Liu Xiu didn't know Deng Xian's person, but he knew the purpose of Deng Xian's coming, and asked, "General Zhang, what is the origin of Deng Xian?"

Zhang Ren replied: "There are four major generals under the command of the lord, Liu Bi, Ling Bao, Deng Xian and the general. шщш.(vii) (ix) x.S.сом The update is so fast. Among the four people, I am the leader, and among the other three, Deng Xian is the last. However, Deng Xian was quite proud and thought that he would not lose to me in terms of talent and strategy, so he opposed me everywhere. ”

Speaking of this, Zhang Ren's eyes showed a trace of worry, and said: "The lord suddenly appointed Deng Xian as a special envoy to Xinye, I don't know what is going on. ”

After Liu Xiu listened, he finally remembered Deng Xian.

In the romance, Zhang Ren, Liu Bi, Ling Bao and Deng Xian are collectively known as the 'Four Generals of Xichuan', and they are the four generals that Liu Zhang relies on the most. However, compared with Zhang Ren, the other three, whether it is martial arts or leading troops to fight, are more than one grade behind.

Now, Deng Xian and Zhang Ren have grievances, and things are better handled.

Liu Xiu asked, "General Zhang, do you want to go to greet you?"

Zhang Ren sighed lightly and said, "After all, he is the lord's envoy, and he has already said that I will go to greet him, so I must go." Liu Jingzhou, you go back first, and when the general has dealt with Deng Xian's affairs, he will discuss with you about attacking Cao Jun. ”

Liu Xiudao: "General Zhang, Deng Xian came as a special envoy, and he must have a heavy responsibility. Then next, he will also participate in the battle against Cao Cao', so this official will go with you to meet Deng Xian and see how proud the other party is?"

After Zhang Ren heard this, his face showed a hesitant look.

Liu Xiu smiled and asked, "General Zhang, isn't it appropriate for this official to go?"

Zhang Ren said: "It's okay, let's go." ”

The two of them left the palace and rode quickly to the west gate.

The west 'gate', the city 'gate'.

A middle-aged man in his early thirties, tall and thin, with long narrow eyes and thin lips, stood proudly. He was dressed in green clothes, carrying his hands behind his back, and he looked quite magnificent.

This person is Deng Xian.

His cheeks are slightly sunken, and his eyes are 'yin', giving people a mean and tricky impression.

A cold aura permeated him.

When the soldiers stationed at the gate saw this, they all stood far away, not daring to approach.

Deng Xian came with Liu Zhang's order this time.

Deng Xian and Zhang Ren are both military generals in Yizhou, but his fame is much smaller than Zhang Ren's. However, Deng Xian does not consider himself worse than Zhang Ren. Therefore, he was very jealous of Zhang Ren.

In this battle, Zhuyang County was lost, and the situation in Nanyang County fell into crisis, and Deng Xian saw an opportunity.

In addition, Deng Xian arrived in the territory of Xinye, and heard that Cao Ren attacked Xinye, and the defenders were exhausted, and there was not much left, because Liu Xiu's rescue could only hold it.

With these premises, Deng Xian felt that Zhang Ren was even more incompetent.

If it were him, it would never have ended like this.

Deng Xian waited quietly, and about two quarters of an hour later, the sound of horses' hooves came from inside the city.

"Da!

The sound of horses' hooves was hurried, and two figures appeared in Deng Xian's sight.

Zhang Ren's face met Deng Xian's eyes, and a trace of coldness flashed in his eyes.

"Phew!"

Zhang Ren grabbed the reins of the horse, and after the war horse stopped, he did not turn over and dismount, but sat on the war horse and asked, "General Deng, what did the lord send you to do?"

Zhang Ren's gesture is based on 'sex', and it is not meaningful.

However, in Deng Xian's eyes, he thought that Zhang Ren was on the shelf, pretending to humiliate him, and deliberately did not get off the horse.

Deng Xian was in a bad mood, his eyes were even more 'yin', and he brushed his sleeves and said: "The lord sent the general, so he naturally arranged important matters. Now, let's go ahead of the city. You lead the way, and when you get to the house, we will discuss business. ”

A few words, but there are thorns in the words.

Liu Xiu watched coldly and didn't speak, he also glanced at Deng Xian.

The first impression was that Liu Xiu was very bad.

Deng Xian gives people the feeling that he is not only 'yin' cold, but also arrogant and rude, and he is a villain's performance.

However, this situation is exactly what Liu Xiu is looking forward to.

The more arrogant Deng Xian is, the more he can hit Zhang Ren hard. When Zhang Ren is in a difficult situation, then it will be easier for Liu Xiu to recruit Zhang Ren.

Zhang Ren was expressionless, nodded and said, "Please!"

Deng Xian immediately turned over and got on his horse, followed behind Zhang Ren, and went straight to the mansion.

When they came to the mansion, the guests and hosts sat down.

