The main tent is where Li Zicheng handled military affairs and discussions. Three feet away from the back door is the back tent, which is much smaller than the big tent.
This is not only the residence of Generalissimo Li Zicheng, but also the place where he listened to Niu Jinxing's lectures and readings, and where he secretly discussed military plans with his confidants. In addition to a long table and a few wooden chairs, there is only one room with a single fan.
A small bed built with door panels.
After several people sat down with humility, Zhang Xianzhong said with a smile: "Brother Li, you are now the generalissimo, and you have hundreds of thousands of troops under your command. How can you live such a miserable life?"
Li Zicheng said with a smile on his face: "Now we are marching and fighting. I can use the door panels to build a bed to rest, as well as a small table and a few chairs. I think it is quite good. What else do you need?"
Zhang Xianzhong laughed and said: "Brother Li, you have already established such a big foundation, you are really asking for trouble!"
Luo Rucai also laughed at the side and said to Zhang Xianzhong: "This is what makes Brother Li different from you and me. He is indeed outstanding among the heroes in the world today."
After listening to Luo Rucai's words, Zhang Xianzhong couldn't help but wonder in his heart: Cao Cao worshiped Zicheng and was older than Zicheng, so why did he call Zicheng his brother?
But then he suddenly understood, and couldn't help but secretly cursed: "As expected of Cao Cao, he is really a cunning old fox, he can do anything!"
"The three of us rebelled almost at the same time."
Luo Rucai spoke again at this time, only to hear him continue: "But when it comes to friendship, Brother Li and I worship each other, and so do Tong Jingxuan."
As he spoke, he raised his hand and pointed at Song Xiance, who was standing beside him, and continued: "This brother Xiance is Brother Li's military advisor, and he and I are also very good friends, and we talk about everything.
We have some private things that are not convenient to talk about in public in the big tent, but when we get here, we have nothing to say, but if we have to make these things clear, then the three of us will be able to avoid any military speculation and discussion in each camp."
Luo Rucai's expression suddenly became solemn. He looked at Zhang Xianzhong and said: "Jingxuan, Brother Li's name is in the prophecy and he will win the world. A few months ago, all the soldiers respected Brother Li as the 'Civil and Military Marshal who advocates righteousness in heaven'."
You must have heard all these things, so we don’t need to go into details. Now that you have surrendered after defeat, you should serve Brother Li as your master. From now on, you and I must sincerely help Brother Li to conquer the country.
Regarding this matter, you have to make it clear in front of the Generalissimo. I think Brother Li is also a man with a big heart and will never argue with you about past grudges."
Zhang Xianzhong naturally knew in his heart that Luo Rucai must have seen that there were many people in the big tent and was afraid that he would lose face, so he invited Li Zicheng and Song Xiance to come to the back tent to talk.
What can I do if I want to ask for help at this moment? Zhang Xianzhong said quickly with understanding: "Brother Cao is right, what he said is right. I am here to serve Brother Li as the leader and to help Brother Li to conquer the country wholeheartedly.
Because there were so many people in the big tent just now, I was afraid that if our boss Zhang said it, but Brother Li refused to take me in, it would be bad, so I never dared to say these words directly. "
Li Zicheng said to him with a kind face: "You and I are both old brothers. We work together to overthrow the Ming Dynasty. There is no need to say that you are here to serve me as the master. As long as Jingxuan you are willing to stay and work with us, no matter what, it will be fine."
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If we encounter a major military or national event, and your opinion is right, of course I will listen to you, but it doesn’t need to be said who is the master."
Luo Rucai saw that Zhang Xianzhong finally spoke and things turned around, so he hurriedly said like striking while the iron was hot: "Although Brother Li is humble, everyone regards you as the master. This is because everyone shares the same mind and the same reason.
If you don't want Jingxuan to stay, there's no need to say this anymore, but since you let him stay, from now on he must act under your banner and act according to your banner.
As the saying goes, ‘There are no two days in the sky, and there are no two masters in the country.’ This should also be the case in our army!”
