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@@雄徐伟人crossed the river, took a short rest, set off the next day, first explained to Bing Yuanzheng, who stayed in Jibei County, and then went on the road. In the afternoon, he met Liuhou, who was also the seventh in the seven counties and one state in the east. Chai Xiaohe, the only big leader in the group after Junliu, told him in detail about the urgency of spring farming in Hebei and Zhang Xing's resolute attitude in dealing with deserters, and then set off again.

Then they went to Lishan, and it was evening. The two made a sacrifice in front of Lishan's tomb together, and then parted ways.

The river splits into two forks, and you can go one way alone.

It is only said that Shan Tonghai traveled all night, and arrived in Jiyin County, Jiyin County early the next morning. Thanks to his high cultivation, he was still full of energy, but he was not in a hurry to see Li Shu, the right-wing leader who stayed behind, and went to see Ji first instead. Fang Yanlang, after staying in Yin, finished the matter according to the business plan, then asked Li Shu's location, and then went to see him.

Fang Yanlang hurriedly wanted to lead him there, but was stopped by Xiong Bonan, who only let Fang Yanlang go to work with peace of mind, saying that he wanted to visit at home, but it turned out that Cangcheng, which opened a military uniform and quilt shop, found him. Li Shu, the right-wing leader of the Dragon Gang.

"When Li Shu saw Uncle Xiong coming from the south, he was both surprised and delighted, and hurried to the backyard, together with several leaders who were already in Jiyin, Zhai Kuan, Ding Shengying, Huang Junhan, Chang Ling and others called them together. After sitting at a table, the wine was hurriedly arranged.

The business in the Eastern Region is well developed, and it is regarded as the best in the world, so the seven counties and one state have completely banned alcohol, but it does not delay the smooth flow of the alcohol business. Basically, it is the big head that Wang Shuyong and Xu Shiying took with the Dongjun and Jiyin gang... Xiong Bo Nan knew this well and didn't care about it. He just sat down and drank and said hello.

After drinking for three rounds, putting down their chopsticks and mixing their cups, Li Shu asked about the business: "What's the important thing for the King of Heaven to come back this time?"

Xiong Bonan nodded and said, "There is something, but I have already told you all later, I dare not delay the matter."

Li Shu didn't change his face: "That's good... why don't we still urge the spring plowing and the supplies of the army, and deal with the deserters?"

"It's good that Li Longtou knows what's going on." Xiong Bonan said seriously. "It's true that everyone in the Eastern Realm has worked hard...but there is no way in Hebei, and the Dragon Defeat Gang is one, no matter what, they must be twisted into one rope.

"It's natural." Li Shu answered frankly. "Besides, to say something boastful, I have already anticipated this situation, because Hebei has been a little caught off guard from the moment it dispatched troops...too urgent.

"That's the truth." Xiong Bonan nodded in agreement. "But didn't things pile up? No matter how small, the military is fundamental. From the day when we crossed the river early to fight Xue Laoer, things couldn't be controlled, and after all, we won the big battle, which is a big deal." Good thing..."

"Indeed." Li Shu said earnestly. "Whether it's the king of heaven, the leaders who went north, or Zhang Longtou, you've all worked hard."

"Actually, Zhang Longtou only has these few official matters with regard to the east border. I said it before. It's nothing more than a time-pressed vote. I need to tell you all later." Xiong Bonan asked in turn. stand up. "Where is Li Longtou here? Do you have something to explain to Hebei? Since I have come, I will also pass it back."...

"Zhang Sanlang is in Hebei, President Du is in Huaixi, and there are eight people left behind for logistics and daily government affairs. I am an idler, so how can I speak?" Li Shu laughed on the spot with a hint of drunkenness. "It's nothing more than the spring grass is late and carefree.

Xiong Bonan didn't say a word.

"I am so free and easy, of course I have nothing to say, but there are many brothers here in the Eastern Realm, the big leader, the leader, the queen, the rudder master, the deputy rudder master, as well as the Huaixi side, and even the surrounding counties who are flirting with us. Officials and heroes all have their own opinions." Li Shu knew that the other party would not agree with him, but his face remained unchanged, and he changed his tone without hesitation. "Since they have something to say, I, the leader, should gather it up and convey it to Hebei."

Xiong Bonan also became serious: "Please tell me."

