"Damn it! I was just talking when a group of people suddenly came out and shot arrows at the bottom of the city. Fortunately, I hid quickly or I would have been found here. They said you asked me to let go of the arrows. How could I miss you?

If you can be so heartless, there is no reason to take my life again after losing one of my hands for you."

Old Mu Tou hit Xu Xian's chest heavily with his only hand, "Now it seems they didn't lie, how should you explain to me!"

"Hehe... it's up to you to kill or scrape him, but we have to wait until we get back to Tokyo. Did Li Jing really surrender?"

Old Mu nodded heavily, "This guy didn't surrender even after losing Shouzhou and Changzhou. Now even the navy has turned in. Our ships are all on the Yangtze River. He can't cross the river even if he wants to send troops. If he doesn't surrender,

His Majesty is about to return to his old lair in Jinling.

This man just couldn't shed tears without seeing the coffin. Seeing that he had nothing to do, he had to send people to find His Majesty again. Now that he has taken the imperial title, he still wants to be a vassal and pay tribute, and he gave three million guan in one breath."

Xu Xian clicked his tongue and said, "The Tang State is really rich and rich. It's just that the soldiers are a little weak in combat. Otherwise, if the stalemate continues like this, Tokyo's treasury will be exhausted."

"Who says it's not the case? In addition to money, I also gave a lot of rare jewelry. His Majesty didn't like these, so he asked him to convert them all into silver... By the way, the envoy from the Tang State said that a million dollars has been sent to you and asked you to hand it over.

Give it to Your Majesty, don’t miss it!”

Xu Xian wanted to vomit blood, "When did Li Jing give me the money? This is absolutely not the case!"

Li Mobai reminded: "It is estimated that the one million guan they mentioned was what we seized on the Tang Dynasty envoy's ship."

"You also said it was seized, so how can it be counted as his contribution? Li Jing probably hates me so much that he deliberately took the opportunity to punish me!"

Old Mutou waved his hands and said: "I don't care about this. You can go back and tell His Majesty. I came here to tell you to withdraw your troops. Li Jing has already withdrawn his troops from Luzhou and Shuzhou. I only wait for you to withdraw from Changzhou."

So I also withdrew the troops from Huangzhou. Without further ado, I will prepare today and withdraw tomorrow."

"I have less than a thousand men and horses who can withdraw at any time. As for Wu Yue's men, you have to ask Deputy General Shao!" Xu Xian pointed at Shao Keqian with his chin.

Wu Yue's losses in sending troops this time were not small. He did not hesitate to attack Xu Xian for the fat piece of Changzhou. When the matter came to a close, Xu Xian did not believe that they would spit it out easily.

Old Mutou looked at Shao Keqian and said, "Is it true that your king appointed Xu Xian as commander-in-chief? You don't obey his military orders?"

Dakui interrupted: "It's a small matter if you don't obey military orders, because you're afraid..."

Xu Xian quickly interrupted, "Dakui, shut up and get out!"

Shao Keqian glanced at Xu Xian gratefully, and after a moment he pondered and said to Old Mutou: "As a subordinate, there is no reason not to obey the commander-in-chief's orders. However, Wu Yue suffered heavy losses in sending troops this time, and finally occupied the important town of Changzhou.

, it’s really a pity to retreat so easily.”

Old Mu Tou snorted softly in his nose, cupped his hands to the north and said: "Our Lord is kind and generous and never treats his heroes unjustly. After this battle, your Majesty will definitely reward the King of Wuyue. The King of Wuyue can also ask your Majesty to exempt him from the punishment for the next few years."

year’s contribution.”

"Misunderstanding! Misunderstanding! Even though Wu and Yue are small and poor, they would never dare to offer less tribute to the emperor." Shao Keqian murmured for a long time before saying: "Your Majesty heard that the queen passed away last year, and the queen's position is vacant, so the harem must be empty.

The Lord must establish something new again.”

Old Mutou was startled for a moment and then chuckled: "Does it mean that the king of your family also wants to be the head of the state? Does he have a virtuous daughter at his knees?"

"That's not true, but your Majesty has a younger sister who is only twenty-eight years old and has yet to be married."

Shao Keqian had been exchanging letters with Qian Chu these days. Knowing that Tong Meng and Yu Xiu had offended Xu Xian, he was afraid that he would bring the matter to Chai Rong, so he gave up on occupying Changzhou, but asked him to withdraw like this.

