Chapter 172: Jizhou (3)
At this time, although Yuan Shao had already made a lot of small moves behind his back, there was really no movement on the surface, of course, Yuan Shao didn't dare to do anything out of the ordinary for a while, after all, his grain and grass had to be provided by Han Fu, so Yuan Shao naturally wouldn't take risks. However, this also gave Guo Jia a lot of opportunities to get up and down, of course, Guo Jia does not have enough strength to complete his plan now, but this is just around the corner.
The next day, Guo Jia received a report from Zhang Gu, saying that Chen Liulai's people had arrived and were now temporarily stationed outside the city. What satisfied Guo Jia was that Xu Ji ordered Lejin to transfer half of Xu Ji's personal guard battalion to Yecheng after he left Yuxian, which means that at this time, Guo Jia already had no less than 500 troops under his command without anyone noticing.
And this time the person who led the department to come was Le Jin himself, and Guo Jia was very satisfied with Xu Ji's arrangement, although Guo Jia had never seen it with his own eyes, he had heard of it, so Guo Jia was naturally very relieved, but now the problem is that Xu Ji has invested such a huge cost, and the plot is naturally not just to be able to stop Yuan Shao for such a simple purpose. But in this way, Guo Jia obviously needs to recalculate.
Of course, Guo Jia has not forgotten that there is still a person in Yecheng who can help him, but for the time being, Guo Jia does not plan to go to see him, and now taking a huge risk to meet Xun Chen is obviously not the choice of a smart person, and the plan now is undoubtedly Guo Jia himself to do it first, Han Fu may not meet him in a short time, and this period of time is enough for Guo Jia Wancheng to do something he wants to do. The first is to provoke Yuan Shao and force Yuan Shao to step up his efforts to force Han Fu, and once Han Fu feels enough pressure, he naturally has to meet him, and that is when Guo Jia starts his own plan.
Through Zhang Gu's channels, Guo Jia also learned that Yuan Shao's recent grain and grass were all provided by Zhen's. And in this way, Guo Jia found an extremely interesting thing, that is, to destroy Yuan Shao's marriage intention. But this needs to be considered in the long run. And on the day that Lejin arrived in Yecheng, Guo Jia passed on the first order to him through Zhang Gu, robbing grain!
Zhen's movements naturally can't hide Zhang Gu's hands and eyes. Therefore, it is almost a lot of effort for Guo Jia to get their way to transport grain, and at this time, another figure walked into Guo Jia's sight, that is Zhang He, this person is a distant cousin of the Zhen family, and he has a little ambiguity with Yuan Shao, and more importantly, this person has a close relationship with the general who is responsible for escorting the grain and grass provided by Han Fu to Yuan Shao. And Guo Jia wants to separate Yuan Shao and Zhen, this person is undoubtedly an extremely important person.
Zhang He himself can be regarded as a famous figure in Jizhou, and one of the so-called "Hebei Four Court Pillars" is talking about Zhang He, but what makes Guo Jia feel interesting is that it is clear that Zhang He is famous but he is not reused by Han Fu, and from this point Guo Jia can also understand why Zhang He has a heart for Yuan Shao. People have great ambitions but can't show what they have learned, this kind of depression, although Guo Jia has not personally felt it, but has seen it from Sima Hui.
However, of course, Guo Jia could not let Zhang He fulfill his wish, and now that he came to Yecheng, he naturally had to change. Although Guo Jia didn't know what Zhang He's ability was, since his reputation was outside, he must have a lot of ability, so he only let Le Jin go alone, Guo Jia was indeed a little uneasy, and Chen Zhi would also have a little time to be a young general with a great reputation, so Guo Jia simply asked Chen to put on makeup.