"Things are very complicated. I will write a serious document in two days, but the general meaning is very simple. Just a few, I will talk to the king first, and you can talk to Zhang Sanlang, so that he will have a good idea in his heart." Find out." Li Shu spoke seriously.

"If Li Longtou writes a letter, I don't need to ask more questions, because after I come to the East Territory, I will go to Ji County to find the trace of the big head of the cattle. I may not be as fast as you." Xiong Bonan explained with a frown .

"It's okay." Li Shu became more and more earnest. "In Hebei, Zhang Sanlang, Wei Chief, and Xiong Tianwang are three-legged, and since it is everyone's intention, all the leaders in Hebei must know it. It is impossible to only talk to Zhang Sanlang, and tell you in person. Listen. Your reaction and meaning are also on point.”

"Then let's talk." Xiong Bonan didn't bother with his mother-in-law. "

"First of all, Chief Wei and Zhang Sanlang are in Hebei. The right to promote and dismiss the leader is there, and the right to appoint the heir and the helmsman is also there. However, everyone in the eastern border feels that their due diligence may not be known by Hebei. , often uneasy. Huaixi, as well as the surrounding heroes and officials, cannot keep up with the appointments and promises they should have." Li Shu opened his mouth to speak, and sure enough he had something to say. "For this reason, things have been delayed."

"That's true." Xiong Bonan did not deny it. "It just so happens that Zhang Sanlang has to keep talking about the rules of the gang, and he has to explain to his brothers in Henan... I agree, what else?"

"There is also the commonplace material and logistics, civilian husbands and soldiers." Li Shu continued. "Since I stay in Henan, although I want to unite as one, I can't turn a deaf ear to the opinions of the people. It's not that I don't want to confess, but when is the end? Is there a quantity and a deadline?"

"anything else?"

"Another thing is that Huaixi has repeatedly come to support. It is said that all the heroes on the south bank of the Huaihe River fought hard. In the direction of Nanyang, the officers and soldiers were very nervous. If there was any movement, there would be elite troops from the Eastern Capital and the Xiangyang Camp. People come over...Du Pozhen wrote a letter a few days ago saying that he suffered a big loss on the border between Huai'an County and Runan County. Thousands of people disappeared at once, and 500 of them were his old background in Huaixi. His heart ached. Now... Zhao Tuo from Huaiyang County also wrote to us to complain, saying that the court has suspected him, but he dared not move... The meaning is to reinforce the army, at least to move."

"Personnel, money, food, soldiers and horses..." Xiong Bonan had been fascinated by his ears and eyes for two years, and he understood it all at once, but he sighed with emotion, and then his eyes swept across the several Nan'an leaders with different expressions, and finally fell on on Li Shu. "The key is what Li Longtou thinks here?"...

"me?"

"It's natural, you are the leader, let's talk about reason and rules...Leader and leader, no matter what, you and Zhang Longtou were the leaders of the Chulong Gang from the beginning. In the first year, you were the leader and Zhang Longtou was the left-behind. In the second year, Zhang Longtou will be aggressive, and you will be an Optimus Prime to sit here." Xiong Bonan's voice is powerful. "As for the three-legged confrontation, everyone understands it in their hearts, so there is no need to say more, just talk about the actual situation. I, Xiong Bonan, will never talk about it."

"That's good." Knowing Xiong Bonan's temperament, Li Shu couldn't help cheering up, but glanced at the people around him, and then took the opportunity to blurt out, regardless of how many people were listening. "What I mean is very simple. It's better to divide the government on the left and right! The north and the south stand side by side! Even if a few counties are divided along the river to support Hebei, it will be better than the entire eastern border being dragged to a standstill.""

"I object." Xiong Tianwang was really straightforward.

"Why?" Li Shu's heart was cold.

"I agree with the establishment of a mansion in Henan, and I also agree with you, Li Longtou, to be the home of several counties, because this is indeed the case." Xiong Bonan said seriously. "But I am opposed to the north and the south side by side, because the Dragon Clan must be twisted into one rope. Everyone gathers together, has a name, and uses a saying. It is your flag. Although the colors are different, they all have the same word... so From now on, when setting up a mansion, you must still obey the rules of the Dragon Clan, and you can't divide it into two!"

In an instant, Li Shufu was happy again, but his face didn't show, "That's good, I'm just worried that some people will think too much."

"What are you thinking about? I'm afraid that Li Longtou is thinking too much." Xiong Bonan said disapprovingly.

"How can I think too much?" Li Shu said speechlessly.

