Chapter 170: The Dying
In the past, in the eyes of King Zheng Li Congjia, Zhang Zi can be regarded as the most effective cadre in addition to Xu Xuan, not only because of his extraordinary talent and knowledge, but more importantly, this person can often bring Li Congjia all kinds of surprises, as for what kind of surprise, His Royal Highness King Zheng, who is in a high position, has seen all the gold and silver treasures, and naturally it is not rare to see any objects, but likes some of Zhang Zi's "clever tricks" that have a flash of inspiration.
When the people who went to the east gate of Langzhou to deliver the letter returned to the army to report the news, they naturally mentioned what they had seen and heard. All the generals present were dumbfounded, they had been in Jianghuai for a long time, they had long been accustomed to the etiquette of the Southern Tang Dynasty monarchs and ministers, but they never expected that Li Yuan would dare to refuse the request of His Royal Highness King Zheng, and he would refuse to listen to the order with a high-sounding appearance?
The most important thing is that Li Yuan even proposed to let them, the 5,000 soldiers who came from afar, go to the front line to work for the army.
But at the same time full of anger, I have to admire Li Yuan for being really wise and brave, and if he doesn't obey the order, he dares to logically check and balance His Royal Highness King Zheng, who dares to believe that this is the mind and courage that a twenty-one-year-old should have? It is estimated that only this hot Li Dashuai can do it.
Today's Zhang Ziyi, as usual, is humbly bowing in front of Li Congjia, but this time it is not a surprise, but a proper fright. Although he tried his best to euphemistically convey Li Yuan's attitude to His Royal Highness King Zheng, and even carefully considered his choice of words, in order to avoid irritability, the slightly puffy face in front of him was still pale with anger, and his eyes almost wanted to breathe fire.
Knowing that things were messed up, it would inevitably be reprimanded after all, Zhang Zi simply let go of his scruples, and when he remembered the insult he had suffered before the city gate, he called out with full grievance: "Your Highness, you are Your Majesty's son, and you are King Zheng!" You must know that the whole world is not the king's land, he Li Yuan is a mountain village man after all, this dog thing dares to openly disobey the order, not only intimidating us with a large army, but also ordering his subordinates to insult us, this is simply not to put His Royal Highness in his eyes! ”
Li Congjia was even more angry, grinding his teeth hard and wanting to devour people, and said angrily: "Li Yuan! His heart can be punished! They should be punished! Is this going to be the other way around? I didn't come to see him, I refused to listen to the order, and I still wanted this king to go to the front line to die?!
If you don't get rid of this traitor, how can this king endure this breath?! Spread the military order of this king, and send a few more fast horses to Langzhou City, and tell Li Yuan that if he does not come to see him tonight, this king's holy decree will not be announced! Isn't he in a hurry to go to Yiyang to rescue, even if he goes, in short, the five thousand soldiers and horses of this king will be blocked on the official road and will not leave! ”
Zhou Xingfeng couldn't help but squint at it, and then arched his hand and said in a deep voice: "Your Highness, why are you doing this?" Although this is very relieving, you have not forgotten the purpose of coming to Langzhou...... The last general suggested that he might as well endure it first, so that he could be arrogant for a while!
Although the last general didn't know Li Yuan, he had dealt with him anyway, and this person had a heavy army in his hands, and he dared to say such things openly, he was younger! His ambition has been obvious, and he has blocked his retreat in front of His Highness.
Your Highness, since Li Yuan proposed to let us go to the front line to work in the army, if it is too late today, we will answer him first! Your Royal Highness is tired from traveling thousands of miles, and you can also propose to enter the city to rest, as long as you can enter the city, great things can be expected! The last general really didn't believe it, he dared to let His Highness eat and sleep in the open, or forcibly ordered His Highness to march overnight, if this really gave us the truth, it would be no different from rebellion! ”
Li Congjia didn't like generals very much in the past, in his eyes, these people who only knew how to fight and kill all day long were unwise and reckless, and when he first contacted Zhou Xingfeng, he was even more embarrassed because of his status as a general. But with this short ten days of contact, Zhou Xingfeng's courage and good judgment have rarely changed his stereotype, coupled with his "special contributions" in the Northern Expedition, and Li Hongji, the king of Yan, has been defeated.
