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After Chuang Cao's army broke through Nanyang City, Luo Rucai led his military adviser Ji Gui and a group of personal soldiers and generals, and entered the city directly from the north gate, while Chuang Wang Li Zicheng entered the city through the east gate by detour.

Liu Zongmin, the commander-in-chief of the battalion, Song Xiance, the military adviser, and Niu Jinxing, the head of the civil servants, all entered the city together with King Chuang, while Wu Ruyi, Li Shuangxi, and Li Qiang followed.

Li Qiang is an old man next to King Chuang. He was originally a soldier of King Chuang Li Zicheng. Tong Guanyuan fled to Shangluo Mountain with King Chuang after he was defeated in an ambush. As an officer, he can be regarded as a budding soldier in the army.

Li Zicheng and his party were escorted by two hundred personal soldiers led by Li Qiang, and entered Nanyang City majestically through the east gate.

Along the way, Li Zicheng couldn't help thinking that when he attacked every city in the past, he was brandishing a sword and was the first to ride his horse through the city gate, entering the city earlier than the leading soldiers.

But since Chuangjun broke through Luoyang, Li Zicheng almost never had to face the enemy face to face in person.

At that time, entering Luoyang City was the first time in his life that he used the city-entry ceremony. Amidst the welcome of the people all over the city, he led his elite cavalry into the city majesticly and mightily.

At that time, he was riding on his own oolong horse, and he thought for the first time that if Daming was really overthrown in the future, it seemed that he could use the word "Dashun" as the new "country name" when he founded the country.

Today, Nanyang resisted fiercely when the bandits attacked the city, and it took a bloody battle before it was conquered, so many people were killed, especially the search and killing of the soldiers who persisted in resisting the city, so it was impossible to enter Luoyang City like before It was such a big event at that time.

Although it is not appropriate to arrange big events, King Chuang is now the "Marshal of Fengtian Advocating Justice, Civil and Military Affairs", and he even claims to be the leader of all the bandits in the world, and he must pay attention to planning in everything.

Therefore, the time to enter the city and which city gate to go after each captured city should not be sloppy, and all must be calculated by his military adviser, Shorty Song, in advance.

Before Nanyang City was breached, Song Xiance had already used divination and decided to enter the city through the east gate at sishi [-]:[-], in order to seek good luck and avoid bad luck, the most auspicious.

Cao Cao Luo Rucai is now also the "Great General of Wealth and Fumin on behalf of the sky". He is not as particular about Li Zicheng, the Chuang Wang. The north gate entered the city.

In his opinion, the first priority is to go to the city to check those big families. Not to mention how much gold and silver, grain and fodder were copied, but those big and gentry families had beautiful wives and concubines. Ling Bai is tender and tender, it is not comparable to the vulgar fans of ordinary people, this is Cao Cao's favorite!
After Luo Rucai ordered several generals under his command to quickly seize the houses of rich gentry and merchants everywhere, he rushed to the east gate in Jigui to meet Generalissimo Li Zicheng, but Gu Ying, who was under King Chuang's command, was already waiting inside the east gate.

It turned out that Tian Jianxiu was dealing with various matters in Nanyang City, so he couldn't leave, so he sent Gu Ying to welcome King Chuang into the city instead of him.

In fact, the reason why Luo Rucai came to the east gate of Nanyang to welcome King Chuang into the city was all the idea given by his military adviser Ji Gui, in order to lower his figure to please King Chuang.

The reason why Luo Rucai did this was because Zhang Xianzhong, the eighth king, was defeated and sent the tiger back to the mountain without authorization, which aroused the resentment of some generals in the camp. It is said that Generalissimo Li Zicheng was fooled by Cao Cao.

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According to Li Zicheng's instructions, Luo Rucai moved his troops from the Yingshan and Huoshan areas to the Funiu Mountain area and stationed in the Lushan and Xixiang areas. He even set up his old camp in a small village only ten miles away from Deshengzhai. middle.

At this time, the Henan army was unable to fight against the Chuang army, so Luo Rucai's troops had a chance to rest safely. From this point alone, all his soldiers believed that the move of Chuang Wang was the right move. up.

And because of Luo Rucai's vote, Li Zicheng's prestige became even stronger. Within a radius of two or three hundred li, the big gentry and big households were all frightened and kept sending grain and money to him for safety.

