Victory can cover up all contradictions, but if you only rely on victory to cover up the way forward, once you don't win, problems will ensue.

The gloomy mood hung like a dark cloud over Lincang City, and the originally excited sergeant began to lower after a crushing victory.

But in the city lord's mansion, there was already a sunny atmosphere.

Even if Deng Qing sent information from Bo Mushi and Guan Youyou again, saying that the enemies on both sides of the north and south were a little ready to move, Pei Zhen was no longer as silent as before.

He smiled cheerfully, spread out the map, and warmly beckoned everyone to discuss a solution, and from time to time asked more questions about a person's opinion.

As a result, the dilemma gradually evolved in a positive direction, and finally, based on Zheng Xuan's proposal, everyone perfected, Pei Zhen made a decision, and came to a final conclusion.

quietly build fortifications near the city behind him, and deploy and prepare defense materials;

with Murong Chengxu and the snake, delaying time, stepping up military training and rectifying internal affairs, and sorting out intelligence;

At the same time, they will each increase their troops by 1,000 troops to Crescent City and Brute Bull City to deter and guard against enemies outside the border.

Zheng Xuan opened his mouth and said: "Among them, the most difficult thing is how to hold back Murong Cheng's footsteps and buy time for us in such a non-ending situation. ”

"Brother Zheng is right, even if we don't beat him now, he will definitely come to beat us. Pei Zhen nodded in agreement.

Chi Xuance said with emotion: "It's hard to ride a tiger!"

"So, small town, I want to meet Murong Cheng who is supervising the battle in Battle Banner City once. ”

Zheng Xuan's words were like a boulder smashed into the calm lake, making everyone present subconsciously exclaim.

Fu Tianqi, who was sitting in the corner with Mei Ziqing and listening, also heard Zheng Xuan's words, and he quickly stood up, "Mr. Zheng, don't, my big brother Yun went to Youyun Prefecture, and he hasn't come back yet, and there is no news, I and the town are so anxious that we haven't seen each other much for several days." The current situation is much more dangerous than when Brother Yun was back then!"

"That's right, Brother Zheng, we still have a way, not necessarily so risky. Pei Zhen also spoke.

Cui Xian, Chi Xuance, and even Huangfu Ye all opened their mouths to persuade, but Deng Qing kept standing aside and was silent.

Zheng Xuan looked at everyone, shook his head and said with a wry smile: "Town, everyone, is there really a way?"

In silence, Cui Xian said: "Then I'll go, at least I can have a greater certainty of retreating." ”

After all, Zheng Xuan only knew the fate realm, and in terms of personal combat strength, he was still far behind Cui Xian, who was of the highest grade in the Heaven Realm.

"Brother Cui, I naturally can't compare to you in terms of cultivation realm, but when it comes to familiarity with the story of the grassland, you can't compare to me. We're not going sightseeing, we still have to have a purpose. Zheng Xuan's words made Cui Xian unable to refute.

"Since it's a war, how can there be anyone who doesn't take risks, since Lao Zheng has chosen, let him go. ”

Deng Qing finally spoke, but the object of persuasion was not Zheng Xuan, but the rest of the people.

Zheng Xuan looked at everyone indifferently, "Don't worry, Lao Deng and I were finally rescued, and we won't go so easily."

Dead. ”

The preparation before departure was very simple, Zheng Xuan brought some gifts, rode on his horse, and prepared to go to Zhanqi City.

Before leaving, among the crowd of people who sent each other, Zheng Xuan glanced at Chi Xuance deeply, "Mr. Chi, you have great talent, and I hope to give more advice to King Jing." ”

Chi Xuance was slightly stunned, unable to understand the meaning of Zheng Xuan's words.

When Zheng Xuan was far away, everyone was busy according to the agreed tasks.

In the room in the night, Chi Xuance and Huangfu Ye had a few exquisite side dishes to accompany the wine, drinking and chatting.

"What do you mean by what Mr. Zheng said when he left?" Chi Xuance still didn't understand a little.

