My older brother is Gao Huan.

Chapter 407 Yang Yin: I'll ask for something from my general

Pengcheng.

Chilie Yanqing's personal guards knelt before Erzhu Zhao, who held a letter in his hand.

As he read the contents of the letter, Erzhu Zhao was in a daze, his mind filled with memories of his days in Luoyang and Xiurongchuan, and he murmured to himself.

"Tianbao..."

Although the guards bowed, they kept glancing at Erzhu Zhao out of the corner of their eyes. Seeing the expression on Erzhu Zhao's face, they felt a surge of joy.

Erzhu Zhao was an upright man with a somewhat volatile temper, but he was truly devoted to his friends and clansmen.

If Erzhu Rong could truly use affection to instigate Erzhu Zhao to rebel...

By attacking from both sides, we can quickly capture Juyang and then the entire Xuzhou.

Even if they cannot capture Juyang, they only need to besiege it with a large army, and then make it appear as if they are heading north to attack Yanzhou and Nanqingzhou.

At the very least, it would force Gao Yu to send troops to defend. The best-case scenario, of course, would be that Gao Yu, seeing that his main camp was about to be attacked, would have his soldiers and family members in Qingzhou rush back to defend it.

If Erzhu Rong can focus on dealing with Gao Huan in Xiangzhou, then the army led by Chilie Yanqing will have accomplished a great feat!
Suddenly, an untimely soft cough rang out.

Startled Erzhu Zhao awake, Erzhu Zhao then realized his lapse in composure. He put away the letter, his face darkening, "Go back and tell your general, tell Tianbao, that I have betrayed my clan and Tianbao's trust."

"Erlang trusts me and has entrusted me with important responsibilities. How can I possibly fail him? If I do, how can I stand in this world?"

After saying that, Erzhu Zhao coldly said, "When the time is right, I will give Tianbao an explanation. As for now... you should go back."

"In war, envoys are not to be killed. I can let you go this time, but if you dare to come again, I won't let you go so easily."

"General!!"

"Do you really intend to abandon your clan and disregard your kinship with the Prime Minister?"

The guards who knelt down still wanted to try harder and persuade him, but Erzhu Zhao would no longer give them a chance.

"Someone, show them away!!"

After the guard left.

Erzhu Zhao looked at the person who had just spoken up to remind him.

"General...you shouldn't have let this man go."

"At such a sensitive time, it is easy for those with ulterior motives to speak ill of you. Although you are related to General Tian Ce by marriage and he trusts you greatly, he still has to consider the feelings of others."

Guarding Pengcheng seemed to be the front line directly facing the Southern Dynasty.

However, Gao Yu and the Southern Liang had been at peace for the past few years. When Chen Qingzhi of the Southern Liang launched his Northern Expedition, it was a grand campaign that ultimately earned Gao Yu the title of General of the Heavenly Strategy and the reputation of "the ancient overlord reborn".

Of the few capable generals of the Southern Liang Dynasty, Lan Qin was captured alive, while Chen Qingzhi was beaten so badly that he had to shave his head and disguise himself as a monk to escape and save his life.

The Southern Liang dynasty didn't dare to attack.

On the contrary, Xuzhou is a great place to make money, with a large number of merchants coming and going from north to south.

How many people are envious?
They'd love to get rid of Erzhu Zhao so they could take his place.

Erzhu Zhaozhen was in a dilemma. "Changyi, I know Erlang. With his magnanimity and temperament, he would never easily doubt others."

This man was named Chilie Changyi, and was the younger brother of Chilie Ping, a confidant of Erzhu Rong.

He followed Erzhu Zhao to guard Mayi Town, but after Gao Huan wiped them all out, he was also sent to Gao Yu's command.

Although they are both named Chilie, they are not related to Chilie Yanqing, who is currently leading the army to attack Juyang.

Chi Lie Changyi merely reminded him, "I also know that General Tian Ce has an extraordinary mind, but... General Tian Ce is no longer as weak and alone as before. He is now the leader of a force."

Erzhu Zhao was just straightforward, not really stupid.

How could you not understand the implied meaning?
He paused for a moment and said, "I really can't wait any longer... Issue my order: the army is to set off to relieve the siege of Juyang!"

"I will first help Erlang win this battle, as for Tianbao..."

"I will give him an answer then."

Outside Qinghe County.

A convoy of carriages was slowly moving forward.

The swaying did not stop Yang Yin from holding a book and immersing himself in the teachings of the sages.

The vehicle stopped quickly.

Yang Yin put down the book in his hand, lifted the curtain and glanced outside.

The convoy has entered the city.

Despite the fierce fighting between Erzhu Rong and Gao Huan within Xiangzhou, and the fact that Yuan Xiu, their most conspicuous target, is located within Qinghe County.

Erzhu Rong did not send troops to invade; instead, he did not divide his forces but marched north to fight Gao Huan.

Yuan Xiu was nothing but a puppet.

If one puppet is captured, another will be created; the real source is the Gao brothers.

Gao Yu is far away in Shandong and is very powerful, so he can't be defeated for the time being.

If we can't beat Gao Yu, can't we at least pick on Gao Huan, who's easy prey?
Although both are county towns within Xiangzhou, the lives of the people are worlds apart. Those living around Qinghe do not need to worry about being conscripted or used as cannon fodder for the time being.

"My lord, where should we go?"

Yang Yin looked up.

It's already sunset, with only the last rays of the sun still hanging in the sky, turning the clouds into a fiery red.

"I will first visit the Cui family. Master Cui has a letter that he wants me to pass on to his clansmen. I also need to inform Master Cui's clansmen first."

The carriage slowly moved forward again.

Yang Yin soon arrived at the gate of the Cui family's mansion.

After having his servant deliver his calling card, he was invited into the mansion.

Cui Jie's elder brother, Cui Li, ordered his servant to bring tea.

"Thank you for your help, Zunyan."

After carefully putting the letter away, Cui Li stroked his beard and chuckled, "Zunyan is far away in Qingzhou. Has he gotten married?"

"not yet."

Cui Li laughed and said, "It's time for you to get married. If you take a fancy to a girl from another family, let the general arrange a marriage for you. There are also many eligible women in my clan. You need to have many children and expand your family line so as not to disappoint your father and uncles' last wishes."

Erzhu Rong nearly wiped out the Yang family in Luoyang.

Yang Yin really needs to have more children and descendants, otherwise... the famous Hongnong Yang clan might just disappear into the annals of history.

As a trusted scholar under Gao Yu, and being young, as long as he doesn't make any mistakes, he will surely be given an important position by Gao Yu in the future.

His future is very promising.

"Thank you for your kind offer, Mr. Cui."

Yang Yin didn't respond to that question, so Cui Li didn't continue. Instead, he asked, "The battle at the front is fierce right now. Why did you suddenly come here, Zunyan? Shouldn't you be in Qingzhou gathering provisions for General Tian Ce?"

"My general achieved a great victory over Hou Yuan in Yingzhou, establishing a glorious military achievement!"

"I have come here to ask for something for my general!"

Cui Li's expression froze.

He took a closer look at Yang Yin.

"I have come today to bother you, not only to deliver this message, but also to ask for your assistance at tomorrow's court assembly, Lord Cui!"

(End of this chapter)