Upon hearing Song Xiance's arrival, Zhang Xianzhong immediately gave the order without saying a word: "Come on, chop him down!"
His words frightened military advisor Xu Yixian, who quickly stopped him and said, "Your Majesty, you can't!"
"What's wrong?" After hearing this, Zhang Xianzhong sneered, "If he hadn't helped Li Zicheng, why would I be so worried? He's not a good guy, and nothing good will happen if he comes!"
"Your Majesty, just kill him without asking. People will misunderstand you!" Xu Yixian quickly advised.
"What misunderstanding?" Zhang Xianzhong said angrily, "Am I still afraid of misunderstanding?"
Xu Yixian quickly whispered: "Others will misunderstand that the king is afraid of Li Zicheng, and will think that Li Zicheng is the real dragon emperor. Therefore, they will consider taking refuge in Li Zicheng first. This is definitely not a good thing for the king. And for now, , our two families are not at odds with each other. If we take action first, we will be in trouble. Why don't we call it in first and listen to what he has to say? "
Upon hearing this, Zhang Xianzhong barely suppressed his anger and said: "Then set up a mountain of knives and let him get in!"
Although the two families didn't break up, it was because he was alert and left in time.
In Zhang Xianzhong's view, it would be a matter of time before he and Li Zicheng really break up. Killing Song Xiance would be equivalent to killing one of Li Zicheng's arms. However, what military counselor Xu Yixian said makes sense. If someone misunderstood him, everyone would hug Li Zicheng. Thighs, that's also very bad for him. After much deliberation, I decided to listen to the military advisor.
At this time, Xu Yixian listened to Zhang Xianzhong's words and smiled bitterly in his heart.
How could something like Jiadaoshan frighten Song Xiance? Instead, it seemed that Zhang Xianzhong was stingy. However, he also understood that Li Zicheng wanted to annex him again and again, and everyone was angry.
Therefore, he said nothing more and just let Song Xiance walk through the mountain of swords.
As he expected, Song Xiance was not scared to death by Daoshan. He saw Zhang Xianzhong calmly, then he cupped his fists and saluted and said, "Song Xiance has seen the Eight Kings!"
Zhang Xianzhong snorted and ignored him, just to tell Song Xiance that he, Zhang Xianzhong, was very unhappy.
After Song Xiance heard this, he immediately talked eloquently: "The general was very sad when he heard that the eight kings left without saying goodbye. He had sworn in the Yunnan League, how could he disobey it. He felt misunderstood by the eight kings, but he had no way to explain. I wish I could open my heart and show it to the Eight Kings!"
After Zhang Xianzhong heard this, he couldn't help but let out another loud snort. It was obvious that only a fool would believe it!
"Here is a letter from the general. Please ask the eight kings to read it!" Song Xiance took out the letter and asked Xu Yixian to forward it to Zhang Xianzhong.
After Zhang Xianzhong took it, he glanced at it casually, threw it on the table, and sneered: "The words are better than the songs. Who doesn't know who Li Zicheng is?"
After Xu Yixian heard this, he said to Song Xiance: "People of the bright side don't tell secrets. You and I both know it well, so just tell us your purpose!"
When Song Xiance heard this, he stopped talking about the situation and immediately said to Zhang Xianzhong: "The Mughal court asked for a 200,000-strong Persian army from the west to try to destroy us. My general was afraid that the eight kings would not know about it, so he ran into them. Read it. We are all wise people, so I was specially sent to inform you!"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Xianzhong and Xu Yixian couldn't help but be surprised.
An additional 200,000 troops is definitely a big deal.
However, Zhang Xianzhong also knew that Li Zicheng would never be so kind. He immediately sneered and said: "Li Zicheng is in the north, threatening Delhi. Since it is the reinforcements requested by the Mughal court, it must be Li Zicheng who must be dealt with. I There is nothing to be afraid of. Sitting and watching two tigers fight is really what you want, it’s better to get rid of the dog’s brain!”
"..." Song Xiance was speechless for a while after hearing this. After he came to his senses, he said to Zhang Xianzhong again, "The eight kings have overthought it. The general's strategy is to retreat eastward and lengthen the supply line of the Persian army. . Of course, under such circumstances, will the armies of Persia and the Mughal court follow to the east, or in other words, go south to find the eight kings first?"
At this point, without waiting for Zhang Xianzhong to speak, he hurriedly continued: "At present, there is a powerful enemy. If we work together, we will both benefit and both will be hurt. We are both wise people. In this foreign country, if we don't join forces, It will only make the Persians laugh.”
"Besides, if the Eight Kings are worried about the General, there is no need!" Song Xiance continued speaking very quickly, "As long as we work together to defeat the powerful enemies here, it will be enough to accommodate the General and you. We Wouldn't it be good for the two families to build a huge empire in this foreign land and support each other and form an alliance for a long time?"
After hearing what he said, Zhang Xianzhong fell silent, obviously considering his words.
After all, if Zhang Xianzhong was really stupid and didn't know how to adapt, he would never survive now.
