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Chapter 21 Why is it too urgent to fry each other

Chapter 21 Why is it too urgent to fry each other

Xu Boxiong was politely rejected by Wuyou Wang, but although Wuyou Wang said it lightly, his meaning was very strong, and people always felt that they could not defy his meaning.Xu Boxiong didn't bother about it any more, instead he took advantage of Fengyuelou's bustard for nothing and got a bag of money.

Xinyi received a letter from Master Fenggu: Ignore it!

Although Xinyi knew that this was the result, she still hoped that someone from Xu's mansion would bring up the matter again, so she could ask if Wuyou Wang also had this intention, but after two days, there was still no news from Xu's mansion.

Xu Boxiong took advantage of this incident to get closer to Wuyou Wang.Occasionally, I could meet Xiao Tianyou in Qicifang. Although the two had their own thoughts, they were both respectful and polite.Wuyou Wang looked at Xiao Tianyou and Xu Boxiong, thinking about the next countermeasure in his heart.

King Chen quickly ordered the eldest prince's subordinates, and the defense of the Pingguan area was handed over to Chen Qi. There were [-] forbidden troops under Xiao Tianyou in Luocheng, and the direct descendants of Fencheng and Jincheng also guarded their positions.Most of the Chen Kingdom has been controlled by Chen Wang, and Chen Wang turned his attention to the third prince.

In the early morning of this day, Chen Wang asked Xiao Tianyou, how is the progress of the battle in the northern and western borders?Xiao Tianyou reported from his shift: "The Chen army in northern Xinjiang, under the command of Grand Marshal Chen Qi, has successfully attacked. The forward of Chen army has penetrated nearly [-] miles into the northern barbarian land and captured a large number of people, cattle, sheep, and horses; The progress of the levy is slow, and there has been no success in the past few days!"

King Chen's expression became extremely displeased, and he coldly commented on the ministers in the court, snorted coldly, and said: "My third younger brother asks for orders to conquer the western border, and I will pay him the best of the forbidden army, and there are The great general Li Hao helped each other, but he hasn't seen an inch of merit in several months! Prime Minister Xu, do you have anything to say in return?"

Xu Boxiong already knew in his heart that this King Chen would definitely find him.So when Chen Wang asked himself, he went out to play and said: "Your Majesty, the Xiongnu tribe in the western border is extremely fierce and has no fixed place. Every time my Chen army attacks, it often returns in vain. For the third prince Avoid going deep into the hinterland of the Xiongnu tribe and countering their ambush, so we are advancing steadily and step by step. Now we have also seized part of the grassland in the western border, and captured some cattle, sheep and horses!"

King Chen snorted coldly, and said: "Now that Qi is attacking Shu, I, Chen Guo, should take the opportunity to open up the northwest frontier, so as to avoid the invasion of the northern barbarians and Huns in the future, so that I can concentrate on dealing with Qi, Qin, and Yan countries. If it is too late There has been no progress. Once the war of Shu is over, how much time will we have left? At that time, we must guard against both Qi and the Huns. Our country Chen is under attack, and we have Qin and Yan surrounding us. The situation is dire Dangerous. If the third prince and General Li have no way to defeat the enemy, then let the old Marshal Chen Qi go to Xijiang to take command again!"

As soon as Chen Wang's words fell, the trusted ministers in the court all agreed.Seeing this, Xu Boxiong hurriedly took another step forward and said, "Your Majesty, I think what your Majesty said is true. However, Marshal Chen Qi is in Pingguan to conquer the barbarians in the north, defend Yan in the east, and defend Qixiang in the south. Pingguan is absolutely necessary." The old marshal is in charge! As for the Western Expedition to the Xiongnu, the third prince and General Li only sought stability in the early stage, and their strategy was weak. It is better to convey the holy will to them and let them make a promise to wipe out the Xiongnu. I think this is the safer way ! Your Majesty, please think twice!"

As soon as Xu Boxiong finished speaking, the officials of the Longxi Party also echoed, saying: "Please think twice, Your Majesty! Please think twice, Your Majesty!"

