little resentful.
Chapter completed!