After arranging the affairs of Xiyongzhou, Zhao Xun was going to go east to see the situation in Luoyang and see how the defenders of Dongyongzhou resisted the northward movement of the Han army. However, as soon as he was about to leave, he stopped preparing for action when another incident appeared.

After taking Chang'an, Luo Dingyuan, the chief general of Chang'an and the general of the Han army, was defeated and killed himself. Many of the generals under his command also died in battle. Later, in order to find these fleeing people, Zhao Xun used their secret assistance to Zhao Jun to take Xiyongzhou, and posted notices together with Zhao Jun's pacification strategy for the people of Xiyongzhou.

Of course, this is only to divide the relationship between them and the king of Hanzhong on the surface. In the dark, the Shadow Guard and the Eagle Guard are all patrolling in the shadows, in order to take down all those who escaped.

However, when Zhao Xun was about to leave Xiyongzhou and go to Dongyongzhou, there was a report from the guards outside the former General's Mansion and the current Zhao Wang's Mansion, and Lin Shucheng, the number one criminal he was pursuing, came to ask for a meeting.

When Zhao Xun heard the news, he was also taken aback. originally thought that Lin Shucheng had escaped from Chang'an, but he didn't want to fight, so he appeared outside his mansion. In addition to Lin Shucheng, Luo Qing and several other generals appeared together.

"Lin Shucheng?" After asking them to enter the temporary palace, Zhao Xun looked at the middle-aged scribe with an indifferent face and asked in surprise. This Lin Shucheng did not have the slightest sense of frustration of defeat, nor did he have the resentment of being a prisoner, only an indifferent and elegant atmosphere.

"Xiaomin Lin Shucheng, I've seen the king!" Lin Shucheng saluted indifferently and said calmly.

"You've always been in Chang'an City?" Zhao Xun said in a deep voice.

"That's right, after the city was broken, Xiaomin and these people hid in the city together." Lin Shucheng glanced at the generals behind him and replied lightly.

"It turned out to be dark under the lights! If you've hid, why don't you keep hiding? Maybe you can leave Xiyongzhou smoothly. Zhao Xun said with a smile.

"Darkness under the light is only a temporary thing, we can use it to escape for a while, but it can't last long. The secret guard system under the command of the Great King, it won't be long before we can find out about us. In addition, the small people are meritorious people above the king's notice, and they also want to come to the king to receive the reward we deserve. ”

"Hahaha......" Zhao Xun laughed and said coldly, "Meritorious man? Reward? Lin Shucheng, you are the commander of the Han army in Xiyongzhou, and behind you is also the enemy general who resisted my righteous army. Say, "What reward shall they give?" but you are meritorious servants of the people. ”

Lin Shucheng didn't have the slightest nervousness, and said lightly: "Xiaomin is no longer Lin Shucheng in the past, nor is he left behind in Chang'an, just an ordinary person. The king posted a notice, so that I can't survive under the command of the king of Hanzhong, I don't know what the king means? ”

Zhao Xun was slightly stunned, but Lin Shucheng simply put aside his relationship with the Han army, but let the responsibility be put on him. What is your purpose in posting a notice to make the King of Hanzhong suspect us and let us sever relations with the King of Hanzhong? Is it to take us down and condemn us to kill? Or something else?

Zhao Xun smiled faintly and said, "In this way, you are unwilling to continue to serve under the command of the King of Hanzhong?" ”

Lin Shucheng's expression was slightly heavy, and he said in a deep voice: "It's not that I don't want to serve under the King of Hanzhong, but that the King of Hanzhong doesn't trust me. After this time, no matter whether the king of Hanzhong believes me or not, Xiyongzhou is lost, and it will be difficult for me Lin Shucheng to gain a foothold in the Han army. ”

"In order to defend against your Zhao Jun this time, the means used by my Lin Shucheng are not very bright. Among the officers and men of the Han army, there are many who have opinions about me, and those who have no opinions about us have already stayed in this battle. ”

Zhao Xun nodded secretly, what Lin Shucheng said was true, in the past, Zhao Xun divided the Yongjun group after the death of Situ Lei, the king of Yong, but he encouraged Situ Fei to stand on his own and refused to recognize the status of Situ Che, the king of Shu. And this Lin Shucheng was forced to be included in Situ Fei's command.

