After learning that Chen Yingliang's final reply was still refusing to go north, Mulan's anger was of course indescribable in words, if it weren't for some sanity, Mulan, who was in her menstrual period, would have the intention of cutting Chen Yingliang into twenty pieces with a knife! And after finally trying to calm herself down, Mulan made one last effort and said in a pleading tone: "Chen Tongshou, can you think about it again?" Fighters are rare, it would be a pity if you missed them, as long as you promise to send troops to intercept them, we can negotiate any conditions. ”

"General Mulan, it's not that I want to preserve my strength, it's not that I don't want to join forces with you." Chen Yingliang said with a wry smile: "It's my lack of troops, you can also see, now the army I can use is only twelve regiments, a total of only about 2,500 people, this amount of troops to build a Bianshui defense line of more than 200 miles is really a drop in the bucket, beyond my strength, so I'm sorry, I have to refuse this time." ”

Mulan was completely desperate, and her chest was completely full of anger, and after finally suppressing the anger in her heart, Mulan did not be polite to Chen Yingliang, and said as soon as she arched her hand: "Since Chen Tongshou refuses to send troops, then the last general will not dare to force it, and he will leave, and the last general will return to the army and give orders to Ambassador Zhang." ”

Seeing that Mulan was eager to strangle herself to death, Chen Yingliang didn't keep it, but just took out a reply to Zhang Xutuo and asked Mulan to take it back, and then took out another gift to Mulan, but Mulan only replied to the letter, very unfriendly rejected Chen Yingliang's gift, and then immediately left angrily, Chen Yingliang sent her out of Tongshou Mansion, told her a few words to be careful on the road, and then she could only watch her stride away with a wry smile, feeling sorry, "What a fucking pity, If Zhang Xutuo didn't give the task too mysterious this time, otherwise it would really be a great opportunity to get along with the fierce people under his command. ”

Unfortunately, there is no way, in order to prevent accidents, Chen Yingliang immediately began to prepare for war, while temporarily recruiting a group of Xiangyong as auxiliaries, so that the regular army can fight with all their might, while sending people to reconnoiter the movement in the north, grasp the east longitude of Meng Rang's team, and at the same time strengthen the liaison with Yang Wang, the commander of Liang County, let him help reconnoiter the enemy, and also begged him to secretly inform Zhang Xutuo of the next tactical plan and grasp the specific movements of Zhang Xutuo's team.

Two days later, Yang Wang sent a reply, saying that it had been confirmed that Meng Rang was flowing to the south, and had arrived in the area of the single father, and also looted the large and small villages outside the single father city, and put on the posture that the flood was monstrous after I passed, and Zhang Xutuo's team had also begun to pursue, but Yang Wang did not know where it was.

In addition, Yang Wang also kindly taught Chen Yingliang a lesson as an elder, saying that Chen Yingliang should not refuse Zhang Xutuo's request, even if he knew that Zhang Xutuo's plan was difficult to succeed, he should also send troops to the north to make a show, perfunctory Zhang Xutuo, who was very favored by Emperor Yang of Sui, instead of openly refusing to offend, which would be beneficial to Chen Yingliang's future. At the same time, Yang Wang also pointed out in the letter, saying that it was not to look at Pengcheng Dong Chun's promise to implement Zhang Xutuo's plan, and he said it nicely, if Meng Rangzhen wandered into Pengcheng County, he was afraid that Dong Chun would still protect himself, and he wanted Chen Yingliang to learn more from an old slippery man like Dong Chun.

"Damn, protect yourself! Perfunctory! Everyone wants to protect themselves, they all want to be perfunctory, how can this thief chaos be peaceful?! ”

Chen Yingliang was very depressed and threw Yang Wang's letter on the table, yelling, venting his frustration caused by the strong enemy's pressure and offending the gods. After reading the results, the eldest grandson Wuji immediately said: "Brother, Yang Xianjiu is kind to you, Dong Chun promised to carry out Zhang Xutuo's orders, it is indeed very perfunctory, although this kind of behavior is not enough, but sometimes it is worth learning." ”

"I knew that Dong Chun was perfunctory!" Chen Yingliang said angrily: "Dong Chun has been chasing and killing Peng Xiaocai and killing Wei Qiju for more than a year, and he has to take care of Langya, Xiapi and the East China Sea. Besides, there are so many in the northwest of Pengcheng, and there is no danger to defend, how can he guarantee that he can stop Meng Rang with more than 10,000 main forces in Pei County? I didn't dare to agree to Zhang Xutuo, I was also worried that this Dong Chun would be cheating and tricky, and deliberately let Meng Rang slip away from the border between the two counties, and then let me carry this big black cauldron! ”

