Hu Fan roared in anger and stepped forward to grab Yang Qiu's collar: "You guy, look at my face clearly. Who spared your life on the battlefield? Who was it?!"
Yang Qiu closed his eyes: "I only know that the person who killed my late emperor is the person who can spare the lives of us people in the future. This person is the Prince Huan in front of me! Master Hu, I'm sorry."
Hu Fan threw Yang Qiu to the ground heavily, drew out his sword, and pointed it at Yin Zhongwen: "Yin, aren't you afraid of uneasy conscience by inducing people to confess like this? Is there any way to win military glory in broad daylight?" !”
Yin Zhongwen was so frightened that he hid behind Huan Xuan. Huan Xuan said calmly: "Master Hu, since you want to talk to me about military law, now you are openly threatening the imperial officials with your sword. According to military law, what should you do?!"
Before Huan Xuan finished speaking, two generals as brave as Xiong Zhuan stood in front of Huan Xuan with their swords drawn, and more than ten fully armed soldiers surrounded Hu Fan. These two generals were standing in front of Huan Xuan. They were the two powerful generals who guarded Huanxuan back then, Wu Fuzhi and Huangfu Fu. Now, they have become mid- to high-level generals in Jingzhou who can lead an army alone and guard one side. However, in front of Huanxuan, they still have the upper hand. The superior and inferior servants saw that Huan Xuan was in danger and quickly rushed to catch him.
Huangfu Fu and Hu Fan had always been on good terms, even on the battlefield. He frowned and said: "Daoxu (Hu Fan's word), don't be impulsive, don't act recklessly, everything can be discussed."
Hu Fan's eyes were blood red, and the hand holding the knife was trembling. He was a bloody man who valued honor more than his life. To snatch credit from someone like this in public was no different from snatching his wife and killing his father. He gritted his teeth. Putting the knife on his neck, he was ready to kill himself on the spot.
Huan Xuan's voice sounded coldly: "Hu Fan, have you thought about what others will think of you if you die?!"
Hu Fan said sternly: "Huan Xuan, you have taken away military honors from others and ruined their innocence. I would rather be a piece of jade than live with you in the world. If you die here today, it is proof that you have taken away my military honors! The world will make its own judgment." "
Huan Xuan laughed: "Really? Since I can make Yang Qiu say that I killed Fu Pi, I can naturally find a way to let the world know that you wanted to take away my military achievements but failed, and wanted to threaten me with a knife, and finally committed suicide out of fear of crime. Even if It’s the Governor Wang who will also bear witness to me, don’t you think so, Governor Wang?!”
Wang Chen frowned: "Prince Huan, this is your family matter. I can't interfere in it. But Hu Fan is a strong man and a talented person. Don't destroy a general easily."
Huan Xuan smiled and said: "Did you see, Commander Hu, Governor Wang has condescended to come to Nanyang with the dignity of governor this time to discuss something with me? He will never go to Nanyang just for you, a small military commander." I'm angry. So, you better not argue with me, it won't do you any good. If you can't swallow this breath and die like this, the world will laugh at you for not overestimating your abilities, and those minors of yours Your little brother, and your new-born children, who will raise them and give them a future? Master Hu, as a man, you must think about your family, your wife, children, brothers, and the reputation of your father and ancestors. Don't be impulsive. What a big mistake."
Hu Fan's hands were shaking slightly, but he couldn't hold the knife.
Huan Xuan said sternly: "I can see your abilities very clearly on the battlefield. As long as you are willing to sincerely serve me and serve the Jin Dynasty from now on, I guarantee that you will have many meritorious deeds and a bright future."
Hu Fan let out a long sigh, put down the knife in his hand, and shook his head: "Prince Huan, you are in Jingzhou, covering the sky with one hand, calling for the wind and rain, and there are many elite soldiers and warriors working for you. I, Hu Fan, am overestimating my capabilities and have an eccentric personality. I am afraid that I will be in trouble with you in the future." It will miss your big event, so don’t let it go.”
As he spoke, he threw the knife to the ground, took off his armor and helmet, placed them on the ground, put on his cloth clothes, turned around and left.
Yin Zhongwen said bitterly: "This Hu Fan doesn't know how to praise, and he actually wants to commit murder in public. Lord, this trend must not rise, we must turn around and kill him, otherwise who will respect you in the future?!"
Huan Xuan shook his head: "Now is the time to employ people. Besides, I am in the wrong first, so I can't do this."
Bian Fanzhi also stepped forward and whispered in Huan Xuan's ear: "Hu Fan is a rare warrior. It would be a pity to force him away like this. Do you want General Huangfu to persuade him again?"
Huan Xuan shook his head: "No, I know this person well. He wants to make great achievements and will never just go home and farm. Wang Chen is about to hire someone, and I'm afraid he will turn around and join Wang Chen's account. But the person named Wang I won’t stay in Jingzhou for too long, and Hu Fan won’t be able to follow him back to Jiankang in the future. He will still be mine sooner or later.”
At this point, Huan Xuan changed his smile and walked towards Wang Chen: "Prince Wang, I'm sorry, I have some misunderstandings with Commander Hu, which made you laugh. In fact, he also killed a substitute of Fu Pi on the battlefield, but he didn't. I took it personally and explained it to him many times afterwards, but he just didn’t believe it and I would handle the matter later.”
Wang Chen nodded: "These are just small things. I will report the credit for killing Fu Pi to the court. Don't worry, for this great achievement, the court will definitely give you a promotion and many rewards."
Huan Xuan smiled slightly: "Then we have to rely on the Governor Wang to speak kindly to the common people at the court. The common people are willing to be loyal to the Governor Wang and help you manage Jingzhou. After all, when my late father was in power here, there were still some members of the old tribe. .”
Wang Chen got off the horse with a smile and took Huan Xuan's hand: "As the saying goes, a strong dragon will not defeat a local snake. I am not a strong dragon, but you, Prince Huan, are even more powerful than a local dragon in Jingzhou." , without your help, I cannot fulfill the great trust of the imperial court in Jingzhou. You see, now I have encountered a difficult matter and need the help of Prince Huan."
Huan Xuan was slightly startled: "Fu Pi is dead, and Murong Yongxi's Yan army that invaded Luoyang has been repelled. What other troublesome things are there?"
Wang Chen glanced around: "This is not the place to talk. Let's find another place to talk openly and honestly. I think this conversation is very important to you and me, to Jingzhou in the future, and even to Jin Dynasty." ’s future is decisive.”
Huan Xuan nodded: "Did the Governor come here for the Tao of Heavenly Master or for Liu Yu's affairs?"
Wang Chen's eyes flashed coldly: "Liu Yu is certainly hateful, but Tianshi Dao will be a serious concern in the future. I know you hate Liu Yu, but this time, the troubles of those demon thieves in Tianshi Dao are even greater. Be careful, the most I can do is resign and go back to Jiankang, but there is a danger that your Prince Huan’s Jingzhou and this family fortune will be handed over to others."
Huan Xuan gritted his teeth and made an invitation gesture: "Prince Wang, let's go into the city and chat slowly."
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