Chapter 141: Two Matches to Capture Spring and Autumn (19)
【Pucheng·Haishi】
The pale moonlight hung lonely on the horizon, and a dark cloud came from nowhere to the already desolate scene, completely casting a dark curtain on the only moonlight.
And at this moment, a man wearing a bamboo hat knocked on the back door of the government office, "Dang, Dang, Dang," three times. It was dull but solemn, just like the first time, and it was as exciting as the first time. Dare not ignore it, the Lang family members who were guarding the back door heard this rhythm and quickly picked up a lantern to open the door. They welcomed the man in the bamboo hat and invited him to sit in the study. After serving tea, Lang Shilong said At that time, I heard the news and came into the study.
Lang Shilong held a grand celebration banquet at night. After the feast, he fell on the bed and was woken up by his attendant. At this time, he was wearing a soap coat and a temporary dress draped over his shoulders, and went to the study. Come here, it stands to reason that this is not the time to receive guests. Even if the emperor arrives, he is too sleepy to get up. However, as soon as Lang Shilong heard that the man had arrived, his drunken eyes suddenly flashed with sobriety, like Grand Master Cai As if he was there personally, he hurriedly came out to greet him.
There were not many candles in the study, but Lang Shilong looked at the figure and knew at a glance that this was the person he had been looking forward to day and night.
The man also took off his bamboo hat at this time. It was Zhu Wu, the divine machine strategist of the Green Forest Army.
"Ah, you're finally here," Lang Shilong said as if he was about to vomit out his bitterness.
"When it's time to come, I will naturally come," Zhu Wu smiled and looked at Lang Shilong's appearance, like a concubine locked up in the harem and not being favored.
"Whether your words will work or not, didn't you agree that you would have a fight with me on purpose to let me win when you go back? Why do you come here again and again, and every time you are serious about it,"
Zhu Wu could hear that there was some blame in these words. He immediately opened the distance a little bit, put on an air of grandeur, and said: "If you don't mean it, you can deceive the people in the court." Those old foxes, huh, come to think of it, do you really think that our Green Forest Army is weak enough to be defeated by those red guys and girls? I know that Zhang Qing came to defect to you, and I tell you the truth, today I took two pictures The general came here to defeat you on purpose so that others would not see the flaw, which is good for you and me. But Zhang Qing led his troops to attack the city. It was a miscalculation on our part. It is for this reason that our commander-in-chief felt that he had broken his promise. For you, and Zhang Qing broke military discipline and disrupted the overall situation. The three charges were added together. Shi Jin saw that he was wrong, so he ordered him to be killed. This also witnessed our sincerity. Who knew that he would actually let his subordinates Let him go. That man has been executed by us. Now that Zhang Qing is here with you, do you want to see if he can be settled by us?"
After hearing this, Lang Shilong woke up as if from a dream. At that moment, he had a complete understanding in his heart. He understood that Zhang Qing had inadvertently touched the hidden deal between the Green Forest Army and Lang Shilong, and was about to be silenced by the Green Forest Army. Unfortunately, he Until now, I still don’t know the real reason. When Lang Shilong thought about this, he really felt sad for Zhang Qing’s ignorance. He was used as cannon fodder in the Green Forest Army. If he got to the imperial court, how could he withstand the intrigues? I’m afraid he would still be a cannon fodder. It is impossible to escape the fate of "I don't know how I will die".
Lang Shilong thought of this for a moment, and answered Zhu Wu's words, saying: "So that's it. The commander-in-chief is really trustworthy and fastidious, but since Qingyan has taken refuge in me now, I think..."
"It's better to let us clean up the house. In this way, you will be clean and so will we," Zhu Wu said eagerly.
