The enemy pursued the defeated Liang army, and it was not until an arrow flew in front of them that they gave up the pursuit.

The defeated soldiers of the Liang army threw off their armor and ran back, and they were all dragged up the city wall by hanging baskets.

In the last count, only 37 people ran back.

Of the 400 people who went out, only 37 came back, and this price was really painful.

Before they went out, they were all living beings, and now they can only lie on the icy Gobi Desert, called corpses.

But these more than 300 lives were just a tool used by Tang Hong to frame the Kong brothers. Their life and death, in Tang Hong's view, are far less important than his future.

But the funny thing is that in the end, Tang Hong also died, which is in response to the folk proverb "harming others will harm oneself".

That night, the enemy did not attack the city, nor did they garrison the siege, they really withdrew.

Kong Xiaoxian did not dare to be careless, but still asked the soldiers to be vigilant, and sent scouts to pursue and investigate.

Kong Xiao first wrapped a white cloth around his neck, not wanting others to see the bruises on his neck, he still looked nervous, and even a little uneasy.

Because he was a little overwhelmed by the changes in front of him, he couldn't imagine that he would go out of the city and experience life and death, but after he came back, he became the head of the Third Brigade, and even Li Xiu came over and respectfully gave him the tiger talisman. (The tiger talisman was returned to Li Xiu by Chen Mu and asked him to give it to Kong Xiaoxian, who was very grateful to Chen Mu.) ）

After Tang Hong's death, Kong Xiaoxian and Li Xiu became the supreme commanders of the Third Brigade by virtue of the rank of captain.

Obviously, Kong Xiaoxian's mind was a little overwhelmed.

This is not to blame Kong Xiaoxian, because Chen Mu has not yet found the opportunity to explain carefully to Kong Xiaoxian.

The first scout ran back and reported that the enemy had withdrawn fifty miles, and that he had left behind a lot of baggage, and that he had no intention of stopping.

Kong Xiaoxian finally relaxed.

"Chen Mu, I think you have something to say, come, let's talk about it alone."

They came to the north gate watchtower and closed the door.

Chen Mu hugged his fists and said: "The last general will kill Tang Hong, it is also a last resort, and I also ask Kong Linxiao to forgive and protect him." ”

"Brother, what are you talking about? You saved me, can I hide it for you? Kong Xiaoxian deliberately kept a straight face, looking unhappy, and then patted Chen Mu on the shoulder: "You were originally a soldier of my Seventh Regiment, I was kind to you at that time, and now you take the risk to repay me, it can be seen that you are a loyal person." I like people like you who are capable and faithful. ”

Chen Mu sighed regretfully: "It's a pity that I couldn't save my cousin Kong Xiaodong." ”

"Well, I'm sorry too. However, at that time, my brother Xiaodong had already died, and if he still had a breath, I would have fought for my life to save him. Kong Xiaoxian looked sad. But for some reason, Chen Mu felt that the corners of Kong Xiaoxian's mouth seemed to have a slightly happy arc.

This must be an illusion.

Chen Mu said again: "When you went out, I heard that Tang Hong wanted to kill you, so I took Li Xiu's military power, and later Li Xiu said that he also had the heart to assist you, so he cooperated with me, and handed over the tiger talisman and arrows to me for a period of time." ”

Kong Xiaoxian frowned: "In other words, he knows that you want to kill Tang Hong?" ”

Chen Mu nodded: "Li Xiu is an understanding person, he won't mess around." And now that he has lost the backstage, he is willing to follow Kong Linxiao. ”

Kong Xiao first fell into deep thought: "I don't think there is any need to keep him, I don't need his assistance." Anyone else knows about this, put the list on me. ”

Kong Xiao wants to kill all these people first?

This is not what Chen Mu wants to see.

Maybe this was not Kong Xiaoxian's original intention, he just wanted to show his concern for Chen Mu.

After all, it was Chen Mu who killed Tang Hong, not him.

Chen Mu smiled and said, "There are very few people who know about this, and I have already emptied the city head at that time. In the future, if the matter is exposed, the last will be willing to bear it alone. ”

"How can I be willing to let you bear it. I think I'd better kill them all. For you to never be troubled. ”

"The Admiral thinks they're very reliable."

