Wishful Things

"The general is resting. Vice General Qin has an order not to disturb you if you have nothing important to do."

"I have something important to report to the general!"

"Let someone come in—" Zhen Guogong said.

Hearing the general's voice, the guards outside the tent let him in.

Followed by a middle-aged man wearing a lieutenant general's armor, seeing the soldier enter the tent, he also raised his heels to follow in, but was stopped by the guard raising his hand expressionlessly: "Vice general Yuan, wait a moment, Please allow me to report to the general."

Yuan Zhao frowned slightly, and let out a "huh" with an uneasy expression.

He is the deputy general appointed by His Majesty, and he came to help Duke Zhen this time, but in Xu's army, he can't even compare with the deputy Qin, let alone how aggrieved.

"The general invites Vice General Yuan to go in." The guard returned after a short while.

Yuan Zhao opened the curtain and walked in. At this time, the soldier in the tent was presenting a letter: "General, this is a peace petition written by the king of the Li clan! General, please have a look!"

Peace document?

Yuan Zhao frowned.

He just heard that an envoy from the Li clan came outside the camp in the rain, so he knew something was going to happen, but he unexpectedly sent a peace document.

How long have you been fighting?

Yuan Zhao sneered in his heart - as expected, he was frightened out of his wits, which shows that the morale of the Li army must be very poor now.

Qin Wu opened the letter first, and after confirming that there was nothing unusual, he handed the unfolded letter paper to his general.

Zhen Guogong sat on the side of the couch in his cloak, looking at the writing on the letter, he couldn't help but feel a little relieved.

The many war strategies he has used these days are ultimately for this peace document——

The soldier who sent the letter said: "The envoys of the Li nationality are waiting outside our military camp at this time. Besides this document for peace, they also brought dozens of soldiers of the Li nationality. The party that hurt me and the people of Daqing is now handed over to the general to show our sincerity in seeking peace."

Zhen Guogong nodded slightly, and said cheerfully: "Go and answer the envoy, I accept him, and I also agreed to the peace request!"

"General!"

Before the soldier had time to respond, Yuan Zhao said with surprise in his eyes: "How can the general agree to the other party's move to save his life and seek peace!"

Duke Zhen raised his eyes to look at him, and asked calmly, "Then Vice General Yuan, tell me, why can't I agree?"

"Now is a good time to take advantage of the victory!" Yuan Zhao said: "Now that the opponent's morale is low, why doesn't the general take advantage of this to take down the territory of the Li Clan? Sweeping the Li Clan is a great achievement!"

After the previous few battles, the Xu family army had the upper hand. Several times it was clear that as long as one step forward, the possibility of breaking the opponent's city might be in sight, but every time it came to this critical moment, Xu Qiwei would come to "click and stop" That set!

In view of the fact that General Xu has always had his own strategy when marching, he originally thought it was some kind of tactic to kill the morale of the enemy army. When the time is right, he can break through in one fell swoop and make a big one directly!

Looking at it now, the morale over there was almost worn down, so they sent envoys to send a letter of appeal to save their lives, but Xu Qiwei, an old man, was lucky - he agreed directly!

Hearing Yuan Zhao's words, Lord Zhen only sneered in his heart.

He doesn't want any great achievements, this is useless but a deadly piece of crap, whoever picks it up will pick it up.

Moreover, news came from the capital one after another that the King of Xiang was punished for collaborating with the enemy, and the King of Yan was assassinated by the "Purple Star Sect" when he left the capital. Now the situation is changing rapidly, and he just wants to return to Beijing as soon as possible to guard the children at home—

"The so-called victory in one fell swoop will take at least one or two years." Looking at Yuan Zhao who is dedicated to the battle, Zhen Guogong said: "Even if we don't mention the consumption of military resources, food and grass, we just say that now is a time of internal and external troubles. , Isn’t it the work of a fool to waste such thought and energy in such a small place?”

fool?

Yuan Zhao's face froze.

Take down the Li clan and frighten foreign countries—this is the emperor's confession before leaving Beijing!

Is Zhen Guogong scolding him or the emperor?

And even if moving out of the emperor at this time, it would seem that he is eager to classify the emperor as a fool, but he has no choice: "The general may have forgotten your majesty's will! At this time, agreeing to the Li family's peace and withdrawing troops, isn't it arrogant?" Let it go lightly, let foreigners think that the general's trip is a bluff?"

These were quite provocative words, but Lord Zhen didn't hear any disturbance on his face.

He took it lightly and put it lightly. He didn't want to take this bad idea of ​​conquering the Lizu, let alone put it lightly. He held it in his hand and thought it was so bad that he even wanted to throw it away!

