After Fu Jian and them returned to Shunliangzhou, they were always arranged in a house in Guzang City. has no military power, although he has the official position sealed by Zhang Zuo, but it is actually more like house arrest. It's not hard to win them down. However, the question now is whether this negotiation is acceptable to both sides. After all, Zhang Qian knew the importance of Jincheng County, and Li Xin knew it too.

And this is what Zhang Qian is most worried about. In order to avoid long nights and dreams, after he wrote the letter, he hurriedly sent someone to Zhang Ju, and the letter gave a good explanation.

However, not long after he sent people to leave, several fast horses galloped forward again and delivered the official letter of the county order.

Nayici County is also under the jurisdiction of Wuwei County, and it is the southernmost county of Wuwei County, not far from Guzang County. The most important place is that it is less than 600 miles away from Yuanwei County, and relatively speaking, it is the closest place between Wuwei County and Yuanwei County.

The official document was directly in Zhang Qiang's hands, and at this time, he was still in the palace and did not leave. After taking the official document and reading it, his eyes almost went dark, and he ordered the people around him: "Quick, go shoot Song Servant to me and invite him back!" ”

Song Chao had just arrived at the post house not long ago. Originally, Fu Jian and the others were surprised when they saw him, but he took down a group of people without saying anything. On the way back, Song Chao happened to meet someone sent by Zhang Qiang.

"Why is it so urgent?" Song Chao didn't know what was going on, so he asked the person who came.

"The villain didn't understand why, but he knew that Shang Shuling had just received an official letter from Yici County, so he ordered the little one to hurry up and invite the adult back."

Hearing this, Song Chao groaned for a while, and after telling his subordinates to put Fu Jian and them in prison, he immediately rushed to the palace to see Zhang Qiang.

"Xuanyi, you're here!" As soon as he entered the palace, Zhang Qian waved the others away, leaving only himself and Song Ming.

"Why is this so, my lord?" Song Chao said strangely, looking at Zhang Qiang's appearance, he felt a little burning his eyebrows.

"This is the official document just sent by the county order, you will understand it after reading it!" Zhang Qian sighed and handed over a piece of paper.

Song Chao took it and looked at it, and the next moment, his face suddenly changed greatly.

"The Huashan Army has already occupied the hometown of Yuanwei County? And even the eastern part of the county is occupied? In this way, wouldn't the other party be able to connect with Jincheng's soldiers and horses and echo each other? Song Chao exclaimed.

The thing mentioned in this official document is exactly the matter of the Huashan Army sending troops to besiege the county. Now that things have come to this point, it is getting more and more difficult to do.

"That's why I brought you here! Compared with the soldiers and horses on the Jincheng side, the Huashan army in Yuanwei County poses a greater threat to us. Once the other party continues to move west, I'm afraid that it won't be a few days before it will appear outside Guzang City! Is there anything you can do to solve this dilemma? Zhang Qian nodded and said worriedly.

Before, he was furious and directly ordered Zhang Ju to go to war with the Huashan army, but he was defeated and returned. And after listening to Song Ming's words, he realized how stupid his choice was, but he didn't say it explicitly.

But after the previous events, he already understood that Song Ming's person did have real talent and learning. If you encounter something, you can ask the other person and you may be able to find a good solution.

"Now it seems that the Huashan Army is indeed westward. Relying solely on General Zhang to stick to the front line against the tide is afraid that it will not work. The enemy army there in Yuanwei County can go west to Guzang directly without passing through Jincheng County! Moreover, General Zhang's more than 8,000 soldiers and horses, if they stay where they are, they are very likely to be restrained by the other party! Even if the Huashan Army in Yuanwei County turns around and goes south, it is very likely that it will attack the Huashan Army in Jincheng County from the north and south, and completely eat General Zhang and his army! When the time comes, I'm afraid it will be even more unfavorable for us! Song Chao thought for a while, and felt more and more that the situation was serious.

Zhang Qian hadn't thought about it so much before, but when he heard it at this time, his face suddenly became even more ugly, and he said in a deep voice: "The Huashan Army must not be allowed to achieve this goal." I want to keep Wuwei, and Zhang Ju can't have problems on his side! ”

This is simply difficult for a strong man, and there is no such thing in the world as good as both. After hearing this, Song Chao couldn't help but be one or two big, and in the room, both of them were silent, burying their heads in thinking about countermeasures.

"There is no other way, the only way is to talk about peace! On the one hand, the adults hurriedly sent additional troops to the county in case of contingencies. On the other hand, send an envoy to meet Zhou Tong, preferably in person with Li Xin himself. Let him understand that if we really fight, the Huashan Army will definitely pay a heavy price! After thinking for a long time, Song Chao spoke.

"Just do what Song Servant said! However, in my opinion, this messenger candidate will probably have to run away in person! Zhang Qian pondered for a moment, and there was no better way, so he had to say.

