"You're not me, you're..." Wu Sangui rolled his eyes speechlessly, but he could see some signs. This time, he couldn't buy Murong Fu with money. The benefits that Golden Snake Camp promised him should be something that Wu Sangui couldn't give him.
, Fortunately, the Golden Snake Camp did not directly bribe his life, otherwise it is really possible that he will be revealed here tonight.
As for the battle outside, he is actually not too worried. Firstly, he believes that his generals can cope with the current situation even without his own command. At most, the losses will be greater. Secondly, the key to determining the outcome tonight is not with him.
Rather, it depends on whether the long-awaited surprise army can successfully capture Mengyin County and take away the Golden Snake Camp's escape route by surprise.
His eyes flickered and changed for a while, then Wu Sangui laughed and picked up the wine glass in front of him, "This is the king's inappropriate speech. I punish myself with a drink. I hope you won't take offense, sir."
"Your Majesty is serious. We are all members of our own family. How can we be surprised?" Murong Fu could easily see what was in the old fox's mind. He dealt with it with a half-smile on his face, but secretly sighed in his heart, "Qingqing, Qingqing, I can only help."
You are here, and if you still can't win, then the mud can't hold up the wall, so you might as well let it go as soon as possible."
After drinking a glass of wine, he turned to Yagyu Shenghuaqi behind him and said, "Go and guard the door. As long as anyone is alive, no one is allowed in or out."
"Yes." Yagyu Shenghuaqi bowed and answered, then disappeared in a flash.
Among the many officials and soldiers in the tent, some may not believe the weight of these words, but Wu Sangui definitely believed it. Although his face was a little ugly, he coughed lightly and ordered, "From now on, no one is allowed to leave the commander without my order."
account."
Everyone responds.
At the same time, the situation outside has changed. Yuan Chengzhi relied on the power of the Golden Snake Sword to surge on a full moon night to tear a hole in Wu Sangui's defense circle, and the bandits of the Golden Snake Camp were also affected by his "
Stimulated by the heroic spirit of "Thousands of people, I will go ahead", all of them were enthusiastic and rushed in one after another, eventually tearing the gap wider and wider.
Every time there are people who slaughter dogs for justice, there are always scholars who are unfaithful. These people may have little education, no knowledge of military affairs, and no knowledge of the art of war. They even fought to avoid being cannon fodder a few hours ago, but when they see their leader trapped in a tight siege,
, they also have a sense of loyalty and are able to sacrifice their lives and work hard regardless of their own safety.
Yuan Chengzhi's strategy was really not brilliant, especially as the commander of the army, he couldn't easily take risks, but he still went and received unexpected results, so it can be considered a mistake.
On Wu Sangui's side, due to the obstruction in the transmission of military orders, Wang Dayou's troops, which bore the brunt, were severely damaged. Others did not dare to rush to support, and could only watch the defense circle being broken through, causing the surrounding battalions to retreat.
However, Wu Sangui’s subordinates were not all empty-handed. Two generals among them noticed that something was unusual. One was Gao Dejie (the name of the general was changed) who listened to the messenger’s account of the “weird events” in the commander’s tent.
Without saying a word, he immediately led his troops to support Wang Dayou, and the other was named Wu Guogui.
This man was also one of the confidants who followed Wu Sangui in his early years. His status was no less than that of Wu Sangui’s three sons-in-law. He also had high prestige among the Wu army because of his rich strategy and repeated military exploits. Tonight, after the army fell into decline, he sent several waves.
The messenger went to ask Wu Sangui for instructions, but received no response. Something must be wrong if something goes wrong. He immediately decided not to wait for Wu Sangui's order. While sending troops for reinforcements, he also sent a message to other generals to shrink their defenses and shift the focus of defense to the Golden Snake Camp.
main direction of attack.
In this way, Wu Jun blocked the loophole in time, and the two sides were in a stalemate again. However, what was different from before was that the two sides were completely entangled and no one could easily withdraw from the battle. One side had an absolute numerical advantage, and the other side was well-equipped and well-organized.
It's orderly and it's hard to say who wins and who loses.
Time passed little by little, and it was dark with the killing outside. But inside the tent, Wu Sangui and Murong Fu were drinking happily and chatting.
"Hahaha, in my opinion, how does my current strength compare to Kangxi's?"
"Your Highness, do you want to hear the truth or lies?" Murong Fu asked with a chuckle.
"Of course it's the truth."
"With all due respect, the prince may have a slight upper hand in two or three years, but that may not be the case after two or three years."
As soon as these words came out, everyone in the tent took a breath. This young man really dared to say anything. But thinking about Wu Sangui's fear of this person tonight, they felt relieved.
Wu Sangui's face changed slightly, and soon returned to his natural state, "I would like to hear the details."
"My lord, I am not pouring cold water on you. Your vision and structure are not as good as Kangxi's. What he loses to you now is only his age and experience. He may not have as many soldiers and horses as you, and he is not as strong as you, but in time he will definitely be far better than you.
." Murong Fu talked eloquently.
He was the only one who dared to say this.
After hearing this, Wu Sangui's face became a little gloomy, and he asked in a neutral tone, "According to what the young master said, this king is bound to be defeated?"
