"Brother, do you know that there is a birdman named 'Luo E' in the army in Xijing?" Ma Ling suddenly asked.
Cao Cao thought for a moment, nodded and said: "He is not Zhang Bangchang's favorite general, but he has a nickname called 'Crocodile Tyrant'? Hey, could it be that the crux lies with this person?"
Ma Ling stamped her feet and sighed: "Alas! This Luo E, he was a military attache in Lingnan. He became famous for killing a crocodile of his boss. Cai Jing heard about it and told the old official as a funny story. The old official was originally a frivolous man. Therefore, he ordered Luo E to be summoned to the capital, gave him the nickname 'Crocodile Ba' personally, and stayed in Bianjing as the guard of Lijing Gate."
Lao Cao said in astonishment: "So, his sponsor is Cai Jing, and his benefactor is Zhao Ji. Hey, Zhang Bangchang took the wrong medicine? How can he regard him as a confidant?"
Zhang Bofen suddenly said: "Afraid? Is this guy actually a disciple of Cai Jing? Commander Wu, listen to my report. When my father Zhang Shuye was impeached by Cai Jing and lost his official position, he lived idle in Beijing. My two brothers were not angry and planned to kill Cai Jing. After passing through Lijingmen, this person tried to persuade me, saying that Cai Jing was in a high position and that this would be even more detrimental to my father. My brother just gave up and regarded this man named Luo as a good friend. .”
Zhang Zhongxiong continued: "That day when the Liao army entered the city, Luo E reacted quickly and hurriedly closed the gate of the inner city. However, there were few soldiers in the inner city and could not protect it. My father then persuaded them to retreat to the imperial city. It was also Luo E. E took the initiative and led the nine generals in the inner city to retreat into the imperial city. They held on for many days, but all the other generals were killed in the battle and most of the soldiers were also reduced. It was helpless and he let Zhang Bangchang go to negotiate with the Liao people, saying that he would not let us go. When they left, they burned the imperial city and scattered them, so the Liao army let us go out of the city."
Zhang Bofen cried and said: "It's pitiful that my father fought hard for days and fell ill immediately after he came out. He finally made it to Zhenjiang. The old man caught him and sent him to prison. He died within a few days. My brother was sad and hateful. This Zhang Bangchang came and said that I The brothers are Guan Yu and Zhang Fei. Since the Supreme Emperor is unruly, he went with him to Luoyang to protect Xiaoguan's family, so he went to Luoyang."
Zhang Zhongxiong also said: "Luo E didn't know how he got the news, so he rushed to say that he wanted to go with him. Zhang Bangchang said that he was Zhao Yun, so he went to Luoyang. Later, the two of us entered the commander-in-chief's tent, but still left him with the prime minister. The government will listen to it."
Cao Cao nodded: "I understand. When Zhang Bangchang was not taken seriously in Zhenjiang, he angrily defected to the new emperor and became prime minister. He probably took credit for the bloody battle between your Zhang family and his son. He was afraid that you would leak it, so he had to recommend him to his life or death. Come to my place. As for Luo E, he probably concealed his background, so that Zhang Bangchang felt that he could control it, but he didn't expect that he was not on the same side as him. Even when he came to Luoyang, he was probably under the instructions of Zhao Ji, Cai Jing and others, and did it intentionally. .”
As he spoke, he shook his head and sighed: "Zhang Bangchang doesn't know people well. He leaves such kind and heroic men like the two brothers and prefers those with unknown origins. This shows that his talents are limited. Isn't it just that: there is no way for misfortunes and blessings, but for people?" Call yourself?"
Ma Ling clapped his hands and said, "Brother, you really can see thousands of miles away! What happened is exactly as what brother said. The old emperor's favorite prince was the third son, Zhao Kai. Before that, he asked Kui Xiangyang to go to Luoyang and bring Zhao Kai to The family was taken away, and the young emperor was forced to write a self-incriminating edict on the grounds that he had lost Bianjing. At the same time, Kui privately contacted the ninth prince Zhao Gou and Luo E, asking them to wait for an opportunity to take revenge. thing."
Cao Cao clapped his hands and said with a smile: "I told you how Zhao Xiaojiu took the initiative to take charge of city defense when we sent out troops, but he was waiting here! The little emperor originally guarded against him and ordered Zhang Bangchang to take over, but he didn't expect that Zhang Bangchang relied on the love Generals are originally other people's chess pieces."
