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That day, after the luncheon, three people including Zhang Xianzhong, Xu Yixian and Zhang Dingguo, as well as the twenty personal guards were all left in Yushan Village by King Chuang.

But because King Chuang didn't say anything about letting him stay, Pan Duao followed Ji Gui and went back to Cao Ying to rest for the time being.

Cao Cao and Luo Rucai were also surprised and uncertain about how he dealt with King Chuang. He had a premonition that Zhang Xianzhong's visit was likely to be a disaster, and he couldn't help deeply regretting that he was deceived by Li Zicheng and Song Xiance when he dealt with Meng Lang. Soldiers of the West Camp.

On the other side, Zhang Xianzhong, although he knew that he had fallen into Li Zicheng's hands, he couldn't point it out with words, and he still tried his best to maintain the harmony on the surface.

After all, on the surface, Li Zicheng treated him and the Xiying generals very kindly, and he didn't see any intention of harming him at all. Did he see a lot, even he himself did not know how many?
Therefore, he knew that the more he was in such a dangerous juncture, the more cautious he had to be. He had to pretend not to know what was going on, deal with it calmly, wait for the opportunity, and then slowly find a way to turn the danger into good fortune.

What he is most worried about now is whether Cao Cao will change his mind. He always insists that as long as Cao Cao does not betray his friend, he will definitely try his best to save him from leaving.

On Li Zicheng's side, if he couldn't reach an agreement with Luo Rucai, then he would never rashly kill him!

On this side, King Chuang knew that Zhang Xianzhong and the others were not like him, and they were all good at enjoying themselves, so he ordered his old battalion chief to prepare very comfortable military tents for Zhang Xianzhong and the others, while Zhang Dingguo and the twenty The personal soldiers stayed in the adjacent military tents on the left and right.

After seeing off Jigui and Pan Duao, King Chuang ordered Li Shuangxi to lead Xu Yixian to rest in the camp of the military adviser Song Xiance, and he talked with Zhang Xianzhong, Luo Rucai and others for a while.

Then he took Zhang Xianzhong's hand, and accompanied by Luo Rucai and Song Xiance, personally sent Zhang Xianzhong to the army tent to rest.

Zhang Xianzhong saw that although the furnishings in the tent had nothing to do with luxury, but they were still clean and tidy, he couldn't help but smiled and said, "Brother Li, if I knew you were so comfortable here, I, Lao Zhang, should just bring those aunts and aunts with me." .

For more than half a month, Ding Qirui, Zuo Liangyu and a group of bastards have been pestering us, making us unable to sleep for a whole day. Now that we are here with you, we can sleep peacefully and comfortably! "

Li Zicheng also said: "Go to sleep, so you can rest. I have sent people to pick up your family and all the soldiers from Xiying, and I want to pick them up before dusk today."

He turned back and said to Zhang Dingguo: "Ning Yu, you and the brothers should go to rest quickly, and Shuangxi will wake you up when you sleep until dinner."

After Li Zicheng and others left, Zhang Dingguo had a premonition that things were serious, so he refused to leave Zhang Xianzhong's military tent, and he did not allow his soldiers to sleep.

Zhang Xianzhong naturally understood what he meant, and said to him in a low voice: "Dingguo, don't worry, go and rest quickly. Tell the soldiers not to be on duty here, let alone guard outside the tent."

Zhang Dingguo replied in a very concerned tone: "Father commander, my son thinks that something is wrong. 36 strategies, the best policy is to go. After a while, when the sky is getting dark and Dingguo rushes out a bloody road, father commander, get on the horse and leave!"

Zhang Xianzhong scolded softly: "Nonsense! At this point, not to mention that you can't escape from this stockade on horseback, you can't fly out even with wings! Although the chess situation is dangerous, I know it well, it is still a living game, not a dead one. Chess. Go and rest with your brothers, nothing will happen!"

After sending Zhang Dingguo out, Zhang Xianzhong lay down with his clothes on and put the sword in his hand, but he couldn't fall asleep for a long time, but later he was too tired and started snoring.

