In December, Liaodong is in the season of snowfall, but in Jinxi, where there are spirits and women, the night is not just a sleet wind. At night, the city's liquor stores will burn the fire in the lobby and cook a pot of steaming broth on it. People from the inland and the sea, regardless of each other, warm their stomachs with wine and delicacies. If it's not hot enough, you can also use a small bag of millet or a pot of spirits to invite a young girl upstairs for the Spring Festival. It doesn't even matter if you use the strength of the wine to directly overpower the passing sommelier on the table, as long as you don't forget to pay afterwards. However, most of the women who work in Jinxi liquor stores are barbarian women. Although these women from the deep mountains are hotter than the Han women, it is not uncommon for them to be besieged by their clansmen because of their discord.

However, just when people used indulgence to resist the bitter cold, there was a faint flute sound in the cold wind in the middle of the night in Jinxi. In later generations, some people always thought that the flute was a foreign musical instrument from the Western Regions. But in fact, as early as ancient times, the Yellow Emperor had made Linglun cut bamboo in Kunyu, cut and make a flute, and played a phoenix. Later, Zhang Qian brought back from the Western Regions a horizontal flute, also known as "horizontal blowing". As Xu Shen, a native of the Eastern Han Dynasty, recorded in "Shuo Wen Jie Zi", "flute, seven holes, bamboo rafts." "The flute has always been a cheerful representative in the Qin and Han dynasties, whether it is a sacrifice to the gods or a banquet, it is indispensable. But tonight, the sound of the flute hanging over Jinxi was like a cry and a complaint, with a trace of undisguised grievances. And the source of the flute sound is a secluded courtyard in the Jinxi Mansion.

With a withered lamp and a pot of spirits, Pang Tong sat in the room, playing the bamboo flute in his hand mercilessly. On the desk next to his lap was the news of the marriage that had just come from Donglai. In fact. Earlier, Pang Tong had also heard the news of Cao Cai's imminent marriage from the mouths of the businessmen who came and went. But at that time, Pang Tongyi stubbornly believed that this was just some rumors that were false, and it was not enough to believe it. It wasn't until Lin Fei's pigeon brought the exact information that Cai Ji was about to marry Cao Cao's second son from Donglai that Pang Tong had to accept this jaw-dropping fact.

"Playing the flute and appreciating the snow, Shiyuan is really interested." Lin Fei, who entered the courtyard at some point, interrupted Pang Tong's flute. But he saw him wearing a fox fur and a hood, and as soon as he entered the house, he took off his coat and hat and put on Pang Tong's side to make a fire.

But Pang Tong obviously didn't welcome Lin Fei to come and disturb his meditation so suddenly. But when he saw the bamboo flute that Pang Tong immediately put in his hand, he looked sideways at Lin Fei, who was familiar with him. "Why did Lin Langjun come here late at night?"

"It's been so long, why is Shi Yuan still calling Lin Langjun one by one, how unfamiliar. Obviously, when I was testing the cannon a few days ago. It's still very familiar. Lin Fei said to Pang Tong while roasting the fire.

"Public is public, private is private, how can it be generalized." Pang Tong replied unceremoniously. After a year of contact. Pang Tong already knew that the man in front of him was a person with superb acting skills who had even been deceived himself. Other words. Whether pretending to be pitiful or pretending to be chic, it was Lin Fei's true performance after he first convinced himself. To deal with such a character, even if you can't take his words seriously, you can't completely ignore them, you have to analyze them from the interests themselves. It's just that Pang Tong was in a bad mood at this time, so he naturally didn't bother to bother with Lin Fei.

However, Lin Fei didn't seem to intend to let Pang Tong go, so he casually picked up the note on the case. Knowingly, he asked, "Shi Yuan also knows the news of the lord's upcoming wedding?" ”

Pang Tongyi snatched the note and said impatiently childishly. "So what?"

But who knew that Lin Fei didn't pay attention to Pang Tong's questioning at all, and still said to himself. "Shochu, bamboo flute...... Isn't Shi Yuanmo borrowing wine to kill his sorrows? ”

Pang Tong, who was broken by a word, suddenly blushed, Huo Ran got up and issued an eviction order, "If Lin Langjun has no official business, Shu Tong is unwell today, and it is inconvenient to accompany him." ”

"Shi Yuan, don't be anxious. Indeed, I have important matters to consult with you. Lin Fei patted the kang seat and motioned for Pang Tong to sit down and said, "But before discussing serious matters, I have to confirm whether Shiyuan is suitable to discuss important matters now." ”

"I'm all normal now, how can it be suitable and not suitable just say!" Pang Tong glanced at Lin Fei and refuted.

"You're not drunk?"

"Not drunk!"

"Not angry?"

"No gas!"

"Haven't you been depressed because your lord is about to marry someone else?" Lin Fei suddenly raised his head and stared at Pang Tong meaningfully and asked.

