Chai Yue and Cai Xinghai still need to convince more people, and the first target they target was Liu Kunsheng, the commander of the Northern Army.

The army led by Liu Kunsheng was moving slowly, nearly one day later than Chai Yue before reaching Shenxiong Pass. He handed over the military affairs to his generals. He first found a place to rest. Not only was he tired, but he was also confused. He was cautious by nature and tried to avoid the whirlpool in the officialdom, but now he was involuntarily swept into it.

Chai Yue came to visit with wine and meat, which was to welcome the Northern Army Commander. After three rounds of wine, all the servants had already left. Chai Yue presented the letter written by the champion Hou to Chai Zhi.

After Liu Kunsheng finished reading it, he couldn't drink the glass of wine in his hand. After a while, he said, "Does General Chai still have family in the capital?"

"My mother and younger brother are now living in Hengyang Marquis' Mansion."

For these soldiers who fought abroad, the biggest threat was the safety of their families. Liu Kunsheng also had a family member to support. He read the letter again, "Champion Marquis eliminated dissidents. I am not his person. I will die if I do not obey my will." Liu Kunsheng returned the letter to Chai Yue, "What do General Chai plan to do?"

"The champion Hou had already acted arbitrarily before he ascended the throne, and changed his commander to force the Northern Army to attack the Huns in unfavorable circumstances. If he became emperor, not only Liu Duwei would be in danger, but the entire Northern Army would be implicated. At this point, there is only one way..."

Liu Kunsheng raised his hand and signaled Chai Yue not to continue. He thought for a while, "If the peace talks between General Zhenbei and the Huns go smoothly, this matter will be 50% sure. If the court does not have major turmoil in recent days, it will be 70% sure. If the Northern Army can escort General Zhenbei back to Beijing in time."

"Great things will be accomplished."

The two of them had a long conversation, but the night was already dark when it ended.

Cai Xinghai did not have a special trust in Liu Kunsheng. Seeing Chai Yue full of confidence, he couldn't help but remind him: "Liu Kunsheng once took the Taizu sword from General Zhenbei with his own hands, but afterwards he attributed it to the Empress Dowager in front of the ministers. This person needs to be wary of it."

"I will be careful, but I believe Liu Kunsheng is desperate, and General Zhenbei is his only hope."

"Who will be brought into the gang next?"

"There should not be too many people in the know. For the time being, the three of us are the three of us. Next, you have to say that the court is in charge of the battle, and the champion Hou is eager to make contributions and insists on going to war with the Huns immediately."

“This is the truth.”

"That's right, this is the fact. The Northern Army has been running around for many days, both physically and mentally exhausted. It's winter now, the pass is in turmoil, and food and grass are unsustainable. The soldiers of the Northern Army are already tired of it. When they are completely disappointed with the court, they will think of General Zhenbei."

Cai Xinghai felt that this was a clever plan, "General Chai really has an idea."

Chai Yue smiled and said, "This is the idea of ​​Lieutenant Liu."

"Hey, old slippery, I guess he still didn't make up his mind and wanted to see the reactions of the entire army." Cai Xinghai gave a different view on the same idea.

It is easy for Cai Xinghai to let go of the army, and the effect is better than expected. Although the soldiers of the Northern Army were warlike when they broke the Iron City, they were actually very clear that once the war started, even if they defeated the Huns, it would be a tragic victory. I don’t know how many people would die on the other side, but now they have retreated to the Shenxiong Pass, and no one is willing to fight against the wind and snow before returning to the battlefield.

Dissatisfaction is brewing quickly.

Chai Yue and Cai Xinghai took the opportunity to persuade more people. Chai Yue's target was those nobles who were like him. The future of such people was unprotected, but they were unwilling to be mediocre. They were eager to make achievements and showed courage in the first two battles. Chai Yue selected five of them in the first batch and hit it off.

Cai Xinghai was looking for several friends with strong friendships. After a while of wine, they made a vow, just shouting, "Long live the general of Zhenbei."

