Chapter Seventy-Two: Please Enter the Urn
Wang Hanxin walked into Zhou Siyi's tent with a big grin, not like an opponent who had just gone through a life-and-death struggle, but like a relative who came to visit the door.
After the two sides met, Zhou Siyi and the Chen brothers each reported their names. Wang Hanxin said with a smile: "I have admired the name for a long time, and I would have heard the names of the three before I left Chang'an." ”
Zhou Siyi said: "Lord Wang's sudden visit, could it be that he came to persuade us to wait?" ”
Wang Hanxin shook his head and said, "No, of course not." Three people had already been recruited below, and the three refused on the spot. I don't think I'll change my mind after a while, right? ”
"Then what are you doing here! Aren't you afraid that we will slash you with a sword? Chen Shihua said angrily.
Wang Hanxin laughed and said, "If the three of them intend to do this, then how can they let him enter the camp?" You can do it just outside just now. Besides, if you kill the subordinates, you can't escape the encirclement below, what's the point? Therefore, there is no fear in the coming down, not a momentary courage of blood. ”
"And what are you doing here?" Chen Shijie said with a blushing face.
Wang Hanxin said with a smile: "I came here this time to express my respect for the three of you." The three of them have inquired very clearly about what they did in Weizhou, Brother Zhou can save the people from fire and water, and he will not hesitate to go bankrupt, and even his own life can be sacrificed, which is really commendable, and the two Chen brothers are also chivalrous people, so they admire the three of them very much in the next person's meaning. It's a pity that there is an imperial order in the next place, and the rebellious people in Weizhou must be pacified, so on the next road, I am not only thinking about how to win, but also thinking of a way to solve this matter satisfactorily. It's a pity that the three of them refused to lead their troops to surrender to the court, so it was inconvenient to force them. I just wanted to meet the three heroes. In this way, even if the three of them die in the hands of Zai Xia one day, it will at least let Zai Xia remember the righteous deeds and the sound and smile of the three of them. ”
"Lord Wang ventured here. Just for this? Zhou Siyi asked. When he heard Wang Hanxin's words, he couldn't help but have mixed feelings in his heart. Unexpectedly, the one who understood his distress the most was an enemy general, and he was even more moved by his almost crazy actions.
Wang Hanxin smiled and said: "Actually, there is one more thing, a big banquet will be held in the camp in the next three days, and I want to invite the three heroes to the next place as guests and gather together to admire each other, I wonder if the three of them can enjoy the light?" ”
When the Chen brothers heard this, they couldn't help but glance at Zhou Siyi, and the meaning in their eyes was that no one could say what the intention of this banquet was. Whether or not to go should be carefully considered.
Who knew that Zhou Siyi said without hesitation: "Since Lord Wang invited him honestly, how can our brothers be gracious?" That's it! ”
"Rejoice! Then I will say goodbye in the next place, and wait for the three masters in the next three days later. Wang Hanxin stood up and strode out.
"Big Chief, are you really going?" After Wang Hanxin left, Chen Shijie asked.
Zhou Siyi smiled and said, "Don't you think this Wang Hanxin is telling the truth?" Otherwise, he only needs to wait quietly and enjoy the success, so why take the risk of inviting us alone? ”
"But what if he is planning to wipe us out during the banquet, leaving the rebels leaderless?" Chen Shijie said.
Zhou Siyi said: "You have a point, but unfortunately we don't have any choice." However, it is possible that the officers and soldiers will relax their guard that day. Maybe it's our chance to break through, so let's leave you in the camp to act, and your brother and I will stabilize Wang Hanxin, how about it? ”
The voice did not fall. Chen Shijie shouted: "Where did Brother Zhou come from, the three of us swear to live and die together, how can I be left alone?" I'll go with my brother! ”
Three days later. The three of them dressed up early in the morning and came to the gate of Wang Hanxin's camp. Not long after the briefing, Wang Hanxin personally went to the camp gate to greet him. After taking the three people into the camp, the two sides took their seats according to the guest and host.
Wang Hanxin said with a smile: "The three of them came so early. That's exactly what I mean. I want to invite the three of you to watch a play first, and then sit down, I wonder if the three of you are willing to appreciate it? ”
Zhou Siyi arched his hand and said: "I don't know what arrangements Lord Wang has, my three brothers are better than obeying their orders if they are respectful." ”
Wang Hanxin laughed and said: "This play has to wronged the three of them, disguise themselves as my own soldiers, and after a while, the three of them just watch from the sidelines." ”
The three of them looked at each other, not knowing what kind of medicine was sold in Wang Hanxin's gourd. But the matter has come to this, the three of them can only see the move, and immediately pretend to be Wang Hanxin's personal soldier according to their words.
Soon after everything was stopped, a soldier came to report: "The county commander of Cishui County is asking to see your lord outside the camp!" ”
"Let him in!" Wang Hanxin said coldly.
The three of them couldn't help but be shocked when they heard this, and Chen Shihua said, "Wang Hanxin, what do you mean by this?" ”
Wang Hanxin smiled and waved his hand and said: "The three of them are not impatient, they don't hide it, not only did they invite the Cishui County Commander to come here, but I also invited all the officials of the fourteen counties of Weizhou to come, and I invited them to a banquet here today." Wait a minute, and let the three of them see their faces. ”
Seeing this, the three of them had to continue to stand beside him and wait. Not long after, the Cishui County Commander entered the account and respectfully saluted Wang Hanxin. Wang Hanxin didn't look at him, but asked coldly: "Cishui County Order, have you brought all the labor army grain and straw that this general wants?" ”
Cishui County Commander hurriedly said: "Your Excellency, the lower officials have already raised all the funds overnight and sent them to you." ”
"It's so good, it's not easy for General Ben to besiege the thieves here, if there is no food supply, those soldiers are negligent, and let a thousand eight hundred thieves come out, then everyone will not look good."
"Yes, yes, the lower officials know the difficulties of Lord Wang, and they dare not make mistakes."
"It's been hard for the county magistrate to come from afar, please take a seat first, and we'll start the table when all the adults are here."
"Thank you, Lord Wang." Cishui County Commander gave a deep bow and sat in his place.
Zhou Siyi looked at the Chen brothers, and the three of them exchanged glances, each understanding. This Wang Hanxin is really a ruthless character, after he besieged the rebels, he took the opportunity to ask these Weizhou magistrates to coerce grain, grass, property and labor troops, and if they were not allowed, they would let the rebels come out and continue to make trouble. But in fact, he will definitely not do this, then I am afraid that it will be his Wang Hanxin's subordinates who will plunder everywhere instead of the rebels themselves. This trick is really damaging enough, and if anyone in the counties dares to upset this devil, it is no different from killing themselves. (To be continued.) )