After sending Chen Xianjun away, Zu Zhao did not leave in a hurry.

Sitting back down, he told his grandfather what was on his mind.

After listening to Zu Zhao's words, Zu Ju couldn't help but be very surprised: "Zhao'er, what did you say?" ”

Zu Zhao had expected his grandfather's reaction, and he said calmly: "Father, my grandson knows what happened last time, which is really too much for Zhiwang County. But now is definitely not the time to worry about grievances, what the grandson said to Chen Xianjun is really what the grandson is worried about. Years of severe drought, the people's lack of livelihood, and all kinds of changes are all signs of imminent chaos. ”

If these words were changed to before, Zu Ju would naturally only be Zu Zhao's arrogant words, and today, not only does he realize Zu Zhao's ingenuity, but the facts also prove that the world is in a trend of mountain rain. Maybe it's because I'm old, and I don't want to think about it so far-reaching, or maybe like other old people, I am willing to take a fluke in many things.

Zu Zhao could see that his grandfather was lost in thought, in other words, that is, his grandfather believed in his prophecy.

After adjusting his tone, he continued: "Ah Gong, although the grandson is young, the boy has ambitions in all directions. As the saying goes, troubled times create heroes, and if today's turmoil is unexpected, it is time to make a plan as soon as possible, ride the wind and waves, and create a great cause. The reason why Sun Er wants to go to Lingzhi County is not for anything else, it is precisely to be able to break the thief and make meritorious contributions. Now that there is turmoil, there are already things to do, and when the chaos begins, it will be able to be entrusted with important tasks. This is a great opportunity. ”

Now that Zu Ju is old, but he also galloped on the battlefield back then, he can not only understand Zu Zhao's ambition in his heart, but also hope that his eldest grandson can do something to make the ancestral family raise his eyebrows completely.

After nodding deeply, he exhaled and said earnestly: "In the past, Zhao'er, you were gentle and obedient, knowledgeable, and a handsome son. However, in the past few months, what Zhao'er has done cannot be said to be soft and strong. Three generations of my ancestral family, how can I disagree with Zhao'er, you have your own deeds? It is true that the world is becoming more and more restless, and it is only a matter of time before the world is in turmoil. ”

Zu Zhao showed a grateful smile and said sincerely: "With the support of Grandpa, Sun Er will definitely be able to get twice the result with half the effort." ”

Zu Ju turned around and said, "Don't be too complacent. In the future, the road will be vicious, but it is definitely not what you can predict this little doll who can't come out of the thatched house, don't think that if you kill a few thieves in this county, you will think that there is no opponent in the world. Soldiers are fierce, and there can be no slackness in the slightest. You must remember what Ah Gong said. ”

Zu Zhao said solemnly: "Grandpa rest assured, grandchildren will never forget Grandpa's teachings." ”

Zu Ju breathed a sigh of relief, and then asked, "What preparations do you have for this trip to Lingzhi to fight the thieves?" The last time you acted on your own, fortunately it changed on the spot. This time it must be thoughtful, you know? ”

Zu Zhao said confidently: "Grandpa don't worry, grandpa naturally has a plan for this matter." ”

Then he briefly said that his jihua, or it can't be considered jihua. Xu Wuzhi is not far from the Lingzhi Road, and he can arrive in one day, so he can make a surprise and unite the local soldiers and civilians of Lingzhi County to flank the Liukou. He will take a break tonight and send someone to Lingzhi County to hand it over to Gong Cao Tianxian to cooperate with him.

After listening, Zu Ju said unhurriedly: "It's not that Ah Gong cares too much, why do you think that Liukou will definitely attack the city?" Wouldn't Lingzhi County gather grain and send the rogues away? ”

For this problem, Zu Zhao naturally thought about it, and the reason why he decided to take the initiative to go to Lingzhi County to beg for thieves was precisely because after careful consideration of this issue, he finally came to a conclusion. Although he did not have any substantial evidence to prove that Lingzhixian would not pay grain, he had a hunch that even if Zhixian handed over grain, it would never be possible to send away this wave of rogues.

He has always thought that the thieves in Fan'an Pavilion a few days ago are definitely not an ordinary thing, and the outside world knows that Xu Wu has worked hard to prepare for thieves this year, where is there still a thief who does not know the current affairs and dares to seek a way to die? What's more, the Fan'anting case was instigated by Niu Hai, Wang Zheng was related to the former Lingzhi County thieves, and Niu Hai was an important suspect in a vain attempt to assassinate him, which makes it more and more presumed that this move was not robbing the township at all, and it must have other intentions.