The eldest grandson Wuji nodded, and Yuan Tiangang, who was still an official not long ago, also nodded, and echoed: "What the left-behind said is extremely true, Dong Chun's team is extremely tired, and it is difficult to ensure that Meng Rang is stopped, and deliberately indulging Meng Rang to slip away from the border of Qian Peng, and then letting us carry the black cauldron, is undoubtedly the best choice for him." At that time, even if you can't put all the blame on us, you can pull us into the water, completely muddy the water, and share the anger of the emperor and Zhang Xutuo. ”

Chen Yingliang sighed loudly, not knowing whether to praise Yuan Tiangang's analysis, or to sympathize with and understand Dong Chun, a good neighbor who was really tired enough. And Chen Yingliang's most unreliable staff member, Qian Xiangmin, said viciously: "I hope Meng will let that traitor flow to Pengcheng, and when the time comes, as long as we guard the border, we can make this uneasy and kind-hearted Dong Chun cry and see how he dies!" ”

"Meng Rang is not a fool, why should he go to Pengcheng?" Chen Yingliang said angrily: "Dong Chun's team is just tired enough, but it's not that it can't fight, more than 10,000 elites of hundreds of battles are placed there, even if Meng Rang is reckless, he has to carefully weigh the weight, and Meng Rang is not a reckless person, Zhang Xutuo and Zhou Fashang can't kill him together, which is enough to prove that he is a person with brains." ”

"Brother, then do you think Meng Rang will go south directly to our county?" Eldest Sun Wuji asked worriedly.

"It's possible." Chen Yingliang said distressedly: "But I think Meng Rang is more likely to break through to the southwest of Liang County, because if he goes directly south, he will first have to meet our main force of Qian County stationed in Yongcheng, and the Qian County army can also be regarded as having some reputation during this time, as long as Zhang Xutuo chases closely, he Meng Rang will not have the courage to come to the north of Qian County and fight us." If I were him, I would definitely choose to break through to the southwest of Liang County and enter Huaiyang County, where the official and military forces were weak and the money and food were relatively sufficient, which was the best choice for Meng Rang to supply food. ”

"Wouldn't that be nice, too?" Qian Xiangmin's eyes lit up and said, "If Meng Rangxi enters Huaiyang, then we don't have to be responsible for anything?" ”

"Qian joined the army, no wonder you have been an official in the Eastern Capital for so many years and have not been promoted." The eldest grandson Wuji said angrily: "If Meng Rang enters Huaiyang County in the west, then the most unlucky thing is us, and then Zhang Xutuo's heart will be black and he can put all the blame on us, saying that we refuse to cooperate with the battle, which gives Meng Rang the opportunity to attack Huaiyang County." Even if Zhang Xutuo is upright and disdainful of doing this, we will also be unlucky, because among the surrounding counties of Huaiyang County, our military strength is the strongest, and the imperial court must have ordered us to exterminate Meng Rang with all our might, and our life was even more difficult at that time! ”

Qian Xiangmin, who didn't know how to pretend to understand, closed his mouth, but was reprimanded by the eldest grandson Wuji, who had just reached the age of sixteen this year, and Qian Xiangmin, who was already in his early forties, felt that his face was a little unbearable, so he continued to slap his swollen face and become fat, and said: "Chen Tongshou, then if Meng Rang breaks through to the southeast of Liang County, what will be the result?" ”

"Then I'll laugh." Chen Yingliang said lazily: "Meng Rang broke through from the southeast of Liang County, even if he succeeded, he would enter the south of Pengcheng, and at that time, it would only be Dong Chun, the Pengcheng guard, who would be responsible for suppressing the bandits, and Zhang Xutuo, who happened to be in charge of Pengcheng's soldiers and horses, we just need to guard the border to watch the excitement and find opportunities to pick up cheap, and we can save countless hearts." ”

"That's right." Saying casually, Chen Yingliang remembered one more thing, and then said: "There is another point, if Meng Rang breaks through to the southeast of Liang County, Jiucheng will pass through Mangdang Mountain and Yushan, the terrain in that area is complex, the road is narrow, Meng Rang is not familiar with the guest army, but we are often familiar with bandits there than anyone else, if we want to win by surprise, win more with less, there is the best ambush battlefield." ”

