Chapter 24 Chapter Twenty-Four

Chen Tang's battle plan was revised again.The main thing is to redeploy according to the emperor's will, with the purpose of seeking the greatest results with a small amount of troops. In the plan, only 500 elite soldiers were used, and Hu Hanxie was hijacked personally with extremely secretive and precise actions.Then the emperor issued a special order, not only releasing him, but also allowing him to be his sister-in-law.Only in this way can Hu Hanxie be convinced. With 500 elite soldiers and this result, the emperor will never receive any criticism.However, whether such a result can be achieved is of course doubtful.

"How sure are you?" the emperor asked Chen Tang seriously. "I don't dare to say." Chen Tang replied: "If it is fully implemented according to the plan of the minister, I have full confidence, otherwise I have no confidence at all." "Qi Zou Emperor," Shi Xian interjected, "This matter is either accomplished or not accomplished, there is no third result." There are big victories and small victories in victories, big defeats and small defeats in defeats, and even undefeated ones.According to Chen Tang's plan, either he would hijack Hu Hanxie and win a big victory, or the entire army of 500 people including Chen Tang would be annihilated.The relationship between them is so great that the emperor had to consider it carefully.

"The key to success or failure depends on the time of departure." Chen Tangwei further pointed out to the emperor: "If everything can show the sincerity of the marriage, if you can hide Mao Yanshou, you can hide Hu Hanxie, and victory is certain. Otherwise, it is better not to do this plan." The whole point of the plan is to hide it from the world, even the Queen Mother can hide it. On this point, the emperor can agree.But in order to make it "truly true", Zhaojun was asked to board the car and leave Beijing under the watchful eyes of the public, and change horses to leave the customs.On this point, the emperor could not rest assured.

"If you want to take it first, you must give it first." Shi Xian advised the emperor: "I trust Chen Tang very much, and I hope the emperor will do the same!" Shi Xian was always cautious when speaking, but this sentence was a slip of the tongue. The emperor was very displeased, "Could it be that I don't trust Chen Tang?" He asked sternly: "Where did you see it? Give me a piece of evidence. .” Shi Xian knew that his words were wrong, so he pleaded guilty: "The minister's words are innocent, please punish the emperor with the punishment he deserves."

Of course the emperor would not be really furious, but when Fang was using his troops and needed Chen Tang's strength, he was afraid that Shi Xian's words would cause misunderstanding, even if he wasn't chilled, he would be discouraged, so he still focused on explaining at this time. "Chen Tang's loyalty, I know very well, how can I not trust him? I am just afraid that if I make a mistake, I will give up all my efforts." The emperor paused and said: "The eldest princess is very weak. Illness, wouldn't it miss the overall situation? So I think we should take a long-term view, not doubt Chen Tang's plan."

Chen Tang has a deep understanding of the emperor's intentions.The prime minister was almost blamed for him, and the emperor was so afraid that he would misunderstand that it was both grateful and disturbing to say it, so he quickly fell down on the ground and said in fear: "The emperor does not regard his ministers as unworthy, and the heavenly language praises him. I feel ashamed." Land. The minister's plan was originally unrealistic, and Rong Chen made a detailed plan." "That's good! Anyway, it's still early, and the plan doesn't take much trouble, so let's take it easy."

After leaving the hall, Chen Tang apologized to Shi Xian again, and expressed his gratitude for his full support.But when it came to the plan, he felt that there was nothing to modify. "Hey, General Chen!" Shi Xian was rather dissatisfied: "Since the plan cannot be modified, why do you have another way of speaking in front of the emperor?" "Didn't you say that, Holy Wrath is puzzled, is it true that Zhongshu will be blamed again?" "It's for me!" Shi Xian said with a wry smile, "Forget it, let's go back to my place and discuss it."

"Yes!" Chen Tang continued, "However, when we arrive at the Prime Minister's Mansion, Zhongshu and I should have an expression. It's best to talk about it first." "Why?" Shi Xian asked this question before he thought of it: "Is it for Mao Yanshou?" "That's right! Mao Yanshou has been spying on him day and night. Although the secret is well kept, he should be able to hide it from his face." Shi Xian nodded, thinking, and said: "Today we entered the palace together, of course he could imagine that it was to deal with Hu Hanxie, and there was a result. Of course he wants to know the result after you and I met the emperor. Then, What kind of result does he want to know?"

