Chapter 137 I called you here to let you figure out a solution
Chapter 137 I called you here to let you figure out a solution
After roll call, it was time to take a shower. Since many people were on day off today, the shower area became particularly crowded.
Chu Xi couldn't take a bath like everyone else. She sat on the bed, looking at her shoes silently, wondering whether she should wash them today.
On the other side, Bian Hangqing saw that Chu Xi was hesitant to move. Although he looked like a military general and was careless, he had figured out Chu Jiang's little flaw after living with Chu Jiang for less than two days.
Bian Hangqing picked up the basin on the shelf, then draped the white towel over his shoulder. He glanced at the motionless Chu Xi with a slightly complicated tone and sighed.
"I now sincerely believe that you must be a prince. Who can have a worse temper than you and have more rules than you? It's not okay for grown men to take a bath together, and it's still not okay for you to take a bath. You have so many problems, and you are really no different from those pampered princes!"
Bian Hangqing didn't mean any harm in what he said, he just couldn't understand it. That was his usual thinking - we were all men, so what was there to not see?
Besides, who doesn’t have what Chu Jiang has?
Chu Xi saw Bian Hangqing finish his complaints and then take his things and go out, he held his forehead with some helplessness. His low official position in the military camp also exposed his disadvantages.
The wine she drank today really made her a little drunk, so she went to get some water and took a quick bath. She finished it quickly before Bian Hangqing came back, and then went to bed with her clothes on.
There was no mirror here so she couldn't see her current condition, but based on what Zhou Qi and Bian Hangqing said before and after, she knew without even looking that her face didn't look very good now.
The next day.
It was morning exercise day after day. Chu Xi had gradually adapted to the days and schedule of the military camp. Just when she was thinking about whether to let Chu Er keep an eye on Qin Sanyuan, Chu Er took the initiative to leave a mark and asked her to meet.
Chu Er has always been loyal. If it weren't for an urgent matter, Chu Er would never rashly leave a mark to meet Chu Xi. I guess he must have something else to say.
Chu Xi left a mark and used it to tell Chu Er to meet after lunch on the hillside of the grove on the left. The place was relatively hidden and few people went there.
After lunch, Chu Xi and other centurions would have half an hour to rest. She went to the hillside of the grove as promised. Chu Er had been waiting there early, waiting for Chu Xi to arrive.
Until Chu Xi appeared in his sight, Chu Er knelt on one knee and saluted almost reflexively. This was a habit that had been ingrained in his bones over the years.
Chu Xi shook her head slightly. This place was not particularly safe after all. If she was really discovered, she could just find an excuse to get away with it. But if someone saw Chu Er saluting so respectfully, it would not be so easy to get away with it.
After all, no one in this world is a real fool!
"What do you want from me?" Chu Xi went straight to the point.
"Master, I and a few other people have been secretly observing recently and found that a deputy general beside General Han has been acting suspiciously. In addition to him, there are several captains of high rank. They have met and talked after the night curfew, and some have even met with people outside the camp."
"Some of them met and talked, some exchanged notes, corresponded, and some seemed to be... Japanese. Their walking posture is different from that of the people of Da Zhou. If you look closely, you can recognize them."
"Master, I'm worried that these people will soon suspect you. The capital will surely send news that you are coming to Xi'an."
Chu Er has hardly stopped in recent days. As long as it is a task assigned by Chu Xi, he will complete it seriously.
Chu Xi's eyes gradually darkened. Although he had guessed that this would be the result, they still dared to meet outsiders so boldly at this time. He was afraid that it was the Eighth Prince's plan... He still didn't give up.
"Write down the names of these people. When you return, continue to monitor them with them. It would be best if you can find out what they are talking about."
Under Chu Er's worried gaze, Chu Xi still added, "I'm fine."
Chu Er knew what Chu Xi was thinking. After hesitating for a moment, he could only nod and agree, "Yes, Master."
Chu Xi saw that Chu Er was still looking at him, as if waiting for him to continue giving instructions.
She thought about it and found that she had no other tasks for the time being. "You have discovered clues about this military camp in just a few days. It can be seen that it has been infiltrated by the Eighth Prince's forces long ago."
As soon as the Jiang family was transferred back to the capital, the new Han Yaojun was too young to win the support of the people for the time being, so it was inevitable that the army would be in a state of confusion.
"Master, do you need to send a message back to the capital to inform the old marquis and the third prince of this matter?"
Chu Xi waved his hand, "Not yet."
If we send a message at this time, it is very likely to be intercepted by someone, which would really alert the enemy.
They seem to be observing others secretly, but who can say for sure if there are eyes peeping at them from behind?
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The Eighth Prince in the capital soon received a letter, a letter from Japan. The Japanese royal family and the Eighth Prince had an agreement in advance that the Eighth Prince's men would be responsible for opening the gates of Xi'an to welcome the Japanese army crossing the river.
Japan only wants three cities and help the eighth prince ascend the throne smoothly. This is a clear deal.
Western Chu and the North also have deals with the Eighth Prince. Only when foreign enemies emerge can the Eighth Prince take advantage of the situation.
What he wanted was chaos in the world. The lost land would be recovered sooner or later. The Great Zhou had strong soldiers and horses, and the fallen cities would have a chance to be recovered. But if he missed the chance to ascend the throne, he would never have it again.
However, they never expected that an unexpected person like Chu Qibai would appear, which disrupted their plans.
Along the way, the Eighth Prince had tried every means to stop Chu Qibai from taking up his post, but he still failed. Instead, Chu Qibai luckily arrived at the Xi'an military camp.
But... the plan has already been made. Even if the Eighth Prince wants to stop now, his partners will not agree so easily.
The Eighth Prince quickly summoned several advisors who were kept in the mansion to his study. These were his "brains". The half-urging and half-threatening tone in the letter made Zhou Hanjin very angry, but helpless.
If they join forces with foreign enemies, they will inevitably be constrained, especially since they have Zhou Hanjin's handwritten letter in their hands, which has become a powerful handle in the hands of Japan.
Even if Zhou Hanjin wanted to change his mind at this moment, shelve this plan, or cancel it, the three forces that had long been eyeing the Great Zhou would not agree so easily.
The legal advisor was not a lazy guy and he knew everything about the division of the Zhou families.
One of them stroked his graying beard and whispered something about this plan.
"Your Highness, several cities have changed their garrisons one after another. Xi'an is the most difficult one. The garrison commander is the eldest son of the Han family, a family of military commanders from the Great Zhou Dynasty. Han Yaojun has been a great warrior on the battlefield in recent years and has made many military achievements. He is quite famous."
"It may be difficult to get the Japanese army to cross the river without causing any trouble."
"Nonsense, don't I know how difficult this matter is? I called you here so that you can find a solution!" Zhou Hanjin looked impatient.
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