"Because of the current situation, Zhang Sanlang is obviously the one who can accomplish things, and Li Longtou, it's not that you have never made the decision, but you lost Yuncheng and lost to Zhang Xuguo." Xiong Bonan said proudly. "So, if it is really said that there is a big rule that must be obeyed, there is one person standing at the top representing our gang, who is the nucleus of this gang, then
It can only be Zhang Sanlang...whether the big bosses come to discuss, or the leaders discuss together, this result is inseparable...and only after this result can we open any halls and build houses in the north and south, otherwise, Everyone is uneasy and does not agree. "

Hearing this, the hearts of the other leaders present jumped, such as Zhai Kuan's eyelids jumped, almost losing his composure, but fortunately Huang Junhan caught him.

As for Li Shu, he just kept silent.

In this way, Xiong Bonan had a drink, had a rest, then said goodbye, and then went north by himself.

On Li Shu's side, he couldn't tell whether he was happy or worried. On the same day, he sent Xiong Bonan away with a few leaders, and then the leaders took advantage of the situation to leave, but he himself came directly to Cangcheng In a small courtyard of an ordinary public house, I came to find Zhang Daxuan, an ordinary protector in the gang...or simply, Zhang Shizhao. "

"So, do you feel ashamed?" Zhang Shizhao only sat under the budding tree in the courtyard to entertain the other party when the heater was turned on in spring. After listening to it, his expression did not change at all.

"Of course not." Li Shu sat beside him and said. "First of all, everyone knows Xiong Tianwang's temper and temperament.

So to speak frankly and without selfishness, I really have nothing to say; secondly, I'm not such a pragmatic person... It's just that I'm a little fuzzy right now. "...

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"Worried about losing your reputation, and then losing your truth?" Zhang Shizhao put it bluntly.

"That's what it means." Li Shu said with emotion. "After Zhang Xing crossed the river and left, I always felt that I was too lazy and wanted to cheer up. As a result, once his side won, I couldn't help being selfish again. To put it bluntly, I was afraid that Zhang Sanlang would be out of control. , I have since lost that ambition.”

Zhang Shizhao laughed: "You are said to be quick-witted and a master of deep strategies. Why is it that no one in the world has seen the key issues clearly? Do you have ambitions and selfishness? It's a fart! Do you have the final say on this thing? Xiong Bonan said it so clearly, you lost your name because you lost the battle, and Zhang Xing won the battle; you can still hold certain practices because of you Contributing to the establishment of the gang, did not make a fundamental big mistake...

Li Shu let out a long sigh.

"So, if you want me to say, you come to me as a teacher and foundation builder, but you actually just want to borrow my name back then, and let me do a fortune-telling for you, for peace of mind, right?" Zhang Shizhao continued to twist his beard. to ask.

"Yes." Li Shu simply admitted. "Zhang Gong, tell me the truth, do I still have a chance? Xue Changxiong lost too fast! Zhang Xing won too fast! Win a game of Lishan, reverse left and right, and win a game of Ma Mianhe, and then you will win again!" I'm going to claim that I'm the best... If I win another game, I might as well give up as soon as possible..."

"Just ask me. I'm telling the truth, but I think he will lose nine out of ten in the next battle." Zhang Shizhao interrupted him suddenly.

Li Shu was stunned on the spot.

"Of course, it's a big battle, not a small battle in one county and half a state." Zhang Shizhao added.

"Zhang Gong thinks that there is nothing to save me, so he teased me casually?" Li Shu reacted, and for a while

A little angry, but also a little funny, and a little sad.

"I'm serious." Zhang Shizhao said earnestly. "Let me ask you, why did Alexan win?"

"Because... because Zhang Sanlang tried his best to turn the tide, waiting for work with ease."

"Yes." Zhang Shizhao nodded expressionlessly, and rolled up his sleeves by the way. "But it's also because the members of the Dragon Clan are all from Hebei and the Eastern Territory. In these two places, no matter the officials, heroes, or common people, they all hate the Wei court, so Zhang Sanlang raised his arms and said that they are willing to fight desperately again. ;
"There is also Zhang Xuguo, let's say something about Bai Diye's words after the incident. It is also because the hearts of the people in the east are not in Wei, and his Qi County

Among the officers and soldiers, the disciples of Guanlong from the Eastern Capital and Zhang Xuguo, a local hero in the Eastern Territory, can't get along at all;
"In the end, Han Yingong, the three-way army of the imperial court, the most powerful in theory, made political transactions along the way, plundered places, bought people, and eliminated dissidents. As a result, they got stuck in the quagmire and watched Zhang Xuguo fight independently. , a crushing defeat."

