"Your Highness, the King of Qi invites you to come to the main army commander's tent to discuss matters."
In the evening of that day, Zongwei Chief Wei Jiao received an invitation from King Lu Xi of Qi, inviting Zhao Hongrun to the commander's tent in the main camp to discuss the upcoming war.
After Zhao Hongrun heard about this, he came to the residence of Xu Yin, the general of the Fenxing Army.
He originally wanted to invite the general to attend with him, but when he waited for him to express his intention, Xu Yin repeatedly waved his hand and declined politely.
"When Xu was in China, he hated sitting at the same banquet with officials and politicians, let alone a foreigner?"
Zhao Hongrun suddenly realized that Xu Yin had a great prejudice against politicians.
But if you think about it carefully, be it Xu Yin or Sima An, the generals of the Sixth Battalion stationed in all directions of the Wei State almost never dealt with the imperial officials.
After understanding this matter, Zhao Hongrun simply stopped forcing him. After all, King Lu Xi of Qi was the only one who invited him. He cared about Xu Yin's face, so he came to invite him. Now that Xu Yin doesn't like to participate in such things, he is the only one invited.
People are coming to the meeting.
Of course, it was said that he was going to the meeting alone, but with Zhao Hongrun's current status, how could he really go there alone?
He selected three generals to accompany him.
They are Cai Qinhu, the Western Wei camp general of the Fenxing Army, Yan Mo, the deputy general of the Yanling Army, and Wu Ji, the chief general of the Shangshui Army.
Together with Wei Jiao and other clan guards, a total of nine people rode to the camp of King Lu Xi of Qi.
By the time Zhao Hongrun and his party arrived at the camp of Qi King Lu Xi on horseback, the sky had darkened, and they could only see bright lights in the distance, stretching for more than ten miles.
This formation is by no means inferior to Xiang Mo's 500,000-strong army.
But this is not surprising. After all, Qi King Lu Xi’s army consisted of nearly 300,000 Qi and Lu coalition forces. This does not include the civilian soldiers responsible for logistics and transportation.
Anyway, Zhao Hongrun looked quite envious.
Because so far, he has never truly led such a large army.
It's not for any other reason, but because the Wei State cannot afford the corresponding military pay and food.
When Zhao Hongrun led the Shangshui Army and the Dangshan Army to fight against Sanchuan, one battle wiped out Wei's private tax money for nearly two years. It can be imagined how drastic the consumption of money and food for a country was when the war broke out.
Because that is not only the consumption of military pay and military rations, but also includes the cost of encouraging soldiers when the battle situation is unfavorable, as well as post-war pensions, etc.
These days, being a soldier is indeed a high-paying, high-risk profession.
Take the Shang Shui Army for example. The soldiers of the Shang Shui Army were very poor when they first arrived in the Wei State. They all had fields, houses and savings nearby. Where did this money come from? In the final analysis, it was not allocated from the Wei State treasury.
Of course, except for the Chu State, in this country where human life is not valuable, pensions are simply rare.
"If the wealth of Qi is moved to Wei, tsk tsk..."
Speaking of whimsical words, Zhao Hongrun came to the Qi army's military camp on the north bank of the Huihe River.
Coincidentally, as soon as Zhao Hongrun arrived near the camp gate, he saw Tian Danyi, the commander-in-chief of the Qi Army on the East Route, leading several generals in the other direction.
When they saw Tian Dan, Cai Qinhu, Yan Mo, and Wu Ji, who were still chatting and laughing, their faces suddenly dropped, and there was a hint of pride in their eyes.
It's no wonder, after all, in the battle at Suxian, their Wei army snatched the merits of Kecheng from the Qi army on the east route.
What? Despicable?
The three generals sneered at this: That is because the commander-in-chief of our army, His Highness King Su, has more foresight!
At this time, Tian Dan and his group arrived at Zhao Hongrun in just a few breaths.
Glancing at the more or less hostile eyes of the three generals and several Zongwei behind Zhao Hongrun, Tian Dan shook his head secretly and chose to turn a blind eye.
