Qian Song

Chapter 27
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When Fang Fei came to Yujiazhuang with good wine and meat, Li Cun and Fang Baihua were not at home, leaving only Zhang Shi leading an army of [-] tigers and [-] Fang Baihua to watch the house.

Knowing that Fang Fei is coming, Zhang Shi personally goes out of the village to welcome Fang Fei in.

As soon as they met, Fang Fei could see the difference in Zhang Shi.

Because after getting off the battlefield, Zhang Shi has been busy taking over the affairs of Yujiazhuang, so that he is still the same as before.

Ordinary attire, plus leggings tied to the legs of the Huben Army, a bamboo tube hanging around the waist, and a grain bag on the shoulder.

Along the way, Fang Fei has seen a lot of costumes that are different from this era, and he is no longer surprised by them.

So Fang Fei didn't feel that Zhang Shi was different from before because of Zhang Shi's attire.

What really made Fang Fei feel that the difference between Zhang Shi and the one who followed Fang La before was that Zhang Shi's temperament had changed.

How to describe it?
confidence.

comprehend.

Have direction.

has hope.

Vibrant.

Fang Fei knew too well Zhang Shi, who had always been by Fang La's side. He knew that Zhang Shi was a rascal who yearned for a better life, or the kind of low-level rascal who had no blood at all and only cheated and played tricks. Therefore, Fang Fei dared to assert that, based on It is absolutely impossible for Zhang Shi himself to become what he is now.

The point is, Fang Fei also noticed that not only Zhang Shi is like this, but also members of Huben Army and Fang Baihua Army are like this.

That is enough to show that someone must have turned people like Zhang Shi into this.

And that person can only be the absolute leader of these two armies - Li Cun!
At this moment, Fang Fei finally realized that even though he had a high opinion of Li Cun, who had risen suddenly through their uprising, he still underestimated Li Cun.

Before that, Fang Fei just felt that Li Cun was an ambitious guy who was a little clever and would seize the opportunity, so it was nothing to worry about.

Now, Fang Fei retracted all his previous judgments about Li Cun: "Li Cun is a man who is both civil and military, and can control people's hearts. Enemy!"

Thinking of this, Fang Fei said calmly: "Nephew Zhang Shixian, you fought a good battle with nephew Li Cunxian, which greatly boosted the prestige of our rebel army!"

Unexpectedly, after Zhang Shi heard Fang Fei's words, he showed a wry smile, and then said with shame on his face: "Uncle is wrong, this battle is all due to Zihou's achievements, he is a good soldier and strategist, Moreover, it was because of the decisiveness of the command that Yu Yancheng was defeated, and Zhang Shi not only failed, but also almost missed Zihou's important event."

Fang Fei provocatively said: "How can my nephew say about myself? Nephew Li Cunxian certainly contributed to this victory, but nephew Li Cunxian should not be inferior to him in talent, and everyone knows that nephew Li Cunxian has today's glory, all because of his nephew Li Cunxian. How can a person forget his origins if he goes all out to recruit brave men for him?"

What made Fang Fei's chest tight was that he had said so, but Zhang Shi still said indifferently: "Uncle didn't know something. In the beginning, I did recruit some people for Zihou, but my contribution , and got there, and after that, it was all Zihou's strategy and management that made the Huben Army what it is today."

After a pause, Zhang Shi had an expression of not being able to look back, and said again: "As for the battle just now, I will not hide it from my uncle. Before the battle, Zihou trusted me and entrusted me with a big responsibility, but when the battle came, my eyes were dazzled and my legs were weak." , I couldn’t say anything, if the junior commander hadn’t issued the order for me, I would have missed the opportunity of the battle. When I charged, I lost my weapon because of the weakness of my limbs, and then rolled down the slope, almost hurting myself. Tell me, what merit do I have?"

After finishing speaking, Zhang Shi rolled up his sleeves and showed Fang Fei his bruised arm.

This time, Fang Fei just wanted to flatter Zhang Shi, but he didn't know where to start.

——In Fang Fei’s view, based on Zhang Shi’s performance on the battlefield, there is no possibility of competing with Li Cun for the top leader of the Huben Army. Not only that, if Zhang Shi was in the Fang Layi Army, Fang Fei would definitely Drive Zhang Shige out of the army, because such a person is really unsuitable to lead the army.

Looking at Li Cun again, not only did he not drive Zhang Shi out of the army, but he even let Zhang Shi lead his troops to guard his house, which is simply too lenient.

At the same time, Fang Fei couldn't help having an idea: "If I take this opportunity to attack Yujiazhuang..."

Over there, Zhang Shi continued to say, "I am so stupid. Not only did Zihou not punish him, but he also told me to guard the house. It can be seen that he values ​​love and righteousness. However, people must not be without self-knowledge. I have made up my mind that when Zihou returns, I told Zihou that I would never lead the army again in this life, so as not to mistake others or myself."

Speaking of this, Zhang Shi laughed at himself: "I am not afraid of my uncle's jokes. I dare not take up the task of guarding the house this time. I am afraid that someone will take advantage of this opportunity to attack me. Zihou comforted me and said, he has a large army in his hand. Who would dare to take it?" If you beat me, he will never come back, and he will say that there is no one available, so I reluctantly go on top."