Song Xiance also hurriedly echoed: "What the general said is very true. Please don't be too humble, generalissimo. I think General Jingxuan came to join us this time, and he must be determined to work together and be willing to serve as his subordinate."
If you don't want him to serve you as your master, how can he stay and work?
Since the officers and soldiers of the Western Camp have come to join forces, they should be integrated with the army. If they cannot become one, wouldn't it mean that there are armies within the army, each with his own plans and his own orders?"
Zhang Xianzhong was shocked when he heard this. He glanced at Luo Rucai secretly and saw that he was smiling and nodding frequently. Then he saw that Li Zicheng was also smiling. Obviously, Song Xiance's words were in line with his wishes, and it was inevitable that they were
By his instruction.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help cursing in his heart: "Damn it, this is Xiying that is clearly trying to swallow me up!"
Song Xiance didn't care about what he was thinking at all, and went on to say: "Besides, everyone supports King Chuang as the master, not for King Chuang's own selfish interests, but to comply with the will of Heaven and the will of the people below.
Naturally, the general knew very well about offering advice and prophecies to King Chuang. I think General Jingxuan must also have heard about it. The ancient prophecies clearly stated that ‘the eighteenth son is the master of the sacred weapon’.
At present, we should not look at the turmoil in the world and the rise of heroes, but we should also see that the aspirations of the people in the world should indeed be in the body of King Chuang!
Today, General Jingxuan led the soldiers of the Western Camp to join forces here, and even more said that he is willing to serve King Chuang as the master. It is because he knows the destiny and knows the current affairs that he will be rich and honorable in the future."
Zhang Xianzhong felt extremely uncomfortable after hearing Song Xiance's words, but when he thought of his current predicament, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart, "How can a person not bow his head when he comes under the eaves?"
Although he cursed secretly in his heart: "You are a charlatan, spreading rumors to confuse the public!"
But on the surface, he behaved differently. Zhang Xianzhong kept Xu Yixian's six-character mantra of "cruel-hearted, ruthless, and thick-faced" in mind and completely hid his heart.
As soon as Song Xiance finished speaking, Zhang Xianzhong burst out laughing and said, "Commander Song, you are so good! You just put all those words on the top of my heart, Mr. Zhang!"
I have also heard about the prophecy you gave me, Brother Chuang Wang. Even if there is no such thing, I still want to work hard with Brother Li. Brother Li is really a hero of his generation, and he is the leader of all the heroes in the world.
If I didn't sincerely serve Brother Li as my master, why would I come here and suffer this crime?
Although we have just lost a battle, the sky is so vast. Do I have to come to Wang Da’s banner to take shelter from the wind and rain?
We, Lao Zhang, are not here just to help me, Brother Li, conquer the country!"
Luo Rucai just wanted to bring them together, so he said at the right time: "Okay! Jingxuan said well, this is completely sincere!"
Chuang Wang Li Zicheng felt overjoyed when he saw that Zhang Xianzhong had surrendered to him. He said happily: "Of course I can trust Jingxuan, absolutely."
He turned his head and ordered to the soldiers standing outside the tent: "Go and ask the old god to come over!"
The old god Shang Jiong was waiting in another tent nearby, and he rushed over immediately after hearing the news.
As soon as he saw Shang Jiong, Zhang Xianzhong felt very friendly. He jumped up and grabbed Shang Jiong's shoulders, shook him a few times, and said loudly: "Ah, Zi Ming! I, Lao Zhang, have seen you. You
Didn't you know we were here just now? Why did you come out at this time?"
Shang Jiong smiled and said to him: "I know, of course I know. The arrival of Commander-in-Chief is the most important thing for us to break into the camp. How could I not know it? I already knew it when it was dawn. I saw Commander-in-Chief again. This time
I feel so happy!"
Zhang Xianzhong pretended to be displeased and said: "That's nonsense. If you are really happy, why didn't you come to see us earlier?"
However, Shang Jiong explained unhurriedly: "Nowadays it is different from the past. In the past, the Laoba team had not many people and the situation was small, so I often followed Prince Chuang, like a family member.
