Chapter 170: The Dying Man
In the past, in the eyes of King Zheng Li Congjia, Zhang Zi was the most capable general besides Xu Xuan. Not only because of his extraordinary talent, but more importantly, this person often brought various surprises to Li Congjia. As for what kind of surprises it was, His Highness Zheng, who was in a high position, saw all the gold and silver treasures and naturally did not care about any objects. Instead, he liked some of the "smart schemes" that suddenly appeared in Zhang Zi.
When the people who went to the East City Gate of Langzhou to deliver the letters returned to the army to report the news, they naturally mentioned what they saw and heard. All the generals present were dumbfounded and had been at peace with the Jianghuai for a long time. They had long been accustomed to the etiquette of the monarch and ministers of the Southern Tang Dynasty. Unexpectedly, Li Yuan dared to refuse the request of the summoning of His Highness the King of Zheng, and would refuse to obey the orders and be pretentious?
The most important thing is that Li Yuan even proposed to ask them, five thousand soldiers from afar, to go to the front line to work on the army. Is it obvious that they dug a fire pit and waited for them to jump?
But while being full of anger, I had to admire Li Yuan in his heart for taking it seriously, both wise and brave. It would be fine if he refused to obey the order, but he dared to check and balance the King of Zheng, who was in full swing. Who would believe that this is the mind and courage that he should have at the age of twenty-one? It is estimated that only this hot Maritime Li can do it.
Today, Zhang Zi was as usual, bowing in front of Li Congjia with great respect, but this time it was not a surprise, but was absolutely frightened. Although he tried his best to convey Li Yuan's attitude to His Highness Zheng, and even thought about the words and sentences. In order to avoid angering and restless, the slightly swollen face in front of him was still so angry that his face turned pale and his eyes were almost about to burst into flames.
Knowing that the matter was broken, he was inevitably refuted. Zhang Zi simply let go of his concerns. When he thought of the insult he had suffered before the city gate, he shouted in a very frustrated manner: "Your Highness, you are Your Majesty's parent-child, and you are the King of Zheng! You must know that all the world is the king's land. After all, Li Yuan is a mountain villager. This dog dares to openly resist the order. Not only does he intimidate us with a large army, but he also ordered his subordinates to insult us. This is simply not to take Your Highness into consideration!"
Li Congjia was even more angry and grinded his gums hard and almost wanted to devour people. He said furiously: "Li Yuan! His heart can be punished! He should be punished! Is this going to rebel? He did not come to pay a visit, but refused to obey the orders, and even wanted me to go to the front line to die?!
If you don’t get rid of this traitor, how could I bear this breath?! I will pass on my military order and send a few more fast horses to Langzhou City to tell Li Yuan that if he doesn’t come to pay a visit tonight, my imperial edict will not be announced! Aren’t he in a hurry to go to Yiyang to rescue? Even if he goes, my 5,000 troops will be blocked in the official road and will not leave!"
Zhou Xingfeng couldn't help but look at it sideways, and then bowed and said in a deep voice: "Your Highness, why are you doing this? Although this is a relief, have you forgotten your purpose of coming to Langzhou... Finally, I suggest that you might as well bear it first and let him be arrogant for a while!
Although the general did not understand Li Yuan, he had dealt with him at least. This man was in charge of the military commander and held heavy troops. He dared to say such words openly. He was a little younger! His ambition was already clear, and he even blocked his retreat in front of the hall.
Your Highness, since Li Yuan proposed to let us go to the front line to work, if it was too late today, I would like to respond first! Your Highness traveled thousands of miles apart and was tired, and you could also propose to enter the city to rest. As long as you can enter the city, great things will be expected! Even the generals really don’t believe it. He dares to let Your Highness sleep in the open or force His Highness to march overnight. If this is true, it will be no different to rebel!"