Chen Wang also knows that the Longxi Party still exists in the court, they are headed by Xu Boxiong, and there are three princes and horses outside as guards of honor. Wars are likely to happen.Thinking of this, King Chen pondered for a moment, and said to Xu Boxiong: "Prime Minister Xu, then you will go to Xijiang as the imperial envoy, and tell the third prince what I mean, and let him, within a month, The Xiongnu must be defeated, and I want him to pacify the three hundred miles west of the frontier. If he cannot win, let him return to Los Angeles by himself, and I will choose another good general to go to the western war!"

Xu Boxiong saw that what Chen Wang said was extremely firm, and he knew that if there was another dispute, it would be unsightly to arouse Chen Wang's fury.Going to Xijiang now is a good time to discuss with the third prince and Li Hao.So Xu Boxiong bowed to King Chen's order, and the officials saw that the matter was settled, so they stopped discussing it, said something else, and withdrew from the court.

When Xu Boxiong returned to the mansion, he ordered his family to pack up the things they needed to go out, and then went to the third prince's mansion to talk to his daughter, reassuring her to take care of herself, and the third prince was in the midst of a battle in the western border, so he was ordered to go to comfort her .He also told himself not to go out while he was away from Los Angeles, everything will be discussed when he comes back!

Xu Boxiong left Luocheng and went to the western border. At this time, the army led by the third prince Chen Yi and Li Hao was stationed in Yucheng.The third prince, Chen Yi and Li Hao, also had constant reports about the affairs of the Chen Kingdom.When they saw Xu Boxiong coming, the three of them hurriedly discussed.

At this time, Chen Yi and Li Hao had mobilized more than 5 troops in Yucheng, with [-] forbidden troops as the main force, [-] defenders as the supplement, and [-] newly recruited troops.When Chen Yi arrived here, he plundered the people's wealth, recruited soldiers and horses, hoarded food and grass, and constantly strengthened the defenses of Yucheng. The city walls of Yucheng are now three feet high, and horses can gallop on the walls.The moat outside the city was also deepened and widened, and there were more than [-] people in the city.According to Li Hao, this city of Yu is as solid as gold, even the defense of Luocheng is no more than that, even if there is an army of [-], it is impossible to capture the city after besieging the city for three months.

Xu Boxiong followed the third prince and Li Hao around but he was not as optimistic as Li Hao.After returning to the palace, Xu Boxiong sat down with Chen Yi and Li Hao, and said to the third prince: "Your Highness, I have come to Yucheng, and I will tell you why I am here. Now King Chen has put the eldest prince under house arrest. Chen Qi also controlled all the subordinates of the prince’s palace and the eldest prince. That day there was already a suggestion against you in the court, saying that it would be disadvantageous to conquer the Xiongnu. Let Chen Qi take over the military power here.”

After hearing Xu Boxiong's words, the third prince snorted coldly and said, "Master Yuezhang, does King Chen think I'm the eldest prince? I won't let him slaughter me. If he takes my military power, I will raise my troops." Revolt, turn against him!"

After hearing this, Xu Boxiong got up quickly, signaled the third prince to stop, and looked around cautiously.Seeing Xu Boxiong being so careful, Li Hao chuckled and said, "Prime Minister Xu, here are all the followers of His Royal Highness. Now in this mansion hall, there are only you and His Highness, why should you be so cautious!"

The third prince, Chen Yi, also showed disapproval.Xu Boxiong didn't explain, and said slowly: "King Chen has seized the military power of the eldest prince, and now it's your turn to deal with the third prince. In the past, Qi State restrained him, and Chen Wang may have taken the opportunity to prevent Qi State from taking advantage of it." Come on, I will not touch you and the eldest prince for the time being. But King Chen has reached an agreement with Qi State, and Qi State has even sent important officials in Luo City!"

Both Chen Yi and Li Hao were taken aback, and asked together: "Is the prime minister talking about Wuyou Wang Qisi?"

"|It is Wuyou Wang Qisi!" Xu Boxiong said in a low voice.

Chen Yi let out an 'ah', and said casually: "How come!" Then he looked at Xu Boxiong, as if asking if he was joking with himself.Although Xu Boxiong mentioned this matter in his secret letter a few days ago, Chen Yi still couldn't believe that Wuyou Wang Qi Si would come to Luo City alone at this time.After all, Qi State attacked Shu, Qin State and Chen State were helpful to Shu.