In fact, Zhang Qing's life and death did not have much to do with Lang Shilong, but now Sun Erniang has become a chess piece that he favors. Even for this chess piece, Lang Shilong has to keep Zhang Qing. After all, the love between brother and sister is deep and cannot be tolerated. Something went wrong. Besides, Zhang Qing also has martial arts skills, which will be of great use in the future. Lang Shilong smiled and said: "If the commander kills a general out of sincerity, I don't think it is necessary. All my thoughts are here," Lang Shilong said, patting his heart, and continued: "Zhang Qing is now under my account. To be honest, I don't like it. Since he is not on the same page with the commander-in-chief, it is better to stay here. I will act as a servant to protect myself,"
Zhu Wu frowned slightly and said: "You praise him too much. We all have good intentions. Please think carefully. Zhang Qing is a member of the Green Forest Army. No matter before or now, the court will not let him go." "Sooner or later, you will die, and I'm afraid it will hurt you. Isn't it worth ruining your wonderful future?"
Lang Shilong listened very attentively. As soon as his mind changed, he suddenly thought that what Zhu Wu meant was that he was very eager to kill Zhang Qing. Lang Shilong somehow felt that there was something he didn't know, and in this In his vague sixth sense, Lang Shilong always felt that if something happened to the Green Forest Army in the future, this piece of Qing would be his last trump card to fight back against the Green Forest Army. Zhang Qing must know something, and the Green Forest Army wanted to get rid of him so much. He, and if he falls into my hands, he has more or less the capital to counter the Green Forest Army. Lang Shilong thought of this and said with a smile: "I know this, so Military Master Zhu doesn't have to worry."
"Oh, okay," Zhu Wu said, "I put my words here, you can take care of yourself."
Lang Shilong smiled and said nothing.
"Starting from tomorrow, our Green Forest Army will actively cooperate with Sir Lang in all activities. We will not send people to attack the city until the tactics are issued. You can rest assured and sit back and relax. But I also hope that you can pack up your carriage as soon as possible." Guard of honor, if the imperial edict comes tomorrow, I hope you will leave the city overnight, otherwise, if our soldiers press the border, you will not be able to leave, you know what I mean," Zhu Wu said.
Lang Shilong, who had just smiled hypocritically, suddenly froze half of his face when he heard this, and said: "It's so urgent,"
"I can't guess what the commander-in-chief means, but...it's good for both you and me after all." Zhu Wu didn't reveal the details, but just made a quick mention, then changed the topic and said: "Xie Qianqiu can now good,"
"How come Military Advisor Zhu Wu cares about him?" Lang Shilong said, "It can't be that your commander-in-chief has taken a fancy to him."
"A discerning person doesn't tell lies. Our Green Forest Army is recruiting troops now. It's the time to recruit talented people. Naturally, we value Xie Qianqiu's general talents."
Lang Shilong nodded and said: "Lang Shilong is indeed a talented person, but his fate is a bit unlucky. If he meets you, if he fights with the Liao people who are ready to move, he will definitely build a great cause," Lang Shilong said here , paused and continued: "It stands to reason that courtesy should be reciprocated, and you Green Forest Army are so affectionate, I, Lang Shilong, have to follow the path. Since you want this thank you Qianqiu, I will treat it as a favor, and I will send someone to secretly let him go." If you get rid of him, you can just find a way to take him away. This can be regarded as a disrespectful expression of my respect for the commander."
After hearing this, Zhu Wu said: "Thank you, Mr. Lang. However, Zhu guessed that the court will definitely ask you to escort Xie Qianqiu back to Beijing to question the crime. We don't want to make this matter bigger. It's a small matter to trouble Mr. Lang. If you are implicated, Sir, how do you ask me to go back and deliver the mission?" Zhu Wu said this, he leaned a little closer and said in Lang Shilong's ear: "Just give the order and escort Xie Qianqiu on the road as usual, and wait until you reach a piece of land called Orange Slope. There will be people coming to rob the prison van,"
"But... I have a new female general under my command. She is so powerful. I'm afraid..." Lang Shilong said this, with a hint of arrogance in his words.