However, at this time, Guo Jia had a more interesting idea, he stopped Chen Zhi, who was about to leave, and said, "Uncle Zhi, I have a new idea, and I am not in a hurry to leave." Let's wait and see, I have more interesting ideas. Chen Zhi looked suspicious, but Guo Jia didn't mean to explain but said to Chen Zhi: "Uncle Zhi, you go and call Zhang Gu to come." I asked him something. Chen Zhi was confused, but seeing that Guo Jia had instructions, he didn't ask any more questions, so he reflexively went to find Zhang Gu. And Zhang Gu also came soon, and when he saw Zhang Gu, Guo Jia immediately asked: "Zhang Gu, have you ever seen Zhang He come to the Hero Tower to drink?" ”
Zhang Gu was a little strange when he heard Guo Jia's question. But he immediately replied, "I don't come often, but I do come back every six months." Guo Jia smiled when he heard this, and asked, "When did he come back?" Zhang Gu bowed and said, "Count the days." Tomorrow is time to come. Guo Jia's face was even more happy, and then he turned to look at Chen Zhi and asked, "Uncle Zhi, are you interested in fighting this Zhang Junyi?" Chen Zhi was even more suspicious when he heard this, Guo Jia asked many questions, but it sounded like it had nothing to do with his previous plans. So he arched his hand and said, "Strategist, should you and I devote our energy to business?" This doesn't seem to be the time to say that. ”
Although there is no disrespect in the tone, there is a clear blame in the words, and Chen Zhi does have this qualification, as the first veteran who was by Xu Ji's side, he almost has a very transcendent position in Xu Ji's entire power, but Chen Zhi has always been an extremely humble person, so he has never done so, but today Chen Zhi really has to remind this seemingly extremely unreliable military advisor what is the business of their coming to Yecheng.
But Guo Jia didn't get angry, he smiled more easily and said: "Uncle Zhi doesn't have to be like this, Feng Xiao knows what is the right thing, I want you to fight Zhang He not to test this person's strength, but to let Shu Zhi be familiar with his moves and routines, I have a lot of use." Chen Zhi was stunned when he heard this, he was not a stupid person, and immediately thought of Guo Jia's intentions, and Zhang Gu on the side also spoke: "Does the military advisor have to pretend to be Zhang He?" Guo Jia smiled when he heard this: "Zhang Gu is so perceptive, indeed, if I want to separate the relationship between Yuan Shao and Zhen, there must naturally be a key point, Zhen is now Mrs. Zhang's family, and this Zhang He is Mrs. Zhang's distant nephew, if it can create the illusion that Han Fu is robbing grain, I can force Yuan Shao to find another way." It doesn't hurt that this plan is discovered, it can also cause tension in the relationship between Yuan Shao and Zhen, so that we will have more opportunities. ”
Chen Zhi nodded when he heard this, and then frowned and asked, "What if the people of Jizhou know?" Guo Jia smiled when he heard this: "Who knows that you and I are in Yecheng now?" It is to know that you and I are in Yecheng, but no one knows that the Hero Building is the Lord's intelligence station, not to mention that you and I live here and do not come by yourself. The people of Jizhou will never know about this, not to mention that we have a more effective person who is not used. Zhang Gu said strangely: "What does the military advisor mean by this? Could it be that the lord still arranges someone in Yecheng? Guo Jia smiled when he heard this, and then comforted Zhang Gu and said, "It's not as you think. This person is not a person under the command of the lord now, but he can be regarded as a helper. I'm not sure he'll help me, though. So don't count on him until you have to. ”
Zhang Gu was even more curious when he heard this, so he asked: "In this way, can the military advisor reveal who he is?" Guo Jia pressed his lips with his hand, obviously he couldn't say, but in this way, Zhang Gu was naturally even more curious, but now that Guo Jia is the person in charge, he can't trespass, but how can Guo Jia not see the monkey urgency of this usually calm kid, so he got up and walked to Zhang Gu's side and said something in his ear, and the pupils in Zhang Gu's eyes instantly dilated when he heard it, and then said in shock: "It's him?!" ”
And Guo Jia only nodded slightly and then walked out of the door, Chen Zhi saw the surprise in Zhang Gu's expression and smiled: "The military advisor is such a temperament, just get used to it." By the way, you go to find the most disguised person under your command to pretend to be me, Jizhou is afraid that I really have personnel. Since the military advisor's plan is to act in secret, I'm afraid I won't be able to show my true face. Zhang Gu also came back to his senses a little and bowed and bowed before retreating, but Chen Zhi could see that Zhang Gu was faintly excited, indeed, Chen Zhi was also excited, according to Guo Jia's plan, it was indeed a good move to disrupt the line of sight, whether it succeeded or failed, the situation in Jizhou will inevitably be more chaotic, and it will naturally be easier to fish in troubled waters.
