Shen Tang's refusal was expected by everyone.
If she really ignored the consequences and insisted on participating in this dragon-slaying game, she would be looked down upon because she had no self-awareness.
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After receiving the material assistance brought back by the messenger and listening to the messenger's account of what happened that day, Zhang Yongqing carefully read Shen Tang's reply. Seeing that the other party sincerely reminded him to be careful of Huang Lie, even he couldn't help but sigh.
"This child really has a pure heart."
There is nothing wrong with it in every aspect.
Zhang Yongqing asked the messenger about what he saw and heard in Longwu County. After hearing that Longwu County was busy and had a lot of work to do, he frowned and thought for a while. He waved his hand to signal the messenger to go down. He summoned his staff to discuss the next layout and how to deal with it.
Although Huang Lie took the lead in leading various forces to attack Zheng Qiao and raised the banner of justice of "eliminating tyrants and destroying flatterers", everyone knew the actual situation.
Zhang He: "Gentlemen, how confident are you this time?"
Several staff members said: "… 40%."
Zheng Qiao was violent but not incompetent. If he was really incompetent, he would not have been able to survive for so many years. For example, he was extremely cautious in inviting people to this party, fearing that the news would be leaked and intercepted by Zheng Qiao in advance, causing his side to lose the upper hand.
"Only 40%?"
Zhang He was not surprised by this answer.
Murmured: "It's not too low."
Not every force hates Zheng Qiao to the core. Some are content to be local emperors, bullying the people they rule, and join the game just to improve their qualifications and reputation. Some are trying to fish in troubled waters and take advantage of the opportunity to make a bet and gain some benefits. Each has their own calculations.
They are the kind of people who won't get up early unless there is benefit.
"What's the response from Shangnan Guren?"
"I have agreed."
Zhang He was surprised: "So happy?"
It is not difficult to understand if you look into it carefully.
Gu Ren and Zheng Qiao didn't have much hatred, but Gu Ren's brothers had a deep hatred for Zheng Qiao. As a brother, Gu Ren couldn't find an excuse to refuse for any reason. He accepted the invitation immediately and was preparing for the battle.
"Where's Tian Hai Wu Xian?"
"I agreed. But—"
Zhang He asked: "Just what?"
"Things don't seem to be going well with Wu Zhaode..."
Zhang He asked curiously, "Not peaceful?"
This is really rare.
As everyone knows, Wu Zhaode has a rich background and many talented people under his command. He has everything he needs. Zhang He has long been jealous of him.
"Tsk, I didn't expect that Wu Zhaode would also have bad times. Tell me, why is he so unlucky?"
———
To be precise, things were not going well for Wu Xian.
Before the army moves, food and supplies must be sent first.
Fighting a war doesn't mean you can just decide to fight today and then send a team to the front tomorrow. The preparation of food and supplies 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 the situation is not peaceful. The root of the conflict is that Xu Jie and Wu Xian's confidant do not get along, and there is a lot of tension.
"Humph!" Xu Jie threw the wine cup heavily to the ground and gritted his teeth, "Do you really think that I, Xu Wenzhu, can be manipulated at will?"
"Old Xu, calm down, calm down, it's not worth it."
Zhao Feng offered words of comfort.
He was invited to drink today.
As for why he could drink with Xu Jie who was squatting in Heyin County? Of course, it was because he had too few soldiers and weak military strength, so he had no chance to slay the dragon this time. So he was dispatched to the border between Heyin and Tianhai, stationed there, and guarded safety.
A Wudan warrior is very fast on his feet.
It doesn't take him much effort to go to a banquet and have a drink.
Xu Jie glared: "How can I calm down?"
He sat back down, his chest still heaving violently.
"I don't know what the lord is thinking. Why would he let a useless person who can only find fault be in charge of supervising the grain supply..."
Zhao Feng was speechless: "But, wasn't it always him in the past?"