Zhang Ren sat directly above, Liu Xiu sat on the left side below, and Deng Xian's position was on the right. Deng Xian is not satisfied with this position, he is now a special envoy, and he should sit in the main position. However, Zhang Ren soon lost his play, so he didn't argue. Deng Xian stared at Zhang Ren, and there was a flash of happiness in his cold eyes.

Zhang Ren asked, "General Deng, the lord asked you to come to Xinye, is there anything wrong?"

The corners of Deng Xian's mouth rose, and then he stood up.

Walking to the hall and standing, Deng Xian put his hands behind his back, looked at Zhang Ren, and asked, "Zhang Ren, is Zhuyang County lost?"

In a word, the atmosphere suddenly changed.

Zhang Ren replied: "It has been lost." At that time, Cao Ren led an army to raid Zhuyang County, and I ......"

Deng Xian interrupted Zhang Ren's words and said, "Ben Jiang only needs the result, and it is enough to know that Zhuyang County is lost." The rest of the things will not be of interest to Ben, and you don't need to say more. ”

Arrogant words, extremely harsh.

Zhang Ren's face became very ugly, especially in front of Liu Xiu, and he felt that his face was dull.

Liu Xiu glanced at Deng Xian, this guy looked like a villain, and he really took himself seriously. If it weren't for Liu Xiu wanting to recruit Zhang Ren, he would never let Deng Xian chirp here, and he would be sad to watch.

Deng Xian continued: "When Zhuyang County was lost, you once led 10,000 soldiers to attack Wanxian County with the enemy's recklessness, intending to defeat the old nest of the Cao army, but in the end not only did not succeed, but was ambushed and lost nearly 10,000 troops, is it true? ”

In the words of questioning, Zhang Ren'an was directly charged.

Underestimate the enemy!

This charge does not meet the requirements, and it is not Zhang Ren's case.

Zhang Ren thought that the strategy he formulated at that time was correct, but he only missed a link, which led to the situation being out of control and the loss of the army.

Zhang Ren took a deep breath, suppressed the anger in his heart, and said, "General Deng, speak according to your conscience. Zhuyang County was lost, and Yi County, 'Yin' County and other places were attacked, and it was very difficult to rescue them. ”

Deng Xian said: "The lord only needs the result, not the process. ”

Zhang Ren said again: "At that time, the only way was to attack Wanxian. Otherwise......"

"Enough!"

Deng Xian scolded and interrupted directly.

He sneered twice, stared at Zhang Ren, and said, "Zhang Ren, you always think that you are right. As everyone knows, your correctness is often your self-righteousness. As now, you are still quibbling. But the end result can only prove that you are self-righteous. And the ultimate price is the 'life' of nearly 10,000 soldiers. Are you conceited, arrogant, and have no remorse when you see your soldiers die?"

Deng Xian's strength made Zhang Ren a little clumsy.

Zhang Ren was reluctant to argue with Deng Xian, so he changed his words and said: "Deng Xian, the merits are not up to you to decide, you have your own lord." ”

Deng Xian said: "When I came to Xinye County, I was ordered by the lord. Regarding your performance in Nanyang County, the lord has already made a judgment. ”

In one sentence, Zhang Ren's heart sank to the bottom.

Zhang Ren looked at Deng Xian, and at this moment, he suddenly understood why Deng Xian was so arrogant. In the past, Deng Xian's words were 'yin' and yang', but he didn't dare to 'confront' him head-on.

Now this is done because Deng Xian has Liu Zhang's support.

Zhang Ren asked, "What did the lord ask you to do?"

Deng Xian flicked his sleeves and said, "What does the lord want Ben to do? Now, let's first clarify all the things, and then talk about the arrangements of the lord. ”

As soon as the conversation changed, Deng Xian asked: "In this battle Cao Ren attacked the city, you insisted on going your own way, chose to avoid the battle, and chose to defend Xinye, which eventually led to the exhaustion of all the soldiers defending the city. If it weren't for the timely support of the Jingzhou army, you would have been reduced to Cao Jun's subordinate prisoner by now, and Xinye County would have fallen, so the general would have been right?"

Zhang Ren said: "Cao Jun is brave and 'elite', if we go out of the city and fight head-on, our losses will be greater." If he did that, he would definitely not be able to insist on Liu Jingzhou's troops. ”

"Fart!"

Deng Xian flicked his sleeves and said: "You are also a senior general in the army, don't you know the truth that if you defend for a long time, you will lose? The reason why the loss in this battle is so great is because you are pursuing a stubborn defense. Otherwise, the army will not be defeated. You, think too highly of Cao Jun. ”

"This battle has come to this point because of the result caused by you Zhang Ren. ”

"The good situation in Nanyang County is now in jeopardy, and everything is caused by you. ”

Deng Xian took out a cloth from his sleeve, spread it out, held the cloth in both hands, and said loudly: "The lord has an order, Zhang Ren, still don't accept the order?"

The words were full of reprimand and condescending.

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