He had heard on the way here that the Taishou of Changsha County had been injured by the Taiping Army and was killed on the spot, so he did not get any news for the time being, who was acting for the Taishou. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info

Zhou Yafu hurriedly arched his hand and said: "Back to Your Majesty, after the death of Chen Zhen, the Taishou of Changsha, Linxiang City was in danger, but Zhang Xun, the county lieutenant, came out at a critical moment, led the Linxiang defenders to fight to the death, repelled several strong attacks by Taiping thieves, and ensured that Linxiang City was not lost. ”

Zhang Xun, it turned out to be him!

The potter was shocked, and his eyes suddenly lit up with a look of overjoy, but he didn't expect that in the battle of Zhending City, the famous general who was randomly summoned by himself would unexpectedly appear in Linxiang City, and unexpectedly provoked the big beam and held Linxiang City for himself.

"Zhang Xun, you appeared in a really timely manner, it seems that I really have a destiny, and I am so lucky......" The pottery merchant secretly rejoiced, and the worry between his eyebrows quietly dissipated.

At this time, Mu Guiying said: "Your Majesty, this Zhang Xun is not a famous general, it is already a miracle that he can guard Linxiang for more than a month, and the minister thinks that we should fight quickly and break the Taiping thief as soon as possible, so as not to have many long nights, but I am afraid that this Zhang Xun will not last long." ”

As soon as Mu Guiying said this, the rest of the generals nodded yes, obviously the big guys didn't know the history of this Zhang Xun, and they all thought that a small county lieutenant could hold Linxiang City for a month, which was already a great miracle, how could he let this person take the lead again.

"You all underestimate this Zhang Xun!"

The potter took a few shots and said categorically: "On the contrary, I think that the key to our defeat of the Taiping thief this time lies in this Zhang Xun." ”

The expressions of all the ministers present moved, and they all showed suspicious expressions, and they failed to understand the surprise of the Son of Heaven.

The potter waved his hand and said with relief: "I have made up my mind, I want to fight a protracted battle with that thief, so I will confront him like this, and when he is in the old city and the grain and grass are exhausted, I will give him another fatal blow!" ”

In the big tent, the ministers looked shocked, and their eyes couldn't help but show a little suspicion, but they didn't dare to say it for a while.

Zhou Yafu said: "The Taiping thieves burned the houses, destroyed the fields, did not produce, all the military grain and grass relied on looting and looting the newly seized counties and counties, if the walls were clear, just like this, with the strength of my Great Wei, it is indeed possible to consume the enemy's food and break without a fight, but ......"

Zhou Yafu's words changed, his expression became solemn, and he arched his hand to me: "Forgive the minister, although that Zhang Xun is under the jurisdiction of the minister, the minister can be said to know nothing about him before, and even the minister himself did not expect that he could guard Linxiang for more than a month, as for whether he can take on the heavy responsibility of His Majesty and how long he can guard this Linxiang City, the minister is not sure." ”

Zhou Yafu said something, although he didn't say it explicitly, but the meaning was already very clear: I agree with fighting a protracted war, but if I pin my hopes on that Zhang Xun, I don't agree with it.

The ministers on the left and right also nodded one after another, and the meaning was obviously in line with Zhou Yafu.

The potter flicked his hand and smiled confidently: "I know that you can't trust that Zhang Xun, but I am convinced that this Zhang Xun will never let me down, and no one can handle this burden except him." ”

His confident judgment immediately caused an uproar among the ministers in the account, and obviously the big guys were very curious, why did the Son of Heaven have so much trust in this county lieutenant who had just learned his name, and put all the chips for the victory or defeat of the entire war on that Zhang Xun's body.

"Your Majesty, Linxiangruo ...... If it is lost, the Taiping thief is equivalent to being at Jingnan Station...... Stand firm, and then try to shovel them...... Eradication, it will be extremely ...... It's not easy, should we bet on the outcome of the entire war...... Bet on this Zhang Xun, and ask Your Majesty for three ...... Think. ”

Even Liu Ji was worried and couldn't help but remind.

Looking at the worried ministers, the potter was secretly snickering, and there was a little pride in his heart.

Of course, it was impossible for the potters to tell them that this Zhang Xun was a famous expert in defending the city in later generations, and he still had the talent of "defending to the death", and the fewer soldiers under his command, the stronger his ability to defend the city.

