The room was getting hotter, and Zhao Dangshi stirred up the fire a few times and covered the fine ash with red charcoal. Gu Junen looked at the fire and said: "The general army is wise, based on Fan Hecheng, step by step, and the momentum is just right. However, there are three points, but we must think about them early, otherwise if we make a mistake, we will have endless disasters. ”

Zhao Dangshi put down the fire chopsticks and asked, "Which three points?" ”

Gu Junen said with a straight face: "These three points are called 'three can's', Zhao Ying is operating in northern Chu, as if facing the abyss, as long as these three can't, everything is on the right track." Then he said, "Before saying these three musts, Xia Yu wants to ask the general soldier first." In the opinion of the general army, Zhao Ying will develop in the future, whether it will follow the right path or the evil path. ”

"What is the right way and what is the evil way?"

Gu Junen said: "Those who are righteous are bright and bright, stable and stable, and step by step is like cooking small fresh. Slow and right. He also said, "Those who are evil will use unscrupulous means and dangerous tactics to make dangerous moves, and they would rather bear others than others." Swift and dangerous. ”

Zhao Dangshi thought for a little and said: "I can't hide it, before I arrived in Zaoyang, my Zhao Ying traveled thousands of miles and was full of dangers, and I was lucky enough to survive, relying on evil deeds and risks again and again." At that time, without a fight, almost several battalions were destroyed and people died. Although Zhao Ying has been favored by God and has repeatedly turned danger into relief, how can Zhao be frightened in his heart? Sometimes I think that if I say a wrong sentence and take a wrong step, it will cost the lives of thousands of brothers, and I am afraid that it will not be a problem after day and night. Now that Hongfu Qitian can set up a corner in northern Chu, just like a person who has reached middle age, he is second and first. ”

"Break into the second place, take the lead steadily......" Gu Junen recited lightly, "Is that the difference between the generals of the past and the general soldiers of today?" ”

Zhao Dangshi stroked his palms and smiled: "Good analogy." ”

Gu Junen said unhurriedly: "Since this is the case, Zhao Ying wants the right way. Then he continued, "There are only three things that must be done on the right path. If it's an evil way, then there's nothing wrong with it. ”

"Although Zhao is despicable, he also does not do something, and now he is an official, and he should do the right thing. Dare to ask the three can'ts of the right path, which three can't? ”

Gu Junen straightened his posture and stretched his sleeves and said: "No, bear the brunt of it, don't chase after you." ”

This sentence directly touched Zhao Dangshi's heart, causing him to tremble all over, but he still kept an eye on it and asked intently: "Zhao has the seal of the pioneer general of the thief, how can he not chase after him?" ”

Gu Junen shook his head slightly: "Suppressing Kou is not chasing Kou, it should not be confused." If the thieves invade northern Chu, even if he comes with 8 million, Zhao Ying can only go all out, just because of the enemy who invades the foundation. However, if the thieves and thieves run out of Xiangfu and even Chudi, the general army will chase after them, and there will be nothing to gain except for vain self-injury and fatigue of the division veterans. "Wanderers, homeless people, no acres of industry, no waste; Rogues, rootless thieves, without the protection of the city walls, it is difficult to become an atmosphere. And General Zhao is now a carp leaping into the dragon gate and has become an official army, and he should be fighting steadily, how can he chase after him and revert to that stream soldier. ”

"Wanderers?" Zhao Dangshi only felt that this word was really appropriate.

"As an official, I am willing to rely on the imperial court, increase the official and promote the knight, and glorify the ancestors. But Mr. Zhao must also know in his heart that now that the imperial court is shabby, there is no such thing as it was in the past, and the disadvantages of money, food, and armament have accumulated and it is difficult to return. For example, if the dealer doesn't even have a bet, do I still have to put the chips on him? Blindly following orders is not a long-term solution. If Zhao Ying wants to become bigger and stronger, he can only bet his chips on himself. ”

Zhao Dangshi hit his heart when he heard his "one indispensable", which can be described as hitting the nail on the head, and when expressing his views, he did not shy away from the imperial court and dared to speak, so he was honest with each other at the moment, and said: "As Mr. said, the world in Zhao's heart is by no means limited to this small Chubei. ”

Gu Junen nodded and said, "If you are foolish, you will know that the general soldier is not a thing in the pool. There was a look of satisfaction on his face.

