Like a sudden stop after a storm, a decisive battle with a scale of 200,000 people had just broken out in the city of Tianzhen Dingcheng, and in the blink of an eye, the entire plain returned to silence. Like two wild beasts, each silently licking its own wounds.

In the big tent of the Chinese army of King Yan, all the civil and military forces were silent for a while, and someone suggested retreating, and a few people immediately echoed it.

At this time, King Yan spoke: "This king heard a plan from others yesterday, Guo Ying, Marquis of Wuding, has an in-law relationship with the Xu family, and the princess of this king is also from the Xu family, so she is still a relative. So find someone, pretend to negotiate peace with the officials and soldiers, go to meet Guo Ying, and persuade him to surrender? ”

As he spoke, he looked back left and right, and his gaze stayed on the face of Xiangshi Yuan Heng.

Yuan Hui arched his hand and said: "The prince and the Marquis of Wuding only have a little relationship, how can there be a law, the people sent there don't know what to say!" If the news leaks out, then the officers and soldiers of Zhending City will still think that we are showing weakness, and they want to beg for peace, and they will raise morale for others for no reason......"

King Yan listened to it and was noncommittal.

Yuan Jue hurriedly persuaded again: "Lord Wang, who is this advice?" That man is not even as good as a three-year-old! If you have such an idea, is it helping the prince or helping the official army? ”

Zhu Gaoxu was also standing below, and when he heard this, his face became very ugly, and he said in his heart: He, you don't want to go with the surname Yuan, you can't say it? What does it mean to say that Lao Tzu is not even a three-year-old child......

This "clever plan" was indeed Zhu Gaoxu's idea.

At this time, King Yan spoke: "Just retreat like this, this king is unwilling, whether it is used or not, it doesn't hurt to try." As he spoke, he turned his head to look at Wang Fu, the professor of the palace.

Wang Fu lowered his head, was stunned for a while, and finally said: "I am willing to go!" ”

"Good!" King Yan patted his leg and immediately decided.

Zhu Gaoxu felt that King Yan was still decisive, pretending to negotiate peace, and didn't spend money on Fermi, at most he would die a messenger, so what did he do before and after?

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In the Imperial City of Beijing, a group of civil and military personnel stood on the main hall, and they were silent.

Yan rebelled in the north, and the imperial court transferred 300,000 troops to quell the rebellion with Mount Tai and lightning speed, thinking that it could solve the abscess in Beiping in one fell swoop! I don't want to be like this, who of the ministers can still speak, and for a while, everyone is like a belly full of splendid articles that have just spoken, but they are suddenly stuffed with a lump of yellow, black, yellow and black filth, and they are all dumb.

The emperor personally appointed the general of Zhengyan, and the saint personally pushed the cart for him to practice, holding the hub and pushing the wheel...... Unexpectedly, Geng Bingwen just went up, and the ground was not ripe yet, so he was beheaded on the spot!?

An army of 300,000 was blocked in the city by tens of thousands of people, not daring to come out?

What kind of bird's eggs were fought in this battle, the people in the court couldn't imagine whether hundreds of thousands of officials and soldiers were holding burning sticks or a group of soft women and children!

At this moment, Zhu Yunwen's voice said: "That Gaoyang King Zhu Gaoxu, he was not strictly guarded at the beginning, so he shouldn't have been allowed to run away...... I also thought of the relatives of the clan, so I didn't treat him harshly, I didn't think that he was so fierce, and I actually found an opportunity to escape. ”

A minister finally opened his mouth and chimed in: "The saint is benevolent, but unexpectedly, the king of Yandi is like a jackal, which is also because you don't do your best." ”

The emperor said so, and Xu Huizu, who tried his best to stop Zhu Gaoxu, looked sideways at this time and glared at Huang Zicheng and Qi Tai fiercely. Huang Zicheng and Qi Tai didn't make a move, but their faces were very ugly.

