"Call all the generals!"
After a while, dozens of warriors walked into the tent.
Among them, there are important generals directly under Guo Zhenyue such as Po Nu and others.
There are also big and small leaders from all over Hedong, as well as powerful forces affiliated to Guo Zhenyue.
They are the real leaders and backbone among these 90,000 people.
Of course, this does not include the newly promoted Tang Jiye.
With the escape route cut off, it was impossible to hide this news from the locals... Therefore, Guo Zhenyue did not hide anything.
There was an uproar among the crowd!
"Is there such a thing!?"
"A mere little thief is so rampant! I will return to the army immediately to avenge the two young masters!"
"Zhang Boyu surrendered and defeated the county and the Li family... I'm afraid this man's military power will not be easy to win!"
After being angry, everyone fell into worry.
The opponent occupies the main city and controls the rear. It can be said that they have taken the initiative!
"Everyone, this thief showed no mercy to Mr. Li."
"If we fall into his hands, we will die without a burial!"
Guo Zhenyue swept across the crowd with sharp eyes: "At this moment of life and death, do you want to give up?"
Everyone looked at each other, then clasped their fists together: "I am willing to listen to Duke Guo's instructions and swear to kill Zhou Jiao!"
"Okay!" Guo Zhenyue nodded and revealed his plan: "I want to send a message to the Hunu in the northeast of the river, grant them benefits, and invite them to enter the pass and attack Zhoujiao together!"
"Everyone, do you have any objections?"
Everyone thought for a moment and agreed that there was no problem.
To attract Hunu, at most you can transfer some benefits, such as money, food, salt and iron, or let them kidnap some people.
what is this?
If Zhou Jiao cannot suppress it, it will be fatal!
"Mr. Guo, I think it's inappropriate!"
Amidst the echoes, a harsh voice sounded.
Xu Ponu stood up, his face full of anger: "Hedong people and Hunu have a blood feud..."
"At this point, if we don't rely on Hu Nu, how can we rely on you to defeat Zhou Jiao?"
Before Xu Ponu finished speaking, there was a burst of opposition and ridicule.
"Yes, if General Xu can defeat Zhou Jiao, why do we need to recruit outsiders?"
"I heard that General Xu fell into the hands of Zhou's thieves, but he returned safely... Haha! I wonder if you are afraid that Hu Nu will harm the people of Hedong, or are you afraid that Hu Nu will ruin your and Zhou Jiao's good deeds?!"
Xu Ponu glared at the speaker: "What did you say? Are you doubting me!?"
"Can't you doubt it?" The man refused to give in and turned to Guo Zhenyue: "Mr. Guo, this matter is of great importance. Please re-examine Brother Xu Ponu!"
"Yes, I think there was something fishy about them being released back. We must investigate!"
"Everyone has no objections, but he disagrees. I think there must be something wrong with it."
"Check Xu Ponu again!"
As the noise started, instead of getting angry, Guo Zhenyue had a smile on his face.
He pressed his hands and said: "You guys are serious, Po Nu is just having different opinions."
"In that case, everything is as I said."
"Send a message to Hu Nu, inviting them to enter the pass and kill Zhou Jiao together!"
Everyone agreed again.
"Mr. Guo!"
Xu Ponu still wanted to speak, but Xu Zhukou held him tightly.
Seeing that he could not reverse Guo Zhenyue's will, Xu Ponu sighed angrily and walked away.
"Po Nu is short-sighted. I hope Mr. Guo and everyone can forgive me."
Xu Zhukou bowed and apologized to everyone, then turned around and chased after them.
When they arrived outside the tent, Xu Zhukou grabbed his younger brother and said, "Ponu, what you said today is to offend Mr. Guo and everyone else. You and I are guilty..."
"So what?!" Xu Ponu's attitude remained the same as before, saying: "Guo Gong and Zhou Gang leader are fighting for the east of the river. The victory or defeat depends on their own methods. There is no right or wrong."
"But if the Hu Nu are introduced into Guanlai, it will be a catastrophe for Hedong!"
