71. The world is hot and cold

How could Liu Hong watch Liu Qi play like this, and hurriedly coughed a few times to interrupt Liu Qi's mouth: "If you reply with good words, just say that General Liu is ready for a while, and he will go to see Yan Taishou in an hour, and he must not be rude." ”

"Yes." The guard saw that Liu Qi was silent, and cautiously withdrew from the tent.

Liu Hong glanced at Liu Qi, and was just about to speak, Liu Qi hurriedly waved his hand and said: "I know Mr. Ji Xiu, I will go to see Yan Yan in a while, I will never be rude, it was just a momentary angry talk just now, don't blame Mr." ”

Liu Qi knows that he is at a loss, Yan Yan is already the number one in Guling County, and he has to have a good relationship with Yan Yan no matter what, but Liu Qi is strange that he seems to be unable to control his temper recently, he meows, people who have been on the battlefield may have a good temper!

After a while, the guards came back to report: "General Qiyu, General Zheng Xiong sent an envoy to ask for a meeting." ”

This time Liu Qi didn't speak, looking at Liu Hong, Liu Hong nodded after a little thought and said, "Hurry up, please!" ”

It was an old man who was about the same age as Zheng Xiong, and when he saw Liu Qi's exaggerated expression of surprise on his face, he immediately realized that he was too rude and hurriedly leaned over and saluted and said in a trembling voice: "Meet the general, the little old man has admired the general's prestige for a long time, and today I can see the general's respect and admiration with my own eyes, and I look at the general Haihan where I am rude." ”

This old man is very good at doing things, and when he came up, Liu Qi's mood turned from gloomy to sunny, and he hurriedly got up and helped him up: "The old man doesn't have to be like this, please get up quickly, sit down and talk, I don't know why the old man is here?" ”

The old man thanked again and again: "The head of the family has to resign in his old age, and he is going to return to his hometown today, I want to come to the general to say goodbye in person, and I am afraid that the general is busy with military affairs and it is inconvenient to see each other. ”

Liu Qi waved his hand and said, "Eh, General Zheng is serious!" I wonder when the old general will set off? ”

After listening to Liu Qi's words, the old man was overjoyed and replied: "The head of the house instructed to pack up after the morning meal, and set off on the road as soon as the time arrives (nine o'clock in the morning). ”

Seeing Liu Hong nodding, Liu Qi said with a pleasant face: "Well, okay, the old man, please go back and tell General Zheng that I am going to see him off later." ”

It seems that Zheng Xiong is still afraid that Wu Tao will use the question to play a knife with him, so he is so frightened that he hurriedly runs away, and he helps Zheng Xiong when Gan Ning attacks Baiquan, Liu Qi feels that sending Zheng Xiong is comforting, anyway, to see Yan Yan, he has to pass by Zheng Xiong's house.

Liu Qi ordered people to take some food and clothing, wrapped two wooden boxes, and went to Zheng Xiong's house with Liu Hong.

Zheng Xiong has been waiting for a long time with his family, he originally just took a form to inform Liu Qi, but he never expected Liu Qi to agree to send it in person, with his current embarrassing situation, it was too late for others to hide, Liu Qi's move made Zheng Xiong's heart feel warm.

Zheng Xiong, who greeted him outside the mansion, said: "General Liu is grateful to come to see off the old man in person, how can I let the general break the bank?" ”

Liu Qi returned the salute with a smile: "It's not enough to worry about the mere courtesy, and the old general doesn't have to be polite." ”

Entering Zheng Xiong's mansion, Liu Qihao did not feel that the world was hot and cold, Zheng Xiong had dismissed the domestic servants and maids, the courtyard was messy, it seemed that he had not cleaned up at all after yesterday's banquet, and Zheng Xiong's wife and children were all in Shu County, and now there is only one son by his side, two carriages and more than a dozen entourage, only two Zheng Xiong's hand-drawn military marquis came to see each other, the huge courtyard was empty, and it looked extremely desolate.

