When Wang Wenbin, a general in Ezhou, was horrified to learn that the young general in front of him, who was in silver helmet and silver armor, was dumbfounded, and was almost pierced by his own shot in a transparent hole, was actually Zhu Youzhen, the king of letters, who went out on behalf of the Son of Heaven, he was so frightened that he collapsed to the ground.

And the hundred households who broke into the catastrophe rolled their eyes directly and passed out.

Zuo Guangxian, the former commander-in-chief of the army and the deputy commander-in-chief of Lanzhou, was barely able to stabilize his square inch, and kept pleading with Zhu Youzhen.

Zhu Youzhen saw that Zuo Guang was about forty years old, tall and long-armed, with thick eyebrows and eyes, and his aura was lofty, and he always felt that he looked a little familiar. Suddenly, he suddenly realized and asked, "Your name is Zuo Guangxian?" Who are you Zuo Guangdou? ”

A trace of panic flashed in Zuo Guangxian's eyes, and he said hurriedly: "Zuo Guangdou is the brother of the last general. However, my brother was an official in Beijing, and the last general was a general at the border pass, and he had not seen each other for many years. This time, my brother was convicted for something, and the last general really didn't know it! …”

Zhu Youzhen saw that Zuo Guangxian was anxious to clear himself, and knew that he also mistakenly believed the rumors, thinking that he had something to do with Zuo Guangdou's imprisonment and even "death", for fear of being implicated. But before the public, Zhu Youzhen didn't say much, only smiled: "I said how to look at the general's face." I had a relationship with Zuo Gong! ”

Zuo Guangxian saw Zhu Youzhen calling his brother "Zuo Gong", with respect in his tone, and he was suspicious in his heart, secretly thinking that his brother was not sent to prison for a serious crime and died in it for no reason? Why did this king of faith call him so, I don't know what his purpose is, is it a temptation to me?

Zhu Youzhen saw that Zuo Guangxian was submissive, and knew that he had scruples, so he diverted the topic and explained the origin of the conflict between the two armies just now.

Zuo Guangxian was originally the deputy commander-in-chief of Lanzhou, and although he was appointed as the former army commander, the soldiers and horses under his command were not the soldiers of the Gansu and Ningxia guards he was familiar with, but were replaced by Hubei soldiers.

Although this arrangement is a common practice, the purpose of this arrangement is to prevent military generals from embracing their own troops and plotting against them. However, it has also caused a serious consequence, that is, the soldiers do not know the generals, the generals do not know the soldiers, and the combat effectiveness is greatly reduced.

Like this Ezhou general Wang Wenbin, although he was respectful to Zuo Guangxian on the surface, he was actually disobedient to him, and he was very reluctant to give up the military power to Zuo Guangxian. Zuo Guangxian was not familiar with the army under his command, so he had to rely on Wang Wenbin, and if it was not a particularly urgent and major military situation, he would generally let Wang Wenbin deal with it.

Who knew that Wang Wenbin had stabbed himself in such a big basket this time, Zuo Guangxian had been very dissatisfied with him these days, and this time he finally couldn't bear it anymore, rushed over and gave Wang Wenbin a big mouth that resounded in the sky, and scolded angrily: "I told you a long time ago to strictly restrain your subordinates, you hum haha just don't listen!" This time it's a big disaster, see how you end! ”

Wang Wenbin was already in a state of dissipation, hugged Zuo Guangxian's leg tightly, and pleaded with a handful of snot and tears: "Lord General Soldier, the last general has no eyes, and the last general deserves death!" You must save the last general, ask for intercession with King Shin Chitose, and spare the last general's life! Woooooo

Zuo Guangxian sighed, thinking that although this Wang Wenbin was hateful, he was a former deputy general after all. Moreover, he was a general in Ezhou, and the 10,000 soldiers of the former army were all Hubei soldiers, and most of them were under his command in peacetime. If he really dealt with him harshly, firstly, his face would not look good, and secondly, he was afraid that his subordinates would take the opportunity to make trouble.

