Chapter 863: The Mighty White Lion (Part II)
"Damn, what the hell is going on, our army is about to fight, and the spirit is high, but the Lord of the Wine Sacrifice withdrew his troops for no reason, so I am at a loss, fortunately, Zhang Wenyuan did not take the opportunity to cover up, otherwise once our army is defeated by this, I would like to ask if the Lord of the Wine Festival can afford it!?"
"That's right!! The morale of our army was like a rainbow at that time, and if we had fought with the other army, we would have won this battle a long time ago!! It's really hard to doubt your intentions!! ”
"Humph!! This is really hard to say, maybe the Lord of the Sacrificial Wine still thinks about the old master in his heart, but it's a pity that Dong Zhuo's thief has already been annihilated by the lord!! ”
only listened to the sneering of the Cao generals in the tent, but Li Ru was silent, and even more laughed and allowed the insults. Seeing this, Xiahou Yuan was secretly angry, and suddenly shouted, and everyone immediately shut up. Immediately, I saw Xiahou Yuan looking at Li Ru with a cold face: "Should Lord Sacrificial Wine give General Ben an explanation?" ”
"Huh." Li Ru first smiled faintly when he heard this, and then said: "Li once heard the lord praise General Xiahou as a general who can take charge of himself. Presumably, General Xiahou also saw that the other army was faintly overpowering our army on top of the momentum, even if our army pounced on it and fought with it, even if our army had a certain advantage in strength, but the odds of victory were probably five or five at most. If this is the case, why should our army rush to fight with it? Moreover, our army retreated quickly, and even if Zhang Wenyuan led his troops to attack, it would be useless. ”
When Xiahou Yuan heard this, although he didn't want to admit it, the situation at that time was just like what Li Ru said, and he couldn't help but sink his face, and said: "It seems that our soldiers are too impatient, but fortunately, Li Xianjiu sat in the army and avoided an unnecessary casualty." ”
"Li is actually Cao Chen, and he should work for the Cao family. If there is anything wrong, I hope General Xiahou will forgive me. Li Ru was generous and grinned, but his ghost-like face really made Xiahou Yuan reluctant to take another look, so he turned his head and shocked to appease the generals.
However, it is said that at present, Qingzhou and Yanzhou have been invaded by foreign enemies, and at this time, on Guangchuan City, Ma Zongheng, the owner of the Ma's huge foundation, is standing alone on the head of the city, with a sad face, and his figure is a little indescribably gloomy.
"You damn Guo Ghost, how do you want me to clean up this mess?" Ma Zongheng whispered, how can others understand the sharp pain in his heart. In his mind, Guo Jia is no longer a historical figure, but a real brother, a companion who fights side by side and plans a great cause.
A gust of wind blew, just like Guo Jia, gently and inadvertently left. Every time he thought that Guo Jia died peacefully in drunkenness that night, Ma Zongheng couldn't help but regret that he shouldn't have taken out the 'ghost wine' to satisfy the drunkard's hunger.
But when Ma Zongheng remembered Guo Jia's eager, longing, and sincere eyes like a child at that time, and when he died, he couldn't help but be relieved with the smile on his face.
"It's troublesome! Whether this Guo ghost is alive or not, it is still so disturbing! Ma Zongheng said and couldn't help but smile bitterly.
In the past two days, he has received news that Qingdao and Yanzhou have been invaded by foreign enemies, and it can be said that no part of his jurisdiction is peaceful now. Now the morale of the army is even more turbulent, and all officers and soldiers are hesitant about whether to continue to march towards Yecheng or withdraw reinforcements quickly. The situation was so bad that he had never encountered it since he raised his troops.
But just when he was in the most difficult time, he lost Guo Jia.
