Six days passed in the blink of an eye, and it was June 25.

At this time, Zhao Yu still stood still, ignoring Ying Yin, who was less than twenty miles away from Xuchang and was said to have only 3,000 defenders, and did not have the slightest intention of taking advantage of Xiang Xuan's main force to attack Yingyang in the south, and Xiang Xuan was still stationed in Yingyang, building siege equipment, and meticulously preparing to attack Yingyang.

I believe that people who don't know may be suspicious at first glance: what the hell is the tiger doing this week? Could it be that he is delaying the warplane!

This person is talking about no one else, it is none other than Li Junshou.

On the morning of the 25th, when Zhao Yu was handling affairs in the house, a small official in the official office suddenly came to report: "Captain Zhou, the county guard is invited." ”

"It's almost time to count the days......

sighed in his heart, Zhao Yu took Jingnu, Niu Heng, and He Shun to the county guard's mansion.

About half an hour later, Zhao Yu met the county guard in the study of Li Junshou in the county guard's mansion.

At that time, Li Junshou was also handling official business, and when he saw that he clasped his fists and saluted, he casually pointed to the seat in the room: "Sit." ”

Zhao Yu didn't care, and was even a little happy, after all, he was too polite and looked rusty, and it seemed that Li Junshou's attitude towards him at the moment was more like treating him as his own.

Therefore, Zhao Yu sat quietly and waited.

After waiting for about half a pillar of incense, the county warden Li let out a long sigh and said, "This year's taxes, I'm afraid it's going to be ugly......

Just as Zhao Yu was pondering whether to comfort him, Li Junshou had already put away the thick account book on the table, looked at him and said, "Zhou Hu, I summoned you here today to talk to you...... It has been eight days since Xiang Xuan and Yan Xuan led the army to Yingyang, and according to the report of the scouts sent by Xuchang, Xiang Xuan and the two have not only built a camp outside Yingyang City, but also built a lot of siege equipment such as catapults and ladder vehicles......

"It seems that there have been many people fanning the flames in Li Junshou's ears recently."

Zhao Yu thought secretly in his heart.

He clenched his fists and said, "Lord Commander, I don't know who has been slandering in your ears these days, but I still think that my judgment will not be wrong......

Li Jun Shouhu said suspiciously: "But if it is as you said, the purpose of the announcement of Yingyang is to lure me Xuchang to divide troops to seize Yingyin, then I Xuchang have not moved for the past seven or eight days, and he should also give up...... Why didn't he withdraw his troops? ”

"This shows that Xiang Xuan is a cunning and calm hunter." Zhao Yu spread his hands and said unhurriedly: "I believe that my Xuchang's immobility must have dealt him a heavy blow." But what else could he do? Retreat to Yingyin in a gray and continue to surround me Xuchang? He knew that according to the current situation, he couldn't take Xuchang, so even if he knew that I, Xuchang, had seen through his conspiracy, he would grit his teeth and support it, and compete with Xuchang to see who was more patient. ”

"Do you have any credentials?" Li Junshou frowned and asked.

Zhao Yu shook his head and said, "There is no evidence for the humble position, but I deduce this matter based on Xiang Xuan's talent. …… I don't doubt that Xiang Xuan did have the idea of taking the opportunity to recapture Yingyang, but I believe that if he really wanted to do this, he would definitely adopt the method of sneak attack and strive to solve it within three days, so as to prevent Yingyin from being evacuated and being seized by my Xuchang. …… Adults may not know that I have a small number of elites in Kunyang, called 'brigade wolves', the number is not much, only a few hundred, but this period of time has been active between Yingyang and Yingyin, and attacks the rebel patrols every night, Xiang Xuan is very annoyed by this, so a while ago he ordered to change the way of night patrols, so that two patrols act together, one patrol team is holding torches in the light, and a patrol team is lurking next to it as a secret sentry. ”

He raised his head, looked at Li Junshou's face full of puzzlement, and explained: "The reason why the lowly official mentioned this matter is to show the county guard one thing, that is, Xiang Xuan cares about this brigade wolf very much. …… Then the question arises, Xiang Xuan knew that there was an elite group of brigade wolves lurking near Yingyin, staring at his every move, why did he think that he could sneak attack Yingyin? In other words, from beginning to end, Xiang Xuan never thought of attacking Yingyang, and what he is doing in Yingyang now is just a suspicious formation. ”

"Hmm......"

Li Junshou stroked his beard thoughtfully.

After a long time, he frowned and asked, "I roughly understand what you said, but...... Can't you really take the opportunity to recapture Yingyin? Compared with the three counties of Changshe, Linying, and Yanling, Yingyin is too close to my Xuchang, is there a way to get Yingyin back first? ”

"It is not recommended to take back Yingyin immediately."

Zhao Yu shook his head and said: "Please rest assured, Lord County Shou, compared to the battle of Kunyang last year, the rebel commander Guan Shuo set up camp only five miles away from my Kunyang County, Yingyin is also more than ten or twenty miles away from my Xuchang, and I can guarantee that it will not pose any threat to my Xuchang." ”

"Hmm......"

Li Junshou nodded thoughtfully.

I have to say that what he admires most about Zhao Yu is Zhao Yu's unprocrastinating guarantee, which is far more convincing than the former lieutenant Cao Suo's hesitant and hesitant assurance.

It's just that you really don't want to take Yingyin back? Although Li Junshou didn't understand military affairs, he at least knew the truth of 'how to allow others to snore next to the couch', and he sat back and watched the rebels always occupy Yingyin, which made him uncomfortable.

