When Yangcheng Lord Xiong Tuo arrived at the military meeting hall in Juyang Lord Xiong Li's mansion, he saw the figure of Guling Lord Xiong Wu.
Compared with the calm and conceited appearance of the past few days, today's Guling Lord Xiong Wu seems to be a little taciturn. It is obvious at a glance that he has suffered a great setback.
"Hey!"
With a chuckle, Xiong Tuo stepped into the military meeting hall.
However, because of the silence in the military meeting hall at this moment, Lord Guling Xiong Wu clearly heard Xiong Tuo's sneer. Suddenly, his whole face turned red and he asked angrily: "Xiong Tuo, you What are you laughing at?"
Hearing this, Xiong Tuo had an inexplicable smile on his face, and said lightly: "I just think that some people are arrogant and brave, and they swore before the expedition that they would be successful immediately... It has only been a few days. , I didn’t expect it, tsk tsk.”
Having said this, he deliberately stared at Xiong Wu for a moment, and then ridiculed: "Xiong Wu, have you ever seen with your own eyes what that Ji Run looks like?"
After hearing this, Xiong Wu widened his eyes angrily.
Because Xiong Tuo's words were so venomous and meant to sneer at him, Xiong Wu. He didn't even see Wei Jun's coach Ji Run face to face and was defeated by the opponent. What a humiliation.
The key point is that it's not easy for Xiong Wu to answer or refute.
What could he say? That he had actually seen what Ji Run looked like?
This is outrageous!
Then, Xiong Wu raised his finger and pointed at Xiong Tuo, his whole body shaking with anger, but no words came out of his mouth.
At this time, Gongyang Yun and Gongyang Zan, two court ministers and officials, were sitting in the hall. Seeing Xiong Wu's face flushed with anger and sweating on his forehead, Gongyang Yun was worried that the prince born to the Queen of Chu would be angry. He hurriedly reconciled and said: "Two young masters, our country is currently experiencing a national crisis, so please don't quarrel anymore... Young Master Xiong Wu despised Wei Jun's coach Ji Run and did not listen to Young Master Xiong Tuo's advice. This is why This is a defeat; however, it is not worthwhile for Mr. Xiong Tuo to ridicule Mr. Xiong Wu and destroy his own prestige."
As soon as he finished speaking, Gongyang Zan also advised in agreement: "What brother said is absolutely true. At the moment, we should join hands to advance and retreat and fight against the national crisis together."
After listening to what Gong Yangyun and Gongyang Zan said, Xiong Tuo stopped talking. After glancing at Xiong Wu who was extremely embarrassed, Shi Shiran walked to his seat and sat down.
At this time, the bloated Ju Yang Lord Xiong Li had already sat on the main seat, and was blinking at the scene happening in the hall with his small green bean-like eyes open.
In the past, even though he did not want to offend Yangcheng Lord Xiong Tuo, he would have favored Guling Lord Xiong Wu, but at this moment, he did not do so.
After all, with the defeat of Guling Lord Xiong Wu, the value of Yangcheng Lord Xiong Tuo immediately increased.
It’s not that Juyang Lord Xiong Li loves this country. The problem is that the target of the Wei army’s attack includes Juyang County, his fiefdom, and Xiong Li doesn’t want to lose what he has worked hard to save—actually, it was through expropriation— wealth.
So, he licked his face and said kindly to Xiong Tuo: "My dear nephew, look at this..."
"You are arrogant at first but respectful at the end, you follow others' influence, you are a complete villain!"
Yangcheng Lord Xiong Tuo glanced at Juyang Lord Xiong Li, his eyes full of contempt.
"What are you afraid of? Lord Xiong Wu, the Lord of Guling who conquered most of the Song Dynasty with overwhelming force, is here, so what is Lord Xiong Li worried about?" Xiong Tuo couldn't help but ridiculed.
When he said this, he didn't know how relieved and happy he felt in his heart.
Because two years ago, when his army of 160,000 Xiong Tuo was defeated by Ji Run, the young master of Wei State, and he almost brought his cousin Pingyu Jun Xiong Hu in, the king of Chu, Shou Ying, treated him
The ratings plummeted.
During this period, the Lord of Guling, Xiong Wu, was the happiest, always talking about his and Xiong Tuo's achievements: after all, in terms of the battle situation at that time, Xiong Wu had great military exploits, and almost conquered most of the Song Dynasty, just because
Xiong Tuo and Zhao Hongrun signed the "Zhengyang Peace Treaty of Armistice between Chu and Wei", so they had to spit out all the captured cities in Song Dynasty.