At this time, Deng Kun, who looked a little ugly, walked over quickly and hurriedly reported to Ma Zongheng: "Lord, the generals Pang and Zang have quarreled with a group of strategists led by Lord Feng again. If the lord doesn't go, be afraid! ”
It turned out that Ma Zongheng had been hesitating, and his military forces were divided into two factions, and the military generals led by Pang and Zang advocated following Guo Jia's will, continuing to attack Yecheng and capture Jizhou. The strategist faction led by Feng Ji believed that the situation was bad now, and it was necessary to seek stability and retreat to help as much as possible, so as not to be destroyed by the Ma clan.
Ma Zongheng listened, his eyes couldn't help narrowing, for some reason his heart suddenly became disordered, Guo Jia's death was unimaginable for Ma Zongheng's blow. Ma Zongheng actually became a little indecisive, but it was not that he didn't believe Guo Jia, but he was afraid that the war would continue, and there would be a large number of casualties under his command. Moreover, the situation in Yanzhou and Qingdao Prefecture is indeed not optimistic.
At this moment, suddenly a burst of singing sounded under the city.
"Wisdom is unparalleled, only Guo is a ghost, the building will collapse, and the ghosts and gods have no plan. Fortunately, the servant saw it clearly, took precautions, and responded to the appointment to solve the trouble! ”
As soon as this burst of singing came out, the soldiers in the city did not change color. Deng Kun couldn't help but shout angrily when he changed: "What kind of daring madman dares to insult the lord and the military advisor!" ”
Deng Kun said that, and then taught the left and right to immediately go out of the city and capture the singer. At this time, Ma Zongheng saw a man wearing a white robe, a sword at his waist, carrying a wine gourd, riding a yellow horse, unruly, and graceful under the city. is chic and free, although it is a little less mysterious and unpredictable than Guo Jia, but it has a little more chivalrous spirit of righteousness and pride.
Ma Zongheng's heart trembled, and if an electric current flowed, almost instantly, Ma Zongheng seemed to have guessed the identity of this person.
"Don't be rude!!" Ma Zongheng hurriedly shouted, and all the soldiers were startled by his steep drink, and hurriedly stopped.
When I was young, I saw the gate of Hirokawa open. The horse led a group of soldiers to rush out quickly, but the man on the horse did not dismount, but only held the wine gourd and drank bitterly.
"Hahahaha~~!! What a Guo ghost, his main fruit is the king of Shengming, even if I am so presumptuous, I still greet him with courtesy~~!! The man laughed heartily on his horse.
When Ma Zongheng heard this, his expression couldn't help but change, and he arched his hand and said: "I don't know what the relationship between this hero and my military advisor is?" ”
"I once drank for a table, you paid for the wine, I went to the appointment to offer a plan, and it has nothing to do with it!" The man was not afraid of the horse, and sang unscrupulously. Deng Kun and other soldiers all showed anger when they saw it.
Ma Zongheng said hurriedly: "The hero is surnamed Xu, and his real name is a blessing character?" ”
As soon as these words came out, the man was startled, and couldn't help but look stunned, and then smiled again: "As Guo Ghost said, General Zhengbei really has the ability to predict things. Xu is Xu Fuye! It's just that because of a moment of righteousness, he killed a friend and committed a capital crime, and he has changed his name to Xu Shuye. ”
"Sure enough, it's this Xu Yuanzhi!" Ma Zongheng's heart was pinched, Xu Shu's identity was as he had expected.
It turned out that when Guo Jia left Guigu Mountain, he passed by an inn and saw Xu Shu. Guo Jia saw at a glance that Xu Shu had an extraordinary bearing, and he was tempted, and when he saw that he was a good drinker, he drank with him, and the two talked happily. At that time, Guo Jia had the intention to recruit Ma Zongheng, but Xu Shu politely refused. Guo Jia felt a pity, and said that with Xu Shu's ability, it was enough to replace his position in the near future. Xu Shu heard this, but he was taken aback, and he happened to know a little bit of medical skills, so he took Guo Jia's pulse on the spot. Knowing that Guo Jia is weak and suffering from a stubborn disease, I am afraid that his life will be short. At that time, Guo Jia and Xu Shu were heart-to-heart, fearing that if they went in the future, the Ma family would be in chaos, so they asked Xu Shu to come to the rescue, and their lord would treat him with courtesy and sage, and even let him replace the position of military advisor. Xu Shu was frightened, but he didn't dare to do it. Guo Jia saw that Xu Shu had no intention of joining the company for the time being, but he was not forced. And Xu Shu came here to remember the grace of a table of banquets, and came to solve problems for Ma.
