Zhu Nao

Jiangning Barracks.

"Lieutenant, Chang Shi, the Fengxiang Army also pulled out of camp this morning." The spy knelt on the ground and reported the latest news to Xie Wuchen and Liu Jingfeng.

Xie Wuchen frowned slightly after hearing this.

After the Jiangling army broke through the capital, Huang Dongxuan participated in the alliance on the second day, and returned to Jiangling Mansion with the army on the third day.Then those hesitant princes also began to completely give up on Qin Wanghuimeng, and set off one after another.However, many princes withdrew their armies, leaving a small team to observe the situation.

Now that even the Fengxiang army has left, almost half of the army that came to King Qin has withdrawn.

In fact, Xie Wuchen and Liu Jingfeng were very happy to see the failure of the original alliance, they already had the heart to start anew, wishing that the Central Plains Dynasty would be destroyed just like this.But at this time, Xie Wuchen's face was not happy at all.

He asked the spies: "Is there any movement from the Shu army and the Yanzhou army?"

The spy shook his head: "Return to Changshi, I haven't heard of it yet."

Xie Wuchen clicked his tongue impatiently.

After a while, the spies who reported the news withdrew.

Liu Jingfeng said: "Lao Qi, even the Fengxiang Army is gone now, when shall we go?"

Xie Wuchen frowned and said, "Wait a little longer."

Liu Jingfeng laughed and shook his head.He already had the intention of returning, and the whole army had been waiting for him for a long time. People asked them every day when they would return to Jiangning.But Xie Wuchen was unwilling to leave.He is still waiting.

Liu Jingfeng said: "You want to wait for Xie Wuji to show his tail?"

Xie Wuchen nodded.

He knew that Xie Wuji wanted to stand out among King Qin, and he hated Xie Wuji, so he naturally hoped to stumbling Xie Wuji so that Xie Wuji's actions could not go smoothly.But so far, Xie Wuji has not moved at all, and has been standing still, which makes him a little puzzled - what exactly does Xie Wuji want to do?

Liu Jingfeng took a sip of tea and said: "This is the end of the matter, I can guess Xie Wuji's plan."

Xie Wuchen immediately turned his gaze to him: "Say it."

Liu Jingfeng analyzed unhurriedly: "Isn't he trying to coerce the emperor? I reckon that he intends to wait until all the troops from the various prefectures have withdrawn before doing it. Only then can he lead the troops into Beijing alone to be justified— ——The four words of “righteousness and integrity” are very important to him.”

Xie Wuchen was startled for a moment, but after thinking about it, he felt quite reasonable.

Indeed, if you want to coerce the emperor to order the princes, the words "righteousness and obedience" are very important.Otherwise, if whoever wins the emperor can command the world, how can Guo Jinli be attacked by the whole world?Xie Wuji didn't want to be the second Guo Jinli, so he had to become a teacher of justice. It was especially important for him to choose a suitable and upright time.As for how to balance the situation in the world after entering Beijing, that's another story.

And what time is the most justifiable time?Of course, wait until the other princes retreat by themselves!At that time, if he sends his troops to Beijing again, what can those retreating princes say about him?Not only is he a teacher of justice, he can also earn the reputation of being lonely and brave!

That's why Xie Wuji kept dormant and waited. Even if Huang Dongxuan almost broke into the imperial city, he held back and didn't move.

Liu Jingfeng said again: "Actually, why do you have to do something? Since he is determined to take this road, let him go out if he is in the limelight, and let him do it if he is famous. We just need to wait. Look, I believe that within three to five years, he will be ruined—is this road easy to walk?"

Xie Wuchen squinted his eyes, and slowly said "um...".He had previously moved his mind to help Xie Wuji, and he also hoped that Xie Wuji would send troops to serve the king sooner and embark on this road of no return earlier, but it was a pity that Xie Wuji refused.Although this did not affect King Xie Wuji's determination, if he hadn't personally dug the hole for Xie Wuji, he would always feel unhappy.

