The Child Emperor

Only the skeleton of the roasted chicken was left, the bacon was only some scraps, and the turbid wine was slightly cold. Han Ruzi took a drink and nodded in praise: It is indeed better than the wine in the military camp. Did you buy it from Mayi City?

The King of the East Sea smiled and said: Mayi City doesn't have such good wine. It was sent by my mother from the capital. There is not much left. I asked you to come and taste it, but you always push three and four.

Since being betrayed by his uncle, King Donghai has been much more honest than before, but after all, he is used to food and cannot bear hardships. Even outside the fortress, he needs to be comfortable with food and lodging. He is only a little stronger than Cui Teng. want to go home.

Han Ruzi looked at Chai Yue, who was diagonally opposite, Convince me, this is your last chance, this time you didn't succeed, don't bother me again in the future.

Chai Yue was a little flustered, her hands were on her knees, her posture was restrained, and she thought for a while before saying, Please allow me to start from the beginning.

Yeah. Han Ruzi shook the jug that was about to end in his hand and poured himself another glass, This is the time for you.

Chai Yue was even more flustered. She didn't speak immediately, but thought for a while. The King of the East Sea, who was sitting in the main seat, smiled and watched.

That's right, I've been collecting information on the Huns and found something very interesting: the three Jin brothers and sisters entered the grasslands a month ago, and soon got in touch with the Xiongnu army, but Dong Danyu was busy dealing with the Chu army. Didn't see them.

Han Ruzi drank half of the wine in the cup.

Chai Yue spoke a little faster, A prince of the Xiongnu fell in love with the daughter of the Jin family and asked her for marriage.

The King of the East Sea observed with great interest that Han Ruzi showed no abnormality. He tore off a chicken bone and ate the last bit of meat on it.

The relationship between the Xiongnu royal family is very complicated. Some nobles objected for several reasons. For example, they suspected that the Jin family did not sincerely surrender, but was a spies sent by the Chu army...

Han Ruzi drank all the wine in the cup, and poured out the last bit of wine in the pot, more than half of the cup, which could be divided into two or gulp down.

Chai Yue hurriedly omits unimportant matters, It is rumored among the Huns that the daughter of the Jin family has an affair with Marquis Juan, and she is no longer a virgin. They care about this very much.

Han Ruzi stopped the wine glass in the air and frowned, Is Miss Jin...a virgin, can't the Huns be able to find out? Besides, the Huns can even inherit their father's wives and concubines, so they still care about this kind of thing. matter?

Chai Yue said seriously: That's how the Huns are. They can inherit and take other people's wives and concubines, but they care about the chastity of unmarried women. Marquis Juan...really...no...

Of course not, I have a wife. Han Ruzi wanted to drink, but put the glass down before reaching his lips.

Well, then the matter is clear, the Xiongnu prince wants to marry the daughter of the Jin family, but people say it is terrible, he feels that he has been humiliated, or he may feel that the Jin family has been humiliated, so he voluntarily stayed, in order to To seek revenge for you, he has the most soldiers, almost three thousand, and the other Huns also obey his orders.

Han Ruzi looked at the East Sea King and said in confusion, Can you believe it? Someone would actually seek revenge on me for such a thing.

The King of Donghai looked thoughtful, then nodded, I believe, you forgot, Chai Xiaohou and Cui Lao Er had a bad relationship because of this young lady of the Jin family, and as a result, neither of them got her. It's the Miss Jin family, she may not have done anything, but the men who are related to her will be unlucky, and you are related to her too deeply.

The King of the East Sea tapped twice on his heart. Although he had seen Jin Chuiduo and was deeply impressed by her beauty, he secretly felt pity for her to take refuge in the grassland, but the two had never communicated, so he could stay away from trouble.

Where's the Jin family? No excuse? Han Ruzi asked Chai Yue, almost forgetting the glass of wine in front of him.

I don't know about this. Given the status of the Jin family among the Huns, it is estimated that no one will listen. In short, this prince named Zhaheyan publicly claimed that he wanted to capture or kill Marquis Juan, for the sake of the Jin family. Daughter restored.

Han Ruzi had nothing to say, picked up the glass and drank it, Chai Yue hurriedly said: So I hope that Marquis Juan will be the bait, it has nothing to do with the death of Chai Xiaohou, it is entirely because Marquis Tien can attract Zhahe. Prince Yan.

Han Ruzi put down the glass, It's possible that all of this is a lie you made up, just to deceive my trust.

Chai Yue looked stunned, I won't...

Han Ruzi raised his hand to interrupt Chai Yue, I'll give you a little more time to talk about your plan.

There is an Iron Broken City more than 800 miles to the west. Marquis Tien knows?

Han Ruzi nodded. The Iron Broken City is north of the Great Wall, more than 200 miles away from the nearest pass. It is one of the strongholds in front of the Huns. It is said that it is extremely cold there. Of course it's an exaggeration, but the city got its name from it.

Talking about the military situation, Chai Yue felt much more at ease, fiddling with the cups and plates on the table with both hands, and introduced: Broken Iron City is 216 miles away from Shenxiongguan, and it can be reached with a quick horse and whip in a day. There are a large number of cavalry in ambush. There are two cities of Guanhe and Liusha in the southeast and southwest, and the three cities are horns of each other. There are twelve pavilions outside the city, more than a hundred miles deep into the grassland, and early warning can be given.