"The gentleman praised it falsely. Please also ask the gentleman to come into the city to speak. While Ma Zongheng was grateful to Guo Jia, he couldn't help but be a little excited, so he urgently invited Xu Shu into the city. How do you know that Xu Shu bowed his hand, but said: "Please also ask General Zhengbei Mo to blame, Shu has other important things to do, a few words, if you listen, General Zhengbei is to agree, if you feel that you don't listen, you are afraid of offending, this is good to flee first." ”
Xu Shu's uninhibited attitude is really like Guo Jia, not only did he not anger Ma Zongheng, but he made Ma Zongheng even more important, and he also smiled: "Mr. is laughing." Ma is willing to listen. ”
When Xu Shu heard this, his eyes showed a little different color, and he couldn't help but be a little shaken in his heart. But Xu Shu is no matter how many people he is, and his will is not so easy to change, so he shocked and said: "If you want to solve the crisis in Yanzhou, it is not difficult, a letter from home is enough." ”
When Ma Zongheng heard this, he couldn't help but change color, frowned, and said: "In Yanzhou's family, there are women and children, what is the use of this book?" ”
"Hehe, General Zhengbei has misunderstood. Shu refers to the home of the general Zhengbei in Xiliang. ”
"Could it be that this book was passed on to my father!?" When Ma Zongheng heard this, his expression couldn't help but change. Xu Shu nodded with a smile and said, "I heard that Ma Taigong saw that Cao Cao often interfered with the government, and he had long intended to welcome the Son of Heaven back to Chang'an, reorganize the dynasty, and renovate the palace in Chang'an. If the general of Zhengbei supports it, presumably Ma Taigong will be overjoyed and will speed up the repair.
Cao Cao has always been suspicious, once he hears about it, he will not dare to take offense lightly, and urgently summon that Xiahou Yuan to return to Luoyang, lest the Son of Heaven be taken away by Ma Taigong! ”
As soon as Xu Shu said this, his brilliant strategy instantly won the admiration of Deng Kun and his soldiers. Ma Zongheng's eyes widened slightly, and he couldn't help but praise: "Good plan!" ”
Xu Shu suddenly sank, with a bit of solemnity, and then said: "As for the difficulty of Qingzhou, I'm afraid it's a dead end. If the general of Zhengbei is willing to listen to me, then the strong man will break his arm and give it up! ”
"Leave Qingzhou!?" As soon as Xu Shu's voice fell, Ma Zongheng's muscles couldn't help but tighten, and his eyes widened. Deng Kun and the other soldiers were also full of horror, and stared at Xu Shu tightly. If it weren't for Xu Shu's clever plan before, I'm afraid that Deng Kun and these soldiers would have rushed to capture this Xu Shu on the spot.
Ma Zongheng suddenly thought that Xu Shu was the first to take refuge in Liu Bei in history, and his face couldn't help but sink, with a little coldness: "Sir, don't you think that with thousands of soldiers and horses from Guan Yunchang, you can take down my Qingzhou?" ”
When Xu Shu saw it, he also felt that Ma Zongheng's sudden change in attitude was not surprising, after all, if he wanted to give up the huge Qingzhou, not anyone had the ambition to dare to break his arm, and said with a smile: "Hehe." Don't be annoyed by the general of the expedition. Guan Yunchang's thousands of soldiers and horses are not good, but Xuzhou has tens of thousands of elite soldiers, if they come to sneak attack, Qingzhou will be difficult to protect. If this is the case, it is better to give up quickly, save the troops, and return to Yanzhou to stabilize the hearts of the people first! Otherwise, once something happens in Yanzhou, I am afraid that the consequences will be difficult for General Zhengbei to bear. ”