Plan to cut off the nine states

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Guo Shifeng hurried into the tent and spent a sleepless night. The news he had just heard made him more and more nervous.

Ma Wei sat on the chair calmly. No matter what he was thinking, he could not show it in front of many generals. He always reminded himself that he was now the King of Liang, not the Yuefu Marquis of Tiancheng Dynasty.

"Has your Majesty heard about it?" Guo Shifeng asked. He couldn't help but turn his eyes to Xu Chu, and then immediately looked back.

"Well, the Jinyang army is approaching our army." Ma Wei sneered, "It is said that he is carrying the coffin to supervise the battle, and each of his sons leads an army."

"The Jinyang army has strong soldiers and horses, and its number is several times that of our army. This battle..." Guo Shifeng didn't need to say any more, everyone understood this truth. Liang Jun didn't even have a city to defend, and the people on the outermost edge were fleeing one after another, and so were the troops. People's hearts are unstable.

Liang Jun was founded not long ago and had not really fought a war yet.

"I will never give in in this battle. The Jinyang army deliberately framed me. No matter where I retreat, I will inevitably have to fight." Ma Wei actually had no way to retreat. From the moment he passed Mengjin, he had entered a war surrounded by enemies on all sides. In such a situation, there is not much room for movement around, and they all rely on a fragile alliance to ensure safety.

The alliance was more fragile than he expected.

"The person the Jinyang Army wants is me, so I will go there and confront him face to face." Xu Chu had no way out.

Ma Wei shook his head, "Brother Chu will be killed as soon as he shows up. It's hard to explain. You just stay here and don't go anywhere. The Jinyang army is eager for revenge, but there are always one or two sensible people in the Shen family. The Liang and Jin families If a war breaks out, the Avatar Army will definitely panic and withdraw from the coalition forces, leaving the Jinyang Army alone and unable to fight, and it will definitely not be a match for the officers and soldiers. "

Ma Wei pinned his hopes on the "understanding people" of the Jinyang Army, which was extremely risky. Xu Chu wanted to speak, but Guo Shifeng was the first to say: "Although the king's reasoning is simple, the Shen family may not be able to understand it when they are angry. Someone go and persuade me, at least they won’t kill me as soon as they meet.”

Ma Wei looked at Guo Shifeng, "If the patricide is Shen Da, he will most likely kill you to silence you. If it is Shen Wu, he may kill you and Shen Da together."

Guo Shifeng laughed and said: "Fighting swords with tongues is what I have wished for in my life. The sword is in front of me, how can I shrink my tongue and avoid the fight? Shen Da and Shen Wu both have the intention to kill me, and they also have the intention to keep me. Why? My mouth is pointing at Who is the patricide?"

The disciples of the Shen family must be in an open and covert struggle at this time. Guo Shifeng is the best at adapting to the wind. He can choose the opportunity to join the strong and identify the weak. He has many secrets and has the power of tongue, which is what the strong like and need. witness".

Xu Chu had to say something, but Ma Wei was the first to say, "Mr. Guo is really willing to go?"

"If I can eliminate the military disaster and lead the two armies to the east capital together, I will have done a great service. If not, I will be loyal to the king and do my best for my friends."

Guo Shifeng spoke impassionedly, and Ma Wei laughed, stood up, held one of Xu Chu's hands, and walked together, holding Guo Shifeng's hand at the same time, "The death of Tiancheng started with three people, and this matter is known to the world. We are close friends and like-minded, and we can set an example for our friends. I, Ma Wei, swear: I will never abandon my friends, I will never hand over my younger brother to the Jinyang army, and I will never sit back and let Brother Guo disappear in the enemy camp. If you lay a finger on Brother Guo, even though Liang's soldiers are few, they are enough to fight, and I will lead the soldiers myself, just to die!"

Guo Shifeng also said loudly: "I, Guo Shifeng, swear: I will never be a righteous person. I will go to the enemy camp. If I succeed, I will repay the favor of King Liang. If I fail, I will kill myself and become a benevolent person. If I do it again, I will be punished by God and will not be reincarnated for the rest of my life!"

