Plan to cut off the nine states

Shanyu always looks energetic in front of outsiders, even when facing the most ordinary servant, he still has to appear energetic.

It was he who, against all odds, brought most of the young men of his tribe into the Central Plains. It was also he who formulated an unprecedented huge plan for the He Rong tribe, preparing to unify the world, not by seizing every corner of the country, but by seizing every corner of the country. In the entire Jiuzhou area, including those distant scattered states, many Herong people have never even heard of their names.

With such a heavy responsibility on his shoulders, Chanyu did not dare to show the slightest hesitation or weakness.

But he also needed a break, even if it was just once in a while.

Shanyu returned to his sleeping tent and said with a smile: "Xijing is indeed a magnificent capital, which is eye-opening. My beloved wife can go and see it tomorrow. If you like any palace, just stay there."

The eldest wife was coaxing the two children to sleep. She shushed softly. Shanyu came over and looked down at her two sons dotingly. She felt that her good luck began with their birth.

The children were already asleep, and the eldest wife picked them up one by one and handed them to the servant who was always by her side.

The maid carefully held Shan Yu's son, and someone else covered him with a blanket. Several maids filed out and took the child to rest next door.

The eldest wife said: "The palace is a good place. After you get used to it, you can't bear to leave. Greed gradually arises and you always want to build a bigger, higher and more comfortable palace. This is why the Central Plains dynasty often declines. It's better to see the felt tent outside the wall. It seems simple, but it is comfortable to live in. No matter how big it is, there will always be an end, and it will not be uncontrolled, and it can be taken wherever you go. There is a saying that "you feel at home". We Herong people bring horses and tents with us wherever we go. Just like your own home.”

Shan Yu nodded repeatedly, "What my beloved wife said is absolutely true. I have only been in the city for half a day, and I saw that the palace was somewhat dilapidated. I felt unhappy and had already planned to repair and build a new one. Only now do I understand the thoughts of the king who subjugated his country. Well, I won’t go into the city anymore, and He Rong’s soldiers will not be allowed to enter the city at will. Those who are used to living in tents should always live in tents.”

The eldest wife smiled and said: "You don't have to be so rigid. When a soldier has done meritorious service, he should not be spared the rewards he deserves. When Shanyu is accomplished and the world is unified, you can enter the cities and live in the palaces as you please."

The Chanyu took off his hat and lay down, with his head on his wife's lap, and murmured: "We are done, the world is unified... But I will live in whatever palace I have, and I will never build a new one. The wealth and manpower of the world will be greater." "

The eldest wife gently stroked her husband's hair and said, "This is what a wise king should think."

Shan Yu snorted, feeling a little sleepy, wanting to sleep but not wanting to sleep. "An army of descendants quietly went to the north. I'm worried that the people in the tribes are not united and can't stop the enemy for me. But I don't want to lead the troops back to the north. You I know that those old guys may not be willing to follow me into the fortress again once they return to the grassland. I want to go all the way south and capture several counties in Hanzhou before winter. It is said that there are mountains of food and grass, which will be enough for you for several years. Come up with something for me so that I don't have to worry about safety outside the wall."

Only in front of his wife would Chanyu reveal his hesitation. In the eyes of outsiders, Chanyu had no worries about the north, and the incarnation army heading north had already fallen into a trap.

The eldest wife continued to stroke her husband's hair, and then said after a while: "Can Liangzhou be trusted?"

"Although the Yang family in Liangzhou uses the surname Zhongyuan, their ancestors are actually Di Zhong, who had a blind date outside the Great Wall, and since Tiancheng has declined, the Yang family dare not disobey my order."

"Very good, send Xu Chu as an envoy to send a generous gift to the Yang family, and convey Shan Yu's order for the Liangzhou Army to attack the Jishi Army."

Shan Yu was stunned, sat up and said, "Xu Chu? Why him?"

"Because he wanted to leave."

"Hey."

"It is no longer possible for Xu Chu to surrender to Shan Yu."

"Because I'm a foreigner?"

"Why speculate on his thoughts? There are countless heroes in the world, and he is not missing."

"It's better to kill him directly. At least it will make Kou Daogu happy."

"Kou Daogu can be a scribe, not a king's master. He is proud of his talent and difficult to tame. You can't show too much trust in people like him, especially you can't 'please'. You must treat him like a servant and give him a compliment occasionally. , let him get used to his position.”

"Some fierce horses need to be tamed in this way." Shanyu smiled and rested his head on his wife's lap again.

"Xu Chu is more proud than Kou Daogu and will never be tamed by anyone."

"Well, let's face it, the task I gave Pingshan was too much."

"No one understood Xu Cuzhi as a person at that time."

"Understand now?"

"Well, this person cannot be tamed, kept, or killed..."

"Why can't you kill?"

"Chanyu once asked Pingshan to recruit Xu Chu, but Pingshan failed. This matter fell on Shanyu, and everyone saw it. Shanyu killed Xu Chu at this time, which made people laugh."

"Is he so cheap?"

"So he was sent to Liangzhou. Chanyu wrote a secret letter and gave it to others to carry, secretly ordering the Yang family to kill Xu Chu."

"Killing with a borrowed knife?" Shanyu smiled, feeling a little troublesome.

The eldest wife stopped what she was doing and said, "More than that, Xu Chu died in Liangzhou, and the descending army must avenge him. At that time, no matter whether the Yang family is willing or not, they will have to fight against the descending army."

