Zhuo Mufeng smiled and said: "Master Zhang, why should you be angry? Zhuo has no intention of humiliating you. He just wants to see an old friend. Please sit down."
He said please, but he lifted up his hem and took the lead in sitting on the wooden chair in the courtyard. He picked up the teapot on the wooden table, filled the two empty cups with tea, and pushed one of them to the opposite side.
Seeing this, Zhang Jiaquan sneered, but he had to lower his head under the eaves. Besides, if Zhuo Mufeng really wanted to harm him, he couldn't resist, so he simply broke the jar, walked over and sat down with a calm expression, and picked up the teacup.
Started drinking.
It was in the evening, and the smoke from the village was rising. Tired birds returned to their nests and disappeared into the woods dyed red by the sunset, flying away from the leaves.
Not far away, there are several snow-white thousand-foot waterfalls crashing down. The water mist aroused is like a dream, rising layer by layer and surrounding a large area, making the surrounded mountain village feel like a fairyland. More
There are long stretches of majestic mountains that criss-cross to the end of the clouds in the sky.
In the village, there are children humming ballads, women joking, and men laughing and cursing. It is a beautiful thing to be in such a place that seems to be isolated from the hustle and bustle of the world, sipping fine fragrant tea.
Although Zhang Jiaquan's mood was extremely low, when he felt this tranquil and peaceful atmosphere, his body couldn't help but relax slightly, and he took a few deep breaths of the fresh mountain air, as if his whole person was completely renewed.
"How?" Zhuo Mufeng asked with a smile on the opposite side.
Zhang Jiaquan sincerely praised: "It is indeed a paradise. Compared with the mundane world, it has a different kind of fun."
Zhuo Mufeng smiled while stroking his palms: "It's rare that Mr. Zhang likes him. In that case, Mr. Zhang might as well live here forever. There are no outsiders to disturb him here, which can ensure that Mr. Zhang is safe and sound. There are fertile fields to cultivate, flowers and grass to plant, and streams.
It can be fished, and I believe it will never bore adults."
Zhang Jiaquan narrowed his eyes: "Imprison Zhang?"
He was not stupid, on the contrary, he was very shrewd. He had been guessing Zhuo Mufeng's purpose, but now he sneered: "Why don't you just ask Zhang where the hundreds of thousands of Zhang's soldiers and horses are staying? So secretive,
It’s not like your Zhuo Mufeng style.”
Zhang Jiaquan knew very well that the reason why all parties pushed him to a dead end was not only because he was implicated by Zhuo Mufeng, but also because he was too strong.
It is no exaggeration to say that the combat effectiveness of his soldiers and horses in recent years is definitely a level higher than that of all parties in the Eastern Zhou Dynasty. As long as Zhang Jiaquan is forced to death, there are only a few soldiers under his command who are willing to accompany him to death.
The part is naturally the fat that everyone covets!
Even his territory is only secondary. The territory can be conquered at any time, but elite soldiers and generals are hard to come by.
Thinking of this, the sneer at the corner of Zhang Jiaquan's mouth widened even more: "It's ridiculous that Zhang's old rivals mobilized their troops, but in the end they made wedding dresses for others. Zhuo Mufeng, you are awesome this time! But I still want to advise you, here
Although it is secretive, all parties in the world are mobilized, and no matter how secretive the place is, it will be found sooner or later. Once they find out that Zhang is in your hands, even if you have ten lives, you will not die."
Zhuo Mufeng was also smiling, holding the cup and saying: "Master Zhang, there is no need to worry, no one in the world will come looking for you, because you are already dead."
Hearing this suddenly, the Zhang family couldn't help but hesitate: "What do you mean by this?"
Zhuo Mufeng: "Master Zhang, you don't need to ask any more questions. You just need to know that no one will look for you again. Even if Zhuo doesn't let you go, you will be a dead man. That's enough. Also, Master Zhang has excellent soldiers and generals.
Of course Zhuo wants it, but what Zhuo Mufeng wants more is actually you, Mr. Zhang!"
Zhang Jiaquan burst out laughing. After laughing, his expression turned cold, even showing disdain: "You are a young kid like you, and you want Zhang to serve you? There is absolutely no room for negotiation on this matter. You can only dream of it."
Go for it!”
How could he not know Zhuo Mufeng's wishful thinking? Even if he forced himself to reveal the whereabouts of his subordinates, it would be difficult for Zhuo Mufeng to control hundreds of thousands of troops without his own intervention. But once he surrendered, everything would be different.
Same.
But for a proud and arrogant person like Zhang Jiaquan, this kind of thing is difficult to accept.
You need to know that all his hard work and efforts were ruined because of Zhuo Mufeng. Now he was captured by mistake and tasted the humiliation. Now the other party still wants to accept him as his subordinate, so he is a white wolf with nothing?
Such a cheap thing!
Zhuo Mufeng was not surprised by the other party's reaction. When he came, Lou Linxuan reminded him not to act too hastily, so he smiled and said: "Master Zhang, what you said is wrong. In ancient times, there was a great sage who knew this.
, the so-called hero is not about his age, how can a person be defined by his age? With Mr. Zhang’s mind, he actually has such a prejudice? "
Zhang Jiaquan did not hide the ridicule on his face: "Are you worthy of competing with the great sages of ancient times?"
Zhuo Mufeng: "Of course I don't deserve it, but at least Zhuo has captured you, my lord."
His face twitched hard. In fact, Zhang Jiaquan had never figured out a crucial issue. At this time, he finally couldn't help it: "How on earth did you guess that Yuan Chen and Zhang Dingkang are my people?"
