"The other day I heard that Li Lang was about to hang up his crown and leave, taking advantage of a group of brothers who had worked so hard to bring him out, and taking advantage of that boy from the Yuwen family. I was still aggrieved for you. I didn't expect that you would be a blessing in disguise. Not only did you become a family here,
You look like you have grown up a lot!" After drinking a new round of wine, Lai Huer praised with a smile.
He is already sixty this year, so it is not inappropriate to speak to Xu Zi in an elder's tone. Although the relationship between the two is not as close as it appears at this time. And the reason why Li Xu was forced by Yu Wenshu that day was that he also wanted to
Take a lot of responsibility.
Li Xu raised his glass with a smile, his eyes clear and calm. "Yu Wenshi was ten times as talented as me. It was reasonable for Duke Xu to order the junior to hand over the Xiongwu Camp to him. The junior just regretted that he left in a hurry.
I didn’t have time to say goodbye to the old general, but I didn’t have the chance to see the old general show off his power in Huangtianyuan, defeating three enemy formations in one day!”
"What a show of force? You really know how to make me happy. The elites under Yang Xuangan are the tens of thousands of people led by Li Zitong. You wiped them all out in the first battle at Hulao Pass. We chased after you later, but we just picked some soft people.
It's just a persimmon, it's not easy to think about it!" Lai Hu'er looked into Li Xu's eyes and said with a smile. The calmness in the other person's eyes surprised him. When he was this age, his mentality was absolutely impossible.
To be so peaceful.
If someone had praised him like this a year ago, Xuzi would have introduced this person as a confidant. But now, by getting along with Zhang Xutuo and others, he has learned to share the honor with all related people. Sharing benefits also means sharing risks.
"The old general is too humble. In that day's battle, the junior just got lucky and picked a big bargain. The decisive command of several old generals is the key to the final victory!"
"It's cheap. Why don't others have the courage to pick it up?" Lai Hu'er denied loudly. "Do you think it's a big bargain to defeat the enemy's two armies of my right guard and your right guard in one go?" He said.
He went overboard and asked Zhou Shaoji. Through his subordinates' actions, he got a negative answer.
"General Zhang and Lieutenant Luo, can you imagine how critical the situation was that day?" Lai Hu'er looked across and continued to ask.
"I don't know. Li Lang will keep a low profile and never mentioned the specific circumstances of the Battle of Hulao Pass!" Luo Shixin laughed and booed. Zhang Xutuo shook his head gently. In the more than half a year of getting along, the two of them had never heard of Xu Zi.
I have told you the details of the Battle of Hulao Pass. Occasionally, people ask Xuzi to verify based on some rumors, and the other party's answers are always concise and to the point.
Lai Hu'er was determined to praise Xu Zi today, took a big sip of wine, and slowly told everyone the whole process of the battle at Hulao Pass. Youdao was carried in a sedan chair, and Feng Ciming and Zhou Shaoji heard that Hu'er wanted to Li Li
Xu's plan to put gold on his face also followed what you said, and I helped him with every word. The three of them added fuel to the fire, exaggerating the role of Xiongwuying in the battle and Li Xu's bravery by a full tenfold. From Li Zixiong's successive attacks on the right
The suddenness of Wuhou and Youyuwei continued until the Sui Dynasty's central army was entangled by the opponent's dead soldiers, and the situation was in danger of getting out of control. It seemed that without Xu Zi, the imperial court's 300,000-strong army would have been completely destroyed in the battle at Hulao Pass.
Zhang and Luo could only hear Zhang and Luo toasting frequently and shouting with joy. They wished they could be there and witness the former grace of their companions.
Xu Zi knew that tonight's distinguished guest was deliberately trying to make his master look bad, so he simply held the wine cup and listened attentively. It wasn't until Lai Hu'er finished talking about the Battle of Hulao Pass that he changed the topic to Yu Wenshu and his son collaborating to exclude Xian.
When he was done, he put down his glass and stopped with a smile: "Today is a rare reunion with the old general. There is no need to mention those unhappy things in the past. Besides, if it hadn't been for the mistake that day, I wouldn't have had the chance to meet the old general Zhang."
I work under my command and get to know so many good brothers!"
He remembered how angry and hesitant he felt when he was driven away from the Xiongwu Camp by Yu Wenshu's design. But now everything has passed. After nearly a year, that unpleasant memory has been diluted by the years. Now it is gone.
Speaking of the brothers in the Xiongwu Camp, what Xuzi remembered more was the life-and-death friendship between them. Even towards Zhang Xiu, Yu Wenshi and the two cold-hearted guys, he didn’t have much resentment in his heart. He was young and ignorant,
It is enough to know how to guard against mistakes, suffer losses, and learn to be good. People cannot live in resentment forever, and there is no need to torture themselves with other people's mistakes.
"Young man, I'm almost overwhelmed with honor and disgrace!" Lai Huer took a peek at Li Xu's performance, secretly wondering in his heart. He didn't know that Li Xu's temperament was somewhat easy-going by nature, so he admired the young man's determination even more.
If someone else suffered the kind of injustice Li Xu did last year, he would never give up if he didn't hold a grudge for ten or eight years. Among all the young people who came to Hu'er, if anyone had made the kind of military exploits Li Xu had last year, I'm afraid he would have to
Show off at the wine table for a lifetime.
This young man is worth winning over. Lai Hu'er smiled and made a decision in his heart. Li Yuan has a good vision, and Yu Wenshu's vision is not bad either. But they still look down on the young man. Why should they not accept such a person?
