On the occasion of rebirth Zhou Sui

Chapter 284 Surrounding Wei and Rescue Zhao
Since Shabolue Khan took pictures and was forced by the Western Turkic Apo Khan's army front and attached to the Sui Dynasty, the Eastern Turkic Khan Tent has been set up in the land of Monan between Heng and Dynasties.

Therefore, Cui Che naturally got the news before Goguryeo and Khitan.

It's just that Cui Che was going to help Yingzhou in name, but instead of taking the road to Yingzhou, he went out of the fortress and went straight to Kumoxi.

Mai Tiezhang was very puzzled, he found Fang Xuanling privately, and asked:

"Duke Yan wanted to save Yingzhou, why did he go to Kumoxi again? Could it be that he wanted to borrow troops from Xiren?"

Fang Xuanling shook his head and said:

"You also said that you have read a lot of military books, so why don't you know the strategy of encircling Wei and saving Zhao.

"Now that Khitan is going south to attack us in the west of Liaoning, even if there are soldiers left behind, how can we resist Duke Yan's [-] elite cavalry.

"King Xi attached himself to the Great Sui Dynasty, so Duke Yan could borrow the way from the people of Xi to go east and wantonly plunder the Khitan tribe.

"When the Khitan people heard about this, they would return to help quickly, and once they withdrew, Goguryeo would retreat.

"At that time, whether it is to ambush Khitan halfway, or to capture women, children and livestock and return, it will all depend on Duke Yan's will."

Mai Tiezhang suddenly realized.

Things were indeed as Fang Xuanling said, after several days of marching, Cui Che finally arrived at the bank of Laoha River.

However, Xi Wang Ahui and Lusu did not come out to welcome him. After all, on the surface, his relationship with Cui Che was not very harmonious.

Cui Che sat on the horse and looked down at Ah Hui Geye from a high position. His posture was rather arrogant. He said dissatisfiedly:

"Are you the son of Ah Hui Lusu? Huh! Ah Hui Lusu didn't come, but instead sent you a brat, clearly despising Cui!"

Ah Hui Geye felt the humiliation. He clenched his fists tightly, as if he was about to get angry, but seeing the fifty thousand cavalry behind Cui Che, he could only let go of his fists, bowed and said:
"Father is in poor health, so I was asked to greet him on his behalf. Please forgive me, Lord Yan."

Cui Che snorted coldly:
"That's all! Anyway, it's just an excuse. It's getting late now, so I'll camp in Laohahe, take care of your people, and don't approach my camp for no reason, so as not to lose your life."

After all, he ignored Ah Hui Geye, found an open space, and let the soldiers set up camp.

At night, in the camp of the Sui army, Cui Che was discussing with Fang Xuanling about the logistics of the army, but Mai Tiezhang was asking to see him outside the commander's tent.

"Call him in."

Cui Che said to the entourage who came to ask for instructions.

As soon as Mai Tiezhang entered the tent, he reminded Cui Che:
"Duke Yan, earlier I saw that Ah Hui brother Ye had hidden hatred. I was worried that he would take the opportunity to retaliate and attack the camp at night. This matter must be guarded against."

After Cui Che heard this, he smiled at Fang Xuanling.

Now not only Mai Tiezhang, but even Dou Jiande, who is also a monk of Zhang Er, can't figure it out. He also thinks what Mai Tiezhang said is reasonable.

Mai Tiezhang wondered:

"Why is Duke Yan laughing?"

Cui Che didn't explain, just said:

"Your suggestion is very good, whether you are marching or camping, you should be cautious.

"But today's matter is different. You sit down and you will understand the whole story later."

Seeing that Cui Che had said that, Mai Tiezhang had no choice but to wait patiently with full of doubts.

Soon, there was a personal follower who led a person into the handsome tent without passing through.

The wide brim of the hat completely covered that person's face, making it hard to see clearly.

Cui Che glanced at Mai Tiezhang, then turned his gaze to the person who came, and said with a smile:

"I haven't seen you for many years. Your Majesty is safe and sound."

Mai Tiezhang and Dou Jiande were shocked when they heard this.

