The breeze blew, and the blue curtains were rolled up and rippled.

Despite Xu Xuan's dry mouth on the side, Li Congjia still drank by himself, and sometimes looked at the scenery of his palace absentmindedly, ignoring it at all, which made Zhou Xingfeng and Zhang Wenbiao, who had been standing for a long time, suddenly look embarrassed. The young and impulsive Zhang Wenbiao pinched his knuckles even whiter, and after seeing Zhou Xingfeng glaring at him, he barely held back.

It wasn't until Xu Xuan mentioned that after Zhou Xingfeng beheaded Liu Yan and Wang Kui in Langzhou City, and Li Yuan encountered this section in the Jiedu Embassy Office, Li Congjia's eyes suddenly flickered.

“...... Your Highness, that's it! These two generals are not only brave and strategic, brave and extraordinary, but also have a heart for my Datang! His Majesty is even more fancy, and ordered Zhou Xingfeng to be the general of Yunlu, the deputy commander of the army, and the assassin of Sizhou, Zhang Wenbiao as the general of loyalty, and the marquis of Yu, the commander of the palace! ”

Hearing Xu Xuan say this, Li Congjia didn't think so. After all, Emperor Li Jing's appointment of generals has always been like this, either ordering him to be stationed at the border and not returning to the court without a recall, or guarding the imperial city and directly shelving it under his nose. In other words, it's no longer strange that the fancy is fake and the monitoring is real.

So he began to wonder, why did this Xu Xuan bring the two generals to King Zheng's mansion, and what was his purpose?

I saw Xu Xuan show a meaningful smile, and then arched his hand: "Your Highness, Your Majesty has issued an order to order the Zhou army to lead the left wing of the crane, and soon follow King Yan to the north to fight the Zhou Kingdom......"

Seeing that Xu Xuan was blinking continuously, Li Congjia was stunned for a moment, although he didn't know what kind of method this official Shangshu had made to make Zhou Xingfeng be treated differently by his father, but still according to the previous tacit understanding, he got up and stepped forward to support Zhou Xingfeng's arms, and his tone suddenly became intimate: "Zhou Tongjun is loyal and brave, it seems that my father must be reused for you!" This king's heart rejoices for you! ”

In front of him, His Royal Highness King Zheng suddenly became eager, Zhou Xingfeng was calm, and replied unhurriedly: "Thank you, Your Highness!" ”

Zhou Xingfeng is a smart person. Recently, after arriving in Jinling, he was keenly aware of the hot situation of the two parties in the Southern Tang Dynasty, and the ministers of the Manchu Dynasty were as indifferent to his general as expected, and only a few people, such as Xu Xuan, the secretary of the ministry, were very polite in their words. So after taking the initiative to talk, he was pleasantly surprised to find that Zhou Xu and Xu were both born in April of the year of Bingzi (916), so they naturally became acquainted.

Later, when the wine was strong, Zhou Xingfeng vaguely revealed his frustrated emotions, Xu Xuan did not shy away from it, and "enthusiastically" analyzed a wave of court situation for him, and repeatedly mentioned "His Royal Highness King Zheng" intentionally or unintentionally, and finally simply pushed the boat down the river and threw an olive branch to him. And Zhou Xingfeng just listened silently throughout the whole process, without saying a word, and then immediately agreed. Soon after, before he rushed to Sizhou to take office, something unexpected happened, Zhou Xingfeng suddenly received a decree from the imperial court, ordering him to lead an army to follow King Yan on an expedition.

As for who King Yan is, he only heard Xu Xuan talk about it, which is a derogatory remark, but he doesn't want to inquire too much. Because he has personally experienced the competition between the horses of the Chu State, he knows very well that between these kings and kings, it is naturally like fire and water.

At this time, Li Congjia squinted his eyes and said as if naturally: "Zhou Tongjun, this northern expedition is a major event of the national dynasty, you have to help my imperial brother!" ”

How can Zhou Xingfeng not understand the deep meaning here? This expedition is his own vote, as for who he voted, it is self-evident that he has arrived here today.

Zhou Xingfeng replied without being humble or arrogant: "The last general will obey the order!" The last general will definitely live up to the expectations of His Royal Highness King Zheng! ”

Hearing that Zhou Xingfeng specially emphasized the word Zheng Wang, Li Congjia's heart was full of joy, everyone is a smart person, there is no need to say much.

Seeing Xu Xuan nodding silently, Li Congjia immediately summoned the chief of the palace, and ordered lightly: "The two generals of Zhou and Zhang have just arrived in Jinling, and they must not be wronged!" Go and find two good houses for the king, and give them to the two generals, each of whom will give him three thousand yuan to settle down. ”

Zhou Xingfeng was not pretentious, and he didn't shirk it, but smiled exaggeratedly: "Oops! Thank you, Your Highness, for your love! Zhang Wenbiao also followed, also bowing down to thank him.

Li Congjia snorted lightly, and then ignored it.

After sending Zhou and Zhang away, Zhang Xun, who had been silent for a long time, couldn't help but speak: "Gong Xu, are these two really usable?" They are the generals who dare to kill the Lord! What if I have a different heart in the future? ”

Li Congjia also withdrew Fang Cai's enthusiasm and said faintly: "What Shi Di said is very true. Xu Shangshu, my Tang Dynasty is full of talents, why does this king need to win over two generals? ”

I saw Xu Xuan shake his head, and then said in a low voice: "Your Highness, it is precisely because they are generals that you can use them easily!" ”

"What does that mean?"

