For a conspirator like Zhao Junchen, the most annoying thing is that "the plan cannot keep up with changes" and unexpected situations always happen one after another.
"The Liaodong cavalry reinforcements moved so fast..." Zhao Junchen's expression kept changing. After thinking for a moment, he raised his head and asked, "Have you sent the secret letter I gave you?"
Jiang Quan shook his head and said: "Of course not yet. As soon as I left here, I received news of the Liaodong reinforcements operation, so I hurriedly returned here to report the news to you, the cabinet minister. I didn't even have time to send the secret message to Li Zehe."
Zhao Junchen nodded lightly and said in a deep voice: "Very good, the situation has changed. You should keep this secret letter first. Don't send it out in a hurry. Wait for my further instructions and respond accordingly!"
Later, Zhao Junchen changed the topic and asked: "I have asked you to prepare several sets of Liaodong Frontier Army's uniforms before. Are you ready?"
This time, Jiang Quan nodded and replied: "After your order, minister, I don't dare to neglect my humble duty, so I will naturally prepare it as soon as possible."
Zhao Junchen hesitated for a moment, and finally waved his hand and decided: "You and I, immediately put on the uniforms of the Liaodong soldiers, and then hide and wait for the situation to change, and then make a decision after the situation is determined! If
What I expected is not bad. If we continue to stand in the open, I'm afraid it will be a big risk...
By the way, let me send an order to all the officers and soldiers of the Forbidden Army. If the Liaodong frontier army attacks our station next, just let them delay for a while. Do not resist fiercely to avoid casualties!"
Jiang Quan's expression changed and he asked: "Minister, do you think... He Bandit, He Rensheng, Liu Xiong and others will be disrespectful to you after they lead reinforcements from all over Liaodong and arrive here? Are they really that bold?"
Zhao Junchen snorted coldly and said: "What I am worried about is not just those three Liaodong cavalry Qianhu... Intersecting with those three Liaodong cavalry Qianhu, I am now even more worried about Ximen Sheng's desperate behavior! ... If
If this pavilion and Ximen Sheng are in the same place, they will definitely try their best to control this pavilion at this time, so this pavilion cannot take risks!"
Hearing what Zhao Junchen said, Jiang Quan's expression changed drastically again, and he did not dare to waste time by talking anymore. He quickly turned around and left the camp, ordered someone to fetch the sets of Liaodong Army uniforms that had been prepared in advance, and then went with Zhao
Junchen hurriedly changed clothes together.
While changing clothes, Jiang Quan asked again: "After we change the Liaodong town jersey, where should we hide? No matter Ximen Sheng or the three Liaodong cavalry Qianhu, once they find out about your disappearance, the cabinet minister will
There will definitely be a massive manhunt within the camp, and if the hiding place is not concealed enough, they may soon discover his traces."
Zhao Junchen obviously had a plan in advance and said: "Don't worry, I will hide with you in a place that no one can imagine. At least within a short period of time, no one will discover your whereabouts!"
However, Zhao Junchen did not clearly say where he wanted to hide.
It's not that he doesn't trust Jiang Quan, it's just that although the hiding place is unexpected, it also makes Zhao Junchen a little embarrassed to talk about it.
After laughing at himself, Zhao Junchen murmured: "When the situation has developed to this point, the next step is to wait for news about Guan Ning's cavalry... As long as Guan Ning's cavalry takes action, our plan can still get back on track...
If nothing else happens, it’s time for Guan Ning’s cavalry to move..."
While muttering to himself, Zhao Junchen had already changed his clothes, then lowered his helmet to cover his face as much as possible, wiped a handful of ashes on his face, and then led Jiang Quan quickly out of the camp.
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Just as Zhao Junchen and Jiang Quan hurriedly changed their clothes and prepared to hide, all forces in the camp also received news that reinforcements from Liaodong had begun to move.
Among them, Ximen Sheng's reaction was the calmest. He just sent an order to summon all the Liaodong military attachés who were loyal to him and Shi Cheng. After scanning his eyes, he slowly said: "Everyone, I have received the news. He Bandit, He Rensheng, and Liu Xiong.
The troops have been divided into three groups, leading more than 10,000 Liaodong reinforcements from all walks of life to outflank us. Apparently they have made up their minds to make a big fuss!
Next, I will personally go out to greet them and try my best to win their trust and support... And do you still remember the instructions I gave not long ago?"
Upon hearing Ximen Sheng's inquiry, several Liaodong military attachés in front of him all had solemn expressions and nodded in unison.
Later, the leader of the Liaodong Iron Horse, Zhu Zhu, said in a deep voice: "If the bandit He, He Rensheng, and Liu Xiong are deceived by the time and are unwilling to trust General Ximen, and even want to imprison and control General Ximen, then
The men in the humble position must take action immediately, concentrate their forces and attack the Forbidden Army station where Zhao Junchen is located, kidnap Zhao Junchen, and then use Zhao Junchen's life as a threat to force the kidnappers in the dense forest to immediately release the Commander-in-Chief.
If the kidnappers don’t obey, then just cut off one of Zhao Junchen’s ears and give it to them!”
