The Mangs father and son returned to the courtroom, and the sake had been changed again during the banquet, but no one paid each other. The guests gathered in twos and threes, whispering about their interests. Mr. Che You's eyes were half-closed, as if he was napping, and he seemed to be thinking about something. No one dared to disturb him.

Mang Mao sat down on the cushion at the bottom of the steps, and his two sons stood behind him. Mang Mao said: "Let's invite all gentlemen to dine before the court!" The war is urgent, and there are many things to ask the gentlemen. Mang didn't understand, so he went to the backyard to urge food.

Mang Mao said: "A certain intention, the Qin army came from afar, tired from a long battle, and now it is newly opened, and it is rare to be stable." When the elite is unexpectedly attacked, it can be manipulated to win. In this way, 20,000 soldiers in the city were used as garrisons, and they were not used in the right way. A certain intention will divide the soldiers into two, 10,000 to guard the main roads in the city, and rescue the emergency of the war; 10,000 starry nights out of the city to fight in Kaifeng. What does the gentleman think? ”

There was a moment of silence in the audience, and someone raised his head and said: "The general's strategy is deeply integrated with the art of war, which is a good strategy today!" A round of praise ensued. Mr. Che You still sat half-napped, half-pensive, without saying a word.

Mang Mao said: "In this way, which gentleman is willing to lead the army out of the city and attack Kaifeng?" ”

There was silence for a moment in the middle of the table, and a few doormen sitting in the lower seats came out of their seats to signal that they were willing to go out of the city to meet the enemy. Mang Mao asked them to step forward and sit on the left behind him. Then he said: "The garrisons in the city rely on the soldiers of each prefecture. If you have good relations with the provinces, you can report the name of the government for future contact. ”

This time the silence was shorter, and about twenty or thirty people came out to express their willingness to contact the family. Mang Mao also asked them to step forward and sit on the right behind him.

Mang Mao stood up, turned to the doorman on the left behind him, and said, "Gentlemen, I am grateful for the national disaster in a hurry. and receive a certain worship. After speaking, he fell down and bowed. All the guests avoided the table and returned the salute.

Mang Mao said to the doorman on the right behind him: "The safety of the beam is tied to Mr. Yu." May the gentleman be at peace with the government, supervise it to fight, so that the family and the country will not be lost, and the people will be peaceful. When he finished speaking, he also fell down and bowed. All the guests also avoided the table and returned the salute.

Mang Mao then said to the remaining twenty or so guests: "May all gentlemen follow Mang, and there will be entrustment in times of emergency." "The rest of the gentlemen should be.

At this time, the maids of the inner house had already prepared the meals and sent them to the second door. Mang Wei led all the retainers, people, and servants, and a case was brought to the table of all the guests, which was nothing more than a wine, a corn, a sauce, and a weed.

Mang Mao and the others were ready to eat at each table, and raised the wine cup in his case and said: "Mang Mou inherits the king's grace and guards the beam, and there is no one who depends on him, but Mr. Zhu's ears!" I am willing to work with Mr. Zhu to live up to the ambition of a gentleman! ”

All the guests raised their wines together and said in unison: "May the Lord make meritorious contributions and die a hundred times!" "Every one of them drinks the wine from the cup.

At this moment, the sound of cars and horses was heard outside the door. After a while, Manghai's voice came: "Liang Wei Gongzi should be summoned to the mansion." The crowd looked at the chaotic scene in front of the court and was at a loss for a moment. Mang Mao said: "Gentlemen, let me eat." Just treat a father and son. That is, with Mangchen and Mangwei, he got up and came out.

Outside the door, there were already housekeepers who led the carriage into the side yard. Manghai accompanied Liang Weigongzi to wait outside the door. Mangchen came out of the side door and saluted Liang Weigongzi: "Liang Weigongzi succumbed to it, and Mang's family didn't dare to do it." ”

Liang Wei Gongzi said: "The general is called by Zhongzi, and the kid dares to flatter without hurrying!" But the general's orders are obeyed. ”

Mangchen said: "My father is waiting for my son." Childe, please enter! "Sweep Liang Wei Gongzi into the mansion gate. In front of the wall, Mang Mao and Mang Wei were waiting there, and said: "I would like to welcome the son!" ”。

Liang Wei Gongzi was unprepared to welcome Mang Mao to the door, and hurriedly saluted: "The kid has no form, dare to meet the general from afar!" ”

Mang Mao said: "Why is the son humble. The military aircraft is a major event, and the son is about to make a decision! Our house is flat and narrow, and there are secular affairs, so I dare to ask the side court to discuss it. On the one hand, Liang Wei Gongzi was transferred to the West Cross Courtyard. When crossing the wall, Liang Wei Gongzi saw that the front of the court was full of Mangfu doormen.