Ma Ling nodded: "That's right! My brother attacked Zhengzhou this time and was about to attack Bianliang. He launched an attack there together. Luo E personally stabbed and killed Zhang Bangchang, and together with Zhao Gou, they made a rebellion and kidnapped the young emperor and other princes, princesses, and concubines. Rush to Zhenjiang."
Everyone listened to the internal fighting in the royal family and the changes that occurred one after another, and their expressions were all astonished, as if they were listening to comments.
Liu Yanqing frowned and said: "In this way, the new emperor has issued an edict to sin against himself, and the Supreme Emperor has troops and horses at his disposal. Now that he has moved to Jinling, I am afraid he is really going to move the capital for restoration."
After hearing this, Cao Cao looked up to the sky and laughed, his smile full of joy.
Everyone wondered: "Why is my brother laughing?"
Cao Cao stretched out his hand and laughed loudly: "I only laugh at Zhao Ji for his lack of plans and Cai Jing's lack of wisdom. Now in the troubled times of the Zhao family, he still dares to wield power like this. He really treats all the heroes in the world as nothing but grass and trees. Hahahaha, he is the inheritance of the Zhao family. The Nine Emperors have lived in the country for one hundred and sixty years. Although Zhao Ji's evil policies have been frequent, the people's hearts have not been dissipated. If I want to replace Zhao, I will inevitably talk about it. But now he has given himself the power. Isn't it destiny's blessing?"
Everyone was shocked to hear this, and their blood boiled with excitement. Suddenly they heard Lao Cao shout: "Where is my brother Shi Qian!"
Shi Qian responded, cheering up and puffing out his small chest: "Brother! Brother is here!"
Cao Cao muttered: "Brother! I want you to do something big that will change the world. I don't know if you dare!"
When Shi Qian heard this, his blood boiled in his voice, and he shouted: "Brother, why did you say this? Since I followed my brother, my ability has been low, but my brother's flag points to mountains of swords and seas of fire. Have I ever taken a step back?"
Cao Cao looked at him for a moment and saw Shi Qian's face full of resoluteness. His somewhat funny face was clearly as solemn as steel. He couldn't help but nodded: "Good brother! But I made a mistake because of my brother. It's just that if there is a slight mistake in this matter, thousands of people will be in trouble." The result is that I will be cut into pieces, so I am hesitant."
Shi Qian took a step forward, raised his head and laughed: "Hahahahaha! Brother, a thief who wanders around the world and is scolded by everyone wants to see the scenery above the sky from a real dragon. How can he not risk his life? Brother, There is a saying that 'If you live as a cauldron and die as a marquis, a man will be rewarded by his ambition in life!' But if it is of great benefit to the elder brother, it will be cut into pieces by a thousand cuts, and the younger brother will be happy with it!"
Lu Junyi, Yuan Lang, Mu Hong, Zhang Jun and others couldn't help but admire him when they saw his small body and majestic momentum. Fang Baihua even shouted: "What a flea on a drum. He is really extravagant and generous. Some people in the world are dissatisfied." Damn it, I slapped him in the mouth!"
Everyone laughed after hearing this. Only Niu Gao and Li Kui stared at each other with big eyes, wondering: Scared? At this time, one after another, are they going to be the same as our poems, saints and immortals? In addition, does Mrs. Li's four dimensions exist side by side?
But Cao Cao slapped his leg and said loudly: "Okay! Good brother, you have been my brother for a long time and have made great contributions many times. If this thing comes to pass, the title of marquis will not be enough to reward you——"
Lao Cao pulled Shi Qian and showed a cunning and insidious look: "You go to Jinling for my brother to see Zhao Huan and persuade him to express his feelings. You must write me a piece of edict for the Zen position! Tell him clearly that if you are willing to abdicate, If he takes the throne, he will protect his family's safety and wealth for his brother, and he will inherit the throne and be a happy and free king! Otherwise, hey, the day of his father's restoration will be the day of his death, Zhao Huan."
Everyone was stunned when they heard what Lao Cao said.
Yuan Lang suddenly scratched his head and said with a smile: "Brother is so overbearing! The rebellion was just to grab the throne, but the eldest brother actually wanted to force the emperor to give up the throne."
A gleam flashed in Liu Yanqing's eyes, and he suddenly stepped forward, prostrated himself and said: "Marshal, the general is willing to work with the general to do this at any time."
Cao Cao looked at him with some surprise: "Oh? Brother Liu, this is a business of shattering bodies and bones. Shi Qian's qinggonggong is unparalleled in the world. If you are careful enough in handling this matter, you still have a chance to survive. If you go and expose yourself even a little bit, you won't have to die." .”
