"But why did you fail so completely before you even waited for our rescue?"
"General Pei, does he know how many troops I had at that time?"
Pei Jie really didn't know, but he didn't show it. He just closed his mouth and didn't speak.
"There were a total of 5,000 soldiers under my command at that time. Including me, and one deputy general, there were 5,002 people in total. Xixia's military strength was roughly estimated to be 80,000. If it were you, could you hold it?"
Chu Tiankuo looked back at the people behind him, his eyes full of contempt.
"Of those five thousand soldiers who died on the battlefield, why are you the only one who came back safe and sound?"
"Are you saying that Chu Tiankuo was able to save his life back then because he did something wrong to Bei'an on the battlefield?"
Gu Qiang couldn't believe his ears. As far as he knew, there was indeed a soldier who saved his life on the battlefield where thousands of people were wiped out. But if he remembered correctly, he was The responsible frontline charger, if he can save a life due to his high martial arts skills, it is understandable. He will not be picked out for any faults at this time, right
"I think this matter is not as simple as we think. If Chu Tiankuo really escaped from that war, then it is very likely that he really has something to do with those Xixia people."
Shen Qianshan did not dare to speak too harshly, but at present, it seems that things are almost like this. In that war, there were only a few thousand people on the battlefield. It was like a joke. Shen Qianshan also once persuaded He had surpassed his eldest brother, but at that time, he was the biggest threat to his throne, and it was impossible for him to believe his own words. Thinking about it now, Shen Qianshan still felt a little uncomfortable. If he could have used other methods to persuade the eldest brother to change his mind, so many soldiers would not have died tragically in that place.
"I can't blame you for this. After all, it's been so long. When Chu Tiankuo went to the battlefield, you were still in the palace speechless, right?"
"You can't say that. I always feel that what happened to General Chu was something I did inappropriately. If I hadn't gone directly to the eldest brother to talk about these things at that time, he probably wouldn't have insisted on taking 5,000 soldiers. Destined to do this show.”
"What about now? Why are you bringing this up? Is there something wrong with Chu Tiankuo?"
Gu Huaian frowned. To be honest, he had heard a little bit about this matter. If he remembered correctly, if Chu Tiankuo was the soldier who escaped by chance at that time, then he was indeed very likely to have reached an agreement with the Xixia people. He made some kind of agreement, so he came back safe and sound.
Perhaps because he felt guilty for his brothers who died in the battle, he chose not to continue to be his general after returning to Bei'an, but to retire from the world and found Tianji Pavilion.
"When I learned about Chu Tiankuo's identity, I already guessed that this matter might be revealed. I think Chu Junyou should have realized this matter earlier than us."
But even like this, Gu Huai'an didn't dare to make any assumptions about what happened back then. If Chu Tiankuo really had the ability to escape, he couldn't be said to be treason.
Gu Suliang shook his head, "To be honest, I can't say for sure about this matter, because I have known him for such a long time and he has never mentioned this matter to me. However, Chu Tiankuo has always regarded Chu Junyou treats Junyou as his own brother. Even if he already knows that Chu Junyou is not his biological brother, he has not been cruel to Chu Junyou. From this point of view, I can be sure that if one day Chu Tian If these Kuo things are exposed, it must be Chu Junyou’s doing.”
"We don't know what exactly happened on the battlefield, but if Chu Tiankuo was really collaborating with the enemy and treason, even if Shen Zhongbai was willing to pardon him, this crime would still lead to the confiscation of the nine clans."
"Then what should we do now? Does Shen Zhongbai know it now or not? If he really knows about this matter, then Chu Junyou knows where Tianji Pavilion is. If he really wants to catch Chu Tiankuo, Isn’t it easy?”
"This is what I'm worried about now. I can't let it go in Kyoto for the time being. Huang Hao and the prince don't know what the situation is. We really have no way to distract ourselves and go out to see Chu Tian now. What's going on over there?"
"Then what do you mean now? Can you put aside the matter at hand and let me go? After all, I have always kept in touch with the palace. In any case, Shen Zhongbai will not attack me so easily. Well, I think it would be the best choice for me to go, what do you think?"
"I also think it doesn't matter if A Liang goes to see this matter. Even if there is something really wrong? I won't have a head-on confrontation with Shen Zhongbai's people. I think there won't be any problem."
