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Li Yan's emergence in the rebel army made many people not expect, not only Niu Jinxing and Song Xiance, but also Gu Junen did not expect it, people are like this, once someone infringes on their own interests, it is impossible to be indifferent, and the special atmosphere of the rebel army determines that an outstanding talent like Li Yan must encounter some twists and turns. ∽↗，

Li Zicheng supported Li Yan's suggestion and decided to take Luoyang Fucheng as the base camp and go south to plot Huguang, which was different from Gu Junen's, Gu Junen's original suggestion was that after the righteous army occupied Kaifeng Luoyang and other places, it would unite with Zhang Xianzhong to develop in Henan and crush the offensive of the official army.

After all, Gu Junen has been following Li Zicheng's side for a long time, and Zhang Xianzhong has also had some dealings, he believes that the alliance between the righteous army is the most important, although Zhang Xianzhong once had some inappropriate practices in Kuizhou, but that is already a thing of the past, there is no need to continue to entangle, the next development of the righteous army is the most important, the current momentum of the development of the righteous army is very good, and Zhang Xianzhong also acquiesces to Li Zicheng's position as the leader of the righteous army, in this case, the union with Zhang Xianzhong is extremely important.

It's a pity that King Chuang adopted Li Yan's opinion and will not unite with Zhang Xianzhong for the time being.

What kind of consequences will this cause, Gu Junen is more worried, Zhang Xianzhong's temper is short-tempered, unwilling to be subservient, and the development of the army under his command is much inferior to Li Zicheng, the king of Chuang, will this cause Zhang Xianzhong to be jealous, so as to make irrational behavior, when he was in Kuizhou, Zhang Xianzhong was dissatisfied with Li Zicheng's status, so he made unusual moves.

Li Yan and others did not know the reason, and persuaded Li Zicheng not to unite with Zhang Xianzhong for the time being, on the surface such a decision was correct, but it was out of touch with the actual situation.

Therefore, when Li Zicheng decided to personally lead the army to attack Xiangyang Fucheng, Gu Junen made a suggestion. Sending sergeants to negotiate with Zhang Xianzhong, at least to ventilate and understand the next plan of action with each other, this is also beneficial to the rebel army, at least when King Chuang leads the army to attack Xiangyang Mansion City, Luoyang Mansion City can be protected by Zhang Xianzhong's side.

Li Zicheng agreed to Gu Junen's suggestion. Even after thinking about it, he decided to directly send Gu Junen to discuss with Zhang Xianzhong, and the strategists under his command were only familiar to Gu Junen and Zhang Xianzhong, and only Gu Junen could talk to Zhang Xianzhong.

Among the strategists under Li Zicheng, although Gu Junen's ability is not particularly strong, Gu Junen is the most loyal, and he always thinks about Li Zicheng, the king of Chuang, and the future of the righteous army. Thinking of his own things very little, in comparison, Li Yan also has such characteristics, but Li Yan has a strong temperament as a scholar, it is difficult to get along with others peacefully, and it is easy to suffer from the jealousy of others, such a person is difficult to do anything unless he is supported by Li Zicheng.

Niu Jinxing and Song Xiance and others are different. They think a lot about themselves, when they have an emergency. Their first thought is their own safety and interests, and in the process of doing things on weekdays, they are afraid that someone will overtake them and let their interests suffer.

Gu Junen went to Weihui Mansion and other places, and he couldn't follow Li Zicheng to Xiangyang to fight, at this time. Li Zicheng has to consider who to take to Xiangyang to fight.

There are not many people to choose from, it is nothing more than Li Yanniu, Jin Xing, Song Xiance and others.

It was at this time that Gu Junen, who was about to leave Luoyang Mansion City, once again gave Li Zicheng a suggestion, thinking that King Chuang would attack Xiangyang Mansion City. It is better to take Niu Jinxing, Song Xiance and others with them, and leave Li Yan in Luoyang Mansion City.

Gu Junen's suggestion is based on the actual situation, and Li Yan's ability to really strategize in the battle is not so outstanding, maintaining local order and allowing the people to stabilize, Li Yan's ability in this regard is indeed extraordinary.

Li Zicheng was a little hesitant, his real idea was to take Li Yan to Xiangyang to conquer, after all, this is a real contribution, stationed in Luoyang Mansion City, to maintain stability, I can't see any credit, Li Zicheng recognizes Li Yan's ability, and does want to reuse Li Yan, but this requires Li Yan to make a lot of contributions.

Gu Junen put forward relevant suggestions, has completed the task, and then rushed to Weihui Mansion and other places to find Zhang Xianzhong, just when he was about to leave, Niu Jinxing and Song Xiance came to visit.

The relationship between Gu Junen and Niu Jinxing and Song Xiance is still good, on the contrary, they are more distant from Li Yan, Niu Jinxing and Song Xiance are peaceful, and their posture is not so arrogant, and they are humble in their words and deeds, which is very different from Li Yan, so they are easier to get along with on weekdays.

Niu Jinxing clasped his fists at Gu Junen and saluted.

"I heard that Brother Gu is going to Weihui Mansion, so I came to visit, Brother Gu should be more careful when I go, and wait for Brother Gu's good news with Brother Song."

"Don't dare, don't dare, like Brother Niu and Brother Song, they all serve King Chuang, and they all think that the righteous army can grow stronger, and I go to Weihui Mansion and other places this time, I don't know how long it will take, and the affairs at home will be left to you."

