Delong

Chapter 265: He Ge Xing (19)

After entering the Territory of Dengzhou at the end of the Dahe and Jishui, the Xilong army did not actually make a big move. The so-called He Ge stepped on his boots, but he forcibly produced a sense of aggression and fire.

This is mainly because the progress is too fast. Linzi, Yidu, and Beihai are all first-class big cities and famous cities. The troops and leaders stationed there are also big figures from the two Hebei rebel armies, such as Xu Pinglang, who was as famous as Shan Tonghai before. Underworld tycoons, such as Cui Yuanxun and Qinghe Cui's family background, and the two of them are almost at the core of cultivation, but even the people and the city are like paper, and they are crushed by the deposed dragon army.

Coupled with the countless deserters and the true and false rumors, it would be strange if Dengzhou didn't panic.

And as long as a person panics, all ugly and stupid behaviors will be revealed, and all flaws will be exposed.

But even so, Zhang Xing was still a little confused when he learned that Wang Hou led more than [-] Zhishijun Laodi out of the city to Beihai... He thought for a long time but couldn't figure it out, why did Wang Hou throw himself into the trap?

Does this Tomoshiro think he can win or something?
Even if he arranges an internal response, there is no reason to be so forceful, right?

On July [-]th, in the morning, Zhang Xing, who arrived in Beihai, received the detailed military report ahead, and in the evening he received a detailed report from Tang Bairen... It was only then that he was convinced that Wang Hou had really come out, and he was carrying something completely unbelievable. Face the dethroning dragon army with a fluke mentality.When Tang Bairen came up with his own idea, he only wanted to ask Wang Hou to send a general to divide the troops, but he didn't expect that this Zhishilang would actually dare to come, and he almost mobilized most of the people around the city of Dengzhou. Core combat power.

On July [-]st, Zhang Xing, who had done a good job of psychological training, hurriedly ordered the more than [-] people in Beihai to continue eastward without waiting for the rear troops to gather. At noon, he encountered Wang Hou's envoy on the march.

The other party arrived in time, or in other words, this group of envoys had no choice but to meet them quickly, because Zhang Xing and the Longjun Army were only seven or eight miles away from Weishui in front... There was no buffer between the Zhishi army who dared not advance further on the east side.

Of course, this is just a wishful thinking buffer, a pure sense of psychological security.

"Tomoshirou, what are your conditions?"

Zhang Xing reined in his horse by the side of the road, and only got straight to the point under the flag with the word "拍" on the red background.

There were more than ten riders coming from the other party, and only one leader was allowed to ride forward alone, but while saluting, he went to look at the dethroning dragon army marching beside him, and when Zhang Xing opened his mouth, he felt uneasy and came quickly answer:

"To be honest with Zhang Dalongtou, not only the Zhishi Army, but also the three rebel armies in Dengzhou hope that peace is the most important thing."

"How to reconcile? Make it clear." Zhang Xing spoke simply and without stopping, and he didn't seem to care whether the three rebels in Dengzhou were advancing or retreating in unison.

"I hope that the members of the Dethroning Dragon Gang will suspend their march, and don't let the rebels kill each other." Lai Shi obviously panicked. "Otherwise, the court officials and soldiers will only be allowed to reap the benefits of the fisherman."

"So, Zhi Shilang means that we should stop the Dragon Gang?" Zhang Xing couldn't ask.

"Yes." Lai Shi became more and more flustered, but he didn't feel anything wrong, so he quickly responded.

"Then what is Wang Hou going to do? And what will you Zhishijun do? What will Dengzhou do?" Zhang Xing was still serious. "We stopped, where did we stop? Why did we stop? Who will supply the military funds when we stop? How will the situation in Dengzhou be divided in the end? We killed Xu Pinglang and Cui Yuanxun, and they didn't even have an explanation?"

To make it completely silent, even a little dazed.

"What's your name?" Zhang Xing sighed and asked back.

"My name is Fang Jingbo..."

"Qinghe Fang?"

"It's been several generations since I moved out. Except for a few people who are close, there is basically no contact with my family..."

"What is your position in Zhishi Army?"

"I used to know that when the World Army was at its peak, that is, before the battle with Zhang Xuguo, he was the leader of the Nine Commanders. Later, he was defeated and exiled to Langya Guishan, where he formed the Guishan Army..."

"I remember you." Zhang Xing was stunned for a moment, and then looked at Xiong Bonan who was silent on the side. "Because Tang Bairen ran away and the leader of Sishui County was killed, he fled directly to Dengzhou... the leader of the Guishan Army who didn't have to be killed, right?"