So until the end of August, when Cao Cao was about to drive his troops to the vicinity of Runing Mansion with King Chuang, news came that Zhang Xianzhong was defeated by Ding Qirui, Zuo Liangyu and other officers and troops because of his arrogance and underestimation of the enemy.

There are also legends that Zhang Xianzhong was severely wounded by an arrow in his thigh and was unable to gallop on horseback. He was overtaken by Zuo Liangyu near Xinyang and lost another battle. Even his whereabouts are unknown.

After Luo Rucai heard the news, he couldn't help worrying about Zhang Xianzhong. He was afraid that he would be wiped out by the army and would leave him alone and helpless. There are many hungry people, and some local bandits have been recruited. The situation is good and they can accomplish a lot, but how can they lose the battle and end up with the whole army broken? What a fucking pity!"

Ji Gui also said: "For our Cao Ying's plan, it is most beneficial for a group of heroes to coexist, to check each other, so that one family does not dominate. It is still hard to say whether Jingshuai's defeat will cause him to slump.

I think we need to send some people to Xinyang and Queshan to find out the news. If he can be rescued, he will be rescued as soon as possible. As long as Jingshuai is alive, his West Camp will not be destroyed, and it will not be difficult to regain his strength. "

Luo Rucai nodded quickly and said: "Yes. I have already ordered the Zhongjun to send more people to inquire about the news, and to help Jingxuan gather up the remnants. Unfortunately, we will not stay here for too long. Once he leaves here, the military situation will change. Think again. It will be even more difficult for Jingxuan to get in touch."

Chuang Cao's army will head to the Xincai and Runing areas. It was confirmed at the Chuangwang Laoying the night before yesterday, in order to meet the new three-sided Governor Fu Zonglong of Shaanxi and Yang Wenyue, the Governor of Baoding, to see if there is a chance to count them all. Wanguan army was wiped out.

After hearing Luo Rucai's words at this time, Ji Gui thought for a while before saying, "I estimate that Fu Zonglong and Yang Wenyue will join forces in Runing at the beginning of September, so King Chuang should order his army to be between Xiping and Suiping." Rest for a few days, and then march to Runing.

Suiping is adjacent to Queshan. If Jingshuai fled between Xinyang and Queshan, as long as we find out his whereabouts, it will be easier to try to rescue him after arriving in Suiping.

Moreover, if Jingshuai hears that our Cao camp has arrived in Suiping, if he is not dead, he will definitely send someone to look for Cao Shuai, or send someone to secretly tell us his news.

In my opinion, even though Jingshuai has the shortcoming of a rough temper, he has always been very kind to his subordinates, especially his four adopted sons, Bai Wenxuan, and Ma Yuanli. As long as his group of relatives are still around, Jing Shuai's career will not end.

Although there are wars everywhere now, King Chuang is the most powerful, and the court is paying special attention to it. I expect that Ding Qirui and Zuo Liangyu will definitely not pursue Jingshuai relentlessly.

If they lead the army into Zhongzhou, Jingshuai will have a chance to breathe, and to revive his strength is also a matter of care. Cao Shuai will help Jingshuai when he is in trouble, and he will never forget his gratitude for the rest of his life.

And even though King Chuang has a deep heart, he is a hero in the world, and when the time comes, Jing Shuai will be there to help him, forgive him, he will not dare to do anything to Cao Shuai! "

Although Luo Rucai joined forces with Li Zicheng due to the situation, he still had a grudge against respecting Li Zicheng as the leader in his heart. He was always planning for his own future and was not willing to be led by Li Zicheng.

After all, he is also a famous thief king, so how could he willingly submit to others?
At this time, he couldn't help nodding when he heard Ji Gui's words, and laughed as he looked at Ji Gui. Just at this moment, a soldier hurried in and reported that Wu Ruyi, the Chinese army of Chuang Wang, had come.

Immediately, Wu Ruyi strode in. He saluted Luo Rucai respectfully, and Ji Gui who was beside him, and then said to Luo Rucai: "The Generalissimo ordered me to report a small matter to Cao Shuai. I want to invite Mr. Cao Shuai and Mr. Ji to come to Desheng Village to discuss matters."

Luo Rucai was not in a hurry, he waved his hand and said, "Sit down, sit down and talk. What kind of trivial matter?"