Thinking that back then, the An Lushan rebels who swept through the Tang Dynasty, how fierce they were, were all played by Zhang Xun under Suiyang City to a nervous breakdown, and they paid the price of more than 100,000 people before they reluctantly captured Suiyang, and that was still when the Suiyang defenders were dead, the grain and grass were exhausted, and there were no reinforcements outside.

There are still 5,000 soldiers and horses in Xiangcheng today, the grain in the city is enough to support a year, and there are hundreds of thousands of reinforcements led by potters outside.

"I believe in Your Majesty!" In a questioning gaze, Wei Chigong jumped out again and firmly supported the potter.

Everyone looked at Wei Chigong, and the eyes seemed to say, let's talk about business here, you black charcoal don't understand anything, what are you yelling about.

Wei Chigong pointed his nostrils towards them, and hummed in a sarcastic tone: "Last time, you didn't believe that General Mu was able to break through the seventy-two formations of the Heavenly Gate, but you have forgotten what the result was, you people, how can you eat and eat without remembering, don't you have a long memory." ”

The generals' expressions were shocked, and they suddenly remembered Mu Guiying's matter, and they all fell silent for a moment, and their questioning and suspicious eyes also weakened.

They were reminded by Wei Chigong like this, and suddenly realized that their son of heaven was the reincarnation of a saint, and he had the ability to recognize people almost like a god, but anyone who made any judgment beyond common sense must not be judged by ordinary thinking.

Because, iron facts have proved again and again that no matter how absurd and whimsical the Son of Heaven's decision seems at the beginning, the ending will all prove that the Son of Heaven is right, and any doubts they have are self-inflicted.

Black charcoal is right, the Son of Heaven's ability to recognize people has never been missed, and this time, he shouldn't make a mistake......

In everyone's minds, this same thought burst out unanimously, and the atmosphere of doubt disappeared.

"Brother Jingde is right, I believe in Your Majesty, since Your Majesty is going to fight a protracted war, I will often follow Your Majesty in the spring and fight the thief to the end." Chang Yuchun stood up and resolutely supported the potter.

The rest of the generals, regardless of martial arts, even if they no longer trusted that Zhang Xun in their hearts, they no longer questioned it at this time, and they all expressed their willingness to fight with the Taiping rebels.

The potter's face was gratified, and he laughed and said: "Very good, if you have this determination and awareness, I will rest assured, if you are ready to fight a protracted war, then we must also be prepared to have some fun for ourselves from time to time, otherwise how to pass the time, let's start today." ”

After that, the potter passed down the will, and in this imperial tent, he set up a wine banquet and drank with the ministers, which was regarded as a celebration banquet after making up for the previous victory.

As soon as they heard that there was a good wine from the Gan family, a group of generals with good wine were naturally overjoyed, and they all licked their tongues.

At nightfall, the big tent was already full of the smell of wine, and the wine and meat were enough for the ministers to enjoy.

As for Ma Chao, Yingbu and other generals who were on duty, they were only greedy, and in order to ensure the safety of the camp and prevent the enemy from attacking at night, they had no choice but to participate in this celebration banquet.

I didn't realize that after drinking for a few hours, it was already the top of the moon.

The generals drank to their heart's content, and they did not dare to get too drunk, so as not to miss tomorrow's military service, and when they were almost seven or eight points drunk, they each retired.

At this time, a female soldier entered the account and found Wei Chigong, so she asked: "General, Madame said that the general should not drink too much, and it is almost time to go back to rest." ”

When the potter saw this situation, he couldn't help but laugh, thinking that this Sister Feng was really a housekeeper, and she didn't even let Wei Chigong drink enough wine, so Baba sent someone to urge him to go back.

Wei Chigong suddenly shuddered, and a painful expression appeared on his face, as if he was not going back to his big tent, but going back to prison.

He rolled his eyes, hugged Chang Yuchun, bit his ear and said, "Yuchun, do you say that we are brothers." ”

"Yes, of course we're brothers." Chang Yuchun nodded without hesitation.

"Since we are brothers, then my brother and I are in trouble, are you difficult to see death and not save you?" Wei Chigong's face was serious.

