Coming in is Honglu Temple Qing Zhang Yansheng, since the Hui people surrounded the city of Xishou, he was also put back, but the meaning of the negotiation has been lost, he has nothing to do every day, or accompany the Li Department to play chess, or locked in the room to read, adversity gives birth to friendship, gradually, he also has a little loyalty to the Li Department, he and Zhu Xicai live together, Li Department ordered him to be responsible for monitoring Zhu Xicai.

Just now, after Zhang Huan entered the city, Zhu Xicai, who got the news, urgently summoned his henchmen to discuss the response plan, and happened to be discovered by Zhang Yansheng, who hurried to report to the Li family.

Zhang Yanxiang came in and gave a long salute, he was just about to speak, but when he saw Zhang Huan standing aside, he hesitated and bit his lip, Li Xian smiled slightly: "But it doesn't hurt to speak." ”

Zhang Yansheng glanced at Zhang Huan and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, the minister has to report that Zhu Xicai summoned thirteen commanders, and their doors are closed and heavily guarded, and the minister has come to report." ”

Li was stunned, and he asked urgently, "When is it?" ”

"Just now, less than half an hour."

This is obviously because of Zhang Huan's arrival, Li Department lowered his head and pondered for a while, and then said: "I already know about this matter, you go back first and monitor his movements at any time." ”

"Obey the order!"

Zhang Yansheng left in a hurry, and Li sneered and said to Zhang Huan: "See! Cui Yuan's ghost is still lingering, and he actually let Zhu Xicai be the deputy envoy, if it weren't for the Hui people sending troops behind, I would really think that this Zhu Xicai was specially arranged by him to seize the power of my army. ”

Cui Yuan's letter to Dengli Khan was in Zhang Huan's arms at the moment, how could he not understand Cui Yuan's intention of arranging Zhu Xicai.

"Then what is Your Majesty going to do with him?" Zhang Huan asked quietly.

Li Xian's eyes could no longer hide his anxiety, he put his hands behind his back and said worriedly: "I am very worried, if I mishandle it a little, it is very likely that there will be a mutiny, and General Duan is seriously ill, I have no one to use!" ”

Zhang Huan suddenly smiled and said, "What does Your Majesty think of the minister?" ”

"You?" Li Ji stared at him for a long time, then slowly shook his head and said, "It's not that I don't believe you, but you are still young, even if General Duan hands over the military power to you, you will not be able to convince the public, I am a little worried." ”

Zhang Huan smiled faintly and said: "Your Majesty, sometimes dozens of knives can't kill a person, but sometimes a needle can end your life, the key depends on the timing and place of your hand, and the minister is confident that he will achieve his wish." ”

Li Department paced slowly in the room with his hands behind his back, although Duan Xiushi had many senior generals, but he had been with Zhu Xicai for more than a month, who could he trust? And Zhang Huan's background is very clear to him, and Duan Xiushi also recommends it to him, but he is young after all, and he may not be the opponent of Zhu Xicai, who has led the army for decades, and if he is not careful, his life will be in danger, so he must act cautiously.

Li Ji pondered for a moment, then smiled at Zhang Huan and said, "I'll talk about this later, I will lead you to take a look at Duan Xiushi first." ”

Duan Xiushi's residence was very close to each other, and in a moment, the two walked into his courtyard, the courtyard was filled with a strong smell of medicine, Li Department frowned, and said to Zhang Huan in a low voice: "Duan Xiushi's arrow injury is really a little strange, at that time, the Hui people attacked the city, and the city was in chaos, and I couldn't think too much, now it seems that it is very likely that that person did it." ”

"It's been more than a month, and the arrow wound hasn't healed yet?"

Li shook his head, "It's a poisoned arrow, but the military doctor said that it's no big deal, but it needs to be slowly adjusted." ”

The two of them walked while talking, and soon entered the room, at this time Xiushi had just taken medicine, and his spirit was a little better than yesterday, he was leaning on the couch to read a book, and suddenly felt something, and when he looked up, he saw that it was the emperor who walked in.

"Ahh Your Majesty...."

Duan Xiushi hurriedly put down the book and bowed his hand, "Your Majesty, forgive the old minister for not being able to stand." ”

"Aiqing's spirit is not bad!" Li Xian walked to his bed and looked at his complexion carefully, "His face is also much ruddy, it seems that Duan Aiqing is about to recover." ”

He turned around and beckoned to Zhang Huan, and introduced to Duan Xiushi: "He is Zhang Huan, Duan Aiqing is the first time to see him!" ”

Zhang Huan hurriedly stepped forward and gave a deep salute, "Junior Zhang Huan sees Old General Duan!" ”

"Sure enough, the talent is outstanding!"

