Aspiration

Chapter 113 The Big Three

Although Li Zicheng became the "Generalissimo" when he became king, it undoubtedly greatly boosted the morale of the troops.

Generalissimo is just a title, and then he is called king and emperor, which is something everyone understands.

However, for some people, it's not that simple.One is Luo Rucai, who has no official status in Chuangwang's place. Li Zicheng didn't discuss with him about calling himself Marshal. Luo Rucai was very disappointed and disappointed about this matter.Of course, he was even more angry.

"If I do this, won't I become his subordinate?" Luo Ru came to invest in the shares, he didn't come to surrender.

His military adviser, Wang Gui, had a deep expression on his face, and for a long time, he said something sullenly from time to time, the more he saw Luo Rucai, the more angry he was, the happier he was.

"At the beginning, I expected that there would be a day when he regarded us as Liu Zongmin, so I said, we have to have a longer-term plan." Wang Gui said.

"Where is Zhang Xianzhong now?" Luo Rucai asked.

Wang Gui smiled secretly and did not answer directly.Turning around, he said to one of his followers, "Please bring the Eight Great Kings here."

"what"

Luo Rucai exclaimed, he was so frightened that his feet went limp.Luo Rucai has been following Zhang Xianzhong for the past few years. Recently, Zhang Xianzhong failed, and he turned to Li Zicheng. Now, the last person he wants to see is Zhang Xianzhong.Firstly, he was afraid that Zhang Xianzhong would blame him for being obscene, and secondly, he was worried that Li Zicheng would be wary of him. Therefore, Zhang Xianzhong's arrival was not a blessing for Luo Rucai, but a great disaster.

Zhang Xianzhong came in.He still had the domineering spirit and spirit of the past, and he couldn't see his abjection at all.

"Ha, Eight Great Kings, when did you come here?"

"I came here yesterday. I was worried that you would not remember my brother, so I hid in your barracks."

"Oh, how could I forget you? How are you doing now? Tell me, tell me. You didn't come alone, did you? Where are your people?"

Zhang Xianzhong was not in such a hurry, he stroked his beard slowly and explained his reason.

Recently, due to Li Zicheng's great power, the imperial court focused on Li Zicheng's direction. Zhang Xianzhong took this opportunity to leave the mountain, and the team gradually grew to more than 1 horses.However, he didn't expect to be discovered by Zuo Liangyu's troops as soon as he entered the jurisdiction of Xiangyang Prefecture. After the first battle, there were only less than two thousand soldiers left. Luo Rucai's military adviser got in touch, and today's scene happened.One or two thousand of his remnant soldiers hid in a ravine fifty miles away from Luo Rucai's old camp, and only Zhang Kewang and Zhang Wenxiu brought over fifty personal soldiers and generals.

When Luo Rucai heard this, he thought to himself, trouble, how should I arrange this bodhisattva?If King Chuang finds out, what will I, Luo Rucai, do in the future?Give Zhang Xianzhong several thousand troops and let him go?He was also afraid that Zhang Xianzhong would hold grudges in the future.

Just when he didn't know how to deal with this matter, he suddenly reported: "King Li Chuang is here!"

Zhang Xianzhong and Luo Ru were shocked.

how?How well-informed is he?As soon as Zhang Xianzhong arrived, they chased after him?Luo Rucai knew that Zhang Xianzhong had acted aggressively towards Li Zicheng, so he believed that it was impossible for Li Zicheng to forgive Zhang Xianzhong.

Zhang Xianzhong quickly hid in the backyard.Luo Rucai regained his composure, tried his best to pretend to be calm and composed, and hurried out to greet him.

Li Zicheng only brought Li Qiang, the leader of the guards, and then Li Laiheng and his ten guards.

As soon as we met, before Luo Rucai could react, Li Zicheng said, "You are a talent. Yesterday, when the brothers gathered casually, someone suddenly asked me to become king. I was shocked. It has been more than ten years since the rebellion. Since the day of the rebellion, we haven’t thought about how long we can live. Now that I suddenly propose to be king, I really can’t accept it for a while. Later, everyone discussed it, and finally, there was no way to give it to me. Give me a name of 'Fengtian Changyi Grand Marshal'. But, I think, just giving me a name is not enough. You, Luo Rucai, and the Eighth King, Zhang Xianzhong, must also have a name in the future. The Eighth King, Zhang Xianzhong Now I don’t know where I’m going to be happy, we can’t control it for the time being, and you, what name should you give? I’m here today, and I want to hear your opinion.”

Only then did Luo Rucai understand the purpose of Li Zicheng's trip.In particular, he found that even Li Zicheng himself, there were only thirteen people in total. With such a small number of people, it was naturally impossible for Zhang Xianzhong to come here.

Luo Rucai thought about it for a while, and quickly said, "You should be king." That's all he could answer.

Li Zicheng smiled and said, "It's too early to be king. We'll talk about who will be king in the future. It depends on God's will. If you are the one who wins God's will, it's not impossible to make you king. That's it." , I’ll talk about it later, I’ll talk about it later. Or talk about it now, what do you think? Let’s talk straight, my brother.”

"Me? No need, Liu Zongmin and others can call you whatever you want." Luo Rucai said.

"How can that be done? I've thought about it. Would you like to give me the title of 'Great General' temporarily?" Li Zicheng said.

