"Your Majesty, I think of someone who might be able to dissuade Zuo Liangyu!"
Gong Yonggu felt excited when he thought of that person, and said to Zhu Yuanzhang excitedly.
When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he was stunned and said, "Are you talking about Hou Xun?"
Although Gong Yonggu was a little surprised by Zhu Yuanzhang's reaction, he still nodded and said, "Yes, it's Hou Xun."
"I remember that three years ago, Zuo Liangyu was also out of control. Later, His Majesty asked Hou Xun to supervise the division. Zuo Liangyu immediately led his troops to come. Although he returned in defeat, he did not complain a word."
"Last year, Hou Xun was imprisoned for a crime. Zuo Liangyu also wrote a letter to plead for mercy and offered rescue in various ways, which shows his sincerity in his feelings for Hou Xun."
"It is now night, and the rebel offensive should be launched between Yin and Mao tomorrow morning. If Your Majesty intends to ask Hou Xun to persuade Zuo Liangyu, there will be enough time."
Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head and said: "Ping Xihou, although your method is feasible, it cannot be done now. You must know that there are people behind Zuo Liangyu, and he cannot completely make the decision on this trip. It is completely different from the situation three years ago... ."
It turned out that Zhu Yuanzhang had already thought of Hou Xun before, but he was worried that Hou Xun was imprisoned twice and harboring hatred in his heart would be counterproductive.
Furthermore, after analyzing Zuo Liangyu's marching route, he felt that the other party was also hesitant.
If Hou Xun is allowed to persuade Zuo Liangyu rashly and Zuo Liangyu discovers that he lacks confidence, he may become even more unscrupulous.
Therefore, only he could go on this trip to calm Zuo Liangyu and resolve the current passive situation.
After listening to Zhu Yuanzhang's story, Gong Yonggu was still a little reluctant and said: "Your Majesty, I feel that it is more effective to let Hou Xun go because there is someone behind Zuo Liangyu."
"Because Zuo Liangyu now has more than 200,000 troops, he is definitely not willing to succumb to others. The positions of both sides should also be the result of struggle and compromise."
"So Hou Xun's departure, regardless of success or failure, will make people behind Zuo Liangyu suspicious. If the other party continues to restrict it, and if An Guogong puts pressure from the side, Zuo Liangyu may not dare to act rashly."
"As for the issue of Hou Xun's loyalty, I don't think your Majesty has to worry about it. Master Shen and I had previously questioned Hou Xun in prison in order to find out Zuo Liangyu's weaknesses and send him north to King Qin."
"Hou Xun was also very worried when he learned that the capital was besieged. He asked to write a letter to urge him. This shows that he is loyal to His Majesty. Please think again!"
After Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he realized that they had done so many things in private for the sake of King Qin. He was very moved and agreed to Gong Yonggu's suggestion.
But he still said that Hou Xun's persuasion could only be done after he calmed Zuo Liangyu.
Gong Yonggu also knew that Zhu Yuanzhang was right, but he didn't want Zhu Yuanzhang to take risks.
After hesitating for a while, he gritted his teeth and said: "Your Majesty, I have a man who is quite agile. Why not let him sneak into Zuo Liangyu's tent and steal his seal of command? Then..."
Before Gong Yonggu finished speaking, he saw Zhu Yuanzhang's face darken, he immediately shut up and looked at him in panic.
Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at him and said in a deep voice: "Ping Xihou, do you remember Wang Anshi's "Reading the Biography of Mengchang Jun"?"
When Gong Yonggu heard this, his body couldn't help but tremble, and he quickly knelt down to apologize.
Zhu Yuanzhang snorted coldly and shouted angrily: "Don't forget the past, as a teacher of future generations. When the world is in chaos, it is time to seek talents and governance, but you allow such roosters and thieves to participate in military and state affairs. Isn't it true that you are exterminating the talents?"
"Moreover, Zuo Liangyu and his ilk are domineering and domineering, and they have never put the imperial court in their eyes. If you can't scare him in a big way, but rely on such sneaky tricks, wouldn't it only further encourage his arrogance..."
After listening to Zhu Yuanzhang's words, Gong Yonggu felt a little aggrieved in his heart, but he also knew that he had almost gone astray. He hurriedly kowtowed and said, "Thank you for your advice. I will drive this person away when I turn around and never use him again!"
Zhu Yuanzhang also knew that Gong Yonggu had good intentions, but he just thought that he was already the commander-in-chief of an army and might have to bear greater responsibilities in the future.