"That's right." Li Shu nodded a little anxiously. "It's all bullshit."

"Then why did Malianhe win?" Zhang Shizhao didn't care about the opponent's attitude, and asked flatly.

"Because Zhang Sanlang is decisive!" Li Shu gave the answer without hesitation. "It's so decisive! And it really can gather strength and use it wisely... I really can't do the reorganization of the 25th Battalion in one year, because Chen Bin came to surrender, and the courage to immediately decide the general attack is not something I can do of."…

"It's still the same way, Zhang Sanlang's ability is his ability, but we can't ignore other places." Zhang Shizhao continued to speak calmly. "Hebei is an important place for the country, but deep down people are still dissatisfied with Wei... Xue Changxiong has a large army, but he can't go up and down, and he can't unite people because of this. The local officials are like a mess. The army looks majestic, but actually It's been a mess for a long time, and people from Chen Bin's background can turn against him, so what else can we expect?"

"So... so what?" Li Shu became more and more anxious.

"So what?" Zhang Shizhao sat on the chair and finally sighed slightly. "Haven't you figured it out yet? The reason why Zhang Xing was invincible is because he was in the lower reaches of the great river, where the court's power was weakest. It was the place where the court's power naturally dissipated after the sage abandoned the world... …It’s the ebb and flow of one and the rise of the anti-Wei tide, and the fall of the Great Wei tide.”

"According to what your Excellency said, is there still a chance for Wei Wei to rise?" Li Shu shook his head in response.

"Yes." Zhang Shizhao simply responded.

Li Shu was startled again.

"It has nothing to do with whether Dawei was rescued in the end, so don't get confused." Zhang Shizhao explained. "I don't think there is any salvation for Da Wei, otherwise why would I want to take refuge here? But when the tide rises, the tide ebbs, and when the tide ebbs, the tide rises. This is the law of the world... Moreover, there is no salvation for Da Wei, and there is no salvation for Guan Long." Save? The sage abandoned the world, wars broke out everywhere, and there were rebellions in states and counties, but why were some places quickly quelled? Some places were out of control? But the place is as stable as a red mountain?"

Li Shu's heart moved slightly... Some words were self-evident to him, such as Guan Long's toughness.

How long did it take for the Great Wei to take over the world? The original talent, military, and geographical advantages are not mentioned there, but since the first emperor ascended the throne, he has been vigorously engaged in the construction of the Guanlong Standard. The masters from Jiangdong gathered all the wealth, silk, food, fodder and ironware in the vicinity of Guanxi and Dongdu, and these advantages and materials will not disappear because of the demise of the Great Wei. As long as there is one person who quickly wins the hearts of Guanlong, they will still occupy an absolute advantage.

In fact, the distribution of the great masters and masters can also illustrate this point-the eleven great masters are still not visible, and there is a situation where there is a peak in the middle, and then take off from the corners of the four sides, but the masters are obviously mostly The court of the Wei Dynasty has mastered it, and most of them are in the army.

"You have two biggest advantages..." Zhang Shizhao pulled out his hand at this time and pointed at the other party. "The first is that you have made great achievements in the Yilong Gang, a rebel army that has become the ally of the world's rebel army. You can't count the first two, and you have a foundation in your hands anyway; The Longming clan, the leaders of the Guanlong army, including the clans of the Jin region all recognize you... This, in turn, is also Zhang Xing's biggest weakness."

Li Shu nodded seriously: "That's right, that's the reason. He could have gone to Wu'an to be the sheriff, to be the son-in-law of the Bai family, and to gain power from Guanlong Nei with Bai Sanniang, but he insisted on doing things in the east. I contacted him It can also be seen in two years that he just feels that Guan Long can no longer be in charge of the family, and that the world will collapse again, and that group of people in Guan Long, like that saint, must be responsible and plead guilty. Let's get up here again, to decide the outcome with Guan Long... This is his weakness. …

"He, I have already said. Others say he is Xiao Zhang Shizhao, but I think he is more like Xiao Cao Lin...Of course, there may be both." Zhang Shizhao continued. "Anyway, he is very stubborn. Some things can be circumvented, but he has to insist... So, he will not change his mind, at least he will not change until he is beaten... Then, no matter how you beat him, Whether he directly fights Dongdu, or tries to take all of Hebei, he will not be tolerated by the heroes of Guanlong..."

