Chapter Twenty-Six: Temporary Peace and Strength
The old man said, pondered for a while, and said, "If Hanyang is lost, Liangzhou will be in danger. Now that the rebels are so strong that they have the potential to be on the defensive, the imperial court must be on the defensive for a short period of time. Although the old man concluded that the imperial court would not give up Liangzhou, he would gather troops again to conquer, and he didn't know when."
After another pause, he raised his deep gaze, looked directly at the fat man, and said: "If Liangzhou is completely controlled by traitors, we will definitely not be better than the current group of people who are bizarre, but they must not be traitors." In that case, why not support one or two? ”
Although the fat man seems rude, he is not a fool to have his current status. The old man surnamed Li mentioned it a little, and he probably understood, and said thoughtfully: "Now in this situation, these people dare to take advantage of the fire, presumably some of them have some ability, I don't know if you found it when you entered the door, Old Li, there are seven or eight mounts with iron armor and horns?" I've never heard of the horned horses, and these people are really a bit mysterious, and Li Lao is right, it doesn't hurt to support them, as long as they can not be poisoned by traitors, and they will avoid the pain of family migration. ”
They are not as good as the Fu family, the Fu family is famous, and they can quickly set up a family business wherever they go. They are different, almost tied to Lingzhou.
If the family moves, it is impossible to say that the family will be left behind. This is something that no one wants to see.
Now that someone has stood up at this time, it can be regarded as sheltering them from the wind and rain, and it is okay to support one or two.
Moreover, these people are well-armored and fast, and they know at a glance that they are not easy to mess with. If you don't choose it right, I'm afraid it's a last resort.
More than a dozen people in the hall were all discussing this matter. If there is a shrewd, he pricked up his ears to listen to the conversation between the fat man and the old man surnamed Li, and his heart gradually relaxed.
There are also those who have chaotic brains, still nervous, and don't know why.
At this moment, Li Zheng came out of the back hall.
Although the people you want to see are all local heroes and celebrities in Lingzhou. But Li Zheng didn't care, so he didn't deliberately prepare. Only the helmet was removed, still wearing fish scale armor, and the sword hanging from his waist, Shi Shiran walked out.
His eyes swept over, and the faces of everyone in the hall came into view, and then he walked to the main seat.
These people were specially invited by Li Zheng to Zhou Lin, saying that it was an invitation, but in fact, there was no lack of coercive means. Today, there is chaos in Lingzhou, and not everyone has a big heart and can watch the clouds roll quietly. Many people are vigilant against Li Zheng's army, for fear of being hit by a military disaster.
Seeing Li Zheng coming, everyone in the hall stopped their mouths and looked at Li Zheng in unison. only to find that it turned out to be a vigorous and energetic young man.
At a glance, I saw that Li Zheng was eight feet tall, with a handsome face, wearing armor, a sword hanging from his waist, and a simple bun on his head, pinned with a hosta.
There is a momentum of self-sacrifice in the might, and the end is extraordinary.
For a moment, everyone stood up.
Seeing this, Li Zheng smiled, waved his hands around, and said, "I, Li Zheng, have invited all of you here this time to discuss important matters." You are all famous and surnamed big people in Lingzhou City, and you don't have to be restrained, please take a seat! ”
Everyone in the hall bowed back, and without saying a word, they all knelt down and sat down.
"I came in a hurry today, and the county government is also in ruins, but it is not good to entertain you, I hope you will forgive me."
Li Zheng continued: "I am also a native of Lingzhou, and I naturally don't want to see such a big event happen in Lingzhou." Although the Fu family moved away, Lingzhou can't be messed up, and I think everyone should think the same way. ”
"I am confident that I have some ability, so I should do what I can, and I think you should have no objection to this errand."
When everyone in the hall heard this, they glanced at each other, and the old man surnamed Li on the right raised his head.
The old man waved his hand and said, "What the general said is very true, Lingzhou is everyone's Lingzhou, and if Lingzhou is in chaos, it will not benefit anyone." But the old decay has a question, I don't know if to talk about it or not? ”
The old man didn't know the details of Li Zheng, he only knew that he had a vote under him, so he took the name of the general.
Li Zheng stared at the old man.
From Zhou Lin, Li Zheng already knew the identity and status of everyone present.
The old man surnamed Li who opened his mouth was named Li Yuan, and his name was Boran. Li Boran was not an idle person, he worked as an official in other places in his early years, and later experienced the disaster of the party, resigned and returned to his hometown in frustration, and then opened a private academy in Lingzhou City to teach and educate people.
Although Li Boran does not have any big forces behind him, he has a clean reputation and has the ability to educate people, but he has a lot of status in Lingzhou.
What makes Li Zheng most optimistic is that Li Boran teaches and educates people regardless of class, whether it is a wealthy family or an ordinary person, as long as he is willing, he will be regarded as equal.
"It turned out to be Mr. Birran!"
