Chapter 140 Guiding the maze
The promise made by Han Ruzi to the generals of the noble camp was not fully realized. Until the moment before the departure, the camp was still in chaos, and many unregistered slaves were busy packing up, looking for something that the owner accidentally threw away elsewhere.
The nobles didn't care about such trivial matters. They put on their armor and rode on horses early, thinking that this was considered to be a conscientious person, and even proud of it.
Han Ruzi had very few items. After receiving a large number of gifts, he suddenly became several times more. As the Central Guard Army in charge of the Qingwei Camp, he had his own privileges to transport personal belongings, and he only needed to divide a few ox carts.
The army was moving very slowly. Looking back and forth, the team was out of reach. On the first day, we only walked dozens of miles and had to camp again. Since we only stayed for one night, those gorgeous tents were not useful, and the nobles could only live in ordinary tents. They couldn't help but complain and sighed about the difficulty of marching.
Chai Yue came once, but Han Ruzi did not invite him to make an invoice, but only said: "I'm still thinking about it."
Chai Yue had finished speaking, nodded and left disappointed.
After nightfall, Zhang Yanghao came to ask for a meeting, and Han Ruzi deliberately delayed for a while before letting him in.
Zhang Yanghao was covered in dust. His life was very difficult recently. He defected to the Cui family. The big thing was not done. He escaped because the court did not want to pursue it. After returning home, he was beaten up by his grandfather and almost died. After joining the army, he was even more unlucky. Due to the hatred of King Donghai, he had almost no friends. He was bullied by the children of the Chai family many times. His family did not provide extra money. He was one of the few generals who lived as hard as ordinary soldiers.
Zhang Yanghao tried his best to hide from Han Ruzi until he had no choice but to come and ask for peace.
Han Ruzi sat on the bed, holding a book and reading it carefully under the lamp. Zhang Youcai and Loach were guarding the door, both looking at Zhang Yanghao's back with contempt.
Zhang Yanghao stood there and did not dare to make a sound. He waited for a while before coughing gently.
Han Ruzi turned the page and asked coldly: "What's the matter?"
Zhang Yanghao hurriedly bowed, took out a small package from his arms, and handed it forward, "My husband took office, he has no respect for his humble position, some slight gifts..."
Han Ruzi raised his hand, Zhang Youcai came over, took the package from Zhang Yanghao, weighed it a few times, and knew that it was silver inside, and there was not much, and said in a strange voice: "Young Master Zhang really understands us, and you have added weight to us. Just add more, and don't add more."
Zhang Yanghao's face was red and he was still borrowed. He didn't know when he would pay it back.
But after all, he was the legitimate grandson of the Marquis of Piyuan. He disdained to argue with his servants and whispered awkwardly: "Mr. Juehou, can I talk to you... a few words alone?"
Han Ruzi finished reading the one-page book and finally turned her gaze to Zhang Yanghao, "Is it necessary?"
Zhang Yanghao didn't care about his superiors, knelt on the bed, begging, "Jianhou, give me another chance."
Han Ruzi put down the book in his hand and nodded to the two followers at the door. Zhang Youcai and Loach exited, whispering to the unfilial descendants of the Zhang family outside the tent.
"Horse Piyuan has made outstanding military achievements and was once the right-hand man of General Deng Liao and Deng." Han Ruzi said coldly.
Zhang Yanghao was ashamed of shame and murmured: "I'm sorry to my grandfather..."
"Tell me, what's the matter?"
Zhang Yanghao still knelt on the ground, looked up and said, "Mr. Juehou wants to guard the Broken Iron City?"
There is no secret in the noble camp, and even Zhang Yanghao, who has no friends, can hear many rumors.
"I haven't decided yet."
"Don't go, that's a trap."
Han Ruzi was silent for a while, "What do you know?"
Juanhou showed some interest, Zhang Yanghao was happy, and his voice became more natural, "The Chai family has always wanted to seek revenge from Juanhou and me. I heard that Broken Iron City is an isolated city, and the court has already planned to give up. Only the elderly, weak, sick and disabled are left in the city. Juanhou goes there for ten lives."
"Yes." Han Ruzi picked up the book again, but Zhang Yanghao didn't say any useful information.
Zhang Yanghao was a little anxious. If he couldn't please Jue Hou, he was afraid that his life would be even harder in the future. "It's not just the Chai family, but Cui Teng is also the one who wants to take revenge."
Han Ruzi glanced at Zhang Yanghao more, "Cui Teng and Chai Yunshi are the same as water and fire, why should we avenge him?"
"These two are so fussy. In fact, they are more in love than brothers. If Chai Yun is not dead, they will be as reconciled sooner or later."
"I didn't kill Chai Yun."
"But Juanhou let the young lady of the Jin family go. Did Juanhou forget that Cui Teng once asked the Jin family for a marriage. He is a person who wants to be very face. Even if he doesn't avenge Chai Yun, he will remember the hatred of taking his wife."
Jin Chuiduo is really a disaster for beauty? Han Ruzi smiled and shook her head, "This is all your guess, it's okay to say anything."
"No, it's not just a guess. Juanhou remembers Xie Ying, right?"
Of course, Han Ruzi remembered that Xie Ying was one of the companions who entered the Jin family with Chai Yun at that time.
"As early in the capital, Cui Teng beat Xie Ying up, saying that he was not loyal enough and did not save Chai Xiaohou. Xie Ying was lucky in disguise, he was recuperating at home and did not join the army. There was another Ding Hui who was more unlucky, and he was bullied by Cui Teng's group of people in the camp every day."
