But no one expected that Kong Sheng would take over the conversation indifferently without changing his face: "General Zhang doesn't need to be excited, if Lord Zhongcheng allows it, Kong Sheng is willing to lead the army to raid Yongqiu and compete for the rebels' food and grass!" ”

Kong Sheng's voice was generous and powerful, and his expression was clear.

As soon as he said this, Nan Jiyun and Lei Wanchun glanced at each other and frowned.

As the general of the Suiyang army, the two know that the situation in Henan is sinister, and Ling Hu Chao is even more cunning and unpredictable, the so-called Yongqiu withdrawal is probably very likely to be Ling Hu Chao's strategy, if the Suiyang defenders blindly go to attack Yongqiu, they will fall into the trap of the rebels, if they fall into the siege of the rebels, the whole army will be annihilated.

But Zhang Guo and the others were secretly happy when they heard this, and said in their hearts that since this little guy didn't know whether he was alive or dead and wanted to throw himself into the net, it was better to let him go and kill people with a knife. Kong Sheng's death at the hands of Linghu Chao's military horse can be regarded as revenge for his cousin Zhang Kui.

As soon as he thought of this, Zhang Guo immediately hugged his fist to Zhang Xun and said, "Lord Zhongcheng, since the Kong County Order has taken the initiative to ask for help, it is better to give him 500 military horses and let him go to Yongqiu." If you can take Yongqiu and seize the grain and grass of the rebels, it will also make a great contribution to Suiyang. ”

Zhang Xun frowned. He knew the sinister intentions of Zhang Guo and these people, and it was nothing more than the idea of killing people with a knife. But Zhang Xun is still a loyal minister after all, taking into account the overall situation, although he doesn't like Kong Sheng, and because of Zhang Kui's affairs, he doesn't want Kong Sheng to die, but he will not let Kong Sheng go to death because of personal grudges.

What's more, Kong Sheng led the army to attack the city, and once the matter was defeated, it was not only Kong Sheng who was damaged.

Zhang Xun shook his head indifferently and said, "It's not appropriate." The defense of Yongqiu City is high and deep, and it is extremely difficult to capture. Don't say that the rebels are powerful, how could Ling Fox Chao really leave only two thousand military horses to guard the Yongqiu granary. Blindly led the army to attack Yongqiu. Most of them will lose their troops and generals. Don't wait until you say anything more. The matter was put on hold and no longer discussed. ”

Seeing that Zhang Xun was not allowed, Zhang Guo was a little disappointed, but he was helpless.

Unexpectedly, Kong Sheng clenched his fists and said loudly: "Lord Zhongcheng, Kong thinks that at present, the rebels have withdrawn their forces and the defense line has shrunk, and the Yongqiu defenders have only 2,000 people, and the defense is empty. This is the best time for our army to attack. This kind of opportunity is fleeting, and if you miss it, you miss it. ”

Zhang Guo raised his eyebrows, and said in his heart that this little guy really doesn't know whether to live or die...... Since he was bent on sending him to death, Lao Tzu took advantage of the situation to push the boat to help him.

Thinking of this, Zhang Guo glanced at several good generals around him, and several people stepped forward and bowed down together and suggested: "Lord Zhongcheng, the last general thinks that what Kong County Ling said is extremely true, since Kong County Ling is willing to lead a surprise army to attack Yongqiu, why not let him give it a try?" It's great to be able to win Yongqiu, and it doesn't matter if you can't take it. Please also ask for your permission! ”

"The last general is willing to be the backup of the Kong County Order!"

Zhang Xun sighed lightly in his heart. Turning his head to look at Kong Sheng, he saw that Kong Sheng's expression was calm. couldn't help but ponder: "Kong County Order, are you really willing to lead the army to attack Yongqiu?" Do you know that the defense of Suiyang is very important, and this official can only allocate a few hundred troops to you at most. There is no joke in the so-called army, if you lead the army to attack, if you can't take Yongqiu or the soldiers and horses are damaged, the officer will engage in military law for you! ”

"Kong Sheng is willing to make a military order!" Kong Sheng bowed angrily: "Suiyang's defense is always the first, and the lower official only needs four hundred cavalry plus one hundred Mo sword troops in the headquarters is enough!" ”

Zhang Xun stared at Kong Sheng deeply, and after a while, he said in a deep voice: "Okay, since you insist on doing so, then this official has fulfilled your enthusiasm for making contributions to the imperial court." However, this official has a word first, if there is something to do, if there is something to do, if you can't do it, you will retreat, as long as you can keep your soldiers and horses and retreat, this official will not investigate your guilt! ”

Zhang Xun listened to Kong Sheng nodded secretly, and said in his heart that Zhang Xun deserved to be a famous minister in history, at least he would not abolish his public because of personal grudges, this kind of bearing and courage are still quite admirable. Just at his words today, Kong Sheng swept away all kinds of bad feelings against him in the past.

"The subordinate obeys! Master Xie Zhongcheng is complete! Kong Sheng bowed and retreated.

Nan Jiyun and Lei Wanchun hesitated, but still did not stand up and raise objections.

Kong Sheng's insistence on leading the army to attack Yongqiu had already received Zhang Xun's nod and permission, and as generals, their opposition would not help, but would cause hostility from the people in Zhang Guo's faction.

The two felt that Kong Sheng was completely dizzy from a momentary brain fever. Even if Ling Hu Chong really only left 2,000 troops and horses to defend the city, it was actually more difficult than climbing to the sky if the hundreds of people under Kong Sheng's command wanted to break the city.

According to Zhang Xun's order, Nan Jiyun transferred 400 cavalry from the cavalry battalion to Kong Sheng's command. Nan Jiyun and Lei Wanchun left the Yamen Hall of the Taishou Mansion, whispered side by side and walked along the spacious street towards the city tower.