"Indeed, take all Hebei, just
If you want to enter Jin, touch Jin, it is no different from fighting Dong. "Li Shu couldn't help but said. "So, Zhang Sanlang... must have a fight with Guan Long next? So he must lose? But also
Not necessarily?"

Already in Shule "Not necessarily, not necessarily, but also inevitable." Zhang Shizhao became serious. "Not necessarily, I can imagine it... After this time, take Wuyang, Qinghe, but Zhangshui half a step, only develop the posture of flying together with the big river in between, and then turn around and establish the core No. 1 of the Dragon Clan After all the situation is settled, he will cultivate and live in the lower reaches of the river for a few years. The so-called internal and external cultivation, civil and military use...neither touch the Great Wei The tide rises, and I also survive the ebb and flow of my own... Wait until Dongdu and Jiangdu casually collapse the situation and break the field, then calmly sweep Hebei, and then spend two or three years to stabilize the place and gather the North The land, to appease Dongyi, the children he forced to build the foundation will be available. At that time, it will be the old situation of Dongqi and Western Wei confrontation, and with his ability, it may not be impossible to achieve the Eastern Qi Shenwu Emperor. It's a big deal."

"If that's the case, he's looking at the momentum of a dragon. In a moment of wind and cloud, a little success or failure depends only on the destiny..." Li Shu was thoughtful, and answered at a loss.

"But he will be so steady and make no mistakes?" Zhang Shizhao suddenly said softly. "His stubbornness is actually related to some big things in the interior. When he really deals with things, he often gets angry... The world is falling apart, and the sea is displaced. If he can bear this, why does he have to cross the river repeatedly?"

Li Shu kept silent.

"What do you think?" Zhang Shizhao urged.

"I think..." Li Shu gasped inexplicably. "Such a character and demeanor, although not necessarily inappropriate, is the style of a true hero! Although he is on the left and right, and is naturally opposed, I still want to praise him for his courage!"

"Well said." Zhang Shizhao was taken aback for a moment, and then responded coldly. "However, since you were young, you have learned both civil and military skills. You should know that since ancient times, thousands of years have been recorded, and there are often chaos. Just talk about the hero of the ancestor emperor, and Dongchu, the dragon and female phoenix, what happened to the last three? And what was the Tang emperor who finally succeeded? But what about your situation? Under the chaos, where is the one-man hero who can overwhelm everything?"

Li Shu took a few deep breaths, then he just got up and saluted, and said indifferently: "I have accepted Zhang Gong's auspicious words, I hope Zhang Longtou can get what he wants, express the spirit in his chest, and live up to his life."

Zhang Shizhao just nodded casually under the tree.

When it was dark, Xiong Bonan arrived in Dongjun, and then met his new wife Xu Chi and Xu Shiying who had just separated for a day, and before he could visit his father-in-law, he got the news.

"Qin Bao?" Xiong Bonan was surprised for a moment. "Why did he come to you?"

"Ask Niu Da's whereabouts." Xu Shiying looked embarrassed. "So that the rescued person can be exchanged with us."

"Did you tell him?" Xiong Bonan saw the clue.

"Yes." Xu Shiying said frankly.

"The terrain on the Zishan Mountain is steep, and no crossbow formation can be used. It is the best way for me to go in and find someone, and bring them out directly...Why bother?" Xiong Bonan was surprised for a moment.

"Qin Bao will never harm Chief Niu..." Xu Shiying said seriously. "One more person, one more door."

"But I'm already here." Xiong Bonan was speechless. "Rest for one night, and you can go to the other side tomorrow."

"I made an appointment with him for five days." Xu Shiying said simply. "If he wins in five days, he can continue to change people, otherwise it will be your brother who made the move..."

"Only five days?" Xiong Bonan thought for a while, but he felt that it was okay to get up. In five days, his family might not be able to find Niu Da's whereabouts, but he still vaguely felt that something was wrong... Seems like Xu Shiying seems to be too much Put some careful thought on this matter.

"Five days." Xu Shiying nodded without any extra expression.

Thank you, classmate Renelle, Master Wu Mu, and Master Ten Years Dream, for joining us... I am very grateful, the past few days have been too depressing, I am ashamed.