Chapter 64: Zhu Xiu Decides
In the front hall of the Jiedu Mansion, Zhu Xiu repeatedly refused to give in, but he still sat in the center.
Wei Hu and Guan Tieshi were in the lower end, Song Shen, Pei Jin, Wen Tai and a group of officials from the Jiedu Palace sat on the same side, and further down were Bi Zhenhai, Yan Ping, Chen An, Pang Guangsheng and other commanders.
Jiao Jixun led the Fengxiang army to the arrival of Anding County, and for a moment, the officials and generals, to the merchants and merchants, they all thought that the Fengxiang army would join forces with the Xue family's rebels to attack the county, and a fierce battle was inevitable.
After waiting for two days, there was no movement in the barracks outside the city.
Instead, a Fengxiang army envoy brought a letter written by Jiao Jixun and entered the city to see Shi Converse.
Zhu Xiu accepted the letter, but the person did not let him see him. He bluntly told the messenger that Shi Jieshuai was bedridden and was not convenient to see guests.
Zhu Xiu asked the envoy to stay in the mansion to rest, and then urgently summoned everyone to discuss.
Looking around everyone, Zhu Xiu took the lead and said, "You have read Jiao Jixun's letter. If you have any ideas, please tell me."
Pei Jin immediately bowed and said, "It was as expected by the young envoy, Jiao Jixun led three thousand Fengxiang troops to arrive. On the surface, he was aggressive and wanted to support the Xue family, but in fact he was full of concerns and did not dare to use rash weapons! The young envoy expected the enemy to be the first, and he was as insightful as a master of the world. It is really a master of the times, which makes us admire him!"
Pei Jin was excited, his tone was sonorous, and he praised him very hard.
Zhu Xiu nodded with a smile. Pei Yinnei is worthy of being the number one supporting actor of the Zhangyi Army.
Wen Tai said with his white beard, "From the attitude of the messenger and Jiao Jixun's handwritten letter, Jiao's achievements are quite polite to me, Zhangyi Army. But he asked Shi Jieshuai to leave the city and meet at Fengxiang Military Camp, and repeatedly guaranteed that he would ensure that Shuai Ye was safe. What medicine is sold in this gourd?"
Song Tan said: "I think this trip must be done. First, to find out if Jiao Jixun has the imperial decree. If so, what is the content? Second, the Xue family led the Yawai army to rebel first. It is our Changyi army to quell the rebellion, rather than letting the Xue family garrison outside the city, eyeing our Anding County, helping to increase its arrogance!"
Zhu Xiu listened with a smile and turned his eyes to one side: "What do you think of Wei Yashuai?"
Wei Hu pondered for a moment and said, "I agree with Judge Song's opinion. Jiao Jixun holds more than 6,000 troops. If he wants to attack the city, he would have taken action long ago. There is no need to send an envoy to send a message. Looking at the movement of the military camp, there is no sign of preparing for the war."
Guan Tieshi had a serious face and before Zhu Xiu could ask, he spoke, "Let me be the master of everything!"
Zhu Xiu smiled and said, "My opinion is consistent with you. Although this meeting is risky, you must go there. I will write a book to reply to Jiao Jixun, and then go there on behalf of Shi Jieshuai.
Jiao Jixun is an old fox and will not be easily exploited by the Xue family. He cannot see the real benefits. How could he lead the Fengxiang army to come here without hesitation? Only by figuring out what Jiao Jixun wants can we deal with it in a targeted manner."
Everyone agreed, Pei Jin said worriedly: "Your envoy is alone to attend the meeting. If Jiao Jixun turns his back on the spot, detains the envoy, or even threatens his life, what should we do?"
Zhu Xiu sighed and said, "I certainly know the dangers, but I am deeply trusted by Shuai Ye, acting as the governor, and shouldering the important task of promoting righteousness. Even in the dragon and tiger den, I must go there!"
Pei Jin stood up, his face moved, and bowed: "Young envoy is really a gentleman of faith and righteousness, our role model! With the young envoy here, my Zhangyi Army will surely be able to resolve this crisis safely!"
Zhu Xiu threw praise to Pei Jin, and I have to say that it feels wonderful to say that every time he says something, someone praises him. He is no longer afraid that he will be in a bad mood when he speaks.
Zhu Xiu said with a smile: "Enter Pei has always been eloquent and has served as an envoy for many years. He knows the situation of Zhangyi well, so please let Eunuch Pei accompany me to this experience!"
"Ah...this..." Pei Jin froze with a smile.
"Then let's make up." Zhu Xiu smiled and moved his gaze away.
Thinking about it carefully, when I went to see Jiao Jixun this time, Pei Jin was indispensable to supporting the role from the side.
"The emperor is pleased to obey the orders of the young envoy!" Pei Jin tried hard to keep smiling, but it was even worse than crying.
"When I left the city, Wei Yashuai will take charge of military talismans and military affairs will be decided by you."
Zhu Xiu waved his hand lightly, and Ma Qing held a pallet containing the military talisman and sent it to Wei Hu.