Pushing open the gate of the west courtyard, the pungent smell of livestock came to my face. Mang Mao said: "I intend to set this up as Sima Hall. ”

Liang Wei Gongzi said: "True to the name, it is worthy of the scene." ”

Mang Mao then led Liang Wei Gongzi to the lobby of the West Courtyard, and said to Mang Chen and Mang Wei at the bottom of the steps: "I have a discussion with Gongzi, and others are not allowed to enter." The two of them answered, and stood at the foot of the hall. Mang Mao waved and let the son ascend to the east step. Gongzi humbly said: "Boy He De, dare to be a guest." ”

Mang Mao said: "No, the son is in the praise of painting, and he is the center of the martial arts, and he is also Qian!" ”

Liang Wei Gongzi said: "In front of the general's stage, the kid is in the ear, but the general's order is obeyed." ”

Mang Mao pondered for a moment and said, "In this way, today's Sima Hall will be set up from Gongzi." We marched according to the military salute. ”

Liang Wei Gongzi straightened his body, his eyes were attentive, and said: "Exactly, I respectfully follow the general's order!" ”

Mang Mao said: "You two go to the court with me to discuss matters. ”

Manghai and Liang Wei Gongzi said in unison: "Oh! ”

Mang Mao is in front, and the two are behind, that is, they ascend from the west steps to the hall and bow to the front of the hall. Mang Mao said: "Let's go to the room to discuss things." He led the two into the west room. There is a seat in the room, Mang Mao is in the center, and Liang Wei Gongzi is on the left, and he sits down in turn. Manghai wanted to stand behind Mangmao, but Mangmao said: "Today you are not an entourage, but a deliberator, and you should set up a seat." So Manghai sat down on the right seat.

Mang Mao said: "It has been discussed in the tent that the military soldiers are responsible for attacking the fortified villages, and the responsibility of guarding the city can be entrusted by the soldiers and militia of each prefecture. Childe thought so. ”

Liang Wei Gongzi said: "The general is strategic, how can the boy be allowed to be profligate." Nonsense in the account, the general is not to blame. ”

Mang Mao said: "After the son is the captain, he has to learn from the Liang Captain's family, and the soldiers are well trained, and they rely on it deeply." I want to put it aside, and ask for advice in the morning and evening; The matter of dogs and horses before the battle is left to the child. Respecting the spirit of his mother's own soldier, he took his only son as a soldier, and lived up to the name of the family. A deep heartbreak. ”

Liang Wei Gongzi couldn't guess what he meant, so he had to answer vaguely: "The Wei family is the leader of the Liang, although he is not a man, he dares not to repay him with death." ”

Mang Mao said: "A certain meaning, the 20,000 soldiers in the city can be divided into two, 10,000 to guard the key points in the city, and rescue the critical places; 10,000 sneaked out of the city and attacked the Qin army. What does Childe think? ”

Liang Wei Gongzi said: "The law of defending the city is to use an army to aid abroad. Trapped in a lonely city, it is to sit back and wait for death. ”

Mang Mao said: "The son has no objection, the eldest son of the family has gone out of the city with Captain Liang yesterday, and he wants to go to his post to lead the people's army outside the city." Gongzi can lead 10,000 soldiers to meet with the people's army, supervise the army, and randomly respond to the battle. Er'er Hai, although he is dull by nature, can be brave and can be trapped. ”

Liang Wei Gongzi muttered: "The matter of changing the guard can be done in about three days." But after three days, the matter of dividing the troops will be discussed again. ”

Mang Mao said: "Childe said he laughed. The Qin army is just outside the city, and the seal has been broken. The girders can be reached in one day. Three days later, I am afraid that the soldiers of Daliang City have been attached to the Qin army, how can I send troops again! ”

Liang Wei Gongzi exclaimed: "What is the general's opinion? ”

Mang Mao said: "If Gongzi thinks that foolishness is feasible, he will only go out of the city tonight." ”

Liang Wei Gongzi said: "Wouldn't it be a shame to be so hasty!" ”

Mang Mao said: "This soldier is forced, and he dares not to force the son." If the son thinks that if he doesn't do it tonight, this proposal will not be successful. can only be as the son said, borrow one from the city, and stay in the lonely city. ”