How can the hatred of killing his brother that makes him burn day and night can be appeased by just standing by and watching Xie Wuji fend for himself?There is nothing so cheap in the world!

Liu Jingfeng thought that Xie Wuchen had already been convinced by him, and was about to discuss the return date with him, but heard Xie Wuchen shouting outside: "Come here!"

Liu Jingfeng couldn't help being taken aback.

After a while, someone from outside opened the door and walked in, saluted the two of them: "Captain, Chang Shi."

Xie Wuchen ordered: "Find a few people to send letters to the various government troops, and just say..." He explained things like this, and his subordinates nodded repeatedly.

After a while, Xie Wuchen finally finished speaking and asked, "Do you remember everything?"

The subordinates hurriedly summarized Xie Wuchen's instruction just now.

Xie Wuchen nodded: "Very well, you can go."

The subordinate saluted and went out immediately.

Xie Wuchen turned his head and saw Liu Jingfeng looking at him with a complicated expression.After hesitant to speak several times, the complexity finally turned into a helpless sigh.

Xie Wuchen said: "What?"

Liu Jingfeng smiled wryly and shook his head: "You... Once you make a decision, don't you discuss it with anyone?"

He and Xie Wuchen led troops out together, but in fact there was no clear distinction between superior and inferior status, they were just a civil post and a military post.It is said that any decision should be discussed and acted by the two, but in fact, if Xie Wuchen has any ideas, he will make up his mind and do it, and Liu Jingfeng rarely agrees.For example, just now, Xie Wuchen came up with a plan, and directly called his subordinates to order, without Liu Jingfeng's consent at all.

After hearing this, Xie Wuchen didn't reflect on himself, but asked instead: "Are you going to stop me?"

Liu Jingfeng shook his head.If he wanted to stop him, he should have interrupted when Xie Wuchen gave orders to his subordinates, but he didn't do that.

——Although this is not because he agrees with Xie Wuchen's approach.

Liu Jingfeng smiled, and sighed: "Whatever you want, I will always follow you. Who made me like you?"

Xie Wuchen has heard this kind of words 800 million times, and he doesn't take it to heart, he just said lightly: "Really? Thank you very much."

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Half a month later, Yanzhou military camp.

A spy rushed into the general's tent and reported to Xie Wuji: "General, the Jiangning army also broke out this morning."

Xie Wuji was looking at the remaining food and grass in the army, when he heard this, he put down the ledger: "Oh? The Jiangning army has also left?"

He thought for a moment, and felt that Xie Wuchen might not be willing to leave like this, so he ordered: "Send a few people to follow, and see if the Jiang Ning army will return home directly."

The spies took the order and went out immediately.

Xie Wuji pulled a piece of paper from the corner of the table.This piece of paper records all the forces participating in King Qin.He picked up the pen and crossed out the Jiangning Army—the only remaining troops that had not been crossed out on this list were the armies that were originally located in the Central Plains.And these Central Plains troops probably won't stay for long.

——The weather has begun to gradually warm up, and the season of spring plowing is coming soon. If you don’t go back, you will miss the most important farm work.No army will be willing to continue to consume needlessly.

As for the Yanzhou Army missing spring plowing?Xie Wuji had the support of Shu people, so he could afford to gamble this year.

After a while, Xie Wuji left the tent and walked towards the Shu army's barracks.

……

That day the capital was captured by the Jiangling army, Xie Wuji lost his composure and even refused to see Zhu Nao from his tent.But after a day or two, Xie Wuji returned to normal, and Zhu Nao didn't mention the incident of that day again, and the two and the two armies resumed their previous exchanges.

Xie Wuji came to the Shu army camp, and saw that the soldiers in the camp were very busy, carrying things in and out, as if they were packing their bags and making preparations before withdrawing.

When the soldiers saw Xie Wuji, they said to him, "Thank you, General."

Xie Wuji also nodded to everyone, and asked casually: "How is the clean-up going?"