Zhao Dangshi said: "Now that the thieves and Cao thieves are fleeing west, Yang Ge will organize his troops in Xiangyang, and when the time is ripe, he will definitely transfer troops to chase after him." Zhao and Mr. have the same opinion, and they will have to get out by then. "Ask again," there are two more that you can't do, listen to me." ”

Gu Junen continued: "Two can't, can't join the left. ”

"The United Left is indispensable...... What does Mr. mean, Zuo Liangyu can't befriend? ”

"Don't have deep friendships. Zuo Liangyu is arrogant, ungrateful and unrighteous, and is good at taking and paying evilly. Not long ago, Luo Daili, who was in the left lineage, died in battle, Zuo Liangyu turned his head and handed over his establishment and the rest to others, and Luo Dai's family also moved out of the Xuzhou official residence, without thinking about the old feelings. is so indifferent, the tighter Zhao Ying ties with him, the greater the loss in the end. Gu Junen said slowly, "More importantly, Chu Yu is close at hand, and it is difficult to tolerate two tigers." With only one piece of bread, Zuo Liangyu ate too much, and Zhao Ying could only go hungry. Thinking about it, the reason why Zuo Liangyu and Zhang Xianzhong are incompatible, and the reason for the inherent hatred of killing his brother is that Zhang Xianzhong occupied Gucheng and controlled the junction of Chu and Henan, and the conflict of interests between the two parties is the main reason. ”

Zhao Dangshi was deeply moved by his words, and said: "Mr. Gu doesn't go out and knows the affairs of the world, Zhao interacts with Zuo Liangyu, but he only feels that he is stubborn and self-serving, wide on the outside and taboo on the inside, and he is indeed not a suitable helper." ”

Gu Junen smiled and said, "Such a person is not a suitable helper, but a suitable opponent." ”

Zhao Dangshi thought about it in reverse, and instantly understood it, and couldn't help but say angrily: "Zhao is still hesitating, I don't want Mr. to break a word, but I don't have any thoughts now." He sighed in his heart, and asked again, "Chu Yu is a wall, if you don't join forces with Zuo Liangyu, you are going to enter Yu?" ”

Gu Junen sighed and said, "Definitely." This is where the three must be. And said, "Three can't, can't enter." Then he explained, "The general army has a grand ambition, which is the junction of Longpan, Chu and Henan, and it is necessary to enter Henan one day." It's just foolish to think that this is not the time. ”

"What's the explanation?"

"Henan Province is known as the middle of the world, the four sides gather, and the forces of various departments and battalions are intertwined, which is really difficult to straighten. Just looking at the present, there are governors of the yamen, Zuojia army, Yongwei battalion, as well as military equipment in various states and counties, regimental training and township bravery, and so on; In terms of the rogues, the remnants of the Hui and the Revolution are still in flux, and the bandits in various places are also unstoppable, and there are countless of them. It's easy to get in, but it's hard to get out. This forest of mountains criss-crossed, the relationship between each other has long been knotted a thousand times, can not be sorted out by ordinary means, the most effective and labor-saving way, can only be a knife cut, broken and then stand. However......"

Zhao Dangshi knew what he meant, and said in a deep voice: "I, Zhao Ying, don't have this strength yet. ”

Gu Junen was pleased: "Do everything according to your ability, and you need to be self-aware if you are not arrogant." The land of the four wars in Henan Province will be fought for. Counting the past dynasties, only a few heroes such as Wei Wu and Zhu Wen could gain a foothold, and at first they were forced by the situation and had to stand up. After Wei Wu took Qingxu and Zhu Wen took Huai Cai, he could break the shackles and soar into the sky. Zhao Yingding Chubei, this first step is much better than them, and he can't rush into the quagmire. ”

Zhao Dangshi said: "What Mr. said is very insightful, but Zhao wants to ask, if you really want to enter Yu, when will you stay?" ”

Gu Junen thought for a moment and replied, "At least I overpowered Zuo Liangyu." ”

Zhao Dangshi was silent.

Gu Junen said: "General Zhao Bing is extraordinary, and the following foolish opinions, as long as Zhao Ying does not touch these three indispensables, at least in the short term, there will be no advance or retreat." ”

Zhao Dangshi said frankly: "Thank you Mr. for mentioning it, you can die at night." But my Zhao Ying wants to prosper for a long time, and it is not enough to rely on short-term efforts. Now that Zhao has been vacant for a long time, I wonder if Mr. is willing to condescend? ”

Since Qin Qigong, Chang Zeyu and Mu Gongchun and other strategists have successively turned to government affairs, Zhao Dangshi has fewer people around him to help them make ideas. Zhao Dangshi secretly calculated that compared with the previous people, Gu Junen's strategic planning ability was better, and he was one level higher than Chang Zeyu in terms of vision and pattern. Zhao Dangshi decided that in addition to the short-term planning of the "three musts", Gu Junen is bound to have a blueprint for long-term development in his heart, but it is not yet time to hold it out, so it is impossible to sit back and watch such a brain drain.

Maxima needs to meet Bole, and for Gu Junen, Zhao Dangshi can also be a master.

"I don't dare to ask for it." Gu Junen was also very happy, and immediately bowed and bowed, "The lord is above, please accept the next bow." Because he has been at the bottom for a long time, he is also skilled in human feelings.