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The troops of Yang Wenyue, governor of Baoding of the Ming Dynasty, and Fu Zonglong, governor of the three sides, were approaching the territory of Xincai, while the governor of the other side, Ding Qirui, and Zuo Liangyu's army Chen Bing were in the north of Xinyang, echoing Fu Zonglong and Yang Wenyue.

In order to cope with this situation, after discussion, it was decided to send Li Guo to lead a team to set off immediately, which naturally included a team from Cao Ying, preparing to contain the officers and troops of Yang Wenyue and Fu Zonglong in Xincai and wait for an opportunity to defeat them.

After the military discussion was over, Liu Zongmin, the general sentry of the camp, asked, "Jingxuan and the troops from the West Camp will go with you?"

But Li Zicheng said: "This matter will be decided tomorrow."

When Cao Cao and Luo Ru heard this, they were shocked, but at the same time, they also heard that King Chuang hadn't made a final decision on how to deal with Zhang Xianzhong.

He spoke at the right time and said to Li Zicheng: "Brother Li sent someone to pick up Jingxuan's family in the afternoon, and asked the Xiying soldiers to come with him, and I also sent someone to go with him, to show that King Chuang cares about him.

However, I was afraid that the soldiers of the West Camp would not come back immediately because of sudden incidents and Jingxuan did not come back together, so they might not follow the order immediately. Now that the war is imminent, if some traitors take the opportunity to incite trouble, and then shake the morale of the army.

In my brother's opinion, I have nothing to do here, so I can go back to the camp for the time being. One is to prepare [-] cavalry elite soldiers to accompany them to go out at the fourth watch, and the other is to pass on the command of the Generalissimo again.

It is only said that the Generalissimo is exhausted for several days because of the concern of the soldiers of the West Camp. If he is not in a hurry to move the camp today, he can still wait in the original station for orders. It can relieve the doubts of the Xiying soldiers!

As for whether to keep Jingxuan in Brother Li's Xingyuan, and how to arrange it so that Brother Li can achieve great success, you can wait for me to come back tonight and express my opinion. Please make a decision at the discretion of Brother Li. "

Liu Zongmin asked in a loud voice: "Why don't you say what you want now, wouldn't it be better?"

Luo Rucai smiled and said: "We are not afraid that Jingxuan will leave without saying goodbye, why are we in such a hurry? You have to tell me to be more thoughtful, Jiexuan!"

Everyone laughed, and then everyone sent Luo Rucai out of the big tent, watching him gallop away on horseback.

Because Li Guo wanted to lead the army ahead at night, he hurried back to his station to take care of the matter.

Because Li Zicheng was still unsure about Zhang Xianzhong, he took the opportunity of seeing Li Yan off and said to him: "Lin Quan, you have been silent on the matter of Jingxuan this morning.

Later I asked you what your opinion is. You said that you were thinking about it, and now the day is almost over, but have you made up your mind? "

Hearing the sound, Li Yan stopped his steps, thought for a while, and then replied: "Generalissimo, I think of a story about Cao Cao, which is worth thinking about for the Generalissimo!"

Li Zicheng couldn't help being puzzled, he asked: "You are talented? What's his story?"

Li Yan smiled in his heart, but on the surface he remained calm. He said solemnly: "Marshal, I'm not talking about the general, but the real Cao Cao in the Three Kingdoms."

He went on to say: "At the beginning, Lu Bu attacked Xiapi, and Liu Bei went to vote for Cao Cao. Cao Cao persuaded him to kill Liu Bei, saying that Liu Bei is a hero, and he is very popular. After all, he will not be inferior to others for a long time. It is better to do it as soon as possible. Clean him up to avoid future troubles.

Cao Cao couldn't make up his mind for a while, so he asked his counselor Guo Jia for advice.Guo Jia replied to him, "My lord rebels and eliminates violence for the common people; promotes honesty and trust, recruits heroes, and is afraid that the world's heroes will not compete to vote?"