At the beginning, Lin Shucheng had always been an important courtier under the command of the king of Hanzhong, but he was never in charge of one side alone. You must know that Lin Shucheng is one of the three important ministers under Situ Lei, the king of Yong, but he has always been jealous of Situ Fei and cannot give up his power to him.

It was the king of Hanzhong who occupied Jingzhou, and the Zhao army approached Xiyongzhou in the north, so the Han army shifted its center of gravity to the east. Since then, Lin Shucheng has served as the post of staying in Chang'an, but he has been put in charge of the affairs of Xiyongzhou. Because of the lack of positions, Lin Shucheng also had many difficulties in Xiyongzhou. However, it has achieved great results in Xiyongzhou, whether it is to govern the people's livelihood or the army. It is also because of this that Lin Shucheng was able to gain the support of Chang'an and its surrounding soldiers.

After Lin Shucheng's narration, Zhao Xun also knew that after the Zhao army occupied Dongyongzhou in the past, Lin Shucheng also suggested increasing the garrison strength of the Han army in Xiyongzhou to guard against the southward movement of the Zhao army.

However, the king of Hanzhong refused at that time on the grounds that the Zhao army was attacking the Chu army. Rao is the last Zhao army approached south, and the king of Hanzhong also went to Xiyongzhou in person to defend Xiyongzhou. In addition, the king of Hanzhong still did not listen to Lin Shucheng's opinion, thinking that Zhao Jun was rectifying the internal situation and thinking that Zhao Jun would not go south. As a result, the Zhao army's Eastern Yongzhou army marched westward, and the northern army suddenly moved south, resulting in insufficient troops in Western Yongzhou to resist. Although the king of Hanzhong tried his best to send reinforcements, he still failed to hold Xiyongzhou.

The king of Hanzhong has Lin Shucheng and cannot be reused, which is indeed a great loss for the Han army, and for Zhao Jun, it is naturally a good thing. In this regard, Zhao Xun is naturally happy to see it. Now seeing Lin Shucheng say this, Zhao Xun also felt a little pity for the king of Hanzhong.

"It stands to reason that your Lin Shucheng has outstanding ability, and the King of Hanzhong should know about it, why has he been jealous of you? Since it could be stored with you in the past, it shouldn't be like this. Zhao Xun also felt strange that the king of Hanzhong had always distrusted Lin Shucheng.

Lin Shucheng sighed slightly, and said astringently: "Because Lin has never advised them to oppose the three Situ brothers, when the Zhao army attacked the Western Regions, I once suggested that Situ Fei let him unite with the King of Luoyang and the King of Shu to take advantage of the situation to go north and attack Liangzhou and Bingzhou, so as to sabotage the Zhao army's westward expedition." In this way, not only can the Zhao army have a crisis in the back road of the westward expedition and be unable to move westward wholeheartedly. In addition, it can also seize the central part of the Zhao Kingdom. ”

"Coupled with the Qi army in the east and the Turks in the north, Zhao Guo must be busy and too busy to take care of himself. At that time, the three Situ brothers will be able to attack the old land of the Yongjun army in the north and the territory under the jurisdiction of the Qi army in the east. With the former Han and Chu from west to east, they seized the world. It was also because of this that Situ Fei began to doubt me. ”

Hearing this, Zhao Xun was also slightly surprised, if it was really as Lin Shucheng said, plus the Qi army in the east and the Turks in the north, at that time, not only were they acting, but also the Chu army, the Tang army and the northern Hu tribe who were defeated by themselves, they would definitely be moved. Even if you have a lot of hole cards, you will not lose a lot, but you will lose a lot and be exhausted.

"Your suggestion is not bad, but it's a pity, since then, he is bound to be even weaker and weaker with the Shu army. Not only that, but it will even be destroyed by the King of Shu. No wonder the king of Hanzhong doesn't trust you, you are thinking about the Yongjun, not the Hanjun. Zhao Xun said lightly.

"Yes! In the past, the Yongjun army was so powerful, but I didn't expect it to be planted in the hands of the king in the end. ”

"Does this king have anything to do with it?"