"At that time, regardless of victory or defeat, Duke Guo will become a sinner in the east of the river."
"Is this worthy of Xiangzi!?"
Xu Zhukou sighed: "In the eyes of Mr. Guo today, how can there be any hometown?"
Xu Ponu's expression froze: "I won't give up. I'll try to persuade Mr. Guo tomorrow!"
Inside the tent, everyone continued to attack Xu Ponu.
The smile on Guo Zhenyue's face grew wider. After a while of comforting him, he waved everyone away.
"Sir." Guo Zhenyue seemed a little impatient: "Sir, you didn't say a word. Does it mean you don't agree with me calling Hu Nu into the customs?"
Jia Dao immediately shook his head: "The hearts of the people are no longer contestable. The only feasible way is to break the situation with force and rely on the power of Hu Nu."
With Jia Dao's support, Guo Zhenyue breathed a sigh of relief: "Mr. Nayi, Xu Ponu's side..."
"He has to be eliminated." Jia Dao's eyes were cold: "Before today, he was quite prestigious in the army and had many meritorious deeds. Killing him would harm his reputation; today he has aroused public anger, and Guo Gongzheng can take advantage of this opportunity to eliminate him. This is a serious problem."
Guo Zhenyue suppressed his joy, shook his head and sighed: "As you said, he has done a lot of meritorious deeds and even saved my life... I can't bear it!"
"Again, things will change again and again, and if we kill the general again, I'm afraid the people in the army will panic."
"This is very easy." Jia Dao smiled slightly: "Guo Gong can borrow a knife to kill someone."
"Oh? How do you say this?!"
"Tang Jiye is a new recruit and his loyalty is unknown. Duke Guo will test him. This person will definitely not refuse."
"What a great idea!" Guo Zhenyue nodded approvingly and said, "Can we let an outsider like Tang Jiye take action? Is he afraid that after Xu Ponu's death, there will be some dissatisfied people in the army?"
"If Mr. Guo wants to completely control the imperial court and send troops, how can Tang Jiye stay for a long time?" Jia Dao dipped his finger in wine and drew a circle on the table: "Let Tang Jiye surround and kill Xu Ponu, while Mr. Guo ambushes outside. After Tang Jiye succeeds, Mr. Guo will Then in the name of revenge for Xu Ponu, Tang Jiye, who 'surrendered first and then rebelled', was killed."
"Take Tang Jiye's head and go to order the imperial court to surrender the army."
"Tell them that the fault lies with Tang Jiye and the others will not be held accountable."
"In this way, we can not only eliminate Xu Po Nu Tang's inheritance, but also absorb the imperial court's surrender and strengthen Guo Gong's military strength!"
"The best idea!" Guo Zhenyue was overjoyed and handed over to Jia Dao: "Fortunate to have you sir!"
"I don't dare." Jia Dao quickly returned the greeting.
"It's just that Xu Ponu is extremely brave. If he fails to hit with one blow, I'm afraid something will happen."
"It's simple. I'll bring two jugs of good wine to 'pacify' him on your behalf. I'll add some medicine to the wine to make sure everything is safe."
"Okay! I will take care of Tang Jiye's side personally!"
——Tang Jiye Camp——
"General, I always feel that something is not quite right."
The person who spoke was a capable lieutenant under Tang Jiye: "Since Xu Ponu came back, Guo Zhenyue stopped the celebration and kept a closer eye on us."
"How could I not know?"
Tang Jiye was sitting cross-legged on the table, wiping his sword: "Before, he deliberately pretended to trust me and let me attend the banquet to listen to the matter."
"In the past two military meetings, they deliberately avoided me. Apparently they were hiding something from me."
"This must be related to Xu Ponu!" said the captain.
Tang Jiye narrowed his eyes: "Is there an army coming back behind Xu Ponu?"
"I didn't hear any movement." Several confidants in the tent shook their heads.
when!
Tang Jiye put the knife into its sheath and pondered for a long time.
