Chapter 25: The Covenant of Appointments
Chaoyang Camp.
At this time, Xu Han was sharpening his sword, planning to lead his cavalry to walk around the river, and then scare and scare Han Zhaofu.
Just as he was about to leave the camp, the scout came to report that it was the king of Han's subordinate who was already on the road several miles away, claiming that he had come to discuss the alliance on the orders of the king of Han.
A smile flashed across Xu Han's face, everything was as he expected, and King Han still gave in.
Hearing that the person who came to negotiate was called Yi Xiancheng, Xu Han's eyes lit up again.
Thinking that he wants to establish himself as a king, it is indispensable to join forces with the vassal king, and there is one less diplomatic talent around him, and Yi Xiancheng is exactly the candidate in his mind.
"Another step to hollow out King Han~"
When Xu Han was thinking in his heart, he ordered the whole army to go out of the camp and line up, and he wanted to greet Yi Xiancheng in person.
More than 3,000 soldiers received the order, quickly gathered out of the tent, and lined up on both sides of the road leading from Yuanmen to the big tent of the Chinese army, waiting solemnly.
Xu Han stopped on the horse and looked into the distance.
After a while, a few horsemen and horses came slowly, and the person dressed as a Confucian in green clothes thought to be Yi Xiancheng.
Xu Han then drove his horse out of the camp, and when he was a few steps apart, he smiled and said: "I have heard the name of Mr. Xiancheng for a long time, and I can see it today, which is really a blessing for Xu Mou's three lives." ”
Yi Xiancheng, who was on the horse, was still wondering what kind of person Xu Han would be. It is said in various rumors that Xu Han is fierce and brutal, murderous like hemp, and is an extremely ruthless martial artist.
What I see now, Xu Han is so kind and kind, but it is completely different from the original impression.
What surprised Yi Xiancheng even more, Xu Han actually came out to greet him in person, which really made him feel a little flattered, Yi Xiancheng hurriedly returned the salute, "General Lao personally greeted him, I am really ashamed." ”
Xu Han said with a smile: "Mr. is serious, Xu Mou heard the name of Mr. when he was in Yiguo, and he couldn't wait to meet and ask for advice. ”
Regardless of whether these words are true or not, listening to Yi Xiancheng feels comfortable.
I think that although he is famous, but in the shogunate where there are many famous people in the Han Dynasty, he is not a too conspicuous figure, and he has rarely been treated by others, and now he is an envoy to Qianyang, but he is so courteous and praised by Xu Han, a famous general of the country, this treatment instantly changed Xu Han's image in his eyes.
Xu Han smiled secretly in his heart, and entered the camp with him.
Along the way, the three thousand sergeants were neat and tidy, and they were silent.
"The appearance of the army is like this, far from being comparable to my Luoyang City army, this General Xu's ability to govern the army is really ......"
Yi Xiancheng's heart was amazed, and his eyes couldn't help but reveal admiration for Xu Han.
When Xu Han pretended to be unconscious, he was secretly observing Yi Xiancheng's expression, and when he caught a glimpse of his admiring look, the corners of Xu Han's mouth flashed a slight smile.
He just wanted to let Yi Xiancheng see his military might, on the one hand, to show Han Zhaofu his strength through him, and on the other hand, to let this debater see his superiority.
"I don't know what high position Mr. holds under King Han right now?" Xu Han suddenly asked.
Upon hearing this, Yi Xiancheng suddenly showed a little embarrassment, "Right now, he's just a scholar in the state shogunate." ”
Shuzuo is the name of a low-level civil official, and with Yi Xiancheng's talent, it is indeed a bit condescending to be a scholar.
Xu Han pretended to be surprised, and said strangely: "Mr. is talented, even if he doesn't be a party guard, at least he has to be engaged in a position, how could King Han let Mr. only do such a lowly job as a scholar?" ”
"King Han is a famous man like a cloud, I am only a shallow learner, and I am lucky to be in this position." Yi Xian smiled self-deprecatingly.
Xu Han could see that his smile was a wry smile.
Obviously, Yi Xiancheng was not satisfied with his treatment, so Xu Han would have the opportunity to dig into the corner.
As they spoke, the two entered the tent.
The guest and the host sat down, and Yi Xian took the opportunity to show Xu Han the sincerity of the king of Han, claiming that the king of Han was willing to form an alliance with him and reject the enemies of the north and the south.
"It's okay for King Han to want to be with Xu, but Xu has one condition." Xu Han was not in a hurry at all, and bargained.
Yi Xiancheng thought to himself that this Xu Han was really calm, obviously he was in adversity, surrounded by strong enemies, but he behaved so strongly, as if King Han was begging to form an alliance with him.
"This Xu Han is not shocked when he is in chaos, so he will judge the situation and assess the situation, at this point, King Han is not as good as him......"
When Yi Xian secretly praised in his heart, he asked Xu Han what other conditions he had.
