Chapter 349: The situation is confused (Part 2)

In Pengjun (now Xuzhou area), Cui Qinggong's general Ma Dawei's troops were stationed here. The news of Cui Qinggong's defeat did not reach here until three days later. For a moment, Ma Dawei's soldiers were in panic. Some advocated seeking to join the Cui family, some advocated going south to rely on Huainan, and some advocated becoming kings. However, there were not many people who hoped to continue to be loyal to Cui Qinggong. Everyone was talking about it, and it was unconvincible that the main general Ma Dawei was reluctant to make up his mind.

On the morning of the third day of the first lunar month, Ma Dawei received a quick report that Cui Qinggong had led 30,000 remaining troops to Xiaoxian, two hundred miles away. The matter was already in front of him, and he had to make up his mind.

Ma Dawei immediately ordered someone to invite his brother-in-law to discuss. His brother-in-law was naturally Ma Siyi, who had just returned from Chang'an. Although some people advised him that there would be civil strife between the two horses, Ma Dawei ignored this and still married Ma Siyi's young and beautiful sister as Xuxian. After a while, Ma Siyi was brought in by his personal soldiers.

Ma Sisu suspected that he had returned from Chang'an the day before yesterday. He just got the news that his parents were retrieved by Ma Dawei from Cui Qinggong. After Ruyang was occupied by Pei Jun's Hedong Army, Zhang Huan had sent someone to rescue his wife and children in the chaos. Both parents, wife and children were safe, and the future was guaranteed. Ma Sisu was naturally refreshed and returned to his usual Zhuge demeanor.

He bowed to Ma Daweishi and smiled, "Is it because of Cui Qinggong?"

Seeing that he guessed his thoughts, Ma Dawei waved his hand and smiled bitterly: "Sit down and talk!"

Ma Siyi sat down and said, "No matter what choice the general makes, he must make a decision. I think Cui Qinggong's remnant army should arrive too!"

"He has arrived in Xiaoxian." Ma Dawei sighed. Seeing that he was full of his close friends, he whispered: "I want to eat Cui Qinggong at the opportunity, but I wonder what I think?"

Ma Siyi was of course considerate. He pondered for a while and said, "I want to ask, how many people are there in Cui Qinggong's hands?"

"I heard that there are nearly 30,000 people, and they are all direct guards he brought from Shandong, and they have a strong combat power."

"The problem is here." Ma Siyi gently stroked his long beard and smiled: "Cui Qinggong has an old gap with the general, how can he not be prepared? If the general wants to eat him, a fierce battle is inevitable. But the fisherman is by his side. The general might as well think about who will be eaten by him in the end?"

Ma Dawei suddenly realized, "Sounding means that I should go north or south to find a way out?"

"No!" Ma Siyi shook his head and said, "A real man should seek to establish himself in his own territory, so why should he look at people's faces?"

"This statement is in line with my opinion. How should I act according to my doubts?"

Ma Si smiled in surprise and gloomy. He wanted Cui Qinggong to pay the price for his cruelty and ruthlessness. "The general can still surrender to Cui Qinggong, but he is him, and the general is still a general. If Cui Qinggong succeeds in counterattack, the general can take advantage of the situation to strengthen himself. If Cui Qinggong is defeated again, then the general can take the opportunity to kill Cui Qinggong and ask for credit from all over the world!"

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In Xiaoxian, Cui Qinggong fled here all the way. After nearly three days of rest, he had gradually stabilized. Although he had lost more than 100,000 troops, luckily, things were not at the worst. After all, Ma Dawei was a civilian official. He did not take any damage at the most critical moment and was still loyal to him. Cui Qinggong was very moved, so he sent someone to send robes to Ma Dawei, turning their subordinate relationship into a brotherhood.

At this moment, with the gathered remnants of the army and Ma Dawei tribe, Cui Qinggong still had more than 70,000 people, controlling the three counties of Peng, Linhuai and Donghai, and preserving a little bit of strength.

Just as Cui Qinggong rectified the army and prepared to fight the final beasts, Wei Deqing's 40,000-year pursuit army unexpectedly stalled in Dangshan County and did not continue to chase.

Cui Qinggong immediately seized this fleeting opportunity. On the one hand, he quickly sent someone to the court to plead with Cui Xiaofu, and on the other hand, he sent his second son to Shandong to admit his mistakes from the Cui family, hoping to return to Shandong. At the same time, he sent someone to collect sea boats around the coast of Donghai County. It would be best if he could stop the troops. If he really couldn't stop the troops, he would also prepare a way out for himself.

Just as Cui Qinggong was struggling to find a way out for himself, he didn't know that there were also changes inside the Wei Deqing army.

Chenliu Camp, Wei Qing looked at the mountains of trophy, armor, weapons, food, money and goods on the open space with a green face. Teams of prisoners of war lowered their heads and walked past him. It has been two days since the battle ended. Although Wei Deqing won a great victory, Wei Qing did not feel any joy. He was the pacifier of Henan Province, but no local official has come to report to him so far. He is the chief of the Henan Army.