As soon as Li Zicheng's words came out, Luo Rucai's heart trembled, okay, this position is obviously to put himself above other people, in the future he won the world, and he can't go away if he breaks the soil and becomes king.That's why Luo Ru was happy, but he said modestly, which one deserves it?

At this moment, another person trembled.

When Zhang Xianzhong heard Li Zicheng's words, he thought to himself, it's over, Li Zicheng is superior in skills, and Luo Rucai was dragged into the water by him. From now on, his own road will be difficult.

Zhang Xianzhong had a quick mind, he knew that the Central Plains could no longer compete with Li Zicheng, and there was only one plan in the future, to develop in Sichuan.Didn't Liu Bei establish the Kingdom of Shu there?

Yes, just do it!

Zhang Xianzhong had made up his mind, thinking that as soon as Li Zicheng left, he would fly far west and go to Sichuan to become king and emperor.

Just when he had made up his mind, he suddenly heard Luo Rucai say: "Marshal, there is someone you want to meet."

"Who?" Li Zicheng replied.

"Eight Great Kings!"

Zhang Xianzhong was shocked!
Your grandma, Luo Rucai, your son of a bitch, actually sold me.

Li Zicheng was also taken aback, and hurriedly said: "Hurry up, please come out and meet me. Oh, it's not easy, it's not easy, they are all people who work on the tip of their knives, and once we can see each other, it is only once."

What Li Zicheng said was true, Zhang Xianzhong couldn't hide anymore, and when he came out, he just bowed his hands, which was regarded as a bow.

"Zicheng, ashamed, ashamed, I have fallen so low today, I am really ashamed to see others, I am ashamed to death."

"Where is there? Didn't I go to you several times in despair? Don't you humiliate me by saying that? Come on, you are talented, you should be seated at the table quickly. Let's have a few drinks and catch up with each other." Li Zicheng seemed to be very emotional Say.

Soon, Luo Rucai's chef set up a banquet.

Li Zicheng, Zhang Xianzhong, and Luo Rucai have been drinking together for the first time for the three giants in so many years.

Of course, on such an occasion, one would not speak out of one's heart. They were all polite words, lies, and words on the spot.Sitting with him were Wang Gui, Luo Rucai's military advisor, and Xu Yixian, Zhang Xianzhong's military advisor.Li Laiheng reserved another seat with Zhang Wenxiu and Zhang Kewang. They were of lower seniority, so they went to talk about their affairs.

After drinking and eating, Li Zicheng made an agreement with Zhang Xianzhong that on the next day, Li Zicheng would specially invite Zhang Xianzhong and his party to live in Deshengzhai for a few days.As for the future, the topic was too sensitive, so Li Zicheng didn't mention a word.

Zhang Xianzhong said, he will go to Desheng Village by himself tomorrow morning, how dare he ask Li Zicheng to greet him in person?Li Zicheng insisted that he must not be so rash, he must lead a group of civil and military personnel to welcome him, otherwise I will be sorry.

The agreed time was noon tomorrow, and Li Zicheng led the ministers of civil and military affairs to meet Zhang Xianzhong and his party on time.

Back in Deshengzhai, Li Zicheng immediately invited several important generals.He told everyone about Zhang Xianzhong's coming to Luo Rucai Village, and asked how to deal with it.

Tian Jianxiu frowned tightly, thinking silently, he was very conflicted.Liu Zongmin hardly thought about it, and he also thought that there was no need to think about it at all, and said loudly: "Brother Li, why do you have any worries? He was unkind to us last time, so we will be unrighteous to him this time. Tonight, I brought someone there, captured him, or chopped him up on the spot. As for Luo Rucai, he has defected to us now, and today you specially gave him the title of Great General, can he turn against him?"

Liu Zongmin's words are not unreasonable. Killing Zhang Xianzhong is a crime, and Luo Rucai and the others have to accept it.Besides, it is meaningless to Li Zicheng whether there is Zhang Xianzhong now, and if he keeps them, he will have to eliminate them in the future.Therefore, now is the best time to kill Zhang Xianzhong.

Li Guo also agreed with Liu Zongmin's statement.Not to mention Yuan Zongdi, he has long been suffocated. He had conflicts with Zhang Xianzhong in the time of King Gao Chuang.

Li Zicheng asked Niu Jinxing.Niu Jinxing only said one word: "Kill!"

Li Yan was startled, and thought to himself, this person is really hated.

Li Laiheng did not speak, he knew that Zhang Xianzhong would not be killed so easily.

Now it was Li Zicheng's turn to make a conclusion. He said: "Accordingly, the crime of killing Zhang Xianzhong is enough, and the timing is also good. However, if you can't kill him, Luo Rucai could have kept me from telling me that he was coming. Since he told me, I will kill him again." He just doesn't give Luo Rucai face. Therefore, we can't kill Zhang Xianzhong now. Hold him steady and let him live with me for a period of time. Slowly, find another reason to kill him. At that time, Luo Rucai will have nothing to say gone."

Li Yan smiled and thought to himself, don't look at Li Zicheng as a reckless hero, in fact, deep in his heart, he will act tomorrow, and he will act for Luo Rucai and others.

Li Laiheng was also happy, he thought it was so cute for the big guy to play games.

(End of this chapter)