Wu Ruyi didn't take his seat, he clasped his fists and said, "Last night, I got a report that Zhang Shuai was defeated in Yunyang, and eight sentry troops from Xiying broke up in the Xichuan area, and I heard that he intends to surrender to the officers and soldiers.

The Generalissimo didn't have time to discuss with Cao Shuai, so he sent people flying horses to Zhenping overnight, and ordered Gu Zijie to quickly go to Xichuan to recruit the Eight Sentinels.

If they refuse to come, then wipe them out, never allow them to join the army again, and they are not allowed to use the banner of Zhang Shuai's West Camp to harass the people and plaster Zhang Shuai's face. "

After hearing his words, Luo Ru suddenly felt displeased, but said with a smile on his face: "It is only right for King Chuang to decide so quickly. This matter cannot be delayed, and things will change if it is delayed."

Luo Rucai then asked King Chuang what else he needed to discuss, but Wu Ruyi just said he didn't know, so Luo Rucai let him go back first.

After Wu Ruyi left, Luo Rucai immediately put away his smile and showed an impatient expression, he looked at the silent Ji Gui and said: "The eight outposts in Xichuan's Western Battalion were defeated, but there were nearly [-] troops. At this time, the group of dragons had no leader, and whoever gave the food and grass would get it. Zicheng didn't even say hello to me, and sent someone there overnight.

After going on like this, as time goes on, his camp is getting stronger and stronger, but there is no time for our Cao camp to add troops! "

Ji Gui also nodded, his eyes rolled, the black mole and a few long hairs on his right eyebrow trembled a few times, and suddenly he sneered slightly and said: "Everything is expected, things like this will happen again in the future." Now that we have taken King Chuang as our leader, we cannot compete with him openly, let alone reveal half-hearted words.

In this world, there are no fixed rules, the most important thing is to adapt to the situation, the tricks are all fake, it depends on who plays well, should we just sit still and watch him enter the camp and add more people? "

Luo Rucai seemed to be hesitant: "If we continue to increase the number of people, it is inevitable that we will become a taboo."

Ji Gui said nonchalantly: "Of course we should try our best not to provoke him, but don't be too afraid of him. Whether he will eat us in the future, the key is not the word 'ji', it depends on us. Is camp a piece of soft meat or a piece of hard bone!

If our Cao Ying is a hard bone, even if King Li Chuang wants to eat it, he may not be able to swallow it in one gulp. If our Cao Ying is getting stronger and stronger, we will tie up the West Camp and the Hui and Ge Wu Battalions for external assistance.

Even if he, King Li Chuang, wanted to join fire, how could he do anything to me? "

Luo Rucai said with a satisfied smile, "You and I both want to be on the same path!"

He stopped for a while and asked Ji Gui: "Since we obeyed Zicheng as the leader, Zicheng's prestige has grown day by day, his wings have become fuller, and he has become the savior of the world.

Chuangying's subordinates and others even publicized his benevolence and righteousness of King Li Chuang everywhere, and also publicized the prophecy presented by the Song dwarf, but it was deceptive.

Ziyu, to be honest, will the 300-year history of the Ming Dynasty be destroyed by Chuang Wang and us? "

Ji Gui shook his head lightly when he heard the words and said: "Although there has been no country that is immortal since ancient times, since the Ming Dynasty has been in power for 300 years, even though the country's fortunes are difficult now, it will not die suddenly.

As the saying goes, 'a centipede is dead but not stiff', let alone thousands of miles of land?
Marshal, do you also believe that King Li Chuang can win the world? "

Luo Rucai said: "I want to know if Daming's life is exhausted, so that we can decide the way out for Cao Ying. If Daming is really exhausted, he, Li Chuang, and Wang He should be the ones in the world, and I might as well support him wholeheartedly to achieve great things as soon as possible." , In the future, I will not worry about fame and wealth.

Ziyu, you are a man of knowledge, you also know the tricks of Fengshui Liuren, you are our good military advisor.Are you saying my idea is right? "

Ji Gui shook his head again and again and said: "The words of the commander-in-chief are wrong. I often watch the sky at night. It is a sign, but it is not a sign of a dynasty change.