"The last general, Bai Sheng, Lu He has seen General Liu! I've seen Liu Changshi! ”

After entering the door, the two Zheng Xiong's henchmen also came to meet Liu Qi, and after the ceremony, the two of them said goodbye and left, Zheng Xiong instructed them to go out of the back door, but also for fear of being seen to provoke Wu Tao and the new Taishou dislike, and trouble them in the future, Zheng Xiong was very ashamed of this, and he had boasted to Liu Qi that the place where the two of them were useful, although he opened his mouth, who expected that now the two of them are affected by themselves and it is difficult to protect themselves, how can they help Liu Qi.

Bai Sheng and Lu He were able to come to see each other, which showed that the two were not ungrateful, but they could help them, Liu Qi comforted Zheng Xiong and said: "Don't worry, old general, no one will dare to embarrass them for a day, if Guling can't stay in the future, I will protect them to go to Zhao Fengjie." ”

Zheng Xiong and Bai Sheng Lu He were like masters and apprentices, and when they heard this, they held Liu Qi's arms heavily, stared at Liu Qi for a moment, and then said in a deep voice: "The old man has a few words that I don't know whether to say or not, I don't know if the general is willing to give the old man a ride?" ”

Liu Qi and Liu Hong glanced at each other, knowing that what Zheng Xiong was going to say was extraordinary, and immediately agreed: "Naturally, the old general please." ”

On the mountain road ten miles outside the city, the mountain wind is not wrapped in withered yellow fallen leaves and falls to the ground, Zheng Xiong, who is in the middle of it, is even more depressed, speechless all the way, until he can no longer see the county seat of Quren, Zheng Xiong instructed his son and his entourage to go slowly, and Liu Qi and the two of them rode forward.

Running far away, Zheng Xiongcai reined in his horse, rode away with Liu Qi and Liu Hong, and said slowly: "The old man is useless, and the general's kindness may be difficult to repay, only a word of hope is beneficial to the general, Yan rebels were originally based on the county soldiers recruited in battle, and since Yan Zhan's rebellion, he has taken civilians captive to strengthen his momentum, but he doesn't know that although the number is long, the combat power is declining, but after the general came to Quren, did he find that although the rebel soldiers lacked armor and neglected training, they were demoralized for a long time, and although the casualties were many during the siege, they would rather die than retreat? ”

Liu Qi nodded and replied: "That's true, I have pondered with Mr. Ji Xiu, Zhenxiang and others, presumably there are good generals in the rebel army who are good at commanding troops, but I don't know who has this ability." ”

Zheng Xiong smiled bitterly: "It's none other than Liang Feng, the general of Wuwei Zhonglang!" ”

Liu Hong suddenly realized: "Oh, no wonder, Liang Feng does have this ability, he is so confused and renegade to surrender!" Why hasn't I heard a word for months? ”

Zheng Xiong continued: "At the beginning, the old man was not sure, until yesterday Liang Feng sent a messenger to see the old man to be confirmed, Liang Feng's surrender was also a last resort, and he had already regretted it in his heart, and the rebels attacked the city for days and days because Liang Feng secretly arranged it, of course, this is his side of the word, whether it is true The old man is not sure, but this person's family is in the city of Qu Ninja, the old man thinks that his words are credible, Liang Feng and his people are indeed unique in training and commanding the army, and it is the best choice to be able to use it for their own use. ”

Liu Qi hurriedly asked: "What the old general said is extremely true, I don't know where the person is now?" ”

"Well, the old man doesn't want to have much trouble expelling him from the house, but it's not easy to get out of the city now, and it's not difficult to find this person who will stay in the city." Zheng Xiong's old face turned red and continued: "After Wu Tao came, he didn't see his quick army to take advantage of the victory to pursue, don't you two feel strange?" In the old man's opinion, Liu Zhang never intended to get rid of the Yan family at all, why did Yan Zhan oppose the two of them this time, Liu Zhang's jealousy of Zhao Yun is far greater than Yan Zhan's, Yan Zhan's raising troops to get rid of Zhao Yun is more meritorious than wrong for Liu Zhang, and bringing Yan Yan is to clearly indicate that the Yan clan people leave them a way out, how can Yan Zhan's cunning not understand? If the Yan clan is not removed, even if the general is unwilling to abandon his previous achievements and stay in the tomb, I am afraid that it will be difficult to have a peaceful day today, and I hope that the general will be on guard as soon as possible. ”

