Qi Shan looked at Li Zhen and asked harmoniously: "Li Zhen, why did you say this?"
He Ming saw Qi Shan's kind tone, but secretly thought something was wrong.
Especially since He Ming had been embarrassed in front of Li Zhen and knew that Li Zhen was extremely cunning. Now that he was raising it in front of Qi Shan, Li Zhen must be absolutely sure. He Ming's eyes rolled and he gritted his teeth, feeling very unwilling to do so.
He said: "Sir, Mr. Li Qian is right. Please tell me how to deal with the captured bandits."
He Ming retreated decisively, and Li Zhen also lost the chance to deal with He Ming, so he gave up temporarily.
Qishan asked again: "Li Zhen, what do you think we should do?"
Li Zhen said loudly: "Sir, the last time we killed Yang Zhengqing, more than 1,600 bandits were captured. This time, there were more than 8,300 bandits, close to 10,000 people. If 10,000 bandits were killed, Jiangbei
The camp can be majestic for a while, and the emperor will also reward you. But if you show anything good in the forest, it will be destroyed. If you show too much power, all the pressure will be concentrated on you."
Qishan nodded, waved his hand and said, "Keep talking!"
Li Zhen continued: "Once Yang Xiuqing becomes angry, the Taiping army will unanimously deal with you, and the army will attack the Jiangbei camp, which will definitely be a disaster and put you in danger. The general thinks that Yang Xiuqing can prepare 100,000 taels of silver to redeem the camp.
Ten thousand bandits. If Yang Xiuqing does not agree, then kill all the bandits."
Qishan's eyes lit up, and his face showed a look of joy and yearning.
One hundred thousand taels of silver, this is not a small amount!
Nowadays, the national situation is difficult and the national treasury is short of money, so the court needs money everywhere.
The lack of money in the treasury has led to a reduction in military expenditures, and the reduction in military expenditures has led to a lack of strength. Jiangbei Camp has also tightened its belt. If one hundred thousand taels of silver are obtained out of thin air, it will be extremely beneficial to the development of Jiangbei Camp. When the time comes, Qi Shan will mediate it.
, if you modify the matter of selling the hair bandit to Yang Xiuqing, it can become a matter of loyalty to the emperor and patriotism.
Qi Shan thought for a while, but said worriedly: "It's a good idea, can Yang Xiuqing agree?"
Li Zhen said confidently and calmly: "Sir, Yang Xiuqing has to agree to this matter. If Yang Xiuqing disregards the lives of ten thousand bandits and his reputation plummets, no one will be willing to serve him."
Qi Shan nodded and said, "It makes sense, but who should we send?"
Li Zhen looked at He Ming with a cold look in his eyes and said: "My lord, I think General He is the most suitable to go to Nanjing. General He is a veteran in the army. He is experienced, courageous and loyal. He will definitely fight for his reasons."
, to win more benefits for your lord. Maybe if General He takes action, the one hundred thousand taels of silver will become 150,000 taels, or even two hundred thousand taels."
"ah!!"
He Ming exclaimed, his legs softened, and he fell directly to the ground.
Cold sweat broke out on his forehead, secretly saying that Li Zhen was vicious.
As an envoy to Nanjing, you are going to die!
If he really met Yang Xiuqing and made Yang Xiuqing angry, his death would be in vain if he was killed by Yang Xiuqing. He Ming didn't care about his own face, crawled up to Qishan and said: "Sir, although the general is willing
I am on an envoy to Nanjing on your behalf, but I am not very polite, reckless and vulgar, which may ruin your good deeds."
He Ming pointed at Li Zhen and said loudly: "Sir, among all the generals in the army, only Li Zhen is the most suitable. Li Zhen defeated the bandits twice. He is brave, resourceful and courageous, so he is the best candidate."
Qi Shan looked at He Ming's embarrassed look and frowned, feeling very unhappy.
Looking at Li Zhen, he saw that Li Zhen was neither humble nor arrogant, with endless confidence in his eyes. He showed a talent, and he admired Li Zhen even more. This was a talent he had discovered.