This time, Pang Tong did not talk, but after opening his mouth slightly, he sat on the kang with one butt, poured a glass of wine to himself, and said, "Why did the lord agree to marry the Cao family?" Cao Cao's second son is just a yellow-mouthed son, how can he be the beloved of the lord. ”

"It's not easy. The marriage between the lord and Cao Cao was to join forces against Yuan Shao. As for whether the object of marriage is old, young, ugly, or handsome, it doesn't matter. Lin Fei waved his hand and said disapprecitately.

Seeing Lin Fei talking about Cai Ji's marriage so lightly, Pang Tong couldn't help but grab his shirt and shouted, "Bastard! Are you saying that the lord is using his own marriage as a bargaining chip? ”

"Isn't it?" Lin Fei inherited Pang Tong's anger and asked fearlessly, "Shi Yuan, as a strategist, you should know better than me about the way to connect horizontally and vertically. But now you can't see the purpose behind the lord's promise to Cao Cai's marriage. You still say that you are not carried away by the marriage of the lord? ”

Lin Fei's scolding made Pang Tong, who was originally angry, tremble. Indeed, from the point of view of a strategist alone, there is nothing wrong with exchanging a marriage worthy of the name for a more solid alliance. However, for Pang Tong, Cai Ji not only has the grace of knowing him, but also the first woman who did not judge him by his appearance. In particular, Cai Ji's respect and trust in his talent made the young Pang Tong flattered and regarded Cai Ji as his confidant. However, out of inferiority complex for his appearance, Pang Tongyi buried his feelings deep in his heart. I am afraid that once this kind of "non-divisive thinking" is revealed, Cai Ji will look down on him, and even dislike him from now on. Pang Tong even considered that if Cai Ji found a man with both talent and appearance one day, he would silently give him blessings by the side. But who would have thought that the lord who he regarded as a goddess would marry a twelve-year-old son for the sake of marriage. This is like a bolt from the blue sky to Pang Tong, who has a crush on Cai Ji. How can he calm down and carefully consider the gains and losses of Cao Cai's marriage.

Lin Fei couldn't help but sigh when he saw Pang Tong, who was still menacing before, suddenly slumped to the side in a decadent manner, shook his head and said, "It seems that I really can't discuss important matters with you tonight." Shi Yuan, I advise you to think about it. What is the purpose of your refuge in your lord? Don't harm others and yourself because of your whims. ”

With that, Lin Fei picked up his coat and hood, got up and was about to leave the house. But I don't want to. Pang Tong, who was silent just now, suddenly opened his mouth and asked, "Then why did Zhengjie want to take refuge in the lord?" ”

"To fulfill my ambitions." Lin Fei replied without hesitation.

"Do you think your lord can fulfill your ambitions?" Pang Tong asked.

"Yes. In my opinion, the only prince in this world who can make me realize my ambitions is Cai Yuanjun. Lin Fei looked up at the bright moon in the sky and sighed to himself.

"Then what are your ambitions?" Pang Tong asked again.

"This is, Shu Fei can't say." Lin Fei turned his head and gave Pang Tong a sly smile.

"What a man who loves to be tricky." Pang Tong snorted coldly. He immediately raised his head and said to Lin Fei. "Well, tell me what you have to say! Don't make any more fools. ”

"Is Shiyuan sober?" Lin Fei asked provocatively.

"I'm very conscious now." Pang Tong said to Lin Fei with a confident smile like a signature, "Tong also has his own ambitions." ”

"Good! This is like Pang Shiyuan. Lin Fei smiled leisurely, turned around and sat back in place, and took out a leather cylinder from his sleeve and handed it to Pang Tongdao, "This is an urgent letter sent by Bunton." Gongsun Du seems to be intent on making a move against Jinxi. ”

Pang Tong took the leather cylinder and did not rush to open it, but warned Lin Fei in a deep voice, "Lin Langjun." My ugly words are ahead. I don't care what your ambitions are. But if thou shalt calculate the lord in order to fulfill thy ambitions. Hugh is not polite to you! ”

Lin Fei didn't expect Pang Tong to suddenly make such a cruel statement. In addition to being stunned, Lin Fei had to agree with a wry smile. "I'll keep it in mind."

Pang Tong didn't make any comments on Lin Fei's statement, only to see him open the leather cylinder and take out the letters in it. After a quick look at the above. Pang Tong immediately frowned and asserted, "Gongsun Du should have already sent troops!" ”

"What! Already sent troops? In the letter, Ke Kudun only said that Gongsun Du was gathering troops. Lin Fei asked Pang Tong in surprise. Because if what Pang Tong said is true, it will mean that Jinxi is about to usher in one or even several fierce battles.

"Badun is the head snake of Liaodong, and he has always been well aware of the situation in Liaodong. The rest of the men and women of the previous time formed a group to loot the caravans around Jinxi, and everyone knew that Gongsun Du was behind the ghosts. But Badun only hinted at the relationship between King Fuyu and Gongsun Du to us without saying anything. However, now that Bun Dun is so eager to send someone here overnight to report the news, it shows that Gongsun Du has ordered all his troops and horses and made up his mind to be unfavorable to Jinxi. He was afraid that the fire at the city gate would affect the fish in the pond, so he would reveal the news to us. Pang Tong analyzed as if he were water.