"He must want to know, has the emperor approved the plan? If he has approved it, he will definitely do everything possible to find out what is the content of the plan? At that time, there may be something that can be used." "That's right!" Shi Xian agreed, "Let's just pretend that the emperor has approved the plan." So when they arrived at the Prime Minister's Mansion, Shi Xian and Chen Tang both had joyful expressions on their faces. However, Mao Yanshou was also very cautious, he didn't meet face-to-face at all, and just spied on the master's mood from the movements of the minister's servants.The kitchen was very busy that day, and Ding Ding was so busy that he was sweating profusely, because "Xiangye" seemed to be very happy, and suddenly remembered that he wanted to eat boiled beef head.It is quite troublesome to slaughter and cook now, but it is impossible for the host and guest to wait, and additional food must be prepared.Moreover, since there are distinguished guests, it is necessary to be particular about it, so it is equivalent to making two dinners at the same time, so it is naturally very busy.

Mao Yanshou thought, if it wasn't for something he was very proud of, Shi Xian wouldn't be interested in it.This proud thing must be related to Chen Tang.For the past few days, Shi and Chen have been together in the secret room, discussing all night, of course it is about the grand plan of marching troops.Now that he came back from the palace, he was very happy, and it was self-evident that the emperor praised him deeply.But how was the plan for the invasion drawn up? There is no rush, he said in his heart, wait until he sees the clues, and then study how to start stealing the plan.When deploying troops in the desert, spring always goes and spring returns, and even dispatching troops and generals is a matter of a few months.