Thinking of this, Zuo Guangxian said to Zhu Youzhen: "Your Highness, this Wang Wenbin is not strict in governing the army, causing individual soldiers to disturb His Highness, which is really hateful. But at the moment of the great enemy, it is always unlucky to punish the leading generals without a fight. Moreover, the former army cannot enter the city today, and he is also troubled in his heart, so he acted recklessly. I also hope that His Royal Highness will be gracious and let the last general lead him back to the army, and the last general will definitely punish him heavily. I wonder what His Highness thinks? ”

Zhu Youzhen glanced at Qi Meifeng, and when he saw that she nodded lightly to herself, he smiled and said, "Actually, it's not a big deal, just General Zuo!" However, the one who took the lead in causing trouble must be severely punished! A ruffian who dares to molest a woman like this is a scourge wherever he goes! ”

Zuo Guang saw that Zhu Youzhen was still talking, and said happily: "Thank you, Your Highness!" He scolded Wang Wenbin again: "I haven't come to thank Your Highness yet!" ”

Wang Wenbin felt as if he had walked away from the ghost gate, and at this time, a stone in his chest fell to the ground, and he hurriedly crawled over with a rolling belt, and kowtowed to Zhu Youzhen again and again: "Your Highness Xie, Your Highness Xie's grace not to kill!" ”

Zuo Guangxian said with a calm face: "You said it yourself, what should you do with that hundred households?" ”

Wang Wenbin came back to his senses at this time, remembering that he was almost killed by this hundred households, and immediately gritted his teeth and said: "According to Article 9 of the 17th prohibition of military regulations: wherever you go, abuse its people, if there are ** women, this is called a traitorous army, and the offender will be beheaded!" ”

Zuo Guang nodded first and said, "Then ask General Wang to carry out the military regulations!" ”

Wang Wenbin got up and shouted, "Someone! Tie up Liu San of 100 households to me! ”

His entourage immediately rushed forward, lifted Liu San, who was as limp as mud, and tied him tightly with ropes.

Liu San knew that a catastrophe was coming, and he was so frightened that he didn't even have the strength to shout "spare his life".

Wang Wenbin strode forward and shouted, "Listen to the army!" Liu San, a hundred households, violated Article 9 of the 17th prohibition of military regulations and 54 beheadings, and should be beheaded according to the rules! Execute! ”

As soon as the words fell, one of his personal soldiers held a ghost-headed broadsword in his hand, raised it high, and was about to cut off Liu San's neck.

"Slow!" Qi Meifeng suddenly shouted.

Wang Wenbin was stunned for a moment, although he was very angry about being interrupted, but he didn't dare to attack, so he had to ask with a flattering smile: "What advice does General Qi have?" ”

Qi Meifeng's face turned red, but she was embarrassed to speak, so she had to look at Zhu Youzhen beggingly.

Zhu Youzhen understood her thoughts, pulled Zuo Guangxian and Wang Wenbin aside, and said quietly: "Two generals, this Liu San really deserves to be killed." But he is teasing Qi Qianhu today, and spreading it will have a great impact on Qi Qianhu's reputation. I don't know, I thought Qi Qianhu really let him be bullied. Besides, it's embarrassing enough for us to fight on these two sides, if we kill someone again, and it will be passed on to the Governor, it won't look good! ”

The two suddenly realized and asked, "According to His Highness's wishes, what should I do?" ”

"Forget it with a little punishment," Zhu Youzhen said, "The main thing is to ask no one present to mention this matter again." ”

Wang Wenbin Nuonuo continued to speak, and then shouted: "Liu San picked quarrels and provoked troubles against friendly troops, and he should have been beheaded!" Over the years, it has been a trivial achievement, and it has been changed to a hundred military sticks. If you do it again next time, you will not be spared! Today's incident is the shame of our former army, and no one is allowed to talk about it in private, otherwise it will be the same crime as Liu San! ”

Zuo Guang was grateful when he saw that Zhu Youzhen had turned a big deal into a small one.

