Late Tang Dynasty: I

Chapter 73
Kou Yanqing rescued the loneliness. When he led his army to Sishui Pass, the battlefield had been cleaned up.

Although it's nothing to do with other things, it's not beautiful if you don't get any credit. Kou Yanqing is not in a good mood.

Then General Zhu Zhen was invited to a banquet, and Kou Yanqing, as a junior in the army, naturally couldn't refuse, so he forced a smile to respond.

"General Kou, please!"

Kou Yanqing looked at the position arranged by Zhu Zhen, and was a little dazed. This was the first position on the left hand, and besides Zhu Zhen, it was the most honorable.

"This……"

Although Kou Yanqing came from a family of Yamen generals, he has also studied in the Spring and Autumn Period and has a rough grasp of etiquette. In terms of seniority, it is impossible for him to take this position.

Hey, where is General Li Tangbin?Why didn't I see him, maybe he was involved in military affairs, that's why!
Quickly evaded: "You are handsome, I'm afraid it's not right!"

Zhu Zhen is not a fool, Zhu Wen thinks highly of Kou Yanqing, no one in the army would know that.

Kou Yanqing commanded the army alone today, which greatly surprised Zhu Zhen, and seeing the "Yizhangqing" riding under Kou Yanqing's buttocks, Zhu Zhen understood everything.

Zhu Wen wanted to be kind and reused. I am afraid that a word from this person is better than a thousand words from himself, so how could he not care about it.

"General Kou, a young hero, deserves this position, deserves this position, ha!"

"Zhu Du is too handsome!"

Kou Yanqing saluted and took his seat.

After Zhu Zhen gave an order, the servants brought delicious food and wine, but the atmosphere at the banquet was really weird.

All the soldiers should be elated for such a great achievement as attacking a city and pulling out a stronghold, why is the atmosphere so dull.

Even when the singer was dancing, no one moved.

Kou Yanqing didn't believe in the statement of the Changzhi Army's strict military discipline, and he was too clear about the virtues of the soldiers.

Often when they get carried away with drinking, there will be a sexy dance, the general and school are like seeing a meaty cat, everyone can't restrain themselves, they play wildly, and even hold a naked meeting on the spot.

But today, after drinking for three rounds, not to mention that there was no one who stole a woman, and he didn't even take a sip of wine.

Until Kou Yanqing asked: "Where is Vice Lieutenant Commander?", all the soldiers looked at him strangely.

Seeing this situation, Kou Yanqing was at a loss.

"What did I just say?"

Looking at Zhu Zhen puzzledly, seeing Zhu Zhen staring at the wine glass raised in her hand with a solemn expression, she didn't say a word.

There was silence on the field, and the sound of needles falling.

"There must be something wrong!"

Kou Yanqing thought to himself, he would not ask any more questions, since the matter has nothing to do with him, it would only increase right and wrong, if Zhu Zhen is willing to speak, he would listen to it.

When Zhu Zhen put down the wine glass in her hand, her words were like a bolt from the blue.

"Li Tangbin colluded with Hedong, intending to rebel, and has been executed by someone!"

"What!" Kou Yanqing looked at Zhu Zhen with wide eyes.

How dare he!How dare you kill the commander-in-chief without authorization, even if Li Tangbin really rebelled, wouldn't he control it first, and then hand over the commander to make a decision?

Unknowingly, Kou Yanqing's back was covered with cold sweat.

Looking at Zhu Zhen's cold gaze, a thought suddenly appeared in Kou Yanqing's mind: "Zhu Zhen wants to rebel!"

Kou Yanqing subconsciously avoided Zhu Zhen's gaze, and turned to look at the meat in front of him. From the corner of his eye, all the soldiers looked at him one by one.

The doubts and fears in his heart deepened, "Could it be that Zhu Zhen has persuaded all the soldiers under him to rebel with her? They don't think about their wives and children?"

Kou Yanqing couldn't help worrying about herself, if so, Zhu Zhen would persuade herself to join the bandit, and she made up her mind to return to the barracks pretending to be drunk, and then make further calculations.

He quickly raised his glass and said, "The commander-in-chief made a decisive decision to kill the traitors. It's really gratifying and congratulatory."

Zhu Zhen said: "General Kou also thinks that this thief must be eliminated."

"As it is."

"it is good!"

Kou Yanqing raised his glass and drank heavily, and when he was half drunk, he hurriedly asked him to leave.

