Chapter 254: Commanding the Spirit
Liu Ze was a little surprised, it seems that this Xu Rong is not simple, he has also found out the identity and background of more than a dozen princes, not only knows that Liu Ze is from Zhuo County, Youzhou, but even knows his clan identity well, obviously he has made a lot of effort in intelligence.
"General Xu praised it falsely, although he was in the Han family, he was also in the middle of the road, and he had been depressed for a long time, where could he still be regarded as an emperor and nobleman, and his background was not much different from General Xu's background."
Xu Rong ignored Liu Ze's homely routine, and said flatly: "If General Liu wants to persuade Xu Rong to surrender, then please avoid opening his mouth, loyal ministers are not the second master, and they are captured by you today, but they want to die quickly!" Xu Rong clearly saw Liu Ze's attempt, and without waiting for him to exit, he categorically refused first.
Liu Ze smiled slightly and said, "Since ancient times, Yan Zhao has been a righteous man, and General Xu is also a rare loyal person. However, I think that the object of this allegiance should also be worthy of loyalty, like Dong Zhuo, who is perverse, kills the king and destroys the country, kills living beings, and is violent and unkind, if General Xu betrays the country and is loyal to such a rebellious minister and thief, it can only be foolish and loyal to filial piety. β
Xu Rong did not refute Liu Ze's evaluation of Dong Zhuo, but said lightly: "Xu is just a rough man, born in the army, and he doesn't know what the country's righteousness is, but Dong Xiangguo has the grace of knowing Xu, and he will only repay him by death." β
Although Xu Rong said that he was ready to repay Dong Zhuo with death, but from his words, it was obvious that he did not agree with Dong Zhuo's brutal behavior, if he was really determined to Dong Zhuo, when he heard Liu Ze insulting Dong Zhuo, he would inevitably refute angrily, but Xu Rong not only did not refute. There was a slight hint of helplessness in his expression, and seeing this situation, Liu Ze already knew it.
After the death of Dong Zhuo, Xu Rong in history returned to the court headed by Wang Yun, and was martyred in the battle with the Xiliang rebels.
Liu Ze smiled disapplausively: "Although Dong Zhuo is known as a hero, he is ignorant and nepotistic, and his younger brother Dong Min is cowardly and incompetent, but he serves as General Zuo." Knighthood. After LΓΌ Bu surrendered. did not make an inch, just because he would call the godfather and be promoted to the capital pavilion Hou Zhonglang will ride the captain. Niu Fu, known as the head of the five fierce men of Xiliang, can be said to be a often defeated general, who will be defeated in every battle, and has not tasted a victory. But it is also deeply valued by Dong Zhuo. Heavy troops are in hand. The reason is that he became Dong Zhuo's son-in-law? General Xu made outstanding achievements, defeated Sun Jian and killed Li Min. But he was still at the bottom of the Zhonglang General and did not get the title of marquis. In terms of merit and achievements, Niu Fu, Hu Zhen, Lu Bu and the like should not be ranked in front of you, but the fact is the opposite, this is Dong Xiangguo's so-called mention and importance to you? β
Xu Rong half leaned on the couch, his whole body was weak and weak, and he shook his head and said: "Xu Mou's status today is all due to Dong Xiangguo's cultivation, and he is already content. β
Liu Ze shook his head and sneered: "Dong Zhuoqi, the old treacherous and slippery, if you Xu Rong have no use, how can he keep you?" This time, Dong Zhuo withdrew from the west, and his subordinates can fight and fight in the past, why did you send General Xu alone to cut off the queen? The reason is very simple, you Xu Rong is not a descendant of Xiliang, Dong Zhuo has never regarded you as a confidant, in his eyes, you are just an abandoned son who can be thrown away at any time, ambushing tens of thousands of coalition troops with thousands of soldiers and horses, even if you are lucky enough to win, you will not be able to escape defeat. And the fact is exactly that, do you think General Xu's defeat this time will be accidental? β
Xu Rong was stunned and speechless, he silently chewed Liu Ze's words, and there was an indescribable bitterness in his heart. In fact, he didn't understand that the mission of this ambush was nine deaths. For a long time, as the only non-Xiliang general in the Xiliang Army, he has never been excluded and discriminated against, he has always borne silently, in order to repay Dong Zhuo's kindness, he has taken the lead countless times and has never complained. But Liu Ze's words woke him up, an outcast! That's right, in Dong Zhuo's mind, he is indeed an insignificant outcast, who can be abandoned at any time.
He sighed lightly and said faintly, "Yes or no, what's the use?" Anyway, Xu is already a dying person, and it is useless to say. "He was now weak and weak.
Liu Ze smiled slightly and said, "With the divine doctor Mr. Zhongjing here, it is not so easy for you to die." β
While speaking, Pan Feng had already led Zhang Ji and hurried over.
Liu Ze arched his hand and said: "I still have to bother Mr. Zhongjing late at night, I really can't help it." β
Zhang Ji didn't mean to be surprised, and said: "General Liu is too polite, the doctor is benevolent, but when he hears that the patient is sick, the doctor dares to sleep in peace, not to mention that General Liu is a certain life-saving benefactor, please do not hesitate to tell me if you have something." β
"Don't dare to take the word order, there is an injured person here, his life is dying, please ask Mr. Zhongjing to heal." Liu Ze pointed to Xu Rong on the couch.
Zhang Ji immediately stepped forward to investigate, checked the pulse, lifted his eyelids and looked at it, his expression became solemn, he took the small box he was carrying and opened it, and took out a few silver needles as thin as cow's hair from it, and administered acupuncture to Xu Rong.
