As long as they did not endanger their own interests, they would not take too much care of Yingxuan's act of sending troops to disturb the fighting among the rebels. And now, hearing what Cheng Wanli said, Wang De was secretly scolding Yingxuan for making unnecessary moves in his heart. After all, they are now attached to Ying Xuan, and if Ying Xuan is down, their Ang Xuan comrades will have nothing to eat. Regardless of the hostility of the rebels, the court was also worried about them.
Taking a look at Cheng Wanli, Wang De certainly understood what Cheng Wanli meant. All the rebels against the British Propaganda Alliance were established, and then the British Propaganda would have absolutely no good fruit. It's really hard to say whether Ying Xuan can hold on. If Ying Xuan can keep it, nothing will happen, but if Ying Xuan can't keep it, how can they treat themselves as unflattering people
At this time, Cheng Wanli was hitting the iron while it was hot again, and continued to throw out a heavy news: "One more thing, if nothing happens, Jiangling City should have fallen into the hands of my lord at this moment."
"What?" This really frightened Wang De. He stood up with a sigh. Wang De could no longer maintain his previous calm, and said with a trembling, "Master Cheng. What did you just say? "It's no wonder he was so shocked. He didn't get the information. He didn't even know about the Fengzhou Fengyang Union League, let alone the siege of Jiangling City. I'm afraid he won't know about this matter until the request for help from Jiangling City arrives.
Cheng Wanli was obviously very satisfied with Wang De's expression. Just when he wanted to answer, suddenly an exclamation came from the study room where the two were located: "General! The big thing is not good! The big thing is not good." Immediately afterwards, the sound of stomping footsteps sounded, and a war commander rushed in panting.
"Bastard." Wang De saw that this person was his own Huo Defeng, Dang even grumbled and shouted: "Did you see that I am greeting important guests? Don't get out of me yet."
Huo Defeng was scolded for a while, and then he was anxious and sweating profusely and said: "General! This is a big deal! In the end, don't you dare to delay this matter, please ask the army to deal with it first." Huo Defeng is king. De's cronies are upright human. If this is for ordinary people, even if he knows that the matter is urgent and sees Wang De getting angry, I am afraid he would have retreated long ago, but Huo Defeng still stubbornly wants to continue to explain.
Wang De, who had been upset by Cheng Wanli's successive remarks before, could not hear what Huo Defeng said. Even after pulling out the saber on his waist, he pointed at Huo Defeng with a grim face and shouted: "Laughter. It seems to be Lao Tzu. I've spoiled you guys on weekdays. Now you don't even want to listen to what Lao Tzu said?" Wang De was about to swing his knife at Huo Defeng and cursed.
"General Wang De, stay angry." Seeing that Huo Defeng was about to die by Wang De's knife, a voice suddenly sounded, but it was Cheng Wanli on the side. Cheng Wanli took a deep look at Huo Defeng and said to Wang De with a smile: "General Wang De, I think there must be something urgent for this general. If you first listen to what the general has to say, then General Wang De. How about making a decision?"
"Uh." Wang De didn't expect that Cheng Wanli would say a good word for Huo Defeng. This should be because Cheng Wanli had never met Huo Defeng? Wang De also calmed down immediately. He glanced at Cheng Wanli suspiciously, and then at Huo Defeng, before he shouted in a deep voice: "Okay, let's save you a dog for the sake of Master Cheng. What's the matter? Why don't you say it clearly? If it's something about sesame mung beans, even if the king of heaven comes, I will cut off your dog's head."
Seeing Wang De so anxious, Rao Huo Defeng's temper turned blue with fright. Hearing Wang De's words, Huo Defeng couldn't help but swallowed, and quickly said: "General! A messenger was sent from Jiangling. He said that there is something important to see the general."
"Come from Jiangling?" As soon as Wang De heard the news, his face was pale with fright. They are now meeting with the subordinates of Xin Wang Zhao Zhen, and Ying Xuan sent someone here. It stands to reason that it is impossible for Yingxuan to know about this, but they also have a guilty conscience, and their hearts are jumping. Wang De, who was more flexible in his mind, even kept turning his eyes around, looking at Cheng Wanli with a trace of killing intent, it seemed that he was considering whether to kill Cheng Wanli or not.
