The summer light in late July shines on the black tiles and white walls. Cicadas cries sounded one after another in the courtyard of the royal palace. The bright sunlight passed through the gaps of the trees and shone into the middle hall. Zhu Youliang, Wang Yanzhang, Yang Shihou and other groups of Zhu Wen's confidant generals were divided into left and right seats in the middle hall.

The maid and servant held their breath and added tea, and quietly stepped back. Geng Qing sat in the first place on the left, holding the steaming cup and blew the tea. He was right in the middle of Zhu Wen's words. When his eyes came, he put down the cup and his face was quiet, and no one could see any thoughts.

"Li Cunxiao, I remember that it seems that he has old friends with Ji Chang?"

Zhu Wen looked at the dark side face and whispered: "I don't know what Ji Changke wants to say."

Between the two armies, old friends are in the enemy camp, and they will inevitably be suspicious. They will be the same wherever they are placed. Geng Qing naturally won’t seem to be furious and has no other choice, and he has long been used to it.

Hearing the words asked, Geng Qing put down the teacup and slowly stood up, smiled with the gazes around him, and then raised his hand at Zhu Wen.

"Brother is right. Li Cunxiao and I left Feihu County with me. When I was still hanging in the village, he was killed by killing tigers in the mountains with bare hands and later became the county magistrate. In the same year, Li Keyong rebelled, and Feihu County was attacked because of the iron ore. At that time, he was captured and adopted as Li Keyong's adopted son, while Qing went south to Chang'an."

"Little Feihu County has produced such a literary and military career, and it is a real person and a hero."

Zhu Wen had heard of Li Cunxiao when he was in Chang'an in his early years, but at that time he was just Du Yuhou, and he was not enough to win over talents from Li Keyong. At present, in the battle of Zezhou, the opponent's cavalry attacked quickly, and the battle report was clearly written, which was enviable to the cavalry.

The generals under his command were skilled in combat, but there were too few generals who led the cavalry and there were very few good horses. If it weren't for Longyou's support last year and had two thousand good horses, they would have delayed their embarrassment, otherwise they would have shown shortcomings against the Shatuo soldiers, who were mainly cavalry.

"Since Li Cunxiao is commensurate with the Ji Chang brothers, his friendship is naturally deep. In this way, why don't Ji Chang write a letter to let him join King Liang?"

This sentence was said by Wang Yanzhang, who was sitting on the right seat. He claimed to be the first shot in Liangying, but there were actually very few opportunities to lead troops to fight. He felt a little angry when he heard King Liang's praise.

Um?

On the other side, Geng Qing was stunned. Why was the plot a little familiar? He thought quickly in his mind and suddenly remembered that it was the same when Uncle Liu voted for Yuan Shao, who was the fourth generation and the third generation?

What a good guy, am I really taking Liu Bei?

etc......

This is also an opportunity to leave Luoyang.

Thinking of this, Geng Qing wanted to rush over and pick up the general named Wang Yanzhang and kiss him. When he was sleepy, he gave him a pillow.

With a smile on his face, Geng Qing held his sleeves and arched his hand again.

"Your brother, I'm afraid it's a bit difficult to ask him to come and vote."

"Each person is his master and has a father-son friendship, which is really difficult for others."

Zhu Wen nodded and came to vote for him with just a letter. He did not dare to receive such a person, and he would not say that he would vote for him one day.

"Yan Zhang, sit down, Ji Chang is Ji Chang, Li Cunxiao is Li Cunxiao. The two of them have joined other places. Throughout history, there have been many. When it comes to Zhuge of the Han Dynasty, his brothers and sisters are all serving the leaders. It's a pity that such a powerful general is unwilling to be used by Li Keyong as a barbarian."

"If Ji Chang had gone south to Chang'an and brought this Li Cunxiao with him, maybe he would have stood together in this hall today to discuss matters."

A good general was not allowed, and it was a bit emotional when he put it on anyone. Zhu Wen sighed and then threw this thought behind his mind. The soldiers and horses in the north attacked Zezhou and threatened Luoyang. He still needed to solve the strategy of breaking the enemy, rather than worrying too much about the gains and losses of a general.

Li Keyong launched a quietly attack, obviously not a temporary idea, and he must have something to rely on. The people here are all long-time generals in the army who followed him to fight south and north, and pointed out another place in a few words.

The map spread out, and everyone's eyes turned to the land of Hebei.