Moreover, the Ming Dynasty was founded in Jinling, and now the southeast king's spirit is flourishing. It can be seen that the fortune of the Ming Dynasty has not completely declined. What's more, the prestige of my Cao Ying was originally above the camp. Although Li Shuai is the main one at present, it is actually a tripartite rivalry with Zhang and Li. Potential.

In the future, if Li Shuai proclaimed himself emperor, all the generals could kneel three times and nine times in front of Li Shuai, touch their heads to the ground, and prostrate themselves as ministers. Could Cao Shuai be willing to do it?

Even if he could force it, how could Li Shuai be at ease?

Therefore, if Li Shuai can really win this world, all the generals can worship and dance with the squad in the new dynasty, and enjoy fame and wealth in peace. However, although Cao Shuai wants to defend himself with soldiers, sing, dance and drink, and run rampant in the Central Plains, he can't get it. "

Luo Rucai was startled suddenly, and said, "Ziyu, you are really my good teacher and helpful friend!"

Ji Gui looked at Cao Cao with gloomy eyes, and then said: "Besides, don't look at the fact that Li Shuai is getting more and more powerful now, and he calls himself 'Feng Tian Advocating Righteousness', as if the world will be dominated by him in the future.

He also added the word "civil and military" before the generalissimo. Does the general know what the word "civil and military" means? "

Cao Cao replied casually: "Wen" means that he usually likes to read books, can read and write, and is not a vulgar person. "Wu" naturally means that he can fight wars, can manage an army, and has a strategy in his chest."

Ji Gui Nianxu smiled and said: "No, no. This 'wen' means that he can save the people from fire and water and govern the world, and this 'wu' means that he can defeat the Ming Dynasty, level the heroes, and unify the country.

The "Book of Books" praised Emperor Yao as "a sage and a god, and a warrior and a writer". He, King Li Chuang, seemed to be half of Emperor Yao!
Hmph, I just don't accept him! "

Luo Rucai felt a little heavy, and said, "Zhang Jingxuan, Lao Huihui, Zuo Jinwang, and He Yilong all know how to nod in their hearts."

Ji Gui hurriedly took the opportunity to ask: "Marshal, what about you?"

"I……?"

Luo Rucai put on an indifferent look and said, "I have nothing to do, just go with the flow and wait and see."

"It's a good strategy for the commander to wait and see, but you have to be prepared at all times and be good at dealing with it. In fact, Daming is not exhausted, not to mention that he can't enter the capital, even if he is lucky enough to enter the capital, it will be in vain.

The red-browed thief Fan Chong made Liu Penzi the emperor, and they all entered Chang'an, but they were eventually wiped out by Han Guangwu. It took more than ten years before the dynasty changed.

How could it be that Daming would suddenly perish?
How could it be that he would definitely die in the hands of King Li Chuang? "

Luo Rucai also nodded his head lightly at this time, and said: "You are right, you are right. But there are rebels everywhere in the north, and there are barbarians invading south. Can Chongzhen's country last long?"

Ji Gui smiled and said: "Please don't forget, Commander, Chongzhen, the emperor, I still have a home!"

Luo Rucai suddenly realized, "Are you talking about Nanjing?"

"Exactly. At the beginning when Liu Yao entered Chang'an, Emperor Min of Jin was taken into captivity, but Sima Rui ascended the throne and established Kang, which extended the state of Jin for more than a hundred years. In the Northern Song Dynasty, the Huiqin sects were captured by Jin people, and Gaozong's mud horse crossed the river. , so that Zhao Song's country continued for another 150 years.

What's more, today's Nanjing is the capital of the Ming Dynasty. The six yamen and hundreds of civil and military officials are all healthy. If the capital cannot stick to it, only Chongzhen will flee to Nanjing.

Can the natural moat of the Yangtze River be cut off by throwing a whip? "

Luo Ru just listened to Ji Gui's words, and felt very satisfied in his heart. He thought for a while, and then said: "Ziyu, I have made up my mind on how Cao Ying will behave in the future, and I will never have any more doubts!"

Ji Gui also said: "I deeply hope that Shuai Cao can deal with doubts well, reconcile among the heroes, stay with Li Shuai, stay close to each other, protect himself wisely, build up strength, and watch the general trend of the world evolve."

Luo Rucai nodded and said, "That's exactly my idea."

He guessed that the soldiers had almost prepared their horses, so he got up and talked to Ji Gui in a low voice while walking outside.