When Zhang Shigui comes back, it looks much more "beautiful".
Li Po no longer muttered about pretty boys, old pretty boys, etc. It was so unnecessary. Who else could make Li Ding'an from Jin City look up to him and feel jealous?
Well, this guy is really good-looking, and he can compete with his father-in-law. How can such a person be liked? Li Po still couldn't help but think maliciously.
"General Zhang left Henan and led troops in Tongguan. He should have a good understanding of the situation on both sides. Now the two families are at war with each other. What do you think the final result will be?"
Straight to the point, what was thrown out was a big proposition. Zhang Shigui was speechless at that time. He had prepared a lot of rhetoric to explain the ins and outs of his rash decision.
He hesitated for a moment, this was not easy to answer, and he had doubts in his heart, so he couldn't help but lean forward and ask: "Your Highness asked me, the noble man knows everything, and he can tell you everything, but there are many smart people under your command, and the noble man is new."
People, why..."
This sentence alone allowed Li Po to grasp some of his personality traits. This person was not very quick in reaction, but he was a "real person" compared to Xu Shiji and others, and he seemed to like to be more serious. If you add it all up...
Human behavior can be a bit unpleasant.
While doing a psychological assessment on the person, he said: "General Zhang, there is no need to worry too much. As the saying goes, there is no need to doubt people without doubting them. Good generals like General, no matter where they are, will be successful in the future. I am crossing the river today.
It’s a blessing for you and me, so how can we let suspicion spoil this wonderful story?”
What this said... well, if other people heard it, someone might vomit three liters of blood, especially the surrendered Li Mi generals like Xu Shiji and Zhang Liang. Not only were they deprived of their military power, but they were also
Jinyang had been idle for a while, which made Xu Shiji want to run away.
Now you are telling people that you should not be suspicious of those who employ people, but you should not use them if they are suspicious. Are you lying?
In fact, it can't be considered a lie. If Li Po hadn't been sure that this person was not Huang Gai, he wouldn't have received such treatment. Moreover, this was not a post-war war, and the war was right in front of him. He didn't have the time to carefully screen, so there were only two choices. One was to simply
One will send the person back to Jinyang first, and the other will be used immediately.
It can be said that Zhang Shigui's timing of crossing the river was very good. Even if Li Po had doubts about Henan's surrender and felt that their loyalty was too low, he would not treat him like Xu Shiji and others.
And once you participate in the upcoming war, you will have the opportunity to show your loyalty and ability...
Now that he has made a decision, Li Po always puts on a show, and his words are very heart-warming, and then he orders: "If you come, please send a message to Yang Ji's office. Since we promise to have a good talk in the future, we should record it in writing."
For the sake of future generations.”
Such a heavy blow made Zhang Shigui so grateful that he didn't know what to say. He almost shed tears. He had been wronged greatly in Li Tang, even more wronged than Zhang Lun.
He was a proud and arrogant person, and he was also very committed to his achievements. Since joining the Tang Dynasty, he has not been satisfied with either of these things. The road has become narrower and narrower. He cannot win the trust of people above him, and cannot lead troops to fight below. This kind of resentment and
Despair had already taken root and sprouted, eventually bearing bad consequences.
Now that his seriously injured soul finally found some comfort, someone could treat him kindly and plan to use his talents. Moreover, when they first met him, his mood was almost difficult to describe with words.
The words "a scholar dies for his confidant" suddenly appeared in his mind.
But he actually forgot that when he first took refuge in Li Yuan, he was treated with kindness, and the words Li Yuan said were even more touching than what he hears now.
But providing help in times of need is more memorable than adding icing on the cake, isn't it?
Zhang Shigui stood up, bowed solemnly in the tunnel and said: "I am willing to work hard for Your Highness. Even if I die without regrets, I will definitely achieve something in the future, and I won't let Your Highness's ability to know people get hurt."
Li Po laughed, feeling very pleased. He didn't take it seriously as usual. People who defected before the battle might as well be used even if their performance is admirable, but if they want to get glory and wealth from him, they still have to use it.
It takes a lot of effort.
Yang Xu came very quickly and was living next to him. When he opened the curtain, he saw a butt facing him. He hadn't eaten yet, and his blood sugar was a little low, so he felt a little dizzy.
It is rare to kneel down in the army in these days, and those who pay homage are either rewarded or punished. Of course, except for surrender, Zhang Shigui... Well, you are a Henan thief, it is reasonable to be flattering...
Yang Xu naturally looked down upon Zhang Shigui's background, but was a little curious. This man, like him, had been working for Li Yuan before. He was harmed by that little brat Li Yuanji. Why did Zhang Shigui suddenly come here?
Could it be that Li Da was also incompetent and caused everyone to rebel and leave?
Thinking of this, they should feel sympathy for each other, but Yang Xuxian curled his lips and climbed so low, it was really embarrassing... The king of Han was the same, he was just a Henan thief. He could not be grateful after a few words of comfort, and he acted so solemnly.
Why bother?
