Chang Yu and others also got on their horses, and Duan Wuhu in the distance immediately rode up to greet them. At this time, some details must be in place. If you are not careful, the opponent may take the lead, such as launching a surprise attack.
"Master Cai, how did you feel just now? It won't be a big problem to delay it for a few more days," Chang Yu asked.
Cai Maode's expression was much more relaxed than the day before: "As you expected, those cattle thieves like to wear high hats, and their souls are almost floating when I call him a prime minister. I dare not say anything else. At least I am sure that they are now If you believe it, we will really surrender."
"Lao Niu and Li Yan are at odds. You always deliberately favor one over the other and do what the Niu thief likes. This may have some unexpected effects subtly." Chang Yu said and glanced at Zhu Shenxuan next to him, only to see that he was frowning. Deep wrinkles, serious expression.
So I couldn't help but sigh in my heart, who could it be, standing so close and listening to the thieves commenting on me, and extorting without concealment, it would not be a taste in my heart. Once upon a time, his old Zhu family was invincible in the world, but now it has been undermined and sought for justice. , which is a shame.
Until he arrived at the military base in Fenyang Village, Zhu Shenxuan didn't say a word. He sat in silence and didn't move the food in front of him. Others knew that he was sad, so they didn't bother themselves. Even Chang Yu didn't bother him.
Chang Yu overthrew the three generals of the bandit army in one fell swoop and was in a good mood. He held his rice bowl and chatted with Zhou Yuji and Niu Yong about the matter. However, a scholar like Cai Maode was not interested in fighting and killing, so he sat with Song Lian and others. Whispering at everything.
"I really want to kill that plague cow with my own hands!"
After lunch, Chang Yu, Zhou Yuji and Niu Yong were standing at the entrance of the village chatting while looking due south, when Zhu Shenxuan's voice came from behind, and he walked over with a livid face.
Chang Yu looked at him and smiled slightly: "Has the prince ever practiced martial arts?"
"I have been taught by the prince, and I know some fists and kicks." Zhu Shenxuan was startled, not knowing what Chang Yu meant.
"I'm afraid that the prince's chance of killing him is too small. Although I don't know whether the plague cow is good at fists or kicks, but his escape skills are excellent." Zhou Yuji laughed, and he escaped under the eyes of the last general.
"As fast as his short legs can run."
Zhu Shenxuan snorted, looked at Chang Yu and said, "Can the factory master make arrangements tomorrow? I want to have a fist fight with him. If I can't kill him, I might as well give him a good beating to relieve my hatred."
Ah, Chang Yu was startled, then looked at Zhou Yuji and Niu Yong, and then burst into laughter. Zhu Shenxuan was so innocent and cute, so silly and ridiculous.
How could Niu Jinxing, who claims to be the prime minister of the traitor army and a scholar, agree to fight with him? Even if Li Yan, a versatile man in both civil and military affairs, refused Chang Yu's invitation to fight, besides knowing that he was outmatched, he was not the only one. This kind of self-maintained identity is what literati call forceful character.
Seeing the three people laughing, Zhu Shenxuan couldn't get off the stage. He was about to speak, but Chang Yu stopped him with a wave of his hand: "Your Majesty, this is not the time to vent your personal anger. Besides, there are no meetings scheduled for tomorrow!"
Um? Zhu Shenxuan was startled: "Didn't I say we would meet again tomorrow? Why..."
"Playing hard to get, a delaying strategy, our family just wants to make Blind Li feel itchy, unable to stop, and let him follow our rhythm!" Chang Yu chuckled.
Zhu Shenxuan is also a smart person. He understood the meaning after a moment of reflection. He looked at Chang Yu and said calmly, "The one-eyed dragon must be very confused at this time."
No! Li Zicheng was not entangled, on the contrary, he was extremely excited.
He paced back and forth in the hall, clenching his fists: "Based on what the Prime Minister has seen, this matter is now a done deal?"
