Hu Xiaotian nodded and said: "Everyone is afraid of risks. It is difficult for anyone to guarantee whether Su Yuchi's black sand talks will be a banquet. Whether the harvest will be good this autumn has little to do with Li Tianheng's interests. He really has no reason to come in person."
Zhuge Guanqi said: "I have investigated the surrounding sowing situation. Needless to say, Su Yuchi of Yunyang mobilized all the soldiers during the spring sowing. This person fully understands the importance of this autumn's harvest, so he will do his best to ensure this time.
During the autumn harvest, the 100,000 shi of food that the Lord supported them should have been almost used up. Su Yuchi is a famous general of Dakang. He certainly understands the simple principle of food and grass going first when two armies fight. In the absence of food and grass guarantee, he should not take the initiative to start a war.
In this war, the spring sowing situation for Guo Guangbi in Xingzhou was not optimistic. Firstly, it was because he was a thief. He burned, killed, and looted in the Xingzhou area, causing the people to leave their homes. Without the people, the land was naturally deserted, and Li Guangbi was
Lacking the foresight of Su Yuchi, he did not let his men put down their swords and guns and go into the farmland to sow seeds in time, which delayed the most precious spring sowing opportunity."
Hu Xiaotian said solemnly: "That means the autumn harvest is meaningless to him."
Zhuge Guanqi said: "Guo Guangbi is a thief who is hard to change. He has never given up on looting during this period. There are traces of his looting everywhere along the Yongjiang River. Su Yuchi stepped forward to organize such a peace talk at this time.
We need to stabilize the situation and ensure a bumper harvest this autumn."
Hu Xiaotian said: "For Guo Guangbi, even if it is robbery, he will have to wait until after the harvest to have food. If he rushes to burn, kill and loot now, in the end everyone will be unlucky and no one will benefit."
Zhuge Guanqi said: "On the surface, it is a peace negotiation between the four families, but in fact, the two major forces behind it cannot be ignored."
Hu Xiaotian frowned, broke off a dead branch and threw it into the fire, and whispered: "You mean Dayong and Dakang?"
Zhuge Guanqi nodded: "The biggest variables among them are these two!"
Chang Fanqi directed everyone to settle down and then came to take shelter under the eaves in front. The rainwater slapped on the earth wall above and turned into a small flow of mud flowing through the eaves, and then torn into thousands of strands along the remaining tiles.
on the ground.
Chang Fanqi took off his helmet and looked at the gloomy sky outside. He sighed. But a hearty laughter like a silver bell came from beside him: "Why is General Chang sighing?"
Chang Fanqi turned around and saw Huo Shengnan, who was dressed in a smart suit. He and Huo Shengnan had met in Da Yong. Although they didn't have a deep relationship, they now have the same experience. They had both been in Da Yong.
Yong Weichen, all of them have now defected to Hu Xiaotian's camp, but Huo Shengnan took the initiative and was Hu Xiaotian's confidante. But Chang Fanqi joined the camp because he lost Dongluocang in the defeat.
Chang Fanqi smiled unconsciously and said: "This rain seems to be going on for a long time. I'm worried about this earth city."
Huo Shengnan looked up and said: "Don't worry, although this Tucheng has been abandoned for many years, it has also experienced erosion and erosion from wind and rain. Everything that should have collapsed has collapsed. What is left is the strongest part of the Tucheng. The waves are washing away the sand."
gold."
Chang Fanqi heard the implication of Huo Shengnan's words. Could it be that she didn't trust him either? Looking at Huo Shengnan, he suddenly said: "Why did General Huo betray Dayong in the first place?"
Huo Shengnan said: "Because I found that they just regard me as a chess piece. They can abandon me at any time for their benefit. Doesn't General Chang share the same problem with me?"
Chang Fanqi sighed and said: "I am different from the general."
Huo Shengnan said: "It's no different. My lord has the same trust in you as he does in me! This time he defied all opinions and asked you to lead the troops in person, which is proof of this."
Chang Fanqi nodded heavily and said: "I will definitely not disappoint the Lord's expectations."
The heavy rain stopped when night fell. Hu Xiaotian came to the remaining beacon tower in Tucheng. Huo Shengnan and the two soldiers on guard had already arrived here first. Seeing Hu Xiaotian coming, Huo Shengnan waved his hand and signaled the two soldiers to temporarily
Leave.
Hu Xiaotian came to her side with a smile and said with a smile: "What? Are you going to be on duty personally?"
Huo Shengnan said: "I just came to check on the status of the watch." She cast her gaze to the right front. Hu Xiaotian followed her gaze and saw a tall figure standing on the earth wall over there. It was Chang.
Fanqi.
Huo Shengnan said: "Chang Fanqi is very conscientious and conscientious." After saying this, she cast her eyes in the direction of true north. She was thoughtful and silent for a long time.
Hu Xiaotian gently hugged her shoulders and said softly: "What's wrong? Are you feeling depressed all of a sudden?" Only then did he realize that Huo Shengnan's eyes were filled with tears.
Huo Shengnan bit his lips and said: "It's nothing, I just suddenly thought of my adoptive father. At such an old age, he still has to station in Northern Xinjiang for Dayong. At this time, he is fighting the ferocious Black Hu people, which makes me always worried.
."