That's not what Zhu Wu was thinking about. If Lang Shilong sent people to the Green Forest Army, then Zhu Wu would rather not want them. This is not a matter of form, but a matter of people's hearts and minds. On this point, there can be no compromise at all. Yes, Zhu Wu said insistently: "Don't say that female generals are powerful. If our Green Forest Army really doesn't have strong generals and can't occupy such a large territory now, why would we join forces with you? Isn't it just right for you to turn over and destroy us?"
Lang Shilong thought about it and seemed to think of the key points, so he immediately agreed. He listened carefully to Zhu Wu's plan and arrangements, and carefully remembered every word in his heart.
After finishing this important matter, Zhu Wu stood up and said goodbye: "Master Lang, when you leave tomorrow, I won't come to see you off. I'll just say goodbye. Take care of yourself."
"Take care, Commander Zhu, and please send my greetings to the commander-in-chief for me. Don't worry, I will discuss with my master as soon as I return to the capital. How can we contact each other by then?" Lang Shilong said as he remembered this important matter. The thing is coming.
"When the time comes, someone from us will contact you," Zhu Wu said, then put the hat back on, said "take care", and then Lang Shilong personally sent it out to the backyard.
Lang Shilong watched the figure disappear in the night, closed the back door tightly, pressed his hands on the door, and exhaled in relief.
[Xia Guicheng·Second Day]
Shi Jin was sitting in the Juyi Hall renovated by the government office, playing Go with Wu Yong. It was already Shenshi in the afternoon, which was a long and long afternoon.
"Tell me, when will the appointment edict from the imperial court come out?" Shi Jin placed a black stone, which formed an "antelope horn" on the chessboard.
Wu Yong thought for a moment, then added a white stone not far away, curbing Shi Jin's attempt to make a rash advance, and said: "Cai Jing is the most enthusiastic about this kind of thing, why do you do that now?" The generals who have changed defenses have already arrived, but our news has not come so quickly."
Shi Jin did not make a proper move, but continued to take an eccentric approach. At the same time, he continued: "It's not that our news is not good, it's that we don't know who will be guarding this time. If we collide with any heroes, wouldn't it be annoying? "
"If you don't have the ability, it doesn't matter if you kill him. He will waste his reputation and be a drunkard. It's the same whether he's alive or dead."
"Report,,," a police officer was saying a salute with his hands clasped outside the Juyi Hall at this time.
Shi Jin waved and allowed the man to come in. The guard quickly came forward and whispered seven or eight sentences in Shi Jin's ear. While Shi Jin listened, his eyes were still fixed on the chess game, and he moved tightly Forcing Wu Yong to fall down one step at a time.
After the officer said that, he straightened up and stood waiting with his hands behind his back. Shi Jin nodded, with a look of gain on his face. He didn't know whether it was because he had a wonderful trick in the chess game or because the news was pleasant. Shi Jin waved his hand. , and asked the officer to go ahead and rest.
Wu Yong asked: "The transfer order from the imperial court has arrived."
Shi Jin nodded deeply and said: "The transfer order has arrived, and the troops and horses for the defense have also arrived. The brothers in the city said that Lang Shilong couldn't wait any longer. After the delivery was completed, he immediately made plans to leave the city and return to the capital."
"It seems that Zhu Wu's words mean that he 'obeys his advice'," Wu Yong said with a smile.
"The person who changed the defense is called Shang Nan, and he is from Liangzhou. There is not much specific information. This is what we know so far, but the court requires General Xie to be personally escorted back by Lang Shilong to be sentenced," Shi Jin said.
Wu Yong smiled and said: "Isn't this all what we expected? Lei Heng is already ready and is about to go into battle injured. He is just waiting for the commander to say a word."
"Let him rest, I will do it myself this time," Shi Jin said here, smiling as if talking to himself, and said: "I have sent troops and set up formations in the past few days, and I have been worried all the time. It's time to be happy for a while. "As he said that, he dropped a piece, which not only revitalized his pieces but also sealed Wu Yong's energy. Black's energy suddenly took up most of the chessboard.
"Wonderful, wonderful," Wu Yong said, and both of them couldn't help but smile.