Zhu Xu was waiting in the wings in Pengcheng and was already sending troops. Xu Zongwen was also not idle in Linzi. Various civil and military officials dealing with Qingzhou, especially the prefects of various counties, had already set out for Linzi after receiving the order from the King of Qin. Soldiers from various counties The recruitment was also over and they gathered in the direction of Linzi.
Pei Qing suggested: "The most important thing for the general right now is to have the soldiers from various counties rush to Chang'an immediately after they arrive in Linzi, and not to stop at Qingzhou. Because once Zhu Shijun sends troops, it cannot be kept secret for too long , the news will definitely leak out, and if the county soldiers find out, it will not be so easy to capture Qingzhou. The Jin and Qin armies near Linzi will inevitably have to fight a decisive battle to determine the ownership of the six counties of Qingzhou!"
Xi Jian: "Injure the enemy by 1,000 and damage yourself by 800. By then, the war will begin, and the situation will become increasingly out of control. Therefore, you must make Fu Lang obedient, otherwise as long as Fu Lang shows his weakness, you, general, will also You can’t hide behind him for long!”
Xu Zongwen narrowed his eyes: "Should we hold a Hongmen Banquet to control all the prefects who hold military power and lead the troops, and hold the county soldiers hostage?"
"But" General, if you do that, it will also trigger a rebellion among the county soldiers. They will directly attack Linzi. Those generals with evil intentions will also most likely take advantage of the situation, and the situation will be even more unfavorable to us. "Xi Jian explained as he knocked on the wooden case.
Pei Qing's face was as dark as water, and he softly agreed: "Yes. The safest way is to let them leave Qingzhou and go to Chang'an. If they dare not obey King Qin's edict, then they can call the army on the charge of treason. The Di people who were loyal to the Fu family took advantage of the situation and killed those who disobeyed the emperor's orders."
"This is to drive the tiger to swallow the wolf and sit on the mountain to watch the tiger." Xi Jian added.
Xu Zongwen had a complicated look on his face. After looking at Pei Qing and Xi Jian, he paused and said, "Since the two gentlemen agree, let's hold a banquet at the Taiping Tower in Linzi City, and Fu Lang will go out to entertain them. Send it off and finish."
"If this can be done, then everything will go as the general wants." Xi Jian, who was lowering his head, responded.
At this time, Xu Zongwen pulled out his hair, pondered for a long time, and suddenly said: "The defense of Linzi City still cannot be relaxed even a little bit. If Fu Lang leaks the news to those people, we can only control the Taiping Tower first, and as for the army outside the city , I think at that time, in the name of rewarding the army, we can gather the lieutenants and captains and the Qin generals above, and put some medicine into the meals..."
"Let's treat a dead horse as a living horse doctor!" Xu Zongwen walked to Pei Qing, stood still and sighed.
Pei Qing and Xi Jian looked at each other: "Since the general has an idea, we should follow it!"
It was impossible to fight, and surrender was impossible, so we could only divert the tiger away from the mountain. However, no mistakes could be made in this process. This time, even with the two counselors Pei Qing and Xi Jian here, Xu Zongwen was always beating the drum in his heart.
After the three people discussed it, Xu Zongwen decided that Xi Jian would come forward to entertain the governor of the six counties instead of Fu Lang. Fu Lang only needed to show his face, and then immediately took Fu Lang away from the Taiping Tower. After all, there were many people and Fu Lang was at the table. If he said one or two more words and spoiled the matter, Xu Zongwen would have no choice but to kill these people to silence him. Rather than being passive at that time, it would be better to eliminate all risks beforehand.
After Xu Zongwen finalized all the details, he rushed back to the backyard to take a nap. He was too tired in the past two days and spent too much energy. He was really exhausted mentally and physically for the big game of Qingzhou.
"General, the room has been arranged. Have a good sleep and replenish your energy." Nie Zhen'er saw a tired Xu Zongwen appear and immediately came to greet him.
Xu Zongwen was originally tall and straight, with a fair face. After two months of traveling across mountains and rivers, fighting on the battlefield, his pretty face gradually tanned, and a shallow arrow mark was added. His shoulders also looked broader, but today his eyelids were drooped. , a little sleepy.
"You are serious," Xu Zongwen walked past Nie Zhen'er and stopped: "Today, there is no accurate news about your younger brother. It's because I can't help you."
Nie Zhen'er turned around: "I don't dare to apologize to the general! This is Zhen'er's business alone. It is Zhen'er who wants to follow the general. The general only agreed to help Zhen'er out of good intentions. I don't dare to blame the general."
