Looking from the heights of the river bank, densely packed camps cover the area within sight, extending into the distance.
Zhang Shigui was surprised at the time. If he wanted to fill such a large camp, well, Zhang Shigui didn't know how many men and horses he would need.
Are you going to cross the river? Didn't you say that this person is sending more troops to Pu Ban?
The unkempt Xu Shiji ran over, beat his chest first and saluted Li Po, his eyes rolled around, he glanced at Zhang Shigui, and then at Wei Zheng. Even after asking, he still couldn't hide his surprise. They were really old friends.
of.
Zhang Shigui has a good reputation in Henan. He defeated the enemy in another battle the day before. Just when he should be proud of the spring breeze, he suddenly ran over. It was really strange.
As for Wei Zheng, they were old acquaintances. The two had worked together for a while and got along quite harmoniously. They were considered one of Xu Shiji's few friends in the Henan Army.
Wei Zheng was much older than him. He was from Hebei. He was the official of Wuyang County at that time. Strictly speaking, he should be under the jurisdiction of Pei Renji. Later, he surrendered to Li Mi and was not reused.
This man had been moving around in the Wagang Army for a while. Today he assisted this one, and tomorrow he went to follow that one. He had never been in charge, and all he did was work such as preparing food, fodder, and military supplies. Soon he
He was left behind by young generals like Xu Shiji.
The two of them were barely friends... Well, it was very chaotic at that time. All the military generals were as if they were sick. No matter how nice they said, they had to be careful not to be plotted by others. The so-called friendship only lasted so long.
thing.
The two of them defected to the Tang Dynasty one after another, within a few months of each other, but Li Tang's side paid too much attention to family background, and Wei Zheng later went directly to Chang'an, where he was immediately favored by the prince Li Jiancheng and became an official in the East Palace.
As for Xu Shiji, he became a surrendered general of Li Mi who could be discarded at will. The situation was completely reversed, but he never expected that this old friend would appear in Jin again.
Thinking of this, Xu Shiji felt that things in the world are very strange. You are chasing me so closely. Do I have such a deep friendship with you?
It's not a joke, and with the cunning Zhang Liang, more than half of Li Jiancheng's famous Henan descendants have gathered.
Li Po waved his hand and asked Xu Shiji to follow him. The more he looked at this man, the more he disliked him.
So Xu Shiji sensitively sensed a deep malice, subconsciously shrank his head, and quickly moved away to get closer to Wei Zheng.
"Long time no see. Brother Wei, are you okay when you come?" Xu Shiji whispered without squinting.
Wei Zheng had been loosened and could speak, but he had not found any good opportunities yet. He was not surprised when he met Xu Shiji.
Xu Shiji was a smart man. If he had not died immediately in battle, it would be reasonable for him to be captured along with Li Shentong. In this case, if he had not surrendered to Li Ding'an, he would have seen a ghost.
After being freed from restraints and able to speak, Wei Zheng became more intelligent. Generally speaking, people like him can survive as long as they don't encounter people who are too unreasonable.
At this time, he smiled bitterly, "I haven't seen each other for several years, and I will never meet again with my virtuous brother. I don't want to... Haha, things in the world are unpredictable, but they are the same. I see my virtuous brother in high spirits, even better than before. It's just that the foolish brother is still
So helpless, wandering, and ashamed."
His voice was quite high. When Xu Shiji heard this, he secretly laughed in his heart. Who are you talking to? Hey, Wei Xuancheng is still so smart. It seems that there will be another old friend here in the future. Well, that's right.
good.
Li Po, who was walking in front, must have heard it. He turned around and said with a smile: "Are you from Hebei? I remember that when I was in Mayi, there was a tax official named Wei. It is said that a relative of his was an official in Hebei. Do you know him?
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Li Po also asked casually. It was true that Wei Zheng was very famous here, but he didn't know much about his origins. From the accent, he should be from Hebei. That is, he was the one who washed horses in the East Palace of Li Jiancheng just one night ago.
Horse washing in the East Palace? What is that? Are you washing the prince's horses? You're not doing very well.
Over the years, he has actually met a few people named Wei. At the gate of Mayi City, he saw a tax collector named Wei, who seemed to be from Hebei. He was looking at the city gate with Yuchi and making some money on the way.
I just asked him casually, but when I heard him yelling, his desire to live was so strong, if he didn't give me some response, don't frighten Wei Jingjing.
Unexpectedly, the other person immediately answered, "His Highness actually knows the clan brother? Didn't listen to him..."
Stop it in time. His clan brother was an official in Mayi. The official term was actually a compliment. He was not in the ninth rank and was a handyman. His Royal Highness, the King of Han, was probably unknown at that time.
, the two of them are very different in age, so it is impossible for them to have any friendship at all.
Well, now Li Po also feels that Mayi was indeed a bit magical. Many people with "names in history" gathered there. Even Wei Zheng could be related to it, but it was a serious frontier place.