Hearing what Zhang Shi said, Fang Fei, who was about to make a move at first, thought in his mind: "Li Cun has an army outside, and if I attack his house, he will definitely lead an army to rescue him. Watching him fight Yu Yancheng, he should be a man who is good at fighting. If he cooperates with Zhang Shili, I am afraid that not only will he not be able to take down his Yujiazhuang, but he may also lose his army and generals. At that time, I will be a villain in vain, and I will completely turn against Li Cun, and even draw my sword... ..."

At this time, Zhang Shi suddenly beckoned to Su Dong who was leading people to guard him in the distance: "Da Lang, come to me quickly."

Su Dong heard the words, and hurried over with big strides, and saluted Zhang Shixing: "I don't know why Zhang Xianggong called the end general?"

Zhang Shi didn't answer Su Dong, but pointed to Su Dong and asked Fang Fei: "Uncle, do you have any impression of him?"

Fang Fei looked at Su Dong, a little unsure: "You are... the Su family's eldest son from the thirteen neighbors?"

Su Dong bowed: "I have seen Mr. Fang."

Zhang Shi said at the side: "Today's battle, thanks to Su Dalang's reaction and the times, I gave orders, otherwise, I would have missed a big deal."

Zhang Shi went on to say: "To tell you the truth, uncle, the reason why I dare to take over the important task of guarding the family is because there are several people of Su Dalang's generation in my Huben army. If there is an enemy to attack, I will recruit one of them to give orders on my behalf. Don’t let me miss a big deal.”

"Why am I so confused, Zhang Shi is not good, but there are three or four thousand people here, can you always choose one or two good people?"

This time, Fang Fei completely gave up the idea of ​​attacking Yujiazhuang while Li Cun was not at home.

After Su Dong went back to continue to deploy defenses, Fang Fei probed again: "Since my nephew has no ambitions in the army, what is his plan for the future?"

Zhang Shi said with a smile: "Zi is a generous man, Yingmo Ruilue, open-minded and magnanimous, knowing people and doing things well, and he will be properly arranged for me. I don't need to bother."

From these few short sentences, Fang Fei could hear Zhang Shi's blind trust in Li Cun, and this kind of deep-rooted trust was definitely not something that he could sow discord with just a few words.

Besides, Fang Fei really couldn't come up with the bargaining chip to make Zhang Shi, the number two in Huben Army, fall in love with him.

There was no way, Fang Fei could only temporarily extinguish the idea of ​​dismantling the Huben Army from within.

Putting away other thoughts, Fang Fei started to talk about business: "Nephew, Thirteen is planning to restructure the system on the first day of the new year. I wonder if you and Nephew Li Cunxian have any suggestions?"

When Zhang Shi heard this, his face immediately collapsed. Why is it that: "My family's affairs are all decided by Zihou. I'm just a fool waiting to die. I really dare not discuss this important matter with my uncle. Otherwise, my uncle will be with me first." Let's stay at home, and when Zihou returns triumphantly, uncle will discuss this with Zihou face to face, okay?"

Fang Fei thought to himself: "Zhang Shi is not good, and he has no responsibility at all. When he is here, he can only wait for Li Cun to come back to discuss this matter with Li Cun."

Thinking of this, Fang Fei smiled and said: "Then I will bother my nephew for a day or two, so please don't bother me."

Zhang Shida said: "Uncle, what are you talking about? It's too late for my nephew to welcome my uncle. How can I dislike my uncle? My uncle can stay as long as he wants. My nephew can still do it."

Fang Fei hesitated for a while, and then said: "Our rebel army was just established, and it only occupies a place to stay. We must work together to overthrow Zhao Song. It really worries me to have a rift in my heart.”

Zhang Shi put away his smile: "Niu Meng's generation has become a fixed number, and the crux lies in Brother Thirteen, not Zihou."

Fang Fei sighed "ah", and then said leisurely: "Thirteen is a good person in every way, but there is one thing that needs to be discussed, and that is that he is too clear about grievances and grievances."

Zhang Shi smiled and did not comment on this, but only said: "There is one person, and it is the person who made peace between Zihou and Thirteenth Brother."

Fang Fei knowingly asked: "Oh? Who is it?"

Zhang Shi looked at Fang Fei with a half-smile: "Uncle really doesn't know?"

Fang Fei knew that he couldn't hide his thoughts, so he smiled and said: "In the past few days, the eldest lady of the Shisan family has come to me several times, saying that his youngest sister is almost [-] years old, and she should find a good one." The man is married, let me help you pay attention to young talents, I think Li Cunxian's nephew is handsome, both civil and military, and he is about the same age as Thirteen Younger Sisters, so he is a good match, but I don't know if Li Cunxian was married before?"

"Don't dare to hide it from my uncle. I only know that Zihou has a mistress in Quanzhou. I have never heard him say that there is a matchmaker who is marrying." Zhang Shidao.

"Hey, the two of them are doing a good job, my nephew needs to work harder." Fang Fei said.

"Zi Hou is my best friend, Brother Thirteen is also my best friend, I am obliged to do so." Zhang Shi replied happily.

While talking, Zhang Shi sent Fang Fei to a guest room for a temporary stay, then took his leave and left.

When Fang Fei turned around and was about to enter the room, his footsteps suddenly stopped: "To plan things, follow the trend; to plan people, to surrender without fighting."

Fang Fei retracted the foot he had already stepped forward, then turned around, looked at Zhang Shi's back, and said to himself: "A few words made me stop attacking Yujiazhuang. Don't take power, don't go beyond power...I'm afraid I and Thirteen have both seen it wrong?!"

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(End of this chapter)