"As the saying goes, the general's orders are not accepted. After returning to Beijing, I will explain this matter to the emperor, and I won't bother Vice General Yuan to worry about this old man." Duke Zhen didn't bother to talk to the other party anymore, and directly instructed the soldier Said: "I went to answer the question, and said that the old man will set up a banquet in Dongyuan City in three days, and invite the king of the Li clan to come and sign the truce document—"

Since the other party is asking for peace, then he will confirm the matter. Once the truce is signed, the people of Dongyuan City will be safe for at least three to five years.

"Yes, the general will obey!"

The soldiers immediately withdrew from the camp.

"Since the general has made up his mind, it's useless for me to say more." Yuan Zhao said with a serious face, "Leave me, me."

After saying that, he cupped his hands, turned and walked out.

The rain outside the camp has stopped.

The summer rain came and went quickly, and when I looked up, there was even a dazzling golden light looming between the gaps in the moving clouds.

Yuan Zhao narrowed his eyes slightly and looked ahead, with a silent sneer on his lips.

After three days?

It might not be able to last until then, right?

...

In the next two days, the uneasiness in Ah Kui's heart became more and more serious.

The old man's pulse is becoming more and more unstable...

She almost tore through the few medical books she brought, and compared them one by one, opening and closing her eyes were all the contents of the medical books, but there was still nothing worth mentioning.

She hoped that she was careless, but she must not just treat it as carelessness, she never forgot the girl's confession for a moment.

But the following facts quickly proved that it was not because of her carelessness——

Duke Zhen fell into a coma again.

Just the night before it was agreed to sign the truce document.

Until the early morning of the next day, there was still no sign of people waking up.

The banquet in the city had already been set, and the king of the Li clan arrived as promised, but he gradually became restless when he couldn't wait for Duke Zhen to come forward.

"Why haven't you seen General Xu coming?" The Li clan is adjacent to Dongyuan, and there have even been occasional intermarriages over the years, and the king of the Li clan can speak some simple Daqing dialect.

As the lord of a country, it was a bit risky for him to enter the city to sign the truce. Many ministers disagreed, but he could only come here to seek peace. In addition to this psychological drive to seek peace, there is another reason, and that is because the opponent's coach is Xu Qiwei.

This name is not unfamiliar to him at all.

When he was a child, he saw his father, who was always tall and mighty, secretly wiped tears in the ancestral hall after being beaten by the general, and even prepared to pack up his burden and lead him to abandon the city overnight. It is not an exaggeration to say that it is a childhood shadow for him.

This time I heard that Daqing actually ordered this General Xu to lead the Xu family army. He was completely stupid at the time-now Daqing is in a state of weakness, and anyone wants to take a bite of the meat and get a share of the pie. He is just Taking the opportunity to follow the trend to find some sense of presence, but the other party directly sent the number one fierce general over, so they think highly of him, but...it's not that bad, is it?

What also made him feel unlikely was the signing of the truce - wouldn't it be easy for General Xu to beat him to the Li family? He wouldn't use this matter to trick him into the city.

But he had been sitting here for more than an hour, why didn't the other party show up?

Hearing the Li clan king's question, Yuan Zhao, who was sitting under the vacant upper seat, took two sips of tea unhurriedly.

Seeing his negligent attitude, King Lizu clenched his fingers slightly.

But now I can only endure it.

Maybe the other party just wanted to put on airs and deliberately frustrate him - this is certainly not popular, but it is already the best possibility that can be thought of right now...

With a soft "bang", the teacup in Yuan Zhao's hand was put down.

"The leader of the barbarians, is it worthy of me to meet General Chao in person?" Yuan Zhao sneered.

Hearing this, the King of the Li Clan's complexion suddenly darkened, he suppressed his anger and said: "This king came here today as promised, why is your Excellency so rude?"

The two Li clan officials beside the Li clan king also showed anger.

"General Xu please come forward as soon as possible!"

"That's right, we want to see General Xu—"

"I don't even know I'm dying..." Yuan Zhao smiled sarcastically and arrogantly, stood up slowly, raised his hand and ordered in a steady voice: "Come here, take down this group of aliens, cut off their heads, hang them Outside the city of Dongyuan, to sacrifice the souls of the people who died in vain in Daqing and the souls of the brothers in the army!"

As soon as this statement came out, not only Lizu Wang and others were shocked, but even the soldiers guarding outside the hall were also shocked.

The guards behind Yuan Zhao had drawn out their long knives.

"What are you doing!"

The officials of the Li clan were shocked and angry, and stood up from the table to protect the king of the Li clan: "...how can you do such a breach of trust if you pretend to be a big country! It's ridiculous!"

A breach of trust?