Shan Yu sat up again, "My beloved wife's clever plan! But... the Shichen Army will really take the bait? I have always brought Xu Chu with the army, and it is known to the whole world, but the Golden Saint has fled Xijing and does not dare to ask me for help." "

The eldest wife smiled and said: "Fortunately, you are also a married man, and you don't understand a woman's thoughts at all. Of course, the Golden Saint would not dare to ask you for someone. As soon as she opened her mouth, she showed Xu Chu's importance, which would put him in danger." But Princess Fangde must have been instructed by Xu Chu when she came to seek refuge with the Golden Saint. This alone is enough to show that the old relationship between the two is still there. If Xu Chu is alive, the Golden Saint can ignore it. If Xu Chu dies, especially If he doesn't die well, the Golden Saint must avenge him."

Shan Yu smiled and said: "If I die, will you also be willing to avenge me?"

The eldest wife said seriously: "Whoever kills you, I will marry."

Shan Yu's expression changed, and the eldest wife continued: "On our wedding night, I will cut off his lifeblood to avenge you, and then I will take my two sons to commit suicide, and we will go underground to find you together."

Chanyu was both moved and amused, and hurriedly said: "Even for your mother and son, I will never let myself be assassinated. As for the battlefield, no one in the world can be my opponent."

The eldest wife stroked her husband's hair again and said softly: "I will not let anyone harm you. Just defeat all enemies on the battlefield."

"Why did you say this for no reason?"

"It's about Xu Chu and the Golden Saint. If Xu Chu is killed by the Yang family, the Golden Saint will definitely avenge him."

"Okay, it's settled... My beloved wife just said that Xu Chu wants to leave? Who said that?"

"Little Zhang Geng."

"The three of them drank together last night, and this was the reason?" Chanyu knew the movements of the Central Plains people in the camp very well.

"Well, both Xu Chu and the emperor want to leave, and they have a ridiculous idea that they can let me intercede on their behalf."

"The emperor also wants to leave."

"Have you forgotten your promise? After capturing Xijing, the emperor was allowed to return to Yuyang for the winter."

"Hey, this emperor... really can't carry it. Others are helping him regain his homeland, but he wants to be comfortable. Hiding in Yuyang, can the world recognize him as the emperor?"

"But such an emperor is exactly what Shanyu needs."

"My beloved wife means to let him go?"

"Since you are asking for help from me, it is better to use the trick. Xu Chu is leaving, either to find the Golden Saint, or to go to the south to join his old friends. It is better for Shanyu to follow his wishes and return a dead Xu Chu to the Golden Saint. . The emperor is simpler, but he promised Xiao Zhang Geng that he would be crowned King of Yuyang when he returns. This reminds me that Shan Yu should not only let the emperor go back, but also urge him to crown him king immediately. "

Shan Yu smiled and said: "Let the world know that the emperor has a younger brother. If the emperor becomes unwilling to obey one day, I still have a backup in my hand."

"That's what it means."

"Hey, Xu Chu and Kou Daogu call themselves counselors. Which one is better than my beloved wife?"

"Do you think I have too many plots?"

"Haha, it's a conspiracy to be used by others, but it's a good word if it's used by me." Chanyu turned around and hugged his wife's waist, "What should I do without you?"

"Without me, you can marry more wives." The eldest wife smiled, her voice full of tenderness. When she raised her head, there was no smile in her eyes.

She understands that she must never lie in front of Shan Yu, but she hides the biggest lie in her heart.

"Send a trustworthy person to escort Xu Chu. Since he wants to leave, he will definitely try to escape on the way." The eldest wife reminded.

Shanyu buried his face in his wife's belly and let out a dull sigh.

The next morning, Shan Yu summoned the emperor, "Xijing has been captured, and there is still some time before winter begins. Are you willing to join me in the battle, or return to Yuyang?"

There was only one answer, but Zhang Shiyu did not dare to say it. He could only say against his will: "I listen to Shan Yu's arrangements. Shan Yu is wise and powerful. The decision he makes must be the best."

Shan Yu smiled and said: "You are the Tiancheng Emperor. Everyone works hard on the battlefield, but in the end they are fighting for you. It seems inappropriate for you not to follow the army."

Zhang Shiyu felt cold and forced a smile: "Then I will follow Shan Yu."

Shanyu thought for a while, "But the next battle is relatively simple, and there is no need for the emperor to personally supervise the battle. My sister wants you to go back to get together as soon as possible. Besides, I may have made a promise - why not, you go back to Yu first?" Yang, wait for my letter.”

"I'll be there as soon as I hear the news." Zhang Shiyu couldn't suppress his excitement and his face was filled with joy.

"You leave tomorrow. Take some of Xijing's goodies back to my sister."

"Yes, the Chanyu and the Queen have a deep love for each other..." Zhang Shiyu did not dare to say any more, for fear that the Chanyu would think of his sister.

"Go pack your things."

Just when Zhang Shiyu was about to leave, Shanyu said again: "Wait a minute, talking about the deep love between brother and sister, it reminds me of your younger brother. As soon as I succeeded Shanyu, I made my younger brother the King of Youdu. Why did you make Xiao Zhang Geng king?"

"King Yuyang, I will seal you when I return. This is the top priority of the Tiancheng court."

Shanyu nodded with satisfaction.

It was much easier for Xu Chu. Shanyu called him and said, "I sent an envoy to Liangzhou a few days ago. What I got back was unclear, so I don't feel at ease. If you go again, you must send me The order was clearly conveyed: Jizhou Army and Jiangshi Army were not allowed to enter Liangzhou territory."

As soon as the word "Liangzhou" came out, Xu Chu immediately understood the true purpose of this mission.