Chapter 114: The Combination of the Two Generals [Part II]
After Zhang Fan and the two sat down, Fan Cheng said to Zhang Mancang: "This 'double general' naturally refers to you and me, and the so-called 'combination' means that you and I work together!" ”
"You and me?"
As soon as Zhang Mancang heard that he was going to cooperate with Fan Cheng, his old face, which was still full of tears and bitterness, was instantly full of disdain.
"You?"
Zhang Mancang glanced at Fan Cheng and said jokingly: "If you unite with others, the old man can still consider it, as for your ......" Before he finished speaking, Zhang Mancang's head had already shaken into a rattle.
"You ......"
When Fan Cheng heard this, he stared at Zhang Mancang with both eyes, and he was so angry that he couldn't speak. Seeing this, King Zhao Xiaocheng couldn't help but shake his head again and smiled bitterly: "Zhang Lao Mo should be in a hurry to deny it, and then discuss it after Fan Lao finishes speaking!" ”
Zhang Mancang saw that the boss opened his mouth and bowed respectfully to King Zhao Xiaocheng and stopped talking, and the old Xiangguo on the side still hadn't woken up, lazily curled up on the couch.
Fan Cheng snorted slightly at Zhang Mancang, and then continued: "In the Battle of Changping, although my Great Zhao Kingdom was killed by the barbarian Qin pit for more than 400,000 people, the Qin people were also heavily injured! The king of Hou Qin is not strong enough to fight again and destroy my Da Zhao in one fell swoop, but God helps my king! After two years of fierce battles, Qin was defeated by killing more than 300,000 people! ”
Speaking of this, Fan Cheng's deep old eyes were full of tragedy. On the throne, Zhao Xiaocheng's face was not turbulent, just quietly looking at Zhang Fan and the second elder, and the old Xiangguo on the opposite side was still doing his own thing, squinting and napping in a "muddy" way, beside him, Zhang Mancang's eyes were already red, and the sword in his waist was "creaking" because it was too tight.
"This old guy ......"
In the past few years, Fan Cheng and Zhang Mancang have had many discords, and there are even fewer contacts every day, at this time Fan Cheng actually felt that Zhang Mancang was a little more cute than vulgar. After scolding with a smile in his heart, he continued: "The Qin army was defeated, and the minister advocated depleting the strength of the whole country to conquer the barbarian Qin in one go!" Our king, Shengming, did not adopt the strategy of the ministers, the national strength was restored, and the people were able to recuperate. Nowadays, the Qin people's secret actions against our country are becoming more and more frequent, and the strategy of tightening the defense by relying only on the veteran commander has become overstretched. ”
"Stretched ......"
Fan Cheng's words made Zhang Mancang feel ashamed and angry, ashamed that hundreds of soldiers and civilians were killed and injured due to the dereliction of duty of his subordinates, and angry that he was very unwilling to be judged by Fan Cheng like this. Zhang Mancang's expression was uncertain and extremely exciting, and he was naturally seen clearly by the old Xiangguo sitting opposite.
Worried that Fan Cheng's unintentional words would stimulate Zhang Mancang, Lao Xiangguo opened his old eyes slightly, stroked his white beard and coughed twice, and Fan Cheng, who was originally talking, immediately closed his mouth with great interest, "Hehe...... Zhang Jiangshuai. Lao Xiangguo slowly stood up, paced back and forth in the hall for a few steps, and said: "General Fan's words, General Zhang should not be careful. How can your efforts in defending the city and your strategy of defending it be wiped out because of today's events? The reason why our king summoned the two of us to talk secretly was to discuss the strategy of taking the initiative, trying to return the passive situation to the initiative! ”
As soon as Lao Xiangguo's voice fell, Zhang Mancang, who was originally a little sluggish, suddenly his eyes lit up and he became energetic, "Dare to ask Lao Xiangguo, how to take the initiative, who worships the boss, and where can the last general lead a few troops and horses to march from?" ”
"Damn, do you old boy want to fight and want to lose your mind?" When Fan Cheng heard this, he couldn't help but stab Zhang Mancang and joked.