"If it weren't for the king's unwillingness to take advantage of Situ Hao and Situ Fei, how could they easily be separated and self-reliant? If it weren't for the king provoking it and creating rumors, I am afraid that the Yongjun army is still the Yongjun, how can it stand in three parts. The first king is the male lord, but these three sons are too far apart. ”

Zhao Xun said coldly: "But it is no longer here at all, if Situ Lei makes proper arrangements, how can this happen?" There is no problem with abolishing Chang Liyu, but these abolished sons have great power in their hands. The Yongjun will stand in three points, and it is also a mess left by his colleagues. ”

Regarding Zhao Xun's words, Lin Shucheng had no objection. It is true that Situ Lei's original arrangement was not proper enough, or rather, his heart was not ruthless enough. wanted to abolish the elder and establish the young, but did not pave a good path for his heir.

"Since you have nothing to do with the Han army, and you are willing to receive the reward of this king, then you are willing to join my Zhao Kingdom?"

Lin Shucheng said in a deep voice: "Xiaomin is willing to serve the king, but Xiaomin hopes that the king can release the generals behind Xiaomin. In addition, Xiaomin also wants to reunite with his family. Over the years, I, Lin Shucheng, have worked hard for the two lords, but I have neglected my family. Now that they have fallen into the hands of the king, I do not want to do them any less. ”

Listening to Lin Shucheng's answer, Zhao Xun couldn't help but be stunned, he didn't expect Lin Shucheng to answer so simply, and surrender to himself like this. However, Lin Shucheng's family did fall into his own hands. In addition, I learned from the mouth of the Lin Mansion that Lin Shucheng also treated his family very well. When the city was broken, Lin Shucheng just didn't have time to take them away. Of course, if he brought them, Lin Shucheng would not be able to escape the inspection of Zhao Jun in the past few days.

Zhao Xun glanced at several Han army generals behind Lin Shucheng and saw that they looked resentful. If it weren't for the fact that there were two teams of guards in the lobby with sword handles on either side, I am afraid that they would have been ready to do it to themselves.

"Good! can get your Lin Shucheng to work, what are these Han army generals? Come, take them out, give them a warrant, let them go! ”

After the order was completed, Zhao Xun smiled at these generals and colonels: "This king will count you on the list of meritorious ministers of my Zhao army to capture Xiyongzhou, and announce it to the world." When you leave this time, I don't know if the king of Hanzhong will let you go. Now the king of Hanzhong is still attacking the city of my Zhao country in Dongyongzhou, and your family is still safe for the time being, if you wait for the reinforcements under the command of this king to return to Dongyongzhou, your family members will be difficult to say. When the time comes, not only will you not have a good outcome, but I am afraid that your family will not be able to escape. ”

"I don't have to worry about this to His Royal Highness King Zhao, my lord will definitely not believe your Zhao Guo's notice." Luo Qing saw that the faces of the generals around him changed in unison, and said coldly at the moment.

Zhao Xun said lightly: "Really? Are you sure? The result of this Lord Lin beside you is now clear to you. Xiyongzhou is lost, will the king of Hanzhong think about you calmly? Will the angry King of Hanzhong care about the innocence of several defeated generals? ”

"Let the king say, 'There is nothing good for you to go away now.' This king still admires your ability to lead the army, if it weren't for the problem of Xiyong Prefecture itself, it would not be easy for my Zhao army to conquer Xiyong Prefecture. You can't merge with the Han army, and joining this king is also a very good way out. In addition, the king's secret guard in Hanzhong can also rescue your family in time, so that your family can be reunited and avoid the pain of breaking your family. ”

As soon as Zhao Xun said this, the faces of these Han army generals suddenly changed. They came with Lin Shucheng this time, just because Lin Shucheng said that he could persuade King Zhao to let them go. With no way out, they came here. But after Zhao Xun said this, their hearts were also up and down. They know a lot about the king of Hanzhong, and what Zhao Xun said is very possible, even if they go back, they are afraid that they will be able to survive. They are all general-level generals, not ordinary soldiers, and under the anger of the king of Hanzhong, these generals will naturally not be easily ignored like lower-level officers. In particular, Zhao Jun's notice pushed them to the fire pit.

Luo Qing saw that the faces of the generals and colonies around him were different, and some people were already a little moved, and said urgently: "Generals, don't listen to his nonsense, the king will not wronged any innocent person." ”

"Haha...... No? Ladies and gentlemen, do you believe it? Zhao Xun couldn't help but sneer.

"Generals, you are all my brother's generals, my brother died in battle at the hands of the Zhao army, how can you surrender to Zhao? When I return to Hanzhong, Luo Qing will definitely tell the king about the matter, and he will definitely not let the king wronged you. Luo Qing said urgently.

