Chapter 827 Zhang Ji’s Heart
It is said that Xiangyun Pavilion is filled with the pain of Ma Yunlu's lovesickness, and I don't know how many tears of love have been shed. However, this night was no longer lonely. Chen Long's love for Ma Yunlu was as strong as fire, warming the entire Xiangyun Pavilion.
When the two of them talked about Zhang Ji, they both recognized Zhang Ji's performance as an official and as a person. Chen Long made up his mind to solve the Tianshui problem in a peaceful way this time, firstly so that Ma Yunlu's Tianshui Gang would not be destroyed together, and secondly so that he would not form a dead knot with Zhang Ji.
At this time, the news of the Qinglong army's attack had already spread throughout Tianshui. Zhao Yun's troops have been engaged in battle with the vanguard of the Qiang soldiers sent by Han De since last night, and the news that Ma Chao is entering Tianshui City has already been placed on the desk of Zhang Ji, who is full of worry.
Zhang Ji, who was handsome but pale, was holding a piece of white silk and looking at it intently. Zhang Ji sighed and said: "Son, my father has long expected that although the Lord of the Azure Dragon is seriously injured, he is highly skilled in martial arts and can approach the demon, so he will definitely be able to return to Chang'an alive. Sure enough..."
Zhang Ji seemed to recall the scene of the martial arts competition that day, and sighed: "Father also said that the day the Lord of Qinglong returns to Chang'an will be the day Tianshui faces disaster."
Zhang Ji sighed: "In fact, my father tried to recruit Huaiyang before he knew his identity. It's just strange, where did a barbarian with such strong martial arts come from?"
Zhang Ji suddenly said: "Father, what should we do for now?"
Zhang Ji stretched out his hand to stroke his black beard. Seeing that Zhang Ji was the only one beside him, he asked: "I heard that the war in the Central Plains is in the ascendant. I don't know why the Lord of the Green Dragon suddenly turned around and instead of fighting against Cao Cao in the Central Plains, he wanted to pacify Xiliang instead." .Do you know the reason?"
Zhang Ji is quite smart by nature. He is thoughtful at the moment and seems to be afraid to say what he is thinking. Zhang saw that Zhang Ji didn't answer, and then asked, "Li Wenyou, what do you think of Ji'er?"
Zhang Ji woke up from his reverie and reported back: "I heard that Military Advisor Li has replaced Cheng Gongying at the side of Commander Han Sui."
Zhang Ji sighed: "I didn't expect that Li Wenyou is so resourceful and he is no match for Chen Long."
Zhang Ji was stunned for a moment. Hearing Zhang Ji's words, he was very discouraged and asked, "What does father mean?"
Zhang Ji lowered his eyelids sadly and said: "At this time, it's just me and Ai'er, and we can't stop talking. The lives of the people of Tianshui City, and the lives of you and my father and son, are all in today's words."
Zhang Ji stood up solemnly, and Zhang Ji continued: "I know you have always liked Ma Yunlu, but do you know why Ma Yunlu fought so hard to defeat Chen Long when he was competing in martial arts to get married? Looking back now, it was only because Chen Long was the Lord of the Blue Dragon. I can’t stay with Ma Yunlu and be her gang leader husband.”
Ever since Zhang Ji knew that Huaiyang was the Lord of Qinglong, he had already thought about this and had long since lost the courage to fight for Ma Yunlu. At this moment, he was submissive and nodded to show his understanding.
Zhang Ji continued: "Now it seems that Ma Yunlu has been deeply in love with Chen Long for a long time, and Chen Long is a self-proclaimed romantic, surrounded by the most outstanding beauties today, which makes Cao Mengde envious, but helpless. Especially that Cai Yan, I heard that Meng Dedu had kidnapped her out of Luoyang. In the end, Chen Long and Zhao Zilong ran across the grassland and defeated the Huns cavalry, but Cai Yan still fell into Chen Long's hands."
Zhang Jiting's heart trembled. Chen Long's deeds had already been spread all over the world, especially the beauties around him, all of whom were deeply affectionate. Chen Long not only rushed to the grassland for Cai Yan, but also risked his life for Diao Chan. He was almost killed by an unparalleled plot designed by Xun Yu and Li Ru, leaving his life in the Xiliang Desert.
