Shen Zechuan's eyes turned on Xiao Chiye, as if he was teasing without showing any trace, it was only for a moment, so fast that Xiao Chiye could only catch the last bit of aftermath.
"I lent you the mutual market, what benefits do you give Libei?" Xiao Fangxu wiped his hands, "Libei does not rely on trade routes to live."
"In the past, the family used the strategy of close contact and close attack to contain Libei, suspending the south side of Libei, leaving Libei in a state of isolation and helplessness. Now I am willing to let Zhongbo and Libei join together again, and be a buffer zone between Libei and Qidong. "Shen Zechuan said, "Libei has to fight Biansha for a long time. If we can't become an ally with Zhongbo, it would be too dangerous."
Xiao Chiye sat next to Xiao Fangxu, Chen Yang presented new chopsticks, and he picked the mutton on the plate to eat.
Xiao Fangxu looked at Xiao Chiye and Shen Zechuan from the corner of his eye, and said, "You are not Jianxing Wang Shenwei, and your words are not enough to represent the six states of China and Bo. I know that you took Zhougui's Izhou on the grounds of 'borrowing'. , and tamed Luo Mu's Tea State on the grounds of 'giving food', but the Yi Kings in Fan and Deng states, and the Luoshan bandits in Dun and Duan states are not under your control."
Shen Zechuan had a plan in his mind, he said: "King Yi is a commoner who was turned against by the bandits. Fan and Dengzhou's troops are less than 30,000. He can't beat the Biansha cavalry in the east, and he doesn't dare to face Qi Zhuyin in the south. You can only establish a small court in Fanzhou and try to join forces with the Luoshan bandits. This person is like a paper tiger, and there is nothing to fear. The Luoshan bandits are now in civil strife, torn apart, and they are no longer a major problem for Zhongbo. Besides, both are I will not negotiate with Libei, but Cizhou has a sincere heart. Now that the Huaici tea trade route is formed, Cizhou can bypass Qudu and Juexi for money exchanges. If Libei needs it, Cizhou can supply it. Start the Northeast Grain and Horse Road."
rich!
Xiao Fangxu and Zuo Qianqiu thought at the same time.
The supply of Northeast Grain and Horse Road is the supply of Libei Army Grain. Shen Zechuan's biggest confidence in Juexi is the Xi's shop. He decided to continue to use the Northeast Grain and Horse Road as early as he left Quedu. The military ration case brought to the fore the reselling of grain by Juexi, but it allowed Shen Zechuan to seize the loophole. In the past, Xi Hongxuan had to go through the Hezhou waterway to do grain business, and was restrained by the Hua Family in Dicheng, but now Shen Zechuan has Huaizhou's hand, and he can buy grain from Juexi.
"But at the same time," Shen Zechuan changed his words, "I hope that the newly built garrison in the six states can get guidance from the Libei Iron Cavalry, and can buy war horses from Hongyan Mountain in the future."
Not only Xiao Fangxu, but also Xiao Chiye turned his eyes.
"You also want to establish cavalry?" Xiao Fangxu became interested, "In Zhongbo, along the Chashi River?"
Shen Zechuan drank the hot milk, warmed his body a little, and said, "Duanzhou needs cavalry."
Zhongbo has no grassland, so the garrison of the six states of Zhongbo is mainly infantry, but the terrain of Zhongbo is not as unique as Qidong, and there are two checkpoints around Tianfeique and Suotianguan. The terrain along the Chashi River is open, and the defense line set up by Duanzhou there cannot resist the continuous impact of the Biansha cavalry. Zhongbo has long needed to rebuild the Chashi military defense.
"My eldest brother's name is Ji Mu. When Zhongbo was defeated, he was a small banner in the Duanzhou garrison." Shen Zechuan paused for a while, "He is familiar with the Chashi River, where it is as smooth as the northern border. Without the Wanli Beacon Tower in Bian County, nor the Eagle Scouts in Libei, when they were defeated one by one by the Biansha cavalry, it was too late to convey the military information."
This was one of the reasons for the fall of Duanzhou. The post horses on the official road could not outrun the Biansha cavalry and were slaughtered halfway. The military situation was delayed on the way, and the cities behind could not receive any news. When the city gate was broken open, they faced the machetes of the Biansha cavalry, followed by Tucheng.
Ji Mu was dead.
The 40,000 garrison troops in Chashi Tiankeng were all dead, because they were determined to protect their families and the country, but they didn't get the chance. The heavy snow covered the Chashi Tiankeng, and the Zhongbo man became a wild dog of the Zhou Dynasty.
"Duanzhou needs light cavalry," Shen Zechuan said firmly, "after the defeat, the line along the Chashi River fell into the hands of the Biansha people, and the few remaining defense camps in Duanzhou were all abandoned. A light ride."
Xiao Fangxu touched his chin and said, "If you just want a line that can quickly transmit military information, there are many ways to re-establish dense post stations along the Chashi River, and straighten the horse trails as fast as you want. But if you want a light cavalry that can rival the Biansha cavalry, Li Bei can't help you."
Zuo Qianqiu nodded and said to Shen Zechuan: "The strength of the Biansha cavalry is not only that they are fast enough, but also that they are far more accustomed to staying on horseback than any soldier in Dazhou. This point is not comparable to the North Iron Cavalry."
"Besides, Duanzhou who gave up his defense is like a baby." Xiao Fangxu saw Xiao Chiye quietly push the plate of meat in front of Shen Zechuan with his fingers. He moved his foot and stepped on his son under the table.
Xiao Chiye gasped lightly and said, "I think... yes!"
