325 Forced by the situation (for the leader of the Purple Moon Flower Qing League 5/11)
I only heard Xu Yixian say with a serious expression: "What is the strength of the imperial army? It has a great impact on us. We must find out. For this reason, my subordinates suggested that we send trusted and capable people to the north.
Or the capital is fine. In short, you must understand the situation. This is also in line with the art of war. Know yourself and the enemy, and you will be able to fight without danger!"
After hearing this, Zhang Xianzhong nodded equally seriously.
If it had been in the past, he would not have spent so much energy on doing this. If the imperial officers and soldiers were strong, they would be strong. If they could not defeat them, they would just run away. This kind of thing has been experienced before.
However, things are different now. He has already occupied Huguang as his territory. He obviously does not want to leave this land of plenty unless necessary.
At this point in time, not only Li Zicheng was changing and no longer wanted to be just a bandit, but Zhang Xianzhong was no exception. Their ambitions at this time were already world-wide.
After thinking about it, Zhang Xianzhong asked Xu Yixian: "In the opinion of the military advisor, who should be better sent?"
Xu Yixian was his right-hand man and think tank and could not leave. Therefore, he did not consider it at all.
Xu Yixian had obviously thought about it for a long time. When he heard Zhang Xianzhong's question, he immediately replied: "I believe that the most loyal and capable people under the prince are the prince's four adopted sons. I went to the north to inquire about the news and did things safely and reliably.
I think Zhang Dingguo is suitable!"
At this point, he saw that Zhang Xianzhong didn't seem to want to agree, so he quickly added: "This matter is of great importance, and it is not good to delay it. The sooner we find out the strength of the imperial officers and soldiers, the better it will be for us."
Zhang Xianzhong originally felt that choosing one of his four most capable adopted sons would be overqualified and he would not want to send him out. But after hearing what Xu Yixian said, he felt that it made sense.
Finally, he nodded and said: "Okay, let Dingguo go there and find out as soon as possible what the imperial court is doing!"
After the two of them discussed and decided, they immediately called Zhang Dingguo, handed over the task to him, and urged him to leave early and come back early.
After finishing this, Zhang Xianzhong continued to ask Ji Xu Yixian what to do next? After all, he couldn't just stay here and wait for Zhang Dingguo to send back accurate news.
Regarding this issue, Xu Yixian was obviously very careful and asked Zhang Xianzhong to retreat everyone in the palace, including Zhang Xianzhong's own bodyguards, and then said to Zhang Xianzhong: "Your Majesty, next, regardless of the strength of the imperial officers and soldiers, there is one thing.
This is what we must do in the next time!”
"Which thing?" Zhang Xianzhong asked with concern after hearing what he said solemnly.
"Command the prince and command him like an arm!"
Xu Yixian's eight short words seemed a bit meaningless, but Zhang Xianzhong frowned and said nothing, seeming to be deep in thought.
Obviously, Zhang Xianzhong knew what his military advisor was referring to.
After waiting for a while, Xu Yixian saw that Zhang Xianzhong seemed to be reluctant to make up his mind, so he spoke again: "Your Majesty, I have never heard that fighting for hegemony is a matter of good for you and me. There is only one position, and the winner is
There must be only one. If the imperial army suddenly becomes stronger, then the prince will have to do the same thing to defeat the imperial army. Even if there is no strong imperial army, the way to dominate the world is the same.
ah!"
At this point, he raised his voice a little and said with a very confident tone: "The biggest opponent for the prince in the world is none other than King Chuang. I can guarantee that within a year, King Chuang will definitely kill him."
Cao Cao's command is to command one person, integrate the army, and control it like an arm!"
When Zhang Xianzhong heard this, he seemed a little dissatisfied and retorted: "Why didn't Lao Luo eat Li Hongji?"
"Absolutely impossible!" Xu Yixian heard this and said categorically, "That Luo Ru is a man of great ambition and talent. He is a wealthy man and spends half the day on a woman's belly. There is no way he can be the opponent of King Chuang!"
Luo Rucai is famous for his lustful nature.
Zhang Xianzhong thought for a while, nodded slightly, and agreed with Xu Yixian's statement.
When he was about to speak, Xu Yixian persuaded him earnestly: "If we annex the fifth battalion of Gezuo first and integrate the army, then we will be stronger than King Chuang's troops; and if King Chuang annexes Luo Rucai's troops first,
Then we are definitely no match for King Chuang. After all, our strength is already inferior to theirs. Xiangyang is above us, but we are eyeing Huguang. Your Majesty, if we continue to fight, there will be endless troubles!"
Cao Cao's troops are allied with Li Zicheng's troops. Likewise, the Gezuo Fifth Battalion is a large group of bandits composed of five leaders. Currently, it has been united with Zhang Xianzhong's troops.
For now, the cooperative relationship between the two parties is similar to treating Zhang Xianzhong as the leader of the alliance. However, when something happens, they still have to discuss it with each other. Zhang Xianzhong cannot force the Fifth Left Battalion to quit. And every time a place is conquered, they have to discuss it.