After listening to Pang Tong's analysis, Lin Fei also felt that it did make sense. But in this way, the situation in Jinxi is already precarious. Thinking of this, Lin Fei couldn't help frowning and muttered to himself, "In this way, we have to do our best to mobilize the people of the whole city to clear the walls and strengthen the city." ”

However, compared to Lin Fei, who was bent on sticking to Jinxi City, Pang Tong's courage was obviously much greater. But seeing that he casually stuffed the letter back into the leather cylinder, he said proudly, "Gongsun Du has always enjoyed prestige in Liaodong, and once his soldiers are allowed to come to the city, the Hu people in the city will definitely have different hearts." And Badun also abandoned Jinxi and left. For today's plan, instead of sticking to the city, it is better to take the initiative to attack it unprepared, so as to solve the difficulties of Jinxi. ”

"Take the initiative?!" Lin Fei smacked his tongue and said, "I heard that Gongsun Du has 100,000 people under his command. And Jinxi City is now garrisoned by only more than 8,000 people. Even if you add the people of Badun, there are more than 20,000 people at most. How can you compete with Gongsun Du? What's more, you also said that Gongsun Du has a reputation in Liaodong, and the Hu people have always respected the strong. What if we join forces with Bunton, and the Wuhuan people suddenly turn against us? Jinxi City has a back wall as a shield, an arrow tower and artillery to rely on, and a large amount of grain and grass in the tun. On the other hand, when Gongsun Du sent troops in winter, his food and grass were bound to be insufficient, and the Hu people had never been good at siege warfare. If we can hold on to the city and survive until Gongsun runs out of food, Jinxi can be saved. As for the Hu people in the city, they are suspicious. It's a big deal to drive the Hu people out of the city before the city is closed. ”

"This must not happen!" Pang Tong quickly vetoed Lin Fei's intention to drive out the Hu people in the city, "If we expel all the Hu people in the city from Jinxi in order to defend the city, it will inevitably cause dissatisfaction among the surrounding Hu people." Even if we were able to defend the city this time, Jinxi would have formed a grudge with the Hu people since then. ”

"But our chances of winning the battle with Gongsun Du are really not good. I can't gamble with the lives of the whole city, young and old! After Lin Fei pondered for a while, he still couldn't accept Pang Tong's plan to take the initiative.

Pang Tong saw that Lin Fei couldn't make up his mind, and couldn't help but analyze it again with all his heart, "It is precisely because Gongsun Du is famous in Liaodong that he would not have thought that we would dare to take the initiative. As the saying goes, soldiers are also tricky. In a situation where the enemy is strong and we are weak, how can we turn the tide of the war if we do not take the initiative to find fighters? If Zhengjie is not sure about the plan of the unification, he can invite General Wenyuan to discuss countermeasures. Tong believed that General Wenyuan would definitely approve of the initiative to attack. ”

After listening to Pang Tongxi's impassioned statement, Lin Fei couldn't help but glance at the latter meaningfully, and then sighed and said, "No need. ”

"Why?" Pang Tong said urgently. In his opinion, the key to Jinxi's victory is only two words, one is "fast" and the other is "strange". Neither of them allows them to discuss more.

Lin Fei saw that Pang Tong's expression was very anxious, so he opened his mouth and said frankly to him, "Because I have already met General Wenyuan before." ”

"What did General Wen Yuan say?" Pang Tong asked.

"He, like Shi Yuan, also thinks that we should take the initiative." Lin Fei smiled bitterly and spread his hands. It turned out that after Lin Fei received the ventilation report from Bunton, the first person he went to look for was Zhang Liao, the garrison general in Jinxi City. After reading the letter, Zhang Liao did not assert that Gongsun Du had sent troops as Pang Tong did. But he also told Lin Fei that if Gongsun Du really led the troops to attack, Jinxi should immediately mobilize troops and horses to take the initiative to attack. At that time, Lin Fei just thought that Zhang Liao was more belligerent as a military general, so after a few words of greeting, he hurriedly came to Pang Tong, wanting to hear the opinions of professional strategists. But who would have thought that Pang Tong's strategy coincided with Zhang Liao's construction. And Pang Tong's attitude is even tougher than Zhang Liao. Seeing that there was one martial arts and one literature in Jinxi City, the two major professionals all said in unison that they would take the initiative to attack. Lin Fei, who was not familiar with military affairs at this time, naturally nodded and replied, "It seems that we really want to take the initiative to attack as Shiyuan and Wen Yuan said this time." ”

In the past few days, there have been a lot of guests at home, and it is not very convenient to write novels, so the update is a little slow, and even the seal push has been missed~~~~o(╯□╰)o~~~~~ What a way~~~~ Please forgive me. (To be continued)