"This is not that the last general does not want to serve the imperial court, but my envoy just ordered the last general to come here to support the general, so the general can also see that the more than 1,000 people brought by the last general are actually only old, weak, sick and disabled, and there are no more warriors who can really fight than Pei Taishou, and since the last general brought them back, he naturally wants to bring them back safely, and fighting with the Xiliang army with this point of men and horses is simply hitting a stone with an egg, if these people have any accidents because of the last general, Tao Yuanjun will definitely blame the last general."

Although Zang Ba was very envious of Pei Qing for seizing this opportunity, once he succeeded in the future, he would definitely get rich rewards, but he also knew that Xuzhou Thorn Shi Taoqian was very good to him, and if he left his old master like this, he would still feel a little unhappy in his heart.

So Zang Ba used such words to prevaricate.

Zhu Jun did his best to win over Pei Qing before, in fact, it was also for Zang Ba to see, after all, in his opinion, Zang Ba is a veteran who crisscrosses the battlefield, whether it is the ability to command operations or experience, it is by no means comparable to Pei Qing, a young man who has just debuted.

However, he didn't expect Zang Ba to refuse in such a way, which made him have no excuse to continue to keep Zang Ba.

At this time, I saw Pei Qing Zhengse and said: "General Xuangao, I don't dare to agree with your thoughts, Tao Envoy Jun is indeed kind to you, no one will deny this, but the general is not only Tao Envoy Jun's general, but also the minister of the Son of Heaven, if today's son is in trouble, my generation, as a courtier, should be loyal to the country and relieve the difficulties for the court, not to mention that this time we are just strengthening the momentum, under normal circumstances, we rarely participate in the war directly, and the chance of encountering danger is not great, and on the other hand, if General Xuan Gao wants to serve Tao Envoy, Now is the right time, because General Xuangao, you can say that this time the action is on the order of Tao Envoy, so that this time the meritorious service will be rewarded, the court will be counted on the head of Tao Envoy, the general with his own behavior for Tao Envoy Jun to win the reputation of loyalty, and let his meritorious service be rewarded, isn't this the best way to repay Tao Envoy Jun? Why do you want to shirk and waste a good opportunity? ”

"This ......" Zang Ba immediately felt quite moved when he heard Pei Qing's words, because Pei Qing's words were very reasonable, the danger was small, and he could get a lot of rewards, and anyone would be tempted by this.

At this time, Zhu Jun also hurriedly said: "Xuan Gao, Yuan Qingxian's nephew is right, I know that you are loyal to Tao Gongzu, this time as long as you are willing to go to Chang'an, I will definitely ask the court for him, even if you are Xuan Gao, you will definitely be rewarded by the court for this matter, young man, don't hesitate any longer, manly husband, go back in this world, who doesn't want to fight for a wife and son, and leave a name in history?" Xuangao, you can rest assured, as long as you are willing to agree, once the old man leaves, the other half of my private soldiers will be handed over to you to command, and the post of commander will also be handed over to you, you can rest assured that as long as you go, this time you will definitely gain fame and fortune because of this move. ”

However, after Zhu Jun finished saying this, it aroused the dissatisfaction of the three generals under Pei Qing's command, and their eyes were full of disbelief and disdain when they looked at Zang Ba one by one, and they really couldn't understand such an obviously discriminatory decision, why did their own generals not object?

Of course, Zang Ba saw the reaction of the three generals, so he hurriedly said humbly: "Pei Yuanjun is a county guard, and the elite soldiers under his command will definitely be able to serve as the commander, and the last general is just a brave man, and he is not good at arranging troops, so it is better to let Pei Taishou be the commander, and the last general will be willing to be the commander." ”

However, Pei Qing understands the other party's thoughts, as the commander of the first army, he has to take responsibility, although it is gratifying to win, but he has to take responsibility for defeat, even if he wins in the end, if he brings heavy losses to Zhu Jun's private soldiers in the process, it will definitely cause Zhu Jun's unhappiness, and the credit that is estimated to be obtained at that time will be turned into a big thing and a small matter.

What's more, Zhu Jun's command is all elite in a hundred battles, if Zhu Jun personally commands, they will definitely obey absolutely, but if it is Zang Ba and Pei Qing, it is one thing to be able to command these people.

Therefore, Zang Ba shirked the position of commander again and again, for fear that he would get involved.

Zhu Jun frowned when he saw this scene, he originally belonged to Zang Ba for the position of commander, but Zang Ba resolutely did not accept it, he was afraid that the persuasion would backfire, and then this Zang Ba not only disagreed, but would directly lead the army back because of this, then his mouth would be in vain.

So Zhu Jun looked at Pei Qing and said with an embarrassed face: "Virtuous nephew, look at this matter......"

Zhu Jun's meaning when he said this was originally to ask Pei Qing to persuade Zang Ba again, but he didn't expect Pei Qing to seem to not understand, and said directly: "Since General Xuangao is unwilling to accept it, and Zhu Cheqi has high hopes, then the last general will be disrespectful." After you leave, the post of commander will be temporarily replaced by the last general. ”

"Huh? This kid is really a bit arrogant......"

"Well, that's what everyone wants."

After Pei Qing said this, the people in the tent were divided into two factions, with two expressions on their faces, and of course Zhu Jun and his generals were not optimistic about Pei Qing, in their opinion, Pei Qing was really arrogant enough to do this, and he didn't even understand humility.

Of course, Zang Ba's so-called optimism is actually only verbal, and in his heart he secretly ridiculed Pei Qing for being a stunned young man, and agreed without even thinking about it.

However, Pei Qing had his own plans, so he pretended not to understand and looked at Zhu Jun, and asked suspiciously: "Could it be that Zhu Cheqi is not at ease with the last general, afraid that I will take away your army?" Since this is the case, then the commander-in-chief will not do it, the grain and grass have been delivered, and the end of today will return to Yingchuan, waiting for the opportunity to move, and it may not be the time to serve the court. ”

Zhu Jun couldn't cry or laugh when he heard this, he didn't expect Pei Qing to become serious, and he wouldn't worry about the matter of seizing the army, because these five thousand people were only loyal to him personally, and they would never return to Pei Qing, but he also knew that once Pei Qing was gone, Zang Ba would definitely not stay, and none of his five thousand private soldiers had the ability to be the commander, and at that time, I was afraid that these five thousand people would be in chaos first, and they would not be able to help him in the slightest way to enter Beijing.

"Anyway, this matter is still uncertain, even if it is confirmed, it is better to have a commander than nothing, it is better to just him, pity me Zhu Jun to fight, but he has not cultivated a qualified successor, it is really sad."

Zhu Jun sighed secretly in his heart when he thought of this, but he still had to squeeze out a smile on the surface, and said kindly to Pei Qing: "The virtuous nephew misunderstood the old man, in fact, the old man has this intention, once I leave, you will temporarily take the position of commander in the army, I believe that the virtuous nephew will be able to unite all the soldiers and successfully complete the old man's entrustment." ”