At that time, Xiong Tuo scoffed at Xiong Wu's comparison, because he believed that the general Nangong Gui of the Suiyang Army of Wei State that Xiong Wu faced and the Wei Gongzi Ji Run he faced at that time were simply not enough.
Put them together and compare.
It's not that Nangong's talents are inferior to that of Wei Gongzi Ji Run, the problem lies in their identities.
Nangong Guinai was a surrendered general from the old Song Dynasty, and his relationship with the Wei court was not harmonious. He was a Wei general who supported his troops and respected himself.
Therefore, Nangong Gui, who was worried that his Suiyang Army would suffer huge losses, which might lead to a decline in his status in the Wei State, and even be deprived of his position as General of the Sixth Battalion by the Wei State, how could he dare to really fight with Guling Lord Xiong Wu?
Head-to-head confrontation?
Therefore, in the view of Xiong Tuo, Lord of Yangcheng, the reason why Xiong Wu attacked Song County of Wei State with overwhelming force was because Nangong Gui, the general of Wei State's Suiyang Army, did little to stop him in order to reduce the casualties of his troops.
On the other hand, the enemy Xiong Tuo faced at that time, the Wei Gongzi Ji Run, was the son of the King of Wei. Naturally, he would not have the same worries as Nangong Gui. Moreover, although this son was young, he was capable of fighting in the army.
There is indeed a set.
In addition, the 35,000 Wei infantry led by Ji Run at that time were more powerful than the 160,000 peasant soldiers that Xiong Tuo temporarily recruited before the war. Therefore, summing up these reasons, he was defeated at the hands of Ji Run.
, although Xiong Tuo cannot be said to be "glory despite defeat", he will not be humiliated like Xiong Wu.
It's a pity that almost no one in Chu Dong accepted Xiong Tuo's explanation. It's no wonder why Wei Gongzi Ji Run was too young and had no name before.
But now, seeing that Guling Lord Xiong Wu did not listen to his own advice and was defeated by Ji Run, and almost the whole army was wiped out, Xiong Tuo felt so happy in his heart.
If it was not inappropriate, he could not help but write a letter and send it to Ji Run to thank the latter.
But having said that, Xiong Tuo was feeling proud, but Xiong Wu was in a bad mood.
Xiong Wu slammed the table and cursed angrily: "Xiong Tuo, I was defeated by the enemy. You don't think about how to defeat the enemy, but you are still sarcastic and gloating. Is your mother a servant girl of Wei?"
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"..." After hearing this, Xiong Tuo's face suddenly darkened, and a murderous intent flashed in his eyes.
Because what he hates the most in his life is when someone criticizes his origin, especially people like Guling Lord Xiong Wu who scold him for his improper bloodline.
Seeing the murderous look in Xiong Tuo's eyes, Gongyang Yun and Gongyang Zan's expressions changed slightly. The former quickly smoothed things over and said: "Two young masters, two young masters, the top priority in this matter is how to repel the invading Wei army. How can we fight in the same room?
It’s nothing but a source of ridicule!”
Gongyang Zan also said: "You two gentlemen, please take a step back for our sake and don't argue."
"..."
Yangcheng Lord Xiong Tuo took a deep look at Gongyang Yun and Gongyang Zan, and said with all his anger, "Okay, just for the sake of the two Lord Gongyang."
After that, he ignored Xiong Wu.
After hearing Xiong Tuo's words, Gongyang Yun and Gongyang Zan felt flattered. After all, once upon a time, Xiong Tuo, Lord of Yangcheng, was a famous thorn in the Chu State. Once he got angry, no one would lose face. Give.
Today, Xiong Tuo was able to stop his quarrel with Guling Lord Xiong Wu for the sake of the two brothers. It is undeniable that this grumpy young man has indeed changed a lot.
After looking at each other and exchanging glances, Gongyang Yun said sternly to Xiong Tuo: "Mr. Xiong Tuo, you and that Ji Run had...well, you had some interactions, but you know what kind of person he was?...Have you ever? How can we transfer this boy away?"
Gong Yangyun spoke very cryptically and did not directly reveal that Xiong Tuo and Zhao Hongrun had various private transactions.
After listening to Gong Yangyun's words, Xiong Tuo pondered for a moment, shook his head and said: "The king of Wei has two sons who are most valued. One is Ji Zhao, who is now serving as the left prime minister of Qi and is married to the daughter of King Lu Xi of Qi. , and there is another one, this Ji Run... Although Ji Run is young, she still holds great power in Wei State. If Master Gongyang wants to use a estrangement strategy, I think it will be difficult to succeed... ...King Ji Si of Wei, although he is despicable and sinister, he can be regarded as a wise king who governs the country, and Ji Run is his biological son. If you want to sow a relationship between the two of them...how can this be possible?"
