Shen Jin was surprised and happy. In the past, Tian Dan had separated Le Yi and Zhang Liang had separated Fan Zeng. They had never used nursery rhymes as a counter-insurgency plan. But after thinking about it carefully, Chen Cao's plan seemed feasible. Shen Jin knew that the Hu people were "brothers". The inheritance system of "the last brother Ji" also heard about the conflicts between the Queen Mother of the Yan Kingdom Kezu Hun and Murong Chui, and the Taifu Murong Ping and the Taizai Murong Ke, but they never thought of taking advantage of it, but Chen Caozhi did not The arrangements had been started a long time ago, and the Xianbei soldier he brought was going to play such a key role——
Shen Jin was filled with surprises, but said: "Can that Duan Zhao take on such an important task? Duan Zhao is originally from Xianbei, if he has second thoughts or simply disappears, wouldn't my brother's plan be in vain?"
Chen Cao said: "Don't be suspicious when you employ people. Duan Zhao is Duan Si's subordinate. He followed Duan Si and fled to Jiangdong. It should be credible. Moreover, I used Duan Zhao because he is the most suitable. The person who strategizes cannot do everything personally. He must always do everything." If you leave it to others and doubt everything, nothing will be accomplished.”
Shen Jin secretly felt ashamed that Chen Cao was so courageous and knowledgeable even in his weakest years. Shen Jin felt inferior to him, but said: "If this plan works, Murong Ke will withdraw his troops and Luoyang will be able to turn the crisis around. Why bother to see my good brother again?" That Murong Chui!"
Chen Cao said: "Murong Ke, brother Murong Chui, is a hero. I am eager to see him. And how can the country of Yan be brought into chaos with just a nursery rhyme? Once Murong Ke returns to Yecheng to dispel the rumors, he will definitely come back with troops. Luoyang was in danger at that time, so I must go to Yecheng."
Although Shen Jin admired Chen Caozhi's wisdom, he still tried his best to dissuade Chen Caozhi from meeting Murong Chui. The Yan army wanted to attack Luoyang, how could Chen Cao alone stop it? Murong Ke's kindness and power were both equal, and it was not just a nursery rhyme. Can be brought down.
At this time, a scout disguised as a refugee sent to Gong County came to Gaolou to meet Shen Jin and reported that most of the Yan army had crossed the Yellow River. Murong Chui and Yue Xi's 5,000-horse infantry had set off from Gong County and were expected to arrive before noon tomorrow. Will arrive at Luoyang City.
Shen Jin raised his eyebrows and said to Chen Caozhi: "Brother Xian will lead the envoy to leave Luoyang tonight. We cannot delay it until tomorrow."
Chen Cao said: "Brother Shen, there is no need to persuade me. I have already made up my mind. At this turning point, it is worth taking the risk. Brother Shen, don't worry. Murong Ke has always paid attention to favors. He will not kill me." I will definitely be able to return safely from Yecheng."
Shen Jin looked at Chen Caozhi and his heart was surging. He had been given a cold reception in Xifu, and he had no choice but to cross the river privately to Luoyang to defend Xu. It was Chen Caozhi who recommended Huan Wen, and he was pardoned by the imperial court and awarded the title of "Champion Changshi". Only after taking this position did the Shen family of Wuxing have hope for revival. Now it is Chen Caozhi who is preparing to go into danger alone to save Luoyang City. Although Chen Caozhi is as handsome and gentle as a virgin, he has great ambitions. Shen Jin has met countless people in his life, but I feel that no one can match Chen Caozhi, and only an unprecedented figure like this can stand out as a member of a poor family in Jiangzuo, a city with strict barriers to scholars. If Chen Caozhi can come back from Yecheng this time, he will be able to come back from Yecheng. Given his wisdom and courage, given time, his status may not be lower than that of Huan Wen——
Shen Jin poked his head out of the railing and called Shen Chiqian to go upstairs.
Shen Chiqian, Ran Sheng, and Su Qi were all waiting under the high platform. When he heard the call, Shen Chiqian quickly came upstairs, bowed and asked Shen Jin: "What are your orders, father?"
