Shu Chen

Chapter 297

Liao Hua has passed his forty years.

After years of washing and countless changes, he has long developed a style of being calm and competent in handling affairs.

Therefore, when he got Zheng Pu's words, he took his seat first, and said, "Is Zijin trying to persuade Bicang Xiaoren to abandon the flag?" Without waiting for Zheng Pu's answer, he added a sentence, "No. I think Zijin can't. It's because I have led the army since then, and I have also observed the people's customs, and know that he is a loyal opponent of Wei, and he is loved by Li Shu, so it may be difficult for him to succeed."

"The general is diligent."

Complimenting, Zheng Pu moved into his seat, laughed and said jokingly, "It is also because the general and others are diligent and take care of every detail. If they have nothing to do like me, they will not be able to eat vegetarian food in the end. Therefore, I want to try it in my spare time." , it doesn’t matter if it’s successful or not.”

"I've heard that Zijin is joking, it's just as expected."

After hearing this, Liao Hua couldn't help but smile, "Forget it. Zijin's words have come to this point, so I won't comment. However, Ruo Cang Xiaoren was invited, and Zijin went, so I had to lead the armored guards by my side."

This is a word of caution.

Because of the saying that "the one with the scar is the great trouble of Wei", the land of Yongliang is already known to everyone.

The prefect of Zhangye, Cang Ci, was a diehard loyalist to the state of Wei, so he might not have been invited to tell the truth whether it was false or to take the opportunity to kill Zheng Pu.And it is very easy to do it, such as hiding one or two warriors secretly in the retinue, or lying behind the back and counting as a hundred-step piercer, etc.

In this regard, Zheng Pu did not directly refuse.

But after bowing his hands to thank him, he gently persuaded, "If it is possible, the general only needs to send dozens of soldiers. How can Pu Hede, General Angan Laodun condescend to protect him?"

Unexpectedly, Liao Hua waved his hand and said jokingly, "Is Zijin lying to me? The Prime Minister is very special to Zijin. If you know that Zijin is in danger and I don't protect you, how can you let it go?"

After saying that, both of them laughed and concluded the matter.

The two turned to talk about what they had seen and heard in Xianmei County, as well as the preparations for Lu Shuihu's future migration to Shu, which Zheng Pu had previously agreed with Yi Jian's concubine.

When talking about Xihai (Juyan's vassal state) and Dunhuang County, Liao Hua also expressed emotion.

"Zijin didn't know something. In the past, when the prime minister ordered me to lead troops out of Xiping County, he still called me privately. He said that if the battle was not good for Ju, I would transfer to Zhangye from Pingqiangkou with General Ma, and occupy the county. It's a filial piety."

uh~~
Does the prime minister have any alternatives?
However, Naping Qiangkou is currently occupied by the eldest son of Zhang Hua of Dunhuang. Can he allow our army to pass through?
Zheng Pu was surprised, thinking to himself.

Perhaps seeing Zheng Pu's doubts, Liao Hua smiled and said, "Although the Zhang family in Dunhuang claims that the time to change flags has not yet come, they have an affair with me, a big man. With this convenience, General Ma and I will arrive at that time, and we will be able to accommodate you." It has to be let go."

That's it!

After hearing this, Zheng Pu was stunned.

Ma Dai and Liao Hua could enter Pingqiangkou under the guise of merchants, seized the opportunity to detain Zhang Hua's eldest son and seize military power, and they could pass smoothly.

For the benefit of the country, don't stick to trifles.

As for how to negotiate with the Dunhuang Zhang family in the future.
It's a done deal, and the Dunhuang Zhang family won't be too entangled in this.

"The prime minister is very careful in his plans, and I will wait for you."

Zheng Pu sighed sincerely, and then suddenly came to his senses, looked at Liao Hua and asked with a smile, "Isn't the general finished talking?"

"Ha, I can't hide it from Zijin."