"You know shit." Xiao Fangxu scolded.
Xiao Chiye flicked his finger twice and said, "Then I really understand."
He looked at Shen Zechuan again, and there was a subtle itch when the two looked at each other. Xiao Chiye knew exactly what Shen Zechuan thought.
"Why should this light cavalry be compared with the Biansha cavalry? Even if the heavy armor of the Libei iron cavalry is removed, it will not achieve the effect of the Biansha cavalry." Xiao Chiye was a little lazy when he was full, "Lan Zhou still has Jinyiwei in his hands. It's too wasteful for them to just use it for listening, but as long as Jinyiwei is equipped with the best horses, they may defeat the border sand defenses along the Chashi River."
"How many Jinyiwei are there?" Xiao Fangxu sneered, "It's just a feather in the battlefield."
"There is nothing to expand. According to Jin Yiwei's selection criteria, Lanzhou not only has Da Zhou's fastest listening, but also Da Zhou's best camouflage assassin." Xiao Chiye said, "Is there a shortage of people? Not necessarily. As an assassination light cavalry, young people are their advantage. Instead of calling them cattle hair, it is better to call them steel needles. As long as this needle is used in the right place, the vultures will also fall."
Shen Zechuan was inspired by Xiao Jiming's combat style. If he also established a camp along the Chashi River that could supply the front line, he still lacked a soldier and horse that could be like a heavy hammer like the Libei Iron Cavalry. But the Libei Iron Cavalry could not be rebuilt, so Shen Zechuan replaced the heavy hammer with a steel needle.
Imagine starting from Dunzhou and building a thick enough defensive wall to Duanzhou. Shen Zechuan moved the infantry to the back of the wall, turned them into archers, added a defensive weapon to them, and put a treacherous light cavalry along the Chashi River, then he had all the vision inside and outside the wall. This cavalry - it may be more appropriate to call them the assassination team transformed from Jinyiwei, they can disguise, and they are still eyes and ears.
Quietly, everywhere.
As long as Shen Zechuan thought about it, he could hear everything.
Zuo Qianqiu secretly sucked in a breath of cold air. He has been stationed in Tianfei's palace for many years, and he understands the mystery of this kind of assassin best. This idea is terrifying enough.
The tent was quiet, waiting for Xiao Fangxu to speak. Xiao Fangxu thought for a while, and said to Shen Zechuan, "It's okay to exchange grain for horses, but if this light cavalry is successfully formed, don't let them step into Libei." He pushed away the plate, put his arms on his arm, and smiled at Shen Zechuan, "Otherwise I'll kill them and kill you."
The real power was suppressed, and before Xiao Chiye was about to speak, Shen Zechuan grabbed his arm. Under the gaze of the alpha wolf, in that long moment, he said slowly, "Deal."
Xiao Fangxu flicked the rim of the lower bowl with his fingers, retracting it freely.
* * *
After the others were gone, Xiao Fangxu sat by the fire, roasting a dagger.
"I'm sorry," Zuo Qianqiu sat down, "it's still too late."
The firelight was projected on Xiao Fangxu's side face, and he said, "This kid is too dangerous."
"Do you know who his teacher is?" Zuo Qianqiu said with relief, "He is still Ji Gang's apprentice, and his heart is not bad."
"Don't use this set to prevaricate me, the nine sons of Longsheng are different, and Qi Huilian is not a dude." Xiao Fangxu rubbed the blade with his thumb, "There are countless gaps in the world, such a person can't fight, but can stand In the sea of blood on the mountain of corpses."
Zuo Qianqiu was silent for a long time and said, "Then why are you still willing to promise him?"
Xiao Fangxu saw that the edge was slowly sliding, and it was reddened by the firelight. He looked at himself on the edge of the blade in the small "crack" of the bonfire, and finally said, "My son made a lock."
* * *
Shen Zechuan unbuttoned his clothes, facing the candlelight, a little tired.
He hadn't felt this way in a long, long time, that sense of frustration that camouflage failed.
Shen Zechuan didn't tell anyone about Duanzhou Qingqi, including Qi Huilian and Xiao Chiye. Many of the things he has done have impure motives. As long as he gets it, he will use it to the extreme. He called those "hypocrisy", and they were even more terrifying before Xiao Chiye, so he couldn't—he didn't dare to say it.
Shen Zechuan loosened his neckline, so that he could breathe.
There were footsteps outside the tent, Xiao Chiye was talking to the guards. Hearing his voice, Shen Zechuan stopped his hand, and Xiao Chiye just lifted the curtain and entered.
"Aye." Shen Zechuan didn't look back, just turned his face slightly and called.
Xiao Chiye pressed his chest against him from behind.
Shen Zechuan was melted by Xiao Chiye's breath, and the feeling of just being just eased. They rubbed together intimately, and the temperature gradually rose, so hot that they were both sweating. Shen Zechuan let out a breath of heat, as if he was scalded by Xiao Chiye's kiss. He showed a look of pain, but the corners of his eyes were full of joy, and he was intoxicated.
He likes Xiao Chiye's kisses.
Xiao Chiye took Shen Zechuan's hands and brought him behind Shen Zechuan like a bondage. He extinguished the candle, and in the white smoke, along the back of his neck, buried his depression.
"Lanzhou." Xiao Chiye contained these two words.
The table case was suddenly swept away, Shen Zechuan wanted to reach the edge of the table, but his hands were tied up, Xiao Chiye held it so tightly, Shen Zechuan raised his head, and could see Xiao Chiye's profile.
kiss Me.
Shen Zechuan read silently.
But Xiao Chiye didn't. He didn't move any more after that distance.