In the south city of Pengcheng, there is the gate of the Jin army's camp.
"The military camp is an important area and entry is prohibited."
Zheng Lue and his horse were stopped by the sergeant in front of the gate. The horse's hooves did not stand firm, and Zheng Lue's whole body was almost thrown off. If it were not for his superb riding skills, he grasped the reins tightly and leaned back desperately. Taking away some of the horse's momentum would probably be a disaster.
"Xilulu——" But even so, the horse that was stopped still raised its two front hooves, with steam coming from its nose in the cold wind, and kept neighing.
"I am Zheng Lue, the captain of General Xiaoqi. I have something to ask you to see the envoy. Please let me know." Zheng Lue's voice was like thunder, attracting many soldiers to gather.
The sergeant guarding the camp gate said "wait a moment" and trotted towards the camp.
In less than a stick of incense, the gate did not open. Instead, Zhu Xu's son, General Ningyuan, Zhu Chen, came over with a group of troops.
Zhu Chen held up his sword and asked: "Zheng Lue, you secretly gathered troops and broke into the governor's camp without permission. Do you want to rebel?"
Zheng Lue: "I just want to see the envoy and ask him face to face, why is my eldest brother standing still in Qingzhou with his life and death uncertain?"
"Is this something you, a building owner, can ask?" Zhu Chen asked with a smile, supporting Lu Zhai outside the camp gate.
Hearing Zhu Chen say that he was treason, Zheng Lue was angry and anxious. He stamped his feet and wanted to scold his mother. At this time, the sound of horse hooves came from far and near in his ears. Zheng Lue looked back and saw in the dust that it was Shen Yu hurriedly Arrive.
Shen Yu dismounted and listened to Zheng Lue whispering for a while, then led the horse forward, "General, our Xu Department cannot bear such a big label as rebellion!"
Zhu Chen recognized Shen Yu and knew that he had always been calm, unlike Zheng Lue who was simple-minded and had a bad temper, and could be easily angered by just a few words.
Zhu Chen also recalled that Xu Zongwen was extremely drunk in the early morning under Shouyang City nearly two months ago. He wanted to take the opportunity to punish him, but he was entangled by Shen Yu and Zheng Lue, especially in front of him. Shen Yu has always been sharp-tongued, fluent in speech, and extremely difficult to deal with.
However, his father Zhu Xu had repeatedly told him not to be an enemy of Xu Zongwen. Of course, Xu Zongwen had repeatedly made military exploits. He was also clearly aware of his shortcomings and felt ashamed. From then on, he did not dare to provoke Xu Zongwen.
But the two people in front of me are just Xu Zongwen's minions. They dare to lead troops to cause trouble in broad daylight without taking themselves seriously. If this goes on for a long time, they will have to become lawless?
Zheng Lue saw that Zhu Chen didn't say anything for a long time, so he hurriedly urged: "Okay, will you let me in?"
Zhu Chen snorted coldly: "I can't let you in without a token or a general's life."
"Damn it! I have to go in today."
This time, even with Shen Yu at his side, Zheng Lue, who was as strong as a bull, could not stop him from suddenly attacking.
"Bang Dang -" Zheng Lue took the long stick and knocked over all the Luzhai and Juma at the camp gate. The huge movement immediately made the sergeants at the camp extremely vigilant. After Zhu Chen ordered them, they all unsheathed their swords and cocked their arrows. Zheng Lue saw He was about to mount his horse and gallop, leading people to forcefully break into the camp!
The two sides are facing each other with arrows on the strings.
…
"That's enough, let them in!"
At the critical moment, Zhu Xu was wearing black casual clothes, with his hair tied up casually with a folded scarf on his head. His short beard was blown up by the breeze. Zhu Xu had a long sword sheathed in black python skin slung on his left waist, and on his right waist. Wearing a jade pendant with a necklace, and holding his hands behind his back, he looked like a famous official and walked slowly towards the gate with a gloomy face.
"Father."
"There are no fathers and sons in the army, only generals and soldiers!"
"Yes, envoy."
Shen Yu took the long spear from Zheng Lue's hand, and the two followed Zhu Xu into the camp hand in hand.
