Qi Shan looked at Li Zhen and asked in a harmonious voice, "Li Zhen, why did you say this?" ”

He Ming saw that Qi Shan's tone was kind, and his secret words were not good.

Especially He Ming lost face in front of Li Zhen, knowing that Li Zhen was extremely cunning. Now that he brought it up in front of Qi Shan, Li Zhen must be completely sure. He Ming's eyes rolled, gritted his teeth, and said unwillingly: "My lord, Mr. Li Qian is reasonable, so I will ask Mr. Li Qian to tell me how to deal with the captive bandits." ”

He Ming retreated decisively, and Li Zhen also lost the opportunity to deal with He Ming, so he gave up temporarily.

Qi Shan asked again, "Li Zhen, what do you think should be done?" ”

Li Zhenlang said: "My lord, the last time I killed Yang Zhengqing, I captured more than 1,600 bandits, and this time there are more than 8,300 bandits, close to 10,000. If 10,000 bandits are killed, the Jiangbei camp can be majestic for a while, and the emperor will also reward the adults. But Mu Xiu will be destroyed by the forest wind, and the adults will show too much, which will make all the pressure focus on the adults. ”

Qi Shan nodded, waved his hand, and said, "Go on!" ”

Li Zhen continued: "Once Yang Xiuqing is angry, the Taiping army will unanimously deal with the adults, and the army will attack the Jiangbei camp, which will definitely be a disaster and put the adults in danger. The last general thought that Yang Xiuqing could prepare 100,000 taels of silver to redeem the 10,000 bandits in the camp. If Yang Xiuqing doesn't agree, he will kill all the bandits. ”

Qi Shan's eyes lit up, and his face showed a happy and yearning look.

100,000 taels of silver, that's not a small amount!

Now the state affairs are difficult, the treasury is short of silver, and the court has to use silver everywhere.

The lack of money in the treasury has led to a decrease in military spending, and the decrease in military spending has led to a lack of strength, and the Jiangbei battalion has also tightened its belt. If you get 100,000 taels of silver out of thin air, it will be extremely beneficial to the development of Jiangbei camp. When the time comes, Qi Shan will mediate again and revise the matter of selling the bandits to Yang Xiuqing, and it will become a matter of loyalty and patriotism.

Qi Shan thought about it, but said worriedly: "The solution is good, can Yang Xiuqing agree?" ”

Li Zhen said confidently and calmly: "My lord, Yang Xiuqing can't help but agree to this matter. If Yang Xiuqing disregarded the lives of 10,000 bandits and his reputation plummeted, no one would be willing to serve him. ”

Qi Shan nodded and said, "That makes sense, but who to send?" ”

Li Zhen looked at He Ming with coldness in his eyes, and said, "My lord, the last general thinks that it is most suitable for General He to go to Nanjing. General He is a veteran of the army, experienced, courageous, and loyal, and he will definitely fight for more benefits for the adults. Maybe General He will go out, and 100,000 taels of silver will become 150,000 taels, or even 200,000 taels. ”

"Ahh

He Ming exclaimed, his legs weakened, and he fell directly to the ground.

Cold sweat broke out on his forehead, and he secretly said that Li Zhen was vicious.

Envoy to Nanjing, this is to send death!

If he really saw Yang Xiuqing, he would make Yang Xiuqing angry, and he would have died in vain if he was killed by Yang Xiuqing. He Ming didn't care about his own face, so he crawled to Qi Shan and said: "My lord, although the last general is willing to go to Nanjing for the adult, but the last general is unfavorable and reckless and vulgar, I am afraid it will ruin the good things of the adult." ”

He Ming pointed at Li Zhen and said loudly: "My lord, among the generals in the army, only Li Zhen is the most suitable. Li Zhen defeated the bandits twice, he is brave, strategic, and courageous, he is the best candidate. ”

Qi Shan looked at He Ming's embarrassed appearance, his brows furrowed, and he was very unhappy.

looked at Li Zhen, saw that Li Zhen was neither humble nor arrogant, his eyes revealed infinite confidence, he was a talent, and he appreciated Li Zhen even more, this is the talent he discovered.