Duan Xiushi looked at Zhang Huan carefully, and said happily to Li Xian: "The old minister congratulates Your Majesty on getting a great talent again." ”

Li shook his head and smiled: "Although he is good, he is still young after all, and there are some things that need to be done by Duan Aiqing, don't take the opportunity to push things off!" ”

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty, if the old minister is in one day, His Majesty will do things wholeheartedly for one day."

Li turned around and gave the two personal guards a look, and the guards immediately closed the door and went out, and the room immediately became dark.

"You both know the situation very well."

Li looked at Duan Xiushi and then at Zhang Huan, his voice was low and non-negotiable, "This army is determined to win, I have endured it for fifteen years, and I am waiting for this day, so this time I can't fail no matter what." ”

"Your Majesty, after all, Zhu Xicai only controls less than 20,000 troops, but Lao Chen controls 60,000, and his strength is far superior to him, Your Majesty can take a step first and wait for Lao Chen to clean him up directly, this is the safest and most effective way."

"This ......" Li felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't tell what was wrong for a while.

"Your Majesty, the minister doesn't think so."

Zhang Huan, who had been silent, suddenly objected: "Old General Duan, please forgive Zhang Huan for bluntly saying that he killed 3,000 enemies and lost 800 himself, can the old general calculate how many troops will be lost in this entry and exit?" ”

Li Department nodded, Zhang Huan's words spoke to his heart, what he wanted was strength, what he wanted was all the troops, these troops would be brought back to Chang'an in the future and become the basis for him to compete for power, and there really could be no loss.

"Zhang Huan, then let's talk about it!"

Zhang Huan bowed to Duan Xiushi first, and then said slowly: "The art of war, go to the army to strategize, to deal with Zhu Xicai, you only need to use fiction and reality to coerce, and it is not difficult to take him down." ”

Duan Xiushi glanced at Zhang Huan and sneered slightly: "'It's not difficult to take him down', it's easy to say, then Zhu Xicai has led soldiers for decades, you can think of it, can't he think of it?" You don't know how ruthless he was when he killed Shi Chaoyi's family more than ten years ago, but I know, so if you want to get rid of him, you can only take the path of Yangmou, there is no other way! ”

Zhang Huan listened to his contemptuous tone, and couldn't help but be slightly angry in his heart, "But has Old General Duan thought about it, if you let Your Majesty leave first, if Zhu Xicai does not fight against you, but catches up with Your Majesty to hold you hostage, how should you fight hard?" On the other hand, if Your Majesty is left in the army, how can you guarantee Your Majesty's safety in the event of infighting? ”

"As long as you're prepared, it's fine!"

"But Zhu Xicai will give you time to prepare!"

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"Okay, don't fight!"

Li Xian's face sank, and Zhang Huan said with some displeasure: "Old General Duan's body has not recovered yet, and his words should not be excessive, you should go out first!" ”

After that, he looked at Zhang Huan, Zhang Huan understood, he hurriedly bowed to Duan Xiushi and apologized: "The junior is stubborn, but he forgot that the old general is sick in bed, I'm really sorry, the junior said goodbye first." ”

He saluted Li again, turned around and went out, and watched his figure disappear until Li asked Duan Xiushi lightly: "Does Duan Aiqing really want to avoid it?" ”

"Definitely!"

Duan Xiushi smiled slightly and said: "Actually, Lao Chen also advocates sending surprise soldiers to deal with Zhu Xicai, what he said just now is just testing Zhang Huan, not bad!" can insist on his own opinion, and from this point alone, the old minister is very optimistic about him. ”

Speaking of this, Duan Xiushi sighed lightly, and he said sincerely to Li Xian: "Your Majesty's biggest weakness now is that no one is available, Zhang Huanneng led his troops to attack back to the capital city and relieve the siege of the city in the west, which means that he is a usable talent, such a talent Your Majesty should give him as many opportunities as possible to hone his talents, and he must not dare to use it because he is young, let him stand alone one day earlier, it is Your Majesty's blessing, the old minister's heartfelt words, and I hope Your Majesty will think twice." ”

Li Department lowered his head and pondered silently, for a long time, he slowly raised his head and smiled: "Duan Aiqing's words are deeply in line with my intentions, I have indeed decided to reuse Zhang Huan, but there are some words that cannot be clarified too early. ”

The two of them looked at each other and smiled knowingly.

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