The person who came took off his hat, and his appearance was somewhat similar to that of Ah Hui Geye whom Mai Tiezhang had met before. There was no doubt that this person was Xi Wang Ahui Lusu.

Ah Hui Lusu bowed his head to Cui Che and said excitedly:

"Xiao Wang pays homage to Duke Yan. After many years, he can meet Duke Yan again and hear Yuyin again. Xiao Wang will die with no regrets!"

Mai Tiezhang and Dou Jiande were dumbfounded, and at Ahui Lusu's humble attitude, Mai Tiezhang finally understood why Cui Che and Fang Xuanling were laughing, and his behavior just now, looking back at it now, was indeed a joke.

Cui Che got up and helped Ahui Lusu up, straightened his clothes for him, and said:

"Don't talk about life and death lightly."

Immediately, he took Ahui Lusu's hand and invited him to sit with him, but Ahui Lusu refused repeatedly, but he couldn't hold back Cui Che, so he had to sit beside him.

Cui Che praised:
"Goye performed very well in today's scene. Many soldiers under my command were deceived by him."

Mai Tiezhang's face turned red.

Ah Hui Lusu laughed and said:

"To do things for Duke Yan, one must do one's best."

The two exchanged pleasantries for a while, and then they got down to business. Ah Hui Lusu begged:
"Duke Yan and Qidan, please allow Xi Ren to help Duke Yan!"

Cui Che pondered and said:
"Your Majesty is not afraid of forging enmity with Khitan?"

Ah Hui Lu Suhun didn't care:

"The two families have been adjacent to each other for hundreds of years. During the period, they competed for water and grass, and there were frequent conflicts. In times of disaster, they even plundered each other. How can this enmity be shallow?"

Cui Che nodded upon hearing this. In ancient times, even two neighboring villages would accumulate conflicts and fight over water sources, let alone two tribes.

"Since that's the case, you don't need to go with me as you lead the troops out."

Ah Hui Rusu paled in shock:

"Could it be that Xiao Wang is guilty and offended Duke Yan?"

Cui Che comforted:
"Your Majesty and I have the same heart and mind, and it's too late for me to like it, so how can I hate it.

"It's just that since you and I are at odds in front of others, how can you join forces with me.

"It's better for the leaders and tribes to plunder the Khitan. It's better to have a little friction for the sake of women, children, and livestock without killing people. After the war, you and I will use this to impeach each other to reassure the court."

Only then did Ahui Lusu turn his worries into joy.

But Mai Tiezhang and Dou Jiande were eye-openers.

As the night darkened, Mai Tiezhang, Fang Xuanling, and Dou Jiande resigned one after another, but Cui Che left Ahui Lusu behind.

The two talked to each other about the interesting things they had experienced in these years, and reminisced about the past, until they were exhausted, and they fell asleep on their feet.

The next day, before dawn, Ahui Lusu was secretly touched and left the Sui army camp.

In the early morning, when the Sui army was packing up the camp, Kumoxi had already assembled a cavalry force of 4.

When Cui Che heard the news, he was furious. He sent Fang Xuanling to Xi Renwang's tent to ask Ah Hui what Lusu wanted to do.

Ah Hui Lusu said with a cold face:

"The Khitans invaded and plundered the Sui Dynasty, and I was canonized by the Son of Heaven, so how could I not see it.

"I am a loyal minister of the Sui Dynasty. I will lead the army to go east, force the Khitan to return to help, and relieve the siege of western Liaoning for the saint!"

Fang Xuanling said angrily:

"Duke Yan is responsible for this matter, don't bother the king to intervene!"

Ah Hui Lusu clapped the case and shouted:

"I am King Xi, not Cui Che's subordinate, why should I obey him!"

Fang Xuanling had no choice but to go back and report to Cui Che.

Cui Che was even more furious, but now that the battle was imminent, it was not easy to conflict with the Kumoxi people, so he had to appease the generals under his command and draw the boundary of plunder with the Kumoxi people.

Clarify which tribes belong to the Sui army and which tribes belong to Kumoxi among the eight tribes of Khitan.

(End of this chapter)