Zuo Xingjian nodded repeatedly, feeling a little worried: "Lord, are those people talking nonsense?"
Hu Xiaotian said: "Even if someone talks nonsense, the emperor can't control so many things. He can be his emperor peacefully. Does he know how many days the soldiers below have not received food and pay?"
Zuo Xingjian said: "Lord, I understand what I should do."
Hu Xiaotian said: "There are seven cities around Yunze. Do you know the situation of these cities?"
Zuo Xingjian said: "Some are clear, some are unclear, but don't worry, my lord, give me three months, I will definitely be able to find out the situation of these cities clearly."
Hu Xiaotian discovered that Zuo Xingjian was really a well-rounded person, and it really took a lot of effort to talk to such a person. He smiled and said: "Please drink tea!"
When Zuo Xingjian heard that Hu Xiaotian finally used the word "please", he was completely relieved. He picked up the tea cup, his hands were much steadier this time: "Lord, are you still planning to send the remaining grain to the capital?"
Hu Xiaotian said: "Of course I will do what I promised, otherwise people in the world won't say I'm treacherous."
Zuo Xingjian said: "Lord, I recently heard news that Dayong is going to open up the food ban to us."
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said: "Dakang is short of food, but Dayong has good harvests year after year. The food they can't finish will get moldy and rotten if left in the barn. Instead of doing this, it is better to sell it to us at a high price and make huge profits, and they will take advantage of it.
This ill-gotten wealth was used to buy weapons and turn them against Da Kang."
Zuo Xingjian said: "My lord has a far-sighted vision, and my humble admiration for you is like the endless flow of water in the Yongjiang River."
Hu Xiaotian said: "It won't take long for the world to be turbulent. Mr. Zuo, if you want to be fed and clothed..."
Zuo Xingjian plucked up the courage to interrupt Hu Xiaotian and said: "You have to follow your lord, no matter what, go through fire or water!"
Hu Xiaotian laughed loudly. Zuo Xingjian also laughed evilly.
As Zuda led his troops to surrender, Hu Xiaotian no longer had the need to cut off the Tongyuan Bridge. The troops who were ambushing around Yunyang also gradually withdrew to Wuxing County. What followed was unfavorable news one after another. One hundred thousand shi of military rations were lost.
The old emperor had to suffer the loss of being dumb. Although he guessed that the incident was related to Hu Xiaotian, but had no evidence, he immediately asked Hu Xiaotian to personally escort 100,000 shi of grain to the capital, and appointed Su Yuchi to lead the army to take over Yunyang.
It can be said that these two things were all aimed at Hu Xiaotian. Seeing the arrival of the New Year, they received such bad news, and all the generals were in a bad mood because of the news.
Most people, like Li Yongfu, firmly opposed Hu Xiaotian's personal transportation of 100,000 shi of grain to the capital. Li Yongfu said: "This is simply a trap. I think the emperor's motive for issuing the decree is to target the lord."
Liang Yinghao said: "If my lord returns to the capital, it will be difficult to escape."
Yu Tianxing looked at Hu Xiaotian. Hu Xiaotian was the one who made the final decision on this matter, and it was difficult for others to influence his opinion.
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said: "When did I say I was going back? Of course I understand the emperor's thoughts. Now he regrets letting me out and is trying every means to call me back. It's almost the Chinese New Year. This emperor is really a bitch."
They don’t even care about my subordinates.”
Everyone laughed along with him.
Hu Xiaotian said: "I won't go back, Yongfu. If you have to make the trip, let's take a boat. Go down the Yongjiang River and go south along the coastline to Haizhou. Where to land, let the emperor send people
Go to Haizhou to greet him. If he doesn’t want this batch of food, just give up. Anyway, we won’t send it to him in the capital.”
Xiong Tianba said: "Yes! It's still too cold to ask for food. How can this old guy have so many shits?" This sentence made everyone laugh again.
Li Yongfu said: "I'm afraid that the emperor will seize this matter and convict the lord."
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said: "I have my own way of dealing with it. My matter is not a big problem, but this Su Yuchi is a trouble."
Li Yongfu said: "Su Yuchi is a well-known general in our Dakang army. He is like a god in his military use. He rarely loses. The last time he attacked Xingzhou, if it weren't for the lack of supplies from the imperial court, he would not have been defeated. His defeat was also to preserve his strength to the maximum extent."
Xiong Tianba said: "No matter what famous general he is, as long as he dares to go against us, I will smash him with a sledgehammer."
Hu Xiaotian said: "Naughty boy, I haven't scolded you yet. I heard that you got a new black horse?"
Xiong Tianba suddenly beamed when he mentioned the Wuzui horse: "Hey, it is definitely a rare BMW horse. Third uncle, wait for me to tame the horse another day, and let's compare it with your mule. Let's see who is better."
The legs are faster.”
Hu Xiaozhen didn't know whether to laugh or cry, so she raised her foot and kicked him on the butt: "Please remember better. Don't just stare at other people's things when you are in battle. If Zhan Peng hadn't helped you that day, you would have almost been shot by someone's cold arrow.
die."
Xiong Tianba laughed naively and said, "I have precious armor to protect myself. You can't shoot me to death."
Yu Tianxing said: "The emperor asked us to give Su Yuchi one hundred thousand shi of grain. Should we give this grain or not?"
