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Most of the cavalry of the Wu army are the children of the seven clans, and the generals have specially inquired and confirmed that Shen Tan, the king of Jin, is really the son of the Duke of Jin, with a clean family background, and his ancestors have served as high-ranking officials of the three dynasties.

Meng Shenglun summoned the generals of the Wu army and said to them: "The combined army of the five kings, in addition to the Jin army, has the largest number of cavalry of the Wu army, and more than 3,000 people are here, we must not disgrace the Wu people, let alone let the ruling party be disappointed......

When Xu Ji quietly walked in, Meng Seng Lun was talking energetically, he didn't see the figure of the ruling party, and said a lot, in short, he encouraged the Wu people to fight bravely, "If you want to avenge the shame of the country and the revenge of the annihilation, you can fight here!" ”

"It's all in this battle!" The generals shouted in unison, the people of Jingzhou were not mentioned at all, and they were also infected at this time, shouting with everyone.

"When did the ruling last?" Meng Shenglun finally saw Xu Ji at the door, and hurriedly separated everyone and stepped forward to pay respects.

Nearly thirty generals, crowded in the small tent, saluted in unison.

Meng Shenglun, Song Xingxi...... Xu Ji recognized each of them, and could not only call out their names, but even call out each other's nicknames.

Not long after they met, these people were the foundation of Wu Jun and the capital of Xu Ji's self-reliance.

"You don't have to be polite." Xu Ji suddenly had a sense of reluctance, these people, like most of the soldiers of the rebel army, were greatly boosted by the defeat of the officers and soldiers, and with the heart of victory, they did not expect how difficult this battle would be.

If Tan Wuwu is right, after tomorrow, many people will never come back alive.

Xu Ji also gave birth to a selfish heart, this is his soldier, although he has all kinds of shortcomings, but he is extremely loyal, especially Meng Shenglun, who is a little too loyal.

Without these people, I don't know when another reliable team will be built.

Reluctance and selfishness only existed for a moment, and without the persuasion of others, Xu Ji himself could figure it out: several rebel armies had reached a life-and-death juncture, whether it was the cavalry that lured the enemy, or the infantry in the camp of the five kings, or the army that was watching the battle from a distance, there was no safety at all.

Whether you want to or not, no matter how you hide, there is no escape from this battle to the death.

As for the army, if a king never forgets the word "reliable", what is the difference between him and a bandit leader who occupies the mountain?

"The Tiancheng army has trampled on Stone City and Yiling City, and now it is time for Wu and Jing Zhishi to go to the Eastern Capital to return the salute." Xu Ji said encouragingly.

Stone City and Yiling City used to be the capitals of Wujing and Jing Prefectures respectively, and when they heard the words of the ruling king, the generals shouted even louder.

Xu Ji brought dozens of jars of wine, first saluted the generals, and then went out to reward the soldiers.

The enthusiasm before the war was growing.

Taking advantage of everyone's excitement, Xu Ji called Meng Senglun together, "How is General Tan managing the army?" ”

Xu Ji's recommendation of Tan Wuwu was carried out in secret, and the soldiers didn't know, Meng Seng Lun frowned slightly, "It's nothing special, I've only been here for two days, and I can't see what this person is capable of, it's that long sword...... It's kind of ridiculous. ”

Xu Ji smiled, "How does General Tan distribute the troops?" ”

"He said very simply, let everyone fight separately, manage their own soldiers, and those who break the siege first will get the first merit, if they can't break the siege and are pursued by officers and soldiers, the person who runs to the camp of the descendant army first is also the first merit."

Xu Ji nodded, "General Tan is properly assigned, you have to strictly follow it." ”

"Yes, even the ruling government says so, then I will take the Wu army to move in and out quickly, and not entangle with the officers and soldiers."

"Self-preservation."

"I understand, I won't damage the soldiers of the Wu army in vain, and everyone will follow the ruling party back to Jiangdong to recover the Wu country."

