Xie Dong reported Li Zicheng's name, which surprised Mao Wenlong, and this also made Mao Wenlong even more interested.

30,000 rogues plus one Li Zicheng, how did Xie Dong escape the pursuit of the officers and soldiers, and what did the rogues discover?

"Go on."

Mao Wenlong hesitated for a moment, he already felt that there should be another story in this matter.

Mao Wenlong was not the only one in the big tent who was curious, and the others were all focused on Xie Dong, wanting to hear how they resolved this crisis.

Being watched by everyone in the big tent, Xie Dong, a little man, was suddenly a little nervous. The iron-clad man quickly calmed down and told everyone present about what happened to them on the outskirts of Luoyang.

The thousand of them all went to gather outside Luoyang City, so they all gathered together in the end, and it was at that time that they met the rogues who had fled here.

At first, Li Zicheng, who led the troops, thought that Xie Dong was an officer and soldier who was chasing them, and the two sides were at a stalemate for a while, and only after confirming that Xie Dong and they were not officers and soldiers did the two sides sit down together and talk.

Xie Dong has always kept in mind Mao Wenlong's instructions and is not allowed to reveal his identity. So he didn't tell Li Zicheng the true identity of himself and the others, but just lied that he had committed something in the barracks and escaped with his subordinates.

Li Zicheng naturally wouldn't easily listen to Xie Dong's words, but he didn't care about his true identity, as long as Xie Dong and the others were really not with the officers and soldiers, there would be no problem.

And what Li Zicheng cares about most is how many officers and soldiers are there who are chasing and killing Xie Dong and others? It was with great difficulty that he himself fled here with 30,000 remnants of the defeated rogues, and if he encountered a large-scale siege of officers and soldiers, he would inevitably fall apart.

How did Xie Dong know how many pursuers there were behind him? He only knew that there were officers and soldiers following him, so naturally he had nothing to say.

But Xie Dong still divided his 1,000 people into 100 teams, and informed Li Zicheng of the situation of 10 people in each team. From this, it can also be known that there will certainly be no less than 1,000 officers and soldiers chasing after them.

After pondering carefully, Li Zicheng invited Xie Dong to stay and deal with these officers and soldiers. Xie Dong was originally unwilling, but considering that if he didn't solve the officers and soldiers behind him, he wouldn't be able to go back to Yexian smoothly.

Therefore, after careful consideration, he agreed to Li Zicheng's invitation, and the two of them each sent men and horses to set up an ambush along Xie Dong's previous road.

This is why Hong Chengchou saw his subordinates being slaughtered along the way when he came, and the casualties of the rogues were so large at first because Xie Dong and the Dongjiang army did not participate in the war, but relied on the rogues to fight.

It was not until later that the Dongjiang Army gradually joined, and in the end more than 1,000 officers and soldiers were wiped out. Afterwards, Xie Dong hurriedly said goodbye to Li Zicheng, but was retained by him in every possible way.

Xie Dong's combat power was so strong that Li Zicheng had the idea of recruiting.

Where would Xie Dong, the Dongjiang Army, look down on an unknown Li Zicheng, but naturally refused directly, and then returned to Ye County.

The whole thing was indeed a coincidence, but Mao Wenlong did not doubt Xie Dong, but completely believed him.

Xie Dong was cautiously observing, Mao Wenlong's face, especially when he mentioned Li Zicheng recruiting them just now, he was even more worried.

For fear that Mao Wenlong would be suspicious of him, Xie Dong didn't want to say this, but he was afraid that Mao Wenlong would find out about it afterwards, so he would be even more speechless.

Mao Wenlong groaned for a while, and suddenly said half-jokingly: "Xie Dong, tell me why you rejected Li Zicheng's solicitation." ”

These words were fluttering, as if they were chattering, but Xie Dong trembled slightly, looked at Mao Wenlong in shock, and hurriedly defended: "Governor, his subordinates have no intention of defecting, if the governor doesn't believe it, his subordinates can plant themselves on the spot to prove their innocence." ”

Mao Wenlong and Chen Jisheng glanced at each other, and the two suddenly laughed. After Chen Jisheng laughed, he explained to Xie Dong: "Don't worry, the governor just wants to hear your opinion on that Li Zicheng, and there is no doubt that you are loyal or not." ”

Xie Dong was still not at ease and looked at Mao Wenlong. The latter smiled and nodded, "That's exactly what it means!" ”

"Whew!"

Xie Dong was finally relieved until this moment!

After a little reminiscence, Xie Dong said to Mao Wenlong: "This Li Zicheng is quite atmospheric, and his conversation is also bold, if he is a friend, it is not bad." But when it comes to making great things, it is obvious that he also has this courage, and his 30,000 subordinates also love him, but he is just ....... ”

"If you have something to say, don't have any scruples!" Seeing Xie Dong's hesitation, Mao Wenlong couldn't help but point out.

Hearing this, Xie Dong said bluntly: "It's just that this Li Zicheng has a group of rogues, and it may be difficult to achieve great things." ”

Xie Dong's words were already very vague, obviously he still had scruples in his heart, especially in front of Mao Wenlong, he didn't dare to talk about it casually.

Seeing this, Mao Wenlong did not force Xie Dong, but after reassuring him twice, he asked him to retreat first.

Chen Jisheng was quite curious, according to his previous habits, Mao Wenlong should reward Xie Dong at this time. Xie Dong's performance this time is good, if he is not promoted, at least there should be some physical rewards.

But Mao Wenlong didn't mention it in half a sentence, which is obviously contrary to common sense. Xie Dong is Chen Jisheng's direct subordinate, this time he has merit, as a boss, he naturally has to stand up at this time.

"Dudu, Xie Dong has made a contribution this time, should we reward him with something?" Chen Jisheng was not polite at all, and said bluntly after holding his fists.

Mao Wenlong glanced at him and said with a smile: "You kid is quite short-sighted!" ”

"Hey......." Chen Jisheng didn't dare to answer, but just laughed dryly.

Mao Wenlong paused for a moment before saying: "Actually, I don't mean not to give a reward, but I wasn't sure what reward I should give just now." Therefore, I would like to discuss it with you before making a decision, since you have proposed it yourself, let's talk about what? ”

Mao Wenlong simply let go and didn't bother to worry about it, so he directly threw it to Chen Jisheng.

Chen Jisheng's eyes suddenly lit up, and he smiled: "Since the governor is so generous, then I'm not welcome!" ”

"Just say it!"

"I want to promote Xie Dong to the rank of President Qian."

Now that the Dongjiang Army has arrived in Ye County, everyone's positions have been disrupted by Yuan Chonghuan before. Until now, I have been able to tidy it up!

Especially the middle-level officers were even more chaotic, and the officers promoted by Yuan Chonghuan at that time were the same as the original middle-level officers. Now they are all working together, although there has not been any gap yet, but it will definitely not work in the long run.

Mao Wenlong also seemed to think about this problem, he pondered for a moment and said: "In this way, just wait for everyone to settle down in the past two days, and let's sort out the affairs in the army." Xie Dong's matter will also be talked about at that time. ”