Rebel

Here, progress has been made in recovering the Han-Rong mixed troops in Yuyang City. Huai Xin also sacrificed to his ancestors in Shangjun, and is going to take the little boy back to Yuyang.

Huai Xin pushed open the gate of Huaijia County Mansion, the sun came in, he closed his eyes, bathed in the long-lost bright light.

Although she had been wearing a black shirt for more than twenty years to avoid the sun and sun, but at this time, Huai Xin had gotten rid of the troubles of the old disease, so she changed the outdated clothes.

Now, he was wearing the brocade-pattern official uniform that originally belonged to the prefect of Shangjun. His black hair, which was originally braided, was untied, pulled up again, and hidden under the official hat.At a glance, he was no longer the bamboo forest boy who wrapped himself in plain black robes and did not seek fame, but a young sheriff with a deep expression and a deep heart.

The clothing around Huai Xin's body is the same as that of Huai Jinsong in the past, with the aura of martial arts in the northern part of Shangjun - in the fine texture, the dark patterns of green pine are entrenched and publicized.

Stepping on the cloud boots and nine waves chasing the sun, the pine and satin shimmering under the moon.

There was no trace of a smile on Huai Xin's face, even the eyes leaking out of the corners of her eyes were cold. The first thing Huai Xin thought after returning to Yuyang was to meet the King of Han and discuss the matter of destroying Bei Rong.

Yes, King of Han.

In his heart, Gu Ao is no longer 'Brother Ao', but the big tree where his Zhenxing Huai family lives.He wants to fulfill all his wishes under the shadow of King Han's name.

Taking Dian Xiaonan's hand, Huai Xin stepped over the threshold and walked forward.Dian Xiaonan looked sideways at Huai Xin, he thought, Brother Huai is so handsome at this time, if his sister was here, he must not be able to help but blush... Dian Xiaonan walked beside Huai Xin step by step while thinking.In his eyes, Brother Huai is more beautiful, more mysterious, and more puzzling than when his sister was still around.

Following Huai Xin into the carriage, Dian Xiaonan sat obediently beside him.The car curtain swayed, Huai Xin's eyes seemed to penetrate the car curtain, and fell on the distance outside the window, that look made Dian Xiaonan a little dazed.

Dian Xiaonan still remembered that he once thought, why does my sister like this person?Back then, he was obviously not as handsome and heroic as the King of Han, nor as majestic and powerful as his elder brother. His face was always covered with a bluish-white color, and his thin lips had no firm edges.Although it is as beautiful as ink, it is not heroic.

But when he was with Huai Xin these days, Dian Xiaonan suddenly understood his sister, because he was always looking for the shadow of Huai Xin in his vision... Then he thought: If my sister saw this moment Brother Huai, I will definitely fall in love with you even more and like him even more.why? ——Because Brother Huai is different now, what is the difference... Dian Xiaonan couldn't tell, he could only keep looking at Huai Xin, trying to find the answer.

Huai Xin's gaze turned, Dian Xiaonan was slightly startled, their eyes met, Dian Xiaonan blushed, and hurriedly lowered his head.There was a warm touch on his head, Dian Xiaonan raised his face, it was Huai Xin who was stroking his hair, "What's wrong?" Huai Xin asked.

Although his movements were gentle, Dian Xiaonan couldn't feel any warmth in Huai Xin's eyes.The more this happened, the more Dian Xiaonan wanted to grab something, so he called softly: "Brother Huai."

"Ok?"

Dian Xiaonan said: "When can we arrive in Yuyang?"

Huai Xin said: "In the evening, we will arrive."

Dian Xiaonan said: "Back to Yuyang, can I still live with Brother Huai?"

Huai Xin raised the corner of her mouth slightly: "Okay."

Dian Xiaonan said again: "Brother Huai, can I go and sit with you?"

Huai Xin didn't speak, Dian Xiaonan felt a little apprehensive, and hurriedly added: "I... I used to sit with my sister before."

Huai Xin said, "Come here."

Dian Xiaonan sat next to Huai Xin, he took a deep breath, but found a faint fragrance coming from beside him, Dian Xiaonan smiled and said, "Brother Huai, you smell so good."