Xiong Bonan nodded.

"So, Fangtouling." Zhang Xing stared at the other party seriously and asked. "Did the Three Rebels of Dengzhou just ask us to stop for no reason?"

Fang Jingbo was silent for a moment, but he who gave his name finally changed his attitude: "I'm sorry to say it bluntly, my head just thinks that he has to do something in this situation. I'm afraid he may not be clear about how and what to do. Right now, he just wants to It’s all about stopping the war, and as for the Dengzhou two families, they just have a tacit understanding and want to watch our boss do things.”

Obviously, although this guy didn't tell the truth directly, his attitude was already very interesting.

And Zhang Xing also nodded in satisfaction: "Actually, we also want to stop the war...but we have a few conditions."

Fang Jingbo cheered up, and some said it was not bad.

"It's very simple. First, the Zhishi Army withdraws from Dengzhou, and we can assign the area around Ju County, the southern half of Langya County, to the Zhishi Army; second, Zhishilang himself serves as the leader of the Dragon Gang; third, the Zhishi Army must not exceed three thousand The scale of soldiers and horses; fourth; the Zhishi army can act on its own in Ju County, but it must not oppress the people, and it is not allowed to send troops without authorization. If anyone violates the law of righteousness, the Dragon Gang has the right to arrest and judge; fifth, when the Zhishi army withdraws from Dengzhou, Hand over to us all jurisdictions, surplus troops, money, food, and armaments."

Zhang Xing blurted out, as if he had been prepared for a long time.

"In this way, the Zhishi Army and the Chulong Gang can regard peace as the most important thing and avoid killing each other... As for the Bohai Navy and the Pingyuan Army, that is the matter of Gao Shitong and Sun Xuanzhi. We will talk to them at home."

Fang Jingbo was completely stunned when he heard half of it, and his heart was even colder when he heard it at the end.

And after Zhang Dalongtou finished speaking, he kept asking questions, without giving the other party any extra time: "What do Fangtou think?"

"If we go back with this condition, according to the temper of our head, I'm afraid we will pick up the whip and whip me in public." Fang Jingbo said something.

"I'm asking what you think?" Zhang Xing stared at the other party and smiled. "Your house leader personally thinks that it is okay for us to set conditions for you Zhishijun by the Dragon Gang? Do you accept it?"

"Tomoshiro's kindness to me is as great as a mountain." The messenger hurriedly emphasized.

"You think too much." Zhang Xing said, and then glanced at the large army still wearing Liuhe boots and carrying long spears and marching non-stop. "I'm seriously asking you Fang Jingbo, the head of the house, do you think this result is acceptable? Can ordinary people in the World Army accept it? Think clearly and speak fairly."

Fang Jingbo followed the other party to look at the long and non-stop military column, his scalp felt numb for a moment, but after taking a few deep breaths, he still replied sincerely: "If you ask me, I don't think it's impossible... In this world, you can stay It’s pretty good to have a way to survive... But Zhishiro’s family may find it hard to accept.”

"That's fine." Zhang Xing sighed and finally told the truth. "Actually, what I mean is very simple, and you should have heard it... That is the matter of the East Territory. From Dongjun to Dengzhou, it is all up to the Dragon Gang to decide, and it is all up to us. As long as you are honest They really surrendered unconditionally, and in view of the fact that they belong to the same line of rebels and the number of Dengzhou rebels, we will definitely lower the standard of punishment step by step, and try to give each family a lenient way of survival."

"Of course it would be better." Fang Jingbo smiled wryly. "But Zhang Longtou, the rebel army is the rebel army, the leader is the leader, and his personal pursuits are different. For someone like me, who just wants to survive in troubled times, since he knows that the Dragon Clan is powerful and the family dominates, he just wants to survive; but What would those who are ambitious and capable think? Especially the big bosses, they must not be reconciled."

"I've said it all, that's all, you don't need to worry about the rest." Zhang Xing immediately relieved.

Fang Jingbo just smiled bitterly: "I will be whipped when I go back."

"I'll go back with you." Zhang Xing said again immediately. "It's not easy for him to hit you."

"This is definitely not going to happen, but we can go back together... go back together?!" Fang Jingbo was stunned suddenly.

In fact, not only Fang Jingbo, but below Xiong Bonan, several leaders of the Dragon Clan were also stunned.