I saw that Li Congjia had gradually calmed down when he heard this, and said in a deep voice: "Hey! Zhou Tingshi said yes! This king's temper is really inappropriate. Fortunately, I have the guidance of the assassin history, otherwise it will delay the big thing! ”
As if competing for favor, Zhang Zi's face was gloomy, and he suddenly teased unintentionally: "Zhou Tingshi is really capable of bending and stretching!" Admire under it! But even if Li Yuan can let me and others into the city, what will Zhou Tingshi do?
Didn't Zhou Assassin Shi Mo forget, earlier you suggested that His Royal Highness send two generals, Zou Ping and Hu Renxu, to lead the troops into the city first to occupy the Jiedu Embassy Office, but as a result, Li Yuan arrived and they were all driven out of the city! In vain, not to mention, it is even more frightening! If you really have your heart set on Your Highness, you should think carefully about what you should do about the big things that you have said about Haikou......"
As if he had been poked in the heart, Zhou Xingfeng paused, but his eyes were like torches and said: "His Royal Highness has a great kindness to the last general, and the last general will naturally be loyal!" But Zhang Sheren, although you are erudite and talented, there are always some things that you can't think of and can't do as a literati! Since the last general dared to offer his plan to His Highness, he was naturally prepared! Zhang Sheren doesn't have to ask! ”
Zhang Zi choked suddenly, and when he saw Li Congjia's gloomy complexion, he could only grit his teeth and smile stupidly: "Hehe, then I won't say much in the future, I just hope that Zhou Tingshi can fulfill his promise and live up to His Highness's grace!" ”
Zhou Xingfeng blinked noncommittally, and then said to Li Congjia: "Your Highness, without further ado, hurry up and send someone to inform that Li Yuan, according to what he said!" As long as you can enter Langzhou City, your Highness will rest assured that everything will be handed over to you! ”
After saying that, he didn't forget to continue to instruct: "Your Highness, if you see Li Yuan for a while, don't be rash!" After all, this person is young and vigorous, and he thinks that he has won the favor of His Majesty, and he just wants to show off his skills in front of us, and let him be allowed for a while. Your Highness only needs to think about it, if this matter is successful, how will a dead person be displayed in front of us in the future? Yes and no? ”
Li Congjia didn't have any information about Li Yuan in his mind, but a figure of a beautiful woman who thought about it day and night inexplicably appeared, and then his eyes flashed with excitement and said: "Zhou Tingshi, don't worry!" What is this king doing with a man who is about to die? If the big thing is accomplished, this king will not break his promise and ensure that you are promoted to Wuping Festival! ”
Zhou Xingfeng rarely showed an excited look, and shouted with his hands: "Thank you, Your Highness!" ”
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Things seemed to be as smooth as King Zheng and Zhou Xingfeng expected, and when Langzhou City received the news that King Zheng was willing to lead his army to Yiyang to work with the army, his attitude immediately turned 180 degrees, and he was not too embarrassed.
Although there was still some hesitation about the request to enter the city, after some communication, Liu Jiangsheng and Zhu Kuangcong at the gate of the city received an order from the marshal to invite His Royal Highness King Zheng to enter the city, but the 5,000 soldiers and horses accompanying them were not allowed to enter the city, and only a few hundred forbidden guards from King Zheng's mansion were allowed to enter.
When the chariot of Li Congjia, the king of Zheng, arrived at the gate of the east city of Langzhou, the 10,000 Wuping army also received the military order at the same time, and they all gathered up their attack positions and gave way to a wide road for carriages to pass.
When Zhou Xingfeng, who took the lead in riding horses, finally saw the city of Langzhou, the hometown of his heart, he couldn't help but roar in his heart, but what was revealed was a quiet calm, only the horses under the seat seemed to have a heart and kept neighing in a low voice.