Chapter 160: Greetings from the Envoy
"The general will be willing." A man suddenly came out.
Ye Chen looked over and saw a familiar yet unfamiliar person. It was none other than Deng Yuan, the son of Shen Guogong Deng Zhen.
Of course, there is no longer the Duke of Shen in Deng Town. His status in Beijing was similar to that of a court official, serving as an errand in the palace for Zhu Xiongying, and he had no other real power.
But that doesn't mean that Deng Zhen has no influence at all.
Over the years, Deng Zhen has infinite regrets. He regretted that he had rashly stood up for Zhu Yunwen. If he had known that Beijing was so capable of fighting, he would have supported Zhu Xiongying early, and now he is the number one in the army.
It's just that it's too late to say anything now.
On the one hand, Deng Zhen tried his best to please Zhu Xiongying and did things for Zhu Xiongying that were inconvenient for him. On the other hand, he used his own connections to recruit people from the south for Zhu Xiongying. Although there were no heavyweights like Mei Yin and Song Sheng, But there are also many people who are moved.
There was correspondence with Deng Zhen.
But Deng Zhen knew very well that what he was doing now was essentially something done by a sycophant, not a real minister. When he hoped most, the title of his father's generation would not be lost in his hands. He dreamed of getting back the title of Duke Shen. But he thought it was unlikely.
So he sent all his descendants into the military camp, hoping that they would perform meritorious service on the battlefield.
But they were Deng Zhen's sons after all. Even on the battlefield, Ye Chen did not dare to use them indiscriminately.
After all, weapons and weapons are blind on the battlefield, and a stray bullet can kill someone. What if someone dies accidentally?
Therefore, Deng Yuan became a staff officer in the army.
First of all, Deng Yuan was born in the Duke's palace, and his education since childhood was also very strict. I can't say how good Wen Tao's military strategy is, but after a little training, he will be able to serve as a staff officer.
Secondly, the staff does not need to go to the battlefield. It is relatively safe.
However, according to the military system established by He Xi, it is difficult to be promoted without the resume of a front-line general. Generally speaking, the generals to be trained are appointed as staff officers, chief officers, central officers, and localities.
Let them become familiar with all aspects of the military so that they can be promoted to more critical positions in the future.
Deng Yuan could only serve as a staff officer, and his future was almost sealed.
There can be no future. .
This may be what Ye Chen is thinking about. Note, it is not what Ye Chen is thinking. Ye Chen doesn't have to worry about a mere ***. There are many people who have worried about Ye Chen on his behalf.
When Ye Chen saw Deng Yuan coming out, he thought for a moment and said, "Okay. It's up to you."
He felt that no matter what, Deng Yu and Fu Youde could be considered old comrades-in-arms. Deng Yuan is the grandson of Fu Youde. When he goes to see Fu Youde, he will never let Fu Youde behead him or come back with his ears and nose cut off.
Of course, even if you cut it, it won't be a big deal.
That is the personal grudge between the Duke of Ying and the Duke of Shen.
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Deng Yuan led a group of cavalry and headed south, but was soon surrounded by a large group of Southern cavalry.
Deng Yuan said loudly: "The last general will pay homage to Duke Ying on behalf of General Zhengnan."
The cavalry hesitated for a while and then sent someone to report. After a while, someone came over, packed up his weapons and horses, and took Deng Yuan to see Fu Youde.
When Deng Yuan met Fu Youde, he immediately announced his family status without saying anything. Said: "My grandson Deng Yuan pays homage to Grandpa Fu."
In terms of seniority between the two parties, Deng Yuan did want to call Fu Youde grandpa, but after all, he was not Fu Youde's biological grandson. Calling him like this was too flattering. But it's better to be flattering, and don't hit the smiling person.
Although Deng Yuan felt that Fu Youde would not be cruel, but what if it happened?
So he would rather lower his stance.
Fu Youde was also shocked when he heard this title. He looked at it carefully and said, "The grandson of Lao Deng's family?"
In the past, Deng Yuan would go to the Duke of Ying's Mansion to pay New Year's greetings every year.
Fu Youde also received him. Although it is only ceremonial. but
Still looks familiar.
