Liu Kongzhao's siege of the city is unfavorable, of course Ji Qingwen knows. But according to Lord Liu's character, he can tell his defeat without minus words, but it is indeed a little difficult for him.

So Ji Qingwen didn't want to humiliate and sharpen him, but persuaded him with kind words: "Lord Liu doesn't have to be discouraged, how many defeats did Emperor Taizu eat Chen Youliang back then, and in the end, didn't he also use the idea of your ancestor Liu Bowen to win the battle at Poyang Lake, and from then on he will be the leader of the world?" ”

As soon as the old ancestor was mentioned, Liu Kongzhao immediately showed a smile on his face, and hurriedly flattered him: "Lord Ji's words are shocking. However, although victory and defeat are common things in soldiers, since they are leading the army to fight, they should still seek victory rather than defeat. Ji-sama, do you make sense of what I said? ”

Li Yan, who was sitting next to Ji Qingwen, had already heard Liu Kongzhao's voice, and whispered in Ji Qingwen's ear: "Brother Ji, it seems that Lord Liu is going to ask you to ask for help......

Ji Qingwen nodded, and then Liu Kongzhao's words continued: "It makes sense, it makes sense, what Lord Liu said is indeed reasonable." But this victory is not something that can be fought if you want to. ”

Liu Kongzhao hurriedly took over the conversation and said, "That's ...... Shouldn't I just come over and ask for help from Master Ji? It is said that the army under Lord Ji is powerful, and even the Eight Banners of the Manchurian Tartars were not the opponents of Lord Ji when he was in Beijing, and these rebels of the White Lotus Sect are not worth mentioning. Therefore, the next time I attack the city, I want to ask Lord Ji to send troops to help in the battle, I don't know what Lord Ji wants? ”

The Ming Wu Army under Ji Qingwen, after a few days of rest and recuperation, except for the eleven soldiers who died in battle could not be replenished, and eight or nine seriously injured were still recuperating, the combat effectiveness had almost recovered.

But Ji Qingwen didn't want to spend a lot of money to recruit and train this elite soldier to become the vanguard of Liu Kongzhao's strong siege of the city.

So he said in an embarrassed tone: "Lord Liu, it's not that the lower officials don't want to contribute, it's that there are so many people under me, and if you want to attack such a big city, I'm afraid it won't be of much use." ”

"No, no, no." Liu Kongzhao hurriedly said, "Although there are not many people under Lord Ji, all of them are first-class elite soldiers, and it is not an exaggeration to say that 'one is ten'." As long as Lord Ji leads the army to attack the city, presumably the empty city of Wenzhou will be broken. ”

As Liu Kongzhao, it is not easy for him to shoot Ji Qingwen's sycophants.

But since Ji Qingwen made money and became an official, there are not many people who come to pat him on the back, and Ji Qingwen has also developed some immunity to this kind of ordinary sycophant kung fu.

Therefore, Ji Qingwen was not moved by Liu Kongzhao's words at all, and said: "Lord Liu is too exalted to me. How can these centaurs under my command have such ability? Even if he reluctantly got out, it was just a snake to add to the chaos for Lord Liu. ”

He changed his words and said, "Actually, the White Lotus Sect has become a battle of trapped beasts, and that's the case if you can't fight it. If Lord Liu is patient for ten more days and half a month, he will starve to death if he doesn't make the White Lotus Sect. ”

This is the little Jiujiu that Ji Qingwen fought in his heart.

Now that Zhou Xiuying is still in Wenzhou City, if she forcibly attacks the city, it will inevitably lead to extremely fierce bloody battles, fierce battles, chaotic battles and melees, and there are no eyes for swords and guns, how can she rescue such a charming and gorgeous woman as Zhou Xiuying from the chaos? Therefore, only when the White Lotus Sect is exhausted and self-defeating can we find a way to rescue her from the butcher's knife of the imperial court.

Who knew that Liu Kongzhao immediately panicked when he heard Ji Qingwen's words, and said: "That's not going to be done, that's not going to be done." Lord Ji, if you delay for a few more days, Xu Hongru, who can't figure out the White Lotus Sect, will ascend to the pole and become the emperor......"

"If you are the emperor, let him go, anyway, the children are playing at home, let's just look at the jokes outside the city? Xu Hongru is trapped in Wenzhou, and there is a western sky on his head, even if he becomes the emperor, how many waves can he make? What's more, he, the emperor, is still fake. Ji Qingwen said nonchalantly.