"That's not true," Murong Fu's eyes flashed and he said with a faint smile, "What I just talked about was the situation of long-term separatism. If the prince leaves Shanhaiguan, even if he goes north to the capital now, without giving Kangxi time to grow up, he will definitely be able to
Fight to settle the matter and drive the Manchu and Qing Tatars out of the country."
As he spoke, he stared closely at the change in Wu Sangui's expression, as if he wanted to see some flaw.
But to his disappointment, after hearing these words, Wu Sangui's eyes immediately flashed with a trace of undetectable vigilance, and then he returned to his original state of calm and turned to talk about something else.
Murong Fu became more and more curious for a while, but he also knew that the old fox had a deep mind and could not easily find out the secret, so he had to give up for the time being.
After a while, the two started talking and laughing again. Of course, although they looked very relaxed and contented on the surface, they actually felt the same nervousness and anxiety in their hearts because they were waiting for the same result. It was like two gamblers betting on dice.
, there is only one result, but both of them must be sad and happy.
As time passed, more and more messengers gathered in the tent, but none of them brought the news they wanted until one night passed.
"Report!" A general wearing armor but covered in bright red stumbled in and fell to the ground. "Report to Marshal Qi, we... we fell into the trap. The entire army on the left... was completely wiped out...
"
It seemed that I had exhausted all my strength in saying one sentence, and then I fainted after saying it.
"What!" Wu Sangui stood up from the dragon chair in a hurry. Then he felt dizzy and his body shook violently. Fortunately, the waiter reacted very quickly and hurriedly stepped forward to support him.
In contrast, Murong Fu was in a great mood instantly and said with a smile, "Victory or defeat is a common thing for military officers. Prince, please pay attention to your health. Don't accidentally die first. Kangxi will wake up laughing even in his dreams."
Wu Sangui groaned when he heard the words, and a mouthful of blood rushed up to his throat. He finally swallowed it alive. After a long time, he regained his composure and glanced at Murong Fu with a cold look, "This...couldn't it be your handiwork too?"
"
"Your Majesty really praises me too much," Murong Fu spread his hands innocently, "How can I have any big plans? Even if I do, Golden Snake Camp cannot afford the price."
Wu Sangui obviously didn't believe it. Everything was going on in an orderly manner, but the appearance of this person made things full of variables. Who else could he be?
Thinking so, he has not completely lost his mind, and it would be unwise to turn against him now.
Taking a deep breath, Wu Sangui managed to calm down and said in a deep voice, "Murong Fu, this time I am wronged. If nothing happens, please come back."
Murong Fu shrugged and asked, adding fuel to the fire, "I wonder what the prince is going to do next? Should he continue to fight? Or withdraw his troops?"
Wu Sangui was also a decisive person. The matter had come to this and there was no point in fighting anymore, so he suppressed his anger and hummed, "Retreat!"
"The relationship is good," Murong Fu breathed a sigh of relief, "I can finally retire with success."
"I won't send it off." Wu Sangui spat out two words coldly.
"See you again if we are destined." Murong Fu said leisurely, without being sloppy, he got up and picked up Zhou Qi in the corner, woke up Li Yunzhi, and walked out of the tent.
But at this moment, Wu Sangui suddenly spoke, "Murong Fu, this king... I have a question to ask."
His tone actually changed from the gloomy one just now.
"Oh?" Murong Fu paused, "What's the matter?"
A trace of uneasiness flashed across Wu Sangui's face, and he hesitated for a while before asking, "Is she...is she still alive?"
This question was really confusing. Murong Fu was stunned for a while before he realized what he was asking. His thoughts moved slightly, "Your Majesty, if you want to know the answer, you have to agree to the next thing."
Wu Sangui's first reaction was to refuse, but this question was very important. If he couldn't get the answer, he might not feel at ease for the rest of his life. He finally nodded, "You can say it. As long as it's not too much, I can agree to it."
"Don't worry," Murong Fu smiled slightly, "My request is very simple. Several masters of the Golden Snake Camp were captured by the prince's men last night. Just let them go."
"That's it?" Wu Sangui was prepared to be yelled at by his lion, but he didn't expect it to be so simple. For him, letting go of a few prisoners from the Golden Snake Camp was really nothing.
Even now, the Golden Snake Camp has never let him take a high look.
Murong Fu nodded, "That's it!"
Wu Sangui did not hesitate and immediately told Prime Minister Xia, "You will go with Mr. Murong later and release all those prisoners."
"yes."
Then Wu Sangui looked at Murong Fu again, with a look of expectation in his eyes.
Murong Fu pondered for a moment, "She is already dead."
Wu Sangui was slightly shaken, his eyes quickly became dim and lonely, and finally he waved his hand, "Let's go."
Naturally, he was asking about Chen Yuanyuan's life and death. He had already known that Murong Fu was still alive, but he was still unsure whether Chen Yuanyuan also survived that incident, although this possibility was not high.
"Hmph, even if you are as cunning as a fox, you would never think that Yuanyuan is still alive. Hehe, from now on, you will be mine alone..." The corner of Murong Fu's mouth curled up slightly, and he left the university together with Liu Shenghuaqi and Xia Guoxiang.
Wu Sangui's voice could still be heard in the distance, "Send an order to retreat sixty miles and fight another day."