When Fu Youde saw Deng Yuan, he couldn't help but think of his son Fu Zhong. It seems that some traces of Fu Zhong can be seen in his figure. They are both heirs to the Duke's Palace, and there are naturally similarities in some behaviors.
Fu Youde said: "I didn't expect to see you at this time. How is your father?"
"Your Majesty is magnanimous and will not blame my father. My family is fine in Beijing. It's just that I have lost my position as Duke of Shen. My father is restless day and night. My grandson has just gone to the front line. He wants to make meritorious deeds for the court. Please remember his grandfather's merits." , be tolerant." Deng Yuan said.
Fu Youde said: "Is it difficult for your family to deal with it?"
Deng Yuan said: "Although this is the case, it is your own fault. However, it is very possible for your majesty to be magnanimous and to restore my family to the position of Duke regardless of past grudges. Grandpa Fu, wouldn't you think about it? In today's situation, Sun I don’t dare to say more, I think you see it more clearly than I do. Don’t you just think about the future?”
This is why Deng Yuan took the risk.
He took the risk and came here. The risk was not big. No matter what, it was a credit. It might save him from his position as a staff officer. If he could persuade Fu Youde to surrender. That is the real great achievement. Maybe, he can restore his position as Shen Guogong.
Even if it is not possible, it will prove to His Majesty that the Deng family is loyal, and there may be other possibilities.
Fu Youde raised his hand and said, "There is no need to say these words. After your loyal uncle died in Japan, I have nothing to say to the north."
The Fu family and Nanjing are deeply bound and it is no longer possible to separate them. In addition, the two sides not only had conflicts at court, but also had personal vendettas. After Fu Zhong died, Fu Youde never cried bitterly, but that didn't mean that the incident was over.
Fu Youde has been in war all his life and is used to seeing life and death. It is absolutely impossible for him to cry and cry like a woman.
But that was his biological son, his favorite eldest son, and the heir to his mantle. It is impossible to let this incident pass like this.
Fu Youde said: "If you want to do something private, we can talk about it later."
The implication is that if you don't get to the point, you will have to see your guests off.
"Yes." Deng Yuan said.
Deng Yuan handed over a letter with both hands and said, "This is a letter from my general, as well as a gift."
Then someone brought a box.
Fu Youde asked someone to take the letter and opened it himself, but it was Ye Chen who politely invited Fu Youde to watch with him the ancient battlefield of the Han Dynasty in Xingyang, Guangwu Mountain.
Of course, this is a very polite persuasion, but it is essentially an invitation to fight.
And the gifts were opened.
Nothing more than a model. It's a model of a locomotive.
It is a carefully crafted ornament from behind. Fu Youde took it over and looked at it carefully for a while. Already knew what Ye Chen meant.
Ye Chen told him that the railway is the advantage of the North, and now the advantage lies with me, and he wanted Fu Youde to consider it carefully. It has the meaning of showing off one's strength, or it is a subtle way of provoking generals.
Fu Youde sighed and said, "I understand what Ye Chen means. In three days, let's go see Liu Xiang's ancient battlefield with him."
The war time point was placed three days later.
When the envoy came, Fu Youde actually knew that many of his advantages were gone. There will be many problems in the fight at this moment, but no matter what, the current situation is not optimistic. Now that it has reached this point, there is no possibility of evasion.
You have to fight sooner or later, so fight early.
But at this point, he had actually lost. At least in terms of the layout outside the battlefield, Ye Chen has taken the lead.
The fighting between the two sides is only the situation in the middle and late stages of the war. The number of winners and losers of both sides has actually begun in the layout stage. Although Ye Chen has a great advantage with Beijing as his backing. Ye Chen had many methods at his disposal. But the cards in Fu Youde's hand are simply stretched.
But Ye Chen's ability to make good use of the strength in his hands is also a kind of ability.
After all, there is no fairness in the battlefield. War is the fairest and most unfair thing.
Fu Youde would not be so pedantic.
He put aside all other thoughts at this moment, all the previous things were wiped away, and he concentrated on preparing for this war.
"Yes." Deng Yuan immediately agreed, and then slowly retreated. After he retreated from the Confederate camp, he let out a long breath and headed north.