Huang Fu Ye was surprised: "What, do you think there is a side meaning? I just listen to praise and expectation." ”

"Not true. Chi Xuance shook his head, "After all, Zheng Xuan is one of the Eight Horses, he used to be the person at the top of the power in Beiyuan, and he was specifically responsible for internal affairs, and intrigue is commonplace, how can he say such inexplicable words without a beginning or an end?"

Huang Fuye immediately put down the wine glass and frowned, "You say that, there is some truth." ”

He whispered the phrase again, word for word.

"I see! He's beating me, even doubting me. Chi Xuance's expression was gloomy, and a feeling of grievance suddenly appeared in his heart.

"No, Brother Chi has been working hard these days, and everyone is watching it. Huang Fuye expressed disbelief.

Chi Xuance drank all the wine in the cup, and looked at Huangfu Ye with a wry smile, "Brother Huangfu, there must be someone responsible for today's predicament, right?"

Huangfu Ye was shocked, and most of the wine in the cup was spilled.

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When King Jing struggled to defend a wave of Murong family's army counterattack in Lincang City, Zheng Xuan happened to be escorted by the Murong family's army to Zhanqi City.

Murong Cheng did not live in the City Lord's Mansion, but in the mansion in the city that was dedicated to receiving distinguished guests.

Frightened, the city lord of Battle Banner City thought that he had made something wrong, and ran to ask for guilt, which made Murong Cheng cry and laugh.

This was the second time Zheng Xuan had met the overlord of Youyun Prefecture, the first time was during a debriefing in Immortal City five years ago, when he was in charge of this matter and had a relationship with Murong Cheng.

In the vast Beiyuan, there are thirteen A-shaped states, and it is not easy to say one or two in any A-shaped state, which means that as long as you can do it, you are one of the small groups of people who stand at the highest place in the Beiyuan.

Maybe it's because the territory of Youyun Prefecture is much smaller than the rest of the Jiazi Prefectures, or maybe Murong Cheng has not been able to completely eat the entire territory, and Murong Cheng is not as famous as the rest of the Jiazi Prefecture Jiedu Envoys in the entire upper Beiyuan.

Zheng Xuan, who used to think the same.

But when he took off the aura of the General's Mansion and really came to Youyun Prefecture, he understood how powerful Murong Cheng was.

Although Youyun Prefecture is not large, there are only thirty-six cities in total, but Youyun Prefecture is very rich.

The three families in the state have their own thoughts on the less than Yue, and there is a deep-rooted Liu family in Jinning Prefecture in the east, eyeing each other.

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Rong Cheng can not only firmly block the Liu family from the gate of Youyun Prefecture, but also clean up these three families in a submissive manner, and sit safely in the position of the envoy of Youyun Prefecture.

The moment Zheng Xuan stepped into the living room, Murong Cheng also stood up and took the initiative to arch his hand: "After five years, Mr. Yulun's demeanor is the same." ”

Zheng Xuan's heart sank, and he secretly said that it was not good.

If Murong Cheng has a gloomy face, or scolds and scolds angrily, it means that he is just an emotional problem, but if he talks and laughs like this, it means that he has a plan in his heart, and his task is difficult.

Zheng Xuan's expression darkened, "Lord Murong, is it really the same?"

Murong Cheng's smile was also sluggish, and he naturally stretched out his hand to lead Zheng Xuan into his seat, "The past is over, focus on the future." ”

"Yes, Zheng came here for the future. Zheng Xuan said.

Murong Cheng picked up the teacup and remained silent.

Zheng Xuan continued: "As the saying goes, if two tigers fight, one will be injured, and now that King Jing and Lord Murong are fighting viciously, wouldn't it be cheaper for Pei, Mu, and Bao? Those three families have been pressed by Murong Master for many years, if Lord Murong loses his vitality in the battle with King Jing, the gains will outweigh the losses." Presumably, Lord Murong would not be unaware that behind the three families now, there is another big backer. ”

Murong Cheng smiled, "The world is impermanent, Murong Cheng would never have imagined that the eight horses of the General's Mansion who are high above will one day speak to me in such a humble and even humble tone." ”

"Since the world is impermanent, those who know the times should recognize the facts, and there is no need to hold those meaningless dignity and nobility, those things are of no use except to make our journey more difficult. What do you say, Lord Murong?"