Zhang Ji showed deep wisdom in his eyes and sighed: "Chen Long is really so strange. If we say he has great ambitions, he often abandons the country to save beauties. If we say he is greedy for power, but He has never been seen to uproot the Han Dynasty ancestral temple, but he maintains a good relationship with Queen He. If he is said to be debauched and immoral, he has never lingered in a brothel. All the beauties around him are willing to marry, and they marry well, which shows that he has deep love and righteousness. "
Zhang Ji's words were extremely desolate, and combined with his low and hoarse voice, Zhang Jiting's heart was suppressed, and he couldn't help but look confused. He gritted his teeth and said to his father: "Father, do you mean to say that behind the rhetoric and all the appearances is actually Chen Long's heart for Ma Yunlu?"
Zhang Ji nodded slowly and said, "Chen Long is here just for Ma Yunlu." After saying that, he looked at Zhang Ji with clear and transparent eyes, as if he was seeking Zhang Ji's opinion.
When Zhang Ji saw his father's gaze, he understood his intention and said clearly: "Father, although my son likes Ma Yunlu, he already knows that falling flowers are intentional and flowing water is ruthless. No matter what his father wants to do to Ma Yunlu, his son will do it himself. "
Zhang Ji's words made Zhang Ji nodded slightly, stretched out his hand to caress Zhang Ji's arm and said, "My son has indeed become mature after experiencing this incident. In this case, as a father today, I want to listen to your opinion on how to use Ma Yunlu." Defeat the enemy with the Tianshui Gang?"
Zhang Ji gritted his teeth, frowned and thought for a moment, and finally said: "There are no more than two scenarios. One is to immediately take all the Tianshui Gang and Ma Gang leaders as hostages and demand to retreat in front of Chen Long's army formation, otherwise they will all be destroyed and everyone will be killed. ."
"Second, the son went to the horse gang leader and asked her to persuade the Qinglong Army to retreat, and promised to cede the plains on one side of the Wei River to ensure that the Xiliang tribe would not invade the Central Plains again."
Zhang Ji shook his head and said, "I'm afraid the conditions won't be that simple. So is there a third party?"
Zhang Ji frowned and gritted his teeth and said: "If you talk about the third one, you see how unbearable it is in the memorandum. Only you and my son raised our hands and surrendered. Maybe the leader of the horse gang will come forward to say something, and you and my son can still be here." Serving in the Qinglong Army can also protect the people in the city."
Zhang Ji finally heard the word "surrender" from his son's mouth, and finally let out a breath and said: "My son knows that I have always loved the people like a son, and I will not easily abuse the people. I am very relieved. But if you surrender, Han De's What to do with the 80,000 Qiang soldiers?”
Han De's 80,000 Qiang soldiers were originally arranged by Han Sui to monitor Zhang Ji, indicating that Han Sui did not trust Zhang Ji. The five Han De father and son have always been arrogant and domineering, like a poisonous thorn in Zhang Ji's heart.
Zhang Ji suddenly said: "Father, I heard that Han De is fighting Zhao Zilong. I don't know the outcome. Also, Chen Yi in Jincheng has long wanted to surrender to Chen Long. If the Qinglong Army takes Jincheng, we in Tianshui will be unable to survive alone. If we escape like this, What will be the consequences?”
Zhang Ji sighed: "Consequences? If you run away before fighting, there will naturally be no good consequences. Alas, if Mr. Cheng Gongying is here, he may have a good plan." In Zhang Ji's heart, he still trusted Cheng Gongying's wisdom. But he didn't know Cheng Gongying's true identity, that he was the secret military advisor of the Haiqing sect. Now that Li Ru has occupied Cheng Gongying's position, there is no peace between the two forces around Han Sui.
Zhang Ji continued: "Behind Li Ru, there is Xun Yu, who represents the alliance between General Han Sui and Cao Mengde. If we surrender, we will bet all the family treasures on Chen Long. If Cao Cao becomes powerful in the future, As a surrendered general, my family may be destroyed."
Zhang Ji couldn't think of so much at the same time. He just felt his mind was confused. At the final moment of deciding his fate, he didn't know where to go. The father and son looked at each other in silence for a moment, and the hall fell silent.
Suddenly there was a commotion at the door, and a guard called out: "General, Tianshui Gang leader Ma Yunlu wants to see you!"
If you want to know what happens next, listen to the explanation next time.