Xu Xuan tidied up his clothes slightly, and then said confidently: "Your Highness, the minister specially inquired, Zhou Xingfeng is good at planning, Zhang Wenbiao is good at fighting, and both of them were fierce generals on the dominant side in the past!" And if such heroes spend their lives depressed, how can they be willing? Now that one of them leads the army to the outer town, and the other is to conquer the imperial city, His Royal Highness wants to achieve great things, and it is indispensable!

And His Highness is worried, the minister thinks there is no need to worry! Surrender to the court, abandon the homeland, and lose the foundation! No matter how brave it is, it is like a tiger that has been pulled out of its claws, what is the danger? At this moment, the two of them have become rootless trees, and the body of the general will be treated coldly, and the situation in my Datang must be difficult. Therefore it is not His Highness who needs them, but they need His Highness! His Royal Highness is King Zheng, and such a noble status is enough to become their reliance in Datang! In the future, as long as His Highness continues to give great grace, they will definitely bow down to their orders! ”

Seeing that Zhang Xun didn't speak, Li Congjia couldn't help frowning, and then muttered: "But this king is still worried!" Xu Shangshu, the imperial brother is also the king, and he has military power in his hands, you are good at scheming this person, if this person is clever in speculation, and secretly votes for the imperial brother in the future, what should you do to deal with this king in turn? ”

Xu Xuan seemed to have been prepared in his heart, and a fierce light flashed in his eyes while talking and laughing: "Your Highness is too worried!" Don't forget, King Yan is just guarding Xuanrun Erzhou, and you are in Jinling at this time! The families of these two are all in Jinling......"

Li Congjia suddenly realized and said happily: "This king understands!" ”

......

Yuanwu Bridge in the north of the city, after crossing the moat, under the chicken cage mountain is the garrison of the Crane Army.

When parting, Zhang Wenbiao still seemed to be haunted by the performance of the talented Li Congjia, and finally couldn't hold back and said: "Second brother, that King Zheng doesn't look like Er'er, do our brothers really want to work for him in the future?" ”

Zhou Xingfeng's face had returned to his previous coldness, and he replied calmly at this time: "The recent situation in Jinling, you must have seen it!" We are already a general, and since we are in a foreign country, we will definitely be struggling! If you and my brother don't find someone to rely on, I'm afraid that times will be difficult! ”

"But why is it this King Zheng? Is it because of Xu Shangshu? ”

Zhou Xingfeng smiled and shook his head: "Wenbiao, I'm afraid you can't see through this King Zheng's city!" In short, isn't the second brother going to lead the troops to the expedition right now? As long as the military power is in hand, we can make meritorious achievements, and it is a rare opportunity for us! ”

"Alas! It's always a little uncomfortable! The second brother is such a hero, why is this! It was better to go out with a killing......"

Zhou Xingfeng was stunned, and then said in a deep voice: "Wenbiao, do you have regrets in your heart?" ”

Hearing this, Zhang Wenbiao said eagerly: "Second brother, what do you mean?" I Zhang Wenbiao swore to follow each other, and I have no two hearts! The second brother is willing to follow King Zheng, and the younger brother obeys his orders! ”

And Zhou Xingfeng didn't really have doubts about Zhang Wenbiao, needless to say, the friendship that was formed in the past is needless to say, and now there are only two of the ten brothers left. What Zhou Xingfeng remembered the most was that when Langzhou City was in turmoil that day, it was Zhang Wenbiao who secretly led his troops to assist, and introduced Wang Kui and the other eight people into the Jiedu Embassy to wipe them out. Without Zhang Wenbiao's move, how could Zhou Xingfeng easily take down Liu Yan and Wang Kui?

Therefore, Zhang Wenbiao at this time is no longer what it used to be in Zhou Xingfeng's heart. What's more, the two are in a foreign country, and it is even more important to rely on each other.

"King Zheng......" Zhou Xingfeng smiled disdainfully, and at the same time shook his head firmly, and said meaningfully: "Since you are willing to follow me, you must remember that second brother, I have never forgotten the ambition in our hearts!" Since my husband has been able to stay here, he has been judging the situation since he was judged, and those who have become great things must endure the suffering for a while! ”

His eyes were a little dazed, Zhang Wenbiao suddenly woke up, then took a deep breath, and arched his hand: "Little brother understands!" ”

"I'm going to go soon! Go to Zhou Guoshan High Road, the future is uncertain, the lady and the right to entrust to you! ”

Zhang Wenbiao immediately patted his solid chest and said loudly: "Second brother, you can rest assured that you will hand over the second sister-in-law and the right to me!" The little brother will protect them even if he is desperate! ”

"Okay, you and I have a deep brotherly relationship, so there is no need to say more, let's separate here! Remember, be cautious and don't be impulsive! Take care! ”

"Second brother, I remember! Take care! ”

At sunset, the two fast horses headed north and south respectively, and suddenly the dust flew up, and it seemed that even the mood could be covered in the fog......