Zhu Xu sat down and was flipping through the documents to look for something. Shen Yu was about to speak when he raised his hand to stop him. Soon, Zhu Xu picked out two more secret letters from the case. His eyes dropped, as if he was confirming something, and then he raised his head again. Give the two letters to Shen Yu to read.
"My letter is like my face, and my subordinate Xu Xiao is polite. Since I went north to Qingzhou, everything has been going well. I recently met with Fu Lang, the governor of Qingzhou, and learned that he has the intention to join us in the Jin Dynasty. The big plan has been decided and everything is in order. The only thing I owe is the east wind. When the Taifu’s handwriting arrives, I will be able to bring the six counties of Qingzhou into our territory..."
This letter from Xu Zongwen was not only known to Zhu Xu and Shen Yu, but this letter was handed over to Zhu Xu by Shen Yu, saying that Fu Lang was about to surrender.
"I have received the handwritten letter from the Grand Tutor. The special envoy of the King of Qin has arrived in Linzi recently. The villain Fu Lang is treacherous and capricious, and he wants to do harm to me. I can only take a preemptive strike and lead my troops to attack the Governor's Mansion and capture Fu Lang alive..." Mr. Fu Ji is very resourceful, and his subordinates used his strategy of diverting tigers away from the mountains and replacing pillars. In the name of Fu Lang, they wanted to mobilize the Qingzhou troops to follow the King of Qin's order to go west. Qingzhou was so empty that you could send all your troops to the north. This is the name of my northern mansion. The world is shaken and the six and thirty-seven counties of Qingzhou will surrender without a fight..."
This second letter details what happened after Xu Zongwen learned that Fu Lang was wavering and attacked the governor's mansion at night to capture Fu Lang alive.
"The envoy has been sitting in the camp these days. Could it be that the army has moved north?" Shen Yu suddenly realized that no wonder Zhu Xu did not stay in Pengcheng. It seemed that he was dispatching troops and generals!
Zhu Xu nodded: "The three armies have not moved, and the grain and grass go first. I have ordered General Xu to transport grain north to Linqu. The 10,000 vanguard troops have been assembled and are ready to obey orders. The army will break camp and head to Guanggu today."
Linqu City is located south of Guanggu City in Dongguan County. The soldiers are stationed in Guanggu. Food and grass can be transported to Guanggu through the Jumi River under Daxian Mountain. It is a good place to store food and is extremely convenient.
Zheng Lue listened for a long time before he understood that Zhu Xu had made arrangements early. After making amends, he patted his chest and asked for orders to go on the expedition. Zhu Xu naturally knew that Xu's fighting power was good, so he readily agreed.
"I have always known Zongwen to be cautious, but this time he took all kinds of risks and performed such a shocking move. I am afraid that the situation in Linzi City will be like fire and water, and it will suddenly turn upside down!"
"Soldiers are valuable and quick. I thought that if we capture Linzi City first and stabilize Qi County, the overall situation in Qingzhou will be decided, and Zong Wen's plan will definitely succeed!"
Shen Yu cupped his hands and looked expectantly: "Your Majesty Mingjian, if you have anything to send me, please tell me!"
"Shen Yu, you and Zheng Lue will lead an army of 10,000 people to the north as the vanguard. Zhuge Kan, Tian Luo, and Zhang Gui will lead 10,000 people to support you. Our army will leave Guanggu and go west across Tutou Mountain and attack Linzi."
Zhu Xu stood up and pointed at the map: "Zhendong General Xu Yuanxi was responsible for capturing Ju County and cutting off the connection between Beihai, Changguang, Donglai, and Chengyang counties in the east of Qingzhou and Linzi. Ningyuan General Zhu Chen marched to Dong'anping, east of Linzi City. …”
"I obey!" Shen Yu and Zheng Lue looked at each other. Their eyes were full of great fighting spirit, and they were eager to send troops tonight!
The pangbai Jinyiwei were well-informed. Xu Zongwen was in more danger in Linzi than ever before. They wished they could have wings on their backs and fly to Linzi, to Xu Zongwen's side...
