"Zhongwu's eloquence is unimpeded, and he must be taught by a famous teacher!" Zhongyue added.
The messenger's face turned a little red, and he murmured: "There is no way to teach these small sects, they are just acquired in the market."
"Zhongwu is humbled. It is an unusual request in the envoy army. A disagreement may cost your life." Zhongyue said, while quietly raising his vigilance and observing his appearance.
The envoy's face seemed to change and he said: "Each one is his own master, and I hope everyone will be forgiven if he offends."
"The envoys sent by your government were very ineffective. No wonder Mr. Labor."
"What, an advance messenger? The master's family also sent someone?"
"Exactly, Zhongwu didn't know?"
"No, it won't happen. This is the first time the city lord has sent him as an envoy. I'm afraid what Mr. Zhongyue said is fake. You might as well invite me, sir, and we'll find out once you ask."
"That's not necessary. The envoy cannot understand his words and has already lost his life!"
The envoy's expression changed drastically, and Zhong Yue could observe it without paying too much attention.
"This... this..., why?"
"Because he dared to act as a lobbyist for the city lord and prevent the army from attacking the city."
"This..., this..., this is not worthy of death."
"Damn it, he dared to threaten the general with the idea of burning jade and stone together. The general was angry and killed him."
"But I don't know how our city has offended the general. I will definitely bring him to justice!"
"How can your government know that the Qin army is approaching? Your government intends to pay money to the Qin people. How can the general not be angry! After Zhongwu returned to the city, he persuaded your government to disobey Qin and go to Liang. After all, Liang is..."
Before Zhong Yue finished speaking, the envoy shouted loudly: "Sir, I'm sorry! I can't bear to say anything about Liang Tong and Qin. I would like to use your words to tell the general. I'm living in a corner of Dayi. I can't even dare to prolong my life." It's against the state. If the general has orders, our city is willing to be the vanguard!"
"Is this true?"
"I don't dare to deceive you, sir!"
"This will put our minds at ease! I'll have my fill and then see the general."
So several people greeted each other, each pierced the meat with a dagger and put it on the fire to roast; they opened the wine seal and drank to each other. Several companions and samurai also came over to drink and barbecue together. It was a great time! After a while, the wine was finished and the rice was cooked, and the food was served. Everyone grabbed it and ate it with sauce until they were all exhausted.
In the dining room, the envoy asked: "I told you that I would carry the Liang Dynasty to the Qin Dynasty, but I don't know where to start."
Zhong Yue said: "There is a woman in a thatched cottage outside the city who came to the army to speak."
"Sir, do you mean the slave? This girl is an abandoned woman outside the city. She can be married to anyone. How can you believe what she says!"
"But the gentleman of your house said it himself, how can you not believe it!"
"Gentleman? Is it Jun Ji? This son is disobeying his father. I'm afraid he won't listen!"
"Otherwise. The gentleman went out of the city to make money with Qin on his father's orders. After the transaction was completed, because it was getting late, he stayed outside the city and told the slave himself that there must be no deception!"
"Sir, that's wrong! Mr. Ji speaks freely and freely, and everyone in the city knows about it. He is young and greedy for pleasure, and often sleeps outside the city at night. He can't handle ordinary errands, let alone such big things. It must be Mr. Ji who talks nonsense. Don't do it. letter."
"If it's not Ji Jun, could it be Uncle Bo Zhong? Zhong Wu, don't blame me. The war is about to begin. It's not a trivial matter to secretly communicate with the enemy. The general will not let it go easily!"
"I really hope that Mr. Jin's words of wisdom can save the lives of the old and young in the city!"
Zhong Yue pondered for a moment and said: "I don't know how to make the general feel at ease. But if your government is sincere, it will not be difficult to find a way out. We will wait until we are full and full."
After a while, Zhong Yue asked again: "Why did you abandon me, my little slave? Since you are favored by a gentleman, why should you be stingy with a house in the city?"