"Return to the Lord, we are still together!" Niu Jinxing said: "A person with Cai Maode's kind of arrogance, if he has no intention of surrender, will not call Wei Chen one by one prime minister. Such a title is considered to be a reflection of Wei Chen's identity and the Dashun Dynasty. recognized."
Li Yan also nodded slightly: "Furthermore, the minister and the prime minister secretly speculated that King Jin should be at the scene at that time, but they did not confirm his identity. However, when leaving, Cai Maode openly admitted that King Jin was at the scene at this time. city!"
Niu Jinxing took over the conversation: "It can be seen that King Jin attaches great importance to this peace negotiation. Now both parties insist on how to ensure King Jin's family property. The humble position is as previously agreed, but the other party refuses, so they have to come back and ask the Lord for instructions." .
Li Zicheng was silent for a while, then looked up at several counselors: "What do you think?"
"I believe that the King of Jin's surrender will have a huge impact, not only for the whole of Shanxi, but also for the entire Ming Dynasty. From this point of view, even if the King of Jin's family property is given up, the gains will be huge." Li Yan Be the first to speak.
"You mean, do you agree to the other party's request?" Li Zicheng said calmly.
Li Yan nodded and said nothing.
"I also have this intention," Niu Jinxing said immediately. This was the first time that he and Li Yan were on the same side and fully agreed with each other's opinions.
"What do you think?" Li Zicheng asked Gu Junen and Song Xiance on one side.
The two lowered their heads and frowned: "I suggest we discuss it later. The King of Jin has a clear intention to surrender. He must have a bottom line mentally and has prepared for the worst. We might as well hold on for a while. After all, the property is quite considerable!" Song Xiance said.
Li Zicheng nodded slightly and said in a low voice: "It makes sense, just be tougher. If he really wants to surrender, he will definitely compromise. If he really doesn't want to take a step back, then just agree to him. Once the King of Jin surrenders, then Datong is also holding it in his hand and unable to run away."
"I obey the decree! Let's try this tomorrow," Niu Jinxing said quickly.
"Have you ever inquired about the whereabouts of Xiong Tong and Chen Shangzhi?" Li Zicheng asked again. He was very puzzled. Zhou Yuji had cheated and captured Xiong Tong, Chen Shangzhi and Niu Jinxing's sons alive. They were later released because of Cai Maode's intervention. They got the calf, but they pretended not to know about the bear and didn't mention it at all.
"It's too late." Niu Jinxing sighed: "According to Cai Maode, after the two were captured alive by Zhou Yuji, they were beheaded that night, and their heads have been sent to the capital!"
"Forget it, if you can exchange the lives of two people for the surrender of Taiyuan City and the surrender of King Jin and Cai Maode, let's go on a long trip!" Li Zicheng nodded lightly.
Suddenly his eyes turned to Li Guo, who was silent next to him: "Guo'er, do you think the little eunuch next to Zhou Yuji is really so powerful?"
"Everyone has seen with your own eyes. Yesterday I heard that Hao Yaoqi was defeated by him. The child was also surprised. Today I went with my uncle and others. When I saw him, I saw that he was an extraordinary person, but his behavior was very disgusting. I was disdainful in my heart. , but after the fight, his fierceness was shocking!"
"Is it really true that with one against three, you will all be defeated?" Li Zicheng was surprised.
"It was a complete defeat. No one survived ten rounds!" Li Guo smiled bitterly.
Gao Yigong also smiled bitterly and shook his head: "To be exact, I didn't survive five rounds!"
There is such a person, but he is also an eggless eunuch! Li Zicheng was even more surprised. He had not heard about Hao Yaoqi's tragic defeat yesterday, but today when Li Guo came back, he told him about it, which made him feel incredible.
"Is it possible that he is also a tall man with natural powers?" Li Zicheng was well aware of his godson Li Guo's martial arts.
"He is of medium stature and has no supernatural power, but his skills are really superb. He is especially good at close quarters grappling. If his strength is really tested, he will be vulnerable. Moreover, he is good at close combat. If he charges immediately, his strength is unknown. "Li Guoluo said thoughtfully.