But now he has hundreds of thousands of troops under his command, many civil servants and generals, and there are many things in the army. This is very different from before.
Although I am also an old member of the Lao Eighth Army and have an extraordinary relationship, after all, I am just a doctor who follows the army and has nothing to do with military affairs. Therefore, if King Chuang does not summon him, I rarely follow King Chuang.
Just like when Commander Jing arrived today, King Chuang naturally brought his civil servants and generals to greet him. I, a doctor accompanying the army, was not in my position, so I did not go forward to greet Commander Jing. However, we are indeed happy for this in our hearts.
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Zhang Xianzhong laughed heartily. He patted the old immortal Shang on the shoulder and said to him: "What the old immortal said makes sense. I don't blame you. Please show me this arrow wound quickly. Thinking of our old friendship,
Give us all your magic medicines and elixirs, but don't give me, Lao Zhang, bad medicines in front of King Chuang!"
Everyone burst out laughing after hearing Zhang Xianzhong's words. At the same time, they also heard that Zhang Xianzhong's last sentence was even more of a pun.
Shang Jiong took out some equipment while talking and started to clean Zhang Xianzhong's arrow wound. He saw that the wound was gradually healing, but there was still some residual pus.
He first used a sharp knife to make a small opening in the wound that was gradually healing, and then gently massaged and squeezed the skin around the arrow sore with his fingers, forcing the remaining pus to flow out from the wound.
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Then he used a very soft white tissue paper to twist into a knot, dipped in a little red medicinal surface, and inserted it into the wound until it was deep.
At this time, Shang Jiong saw Zhang Xianzhong's brows frowning slightly and asked, "Jingshuai, are you in some pain?"
Zhang Xianzhong laughed and scolded with disdain: "That's nonsense! We won't even scream if you use the knife!"
Li Zicheng, Cao Cao and Song Xiance had all stopped talking. They were all watching the old immortal treating Zhang Xianzhong's arrow wounds, and the small tent seemed very quiet.
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After a while, the old god Shang Jiong treated Zhang Xianzhong's arrow wound. Several people got up and walked towards the tent. When they approached the back door of the tent, people were talking in the tent. Zhang Xianzhong stood still out of curiosity.
When Li Zicheng and Luo Ru saw him like this, they stopped moving forward and listened to the conversation of everyone in the big tent.
Just listen to the voice of Liu Zongmin, the commander of the camp: "...it's ridiculous to say that he can make up all the weird and ridiculous lies of those officials in the capital!
Recently, a detective came back from the capital and learned that the story of how our Generalissimo entered Henan last winter was widely circulated in the teahouses of the capital."
Pan Duao's voice sounded again: "How did you say it?"
Liu Zongmin's voice continued: "They say that our King Chuang was besieged in the Shayufu Mountains in Badong, and the food, grass and baggage were separated between Chijia Mountain and Hanshan Mountain.
Our men and horses were out of food, and our soldiers were demoted one after another. King Chuang had no choice but to go to the forest twice to hang himself. Fortunately, Shuangxi saw him and stopped him.
It is also said that King Chuang and I went out of the tent for a walk, and only Zhang Nai followed. When he saw a wild temple on the roadside, King Chuang sighed and said, "In the past, people said that I should rule the world, why don't I put a hexagram in the temple now?"
Question? If the prediction is unlucky, it means that I should not rule the world. Jixuan, if that happens, chop off my head and surrender to the army!'
I said, ‘Okay, let’s do some divination and ask!’ We knelt down in front of the shrine like this…”
Liu Zongmin's voice continued: "We used the chopstick to play three hexagrams in a row, and they were all damn good hexagrams. I jumped up from the ground and shouted to King Chuang, 'Brother Li, I will die even if I don't do it.'"
I'll follow you till the end!'
After that, I ran back to the tent and killed my two aunts. When the soldiers heard about it, they all killed their aunts one after another and set fire to the camp. Then they broke out of the siege and headed straight for Henan.
go."