Xu Han took a sip of wine and said loudly: "It's very simple, I want to meet with King Han and make an oath in person." ”
As soon as he heard this, Yi Xiancheng's expression immediately changed.
What kind of person is Xu Han, even the fierce soldiers of the Yi State who can't fight like Ji Fan of Xuan Kingdom, compared to Xu Han, King Han is just an elderly literati who has no power to restrain the chicken.
Xu Han wants to join the alliance with King Han alone, if there is a sudden murderous intent in the process of the alliance, pinching King Han to death is not as easy as pinching a little chicken to death.
Yi Xiancheng's face was suspicious, guessing what Xu Han's intentions were.
Of course, Xu Han didn't want to kill King Han, and he also knew that King Han was not that stupid, he would wash his neck and take the initiative to send him to death.
Seeing Yi Xian's embarrassed face, Xu Leng snorted, "What, could it be that King Han doesn't have the sincerity to form an alliance, or does he not have the courage to come and see me in person?" ”
"Well...... this"
Yi Xian was speechless for a while, Rao was an outstanding eloquent, but in the face of Xu Han's questioning, he didn't know how to answer.
"After all, King Han is a literati, and I can understand that he is timid. In this way, our two families will only bring 500 soldiers and horses each, and when they meet, the two armies will retreat about 100 steps, and I will meet with King Han ten steps away, he can bring a few entourage, and Xu Mou will come forward alone, so that King Han should not be afraid. ”
Xu Han's words were full of arrogance, and he had a contemptuous tone of King Han.
Speaking of which, if King Han still didn't dare to come, then he would be tantamount to openly acquiescing in his fear of Xu Han, and the entire people of Luoyang Prefecture would be disappointed in his timidity.
This is exactly Xu Han's purpose.
Yi Xiancheng hesitated for a moment, and had to say: "The matter of the alliance is very important, Yi is just a messenger, how dare he make a claim, the general's advice, I still need to ask my king to have a reply." ”
Xu Han waved his hand and said: "Sir, please, if King Han doesn't dare to come to the alliance, then I will take the troops to Luoyang to meet him for a while." In the last sentence, Xu Han accentuated his tone, and a trace of murderous aura was hidden in it.
Yi Xian's body trembled slightly, and Xu Han's threatening words made him feel deep fear.
At that moment, Yi Xian didn't dare to stay for a long time, so he laughed a few words, and then said goodbye and hurried back to Luoyang.
Xu Han personally sent him out of the camp, and when he returned to the tent, Ling Zirui was already sitting there and enjoying the wine brought by Yi Xian's entourage.
"Sure enough, it's still the mellow wine of my hometown......" Ling Zirui sighed.
"Mr. endure for a few more days, and one day he will let Mr. go to Luoyang to taste Han Zhaofu's treasured wine." Xu Han said proudly.
Ling Zirui was shocked when he heard this, and said strangely: "I am naturally convinced of the general's ambition. However, Mr. Shicai insisted that King Han come to the alliance alone, but I am a little puzzled by what is the purpose. ”
Xu Han had a lot of unexpected things, and it was the first time that he was puzzled.
He drank the unfinished wine and said unhurriedly: "If you want to establish a prestige in Luoyang City, don't make an appearance, and let the civil warriors of Luoyang City see my demeanor, how can they make a comparison between me and Han Zhaofu." ”
Ling Zirui suddenly realized.
If King Han didn't dare to come to the alliance, his subordinates, as well as the people of Luoyang City, would think that King Han was cowardly and afraid of Xu Han.
In this way, the prestige of the two of them in Luoyang City will rise and fall.
If King Han reluctantly comes, it will be the same.
Xu Han's martial arts are outstanding, he is not afraid of meeting alone, King Han is afraid of Xu Han's force, so he will naturally take his own soldiers and generals to protect him, in the eyes of the world, he King Han is still afraid of Xu Han.
Regardless of whether King Han dares to join the alliance or not, it will be Xu Han who will profit from it.
"The general's strategy is really clever, this is really embarrassing our King Han." Ling Zirui, who had figured it out, couldn't help but praise Xu Han.
Xu Han smiled but said nothing.
Three days later.
Yi Xian Cheng brought back King Han's reply: I am willing to come to the alliance.
King Han also has no choice, Qianyang has fallen, and it is enough to be forced to form an alliance with Xu Han, and if he does not dare to accept Xu Han's invitation to meet now, his reputation will be even more ruined.
A day later, Xu Han led 500 horsemen to the south along the muddy water, and arrived at the agreed meeting place.
Xu Han was not so big, when he left, the scouts and fine works were already all over the radius, and they were always looking for the movements of the Luoyang City Army, in case Han Zhaofu cheated and took advantage of the alliance to suddenly kill him.
The scouts sent back the latest information from time to time, and King Han had left Luoyang and was on his way to the Huimeng, and the Luoyang City Army did not move.