Qinggang, Murongchui Military Camp.
In the well-organized camp, there was a lively scene. Groups of sergeants, holding swords and shields, walked through the various camps. On the open playgrounds everywhere, the soldiers were still the same as usual. , carrying out various combat skills and formation exercises according to usual drills. It seems that this army of about 30,000 people has not been affected by the defeat in the Battle of Feishui. One cannot help but lament this army. The commander-in-chief, Murong Chui, who is known as the best general in the world, has extraordinary military management ability.
At this moment, Murong Chui was wearing a general's robe and large armor, standing on a small hillock, with two mink tails hanging on both sides of his helmet. This was the fundamental difference between ordinary Qin troops and these Xianbei troops. The breeze blew the two ermine tails, and the midday sun shone on his armor, flickering, reflecting his knife-like face, showing no expression of joy, anger, sorrow or joy.
A middle-aged fat man in his thirties, with a fleshy face and small eyes, was Murong Chui's current heir apparent, Murong Bao. Since Murong Ling's death, the last living son he had with the Duan family became his eldest son. In order to compensate Murong Ling, Fu Jian appointed Murong Bao as the king of Jingzhao Wannian. The county magistrate directly became Murong Chui, the subordinate of Jing Zhaoyin. During this expedition, Murong Bao, as the general of Lingjiang, followed Murong Chui to lead the troops south. However, this son was not raised as an heir since he was a child, so his talents were mediocre. Every time Chui saw him, he sighed in his heart. The contrast with Murong Ling was too obvious.
There were only four people on the small hill. Besides Murong Bao, there was also a man in his forties, with purple face and beard, who looked like he was smart and capable. He was Murong Chui's half-brother Murong De. The most talented of all his brothers, he has been Murong Chui's right-hand man for many years. His martial arts and martial arts skills are comparable to that of Murong Chui, who is known as a genius in the world. What's even more rare is that Murong Chui's wife, Duan, is also a genius. Murong De's wife, Duan's sister, is not only a brother, but also a brother-in-law, which can be regarded as a close relationship.
The last person on the hilltop is a scholar in blue. Compared with the three warriors in armor, the contrast is obvious. This person is Murong Chui's think tank. Zhao Qiu joined the army and has been following Murong Chui for many years. Chui Zuo was a standard confidant and one of Murong Chui's most trustworthy strategists. Now, after the Battle of Feishui, less than two days after the news came, Murong Chui deliberately stood on this small hill. The purpose of letting the three closest and most trusted people discuss military plans with him is self-evident.
Zhao Qiu took out a small sheepskin roll from his arms and handed it to Murong Chui: "My lord, there is a letter from Princess Lan, saying that Fu Jian has decided to defect to us and may arrive at noon tomorrow."
Murong Bao's expression changed: "Come so fast? Commander-in-Chief, did he discover our move to organize the army to defend ourselves?"
Murongde looked at Zhao Qiu and said calmly: "Zhao Canjun, how many people have Fu Jian returned this time?"
Zhao Qiu glanced at Murong Chui who was looking at the small sheepskin scroll and smiled slightly: "Fu Jian was hit by an arrow in the Battle of Feishui. He only took more than a hundred people with him. It can be said that he fled alone. He didn't eat until he arrived in Huaibei. Rice, he did not dare to go to Pengcheng where Zhai Bin is, but came directly to us, collecting some broken troops along the way, only a few thousand people, they came to us completely to defect."
Murong Bao was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter, his eyes full of excitement, and said to Murong Chui: "Father, handsome, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Fu Jian only has a thousand men, and I have thirty thousand." In the army, it can be said that you are sending a sheep into the tiger's mouth! As long as you give an order, you can take someone's head. Not only can you avenge Murong Dayan's hatred of destroying the country, but you can also make the Qin country leaderless. At this time, we rise up to restore the country. , it can be said that it’s effortless!”
Murong Chui did not answer his son directly. He looked at Murong De with his usual expression: "Ade, what do you think?"
Murongde thought for a while and said: "What Bao'er said makes sense. We have been planning for so long to let Qin and Jin fight. Although no one expected that the Qin army would be defeated so miserably, now that Jin is so powerful, it is possible We will go on the Northern Expedition, but Fu Jian takes the initiative to come to us. It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Fu Jian has always treated the people with benevolence and justice. If he returns to Guanzhong, where there are many Di and Han people, they will definitely support Fu Jian. By then, It will be difficult for us to kill him again."
Zhao Qiu also said: "Yes, my lord, Fu Jian is wary of your ambitions. No matter how hard we try to hide it, we can't dispel his doubts. After all, that old thief Wang Meng has been asking for help for many years." He slandered and slandered us. This time Qin was defeated and Fu Rong died in battle. It was in response to what Wang Meng said. I think after Fu Jian returns to Guanzhong, even if he doesn't attack his lord, he will let you lead the troops to attack Jin. With the Northern Expedition, when the time comes, it will be a hundred times more difficult for Dayan to restore the country. It is better to take the opportunity now to kill Fu Jian and cause chaos in the north. We go back to Hebei to recruit the old Xianbei troops and revive Dayan. Guanzhong in the Central Plains will definitely There will be strong powers from all walks of life who can stand on their own, and they will not let the Jin army come to Hebei to compete with us so soon!"
Murong Chui sighed softly: "When you say these words, you only think about it from your own point of view, and don't think about it. If Fu Jian surrenders in trouble at this time, but we kill him, what will the people in the world think of me?" Murong Chui?"
Murong Bao rubbed his nose: "Father, handsome, haven't you always taught your children that in order to achieve great things, you don't have to stick to small details? You don't care what the world thinks of what we do?"
Murong Chui said angrily: "That's nonsense. Back then, we were framed by the traitor Murong Ping and the witch Kezu Hun in Yan State, so we had no choice but to abandon our country and our family. It was Fu Jian who took us in, gave me wealth, and helped me." I take revenge, our Murong clan has a national grudge against him, not a personal grudge."
Murong De sighed: "Brother, after Fu Jian destroyed our Dayan, what did he do to our Murong clan? Is it possible to humiliate us wantonly by leaving us alive and giving us an official position? That's right, eldest brother Don’t you yourself also have a grudge against Fu Jian for killing his son?”
Murong Chui's eyes almost burst out with fire: "It's natural. He harmed our Murong clan. Through these plans, we also destroyed his empire and shattered his dream of dominating the world. A true man lives his life and has clear grudges and grievances. After Feishui, our grievances with him are settled. From now on, we will go to different sides. I believe that fate will definitely be on my side, Murong Dayan, and the strong will eventually rise!"