Zhao Dangshi helped him and said with a smile: "Nanyang next door is where Wollongong is located, Mr. Tianci, my Zhao Ying is like a fish in water, and I Zhao is like a Zhuge . ”

Gu Junen didn't dare to do it, and suddenly his face turned shy, and he said: "Lord, my subordinates are here, but they are not alone. ”

Zhao Dangshi smiled: "Oh? And the water mirror and the phoenix chick are coming together? ”

Gu Junen said: "There is still Liu Jingxia, a scholar from Tongyi, and his brother Gu Jun's life is outside the city. He bowed and pleaded, "I hope that the Lord will be gracious and include them in the Zhao camp." ”

Zhao Dangshi guessed the reason, this selling talent is really a lucky job, and when he meets someone who has no knowledge, he can only eat a closed door and return disappointed. Gu Junen thought that he had also hit a lot of walls, and this time after he ran out of the leather camp with Liu Jingxia and Gu Junming, he was afraid that he would be imprisoned again when he came to Zhao Dangshi, so he took the lead and came to test it first. In case of an accident, Liu Jingxia and Gu Junming can avoid it in time and find another way. Such a refusal to abandon shows that he is not only resourceful, but also affectionate and righteous.

Zhao Dangshi would refuse, but said: "Zhao Ying is short of talented people, and several people came together, it was timely rain." "At the moment, Gu Junen is planning for the curtain guests, and sending people to pick up Liu Jingxia and Gu Jun's orders to enter the city.

At the beginning of this month, Yuan Jixian, who had made meritorious contributions to fighting thieves in Wuchang and other places, was transferred to Yunyang to supervise the military road in Wuchang and Huangzhou. Yang Sichang pushed the official Wan Yuan Ji in Chaozhou as the supervisor of discipline, Wan Yuan Ji did not agree at first, and Yang Sichang asked the court to put pressure on him, and it was settled. After that, for a whole month, there was no snow every day, outside the city of Fanhe, the fields were frozen and the river was frozen, the snow was thick and knee-long, and the pedestrian road was still difficult.

In December, the snow decreased slightly, and the hard-working Liukou came back to the four fields, first there were Yingzhou soldiers Li Yiao, Runan soldiers Liu Zhengheng and others defeated the "Geli Eye" He Yilong in Shuanghekou, and then spread the news that "Cao Cao" Luo Rucai and the "Eight Kings of Xiying" Zhang Xianzhong divided their troops into Shaanxi, and then shook a shot and secretly escaped back to Huguang. Yang Sichang, the governor of Xiangyang, tried the knife for the first time, and mobilized Huang Degong of the Yongwei Battalion, Yang Shien, Luo Anbang, Yuan general Yin Xianmin, Shu general Wang Zhilun and other troops to attack it.

Yang Shien and Luo Anbang performed in front of the superintendent, fought alone, shot Luo Rucai and fell off the horse, killed more than 1,000 people, and defeated Cao Ying. Yang Sichang won the first battle, was very excited, and greatly praised Yang and Luo. Yang and Luo were like chickens and blood, and they were invincible for a while, and continued to pursue the defeated soldiers of Cao Ying. The governor of Huguang, Fang Kongzhi, was worried about the heavy snow and asked Yang Sichang to withdraw his troops for the time being, but Yang Sichang felt that it was appropriate to chase after the poor and was indifferent. Yang and Luo got acquiescence, so they broke away from the rest of the officers and troops, and chased more than ten miles, but unexpectedly, the wind and clouds changed abruptly, and they were surrounded by Cao Ying's ambush soldiers at the top of Sheephorn Mountain. When there were no reinforcements, the two generals led the troops to fight, and the arrows were broken, and finally more than 1,000 thieves were killed, and they died of anger, and all the troops were gone.

Yang Shien and Luo Anbang were respectively the deputy commander-in-chief and guerrilla of Huguang, and they had been guarding Jingxiang for many years, and they were both famous for their good fighting. As soon as this news came out, Huguang was shaken, and Yang Sichang, in order to protect himself, blamed Fang Kongzhi, and falsely accused him of instigating Luo Weixin, the supervisor of Yang Shien's army, to use the method of agitating generals to provoke Yang and Luo Jinbing, and immediately dismissed Fang Kongzhi with the authority of the superintendent. So not long after, Fang Kongzhi filled the army and replaced Song Yihe as the governor of Huguang with Runan Bingdao.

This matter was learned by Zhao Dangshi, and Benjue had no friendship with Yang Shien and Luo Anbang, and it had nothing to do with it. But who expected that half a month later, that is, in the middle of the first month of the thirteenth year of Chongzhen, he went to Xiangyang Mansion to celebrate Yang Sichang's New Year, only to find out that the death of Yang and Luo indirectly contributed to a good thing for Zhao Ying.