subvert the late Tang Dynasty

Because Qi Kerang withdrew from Ruzhou, all the soldiers and horses stationed in Wushui dispersed, allowing Huang Chao to cross the Wushui without any effort, and captured Ruzhou. After leaving Zhengzhou, they formed a siege of the eastern capital Luoyang.

Huang Chao called himself "the general of Tianbu mediocrity", and preached to the world: "Everyone should defend the base, and don't attack me! I will enter the eastern capital, that is, to the capital, and I will ask my own crimes without warning everyone."

Qi Ke, who fled back to Yanzhou, saw Huang Chao's army approaching Luoyang, the eastern capital, and raised his troops to rescue Luoyang. Before reaching the city, he was defeated by Zhu Wenwen and Hu Zhen.

On November [-]th of the first year of Guangming, several people from Huang Chao's army gathered in Luoyang, the eastern capital, to attack the eastern capital.

In the Tang Dynasty, the prosperity of Luoyang, the eastern capital, was unparalleled in the world. It was the largest and most prosperous metropolis in the world at that time, and even Chang'an could not compare with it.

Zhu Wen thought: "If Luoyang is captured by force, this prosperous metropolis will definitely suffer a devastating blow."

Zhu Wen said: "King Huang, the prosperity of Luoyang, the eastern capital, is second to none in the world. If the eastern capital is taken down by force, it may not be appropriate."

Huang Chao said: "What's wrong? I would like to hear the details."

Zhu Wen said: "The city of Luoyang, the eastern capital, is high and deep, and the defense measures are complete. If you really want to attack by force, I'm afraid you may not be able to take it down for a while. Even if Luoyang is captured, both sides will suffer heavy losses. He has a heart to love the people. It is unknown if Huang Wangxiao can persuade Liu Yunzhang to surrender with righteousness. Once Liu Yunzhang agrees to surrender, it will be a blessing to the people of Luoyang!"

Huang Chao smiled wryly and said, "That being said, before the battle was fought, you just asked Liu Yunzhang to surrender? If you were Liu Yunzhang, would you agree?"

Zhu Wen said awkwardly: "Thinking about it, it shouldn't be possible? Hehe... But I still want to try!"

Huang Chao glanced at his daughter Huang Ying, and said with a smile, "I'm afraid that Yinger won't agree." Who is Huang Chao?With his eyesight, of course he could tell that his daughter was no longer a virgin. Who else could have sex with her besides Zhu Wen?He didn't want his daughter's husband to take the risk.

Huang Ying pretended to be indifferent and said, "Whether he likes to go or not, what does it matter to me?"

Huang Chao said solemnly: "I went to Luoyang alone and said that I would surrender to Luoyang and stay with Liu Yunzhang. Once Liu Yunzhang is determined not to surrender, the chance of him retreating unscathed is almost zero."

Only then did Huang Ying realize the seriousness of the matter, and hurriedly said, "I won't allow him to go! It's not like we can't take down Luoyang City, so why take the risk?"

Zhu Wendao: "Luoyang is no different than other places. Luoyang City is surrounded by Jianghuai in the east, Guanlong in the west, Youyan in the north, and Jingxiang in the south. It is known as 'converging in all directions, and the hinterland of Kyushu'. Since ancient times, Luoyang has been a must for all military strategists. The prosperity of Luoyang is the most prosperous in the world. If we really take Luoyang by force, this thousand-year-old city will definitely be destroyed, and the prosperity and prosperity that Luoyang has accumulated for hundreds of years will be wiped out.”

Zhu Wen glanced at everyone, and continued: "Liu Yunzhang is not an unreasonable person. What's more, if the two armies are fighting, Liu Yunzhang will definitely not tear himself apart with Huang Wang easily. Therefore, I will definitely not go here. No danger. Even if it fails, Liu Yunzhang may not do anything to me. If it succeeds, not only will our army save countless casualties, but it will also save the people in the city from a catastrophe."

Huang Ying wanted to say something else, but Zhu Wen interrupted her and said, "Ying'er doesn't need to say more, I understand your feelings. But the man will do something and not do it. Now that I have made up my mind, I will definitely not speak lightly." give up."

Huang Ying said, "Then I'll go with you."

Zhu Wen smiled bitterly and said, "Don't make things difficult for me. I don't think about Luoyang City. In case of any conflicts, if I have to take care of you, wouldn't I be tied up?"

Huang Ying said angrily: "Aren't my martial arts not as good as yours? Where do I need your care?" As she spoke, she stared at Zhu Wen angrily.

Lin Yan, who had been watching coldly from the sidelines, said: "Junior brother Zhu is alert, resourceful, and has made great progress in recent years. I don't think there is any danger here. Don't worry, cousin." Lin Yan sneered in his heart, hum!If you really dare to go, I will definitely let you go without returning!

Huang Ying gave her cousin Lin Yan a cold look, and wanted to say something, but Zhu Wen said, "I've made up my mind, and I ask Huang Wang to agree."

Huang Chao took a deep look at Zhu Wen, and knew that this disciple looked weak, but he was soft on the outside and strong on the inside. Once he made a decision, it was difficult to change it.Reluctantly said: "Since this is the case, it's good to let you try it, but don't force it. If it doesn't work, go out of the city first."

Zhu Wen bowed and agreed, and Huang Chao wrote a long letter, which was nothing more than a bitter confession, and asked Dongdu to stay behind Liu Yunzhang. For the safety of the people in Luoyang City, and for the prosperity of Luoyang City not to be destroyed by the war, Kaesong surrendered to the rebels. etc.