"You have to be careful."

"The last will understand."

"Hehehe, since you are sure that there is no problem, then I don't force it, after all, those people are your henchmen. Okay, I already have the general situation, you call Li Xiu, I want to talk to him. ”

"Whoa."

Li Xiu is a smart man, he is already waiting outside the watchtower, looking worried.

Seeing Chen Mu come out, Li Xiu clasped his fists with both hands and saluted: "Brother Chen Mu, how is the situation?" ”

Chen Mu patted Li Xiu's shoulder: "I have said all the good things I can say for you, and the rest is up to you." Now Kong Linxiao wants to see you. ”

Li Xiushen gave a deep salute and pushed the door in.

After Li Xiu entered, a person ran from the road, covered in bandages, his face was half blocked, and he rushed to the watchtower in a hurry.

"Stop! Hugh has to be disturbed. ”

Chen Mu stretched out his hand to block it.

At a closer look, it's a pawn allegiance.

Dian Xiaozhong stretched out his hand and pulled Chen Mu's arm: "Now that the two captains of Kong Linxiao's guards have been killed, I am his captain of the guards, and you even stop me?" ”

Dian's voice was too loud, attracting Kong Xiaoxian's attention, he pushed open the window and said, "Dianxiao, you are seriously injured, pay attention to rest." You are my confidant, and I don't want you to leave the root of the disease. You are not needed here, go down quickly. ”

"Whoa!" Dian was loyal to Shi Junsalute, and left quite moved.

Chen Mu smiled bitterly and said in his heart: Kong Xiaoxian is not deep, but he is on the right path. He manages his subordinates with "benevolence and righteousness", which is always more reliable than Tang Hong's "vicious" management of his subordinates, and the room for improvement is also greater.

Even if it's hypocrisy.

But Liu Bei back then, wasn't it the same?

When he entered the Sichuan banquet and was drunk, Pang Shiyuan had already made his words clear.

A Taoist like Liu Bei can be called a master of the ninth section, but in the eyes of the "phoenix chick" Pang Shiyuan, he still sees it clearly.

But in addition to the Wolong and Phoenix Chicks, how many people saw through Liu Xuande at that time.

There are mostly fools among the people, who are illiterate, don't read, and are full of people, so naturally they can't see through the nine-paragraph Liu Bei.

And Liu Bei is surrounded by many capable and wise people, even if he sees through it, he is unwilling to say that for the sake of common interests, he has to defend Liu Bei.

Only Liu Bei's opponent, Cao Mengde and others, will spare no effort to attack.

——

It was late at night.

There was silence outside the city, and wolves howled from time to time.

The city was quiet, only the brigade headquarters was still lit.

Kong Xiaoxian had already come down from the watchtower and was sitting at the brigade headquarters with a smile on the corner of his mouth, but soon, he restrained his smile and straightened his face, as if he felt sad because he remembered something.

This time he sat on the main seat, while Chen Mu and Li Xiu sat beside him.

Wu Dong, the superintendent of the Seventh Regiment, sat on the side as if he had nothing to do, taking a nap.

Suddenly, Kong Xiaoxian cried: "My brother died in battle to protect me, I am in a deep mood, I want to hold a small memorial service in the city tomorrow." ”

Li Xiu hurriedly said: "My subordinates will arrange it." In addition, Captain Tang died in battle, shouldn't he be memorialized? ”

"Of course, of course, memorials." Kong Xiaoxian turned his head, turned his back to Wu Dong, smiled slyly, but shouted in a pathetic voice: "If you want to make a big fanfare, I will also erect a monument for Captain Tang and the four hundred warriors." ”

"My subordinates understand." Li Xiu shook the sleeves of his robe and gave a deep salute: "Then I'll do it now." ”

"Well, you do something, I'm relieved." Kong Xiao nodded first.

Chen Mu listened on the side, felt a lot of soreness in his teeth, and stood up: "It's late at night, don't disturb Kong Lin's school rest." ”

"What do you call me?" Kong Xiaoxian stood up dissatisfied: "In the future, you will call me eldest brother." Remember? ”

"Remember,...... Eldest brother. ”

"Well, you're tired too, go get some rest."