Zhu Youzhen said with a smile: "What General Zuo said is that at present, everyone is still working hard to make a move, and think more about how to break the enemy." By the way, General Zuo, it seems that the sky is almost dark, why hasn't your front army entered the city yet? ”

When Zuo Guangxian heard this, his face suddenly changed, and he said angrily: "Your Highness, you came just in time!" You give a comment, is this prison army too deceitful! ”

Zhu Youjian listened to Zuo Guang's complaint before he understood the reason.

It turned out that Zuo Guangxian led the front army, which was originally the vanguard of Liang Yonglie, and left the Beijing division early. He was very strict in administering the army, and strictly ordered his subordinates to march hastily to reach Tongzhou as soon as possible.

Wang Wenbin and other generals did not dare to slack off, urged the army and horses to approach Tongzhou, and rushed to the city of Tongzhou last night.

But the four gates of Tongzhou City were closed, Zuo Guang first ordered his subordinates to open the city gate, but the soldiers guarding the city replied: "It's late at night, according to the order of the Prison Army, no matter which people and horses, they will all retreat three miles, and they will not enter the city, and they will talk about it after dawn!" ”

Zuo Guangxian heard that it made sense, so he had to order the front army to retreat three miles back and set up camp.

His group of men and horses came from the starry night in Hubei, and he was the farthest among all the soldiers and horses of King Qin. I didn't stay in Beijing, and I had already exhausted the grain and grass. I wanted to enter Tongzhou to replenish supplies earlier, and then tidy up a little, but I expected that Tongzhou City was in front of me, but I couldn't enter it, and I had to sleep hungry tonight, and some soldiers couldn't help complaining.

Finally caught up in the morning, Zuo Guang first asked 10,000 horses to line up and drive to the city. At this time, the city gate was wide open, and Zuo Guangxian was just about to ride his horse into the city, but dozens of Dongchang fans rushed out of it, and the first one screamed: "The former soldiers live together!" ”

Zuo Guangxian saw that he was a person from Dongchang, and he was three points shorter in his heart, so he hurriedly stepped forward and hugged his fists and said: "Zuo Guangxian, the former army commander and deputy general of Lanzhou, has seen my father-in-law!" I don't know the father-in-law's surname, why don't you let the former army enter the city? ”

The eunuch pursed his lips and sneered, "You are Zuo Guangxian?" It's just in time, so we don't have to go to you. Let me tell you, our family's name is Chai Donghai, and he is the chief eunuch in the East Factory. This time, he was ordered by the 9,000-year-old Jun to serve as the deputy supervisor of King Qin's soldiers and horses. The current superintendent Sun Chengzong has rushed to Jizhou to inspect the defense, and in Tongzhou City, it is the chief military manager who has the final say! Guan Gong has an order: The former army is on guard outside the city for the time being, and after all the other military horses have entered the city, they will enter the city again! ”

Zuo Guangxian was furious when he heard this, but he didn't dare to attack, and snorted: "Father-in-law Chai, my front army arrived in Tongzhou first, and I should enter the city first!" The army has run out of food and grass, and if you don't enter the city to replenish it, it will be cut off today! …”

"Bold!" Chai Donghai was furious and said, "Didn't you understand what our family said? Let you stand guard outside the city, this is the strict order of the prison army! Do you still dare to disobey?! ”

Zuo Guang didn't dare to fight again, so he had to retreat.

From morning to night on this day, Zuo Guangxian and his former soldiers and horses watched the other troops drive into Tongzhou City one after another, but it was not their turn.

At this time, the weather was freezing, and the soldiers were hungry again, and they were all complaining, and some of them even scolded.

Zuo Guangxian guessed in his heart, could it be that because he was Zuo Guangdou's younger brother, Wei Zhongxian deliberately wanted to rectify himself? If this is the case, then the soldiers are starving and freezing because they are implicated in themselves.

Thinking of this, he was even more depressed in his heart, and he had to ignore all the complaints of the soldiers.

At last all the troops entered the city, and the soldiers of the front army cheered, and were about to follow into the city, but the gates of the city suddenly closed tightly!