Wei Hu stood up and clasped his fists and said, "Please rest assured, I will definitely guard the county town."
"Thank you for your hard work, Wei Ya is handsome." Zhu Xiu nodded, gave a few more instructions, and announced the end of the meeting.
Guan Tieshi, Bi Zhenhai followed Zhu Xiu to the secretary-general room, and the rest dispersed.
Ma Qing warily inspected the surroundings of the official room and made sure that there was no ears in the partition wall.
Zhu Xiu picked up the teacup and hurriedly took the mouth, found a map to spread it on the desk.
"Bi Zhenhai, I want you to arrive in Chang'an within ten days, maybe?"
Zhu Xiu was straight to the point and slapped heavily in Chang'an marking the map, with a solemn expression.
Bi Zhenhai said in surprise: "Why do the little official want me to go to Chang'an?"
Zhu Xiu said solemnly: "Seeking for help!"
Guan Tieshi said suspiciously: "Who are you looking for help?"
Zhu Xiu pointed to the map, slid east from Chang'an, pointed to Tongguan, Puzhou and other places, and said word by word: "Hezhong Jiedushi, Li Shouzhen!"
Guan Tieshi was stunned and suddenly said, "Madam Fu was in Chang'an before. Do you want to ask Li Shouzhen for help through Madam Fu?"
"good!"
Bi Zhenhai looked confused, and his eyes looked incredible at Zhu Xiu: "Little official and Fu Niangzi... actually have old ones?"
Zhu Xiu said calmly: "You ask Brother Guan for the specific love. Now I need you to arrive in Chang'an within ten days, see Madam Fu, and hand over my handwritten letter to her. Maybe?"
Bi Zhenhai hesitated for a moment, gritted his teeth and clasped his fists and said, "Yes!"
Zhu Xiu took a deep breath and bowed: "This trip is related to the safety of Zhangyi, I'm working hard!"
"Swear to serve the little officials to the death!" Bi Zhenhai knelt on one knee, Zhu Xiu helped him up and patted him heavily on his arm.
After rushing to Chang'an from Anding within ten days, he also knew how harsh and hard this requirement was, and it was almost impossible to complete the task.
But there is no way. If you want to survive the disaster of the Zhangyi Army smoothly, you must take this step.
The Xue family invited Jiao Jixun and Xu Xingsi as their backers, and they received support from Wang Jun and even the court.
He had no choice but to find a way to ask for a more ruthless one.
Zhu Xiu thought about it for most of the night. The only thing that could make Jiao Jixun afraid of the land in Guanzhong was that Wang Jun, who was behind Xu Xingsi, dared not offend him, was Li Shouzhen, the governor of Hezhong.
The story of Fu Niangzi's eliminating bullies in Fengtian County was introduced to Jingzhou. Half a month later, I don't know if she and her husband are still in Chang'an.
Zhu Xiu had no choice but to take a gamble and must see Fu Jinzhan.
Guan Tieshi said in confusion: "Since Jiao Jixun wants to negotiate, why should we ask Li Shouzhen for help again?"
Zhu Xiu sneered: "Jiao Jixun came from afar. He would not leave without cutting hard from the Zhangyi army and slashing the rebellion! By eradicating the Xue family and quelling the rebellion, the Zhangyi army would also be injured. How could Jiao Jixun make trouble at will?
Jiao Jixun is a fierce tiger in Guanzhong, Li Shouzhen is an evil dragon. When the Xue family pulls the tiger skin of Fengxiang Army, we will hold the dragon tail of the Hezhong Army. Only in this way can we completely intimidate Jiao Jixun."
Guan Tieshi said in confusion again: "When you discussed it just now, why didn't you take this matter out and discuss it in public?"
Zhu Xiu smiled bitterly, not knowing how to explain.
Now he has to find a way to hold Li Shouzhen's thigh and use Li Shouzhen's power to resolve the siege of Zhangyi.
But soon, Li Shouzhen, the old boy, will openly rebel and attempt to separatist Guanzhong and become independent.
At that time, the imperial court will send troops to suppress the enemy, and Guanzhong, Hedong and other places will be in turmoil for a while.
Although Li Shouzhen's rebellion was huge, this old boy did not have the life to be an emperor. He also met the nemesis Mr. Guo, who was destined to be beaten up by Mr. Guo's old punches, becoming a powerful mark in Mr. Guo's military achievements.
Therefore, the matter of asking for help from Li Shouzhen should not be too high-profile, and people should not mistakenly think that the Zhangyi army had collusion with the Hezhong army, so as not to be deemed rebellious by the court and accidentally be killed by Mr. Guo.
That was really a big misunderstanding that flooded the Dragon King Temple.
"In short, just let Jiao Jixun feel the pressure from the river, he will naturally doubt our relationship with Li Shouzhen. Li Shouzhen's fortune is not good, so we should not have too much involvement with him." Zhu Xiu said vaguely.
Guan Tieshi seemed to understand but didn't ask any more questions.
Chapter completed!