For Wang De’s killing intent, Cheng Wanli smiled and said, “General Wang De doesn’t have to rush to kill him. So let’s retreat to the side and wait for General Wang De and Shen Junshan to see you. After the messenger, another general will make his own decision. How?" After that, regardless of whether Wang De agreed or not, he turned and walked out of the study.
Seeing Cheng Wanli walking so free and easy, Wang De couldn't help but be stunned, but soon Wang De reacted and said to Huo Defeng: "Quick! Hurry up and ask Master Cheng to go down and rest first. Also, let people take that Please come here by the courier." Huo Defeng nodded and ran down at Wang De's command, to carry out Wang De's order.
After Cheng Wanli and Huo Defeng both left, Wang De frowned. Having been a military commander in officialdom for such a long time, even though he looks tall and mighty, his mind is not much worse than those of the literati. Otherwise, it would have been swallowed by various forces a long time ago without leaving any bones.
Wang De thought: According to the truth, there are 50,000 troops under Yinghua. As long as the public security does not break, Jiangling City should be as stable as Mount Tai. I don't know why. When I see Cheng Wanli like that, I can't help but choose to believe what he said. What Cheng Wanli said is true or not
At this time, the guards outside the door heard a report that the messenger had arrived. Immediately, Wang De straightened his suit and went out to greet him. He saw that the messenger was an acquaintance, Ying Tao, Ying Xuan's nephew. This Ying Tao is the son of Ying Xuan's eldest brother, Ying Xuan's eldest brother died early, and Ying Xuan's only son also died early in the war. Therefore, Ying Xuan has always taken this nephew with him as his own son. This time, Ying Tao will be sent out, which shows that things may not be easy this time.
Seeing Ying Tao's appearance in the dust, I am afraid that in order to hurry, Ying Tao has suffered a lot on the road. Ying Tao saw Wang De's eyes immediately and said: "We have found General Wang."
"Uh, Major General, what the hell is it? I should bother you to go there yourself?" Ying Xuanming stated that she wanted to train Ying Tao as the heir to the next generation of her family, so Ying Xuan's subordinates called Ying Tao directly. For the major general. Wang De hurriedly saluted Ying Tao. No matter how he chooses later, he is still a subordinate of Ying Xuan after all. This superficial effort still needs to be done.
Ying Tao waved his hand indifferently, and said to Wang De with a serious face: "Of course I have something important here. A few days ago, a soldier and horse suddenly appeared outside Jiangling City and launched a fierce attack on Jiangling City. . If General Feng Chuan was not in Gangneung City, I’m afraid that Gangneung City would have been broken by the opponent. And the current situation is also extremely bad. That soldier is ten times more than the defenders in Gangneung City. So my uncle I was specially sent to Nanzhai for help."
"General Wang’s troops are closest to Jiangling, so please send your troops to Jiangling for rescue immediately. And I will also go to Wuwei to seek help from Junshi Liu." The Liu Junshi mentioned by Yingtao naturally refers to Liu Shidao, Yingxuan’s think tank. Now Liu Shidao. Although he is not with Yingxuan now, he is in charge of most of Yingxuan's troops.
Ying Tao talked to himself here, but did not notice that Wang De's face opposite him had completely changed. Jiangling City was indeed besieged! And judging from the time, I'm afraid this Jiangling city has already been breached.
All this corresponds exactly to what Cheng Wanli said, which shows that Cheng Wanli didn't lie just now. Wang De glanced at Ying Tao, and the astonishment could be seen in the opponent's eyes. He couldn't understand at all, how did Zhao Yan do this
"Hey? Hey." Ying Tao finally noticed something wrong on Wang De's face, but Ying Tao didn't even think about that. He thought he was frightened by the sudden news, and said hurriedly: "The general just Don't worry. In addition to sending me to the British Propaganda Department, my uncle also sent people to the police. All our British Propaganda troops will be assembled. By then, we will surely be able to overcome the siege of Jiangling."
To solve the siege of Jiangling? Is it really that simple? Now Wang De's words about Ying Tao are all over and over in his heart. Zhao Yan's plan this time is so big, everything is considered, is it really that easy to break it? After hearing Ying Tao's words at this time, Wang De didn't say a word.
Just when Ying Tao's reaction to Wang De was a little strange, a laugh came from a distance: "Hahahaha. To solve the siege of Jiangling? Is it really simple to think about."
When Ying Tao heard the laughter, he turned his head quickly, but saw a scholar he had never seen walking slowly, and Wang De knew only by hearing the voice that the person was Cheng Wanli.