Li Zheng returned the salute, silently accepted the title of general, and said with a smile: "Mr. Boran only asks questions, and he will answer any questions below." ”
Although Li Zheng's attitude is tough, he is not rude in dealing with people, Li Boran is quite satisfied in his heart, and a smile appeared on his expressionless face, and said: "What is the current situation in Liangzhou, I think the general knows a lot about it. ”
Seeing Li Zheng nodding, Li Boran continued: "The rebel army is strong, and the imperial court is defeated, so why did the general rise up at this time?" Even the Fu family had to move his family, could it be that the general had the confidence to protect Lingzhou in the face of 100,000 traitors?! ”
When Li Zheng heard this, he couldn't help laughing, and said, "The old gentleman's words are straight to the point. However, there is a different view below. ”
"Oh?" Li Boran was slightly stunned and said with a smile: "The old man listens to me." ”
Li Zheng pondered for a moment and said, "Although Lingzhou seems to be in danger, even the Fu family has to move with their families. But in my opinion, Lingzhou also has advantages. ”
"Lingzhou is located in the northernmost part of Beidi County, and further north is the land of Hetao, which is the territory of the Huns." Li Zheng said eloquently: "Although Han Sui has an army of more than 100,000 troops, I think he does not dare to touch the nerves of the Huns in the face of the imperial court. If the traitor led the army into Lingzhou, it would undoubtedly put pressure on the Huns, and it would inevitably make the Huns misunderstand, thus triggering a war. ”
"So," Li Zheng said with a smile: "I dare to assert that even if the rebels will notice Lingzhou, they will not dare to send a large army to come, at most it will be a partial division that will not have too many people, I am not afraid!" ”
After listening to Li Zheng's words, many people had a feeling of sudden enlightenment, and at the same time, they were secretly annoyed.
"The general's ambition is not small!"
Li Boran listened, but suddenly came up with such a sentence.
At a time when everyone was focusing on Lingzhou, Li Zheng's eyes included the imperial court and the Huns, and this kind of long-term insight into the world was not possessed by ordinary people.
"When the husband is alive, he should carry a three-foot sword and make immortal achievements. Why can't Li follow the example of the sages and compete for a marquis to worship the general? ! Li Zheng held his head high, full of confidence.
"The general is really extraordinary!"
Li Boran smiled, and the more he looked at Li Zheng, the more satisfied he became. What's more, the young general in front of him is also surnamed Li!
"But there's one more question for the old man." Li Boran stroked his beard and smiled, and said: "The general should know that even if Han Sui's rebels dare not send a large army to attack, if they send partial divisions one after another, with the strength of the general, I am afraid that they will not be able to delay it, besides, who dares to conclude that Han Sui will not have other plans?" Or will Han Sui not collude with the Huns? ”
Speaking of this, the faces of many people present changed again.
"What's more," Li Boran said with a straight face, "In what name does the general come to protect Lingzhou?" ”
Hearing this, Li Zheng himself couldn't help but be right.
Li Boran's first assumption, Li Zheng knew would not be true. In Li Zheng's memory, in the history of that world, Han Sui did not collude with the Huns, or Han Sui regarded Liangzhou as his own backyard and did not want to share it with others, so he naturally could not tolerate the Huns. Secondly, even if the Huns have this thought, they can't move, and the Huns will not eat dry food.
Moreover, Li Zheng vaguely remembered that it seemed that there would be major events among the Xiongnu ethnic group in the near future, so that they had no time to take care of things outside the ethnic group.
What really makes Li Zheng upright is the name.
Yes, nominal.
The Han family had not yet collapsed, and Li Zheng's behavior of gathering people to occupy the county seat without permission was no different from Han Sui in a certain way, and it was also a rebellion.
That's why Li Boran raised this question.
However, Li Zheng had already calculated, so he said: "What the old gentleman said is very true, but it is not for no reason in the future. First of all, I am also a Lingzhou person, and the life and death of Lingzhou are closely related to me. Secondly, the main purpose of leading the men and horses this time is to rescue the Hanyang Taishou Fu Nanrong Fujun. ”
Hearing this, whether it was Li Boran or anyone present, they couldn't help but be stunned.
Immediately, someone said incredulously: "General, it is almost impossible to protect Lingzhou City, but it is absolutely impossible to rescue Fu Xie!" ”
"Yes, General, there are more than 100,000 rebels, if they besiege the city of Jicheng, where Hanyang governs, the water can't be splashed, how can they be rescued?!"
Li Boran pondered for a while, and said with his eyebrows: "Although the general's idea is good, the old man thinks it is not advisable. ”
"Huh"
Li Zheng smiled and said, "You guys have a mistake. I'm not saving Hanyang County, I'm just saving Fu Xie. Just one person, only dozens of people, you can do it! ”
Most people don't know why, only a few people think for a while, but they suddenly realize.
Li Boran thought more. First of all, as long as Li Zheng's purpose succeeds and Fu Xie is rescued, then Fu Xie will definitely not mind giving him a name, so it will be justified. Secondly, if Fu Xie escapes from Hanyang, then no matter how chaotic Liangzhou is, there will still be a Dinghaishen needle. As long as Fu Xie is in front, whether it is for Li Zheng or for everyone here, it will be good, right?
Li Boran smiled and said, "The general's talent is quick, and the old man admires it!" Since the general has this plan, then we are willing to support the general, and the cadres and food that the general needs, the old man and others will guarantee it! What the general wants to do, I can't wait to ask, I just hope that the general will be rewarded by the imperial court, and don't forget the Lingzhou fathers. ”
When the fat man beside Li Boran heard this, his face couldn't help but be anxious, but he was stopped by Li Boran's eyes.
"Haha"
This Li Boran actually has such prestige, he is really not an ordinary person! Li Zheng secretly remembered it in his heart, laughed for a long time, got up and waved at everyone present, and finally his eyes fell on Li Boran, and said: "Don't worry, old man, you will never break your promise!" ”