With the sudden change of Xue Jingxian, Bian Lingcheng could no longer arrange for Wang Xun to die. But he did not want to let Feng Changqing give in, so he continued to insist on the fact that "the big cannibal has sent an envoy to surrender"
Do not let go of one thing. In this way, the focus of the debate has come back to the authenticity of the identity of the messenger.
Of course, Feng Changqing, Zhou Xiaofeng and others insisted that they did not believe that the identity of the envoy was true, but they were unable to produce any favorable evidence. Although Bian Lingcheng had a group of gangsters who were working for him, they were all generals in charge of baggage, food and civilian services.
, the weight was inevitably insufficient. At the end of the debate, Wang Xun's rash suggestion became a countermeasure acceptable to both parties. Therefore, both parties took a step back and agreed that the main force of the Anxi Army would not continue to the west for the time being.
General Duan Xiushi, the leader of the scouts, took his brothers to first find out the enemy's strength and strength before making further plans.
Of course, this result disappointed many people. Especially for Yu Wenzhi, Song Wu and other young generals who were eager to make contributions, they hated Bian Lingcheng for a while. After breaking up the military meeting, they immediately gathered in Wang Xun's sleeping tent and ate.
He drank to relieve his boredom while yelling at traitors and sycophants who were manipulating power and harming the country.
"That guy shouldn't have been allowed to follow him in the first place. If Marshal Feng didn't send troops to help him, he wouldn't have had the courage to cross to Tanju Ridge even if he borrowed twenty courage from the old thieves next to him!" (Note 1)
"If I had known that the old thief had made such a mistake, I should have let him fall into the Bo Lechuan and drown!"
Everyone vented their grievances with words and words, not caring that the imperial envoy sent by the imperial court was sitting next to them.
Xue Jingxian was very happy to find that several young generals no longer regarded him as an outsider. He listened with open ears for a while, and when everyone was done venting, he reminded him with a smile: "Feng Shuai must also be hesitant about whether to continue marching westward.
Right! Otherwise, why would he bring the dispute with the border supervisors into the open? Just pull the team out and pay attention to what the border guards say!"
Before he finished speaking, a voice of opposition immediately arose from all around. Especially several young generals who admired Feng Changqing very much, they almost immediately pointed their anger at Xue Jingxian. "You are talking nonsense. How could Commander Feng hesitate?! We all in the Anxi Army
I've been working hard just for the day of revenge!"
"Commander Feng has always been upright and upright, how could he take advantage of an old thief?!"
"Who do you want to help, guy?"
Wang Xun, on the other hand, was more calm, hesitated, and suddenly said with a smile: "Everyone, don't be too busy questioning Brother Xue. What he said is actually quite reasonable."
"Huh?" Everyone quickly withdrew their angry eyes from Xue Jingxian's face and stabbed Wang Xun again, "What did you say? Could it be that you have forgotten Commander Feng's kindness to you?"
"Brothers, don't be upset!" Wang Xun shook his head slightly and explained with a smile, "If the old thief Bian didn't realize that he was deliberately causing trouble, Commander Feng would naturally continue to lead everyone to advance westward. However, what happened in the Chinese army's tent just now
Some of you have also seen it. Bi Sichen, Wang Tao, Kang Huaishun, Chen Fengzhong and others who are in charge of the rice, grain and baggage, armor and equipment are obviously venting their anger on the old thief. This western expedition, along the way, is either deep rivers, deep valleys, or mountain passes and cliffs.
If the old thief on the other side orders his followers to secretly do something with the supplies, I am afraid that no matter how good the current situation is, it will be difficult for our army to regroup safely!"
"How dare you, old thief!"
"This damn old thief!" Everyone yelled. They wanted the guy to rush out and cut Bian Lingcheng into pieces.
After scolding for a moment, Yu Wenzhi lowered his head and sighed: "Ming Yun is right! Bi Sichen and the others have always been dissatisfied with Commander Feng because of their seniority. If Commander Feng really did something secretly, Commander Feng would be hard-pressed to prevent it.
.It is better to stop the team and wait until all potential dangers are eliminated before continuing the bloody battle with the cannibal!"
"In this way, even if the brothers are dissatisfied, the blow to their morale will not be too serious!" Everyone was talking and sighing.