Suddenly, his eyes trembled: "Could it be that Xu Ponu suffered a loss in the east?!"
Guo Zhenyue was worried that his new self would have ideas about this, so he deliberately concealed it?
In addition, Tang Jiye really couldn't think of the second reason.
"Xu Ponu suffered a loss...could it be Huangfu Chaoyi?"
"Impossible. Although Huangfu Chaoyi's troops are light cavalry, they have no logistical support. They are definitely no match for Xu Ponu."
"That's...the Sixth Prince outside Jiguan?"
"Guo Zhenyue divided us into several camps for supervision, and the news was also controlled. Alas..."
Everyone was more surprised and suspicious, and while they were still discussing, a voice came from outside the tent: "Mr. Guo is here!"
Tang Jiye and others hurriedly greeted him.
After a while, Guo Zhenyue led a group of soldiers inside.
"General Tang, are you still used to it?" Guo Zhenyue asked with a smile.
"Thank you, Mr. Guo, for thinking about me." Tang Jiye handed over his hand: "From now on, Hedong is my hometown, how can I not get used to it?"
"That's great!" Guo Zhenyue laughed when he heard this: "I came here because I have something to tell General Tang."
"You send someone to send a message, and I will come over on my own. How can I bother you to come in person?"
With that said, Tang Jiye winked at his subordinates.
Everyone understood and all exited the tent, leaving only Tang Jiye inside.
Guo Zhenyue was extremely satisfied with Tang Jiye's intelligence.
After the others left, Guo Zhenyue got straight to the point: "I want General Tang to kill someone for me."
Tang Jiye had some doubts in his mind, but he still handed it over honestly: "I am already a vassal of Duke Guo. You can do whatever you ask."
"Very good." Guo Zhenyue smiled and nodded: "Xu Ponu."
"What!?" Tang Jiye suddenly raised his head, his mind was shaken.
Guo Zhenyue wants to kill his important general Xu Ponu himself! ?
What happened to Xu Ponu...
"What?" Guo Zhenyue glanced at him: "General Tang doesn't dare?"
"Guo Gong has your destiny, don't dare to shirk the responsibility!" Tang Jiye took a deep breath, clasped his fists and said, "It's just that Xu Ponu is a very brave man. If we want to kill him, we need more men. Please ask Guo Gong for permission."
"No need." Guo Zhenyue waved his hand and said, "At night, just bring two hundred of your own men and follow him over, and he will kill you on his own initiative."
Tang Jiye bowed his head again: "I will obey Duke Guo's order!"
"Then I'll wait for good news from the general."
"Farewell to Mr. Guo!"
After Guo Zhenyue left, Tang Jiye informed several of his confidants about the matter.
"He is using Xu Ponu's life to test your loyalty." Someone among them said: "Although you bow your head, your military strength is still strong. If you join forces with the Hedong people, you may threaten him in the future."
"And if you kill Xu Ponu, everyone in Hedong will be wary of you. This is in his interest."
Tang Jiye nodded slowly: "That's right."
He pulled out the polished knife with a cruel smile: "If you cut off Xu Ponu's head, you can avenge His Highness!"
——In Xu Ponu’s tent——
Xu Ponu drank wine.
Xu Zhukou frowned and wandered in the tent with a worried look on his face.
After a long time, he finally couldn't help but say: "Po Nu, don't you think it's a little strange?"
Xu Ponu took another sip of wine: "Brother, tell me what you have to say."
"Mr. Guo's attitude is wrong." Xu Zhukou took the cup from his hand: "He is already suspicious of you and me, and today you refuted his plan in public. He shouldn't be so tolerant."
Xu Ponu frowned slightly: "What do you mean, brother? Do you think he will harm our brothers?"
Xu Zhukou sighed: "Maybe not."
"Impossible!" Xu Ponu took back the wine glass with his hand: "I saved his life, more than once."
"not like this."
"Not what kind?"