Xu Ji smiled, and his guilt came out again, and he immediately pressed down, "Once the eastern capital is broken, the officers and soldiers of Wu will collapse themselves, and they will be able to recapture their homeland in ten months." ”

"When the time comes, I will personally lead the consul into Stone City, which is the real famous city in the world, and it is not comparable to the Eastern Capital." Meng Shenglun said excitedly.

"I'm looking forward to it." Xu Ji chatted a few more words, but he still told Meng Shenglun to "self-preservation".

Now that you have arrived at the camp of the Jin army, you have to go to see Shen Tan, the king of Jin.

Shen Tan had been waiting for a long time, and as soon as he heard the report, he immediately got up and greeted the door, and said with a smile: "Fourth brother is here, please come in quickly." ”

Shen Tan's tent is arranged like a mourning hall, everything is plain, Shen Tan usually meets with the kings are dressed normally, back to his own camp, he has to wear a filial piety hat, do not take it off for a moment, his father Shen Zhi's coffin is parked in the curtain next door, piled up snow and refrigerated, and can only be buried after the Eastern Capital is breached.

Xu Ji kowtowed in front of the tablet first, got up and said: "Everything is complicated, I haven't come to worship, the third brother forgive me for being rude." ”

Shen Tan's expression was gloomy, "As long as I can break through the Eastern Capital and avenge my father, it is the greatest respect for my Shen family." ”

The two walked aside, sat down separately, chatted a few words, and Shen Tan said sincerely: "When you and I first bowed, we made a lot of vows, but today we have a disagreement, I am willing to be honest with the fourth brother, and I don't want to be suspicious of each other." ”

Xu Ji arched his hand and said: "It's the third brother who thinks too much, if it weren't for the third brother secretly letting go, I'm afraid I would have been in a different place long ago." ”

When Shen Zhi was assassinated, Tan Wuwu let Xu Ji go on Shen Tan's orders, no matter what Shen Tan thought in his heart, at least he took into account the brotherly feelings.

Shen Tan shook his head, "Because I am called the King of Jin, some people suspect that I killed my father, and the fourth brother also has this intention, right?" ”

Xu Ji was silent, he was just suspicious, but he didn't have any evidence, and he didn't intend to care about this matter.

Shen Tan stared at Xu Ji and said slowly: "It's indeed me." ”

Xu Ji was shocked, he thought that Shen Tan would deny it all the time, but he didn't expect that he would admit it, and he took the initiative to admit it.

"Third Brother ......"

Shen Tan waved his hand and said that he still had something to say, "At that time, the Jizhou soldiers had not arrived for a long time, and it was said that they would stay in Yecheng. My father has never had much confidence in the Jin soldiers, and he relies on foreign aid from Jizhou and the general in the eastern capital. ”

Shen Zhi and Lou Wen have a close relationship, one outside and one inside, helping each other, and they have cooperated properly for many years, once they lose one party, the other party can't help but feel panicked.

"Hmm." Xu Ji responded.

"Mengjin's victory restored my father's confidence, but the closer he got to the eastern capital, the more frightened he became, refused to be king, and refused to join forces with the descending army. After hearing the news, my father was in a panic, claiming that Cao Shenxi was a veteran of a hundred battles, and the rebels were definitely not opponents......"

"Shen Bingzhou wants to surrender?" Xu Ji asked.

"My father knew that his crime was serious and he would not be forgiven by the imperial court, so he wanted to return to Jinyang to protect himself, and then declare himself a minister to He Rongbu and invite the northerners to enter the customs."

Xu Ji raised his eyebrows.

Shen Tan nodded, "That's right, my brother-in-law Zhou Yuanbin has been ordered to go to He Rong's ministry to show goodwill, and when the fourth brother sees him in the future, he naturally understands that what I said is true." ”

Xu Ji didn't speak.