"I don't know everything about this girl, but I know she's not a kind person, so I don't dare to provoke her."
Zhong Yue smiled and said: "This woman is so fierce, I can't even tell!"
"That's right. This woman frequently exchanges spears, halberds, and even crossbows and swords for various items with the master's family. How can ordinary people find such sharp weapons? But a woman can find them all the time, and the master's family doesn't think it's strange. Isn’t that strange!”
"Can Zhongwu associate with this girl?"
"...? Although I am rude, I cannot associate with such people!..."
Seeing that the envoy was in a hurry, Zhong Yue hurriedly stopped the conversation: "Zhong Wu naturally disdains it, but do you know who has the most frequent contacts with her?"
"The Lord of the City, Ji Zi, is naturally the most numerous. Others, those who are responsible will not go, those who are frivolous will not go because they are gentlemen, and those who go a lot... are just pawns of merchants."
"That's it... Eat and drink, eat and drink!"
He was also rewarded with three or five rounds of wine. The food in the basket was empty and the wine was almost gone. Someone came to report that the general returned to camp.
Zhang Ye and Zhong Yue then said to the envoy: "Let us report to the general first and then invite you to see him."
The messenger replied: "Please sir, please give me some kind words."
Zhong Yue said: "It all depends on the sincerity of the city lord and sir."
The two of them returned to the camp together with the school leader and others, leaving only one soldier to accompany the envoy. When the two of them entered the big tent, Lord Xinling and his party were already waiting inside the tent.
The two of them entered the tent, greeted everyone, and sat down in front under the guidance of Lord Xinling. Zhang Ye reported: "The envoy is an outsider. He has been in the city for less than a year. He has no money and is weak in spirit. He does not look like an assassin. He said that there is no way to lead the Qin Dynasty in the city, and he is willing to be the vanguard of the army."
"What do you think, sir?" Lord Xinling turned to Zhong Yue.
Zhong Yue said: "The situation is as Mr. Zhang said. The city is small and weak, and it is normal for it to have no intention of fighting against the large army. However, the envoy seems not to know that there is an assassin coming out of the city. I test it with light words, and there is no flaw. The assassin was sent by the city lord. , or there is another origin that I haven’t found out yet!”
Jin Bi said: "There is no doubt that the assassin came from the city. The envoy didn't know, maybe he was deceitful."
Zhong Yue said: "Looking at the situation, it must be true and does not seem to be a forgery. Perhaps the city lord's secret was also concealed from the envoy."
Mang Mao said: "When the city is destroyed, just ask the city lord directly."
Lord Xinling asked in confusion: "General, are you saying that the city will not tolerate surrender?"
Mang Mao said: "I will forgive you for my rude remarks. If it is destroyed or surrendered, the city lord will show up from time to time. Just ask and you will know."
Lord Xinling said: "What the general said is true. But whether I am allowed to surrender in the city, please ask the general to teach me!"
Mang Mao said: "Young Master has learned a lesson. If there are only a thousand warriors outside the city, and if you allow the city to accept surrender, you will surrender to the enemy without fighting, and win the victory. But now the civilian army is gathering, these are all rustic fools, and the Young Master The order was summoned, and the city fell without a fight. They all failed and may be detrimental to the morale of the army. According to my opinion, at this time, the only way to defeat the city in one fell swoop is to boost the morale of the people and unite them all, which will facilitate the subsequent battle. .”
Lord Xinling said: "The general's words are very much to my liking. Doctor and gentlemen, can you give me some advice?"
Zhang He said: "If we decide to attack the city, I will ask my envoys to check the corpses of the three murderers. One can see their emotions, the other can suppress their ambitions, and the third can stop their mouths to show that I will not surrender."
Lord Xinling said: "Sir, you achieved three things with one fell swoop, which is admirable. We can discuss this with Mr. Zhongyue and ask Dr. Jin to take charge. General Mang can help me reorganize my troops and attack the city at dawn."
