Situ Yushuang naturally knew why Yusuf changed his mind at the critical moment. The Luo Bei people's defeat in the Eastern Expedition was too exciting to the opponent. Seeing that the Luo Bei people's threat disappeared, Li Wufeng could confidently and boldly come to clean up the east side. At that time, Yusuf was already frightened and couldn't hear any strange noises. Watching the wind became Yusuf's only choice. Situ Tai's performance was even more disappointing to Situ Yushuang. His performance in Huzhou was mediocre. Although the northern front had hundreds of thousands of soldiers in Duodun, they still dared not take a step further. Even Situ Yushuang was surprised that he, the original Why did the elder brother who seemed to have some courage at first become so timid all of a sudden? I can only regret that I tried my best to help raise funds and materials, but in exchange for such a disappointing performance.
The old cunning man in front of him was so stubborn that he refused to make any move despite his words. This made Situ Yushuang angry and resentful but couldn't help it. After all, the other party was not the person in charge, he was just a microphone at most. That's all. Situ Yushuang had never thought like this before expecting him to make any decision.
"Mr. Zhuang, is my eldest brother just going around the corner to avoid me? I have already sent him two letters and asked Mr. Zhuang to convey my thoughts, but a few days have passed and there is still no news from my eldest brother. , is it possible that Cangzhou, which is two hundred miles away from here, has not been able to send a message back in three to five days?"
"Your Highness is serious. It's just that His Highness King Yan is unlikely to stay in Cangzhou City all the time. Maybe he goes out to inspect military affairs, or goes to Peking to preside over government affairs, but he will never turn a blind eye to the letter from His Highness the Princess. Your Highness has a lot of people to rely on, and I believe that the princess and my lord will never hurt the feelings of both parties because of these trivial matters. As soon as my lord receives a letter from Her Royal Highness, he will definitely give an answer as soon as possible." Picked up the handkerchief. Wiping the sweat from his forehead, the old man did not dare to neglect the Thirteenth Princess, who was famous for her strength. Although she was unwilling to respond directly to the other party's question, the imperial capital needed her to help Zhou Xuan manage and raise funds. There are still many things to do. You can't offend her at this time.
"Hmph, my eldest brother is too high-minded now. How can he put me, a little sister, in his eyes? He was the first to break the agreement we agreed upon, which led to the current situation. Sixth brother's war in Jiujiang is not going well, and the West Facing the huge pressure from Li Wufeng, the elder brother is hiding behind to enjoy the cool air. Mr. Zhuang, I don’t want to push you back and forth, that would be too boring. Please tell my elder brother that it is okay to enjoy the cool air, but he must remember, The tree above his head is just a small tree. It is about to be chopped down. How many trees do our Situ family have? Please consider it carefully. After all other trees are chopped down, he will be left to die in the sun. , that would be a pity.”
Situ Yushuang's words suddenly turned cold, "I also want to tell Mr. Zhuang that if my eldest brother is still dawdling behind, then my original promise to help with the loan will be invalid. I don't want to have to deal with this mess of the Situ family anymore. Son!"
The old man was very worried. His main task in staying in the imperial capital was to raise military funds. If the other party gave up and the funds could not be implemented, how would he report to his master when he returned? But at this time, he did not dare to directly contradict the other party. I could only say politely with a smile: "Your Highness, it is unfair for you to do this. I remember that you also promised that the City Guards Corps would take action to contain Li Wufeng, and it seems that you also specifically discussed asking the City Guards Corps to send a division. The regiment led the Eighth Army to go south to attack Jiujiang, but Yusuf's side remained motionless. How do you want me to explain it to His Highness King Yan?"
Of course, Situ Yushuang expected that the other party would resist, and said calmly and coldly: "Mr. Zhuang, I think you may have misunderstood the original agreement. The actions of the city guard were not linked to what we had agreed upon among the three parties. , I just hope that my eldest brother can fulfill the obligations he should bear, and don't let me and the sixth brother work hard to raise funds and supplies for him, but he just sits back and enjoys the results. As for the matters on the city guard, I will naturally supervise, but The actions of the city guards are not a prerequisite, please make it clear to Mr. Zhuang."
Rubbing his hands in embarrassment, the old man surnamed Zhuang saw that he had no choice but to sneer and say: "Since His Highness said this, Zhuang will not dare to object. I will immediately report it to His Highness King Yan and ask him to make a decision. However, Please also ask Your Highness to spend some time on the city guards. The consequences of raising tigers are the same for us. The grim facts in front of us have proven this. I think we should all show a little sincerity. Your Highness, do you think so?"