Liu Kongzhao said: "Don't, Lord Ji, this matter is not a joke. Lord Ji doesn't know yet, I heard that the emperor in the court is planning to discuss the guilt of Inspector Yuan, if at this juncture, there is a big incident of a traitor claiming the emperor under my nose, maybe the emperor will take me under the knife......"

"Slow, slow, slow......" Ji Qingwen interrupted Liu Kongzhao's words and said, "Lord Liu, what you just said about Inspector Yuan...... Is it Lord Yuan Chonghuan? ”

Liu Kongzhao immediately nodded and said, "It's not him!" I heard that Lord Ji and Inspector Yuan are the same as Inspector Yuan, they all worship under the door of the old Inspector Sun Chengzong, will you not know this news, Lord Ji? ”

Ji Qingwen really didn't know about it.

After the first battle of Jingshi, Yuan Chonghuan was convicted and imprisoned, but more than half a year has passed, and Emperor Chongzhen seems to have never made up his mind to decide how to deal with such a tricky figure as Yuan Chonghuan. And because of Yuan Chonghuan's identity, status and qualifications, as long as he has the slightest trouble, it will cause a shock in the government and the opposition.

But now that I heard Liu Kongzhao say that the emperor was going to give Yuan Chonghuan a verdict, why didn't Ji Qingwen hear any news here? Even Teacher Sun Chengzong didn't leak any news, could it be that his old man was busy restoring the Guanning defense line and forgot about Yuan Chonghuan?

Therefore, Ji Qingwen was not very sure of the reliability of Liu Kongzhao's news, and asked tentatively: "Lord Liu, where did you hear this?" Don't be hearsay, right? ”

Liu Kongzhao hurriedly explained: "Is it okay to talk nonsense about such an important matter? Don't hide it from Lord Ji, the emperor is using the name of the Zongren Mansion to send a message to the princes, grandfathers, marquises, and earls in various places, and wants to find out everyone's tone. I heard that the emperor has prepared a decree to knight Lord Ji, but after all, there is no explicit decree, so Lord Ji naturally doesn't know such news......"

Before Liu Kongzhao finished speaking, Ji Qingwen stood up from his seat suddenly, pulled Li Yan and Li Yuanyin and left the Chinese army's tent to discuss things, leaving Liu Kongzhao and his two entourages alone in the military tent.

Ji Qingwen found a secluded place, repelled others, and immediately asked Li Yuanyin: "Commander Li, you have many eyes and ears and are well-informed, have you ever heard the news that the emperor is going to deal with Inspector Yuan?" ”

Li Yuanyin shook his head and said, "No." Lord Ji, the Zongren Mansion is in charge of the Forbidden City at one end and the palaces of various places at the other, and it is a yamen that leads to the sky. Only in this place, Jinyiwei can't get a needle in, and water can't splash in. Lord Liu said that the emperor took the passage of the Zongren Mansion to find out the tone of the princes and nobles in various places, so it is not surprising that he has not heard of it. However, Master Ji, Inspector Yuan has been locked up in the prison for half a year, and there is always an explanation for it, and as Inspector Yuan, it is also appropriate to consult the opinions of the princes and lords before sending it down. It seems that although the emperor is young, he is still very safe. ”

Li Yan said: "Commander Li's words are good. But in my opinion, the Holy One is seeking stability in the midst of turmoil! ”

Ji Qingwen heard that Li Yan seemed to have something to say, so he hurriedly asked, "Brother Li, what do you mean by this?" ”

Li Yan said: "Brother Ji might as well think about it. The disposal of Inspector Yuan is only divided into three situations. First, Inspector Yuan is not guilty, so if he is released from prison, the official will be reinstated; Second, if there is a slight crime, it is at most a demotion or reduction to a civilian, and it is not a big deal. Dealing with it like this, why should it alarm the princes everywhere and make the city full of wind and rain? ”

"Brother Li means -"

Li Yan continued: "That's right, it seems that the emperor is ready to punish Inspector Yuan again, either kill the head or behead him, I'm afraid Inspector Yuan's life will not be saved." Presumably Brother Ji still remembers that in the battle of Beijing last year, when Yuan Inspector was taken, there was a farce of Zu Dashou and several other generals running away without permission, and now if he wants to kill Yuan Inspector, the emperor can't be cautious! ”

Li Yan and Li Yuanyin's analysis was reasonable, but Ji Qingwen still couldn't believe that Emperor Chongzhen really planned to kill Yuan Chonghuan, a handsome talent who could take charge of himself.

But he thought about it, in history, wasn't Yuan Chonghuan killed by Emperor Chongzhen? This is an indisputable historical fact!