Now Liu Bei has the reputation of a hero, but he was defeated and came to vote, but he was killed, and he was given the reputation of being a murderer. In this way, all wise people have doubts in their hearts and leave the lord. Who will the lord work with in the future to calm the world?
Killing a person to avoid future troubles will damage the world's admiration. This is a matter of safety and security, so we must think twice. '

Cao Cao smiled and said to him after hearing the words, "You are right!" '.

Immediately afterwards, not only added troops to Liu Bei, but also gave him food, and even sent him east to Peixian County to pack up the scattered soldiers, so as to contain Lu Bu. "

Li Zicheng fell into deep thought when he heard the words. After a while, he grabbed Li Yan's hand and said to him with a smile: "Lin Quan, you are really my good teacher and helpful friend, and you are a wise man sent by God to help me! After your remarks Compared with today, I can see my chess moves more clearly."

Li Yan smiled knowingly, and said: "Perhaps the General has other brilliant ideas, the Generalissimo cannot be ignored."

Li Zicheng smiled and said: "If he has a brilliant idea, I will follow it."

Both Li Zicheng and Li Yan were tacit about how to maintain their relationship with Luo Rucai.

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After Li Yan got on his horse and left, Li Zicheng went straight to the place where Zhang Xianzhong's military tent was located. He heard Zhang Xianzhong's thunderous snoring from a distance, so he stopped and smiled knowingly, turned around and walked towards He left his military account.

After the dinner, Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong started chatting in the large Xingyuan tent, with Liu Zongmin, Niu Jinxing, Song Xiance, Xu Yixian and others accompanying them.

After lunch, Xu Yixian was put to rest in Song Xiance's tent, and he never had a chance to discuss with Zhang Xianzhong how to escape. Although he looked calm on the surface, he was extremely anxious in his heart.

Although he sat with Zhang Xianzhong again at the dinner party, he suffered from no chance to talk alone, and now he can only show his courtesy to Song Xiance who is beside him.

Taking advantage of King Chuang, Zhang Xianzhong, and Liu Zongmin talking about the old incident of breaking Fengyang and burning the imperial tomb, and the atmosphere in the tent was full of joy, he asked Song Xiance in a low voice: "Mr. , should he also be called a general like Cao Shuai?"

Song Xiance didn't understand what he meant to test Zhang Xianzhong's safety, so he smiled and said softly: "Be at ease. The generalissimo has always been far-sighted in doing things, and he must have a proper arrangement for Jingxuan."

Xu Yixian still seemed to feel uneasy. He paused for a while, and then said: "Jing Shuai came to serve King Chuang today. If he is reused, he must repay him with death. , he is really willing to assist Chuang Wang to set the world early."

Song Xiance still had a smile on his face, and said: "Jing Shuai is also a hero in the world, so how can he be willing to live under others for a long time. King Chuang and all the generals are aware of this point.

What's more, the civil and military generals around Jingshuai, including his feet, who would not want to support Jingshuai to conquer the world, occupy the top position, and dominate the world?
Even if Jingshuai has no intentions, all of you will not be willing to let Jingshuai stay under others for a long time. The few poems written by Lao Pan in the army, as well as the poems written by the younger brother, have been read by my younger brother.

How can the public be willing to be respectful and inferior to others? "

Hearing this, Xu Yixian was startled. He felt a chill run down his spine, but he had no choice but to hide and say: "It's that moment, and this moment. Today, Commander-in-Chief and his surroundings know their destiny." Where it is, it is very different from what I thought in the past, since I should obey the destiny and follow the people's will."

"It will be different in the future!" Song Xiance laughed after finishing speaking.

At this time Zhang Xianzhong knew that Li Zicheng agreed with his family members, and that all the soldiers from Xiying could come here without moving the camp tonight, so he couldn't figure out whether Li Zicheng had any intention of harming him.

However, just because he was worried, he murmured to himself while talking, even though he laughed with the crowd from time to time, who would understand the pain in his heart?

Now he only wants Luo Ru to come back soon so that they can work out a way out together!
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It was about the second watch, when Luo Ru came slowly.