Unexpectedly, he was not in a hurry, but Chen Tang was in a hurry and told Shi Xian to send someone to call Mao Yanshou to have something to say. Mao Yanshou saluted, Shi Xian pointed aside and said, "You sit here!" "yes." "No," Chen Tang pointed to his left head and said, "It's better to sit here, it's easier to talk." The guest sits up, and the host sits sideways to accompany him.If you sit under the host, you will be far away from the guests.Changing the position now, sitting opposite to Shi Xian, not only shortened the distance with Chen Tang, but also raised his status, it is the status of accompanying guest. "Mao Siwu, have a toast!" "Yes, yes!" Mao Yanshou was flattered and drank the wine, and offered Chen Tang again. "Mao Siwu, you know that I moved to the north and south of the desert, but I am not very familiar with the terrain of Huhanxie Kingdom, so I want to ask you for advice." "General Chen is serious. I haven't stayed in Huhanxie Country for many days, and I'm not too familiar with it. Since I have been asked by General Chen, I can only talk about everything I know." "It should be like this!" Shi Xian interjected and said, "Mao Yanshou, 'Knowing what you know is knowing, what you don't know is knowing what you don't know, that's knowing!" You can't tell a lie, or add some branches and leaves because you are smart, or you will be mistaken. General Chen's major event." "Master Xiang, please rest assured! Mao Yanshou dare not." "I don't think you dare!" Shi Xian said again: "Although you are courageous, you are not big enough to dare to play with your own life." "Master Xiang is joking!" Mao Yanshou said calmly, "Unless I am not a human, but a beast, and I know my heart for others?" "No, no!" Chen Tang had a very trusting attitude, "Siwu Mao, I want to ask about the situation of Hu Hanxie's family." "Yes! Please tell General Chen." "How many sons does Hu Hanxie have?" "A lot!" Mao Yanshou thought for a while and replied, "Twenty-three, or twenty-four, I can't remember." "Have you seen them all?" "No! I've seen a dozen of them." "In your opinion, which one is the most capable?" Mao Yanshou didn't answer immediately, but thought about it and asked: "I don't know what kind of talents General Chen is referring to? Some are good at animal husbandry, some are good at brokerage, and some are good at fighting. The situation is different." "I mean, who can inherit Hu Hanxie in the future?" "That's probably the second child." Mao Yanshou said, "The second child knows people, knows how to employ people, and is qualified to govern the country." "How does the second child treat our Han Dynasty?" "Not good!" Mao Yanshou shook his head: "The prejudice against the Han people is very deep." "Oh!" Chen Tang pondered for a while: "So, what's good for the Han Dynasty?" "It's the boss." "How is the boss's ability?" "It's okay." "Is the boss filial or not?" "The most filial piety." Chen Tang and Shi Xian glanced at each other, with disappointment in their eyes.This made Mao Yanshou even more curious!However, he dared not open his mouth to ask the truth. "Which son does Hu Hanxie like the most?" "It's the youngest son who is the seventeenth son. I say he resembles him the most." "What's your least favorite?" "Old eight." "How does Lao Ba treat Lao Tzu?" "This is a strange thing!" Mao Yanshou said: "The son that Hu Hanxie doesn't like is very filial to Lao Tzu." "Then," Shi Xian intervened and asked, "Which one is the most unfilial?" "Old five." "What is the talent of the fifth child?" Shi Xian said immediately, "I mean leading the army to fight." "It's okay, very brave." "Where's wit?" "No! It's an idiot." Mao Yanshou shook his head. "That's a big deal!" Shi Xian said to Chen Tang. So the host and guest frowned at each other, as if they had encountered a very difficult matter. After a while, Chen Tang suddenly asked Mao Yanshou: "Mao Siwu, among the many sons of Hu Hanxie, which one is better for you?" ?” "Boss." "Where is the second child?" "Second brother also-" Mao Yanshou wanted to say, "It's okay", but when the words came to his mouth, he remembered that he had said that the second child had a deep prejudice against Han people, so why was he okay with him, a Han person?If you get to the bottom of it, your true nature outside the Great Wall will be completely exposed.Therefore, I swallowed suddenly and thought of another way of saying it. "It's the same with the second child. It's always not much better for the Han people." "So," Shi Xian asked, "Where's the fifth child?" "Old Five and I get along very well." Shi Xian looked at Chen Tang and nodded, Chen Tang remained silent, pretending to be contemplative, and when he opened his mouth, Mao Yanshou was startled. "Old Mao," he changed his address: "I am planning with Master Xiang to instigate a rebellion within Hu Hanxie. Although the fifth is a fool, as long as someone serves as a military adviser for him, he can still succeed. This military adviser, I think, the old man Mao, none other than you." Mao Yanshou was stunned, "General Chen," he asked, "You want me to persuade the fifth brother to turn against his father?" "Yes! Isn't the fifth one very unfilial? He must be willing to do this, not to mention that he has a good friendship with you. You go and tell him quietly that the Han Dynasty supports him and will send troops to support him. As for all the details , let's discuss it again." When he said this, Mao Yanshou had already thought about his answer, shook his hands and said: "General Chen, you can obey other orders, but this matter is not acceptable! Because first, I pretended to be unacceptable. I came back and ran away for no reason, Hu Hanxie will definitely be suspicious; second, the fifth child is unfilial, Hu Hanxie hates this son very much, I don’t have much chance to get in touch with him, if I get too close, Hu Hanxie will be even more suspicious. Be suspicious. My life was sent to a foreign land for no reason, and I will die with regret." Chen Tang hit a nail, and naturally his face was not good-looking.But Shi Xian said: "He is telling the truth, it's hard work, so there's no need for it! Think of another way." "It's not only useless, but also useless and harmful." Mao Yanshou said: "Please think of another way." "Okay!" Chen Tang suddenly turned joyful: "I think of a person who can do this." Then he asked Mao Yanshou: "Among Hu Hanxie's sons, who is the one who loves power the most? " "It's the fourth." "How is he?" "Great ambition but few talents." "That's still the fifth child." Shi Xian said, "The fifth child has two advantages: unfilial and brave." Mao Yanshou thought, this is a conclusion, but he doesn't know how to act?From the second day onwards, I kept an eye on it in private, and saw "Hu merchants" coming and going in and out of the Prime Minister's mansion, one of his acquaintances was named Yu Nantuo, so I kept it in my heart, thinking about finding an opportunity to talk to him That's good. He doesn't need to look for the opportunity, Shi Xian will give it to him.His every move is in Shi Xian's eyes and ears, knowing that he sees Hu merchants coming and going, his heart is itchy, if he is let out of the house, he will definitely go to the familiar Hu merchants to inquire about the news.In that case, a countermeasure may be successful.