Such a person actually defeated four of his powerful generals in a row. Li Zicheng's eyes lit up. If he recruited this person, it would be even more powerful than Cai Maode. After all, Lao Cai relies on influence, and this kind of powerful general is the real deal. Help you attack the city and take the ground!
Hehe, Liu Zongmin, who was standing next to him, suddenly showed a hint of disdain, and even curled his lips: "A eunuch can be praised to the sky."
Li Guo was furious. He and Liu Zongmin had always been at odds with each other. These words were undoubtedly mocking him. He was very angry because of Li Laiheng's assassination recently. He couldn't bear it at this moment. Huo stood up and said, "Are you going to give me some advice?" "
"If you have your heart, I'm afraid you won't succeed!" Liu Zongmin stood up hehe, this powerful man and Li Zicheng are brothers, their style has always been domineering, sometimes even Li Zicheng doesn't look down on him, let alone Li Guo And I know that doing this now does not give Li Zicheng any face.
"That's enough! What nonsense are you talking about?" Li Zicheng glared at Li Guo, and then said to Liu Zongmin: "You fight with your children every day, do you still look like an uncle?"
Humph, Liu Zongmin curled his lips and sat down.
"Ruhou is invincible and famous all over the world, but there are still people who are not convinced." At this time, Gao Yigong, who was wearing the same pants as Li Guo, stood up, pulled Li Guo back, took a step forward and walked to Liu Zongmin and said with a smile. .
"What's wrong, do you want to stretch it out?" Liu Zongmin rolled his eyes!
"I can do that." Gao Yigong chuckled: "But when the little eunuch left just now, he once said that he wanted to meet Ruhou, saying that he wanted to practice his skills and see if Ruhou lived up to his reputation!"
"What's more, a man with no eggs is praised to the heavens by a group of useless people!" Liu Zongmin looked disdainful, but these words irritated not only Li Guo, but Li Guo was the only one who dared to contradict him.
"Yes, you are invincible in the world, but you don't even dare to challenge an eggless person!" Li Guo also curled his lips!
"Fart, who said I don't dare? I'll go now, but you should call me the one without eggs!" Liu Zongmin was furious and started to fight!
"Not enough trouble yet!" Li Zicheng shouted angrily.
Li Guo lowered his head and sat down, and Liu Zongmin also shut up. Although he was domineering, Blind Li's power was not empty.
"Since the King of Jin is in Jiaocheng, can you arrange a meeting? I can talk to him! The prime minister has the opportunity now." After Li Zicheng calmed down the two thorns, he turned to Niu Jinxing and asked.
Niu Jinxing nodded: "I should mention this when we meet tomorrow!"
As night fell, in the Jiaocheng County Yamen, Chang Yu and Zhu Shenxuan raised their glasses to each other and became three people.
The two young people should have been very happy and playful while drinking, but the situation was not optimistic at this time. Especially Zhu Shenxuan was under great psychological pressure. After a few glasses of wine, he burst into tears.
Chang Yu just watched him cry so quietly without saying any words to comfort him. Firstly, he could understand that the kind of pressure needed tears to vent. Secondly, he really didn't know how to comfort a man. If Zhu Zhi'e cried like this, he would It must make the other person's whole body feel hot with comfort.
The stove in the house was blazing, and Zhu Shenxuan was crying at the desk. Chang Yu stood up with a cup and slowly walked to the window. He opened the window, and a cold wind blew in, making him shiver. Looking at the yard, Zhou Tianpeng With dozens of soldiers and servants of the palace on guard with knives, he raised his glass and shook his head in salute, raised his head and drank. Zhou Tianpeng and others in the courtyard clasped their fists and saluted him, silently.
"Where has Commander Wu gone? I haven't seen him for a long time." When the cold wind blew, Zhu Shenxuan behind him stopped crying, raised his head and suddenly asked.
Chang Yu turned around when he heard this, with a look on his face: "Yes, what is this guy doing?"
