Chapter 39: Beauty Bones

He thought so in his heart, but he definitely didn't dare to say more.

And because he really wanted to capture and use King Xiao Nanchen, he smiled and said in a low voice: "If I can do what the great uncle said in the future, I will definitely honor the great uncle for the rest of his life."

Zhou Shengchen couldn't help but smile: "If this king talks about honor, there is no need to be rewarded more."

Liu Zixing also smiled and said: "I went to the palace and saw that it was magnificent and magnificent. It was indeed extraordinary. But what the emperor said, I think there is still something wrong. For example, I am always young, and the emperor's character is prestige. , His literary talents and martial arts are outstanding, and there is no doubt that he will be able to serve as regent in the future."

She spoke in a low voice, obviously moved by Zhou Shengchen's words, and was making promises after her dream came true.

"How dare you!" Zhou Shengchen frowned and shouted, "How dare you say such nonsense!"

Liu Zixing saw that his face was stern, but he was not really angry, so he calmly cooperated and bowed to the ground to apologize.

Sure enough, Zhou Shengchen pulled him up again, then smiled and extended an invitation: "Let's go,"

Before he finished speaking, he suddenly heard someone outside the tent report loudly: "General Hong Xiaoyu has returned!"

Zhou Shengchen then laughed and said, "I was just about to talk about drinking together, but a good drinking companion showed up."

Liu Zixing was happy to hear what he said, and he followed suit with a smile.

Zhou Shengchen took Xie Chong and others out of the tent and saw Hong Xiaoyu waiting outside, dusty and dusty.

Hong Xiaoyu and Jian Fengyuan went to Shouyang and participated in the siege there. However, he received an order from the general, which only asked him to lead the troops alone and coordinate with other generals.

They got along well with Yu Feng, and the two even developed feelings for each other. After receiving the order, Hong Xiaoyu told him repeatedly before saying goodbye and returning.

Hong Xiaoyu was surprised when he happened to meet Liu Zixing and others, and then met with him under Zhou Shengchen's instructions.

Zhou Shengchen wanted to have a drink with the soldiers in the open air, so Liu Zixing and others had to endure the cold to accompany them.

The four Ouchi masters could not be invited to participate in the gathering of the core people, so they were all arranged to go far away by Army Sima Ganhua.

Liu Zixing first went to check on Xiao Yan, who was in prison, and nodded silently to him. Xiao Yan just ignored him and continued to sit cross-legged and meditate.

Afterwards, Zhou Shengchen invited everyone to gather together.

While eating and drinking, Hong Xiaoyu suddenly remembered and couldn't help but smile and said: "Your Highness, I have traveled thousands of miles and heard people everywhere saying such a thing."

"Tell me about it." Zhou Shengchen said casually as he picked up the wine bowl and drank.

Hong Xiaoyu said with a smile: "People are all saying that King Xiao Nanchen is a strange man with beautiful bones!"

Zhou Shengchen just smiled after hearing this, and military advisor Xie Chong asked curiously: "What does this mean?"

After taking a sip of wine, Hong Xiaoyu said with a smile: "Beautiful bones are rare in the world. Those with bones have no skin, and those with skin have no bones. Most people in the world have shallow eyes, and only the skin is visible, not the bones. .Now that Master is praised by so many people, it must be because Master has always loved the soldiers and civilians, so he has a good reputation."

Zhou Shengchen didn't seem to care and continued to clink glasses and drink with Liu Zixing. Liu Zixing listened intently, and his ears stood up.

Military Advisor Xie Chong smiled, looked at Zhou Shengchen, and then said to Hong Xiaoyu: "His Highness has long been famous, so there is no need to pay attention to this legend."

What he meant was that Hong Xiaoyu should stop saying these words, after all, Liu Zixing was present. But because of his stubbornness, Hong Xiaoyu retorted: "People are saying that there is not even an emperor who has such a beautiful body."

"Shut up." Military Advisor Xie Chong's face turned pale and he quickly stopped him, then glanced at Liu Zixing aside.

Hong Xiaoyu was talking in full swing, but now he felt that Wuji shouldn't do it in front of outsiders, so he quickly stopped talking.

Zhou Shengchen looked at the people around him, then smiled at Liu Zixing and said, "It's just a false compliment from the common people. The prince will not care, right?"

Liu Zixing did not dare to hesitate, immediately put down the wine bowl, raised his hand and said: "King Xiao Nanchen is famous far and wide, and it is natural for the people to praise him because of the favor he received."

He said this, but there was a hint of ferocity in his eyes.

Zhou Shengchen smiled and listened to him continue: "In my opinion, the legend of King Xiao Nanchen is more than that."

After that, he smiled meaningfully from Zhou Shengchen, meaning that if King Xiao Nanchen helped him win the throne, he would definitely let him be the regent.

Zhou Shengchen just pretended not to know and continued to invite everyone to drink.

After drinking, Liu Zixing was very drunk and was helped back to the felt tent by the servant.

After Zhou Shengchen and others returned to the big tent, Military Advisor Xie Chong couldn't help but complain in a low voice: "General Hong really shouldn't speak like that in public."

