(a)

Xu Zaitian is a very smart and capable person. In the midst of the intricate chaos, he has always kept his mind clear.

After he arrived, after listening to the master's introduction of various situations and talking about his concerns, he immediately looked at the overall situation and had a countermeasure.

Xu Zaitian said to Sun Zhanming: "Brother Sun, your current situation is very difficult to handle. If the royal court again raised Yan Fangcheng to start a rebellion, fire and the Flying Tiger Army, not only did he have no evidence, he could not stand only on the words of the master, but also it was easy to frame the name of the main general, not to mention that the distant water did not quench the thirst of the near, and did not wait for the court to make a decision or send someone to investigate, Yan Fangcheng had already started first. If you strike first and take the initiative to join forces with Yan Fangcheng's troops, although the Flying Tiger Army has strong combat capabilities, Yan Fangcheng's troops have a large number of people after all, and he is the chief official of the imperial court after all, and it is difficult to predict which side other troops other than the Flying Tiger Army in the Guannai will choose to support. The outcome of the battle is unknown. Even if you win, you will definitely lose both, and your own injuries will be more serious. How the royal court will view this matter in the future is still unpredictable, and it is difficult to predict whether he will be convicted. ”

Xu Zaitian also said: "If Brother Sun doesn't want to get involved in the military rebellion and chooses to avoid trouble and go away, that is, the enemy is at present, and he leaves his post without permission, Yan Fangcheng will inevitably frame Brother Sun for disobeying the command, competing for merit and rewarding, and if he can't be satisfied, he will have a grudge against the court and go to the enemy for treason." Then use this as an excuse to send troops to chase and kill without waiting for the court to decide. In short, no matter how Brother Sun acts, there are many disadvantages, and the consequences are unpredictable. And Brother Sun must not be willing to sit idly by, so that the Flying Tiger Flame will be destroyed, and the brothers will be killed and suffer unjustified injustice. ”

When Sun Zhanming heard this, he said anxiously: "Mr. said that this is not good, that is not good, so how should Sun Mou deal with it in order to survive in danger and survive with his whole body?" ”

Xu Zaitian looked at Sun Zhanming and his master, and said solemnly: "Only now, people are swordsmen, I am fish and meat, Yan Fangcheng has been bending up and down the court for many years, snaring collusion, and has a deep foundation, since Brother Sun has become the target of his harm, it is really difficult to eliminate Yan Fangcheng while maintaining the safety and wealth in the Southern Han Dynasty." Only by finding another way can we turn the danger into a disaster. Xu already had a strategy in his chest, which could solve Brother Sun's predicament, but I don't know, did Brother Sun make up his mind to break with the Southern Han Dynasty and oppose the purpose? ”

Sun Zhanming said: "Mr. Xu's good policy, Sun is willing to hear about it. ”

(b)

Xu Zaitian said: "In the world, the royal road is declining, and the strong are self-reliant. If the general is unable to stand on his own feet and divide one side, he should take refuge in the strongest of the powers, so that he can last for a long time. ”

Xu Zaitian said: "Today's Southern Han kings are mediocre in intelligence and narrow-minded, and the people they use are either relatives or relatives, and the national policy is conformist, and they are self-contained with their soldiers. In addition, the royal court is extravagant, the officials are corrupt, and it is difficult for virtuous and capable people to get ahead, so they are really not worth following. The royal court of the city, in the long run, the remnants of the old Han king gradually retreated, and sooner or later it was the end of a city breaking and overturning. Xu was stunned for Brother Sun, sighed for Brother Sun, and despised following such a royal court, which has been more than a day. ”

He said: "Although the king of the Northern Han Dynasty is a generation of heroes, he has the bearing of an emperor, but his wings have been completed, and now Brother Sun has taken refuge in the past, although he is welcomed, it is difficult to be particularly reused, and Brother Sun once abandoned his mother and son, and attached to the old accounts of the Southern Han Dynasty, which is always there, and sooner or later it is a handle." Moreover, Yantang Pass hangs alone in the east, and does not directly border the territory of the Northern Han Dynasty, and if it goes to the past, it will be difficult to escape the siege of the Southern Han Dynasty, and the Northern Han Dynasty's reinforcement may not arrive in time. It's also not ideal. ”

Sun Zhanming asked, "So, what does Mr. think is the ideal choice?" ”