Shen Jin said: "Chiqian, you will go with Master Chen to see Murong Ke tomorrow. No matter Master Chen goes to Yecheng or wherever, you must be with him and protect Master Chen Zhouquan to the death. If Master Chen is late, Don’t come back to see me either.”
Although Shen Chiqian was only sixteen years old, he was very brave. Hearing this, although he didn't understand why Chen Caozhi wanted to see Murong Ke and go to Yecheng, he didn't hesitate at all. He immediately fell at Shen Jin's feet and said in a deep voice: "I don't need my father's instructions. I will protect Master Chen Zhouquan to the death." He stood up and bowed deeply to Chen Caozhi and said, "But at the command of Master Chen, I will go through fire and water without hesitation."
Seeing the sincerity of the Shen family and his son, Chen Caozhi did not refuse. He indeed needed capable hands. He did not want to take Ran Sheng to see Murong Ke this time. Murong Ke could be said to be Ran Sheng's father-killing enemy, and so did Yecheng. The old capital of Ran Min's country, Ran Sheng, a big man eight feet away, should be quite similar to his father Ran Min. Chen Caozhi was worried that people would suspect Ran Sheng's true identity and add unnecessary trouble——
Shen Jin remembered something and asked Chen Caozhi: "Since my dear brother is going to see Murong Ke, where will the Di Qin delegation go?"
Chen Caozhi smiled and said: "Of course you will go with me."
Shen Jin understood what Chen Caozhi meant, which was to create conflicts and disputes between Qin and Yan, but he asked: "Of course those Di people are unwilling to go, how can I get out of here?"
Chen Caozhi and Shen Jin talked secretly for a long time. Shen Jin was so impressed that he ordered his sergeants to act according to the plan.
Chen Caozhi called Ran Sheng upstairs again and invited Shen Jin, but Shen Chiqian temporarily avoided it. He had family matters to tell his younger brother Chen Yu and Chen Zisheng, so Shen Jin went downstairs immediately. The Yan army was approaching and he had to defend the city. final preparations, and cannot completely rely on Chen Caozhi to make the Yan army retreat.
Ran Sheng heard that Chen Caozhi asked him to stay in Luoyang, and he refused to obey. He must follow Chen Caozhi. After hearing the two reasons why Chen Caozhi did not let him go to Yecheng to see Murong Ke, Ran Sheng said: " Brother, since Uncle Jing told me about my life experience last year, Ran Sheng is no longer the Ran Sheng he used to be. On the bank of Gushu River, I vowed to avenge my father and let the Murong family destroy the country. But I know that Ran Sheng’s actions alone will He may be able to kill hundreds of Yan troops, but if he wants Yan to destroy the country, Ran Sheng thinks he does not have the ability, but brother has this ability, I believe him! Ran Sheng is no longer a reckless young man, Murong Ke Although I am the chief culprit who captured and killed my father, I will never show my hatred in front of him. What I want is not Murong Ke’s life, I want the Murong family’s country to be destroyed!”
Ran Sheng, who is only seventeen years old but has a beard all over his face, gritted his teeth, showing the depth of hatred in his heart.
Ran Sheng took a deep breath to calm himself down, and continued: "Brother is going to see Murong Ke. Of course Murong Chui will not just send Jin Boluo on behalf of Duke Anshi. This trip is inevitably risky, how can I not Follow my brother? It’s not about peace of mind! As for my brother’s worry about me being recognized, I’m overly worried. My father has been dead for more than ten years, and I once heard Uncle Jing say that my father’s body was traumatized due to years of war. There are quite a few, and there are several knife marks on the face. If my eight-foot figure is too conspicuous, it is in Jiangdong, and there are many giant men in Beihu. I heard that brothers Murong Ke and Murong Chui are eight feet away."
Chen Caozhi smiled and said: "I never thought Xiao Sheng could be so eloquent!"
When Ran Sheng heard what Chen Caozhi said, he knew that Chen Caozhi agreed that he could follow him. He also smiled and said: "Xiao Sheng has been with brother for five years. No matter how stupid he is, he can still make some progress."
