Chapter 574 574: Fishing in Troubled Waters (Part 2) [Please vote]
Shen Tang’s polite refusal was expected by everyone.
If she really ignored it and forced herself to participate in this Dragon Slaying Tournament, she would be looked down upon - because she has no self-awareness.
It’s just——
After receiving the material aid brought back by the courier, and listening to the courier’s description of the situation that day, Zhang Yongqing read Shen Tang’s reply carefully. Seeing that the other party sincerely reminded him to be careful of Huang Lie. For a moment, even he couldn't help but let out a sigh.
"This boy really has a pure heart."
It's hard to fault him in every aspect.
Zhang Yongqing asked the messenger what he had seen in Longwu County. When he heard that Longwu County was busy and full of waste, he frowned and thought for a long time. He waved the messenger down. Summon the staff to discuss the next plan and how to deal with it.
Although Huang Lie led all forces to attack Zheng Qiao and also raised a banner of justice to "eliminate the tyrant and destroy the sycophant", everyone knew what was actually going on.
Zhang He: "Gentlemen, how sure are you of this time?"
Several staff members said: "...forty percent."
Zheng Qiao is violent but not incompetent. If he was really incompetent, he wouldn't have been able to survive for many years and still keep his life. For example, the invitation to organize the game this time was even more cautious, for fear that the information would be leaked and Zheng Qiao would intercept it in advance, causing his side to lose the upper hand.
“Only 40%?”
Zhang He was not surprised by this answer.
Muttered: "It's not too low."
Not every force hates Zheng Qiao deeply. Some are content to be local emperors, domineering under their rule, and participate in the game just to brush up their qualifications and reputation; some are fishing in troubled waters and want to take advantage of the opportunity to bet and gain some benefits. , each has his or her own agenda.
They are all people who do not get up early for no profit.
"What's the response from Shangnan Guren?"
"Already agreed."
Zhang He was surprised: "So happy?"
It is not difficult to understand if you study it carefully.
Gu Ren and Zheng Qiao actually don’t have much hatred, but several of Gu Ren’s foster brothers have a blood feud with Zheng Qiao. As a sworn brother, Gu Ren could not find any excuse to refuse, no matter what considerations he had. He accepted the invitation immediately and was preparing for the war.
"Where is Tianhai Wu Xian?"
"I agreed. It's just——"
Zhang He asked: "Just what?"
"Wu Zhaode's side seems to be not peaceful..."
Zhang He asked curiously: "It's not peaceful?"
This is really strange.
As we all know, Wu Zhaode has a rich background and a large number of talents under his account. He is lacking in everything. Zhang He has long been jealous.
“Tsk, I didn’t expect that Wu Zhaode would also have troubles. Tell me, why is he so unfair?”
——————
To be precise, there is no peace under Wu Xian.
The three armies have not moved, but food and grass go first.
Waging a war does not just mean making a decision to fight today, and then pulling out a team to go to the front line tomorrow. The preparation of food, grass and baggage is a big project. This heavy work is usually handled by Wu Xian's confidant, and Xu Jie, the mobile ATM, pays and supervises.
This time it is not peaceful. The root of the conflict is that Xu Jie and Wu Xian's confidant is not dealing with them, and they are full of gunpowder.
"Hmph!" Xu Jie threw the wine cup to the ground and gritted his teeth, "Do you really think that I, Xu Wenzhu, can be kneaded at will?"
"Old Xu, calm down, calm down, don't do anything wrong."
Zhao Feng offered words of comfort.
He was invited to drink today.
As for why he was able to drink with Xu Jie who was squatting in Heyin County? Naturally, it was because he had too few troops and weak troops, so he had no chance of winning the Dragon Slaying this time. Then he was dispatched to the border between Heyin and Tianhai, where he stationed troops to protect safety.
A brave warrior moves very quickly.
It doesn’t take much effort for him to go to a banquet and drink.
Xu Jie stared: "How can I calm down?"
Sit back to the original position, his chest still rising and falling violently. "I don't know what my lord is thinking, why should a picky waste be responsible for supervising the food and fodder..."
Zhao Feng was speechless: "But, wasn't it him in the past?"
Wu Xian sent troops to fight, and Xu Jie cooperated with that person to supervise the food and grass management and ensure smooth logistics and food transportation. They cooperated many times.