I saw him riding a horse to Zhao Hongrun, marching alongside him, and jokingly said: "How does it feel to be expelled by Xiang Mo's 500,000-strong army?"
Zhao Hongrun rolled his eyes when he heard this and said angrily: "How dare you say that?...Why doesn't he go to you?"
"Because he thinks you are a greater threat than Tian." Tian Dan revealed the truth in one sentence.
However, Zhao Hongrun did not react for a while, and said with a strange expression: "Are you kidding, Tian Shuai?... In the mind of a Chu general, my king is actually a greater threat than you, Tian Shuai?"
Seeing that Zhao Hongrun mistakenly thought that he was mocking him, Tian Dan shook his head and reminded: "So far in this battle, how many Chu soldiers have you recruited and how many Chu people have you swept away? Do you really think Xiang Mo can't see it?...
...Although Tian killed a lot of Chu people, every time Tian killed one person, it would only weaken the state of Chu, but it would not make Daqi become stronger. And like your previous actions, you are
Stealing the power of the Chu State, while weakening the Chu State, making your Wei State stronger... So now, who do you think is the greater threat to the Chu State, you or Tian?"
"..." After being awakened by Tian Dan's words, Zhao Hongrun realized the reason why he had been targeted by Xiang Mo before.
He originally thought that his small actions would not attract the attention of Chu State, but he did not expect that he would be noticed by a Chu State general so quickly.
"Be careful, don't die... Xiang Mo is not easy to deal with." Tian Dan reminded lightly.
Saying this, he glanced at Zhao Hongrun.
If what he expected was correct, during this battle, Xiang Mo would probably concentrate his efforts on the Wei army and the Wei Gongzi Run next to him.
Zhao Hongrun had obviously guessed this. He exhaled with a solemn expression, then changed the topic with a smile and said, "I can't believe that you would actually kindly remind me?"
Tian Dan turned his head and looked Zhao Hongrun up and down, and said calmly: "Tian just thinks that Mr. Ji Run is more beneficial to Daqi if he is alive...that's all."
After that, he shook the reins and went forward on his own.
It's really hard to have a good impression of this guy...
Zhao Hongrun shook his head and sped up to catch up.
After a while, under the guidance of Qi Bing, they arrived at the military headquarters.
From a distance, Zhao Hongrun could smell the fragrant smell coming from the handsome tent in front, which was also mixed with the aroma of wine. It was not difficult to guess that King Lu Xi of Qi had already prepared a celebration banquet in the handsome tent to celebrate the West.
The contributions of the Wei Army on the Route and the Qi Army on the East Route.
Because without these two partial armies, King Lu Xi of Qi might not be able to conquer Fuli Fortress where Xiang Mo was stationed.
Huh?
Suddenly, Zhao Hongrun's complexion changed slightly, because he saw that King Lu Xi of Qi was actually waiting outside the commander's tent with a group of ministers from Qi and Lu.
Just when Zhao Hongrun was still secretly suspicious, he saw King Lu Xi of Qi walking towards him laughing loudly, and said with a smile: "My two heroes are here!"
Although it felt a little inappropriate to call King Lu Xi of Qi a hero, Zhao Hongrun still gave the king of Qi the respect he deserved. Like Tian Dan, he got off his horse, came to Qi King Lu Xi, and said
military salute.
Because in this coalition, King Lu Xi of Qi is the commander-in-chief, and Zhao Hongrun, like Tian Dan, is a deputy general and is also the commander-in-chief of the partial division. Therefore, there is no problem in returning the military salute.
"Okay, okay!" Looking at Zhao Hongrun and Tian Dan, Qi King Lu Xi said gently: "My two lieutenants have worked hard recently. I have prepared drinks in the tent to celebrate their achievements."
With that said, he took Zhao Hongrun and Tian Dan's hands one by one and personally led them into the tent.
I have to say that even Zhao Hongrun was a little surprised by this courtesy.
