The young Tubo Zanpu crossbow was furious, and after learning Xue Shao's reply, he was furious!

No young and vigorous plateau man can withstand such a provocation, let alone the king of a country. The crossbow kicked over the small table of the Central Plains holding the wine in front of him, and swung his saber high and cut it into two pieces with a single sword, and roared with a red face: "Attack, attack!" Kill all the troops of the Zhou Dynasty and capture Xue Shao alive! ”

His newly appointed Great, Lesser, Protector, and Generals all hurried to persuade him, asking Zampu to calm his anger. said that Xue Shao deliberately wanted to provoke Zampu, so that Zampu took the initiative to attack so as to break the alliance and give people a handle. Such a thing will greatly damage Zampu's prestige, and it will also give Xue Shao a good reason to occupy Qinghai Lake and Dafeichuan for a long time.

"Then fight!" The crossbow roared angrily, "My 300,000 plateau iron horsemen, will I still be afraid of Xue Shao's little man?!" ”

Everyone was silent, looking at each other.

Seeing everyone's expressions, the crossbow was much calmer. He examined the many important ministers present one by one, blinked his eyes, and said, "You tell me the truth, if we really fight, can we win?" ”

Still no one spoke.

The crossbow pointed to Xi Bian with one hand, "You have been to Xue Shao's military camp, you say!" ”

Xi Bian was forced to have no choice, so he had to say: "Zampu, the facts are the most powerful evidence. Garqin Ling personally led 100,000 elites to the expedition, but only half of the men and horses were defeated and returned. At that time, although Xue Shao had more than 100,000 or 200,000 horses, most of them were new troops temporarily recruited in the Helong area, and their combat strength was far from being comparable with that of the Garqin Mausoleum. But Xue Shao won, and Garqin Ling was defeated. Later......"

The crossbow's face tightened, "Go on." ”

Xi Bian had no choice but to continue: "Later, with a remnant army under his command, Garqinling defeated our 100,000 pioneers. Zampu, those 100,000 pioneers are the elite troops of our dynasty, and their combat strength should not be inferior to that of the troops under the command of Garqinling. But we still lost......"

The crossbow took a deep breath, "Go on!" ”

"Later, our army and the Garchinling rebels fought continuously, and each other's vitality was greatly damaged." Xi Bian said, "But Xue Shao took advantage of the situation to take Qinghai, and since then he has been recuperating and sitting on the mountain to watch the tiger fight." Moreover, the combat power of the Heyuan army under the command of Hei Ya Changzhi is extraordinary, but it has always been a strong enemy of our dynasty, and Garqin Ling has never dared to despise it. Now the black tooth Changzhi has been under the command of Xue Shao, and the two occupy Qinghai Lake and Dafeichuan respectively, echoing each other from afar. ”

"How many troops are there in total between these two centaurs?" The crossbow asked.

"About 105,000." "Xue Shao and Hei Zhi Changzhi are the two most outstanding generals of the Zhou Dynasty at present. Xue Shao is resourceful and strategic, and the black tooth is often able to fight hard battles, in addition to the veteran and steady Lou Shide and the brave champion Xue Chuyu. Zampu, this Zhou Dynasty army is far more difficult than the Tang Dynasty army led by Xue Rengui back then! ”

The crossbow's brow furrowed deeply, and he was silent. He knew that in order to take care of his own face, he was also afraid that he would increase the enemy's prestige and destroy his ambition, so he didn't say it thoroughly. In fact, what Xi Bian really wants to say is: Don't look at the enemy, there are only half of our soldiers and horses, if we really want to fight, we may not be able to fight!

At this time, these people also came to persuade the crossbow.

"My dynasty is negotiating peace with the Zhou dynasty, and it is not appropriate to use troops in this matter, so please think twice."

"Qinghai Lake and Dafeichuan can only use diplomatic means to ask for money from the Zhou Dynasty."