Li Congjia used to dislike military generals. In his eyes, these unwise and reckless men who only knew how to fight and kill all day long were all wise and reckless men. When they first came into contact with Zhou Xingfeng, they were even more disgusted because of his surrendered status. However, with the short ten days of contact, Zhou Xingfeng's courage and decisiveness rarely changed his stereotyped impression. In addition, his "special contribution" in the Northern Expedition made Yan King Li Hongji defeated. Now, Li Congjia did not listen to Zhou Xingfeng, but he had reached the point of asking for questions.
Li Congjia gradually calmed down when he heard this and said in a deep voice: "Hey! What the governor Zhou said is right! This king's bad temper is really inappropriate. Fortunately, he has the guidance of the governor, otherwise it would have delayed the major event!"
As if he was competing for favor, Zhang Zi's face turned gloomy and suddenly he joked unintentionally: "The governor Zhou is really able to bend and stretch! I admire him! But even if Li Yuan can let us enter the city, what will happen to the governor Zhou?
Could it be that you have forgotten that you had suggested that Your Highness send two generals Zouping and Hu Renxu to lead troops into the city and occupy the Jiedushi Office. As a result, Li Yuan arrived and they were all driven out of the city! They were futile and even more shocking! If you really care about Your Highness, you should think carefully about the big things you boasted about Haikou, and what should you do..."
As if he was touched by his worries, Zhou Xingfeng paused, but his eyes were filled with raging eyes: "Your Highness has made great contributions to the Mo General, and the Mo General will naturally be loyal! But Zhang Sheren, although you are knowledgeable and talented, there are always some things that you, a literati, cannot be expected or done by you! Since the Mo General dares to offer advice to Your Highness, he is naturally prepared! Zhang Sheren does not need to ask more questions!"
Zhang Zi choked immediately, and saw Li Congjia's gloomy face, he could only grit his teeth and smiled angrily: "Haha, I won't say much. I just hope that governor Zhou can fulfill his promise and live up to your highness's kindness!"
Zhou Xingfeng blinked without comment, and then said to Li Congjia seriously: "Your Highness, it's not time to go to inform Li Yuan. As long as he can enter Langzhou City, your highness will be assured to hand over everything that follows!"
After saying that, he continued to instruct: "Your Highness, if you see Li Yuan later, don't act irritably! This person is young and energetic, and thinks he is favored by His Majesty. He just wants to show off his skills in front of us, and let him give him a moment. Your Highness just needs to think about it, if this matter is done, how can a dead person show off in front of us? Yes, right?"
However, there was no message about Li Yuan in Li Congjia's mind. But a figure of a beautiful woman who was thinking about day and night appeared inexplicably. Then his eyes flashed with excitement and said, "Don't worry, governor Zhou! I am a dying person, what is the matter with him? If a big thing is done, I will not break my promise and guarantee you to be promoted to the Jiedushi of Wuping!"
Zhou Xingfeng rarely showed an excited expression and bowed and shouted: "Thank you, my best!"
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Things seemed as smooth as King Zheng and Zhou Xingfeng expected. When Langzhou City received the news that King Zheng was willing to lead his army to Yiyang to work hard, his attitude immediately turned 180 degrees, and there was no too much embarrassment.
Although hesitated about the request for entering the city by the visitors, after some communication, Liu Jiangsheng and Zhu Kuang at the gate of the city received the order from the general to invite His Highness Zheng to enter the city. As for the five thousand soldiers accompanying him, they were not allowed to enter the city, and only a few hundred imperial guards from the Zheng Palace were allowed to enter.
When Zheng King Li Congjia's carriage arrived at the gate of the East City of Langzhou, the 10,000 Wuping troops also received military orders at the same time, putting away the attacking formations, and instead gave up a wide road for the carriages to pass.
Zhou Xingfeng, who was riding the horse first, finally saw this homeland Langzhou City, which he was longing for, and his heart could not help but whistle, but the one who showed no sound was calm. Only the horse under him seemed to be conscious of his mind and kept neighing.
Chapter completed!