"Li Keyong went south to an unyielding southward invasion, and there must be a complementary army. If he wants to attack Luoyang and Bianzhou, how could he not worry about our Hebei army? However, the troops from Jin can only support him to send troops from Taiyuan to cross Heyang and want to start a war on two fronts unless he has been in Youzhou for several years."

Yang Shihou pointed his fingers in Youzhou area and looked at Zhu Wen who was silent with his hands behind his back.

"The Shatuo Manzi and the Khitan are not in one or two days. The relationship is so hot that it is impossible to be aimless. This time he invaded Zezhou in the south, and the Khitans will follow him to Hebei. It is probably all a coincidence to conquer cities and territory. The real intention should be to help Li Keyong hold down my Hebei soldiers and prevent the first one from attacking him from the front and tail."

"Yes." Zhu Wen walked back and forth around the map with his hands, and glanced at the Hebei terrain from time to time. There were many soldiers and horses he placed there, but there were only two or three generals who could use it. He was a little worried.

"The Khitans are brave and good at fighting. I heard that Yelu Abaoji is also a hero. Xie Tong and Ge Congzhou Ruo could not resist it. Hebei was completely trapped and the northern barrier was lost, which was more distressing than losing a Zezhou."

"The headquarters of Li Keyong in Zezhou is even more imminent..." The King of Liang pondered for a moment, and probably had an idea in his heart, "I want to focus on Li Keyong first, break the way first, and then reinforce Hebei!"

The current situation cannot tolerate everyone thinking too much. In a hurry, we can only fight in the most secure way first. In the past, there were small-scale frictions. When such a big battle was really a confrontation, neither side had ever seen it.

After a while of discussion, the generals took the order to leave. While they returned to the military camp outside the city to prepare, Geng Qing followed Zhu Wen at the mansion gate without moving. He watched the generals galloping away to the street. Zhu Wen, who was beside him, raised his hand and retreated.

"When the military discussion was discussed, Ji Changyan didn't say anything. Are you still thinking about Li Cunxiao's affairs?"

Geng Qing did not hide it, nor did he need to hide it at all, so he nodded.

"The two are as wise as the thunder. Qing just now has been trying to break the situation in Zezhou. The opponent's quick horses must have attacked King Liang in the Central Plains, the new emperor ascended the throne, and the court was unstable. If it were me, I would have taken this opportunity to attack. However, if the two sides confronted each other, it would be not easy to decide the winner in a short time, so how could they talk about reinforcements from Hebei and driving away the Khitans."

"What do you think about that season often?"

"I went to Zezhou with the army to help Li Cunxiao in person. He dared not attack with all his strength. He dragged it with friendship, which would definitely make Li Keyong suspicious."

Zhu Wen raised his eyebrows and looked at the dark young man in surprise.

"In this way, the vanguard of the Jin army will definitely die in Ji Chang's hands. But this is your brother, so you won't feel guilty?"

"King Liang was joking. How could the family and country affairs be the long-lasting love between children? Besides, how could Qing put his brothers to death? Don't you see Qin Huaimian in Chang'an?"

When Zhu Wen suddenly realized the name with a smile, he laughed. How could he not know that the Qin Minister was imprisoned? He understood that Geng Qing was taking the opportunity to keep his friend's name. He was so concerned about love and righteousness that he naturally turned a blind eye as a thief who was loyal and righteous.

"So that's it. Li Cunxiao is very brave. I like it."

After considering for a while, Zhu Wen sent Geng Qing onto the carriage and instructed the details of the army. Soon, he asked the court to report to the court about his expedition to Zezhou.

Geng Qing sat in the carriage, shaking and looking outside the curtain, the sun was pouring down. He narrowed his eyes and pursed his lips. He met Cunxiao in this way, and felt a little nervous.

It was like an illusion, and the brother was riding a flame-like war horse in armor. His cloak was like scrubbing. He looked at him with a large spear, and no one dared to stop him among the troops.

‘Stay filial piety…’

He chanted softly, then smiled again, probably having some idea in his mind.

The next day, he arrived soon, and the emperor's imperial edict and the military order of King Liang were sent to the mansion together.

Wang Yanzhang was appointed as the vanguard, Yang Shihou was appointed as the recruitment envoy of Zezhou, Geng Qing was appointed as the military inspector, and Liu Feng was appointed as the envoy of grain and fodder, with a total of 60,000 horses and stances. He chose the day to cross the Yellow River north.
Chapter completed!