"General Luo Dingyuan died on the battlefield, because as a general, he did what he should do. Do you still want them to accompany you to your death? Sure? When Luo Dingyuan was there, he didn't dare to say what would happen? Now that Luo Dingyuan is gone, you are still the general of the defeated army, do you think Situ Fei, the king of Hanzhong, will believe you? Will you believe that you and Lin Shucheng will be able to leave smoothly when you come to meet this king together? If you are truly good for them, let them choose their own path and future. Lin Shucheng, what do you say? ”

Seeing King Zhao pulling his words onto himself, Lin Shucheng couldn't help but smile bitterly. However, Lin Shucheng even admired Zhao Xun's reaction, and in just a few words, it made these defeated generals moved.

"What the king said is very true, Luo Qing, General Luo Dingyuan's death on the battlefield is a state affair, not a personal vendetta. The generals are no longer the generals who led thousands of troops in the past, but the rebels in the eyes of the king of Hanzhong. Their choices now are a matter of their families and their future, and they should decide for themselves. Lin Shucheng said with a light smile.

"Lin Shucheng, you ...... What a betrayal, I, Luo Qing, can see you clearly. Luo Qing pointed at Lin Shucheng with a pale face and said. Luo Qing is Luo Dingyuan's brother, Luo Dingyuan died in Chang'an City, although he died by suicide, but the reason was indeed in Zhao Jun. Therefore, Luo Qing was naturally reluctant to demote Zhao. In fact, he didn't think what Zhao Xun said was reasonable. However, now they don't know that this time the king of Hanzhong has seen his shortcomings and mistakes, and has not blindly wronged them, and even believes them.

"In addition, your family members are all in Hanzhong, if you are willing to surrender, this king can immediately order the secret guards of my Zhao State to withdraw them from the land of Hanzhong, and escort them to come and gather with you and others." Zhao Xun sprinkled his conditions again.

In the end, of the seven generals, including Luo Qing, four stayed and three left. In this regard, Luo Qing's face was naturally pale, but Zhao Xun was still very satisfied. Immediately, Zhao Xun arranged for the three people who left to leave freely, and the four people who stayed were arranged to receive the basic training of Zhao Jun with the recruits in the new barracks, and also learned Zhao Jun's military management skills, military law and military discipline.

"The king has a good means, and he won four brave generals in a soft voice. These seven people, although they are not partial generals among the reinforcements in Hanzhong, are also generals who lead two or three thousand people, which is equivalent to the captains in the Zhao army. Those who can be looked at by Luo Qing and are unwilling to surrender to Zhao State are naturally extraordinary. Now, four of them have been taken in by the king. Admire, admire! ”

Zhao Xun smiled faintly, and did not continue to discuss this issue, but asked: "This king believes that as long as you are willing, you can still escape from the territory of Xiyongzhou, but why are you suddenly willing to surrender to this king?" ”

Lin Shucheng was not surprised by Zhao Xun's words, but asked calmly: "The king doesn't believe in his subordinates?" ”

Zhao Xun shook his head and said, "It's not that I don't believe you, but this king is surprised that you suddenly decided like this?" ”

Lin Shucheng said in a deep voice: "First, as I said before, the king of Hanzhong does not believe me, and I am not willing to abandon my family. That's right, with my familiarity with Chang'an, the secret guards under the command of the king will not be able to catch me. Hide for a while, and after the king goes south, he can naturally leave easily. But what can I do if I abandon my family and children like this? ”

Second, the subordinates are optimistic about the king, and the system and policies of the Zhao State have determined the foundation of the king's eternal foundation. And the inaction and infighting of the southern princes have determined that it is only a matter of time before they are destroyed by the king. The southern princes are now just trying to delay their defeat, and they are no longer able to compete with the king for the lord of the world. ”

"And I, Lin Shucheng, think that I am very intelligent, but I don't want to be a forgotten and loser of history, let alone a stain on history. In addition, I am used to the military and politics, and now, I don't know what to do. ”

In addition, during this period of time in Chang'an, the minister once followed the Zhao system to govern local government affairs, and was supported by the people of Chang'an. Since then, His Royal Highness King Yongwang has passed away, and the Yongjun army no longer exists, and I have always hoped that the Yongjun who has placed my efforts on it can replace Yan. But now it is found that without the first king, the Yongjun army has long ceased to be the Yongjun. It's a pity ......"