The soldier said: "Thank you General, we can clean up everything today, and we can leave the camp tomorrow."

Xie Wuji nodded, stopped talking to the soldiers, and walked towards the general's account.

When he came outside Zhu Nao's tent, he was notified by someone, and then he entered the tent smoothly.Junao was already waiting for him in the tent.

Xie Wuji sat down opposite Zhu Nao, said: "Just now the spies sent the news that the Jiang Ning Army has left the camp today. The Jing Zhao Army has packed their bags, and they should leave tomorrow."

"Well," Zhu Nao thought about it, and said, "Then only a few armies from the Central Plains are left."

Xie Wuji nodded.He added: "If it doesn't rain tomorrow, shall we leave tomorrow?"

"Okay." Junao agreed without hesitation.

They are also planning to withdraw their camp tomorrow, but they are not intending to withdraw, but to pretend to withdraw——Recently, Xie Wuji has clearly noticed that various armies are sending people around his camp more and more frequently to observe their whereabouts and inquire about their news.I don't know if Huang Dongxuan's surprise attack on the capital has woken up the police from all walks of life.Although Huang Dongxuan had already left, they were increasingly wary of Xie Wuji.

That being the case, Xie Wuji also realized that the remaining groups of troops were probably wary of him by not withdrawing.So he simply withdrew first, and waited for a while before killing the carbine.The so-called soldiers never tire of deceit, that's it.

After a while, Xie Wuji said: "Master Zhu, thank you very much."

Along the way, although Zhu Nao poured cold water on him several times, he has always been helping him.Zhu Nao never opposed his plan, but always supported it, and even brought the Shu army to accompany him.Regardless of whether or not the Shu army has other motives for staying, Xie Wuji actually hopes that Zhu Nao will stay by his side - he also knows that many things cannot be done or are extremely difficult for him to do alone, with Zhu Nao's help, but Make him get twice the result with half the effort.And without the support of the Shu army, it would be impossible for him to wait for the opportunity without any worries.

Zhu Nao smiled and said, "You're welcome. It was really interesting."

Xie Wuji: "..."

This is a major event related to the imperial court and society, and Zhu Nao actually used the phrase "quite interesting" to describe it, which is really speechless.

Xie Wuji said again: "Master Zhu is still not optimistic about my plan?"

Zhu Nao answered very simply, ruthlessly: "Of course, I don't think so."

Xie Wuji: "..."

The corner of his mouth twitched, not angry, but curious: "Since that's the case, why did you help me so much?"

Zhu Nao glanced at him, smiled and said, "Because I like General Xie."

Xie Wuji was about to raise his glass to drink water, when Wen Yan held his hand in the air for a moment.

He knew what Junao meant by liking.There has always been a shortage of generals capable of recruiting and fighting by Zhu Nao's side, so he wholeheartedly formed an alliance with him.In fact, why isn't he?What he lacks, Junau seems to have.And the things he can't do well seem to be Zhu Nao's strengths.

He also likes Junao.If he has a helper like Zhu Nao by his side, whether it is his subordinates, allies, or friends...even if he is superior to him, he doesn't really care.Some people may not believe it, but what he pursues is not power and status, but ambition.But he is indeed fighting for power and status, and even sacrificed a lot for it-because only with enough power and status, others can realize their ambitions.

Unfortunately……

He hopes to work together with Jun Nao to calm the world, but he still doesn't know whether Jun Nao is like-minded with him.

Xie Wuji was silent for another moment, then said in a low voice: "Anyway, thank you very much."

Zhu Nao looked at Xie Wuji across the table.He has gentle eyes and a smile on his face.As if he had insight into Xie Wuji's mind, there were sparkles in Wanwan's eyes.

He smiled and said: "General Xie... As I said earlier, I will help you do whatever you want, no matter what I like or not... One day you will understand. Or, I will pay the compensation. In short, I am willing to accompany you in this game." You bet."