If he cannot appoint talented people to practice the high road, but indulges in small tricks, there will be troubles in the future, so he denounces him bitterly.
Seeing that he had come to his senses at this moment, he restrained his anger and said in a deep voice: "We know that you are loyal, but you must not let villains participate in military and national affairs, otherwise there will be endless troubles."
"As for that person, you don't have to drive him away. After all, everything is born with its own purpose. As long as you put him in the right place, it will be beneficial to you."
Hearing this, Gong Yonggu felt as if he had been enlightened. His heart suddenly became enlightened and he thanked Zhu Yuanzhang repeatedly.
After Zhu Yuanzhang helped him up, he discussed the details of the war with him.
At this time, He Zhen came in to report that Li Zicheng had sent someone to discuss an armistice.
Zhu Yuanzhang heard this and knew that Li Zicheng was about to attack the city. After leaving Gong Yonggu to deal with it, he started studying Kun Yutu again.
...
"Boom!"
When a bright light appeared in the east, the ancient and peaceful Yu County was awakened by the sound of cannons.
On a hillside ten miles away from Yu County, Zhu Yuanzhang, guarded by Zhang Dabiao and others, held a telescope and observed the situation in the county.
He found that although the rebels' firepower was fierce, the casualties were not large because the people in the county had already evacuated, and the lurking Gong Yonggu, Wu Sangui and others were well prepared.
The artillery fire lasted for about a quarter of an hour, and Li Mou first led the crowd into the Yuxian Castle, followed closely by Liu Fangliang's army.
They obviously also thought that there would be an ambush in Yu County, so not many people came in, and they marched very cautiously.
"call out!"
"call out!"
"call out!"
...
At this time, several dazzling firelights pierced the night sky, followed by waves of low thunder.
As soon as the explosion stopped, Gong Yonggu and Wu Sangui led the crowd to rush out and fought with Liu Fangliang's troops, while the ancient city gradually woke up amidst the roar.
After a fierce battle, Gong Yonggu led his troops and left behind two to three thousand corpses. Under the cover of Wu Sangui Guan Ning's cavalry, he "hurriedly" escaped from the ancient city.
Li Mou and Liu Fangliang seemed unwilling to let go of Gong Yonggu, and hurriedly led their troops to pursue him.
After a while, the troops of Liu Zongmin, Li Guo and others also passed through the city.
Soon, Li Zicheng rode forward accompanied by Song Xiance.
When Zhu Yuanzhang saw that the rebels had taken the bait, his frown relaxed slightly.
He just reached out and handed the telescope to Zhang Dabiao, but took it back. Then he took the telescope and looked around because he suddenly found that Li Yan was missing from the team.
But he searched for a long time, but still didn't see Li Yan.
Due to time constraints, he could no longer delay, and finally had no choice but to turn his horse's head and gallop forward.
In fact, if Zhu Yuanzhang had been more careful, or if the sky had been brighter, he would have discovered that opposite him, ten miles away from Yu County, Li Yan was also frowning at Gong Yonggu and others who were fleeing north.
Behind Li Yan, three thousand black armor cavalry were ready to go.
"Master, shouldn't it be time for us to attack?"
While Li Yan was looking at it, Li San, dressed in military uniform, bowed and asked.
"hold on!"
After Li Yan uttered three words in a deep voice, he stared straight ahead again.
Li San glanced at the black armor cavalry behind him and said with some worry: "Master, if you don't send troops, then..."
Before he could finish his words, he suddenly saw Li Yan's cold eyes and immediately closed his mouth. At the same time, the worries in his heart were swept away.
Because he knew that whenever Li Yan showed such a look on the battlefield, it meant that Li Yan would soon give the opponent a fatal blow.
But this time, he was a little confused.
Because not long after Li Yan said that, he actually looked back at the three thousand black armor cavalry behind him.
This move was unprecedented in Li Yan's campaign history.
In fact, let alone Li San's doubts, even Li Yan didn't know why he wanted to look at those black armor cavalry.
But at that moment, he just wanted to see Li Zicheng's personal guards, the most elite cavalry in the army.
Then, he looked in the direction of Taiyuan.
Even though he knew he couldn't see anything, he still looked because of the worry and helplessness in his heart.
"attack!"
Suddenly, Li Yan roared.
Immediately afterwards, three thousand black armored cavalry rushed out like a torrent of steel, causing the earth to tremble sharply.
