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Chapter 508 Chang'an ([-]) First update

In August, autumn is crisp and clear.

The temperature in the Western Regions has begun to drop sharply. The temperature difference between day and night is getting bigger and bigger.

Li Ru arrived in Shu County overnight from Han'an, without even taking a breath, and directly visited Shu County's government office.

Hua Xiong, the prefect of Shujun, fell ill, and he was very ill.When Li Ru saw the haggard man lying on the sick bed, he couldn't believe it. This was Hua Xiong, the governor of Han'an who was able to kill the general and capture the flag in the chaos of the army with him.

"Wen Kai..."

As soon as Li Ru's words came out, his voice was a little choked up, and he couldn't speak any more.

Now, Li Ru is approaching the age of knowing the destiny.He is nearly fifty years old, almost ten years younger than Hua Xiong.However, as a counselor, he worked hard. The past two years in the Western Regions have been smooth and smooth, and nothing has happened to give him a headache.But Huaxiong is different!Immediately general, there is no guarantee that there will be some hidden illness on this body.Especially back then, he almost died on the battlefield.

Although Hua Tuo, the uncle of the family, later made Hua Xiong recover, his vitality was still damaged.

I couldn't see anything at the time, but as I got older, the impact of my past injuries gradually became apparent, and I couldn't afford to get sick at last.

Hua Xiong laughed.

"Wenzheng, why do you have this expression? I'm not dead yet... How can I leave without seeing my lord's great achievements?"

As he spoke, he asked his youngest son, Hua Rong, who was waiting on the side, to bring over a chair, "It's been a hard journey, so let's sit down and take a breath."

Li Ru nodded and sat down beside the sick bed.

Hua Rong fiddled with the charcoal stove next to him to increase the temperature in the room, and then he retreated obediently.

"Rong'er is almost at the age of Zhixue!"

"Soon, he will be fifteen next year. This kid is better than his brother, and he has already graduated from the county school. I plan to send him to Chang'an next year to attend the county school. When he graduates from the county school, let him go Scientific examination. No guarantee, my family is about to produce a champion!"

In Hua Xiong's tone, there was pride and arrogance that could not be concealed, and his spirit seemed to be shocked.

Although he was born in a general, Hua Xiong didn't want his children to spend their entire lives fighting with knives and guns.Now that the eldest son has inherited his martial arts, he has already started fighting on the battlefield.Then the youngest son, Huarong...it's time for a literati to be born in the family.

Li Ru nodded, "Qiantui is not in Chang'an now, and the war in the Kanto region is about to reach its climax. I estimate that King Liang will return to Chang'an at the end of next summer. Coincidentally, that one of my family also called to visit Chang'an Prince Liang, you can take Rong'er to go with him... just stay at my mansion in Chang'an, let Rong'er review the books first, after the Dai Qiu test is over, the county school is about to start."

Hua Xiong laughed out loud.

The old buddies who fought together in Liangzhou in the past are almost gone now.

Only Li Ruhuaxiong and Xu Rong were left.Xu Rong went to Xichuan again, the Western Region of Nuo Da, and now only he and Li Ru are left.

The two chatted for a while, and gradually introduced the topic.

"If it wasn't for my poor health, I wouldn't bother you to come here. Ban Zhi has already returned, and will arrive in Shu County in a few days."

"kindness!"

Li Ru didn't speak, but just snorted heavily, with a gloomy gleam in his eyes, "He's done a great job these past few years. He's so majestic, he brought 30 troops with him as soon as he came back... You and I are demonstrating, demonstrating against King Liang!"

Hua Xiong said: "Before Lu Gong left, he told me to be careful and limit his power. I didn't care, but I thought everyone was killed from Luoyang. Why should you guard against me?" , I was on guard against you? Now that I think about it, what Lu Gong said is true. This guy is indeed capable, and he has achieved what he is today in just a few years. Unfortunately, his mind...is wrong."

Li Ru didn't speak.

Ban Yi took over Gan Ben's duties after the All-Difficult Army entered Hanzhong from the Western Regions.

Dong Bi once said in the past that the military deterrence of the Western Regions should be maintained, and expansion can be carried out when appropriate.Ban Zhi did exactly that when he first took over the military power.It was only later that he was a little dissatisfied.Leading the attack by himself, starting from the first year of Taiping, it took five years to sweep the Guishuang Empire. Wherever the army went, it was like wind and clouds.

Today, Ban Zhi has nearly 30 troops under his command.

Most of them are aliens looted from the Guishuang Empire.In this regard, Ban Zhi imitated the method of organizing the begging army back then.