And Guo Jia is naturally inconvenient to come forward. He still has to wait for Guan Chun's news, although Guo Jia is actually a person with an unknown reputation, but it is difficult to guarantee that no one will notice him, so Guo Jia still stays in his room honestly and rests. And Chen Zhi, with the help of the disguise master trained by Shi A, easily disguised himself into a weather-beaten man with a long beard. This is also matched with Chen Zhi's temperament. Chen Zhijiu has naturally developed a temperament similar to Xu Ji's indifference in appearance, but Chen Zhi is actually less than twenty-five, so he usually looks a little old. But with this outfit, he looks like a seasoned person who has been crawling in the rivers and lakes for many years.
And this day is also the day when Zhang He usually comes to the Hero Building to drink, and Chen Zhi also occupies Zhang He's usual sitting position to drink by himself. And Zhang He really came. It was only at noon that Chen arrived when he heard Zhang Gu's slightly hoarse voice shouting: "General Junyi is here, I haven't seen you for a long time." I don't know how it has been these days? Because Chen Zhi did not look back with his back to the door, after Zhang Gu finished speaking, Chen Zhi heard a hearty voice reply: "It's complicated official business all day, how can it be good or bad?" Hurry up, drink with me! Then Chen Zhi felt that someone was coming behind him.
The footsteps were steady and light, and he was obviously a man of agility, and although he was in the middle of the city, he could clearly feel the sharpness of his sight, and he was obviously a person with unlost sharpness. Before I had seen Chen Zhi head-on, I had already judged Zhang He's approximate character through small details, and then I heard a voice say: "This strong man, this position is where I often sit, I don't know if I can give in?" Only then did Chen get up and look back at the person behind him, with deliberate impatience in his eyes.
And to Chen Zhi's surprise, the person who caught his eyes was not as rough as an ordinary general, but his face was white and beardless, which had a bit of Guo Jia's meaning, but although he was a little surprised, Chen Zhi still said indifferently: "The store is only open to welcome customers, and your name has never been written on this one, could it be that you are used to sitting and I want to let you?" I wonder what the truth is? ”
And Zhang He's face did not show displeasure, but just arched his hand and said: "The strong man misunderstood, I didn't mean it, I just asked, if the strong man didn't want to let me go to another seat, I would be offended." After hearing these words, Chen Zhi was sure that this Zhang He must be from a famous family, but a military general was so strict with etiquette, obviously a person with a very strict family education, but this did not affect Chen Zhi's actions, he suddenly stretched out his hand and pressed Zhang He's shoulder and said in a deep voice: "Come when you say it, leave when you say it, don't you think that disturbing other people's drinking Yaxing is a very annoying thing?" ”
Of course, Chen Zhi was not just angry, the hand holding Zhang He's right shoulder had already used seven points of force, but Zhang He was just a short body and wanted to flash, but who expected Chen Zhi's hand to be like an iron tong, Zhang He was shocked in his heart, and he underestimated Chen Zhi's strength. And Chen Zhi was also a little surprised, this Zhang He, who didn't look strong and was like a scribe, far exceeded his expectations. However, Chen Zhi took advantage of the first hand after all, and Zhang He did not get out of his control. Of course, Zhang He, who was grabbed by the shoulder, had already felt the strength of Chen Zhi's hand, and also saw Chen Zhi's killing intent from his own afterglow. Hurriedly turned around, stretched out his hand, and punched Chen Zhi into a fist directly in the face.
Chen Zhi is a "veteran" who has really experienced life and death in the sea of knives and corpses all the year round, and naturally he is not comparable to Zhang He, a person who has no reputation and little actual combat experience. Seeing Zhang He's reaction, he only measured his face slightly, and then flashed this punch. and leaned close to Zhang He's chest and hit it with his other elbow. Zhang He, when he saw this, how dare he eat hard? The strength on the shoulder is enough to show that the man in front of him is terrifying, and as the saying goes: "It is better to take ten punches than to eat one elbow." So Zhang He had to rely on his dexterity to forcibly break himself out of Chen Zhi's clamps, of course, the price paid was that the green shirt was torn for Chen Zhi.
