Liu Fusu thought about it, in addition to the front-line troops and the marshal's personal conscription troops, the most superb combat quality in the remaining army is the Gyeonggi defense force, if it was before, this suggestion would definitely be adopted, it doesn't matter if Chang'an is attacked by sneak, the generals can be dispersed in advance and transferred to strategic bunkers in other places, which is not a fatal point.

But the biggest problem now is Zhang Gongbo's identity as a suspect, he can't even be said to be a suspect, he is basically a "quasi-criminal", and this quasi-criminal lieutenant general still has a big holiday with Leng Kite, even if he is released, the official is reinstated, and he is given the opportunity to transfer troops, whether he will fully support Leng Kite is still a mystery.

Faced with Ou Chen's proposal, Lu Changqing was the first to sit still, she stood up directly, and said solemnly to Liu Fusu: "General, Zhang Gongbo, a sinister and cunning person like Zhang Gongbo must not be used. ”

Ou Chen whistled and mocked: "Then when Leng Kite dies in battle, you wait to be a widow." ”

Such words that do not distinguish between public and private make Lu Changqing angry: "You..."

Lu Changqing was a member of Liu Fusu's faction, and he was afraid that this girl would suffer, so he stretched out his hand to stop the quarrel, but began to meditate silently by himself.

Liu Fusu thought about it for a long time, he didn't want to decide this matter by voting, because Ou Chen's appearance, there may be a flattering factor among the generals who voted, this matter must be thought out clearly, think clearly, thoroughly weigh the pros and cons, and then make a decision.

However, no matter how you think about it, Liu Fusu feels that this is a big gamble, and if he wins, OK, Zhang Gongbo will be a surprise soldier from the sky, fight side by side with Leng Kite, defeat the Federation, and when the time comes, he will be able to offset it with merit and reduce his sentence, and maybe he will reconcile with Leng Kite because of the fact of fighting side by side, and everyone will be happy.

What about losing the bet? Liu Fusu didn't dare to think about the consequences.

But after thinking about it, Ou Chen is right, first of all, because Zhang Gongbo is still a suspect, the military power has not been taken back by the generalissimo, he is still the commander of the Gyeonggi defense circle, and the military power of the entire army is in the hands of Zhang Gongbo, if Zhang Gongbo is not released, the Gyeonggi defense force cannot be mobilized, and if the Gyeonggi defense force is not mobilized, the empire will not have a second elite for them to choose.

In other armies, the wilderness expeditionary force has basically gone to the front line, and the combat experience of the city defense construction army is more than enough to defend, and the strong attack is insufficient, or it is to use third-rate miscellaneous troops, such as death row camps, but now the life and death of the supreme commander of the death row camp, Colonel Luo Wei, is unknown, and the death row camp itself is in chaos, how to fight? Let Adjutant Chu Fan command? Let's not talk about whether this kind of power change is accepted by the death row camp internally, even if it is served, Chu Fan can make a third-rate miscellaneous army like the death row camp play a miraculous effect? Liu Fusu was deeply skeptical.

In the end, when Liu Fusu weighed all the possibilities, he suddenly found that all other roads were gone, and there was only one left: release Zhang Gongbo and use the Gyeonggi defense forces.

I don't know how long he was silent, Liu Fusu slowly raised his head, his sharp eyes swept over the faces of the generals, and said in a deep voice: "I will go to the royal capital in person to persuade Zhang Gongbo." ”

Lu Changqing frowned tightly, and said faintly: "General, this is a wrong decision. ”

Liu Fusu interrupted Lu Changqing's words, stood up, and said firmly: "If there is a mistake, I will take full responsibility alone, and there is no need to discuss it." ”

...

The royal capital, rainy.

Under the escort of the guards, Liu Fusu came to the royal capital prison.

At least on the bright side, Leng Kite saved Zhang Gongbo some face, and instead of stripping naked and throwing it into the foul-smelling underground prison, he made a single room in the morning sun, cleaned up, and had meat to serve three meals.

Liu Fusu was standing outside the iron gate at this time, in the prison, Zhang Gongbo was neat and tidy, and he was holding a history book in his hand, which told the story of King Yan of the Ming Dynasty who attacked the world in a corner.

Liu Fusu coughed lightly, interrupted the rhythm of Zhang Gongbo's reading, and said in a deep voice: "Lieutenant General Zhang." ”

"Admiral Liu." Zhang Gongbo didn't look at Liu Fusu, but turned a page of the book and said calmly, "Why are you suddenly interested in coming to see me." ”

Liu Fusu and Zhang Gongbo recounted the recent battle situation, and they spoke in detail, and there were no reservations, except to hide Ou Chen's proposal, he didn't want Ou Chen to be involved in this matter, otherwise it would only complicate the situation.

"The marshal was attacked? Oh, I'm afraid there are a group of generals who are going to take off their ranks. Zhang Gongbo didn't have any superfluous expression on his face, but said lightly, "So, I, a suspect, has become the key to the war?" ”

"Yes, as long as you lead the Gyeonggi defense troops to the aid of Leng Kite and win the battle with this, I assure you, as an imperial general, that your military exploits can be deducted by military courts, and the number of years of imprisonment will not exceed 10 years." Liu Fusu said, his eyes became heavier and heavier, as if he wanted to see through Zhang Gongbo's skin, "However, I need to confirm your true heart." ”

Zhang Gongbo's expression was still flat, the city government was very deep, and asked casually: "If I refuse, how many years will I be sentenced." ”

"Two premises, if the war is won, and all the criminal evidence submitted by Leng Kite is established, including but not limited to instigating drug production, instigating murder, and using power for personal gain to shelter criminals in the wilderness..."Liu Fusu looked directly at Zhang Gongbo and said majestically, "Life imprisonment, if there is new evidence of the crime, it may be upgraded to the death penalty." ”

"Huh." Zhang Gongbo sneered, finally put down the book, spread his hands and said, "Then what else do you ask?" Anyone can make this choice, right? ”

"Zhang Gongbo, again, I need to confirm your true heart." Liu Fusu's expression was solemn, and his voice was like a Hong Zhong, "Are you willing to lead the Gyeonggi defense troops to fight side by side with Leng Kite regardless of previous suspicions, and unite with the outside world to resist the enemy together?" ”

Zhang Gongbo looked at Liu Fusu, stood up from his seat, the majesty on his face was no different from when he was inaugurated as a lieutenant general, and said: "I can still distinguish between personal grievances and national righteousness." ”

Simple and simple sentences, without superfluous explanations and rhetorical questions, this kind of conciseness can make people feel more at ease.

At this point, Liu Fusu asked the guards to open the prison door, and then took the neat lieutenant general's uniform with the rank of lieutenant general on it, handed it to Zhang Gongbo, and said: "Lieutenant General Zhang, you have been reinstated and appointed as the commander-in-chief of the Gyeonggi Defense Circle, and now, listen to the general's orders." ”

Zhang Gongbo took the military uniform and rank, straightened his waist, and saluted Liu Fusu with a standard imperial military salute.

"In the name of the Admiral of the Red Blood Empire, I order you to lead the Gyeonggi defense forces to the front line, listen to the order of the vanguard general, Admiral Leng Kite of the Red Blood Empire, and unconditionally cooperate with his military operations to defeat the main force of the Federation Circumsea Theater! The empire lives on. ”

Zhang Gongbo still maintained the gesture of saluting, raised his head and said: "The empire lasts forever." ”