Liu Ze was about to ask each other, but Pan Feng came in from outside to report: "My lord, Yuzhou Thorn Shi Kong Ling came to visit. β
"What did he come for?" Liu Ze frowned slightly, he had no intersection with Kong Ling, and his late night visit was unusual.
Pan Fengyu said: "Kong Ling brought a lot of subordinates to come, obviously the people who came were not good, and kept saying that we wanted to hand over Xu Rong, cook him, and avenge Li Min, the Taishou of Yingchuan,"
After Zhang Ji's diagnosis and treatment, Xu Rong's face has recovered a lot, and he said: "Murderers are always killed, since Xu has fallen into your hands, I didn't think that I could survive." Presumably, the hot water in the Dading on Kong Ling's side is already boiling, so General Liu will hand over Xu, and he can't offend his colleagues because he is below. β
Liu Ze smiled faintly and said: "In my territory, it is not the turn of others to dictate." Let's go, let's see. Liu Ze, accompanied by Pan Feng, went to see Kong Ling outside the camp.
Guan Hai was in charge of patrolling and guarding at night today, and Kong Ling came over with a team of men and horses, so he stopped him unceremoniously.
"The history of Kong Thorn, in the middle of the night, what is the intention of bringing so many people to our camp?" Liu Ze came to the gate of the camp, saw Kong Ling who was in a rage, and asked coldly.
Although Kong Ling was in the army, he was still dressed as a Confucian scholar, pretending to be high-minded, and he was very dissatisfied with Guan Hai who stopped him, and even Liu Ze did not restrain when he came out, and asked directly: "Captain Liu, did you capture the enemy general Xu Rongsheng back?" β
"So what? Isn't it? Since Kong Ling's attitude was arrogant, Liu Ze didn't give him a good face. However, it seems that this Kong Ling's news is quite well-informed, Xu Rong has just been brought back to the barracks on the front foot, and Kong Ling has arrived on the back foot. It seems that among the coalition forces, foreign wars are not good, and it is an expert at spying on intelligence and staring at each other.
"Since Liu Duwei captured Xu Rong alive, then please hand him over!"
"Why?"
Kong Ling was slightly stunned and said, "Liu Duwei didn't know that Yingchuan Taishou Li Min was killed by Xu Rong, right?" Xu Rong is my enemy in Yuzhou, these are Li Taishou's subordinates, I came here today to cook Xu Rong with bitter oil and avenge Li Taishou! β
The soldiers behind him raised their arms and shouted, and the crowd was excited.
"Avenge Li Taishou! Avenge Li Taishou! β
Liu Ze smiled coldly and said, "Xu Rong is a prisoner, kill and survive, I'm afraid it won't be your turn to call the shots, right?" β
Kong Ling's face changed suddenly, and he said, "Captain Liu, since we are all part of the Dong Coalition Army, there is no need to hurt the peace for a prisoner, right?" β
"Seeking Dong Lianjun? When I fought with Meng Degong in Hangu, where was the history of the stab? Where are the coalition forces? Now talking about the coalition with Liu is a joke! It's easy to capture prisoners, Xiliang soldiers are in Chang'an, Kong Tingshi might as well raise troops to go, the national thief Dong Zhuo has not yet been ambushed, isn't it better for Kong Tingshi to capture him and cook him in an oil pot? Liu Ze didn't eat his set at all.
Kong Ling's face was pale, although he and Liu Ze were just nodding their heads on weekdays, but he couldn't figure out that Liu Ze actually turned his face against him for a captive, but he was also a assassin, in charge of the military and politics of a state, and Liu Ze, a small lieutenant and acting prime minister, dared to openly contradict him. Kong Ling couldn't help but feel a little unbearable on her face.
"Liu Duwei, Xu Rong and Yingchuan's children have a deep blood feud, if you are selfish and protect you, I'm afraid even if the official agrees, these Yingchuan disciples will not agree!"
As soon as Kong Ling said this, several subordinates behind him understood and immediately shouted the slogan: "Cook and kill Xu Rong!" Avenge Li Taishou! A large group of soldiers behind him also shouted in unison, the momentum was shocking, and the more daring ones rushed forward, trying to storm the defense line built by Guan Hai and his troops.
Liu Zehan swept his eyes and said in a deep voice: "Guan Hai listens to the order!" β
"The subordinates are here!" Guan Hai replied loudly.
"Pass my military orders! If anyone dares to offend our barracks, they will be killed! β
"No!" Guan Hai received the order, and under an order, the heavy crossbowmen lined up in front of the camp in unison, the three-stone crossbows were black and translucent, and the steel crossbow arrows shone with cold light under the light of the torches.
This kind of heavy crossbow and his soldiers have witnessed it with their own eyes in front of the Tiger Prison Pass, the power of the crossbow arrow is so great that it can easily penetrate the heavy armor of the wolf rider, how can their flesh and blood resist the enemy, all the soldiers can't help but be frightened, and they can't help but retreat involuntarily, and their momentum is also frustrated.
Kong Ling was originally the kind of Confucian who would only speak lightly and boastfully, and he had experienced a real battle there, and he was frightened by Liu Ze's heavy crossbow, and he was discouraged, but he was still a little unwilling.
"Captain Liu, do you really not give the official's face?"
Liu Ze didn't take Kong Ling in his eyes at all, and snorted in his nostrils: "Kong Tingshi, you came with troops late at night, domineering and arrogant, how did you give Liu a face?" People respect me a foot, I respect people, if you want to ride on Liu's head as a prestige, then you can only blame some people for being blind! I still say the same thing, my captives are killed and saved, and I am naturally in charge, if you are not convinced, you can come in and take people yourself! (To be continued......)