Xu Boxiong nodded, and then continued: "I have also met with Qi Si several times, this Qi Si came here for two purposes, one is as an envoy of Qi State; A woman!"

Chen Yi snorted, and said, "I knew that Qi Si would not obediently come to our Luo City to be an envoy. I'm afraid he can't get rid of his lustful and lustful nature!"

Xu Boxiong nodded, and continued: "I intended to send the girl to him, but he didn't want it anymore. I was in a hurry to come here, so I let it go."

The third prince, Chen Yi, asked: "Yue Zhang, who is that woman who can actually attract Qi Si?"

"Xinyi from Fengyue Tower!" Xu Boxiong said with a light smile.

Chen Yi also chuckled, and said: "Understood, it's no wonder Qi Si would rush over here, it's not surprising!"

Li Hao also knew about Xinyi in Fengyuelou, because of this woman, his son almost got into the future.

The three of them then discussed King Chen's will. Chen Yi meant that he would not pay any attention to the invasion of the Xiongnu's land for three hundred miles within a month.But Li Hao thought it was feasible, and Xu Boxiong also advocated using troops against the Huns as soon as possible.

Xu Boxiong said to Chen Yi: "The problem of the Xiongnu is ultimately a disease in the western borders of our country of Chen. If we don't eradicate it, we will be harassed by him from time to time. Even if the prince gains power in the future, he will have to deal with it again. Why don't we attack him now? , Drive the Xiongnu into the grassland for three hundred miles. Also get out of our troubles in Yucheng."

Li Hao also nodded again and again, and said: "The horses of the Huns are powerful and fast, and they fight bravely immediately. But we have heavy cavalry, and we have spear formations. We can advance steadily and surround and wipe them out. Sheep and horses can be used to expand our cavalry. We bought horses from the Xiongnu before, and they robbed the gold and silver for buying horses. Now we will go directly to grab his horses and bring them back!"

Seeing that both Xu Boxiong and Li Hao supported the use of troops against the Huns, the third prince stopped saying anything.Nodding in agreement.

Xu Boxiong went on to say: "Prince, although we are thinking about using troops against the Huns, we may be prepared to prevent King Chen from attacking you at all times. King Chen is a gloomy man. He has already fought the eldest prince so sick that he is under house arrest. The mansion, I'm afraid I won't let you go easily. I'm worried that King Chen will learn from the former Emperor Taizong!"

Chen Yi's eyes also became gloomy all of a sudden, and he said: "My mother and I are brothers of the same mother. It's just that my mother loves him, and I don't want to compete with him if I want to pass on the throne to him." The throne, but if he presses on every step of the way and doesn't allow me to be in the world, then I can only fight against him. Instead, I will see how my mother will solve it!"

At this moment in Luo City, the Empress Dowager Chen called King Chen to the palace, looked at King Chen, and sighed softly: "Your Majesty, there is something you must remember as a mother. When Wei Emperor Cao Pi wanted to kill Cao Zhi, He ordered Cao Zhi to write a poem in seven steps. Cao Zhi chanted, "He was born from the same root, so why bother with each other! His Majesty has already called the eldest prince back to his side. But Chen Yi was born for his mother, and he is a compatriot with you. After all, he is a Your dear brother, the so-called warring brother, must be loyal to you, let him guard the western frontier, mother knows it, so you don't have to worry about him anymore!"

Chen Wang lowered his head, pondered for a moment and said: "Mother, since you are also letting your son inherit the country of Chen, how can it be a disintegrated Chen country? The third younger brother is in the western border, and he is self-respecting. I don't have any ambitions, but it's hard to guarantee that some of his subordinates won't cause trouble. When Chen Guosheng changes and the war resumes, it will still turn our brothers against each other. The boy's intention is to let the third brother come back to me and accompany me in the court. By my side, relieve my worries, but no longer have to hold military power."

After hearing this, the Empress Dowager Chen also sighed, and said: "Since your Majesty has an idea, let's do it. You just need to remember that he and you are siblings, so don't let brothers kill each other!"