Gongyang Yun frowned when he heard this, and then asked: "Is it possible to persuade this son to retreat?"
Xiong Tuo glanced at Gong Yangyun. He had to admit that although Gong Yangyun was a scholar, he still had a very good grasp of the current battle situation. He could tell at a glance that the Wei army on the west route was the key point in this battle.
If nothing else, let’s talk about the recent flood north of the Huihe River. People here in Juyang are not fools. Do they really think that their country’s general Xiang Mo attacked Guling Lord Xiong Wu?
It was obvious that Wei Gongzi Ji Run had done something to it.
As a result, Xiang Mo's plan, which was clearly a clever plan to end the battle, not only failed, but also caused Guling Lord Xiong Wu to almost be wiped out.
"It's impossible." Although Xiong Tuo is in the same camp as Zhao Hongrun from a certain point of view, at this moment, he still tells the truth: "Wei State was restricted by Chu and South Korea in the north, and Ji Run , has always been wary of our great Chu's heritage. If the Wei State had not been unable to destroy our great Chu, I am afraid that he would have already mobilized all kinds of troops to attack our country... This time the coalition forces conquered our great Chu, although it was Qi King Lu Xi who took the lead. , but to persuade Ji Run to withdraw his troops, it may be difficult to reach the sky." At this point, he added another sentence, not only for everyone present, but also for himself: "As long as there is a glimmer of Maybe, Ji Run will never let go of the opportunity to destroy my great Chu."
Hearing this, Gongyang Yun glanced at Xiong Tuo in surprise. After all, Xiong Tuo clearly had a private relationship with Ji Run, the young master of Wei, but when it came to important matters concerning his Chu country, Xiong Tuo could clearly distinguish between them. No matter how serious it is, this is rare.
After thinking about it, Gongyang Yun stroked his beard and said seriously: "In this case, we can only try to get rid of Mr. Wei..."
"..."
Xiong Tuo was slightly startled when he heard this, and then he seemed to have thought of something, and his expression was a little complicated.
At this time, Ju Yang Lord Xiong Li, who was sitting on the main seat, also asked in surprise: "Assassination?"
"Hmm." Gongyang Yun responded vaguely, perhaps because he was ashamed to say the word.
After all, there are actually many examples of assassins being sent to assassinate enemy generals on battlefields throughout the ages, but this kind of thing is ultimately disgraceful, so it is difficult to talk about it openly.
"...After Ji Run dies, please ask Lord Xiang Pei of Xinyang to march in the army and kill the Wei army together with Lord Xiang Mo." At this point, Gongyang Yun seemed to have thought of something, and asked Lord Juyang Xiong Li doubtfully:
"By the way, Xinyang Lord Xiang Pei has not been seen entering the army recently. Does Lord Xiong Li know the reason?"
Ju Yangjun Xiong Li shook his head and sent someone to Xinyang Lord Xiang Pei to inquire about the reason.
After asking about it, I found out that the Wei State actually had a cavalry force of more than 50,000 men, and they were looting the fiefdom of Guling Lord Xiong Wu.
Xiang Pei, Lord of Xinyang, was afraid of this Wei cavalry that appeared out of nowhere, so he did not dare to act rashly.
When the news came back to Juyang, Lord Guling Xiong Wu was stunned at first, and he was completely stunned.
Because he had just experienced a heavy blow in Zhi County where the 80,000-strong army was almost annihilated. As a result, his fiefdom was looted by the Wei cavalry. Even the always proud Xiong Wu was shocked after learning about this.
He was deeply shocked and almost fainted on the spot.
Seeing his devastated look, even Xiong Tuo felt a little pity for him, even if it was just for a moment.
Compared with Guling Lord Xiong Wu's fiefdom being looted, the more than 50,000 Wei cavalry who appeared out of nowhere were a serious concern.
"When did Wei... form an army of 50,000 men?" Gongyang Yun and Gongyang Zan were dumbfounded because they had never heard of such news before.
On the other hand, Xiong Tuo, Lord of Yangcheng, touched his chin thoughtfully and thought to himself: Most of these 50,000 or so Wei cavalrymen are the foreign cavalry that Ji Run conquered during the conquest of Sanchuan. Tsk, tsk, he currently has a lot of troops.
There are nearly 150,000 infantry alone, and now there are 50,000 more cavalry...
"Now it's time to have some fun."
Xiong Tuo glanced calmly at Juyang Lord Xiong Li, who changed his expression after hearing this, and wondered if he could borrow Ji Run's hand to kill this greedy fat insect first.