Xue Shao used the good wine and meat sent by Zhou Yunming to entertain them with flowers and Buddhas. During the banquet, Xue Shao, Guo Yuanzhen and others heroically showed the "massive" that these dignitaries and dignitaries had practiced in the capital for a long time, drinking glass after glass, drinking more fiercely than drinking water.

Zhou Yunming and Deng Zaihua were very cautious and cautious at first, but they didn't dare to drink openly for fear of losing their words after drinking. However, they couldn't help but do their best to accompany the Qincha who came to the capital, and after some observation, they decided that Xue Shao and the others were just pus, so they slowly relaxed their caution and began to sacrifice their lives to accompany the gentleman.

Under the repeated attacks of Xue Shao and others, Zhou Yunming and Deng Zaihua were so drunk that they staggered and spoke with a big tongue.

Xue Shao began to trick them, "Zhou Tingshi, Bai Tieyu is not fierce in Suizhou, how many people do you have?" ”

"The white bandits have taken Chengping County as their base and have already captured two counties in Suizhou. There are nearly 20,000 people in the three counties. Zhou Yunming was defenseless and said with a big tongue, "But don't worry, Young Marshal Xue, they won't come to fight Yanzhou." ”

"Why?" Xue Shao asked casually.

Deng Zaihua next to him woke up a little, and hurriedly gave Zhou Yunming a look. Zhou Yunming seemed to have woken up, and he prevaricated with a dry smile, "There is a thousand-year-old mountain between Suizhou and Yanzhou. This big mountain stretches for one or two hundred miles, the big trees cover the sky, the weeds are overgrown, the clouds and mist are shrouded all the year round, and the roads are rugged and difficult to travel, and there are many fierce beasts and jackals, ordinary people dare not step into it at all. Therefore, it has a notoriety, called 'Ghost Head Mountain', which means that walking into this mountain is like a ghost pressing on the top of the head, and it may be hooked away at any time and lose its life. It would be difficult for the army to advance on such a mountain path. If the white bandits dare to attack, as long as we hold the danger in front of Guitou Mountain, we can make it difficult for Bai Tieyu's rebels to advance an inch. ”

"Then I'm relieved, hahaha! - Here, cheers! Xue Shao laughed loudly, and thought to himself, this Zhou Yunming must be lying to me, how can there be a mountain in the world that can be used as a natural danger to prevent the enemy? Mountains are dead and alive, not to mention this unknown Ghost Head Mountain, and the three mountains and five mountains on the land of Kyushu have never played the role of "barrier against the enemy". I guess he said this to me because he wanted me to be careless, and then take advantage of my unpreparedness to catch a turtle in an urn, and take me down and sacrifice me to Bai Tieyu...... Okay, I'll do it!

"With Xiaguan and Deng Guoyi guarding the city, Young Marshal Xue can rest assured!" Zhou Yunming wasted no time in showing his loyalty and dedication, he said: "Yanchang is a small county in a dilapidated area, with leakage of houses and a shortage of materials, and the city's defense capability is also very low. The lower officials were afraid that Young Marshal Xue and the soldiers of the Thousand Cavalry would suffer here, or that if there were thieves who came to attack, they would disturb the young marshal. If the young marshal does not dislike it, he can move the troops to Yan'an, the state capital, to be stationed. There are many soldiers and food, and the people are abundant, and the young marshal will not be disappointed! ”

Xue Shao couldn't help laughing, and sure enough, as soon as the wine was high, he immediately exposed the fox's tail!

At this time, Guo Yuanzhen drunkenly interjected, "Deng Guoyi, are there many girls in Yan'an City?" Our brothers are all used to being romantic, and they have been monks in Yanzhou for more than ten days along the way, how can they continue to hold back? ”

"Yes, yes! That's a lot! Deng Zaihua hurriedly said, "General Guo is a distinguished guest here, and Deng must do his best to fulfill the friendship of the landlord!" ”

"Hey, hey!" Guo Yuanzhen smiled extremely obscenely, and gave Xue Shao a look.