With more and more soldiers and horses, Ban Zhi's ambition became bigger and bigger.

Relying on the reputation of his ancestors, coupled with the prestige that Dong Pi has built in the Western Regions over the years, Ban is right in Guishuang, and even in Tianzhu, just like the king of one side.After Dong Bi was banned from the country, Ban Zhi also moved his mind, which was faintly revealed in an official document before.

He wants to be the King of Guishuang!

But at that time, Dong Bi himself was in a state of desperation and didn't know what to do.

So I ignored Ban Yi.

Now, Dong Bi has mobilized more than [-]% of the troops in Guanzhong to fight a decisive battle with the princes of Guandong.And the troops in Guanzhong were emptied, and Ban Zhi felt that his chance had come.When I came back this time, on the surface it was said to be an order to see you... But in fact, there was indeed a threat.

Li Ru sneered and said, "Since Ban Zhi wants to die, let him come. But when he comes, I need Lao Wenkai to help..."

He whispered a few words in Hua Xiong's ear.

Hua Xiong's face was very gloomy at first, but gradually he heard some clues, and his face became brighter, he nodded repeatedly, "That's right!"

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Two days later, Banzhi's army had entered Shu County.

The 30 army was ready to go, and Ban Zhi himself brought [-] cavalry and arrived in Shu County first, preparing to report to Hua Xiong.

At least that's what he said in his official documents...

In fact, everyone knew in their hearts that Ban Zhi was here to sniff out the news.If anything went wrong, he would rebel immediately.As for the 30 troops, they can arrive in Shu County within a day.And the person who controls this army is the person Ban Zhi trusts the most: Yan Ming.

The weather was fine and the sun was shining brightly.

After Ban Zhi led three thousand cavalry into the city, he strided into the government office in full military uniform.

Long before he arrived, he knew about Hua Xiong's terminal illness.And the soldiers and horses in Shujun did not show any abnormal behavior.

Anyway, his class is also an old man.

In the barracks of the Western Regions, there are also many close friends.As long as there is trouble in the Western Regions, he will know it immediately.

This can be regarded as fearless.

With the support of his youngest son, Hua Rong, Hua Xiong walked into the lobby tremblingly.

Ban Zhi stepped forward, intervened to salute and said: "The last general, Ban Zhi, sees Old General Hua. Please forgive me that the last general is unable to perform the full salute because of his armor."

Hua Xiong waved his hand, "Juyuan Mo Duoli. We are old friends now, so there is no need to say such outrageous words. Please sit down!"

Ban Yi sat down with Hua Xiong, but did not relax his vigilance.Before entering the lobby, he observed the surrounding situation.There seems to be no ambush around the lobby.In the lobby, except for an old man who looked like he was in his seventies and eighties with a hunched body, he was waiting on the sidelines.Other than that, the entire government office seemed very peaceful.

Ban Zhi could feel whether there was an ambush or not.

He can be regarded as a person who has experienced many battles, and Ban Zhi's intuition is still very keen.

Hua Rong served drinks.

Ban Zhi asked suspiciously, "How can I bother you young master?"

Hua Xiong smiled, "Don't blame Juyuan. I don't have any servants here, and my old wife is also sick, and a few maidservants are waiting behind me. Only this old slave is a veteran who went to the Grand Master with me back then. Now it is Deaf and stupid, he just stands here all day except eating and sleeping. For more than [-] years, he has been working under my account. Now, the old habits may not be able to get rid of."

Ban Zhi turned his head and glanced at the old slave, he was indeed somewhat military-like.

"For more than twenty years... the old general can be regarded as a veteran hero, why is the house still the same as before, without even a servant?"

"Why do you want those people to serve you?"

As Hua Xiong said, he suddenly coughed violently.Next to him, Hua Rong rubbed his back quickly, and it took him a long time to recover.

"I'm just a vulgar person. When I was marching and fighting in the past, I was served by my own soldiers. Now, my health is not good, and I can't mount a war horse... I plan to wait for King Liang to end the war in the Kanto region and calm down. King Liang please resign, and take the family back to their hometown to recuperate."

"The old general and the king of Liang have made a lot of contributions, and they are the elders of the two dynasties, but...the boys who served with me in the past are either appointed as lords or worshiped as generals. But the old general was left in this desolate and barren land of the Western Regions ...Liang Wang is really unfair to the old general."

Hua Xiong smiled, but didn't say anything.

Ban Zhi hesitated for a moment, "Old General, to be honest, Ban Zhi returned to the teacher this time because he received the emperor's order to return to Chang'an."