Qishan asked: "Li Zhen, are you willing to go to Nanjing?"
Li Zhen frowned slightly and said: "Your Excellency asked the general to go, and he did his duty and was willing to share your worries. However, there are still many things in the army that have not been dealt with..."
Before he could speak, He Ming interrupted Li Zhen.
Regardless of his own face, He Ming lost his voice and said: "Li Zhen, you have always said that you are loyal to me and are willing to share your worries. Then go to Nanjing to meet Yang Xiuqing. This is the most important thing." He Ming thought of Li Zhen's death at the hands of Yang Xiuqing.
, Wu Qigong had no arms, and felt a little excited in his heart.
Li Zhen sneered and said: "General He, I am not a three-year-old child, so I don't need to use the provocation method."
Qishan said: "If you are unwilling, I will let someone else go."
Li Zhen was his favorite general, and he was loyal and not as rebellious as Huang Shihai, so Qishan valued Li Zhen very much and did not want anything to happen to Li Zhen.
Li Zhen clasped his fists and said, "Sir, if the general is willing to go, I will definitely bring back one hundred thousand taels of silver to you."
Qi Shan was even more moved when he saw Li Zhen going deep into the tiger's den for him.
He Ming became excited and secretly happy.
After the matter of the prisoners was settled, Qi Shan discussed other matters with the generals, and finally returned to the camp. After Li Zhen returned to the camp, he found Huang Shihai and Huang Hu and told them about their trip to Nanjing.
Both of them had worried expressions on their faces, feeling that Li Zhen was too stupid. Huang Hu said resolutely: "Sir, you are throwing yourself into a tiger's den by going to Nanjing. If Yang Xiuqing is not willing to exchange for 10,000 bandits, it will be dangerous, and you can't go.
"
Huang Shihai said: "Sir, you can't show off."
Li Zhen said confidently: "You are all wrong. I am not trying to show off, but I have made up my mind to do this. When I met Qishan, I deliberately pulled He Ming up, just to let him push me out and take the opportunity to go
Nanjing."
Huang Hu said angrily: "Sir, are you not confused in your head?"
Huang Shihai asked: "Sir, why do you do this?"
Li Zhen took a deep breath and said: "This time we have captured 10,000 bandits. According to the nature of the generals, we will definitely kill all 10,000 people. When the news comes out, Yang Xiuqing, Hong Xiuquan, Wei Changhui and others may unite. Once the news comes out,
The Taiping Army launched a massive attack on Jiangbei Camp. By then, not only Qishan, but also us would be in danger."
At this point, Li Zhen paused and said intriguingly: "As long as the 10,000 bandits are returned to Yang Xiuqing, a stable situation can be temporarily achieved. As long as the overall situation is stable, we will fight the bandits on a small scale and continue to make meritorious deeds.
Only in this way can we obtain more benefits and obtain greater power."
Huang Shihai was surprised. He didn't expect Li Zhen to think so deeply.
Li Zhen was no longer thinking about the future of Jiangbei Camp, but his own future. Huang Shihai felt a little excited because he had followed the right person, and Li Zhen treated him as a confidant when he said these words.
Li Zhenxiao said: "How about it, I agree!"
In fact, Li Zhen had another reason that he didn't say. If Yang Xiuqing put the main force of the Taiping Army in Jiangbei Camp and reduced the strength of the Northern Expedition, history would change at this point. This is not what Li Zhen wants to see. He
You must try your best to maintain the status quo so that you can predict the future trend, make it easier to formulate strategies, and enhance your own strength.
Huang Shihai said: "Sir, it is very dangerous for you to go to Nanjing to meet Yang Xiuqing. I will accompany you there."
Huang Hu said: "My lord, I will also go with you."
Li Zhen shook his head and said: "There don't need to be too many people going to Nanjing, as long as Shi Hai is accompanying him. Huang Hu stayed in the camp and watched He Ming carefully to prevent him from making small moves."
Huang Hu clasped his fists and said, "Don't worry, sir, I won't let He Ming do anything random in my humble position."