He then laughed and continued: "Haha... It's really ridiculous, fuck me... When did I, Liu Zongmin, kill my aunt? Didn't I, Liu Zongmin, have to have a lucky divination to be ruthless and follow King Chuang to conquer the country?
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Could it be that our King Chuang is so weak and worthless, crying at every turn and ready to hang himself?"
Liu Zongmin went on to say: "We only had a thousand people last year, and we couldn't occupy even one Yufu Mountain. Why the hell are we talking about Yufu Mountain? Besides, we didn't have any food, grass and baggage at that time. What would happen if we were cut off elsewhere?
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What a fucking nonsense!"
Seeing that Zhang Xianzhong had almost heard it, he smiled and said to Li Zicheng: "Brother Li, we didn't know that someone in the capital would actually make up such a story for you. It's really interesting.
Hahaha……"
Li Zicheng also said: "Humph, these incompetent dog officials not only bully our common people, but also fight fiercely in the den. If they don't see Yang Sichang take power, they will not let him go even if Yang Sichang dies.
They spread rumors that I came from Sichuan to Henan, just to make Yang Sichang more guilty!"
"Ah, that's it." Zhang Xianzhong looked as if he was enlightened.
Suddenly, Yuan Zongdi's rough voice came from the tent: "When they were making up this story, they didn't even think about it. At that time, I only had a thousand men in the camp, so how could I dare to run outside the city of Kuizhou Prefecture?
That place is crowded with troops and very lively. What bargains can we get there?
Besides, at that time, we were afraid of being eaten by Yang Sichang and Jingxuan, so we kept hiding in the mountains of Yunyang. If we really got to that lively place, we were afraid that we would be finished long ago, so how could we survive?
Is this the situation today?”
Yuan Zongdi's words triggered a burst of hearty laughter in the big tent.
But Zhang Xianzhong felt a little embarrassed here. He quickly apologized and said with a smile: "Han Ju is still the same straightforward character. He really speaks like the person he says. Hahaha..."
He then explained: "But, Brother Li, I, Lao Zhang, dare to swear to God that I did not intend to harm you when we were in the house and in Zhushan.
I don't know which kid spread rumors and caused trouble, which made you misunderstand and become suspicious, and suddenly pulled the team away. I sent Wang'er and Yuanli to meet you halfway, but you also misunderstood.
Just because of this mess, I have been feeling very uncomfortable in my heart. Brother Li, if I, Lao Zhang, had something in my heart, I would never dare to come and surrender to you today!"
Li Zicheng also smiled and said: "Don't remember who was right and wrong in the past. As long as Jingxuan doesn't give up today and is willing to work with me, even the big misunderstandings in the past will be blown away by the strong wind."
Han Ju also said it unintentionally, he just said it as a joke, but in fact, he also has full respect for you in his heart."
He immediately ordered the soldiers outside the tent: "Quick, send the order down, and prepare a banquet quickly!"
As Li Zicheng spoke, he took Zhang Xianzhong's hand and walked directly to the tent.
As he walked, he told Zhang Xianzhong and Luo Rucai that he would continue to have in-depth talks with them after the banquet. He also said that in order to facilitate meeting with them every day, he had arranged several military tents for Zhang Xianzhong in the military camp.
After that, Zhang Xianzhong, Xu Yixian, Zhang Dingguo and others no longer need to return to Cao Ying, and the rest of the soldiers in Xi Ying will also move to camp near his camp as soon as possible.
As soon as Li Zicheng said this, Zhang Xianzhong and Luo Rucai were shocked, but they could not say anything else at this moment. They were anxious in their hearts, but there was nothing they could do.
Especially Zhang Xianzhong said to himself: "It's over! I have finally fallen into his hands!"
He kept sending glances to Luo Rucai, but Luo Rucai seemed not to see him and paid no attention to him. He just said to Li Zicheng: "That's good, very good. I guessed that Jingxuan was not an ordinary friend and would definitely be treated by Li Zicheng."
Brother, your special treatment."
Hearing this, Zhang Xianzhong had a series of questions in his mind: "Did we really get betrayed by the fox Cao Cao?"