When Wu Xian sent troops to fight, Xu Jie and that man cooperated to supervise the food and grass and ensure smooth logistics and grain transportation, and they cooperated many times.
Xu Jie replied: "Things are different now."
The man was from the Tianhai family, a typical scholar from aristocratic family, and he didn't like business. Although he didn't say it, every time he faced Xu Jie, he had an inexplicable arrogance in his bones - Xu Jie only needed to provide money and food, and he didn't need to interfere in other matters.
In the past, Xu Jie was too lazy to bother with this person, and was happy when someone came out to take on the responsibility so that he could relax a little.
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This person is the most active one in intervening in He Yin's affairs. Because of He Yin's affairs, he and Xu Jie had a lot of conflicts. 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, he also cooperated with...
Xu Jie was picked on and given a hard time.
Either the baggage was old, or there was a shortage of food, or the food was moldy and smelly, and the soldiers who ate it frequently suffered from diarrhea, or the food was embezzled... After finally reconciling the accounts, they said there were not enough food transporters and cooks, and that more needed to be recruited, and that the supply lines were unreasonable.
In a nutshell, neither of these two are acceptable.
This one doesn’t work, and that one doesn’t work.
After listening to the complaint, Zhao Feng smacked his lips.
"Indeed, this person is too narrow-minded..."
Instead of considering the overall situation, he took personal revenge.
Just thinking about it makes my fists harden.
Xu Jie poured himself another cup, drank it all in one gulp, and said angrily: "I don't believe that the master doesn't know about this..."
It was rare for him to express his opinion on Wu Xiansheng.
"My lord may want to take this opportunity to make peace between you two..." Zhao Feng knew his lord Wu Xian very well, but it was obvious that Wu Xian did not know his subordinates well enough. He did not know that Xu Jie was a narrow-minded person who was prejudiced against him. After the conflict between the two deepened, he would only take revenge on Xu Jie if he had the chance, instead of letting go of the grudge with a smile as Wu Xian hoped.
"Oh, let's not talk about this, just keep drinking."
Xu Jie couldn't bear to hear this now.
Actively avoid this topic.
Zhao Feng looked at Xu Jie, who was obviously dissatisfied, and felt bitter in his mouth, but he could not persuade him. He just muttered in his heart that it would be better if Gong Su was here. Even if he could not eliminate the contradiction between the two, he would at least advise Wu Xian to replace him to supervise the grain and grass.
"Yes, yes, let's not mention these unlucky villains."
Xu Jie drank one cup after another.
He was drunk and his face was red. He spoke with a thick tongue, "You and I are really in trouble."
Xu Jie was frustrated, and Zhao Feng was not much better. He was sent here with his men, missing the chance to go out and make merit. For a brave warrior who is naturally warlike, what could be more boring than training troops in the rear? Watching others gain merit in battle is more painful than missing out on merit yourself!
But Zhao Feng's mentality is still good.
Before Qin Li went to Huang Lie as an envoy, he privately told Zhao Feng not to act rashly. Zhao Feng had been idle for two years with Shen Tang, and the size of his troops was far less than that of other high-ranking generals, so the probability of him going out on this battle was low.
If you force yourself into battle—
I'm afraid the loss will outweigh the gain.
It would be safer for him to recruit and train soldiers in the rear and then rush to the front to join the battle when the fighting situation becomes tense.
Zhao Feng always listened to Qin Li.
A few days later, both of them received news that Longwu County could not participate in the game, but their moods were completely different.
Zhao Feng was relieved.
The daughter who ran away from home was jumping around in Shen Jun's territory. If Shen Jun joined the war, with his daughter's temper, she might sneak into the army. The swords on the battlefield are blind, and her mediocre kung fu is not enough? If she is not careful, she will lose her life.
It is very good not to participate in the war.
Xu Jie's eyes lit up.
This means that Shen Tang's private salt business will not be affected and can proceed as usual - Lord Wu Xian is busy with the war and cannot take care of his side in the short term.