It's not a good job to do something like a messenger. However, now Song Chao also knows that the stakes are high, and he is in it, and he can't excuse himself.

"Since the adults trust you, then the lower officials will go on this trip! However, before Xia Guan left, he had to make it clear that this time we were equivalent to suing for peace, and when the other party had the advantage, I was afraid that he would not give up easily. Adults should understand this, otherwise, even if Xia Guan goes, it will only be a trip in vain! Song Chao agreed, but he seemed to have scruples in his heart.

As soon as Zhang Qian heard this, he understood that this was reminding himself that if he wanted to succeed in the negotiation, he was afraid that he would have to pay a little price.

Zhang Qian is not stupid, he naturally knows this, although he is not happy in his heart, he still nodded and said: "You can rest assured, as long as it is not too harsh, there is no problem!" In short, the servant shoots as hard as he can! ”

After the two discussed, Song Chao went home and made preparations, and soon under the escort of more than 100 people, he quickly rushed towards Yuanwei County.

And Zhang Qiang, who stayed in Guzang City, also took action at this time! On the one hand, he sent a letter to Zhang Ju to inform him of the changes, and at the same time, he was a little guarded.

In addition, a part of the troops were recruited from the surrounding counties, and then quickly sent to Yiji County and Cangsong County, preparing to serve as the two southern defense lines of Guzang County. Especially dozens of miles south of these two counties, there is a Gulangxia Pass, which is an important place to control the Hexi Corridor and protect Jincheng County, and Zhang Qian attaches great importance to it.

It is said that Song Chao and his party hurried and hurried, and finally arrived at the hometown of Yuanwei County two days later. At this time, the Huashan Army was still here, and a deputy general led a thousand soldiers and horses were repairing the county seat of Guyuwei County.

This Yuanwei County has been abolished many years ago, so the place where the county seat is located is already in tatters. Song Chao saw that although the strength of the Huashan Army was not much, he did not dare to underestimate it at all, and after secretly observing, he had a much higher evaluation of the Huashan Army.

But what he is more worried about is that the army in front of him seems to have plans to live in Yuanwei County for a long time. Otherwise, how could they stop here and repair this ruined city? And once the Huashan Army settles here for a long time, Wuwei County may be under the vanguard of the Huashan Army at any time in the future.

Song Chao sent people to negotiate with the deputy general, hoping to negotiate with the other party, at least, so that the other party temporarily dispelled the idea of going west.

"My lord, my subordinates have asked! The general of the Huashan army said that whether to enter the army or not must obey the military order. If we want to negotiate, we'll have to go and see their general! The person who had been sent out to negotiate said when he returned.

"Where is Li Xin now?" Hearing this, Song Chao pondered for a moment, and then asked.

"I heard that it is in Wushi County!"

"Okay, rush to Wushi County immediately." Song Chao immediately ordered.

The group immediately hit the road again and rushed to Wushi County overnight. Finally, after several days, they came to the outside of Wushi County. They were able to enter the city after sending them.

Li Xin had been waiting for the other party to send someone over, but it was not yet obvious that he actually wanted to negotiate. Otherwise, it will be difficult to bargain at that time. Knowing that it was Song Chao who came, Li Xin couldn't help but be quite interested.

This Song bastard is also an old minister in Liangzhou. When Zhang Chonghua was the lord of Liangzhou, he was already an auxiliary general. The last time he overthrew Zhang Zuo, he also contributed a lot. Interestingly, a few years later, Zhang Qian was also overthrown by him.

But it has to be said that although this person has experienced many major chaos, he has never fallen. Although he has changed several leaders, he is loyal to the Zhang family, and he is also resolute and loyal.

Especially his ability is good, at least, in the years when he replaced Zhang Qian to take charge of Liangzhou, the people of Liangzhou spoke highly of him.

It is said that when Song Chao died, many people in Liangzhou shed tears for it. Whether you are a person or an official, being able to do this is enough to be praised.

Li Xin saw Song Chao in the county government of Wushi County, and Tu Qi was just beside him. He was curious about Song Ming, and Song Chao was also very interested in this general of the Huashan Army who had only heard of the big name, but it was the first time he had met.

"Under the command of Xiping Gong and Liangzhou Mu, Shang Shufu shot Song Ming, and I have seen the general!" After entering the door, Song Chao saluted.

Whether it is a salutation or a salute, it is all decent, neither flattering nor belittling. It looks like we meet each other on a regular basis. When Li Xin saw it, he couldn't help nodding secretly in his heart. This Song Chao is obviously coming urgently, but it seems that he is nothing, and he obviously knows the key to negotiation.

"Song Servant shoots without courtesy! Li had heard of the name of Song Servant for a long time, and when he saw it today, it was really extraordinary! Li Xin bowed his hand slightly and said.

"The general has won the prize! The name of the general is like thunder, and he is so good at the next name! Song Chao said modestly.