Ying Tao's expression sank. Although he didn't know what Cheng Wanli was, the words that Cheng Wanli just said made him very dissatisfied. Dang Even sullenly shouted, "Where did the sour scholar come from? Talking nonsense here? Why don't you drive me out."
Ying Tao said this to Huo Defeng, who was behind Cheng Wanli. After all, this is Wang De's territory. The other party can appear in Wang De's chief mansion. Maybe it has something to do with Wang De. Now Jiangling is still waiting for Wang De's reinforcements, so Ying Tao also closes one eye. It's not easy to be forced too fiercely. If this is normal, I'm afraid that Ying Tao would have cut it long ago.
With Ying Tao's call, Huo Defeng didn't move. Instead, he turned his head and looked at Wang De. Only when Wang De gave orders, Huo Defeng would actually do it. However, Wang De's face was cloudy and sunny, but he hesitated to give orders. At this time, Cheng Wanli had already walked up to Wang De and the others, and smiled and said to Wang De, "How? Isn't it true? I don't know how the general should respond?"
At this time, even if Ying Tao was stupid, he could see that something was wrong. He took a few steps back and looked at Cheng Wanli and Wang De with a vigilant face. One hand was already on the hilt of the saber on his waist. He said in a deep voice, "General Wang De, who is this person? What is the relationship with you?"
Cheng Wanli and Wang De did not pay attention to Ying Tao’s questioning. Cheng Wanli squinted his eyes and looked at Wang De. He smiled and said: “How to make a decision now, I believe that the general should already have it in his mind. Have you got the answer?"
A cold light flashed in Wang De's eyes and nodded. Immediately, Wang De pulled out his saber abruptly and slashed directly at Ying Tao. It's just that Ying Tao had already noticed it before. Seeing Wang De's knife cut over, he also quickly pulled out his saber to block it. Ying Tao has been meticulously taught by Ying Xuan over the years, and his skills are not bad.
While resisting, Ying Tao shouted to Wang De: "Wang De! How dare you betray the court and my uncle?"
"Huh." Ying Tao's voice had just settled, but a cold snort followed. Wang De's face was gloomy and he stepped up his attack. On the other side, Huo Defeng saw that Wang De didn't succeed for a while, and he was just a moment's stunned, and then followed to help. The two of Wang De and Huo Defeng joined forces and made Ying Tao retreat in a blink of an eye.
Regardless of Huo Defeng's skill for the time being, Wang De alone was enough for Ying Tao to stand. Ying Tao blocked the left and the right. Before he managed a few moves, Wang De directly smashed the weapon. Then Wang De and Huo Defeng thrust their swords straight into their chests, blood splashed, and Ying Tao was killed on the spot.
After pulling out the blade, Wang De retracted the sword into its sheath with a murderous look. Then, Wang De solemnly shouted to Huo Defeng: "Clean up here, let me know, and let those brothers who are following us in the army give Jiangling Nanzhai all the money. I controlled it. Killed all the people sent by Liu Shidao and Liu Guangshi. Remember, keep your hands and feet neat and don't let the wind go."
"Yes." Even Yingxuan's nephew was killed. Of course Huo Defeng wouldn't be so stupid to ask Wang De why he did it. He gave a fist and screamed, then turned and left. But Wang De turned to Cheng Wanli and directly clasped his fists and shouted: "I, Wang De, are willing to abandon the dark and turn to the bright, and I will listen to Master Zhao's account."
"Haha." Cheng Wanli seemed to have guessed that it would be such a result. He smiled and supported Wang Dexu, and said: "The general does not need to be polite. It is wise for the general to choose to rein in the precipice and give up the dark. Move. The general can rest assured, put it under the account of my adult, and become a member of the King of Letters. I promise that this will be the smartest choice for the general in his life."
In fact, as soon as he heard the messenger from Jiangling, Cheng Wanli guessed that it must be the messenger sent by Jiangling. He talked so much with the others. It would be better to let the messenger from the British Proclaim to tell them about the situation in Jiangling. more obvious.
Originally, Cheng Wanli came here by the order of Wang Zhao Zhen, just to persuade Wang De, let them take soldiers and horses to resist Liu Shidao's reinforcements, and buy time for the battle in Jiangling. It's just that I didn't expect to be able to meet Yingxuan's help-seeking messenger here. Now that Ying Tao is dead in Jiangling Nanzhai, Liu Shidao, who is far away in Wuwei, will naturally not learn about the Jiangling war so early. This can be regarded as an unexpected gain.
