The spies who reported the news in the future were dispatched, Li Yan rubbed his swollen temples, picked up the cup on the table and took a sip of tea, the hot tea flowed down his throat and down his stomach, and then he felt a little more energetic.

He turned his head to look at Hao Shaoqi, who was sitting on the side, and smiled, "Brother Hao, Jiang Ningjun has begun to appear, and it's too late for you to regret it now." ”

Hao Shaoqi laughed, "The military advisor also underestimates me, since I embarked on this road, I have treated every day as if it was the last minute, and I can earn one more day, how can I regret it." ”

Just three days ago, after Li Yan took Tian Jianxiu, who had fled back in embarrassment, back to Huizhou Mansion, Li Zicheng and others realized that the Jiangning army was approaching them again, and after some discussion, Li Zicheng, Li Laiheng, Yuan Zongdi and others led 70,000 main forces to leave Huizhou Mansion, leaving Li Yan and Hao Shaoqi with less than 20,000 people to stay.

It stands to reason that 20,000 troops are enough to defend, but both Li Zicheng and Li Yan understand that Huizhou Mansion will definitely not be able to stand it, the difference is only how long can it hold on? They would not be naïve enough to think that they would be able to compete with the Jiangning army by virtue of their numerical superiority.

And the reason why Li Yan was allowed to stay and guard the Huizhou Mansion was not Li Zicheng's arrangement, but Li Yan's own request.

Many people were puzzled and surprised that Li Yan took the initiative to ask for this mission, everyone knew that the Jiangning army was strong, and although there were many rogues, they were not the opponents of the Jiangning army at all, and it was quite dangerous to stay and defend the city.

However, since some people took the initiative to do good deeds, they were also happy to pretend to be confused, and Li Yan's proposal was approved by everyone.

Originally, the matter was settled, but what was unexpected was that Hao Shaoqi also stood up and volunteered to be stationed in Huizhou Mansion with Li Yan, which was a broken eye.

Li Yan stayed in Huizhou Mansion can also be said to be out of loyalty to Li Zicheng, but Hao Shaoqi's stay is really puzzling, after the last battle, Hao Shaoqi's thousands of people were almost all lost, and now he has almost become a bare-bones commander, is this here to be funny?

Facing everyone's gaze that contained various emotions such as puzzlement, ridicule, and doubt, Hao Shaoqi didn't say anything, but insisted on staying with Li Yan.

Li Zicheng couldn't resist Hao Shaoqi, so he agreed, and this is why Li Yan and Hao Shaoqi stayed in Huizhou Mansion together.

Looking at Hao Shaoqi, who looked indifferent, Li Yan took a sip of tea and suddenly said faintly: "Brother Hao, are you so afraid of King Chuang?" ”

Hao Shaoqi shook his head for a moment, and he who was originally putting on an impassioned appearance withered down like a deflated ball, and sighed: "The military advisor is a person who understands, since you know everything, why do you still say it, as the old saying goes, see through it or not." ”

Li Yan sighed lightly: "Brother Hao, I know that you also suffered from the unwarranted disaster in that incident a few days ago, but after this incident, King Chuang also feels a little sorry for you, and is planning to let you lead an army alone in a few days, why are you so wary of King Chuang?" ”

Hao Shaoqi sneered: "Strategist, since you have already spoken out, then I won't hide it." Do you believe what you just said? ”

"I ......"

The corners of Li Yan's mouth twitched and he didn't speak, why didn't Hao Shaoqi be treated by Li Zicheng, this is an open secret, but no one will be stupid enough to take the initiative to say it.

Hao Shaoqi continued: "Strategist, I know that you are a kind-hearted person, and it can be seen from your willingness to take the initiative to go out of the city to welcome Tian Jianxiu back, you are a person who is affectionate, but you should also know.

But even the mud legs who farm the land in the village know the truth of a son of heaven and a courtier, aren't you a scholar better than us? I used to follow the old Chuang King, since the old Chuang King was killed by the imperial court, we these old people have become motherless children, Chuang Wang does not wait to see us, those new people do not want to see us, after the last war, my sons and daughters were killed and scattered, but King Chuang has never added any soldiers and horses for me?

If I don't stay this time, I'm afraid that after arriving in Hangzhou Mansion, I and my hundreds of brothers estimate that they will be included in the first batch of siege teams, and I am afraid that I will really die under the city of Hangzhou. ”

Li Yan frowned, and shouted in a low voice: "Don't talk nonsense, King Chuang is not that kind of person. ”

It's just that although it is scolding, Li Yan's voice is lowered, I am afraid that even he knows how likely this is.

Hao Shaoqi didn't speak, just kept panting, and said after a long time: "I have already seen through this fucking world, you will only be valued if you have soldiers and money, otherwise even a dog will dare to bully you,

Li Laiheng and Tian Jianxiu, those rabbit cubs didn't even dare to breathe when they saw me half a year ago, but now one by two has become five people and six people, and they actually shouted at me, what kind of bullshit do you say? I also figured it out, you still have a little human touch in the entire righteous army, I don't dare to say anything else if I stay by your side, at least you won't stab you in the back, just because of this, I have to stay. ”

"You ......"

Li Yan pointed at Hao Shaoqi and shook his head helplessly, and at the same time sighed secretly in his heart, how long has the righteous army been developing, there are a lot of bullshit and shit, what is this called.

He pressed his temple again, and said helplessly: "Okay, you don't have to say anything." I know that you have been wronged, so let's do it, I will allocate you 1,000 men and horses first, and then select 2,000 young people, otherwise you are a dignified Shenwei general, and there are only 100 men and horses under your hands, which is too unusual. ”

"Okay, thank you, Advisor!" Hao Shaoqi was overjoyed, bowed deeply at Li Yan, and then couldn't wait to leave.

Seeing Hao Shaoqi striding away without a trace, Li Yan shook his head helplessly.

Don't look at what Hao Shaoqi said just now, so tragic and pitiful, but how could he not see that little Jiujiu?

The reason why Hao Shaoqi took the initiative to stay and defend the city with him was to show him an attitude. You see that I support you so much, don't you express it?

At this time, Li Yan really needed a competent person to help him, so he allocated him 1,000 men and allowed him to expand 2,000 by himself, which could be regarded as worthy of him.

It's just that what Li Yan didn't know was that after leaving the hall, Hao Shaoqi, who was originally sad and angry, sneered: "Although Li Yan only allowed him to recruit 2,000 people just now, but as the saying goes, there are policies and countermeasures, with Li Yan's order, isn't it up to him how many people he recruits?"

As long as he can recruit enough people, he Hao Shaoqi can make a comeback again, and when the time comes, he will make all those who underestimate him pay the price!