Chapter 1170 1171 [Looking northward sadly]

Author: Shangtang Doumiao

Chapter 1170 1171 [Looking northward sadly]

Southern Zhou Dynasty, Jian'an suburb, Bihu Villa.

The Chinese New Year has passed, but Jian'an City is still noisy and lively. As Xu Churong gets older, he dislikes the drunken atmosphere more and more, so after visiting some close relatives and friends, he takes the people around him to the other courtyard, where it is quiet and peaceful

Elegant and has its own charm.

The maids discovered that the young lady would occasionally become dazed and distracted during this period.

Most of the time, she was as busy as before, either meeting with the newly promoted officials in the court, or having secret conversations with people sent by some powerful families, while the rest of the time she spent the rest of the time thinking in her study.

Occasionally, the maids found her muttering to a piece of paper alone, her expression changing constantly, sometimes with joy and sometimes with anger.

"Stingy guy, just send me away with one word and see if I can help you in the future."

Xu Churong sat in front of the window, his eyes fell on the thin piece of letter paper, and he couldn't help but purse his lips.

It was her birthday on the eighth day of December last year. The day before, she received a box sent by Mr. Xi from the north. Inside was a congratulatory gift prepared for her by Princess Qinghe. Although the little girl is about to turn seventeen, she is becoming more and more attractive to outsiders.

Mature and restrained, but at that moment my heart was still filled with joy.

The princess sister still remembers her birthday. Since this gift was sent by Mr. Xi, that guy obviously can't pretend not to know.

Pei Yue did not disappoint her. In addition to the congratulatory gift from Princess Qinghe, there was also a gift prepared by him in the box.

But a gift is just a word.

Xu Churong muttered, looking at Pei Yue's handwriting on the letter paper but reluctant to look away.

Until a maid cautiously reported outside the door: "Miss, the master is here, now at the waterside pavilion."

Xu Churong put the letter away, put it back in the envelope and put it under the file. Then he got up and walked to the front yard. He saw Xu Huiyan standing by the railing with his hands behind his back, staring at the slightly rippling blue lake.

"I've met daddy." Xu Churong stepped forward and saluted.

Xu Huiyan nodded slightly and said calmly: "Yesterday, His Majesty summoned my father. Duke Zhenguo and Marquis Jubei were also present. When talking about the strategy of the Northern Expedition to Liang Kingdom, the two military ministers have reached an agreement."

Xu Churong's heart trembled, and he asked slightly nervously: "Dad, what are they going to do?"

Xu Huiyan said: "The opinion of Duke Zhen is to use the Chengbei Camp to guard against the Liang army in Jiangling City and Hanyang City, and then mobilize heavy troops to go west out of Ningzhou. The Wufeng Navy controls the upper reaches of the Tiancang River and escorts the main army across the river to the north.

March eastward from the Sizhou territory of Liang State, attack the heartland of Liang State along the way, and at the same time contain the Qinian Camp and Changping Camp of Liang State's southern army."

Xu Churong remained silent and fell into deep thought for a long time.

She has no military attainments, and for more than a year, most of her energy has been focused on the ghosts of people's hearts. Therefore, she subconsciously feels that this strategy is at least slightly better than attacking Jiangling City. The focus of the Liang Kingdom's frontier army is on Hanyang.

The same is true for the army in the area from the city to Jiangling City, including the north bank.

If Fang Xiexiao's plan really succeeds, it might be able to deal a heavy blow to the wealthy lands in Liang State.

She turned to look at Xu Huiyan and asked carefully: "Dad, have you made your decision?"

Xu Huiyan sighed: "Xi Sidao is right. The outcome of this battle has been determined. Our country has no hope of victory, and it cannot withstand another defeat. Fang Xiexiao and Xian Chunqiu have made up their minds. Your Majesty was originally wavering.

But they were obviously convinced yesterday. Once the war starts, the Beiliang court will definitely be furious and will use the most ferocious counterattack. By then, the lives will be devastated and bones will be piled up, and even Pei Yue will not be able to clean up the mess."