At this moment, he couldn't help but have a strange thought in his mind: It is said that King Lu Xi of Qi was moody and had a perverse temperament. Isn't this quite normal?
It can only be said that just like Zhao Hongrun has almost never seen the violent and ruthless side of his father, Emperor Wei Ji Yuanxi, he also does not understand the other side of King Lu Xi of Qi. This is definitely the most powerful person in the history of Qi State.
The most difficult king to understand.
During this period, Zhao Hongrun also saw his Sixth Prince brother Ji Zhao. The two brothers looked at each other, nodded to each other, and said hello.
When they came to the tent, King Lu Xi of Qi invited everyone to take their seats.
He and the Lord of Lu, Su Pan, naturally sat on the main seats. As for the ministers of Qi and Lu, they also came to the left and right to take their seats.
As for Zhao Hongrun and Tian Dan, their positions are a bit special. Their desks are placed diagonally under the main seat, facing the seats on both sides of the tent.
Oh, the treatment in the East Palace...
Zhao Hongrun was secretly happy because the position he was sitting in was only qualified by Hongli, the crown prince of the East Palace, in their country of Wei.
He has never sat in this position.
"Everyone!" King Lu Xi of Qi waved his hand and suppressed his words, then raised his wine cup and said with a blushing face: "This time, I captured Fu Li Fortress at such a small price and pushed the army's front to the Huihe River.
Young Master Run and Tian Aiqing have made indispensable contributions!...Everyone, please join me in toasting these two meritorious officials."
After hearing this, everyone in the tent toasted to Zhao Hongrun and Tian Dan. Even though Zhao Hongrun usually didn't like such empty tricks, he had to admit that King Lu Xi of Qi was really a good man.
And just when Zhao Hongrun secretly lamented that his trip was worthwhile and was about to feast, Qi State's right minister Tian Guang raised his wine cup and toasted Zhao Hongrun with another cup, and said with a smile: "Master Ji Run has really made a great contribution this time."
, and allow Mr. Tian to offer you a drink... Speaking of which, there is something that Mr. Tian has always been doubtful about. I wonder if Mr. Tian can help Mr. Tian clear it up?"
"..."
Zhao Hongrun glanced at his brother Ji Zhao, the Sixth Emperor, and saw that his face was expressionless, and he had some understanding in his heart, so he said calmly: "Your Excellency, please speak."
A trace of resentment flashed in Tian Huan's eyes, and he said in a normal tone: "According to what Tian knows, the Wei soldiers under Master Ji Run are almost all Chu people who came from the Chu country. Could it be that the Wei people are not as good as the Chu people?"
As he spoke, he saw Zhao Hongrun's lips moving slightly, and immediately raised his hand and said, "Master Ji Run, please don't mind. Tian is just asking casually."
After hearing this, everyone in the tent suddenly became quiet, looking at Tian Huan or Zhao Hongrun with different expressions.
Looking for trouble? At this time? Is there something wrong with this guy’s brain?
Zhao Hongrun snorted lightly, and then asked Tian Huandao: "Then I dare to ask your right minister, Qi State obviously has many men, but why did His Majesty the King of Qi recruit my brother as his son-in-law? Is it because the people of Qi are not as good as the people of Wei?"
Everyone in the tent was stunned for a moment when they heard this, and Tian Huan was also speechless.
At this time, Zhao Hongrun looked Tian Huang up and down, and said with a smile: "Of course, I will not generalize like a certain idiot... Although a certain idiot was deprived of the position of left prime minister by my brother,
Although it is said that the woman whom the son of a fool admired became my sixth sister-in-law, in short, I still have respect for the State of Qi, and of course, that includes you, the right minister of the State of Qi!"
There was silence in the tent for a moment, and then bursts of snickering broke out.
At this time, Ji Zhao, the left prime minister of Qi State, glanced at Tian Guang's face, which looked like pig liver, and secretly shook his head.
It’s not a good choice to pick, but Hongrun...it’s really self-defeating. (To be continued.)