Niu Jinxing and Song Xiance looked at each other and nodded slightly.

Gu Junen has also been a strategist for many years, of course he knew that the two of them came to visit, and it was not that simple, so after thinking about it for a while, he decided to take the initiative to speak.

"King Chuang is about to lead a large army to attack Xiangyang Fucheng, this battle is extremely important, the position of Xiangyang is very critical, if the righteous army can successfully take Xiangyang, the road of future development will be greatly expanded, in the next yesterday to the king of the suggestion, let Brother Niu and Brother Song follow the side of King Chuang, as for what is the opinion of King Chuang, it is not very clear in the next."

Hearing Gu Junen say this, a smile appeared on Niu Jinxing's face.

"Thank you Brother Gu for your recommendation, Brother Zai Xia and Brother Song also want to follow King Chuang's expedition, this Brother Li has outstanding ability and has won the trust of King Chuang, he can stay in Luoyang Mansion City and preside over the overall affairs of the Mansion City, so King Chuang can also be more at ease."

Some of the words have ended, Niu Jinxing and Song Xiance's purpose of coming to visit Gu Junen has been achieved, and they left after greeting for a while, the two of them know very well Gu Junen's status in King Chuang's mind, which Li Yan can't compare.

After the two left, Gu Junen thought about it for a long time.

After dark, Gu Junen went to visit King Chuang again.

Gu Junen was going to Weihui Mansion the next day, and he came to visit so late, which made Li Zicheng a little surprised.

Sure enough, Gu Junen bluntly talked about the conquest of Xiangyang Mansion City again.

"King Chuang, his subordinates suggested yesterday that when they conquered Xiangyang Mansion City, they took Niu Jinxing and Song Xiance, and their subordinates just thought about it carefully, and I felt that King Chuang still had to make up his mind and take the two of them to conquer."

Li Zicheng looked at Gu Junen and did not speak.

"The subordinates know that King Chuang appreciates Li Yan's ability more, and his subordinates are also ashamed of themselves, but the future development of the Righteous Army is that it needs to absorb more talents, Li Yan has been by King Chuang's side for half a year, and has done a lot of things to help the Righteous Army gradually grow, King Chuang wants to reuse Li Yan, and his subordinates can't say much, but whether King Chuang found out that the relationship between Li Yan and others is not very harmonious."

"You're right, Li Yan has the ability, and he is always a little arrogant."

"What King Chuang said is that Li Yan is indeed a little arrogant, he himself is a person, joining the ranks of the righteous army, I am afraid that he will feel wronged, if King Chuang reuses Li Yan, have you ever thought about what other people will think, after all, there are very few scholars in the righteous army, if these people see King Chuang so highly valued Li Yan, they will definitely be dissatisfied in their hearts."

Li Zicheng's eyes shot a trace of coldness, and he looked at Gu Junen, and his face gradually became serious.

"The subordinates are bold, and it is recommended that King Chuang should make full use of Li Yan and others, but also suppress them from time to time, of course, this kind of suppression is not manifested on the bright side, for example, this time King Chuang conquered Xiangyang Mansion City, such a battle, don't take Li Yan, if Li Yan makes a great contribution again, King Chuang must be rewarded, Li Yan does not participate, naturally there is nothing to do, so that others follow King Chuang and make contributions, and they can maintain balance with Li Yan, only in this way, the subordinates think that King Chuang will be able to absorb more talents."

Li Zicheng's face showed a smile again.

"Well, what I said is that there is indeed such a situation, okay, this time to conquer Xiangyang Mansion City, I will take Niu Jinxing, Song Xiance and others and let Li Yan stay in Luoyang."

"The subordinate has another suggestion."

"Speak up and listen."

"The subordinates suggested that the Red Lady should also stay in Luoyang Mansion City, so that Li Yan and the Red Lady would be stationed in Luoyang Mansion City together, and they would definitely do their best, the Red Lady and Li Yan have a good impression of each other, and many people can see that if King Chuang pushes the boat down the river and makes such a decision, Li Yan and Red Lady will be very grateful, and they will be more loyal to King Chuang."

King Chuang laughed.

"Okay, very good, Gu Junen, your suggestion is very good, by the way, you will set off tomorrow, be more careful along the way, whether you can find Zhang Xianzhong or not, the main thing is to ensure your own safety."

The day after Gu Junen left Luoyang Mansion City, Li Zicheng, the king of Chuang, began to arrange the deployment.

The expedition to Xiangyang Fucheng, the righteous army dispatched 80,000 troops, the army was divided into the front army and the Chinese army, the front army of 30,000 people, the Chinese army of 50,000 people, Li Zi became the marshal, sitting in the Chinese army, with Liu Zongmin as the commander of the former army, Liu Guoneng as the commander of the Chinese army, Zhang Yichuan as the deputy commander of the former army, and Lin Yang became the deputy marshal of the Chinese army.

Li Yan Red Lady and Tuo Yangkun and others were stationed in Luoyang Mansion City, and the 30,000 righteous troops left behind, Li Yan and Red Lady led 20,000 troops to garrison Luoyang Mansion City, and the remaining 10,000 troops were responsible for the security of Nanyang Mansion City, Runing Mansion City and Ruzhou and other places.

Niu Jinxing, Song Xiance and others followed King Chuang's expedition and were responsible for putting forward many opinions and suggestions. (To be continued......)