Distribution of benefits.
Xu Yixian could no longer stand this situation. To do great things, there must be only one real leader. This time, under the pressure of the imperial government and the military, he once again proposed to Zhang Xianzhong that he should annex Gezuo Wu.
Camp recommendations.
After finishing speaking, looking at Zhang Xianzhong's expression, he could already feel that Zhang Xianzhong must be moved, so he said again: "If it is true that the imperial court has strengthened its army, and if it does not go south soon, the Gezuo Fifth Battalion will no longer be of the same mind as the prince.
Maybe they will take the opportunity to run away and join King Chuang. There are two of them who are good friends with King Chuang."
Zhang Xianzhong is not a fool, and he has also considered it. After hearing Xu Yixian's words, combined with his own judgment of the 5th Gezuo Battalion, he came to the conclusion that if a tough battle was to be fought, the 5th Gezuo Battalion would definitely not fight to the death, and
It is also possible that when the situation is not good, there is indeed the possibility of defecting to Li Zicheng.
This is something he will never allow!
Thinking like this, Zhang Xianzhong made a decision, with a sinister look on his face, nodded and said: "In this case, what is the strategy of the military advisor?"
Obviously, he agreed.
When Xu Yixian heard this, he was immediately overjoyed and quickly reported his plan to Zhang Xianzhong in a low voice.
If the original historical development is followed, the Fifth Battalion of Gezuo was eventually annexed by Li Zicheng. Some of them were killed and others surrendered.
And in this plane, because of the butterfly effect, history is changing.
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As for Li Zicheng, he was not even happy during the New Year. He marched all the way west, and his troops pointed directly at Xiangyang. Zuo Liangyu, who was entrenched in Xiangyang, was so frightened that he raided Xiangyang first and ran away to the north.
According to the prior plan, after Li Zicheng and Luo Rucai's troops occupied Xiangyang, they finally settled down.
At this time, they received the news that the imperial court had not sent any more troops southward at all, which meant that they had frightened themselves and ran to the west.
In response to this, there were many complaints in the army. I thought it would be better if it was stronger, but it turned out to be the same as in the early years. The dissatisfaction with the march in the winter broke out.
Privately, especially among Luo Rucai's men, many people murmured that Li Zicheng was a coward and that Cao Cao should not follow Li Zicheng.
Then many of them were envious of the Eight Kings, who not only occupied the land of plenty, but also granted titles to kings and officials. Look at this posture, if you are not careful, you might even be able to get a Conglong Minister.
This statement quickly spread to Li Zicheng's headquarters.
As thieves, how many of them have foresight and insight, but they can only see the present.
Therefore, even Li Zicheng's army began to spread the news that the Eight Kings were many, many good things, they had established a country, they were also granted official titles, and it was much more interesting to live in it!
They are all rebellions anyway. Wouldn’t the rebellion on the side of the Eight Kings be more promising?
On this day, Li Zicheng was discussing matters with Song Xiance at the Xiangyang Palace when he saw Li Guo escorting about ten people to the hall. He broke into the hall and reported to Li Zicheng: "I can't go on like this, and I want to leave again. Go.
There are more and more people caught from the direction of Huguang, so we need to make an idea!"
From his words, it can be heard that this is not the first time that a fugitive has been caught.
After hearing this, Li Zicheng couldn't help but feel a headache, and then said to Song Xiance: "They don't understand the principle of slowly becoming king. What should they do?"
Although the control of the army was strengthened and patrols were sent out to catch the escapees, they could not be stopped, which really made Li Zicheng a little troubled.
To be honest, Song Xiance also has a headache! These are all thieves, and their quality cannot be compared with that of Emperor Taizu when he rebelled. After running around, as soon as his life was unsatisfactory, he wanted to part ways!
After considering the recent situation, Song Xiance said a little helplessly: "The impact of the Eight Kings' founding of the country and becoming kings is still too great. I'm afraid this will be the case for the general to stabilize the morale of the army!"
Hearing this, Li Zicheng said a little worriedly: "What about the court?"
The matter that had been discussed before made Zhang Xianzhong a prominent target, attracting the attention of the court and making both of them lose. He could sit back and watch the fight between tigers and tigers.
After hearing this, Song Xiance replied to Li Zicheng: "Although we are also called kings, the Eight Kings occupy Huguang, which is the capital of the imperial court. If the imperial court sends troops, it will inevitably attack the Eight Kings first."
After hearing this, Li Zicheng thought about it and felt it made sense.
If he can still sit on the mountain and watch the fight between tigers and tigers, of course he will be happy to found the country and become the king. Not only can he give an explanation to his subordinates and stabilize the morale of the army, but he can also give an explanation to himself!
However, he still had a concern, so he asked Song Xiance: "If I also establish a country and become king, what will Lao Luo do? I feel that he will not accept my reward!"
Although after the two families united, Luo Rucai listened to Li Zicheng most of the time. However, in terms of status, the two of them were equal. Even when discussing matters, they were seated side by side.
Now I want one to go up and one to go down. Are you willing?