The two of them swore that one was more poisonous than the other. Xu Chu said: "I, Xu Chu, swear: I will never be an ungrateful person. Today's feelings can be learned by the sun and the moon. If I violate them, the sun and the moon will dislike me, ghosts and gods abandon me, and everyone will kill me." !”

The three people laughed, and the surrounding generals were excited. Someone took the lead and shouted "King Liang" in unison.

Guo Shifeng left immediately. When he set off, Ma Wei and Xu Chu were sent outside the camp gate to offer a farewell toast.

The wine was poured into a big bowl, Guo Shifeng took it in his hand, took a big gulp, threw the bowl on the ground, said "goodbye", and faced the Jinyang army alone.

Ma Wei and Xu Chu also threw their wine bowls on the ground and watched Guo Shifeng go away.

Ma Wei whispered: "Regardless of success or failure, he will not come back. The patricide of the Shen family is cruel and ambitious, and he is the person he is most willing to assist."

"Not necessarily. If he wants to make great achievements again, he will definitely come back to monitor King Liang's every move."

"Hey, come back then, I'm not afraid to look."

Neither of them believed Guo Shifeng.

Ma Wei returned to the camp, arranged the guards, and ordered General Pan Kai to lead people to inspect the entire camp to prevent the soldiers from escaping.

After the generals had taken the order and left, and there was no one else in the hall, Xu Chu stepped forward and said, "Please be kind to King Liang and let me out of the camp."

"Where do you start talking about this? Brother Chu can come and go freely here, but where are you going? The brothers of the Shen family have not yet broken their faces. When the patricide feels that the time has come, he will frame it for other brothers. I will Keep Brother Chu, he will probably clear your name."

"Disasters far away can be solved, but worries close by cannot be eliminated. After I leave the military camp, King Liang will announce the news, which will give the Jinyang army no excuse to attack."

Ma Wei shook his head, "The Jinyang Army has the ambition to monopolize the Eastern Capital, and they hate me for seizing Yingcheng in the first place. Even if Brother Chu is not in my camp, they will attack. Don't think too much, stay here with me and let me It’s up to you.”

Ma Wei insisted on his opinion, and Xu Chu couldn't say anything more. He handed over his hands and said: "Military affairs are the most important thing. King Liang is busy first. I will go and take a rest."

"Brother Chu is tired. Please sleep a little longer and don't have to think about anything. When I conquer the Eastern Capital and I want to conquer the world, I will still rely on my brother Chu for advice."

Xu Chu returned to his tent and said to Tang Weitian who was sitting in a daze: "Pack your things and set off now."

"Where to go?"

"Dongdu."

"Okay. There's nothing to deal with."

Xu Chu didn't have much money left on him, and the only things he brought were a few books and a few robes, "Go and ask for three days' rations."

"Your three days or mine?"

The appetites of the two were so different that Xu Chu's "three-day ration" was not enough for Tang Weitian to have a full meal.

"With your two-day ration, we may not have to walk too long." Xu Chu said with a smile.

Tang Weitian went out to ask for food. Xu Chu bundled it into a small bag and slung it on his shoulders, murmuring: "Breaking one's name to blame one's true self. Is this considered breaking one's name and one's true name?"

The three people swore an oath in public, but in fact no one really meant it. In addition to appeasing each other, Ma Wei wanted to win over the general, Guo Shifeng wanted to leave Liangying as soon as possible, and Xu Chu complied with their wishes and had already made the decision at that time. The decision to flee.

Tang Weitian came back with two big bags of dry food on his back, which were not too heavy. "The people here are so kind. Give them as much as you want. This is enough for me to eat for two days, and I can give some to the young master."

The two left the camp from the side gate and looked for a way to Luoyang. Xu Chu still remembered the path he traveled a few months ago, so it was not difficult to distinguish things.

In the military camp, someone had already reported the news of Xu Chu's departure. King Liang was so busy that he didn't report it until the evening. He sighed: "What did I do wrong to make Brother Chu so decisive and leave without saying goodbye?"

The generals advised: "Master Xu does not want to implicate the king. Now that he is gone, we may not have to fight this battle with the Jinyang Army."