Ah, is there really a chance to talk about it?
But think back, those people who were famous in his heart at the beginning are now dead and scattered. How many of them are left in Jin?
It's really not a great meeting. The only one who can stir up the world's affairs now is Li Po, Li Po thought with some complacency.
But he entered the chatting mode, "Is Tax Officer Wei okay?"
Over there, Zhang Shigui looked around, "Damn it, this Wei Xima actually has an old history in Jin, and even developed a friendship with him. If he had known this, he should have been tied more loosely."
What is even more puzzling is that Ashina Danai, who he has placed great hope in, is not treated as well as him and Wei Zheng. At this moment, he is being held up by that vicious man and dangled in his hand, with circles in his eyes.
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In fact, at this moment, Zhang Shigui felt at ease. He did not choose Li Ding'an from Jin for no reason. There were not many wealthy families in Jin, and without those people who caused trouble, people like him, Zhang Shigui, would definitely be reused in the future.
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Just like now, although this man lacks the appearance of being accommodating to talented people, he has seen enough of the hypocrisy of the Li family and his son. Now he looks like this... quite good...
"Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. Unfortunately, my clan brother died of illness in Wuyang a few years ago."
Li Po sighed, waved, and asked Wei Zheng to walk beside him. He turned to Luo Shi and said, "Do you still remember the tax collector Wei who guarded the city gate with you back then?"
"Why don't you remember?" Luo Shixin waved his arms, which made Ashina Danai feel sick.
"That poor guy is very verbose, but he's a nice guy. He gave me a few sips of wine. He's not like Yuchi, who always makes fun of me."
Li Po patted Luo Shixin's generous shoulder and laughed, "There aren't many people we knew back then left, so why are we so angry?"
"This is the younger brother of the tax collector Wei. Afterwards, you send a few people to escort him back to Jinyang and make him well entertained. By the way, what's going on with this guy? Didn't you say he's a member of the Chuluo Khan clan? When you get home, why?
Do you still look like you would rather die than surrender?"
Li Po's attitude towards these people was unusual. Not to mention Xu Shiji, who was extremely arrogant, even Luo Shixin felt it. He deliberately stared at Zhang Shigui and Wei Zheng carefully, and even raised the Ashina big sword in his hand.
Nai looked around and couldn't see anything special about him except that the guy in his hand was rather ugly.
Zhang Shigui felt a lot more at ease, and he sold people more thoroughly, "He is a disciple of King Qin and has made many meritorious deeds..."
One sentence was enough. Li Po nodded, "I see. Let's send him back to Jinyang and hand him over to Xue Wanjun."
While they were talking, the group of people had already entered the camp. At this time, the morning light showed slightly, and the camp came to life. The smoke rose, and the people on duty began to change their posts. People wanted to eat, horses needed to graze, and various sounds gradually began to change.
It got bigger.
Along the way, soldiers and soldiers beat their chests and saluted one after another. Zhang Shigui paid attention to it. After a while, he said in his heart, they all said that Li Ding'an was capable of fighting. After today's observation, he really lived up to his reputation.
This is actually not an exaggeration at all. He has led troops for many years, and he can tell which army is elite and which army is bad just by looking at some details.
These Jin soldiers are full of energy, strong in body, obviously well-fed and clothed, and of the right age. Even if such people gather together to become bandits, they can still be regarded as elites.
Whether there are strict military disciplines during their actions can also be clearly reflected, not to mention the vague aura of chilling on their bodies. They didn't encounter a few new soldiers along the way.
A veteran of the formation.
These many elites gathered by the river... Zhang Shigui couldn't help but get excited. Since this person was interested in crossing the river, Zhang Shigui should have no shortage of places to use him.
It is always difficult for newcomers to be reused, but as long as there is a battle to fight, it is only a matter of time to make meritorious service. I am afraid that like Li Jiancheng, he will not be given the right to lead the army...
While he was thinking wildly, a large tent appeared in front of him.
"General Zhang came in a hurry, why don't you freshen up first and then talk."
With an unquestionable statement and no chance to speak, Li Po opened the curtain and entered the big tent. Soon, everyone else was kicked out.
Alone in the account, Li Po could finally think about things quietly.
Zhang Shigui suddenly came to surrender. Obviously something went wrong with Li Tang. A former general of the army defected before the battle. This was not a trivial matter. What did Li Jiancheng think?
Li Po was a bit "hating that iron cannot become steel". Thinking about the calm young nobleman he met in Zhuo County, Li Po also shook his head secretly. No wonder he was killed by Li Er in the end. He looked glamorous, but his actions were unreliable.
Ah, if you lose Tongguan, it will be a big joke.
After thinking about it, Li Po laughed again. Wang Shichong lost 50,000 horses and suffered a heavy loss. This sudden situation seemed harmless.
Zhang Shigui and Xu Shiji are both from Henan, and both are famous in Henan. This time they need to use it to cross the river...