"Oh? Why haven't I heard of it?" Hua Xiong looked at Ban Yi and asked.

Ban Zhi said, "This is a secret decree!"

"Secret decree?"

Hua Xiong's eyes widened, and he suddenly raised his eyebrows, "I'm afraid it's not a secret decree, but he wants to plot against you. Go back to Chang'an, you alone are enough, why do you have to bring your 30 troops here? Could it be that you want to let Those 30 horses will stay in Chang'an to farm the fields?"

Ban Zhi's face changed slightly, but he looked very calm.

"Old general, you can't say that. Who conspired against you? I'm afraid it's not certain. Today is the world of the Han Dynasty, and the king of Liang controls the government, making the emperor a puppet. I heard that Guanzhong suffered a severe drought this year. ...But the King of Liang didn't want to appease the people, but instead launched a conquest on his own, putting the people in dire straits, what his purpose is, I'm afraid it's unknown yet."

Hua Xiong said angrily: "Ban Juyuan, stop talking nonsense."

"Nonsense?" Ban Zhi sneered and said, "Is it nonsense? You understand better than I do. To tell you the truth, I returned to Chang'an under the secret decree this time to help the emperor regain control of the government. I know the old general He is highly respected in the Western Regions, and has a lot of friendship with Li Hou of Han'an. So I want to trouble the old general to come forward and open the passes along the Western Regions for me...I can guarantee that the general will be crowned king and general in the future."

"you……"

Hua Xiong was too angry to speak.

Ban Zhi said: "I'm not afraid that the old general will keep me. Not to mention that in your county, there are no one but eight hundred soldiers from the prefectures, and many soldiers from the nearby battalions have agreed to enter Beijing with me. Hehe, even if they It would take two or three hours to rescue them, but they would not be able to arrive... and the three thousand cavalry in my hands are all experienced warriors. It is more than enough to control the county and support my army to arrive."

Hua Xiong glared at Ban Zhi, and suddenly burst out laughing too.

"Ban Juyuan, aren't you afraid that I will kill you?"

"kill me?"

Ban Zhi also laughed, "If the old general said this ten years ago, I would have believed it. But now... can the old general still carry a sword and mount a horse? As long as I give an order, three thousand warriors outside the government office , they will rush in. Hehe, even if the old general kills me, don’t forget that I still have brothers. If something happens to me, within three days, Yan Ming will lead an army of 30 to wash the county with blood.”

"Bloodwashing Shu County, what a big tone you have!"

"Old general, it's not that I'm loud, but that's the truth. In fact, even if you don't show up, I can still use your seal to open the pass of the prefecture without any injuries. Hehe, the general trend is now, why are you obsessed with it? Earth, who can stop me?"

Hua Xiong grabbed the wine bottle and slammed it on the ground.

"I can stop you!"

"You? Really..."

Before the word 'laugh' could be uttered, a thunderous roar suddenly sounded in Ban Zhi's ear: "Why do you need the old general to take action, a certain family will arrest you!"

That voice sounded a little familiar.

Ban Zhi was stopped by the sudden roar, but before he could react, a big hand stretched out and grabbed his neck from behind.That big hand was like a pair of iron tongs, and he picked up Ban Zhi "Jumping beam clown, dare to run out here to embarrass others."

Before he finished speaking, Ban Zhi was thrown to the ground by the owner of the big hand.

Immediately afterwards, a series of screams sounded outside the door.The dozen or so guards that Ban Zhi brought into the government office fell into a pool of blood.More than a hundred fighters in black soft armor jumped from the trees and roofs in the courtyard outside the lobby.The gate of the government office closed with a bang, followed by the sound of shouts of killing from the long street outside the government office.The collision of weapons, the howl of steel crossbow piercing through the air, and the screams came in.

Ban Zhi was thrown into a dizzy state, but when he looked up, he was startled.

"Qi Hou, why are you here?"

At some point, standing beside the colonnade, that old slave whom Hua Xiong called deaf and stupid, turned into Dian Wei, who was nine feet tall and shaped like a fierce tiger.I saw Dian Wei, beard and hair all stretched out, striding forward in front of Ban Zhi, and said with a sneer: "If I don't come, how can I see the majesty of Master Ban? Brother reminds you, how can you have today?
He didn't want to repay, but instead hooked up with those thieves and conspired to rebel.

Hey, do you think you're smart?I can tell you that your every move is under my brother's control...Rong'er! "

Dian Wei roared, Hua Rong turned around and took out a pair of double iron halberds from under the Eight Immortals table.