Moreover, he was not only the supervisor of the court, but also the supervisor of the Wei family, but Wei Deqing was a hypocritical person to him, saying that he would never disobey the orders of the head of the family. When he turned around, he secretly ordered the army to attack Cui Qinggong at night, which clearly did not take him seriously.

Wei Qing walked back to the tent with concern. The problem now is not just that Wei Deqing attacks without authorization, but whether the Wei family can still control him. Yesterday he received emergency information from his father, saying that Wei Deqing's mother was killed on New Year's Eve and ordered him to seize power within a few days. Otherwise, once Wei Deqing knows about this, the consequences will be unimaginable.

‘Snatch power within a few days.’ Wei Qing’s brows were frowning. How could this be done? He took a step back and said that even if Wei Deqing was willing to give up part of the military power, he was not in the camp now, and it was too late to go up.

What should I do? Wei Qing was so confused that he couldn't think of a solution for a whole day.

At this time, a guard walked into the tent to report: "Supervisor, General Wang asked for a meeting!"

Wei Qing suddenly felt refreshed, and he thought of a plan to drive away the wolf and swallow the tiger.

General Wang, the deputy general Wang Wujun, always looked at him coldly at first, but in the past few days his attitude suddenly turned a big turn, and he became more enthusiastic, and occasionally showed a little willingness to defect to him.

Wei Qing caught a piece of wood like a drowning man, and kept saying, "Come in quickly, General Wang."

After a moment, Wang Wujun walked in with a smile. He was about forty years old, with a slender figure and a heroic appearance. A long beard floated on his chest. Anyone who first saw him could not help but feel good about him. He is currently the left-behind leader of the camp, guarding Chenliu for Wei Deqing.

"I heard that the military supervisor has not taken a big tent for a day, so I will be worried and come to visit me."

"General Wang, please sit down!"

Wei Qing enthusiastically invited Wang Wujun to sit down, and poured him a cup of tea himself, and sat down himself. Seeing the intimacy in Wang Wujun's eyes, Wei Qing sighed and said, "I am very upset, so I don't want to leave the account."

"Wei Jianjun is a famous family. He became the Henan Pacifier at a young age. His future is bright, and he is many times better than our military gangster."

Wang Wujun smiled and advised him, but his eyes were coldly watching Wei Qing's expression change, "Besides, the general defeated Cui Qinggong in a battle, which shows that Wei Envoy Jun has made contributions to the military supervisor. In a few days, military contributions will be reported to the court. Not to mention the first contribution, at least four points will be made. Wei Supervisor should laugh happily, how can he be bored?"

Wei Qing lowered his head and said nothing. Wang Wujun saw it, and then sneered secretly, provoking: "Is it because the military supervisor is dissatisfied with General Wei?"

Wei Qing shook his head and smiled bitterly: "You General Wei is wise and powerful, how dare I be dissatisfied with him? It's just that I received the Empress Dowager's secret decree and I don't know what to do."

"The military supervisor might as well talk about it. Maybe I can help the military supervisor?" Wang Wujun's eyes slowly narrowed, and his temptation was deepening step by step.

"You?" Wei Qing also felt that the other party was testing him, so he smiled implicitly: "You are General Wei's confidant, how could you do something to be sorry for General?"

At this time, Wang Wujun suddenly knelt down, and he stared at Wei Qing's eyes and said solemnly: "I once told the military supervisor that I, Wang Wujun, is only loyal to the court, and I am definitely not the confidant of anyone. If the military supervisor doesn't believe it, I am willing to swear to God."

Wei Qing looked at him coldly without saying a word. Seeing that he did not believe in him, Wang Wujun pulled out a dagger from his boots and slowly slashed his arm. Blood suddenly gushed out. He said in a deep voice: "I, Wang Wujun, is definitely not Wei Deqing's confidant. I am willing to be loyal to the court and the military supervisor. If I violate this oath, my descendants will die under this knife."

Seeing that he made a serious oath, Wei Qing couldn't help but feel happy, so he quickly helped him up and said, "General Wang doesn't have to make this important oath, I believe you are the only one."

The two sat down again, and Wei Qing then said to him solemnly: "The court found that Wei Deqing had the will to be independent, so the Empress Dowager ordered me to come and supervise the army. According to the court's arrangement, he was encircled Cui Qinggong with the Hedong Army, but Wei Deqing sent troops without authorization, which made the Empress Dowager deeply worried. She hoped that I could find a new Prince Chenliu for her. I wonder if General Wang had such an intention?"

Wang Wujun stood up and bowed to Wei Qingshen, "I am willing to obey the orders of the military supervisor and share the worries of the court!"

Wei Qing nodded, "Okay, how many troops do you have in your hands that can control?"
Chapter completed!