Yuan Zhao smiled and shook his head.

He has never agreed to the other party's peace proposal. Those words were all said by that old man, Duke Zhen, so what does it have to do with him?

Before he left Beijing, he was ordered by the emperor to take down the Li clan, frighten these young people, and get back Daqing's face.

As for the old dude of Zhen Guo... Does it matter if there is such a coach?

As long as he kills the Li Clan King today, the Li Clan will be in chaos. He will take advantage of the chaos and lead the Xu family army to attack, and taking down the Li Clan will be a breeze.

This credit, he decided!

Several personal guards raised their sabers to attack, and the two guards beside King Li also drew their sabers.

The official of the Li nationality trembled and said angrily: "The elites brought by my king are just outside the pavilion... You will be punished by God if you go back on your word!"

"Elite?" Yuan Zhao sneered.

There are only a hundred people, but they are just closing the door and beating dogs.

As for the scourge, it is even more absurd.

However, the next moment, the smile on his face suddenly turned cold.

I saw a young general wearing Xu's army uniform stepped forward to stop him, and asked him solemnly: "What's the purpose of Vice General Yuan's move? I don't remember my general ever having such an explanation!"

"General Xu is not here at this time, my words are military orders!" Yuan Zhao said with a serious expression.

The young general's eyes did not waver: "Dare to ask Vice General Yuan if he has a soldier talisman?"

Yuan Zhao sneered and said, "I don't have a military talisman, but I always carry the token bestowed by His Majesty—"

As he spoke, he took out the imperial order from his bosom and showed it to others: "I am ordered by Your Majesty to wipe out the entire Li family, and anyone who dares to disobey will be the one who resists the order!"

The faces of Lizu Wang and the others changed several times.

Is this the will of Emperor Daqing? !

However, the young general, and even the other Xu Jiajun who were guarding inside and outside the hall, still did not move at all.

The young general glanced at the token in Yuan Zhao's hand, and said calmly: "Please forgive me for being humble and not fortunate enough to have seen His Majesty's imperial order, so now I have no way of distinguishing the true from the false. Under such circumstances, I cannot follow blindly. We can make a decision after my general arrives."

Yuan Zhao rushed forward in anger when he heard the words, his face was red and white.

Can't tell the truth from the fake? !

Xu Qiwei and the soldier talisman are all open and closed, this is clearly a deliberate attempt to resist the order!

"I am the deputy general appointed by His Majesty, how can there be a fake token!" Yuan Zhao looked at the young general, gritted his teeth and said: "This person is openly resisting the order, and has ulterior motives. I am afraid that he has already colluded with a foreign race in secret, and has the intention of rebelling— —Someone, cut off his head! Just to make a warning to others!"

Anyway, it's impossible for Xu Qiwei to wake up again, he will take over the Xu family army sooner or later, why not take this opportunity to demonstrate to the public first!

At this time, a thick and loud voice suddenly approached——

"I'll see who dares!"

The young general's eyes lit up when he heard the sound, and he immediately turned around and saluted respectfully.

"The last general will see the general!"

While the soldiers were saluting, Lord Zhen Guo in soft armor strode in.

The king of the Li clan who was guarded by the pillar of the hall immediately looked - is this old man General Xu?

"..." Yuan Zhao's eyes shook.

Why is Xu Qiwei here? !

At this time, shouldn't the other party be lying unconscious in the barracks!

Lord Zhen Guo glanced at the situation in the hall and raised his hand.

The young general understood immediately, and led his men to quickly restrain Yuan Zhao's personal guards.

The Li people lost their threat for a while, and they couldn't help exchanging glances secretly.

Seeing this, Yuan Zhao's face was extremely ugly. Seeing Duke Zhen walking towards him, anger rose from the bottom of his heart, he tightly held the token in his hand, and asked word by word: "I am acting according to His Majesty's will, Does General Xu want to resist the decree?"

No matter what the other party is at this time, they are just holding on, after all, they are just a dying person!

And he was appointed by His Majesty himself...

The rest of the words suddenly came to an abrupt end in his heart.

He hardly saw the process of Duke Zhen drawing his sword clearly.

In other words, he never thought that the knife would fall on his own neck——

He even only felt a chill on his neck, but before any pain could occur, his head had already left his body and flew straight out.

Rolled onto the head beside the table, there was an expression of disbelief in a pair of widened eyes.

"bass--"

The knife in Duke Zhen's hand returned to the scabbard at his waist.

"Boom!"

This is the sound of Yuan Zhao Buquan's body falling to the ground.

Today is two chapters in one, and I wrote it over and over again for a long time, although it is not the plot that everyone likes to watch_(:з」∠)_

Good night everyone, love you guys.