Although Hua Rong is a scholar, it does not mean that he is powerless.Although it was difficult for him to carry Dian Wei's double iron halberds, it did not hinder his movement.

Dian Wei took the pair of iron halberds, without turning his head, he said: "Old General, rest for now, wait for a certain family to kill those rats, and then drink three hundred cups with you."

Hua Xiong laughed loudly and said, "So, I risk my life to accompany you."

When Dian Wei raised the halberd, Ban Zhi yelled sharply: "Dian Junming, if I die, you can't even hope to live."

"Hahaha, don't worry, you are dead, I will still live happily!" Dian Wei put his foot on Ban Zhi, "In this mansion, there are three hundred fighters I brought from Xingxiu Sea, all of whom are After rigorous testing, you are a hero who kills without batting an eyelid. With your three thousand cavalry, you dare to claim that the county has been blood-washed? Boy, let me tell you, five thousand soldiers and horses have been ambushed in this county.

Did you hear that?The screams outside are what you call a seasoned warrior begging for mercy! "

Ban Zhi shouted loudly: "Impossible...how could I not know about the mobilization of soldiers and horses in Shu County?"

"Nonsense, do you think you can really control the soldiers and horses of the Western Regions? Those guys who secretly hooked up with you have long been taken down by Li Hou."

"You, you... Dian Junming, don't forget, my brother still has..."

"I know, 30 horses!"

Dian Wei spat, "Damn it, back then my three brothers were not afraid of thousands of troops, so it seems like you talk about those 30 horses every day? So that you can die more clearly... as early as King Liang Before leaving the customs, Xu Huang has been secretly ordered to lead the Jiefan army and sneak into the Western Regions."

"what!"

"Hey, is it possible that your 30 troops can beat Xu Gongming's [-] troops?"

Ben's face was ashen, his mouth was tongue-tied, and his mind was blank.

Jiefan Army, one of the six main forces of Han'an.

Those were elite men who had experienced countless bloody battles in Shuofang.Not to mention the combat effectiveness of the Xiefan army, but just talking about the equipment, it is not comparable to the troops in the squad.What's more, Xu Huang was called a good general of the five sons by Dong Bi. Although he had only four sons over the years, he was not considered a "good general of the five sons", but when it came to marching and fighting, he was definitely ranked among the top three in Dong Bi's army.

It's just that 10 people have entered the Western Regions, why is there no sign of trouble?

Dian Wei said: "Boy, let me teach you another good thing. Since the reorganization of the Qihuo army last year, Xu Huang was ordered to break up the Jiefan army, sneak into the Western Regions from Hexi, Mobei, Xingxiuhai and other places in batches, and then secretly assembled In Shu County. Only Li Hou and the old general know about this matter."

Ban Zhi could no longer speak...

Suddenly, he regretted it a little.Leading the army to fight well, although it is said that it has no name and no role, but it can be regarded as a local snake in Guishuang.

In a moment of confusion, I listened to the instigation of those people in Chang'an!
Ha, who would have thought... Maybe, this is the so-called magic height is one foot, and the Tao is one foot high.The self-righteous organ counted it all, but it cost my own life.

Ban Yi didn't want to beg for mercy!
In fact, with his qualifications, Dian Wei really wouldn't kill him if he begged for mercy.In any case, when Dong Bi was not making a fortune, Ban Zhi was his subordinate.At that time, Ban Zhi and Yan Ming had rescued Cai Yan together, which was enough for Dong Bi to spare him.

"Qihou, give me a good time!"

Ban Zhi suddenly smiled and said: "For the sake of my 20 years of following King Liang, please give me a good time."

Dian Wei narrowed his eyes, "Before the King of Liang ordered me to come, he had told me not to hurt your life, and asked me to take you to see him in Chang'an."

Ban Zhi said: "The King of Liang wants to forgive me, I will go to Wuyan to meet him. Ban Mou made a wrong step, the crime cannot be pardoned. I also ask Qihou to complete it."

Dian Wei looked at Ban Zhi quietly, and Ban Zhi also looked at him.

The noise outside the government office became smaller and smaller, and gradually calmed down...

Suddenly, Dian Wei raised his hand and chopped Ban Zhi into a pool of blood.Turning around, I saw Hua Xiong walking out with Hua Rong's support.

Dian Wei smiled bitterly and said, "He is indeed a good man, what a pity!"

"Yeah, what a pity!"

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Before eleven o'clock, the second update will be presented.

(End of this chapter)