Qi Shan asked, "Li Zhen, are you willing to go to Nanjing?" ”

Li Zhen frowned slightly, and said: "The adults let the last general go, and the last general will not let go, and I am willing to share the worries of the adults." But there are still many things in the army that have not been dealt with......"

Before he could speak, He Ming interrupted Li Zhen's words.

He Ming disregarded his own face and said in a lost voice: "Li Zhen, you keep saying that you are loyal to the adults and are willing to share the worries of the adults, then go to Nanjing to meet Yang Xiuqing, this is the most important thing." He Ming thought that Li Zhen died in the hands of Yang Xiuqing, and Wu Qigong had no arms, so he was faintly excited in his heart.

Li Zhen sneered: "General He, I'm not a three-year-old child, so I don't need to use the method of agitation. ”

Qi Shan said: "If you don't want to, this official will let someone else go." ”

Li Zhen is his favorite general, and he is loyal, and he is not as unruly as Huang Shihai, so Qishan values Li Zhen very much and doesn't want Li Zhen to have an accident.

Li Zhen hugged his fists and said: "My lord, I am willing to go, and I will definitely bring back 100,000 taels of silver to my lord." ”

Qi Shan was even more moved when he saw Li Zhen go deep into the tiger's den for him.

He Ming was excited, secretly happy.

After the matter of the captives was settled, Qi Shan discussed other matters with the generals before finally returning to the camp. After Li Zhen returned to the camp, he brought Huang Shihai and Huang Hu and told them about going to Nanjing.

Both of them had worried expressions on their faces, thinking that Li Zhen was too stupid. Huang Hu said resolutely: "My lord, you went to Nanjing to throw yourself into the tiger's den, if Yang Xiuqing is unwilling to exchange for 10,000 bandits, it will be dangerous, you can't go." ”

Huang Shihai said: "My lord, you can't do it. ”

Li Zhen said confidently: "You are all wrong, I am not reckless, I have made up my mind to do this." When I met Qi Shan, I deliberately pulled He Ming up, just to ask him to push me out and take the opportunity to go to Nanjing. ”

Huang Hu said angrily: "My lord, your brain is not confused, right? ”

Huang Shihai asked, "My lord, why did you do this?" ”

Li Zhen took a deep breath and said, "This time 10,000 bandits were captured, and according to the temperament of the generals in the army, all 10,000 people will definitely be killed." When the news came out, Yang Xiuqing, Hong Xiuquan, Wei Changhui and others might unite once the Taiping army attacked the Jiangbei camp in a big way. When the time comes, not only Qishan, but even us will be in danger. ”

Speaking of this, Li Zhen paused and said intriguingly: "As long as the 10,000 bandits are returned to Yang Xiuqing, they can be temporarily exchanged for a stable situation." As long as the overall situation is stable, we will be able to gain more benefits and gain greater strength by fighting small-scale battles against the bandits and making continuous meritorious contributions. ”

Huang Shihai was surprised in his heart, he didn't expect Li Zhen to think so far-reachingly.

Li Zhen is no longer thinking about the future of Jiangbei camp, but about his own future. Huang Shihai was faintly excited in his heart, because he was with the right person, and Li Zhen said this because he regarded him as a confidant.

Li Zhen smiled and said, "How about it, agreed!" ”

In fact, Li Zhen didn't say another reason. If Yang Xiuqing had placed the main force of the Taiping Army in the camp in Jiangbei and reduced the strength of the Northern Expedition, history would have changed at this point. This is not what Li Zhen wants to see, he must try his best to maintain the status quo, so as to predict the general trend of the future, and it is more convenient to formulate strategies and enhance his own strength.

Huang Shihai said: "My lord, it is very dangerous for you to go to Nanjing to meet Yang Xiuqing, and I will accompany you in the end." ”

Huang Hu said, "My lord, the last general will also go with you." ”

Li Zhen shook his head and said: "You don't need too many people to go to Nanjing, as long as Shihai accompanies you." Huang Hu stayed in the camp and stared at He Ming carefully to prevent him from making small moves. ”

Huang Hu hugged his fists and said: "Don't worry, my lord, I won't let He Ming mess around." ”

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