Zhu Zhen held her hand and said: "A certain mansion has been prepared for the general, Yanqing can rest in the pass." Then he leaned into Kou Yanqing's ear and said: "A certain number of beauties have been found, and the arrangements have been made. General Kou will take care of himself. Enjoy as much as you like."

"Seriously!" Kou Yanqing pretended to be eager.

Zhu Zhen patted Kou Yanqing on the shoulder and said, "Seriously, how could someone deceive the general."

Kou Yanqing clasped her fists in salute and said, "Thank you for your generosity. It's better to have fun alone than to have fun with everyone. Let the young general take her back to the camp and share with the soldiers under his command."

"Forehead!"

Zhu Zhen was at a loss for words, he didn't know whether Kou Yanqing really had this hobby, or something else, and he didn't know how to say it for a while.

Kou Yanqing's forehead was also full of sweat, eager to get away, he hurriedly said in a drunken mood: "Since the commander-in-chief is unwilling to give up, then let it go, and the general will invite you back."

Zhu Zhen didn't mean that, she hurriedly said with a smile: "Why don't you give up, come and bring the girl, and go back to the camp with General Kou."

When Kou Yanqing's figure gradually disappeared, Zhu Zhen let out a long sigh.

Bu Tingcai, Zhu Zhen's counselor, said: "The commander in chief, Kou Yanqing cannot be trusted, I'm afraid there will be twists and turns."

Zhu Zhen shook her head, and said helplessly: "What can I do, if I detain this person, I'm afraid it will be reversed."

……

Kou Yanqing retreated to the camp outside the pass overnight, immediately ordered the whole army to break out of the camp, discarded all the supplies of the whole army, and went straight to Heyang.

When Zhu Zhen heard the news, she was also dumbfounded.

Butingcai said: "Du Shuai, do you want to pursue?"

Zhu Zhen shook her head. If she pursued him, he might have confirmed his treasonous behavior. Although he was rebellious, he was loyal to Zhu Wen and never changed his ways.

Bu Tingcai shook his head: "Although Dushuai sent envoys to apologize to Jieshuai, Jieshuai will not believe him. Dushuai may pull out the camp overnight and go to Jieshuai's camp to plead guilty, or capture Kou Yanqing, dedicate this grand pass, and seek refuge in Hedong, he is still hesitant. Yu, if you can't make up your mind, a catastrophe is coming."

Zhu Zhen said: "I don't want to abandon Jie Shuai, I just want to see Jie Shuai's attitude before making a decision."

Bu Tingcai's persuasion failed, and he said sadly and angrily: "Given time, a certain person will also be cut into pieces."

That night, Buting went out and fled.

…………

The news that Zhu Wen occupied the Yellow River ferry in Heyang quickly reached Li Keyong's ears. After all, the ferry on the north bank of the Yellow River was still under the control of Hedong, and what happened on the other bank was naturally clear at a glance.

The messenger hurried all the way, and even ran in front of Du Rangneng. When Du Rangneng came to Xingzhou, the Hedong Army was rushing to attack the city of Xingzhou.

Hearing that the prime minister of the imperial court had arrived in person, Li Keyong held a banquet in the tent of the Chinese army, accompanied by all the soldiers.

Li Keyong said: "Mr. Du came from a long way, and I am very happy. The army lacks fine wine and delicacies, and some meat. Please give me more."

Du Rangneng saluted and said: "Thank you for the kindness of the king of the county. I bear the emperor's order, so I should work hard. I don't know when the king of the county will send troops to the south."

Li Keyong said: "Xingzhou is not peaceful, so we can't do it in a hurry."

Du Rangneng frowned slightly. At this time, Li Keyong still refused to send troops. He was afraid that Heyang would be lost. He hurriedly said: "Meng Fangli, the leader of the bandit, is dead. Why should the general have any trouble? As for Xingzhou, This official can also contribute one or two."

Li Keyong heard that Du Rang was able to bring 3000 troops. Although he didn't think much about the combat power of the imperial army, but the court was righteous, he could still reach thousands of troops, so he hurriedly said with a smile: "If you can get the help of Du Gong, Xingzhou will be destroyed. "

Du Rang Neng shook his head: "It's not about destroying the city, it's about recruiting and accepting rebels. I have asked someone to contact the general guard of Xingzhou. There will be news soon, but before Xingzhou opens the city gate, please ask the county king to agree with me. "

"What's the matter?"

"Please let the soldiers and civilians of Xingzhou have a way out."

Li Ke said with a smile: "This king only wants the money and food in Xingzhou City, and nothing else."

"really!"

"really."

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