"That's right, I'll go with you to meet Zhi Shilang." Zhang Xing replied calmly. "Tell him face to face the demands of our Dragon Gang, and make it clear that our Dragon Gang is to be the master, and the anti-Wei Daye also requires us to fight against the Dragon Gang. At that time, if there is a war or peace, it is up to him..."

"Can……"

"Look." Zhang Xing suddenly pointed to the army on one side. "I clearly tell you that our march will not stop for a moment, so the troops will start crossing the river in half an hour, and if Zhishiro does not agree, we will directly launch an attack after crossing the river. This afternoon, or battle Or He, we have to settle this matter... Time is running out, in order to prevent the rebels from killing each other, let's not delay."

Fang Jingbo was silent for a moment, and then asked again: "Who will guarantee Zhang Gong's safety? Are the white heroine Yitianjian and the purple-faced king coming together? It's not like we don't have alchemy masters, and we're still in the army... But Bai If the heroine and the purple-faced king come, on the contrary, we dare not respond."

"Don't let these two accompany you. I can barely condense my core, and it's enough to bring fifty horsemen to look like a personal guard." Zhang Xing turned his head and smiled relaxedly with Xiong Bonan and others beside him. "Besides, the big leaders are behind, and the commanders and troops crossing the river are in themselves the greatest guarantee of safety. It doesn't matter whether you can keep up."

When Bai Yousi was not there, Xiong Bonan did his part: "Don't worry about the leader, but with me, even if there is a little distance, I will definitely be able to support you properly, and I will definitely protect the leader."

Naturally, Wang Xiongdan and Jia Runshi, who were the personal guards, immediately reined in their horses and made a silent statement.

It was because of the march that Shan Tonghai, the other big leader who was watching coldly, cheered up at this time and took it seriously: "Zhang Longtou, don't worry about moving forward, there won't be any delay in the future."

Zhang Xing nodded, and looked at the envoy again: "Since that's the case, brother Fang will lead the way!"

Fang Jingbo didn't say a word, turned his horse's head, and headed east. Zhang Xing also ordered Wang Xiongdan, but he didn't just lead his personal guards, but mainly practitioners' entourage, plus some elite officers and personal guards. Fifty ride out.

The crowd didn't pay attention to armor, a few were leather armor, and many people were civilian clothes. Fifty riders rode lightly over the crowd, just like white clothes broke the enemy back then, and quickly arrived at Weishui, but there was actually a pontoon bridge here—— ——Zhi Shijun came to the other side without any supervision or disposal.

Naturally, Zhang Xing and others didn't want to delay, so they went directly to the bridge to cross the river.

And it wasn't until this moment that the Ninth Master managed to pluck up the courage to say something: "Zhang Longtou, although I am overthinking myself, since I'm crossing the river, I will do my best to keep you safe."

Zhang Xing was slightly taken aback, then laughed loudly: "That's good! I'm going to rely on Your Excellency's kindness!"

Fang Jingbo was also taken aback for a moment, and then relieved, he took the lead on the pontoon bridge.

Just as Zhang Xing couldn't believe that Wang Hou came out of the city to see him off in person at the beginning, Wang Hou, who was wearing a red cloak, also couldn't believe that Zhang Dalongtou led only fifty riders across the river to see him.And all kinds of doubts, anxieties and confusions that this Zhi Shilang had before, not only did not disappear when he saw the red flag with the word "Depose" coming to him, on the contrary, it reached an extreme.

He really didn't know what to do.

He didn't know what to do, but the other party seemed to have a clear goal.

Under the sun at noon, the man under the red flag with the word "拍" had already come straight to the horse under the leadership of Jiu Dangjia, and then stretched out amidst the dumbfounded leaders, officers, and sergeants around him, as well as Chishiro himself. He raised his hands... as if very polite.

Wang Hou was at a loss, probably feeling that it would be impolite if he didn't respond, so he also stretched out his hands.

That's right, on the east bank of Weishui, a pair of peasants from the Northland and a pair of blacksmiths from the Eastland held hands tightly together.

"It's these rough conditions."

After Zhang Xing held the opponent's hands, he responded earnestly, unceremoniously restating the previous conditions, and added an explanation. "And I don't know Shilang. Now, the army of our Dragon Gang should have arrived in front of Weishui. As I expected, they should be putting on their armor and taking off the sheath of their spearheads; when they cross the river , they will immediately form an formation, and then follow the rules of the battlefield to march here...