Hong Xiaoyu's face was red, and he knew that he was too speechless. He looked at the military advisor, then at Zhou Shengchen, but did not dare to speak.

"They are all powerful men in the army, and their drunken words come from the mouths of the common people. The military advisor does not need to worry too much, and stop blaming General Hong." After Zhou Shengchen persuaded him, he immediately introduced the topic.

When he said that he wanted to go to Beijing to serve the king, several major generals in the tent immediately curled their lips and said, "The emperor and the queen mother don't trust my king, so why take the risk?"

Military advisor Xie Chong hesitated for a long time and finally said: "Your Highness, in my opinion, you should obey the emperor's orders. Otherwise,"

"They will say that this king is disobeying his orders and is even planning to rebel." After saying that, Zhou Shengchen laughed first.

Seeing his relaxed expression, Xie Chong couldn't help but praise: "My king really scolded Fang Qiu, he was calm and composed."

"I have always said that the military advisor is my own Xiao He. This time it is dangerous again. The military advisor should stay in Chang'an to do logistics." Zhou Shengchen said with a smile.

"No." Xie Chong thought for a moment and replied immediately, "I am willing to live and die with King Xiao Nanchen!"

He spoke so generously that the other generals' blood surged upwards, and they all said they wanted to follow him.

"Okay, then listen to my king's order!" Zhou Shengchen then said sternly, "Because we must be cautious when escorting Xiao Yan to the capital, we have ordered 30,000 elite troops to escort him! General Feng will lead the team!"

Hong Xiaoyu still wanted to fight for it, but he saw that Feng Qiao had already stepped forward to take the order and said: "Yes!"

"General Gan Hua personally reported to Gao Yuchao, the Northern King, and asked him to send 20,000 elite troops to guard the north of Zhongzhou City to prevent Nan Xiao from sneak attacks." Zhou Shengchen continued to order.

After giving the order, he himself found it funny: He was thousands of miles away from Nanxiao, so there was no need to be so cautious.

Although Gan Hua and others were also ignorant, they immediately agreed.

Here to rectify the troops, Liu Zixing got an accurate answer and went back to Zhongzhou with satisfaction.

Gan Hua led his people to Daizhou and reported to Gao Yuchao.

He was hesitant about this. Gao Yuchao pondered for a long time and finally came to some understanding: The reason why Zhou Shengchen did this was, firstly, to increase his own power; secondly, to frighten Jin Rong of Taiyuan County again, or to anger him. .

Because if Gao Yuchao wanted to lead his troops south quickly and didn't want to take a long detour, the most convenient way would be to take the route to Taiyuan County.

Gao Yuchao was also worried about this, but thinking that he and Zhou Shengchen were already life and death brothers, he gritted his teeth and stopped caring about it.

Immediately summoning 20,000 elite troops, Gao Yuchao first sent people south to inform Jin Rong, then led the troops and set off immediately.

Sure enough, after Jin Rong received the news and heard that Gao Yuchao and Zhou Shengchen had been ordered by the emperor to conduct military exercises, his face turned pale with fright, and then he became furious.

He clamored to start a war with Zhou Shengchen and Gao Yuchao immediately, but he did not dare to act rashly. No matter how angry he felt, he couldn't get rid of it, but someone gave him an idea, which made him happy.

At the border between Daizhou and Taiyuan County, there is a city named Yongcheng. Among them is a member of the royal family named Liu Changshan, who serves as the chief official here.

The Beichen system was also considered rigorous, with officials and generals serving separately to prevent rebellions in the territories.

But Jin Rong had long understood that Liu Changshan was by no means a good person. Taking advantage of the anger of King Xiao Nanchen and King Dingbei, Jin Rong simply sent a secret envoy to encourage Liu Changshan to rebel, saying that he would also cooperate. If he wins the world in the future, Jin Rong's daughter can be the queen.

Liu Changshan was originally in the royal family and was in a situation where he wanted to fight but had no strength or ability. Now, with Jin Rong's continued encouragement, he is determined to fight for this.

But in the end, Gao Yuchao, King of the North, personally led his elite troops south, and Jin Rong and Liu Changshan had no choice but to endure their shame and arrogance for the time being, waiting for a more suitable opportunity to come.

Here, King Dingbei went south to approach the Yellow River, but Gan Hua led his people to Qinghe County.

At this time, in Qinghe County, Guang Guang, who was serving as an official, was indeed seriously ill. Not to mention revising history, he was seriously ill.

Niang Sanniang and her younger sister Niu Wenji, in addition to handling family affairs on their behalf, serve their elder brothers with peace of mind.

The arrival of General Gan Hua made these people secretly surprised. Sanniang Wenjun and Wenji were worried that something was wrong with Shiyi, but Guang Guang thought deeply and felt that it should be related to government affairs.

First he met with Sanniang and Wenji, but Gan Hua only said that he was following the order of King Xiao Nanchen and asked to see Guang.

"Brother is ill on the bed. I'm afraid he won't be able to see the general." Sanniang was worried that something unexpected would happen, which would make her brother's condition worse due to anxiety.

Thinking of her daughter again, she asked, "Can my daughter, Shi Yi, still obey His Majesty's orders?"