"It's just such a delay, I don't know how long it will take!"
"The fighter plane was fleeting. We managed to cripple the Dashi Eastern Expeditionary Army. If we let him regain his strength and defeat it next time, it won't be as easy as it is today!"
"That's not necessarily the case!" Seeing that everyone was in a low mood, Wang Xun smiled and cheered everyone up, "Actually, even if we continue to go west this year, we will at most reach Capluo City. No matter how far it is, let alone food, grass and baggage.
The weather conditions no longer allow it. If Commander Feng is freed up to solve our worries first, next spring will allow us to march westward with confidence and boldness. By then, although the strength of the Eastern Expeditionary Army will have recovered, the surrounding areas will not be affected.
Among the small countries, the news of their disastrous defeat has already spread, and they will no longer provide sincere support to them. Comparing the two, the big cannibals may not be able to take advantage too much!"
He just said these words casually, and did not think there was anything profound about them. But when they fell in the ears of the listeners, they immediately felt like they were turning away the clouds and seeing the sun. In an instant, several eyes were cast over them, full of admiration. Wang Xun
Everyone looked a little embarrassed, coughed a few times, and explained with a smile: "I'm just guessing. Guessing. It's not accurate. But there is always a group of guys in the army who are holding back, and they are indeed a trouble. It's better to get rid of them first.
They then go into battle lightly!"
Mentioning this section, someone immediately sighed in a low voice, "How to get rid of them? They were the elders who followed Fumeng Lingjing Jiedu back then. Even Gao Jiedu, who has always been decisive in killing, could not stop them?! What if Feng Feng
You Shuai pays attention to the rules in everything, and he will definitely not be able to do that kind of frame-up, alas!"
"Isn't it enough to give them a gift to live elsewhere for their retirement? Will they refuse if there is an opportunity for promotion?" Wang Xun thought for a while and continued to answer.
This is indeed a feasible way for the Anxi Army to solve its own hidden dangers. The reason why Bian Lingcheng can support Feng Changqing in everything is because of a group of qualified but incompetent old people in the army. Feng Changqing was born in a humble family.
, so it will be difficult to get rid of these moths for a while. But it will not be troublesome to send them to promotion. First of all, this is indeed within the scope of Feng Changqing's responsibilities, and it does not count as harming his colleagues. Secondly, those elders
He is very utilitarian and will definitely seize the opportunity for promotion. No matter how Bian Lingcheng tries to retain him, he will never be able to retain him.
"Brother Mingyun, where did you learn this? How come I almost don't recognize you anymore!" Yu Wenzhi had the closest relationship with Wang Xun and felt the changes in him the most. He glanced at him and asked doubtfully.
"Yes, we will treat each other with admiration after three days of separation. I didn't believe this at first. Now I really believe it!" Song Wu also met Wang Xun several times when he was at the Baimabao camp.
The idea of bringing people closer, laughing and joking.
"Really?" Wang Xun touched his head in confusion. Is the change really that big? Why didn't he feel it? But think about it, if it were me a year ago, there really wouldn't be so many twists in my stomach.
Otherwise, I wouldn’t have been so miserable that I couldn’t stay in Baimabao and ended up hiding in Anxi!
While he was sighing in his heart, he was pushed by Xue Jingxian, who laughed and scolded, "You are quite smart. But why haven't I seen you use this smart energy on yourself? Looking at the way Ling Cheng looks today, I almost want to
Let you die immediately! How did you offend him and make him hate you so much?"
"How did I know!" When Wang Xun mentioned this, he was immediately filled with confusion. "That old thief is busy racing horses and staking the land by the Shule River every day. Don't think I have been in Anxi for so long, but I haven't even seen him in Anxi for a long time."
I have never fought him face to face. Even if I want to offend him, I have to have a chance to do so?!"
"In Xue's opinion, you should be more careful!" Xue Jingxian put away his smile and reminded seriously. "This kind of guy with incomplete limbs has the most vicious heart. Now that he has taken the initiative to find you, he will not give up easily!"
"Thank you, Brother Xue, for reminding me!" Wang Xun knew that Xue Jingxian was sincerely doing good for him, so he quickly handed over his hands to express his gratitude, "But I really can't think of a time when I offended him. He is a supervisor, and I am just a middle-aged man with no roots.