"Where are you? You are bullied?"
Zhang Yanghao lowered his head, "I'm better, I'm not bullied every day, but if Cui Teng knew that I came to see Juehou, he would definitely find an excuse to beat me up."
Han Ruzi didn't feel sympathy for the person in front of him, "Okay, I understand, I'll be wary of it."
Zhang Yanghao said in surprise: "Are Juanhou not worried at all?"
"I was not beaten, nor was I bullied. What's there to worry about?"
"This is no joke. Cui Teng's group of people dare to do anything, and the iron city is lonely and lonely..."
"If I don't have the ability to protect myself, I will not live until now. Zhang Yanghao, if you betrayal, I will regard you as a betrayer. If you come to inform me, I will regard you as a whistleblower. If you are unable to protect yourself, I will regard you as a weak person. Piyuan Hou cannot always protect you. Whoever you are must be decided by yourself."
Zhang Yanghao blushed like the sunset. He was a few years older than Juehou, but at this time he looked like a blamed child. He opened his mouth to defend himself, swallowed the words back when he was at his mouth, kowtowed solemnly, got up and left.
Han Ruzi continued to read.
After a while, Donghai King came in, "Why is that bastard looking for you?"
The person who hates Zhang Yanghao the most is not Han Ruzi or Cui Teng, but the King of Donghai who was abandoned in the Hebian Village. But he would not use beatings and scolding to vent his anger and was waiting for the opportunity.
"He said Cui Teng wanted to avenge Chai Yun." Han Ruzi said without raising her head.
"Cui Teng of course wants to take revenge. He was humiliated by Chai Yun and was thinking about how to fight back every day. The result was that when a person died, his fire would naturally spread to others." King Donghai paused, "Cui Teng had an advantage in his family. He valued his family very much. If you marry his sister, just rely on this point, he would not seek revenge from you."
"I know."
"You know?"
"It's all on the surface that Cui Teng hates anyone or not. If he can hide his worries, he will not be the second son of the Cui family."
Donghai Wang laughed, "Is this an advantage or a disadvantage?"
Han Ruzi smiled slightly.
It took four days for Han Ruzi to lead his army back to Mayi City, and the team behind him continued to continue.
After the Xunguiying and Qingweiying entered the city to settle down, Han Ruzi immediately left the city and went to his troop camp.
The camp was built by the river, with grass on both sides of the left and right, which could be used to train riding and shooting. The Yi soldiers summoned by Han Ruzi were all farmers, and there were a small number of people from the martial arts world. All military skills had to be learned from scratch.
Chao Hua supervised camp and invited more than a dozen veterans to be instructors. Lin Kunshan also came with him as a military advisor. Han Ruzi came to find him.
The soldiers were very happy to see Juehou. As a subordinate, their treatment was better than that of ordinary soldiers in Dachu and far better than that of ordinary people. This made them very disappointed and they all hoped to do something for Juehou.
Han Ruzi brought all the bribes he received in the noble camp, piled them up in the camp, and distributed them by Chao Hua, trying to everyone to have a share. If it is not enough, they will be compensated with silver.
This team has not yet taken shape, so Han Ruzi is not in a hurry to use it.
When he entered the tent, Lin Kunshan smiled and said, "Where did Juanhou come from so many good things?"
"It's all given by others, and it's quite comfortable to be generous to others."
"Haha, Juehou has great ambitions, this army will follow you."
Han Ruzi was not here to listen to the praises, but to find suggestions. No matter how calm he was in front of Donghai and others, he was actually hesitant and urgently needed guidance, preferably Yang Feng, but the commander of the Northern Army was not in Mayi City and had not contacted Juanhou for a long time, so he had to come to Lin Kunshan.
Those who look up at the qi should not believe it all, but it is still very helpful when they are willing to tell the truth.
Han Ruzi said the strategy proposed by Chai Yue. Lin Kunshan almost didn't think about it and said directly: "Chai Yue is not important, the important person is the General Han Xing."
"Korean Star? He doesn't seem to be very interested and has never persuaded me."
"Hey, a man is a grown-up person. Korean stars have been standing firmly in the North Korea for many years, but their status has become higher and higher. Naturally, they have his abilities. Just like those who look up on the qi, he also knows the principle of following the trend: letting others do it, if they succeed, as the commander, he always benefits the most. If they fail, it has nothing to do with him."
Han Ruzi was clear at once, "You are right. Chai Yue has no official position in the army, and he has no soldiers or generals under his command. But he dared to propose such a strategy and dared to persuade me. He must have received the support of the general."
Lin Kunshan nodded, "I can't guarantee that Chai Yue can't actually say what support he has received, but his confidence must come from the general."
Han Ruzi thought for a while and asked, "What should I do?"
Lin Kunshan smiled and said, "I only know one move and follow the trend: if the general wants to follow your power, you follow the power of the general. If the general is not urgent, then no matter how many Huns you kill, it is not considered to be a meritorious service. If the general cares about this matter very much, it will be revealed sooner or later. At that time, all the conditions you put forward will be met."
Han Ruzi bowed to thank him, and finally felt at ease and returned to the city overnight.
Lin Kunshan, who was staying outside the city, was a little worried. The seedlings that the qi-seekers were interested in growing too fast.
(Today's update, see you in the group at 8 p.m.) (To be continued.)
Chapter completed!