If Zhuo Mufeng hadn't guessed the matter, he wouldn't have asked Wu Guanting to go straight to Hengyang City from the beginning and wait there, and he wouldn't have asked him to write a letter to Yuan and Zhang instructing them to retreat.
Based on the analysis of the situation along the way, none of the parties noticed it, but this guy was the only one who saw through it, which really made Zhang Jiaquan curious and helpless.
Zhuo Mufeng smiled and said: "I am just a young boy with yellow hair, how can I see through the master's clever plan." At this point, he suddenly stopped.
Then, with Zhang Jiaquan's stunned expression, Zhuo Mufeng stood up and left the yard directly.
Are you leaving now? Zhang Jiaquan was obviously surprised. In his imagination, in order to make him surrender, Zhuo Mufeng would have to speak earnestly and even act like a polite corporal. Isn't this the most correct thing to do? What does it mean now?
Could it be that my previous confrontation really angered the other party? But if you can't even bear this anger, and just want him to bow down and obey orders, it would be too insincere, right?
Zhang Jiaquan was a little dumbfounded. For a hero like him, the most important thing is always gains and losses. According to the current situation, joining Zhuo Mufeng is his only chance to survive and make a comeback.
As for face, what is that?
The reason for holding Giotto bigger before was just to express his attitude, so that Zhuo Mufeng could lower his stature appropriately to increase his own worth and eliminate as much as possible the embarrassment and humiliation of previous failures.
But Zhuo Mufeng didn't act according to common sense and didn't even make the most basic gesture. Is it possible for him to lower his head and obediently come forward to serve?
Even with Zhang Jiaquan's face, there is no way he would do such a dishonorable thing. Moreover, if he really did this, it would greatly reduce his status around Zhuo Mufeng, which would be detrimental to future plans.
However, Zhang Jiaquan is a man who has endured many hardships. After thinking about it, he suddenly realized that the other party was obviously playing a scheming game, deliberately hanging him first, hoping to make him chaotic, and then choose the opportunity to speak, leaving him no room to refuse.
"Zhang is not in a hurry. Now those hundreds of thousands of men have gone to the South China Sea, and outsiders cannot easily find them. Even if they are found, Zhang has already prepared an escape route for them. On the contrary, you, Zhuo Mufeng, can only stay here now.
Planting in a small mountain village, Zhang wants to see who can't stand it first!"
When heading south, Zhang Jiaquan had already ordered each city to march and record the events and join the army. There is no doubt that Liu Ye from Baijiang City should also leave. Even if Zhuo Mufeng detained him, it would be useless as he could not drive the local army.
Therefore, Zhang Jiaquan has reason to believe that Baijiang City at this moment should have fallen into the hands of the Jiedushi of all parties. Without the support of his soldiers and horses, and because of the assassination of the Northern Qi Emperor, the world is so big that there is no place for Zhuo Mufeng
place!
To put it bluntly, if the other party wants to get out of the predicament, he must help him. If that is the case, why is he anxious?
Smiling, Zhang Jiaquan sat down again, poured himself a cup of tea, and drank half a sip, leaving the fragrance on his lips and teeth. He looked at the beautiful scenery around him leisurely, thinking to himself that he had worked hard for most of his life, and this time he just had a rest.
Fan.
Coming to another courtyard, Zhuo Mufeng described the meeting with Zhang Jiaquan.
After hearing this, Lou Linxuan said helplessly: "I am afraid that Zhang Jiaquan has already guessed my uncle's situation. Since the other party is so confident, it will be even more difficult to surrender."
Zhuo Mufeng sneered and said: "That guy is just an old fox. He deliberately used words to provoke me and wanted me to bow my head. If so, what prestige do I have?"
Lou Linxuan remained silent on the side, but he could understand Zhuo Mufeng's thoughts.
It's a pity that Zhang Jiaquan is not a simple person. If you don't follow him, he won't be able to follow you. You can't use force to deal with such a person. Otherwise, even if he gives in verbally, you won't dare to use it in the future. After all, there are hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses.
, we still have to rely on Zhang Jiaquan to direct, and we can’t find a replacement for the time being.
Zhuo Mufeng was so angry that he said, "If it doesn't work out, I can only ask Barong to give him some medicine and threaten him with his life." This was his plan from the beginning, but Lou Linxuan rejected it and thought he could try something else.
There was no way, so I didn't take action.
Thinking of another thing, Zhuo Mufeng asked again: "By the way, have you found the two Demon Emperor Pearls?" Back then, he was forced to give Zhang Jiaquan the two Demon Emperor Pearls. Now that the situation has reversed, of course he has to
Take back.
Lou Linxuan nodded: "Balong has returned this morning and retrieved his things at the location provided by Zhang Jiaquan. I have followed your instructions and ordered him to hide the things."
"That's very good." Zhuo Mufeng looked at the sky and said, "Time is running out, let's go back quickly, otherwise the people from the Demon Sect will ask questions."
Zhang Jiaquan made a mistake in his guess. Zhuo Mufeng did not live here, but in Fengyang City controlled by the Demon Sect.
Some time ago, Baijiang City lost its army garrison. Of course Aunt Lei and others would not sit still and return to Fengyang City very early. This is the foundation of the Demon Sect, and the generals of the army are also from the Demon Sect, so they are still safe for the time being.
.
Of course, Zhuo Mufeng and others also followed. However, according to Lou Linxuan's judgment, Fengyang City would not be able to hold on for long and would be broken sooner or later when the cakes were divided among the various military envoys.
This is also the biggest reason why Zhuo Mufeng is eager to surrender Zhang Jiaquan.