Xu Zongwen nodded and said slowly: "When the overall situation in Qingzhou is decided, I will search carefully for you in the army. Maybe your brother is far away in the horizon and right in front of you? I still don't know?"
"Zhen'er is grateful for the general's kindness!"
"Don't say that." Xu Zongwen recalled: "Since Tancheng, you have always taken care of my food and daily life. I should be the one thanking you when I say thank you."
"It's all what Zhen'er should do."
Xu Zongwen walked into the room, followed closely by Nie Zhen'er. At this time, there was a bed safely placed next to the couch in the room, with a thick mattress already laid on it.
Xu Zongwen was always used to sleeping on the bed. He didn't expect that Nie Zhen'er even knew this. As expected, everyone said that the woman was as meticulous as her hair, meticulous and thoughtful!
"Are you still used to living here?" Xu Zongwen was about to take off his clothes, but he stopped when he remembered that Nie Zhen'er was still there.
Nie Zhen'er raised her head and their eyes met. Nie Zhen'er said, "Zhen'er is a homeless person. She is satisfied with a sheltered place that can accommodate this body. How dare she ask for so much?"
When Xu Zongwen was stunned, Nie Zhen'er called him several times. Xu Zongwen blinked his dazed eyes before ordering: "Yeah, you go down first! Wake me up when the time comes."
"No!" Nie Zhen'er lowered her head slightly, saluted, turned around and slowly exited the room.
At night, Taiping Tower.
At this time, Xu Zongwen, Fu Lang and Xi Jian had arrived at Taiping Tower. Along the way, Xu Zongwen repeatedly told Fu Lang not to have restless thoughts. If he did not cooperate, he would be responsible for the consequences. Xu Zongwen also threatened Fu Lang's only son.
Entering the hall of Taiping Tower, Fu Lang and his party walked towards the private room upstairs. In Room No. 1, Tianzi, the banquet had been set. Xu Zongwen and others had just stepped in when they met Mr. Thirteen, the head of the 72nd House of Taiping Tower. The Yusheng Glory Qiuju was served, but this time Xu Zongwen was not in any mood to taste it. He kept watching Fu Lang's every move!
In the room, eight seats were arranged below Fu Lang, which were for Xu Zongwen, Xi Jian and several prefects.
Fu Lang walked towards the main seat with a smile on his face, and those who were invited stood up in unison, "Everyone, I would like to introduce you to him. This is my military advisor, Mr. Wenzong Xu!"
Wenzongxu is the cultural name of Xu Zong. Xu Zongwen raised his eyes and saw that the six counties under Qingzhou's jurisdiction, Chengyang, Donglai, Changguang, Beihai, Le'an, Qijun, and the seven prefects of Jinan, all came to the Taiping Tower for the banquet as scheduled. Not a single pushback.
"I've seen the military advisor." The attitude of several prefects was lukewarm. One of them, Li, who was more competitive, snorted coldly, which seemed to be aimed at Xu Zongwen.
Fu Rong raised his glass and said: "Everyone knows that I have invited you here under His Majesty's order to gather my Qingzhou army to go to Chang'an to rescue King Qin. Since I am stationed in Linzi and cannot go to Chang'an in person, I will ask you to do it for me this time. I say hello to His Majesty."
"You are getting serious!"
"We will definitely obey the imperial edict and King Qin will protect us and protect our country and the country of Qin!"
Everyone responded one after another, eager to give it a try and want to perform well in front of King Qin in order to gain promotion in the future.
"That's very good."
Not long after the banquet, Zhang San pretended to have important matters and took Fu Lang away. The banquet was hosted by Zhizhong Xi Jian. Everyone drank and drank, and the banquet lasted until late at night...
"I heard that you were the marquis Zhang Liang?"
A strange voice came from behind Xu Zongwen. He turned around and smiled, recognizing the person as Han Ji, the prefect of Chengyang. He raised his head and looked at him, "An enemy of one person is only the courage of an ordinary man. I have a plan to defeat ten thousand people, so I made an exception." Pull up."
"An enemy of ten thousand people?" The man sneered: "Arrogant, what a loud tone!"
Xu Zongwen's smile turned cold, "What do you mean, Mr. Fu?"
"That's because your Majesty has misjudged me. You're a million enemies!" When the eunuch left, he deliberately bumped Xu Zongwen hard with his shoulder. "This limp body is not as good as an ordinary man..."
Xu Zongwen thought to himself: "Reckless man, how can he be such a brainless and rough man who can get into the position of a prefect?"
Xu Zongwen took a deep breath and repeatedly warned himself that he should remain calm and calm in the future and put the overall situation first. How can a person who is impetuous and impetuous achieve great things like he did that night when he recklessly ordered an attack on the governor's mansion?