Liu Yanqing gritted his teeth and said fiercely: "Marshal, but you don't hear: You don't know how lucky you are if you don't bet? Brother, at my age, how many military exploits can I achieve by fighting with the marshal? Poor me, my glorious child has broken his leg again - ugh! He If you don't break your legs, you are not a general. Therefore, for the sake of his children and grandchildren, Old Liu is willing to take a gamble——"
But when he saw this old Liu, he pointed at the sky and the earth and shouted: "Let's bet that the world will be in chaos and a real dragon will be born. Commander Wu, you will be the real dragon! The second bet is that Zhao Huan is greedy for life and afraid of death. He still has the Zen title of Commander-in-Chief." Life, otherwise there will be death. Liu has also worked with him for a long time. If he said that he was willing to sacrifice his life for the Zhao family, Liu would be the first to not believe it! Three bets that my old Liu family will have good luck and do this for the marshal. Also hope for a descendant of Fuyin."
After that, he looked at Shi Qian: "Brother, your ability is unparalleled. Just convincing Zhao Huan to give up his throne is not an easy task. You must know that with this edict, Zhao Huan will be infamy for thousands of years. This guy will be infamy for thousands of years." You are as timid as a mouse, are you afraid that you have to think too much? If you take Lao Liu with you, you will definitely be able to put in a lot of effort."
Lao Cao and Shi Qian looked at each other.
Cao Cao said slowly: "What my brother Liu said is not unreasonable. It's just that this matter must be based on the change of time, so whether it is appropriate or not, brother Shi, you can see for yourself."
Shi Qian smiled and said, "What's there to say? My knowledge and eloquence are not comparable to those of General Liu. He is willing to take this risk and shows his loyalty to my brother, so I will go with him."
He said it grandly, but in fact, they just looked into each other's eyes and knew Cao Cao's intention: Take him! On the one hand, he is indeed a helper, and on the other hand, if the incident fails, wouldn't the weight and reputation of Liu Yanqing, a veteran of the Western Army, be far superior to your "flea on the drum"? With his support, wouldn't the chance of escape be greatly increased?
This was exactly what happened when he was hunting geese all day long and was pecked by geese. Liu Yanqing was full of scheming, but unexpectedly, Lao Cao Shiqian had already taken him into consideration in the blink of an eye.
After saying this, Lao Cao looked at Zhang Jun, Ling Zhen, Zhang Bofen, and Zhang Zhongxiong, and smiled: "Generals, what do you think after hearing what Wu said just now?"
The four people looked at each other. When Lao Cao said the four words "I want to replace Zhao", these four people's eyes widened in shock.
Lao Cao is now the king of Wei and the general marshal of the world's troops. He captured Youyun, destroyed Xixia, and pacified the remaining Liao Dynasty. His achievements are so outstanding that there is no one who can match him since Emperor Taizu founded the country. And his attitude towards Zhao Huan is as follows: The disloyalty of the brother-in-law is obvious, but now that he has really revealed his ambition, several people are still inexplicably shocked.
Zhang Bofen and Zhang Zhongxiong looked at each other and bowed down: "Commander Wu, my brother is so happy to fight with you. I obey you in my heart. The emperor of the Song Dynasty was mean and ungrateful to my father, so we would rather follow you."
Unexpectedly, Cao Cao saw these two fools first and helped him up with a smile: "Although Uncle Yegong has passed away, your brother is the lintel of the Zhang family. Get up and call me brother from now on."
Ling Zhen also bowed: "I am willing to listen to my brother's orders and dare not disobey."
Cao Cao said happily: "With your 'Thunder Thunder', I can defeat thousands of troops." He generally helped him up.
Zhang Jun hesitated for a moment: "Commander Wu, I have a question to ask."
Cao Cao nodded and motioned for him to say.
Zhang Jun said: "Now there are wars in the north and the south. I wonder how the military commander will decide?"
Cao Cao said: "The Jurchens are wild beasts and are the great enemies of the Han people in China. Tomorrow I will send the entire army north to join Liangshan to fight against the Jurchens."
Zhang Jun nodded secretly, but said: "Aren't you afraid that the crane and the clam will fight, the fisherman will benefit, and the Zhao family will take advantage of it?"
Cao Cao chuckled and said: "I won't hide it from you. In my eyes, the kings and ministers of the Song Dynasty are no different than chickens and dogs! Besides, there are heroes from the Ming Dynasty in the south of the Yangtze River. I wonder if Zhao Ji is capable of resisting Huanghuang's trend."