People were moved, and rumors spread everywhere in the small Shenxiong Pass. Some people even found Chai Yue directly and hinted to him that he supported General Zhenbei.

Chai Yue was a little nervous, and the secret would be leaked soon and he had to fight quickly.

At noon that day, General Left, Han Tong, led the third part of the Chu army to Shenxiong Pass. Among the generals, he was famous for his timidity and was trusted by the champion Hou and would not fall to General Zhenbei.

Liu Kunsheng held a banquet to welcome Han Tong. After drinking only three glasses of wine, Liu Kunsheng changed his face and ordered the guards to tie up General Zuo and escort them to the cell. The charge was that the army was not strict, the law was abused, and he deliberately robbed the prison and rescued Zhang Yanghao and others. The first one was accused of being wrong, but the latter one was a little unfair, but Han Tong was frightened and did not shout a word in front of the generals.

This move is to clear obstacles and test the reactions of the generals. It is also Liu Kunsheng's "vote to vote". After this incident, he had no way out.

Han Tong was suddenly arrested, and the generals were surprised, but no one stood up and spoke to him.

Chai Yue and others were more confident. Liu Kunsheng came forward to win over several generals. The insiders gathered together and made a plan: General Zhenbei was rushing to Shenxiong Pass and could arrive tomorrow. As soon as he entered the city, everyone stepped forward together, shouted long live, and supported him and personally became emperor.

This plan is far from perfect, but the soldiers have no experience in such things. They just feel that when the matter is approaching, they have to go out. Even Liu Kunsheng, who is cautious and careless, and Chai Yue, who is good at using troops, are not more calm than ordinary soldiers at this time.

But accidents will always happen. Chai Yue and others are preparing for tomorrow's plan, and an uninvited guest came to Shenxiong Pass.

Shortly after Han Tong was locked up, a "guest" came to the capital. He was not a postman who delivered letters or an officer who hid secret orders, but a real court official.

The left censor Xiao Sheng, as an imperial envoy, came to Shenxiong Pass to inspect the military situation.

Xiao Sheng has a high position and is always believed to have a close relationship with Taifu Cui. At the same time, he also married the Chai family. One nephew is the son-in-law of the Chai family and another nephew Xiao Bi, who was always locked in a prison in the Shattered Iron City because of his intention to murder Chai Yue.

Such an imperial envoy is like a bolt from the blue for a group of soldiers who have "pornography".

There should have been news about the arrival of the imperial envoy, but Xiao Sheng was abnormal and did not send anyone to inform him in advance. He led hundreds of people to the city, ordered the guards to open the door, rush into the city, and went all the way to the yamen, took the seat, and sent people to summon the generals.

Chai Yue and others were caught off guard and did not dare to act rashly, so they could only be ordered to see the imperial envoy.

Xiao Sheng sat behind the desk, wearing a cloak, with a cold expression. He was the Zuo Cha Censor, and his daily duty was to supervise civil servants in the capital. He was famous. Although the Northern Army was not controlled by him, he had heard of his reputation for a long time. After they came in, they all respectfully knelt down and bowed respectfully, and did not dare to be rude.

Xiao Sheng was not polite. Even when facing the Northern Army Chief Commander with the highest position, he just nodded. When Chai Yue came in, he didn't even light his head, but looked at it a few more times.

Liu Kunsheng was the nominal general in charge. After more than 30 major generals arrived, he stepped forward and said, "I don't know if the Zuo Cha Censor has arrived, and I hope to forgive me."

Xiao Sheng coughed, "There are still a few people who haven't arrived."

Liu Kunsheng had no choice but to reply: "General Zhenbei, General Right and others are still on the road, General Left and... are guilty and are now in prison."

Xiao Sheng snorted softly, "If it's a lot of trouble today and the road is unstable, I came from the capital and didn't want to leak the news too early, so I didn't send anyone to deliver the letter in advance."