Shen Tan was also silent for a while, and suddenly asked: "The fourth brother has also experienced the difficulty of persuading his father, if you had the opportunity to do it at that time......

Xu Ji sighed, unwilling and unable to answer this question, "The third brother is honest with me, and that's enough." ”

Shen Tan got up, his expression was both sad and resolute, "Since ancient times, loyalty and filial piety cannot be both, the world is the most important, and taking people's favor has become a big thing, I am willing to be a sinner of the Shen family in order to save the world......"

Shen Tan was a little incoherent, and he also noticed it, raised his hand to wipe his eyes, and squeezed out a smile, "I have always felt like-minded with the fourth brother, so I became brothers soon after we met, and the reason why I revealed my inner story to the fourth brother is also because I feel that only the fourth brother can understand." ”

Xu Ji arched his hand and said: "The ministers who kill the king worship the son who kills the father." ”

"Haha." Shen Tan laughed, and immediately changed to grief, "With the world in mind, there is no room for anything else, and the kindness of father and son, and the love of children must be put aside." ”

"As it should be."

Both of them felt much more comfortable and could say nothing.

"It was I who persuaded Gan Zhao to nominate Ning Baoguan as the coach." Xu Ji admitted.

"I knew, so I agreed at the time. I understand the intention of the fourth brother, and I think that the righteous army should not be a monopoly. Thinking about it in hindsight, it is a loss to have the fourth brother's move, otherwise, Ning Baoguan and Gan Zhao will inevitably attack on the spot, and the five kings will be divided, what is the use of the boss? I am reflecting on my own approach, and the mistake is that I only think about my own benefits, but I forget whether the other party will accept them, and the more obvious the benefits to me, the more unrealizable they are. There are gains and losses, and no one around me reminds me of this. ”

"Then I should also say it to the third brother in advance."

"At that time, we still had misunderstandings, not to say that it was normal." Shen Tan didn't care, but was grateful, and said: "Tiancheng and the Descending Army are two major evils, and if the two evils are not eliminated, the world is uncertain. ”

"It's just not a rush."

"The fourth brother is thoughtful, I will act when I see the opportunity, if after this battle, Xue Liujia and Ning Baoguan are still strong, then wait a little longer, we must find a way to make these two people hate because of the gap, and fight because of hatred, and they will fight each other before they can start. As for Ganzhao, mediocre people, don't pay special attention. ”

Xu Ji nodded, not mentioning his true opinion of Gan Zhao.

The more the two talked, Xu Ji said: "The world will be unified, and there is no revival of the five countries. In my eyes, Zhenlong has always been the third brother. ”

Shen Tan smiled slightly, "I knew that the fourth brother could see clearly, and Ma Wei had always believed that he could return to the time when the five countries stood side by side." The world will inevitably be unified, but who is the real dragon, we have to see again, I have this heart, but I may not have this luck. I understand the affection of the fourth brother, but if the luck is on the side of the fourth brother, I will not act against the sky, I do not seek to feud the territory, I do not seek power for a while, I only seek a virtuous king. ”

The two shook each other's wrists, revealing their true feelings, fluttering like the wind lifting a roc.

Xu Ji said goodbye, after all, he did not reveal Tan's senseless plan, he believed that Shen Tan also had something to hide.

Those who win the hearts of the people win the world, Xu Ji has seen through the hearts of the people, but there is no way to get the hearts of the people.

Maybe after this battle, everyone will become a wandering ghost, what ambition, what peace in the world, what people's hearts are right and wrong, all wisps of green smoke, there is still a form at the beginning, and if you can't rise much, you will be between heaven and earth.

Xu Ji looked at the soldiers and horses coming and going, and the tragic feeling came spontaneously, he had never felt that death was so near, and so amiable, it was like a stern Mr. Wenren, usually not smiling, one day and a certain moment, when he felt that the time had come, he would suddenly reveal his heart to a certain student, and teach unfathomable knowledge.

Xu Ji can't wait for tomorrow's battle.