Regarding Murong Cheng's ridicule, Zheng Xuan's expression was as usual, and he turned against the army.

Murong Cheng held the teacup, "Please continue." ”

Zheng Xuan said: "For today's plan, it is the best policy for you and me to join forces to attack the remaining three together, otherwise when our war is stalemate, the 40,000 elite soldiers stationed on the border of the three families are not a joke." At that time, King Jing may be wiped out and driven out of the fiefdom, but how much better can Lord Murong's situation be? What's more, the fierce tiger in Jinning Prefecture has been watching from the sidelines, wishing that we would fight you to the death. ”

"Are you done?" Murong Cheng looked up.

Zheng Xuan nodded.

Murong Cheng slammed the teacup in his hand on the table, and the tea splashed everywhere, "Why do you need to say more about these truths, I, Murong Cheng, have been in charge of Youyun Prefecture for many years, how can I not understand it, but I sent my eldest son to Fengyang City, how did you respond to me!"

Looking at Murong Cheng, who was full of righteous indignation, and even had some beards, Zheng Xuan smiled bitterly in his heart, and could only get up and bow and apologize: "Lord Murong, this matter is ......"

"More than ** people want to say that this is a misunderstanding, right?" Murong Cheng coldly interrupted Zheng Xuan's explanation, "One arm of my Murong family's successor is worth a light misunderstanding from more than ** people?"

Zheng Xuan said apologetically: "This matter is not the meaning of King Jing and me, the situation of the day Lord Murong must have been."

I have understood clearly that the person who shot was Huangfu Ye, and Green Ear and I have always had doubts about this person. ”

"Hehe, shirking responsibility is not the style of Bajun. Murong Cheng sneered.

Zheng Xuan shook his head helplessly, "This matter is all a family ugly, and I shouldn't have said it, but it's better to be open and honest." ”

Murong Cheng looked at Zheng Xuan's face with burning eyes, and suddenly sighed and said, "Actually, that is the second time you have rejected my kindness. When that Ling family prince came to Youyun City, I had already agreed to cooperate with him, but I didn't receive a response afterwards, so I would send my son to Fengyang City. ”

Hearing this, Zheng Xuan's expression changed, "What Lord Murong said is true, where did Young Master Yun go after leaving?"

"He's back to Fengyang City. Murong Cheng stared at Zheng Xuan's expression change.

"What?" Zheng Xuan, who had just sat down, immediately bounced up again, "Yun Gongzi hasn't come back?"

"Hahahaha!" Murong Cheng looked up to the sky and laughed, "It's more than ** person, when did you come to lie to me? You can't treat me Murong Cheng as a three-year-old child!"

In the end, he slapped the desk on his side, and his voice was violent.

Zheng Xuan's expression was calm, "Lord Murong, what Zheng Xuan said is true. ”

"Okay, Lord Murong, now you can always believe what I say!" A voice sounded, and three figures walked out of the back hall of the living room.

A man in black is the great worship of the Murong family's Heaven Realm;

Another man in a green shirt, a woman in white, just said that from the mouth of the man in a green shirt.

Hearing this, Zheng Xuan suddenly thought of a possibility, and couldn't help but widen his eyes.

The man in the green shirt stepped forward and bowed to Zheng Xuan, "Yunluo has seen Mr. Yulun. ”

"Young Master Yun, why are you here?" Zheng Xuan still couldn't believe it.

"It's hard to put into words, anyway, I was on the way to Fengyang City from another place, and when I heard about these things, I simply came to explain to Lord Murong first. Yunluo smiled and said, "If you want to come, I can't explain it clearly!"

He turned around and looked at Murong Cheng, "Lord Murong, now that there are more people, let's take a good look at it, shall we?"

Zheng Xuan was relieved, and Murong Cheng snorted coldly.

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