He first reported to Chuang Wang that his subordinate Yang Chengzu led [-] cavalry and [-] infantry and was ready to come here before four o'clock tonight to join Li Guo, and he would definitely not miss the departure date.

Then the few people chatted for a while, and he whispered something to Chuang Wang, and then got up to accompany Chuang Wang Li Zicheng to the back tent.

Xu Yixian persisted and couldn't help wondering: Will Cao Cao betray Jingshuai?
Li Zicheng and Luo Rucai sat opposite each other, and said, "Old Cao, what do you think about how to arrange Jingxuan?"

Luo Rucai looked into Li Zicheng's eyes, and said very cautiously: "Brother Li, I know that Jingxuan has done some things not very well, and some of your subordinates wish to get rid of him quickly.

But since he dared to vote from a long distance, he also has his credentials. The first is that you are open and aboveboard, always put the overall situation first, regardless of small details, and do not report personal grievances. The second is that I, Cao Cao, will be able to keep him safe here. All right!

The reason I dare to bring him to see you today is because Brother Li, you will put the overall situation first, and will look at you and me, and will not harm him for nothing.

Otherwise, I could have secretly helped him last night and sent him away as soon as possible, so why bring him to Yushan to see you, Brother Li. "

Li Zicheng also nodded and said: "I don't know what you said, why don't you tell me what you see in your heart?"

Only then did Luo Rucai continue to say: "Now there are still many officers and soldiers. There are nearly 20 officers and soldiers in Huguang Ding Qirui and Zuo Liangyu, plus the garrisons stationed in Yun, Jing, Chengtian and Xiangyang. [-] horses.

In the area from Luzhou in the north of the Yangtze River to Qianshan and Taihu Lake, there are two general soldiers, Huang Degong and Liu Liangzuo. Although there are not many soldiers, they are still very capable of fighting.

I think the best way now is to help some of Jingxuan's troops, so that he can contain the army from the east of the Hanshui River to the west of Anhui Province, so that we can concentrate on sweeping the Central Plains.

Although it is said that Jingxuan is in charge of his own side, he must serve you as the master, and he must use your banner of "Feng Tian Advocating Justice, Civil and Military Marshal" to do it. "

Li Zicheng had already given up the idea of ​​murdering Zhang Xianzhong, and now he heard Luo Rucai's words, he killed two birds with one stone, he could win Luo Rucai further, buy a good one from Zhang Xianzhong, and spread his reputation farther.

Immediately, he opened his mouth and said: "This method is good, it is exactly what I want!"

Luo Rucai was overjoyed, but said calmly on the face: "Since the Generalissimo also thinks it is feasible, why don't you explain it to Jingxuan right away, so as not to cause any incidents, which will lead to the suspicion and fear of the Xiying soldiers."

But Li Zicheng stopped him and said: "Don't worry, you are talented. I have always regarded Jingxuan as an old friend, and I don't forget the past.

When the teeth and the tongue are still at odds, let alone between friends?For a while, Ya bit his tongue, and his tongue hurt for a while. Afterwards, he and Ya were good friends, eating together, and no one could do without the other.

Jingxuan is like these teeth, and I am like my tongue, can I hold a grudge against Jingxuan?
You know that I am open-minded and don't mind small grudges, so I failed several times, and I am still here today, even you Cao Cao came to work with me. "

Luo Rucai naturally knew the meaning of Li Zicheng's words, so he said while the iron was hot: "Of course I know the strength of Brother Li best. In fact, Jingxuan also knows it very well, so he dared to join us."

Li Zicheng smiled and continued: "I am most worried about the old brothers Jiexuan and Yigong, I am afraid that they will not be able to turn around for a while, and they will never forget Jingxuan's cruelty and cruelty..."

Luo Rucai suddenly interjected at this moment: "This is too much. In fact, Jingxuan is not such a person..."

Li Zicheng stopped him, smiled and said to him, "Excessive? The 'six-character mantra' taught to him by his military adviser Xu Yixian is even worse than what I said."

Luo Rucai was startled, but knowingly asked, "What is the 'six-character mantra'?"