Zheng Xiong and Liu Hong thought about going together, it seemed that this matter couldn't be wrong, Liu Qi couldn't help frowning tightly: "What the old general said is just as Mr. Ji Xiu is worried about, can he only watch Yan Zhan get away with it?" ”

"Oh?" Zheng Xiong was a little surprised by Liu Hong, and then said with relief: "Haha, with the assistance of a good talent like Mr. Ji Xiu, the general will definitely achieve a great cause, the old man is too worried!" ”

Liu Hong hurriedly saluted and said: "Don't dare, don't dare, Hong Cai's shallow learning should not be so praised by the old general, we have been discussing this matter for a long time, but there is still nothing to do, and I hope the old general will teach me." ”

"The old man has no power and no power in Guling, and he has the heart to help him, but he can't do it enough!" Zheng Xiong shook his head, seeing Liu Qi's disappointed appearance and apologetic, he wanted to comfort a few words, but suddenly seemed to remember something, and after a long while, he stroked his long beard and laughed: "The two of you don't have to worry too much, as far as the old man knows, Yan Yan's strong temperament is incompatible with Yan Zhan, otherwise he would not move his family out of Guling, yesterday the old man saw that Yan Yan was secretly angry, and his attitude towards Wu Tao was extremely indifferent, and the discord between the two is probably related to Wu Tao's advocacy and Yan Zhan's words. The old man thought that if he got rid of Yan Zhan's heart, Yan Yan was more urgent than the general, and the two of them might as well make a fuss from now on, and then persuade Liang Feng to persuade him, and the general would be able to attack and defend freely! ”

Liu Qi and Liu Hong were overjoyed and said: "Thank you for the old general's guidance!" ”

Zheng Xiong grabbed the horse under his crotch and said with a smile: "The general is polite, the old man will say goodbye, the two of them will stay, if he deigns to move to Shu County, he will definitely come to the cold house for a while, and he will leave." ”

The two of them said very solemnly: "I will go to the house to disturb in the future, and the old general will take care!" ”

After seeing Zheng Xiong and his entourage leave, Liu Qi and Liu Hong hurried back to the city, and sent someone to find Liang Feng's messenger as quickly as possible.

Half an hour later, Liu Qi and Liu Hong, who turned their worries into joy, left the camp and went to Taishou Mansion.

Liu Qi couldn't help but sigh that good people have good rewards, and his unintentional small act of kindness was exchanged for such important information, and the dilemma in front of him was solved.

Liang Feng, the commander of the original Shu Ren Dongzhou Army, finally found an opportunity to abandon the darkness and surrender to the light, but what he didn't know was that if he insisted for a while, the conditions for his negotiation would be more favorable, but unfortunately due to the lack of means of communication, he could not keep abreast of the development of the situation, and the messenger thought that Zheng Xiong was still the largest in the city, but he was blasted out without even seeing Zheng Xiong's face, this person only expected that the official army was now greatly strengthened and no longer put Yan Zhan in his eyes, and he was glad that Zheng Xiong did not treat him as a fine work (spy, secret agent) in his friendship with Liang Feng in the past Grab it!

The city is full of patrolling soldiers, this messenger just understood that he found the wrong person yesterday, but before he had time to inquire further about some more detailed information, he was found by Liu Qi, Liu Qi already knew Liang Feng's hole cards in his heart, this messenger naturally could not take any advantage, and obediently agreed to all conditions.

In this way, the problem of the rebels will be solved, and after Yan Tong is escorted back to Qu Ren, he will be beheaded in public, and his head will be returned to Yan Zhan, and Yan Zhan will be willing to negotiate reconciliation with Wu Tao, and then he can cooperate with Liang Feng, who has already mastered a lot of soldiers and horses, to find an opportunity to wipe out the core figures of the Yan family.