General Lang, how can you prevent him from doing something behind his back?!"
"Anyway, there's no harm in being more careful!" Xue Jingxian accepted Wang Xun's thanks unceremoniously, then frowned and continued to ask, "If you think about it again, have you ever offended anyone around him? Or have a closer relationship with him?
People who are close to you always find out the source of resentment so that you can take advantage of them!"
"No!" Wang Xun shook his head hesitantly. He was really frustrated. When he was in the capital, he also encountered trouble. But every time he could find out which god he had provoked. But this time, there was no trace of it.
He couldn't find any clues. It seemed that God just didn't like him, so he deliberately set up one level after another.
"In the White Horse Fort, there was a guy named Bian who disobeyed military orders and was executed by Fengjie Du. But if Bian Lingcheng wanted to take revenge on Ming Yun, he should have taken action when he first arrived in Anxi. He would not have endured it.
Today!" Yu Wenzhi looked on anxiously and took the initiative to find an excuse for Wang Xun.
"No! If Bian Lingcheng wants to take revenge, he will not take revenge on Brother Mingyun alone!" Song Wu said with a smile. "I was also there at the time. The one named Bian is asking for death. General Zhou, General Zhao..." He
He looked around and lowered his voice, "They were all there at the time. Bian Lingcheng has never taken the initiative to cause trouble for them in the past two years!"
"Oh, this is really troublesome!" Xue Jingxian murmured in a deep voice. According to everyone, Bian Lingcheng should not have any personal grudges with Wang Xun. But why does he have to get rid of Wang Xun? At the moment, he still has nothing to do with it.
Now, for the time being, I can still hold up the banner of the prince and cover Wang Xun. But after he leaves, how should Wang Xun respond?
After thinking for a long time, he couldn't come up with a clue. However, Xue Jingxian's nature was a bit stubborn. Now that he had intervened, he would not give up halfway. He frowned and continued to ask: "Where are the others? I'm surprised.
You are a good Feilong Imperial Guard officer, so why did you come back to Anxi and suffer? With your family background, even if you don't come here, you can still get ahead just by qualifying in the Imperial Guard, right?"
"This..." Wang Xun hesitated. Although the brothers in the room had a close friendship at the moment, their backgrounds were very different. Especially Song Wu, whose brother was Yang Guozhong's best friend, so some words could not be said in front of him.
Moreover, no matter who knew about the affair between Yang Yuhuan and His Highness Prince Shou, there would be no good results. Neither he nor Feng Changqing told the truth, let alone Xue Jingxian. Without him, he would be alone.
When people admit that they are unlucky, there is no need to delay those who don’t want to do it.
"Brother Mingyun and Zida once offended the Prime Minister!" Song Wu was an upright man. Seeing the hesitation on Wang Xun's face, he simply made it clear himself. "But the Prime Minister has no intention of pursuing this matter for a long time.
Besides, I heard from my brother that the prime minister and those in the inner court are not on the right track! It is impossible to instruct Bian Lingcheng to frame him!"
His original intention was to bridge the relationship with Wang Xun and others. Unexpectedly, the words 'Xiao Nei Chao' suddenly made Xue Jingxian's eyes light up. "Haha, since Mingyun can't think of it at the moment, forget it! Let's just go first.
How can I keep this guy away from me? Otherwise, if Ming Yun walks around in front of this thief every day, he will inevitably be targeted again!"
"Why don't you just ask Brother Mingyun to escort you back to the capital!" Song Wu didn't guess that Xue Jingxian was deliberately diverting the topic elsewhere, so he continued casually.
"No!" Before Xue Jingxian could say anything, Wang Xun had already objected loudly. He looked at the other party apologetically, and then quickly added with a smile, "When I first came to Anxi, I made an oath. I will never return eastward until I succeed! Bian!
It doesn’t matter if Lingcheng is targeting me, I’ll just find a chance to avoid him. Anxi is so big, he won’t follow me wherever I go!”
Note 1: Datanju Ridge is located north of Baltit in the northwest of present-day Kashmir and east of Mir Peak in the Hindu Kush Mountains. It is more than 4,000 meters above sea level. This place and the Bolchu River mentioned later are both dangerous places in Xiaobolu.