Xu Churong nodded and said, "Yes."

Xu Huiyan was silent for a moment and said with some difficulty: "My father knows that you have a secret communication channel with the north, so tell Xi Sidao the news now. As long as the war does not break out, everything can be changed."

Xu Churong finally showed a calm smile.

Although the betrayal under Jiangling City has always been painful in her heart, as time goes by, she does not have any deep resentment towards her father. Because she understands the weight of the four words "Xu family in Qinghe" and that her father bears the burden on his shoulders.

It’s no lie to say that it’s extremely stressful and often you can’t help yourself.

"Okay, please wait a moment, daddy."

Xu Churong immediately returned to the study and wrote a letter in cipher text according to the agreement with Mr. Xi. Then, without avoiding Xu Huiyan, he called a Liang man who was hiding in another courtyard - this was the letter that Mr. Xi had specially left.

A master by her side.

The man took the secret letter from Xu Churong, saluted and left quickly.

From beginning to end, Xu Huiyan didn't say much. He just quietly admired the scenery of Bihu.

The father and daughter had lunch in the flower hall, and the smile on Xu Churong's face became stronger and stronger.

The father finally made up his mind, which meant that the Xu family in Qinghe could break away from this decadent dynasty and would not have to stand on the opposite side of Pei Yue in the future. This was an unexpected surprise for the girl. Of course she knew that the court in the north would not allow people like Qinghe

Families like the Xu family will continue to exist, but as long as they take this step first, they will not be in a desperate situation in the future.

"Dad, the scenery here is pleasant and the air is fresh. Why don't you go back to the capital and stay for a while? Anyway, now His Majesty only trusts the Duke of Zhen and the Marquis of Jubei. I heard that he rejected your suggestion to continue to clear the father-in-law's land."

Xu Churong said with a smile.

Xu Huiyan looked at his daughter's clear eyes, with a hint of shame in his eyes.

"Dad?" Xu Churong asked in confusion.

Xu Huiyan put down his chopsticks, picked up the handkerchief, wiped his mouth, and said softly: "Chu Rong, my father is protecting you. I hope you can understand."

Xu Churong was startled and couldn't help but sit up straight.

Xu Huiyan continued: "The battle between the two countries will naturally result in victory or defeat, but no matter what, the Xu family of Qinghe survives in the territory of the Great Zhou Dynasty. If they leave this land, they will be like a tree without roots. Pei Yue's idea is too simple. He wants to

To change this world, we must first attack the Xu family in Qinghe. My father knows that for your sake, he will not kill all the Xu family, but have you ever thought about the four Xu families in Qinghe after losing everything?

Can a word still survive in the world?"

Xu Churong looked at his father blankly and murmured: "Dad, you...what are you talking about?"

Suddenly there was a commotion outside, and then it calmed down, and then more than ten strong-looking women walked in.

Xu Huiyan avoided Xu Churong's eyes and said slowly: "As a father, I will not harm the people in this courtyard. I just locked them up temporarily. As a father, I will not hurt you. They will be responsible for serving you next."

"Daddy!"

"The news my father asked you to send to Xi Sidao was false. From now on, you can no longer contact the north."

Xu Churong still didn't understand why at this time. She looked at her father in disbelief, and her heart felt as if it had fallen into an ice cave.

Xu Huiyan stood up and walked out, saying in a deep voice: "The Xu family in Qinghe cannot betray the imperial court, otherwise His Majesty and the army will kill all the thousands of members of the Xu family before Pei Yuan comes to the throne. As a father, I do not expect you to understand and be considerate.

But as a father, you have to do this."

"Never leave and take good care of the lady."

The women said in unison: "Yes, sir."

Xu Churong seemed not to notice the people around her. She looked at Xu Huiyan's back, which seemed much older, and couldn't help but think of what Pei Yue had asked Mr. Xi to tell him.

It turns out...did you expect this day?

She smiled sadly.
Chapter completed!