"So many benefits?" Qian Xiangmin was a little surprised, and hurriedly said: "Chen Tongshou, since Meng Rang broke through to the southeast of Liang County, which has so many benefits for us, then why don't you think of a way to let Meng Rang flow in this direction?" ”

"You think I'm a god? Do what you want your enemies to do? Chen Yingliang smiled bitterly, and jokingly said: "Or, Qian joins the army, you work hard, bring some gifts to Meng Rang, and ask him to break through this road?" ”

The eldest grandson Wuji and Yuan Tiangang laughed loudly together, but Qian Xiangmin was so frightened that he fell to his knees, and said with a crying voice: "Tongshou, don't be happy to win the official, the lower official is timid, and he doesn't dare to go without being scared!" The lower officials beg you, please beg you, the lower officials are old, and the lower officials are young! ”

Seeing Qian Xiangmin's wolf appearance, the eldest grandson Wuji and Yuan Tiangang inevitably laughed even louder, and Chen Yingliang was also amused, waved his hand casually, and said with a smile: "Just kidding, what are you afraid of?" Hurry up, don't worry, I won't do this, Meng Rang is not a fool, last time we used this trick to overshadow Du Fuwei, Meng Rang may have heard of it, sending you is not for you to send ......, send ....... ”

Speaking of this casually, Chen Yingliang suddenly stammered, and his face showed surprise, Qian Xiangmin, who had just gotten up from the ground, was a little surprised, and hurriedly asked Chen Yingliang why he was like this, Chen Yingliang waved his hand to ask Qian Xiangmin not to speak, his eyes were just thinking, and he quickly considered some details. After a while, Chen Yingliang suddenly jumped up from the Hu chair and shouted, "There is a way for Meng Rang to break through to the southeast of Liang County!" By the way, we still have a great hope of killing Meng Rang in Mangdang Mountain! ”

"What's my brother's plan?" The eldest grandson Wuji asked with great joy.

"Just like last time, send an envoy to contact Meng Rang and use a trick to lure him to the southeast of Liang County!" Chen Yingliang replied categorically.

After another plop, Qian Xiangmin knelt down to Chen Yingliang again, and said with a crying voice: "Chen Tongshou, you won't ask me to go again, right?" You just said that we used this trick to overshadow Du Fuwei before, Meng Rang can't be fooled, I will die in vain! ”

"Brother, you're not joking, are you?" The eldest grandson Wuji was also surprised and said: "You said just now, if we send an envoy to contact Meng Rang again, Meng Rang is unlikely to believe it?" ”

"Nope! It's not us! Chen Yingliang shook his head categorically, sneered and said, "It's the envoy of the Du Fuwei faction!" In order to avenge the last one-arrow revenge, Du Fuwei returned to the south of Pengcheng again, and wanted to attack our county, but he suffered from lack of strength, and heard that Meng Rang led the army to the south, so he sent an envoy to contact Meng Rang, and invited Meng Rang to the south of Pengcheng to join forces to achieve a great event! ”

"Brilliant plan!" The eldest grandson Wuji's eyes suddenly lit up, and he said with great joy: "Brother's plan is wonderful, the younger brother thinks that this plan is very promising to succeed, Meng Rang was chased and cut by Zhang Xutuo, he must hope that someone will pick him up, Du Fuwei and him are the same as in Changbai Mountain, Qi County, there is some incense, maybe some familiarity, Du Fuwei's invitation he will not not ignore it." Also, there are many people in our team who surrendered from Du Fuwei, who are familiar with Du Fuwei's internal situation, and arrange a few such people to help Qian join the army to go north, so that Qian can join the army and quickly gain Meng Rang's trust! ”

"Brother Eldest Sun, what are you mentioning me for?" Qian Xiangmin's crying became more obvious, and said, "I didn't promise to go, and I didn't have the courage to go." ”

"Qian joins the army, who will go if you don't go?" Eldest Sun Wuji said with a smile: "Among the staff under my brother's command, you are the most experienced in this area, and only you are the most suitable to go." ”

"Qian joins the army, and it will be hard again." Chen Yingliang also encouraged: "Don't worry, this time you are pretending to be a thief envoy, there will be no danger, and when you return triumphantly, I will ask the court to give you a promotion." ”

"I don't want to be promoted!" Qian Xiangmin cried directly, waved his hand and said: "Lord Tongshou, your kindness is appreciated by the lower official, but the lower official is already very satisfied with the current eight-grade soldier Cao Shen in the military, and he is also very content, and the lower official doesn't want to be promoted, and he doesn't want to go!" ”