Chen Cao smiled, looked at Ran Sheng, and said, "Xiao Sheng, please shave off your beard later."
Ran Sheng touched his beard and suddenly remembered that he went to Jiankang with Chen Caozhi at the beginning of last year. The Chen clan sent them directly to the posthouse outside the east gate of Qiantang. Lady Run'er told him to protect her ugly uncle Chen Caozhi. Finally, Miss Runer sighed softly: "Oh, Xiao Sheng, your beard has still grown!"——
Since Miss Run'er doesn't like big beards, Ran Sheng is not willing to grow so many beards, but he can't help it, just like he has to bear the blood feud, this is something he cannot escape.
Thinking of the beautiful little lady Run'er, Ran Sheng felt very regretful. Run'er grew up year by year and became more and more beautiful, but the distance between her and him was also getting farther and farther. During the Chinese New Year, he was very happy in Chenjiawu. Shaoneng can say a word to Miss Runer——
Ran Sheng thought to himself: "Mrs. Run'er must really think of me as Chen Yu and Chen Zisheng, but my surname is Ran, and I am a descendant of Ran You, a disciple of Confucius, and my father is even more so - but these cannot be said to others. When can I resume my surname?"
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There are many open spaces in the ruins of Luoyang City. Three hundred sergeants under the Prime Minister of the Qin Dynasty, Shi Xibao, set up camp in an open space in the south of the city. Chen Caozhi's three hundred Jin troops also set up tents nearby to spend the night.
After returning from the night banquet at the Champion General's Mansion, Chen Caozhi and Xi Bao returned to the military tent together. Although Xi Bao felt that Luoyang guard Shen Jin was drinking and laughing at the banquet, and was calm and composed, as if he was not afraid of the Yan army's attack on the city, but Xi Bao understood this broken The unbearable Luoyang City could not be defended no matter what. Xi Bao asked Chen Caozhi if he had ever persuaded Shen Jin to abandon the city and go south?
Chen Caozhi frowned and said: "General Shen is stubborn and vows to defend the city to the death. I have refused to listen to all my advice. Tomorrow we will leave the city and go to Huaibei."
Xi Bao was worried that Chen Caozhi would stay in Luoyang to help Shen Jin defend the city. Hearing what Chen Caozhi said, he felt relieved and said: "General Shen is commendable for his loyalty, but it's a pity that he doesn't know the general trend and knows that he is outnumbered. Why defend the isolated city? Retreat to Runan and Lu Hun. Preservation of strength is the priority. The Yan people will not leave a large army to defend Luoyang. Then General Shen can take back Luoyang."
Chen Caozhi deeply agreed. Xi Bao was very proud and went to rest contentedly.
At about midnight, he suddenly heard the sudden sound of the wooden bell. Xi Bao immediately stood up and put on his robes. He asked why he was warning? Then he heard someone outside the tent shout loudly: "Scouts are reporting urgently. Murong Chui is leading 3,000 cavalry out of Yanshi at night. They want to attack Yanshi." We attacked Luoyang at night and are now only thirty miles away from the city. Please envoy Chen and Envoy Xi to hurry up and leave the city through the south gate."
Xi Bao was horrified and ordered his sergeants to quickly pack up their belongings, mount their horses and leave the city, leaving all tents and other heavy objects behind.
Shen Jin's son Shen Chiqian came with two sergeants and said: "Envoy Xi, please lead the way. Please follow me out of the city."
Xi Bao asked loudly: "Where is Ambassador Chen?"
Chen Caozhi rode over on a big black horse and said loudly: "Xi Changshi, I have packed my bags. Let's leave the city now."
The group of people left the south gate of Luoyang City in chaos, but saw the deserted countryside was silent and the moonlight was blurry. Only then did Xi Bao realize that Chen Caozhi had only brought a dozen people out of the city, and hurriedly asked what happened?
Chen Caozhi replied: "I will leave those sergeants to help General Shen defend the city, and we can ride southward."
Xi Bao nodded, without asking any more questions, and rode southward with Chen Caozhi, followed by three hundred cavalry from the Di Qin envoy.