Mao Wenlong agreed to Hong Chengchou's persistence, and also agreed to Chongzhen's request. When Mao Wenlong's reply was sent to Chongzhen's dragon case, Chongzhen didn't dare to open it, and he really couldn't bear the blow anymore.

But he had to read this letter, and after a long struggle, Chongzhen picked up the envelope with trembling hands. When he grabbed the envelope in his hand, Chongzhen suddenly felt all his uneasiness disappear for some reason.

He didn't hesitate any longer, he immediately opened the letter and read it, and a moment later, there was a hearty laugh in the imperial study.

After Chongzhen unexpectedly received Mao Wenlong's request to agree to him, he didn't dare to delay for a moment, and immediately gave Wu Chengen an order. asked him to go to Shanxi in person to supervise the delivery, and repeatedly instructed him not to provoke Mao Wenlong in any situation.

Wu Chengen repeatedly promised that he would successfully complete the delivery, and Chongzhen was relieved after receiving Wu Chengen's repeated assurances. After that, he replied to Mao Wenlong on the same day, setting the time for the delivery of Shanxi three days later.

Mao Wenlong received a letter from Chongzhen, understood all the arrangements, and agreed with satisfaction. At this point, the big battle prepared by the Dongjiang Army came to naught at this moment.

Chen Jisheng and Cheng Zuo were disappointed, and all the officers and men of the Dongjiang Army were also disappointed. As soldiers, if they want to make meritorious contributions, they naturally only have to fight in war, and this is the time when they can show their skills.

I was already well prepared, but suddenly there was a 180-degree change, and the battle was gone!

Chen Jisheng complained to Chengzuo: "The court is so weak, it doesn't even have the courage to do anything with us." ”

Cheng Zuo was also full of unwillingness: "Now the mood in the army is a little low, let's find a way to comfort the soldiers, as for complaining, just excuse me, anyway, the facts are in front of us." ”

Chen Jisheng said with a smile: "The general soldier decided not to fight, and the problem of the soldiers' low mood will naturally be handed over to him to solve, so I will go to the general soldier for advice." ”

After Chen Jisheng finished speaking, he hurriedly walked out of the big tent in the army, Chengzuo originally wanted to call him to stop, but he didn't expect Chen Jisheng to be so sharp.

Mao Wenlong and Hong Chengchou were talking and laughing about how to arrange things after taking over Shanxi, and seeing Chen Jisheng coming in a hurry, Mao Wenlong asked casually: "What's the matter?" ”

Chen Jisheng immediately showed a bitter gourd face, and said helplessly: "Chief soldier, suddenly there is no war, and the brothers in the army feel very disappointed. Now that the dripping mood in the army is spreading, we should find a way to do something to stop this from continuing. ”

You can see that the grievances on Chen Jisheng's face are all faked, this guy has no talent for acting at all. Mao Wenlong knew Chen Jisheng's temperament, and he seemed to have a solution to the situation of the soldiers' low mood.

Mao Wenlong said very calmly: "You go and inform the soldiers of the whole army now, and tell them that after taking over Shanxi, we will unite with the imperial court to fight against the Houjin together." ”

Chen Jisheng was stunned for a moment when he heard this, and then said in disbelief: "Chief soldier, is this true?" ”

Mao Wenlong glared at Chen Jisheng viciously, and said coldly: "Have you ever seen me deceive you?" ”

Chen Jisheng smirked twice, he didn't dare to go on in rambling, he would accept it when he saw it, he still knew this little common sense. Not daring to stay any longer to provoke Mao Wenlong's anger, after Chen Jisheng received the order, he hurriedly retired and spread the good news to the whole army.

After more than 100,000 soldiers learned that they could start a war with Houjin at any time after they were stationed in Shanxi, they suddenly rejoiced. The depressed mood disappeared in an instant, and no one complained anymore.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye, and the 150,000 Dongjiang army, under the leadership of Chen Jisheng and Chengzuo, crossed the Yellow River and entered Shanxi as scheduled.

At this time, the imperial court had already evacuated almost the officers and soldiers in Shanxi, leaving only some soldiers and horses to maintain the stability of the cities, and the others had already been evacuated.

The Dongjiang Army and the imperial court were handed over one city after another, so as to avoid possible inappropriate situations in the middle. Although it will take a little more time, this time is completely within the acceptable range for the Dongjiang Army.

It took half a month for Mao Wenlong to really become the person who controlled Shanxi. And the officers and soldiers of the imperial court have already retreated to the Beijing division at this moment, and everything is going very smoothly. Both sides behaved with restraint, and there was no unpleasantness in between.

Wu Chengen kept in mind Chongzhen's instructions, not only did he not provoke right and wrong, but he also frequently restrained people who did things and did not allow any friction with the Dongjiang Army.

Half a month later, Shanxi was successfully garrisoned by the Dongjiang Army. At this point, Shanxi finally fell into the hands of Mao Wenlong.

Wu Chengen was fortunate not to be dishonored, when he went back to report to Chongzhen that everything was going well. Chongzhen also issued an order to him, inviting Mao Wenlong to come to Beijing to meet and discuss how to resist the Houjin army.

However, this time Mao Wenlong did not agree to the interview with Chengzuo, he refused, and said to Chongzhen: "Each fights for each other, and does not interfere with each other." ”

When Chongzhen heard this, his whole face almost wrinkled into buns. He had already hit Mao Wenlong's idea, and when he wanted to resist Houjin together, he took the opportunity to ask Mao Wenlong for some grain and grass.

Now that Mao Wenlong refused, his wish came to naught, and his heart was naturally unhappy. After some hesitation, Chongzhen seemed unwilling, and he said to Wu Chengen: "Do you have a way to squeeze some grain and grass from Mao Wenlong's body?" ”

Wu Chengen secretly complained in his heart, it was Chongzhen who asked him not to provoke Mao Wenlong, but now that the matter is done, he himself began to hit Mao Wenlong with his own ideas. Contradicting himself like this, Chongzhen is also the best.

Knowing that Chongzhen would definitely delay the big event if he continued like this, Wu Chengen hurriedly persuaded: "Your Majesty, it's better not to provoke Mao Wenlong, let alone provoke him because of some things like grain and grass." ”

After Chongzhen heard this, he sighed helplessly: "I naturally understand that I can't provoke Mao Wenlong at this time, but we really need grain and grass to relieve us. Otherwise, the soldiers at the border pass may defect or mutiny at any time. ”

After hearing this, Wu Chengen hesitated for a moment and proposed to Chongzhen: "Your Majesty, why don't we simply tell Mao Wenlongming and let him borrow us a little grain and grass to survive this crisis." ”

Chongzhen smiled bitterly: "Mao Wenlong is an iron rooster who never pulls out a hair, and he will never do anything good if there is no benefit." If we want to borrow food from him, we must at least give some benefit, but now we can't give any benefit at all. ”

Wu Chengen chuckled and said, "Your Majesty, this matter can't be concluded yet, we might as well probe his tone first, and then think of countermeasures." ”