His speculation is very likely to be a plan by thieves to attack the west, just like the robbery of the Taishou Mansion that day. And less than three days later, the news of the Liukou came from Lingzhi County, and it was really difficult for people not to be involved in this matter. As for Weishenme's intention to attack Lingzhi County, he had no way of knowing for a while, maybe there was a special reason, maybe there was no special reason.

However, he had no way of telling his grandfather directly about these speculations, but he still had another, more realistic speculation. So, he replied calmly: "The Liukou who came to Lingzhi County this time is said to have started in Qian'an County and came all the way to the west. Further west of Lingzhi County is my Xu Wu County, and my Xu Wu County has 800 brave and brave forces, and I don't dare to commit these rogues. Therefore, after these rogues left Lingzhi County, they could only migrate all the way south to Leting County. ”

Zu Ju thought for a while, and seemed to have a little awakening, he said: "Leting is the county of Liaoxi County, there must be heavy soldiers guarding here, and the Liukou also dare not act rashly. ”

Zu Zhao smiled slightly: "Ah Gong said very much, but this is only one of them. Even if this group of rogues dared to invade Leting County, Lingzhi was more than 240 miles away from Leting, in other words, at least this group of rogues would have to extort enough rations to sustain the 240-mile journey in Lingzhi County. With the situation in Lingzhi County, I am afraid that they will not be able to give so much food. ”

Zu Ju nodded happily, and suddenly smiled: "Zhao'er, you really have a reasonable analysis. It is truly a great blessing for my ancestral family to have you as intelligent. ”

Zu Zhao said humbly: "Grandson is just cranky. ”

Zu Ju said: "You don't need to be too humble. In short, you can do this matter, but if you need any help, even if you come to discuss with my grandfather, I will spare no effort to support you. ”

Zu Zhao bowed and said, "Thank you Ah Gong for your success." ”

That night, Zu Zhao first found Zu Ji and Zu Cheng and briefly said what he thought.

Zu Ji was very angry with Wang Xianjun, and scolded him for a long time, but in the end, he didn't say no.

Zu Cheng had some concerns, last time he also went to Lingzhi County to beg for thieves, and made such a big noise, although it attracted the attention of the state capital and the general of the Che Cai, but at most these dignitaries and dignitaries only sent people to condole. And for the sake of the thief, the ancestral family lost more than ten children, which must be said to be thankless.

Zu Zhao told Zu Cheng some big truths, and advocated the man's remarks about ambition in all directions, and persuaded Zu Cheng with almost no difficulty. The two of them will start to gather their men early tomorrow morning, and this team must be on standby at any time, just waiting for their own orders, and they will immediately rush to Lingzhi County. He must wait until Tian Xian's side of Lingzhi County can really make thorough preparations before he can lead the team to help, although he wants to make meritorious contributions, but he can't arbitrarily consume the vitality of the ancestral family.

Before saying goodbye to Zu Ji and Zu Cheng, Zu Zhao specifically asked: "How is Han Yigong doing?" ”

Zu Ji admired Han Dang the most, and immediately said: "He appeared in the backyard yesterday, but I went to his wing room to look for him this morning, but he was not there. Asked the others to say that it seemed to be quietly going out. I don't know where it went? ”

Zu Zhao didn't feel angry that Han Dang came and went without a trace, he knew that Han Dang was a frank and neat person, and he would never be confined to small sections, so this "coming and going without a trace" was not such a rude as my own behavior. The reason why he mentioned Han Dang is not anything else, Han Dang is a native of Lingzhi County, and his family is still an elderly relative, this time the rogue is coming, Han Dang will be more or less worried, and he wants to tell Jihua who rushed to help Lingzhi first, so as not to be too angry.

Back in the courtyard, Zu Zhao immediately prepared a letter and wrote a letter to Tian Xian. In order to have an unexpected effect, he first asked Tian Xian to keep it secret temporarily, and secondly, he didn't tell his Jihua in too much detail, mostly in one stroke, just to let Tian Xian have a number in his heart. More importantly, I hope that Tian Xian can make some preparations in advance according to his instructions.

Early the next morning, Zu Zhao handed the letter to Wu Yang and took it to Lingzhi.