"Nanba, although Kong Sheng is young but has a steady temperament, this time he suddenly proposed to attack Yongqiu, I always feel a little weird. He is not a fool, why did he willingly fall for Zhang Guo's agitation method and have to go to Yongqiu to die? ”

"Old Lei, Kong Sheng's actions are becoming more and more unfathomable, anyway, I can't understand it. He definitely didn't get dizzy with brain fever this time, he probably had other plans. Could it be that he is really sure to take Yongqiu? ”

"Nanba, how is this possible? We have been fighting with Linghu Chao for so long, this person is insidious and cunning, and he is ruthless, Yongqiu is the granary of the rebels in Henan, how can he leave only 2,000 people to defend the city? This is obviously a trap, and I am worried that Kong Sheng will lead his army to fall into Linghu Chao's tricks. ”

"Old Lei, why don't you persuade Kong Sheng? Yongqiu is easy to defend and difficult to attack, not to mention that he only has 500 people, even if he can lead an army of 5,000 to capture the city, it is still unknown. ”

Lei Wanchun shook his head: "Although this person is young but arrogant, the decision he made is probably not something we can shake." Maybe he can really do a miracle. ”

Nan Jiyun sighed lightly: "I hope so, but it's a pity that the four children of your family and my family, if something happens, I'm afraid the whole army will be wiped out." ”

Lei Wanchun's eyes flashed: "Nanba, whether it is the three boys of my Lei family or Nan Yong's nephew, they are not greedy for life and afraid of death. Since we chose to let them follow Kong Sheng, we can't give up halfway and make people look down on us! ”

Nan Jiyun laughed loudly: "Of course. Okay, Lao Lei, no need to gossip, let's patrol the city separately, and I will go to the barracks to allocate four hundred elite soldiers for Kong Sheng! ”

Confucian.

Mu Changfeng frowned, and said in a condensed voice: "Third brother, although I don't know how to fight in battle formations and the art of war, but the so-called outnumbered, you only lead five hundred cavalry to attack the heavily guarded Yongqiu, I'm afraid there is no return!" ”

"Big brother, others think that I am young and vigorous and have fallen into the agitation of Zhang Guo and these people, but in fact, I am just calculating. Everyone thinks I'm going to die this time, but it's a risk at best. ”

"The rebels have sharply reduced their defensive lines, indicating that there is a change within the Yan army. According to my judgment, this is definitely not a deliberate design by Ling Fox Chao or other rebel generals to lure us up, but a troop movement of the rebels as a whole. This is an opportunity, and if we can grasp it, we will not have a chance to win Yongqiu. ”

"Of course, I took the initiative to ask Ying to lead the army to leave Suiyang this time, mainly as a way to get out." The corners of Kong Sheng's mouth swept up with a smile on his chest: "If everything goes well......"

Kong Sheng suddenly fell silent when he said this. It's not that he can't trust Mu Changfeng, but some strategic layouts and ideas are planned, and there are still major variables for the time being, and it's useless to say it. And even if he told Mu Changfeng frankly, he might not be able to understand Kong Sheng's strategic intentions.

Mu Changfeng let out a sigh of relief and shook his head: "Forget it, since you have already made a decision, I won't persuade you anymore." By the way, when are you going to lead your troops? ”

"Zhang Zhongcheng ordered me to lead the army to the expedition in three days, but ......" Kong Sheng smiled lightly: "The so-called soldiers are fast, since they are strange soldiers, they are eclectic, big brother, you go to the barracks to pass on my orders, pack up tonight, and set out on the fifth watch tomorrow!" ”

"Leaving early tomorrow morning? Wouldn't it be too rushed? Mu Changfeng looked up at Kong Sheng in astonishment.

Kong Sheng turned his head and entered the bedroom, gently closing the door tightly.

……

Late at night. Zhang Guo's private residence.

Zhang Guo sat on the soft couch with a gloomy face, and a henchman stepped forward respectfully and whispered a few words in his ear, his face changed, and he suddenly shouted: "What? He's going to lead the army early tomorrow morning? ”

The military man snorted: "The little one has just come from the barracks, and he is gathering five hundred cavalry to give a lecture, asking him to prepare tonight for the third watch and the fifth watch tomorrow!" ”

Zhang Guo sneered, "Since he is in a hurry to send him to death, then let him go." Third child, this is a secret letter from me, you set off immediately and go to Jiyin County overnight, you ...... over there"

Zhang Guo lowered his voice and instructed word by word, and the murderous aura in his eyes became more and more intense. The soldier named Lao San was shocked in his heart, but he didn't dare to show the slightest change in mood on the surface, for fear that it would cause Zhang Guo's backlash.

The third soldier took the order and turned around and left. But as soon as the third child left Zhang Guo's house, under the heavy night, he was blocked by two men in black, and before he could react, a man in black rushed over and slashed him on the back of the neck with a palm, and knocked him unconscious.

By the time the third child came to his senses, he was already curled up in a bright study, bound all over. The third child struggled in surprise, looked up and caught a glimpse of Zhang Xunduan, who had an iron blue face and a majestic face, sitting on it, and couldn't help but tremble at the corners of his mouth, and said in a trembling voice: "Zhongcheng...... Lord Zhongcheng! ”

Under the bright candlelight, Zhang Xun held a secret letter that had been opened in his hand. His expression became angry and hideous little by little, and he got up and stared at the third child, his eyes were gloomy, almost wanting to choose someone to devour.

"Lord Zhongcheng, spare your life!" The third child seemed to realize something, and exclaimed in panic.

The indifference in Zhang Xun's eyes flashed with murderous brilliance, he slowly waved his hand, and said in a condensed voice: "Come on, drag him down and cut him down!" (To be continued.) )