Han Ruzi didn't speak, and the King of the East Sea spoke first, You said so well about the Iron Broken City, even if the Huns wanted to take revenge, they wouldn't attack them, right? After all, the cavalry that Prince Zhaheshan can use is at most more than 10,000. people.

Chai Yue explained: The three cities of Shattering Iron, Guanhe, and Liusha hang in the north and are difficult to supply. Since the Xiongnu split into two parts, the garrison of the three cities has decreased year by year. Now only Shattering City is guarded by soldiers, and the other two. The city and most of the pavilions have been abandoned. But the abandonment is not long, and it can be used again after a little repair.

Assuming that the Huns were fooled and 10,000 cavalrymen attacked the Iron Broken City, how much would the Chu army need? Han Ruzi asked.

At least 30,000 people, the more the better, as long as Hou Juan nods, I will go to the general to ask for troops.

Can the general listen to you?

The general did not listen to me, but the military merits. The 300,000-strong army gathered outside the fortress, and it was difficult to explain to the court without a single battle. If the army of Zhaheshan can be annihilated, the general will be enough to hold on until next year.

Han Ruzi pondered, but Chai Yue was impatient. After waiting for a while, he urged: It's not too late, there are still two months before winter, if Zhaheshan wants to attack the city for revenge, he can only do so in this two months. As soon as winter comes, the forage is scarce, and the Huns must be stationed in scattered, not to mention ten thousand people, even a thousand people are hard to see. When winter ends and spring comes, the Huns army will kill them back, and the trick to lure the enemy will be useless.”

Okay, let me think about it.

Chai Yue was disappointed, but he had nothing to say. He got up to say goodbye, and a little unwilling to give up, he pointed to the wine glass representing Shenxiongguan on the table and said, This test is important, so I don't need to say more, right?

Han Ruzi raised his head and looked at Chai Yue, without saying a word. This young son of the Chai family may have some real skills, but he is not very good at choosing occasions to speak.

Chai Yue exited the tent, and the King of the East Sea pointed to Shenxiongguan and said, This place is 600 kilometers away from the capital. There is a direct road. If there is something in the capital, you can go back in two or three days. If you are quick, it is possible in one day.

Han Ruzi shook his head, I hope that something will happen in Beijing, just in case, even if something really happens, I still need to pass two levels from Shenxiongguan to return to Beijing, any one of which is enough to stop me.

Hehe, I'm just saying it. If it's so easy, Han Xing will not allow you to guard Iron Shattered City.

Why did you change your mind? You suggested that I stay in Mayi City before dark.

At this time, I was interested in Chai Yue. I thought he was a guy with no future. After listening to him for a while, I felt that he still has some skills. The plan he made is likely to succeed. If it can be done, why don’t you want the military merit you have obtained? This is the first merit, and the reward from the imperial court is enough to support you for two or three years.”

Han Ruzi actually had a plan in his heart, but he was still moved by this sentence. It is not easy to support an army of more than a thousand people. Cui Xiaojun has tried his best to provide money and supplies, but he is still stretched.

Well, I have to think about it.

You think about it, but the ugly words are at the front. I won't go with you. It's not me that the prince of Xiongnu hates, and I don't want to make meritorious deeds. Mayi City is pretty good.

Han Ruzi laughed and asked, What's wrong with Cui Teng? He was fine a few days ago, but suddenly he's crazy today.

He has such a temper. When you ask about today's affairs tomorrow, he will definitely not admit a word. But I have heard that in order to be able to return to Beijing, many people bribe the general. Han Xing has not seen any Huns. Yes, but he made a fortune indeed.”

No matter how daring Han Xing is, he doesn't dare to let Cui Teng return to Beijing. Cui Teng is actually the hostage of the Cui family.

Donghai King sneered, Yes, he is the hostage of the Cui family.

The King of the East Sea was jealous, his relationship with the Cui family was cut off, and he was no longer qualified to be a hostage.

Han Ruzi did not comfort him, but pointed to Shenxiongguan and said, Is this area protected by the Northern Army?

That's right, so when you get to Iron Broken City, you need to beware of not only the Huns, but also the champions.

You think I'll go to Ironbreaker City?

Hey, I don't know you yet? When you talk about the comfortable life in Mayi City, you get listless. When you mention that you want to be the bait to surround and destroy the Huns, your ears start to move. If I were Chai Yue, I wouldn't come to convince you at all. Waiting patiently for your delivery.

Han Ruzi smiled and had to admit that the King of the East Sea had indeed figured out his own mind.

The King of the East Sea asked solemnly, You just want to make meritorious deeds, not to save the beauty, right?

If I have a different opinion, why should I let the Jin family go back to the grassland?

Right.

The two were silent for a while, Han Ruzi was thinking about what was on his mind, while Donghai Wang was watching, suddenly his heart moved, I know what you are thinking, tell you, even if Han Xing agrees, we will not agree.

What am I thinking? Han Ruzi asked with a smile.

The King of the East Sea was even more convinced, and stood up quickly, You want to take the Xungui Camp to the Iron Broken City as a guarantee. Impossible, impossible, Han Xing will not let go, so many Xungui children, any one of them will have an accident. , he can't afford it.

Han Ruzi said coldly: The general can't afford it, so I'll ask the imperial court for orders. The honorable camp really needs to be rectified.

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