"In his view, you are a minister and he is the master. It is natural for you to protect the master as a minister, and it is also your duty." Xu Zhukou's brows were heavy and his worry was obvious: "But if you will ruin his important affairs, then that is absolutely unacceptable. Intolerable.”
"He wants to lure Hu Nu into the country, which I will never tolerate!"
Xu Ponu was furious and got up.
"What are you going to do?" Xu Zhukou grabbed his brother.
"I'm going to find Mr. Guo!"
"You are looking for death!"
"Your brother is right, you are here to seek death."
While the two brothers were arguing, the tent door was suddenly opened.
Jia Dao walked in.
The two were stunned.
"gentlemen!"
Xu Ponu came over first and grabbed Jia Dao's hand: "Guo Gongping always listens to you the most, you must persuade him!"
Jia Dao smiled slightly and shook the wine in his hand: "Drink first."
Xu Ponu was startled, then nodded: "Okay!"
After finishing a glass of wine, he spoke again: "Sir, you must not do anything to lure Hu Nu into the country."
Jia Dao shook his head, filled up the wine, then smiled and said: "Drink first."
In this way, no matter what Xu Ponu said, Jia Dao only talked about drinking.
Soon, the pot of wine will be empty.
Jia Daofang said quietly: "It's useless for anyone to go, it's useless to say anything, Duke Guo is already killing you."
There was no foreshadowing, and such a heavy blow was suddenly dropped, which shocked the two brothers.
Jia Dao pointed to the wine on the table: "Guo Gong asked me to poison you first, and then send Tang Jiye to come after nightfall."
"Tang Jiye will come forward and kill your two brothers and dozens of close associates."
"This is impossible..." Xu Ponu subconsciously wanted to retort, but before he could stand up, a feeling of weakness came over him.
"Po Nu!" Xu Zhukou quickly supported him and said anxiously to Jia Dao: "Since you have pointed it out, sir, you will definitely not watch my two brothers die?"
Jia Dao shook his head: "If Po Nu wants to die, there is nothing I can do."
Xu Ponu gritted his teeth tightly, beads of sweat rolled down his forehead: "Sure enough... is that so?!"
"Even now, you still have illusions about Duke Guo?" Jia Dao sighed, raised his glass and drank: "A loyal minister and good general, but Duke Guo is not worthy."
As the medicine took effect, Xu Ponu became increasingly weak and sat back.
Xu Zhukou was extremely anxious: "Sir, please save Po Nu quickly!"
"That depends on him." Jia Dao smiled and said, "Listen, there are two roads in front of you now."
"First of all, it is important that the minister dies, and the minister has to die. You can just sit here and wait for Tang Jiye to come and take your head. After your death, Duke Guo summoned the Hunu to enter the pass, and Hedong fell."
"Second, betray Duke Guo and bring the news to Zhou Jiao to eliminate this difficulty in advance."
"Make a quick decision!"
"Second! Let's choose the second path!" Xu Zhukou replied without thinking.
Jia Dao looked at Xu Ponu.
The No. 1 warrior in Hedong looked pale at the moment.
His last bit of loyalty to Guo Zhenyue was completely shattered at this moment.
"Jiangzhou!"
Jia Dao smiled brightly: "Of course!"
He took out the antidote from his chest and put it on the table: "Swallow this medicine with warm water and it will cure the problem in a moment. Tang Jiye will come after nightfall."
Xu Zhukou quickly dissolved the medicine, fed it to his brother, and then asked, "How to escape?"
"When Tang Jiye arrives, tell him three things."
"First, Zhou Jiao destroyed the county city, beheaded two Guo, and destroyed the Li family. There has been civil strife in Hedong. Duke Guo has no time to take care of himself and is in danger."
"Secondly, Duke Guo is ambushing troops outside and will send him Tang Jiye on his way at any time."
"third……"
He handed over a piece of paper: "Give this thing to Tang Jiye. Not only will we be able to escape, but it will also make a great contribution to the new owner."
"If the fire ignites the tent, I will order an attack on Tang Jiye."
"Both of you, head north. We'll meet again."
After saying that, he walked away.