Zhang Mancang was in the mood to pay attention to the noise in his ears at this time, only to know that his eyes were staring at Lao Xiangguo, as if he had thrown the matter of "combining two generals" out of the clouds. Seeing this, Lao Xiangguo couldn't help but smile and said: "General Zhang should not be excited, as I Wang Fangcai said, the so-called initiative is to worship General Fan to specialize in city defense and adopt an active counter-offensive strategy, but General Fan advocates joining forces with you inside and outside to conspire against Qin!" ”
Lao Xiangguo's words were like a basin of cold water pouring Zhang Mancang thoroughly, and the whole person was like a frosted eggplant and withered again, "Dare to ask Lao Xiangguo, how can the last general and Fan Cheng achieve the 'combination of two generals'?" Zhang Mancang asked with a frown.
Lao Xiangguo replied: "Naturally, you are in the Lord, and he is outside the Lord!" After that, Lao Xiangguo pointed at Zhang Fan and the others with his hand.
"What!"
As soon as Zhang Mancang heard that he was going to provide logistical assistance to Fan Cheng, he immediately jumped up from the couch: "My king must not!" Although Fan Cheng is an official to a general, he has no experience in commanding a large army because he was born in the 'underworld'...... I'm afraid that I will repeat the mistakes of Zhao Kuo's children! As he spoke, Zhang Mancang "pounced" and knelt on the ground again, and kept kowtowing to King Zhao Xiaocheng.
If it was placed in Fangcai, Zhang Mancang, who was so embarrassed, would definitely be teased by Zhao Xiaocheng and Wang again, but this time, the three of them invariably chose to be silent, and only Zhang Mancang's kowtow sound of "dong dong" echoed in the hall.
"Veteran Zhang, don't be anxious......"
King Zhao Xiaocheng looked at Zhang Mancang, who was kneeling on the ground and kowtowing and whimpering, and suddenly felt a trance in his brain, and his eyes were unconsciously a little wet. Hurriedly got up and walked a few steps, King Zhao Xiaocheng helped Zhang Mancang up and said: "The veteran handsome is loyal to the world!" With the assistance of such ministers, how can the widow be afraid of everything? ”
"Sin...... The sinner is really ashamed, and he still wants ...... I hope I think twice! Woo woo......" Zhang Mancang whimpered with tears.
King Zhao Xiaocheng nodded and replied: "Fan veteran Shuai is also a horse all his life, you both have their own strengths, and the widow and the person naturally have to promote their strengths and avoid their weaknesses, this veteran Shuai is assured!" ”
"But ......"
King Zhao Xiaocheng saw that Zhang Mancang was about to speak, so he waved his hand and interrupted: "Your lord, you are still in charge of the city defense, and the so-called outside the lord is to let the veteran general Fan re-take charge of Zhao 'Ming' to counter Qin 'Xuan'!"
After all, Zhang Mancang had restrained Zhao 'Ming', and as soon as King Zhao Xiaocheng's words came out, Zhang Mancang immediately ignored Fan Cheng's intentions, and the doubts in his heart disappeared.
"I, Wang Shengming, if this is the case, the criminal minister is willing to help General Fan with all his might! I just don't know how? ”
King Zhao Xiaocheng thought for a moment when he heard this, and replied: "For decades, the Qin people have secretly kidnapped countless boys from my big Zhao!" You also know about this incident, but I only sigh that my Da Zhao's fate is not good, and there are many events in the border pass for many years, so I can't control this matter, and I can only rely on the 'underworld' to counteract. Now that Qin 'Xuan' is moving more and more frequently in my territory, the widow is deeply disturbed, so he wants to actively attack and strangle Qin 'Xuan' with all his might! Specifically, it is to divide the 'underworld' soldiers into two ways, one game is widely spread throughout the territory, waiting for an opportunity to find and intercept Qin's 'Xuan'! On the other hand, General Fan personally led the team to secretly infiltrate the Qin realm, waiting for an opportunity to kidnap his young children and find the camp of 'Xuan'! As for you......"
King Zhao Xiaocheng paused and continued: "As for the veteran general, in addition to fully cooperating with the 'underworld', you must achieve nationwide high pressure in the city and clear outside the city, and do not give Qin 'Xuan' a place to stand!" Only in this way can Qin 'Xuan' be strangled! ”
After Zhao Xiaocheng finished speaking, Zhang Mancang was not as full of fighting spirit as before, but bowed his head and frowned. Seeing this, Zhao Xiaocheng and Wang Wang's faces were also difficult to look at, "What does Elder Zhang think is wrong?" King Zhao Xiaocheng said with a solemn face.
Zhang Mancang didn't say anything when he heard this, but slowly took out an object from his arms, and when he looked closely, it turned out to be a piece of black cloth stained with blood......