"Then, if your Excellency is willing to accept this condition, you can do nothing, just stand here side by side with me. When the army arrives, we can join forces and go to the city of Dengzhou together. At that time, what can't happen Woolen cloth?
"And if your Excellency is unwilling to accept it, then please do it now. You have an army of [-], and if you drag me down hard, you can also kill me here, and then wave your troops to meet... The idiot who took his own humiliation and took his own life is, anyway, it will not delay the sweeping of the East Territory by the Dethrone Dragon Gang."

It took Wang Hou a long time to come back to his senses, but his face was flushed and he didn't dare to forcefully withdraw his hand. Finally, it took a long time before he said: "But the conditions are too harsh! One county, one leader, How do you arrange so many brothers?"

Zhang Xing immediately shook his head: "Forgive me, the [-] Zhishi Army cannot be treated as Zhang Xuguo's [-], and Zhang Xuguo's entire army was wiped out by our army... How can we accept all the Zhishi Army equally? And I just said, [-] places, in other words, we will deal with the rest."

Wang Hou was stunned, thought for a while, and wanted to ask, isn't this a blatant fight?But the other party is lightly standing in front of his own army, this seems to be a bit wrong, and if he said this, wouldn't there be no turning back?

In the midst of hesitation, anger and frustration, Fang Jingbo plucked up the courage to persuade: "Master, we are really not the opponents of the Dragon Army, this is the truth, and it is a god-sent opportunity for Mr. Zhang to come here in person, please do not Self mistake."

Wang Hou wanted to say more, but his mind was really confused, he didn't dare to fight, and he was unwilling, he wanted to get angry, but he knew that the Dragon Army brigade would arrive soon; he wanted to be soft, but the conditions were harsher than he imagined many.

The scene froze for a moment.

At the same time, Zhang Xing was in no rush, and it was just right for the scene to freeze, because the time wasted for nothing would only benefit him.

However, after a while, the situation still changed unexpectedly. On the one hand, sentry cavalry continued to come from the direction of Weishui from the west, as if the army of dethroning dragons there began to cross the river in a large scale; Zhang Xing, the leader of the Dragon Gang, came here in person... Therefore, many leading officers of the Zhishi Army who were originally scattered in various places suddenly gathered here, wanting to see the clues and recognize Zhang Dalongtou.

And very soon, some kind of commotion was formed because of the common doubts and panic, which further aroused the restlessness of Wang Hou himself and his personal guards, making Wang Xiongdan and others quite nervous.

"Zhang Longtou! The boss!"

Sure enough, after a while, someone finally couldn't bear it anymore, and took advantage of Zhang Xing's handshake, and asked loudly from the position behind him. "Some people say that the Dragon Clan will kill all the leaders of the rebel army after they unify the Eastern Region. Others say that only the people from Hebei will be killed and the people from the Eastern Region should not be blamed. Which one is true and which one is false?"

"It's all true, it's all false." Zhang Xing responded loudly before Wang Hou was about to speak, while holding the person in front of him still with both hands. "It is true that the Dragon Gang is determined to unify the Eastern Territory, and it is also true that whoever blocks it will be eradicated... But this is because the Dragon Gang is the most capable of fighting, the most disciplined, and the most able to save the people. We also personally destroyed the officers and soldiers in the Eastern Territory. We don’t take this responsibility. Do we have to hand it over to others? To put it bluntly, who dares to take this responsibility beyond our Dragon Sect?! Who can stop us? It's in Weishui, who dares to stop it?!"

There was a commotion all around, and the discussion became more anxious.

On the other hand, Zhang Xing used a little bit of true energy, and continued to raise his voice: "As for how to deal with you after taking the Eastern Territory... I understand clearly, it depends on whether there were any people who slaughtered the city and looted the people before." ! If there are, they must be punished no matter what! But as to whether or not to kill, how to kill, it is based on the severity of the crime!"

After the words came to this point, the surroundings became even more heated. Obviously, these leaders and officers were most worried about this. Hearing this, they couldn't help being anxious, angry, and frightened, resulting in a lot of discussion and even some commotion.

But Zhang Dalong didn't panic at all, he just continued to use his true energy, ready to explain... He really didn't panic, what could be the worst?
Of course, it doesn't have to be the worst.

But at this time, a slightly familiar voice suddenly appeared: "Mr. Zhang! That was before, and now we know that the Shijun came out of the city to welcome you, and our master shakes hands with you. Do we still have to deal with us like this?"

As soon as this remark was made, the surrounding voices became quieter. Wang Hou, who was wearing a red cloak, seized the opportunity, cleared his throat again, and wanted to speak, but just as he was about to say something, he got stuck, as if he just remembered it all of a sudden. The two sides didn't reach any agreement, so they couldn't help turning their heads to look at Zhang Xing.