She asked politely, and Gan Hua couldn't help but smile and salute and replied: "Ms. Miao serves His Highness wholeheartedly, and His Highness teaches Miss Miao attentively. The master and apprentice have always been in harmony, and there has never been any conflict."

Sanniang also laughed secretly: Contradiction? How could master and disciple use such words?

Then she remembered how Zhou Shengchen cared so much for Min Shiyi, something she had witnessed several times with her own eyes. Thinking of it at this time, as a mother, she still blushed a little.

After a pause, Sanniang calmed down, then looked at Gan Hua and said, "What do you want to ask the general? Do you want to meet my brother?"

"My king has an order. Please forgive me, Sanniang, for not daring to pass it on to others." Gan Hua said with a serious look and a salute.

Niang Sanniang and Niu Wenji looked at each other and had no choice but to go to their brother to report.

Seeing this, Cao Guang had no choice but to ask Gan Hua to come in and explain.

Gan Hua followed the attendant into the room and saw that Jiao Guang was really weak. But with his life on his side, he didn't dare to delay in reporting.

"Please, Taifu, please step away from the others so that you can speak your mind below." Gan Hua saluted and said.

Jiao Guang waved his hand, and Niao Sanniang and Jiao Wenji had no choice but to withdraw with a group of attendants and maids.

The room was already quiet, and Gan Huacai whispered: "Prince Liu Zixing secretly entered the Xizhou camp and asked my king to send troops to serve him!"

Nao Guang was immediately startled and coughed.

Gan Hua quickly took out a few pills from his arms, fed them to him without any explanation, and then gave him some water to drink: "Don't panic, Tai Tu. This is a strange medicine that the king ordered me to bring with you."

It was okay not to say it. After he said it, Yang Guang coughed a few more times, obviously worried about being harmed.

Gan Hua didn't explain, but after Guang Guang calmed down, he really felt that his breathing was much smoother.

It turns out that this is Zhou Shengchen getting help from the system and receiving these medicines as a reward - because there are many big events ahead. If Piao Guang is dying or even sick at this time, he will not be able to objectively assist Zhou Shengchen.

Feeling much better, Yang Guang nodded to express his thanks, and then said, "General Gan, please continue."

After saying these words, Yang Guang, who was self-consciously energetic, secretly praised: King Xiao Nanchen is in Xizhou, communicating with all directions in the Western Region. Sure enough, I got a good medicine and I am relying on it to survive!

Gan Hua continued: "My king has agreed and is preparing to send troops eastward in the name of escorting Xiao Yan to Beijing."

Guang Guang nodded silently.

The current situation is really annoying and unbearable. Liu Yuan, the general in the court, and Zhao Teng, the imperial minister, can be seen by those who look at the oil smoke. They are two evil thieves who act recklessly and are ready to cause trouble at any time.

The current emperor is young and ignorant, and is held hostage by these two people and dare not make the decision. It is more likely that Emperor Liu Hui's life will be destroyed at any time due to the infinite expansion of the two people's desire for power.

For example, Piao Guang, seeing that the government was in decline, hurriedly left Zhongzhou, the capital, in the name of revising history, and rushed back to Qinghe County to take refuge.

Otherwise, with Yang Guang's desire to use glory to strengthen and protect the people of the Yang clan, how could he be a coward?

Now Liu Zixing secretly initiated the initiative, and King Xiao Nanchen immediately responded. This is the best opportunity to correct the political deviation of Beichen!

Moreover, since Gan Hua came all the way, he must have been assigned by King Xiao Nanchen, not only to cure Piao Guang's illness, but also to ask him to come out to preside over the situation that was about to lead to chaos and chaos.

Thinking of this, Yang Guang endured the pride and excitement in his heart and said with a gentle face: "King Xiao Nanchen is devoted to the country and is not afraid of the ax. It is extremely admirable. Although the veteran can't do anything, he still wants to praise His Highness."

Gan Hua then took out Zhou Shengchen's autographed letter from his arms and presented it to Piao Guang with both hands.

After checking the seal, Cao Guang opened it without reading it. After reading it, he seemed to be much more energetic than after taking the magic pill.

In the letter, Zhou Shengchen respectfully and sincerely requested him to rush to Zhongzhou as soon as possible on the grounds of going to Beijing for an audience.

As long as he enters Zhongzhou City, Zhou Shengchen's army will arrive soon. Then, it was up to Liu Zixing and Zhou Shengchen to take action respectively to stabilize the chaos.

In the end, Guang Guang would still get the position of Taifu and enjoy the respect from the emperor and courtiers.

Gan Hua saw that he only read the letter repeatedly without speaking, so he asked in surprise: "Does the Master have any other objections?"

After coming back to his senses, Yang Guang said with a smile: "I am thinking about what words I should use in the future to praise His Highness's contribution to the tripod again!"

Gan Hua immediately breathed a sigh of relief and quickly saluted and said: "Your Highness and the Grand Tutor are dedicated to serving the country, and I have nothing but respect and admiration for them."

Immediately, Miao Guang said: "Then I will obey His Highness's call and risk my life to go there." After that, he exerted force on his hands and slowly sat up.