"Xue Shao is just a general, whether he wins or loses is just his own honor and disgrace. But Zampu, you must not lose! You shouldn't take this risk! ”

This last sentence made the crossbow tremble, and it got to the point!

The crossbow has just managed to settle the Gal family on the plateau, and the real power of the dynasty has been collected into his own hands. In case of a sudden fiasco at this time, the consequences are really unimaginable!

But after all, people are people, not machines that only perform calculations according to logic. The crossbow couldn't get around the bruise in his heart, and he said: "In the past hundred years, when have my plateau iron cavalry been afraid of the army of the Central Plains? Now Zan Pu personally led 300,000 royal divisions here, but he was scolded and humiliated by Xue Shao, a general in the Central Plains. If we don't win back on the battlefield, what kind of face do we have to go to Luoyang to find the empress of the Zhou Dynasty to ask for territory and criminal ministers? At that time, all the people of the Central Plains will laugh at me for being a crossbow, and I will only play tricks with women, but I will not dare to fight with men with my fists. At that time, all the people of the plateau will also lose faith in our dynasty because of Zampu's cowardice and incompetence! ”

"How can this loss be compensated?" The crossbow paused and shouted: "Even if we use all kinds of means to recover Dafeichuan and Qinghai Lake many years later, the shame has been written into history, who can change it?!" ”

There was silence in the room, and no one answered.

"This battle is settled!" The crossbow shouted, "I've made up my mind! From now on, whoever says more will be regarded as confusing the chaotic army and colluding with the enemy and treason - beheading and exterminating the people! ”

The 300,000 Tubo army immediately set up camp and set up camp, and the soldiers were divided into two roads to the military Zhou garrison of Qinghai Lake and Dafeichuan, and the momentum rushed to kill.

The scouts sent by Guo An reported the information to Xue Shao as soon as possible.

"The soldiers are divided into two roads, and the cavalry is pulling out the village?" Xue Shao was simply speechless, and he smiled at the generals under his command, "The crossbow is still very good at engaging in political battles, and such a tyrant as Garqinling has been killed by him." But when it comes to fighting, I'm afraid he doesn't even have the qualifications to carry shoes for the Garchinling! ”

The generals laughed.

"General!" Xue Shao stood up abruptly and shouted loudly.

The generals shook their spirits, and their armor clenched their fists and bowed, "No!! ”

Xue Shao was about to announce his battle plan when Xue Chuyu suddenly broke in and took a few steps to stand in front of the generals.

Everyone looked at him in amazement.

"Didn't you tell you to go to Taozhou?" Xue Shao asked.

Xue Chuyu hurriedly bowed on one knee and clenched his fists and said, "The last general will disobey the order and trespass on the handsome camp, a capital crime!" But I hope that Xue Shuai can be sent again after the war, so that Chu Yu can have the opportunity to make meritorious contributions! ”

Xue Shao frowned, "What the hell is going on, get up and speak." ”

Xue Chuyu stood up and said, "Halfway through, Gong Ren suddenly took the initiative to ask to turn back. He hopes to be able to personally participate in this war to make a simple break for the Gar family and the first half of his life! ”

Everyone was stunned when they heard this, and Xue Shao also frowned and looked for thoughts. He thought to himself, Gong Ren's current mood must be extremely complicated. This is like many couples who loved each other to death at the beginning, but later quarreled endlessly, and even made a tragedy of killing their husbands and wives.

There is no deeper love than hatred!

"What about others?"

"It's right outside!"

Xue Shao nodded, "Call him in." ”

Xue Chuyu went out in person and called Gong Ren in.

On Gongren has already put on a special Mingguang battle armor for the Great Zhou general, Xue Shao is familiar with it, it used to belong to Xue Chuyu, and he and Xue Chuyu are relatively close in figure. At this moment, he had not yet put on his hood, and his hair had been tied up, so that the features and contours of his face were very clear.

It's really similar to the moon slave...... Xue Shao said secretly in his heart.