Huai Xin said: "This incense is passed down from my family. It can repel insects and ants when lying down while marching."

Dian Xiaonan sniffed it a few more times, and said, "Why haven't I smelled it before?"

Huai Xin said, "I have never smoked incense before."

"Oh." Dian Xiaonan nodded, and sat down cautiously to get closer to Huai Xin.Huai Xin glanced at Dian Xiaonan: "What's wrong?"

Dian Xiaonan backed away with some embarrassment.Huai Xin asked, "Are you tired? Lean on me and sleep for a while?"

Although Dian Xiaonan was still energetic, he closed his eyes obediently, pretended to be sleeping, and leaned on Huai Xin's shoulder.

"It's so uncomfortable, just sleep here."

As soon as Huai Xin finished speaking, Dian Xiaonan slid onto Huai Xin's lap and closed his eyes contentedly.

Then closed and closed, he was immersed in the slight fragrance, and really fell asleep.

When he woke up, there was nothing around him, and even the bright moon rose outside the car window, and the car stopped early.

"Brother Huai?" Dian Xiaonan rubbed his eyes, looked around and called.

"Master Huai has gone to see the King of Han."

Dian Xiaonan stretched out his head: "Have you arrived in Yuyang yet?"

The groom driving the carriage was the original Huaijia's part, and was unbridling the horse, when he saw Dian Xiaonan, he said with a smile: "Here we are, we are here."

At this moment Huai Xin is in the bright hall, talking with Gu Ao.When Gu Ao saw Huai Xin for the first time, he was stunned for a moment.Gu Ao had never seen Huai Xin wearing clothes other than black, but now he saw that he was wearing an official uniform like Huai Jinsong, he looked chic, and the headgear had also changed. At that time, Huai Xin could see a little shadow of Huai Mu.

Gu Ao laughed and said: "Brother Huai seems to be in a different mood this time, please sit down."

Huai Xin took her seat according to her words, and said, "The king of Han forgives my ministers for nagging late at night. Although I feel uneasy, I don't dare to be slow because of important military affairs."

Gu Ao laughed and said: "Why are you so polite? I should have picked you up when you came back, but today I went to the camp, and I didn't know you would come back. I got the time report. I just entered the city gate, but I neglected Brother Huai. Now How is Shangjun?"

"Everything in Shangjun is fine. The previously damaged city has been repaired. When it was first recovered, the farmlands were barren and destroyed, but now they have all been reclaimed. The grain harvest is also good. The King of Han was sympathetic to the border people and did not add any more corvee. However, the food and salaries needed by the guards and soldiers in the upper county were collected by a few big families who supported the resistance, and the rebel army punished several families who were slaves to the soldiers when they fell. After paying their food, they are now almost self-sufficient. The sword still needs to be allocated by Yuyang." Huai Xin paused, and said: "I have come here to discuss something, and I would like to discuss it with the King of Han."

Gu Ao saw Huai Xin's grand rhetoric, so he couldn't help but sit upright and said: "... I would like to hear more about it."

Huai Xin said, "General Dian, how will the King of Han use it?"

Gu Ao saw that Huai Xin seemed to have an idea, so he said in a mediocre way: "Dian doesn't know how to contain Princess Rong in the north, I only hope that when our army is fighting with King Youxian, he can make Princess Rong stand by and watch..."

Before Gu Ao finished speaking, Huai Xin said, "The King of Han's words are wrong!"

Gu Ao said modestly: "What should I do according to brother Huai's wishes?"

Huai Xin said: "Since the King of Han has expressed his support for Princess Rong to become king, it is time for Princess Rong to destroy King Youxian."

Gu Ao frowned and looked at Huai Xin: "...I'm afraid that Princess Rong will miss the brother-sister relationship."

Huai Xin said, "I would like to go to Rongdi once."

Gu Ao looked at Huai Xin, and then he spoke the truth: "In my opinion, now that the rebel army is fighting a new battle, it's time to practice armor, stockpile food and grass, herd horses and rides, forge swords, and really make a living in the north. The heel is the top. By the way, what happened to Liu Zhishan has been done before. Soon, the rebel army will have its own armored cavalry. There is a place where Yuyang forges swords. It will be sharper than the sword of the cavalry, and stronger than the armor of the cavalry. Tough, plus another method you once told me to improve the combat power of cavalry. In time, the Thirteen Divisions and King Youxian will be no problem at all."