Ximen Sheng nodded with satisfaction and waved his hand: "In that case, then go and gather your troops and move more covertly so that others don't notice the signs in advance."
After all the Liaodong military attachés received their orders and left one after another, Ximen Sheng straightened his shirt with a calm expression, then stood up and walked out of the camp with his head held high.
After all, Ximen Sheng was just a military commander. Although he could not be regarded as having no power, he was friends with Zhao Junchen, Li Shijie, Li Zehe and others.
A dark loss.
However, when the situation reached this point, Ximen Sheng asked himself and believed that he had done his best, so he was willing to accept any consequences calmly.
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Thanks to Zhao Junchen's adaptability and Ximen Sheng's calmness and indifference, Li Zehe, Gan Cheng and Xu He were full of expectations and confidence after receiving the news.
Like Ximen Sheng, they also plan to show up in person to greet He Bandit, He Rensheng, and Liu Xiong. When the time comes, they will also try their best to win the support and trust of the Liaodong cavalry reinforcements.
With the Liaodong cavalry reinforcements temporarily integrating various reinforcements from Liaodong, the total strength reached more than 10,000, and it has become the most important force in Hujiazhuang and even the entire Liaodong territory. As long as they can win over He Bandit, He Rensheng, and Liu Xiong,
With support, you can take complete control of the situation.
Regarding this point, Ximen Sheng, Li Zehe, Gan Cheng, and Xu He, who were less confident than others, were full of confidence because they were fully prepared.
At this time, the three ambitious Liaodong generals, Li Zehe, Gan Cheng, and Xu He, were urgently making final arrangements.
In Xu He's tent, Li Zehe took out a thick stack of paper from his arms and sneered: "These words are all about accusing Ximen Sheng of his perverse behavior and ambition. I have checked it carefully and there are no flaws!"
Gan Cheng also nodded and said: "All relevant witnesses from all aspects have been gathered. They are all completely trustworthy and will accompany us in our actions. Once the He bandits and others show up, these people will accompany the three of us.
If everyone accuses Ximen Sheng of betraying Mr. He, it will definitely create a huge momentum and create a momentum of public opinion, making Ximen Sheng unable to defend himself!"
Li Zehe added: "With these circumstantial evidence, as long as the three of us speak in the same voice without making any mistakes, plus the support of Huang Ke, Li Shijie and others, it will be enough to completely destroy Ximen Sheng's credibility!"
Seeing that Li Zehe and Gan Cheng were well prepared, Xu He felt a little relieved, but he still hesitated and asked: "Although we are confident that we can completely destroy Ximen Sheng's reputation and prestige, we can only guarantee that He Bandit and the others will not
It's just that we are leaning towards Ximen Sheng. If we want He Bandit and others to fully support us, I'm afraid it's still a bit inadequate...
According to the intelligence, He Bandit, He Rensheng, and Liu Xiong are currently divided into three groups and are heading towards our place to outflank us. Looking at their aggressive posture, I am afraid they have a huge conspiracy!
This general is just worried that if they trust neither Ximen Sheng nor us, and even rely on their stronger military strength, they will put all participating generals, including us, under house arrest in one fell swoop. If they want to personally preside over the situation, but
What should we do?”
Hearing Xu He's worries, Li Zehe was still confident and said with a smile: "I didn't expect that General Xu would still be worried about this kind of thing until now... There's no need! We just need to completely destroy Ximen Sheng's credibility.
Prestige, this round is considered a win!
After all, even if He Bandit, He Rensheng, and Liu Xiong also distrust us, and even take advantage of their superior strength to put us under house arrest and want to personally preside over the overall situation, this situation will never last long!
You must know that the three of them are just Qianhu military attachés of the Liaodong Cavalry after all. Regardless of their power, position, ability, and relevant experience, they are all obviously insufficient and cannot convince the public!
Therefore, even if they temporarily put us under house arrest and personally control the situation, they will soon be unable to do what they want and be at a loss as to what to do. Mr. He is still controlled by the kidnappers. They dare not make any omissions. After finding that they are unable to control the situation, they will also
It is inevitable that we, the generals, can only be chosen to take charge of the overall situation!
Therefore, as long as we completely shake He Bandit's trust in Ximen Sheng, He Bandit and others will have to rely on the three of us to control the situation... He Bandit and Liu Xiong are both brave and foolhardy.
Reckless man, although He Rensheng has some wit, he has always had no independent opinions, so as long as they invite us to take charge of the overall situation again, we can easily take them for our own use!"
Hearing what Li Zehe said, Xu He felt more at ease and nodded in agreement.
At this moment, a Liaodong soldier entered the tent and reported: "To the three generals, reinforcements from Liaodong have arrived twenty miles north of our camp and will arrive soon."
Xu He stood up and said: "In that case, let's go and greet them! Hey... Although the three of them are just Qianhu military attachés, they now have tens of thousands of elite soldiers, and their situation is stronger than others. They must try their best to show goodwill
ah!"
After saying that, Xu He led Li Zehe and Gan Cheng towards the outside of the tent.