Liao Hua nodded lightly, and said with a smile, "To be honest, when I sent troops out, the Prime Minister said that if Xizhou was settled, he and Fei Wenwei would be left to guard it. And I know that Zijin and the Prime Minister suggested a plan to move to the west of Hexi. Therefore, for the good morning of the counties and counties in the future, I will say a few more words, if Cang Xiaoren violates Zijin's good intentions, when our army drives troops to break the county, he can be imprisoned or sent back to Longyou and the prime minister. Don't kill him. He has been in Zhangye for many years, restraining the powerful and the right, widening the farmland to live the lonely and the poor, and he has a benevolent government. The scholars respect and love him, no less than the old You Zhongyun in Longxi."

It turned out that it was because I was worried that I became angry~~
Alas, why does everyone in the world think that I count pennies and pennies?
Even though I am not known for my virtues, have I ever used private to abolish the public before state affairs?

"Okay, general, but don't worry."

Feeling emotional for a while, Zheng Pu nodded heavily and said, "Since Bi Cang Xiaoren has a virtuous name, even if it is not what I want, I don't want to bear a bad name."

"good!"

Liao Hua stroked his beard and smiled.

After the two chatted for a while, Zheng Pu resigned and left, but the matter of Liao Hua sending an envoy was not mentioned.

But two days later, Liao Hua sent someone to find Zheng Pu who was walking with Yi Jian's concubine to visit various tribes in Lushuihu.

Cangci wrote back.

But he didn't want to talk to Zheng Pu.

"You and I are masters, and we are not old friends or hometowns, so there is no need to waste words. Although our army is weak, if you come to invade the country, you will not hesitate to kill!"

His exact words were so, with a faint will to die.

But it is not surprising.

Cang Ci was promoted by Wei Wu Cao Cao's Liao Zuo. He has been through the third generation of Wei and is now very old. Naturally, he does not care about life and death.And he also knew that Zheng Pu's invitation to talk in a book was nothing more than imitating lobbyists, analyzing the advantages of the enemy and ourselves, and citing the past and present to persuade him not to resist.

If you have made up your mind, why bother to let others make noise!
Zheng Pu listened to the envoy's narration, he didn't show embarrassment, but told him to wait for a while, and then he returned to the camp and sat down, closed his eyes and thought for a while, and then began to write and ink.

The book says:

"I have heard that the prefect guarded one side, loved the people and cared about things, and was praised by the scholars, which is endless. I also heard that the prefect was an official during the Jian'an period. He first served as a Han official and then served Wei. Now my great Han king returned to Hexi, and the prefect kept his integrity. , I respect you. However, I am also puzzled. Jia Xu was defeated, and the eunuch knew that Zhang Yefu could be the leader of our Han army, so why did he know that he could not do it? Death will make the orphans and widows cry in the Tao! The two armies are fighting and the people are innocent. The prefect has been in the county for many years, and there is no sorrow! I am a big man. I don’t want to see people die, so I invite the prefect to talk together. Why do I refuse? And I know the prefect I don't want the eunuch to surrender, but I hope that the common people will not be stunned!"

After writing, dry the ink and let the messenger send it again.

Quite a coincidence, Zhuge Qiao, who was originally in Guzang County, entered the camp just after the envoy left.

It turned out that Zong Yu, Mi Wei and Pang Hong, who were sent by Wei Yan, led the army to Wuwei County. After knowing that Zheng Pu was in Xianmei County, they turned back.And Zhuge Qiao also accompanied him, it was his duty to follow the expedition to Hexi this time, and he was to act as Zheng Pu's deputy to deal with those Haoyou and Qianghu tribe leaders.Now that the follow-up soldiers and horses have arrived, and the soldiers are heading west, there is no reason for him to stay in Guzang County.

Zheng Pu was delighted to hear this.

Instead, Liao Hua was asked to take out the cattle and sheep that Jiang Wei ordered Lu Shuihu to take care of on his behalf. The hard work of the soldiers came from afar and inspired the soldiers to fight. After only letting them rest for three days, they once again broke out of camp and went to the Yanzhi Corridor in a mighty way. .

Because the envoy had already brought back Cangci's receipt.

Said: "If your army is strong, I can't fight against you, and I won't let the people die in vain. If not, talking too much is useless."

He questioned that Zheng Pu was lying to him, and felt that the Han army at this time did not have much strength to attack Zhangye County.

(End of this chapter)