Xu Yixian looked at Song Xiance and suddenly asked: "Will the imperial officers and soldiers still come after you?"
Hearing this, Song Xiance was surprised and a little hesitant.
When Xu Yixian saw it, he said calmly: "If it weren't for this reason, the Mughal area is big enough, you can retreat to the east. I believe you will also be happy to see Persian and Mughal troops coming to my king. Trouble!"
The implication is obvious, there must be a reason why Li Zicheng does not want to retreat all the way to the east. And for this reason, both of them knew very well, except for the officials and soldiers of the imperial court who they were both afraid of.
After hearing this, Song Xiance glanced at Xu Yixian, and then at Zhang Xianzhong, who was staring at him with a sharp look. He immediately laughed and said: "I know that we are all smart people, so let's get straight to the point. We received news that the court Dongwu has been captured and Dongwu Province has been established. Although there is currently no sign that the imperial army will pursue the Mughals. However, my general's intention is to stay away from the imperial army. Really. You and I have attracted the imperial officers and soldiers, and the imperial court wants to get rid of you and my family."
Hearing this, Zhang Xianzhong suddenly straightened his face and said decisively: "Tell me, do you have any specific plan to deal with the Persian army?"
Very decisive, without any hesitation. Song Xiance didn't expect it, so he couldn't help being stunned for a while. After he came to his senses, a look of admiration suddenly appeared on his face.
But when he was about to say something, he suddenly saw Zhang Xianzhong saying decisively: "Don't have any conspiracy, otherwise I will surrender to the Mughal court and destroy you first!"
Upon hearing this, Song Xiance immediately remembered that the man in front of him had faked surrender when he was in China. His expression changed and he quickly replied: "The Eight Kings are too worried. No matter what, we are all fellow villagers. Here we are. Of course we are all in the same boat outside..."
"Stop talking nonsense..." Zhang Xianzhong shouted coldly, "If you fart, hurry up!"
Song Xiance felt a little embarrassed when he heard this, but it was obvious that he had developed a good face, and he soon recovered as before, and immediately talked about Li Zicheng's plan.
While Zhang Xianzhong listened, he also asked Xu Yixian to unfold the map and read it, adding a few words from time to time. It can be seen that he was thinking about it the whole time.
After Song Xiance finished speaking, Zhang Xianzhong said seriously: "The time for the battle is set too early. I suggest you continue to delay..."
As he said that, he stated his thoughts seriously. The main idea was one thing: don't have any scruples, lead the enemy by the nose and walk around until the enemy is exhausted...
Song Xiance listened very carefully, also referred to the map, nodded from time to time, or added a few words.
In the end, a rough battle plan for the Zhang and Li coalition forces to fight against the Persian and Mughal imperial troops was basically finalized.
By this time, it was already evening.
Just listen to Zhang Xianzhong say to Song Xiance: "The matter is very important, I won't keep you, go back and report to your general!"
"..." Song Xiance was speechless, touched his flat belly, and finally nodded and said: "With that, Song will take his leave!"
"In order to prevent interested people from thinking of anything when they see you coming, I won't give it to you!" Zhang Xianzhong waved his hand and said coldly, "Let's go!"
"..." Song Xiance was speechless again. Didn't he pass Daoshan with enough momentum before?
He also knew in his heart that Zhang Xianzhong did not want to see him. Of course, this is also reasonable, who allows himself to be the general's strategist!
So, Song Xiance didn't do any ink, he clasped his fists in a salute, turned around and left.
Seeing his back disappear, Xu Yixian looked at Zhang Xianzhong and said: "Your Majesty, you must be on guard against others, you cannot trust him completely!"
"I know!" After hearing this, Zhang Xianzhong immediately curled up his lips and said with a sneer, "You go and select the Mughal natives in the army, and send more people out to find out about Persia and the situation of Persian troops."
Upon hearing this, Xu Yixian understood that Zhang Xianzhong was acting before, so he accepted the order with confidence and left.
There are so many thieves, but the one who can survive till now, if he doesn't have two brushes, how can he be what others say!
The same was true for Song Xiance. After he rushed back to Li Zicheng, he told the whole situation.
When Li Zicheng heard this, he said decisively: "Just listen to what the Eight Kings said!"
"My subordinates understand!" Song Xiance nodded immediately after hearing this, "My subordinates also doubled the number of Persian troops at that time. If we follow the agreed countermeasures, we may be defeated by the Eight Kings at some time. Damn it!"
When Niu Jinxing heard this, he couldn't help but said: "Then your trip was in vain?"
Hearing this, Song Xiance looked at him, shook his head and said: "My biggest intention in the past was actually to let the Eight Kings know about this matter. He knows the seriousness of the matter and will definitely deal with it, but he will not do what he said. That’s it, or something will happen at the critical moment. It would be the same if it were us!"
After hearing this, Niu Jinxing stopped talking.
About half a month later, the scouts sent to the west really sent back the news that the Persian army was really coming.
