He Ran could understand Su Ming. In addition to his cautious temperament, this matter was indeed too important. Shi Jing and he had the same status as border commanders, and their responsibilities were related to the safety of the country. He could not casually ask the military adviser to ask Shi Jing
suspicion.
Among the generals, He Ran had relatively few interactions with Shi Jing, because this man was not good at talking and was very face-conscious. If others said anything disrespectful to him, he would blush and stare. He was a person who couldn't take a joke.
Therefore, the important task was entrusted to him. Firstly, he was a capable general under the Republic of China. His previous achievements were even greater than those of Su Ming. He was very good at commanding troops and fighting in battles. Secondly, he was known from the side to be a pretty good person, and there was nothing special about him.
Even if you have bad deeds, even if you have quarrels with others, they can be resolved afterwards and you are not a person who holds grudges and holds grudges.
Why did he make things difficult for Dongfang Ao this time and miss such a big thing? Did Dongfang Ao offend him with his words? Even so, he should know the importance and should not use such things that endanger the safety of the country as a means of revenge. That is him
I really heard the news about the Shunjun navy patrolling the river and I didn't dare to send a boat out, but I should send a message to Dongfang Ao. Dongfang Ao sent so many people across the river to urge him, and he had no reason to ignore it. If he said that he
It is even more unreasonable to be bribed by Shunren. This cannot explain why he later took Dongfang Ao back.
After individually questioning the two loyal generals he called to accompany him, he could confirm that everything Dongfang Ao said was true. The problem could only be with Shi Jing. He Ran thought about it and couldn't figure out why Shi Jing was acting like this.
I was a little angry with Su Ming. If he had revealed some suspicions, he wouldn't be so anxious.
He Ran was really anxious. If he had some confidence when he went to stop the 8,000-man army alone, he really had no confidence when facing Shi Jing in Shuangxia City. Many of the generals there were Shi Jing.
A respectful person. If Shi Jing commits rebellion, the harm will be much greater than if Dongfang Ao commits rebellion. If he is pushed into a panic, once he defectes to Shun, the consequences will be disastrous.
Thinking of this, He Ran tried to rein in his horse several times on the way and turned back. He thought of a strategy to slow down the army. He could first detain Dongfang Ao and stabilize Shi Jing's heart. When Shi Lang's army came back, he could summon Shi Jing to ask questions.
He is responsible for this matter. But doing so will definitely arouse the dissatisfaction of the soldiers under Dongfang Ao. They are all full of resentments like Dongfang Ao and are waiting for him to give them justice. Furthermore, can this stabilize Shi Jing? If he
If he really did something wrong and he didn't execute Dongfang Ao immediately, would he...
He Ran weighed it repeatedly, and finally decided to give up this strategy of slowing down the army, because if it goes wrong, it will be a disaster. Not only will it fail to stabilize Shi Jing, but it will also increase the resentment of the soldiers under Dongfang Ao. Then look at Shi Jing
How brave is Shi Jing? In times of crisis, he can only take a chance. What should come will always come. If Shi Jing really has the courage to rebel, even if Shi Lang's army comes back, he can still join Shun Guo, just
Separated by a river, it couldn't be easier to admit the enemy or cross the river to surrender.
I hope that the cause of the matter is that Shi Jing misunderstood and made a false report because he was afraid of encountering the river patrol navy of the Shun Army and did not send a ship to respond. At the same time, Dongfang Ao offended him with his words, so that he deliberately did not reply to Dongfang Ao in order to take revenge. Thinking about this wonderful thing
He Ran secretly sighed, this is truly self-deception.
At dusk two days later, Shuangxia City could be seen in the distance. Ten miles away from the city, He Ran ordered the army to camp. He called the accompanying herald and said: "Enter the city to convey my military order and order Shi Jing to come here to see me."
After the messenger left, he called Zhong Zhen and the other two guards, and whispered: "You secretly go to Shuangxia City to monitor, and report immediately if you find any signs of mobilization of people and horses." Then he sent some troops around. He had to guard against the secret whistle. If Shi Jing was really cruel, he would have to escape immediately.
The waiting time is the most difficult to bear, especially the waiting that affects life and death.
According to the distance, the herald should have returned a long time ago. He ran out of the military tent and stood on a small mound with his hands behind his back, looking in the direction of Shuangxia City with no expression on his face. Dongfang Ao felt a little nervous after waiting for so long. He leaned close to the military advisor's ear and whispered: "Shi Jing hasn't been here for so long. Maybe something happened. Military advisor should leave here first."
He Ran snorted lightly and said nothing.
Dongfang Ao glanced at the gathering night, shook his head and did not dare to say any more.
After a while, the military advisor asked calmly: "How do you think Shi Jing delayed for several days to respond to you?"
"The villain has no grudge against him in the past. I really can't guess why he harmed me. I have always been puzzled by this in my heart."
He Ran was silent again. A gust of autumn wind blew by. He couldn't help but shudder. He glanced at the rising moon and felt very confused. Dongfang Ao was right. Shi Jing might have changed after not coming for so long. , waiting here for a moment will be more dangerous, but if I leave now, then Shi Jing's side may become a door for Shun troops to enter and exit at any time. How can this be done? Maybe this door will open before Shilang comes back. opened.
This loophole must be plugged immediately! He Ran made up his mind, but it is time to leave here and find a safe place to spend the night. Tomorrow, he will contact a few trustworthy generals here to learn about Shi Jing's progress. , and then make next plans.
Just when he was about to turn around to deliver the order, he vaguely saw a string of fire coming this way. After waiting quietly for a while, he saw that the group of people was only about ten people. He relaxed and walked slowly into the military tent.
Not long after, the herald came in to report that Shi Jing was seriously ill and could not stay at home, so he sent his deputy commander Qiong Li to see the military advisor.
He Ran snorted and asked, "Have you seen him?"
"Didn't see it."
"Then why have you been gone for so long?" He Ran stared at him and asked.
"The lower official arrived at the Commander's Mansion and explained the purpose of his visit. The person who reported the report went in for a long time and then came out. He said that Commander Bian was seriously ill and could not stay in bed to take orders. He asked me to wait for a while, and Commander Bian would send his deputy commander back with me to recover. This time there was another question. It took half a day, so I came back late."
"You go down first and let Qiong Chun come in." He Ran ordered.
After Qionglun came in and paid his respects, he took out a letter and said: "Military advisor, the commander-in-chief of the border ordered the general to submit this letter to the military advisor."
He Ranzhu noticed the look of sadness on his face and did not go to receive the letter immediately. He looked at him and asked, "Is Shi Jing's illness really that serious?"
Qiong Lei lowered his head to avoid his gaze, holding the letter in his hand and said: "The military advisor will understand everything after reading the letter."
He Ran took the letter, and when he opened it, his brows gradually furrowed. When he read the letter at the end, he suddenly raised his head and stared at the sky, asking:
"Is he in front of you...?"
Qiong Lei said sadly: "Yes!"
He Ran put the letter on the small table in front of him and looked at Qiong Li silently for a long time.
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