"What nonsense are you talking about here?" Xue Shao also gave him an official rebuke and a look of implied disdain, knowing in his heart that although this guy was acting, he also had half the truth. If it weren't for that, it would be really difficult to deceive the two in front of you. They're not stupid, and they've seen some of the world.

"The young marshal forgives his sins, his subordinates drank too much, and they lost their words!" Guo Yuanzhen hurriedly got up and clenched his fists to plead guilty.

"Get me out!" Xue Shao went down the slope and made an official move.

Guo Yuanzhen retreated stupidly, and Deng Guoyi immediately found an excuse to leave the table and hurried to chase Guo Yuanzhen.

Xue Shao smiled secretly in his heart, I will give you a chance to make you like-minded guys mingle. Otherwise, you will not be able to relax completely!

After the second general went out, Xue Shao straightened his face and said, "Zhou Tingshi, Ben Shuai came to crusade against the rebels on the orders of the emperor. Qianqi is definitely not like what Guo Yuanzhen said, he is happy every day. ”

"Yes, yes, the lower official knows." Zhou Yunming nodded vigorously.

"Since you are ordered to go on the expedition, you should pull the team to the front line to meet the enemy." Xue Shao said seriously, "Yan'an is the state capital of Yanzhou, and it is adjacent to Suizhou, which is the closest to the white bandits. Ben Shuai decided to station the team in Yanzhou the day after tomorrow, you hurry back and prepare! ”

"Yes, the subordinate will be ordered!" Zhou Yunming hurriedly agreed, and his heart was full of joy - this is really a big fish in the net!

"How many soldiers and horses are there in Yanzhou now?" Xue Shao asked again.

At this point, Zhou Yunming was completely defenseless in ecstasy, and hurriedly replied: "The Yanzhou Military Government is located in Yanchuan County, and the original strength of four regiments totals 800 people. After the rebellion of the White Bandits, Xiaguan urgently recruited soldiers and expanded to 2,000 people. Now they are all stationed in Yan'an County. ”

"Only 2,000 people? The white bandits have the territory of three counties and nearly 20,000 horses! Xue Shao's face suddenly changed, and he hesitated, "Then I'm still ...... When Wang Fangyi's main force comes, let's think about stationing in Yan'an! ”

Zhou Yunming was anxious when he heard this, and hurriedly said: "Xue Shaoshuai doesn't have to worry, Yan'an City is very strong, grain and grass are very sufficient, plus there is a natural barrier of Guitou Mountain, not to mention 20,000 white bandits, even if the 100,000 army comes, it can be defended." When the soldiers and civilians of Yanzhou heard that the imperial court was driving, they were all overjoyed and excited. The young marshal is still ...... Think again, right? ”

"So?" Xue Shaoji was embarrassed, and muttered, "But the problem is, there are too few people in your place!" With the 800 horsemen under my command, there are less than 3,000 men! I thought about it before I traveled, and I was too embarrassed to go out and say hello without an army of 100,000. Anyway, I am also the head of the Xiping Road march and the deposed envoy of Sanzhou, and I am also the nephew of His Majesty, the student of the Imperial Horse and Pei Gong......"

chattering, Xue Shao talked for a while. Anyway, after reading all the names he had, he vented his dissatisfaction with the small number of soldiers in Yan'an.

The more Zhou Yunming listened, the amier he became, and the more he believed that the minister in front of him was a bluffing master who was greedy for life and afraid of death. After Xue Shao finished reading, he carefully persuaded: "Young Marshal Xue, you are the head of the march and the envoy of the three states, you can act cheaply and recruit troops at any time!" -- The Yanzhou Mansion is well armed and can raise a new army of 10,000 people overnight. If the young marshal is in need, the lower officials will do their best to help! ”

"Conscription? That's a great idea! Xue Shao smacked his lips to show strong interest, and said, "In this way, you send me a batch of ordnance, and I will issue an order to depose the envoy in this Yanchang County and recruit soldiers." When I have four or five thousand men under my command, I dare to deal with the white bandits. At that time, I will lead the army into the state city. ”

"Huh?" Zhou Yunming couldn't help but be dumbfounded, and scolded in his heart, You don't have to be greedy for life and fear of dying like this, right?