Hu Xiaotian said: "General Yuchi uses his troops like a god. The Black Hu people are frightened by him. Don't worry, he will definitely be able to defend the northern Xinjiang defense line."
Huo Shengnan nodded.
Hu Xiaotian whispered: "Go to rest early. We have to travel early tomorrow morning."
Contrary to expectations, it started to rain again in the middle of the night. This time the rain was heavier than before, and it did not stop until the evening of the next day. Hu Xiaotian could not delay any longer. If he chose to continue camping in Tucheng and wait until dawn, if
If there was another storm on the way, I was afraid that I would not be able to reach Heisha City at the scheduled time. So I ordered to drive all night, and everyone rushed to Heisha City under the stars and moon. As expected, as expected by Hu Xiaotian, a heavy rain came unexpectedly before daylight.
.
Hu Xiaotian looked at the water in the fields on both sides of the road and could not help but frown. If it continued like this, there might be flooding.
Fortunately, they are not far from Heisha City, and Heisha City is another twenty miles away, which means they will not delay tomorrow's Heisha talks.
At noon that day, the rain finally stopped, the dark clouds dispersed and the sun shone brightly. The temperature instantly rose a lot. The hot sunshine quickly dried the water on the ground. A hot moisture filled the sky and the earth. There was no wind in the sky. In such a situation
Marching in the weather is really a torture.
A city appeared on the horizon in the distance, which was Heisha City. Hu Xiaotian ordered them to camp five miles away from Heisha City.
When the team approached their destination, they found that someone had already camped there before them. After asking, they found out that the camp belonged to the Li family of Xichuan.
Hu Xiaotian could only choose another open space and set up camp about two miles east of Li's camp. When setting up camp, Su Yuchi's deputy general Yuan Qingshan came to meet him, and Hu Xiaotian asked someone to invite him over.
Yuan Qingshan came to Hu Xiaotian, clasped his fists and saluted: "General Su's subordinate Yuan Qingshan has met Mr. Hu!"
Hu Xiaotian smiled slightly. Although Yuan Qingshan was only a deputy general under Su Yuchi, he had a great reputation, was brave and good at fighting, and was also a leader among the young generals of Dakang. He nodded and said: "I have heard the name of General Yuan for a long time. Today
I can see that it truly deserves its reputation.”
Yuan Qingshan smiled and said: "Master Hu, you are so flattering. The last time I came here was on the order of General Su to inform you that General Su will hold a banquet in Heisha City tonight to welcome Master Hu. I wonder if Master Hu is willing to honor him.
"
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said: "Who did General Su invite?" Tomorrow is the day of the meeting. Su Yuchi invited him in advance. I wonder what the hidden motives are?
Yuan Qingshan said: "Only adults!"
Hu Xiaotian was startled in his heart, Su Yuchi gave me face like this, but then he thought about it, this incident was not without reason. Su Yuchi had no reason to favor one person over another. Although there were officials and thieves who came this time, after all, they all came for the same purpose.
Come.
Hu Xiaotian nodded and said: "Okay, General Yuan will help me get back General Su, and he said that I will go to the appointment on time tonight."
Yuan Qingshan said: "I'll take my leave. I will wait for Master Hu with General Su at that time."
Not long after Yuan Qingshan left, a snow sculpture carrying Xia Changming landed in Hu Xiaotian's camp. According to Hu Xiaotian's arrangement, Xia Changming had come over in advance to investigate the situation around Black Sand City. According to the results of his bird's eye view from the air, people from all directions, including Su Yuchi,
All in accordance with the rules, each side only brought a thousand troops and horses, and there was no sign of an ambush within a radius of fifty miles.
Zhuge Guanqi listened to Xia Changming's words and pondered for a moment before saying: "So Su Yuchi is indeed sincere, but I don't know who are coming from Xichuan and Xingzhou?"
Xia Changming said: "The one from Xichuan is Li Tianheng's confidant Yang Daoquan, and the one from Xingzhou is said to be Guo Shaoxiong, the son of Guo Guangbi."
Only then did Hu Xiaotian understand why Su Yuchi only invited him. In Su Yuchi's eyes, Zhang Ziqian and Guo Shaoxiong obviously could not compare with his own status. It seemed that both Li Tianheng and Guo Shaoxiong were afraid that Su Yuchi would use this opportunity to harm them, so
He did not dare to come in person. Li Tianheng's absence could be attributed to his disdain, and Guo Guangbi lacked courage.
Zhuge Guanqi said: "Brother Changming, can you tell me the terrain near here in detail?"
Xia Changming nodded. When they went to the side to talk about the geographical situation, Huo Shengnan came to Hu Xiaotian and whispered: "I will go there with you."
Hu Xiaotian laughed: "What? You still don't trust my martial arts?"
Huo Shengnan said: "It's not that I don't trust your martial arts, I'm worried that others will use a honey trap against you, so I have to follow you."
Hu Xiaotian smiled slightly and said, "Okay!"
At dusk that day, Hu Xiaotian only brought Huo Shengnan and two other people into Heisha City. As the saying goes, skilled people are bold. Hu Xiaotian believed that even if they encountered trouble, they could get out of trouble smoothly with their martial arts, not to mention that they had already investigated the inside and outside of Heisha City in advance.
situation, the possibility of an unexpected situation occurring is extremely slim.
The third update is here, so don’t complain. Octopus is also very guilty and helpless when he breaks the update. (To be continued.)