Zhu Yunwen said in a sad tone: "The Marquis of Changxing is loyal to the country, and he died on the battlefield and must be buried thickly." ”

"Your Ministers obey!" Officials in charge of these immediately came out to answer.

At this moment, Huang Zicheng came out of the column and bowed: "The minister recommended Cao Guogong, acting as the Marquis of Changxing, and continued the unfinished business." Cao Guogong Li Jinglong was born in the family of the founding generals, and he is a talented general, both civil and military, and he will be able to pacify Yan Rebellion! ”

Qi Tai immediately said: "Holy Lord, although the Marquis of Changxing is dead, he will definitely be able to maintain it." The minister thought that the general was very important and should not be in a hurry. ”

In Qi Tai's eyes: Li Jinglong's leading troops is a bit unreassuring and not stable enough.

He is a scholar of the Ministry of War, relying on the qualifications of the imperial examination and working in the Ministry of War all the year round, although he is also a civilian official and has no experience in battle, but he has more or less understanding of military affairs; Otherwise, he would not be able to take charge of the military affairs of the entire Ming Dynasty and would not be able to sit firmly in the position of the secretary of the military department.

Therefore, Qi Tai firmly believes that his judgment in the selection of generals is more reliable than Huang Zicheng, who has been in Taichang Temple and Hanlin Academy for a long time.

At this time, Zhu Yunwen's voice said: "Let's discuss it later." ”

Eunuch Wu Zhong's sharp voice said: "If there is something to start, there is nothing to retreat!" ”

All the officials saluted one after another and shouted: "Ministers thank the emperor!" ”

Everyone walked out of the royal gate one after another, and Qi Tai remembered that Huang Zicheng had nominated Li Jinglong before...... It seems that he insists on using this person! Thinking of this, Qi Tai felt more and more serious about the situation.

I can't let go of my worries!

At noon, Qi Tai went to the Yamen of Taichang Temple to find Huang Zicheng. All government offices are required to provide lunch, and officials do not have to go home to eat at noon. Qi Tai saw Huang Zicheng and said: "In the alley on the other side of Donghua Gate, a new restaurant has opened, I went to eat it last time, the spring rolls are good, and I haven't eaten enough miles last time!" ”

"Qi Butang has a good nose, and the incense in the alley can also be smelled." Huang Zicheng said.

Qi Taiqiang said with a smile: "The lunch in the government office can only fill in the stomach. How about we go to eat spring rolls? I'm in for a treat! ”

Qi Tai's will was very strong, and he said without hesitation: "The spring rolls of that house are really delicious, the dough is thin and sweet, and there are sesame seeds on it, and the delicious dishes are wrapped in that dough, with meat and vegetables, one bite down, every time you chew it, the taste is different, the layers are rich, and the mouth is full of deliciousness!" ”

"Hah! If Qi Butang continues to talk about it, my saliva will flow out! Huang Zicheng said, "Let's go." ”

The two of them sat in a carriage and went straight to the restaurant that Qi Tai said.

The shopkeeper looked at their official uniforms, and his attitude was called a enthusiasm, and he nodded and led him to the best seat. The shopkeeper asked what kind of wine he wanted, and Qi Tai said that he would work in the afternoon, only taking tea and spring rolls.

After they had eaten for a while, Qi Tai mentioned that the general in the temple had been selected this morning. Huang Zicheng is not surprised, at this time, Qi Tai still has the heart to invite to dinner, he must have something to say!