Xu Chu, who was hesitant on the road, knew that he had to leave. He must not be the reason for the war between the Liang and Jin armies. He also knew that Ma Wei wanted him to leave, but it was difficult to say it out loud.

"After all, I don't have nothing." Xu Chu said loudly.

"Yes, with these two bags of dry food, I feel like I can go to the end of the world."

There was great chaos in Luozhou. Most of the people hid in the city, and the houses on the roadside were empty. By the next morning, there were gradually people fleeing on the road. No one knew where they were going, they were just following the crowd.

Xu Chu sat on the roadside guarding his luggage and sent Tang Weitian to inquire about the surrounding situation.

Tang Weitian came back soon with a smile on his face, "Go south and there will be an army of descendants."

"Which one?"

"That person can't explain clearly, but he knows what kind of king he is."

Xu Chu got up and Tang Weitian carried the dry food on his back. The master and servant found a way to go south. They met a group of people on the way who were also going to join the World Army, so they went together.

There were thirteen people in total. They were all young and similar to Xu Chu. They claimed to be local heroes and had long had the intention to rebel. When they heard that the World Army was coming, they went to check the situation first. If the other party was a true hero, they would return to the countryside. Attract friends and relatives.

"Although we only have a dozen people, we can bring thousands of people to our hometown if we respond to a hundred people!"

The common characteristic of these people is that they can brag. Xu Chu got used to it and no longer felt embarrassed. He declared that he was the envoy of the coming king. He met officers and soldiers on the road and separated from his entourage. There was only one person left by his side. If he was recommended, everyone would be reused.

Both parties had a good time chatting.

Tang Weitian turned a deaf ear and only cared about the dry food in the bag. He had already eaten a lot and was planning how to distribute the rest of the journey.

Thanks to these "local heroes" who led the way, they bypassed the town and avoided a group of patrolling soldiers. Two days later, they finally arrived at the camp of the Advent Army.

This Advent Army occupied a small city and controlled the passage from the south to Luoyang. The camp spread from the city to the outside. The surrounding soldiers and civilians were mixed, which was quite characteristic of the Advent Army. After two or three miles, the camp suddenly became formal. , the vertical fence is isolated from the outside. Although the tents are of various types, they are clearly divided, leaving a wide enough passage in the middle. The soldiers are dressed in different clothes, but they can always maintain their formation, no matter how many people there are.

The thirteen heroes fell in love at first sight and immediately showed more respect for Xu Chu.

Xu Chu came to the camp and said to the guards: "Please inform the King of Wuyue that my old friend Xu Chu has come to ask for an audience."

Looking at the style of the camp, Xu Chu guessed that this must be the team of King Wu Yue, but he was wondering why Ning Baoguan went south? And why didn't he contact other Advent troops so that there was no news about him in the north?

Soon, Xu Chu was allowed to enter the city. At the gate of the city, he met Luo Hanqi, who was standing firm.

Luo Hanqi changed into a suit of armor. His face was injured, but he didn't look depressed at all. He smiled and said, "My pretty face has turned into a black one. It seems that you have suffered a lot."

Xu Chu cupped his hands and said with a smile: "No matter how much suffering you suffer, it can't compare to General Luo's bravery in killing the enemy."

"Haha, I didn't kill many, just over twenty, but I was stabbed twice. I'm so ashamed. I'm so ashamed."

A dozen young heroes thought highly of themselves. Seeing the appearance of the military camp and hearing General Luo's words, they couldn't help but feel short of breath. They followed Xu Chu obediently without daring to say a word.

Ning Baoguan was used to meditating alone, and often left no guards around him. It was the same this time. When he saw Xu Chu coming in, he said lightly: "Are you not dead?"

"Not dead."

"Did you bring back Jizhou soldiers?"

"No."

"Very good." Ning Baoguan has always been against recruiting troops from Jizhou, and agreed to Xu Chu's mission to Yecheng just to observe the situation, "Did you kill Shen Zhi?"

Ning Baoguan does not communicate with the north, but he understands the movements of the armies.

Xu Chu kept walking and never ran past the rumors. He shook his head and said, "No."

"Well, you stay. I plan to accept the imperial court's offer of amnesty, and I can use you."