Chen Yingliang and the eldest grandson Wuji continued to join forces to persuade and promise countless benefits to trick Qian Xiangmin into taking risks again, but Qian Xiangmin said that he would not be fooled again, and refused to obey his life with tears in his eyes, and finally Chen Yingliang also became angry, and directly threatened that if Qian Xiangmin refused to obey the order, he would immediately remove Qian Xiangmin from his official position, who knew that Qian Xiangmin actually took off his official uniform on the spot, and cried and said: "Tongshou, lowly and willing to be dismissed, lowly is really old and young, a family of more than a dozen still pointed to me for life, I dare to go, Don't dare to risk your head anymore. ”

Chen Yingliang was furious, and was about to drink the order of his own soldiers to send money to the people without answering, but Yuan Tiangang, who had never thought that he had been silent beside him, suddenly opened his mouth and said calmly: "Chen Tongshou, don't be embarrassed to join the army, someone pretending to be Du Fuwei sent an envoy to Meng Rang the thief army, I will go." ”

"What? You go?! ”

Chen Yingliang, eldest grandson Wuji and Qian Xiangmin were all taken aback - of course, Qian Xiangmin was surprised and overjoyed, but after the joy, Qian Xiangmin was immediately crooked by Chen Yingliang's words, and Chen Yingliang said directly: "Mr. Yuan, you can't go, it's too dangerous, if you show flaws, you will die!" I can't live without you here! ”

"It's okay, I've thought about it and think it's unlikely to be dangerous." Yuan Tiangang's expression was extremely calm, and he said: "I don't want to miss this opportunity to re-enter the office, and I will do this important thing for Chen Tongshou for you, and you can ask the court to let me be an official again." ”

"Mr. Yuan, what are you anxious about?" Chen Yingliang persuaded Yuan Tiangang not to worry, but he was in a hurry first, and hurriedly comforted: "When we make another great contribution this time, I will immediately ask the court to give you an official title, but you can't go, I can't let you take this risk." ”

"The good intentions of Tongshou are understood, but the lowly duty is not a person who does not know life and death, and he is not sure and does not dare to volunteer." Yuan Tiangang shook his head and said sincerely: "Please rest assured that Chen Tongshou will not be in danger of being humble, and he will not hide it from Tongshou, because he needs a large number of people to preside over the construction of weapons, and during this time, he has not been in contact with the thieves who surrendered, and he has learned about the internal situation of many thieves during the chat, and has prepared a special identity for himself, which can not only ensure his personal safety, but also guarantee that Meng Rang can treat me as a guest." ”

"What identity?" Chen Yinghao asked curiously.

"Fortune teller." Yuan Tiangang replied with a smile: "The thieves have no ink on their chests, but they like to face each other the most, hoping that they can pray for blessings and avoid disasters, find a future, and you know that this happens to be my best trick." So I am confident that when I get into the army of Meng Rang's thieves, I will definitely be able to deceive Meng Rang's heart, and I will respect my subordinates as if they were guests. ”

"That's the truth." Chen Yingliang nodded slightly, and said secretly in his heart: "Speaking of fortune-telling, pretending to be a ghost, China has been around for 5,000 years, and those who can stand side by side with you, the demons, are probably Zhuge Liang and Liu Bowen." ”

His heart was shaken, but Chen Yingliang, who was currently scarce in his hands in scientific and technological talents, was still a little hesitant, and persuaded Yuan Tiangang again, Yuan Tiangang, who was eager to establish meritorious service and return to his career, was determined to take this risk, Chen Yingliang, who was really unavailable, thought about it again and again, and finally nodded and agreed to Yuan Tiangang's request, Yuan Tiangang was overjoyed, and hurriedly thanked Chen Yingliang, Chen Yingliang said again: "Mr. Yuan, you are also some reputation in Qian County, for the sake of prudence, it is safer for you to use a pseudonym, what do you think about using the pseudonym Li Chunfeng?" ”

"Li Chunfeng?" Yuan Tiangang also frowned slightly, and then smiled and said: "Since Chen Tongshou gave the name, then the humble position will use this name, just from now on, I will be called Li Chunfeng." ”

Chen Yingliang smiled mysteriously, and then kicked Qian Xiangmin, who was already very shameless and put back on his official uniform, and shouted: "Count your fate!" What are you doing? Immediately go to the barracks outside the city, and invite General Kan Liang to come into the city to meet me, and by the way take a few of his old subordinates in Du Fuwei's ranks. Also, remember to remind him to pick the one he thinks is reliable! It's best to be good and be able to protect Mr. Li Chunfeng! ”