Unwilling to do so, he wanted to use Changzhou and Chai Rong's conditions to make their own girl the queen.

Xu Xian couldn't help coughing after hearing this. Qingying and Chai Rong? One is a pretty lolita and the other is an old-fashioned uncle. The two of them really don't have the slightest relationship with each other. Although Chai Rong is not a widower like Guo Wei, he obviously prefers mature women.

Sister, Qingying like this probably doesn't suit his taste. But when he thought about whether Qingying became the queen, Fu Liying could replace her, and he couldn't hold back his ecstasy.

He pointed at Old Mutou and said: "Commander Shao has found the right person. Don't think that he is just a soldier, but he has also watched His Majesty grow up. Now he is His Majesty's number one confidant. He talks very well in front of Your Majesty.

It has weight, and as long as he nods, Your Majesty will be able to get by five to six times out of ten."

Xu Xian was not lying. Old Mutou was in Guo Wei, but Chai Rong did not have any weight. Zhao Hongyin said when he was still alive that he was not a minister of the Later Zhou Dynasty but a retainer of the Guo family.

After hearing what Xu Xian said, Shao Keqian begged Old Mutou again and again. Old Mutou looked embarrassed and kept waving his hands and saying: "Commander Shao, don't listen to his nonsense. I am no longer a soldier beside the late emperor."

Boss, Your Majesty just gives me a little face, how can I have a say in the important matters of the future?"

But he really couldn't resist Shao Keqian's plea, and finally had to say: "How about I go to Hangzhou to have a look at His Majesty's side, and it's not up to me to decide whether he succeeds or not. If you are really a generous and decent young lady,

It’s okay for me to send a few kind words to His Majesty.”

Shao Keqian also knew that this kind of thing would not happen overnight, nor could Old Mutou or Xu Xian have the final say. He was also worried that the delay would really offend Chai Rong, so he began to withdraw his troops from Changzhou the next day.

Naturally, the money and goods bought in Changzhou City were not lost, and all the goods were shipped back to Hangzhou. In addition, Xu Xian also didn't let go of the old armor and weapons he bought in Changzhou's treasury.

The well-equipped Wu Yue Army may not care, but it is definitely a treasure for the poor Heng Haijun who is like a beggar. Armor and weapons cannot be bought with money, and they are time-consuming and laborious to build, especially now that Chai Rong Chai Rong is using troops everywhere.

It is not easy to recruit skilled craftsmen for a stall.

Xu Xian did not go directly to Jiangbei, firstly because Chai Rong did not ask him to return to Beijing, and secondly because he was really worried that the Li family and his son, who hated him to the core, would harm him on the way.

Xu Xian and Lao Mu Tou returned to Hangzhou with the Wu Yue Army. Before they arrived at the north gate of Hangzhou, they saw a large number of people in front of them from a distance. Shao Keqian turned to Xu Xian and said, "Your Majesty knew that the army was arriving, so he went out of the city to meet you.

Welcome, as far as I know, only Wu Xiangguo has ever received such treatment!"

"Then why don't you hurry up and ask your king to wait in the cold wind!"

Xu Xian sped up his horse and dismounted from a distance. Qian Chu also strode up to meet him with his ministers. When he arrived, Xu Xian bowed down and prostrated.

For a person who has murderous intentions towards him, no matter how much good feelings he had in the past, Xu Xian will be ruined. If the relationship between the two countries is not taken into consideration, Xu Xian may not take revenge on Qian Chu. At this moment, Qian Chu has given Xu enough.

Xian's face, and being under the roof of Wu Yue, Xu Xian could only give in.

Unexpectedly, Qian Chu didn't help him, but saw an official standing in front of him and reading loudly: "The king's decree: Xu Xian will be deployed in the northern camp for his meritorious service in the Tang Dynasty, and he will be granted the title of Marquis of Yongjia County, and will be given the title of Minister of the Ministry of War.

Jing Haijun was appointed as the military envoy, and he was rewarded with tens of thousands of gold, a mansion, and hundreds of slaves..."

Before the official finished reading, Xu Xian couldn't help but turn around and look at Qian Chu next to him. Although the titles in front of him were all false titles that could not be taken seriously, they were the greatest honor that could be given to a guest general like Xu Xian, not to mention the ones behind him.

A lot of benefits.