Seeing that Gu Su Liang was worried, Gu Qiang also spoke for him. Gu Su Liang was in the city now. Although he was a good caregiver to them, they couldn't stop Gu Su Liang from saving him just for their own sake. Friends, if something really happened, Ah Liang would definitely blame himself. Those of them who were friends would actually become the ones holding him back.
"I actually think so too, but it's too dangerous for you to go there alone, because I don't know what Chu Junyou and Shen Zhongbai are thinking now, and I'm also afraid that they may have made some precautions in advance. , or bring the troops over. I think the best way now is. Ah Liang brings a team of soldiers under me over. In this case, we can feel more at ease. If there is any special situation, what are you going to do? You can send someone back to tell us, and we will send someone to pick you up. Can you think of this? "
Gusu Liang must be willing for Shen Qianshan to have such a complete arrangement, but he just doesn’t know what kind of situation Chu Tiankuo is facing now. In fact, there are very few people with strong martial arts in Tianji Pavilion. Chu Tiankuo Kuo Ye has never cared about fighting with others. It is not known whether his martial arts has deteriorated over the years. What if a large group of people really went to his house to arrest him. Will even Tianji Pavilion be wiped out
"General Chu, I am also a straightforward person. If celebrities don't tell secrets, just make it clear. Now the court suspects that you had an affair with Xixia, which led to the defeat of the war. If there is nothing wrong, could you please come with me? Take a trip."
Chu Tiankuo didn't hesitate at all. After thinking about it, Pei Jie was not a despicable person. He shouldn't dare to do anything to him. He thought he was here to provoke him. He had never made a move with anyone in so many years. I don't know how much my martial arts has deteriorated, but seeing his peaceful expression, I feel relieved.
But he didn't expect that even though he had expressed his attitude and said he was willing to leave with him, Pei Jie still kicked him hard on the back of the knee.
"Master Pei."
The guard behind Pei Jie couldn't stand it anymore. "We just came here today to capture him and didn't say what questions we wanted to ask him. Mr. Pei, are you going too far? Are you overstepping your position?" "
The guards behind him also knew what Pei Jie's personality was like on weekdays, so he provoked Chu Tiankuo for no reason, which really made everyone around him seem a little uncomfortable.
"What do you know? If he hadn't collaborated with the enemy and treason, the war wouldn't have been so miserable. And among the five thousand soldiers, why was he the only one who escaped alive? He alone is worth the weight of those five thousand soldiers. Thousands of lives?”
Even now, Pei Jie can't forget that he hurried to the pass alone, but what he saw was the corpses of soldiers everywhere. As a soldier, he really couldn't forgive himself for such a scene. After so many years, he could not forget it. Laiya has always blamed herself, so she asked the emperor for an order, saying that her support was not timely, and asked to be demoted.
But he didn't expect that what happened that year turned out to be for another reason, and the culprit turned out to be Chu Tiankuo.
"General, do you know about that war? How many troops did Xixia see? Five thousand people? Do you think it is possible to win?"
"Regardless of whether he will win or not, he should not treat the lives of those five thousand soldiers as a child's play and just throw them on the battlefield in vain, while he escaped alone and signed some peace agreement in the end. , it’s like a joke, even if he has this ability, if he had signed this agreement early, there wouldn’t be so many soldiers going to die with him.”
The guards were speechless when he said this. They were not witnesses of what happened back then. They didn't know what happened at the border, so naturally they shouldn't make rash judgments.
However, what happened today really made people a little bit unexpected. Mr. Pei, who advocates convincing people with reason, would actually attack a person so violently. With that kick, if Chu Tiankuo didn't have some kung fu skills, I'm afraid that Even the kneecaps were kicked to pieces.
"Okay, you don't need to ask any more questions about these things. After bringing him back, the emperor will make his own decision, so you don't need to worry about it."
Shen Zhongbai did not expect that Chu Junyou would tell him these things. After all, Chu Junyou was born in Tianji Pavilion. It was not difficult for him to collect information. However, he did not expect that even the members of Tianji Pavilion would Lord, they were played by him in the applause. It seems that this person is really not simple.
Fortunately, Chu Junyou has always paid little attention to his throne.