He stroked his beard and said to Zhao Yu: "You go back first and wait for me...... Think again. ”

『…… indecisive.'

Zhao Yu shook his head secretly and got up to leave.

As soon as he left, Li Junshou summoned a government official and ordered, "Please come to the county." ”

"Yes."

A moment later, Jun Cheng Song Shu came to Li Junshou's study.

Li Junshou was also polite, and directly described the process of his discussion with Zhao Yu, shook his head and said: "Zhou Hu said that Xiang Xuan is a cunning and calm hunter......"

Song Shu immediately shook his head and said, "Lord County Shou, this is Zhou Hu's quibbles. …… Anyone with a discerning eye can see that Xiang Xuan is already preparing for the siege of Yingyang, preparing to attack Yingyang in a big way. He Zhou Hu refused to send troops, just because he was afraid that it would affect him to eliminate dissidents and control the county army......"

He arched his hand towards Li Junshou, and said: "My lord, I don't deny that Zhou Hu has talent, but this person is ambitious, and he is not worthy of virtue, and the lord appreciates his talent and promotes him to 'fake captain', but what does he use to repay the adult?" Xiang Xuan sent troops to attack Yingyang, Yingyin's defense was empty, this was the best time to take the opportunity to recapture Yingyin, but what was Zhou Hu doing? He actually transferred two former rebel generals who surrendered to him, promoted them to sergeants, and ordered these two generals to divide the power of Tian Qin and Liao Guang, in an attempt to gradually sweep Cao Duwei's old troops out of the Du Lieutenant Office...... This kind of villain who is not worthy of virtue thinks that the county guard should take more precautions. ”

Li Junshou stroked his beard and thought for a moment, then asked, "In your opinion, how to prevent it?" ”

Hearing this, Song Shu arched his hand and said, "According to the opinion of the lower officials, the lord should reactivate Cao Suo......"

However, before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Li Junshou raising his hand, only to see Li Junshou looking at Song Shu with a complicated expression, and said in a deep voice: "Xiuwen, I know that you have never been willing to see Zhou Hu, and whether you have made an appointment to see Cao Suo in private during this time, or an appointment to meet the officials of the Governor's Office, I have heard of it...... I can understand that you have known Cao Suo for many years and want to do something for him, or you can't lower your face to refuse Cao Suo's request, but you know that the top priority is to keep Xuchang and defeat the rebels, and only Zhou Hu can do this, and Cao Suo can't do it......"

He paused, and said in a sighing tone: "Cao Suo has followed me for so many years, if he hadn't disappointed me repeatedly this time, how would I have asked him to be idle at home?" …… Thou shalt tell him on my behalf, that he has served in the county for many years, and that he has worked hard without merit, and that I will not treat him badly, and that after this matter I will re-appoint him and appoint him to an important position. But the position of lieutenant told him not to think about it anymore. ”

Seeing that Li Junshou said the last sentence resolutely, Song Shu was secretly shocked.

He thought for a while and said: "My lord misunderstood, I met Cao Suo these days, he didn't mention the position of lieutenant, he was just ashamed that Xuchang was still in crisis, and he was idle at home, hoping to serve your lord again." ”

"Oh?"

Li Junshou had a look on his face that seemed to be smiling.

Don't look at him who doesn't understand military affairs, but he knows everything too well in officialdom - even Zhou Hu came to him for the purpose of wanting to be promoted and make a fortune, how could Cao Suo be an exception? It's just nice to say.

Of course, this kind of thing can be thought about in your heart, and it is ruthless to debunk it in person.

So he nodded and said, "I'm very glad that Cao Suo still has this heart......"

Seeing this, Song Shu hesitated for a moment, and arched his hand and said: "My lord, last night Cao Duwei secretly came to my mansion and begged me to come forward to intercede with my lord and send him to attack Yingyin ......."

"Huh?"

Li Junshou frowned and asked, "How did he know about Ying Yin?" Could it be that you are acting for him? ”

"Never."

Song Jian hurriedly waved his hand and explained: "It was Cao Duwei himself who proposed it, and the lower officials did not participate. …… Maybe Cao Suo secretly told him in the old department of the Governor's Office. ”

Speaking of this, he lowered his voice and said, "My lord, the lower officials think that it is not bad to let Cao Duwei lead the troops to recover Yingyin......

Li Junshou glanced at Song Shu and said lightly: "Xiuwen, even if Zhou Hu makes a mistake in judgment this time, I will not ask Cao Suo to replace him." …… From last year to this year, how many times have I given Cao Suo? He has disappointed me again and again, at least Zhou Hu has not disappointed me. …… I hope you don't have to do anything behind my back. ”

"The lower officials don't dare."

Song Shu hurriedly confessed his guilt, and explained: "In fact, Xia Guan also bluntly warned Cao Suo, telling him that even if he recovered Yingyin, he would not be able to resume his position as the captain, but Cao Suo didn't care, he said that as long as he could regain the trust of the adults and make up for his past mistakes, he would be satisfied." ”

Speaking of this, he raised his head to look at Li Junshou, and said in a low voice: "Although Zhou Hu is talented, he is ambitious, although Cao Suo's talent is not as good as Zhou Hu, but he is a human being...... At the very least, it can make Zhou Hu scruple and become more loyal to Lord Junshou. ”

"Hmm......"

Li Junshou stroked his beard thoughtfully.