"What, what's wrong?" Xue Shao turned his face blank, "If you don't want to, I'll let the Yinzhou Thorn Mansion send it over." It's a little farther away, but don't think that only you Yanzhou have ordnance reserves! ”

Zhou Yunming was anxious when he heard this, could it be that Xue Shao still had to run away and sneak to Yinzhou, which was far away from the white bandits, to be powerful?

"The young marshal is angry, the lower official didn't mean that!" Zhou Yunming hurriedly explained, "It's just that the weather is bad and the material transfer is difficult, so why not ask Young Marshal Xue to go directly to Yan'an to recruit troops?" ”

"No! There are too few soldiers, and I will never enter Yan'an! Facing the white bandits directly there, do you think I'm tired of living? Xue Shao's expression was like he was about to turn his face.

Zhou Yunming didn't dare to fight anymore, and hurriedly said: "Okay, then Xiaguan will transport a batch of ordnance over tomorrow, and then the Assassin Mansion will preside over the conscription in Yanchang County." Young marshal, how's it going? ”

"Okay." Xue Shao agreed, "You bring a thousand sets of ordnance first." When I have recruited enough 1,000 soldiers, I will consider stationing in Yan'an. ”

"Command, take the order." Zhou Yunming agreed to the promise, although he had some apprehension in his heart, he was probably relieved.

After the banquet, Zhou Yunming and Deng Zaihua left together. It was agreed that the ordnance would be transported to Yanchang before noon the day after tomorrow.

As soon as they left, Xue Shao gave Guo An an order, asking him to lead the most capable native soldiers under his command to ambush the only way from Yanzhou to Suizhou, which is the area where Xue Shao captured the dog slaves. Moreover, Xue Shao sent Wu Ming as their assistant.

Guo An did not fail in his mission, and really caught three "tongues" and came back - Zhou Yunming sent a secret envoy to contact Bai Tieyu!

After some review, the secret envoy confessed that Zhou Yunming urgently contacted Bai Tieyu and said that he was expected to trick Xue Shao into Yan'an and become a turtle in an urn. As long as Bai Tieyu sent troops to attack Yan'an, they would respond with both the inside and the outside, first to solve Xue Shao's army without bloodshed, and then to capture Xue Shao himself. Not only is the city at your fingertips, but it also earns a hostage captive as a court horse for nothing. At that time, even if Wang Fangyi leads the army to attack, he will definitely throw a rat trap, and he can also use Xue Shao as a threat to negotiate with the imperial court to sit on the ground and raise the price!

Xue Shao and the others all laughed, this guy has a self-satisfied pig brain, and he can still play wishful thinking very beautifully!

Two days later, at noon, Zhou Yunming and Deng Zaihua came to Yan'an again. This time, there were a lot of people who came, in addition to the people who escorted a thousand sets of ordnance, they also brought a thousand soldiers and horses, all of them were full of generals. In the name of escorting ordnance, but in fact, he was a thief with a weak sense of defense, so he brought half of Yanzhou's army with him just in case.

Xue Shao and the others were happy when they looked at these soldiers and horses, thinking that these troops would soon be ours! And that batch of ordnance really seems to be raining in time, and the native soldiers summoned by Guo An from all over the country are lacking this batch of things!

"Although it didn't come from their hearts, Zhou Yunming and Deng Zaihua finally did a good thing!" Xue Shao said to Xue Chuyu and Guo Yuanzhen in private, "So when you cut off their heads later, be lighter!" ”