Zuo Zongtang said: "Lord Wang, the war in the southwest is not going well. The main reason is that the geographical situation in Sichuan is not favorable to us, and it is not easy for Brother Bohan to advance to the battlefield. In addition, Shi Dakai is a ruthless character, and he is quite away from marching and fighting. Shi Dakai had defeated Brother Bohan several times in a row, and he knew Brother Bohan's marching formation very well. Therefore, although Brother Bohan invaded Sichuan, he has not completely defeated Shi Dakai. ”

Li Zhen said: "Two people, chess opponents!" ”

Zuo Zongtang said: "Speaking of which, Shi Dakai is indeed a talent. Compared with Shi Dakai, Yi and the generals under his command are much weaker. Brother Bohan's war did not progress quickly, and it is understandable. ”

Li Zhen said: "I understand, I plan to go on a trip myself." ”

"What? You're going to have to do it yourself! ”

Zuo Zongtang shook his head again and again and said, "Why does the prince have to go in person? All you need to do is sit in Beijing. ”

Zhang Zhidong said: "I agree with Commander Zuo's opinion, the prince stays in Beijing. ”

Liu Jintang said arrogantly: "Lord Wang, you can leave the matter of marching and fighting to us." The last time I extinguished, I haven't enjoyed it yet. You asked me to go to Sichuan, and I must clear up the civil strife and arrest Shi Dakai in the shortest possible time. ”

Li Zhen shook his head and said: "In addition to Shi Dakai, there is also a Chen Yucheng in Sichuan. At the beginning, I valued this kid a lot, but I didn't expect this kid to go to Sichuan, and after he and Shi Dakai got together, it was not simple. I have made up my mind, I must go to Sichuan in person. ”

In the tone, there is an unmistakable taste.

Immediately, Li Zhen said: "I took Zhang Zhidong, Liu Jintang, plus Yang Luchan and Dong Haichuan, and the rest stayed in Beijing." ”

"Lord Wang, you can't do this!"

Lu Shaochuan suddenly became anxious and shouted loudly.

He followed Li Zhen to fight the war, and now he wants to stay in Beijing, how boring!

Li Zhen said in a deep voice: "This is an order!" ”

Liu Jintang said happily: "Thank you, Lord Wang, after I follow you to Sichuan, I will definitely take Shi Dakai in the shortest possible time." Isn't it just Shi Dakai and Chen Yucheng? Definitely not a problem. ”

Lu Shaochuan was stunned and had to respond.

He looked at Liu Jintang's gaze, his eyes full of envy.

This time, it's cheap Liu Jintang's kid.

Li Zhen looked at Zuo Zongtang and continued: "Brother Ji, the situation in Beijing, as well as the surrounding situation, all depend on you. During this period, I hope that you will continue to calm the people's minds on the basis of the past, so that the local people can resume production as soon as possible and resume normal development. What I want is not only the recovery of one place in Beijing, but also the development of Zhili, Shandong, Henan and other places, which need to be dealt with by you. ”

Zuo Zongtang said: "Don't worry, I will live up to the expectations of the prince." ”

Li Zhen stood up and said, "Do you know your respective tasks?" ”

"Clear!" The people in the hall said.

Li Zhen smiled slightly, waved his hand and said, "The meeting is over, the rest that should be rested, and the preparation that should be prepared." Today and tomorrow are two days for you. Day after tomorrow. We set out for Sichuan and joined Zeng Guofan's army. ”

"Yes!"

Everyone responded, and Li Zhen got up and walked out of the camp.

Next, Li Zhen asked Yang Luchan to find a place to settle Shanapova. Yang Luchan has been in Beijing for many years, is familiar with various places, and with Yang Luchan's connections in Beijing, it is easy to settle Shanapova.

Li Zhen is looking for a small courtyard house with a beautiful environment and is very suitable for living.

The sun was shining, and Li Zhen and Shanapova sat in the courtyard basking in the sun.

Li Zhen grabbed Shanapova's small waist, rubbed it gently, and said softly: "Shanapova, you will live here next." I've had someone choose a maid for you, and then someone will take care of you. ”

Shanapova hummed, and her heart settled.

Now, she has made her home in Beijing.

Li Zhen said: "I can only stay in Beijing for two days, and the day after tomorrow, I will leave for Sichuan to fight again." ”

Shanapova was stunned for a moment, but she didn't expect Li Zhen to leave immediately. She hugged Li Zhen's waist and whispered, "Husband, I have been with you before. This time, I'm going too, and I'm with you. ”

Li Zhen shook his head and said, "No, how can the army let women enter casually?" When I let you live in the army, it was a special circumstance, and you can't do it. If this continues in the future, I am afraid that the army will be chaotic. ”

Shanapova listened to Li Zhen's tone and knew that she would definitely not be able to persuade her.

She snuggled up to Li Zhen and didn't speak.

After a long time, Li Zhen said: "I have to go out to meet people, you are obedient at home!" ”

Li Zhen got up to leave, Shanapova looked at Li Zhen's departing figure, sighed lightly, and basked in the sun alone in the yard. After Li Zhen left the residence, he went straight to Gui Liang's mansion. When he came to Gui Liang's mansion, the attendants in the mansion saw Li Zhen, and immediately shouted excitedly, and immediately turned around and ran back to report. Soon, Gui Liang and his wife came out to greet him in person, and Gui Liang was already seventy years away at this time, dying of old age.

However, no one dared to despise him.

It was this old gentleman who made the impregnable Beijing City completely lose its defense.

After Gui Liang saw Li Zhen, he lifted his robe and prepared to kneel and salute.

Li Zhen took a step forward, stepped in front of Gui Liang, hurriedly picked up Gui Liang and his wife, and said with a smile: "Father-in-law, mother-in-law, we don't have to pay homage to each other. Moreover, the etiquette of kneeling has long been abolished in my army. ”

Gui Liang smiled, waved his hand and said, "Lord Wang, please inside!" ”

Li Zhen did not refuse, and came to the hall with Gui Liang.

After sitting down, Gui Liang said: "Lord Wang, this battle has destroyed the puppet emperor, and the next destruction of Shi Dakai is just around the corner." The world is about to be unified, what is the prince's plan? ”

These words are to ask about Li Zhen's arrangement, to test whether Li Zhen is the emperor?

Li Zhen smiled and said: "Father-in-law, the specific arrangements are not yet available, and it is not too late to discuss this matter after Shi Dakai in the southwest has been leveled." I came to visit my father-in-law, on the one hand, I haven't seen my father-in-law for many years, and I don't know how my father-in-law is doing. On the other hand, thank your father-in-law for opening the gates of the city and welcoming the army into the city. ”

Gui Liang said: "The old man didn't do anything, he just complied with the **." Even if I didn't open the city gate, Commander Zuo would have been able to break through the city gate of Beijing with his army. ”

After a pause, Gui Liang said again: "Thank you for caring about the old body, this person, when he is older, his energy is not as good as before, and his body bones are not as good as before, I don't know how long he can live." Now, I want to see Zhilan again in my lifetime, as well as the two little grandchildren, I haven't seen them for many years, I think in my heart. ”

Li Zhen said: "Father-in-law, don't worry, you will definitely be able to." ”

Gui Liang didn't mention political affairs, and talked with Li Zhen about some common things and some children's things. After some conversation, Li Zhen had dinner at Guiliang's house before saying goodbye and leaving.

ps: the second shift; Keep up the good work.