Startled for a moment, Situ Yushuang's phoenix eyes narrowed slightly. It seemed that this was the first time he met the man in front of him who was not too old. Calling him an old man would be a bit exaggerated. However, he was about fifty years old, both in terms of appearance and clothing. They all seemed very ordinary, the kind that could not be distinguished in a crowd, but these words alone were enough to make Situ Yushuang look at him with admiration. Maybe this guy was an important figure in his elder brother's pocket, and he I had underestimated him before. When did the banker have such a talent come out
However, he was surprised, and Situ Yushuang did not change his attitude because of this: "Mr. Zhuang is easy to say, I will order Yusuf to proceed according to the plan, including the 3rd, 8th and 9th legions. I will find ways to mobilize them, but please Mr. Zhuang Tell my elder brother that the current situation cannot be delayed any longer. If it is delayed any longer, it may really be the end of our Situ family. Please respect yourself!"
The last sentence of the cold words was filled with a chilling air, which made the old man feel absent-minded for no reason.
Hanzhong Mansion. Although the two kings of Yan and Hunan jointly sent troops to Jiuhu and the Second Mansion, Wu Feng strongly stated to people from all walks of life and the media in Hanzhong Mansion that the two kings' raising troops without the consent of the central government of the empire was an act of overstepping their authority. Western Xinjiang must not sit idly by. This is a precedent, but in fact there was no other performance in Xijiang in the following days. Although the First Army of Xijiang stationed in Kansai County had already canceled its vacation and entered wartime status, from the scope of its deployment Look, there seems to be no sign of going east from Jincheng or Lujiang. All this has puzzled many people in the imperial capital who are watching the operation in Western Xinjiang with wide eyes. This is a military operation that clearly attempts to change the current situation of the empire. Xijiang's reaction also proves that Xijiang seems to be excluded by the two parties involved in this military operation. Depending on the situation, Xijiang is also very disgusted with this military operation, but it is disgusting. What kind of reaction it will make is surprising. expect.
The Weihe River and the Jinghe River merge into the river in the western and eastern suburbs of Hanzhong City respectively, becoming the two most important tributaries of the river in the Kansai region. It is the alluvial construction of these two tributaries and the main stream of the river over thousands of years that formed the current Hanzhong Basin The vast brown soil plains, good irrigation conditions, abundant water from three rivers, and the perfect water conservancy and irrigation system gradually formed over thousands of years have made Hanzhong the well-deserved first capital in the western part of the empire, and also made Hanzhong famous in history. It has become the political, economic and cultural center of the Tang people for several times, and even in this dynasty it was named Xijing.
As Xijing, it is natural that there is a palace where the emperors rested and rested. The Xijing palace is located under a gentle hill thirty miles away in the northern suburbs of Hanzhong. Because it has a shallow hill that stretches for hundreds of miles, it is different from the flat plains of the Hanzhong Basin. It is very rare here. The primeval forest that blocks out the sun and the excellent geographical location have made rulers of all dynasties regard this place as a treasured place for rest. They come here to take refuge in the summer, to hide from the cold in the winter solstice, to go outing in the spring, and to hunt in the autumn. It can be said to be suitable for all seasons.
A cacophony of hoofbeats suddenly came from behind the hillside. At first glance, the dozen or so horses riding on the steeds were clearly selected Dawan horses from the Western Regions. A dozen long-limbed fox hounds came from the hillside. He jumped out and ran straight towards the foxes that were driven away and ran wildly. The knights on the strong horses immediately followed them closely. At the bottom of the hillside was an endless meadow, which was a good place for hunting on horseback.
After scolding each other, most of the ten or so riders turned out to be thin and fat female knights. The first one seemed to be in a very good mood. He raised his horse and whipped his horse, and the pained horse jumped a few feet, and drew a beautiful line in the air. The arc is about Situ Yutang, the seventeenth princess of the empire who has been staying in the northwest. Perhaps her mood improved after seeing her fiancé return to Western Xinjiang, and hunting has become a favorite activity for women. The few horses that followed did not show any signs of weakness. They clamped down on the horse's belly and followed closely, with their hooves churning, showing a heroic figure.
However, the speed of the riders who had been in front gradually slowed down, as if they were deliberately trying to distance themselves from the other riders. The person in the middle was Li Wufeng, who was returning to Hanzhong from Heshuo. Seeing the master slowing down, the riders behind him also calmed down the pace of their strong horses, gradually getting further and further away from the female knights who were still chasing forward.
The knight following Wu Feng looked different from the other knights at first glance. His majestic body looked a little more calm and calm through the purple-black knight's cape. His face seemed to have a Chinese character than before. He looked slightly less clear, but from the light that occasionally showed in his eyes, he could tell that the knight in front of him had an unusual identity.
"Chongxin, the weather is cool today and it's a good time for hunting. Why are you hiding behind others?" He seemed to be in a good mood, and Wu Feng's tone seemed very relaxed.
"Haha, Your Highness is going to let Chongxin compete with a bunch of girls? It's a pity that Chongxin likes hunters rather than prey. If it were on the battlefield, Chongxin would definitely fight bravely to fulfill his mission." Maybe it was with himself. Because he had been with his master for a long time, Liang Chongxin was not as reserved and nervous as other generals in front of Wu Feng, and was a little more free and easy.