"The crime will be said that Gong Ren will not be pardoned for disobeying military orders, and he will come to Xue Shuai's command to please die!" On Gongren clasped his fist on one knee and bowed in front of Xue Shao.

All the generals were curious to look at each other, and when it came to Gong Ren's attire, appearance and etiquette, they were no different from ordinary Central Plains generals. Does this mean that he has really served Da Zhou from the bottom of his heart?

"On the general, please get up." At this time, Xue Shao said, "I asked Xue Chuyu to send you to Taozhou to recuperate, not a strict military order, but just out of my heart." Now that you are willing to come back, no problem, neither you nor Xue Chuyu have committed a crime. ”

"Xie Xue Shuai!" Xue Chuyu and Lun Gongren hugged their fists together and thanked them.

Xue Chuyu stepped forward again, "Xue Shuai, the last general asks for orders to lead the jumping army together with Gong Ren, serve as the vanguard, and take the lead!" ”

Xue Shao didn't rush to make a statement, and looked at Gong Ren, "On the general, you still have to think clearly." Among the enemies on the other side may be your former friends, brothers, or even blood relatives. ”

"I've figured it out." On Gongren said calmly, "I've been thinking about what my father said that day these days. After thinking about it for a long time, I finally figured it out. ”

"What?"

"My father once said......" Gong Ren hesitated for a moment and said, "There is no greater despair in the world than that I am alive, but I am already dead." ”

The generals were puzzled and looked at each other.

Xue Shao's eyebrows furrowed slightly, and he said, "I can understand Ling Zun's mood at that time. ”

On Gong Ren's expression changed slightly, "How does Xue Shuai understand?" ”

Xue Shao said: "Before answering this question, I would like to ask everyone present if they have any hobbies? - On Gong Ren, you speak first. ”

On Gongren thought for a moment and said, "I don't have any other hobbies except martial arts training and hunting. ”

"What if one day your tendons and hamstrings are broken, and you can no longer ride a horse-drawn bow?" Xue Shao asked.

"I'd rather die!" On Gong Ren's answer without hesitation.

Xue Shao nodded, and asked Lou Shide next to him, "Lou Gong, what about you?" ”

Lou Shide arched his hand and said, "In addition to reading and writing, Lou doesn't seem to have any other hobbies. ”

"Then if one day, all the books in Lou Gong's collection are burned, and all the ink treasures saved in the articles written by Lou Gong are destroyed, what will you do?" Xue Shao asked.

"This ......" Lou Shide blinked and smiled bitterly.

"It's just a hobby." Xue Shao said, "In addition to hobbies, we all have the ideals we have pursued all our lives and the career we have worked hard to manage." For a real man, he will devote his life's energy and effort to chasing his ideals and running his business. On Gongren, your father's lifelong ideal and career is the country of Tibet. He gave everything he had for it, and his life had already been integrated with the Tibetan Plateau. But one day, Tubo suddenly completely disconnected from him, and even became his enemy. This despair of being loveless can really only be expressed in one sentence, I am alive, but I am already dead. ”

Everyone in the room fell silent.

On Gongren took a deep breath and knelt down on one knee, "Thank you...... Xue Shuai! ”

"Thank me for what?"

"I thank you because there is finally a person who can understand the heart of my father." On Gongren said, "He is in the spirit of heaven, and he is not lonely!" ”

Xue Shao left his position and stepped forward, lifted up Gong Ren with both hands, stared at him with slightly twisted eyebrows, and said, "I have nothing to thank you." Even though you are your lords, I have dedicated my life to my kingdom just like Lingzun. That's why I understand his pride and self-confidence, but also his sadness and despair. ”

On Gongren's eyes were already red, he lowered his head and said softly, "Thank you......"

"The former, let me defeat the army led by your father." Xue Shao took Gong Ren's hand and raised it high, "The latter, will make me agree that you and Xue Chuyu will fight together to make a break that you want!" ”