Facing the newborn rising sun, Zhang Fan climbed on the highest beacon tower of Bishui Pass, stood on the wide city wall, and looked far away, the winding Songshan Mountain meandered and circled, like a giant dragon flying, over the mountains and mountains, swimming to the distant horizon. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info

It stretches to the top of the mountain and sinks deep into the valley along the ridge. As far as the eye can see, the sky is reckless.

The strong north wind roared with a strong roar, as if pouring out the glorious years of this city, thousands of years of history, this ancient building that has been weathered by wind, frost, rain and snow is still strong and resolute.

A tragic picture of history emerged in front of my eyes. Zhang Fan remembered that hundreds of years ago, Liu Bang and Xiang Yu fought for the city here, and thought of Li Shimin, who fought to the death with Dou Jiande at this pass hundreds of years later. involuntarily recited Lu You's words:

"Autumn to the corner of the border city mourns, the beacon fire shines on the high platform. Tragic songs are built, with high wine, this is leisurely!"

Suddenly, a person behind him stroked his palm and smiled: "The prince has ten thousand scrolls in his chest, and his pen has no dust." Its spaciousness covers all weather. Occasionally, it is a small order, clear and beautiful, elegant and profound, and opens up another realm. If you are not open-minded, how can you have this spit? ”

Zhang Fan turned around, and there was a middle-aged man in his thirties and forties standing in front of him, tall and thin, with high cheekbones, slightly sunken eyes, sharp eyes, a somewhat sallow face, a mustache, and a good temperament. Zhang Fan smiled slightly:

"Wen You really can speak, no wonder he can make Dong Zhuoyan obey. Running all the way, are there any negligence in subordinates? ”

Li Ru was a little nervous, only those who had personally fought with Zhang Fan could truly appreciate the horror under his elegant appearance.

He immediately saluted respectfully and said, "The criminal minister Li Ru paid a visit to the hussar general, and thanked the general for his grace and saving his life." ”

Zhang Fan helped him up with his own hands and said with a smile:

"Now that Dong Zhuo is dead, no matter what you have done in the past, it means nothing to me. You're a smart guy, and I don't like to go around in circles, so needless to say, you should understand that your current situation is ......"

Li Ru said respectfully: "Confucianism knows that if the prince has an order, his subordinates will never give up." ”

Zhang Fan put his hands behind his back, stared at him with blazing eyes, and said:

"Good! That's the case, before I helped Wang Yun give advice, money and effort, and worked together to bring down your father-in-law Dong Zhuo. Originally, it was good to divide the authority equally and rule the world together. After the deed was completed, Wang Yun suddenly crossed the river and demolished the bridge, not only did he not give me any benefits, but even raised the butcher knife on my head. What do you think I should do if I change places? ”

Li Ru was not surprised at all when he heard that the two joined forces, and immediately replied:

"For a treacherous villain like Wang Yun, it is natural that he will die without a place to be buried......"

Zhang Fan applauded and said, "That's right, it's exactly what I want." Wang Yun betrayed your father-in-law, single-handedly caused your current situation, and wanted you all over the city, which can be regarded as your enemy who is not in the same sky. In this case, then he is our common enemy, I have a plan to destroy Wang Yun, I wonder if you are willing to help me? ”

Li Ru said without hesitation: "Please just give your orders, Ru will not give up." ”

Zhang Fan said eloquently: "Dong Zhuo Fuxu, in addition to you, his brother Dong Min, his nephew Dong Huang, son-in-law Niu Fu and other core members were all connected, and some surrendered to Wang Yun Lu Bu, but Li Dao, Guo Yan, Zhang Ji, and Fan Chou fled to Guanxi with Dong Zhuo's old department, and sent people to Chang'an to ask for forgiveness. Guess what Wang Yun said? ”

Li Ru shook his head, and Zhang Fan continued:

Wang Yun publicly declared: Zhuo Zhi's dominance is all helped by these four people; Although there is amnesty for the world today, these four people will not be pardoned. The envoy reported back to Li Dao, and he suggested that since he could not ask for forgiveness, it was better to disband the army and escape for his own lives! What do you think about this? ”

Li Ru said mercilessly: "Foolish, this Li Dao is as brave and resourceful as ever, and his death is not far away." ”

Zhang Fan was expressionless and said casually:

"So what should I do, according to the gentleman?"