There is no need to mention Yang Xu's thoughts. In fact, he just wants to get it right. As a king, when the biography room is nearby, it is usually a more important occasion. The biography room next to the king is equivalent to the living room next to the emperor.
Sheren is responsible for recording the words and deeds of the kings and the major events that happened.
This is enough to show that Li Po valued Zhang Shigui. In fact, as he said, Zhang Shigui was from Henan and served in Tongguan. Compared with everyone under his command, Zhang Shigui should have some unique insights into this war.
And when Zhang Shigui sat down again and mentioned the old words again, what Zhang Shigui said was indeed quite new.
Zhang Shigui believed that Wang Shichong was bound to be defeated because of insufficient food and grass, lack of popular support, and a fortified city pass like Tongguan. Therefore, when the food was exhausted, the Henan army was defeated.
This is no different from Li Po's prediction, and it is not considered original.
The next step is where there is something new. Zhang Shigui said: "It is difficult for Li Jiancheng to win a complete victory. Firstly, Wang Shichong is likely to retreat slowly while the food and grass are running out, making it difficult for people to achieve full success. Secondly, even if Wang Shichong is defeated,
Your Highness has stationed troops on the side, and with just a little momentum, Li Jiancheng will not dare to lead his troops out to pursue Wang Shichong."
This judgment was made by Zhang Shigui based on his service experience in Tongguan. Li Jiancheng was mediocre in employing people and troops, and was too prudent. He always had the intention of not seeking merit but seeking no faults. If there was a slight mistake, he would think of a thorough calculation before making sense.
In just one sentence, Li Jiancheng reacted too slowly and was unwilling to take risks, which may have allowed Wang Shichong to escape this disaster.
Then he talked about the generals of Tongguan. After explaining in detail, Li Po nodded secretly. The problem he had been struggling with before was that he could see the general situation clearly, but could not find the right opportunity to fight.
Because he didn't know much about Wang Shichong or Li Jiancheng, or the personalities and experiences of the people he trusted around them. No matter how well-prepared he was, he would inevitably face emergencies.
Just like Zhang Shigui's defeat of Wang Shichong's 50,000 pioneers in the first battle, it falls within this category.
With Zhang Shigui's words, it would be different. If Zhang Shigui could have come a step earlier, Li Po would not have to think about what would happen if Li Jiancheng went out to fight.
Yes, Li Po's problem is that he faces too many options, and Zhang Shigui's role is to eliminate some options.
Zhang Shigui talked eloquently, but he rarely had the opportunity to show off his talent like this, so he couldn't stop. Li Po nodded frequently, but he was muttering in his heart, Damn, the traitor will be very useful in the future.
People look better.
When Zhang Shigui finally stopped talking with a dry mouth and blinked his eyes, he was a little confused. Did he say too much? Did he say too much? It seemed that he said too much...
There are indeed too many. As the saying goes, "too much is not enough". As a new person, even if he sells his old owner completely, if he is a new person, he will definitely despise him as a person. Even if he has the intention to reuse him, he will still have doubts.
Just like Yang Xu, his hand was trembling when he wrote it, and he was scolding this person in his heart for being shameless and a person who is really a seller seeking glory.
But Li Po couldn't help but feel happy. He had been on the shore for so long and was always worried about the timing of crossing the river. When this person came, he immediately made his thinking clearer, no different from the timely rain.
At this time, he patted the short man and said with a smile: "I almost forgot... Come here, bring the tea and rice, let's talk while eating... Haha, the army is simple. After this battle, I will drink to celebrate General Zhang's victory."
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Zhang Shigui even said he didn't dare. When the tea and rice were served, there was nothing he dared to do. He had not had any water or rice here all night, and he was frightened. He was already hungry.
At first, he wanted to take it easy, but His Highness the King of Han never wanted to "share the joys and sorrows" with the soldiers. Even if the food here was simple, he also tried to taste delicious, and Zhang Shigui devoured it as he ate.
Li Po chewed some carefully, took a sip of tea, and then asked: "Then from the general's point of view, what should I do?"
Zhang Shigui was completely relaxed now. He wiped his mouth after hearing this, "The general is rude and makes His Highness laugh... The general thinks that if His Highness is willing to cross the river and march to Henan, he should occupy Hongnong first and wait and see what happens.
Luoyang...the place of the Four Wars is coveted by everyone, and it is useless to take it..."
"Guanxi is the place where the world looks up to, and it is connected with the Jin Dynasty. They are both inside and outside. If we can defeat Li Yuan first, the day when the world will be leveled is not far away."
Li Po was shocked. These words were so insightful. Li Po finally felt as if he had really found a treasure, but he still suppressed the surprise in his heart and said casually: "Isn't it easy to give up but difficult to find?"
?If Wang Shichong is defeated, Luoyang will be in chaos. If you sit back and watch, wouldn't you be handing over your great foundation to others and be laughed at by the world?"
If someone else had asked him this question, he would probably have to reconsider and admit his mistake immediately. But after Zhang Shigui thought about it, his bad temper broke out again.