Xu Zaitian replied without hesitation: "The most ideal choice is to join the newly rising New Han Army near Linshui." The New Han Army was originally the old department of Yantang Pass, and it was connected with us by flesh and blood, and it was originally one and two parts. We took refuge in the past to merge the original fire left by General Chen Shizhao into one place again, and belong to the leadership of a generation of British lords, so that it can play a greater role and have a turning impact on the war situation in the world. The two were originally one, and after the merger, they naturally melted, and there was no problem of factional estrangement. And because it is our earliest contributor and follower, and when the newly sealed hussar general urgently needs to expand his military strength, he dedicated his first city, or such a large important city, this favor is definitely not trivial, than the favor of the five hundred elites selected by him in Yantang Pass, it is too much bigger, the hussar general will definitely be very impressed by our refuge and loyalty, and in the future, the hussar general will be full-fledged and dominate the side, and will definitely give special rewards and reuse to the soldiers of the Flying Tiger Army. We can maximize the benefits of the city by changing the courtyard and dedicating the city. ”

Xu Zaitian said: "Xu remembers that in fact, when Yantang selected troops last time, Brother Sun was deeply impressed by the son of Dingguo Gong. Brother Sun also agrees with General Lei Shicheng's judgment on him, this son has keen insight, talent, sharp as a knife, and will become a great weapon in the future, Brother Sun already had a little admiration and friendship at that time, and this son also belongs to each other, and they are observing each other. Now that the battle has begun, he has reversed the passive situation of the northern front in one fell swoop with so few men and horses, entering the grassland twice, and laying out the waterfront, how is his actual combat ability, how is his bearing and courage, is it Zhao Kuo who talks on paper, presumably Brother Sun has a clear understanding and has his own conclusions. Brother Sun was born in the army, fought for many years, and fought viciously on all sides. According to Brother Sun's opinion, among the generals of all parties now, can anyone be compared with him? But who dares to gamble against him? Can anyone walk a hundred rounds in front of his horse? Such a genius, such as an epiphany, is rare for thousands of years. In the future, the unification of the world will inevitably be in this person, and there will never be anyone else. ”

Xu Zaitian said: "After the war, in the early stage of the war, Brother Sun, you had the heart to fight, but you were constrained by Yan Fangcheng everywhere, and you had the strong combat power of the Flying Tiger Cavalry, but you were often deliberately frozen and hidden, thrown idle, and you couldn't use your strength in the progress of the war. The hussar generals swept thousands of miles and swept away strong enemies, but they suffered from weak troops and took care of one and the other. If the New Han Army and the Flying Tiger Army are combined, the weakness of Brother Sun and the Hussar General can be strengthened, and the combat power of the two divisions can be combined with two swords and the power will be doubled. ”

Xu Zaitian said: "As a general, the most hearty and happy thing is to follow the British lord, dominate the world, and be invincible." Brother Sun has been suppressed and wronged under the court of the Southern Han Dynasty for so many years, and now he is nearly half a hundred years old, do you still want to be bleak like this, and serve as the firefighting team and stepping stone of the Southern Han Dynasty for the rest of his life. If you miss it, when will you wait? ”

Xu Zaitian said: "Brother Sun gave him 500 elites at Yantang Pass, and the hussar general knew that he was grateful to repay the army, and when he was in the army of ten thousand horses, when he was alive and dead, he always remembered to repay Brother Sun, first invited Brother Sun to participate in the battle of Linshui, and then sent the princess of the Khan. What kind of person he is, Brother Sun should also see it very clearly. He is a dignified gentleman who values love and righteousness and will not live up to his old kindness. In comparison, Liu Yan's suspicions are heavy, and the two ends of the first rat seem so humble. Is Brother Sun willing to perch on the rotten branches for the rest of his life, and does not want to choose the sycamore again? ”

(c)

Xu Zaitian's generous speech made Sun Zhanming's heart suddenly brighten.

He quickly weighed the interests in his mind. Xu Zaitian's suggestion is indeed feasible.

The cause of this fierce conflict with Yan Fangcheng was originally an important prisoner of war that you exchanged for your life, and you were originally a person of the authorities, so it was impossible for you to stay out of the situation. In this case, why do you need my grandson to fight alone and face all kinds of subsequent doubts and investigations from the royal court, of course, you should also be involved, and the two will work together.

If he joins forces with you to launch a mutiny, get rid of Yan Fangcheng, and seize control of Yantang Pass, Liu Yan's subsequent questioning will not be afraid. Because, with the great military exploits and amazing prestige you have built up these days, it is inconvenient for Liu Yan to ask and punish you. After you returned from the grassland, although your life was in danger in Linshui, under the world's fame, Liu Yan didn't dare to investigate your bold and good skills in the early stage, and he could only forgive him?