Seeing a hole in his shoulder, Zhang He was really shocked and angry, angry that the person in front of him did not say anything clearly, and was surprised that he was already conceited that it was difficult to find an opponent in Jizhou, but he didn't expect that there were such good players in this ordinary market. But even so, the other party still demonstrated, as if tearing his clothes.
Thinking of this, Zhang He couldn't help but say angrily: "You are so unreasonable, I have already confessed the crime, but I still have to hold on!" Chen Zhi only replied with a sneer: "It turns out that if you offend others, you only need to sue for a crime and you will be fine, so if I slap you in the face and sue for a crime, can you also treat it as if it didn't happen?" ”
Zhang He suddenly said angrily: "You are arguing. How can the two be the same? Don't be strong, what do you want? How can you be presumptuous in the hero building? "Zhang He is not a stupid person, and he will immediately use the power of the Hero Building to suppress Chen Dao. But Chen Zhi smiled indifferently: "Under Lang Lang, justice is at ease in the hearts of the people, is what you say?" Chen Zhi said this, Zhang He also knew that he was afraid that he would not be able to be good today, so Zhang He simply didn't bother to pay attention to the others, and immediately pulled out the saber from his waist, Chen Zhi smiled when he saw this, and then said: "How." If you can't argue, you can't do it? Aren't the people of Jizhou so shameless? ”
When Zhang He heard this, he was even more angry: "It's the first time I've seen a shameless person like you, obviously you say it's how I am, so I don't need to say it anymore." You and I will see the real chapter on the sword! And at this moment, Zhang Gu also appeared at the right time and said: "I naturally can't control the two of you if you have personal grievances, but please don't be so nonsense in the Hero Building." But since the two of you are in my Hero Building, it should be solved in the Hero Building. How about two of you come to the back of the school to compete? ”
Where did Zhang He mean to object, Chen Zhi had completely angered his already young and vigorous heart. At this time, I wish a sword had pierced a transparent hole in Chen Zhi's body, so naturally I would never object. On the contrary, he even provoked Chen Zhi and said: "I don't have the slightest opinion, I'm just afraid that this guy won't dare to fight!" Chen Zhi couldn't help but laugh angrily when he heard this, to say that his qualifications and abilities are far better than Zhang He, and now after his disguise, this young general thinks that he is so invincible, which has violated Chen Zhi's tolerance limit, so Chen Zhi immediately smiled and replied: "I'm afraid that someone will beg for mercy at that time and make me embarrassed!" ”
Where could Zhang He endure such ridicule? When he walked to the back hall, he stopped shouting as he walked: "Don't be verbose, and see who is asking for mercy!" Of course, Zhang He's self-confidence is not without reason, he is a general, and the combat effectiveness of the lack of weapons in his hand is naturally reduced by fifty percent, and now that he can start with a blade, Zhang He will naturally not be afraid at all. Moreover, Chen Zhi is now dressed as a person from the rivers and lakes, according to Zhang He's thoughts, such rangers may be good at hand-to-hand combat with their bare hands, and once they really fight in battle, they may not be powerful.
But all of this is based on the fact that Chen Zhi is really as Zhang He thinks, but the most regrettable thing is that although Chen Zhi also used to be a ranger in the rivers and lakes, but now Chen Zhi is a pure and crisp general, Zhang He's weaknesses Chen Zhi does not have, and Zhang He's self-righteous strengths are actually not his way to win. However, it is still a little too difficult for Zhang He, who is still young, to take all of this into account.
And Zhang Gu clenched the white knuckles of the sword in his hand when he saw Zhang He's anger, and he already knew that Zhang He was going to be defeated. Although Zhang Gu did not stay in the cavalry camp for a long time, he had been a soldier under Xu Ji for a year, so he was no stranger to Chen Zhi at all, this general who rarely showed up on weekdays was not only the most trusted and relied on general by Xu Ji, but also the most calm and martial arts person among all the generals under Xu Ji.
Of course, this must exclude Dian Wei, but Dian Wei is actually not regarded as a general by the soldiers under Xu Ji's command at all. So Zhang Gu looked back at Chen Zhi and said, "The military adviser will explain, and the battle will be resolved quickly, so as not to make it difficult for Guan Chun to explain in case he comes." ”
Chen Zhi nodded slightly and followed Zhang He to the back hall. (To be continued......)