Chapter Two Hundred and Twenty Six: Two Donkeys Can't Be Tie Down on One Slot
Although Li Zicheng has never been sure of Luo Ruming's true intention, he can be sure of one thing, that is, Luo Ruming did not come for no reason, and there must be some discord between Cao Cao and Zhang Xianzhong.
Therefore, he decided to follow the advice of military advisor Song Xiance and design a plan to break up the partnership between Luo Rucai and Zhang Xianzhong, and strive to bring Luo Rucai to his side.
Therefore, he repeatedly told the generals of the old camp: In addition to showing warm hospitality to Luo Ruming and the two hundred cavalry who came with him, they should not talk about the shortcomings of Cao Ying in front of them, especially when talking about the current affairs of Commander Cao.
Show extra respect and say more words of praise and admiration.
In the past few days, he often took Luo Ruming out of the camp to watch the drills of various camps. He even saw various military workshops built in the mountains, and also took him to watch the drills of the Children's Barracks and the Jianwei Camp.
Gao Guiying, the wife of King Chuang, also met Luo Ruming in the back house of Laoying. As her sister-in-law, she first presented him with some high-quality silks and jewelry, and even said that the jewelry was a meeting gift for his "brothers and sisters".
In addition, Gao Guiying also specially selected some rather exquisite jewelry and jades, saying that they were gifts he asked him to forward to Luo Rucai and his "sisters-in-law."
Luo Ruming stayed in Funiu Mountain for three full days before bidding farewell to Chuang King Li Zicheng, saying that he would return to Huguang Caoying to return to Luo Rucai the next day.
King Chuang was naturally inconvenient to force him to stay, so he only asked Wu Ruyi to give 200 taels of silver to Luo Ruming. In addition, he also took out 300 taels of silver and 200 bolts of silk to reward the cavalry officers who came with him.
A banquet was scheduled to be held to see off Luo Ruming and the two hundred knights that evening.
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Before the dinner, Li Zicheng quietly asked Niu Jinxing and Song Xiance to test Luo Ruming's reaction by saying something at the banquet that he hoped Cao Shuai would come to Henan and join forces with Chuang Wang to make a film, so that they could work together to build a great cause.
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During the banquet, Liu Zongmin, Gao Yigong and other generals who accompanied him also echoed his words and showed great enthusiasm.
But Luo Ruming always smiled and didn't answer, or simply said "Wang Gu is talking about him" and changed the topic elsewhere.
Li Zicheng kept observing Luo Ruming secretly under the candlelight, and even cursed in his heart: "What a fucking glazed monkey!"
However, he did not reveal his feelings, but smiled and said to Song Xiance and others: "What are you anxious about? If our brother Rucai can't come this year, he can come next year. He can come whenever he wants, so don't force him.
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Although I am a person without virtue and incompetence, I have a sincere heart. I would not dare to forcefully invite Commander Cao, but I will just let him have his way."
No one drank much during the dinner. After the dinner, Li Zicheng invited Luo Ruming into the study and also left Gao Yigong behind. The three of them chatted casually in the study.
Li Zicheng cleverly talked about the customs and customs of his hometown Mizhi, as well as the personnel changes in the past few years, as well as his and Luo Rucai's teenage life, how they later became brothers, how they raised armies, how they went to attack Fengyang together, etc.
There was not a single mention of the discord between him and Rucai.
Gao Yigong was not from Mizhi, so he didn't know much about Luo Rucai's raising of the army, but later when talking about what happened after the raising of the army, he often interrupted and said a lot of praise for Luo Rucai and the generals in Cao's camp.
They chatted like this until late into the night. Luo Ruming finally couldn't hold it back. He actually took the initiative to test Li Zicheng: "Brother Li, you and Zhang Jingxuan are also friends. What do you think of Zhang Shuai?"
A smile flashed across Li Zicheng's lips, and he thought to himself: You can't hold it back after all!
But he smiled on his face and said: "Jingxuan, he has many strengths, but he only has one weakness. You probably know it, so I don't need to say more."
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Luo Ruming looked slightly nervous and asked, "What's the shortcoming?"
"No room for people!"
Li Zicheng secretly observed the change in Luo Ruming's expression, and then added: "But he still respects my brother Cao very much. He will not be arrogant or jealous towards brother Cao."
Luo Ruming continued to tease him: "Brother Li, if Jingxuan comes to Henan, can you tolerate him?"
Li Zicheng replied without hesitation: "Why can't I tolerate him? My friends, if you think more about the words 'working together', things will be easier to handle."
Luo Ruming beat the snake and followed the question on the stick: "But as the saying goes, 'Two donkeys can't be tied to one trough'!"
Li Zicheng said with a smile: "The trough I have here can fit even three donkeys. The more, the better."
"Hahaha……"
After Li Zicheng said this, he and Luo Ruming laughed together.
They then chatted about some insignificant gossip, and then they heard the drums beating outside. Luo Ruming stood up and said goodbye: "Brother Li, it's getting late, we should rest. I have to go back to Huguang tomorrow."
But Li Zicheng caught him and said: "It's good to rest. Talking about the past memories of my youth and Rucai's, it was late at night before I knew it!"
Ruming, there is no need to go back to your place, so as not to disturb others, just sleep in this study. I usually sleep here so that I can study and work. There is a ready-made quilt here, so you might as well sleep on the same bed with me. "
Luo Ruming was flattered and said: "But Brother Li, you are King Chuang. I am just a small figure in Cao Ying. How dare I sleep in your bed!"
Li Zicheng waved his hand and said: "Don't say that again. Brother Rucai and I worship each other, and you are like my brother. We are old friends, but please don't say that you are a nobody in Cao's camp." ?
Tonight, you will sleep on this bed with me, and you are not allowed to be angry!"
Gao Yigong was worried at the side. He winked at Li Zicheng several times, but he didn't get any attention. At this point, he could only step forward and hold Luo Ruming's hand and said: "Ruming, you still have to come to me." Let’s sleep there for the night, but it’s much more comfortable than here, so why squeeze into the same bed?”
Li Zicheng pretended to be unhappy and said: "Yigong, you can go. Ruming and I will sleep on the same bed, and we can talk more about confidants. Go as soon as possible!"
Gao Yigong saw that Li Zicheng had made up his mind and knew that he could not be persuaded, so he had no choice but to withdraw.
When he came outside, he still felt that he could not rest assured, so he secretly told the night watch soldiers to be careful about everything, but he could not express his words clearly.
After Gao Yigong left, he did not return directly to his residence. Instead, he went to wake up Wu Ruyi and Li Shuangxi and told them about the incident where Wang Liuluo Ruming slept on the same bed. They were also surprised.
Li Shuangxi even wanted to go to the study to keep vigil, but was stopped by Gao Yigong. He shook his head and said, "You must not anger King Chuang. Just listen to the noise outside the window."
Wu Ruyi also complained: "I have told you several times that this Luo Ruming was originally an assassin for Cao Cao, so you must be careful, but King Chuang always laughs it off and doesn't take it seriously!"