But Zhang Xing turned his head to look at the sound before, and had already seen Tang Bairen whose face was flushed at a glance. At this moment, he saw the opportunity, and even asked with a smile on the spot: "Who is the man who asked the question? The man is facing each other face to face. Are you afraid of reporting him?" Is there a name?"

Feeling relieved, Tang Bairen hurriedly reported his name loudly: "Tang Bairen from Guishan has met Mr. Zhang!"

Besides, Tang Bairen just came over, and when he saw Zhang Xing directly holding Wang Hou's hands, he felt empty... After all, his actions this time, in the face of the general trend of the Dragon Clan and the personal efforts of this big leader, he didn't say anything. No achievements, at least it is lackluster. I can't help but worry that it will delay my future progress, so I try my best to seize the opportunity, and finally it has a little effect.

"I know you, you were the one who was scared away from Lu County by the people we punished and looted." Zhang Xing didn't change his face. "Your question is also very good, so I will be blunt... First of all, the contribution of Zhishilang and Zhishijun's first righteousness is recognized all over the world. Now that Zhishilang has come out of the city in person, he has sent the head of the house to find me to be honest. We were willing to further relax the treatment of the people below for the sake of these two. However, this is just a small way of human favor, not a big rule!"

"What are the big rules?" Tang Bairen couldn't wait.

"If we really want to talk about the rules, we still need to see how you guys behave today." Zhang Xing answered calmly, his voice getting louder and louder. "For example, if Zhishi's army came out of the city this time, and it really came to welcome our Delong army to Dengzhou, then it should be regarded as a pre-battle uprising, not a surrender...Since the pre-battle uprising, everyone The pardon can be further unified. To what extent, I can clearly say that as long as there is no massacre of cities and villages, the crime of looting can be offset by military exploits, treasury, and soldiers. At the very least, life can be guaranteed and sent out of the country ...This is the worst, if there is no great evil in the first place, it is okay to depose some people from the position of leader of the Dragon Gang."

Tang Bairen's spirit was greatly lifted, so he wanted to continue to match words.

Unexpectedly, after listening to Zhang Xing's narration, most of the leading officers around were relieved, many cheered and jumped up in public, and some even rushed back to the army to inform each other.

Moreover, I don't know how it was spread. Some people in various places in the army started to turn around in a daze. They turned their horses' heads and soldiers' fronts and pointed to the east of Dengzhou city.

There are more and more such troops.

Seeing this, Tang Bairen left the place without hesitation, turned around and led his troops to encourage others to turn around and head east like him.

At this time, Wang Hou was still held by Zhang Xing.

The army huffed and turned, and in the distance Weishui direction, under the noon sun, streaks of smoke and dust began to appear, and they continued one after another, gradually forming a line.At the same time, obviously aware of the change here, a small group of cavalry also began to come here, and several streamers of light suddenly loomed in midair.

Zhang Xingchao winked at Wang Xiongdan, the latter sent people to meet him early to explain, and there was no one around Zhishi Army to stop him.

Seeing that the general situation was about to settle, Zhang Xing began to use force—he let go of one hand, and only grabbed Wang Hou’s hand, trying to turn around and head east together, but there was still no one to stop the Zhishi army around, and Fang Jingbo even blocked it. On the other side of Wang Hou, there was room for the two horses to turn around together.

Wang Hou was dragged helplessly, but he was still unwilling to reconcile in his heart, and finally hardened for a while, but he held the rein with his loose hand, tried his best to hold the horse under his crotch, and asked seriously:

"Zhang Longtou, if I turn around now, I should give half a county a big leader, right?"

Zhang Xing thought for a while, and glanced at the Zhishi army who had almost turned around to the east, and then at his own army who had almost appeared in sight to the west, but he grabbed the opponent's hand on the spot and laughed:

"This matter, we have to follow the rules. The leader of our Dragon Gang is elected! Of course, I have no objection. The words Zhishiro, plus you have not moved a little bit of true energy for more than half an hour, are enough. Be worthy of being a big leader. As for the territory, I am in charge, and I will add Dongguan County!"

Wang Hou was stunned for a moment when he heard the words, and then suddenly discouraged.

Seeing this, Zhang Xing pulled again, and Fang Jingbo got off his horse quickly, and took the reins of the mount from the master himself, but finally turned Wang Hou's horse's head around, facing the city of Dengzhou .

In the afternoon sun, the autumn wind blows slightly, and the smoke and dust are even bigger.

PS: Good night everyone.

(End of this chapter)