"King of Han," Huai Xin raised his eyes, "forgive me, you have lived in peace for a long time, and you have lost the intention to be aggressive. When our rebel army came to the Northland, when did we not take the initiative to attack? Waiting for the Rong people to come to the second county, we have already late."

Gu Ao said: "This time is different from before. In the past, Prefect Huai had strong soldiers but no horses, no money and silk, and no foundry; Prefect Qiu had money and silk, horse dealers, and a foundry. , but no strong soldiers. Now, I have both. In the past, Shangjun and Yuyang County could not communicate with each other and help each other. Now, the two cities have become horns, and the defenders of the two cities belong to the Anti-Rong Rebel Army. They are all at my disposal. Not only that, the current Rong land is falling apart, and the mountains, rivers and cities were broken in the past, and it will never happen again."

Huai Xin laughed and said, "Why is the King of Han so confused? If it is true what the King of Han said, then when the Beifu army was stationed here, there were also two counties. Why couldn't they conquer Rong?"

Gu Ao said: "At that time the king of Rong was strong, but now the people of Rong are declining. Back then Yuyang did not have trade, nor did it have such a superb casting technique. The world changes with time, so we should not treat it as the same."

Huai Xin sighed, and said, "You are so indifferent, King of Han, I see that you are not far from losing the Northland."

Gu Ao was stunned for a moment, and asked, "Why did you say that?"

Huai Xin said: "King of Han, do you still remember when we first came to the Northland? Every move is a risky move, to win in danger, why? Because the Northland is a dangerous place, only by making a strange move in danger can we turn the world around and win , now the king of Han actually thinks that the northern land is a place of peace of mind, isn't it ridiculous?"

Gu Ao looked at Huai Xin, fell silent without saying a word.

Huai Xin continued: "Why did the Beifu army fail in its conquest? Isn't it because of the constraints of the world's aristocratic families? If the five kings can persuade Yongchi to retreat this time, will they be able to do so next time? What's more, the five kings stirred up a pool of spring water this time. In order to make Yong Chi turn his eyes to Hanwang, it is just the golden cicada's shelling technique. Hanwang is strong and Shangjing is strong, and the two powers are fighting against each other-the five kings are able to swim and profit in it. The Hanwang is weak, and the five kings help the Hanwang; the Hanwang is strong, The Five Kings gang went to Beijing. This is the simplest thing, how could the King of Han not think of it? Did you think that the Northland could accumulate grain and build walls high, but the world would not be moved?"

Gu Ao bowed his head and said: "It's Gu's mistake, I ask Brother Huai to enlighten me."

"Now the peace of the two counties in the Northland is only temporary. First, King Youxian has lost the hearts of the thirteen tribes. But if the King of Han continues to train his troops and stockpile food like this for several years, he will not know, King Youxian Will you think of a way to get back this lost heart during the period... When the Thirteen Parts and King Youxian are in collusion, it will be dangerous."

"Yes. You are right." Gu Ao said.

"Secondly, Yongchi now hates the five kings for spoiling his good deeds, and has a lot of resentment towards the five kings, but they are all aristocratic families after all. How do you know that if the king of Han continues to train troops and store food like this, for several years, his power will become stronger and stronger. They won't stick together and attack Hanzhong?"

Cold sweat dripped from Gu Ao's forehead: "...Brother Huai is right. Gu was negligent."

"Thirdly, Dian Bushi is just serving Princess Rong with color. If one day's favor falls, not only Dian Bushi will have his life in danger, but the three thousand elites he brought with him may all be dead bones. The King of Han is peaceful for a while, but for a long time, there are dangers everywhere. At this time, the King of Han does not take action, but lies dormant and waiting. Isn’t the cart before the horse? King of Han, if we don’t use strange measures at this time, when will we wait?”

Gu Ao stood up, bypassed the case, walked up to Huai Xin, and bowed in salute: "Brother Huai, please teach me."