"Are you sure that's what Yang Tao said?"
After receiving the reply from the messenger, Xu Pei's face was ashen. First, he was angry that Zhao Shao made a mistake and he took the blame, and secondly, he was angry that no one woke him up.
Xu Pei managed to win over the gentry forces and operated a huge network of contacts. There were not hundreds of generals like Zhao Shao, but also forty or fifty. Every gentry's refuge means the expansion of their own power and contacts, how could Xu Pei actively refuse
Zhao Shao was also a well-known celebrity in Dongmen County, Zhangzhou, and Xu Pei was always tolerant of celebrities.
He came to take refuge in himself, which shows that his reputation is attractive to celebrities.
Never thought that Zhao Shao still had such a debt on his body. If he had known about it, he might not be willing to accept the other party.
Xu Pei's face didn't change much, but he was already regretful in his heart.
Anyone can fire an afterthought.
People who know Xu Pei will know that even if he knows about the grievances between Zhao Shao and Yang Tao in advance, he will accept Zhao Shao.
Why do you say that
Because Zhao Shao didn't have much blemishes on him except for Yang Jian.
If Xu Pei refused Zhao Shao's refuge because Zhao Shao and Yang Tao were feuding, wouldn't it be obvious to the world that he was afraid of Yang Tao
Xu Pei is a character who wants to save face, fame and face are more important than other things outside the body.
Furthermore, when Zhao Shao joined him, Xu Pei was in a period of rising power, so he might not be afraid of Yang Tao.
Facing Xu Pei's questioning, the messenger trembled and said, "That's true."
Xu Pei died now.
Zhao Shao, who was under the tent, trembled secretly, even though his heart had shrunk into a quail, he still showed a righteous and awe-inspiring look on the surface.
Rather than waiting for Xu Pei to find trouble for him, he might as well confess himself and take retreat as advance.
With Xu Pei's temperament and style, he would definitely not be able to deal with himself.
"My lord, let's talk about this in a small way. It's just a personal grievance between Shao and Yang Tao's child. There are grievances and debts, and it is up to Shao to settle this matter with him." Zhao Shao said in a solemn and solemn voice. "Back then, I went to Nansheng to escape the pursuit and murder. Fortunately, the lord did not abandon him and gave Shao a general. Shao has been under your account for more than a year, and he has not made any contributions. "
Xu Pei's complexion did not improve, but worsened.
"What do you mean by that?"
Zhao Shao straightened his chest and said, "Shao wants to take down Xiang Shang's head and settle this old grievance."
"I can't say this again, I, Xu Xinzhao, would not do this even if I died." Xu Pei said sternly, "If the world knows that I have forced my servant to death for the sake of self-preservation—are you trying to trap me in injustice? Even if I could survive, I would be shameless."
Xu Pei decisively interrupted Zhao Shao's words and did not allow the other party to refute.
Zhao Shao could only retreat with a sigh.
The discussion could not come to a conclusion, Xu Pei broke up the meeting, leaving Han Yu and Cheng Xun alone.
When Zhao Shao joined Xu Pei, Han Yu was still on a business trip and was so busy hitting the back of his head.
When he knew that Zhao Shao was also under Xu Pei's account, it was too late to stop him, but Cheng Xun had no room to speak.
"This Zhao Shao-"
Xu Pei's eyes were a bit fierce.
Don't look at Zhao Shao's righteousness, but he actually demolished Xu Pei's steps and forced him to express his position.
This was humiliating to Xu Pei, and he hated the persecution of others the most.
Han Yu sighed, "Yang Jian is considered a great person in size, but in the end he died at the hands of such villains as Zhao Shao."
Xu Pei's eyes flickered slightly, and he silently suppressed the resentment in his heart.
Now that Zhao Shao is a villain, why didn't he remind him in time before
The harder Jiang Pengji's offensive, the harder Xu Pei's parrying, the higher Xu Pei's expectations for Han Yu in this situation.
If Han Yu is unable to turn the tide, Xu Pei will not only not be considerate and pity, but will have a greater opinion on him.
Cheng Xun interrupted Xu Pei's mental activities in time.
"Looking at the current situation, convince Yang Tao that this road cannot be taken."
As soon as Xu Pei heard this, his mind became bigger.
One Jiang Pengji was already difficult enough to deal with. If it wasn't for Huang Song's help and gathering the two forces, Xu Pei would not have been able to handle it.
When Yang Tao leads his troops and Jiang Pengji joins, the two are against each other, and the balance of victory is undoubtedly in favor of Jiang Pengji.
Compared with the disadvantage on the battlefield, Xu Pei was more worried about Zhe County.
Zhe County is his old nest. If the old nest is also taken over by others, Xu Pei will have no face to see his ancestors even if he dies.
Probably because the more they were afraid of what they were getting, when the three of Xu Pei were secretly talking, a bad news came over.
"Report-"
Xu Pei frowned, "Come in—"
The messenger opened the tent and entered, with a solemn expression, "Reporting to the lord, Mingsha Pass in Zhejiang County fell, and 13,000 defenders, including the defenders, were ambushed. The enemy army went straight to Zhejiang County along the Taiqing River, and captured three successively. An important town, Zhejiang County, Zhejiang County…”
The messenger felt the terrifying low pressure on Xu Pei's body, and his speech became lower and lower, and he lowered his head and dared not look at Xu Pei's face.
Xu Pei was so shocked by the news that he could hardly stand still, and the scene in front of him was clearly extinguished. Cheng Xun quickly stepped forward to help him when he saw that the situation was not good.
Zhejiang County is a prosperous place, with rivers running from north to south and developed trade routes.
However, it also has a fatal weakness, lack of natural danger, except for Mingsha Pass, there are basically no decent passes.
Once Mingsha Pass is broken, the enemy can use the convenience of Taiqing River in Zhejiang County to drive straight in.
Those few important military towns were built by Xu Pei in recent years with huge manpower.
"Mingsha Guanshou's guards are ambushed? What's going on?"
Han Yu suddenly grasped the point of the question.
Mingsha Pass has sufficient troops, how could it be easily occupied by the enemy
Unless the guard is greedy for success!
Han Yu thought of this possibility, and his already serious facial features became even more frosty.
He told the guards at Mingsha Pass not to be greedy for merit!
The messenger hesitantly explained the cause and effect of the ambush among the Mingsha gatekeepers, and Han Yu was so angry that blue veins appeared on his forehead.
Zhe County is helpless—
Calculating the distance and the strength of the enemy, the entire territory of Zhe County can be won in at most three to five days.
Battlefield news often lags for several days, maybe at this time Zhejiang County has already fallen—
If the site is lost, it can be called back, but the family...
Han Yu's heart sank.
Victory and defeat, Xu Fei's death, the fate of the whole family is still vivid in my eyes.
Xu Pei also seemed to have thought of this possibility, and he said with a calm face, "Can I send troops today?"
Cheng Xun opened his mouth to speak, and he turned his attention to Han Yu, hoping that he could dissuade Xu Pei who was emotionally overwhelmed.
Han Yu said calmly, "Yesterday, the battle just ended, the soldiers' combat strength was too much, and they have not recovered their vitality. It is not appropriate to use troops today. The matter of Zhe County, please hide it for a while. If you let everyone know that Zhe County has fallen, they will Worrying about relatives and not willing to fight..."
Although it is inhumane, Han Yu's approach is correct.
If this bad news spreads, 80% of the army's heart will collapse.
Manpower is sometimes exhausted, and in the face of this powerless situation, Rao Shi Han Yu is helpless.