Zhu Wen took the letter and said goodbye and went back to prepare to go. Huang Ying turned her head and gave her cousin Lin Yan a bitter look, snorted coldly, and followed Zhu Wen away quickly.

Lin Yan looked at the backs of the two of them, a trace of resentment flashed in his eyes, and there was a sneer at the corner of his mouth.

Huang Chao shook his head, sighed and said, "After all, he is still young, and he thinks about everything too simply."

Shang Rang on the side asked, "Did Huang Wang say that he is in danger?" Since Shang Rang married Liu Jinzhi, his view of Zhu Wen, the honorary "mother's family", has changed a lot. Jin Zhi said good things about Zhu Wen every day, which made Shang Rang feel that Zhu Wen was indeed a good person.Shang Rang himself is not a bad person, and he has no major grievances with Zhu Wen. Hearing Huang Chao's words at this time, he seems to know that Zhu Wen will not succeed.Worried that Zhu Wen would be in danger, he asked him aloud.

Huang Chao said with a smile: "The chance of success is almost zero, but if it's dangerous, I'm afraid Liu Yunzhang doesn't have the guts yet."

Only then did Shang Rang feel relieved.

Meng Kai on the side snorted and didn't speak. In his mind, Zhu Wen's move was obviously for grandstanding. He knew that there was no hope at all, but he insisted on doing it with a sympathetic look. There is no danger at all, and he still acts like a hero to win Huang Chao's trust. Isn't this obviously "pretending to be coercive"?

Meng Kai's understanding of war is to fight if you can't, as long as you have enough troops, you can occupy any city you want, and all people or things that stand in the way will be ruthlessly destroyed.In his mind, the most direct way to solve all problems is war and killing, using force to solve problems. This is also the conclusion of a person who has been in the arena for many years.

Zhu Wen returned to his camp, told Zhu Zhen everything about the camp, and after a little preparation, he was about to leave for Luoyang.

Suddenly Xu Huaiyu came to report that Zhang Cunjing wanted to see him.

Zhu Wen was taken aback for a moment, he didn't expect Zhang Cunjing's injury to heal so quickly, so he hurried to invite him.

Not a moment later, Zhang Cunjing came to Zhu Wen's big tent, knelt on one knee and said, "The humble Zhang Cunjing met General Zhu. That night, the humble Zhang Cunjing didn't know General Zhu. He offended me so much. I hope the general will forgive me."

Zhu Wen hurriedly lifted his hands up, and said with a smile: "Your duty is as it should be, so why blame it? Let me tell you the truth, it was Zhu Zhen who told me that you are a martial artist and wanted to promote you to be a captain. I I'm a little worried, you know that sometimes it's not enough to be a general just by being brave, so I'll give you a try myself. I found that brother Zhang is really cautious and selfless, and he doesn't even have brother Zhu Zhen's face. Sell, hehe..." She still gave Zhu Zhen a wink as she spoke.

How could Zhu Zhen not understand what Zhu Wen meant, so she hurriedly smiled and said, "Fortunately, you don't know my third brother, and you didn't sell my face. If you let the third brother in privately because you cared about my face that day, you will be in trouble for the rest of your life." I can only be a senior."

Zhang Cunjing thought to himself: "So that's how it is. I said why General Zhu came back from the camp in the middle of the night. So he deliberately tested me." A cold sweat broke out in his heart. He stopped him, as a little boss, he wasn't afraid that Zhu Zhen would be a fake.He was able to keep Zhu Wen out of the camp even though he knew that Zhu Wen was Zhu Zhen's third elder brother, which showed that he didn't care about personal relationships at all.

Seeing Zhang Cunjing's fearful expression, Zhu Wen smiled and said, "Brother Zhang, since you have joined my army, we are brothers and you don't have to be so restrained. You killed three generals in a row that night, and you are even more famous for your bravery." Cao Yi, the eldest son of Cao Quanzhen, was stabbed under the horse, which can be regarded as a great achievement. Although I also want to directly promote you to the captain (you can lead 100 people), but I think it is better to take it step by step. Starting today, you He is the captain of the cavalry, I hope Brother Zhang will not think that the official is too small, there will be more opportunities in the future."

Zhang Cunjing hurriedly said: "Thank you, General Zhu, for your promotion. Being able to become the captain of the cavalry is already many times better than that of the sentinel. I am already content with a lowly position. How dare I have other extravagant hopes."

Zhu Wen nodded, and asked Zhang Cunjing to obey Zhu Zhen's arrangements, and briefly talked about his upcoming trip to Luoyang.

Zhang Cunjing said: "It's extremely dangerous to go to Luoyang. I have a lowly position to follow the general. Even if there are mountains of swords and seas of fire and thousands of troops, I will definitely protect the general."

Zhu Wen smiled and said, "Brother Zhang is injured, so let Brother Huaiyu come with me this time."

Xu Huaiyu said: "Fifty of the carefully selected personal guards are already waiting outside the tent, we can leave at any time."

Zhu Wen nodded, and said seriously: "Brother Zhang, you should take good care of your wounds in the camp, and help Brother Zhu Zhen take good care of the camp. Don't make any trouble in the camp when I'm not around." Turning to Xu Huaiyu, he said: "We're leaving for Luoyang City, the Eastern Capital. I haven't seen the bustling scene of the Eastern Capital, so this time I'm going to see it."

Zhu Zhen and Zhang Cunjing sent Zhu Wen and others out of the camp, and then returned to the camp reluctantly.

Zhu Wenwen and Xu Huaiyu led fifty elite cavalry. They hadn't gone far when they saw a young man in military uniform riding a horse with bright eyes and bright teeth. A handsome young man!"

Everyone was wondering who this young man was, why did he block the way of his group for no reason?What is the intention?