Qian Chu was not as apologetic as Xu Xian had imagined. He looked at him with a faint smile on his chubby face. Their eyes met. Qian Chu grinned and helped Xu Xian up, "General Manager

This northern expedition has promoted the power of our Wuyue army. Today we are returning in triumph. Please drink this bowl to repay the chief steward for your service!"

"The small merits of the official are not worth mentioning. It all depends on the soldiers' lives. The king rewards the official and is willing to distribute them to the soldiers. This bowl of Yuezhou amber should also be dedicated to the heroes who died in the battle!" Xu Xian said and took the bowl in his hand.

Sprinkle medium yellow rice wine on the ground.

"The general manager really has the air of a general, Xiao Wang admires it!" Qian Chu said and brought two more bowls of wine, "Xiao Wang and the general manager drank this bowl together!"

Without the interest in Changzhou, Qian Chu would not harm him in public, so Xu Xian drank it happily. Qian Chu pulled him into the open carriage again, and slowly drove towards the country in the eyes of the ministers and people.

Hangzhou is not far away.

This guy was so good at being a good person. Xu Xian suspected that the shy young women on both sides of the street throwing sachets at him were specially hired by Qian Chu. He had never shown his face like this in his two lifetimes. His vanity

He was so satisfied as never before that he could no longer hold any hatred towards Qian Chu. If Chai Rong had half the means of Qian Chu in this regard, he might not be able to wear the yellow robe of Zhao Kuangyin in front of Chenqiao Station.

The carriage entered the palace. A banquet had already been set up in the main hall. Qian Chu actually placed Xu Xian's seat next to his. When all the officials were seated, the chimes in the palace began to ring, and the enchanting dancer entered the room.

Sing and dance.

The ministers of Wu and Yue stood up and toasted to Xu Xian one after another. Xu Xian heard more flattery and praise than he had in his two lifetimes combined. However, it was the first time in his life that he drank the 20-degree rice wine. When did the banquet end?

No impression either.

When he woke up, it was already dark, but he didn't dare to move at all. All he could see was his snow-white thighs and white breasts. You can completely imagine what kind of wonderful scene it was last night.

Xu Xian slowly raised his head and counted. There were five people besides him on the large bed. This must be a dream, everything was an illusion. But the warm nosebleeds slowly dripped down and fell on the bed.

It's so eye-catching on the snow-white skin.

Everything was true, Xu Xian couldn't help but hate himself. He had no memory of the wonderful scene last night, and he didn't know if those increasingly concise moves were effective.

Suddenly there was a cry next to him, and a woman woke up. She subconsciously wrapped her arms around Xu Xian's waist, raised her face to look at Xu Xian, her hazy eyes were mixed with admiration, and asked in a kitten-like voice.

: "The manager is awake!"

No wonder everyone wants to be a king and an emperor. Not to mention that in the previous dynasty, the Tianxian was announced and the world was designated. The gentleness of the harem alone can give people enough motivation. Such a gentle and beautiful woman is really not comparable to the tigress in the family.

of.

Xu Xian was about to pick up his gun and mount his horse for another fight when he heard a loud knock on the door. The boss asked in confusion, "Isn't the manager awake yet?"

The palace ladies on the bed also stood up one after another as if they had been electrocuted, and helped Xu Xian wash and dress. They were as hurried and cautious as mechanical puppets. They were no longer as charming and alluring as they were on the bed, and the charming thoughts in Xu Xian's heart also disappeared.

.

After leaving the house, Dakui and a eunuch stood outside the door. Dakui asked with a smile: "Did the manager have a good rest last night?"

"I slept well, what did you call me for?"

"It's not an important matter. I just want to tell the manager that if you don't get up, the food will get cold and we won't wait for you!"

Xu Xian couldn't help but get angry when he heard this, "Ask me about something as big as sesame seeds and mung beans. How come you never wait for me when you eat!"

"Tou Mu said, this is in the palace of Wu Yue, we can't throw away the rules and make others laugh."

Xu Xian said angrily: "Then don't be stunned and hurry up and wait for me to eat."

Looking back at Gong E, who had a low-browed look, Xu Xian sighed with regret and followed Dakui. When he arrived at a side hall, he saw old Mu Tou and several soldiers sitting in front of the case like wooden stakes, waiting.

Xu Xian sat down.

Jiubao stood up and asked, "The manager looks a little bad, but he didn't have a good rest last night."

Old Mutou sneered, "I dragged those dancers to dance for half the night yesterday. It would be weird if he could rest well!"
To be continued...