Chang Yuchun immediately became excited, patted his chest and said: "The most important thing to be a brother is a righteous word, big brother, you are in trouble, how can the younger brother not care, big brother, you say, what do you want me to do." ”

"Be quiet, be quiet, don't shout so loudly." Wei Chigong hurriedly held down Chang Yuchun and smiled: "Actually, brother, I just want to ask you to do a little thing, can you pretend to be drunk." ”

"Pretending to be drunk?" Chang Yuchun looked dazed, "It's so dignified, why do you want to pretend to be drunk, I'm still sober." ”

Wei Chigong was immediately unhappy, and glared at him, "If you want to pretend to be drunk, pretend to be drunk, where is there so much nonsense!" ”

Chang Yuchun had no choice but to squint his eyes, his body was weak, and he shouted "I'm drunk, I'm drunk", and he fell on Wei Chigong's shoulder.

Wei Chigong hurriedly held Chang Yuchun up, and smiled apologetically at the female soldier: "Look, General Chang is drinking high, I have to help him go back first, you go back first, go back and tell Madame, I sent Brother Chang back to the account, and I will go back." ”

The female soldier was embarrassed, and said with a flat mouth: "Doesn't General Chang have his own personal soldiers, why do you need the general to send them personally, just let his own personal soldiers send him back." ”

"That's not going to work!" Wei Chigong immediately denied it categorically, and said with a solemn face: "You don't know, Brother Chun, he can't drink well, he loves to play drunk when he drinks too much, if he starts to go crazy, no one can control it, I have to go out in person." ”

As he spoke, Wei Chigong hugged Chang Yuchun tighter, as if he was holding a baby in his arms, and he got up and wanted to slip away.

At this time, when Qin Qiong saw this, she hurriedly stepped forward to stop her, and forcibly took Chang Yuchun, and said in her mouth: "Jingde, I'll just send General Chang back to the account, you go back quickly, don't let your sister-in-law wait for a long time." ”

"I said Qin Fu, you-"

Wei Chigong was anxious and embarrassed, so he could only "reluctantly" let go of Chang Yuchun and let Qin Qiong go.

The female soldier breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "General, General Chang has been sent, you have nothing to do, hurry up and go back with me, don't let Madame wait for a long time, otherwise Madame will lose her temper and ......."

As soon as he heard the word "tantrum", Wei Chigong shivered, and looked at the potter again, with a bitter gourd look, as if he was begging the potter to arrange a random errand for him to save him from the lion's mouth.

"Ahem, good wine, really good wine." The potter hurriedly turned his face to the side, pretending not to see anything, but tilted his head and poured wine.

Wei Chigong was helpless, twisted in place, and was unwilling to move for a long time.

At this time, Mu Guiying, who had already seen through his thoughts, couldn't stand it anymore, stepped forward and dragged him up, and ordered in a threatening tone: "Black charcoal, don't play tricks, hurry up and go back to serve Sister Feng honestly, don't let me personally 'send' you back." ”

Wei Chigong was trained by Mu Guiying, and he was trembling all over his body and looking very scared.

It seems that the experience of the Mu family's village being hung up by Mu Guiying made him instinctively afraid of Mu Guiying, as if a mouse had seen a cat.

"Go back, go back, what are you murdering, you are too lenient, I want to remind you, even if I go back, it is she who serves me, not me...... "Yu Chigong muttered in his mouth, but he still left reluctantly.

Mu Guiying's thin lips raised slightly, and then she snorted with satisfaction.

Then, she turned around and bowed her hand to the potter: "Your Majesty, Gui Ying has also drunk to the fullest, so she will retire first." ”

Looking at Mu Guiying, who was flushed with wine, the potter's heart fluttered, and he asked with a smile: "Guiying, do you want me to help you go back, and treat your illness by the way." ”

The ministers in the tent who hadn't left yet, as soon as they heard that the potters said that they wanted Mu Guiying to treat their illness, they all looked at the two of them curiously, their eyes were strange, as if they had guessed something, and they couldn't help but laugh secretly.

Mu Guiying was extremely uncomfortable by their strange eyes, and recalled that rainy night, when the potter helped her treat her androphobia, the first time she touched the hand of a man like the potter, the thrilling feeling.

For a while, Mu Guiying was embarrassed in place, and her ears were dyed with a layer of redness.