Sure enough, Qi Tai said: "Cao Guogong Li Jinglong, this person, I specially asked someone to find him." I think it's too risky to use him as General Pingyan. This person has never led troops to fight, only by reading some military books, and suddenly fighting in person, how can he do it? ”

Huang Zicheng shook his head and said: "The tiger father has no dogs, I have personally befriended Cao Guogong, and I don't just rely on hearsay and make conclusions. While we are talking, I think Li Jinglong has quite insight into the overall situation of the battle formation. I remember what he said the most: to bring troops to hundreds of thousands, personal bravery and troop deployment are useless, the most important thing is the overall situation! Charging into battle, marching and arranging, if the commander of the Chinese army wants to work personally, what do you need so many generals to do? ”

"No, no, no!" Qi Tai was already very unfriendly when he heard the words "hearsay" in Huang Zicheng's mouth, and he was also a little angry, "Li Jinglong is a person who is rigid and self-serving, and he thinks he is proficient in everything!" Even if you have no experience, you never listen to other people's advice, and only care about what you think! ”

The more Qi Tai said, the more firm his attitude became, and his tone was not good, "He is usually a dog and a horse, boastful, and when he talks about the truth, he is the truth, and the cowhide blows loudly; It's a mess to do practical things! I still think that I have it, and if I don't do it well, it's because others are not doing things well, and I don't think about my own meaning or whether it's actually ......."

Huang Zicheng suddenly interrupted Qi Tai's exit and asked, "Qi Butang, what do you have with Cao Guogong?" ”

"Holidays?" Qi Tai was stunned for a moment.

Huang Zicheng said with a straight face: "Otherwise, why would Qi Butang scold him so much?" Cao Guogong has no experience? Last time, in the name of preparing for the border, he led his troops to Kaifeng, and suddenly took down the illegal King of Zhou. ”

Qi Tai's face turned red: "Huang Siqing! Regardless of the fact that I have no dealings with Li Jinglong, let alone grievances, am I the kind of person who only cares about personal grievances and ignores the Grand Duke? That Yan Shun named his surname in the text, and wrote the names of the two of us in a grand manner, the world knows it, if the big thing is unfavorable, what will happen to you and me? ”

Qi Tai was too angry, in his eyes, Huang Zicheng was the kind of person who was very selfish and stared at intrigue! This guy actually bit back, saying that I, Qi Tai, are that kind of people?

"That's a big deal." Huang Zicheng picked up the teacup, took a sip, sniffed it again, and pretended to be calm, "Qi Butang is angry, how many people and territory are Yan Rebellion, and the enemy of the entire Ming Dynasty, can we still 'disadvantage'?" ”

Qi Tai forcibly took a sharp breath and said in a muffled voice: "Guo Ying, who is really decided, is better than Li Jinglong!" At least Guo Ying follows Taizu to lead the troops all year round, steadily! ”

Huang Zicheng sneered: "Qi Butang, don't be a scholar!" ”

it! Qi Tai almost didn't scold, and you bit Lao Tzu again, who is the scholar?

Huang Zicheng slowly regained his calm expression, and said in a deep tone with a very meaningful tone: "When the Holy Emperor ascended the throne and tried to reduce the feudal domain, Guo Ying advocated 'pushing the grace law', and wrote twice to oppose the cutting of the feudal domain. Don't Qi Butang know? ”

Huang Zicheng paused, and said: "Originally, he was a political enemy, let him preside over the front, can he attack with his heart?" If Guo Ying squatted and didn't leave, would the imperial court have to wait to starve Yan to death? That's the Year of the Monkey! ”

Qi Tai said: "It's okay without Guo Ying, as long as it's not Li Jinglong!" ”

Huang Zicheng thought for a moment and picked up the spring roll.

After being silent for a long time, Qi Tai also picked up the rolled spring roll and took a bite, but somehow, he felt that there was no taste at all, it was like chewing wax!

"Smack!" Qi Tai threw the spring rolls in his hand directly onto the plate, and his movements were very rough.

Huang Zicheng glanced at him, "This one...... Does Qi Butang still invite me? ”

Qi Tai said: "Huang Siqing, don't think that I am from a poor background, I must pick the door!" I can still afford a meal of spring rolls. ”

Huang Zicheng smiled.

Qi Tai suddenly felt that he shouldn't have said what he said just now, Huang Zicheng didn't mention his background, and he was a little too sensitive.