No one dared to say anything, and some even regretted taking back the God's Pass too early and did not let the imperial envoy meet the mob.

"I wonder what's important to you when you are here?" Liu Kunsheng could only ask with a gritted head.

"It is reported that the Chu army is facing each other across the river with the Hun army. I am ordered to come to supervise the battle and reward the soldiers of the three armies. Since you have returned to the pass, you must have a great victory in the front line, how many beheads, how many capturings are, who are you responsible for? Let me tell me."

Liu Kunsheng was sweating profusely, and the imperial envoy came too suddenly. After hesitation, they had lost the opportunity. Now there are guards brought by Xiao Sheng in and outside the lobby, and more than 30 generals were helpless.

But it is useless to regret. Xiao Sheng is an important official in the court and is above all the generals of the Northern Army. Even if Liu Kunsheng made plans early, he would not dare to detain the Zuo Chashi Censor.

"Report to the Lord, Shenxiong Pass is in danger, the Chu army returned to defense overnight and did not fight with the Huns, and..."

Xiao Sheng slapped the table and said angrily: "Is it worth 80,000 Chu troops returning to defense?"

Liu Kunsheng knelt on the ground and said speechlessly. Chai Yue stepped forward and said, "Stop the anger. The Chu army returned to defense not only to deal with the robbers who seized the pass, but the military situation on the front line was changing. General Zhenbei was in a peace talk with the Huns. It must have been successful at this moment. The Huns are not a threat for the time being, and there is not enough food and grass in the broken iron city..."

"Who is the speaker? Let's sign up." Xiao Sheng said coldly.

Chai Yue is the son of Hengyang Hou and is not loved by the emperor at home. He has seen Xiao Sheng several times but has not been introduced, but he believes that Xiao Sheng will not have no impression of him.

"The last one will be Chai Yue."

"Chai Yue? I have only heard of Chai Zhi, the Northern Army. When will one more Chai Yue be released?"

"Chai Jun is the brother of the last general, and unfortunately he was killed..."

"Bah, can my brother inherit the official position when he is killed?"

Chai Yue was stunned and bowed, "The last general is a general under the command of General Zhenbei. He was ordered to take charge of the entire army with the commander of the Northern Army and did not serve as the chief military officer."

"Hey, a small general can actually take charge of the entire army. If I come one step later, will you even take the position of the general?"

Chai Yue knelt down, "Stop angry, the last general is forced to take charge of the army..."

Xiao Sheng did not give Chai Yue a chance to explain, so he turned to Liu Kunsheng, "Emperor Liu, he is in charge of the Northern Army. The court only recognizes you. Now that I am here, you can hand over power. I ask you, where is the Grand Sima Yin of the Northern Army?"

Liu Kunsheng touched the ground with his head, "I am incompetent, Grand Sima Yin... was snatched away by the King of East China Sea."

Xiao Sheng laughed a few times, suddenly put away his smile, took something out of his arms, and placed it on the desk, "Is this the only one?"

Liu Kunsheng looked up and recognized that it was indeed the Northern Army's Grand Sima Yin. His heart was sank and he could only say, "I am guilty of a low-ranking position."

"A dignified Northern Army Chief Commander, who can't share the worries of the emperor with the salary of the court, and even lost his official seal. It's really a big deal. The 80,000 Chu troops retreated without fighting against the Huns, which made the world even more disappointed. Can you tell me the crime?"

Chai Yue, Liu Kunsheng and others had to bow their heads. There was a general who changed his mind when he saw the wind and immediately said: "We are ordered to do things that have nothing to do with throwing seals and retreating. As I saw with my own eyes, Chai Jun was assassinated. Right General Han Tonggang was imprisoned, and there must be a conspiracy behind it."

Xiao Sheng let the generals beg for mercy, his expression remained motionless.

A guard outside the hall hurried in, "General Zhenbei entered the pass and was coming to the yamen."

Han Ruzi came to Shenxiong Pass most of the day in advance. (To be continued.)
Chapter completed!