Li Ru immediately replied: "Since Wang Yun is in a hurry to kill all of them and leave no room for them, it is better to make a desperate bet and lead the army westward and attack Chang'an in the name of avenging the Taishi." If the matter is successful, then the country will be righteous; If it doesn't work, it's never too late to go. ”

Zhang Fan's eyes were like knives, and he said in an understatement:

"Then why don't you ask Mr. to go for me!"

Li Ru said happily: "No." I don't dare to ask for it. ”

Zhang Fan suddenly added: "By the way, Wang Yun also attacked your family, fortunately, I have been prepared and have been moved to a safe place, so don't worry." ”

Li Su stiffened, and immediately put on a smile and thanked him:

"Thank you, Prince."

Zhang Fan bowed slightly, patted him on the shoulder and said:

"Without further ado, you should set off as soon as possible! I wish you success. Gongsun Jing has already arranged the other things for you——"

"No. Subordinates receive orders. Li Ru bowed and stepped back......

Looking at Li Ru's distant back, Gongsun Jing said worriedly:

"Lord, is this person reliable?"

Zhang Fan smiled slightly and said lightly:

"What about reliability? What about unreliability? Li Ru is not a person who is willing to be plain, except for me, there is no second person in the world who dares to use him. Even if he can't be trusted, he won't watch Dong Zhuo's Flying Bear Army be wiped out by Wang Yun, and attacking Chang'an west is his only choice......"

"My lord, what should we do next?"

"Wait." Zhang Fan suddenly changed his words:

"By the way, how's Xu Rong's situation?"

Gongsun Jing replied: "After Dong Zhuo's death, the Xiliang army was in turmoil, and the people we placed around Xu Rong tried their best to persuade Xu Rong to return to the lord. As long as the lord gives an order, Xu Rong can take his four thousand soldiers east out of Hangu and defect to you. ”

Zhang Fan stretched out his hand, "Temporarily dormant, don't move, I have other arrangements......"

"No. Subordinates understand. Gongsun Jing was about to speak, when suddenly a spying from the tea division hurriedly came and handed him a letter.

Gongsun Jing deciphered it word by word according to the codebook, and reported to Zhang Fan two quarters of an hour later:

"Lord, Gongsun Chan sent troops and attacked Jizhou in the south. Han Fu was defeated in a battle, panicked, and after being bewitched by lobbyists Gao Gan, Xun Chen and others, Han Fu moved out of the official office, and sent his son to send the seal of Jizhou Mu to Yuan Shao. Yuan Shao led the Jizhou pastor on behalf of him, claiming to be the undertaker, and gave Han Fu an empty title of general Fenwei, with neither generals nor soldiers. ”

Zhang Fan sighed: "Jizhou is strong, but Han Fu is cowardly and is really mediocre. It's only a matter of time before we get to this point......"

Gongsun Jing wanted to speak and stopped, Zhang Fan seemed to see through his thoughts, and said with a smile:

"You want to ask me why I didn't send troops to help him, don't you? Jizhou is rich in products and is the granary of the world. With such a big piece of fat, how many people in the world don't covet it? If it falls into the hands of Yuan Shao, it may not be peaceful, let alone in our hands, I am afraid that we will have to fight endlessly in the next ten years. ”

"Besides, even if I help Han Fu, this Jizhou may not be able to fall into my hands. I can save him for a while, but I can't save him for a lifetime. It also made it difficult to get out of the whirlpool of war between the two Yuans, and it was thankless......"

Gongsun Jing still had an unwilling look on his face, and Zhang Fan smiled:

"My foundation is in Jiangdong, leaning on the south and looking north, step by step steady is my plan, there is a give-and-take, and the lack of greed will only be empty in the end! Okay, you step back first! ”

"No." Gongsun Jing stepped back as he said...... (To be continued.) )