Li Yongfu said: "The emperor uses this method to do favors. On the one hand, he shows his great kindness to Su Yuchi, but on the other hand, he wants to divide our strength and weaken our grain reserves."
Hu Xiaotian said: "Su Yuchi came under the guise of suppressing bandits, but he actually came to contain us."
Liang Yinghao said: "In this case, we can't give him these 100,000 shi of food. If he waits for him to eat and drink enough before he comes to deal with us, wouldn't we be taken advantage of?"
Xiong Tianba repeatedly said yes.
Hu Xiaotian said: "What does the military advisor think?"
Yu Tianxing said: "The emperor has no reason to deal with the lord now. Su Yuchi is stationed in Yunyang. From now on, there is no harm to the lord. Although his intention is to contain the Lord, at the same time he can also help guard against the rebels in Xingzhou.
, My lord, don’t ignore Xichuan. Li Tianheng has always been eyeing Dakang. Now that Dayong is being restrained because of Black Hu, we cannot rule out the possibility of Li Tianheng sending troops from Mianqing Mountain in the north of Xichuan to take the opportunity to invade. With Su Yuchi in charge, at least there will be one more barrier."
Hu Xiaotian nodded. Ever since he got the news, he had been thinking about this issue. Yu Tianxing's analysis coincided with his thoughts.
Yu Tianxing added: "What's more, the lord has no plans to expand to the west or north recently. The main focus is still on Yunze. I don't think even Su Yuchi will openly oppose the lord for being a gangster, right? Even if Su Yuchi doesn't want to
However, in fact, his presence in Yunyang is equivalent to cutting off the connection between Xingzhou and Yunze. Even if Guo Guangbi wants to save Heishui Village, he must first face a battle with Su Yuchi. From this point of view, Su Yuchi's presence in Yunyang
At the moment it only benefits us but does no harm."
Xiong Tianba said: "Then you can't give them so much food for free!"
Hu Xiaotian scolded: "What do you know, brat? Listen to the military advisor's analysis."
Xiong Tianba kept his mouth shut.
Yu Tianxing smiled and said: "I won't say any more, it's the New Year, and we should prepare to celebrate the New Year in these two days."
Hu Xiaotian said: "Yes, let's all have a good New Year."
Li Yongfu asked: "Master, is he celebrating the New Year in Wuxing County?"
Hu Xiaotian shook his head and said to Liang Yinghao: "Yinghao, go to Dongluocang to replace General Zhao and let him have a good New Year." Dayong has reached a preliminary agreement with him, and the two sides will not invade each other within five years.
, Dongluocang was lent to Hu Xiaotian for five years. Although it was only a temporary measure, there should not be any changes in the short term, so Hu Xiaocai could rest assured that Zhao Wusheng would come back to take charge. Li Yongfu went to the capital to deliver food, and Wuxing County must have someone who can
The general who shocked the navy sat in command.
Yu Tianxing also said: "Master, don't you plan to celebrate the New Year in Wuxing County?" He has already taken his father to Wuxing County, and he will definitely stay here to celebrate the New Year.
Hu Xiaotian said: "You are celebrating the New Year, but I am going to be seriously ill."
Everyone was stunned, and immediately understood the true meaning of Hu Xiaotian's words. If he was not sick, how could he refuse the old emperor's request? The imperial decree specifically asked Hu Xiaotian to personally deliver food to the capital.
After the meeting, Hu Xiaotian took Xiong Tianba to visit Xia Changming. Although Xiong Tianba got the black-breasted horse, the black-breasted horse has refused to eat grass since it followed him. He went on a hunger strike to fight, and saw that he was losing weight day by day.
After going down, although Xiong Tianba also sought advice from Tang Tiehan's brother and sister, although the two brothers were masters in horse training, they were helpless against the Wuzui horse, because the Wuzui horse was not sick, but missed its dead master.
After Xia Changming heard about Xiong Tianba, he happily went with him. When he came to the stable, he saw the black horse lying quietly on the ground.
Xiong Tianba was obviously distressed and said: "Two days ago, it was jumping up and down, kicking and biting anyone who dared to approach it, but now it's better, it has completely lost its energy, and it seems that it wants to die."
Xia Changming nodded, walked into the stable alone, and came to the side of the black horse. Xiong Tianba reminded him out of concern: "Mr. Xia, be careful, don't get hurt by it."
Xia Changming waved his hand to signal him not to speak.
Hu Xiaotian winked at Xiong Tianba and the two of them retreated away, only to see Xia Changming gently stroking the mane of the black horse. The black horse snorted and Xia Changming leaned close to its ear not knowing what it was doing.
Xiong Tianba asked curiously: "What is he doing? Talking to the horse?" He had never seen Xia Changming's magical skills, so everything he saw was strange.
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said: "Anyway, Chang Ming must have a way." He was full of confidence in Xia Changming.
After a while, he saw Xia Changming walking out of the stable. Xiong Tianba was concerned about Wu Haima and walked over quickly. He saw Wu Haima lying motionless in the stable, as if dead. He was shocked and turned pale.
Just as he was about to go in to see what was going on, he was stopped by Xia Changming. Xia Changming whispered: "It's just asleep. Don't worry. Don't disturb it. Let it have a good sleep."
When the two came to Hu Xiaotian, Xiong Tianba couldn't wait to ask: "How is it? Is it okay?"
Xia Changming asked: "Did you kill the owner of this horse?" (To be continued...)