Although Cheng Wanli said so, Wang De did not relax because of it. In any case, he has just taken refuge under the trustee Wang Zhao Zhen, and immediately Wang De respectfully said to Cheng Wanli: "Master Cheng, I don’t know if Master Zhao Yan, ah, no! It’s Lord Lord. What does Lord Lord want us to do?”
"Uh." Cheng Wanli couldn't help but stunned. This is really a problem. The role that Wang Zhaozhen sent him to persuade Wang De to surrender is now gone. He really doesn't know what he wants Wang De to do? However, leaving the nearly 30,000 people under Wang De's hands alone in this way is really a waste of it.
This really caused Cheng Wanli to scratch his head. After hesitating for a moment, he still said: "Well, if the general should stay in Jiangling Nanzhai quietly, then Liu Shidao's army will know about Jiangling sooner or later, and wait until he is from Jiangling. When Nanzhai was passing by, the general could make a secret raid. How?" At the end, Cheng Wanli still lacked confidence. After all, he was good at being a diplomatic lobbyist. This military strategy was not what he was good at.
But Wang De's eyes lit up immediately. Wang De nodded repeatedly and said, "Yes, Master Cheng's trick is indeed wonderful. Then Liu Shidao's British Xuan army is indeed a trouble. If it is a head-on confrontation, my soldiers and horses are really good. It's not necessarily his opponent. If Master Cheng's clever plan is used, he might be able to wipe out Liu Shidao's army. Okay! Just do what Master Cheng said."
Cheng Wanli also secretly breathed a sigh of relief. In any case, Cheng Wanli's mission was finally completed. Cheng Wanli immediately said to Wang De, "If this is the case, then everything here will be handed over to General Wang De. Now I have to rush back to the adults and report the good news to them."
Cheng Wanli has done everything he should do, and there is nothing left for Cheng Wanli to do. As for whether Wang De will change his hexagram, this is not something that Cheng Wanli can control. After all, Cheng Wanli is just a civil official. If Wang De really wants to change his hexagram, Cheng Wanli really has no other way besides losing his life.
Wang De couldn't help being taken aback, but there was a little gratitude on his face. Cheng Wanli's doing this is just a helpless act, and in his opinion, no one is monitoring him, but it is a great trust in him. Immediately, Wang De nodded and said, "Master Cheng's support, I, Wang De, will not forget it."
In response to Wang De's words, Cheng Wanli waved his hand, turned and left with a smile. At this point, all the arrangements planned by the letter king Zhao Zhen for the British propaganda have been prepared, and the rest is to wait for the letter king Zhao Zhen to close the net.
"It's impossible." Yinghua held the letter of assistance sent by the messenger so hard, looked at the content of the letter with a face of disbelief, stood up and shouted: "Jiangling City is besieged? How is this possible? Letter Wang Zhaozhen Our army has been blocked by us outside the Public Security City. How could it be possible to go outside Jiangling City?"
Hearing Yinghua’s shout, the British Leopard General and other generals of the British propaganda army all stood up one after another, all with their faces full of consternation. Obviously they couldn’t believe it. The most anxious Ying Leopard couldn't help but want to go forward to grab the letter of help from Yinghua. Thanks to Xu Musen, who was next to Ying Leopard, pulled it in time, otherwise, the Ying Leopard would have to cause another catastrophe.
General Ying Leopard frowned and said to Ying Hua: "General Ying Hua, what is going on? Tell us quickly."
The words of General Yingbao are really impolite, but now Yinghua doesn't have the mood to care about these things, and hurriedly handed the letter of request for help to General Yingbao, saying: "The letter said, a few days ago, it was not outside the city of Jiangling. I know why an army suddenly appeared and began to attack Gangneung City. According to General Feng Chuan, who happened to be back in Gangneung City, this soldier might be Zhao Yan's soldiers and horses. The situation in Gangneung City is extremely precarious now, my lord killed me. Hurry back to Jiangling for rescue."
"Zhao Yan's soldiers and horses? How is this possible?" The Yingxuan generals responded in the same way as Yinghua, and Nangong couldn't help shouting: "Isn't this Zhao Yan's soldiers and horses blocked by us outside the public security city? How could it appear in Jiangling City? What is going on here?"