Now that you have one more crime of tyranny, you probably won't care. And although Liu Yan is angry in his heart, he is surrounded by enemies and all sides are eyeing each other, and he will not have the courage to set up another strong enemy at this time and let himself fall under your powerful military threat. After some psychological struggle, he will definitely accept the results of your mutiny. Since he doesn't dare to punish you, there is naturally no way to ask Sun Bu how to blame.

But after all, Sun Zhanming has been mixed in the bloody rain for so many years, and he still has some concerns in his heart, and he said frankly to Xu Zaitian:

First, your father was an old minister of the Southern Han Dynasty and was very loyal to Liu Yan, Sun Zhanming felt that these observations were not enough to see your clear attitude towards Liu Yan, saying that you were invalid and loyal to Liu Yan, and you relieved him of the danger of the northern front, and gave him such a big gift, saying that you were loyal to Liu Yan, and you took over the command of Huangsangyukou and Linshui without asking for instructions, and fought in the grassland, and even went to rescue the cities of the Northern Han Dynasty without authorization, and went to the enemy with treason.

Second, I heard that you were seriously injured during this attack, and I can't judge whether you can recover smoothly and whether you can rely on it in the future.

After Sun Zhanming expressed his concerns, Xu Zaitian immediately volunteered to go to the water for him immediately, meet you for a deep talk, make a test, and inspect your recovery from your injuries in person to see if there is any danger of life.

Sun Zhanming was overjoyed, and immediately bowed deeply and thanked Xu Zaitian.

(c)

Xu Zaitian said: "Brother Sun is too polite. Xu has followed Brother Sun for many years, but he has been in vain for a long time, and now Brother Sun is in trouble, and it is natural for Xu to serve. It's just that now, the hussar general is sick, his body is weak, and it is not suitable for foreign affairs, if Xu only said that he was ordered to visit the patient, Ding Houye may not agree to Xu and the hussar general to meet face to face, if we want to be sure of his illness summons, we must carry a gift that he and Ding Houye can hardly refuse, so that they can understand our sincerity, in exchange for the opportunity to meet. ”

Sun Zhanming asked: "What is the gift that he can't refuse?" ”

Xu Zaitian said: "Judging from the past performance of the hussar general, he was born noble, and now he is newly awarded a high knighthood, his vision is very high, his self-discipline is very strict, he is neither greedy for money, nor does he love fame, although he is young, but now he is sick, his body is weak, and beautiful women are naturally not attractive, only by sending him to the hospital and medicine to relieve the pain of his injuries and illness, so that he can recover as soon as possible and return to the battlefield, can he really arouse the interest of the hussar general and join his mind." The hussar general must summon the doctor who has been offered by us for diagnosis and treatment. ”

Sun Zhanming said: "What Mr. said is extremely true, but the Marquis of You'an Ding has been operating Linshui for many years, and there is naturally no shortage of good doctors for the treatment of knife and gun wounds. Maybe there is no need for our doctors? ”

Xu Zaitian said: "No. They are especially short of one person right now. Brother Sun still remembers the old story when several former hussar generals asked for leave from Huaizhou Mansion and had to recuperate at home because of the recurrence of their head disease, and then went to Qingchuan to recuperate due to serious illness? Now that he suddenly came back from Qingchuan to participate in the war, he may not be completely cured, and after these two births and deaths, he is physically and mentally exhausted, and his physical strength is overdrawn, and there is a great possibility that it will cause old diseases and headaches again. And the doctors who treated him in Cui's family must have died in the early battle. Qingchuan is a long way away, and in the chaos of the war, before seeing the Marquis Ding, he sent someone to Qingchuan to report the news in time, and Qingchuan did not necessarily have someone to come to his rescue in time. We are so close to him, and if we can send him a good doctor who can cure his head disease and relieve his headache before he asks for help from Qingchuan, it must be of special appeal to the hussar general, who is suffering from headaches and cannot recover quickly. ”

When Xu Zaitian said this, Sun Zhanming remembered one of his friends for many years, and after retiring from the Southern Han Dynasty, he lived in seclusion in Yantang Guannancheng for many years. This person is modest and low-key, but he has excellent medical skills, especially good at treating all kinds of head winds, and was known as the first master of Tai Hospital back then. Sun Zhanming immediately said that Tianming immediately drove to Nancheng and personally invited him, saying that he and Xu Zaitian would go to Linshui together.

The next day, when Yan Fangcheng ended the secret room meeting and intensively planned to frame and kill Sun Zhanming and annex Sun's department, Xu Zaitian also arrived at Linshui with this Ma Taiyi.