He joins the family. Give him a hand at critical moments, and the rewards in the future will be ten times what you paid.
He turned his head to Zhang Xutuo, secretly envious of the other party's good luck, and picked up a proud arm out of thin air. He saw Zhang Xutuo laughing with pride on his face. "Indeed, if Yuwen Shu had not wielded power, how would we have had a chance?
Want to get together here? Come, come, drink this cup, and celebrate God's blessing to have the joy of today."
"Do it!" Everyone cheered and raised their lamps.
The more we drank, the closer we became, and the topics became wider and wider. From Liaodong to Henan, and from Henan to Luoyang, when Xuzi asked about the current situation of Xiongwu Camp, Laihuer thought for a while and replied: "They are conquering Liaoning this time."
I am not on the same path as me, but I heard that when the army first crossed the Liao River, the Xiongwu Camp defeated the Goguryeo counterattacks several times. His Majesty greatly appreciated the bravery of the brothers, and even mentioned you in front of the ministers and said:
If the generals can manage the army as hard as you do, Liaodong will be determined!"
"Your Majesty actually mentioned me?" Li Xu's calm voice finally changed, and he asked in surprise. He didn't expect that Yang Guang could still remember his name. In his speculation, the Emperor's changeable mind had already dismissed him.
The general had forgotten all about it and would never remember the promise he made before ordering him to come to Qi County.
"Yes, His Majesty appreciates you very much. He once said in front of the ministers that if you were not busy suppressing bandits, you would definitely be able to lead the Xiongwu Camp to achieve more achievements!" Old General Feng Ciming laughed.
In order to provide support for Lai's words to protect the children, "Quinzi is working as a guard by His Majesty's side. This was mentioned in the family letter. I can't stop envying him!"
After listening to Feng Ciming's words, Li Xu felt even more surprised. "But the outbreak of banditry this year happened in March. In the first two months of this year, I didn't receive any transfer orders from the Ministry of War?"
There must have been something wrong in some link, causing him to miss his last chance to go to Liaodong? Who is so bold as to tell lies in front of His Majesty, and who dares to fabricate the facts about local banditry? Xuzi widened his eyes and looked around.
Asking further, he found that the eyes of Zhang Xutuo and Luo Shixin were also full of surprise, Zhou Shaoji's eyes were confused, the eyes of old general Feng Ciming were hesitant, and the eyes of old general Lai Erhu were filled with anger.
"These gangs of thieves actually dare to deceive the emperor!" General Lai, who understood the truth of the matter, gnashed his teeth and cursed. Some people did not want General Li Lang to return to the inner army, so they deliberately fabricated a banditry incident. In this way, the Ministry of War
It was not necessary to give Li Xu an order, but Li Xu, who could not get military orders from the imperial court, did not dare to leave Qi County without permission and took the initiative to go to His Majesty to ask for military leave.
"Don't worry about this matter. This time, I will tell you the truth clearly in front of your majesty!" Looking at Li Xu's shocked and shocked face, Lai Hu'er comforted loudly. "It must be some people.
I'm afraid that you will return to the Xiongwu Camp and divide the military power of his family. Some people just don't want others to stand out, and would rather delay national affairs than take care of their own selfishness!"
It was Yu Wenshu's fault! Zhang Xutuo turned his attention to Feng Ciming, and he got a definite answer from the other party's hint. Everyone did not have the same status as the guardian, so they did not dare to openly defend Li Xuming, but in his words, he said
He has a sense of protecting his brothers.
"I can't do anything else. How many military exploits you have made and how many good things you have done for the local area, but you clearly remember them one by one. You can also clearly report them to the court one by one. Here, it may not be as good as you go to the army.
I'm so jealous!" Zhang Xutuo raised his wine glass and consoled him loudly.
"General Li, don't be upset. There are wars all over the place right now. Even if you are in Qi County, you can still serve the court and take care of His Majesty's worries!" Feng Ciming raised his wine cup and advised Li Xu.
"Yes, with Li Lang's talent, how can his future be blocked by a few villains?" Zhou Shaoji also raised a lamp to express his sympathy to Li Xu.
A faint warmth flowed through the bottom of his heart, and Xuzi knew that everyone was concerned about him. He drank the wine in front of him with a smile, and while raising the wine cup, he swallowed down all the unhappiness he had just shown.'
People from the Yuwen family do this just to trouble you.' He remembered what he had just said to comfort Lai Huer, and he also knew that it was his only way to deal with it.
"Zhang Tongshou said it well, you can still make great contributions here." Lai Hu'er spoke in a loud voice, almost announcing to everyone, "If you need anything, just ask it. As long as I can do it, I will definitely do it."
Let’s do our best to help you. Let’s fight for this breath and never let those who secretly try to trouble you succeed!”
"Thank you, old general, for your support!" Li Xu stood up and saluted Lai Huer again. What the other party said was tantamount to a public statement. In jointly dealing with the enemy of the Yuwen family, they were natural allies. Xu Zi knew that he had no relationship with Lai.
The two families have the strength to join forces, but in front of them is an excellent opportunity to complete Zhang Xutuo's entrustment.
"This junior is also willing to stay in Qi County to exterminate the remaining bandits in order to repay His Majesty's love and the promotion of several generals!" He frowned, with a look of embarrassment on his face, "But the biggest trouble right now is that my brothers have no
The armored staff can be used, and every time we face a battle, we must rely on our blood and courage to support it. This junior, a general, can't bear to give it a try, and has no choice but to miss many opportunities to quell the chaos!" (To be continued)