Zhang Jun sighed: "At this time, the throne is within easy reach, but the military commander would rather take the risk to fight against the Jurchens. He is ambitious and worthy of being a hero. Zhang Jun is not talented, but he is willing to drive for his brother."
Cao Cao laughed and helped him up: "Brother Boying, I want to restore the majesty of the Han and Tang Dynasties, so I don't have to worry about not having a place for you to use your strength."
At this moment, Cao Cao ordered Ma Ling to return to the south of the Yangtze River to help Fang Lazhong raise the banner of Mingjiao. Shi Qian and Liu Yanqing disguised themselves and went to Jinling Mansion. Xiao Jiasui and Song Jiang were still left in Bianliang, while Bian Xiang and Zheng Biao were left behind. While recovering here, he led more than 20,000 men, together with Deng Yuanjue and several generals, to cross the river and go north, collecting the cities occupied by the Liao people along the way, and chasing the Liangshan army.
After walking like this for three days, we recaptured Weizhou and Kaide Prefecture, and were about to go to Daming Prefecture. Suddenly, a group of soldiers and horses, about five or six hundred people, jumped out of the diagonal thrust. They blocked the road from a distance, led by four generals. Looking at Lao Cao's soldiers and horses in the distance, he seemed to be surprised and confused.
Everyone in Cao Cao looked over and saw him carrying the banner of the Song Army. They couldn't help but wonder: "This place has been occupied by the Liao Kingdom for a long time. How can there be a small group of Song Army? Which brother should go and inquire."
Before he finished speaking, Li Kui shouted: "Don't fight, I, Tieniu, will be a scout!" After saying that, he flattered the horse and rushed out. When he arrived in front of the opponent's formation, he looked at the four people and shouted: " Hey! You four are so sneaky, no matter what your background, if you are the Song Army, you will follow me to see my brother, the Generalissimo. If you are a Liao dog, just pretend and stand still, I will take off my clothes and kill you."
Among the four people, a man with scars on his cheek said angrily: "Hey! Where did this barbarian come from, so rude? Let him eat my flying fork!"
Another man with a tiger head tattooed on his neck also shouted: "You are rude, be careful of my flying spear."
The two of them were about to get angry, and the other two scholars and craftsman-looking leaders stopped them quickly. The scholar among them shouted: "You black man, don't be so arrogant. Let me ask you, are you a soldier sent by the imperial court to Ping Liao?" horse?"
Li Kui stared and said, "What if it's true, what if it's not?"
The scholar hurriedly said: "If you are officers and soldiers, don't get me wrong. I am the officers and soldiers of Dongchang Prefecture and the Jeju Rebels here, specially coming to make trouble for the Liao Kingdom. The general with the scar on his face is the deputy general of Dongchang Prefecture, Ding De. Sun, known as the "Zhongjianhu", is the one with the tiger's head on his neck. He is also the deputy general of Dongchang Prefecture. People call him "Huaxianghu" Gong Wang. The niche is Xiao Rang from Jeju, who is known as the "Holy Hand Scholar" in the world. ’, this is my friend from a young age, ‘Jade Armmaker’ Jin Dajian. General, can you tell me your name?”
Li Kui listened to his instigation to sign up, but he had never heard of it before. He felt depressed early in the morning, and shouted when he heard the voice: "Say my name, I will scare your courage! I am the number one under the command of Generalissimo Wu Dalang in the world." My fierce general, I am known as the 'Black Whirlwind' Li Kui! What kind of scholar are you, don't think you are arrogant just because you know a few words, I also have a nickname, called 'Qingzhou Shixian'!"
Several people were surprised when they heard this: "Wu Dalang? Could it be Wu Zhiwu, the envoy of Qingzhou Jiedu? When did he become the marshal of the world's soldiers and horses?"
Li Kui said proudly: "What do you countrymen know? My brother is not only the marshal of the world's soldiers and horses, but also made the King of Wei. After we wiped out the Kingdom of Jin, the emperor and the old man couldn't help but make my brother the king." The emperor too."
The four of them saw that Li Kui was crazy and knew that he was a reckless man. However, they saw that the troops behind him were neat and tidy, but they did not dare to underestimate him. Xiao Rang said quickly: "It turns out that it is General Li Kui who is in front of him! We and other brothers admire the name of 'Wu Mengde' as a knight." Soon, can I go and see you?"
Li Kui said happily: "You are quite sensible. Come on, I will take you to pay homage to my brother."
This is exactly what it is: the earth is evil and Tiangang is a flag, the south and the north are a game of chess, the heroes of the Central Plains work together, sweeping the masses of barbarians like a rolling mat!
(End of chapter)