Xu Jie replied: "Today is different from the past."
That man was from the Tianhai family. He was a standard scholar of the family and did not like merchants. Although he didn't say it, every time he faced Xu Jie, he felt an inexplicable arrogance in his bones - Xu Jie only needed to provide money and food, and there was no need to interfere in other matters.
In the past, Xu Jie didn't bother to argue with this person, and was happy that someone would jump in and take over everything, so he could feel more relaxed.
It's just——
This person is the most actively involved in He Yin's affairs. Because of He Yin's affairs, he and Xu Jie had a lot of discord. Because Xu Jie refused to give in, he became increasingly dissatisfied with Xu Jie, and the conflict between the two became acute. Under this premise, if you still cooperate...
Xu Jie was picked on and had his shoes worn.
Either it means that the baggage is old and old, or that there is a lack of food and grass, or it is moldy and smelly, the soldiers who eat it have frequent diarrhea, and the food and grass have been embezzled... I finally reconciled the accounts, and said that there are not enough cooks to transport the food, and we need If the recruitment is further expanded, the supply line will be unreasonable.
In a word, only two will not work.
This doesn't work, that doesn't work.
After hearing the complaint, Zhao Feng smacked his lips.
"Indeed, this person's popularity is too small..."
Instead of focusing on the overall situation, he instead avenged private revenge.
Just thinking about it makes my fist feel hard.
Xu Jie poured himself another glass, drank it all in one gulp, and said angrily: "I don't believe that my lord doesn't know about this..."
In a rare move, he had an opinion on Wu Xiansheng.
"My lord may want to take this opportunity to turn your hostility into friendship..." Zhao Feng still knows his lord Wu Xian very well, but it is obvious that Wu Xian does not know enough about his subordinates, let alone a person who is already right. Xu Jie is a prejudiced and narrow-minded villain. After the conflict between the two deepens, he will only avenge his personal hatred publicly whenever he has the opportunity, instead of laughing away his grudges as Wu Xian hopes.
"Oh, don't say this, keep drinking."
Xu Jie can't listen to this now.
Actively avoid this topic.
Zhao Feng looked at Xu Jie, who obviously had opinions, and felt bitter in his mouth, but he couldn't persuade him. I just murmured in my heart that it would be great if Gong Su was here. Even if the conflict between the two could not be eliminated, he would at least admonish Wu Xian and replace him with someone to supervise the food and grass management.
"Yes, yes, we won't mention these unlucky villains."
Xu Xie drank one cup after another.
His face was flushed and his ears were red, and he was vaguely tipsy. He held out his tongue and said vaguely: "You and I are really brothers and sisters."
Xu Jie felt aggrieved, and Zhao Feng was not much better. He and his troops were sent here, missing the opportunity to perform meritorious service. For a warrior who is warlike by nature, what could be more boring than training in the rear? Watching others gain military merit is more uncomfortable than missing out on one's own!
However, Zhao Feng’s mentality is acceptable.
Before Qin Li went to Huang Lie as an envoy, he privately told Zhao Feng not to act rashly. Zhao Feng had a two-year window period with Shen Tang, and the size of his troops was far less than that of other high-ranking generals, so the probability of him joining the battle this time was low.
If we force ourselves into battle——
I am afraid that the gain will outweigh the loss.
It would be better to recruit and train troops in the rear with peace of mind. When the fighting on the front becomes tense, he would go to the front to join the war. It would be safer.
Zhao Feng always listens to Qin Li.
A few days later, both of them received the news that Longwu County was unable to participate in the game, but their moods were completely different.
Zhao Feng breathed a sigh of relief.
The daughter who ran away from home is wandering around in Jun Shen's territory. If Jun Jun joins the war, with his daughter's temperament, she might join the army. The sword has no eyes on the battlefield, so how can her little three-legged cat skills be enough? One mistake can cost you your life.
Not participating in the war is very good.
Xu Jie’s eyes lit up.
This means that Shen Tang and his private salt business will not be affected and can continue as usual - the Lord Wu Xian is busy with the war and cannot take care of himself in a short time.
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There are still two more chapters of Time Dafa. After all, we still have to explain the private salt sales and the situation at Shiwu.
PS: Who said Tangmei is still flat at 16? ? ?
(End of this chapter)