Chapter 20: Secretly Formulating a Rescue Plan
Lu Xiangsheng was very happy when he heard this. He knew that the soldiers were so hungry that they could not even pull the bow. Now that he had three trucks of food, he could at least eat the soldiers. However, a day or two full meals could not restore the soldiers' spirits, but it would be good to restore their strength. Even so, because they could kill more Qing soldiers.
Lu Xiangsheng bowed one after another and said, "It's great! Dunchu, thank you so much!" Yao Dongzhao shook his head and said, "This is what I should do! It's also the wish of our children of the three palaces! The food is scarce, so it's good to collect it! Husband and ancestor, you must wait for us for five days! In five days, your army will increase greatly! As long as the children of the three palaces are led by an adult, they can drive away the powerful bandits and defend their homes!"
Lu Xiangsheng smiled bitterly again, while Yao Dongzhao bowed and said, "Honey, then I'll go back and prepare first! You have to remember what I said!" Lu Xiangsheng waved his hand. He looked at the three trucks of grain. These were the wishes of the children of the three palaces!
Yao Dongzhao rushed back and nervously prepared everything. Lu Xiangsheng looked at Yao Dongzhao's leaving figure, and he knew that this was the last time he had seen Yao Dongzhao.
Zhang Biwu also took special care of Yao Dongzhao. If Huang Qi and Mr. Deng Qian's men found him, they hoped to help him. Yao Dongzhao agreed with him. It was because of Zhang Biwu's arrangement that they could escape the disaster. Of course, this is a story later.
However, Lu Xiangsheng knew that he had to do one thing, and he was not willing to die, but he wanted to retain talents for the country! He thought that there were two great talents in his army, one civil and one military!
So Lu Xiangsheng called Yang Tinglin and Zhang Biwu, and Lu Xiangsheng ordered: "Boxiang, Biwu, I will send you to urge military rations and seek help from Gao Qiqian. Gao Qiqian's army has arrived in Jize. You should go and ask for help quickly without further ado!"
Yang Tinglin hurriedly said, "Old Jiu, you should send someone else! I am willing to stay here!" Lu Xiangsheng looked straight and glared at Yang Tinglin, saying, "Boxiang, do you want our entire army to be destroyed? The life and death of our entire army is dependent on you! Go quickly to Gao Qiqian for help! No mistakes! You must protect Boxiang!"
Zhang Biwu knew that Lu Xiangsheng was to support them, so he had no scruples. He was very interested in pastime, so he wanted to die and end it all. He didn't have to take on heavy responsibilities anymore but wanted to hand over the mess to Zhang Biwu and Yang Tinglin. How could this work?
However, Zhang Biwu did not speak out to expose Lu Xiangsheng. Yang Tinglin could no longer bear it and had to obey Lu Xiangsheng's orders. In the end, he had to grit his teeth and leave.
When Lu Xiangsheng saw Zhang Biwu standing still and not leaving, he couldn't help but ask angrily: "Biwu, what are you doing! Why don't you go and prepare?"
Zhang Biwu said firmly: "I am a relative of the National Taiwan University Master. Wherever the National Taiwan University Master is, I will be wherever I am! I will not leave the National Taiwan University Master!"
Lu Xiangsheng smiled bitterly and said, "Biwu, you don't have to call me to make a platform anymore. After all, my position as Governor General of Xuanda has been replaced by Chen Xinjia! I am no longer the Governor General! You don't have to call me to make a platform anymore! You can listen to my orders!"
Zhang Biwu said bluntly: "Master Taiwan Master, don't think I don't understand! You want to help Boxiang and me. You think you are not willing to die. You have to leave useful talents for the country, so you drove us away! But what I can say is that you are extremely irresponsible. You are fine. If you die, you will be totally punished. Leave this mess for us. Do you think we can afford it?"
After saying this, Lu Xiangsheng sighed. Zhang Biwu complained in his stomach: "Lu Xiangsheng, don't you claim to save the people from water and fire? But now you want to abandon your original intention and put the people in a situation where they are doomed? Do you know? What kind of results will happen after you die in battle?"
Zhang Biwu stared at Lu Xiangsheng. Lu Xiangsheng did not dare to face Zhang Biwu this time. He was afraid of seeing Zhang Biwu, and Lu Xiangsheng felt guilty.
Zhang Biwu still wanted to say: "If you die, you will be able to raise the spirit of fearing the enemy like a tiger. From then on, fear of the Tartars will be out of control and will be difficult to cure. At that time, no one dared to resist the Qing army, and the Qing Dynasty could seize the Ming Dynasty! Do you know?"
Lu Xiangsheng didn't dare to face Zhang Biwu. He pretended to be very angry and shouted: "Zhang Biwu! You don't go! Otherwise..."
Before he finished speaking, Zhang Biwu continued his words: "Isn't it just chopping my head? Master Taitung, I have always respected you and obeyed your orders, but this time I can't listen to your orders! If you want to chop me, just chop!"
Zhang Biwu looked up at Lu Xiangsheng's gaze again and said, "Because the one standing in front of me was not the Lu Xiangsheng who was dedicated to the country and was respected by people in order to save the people from water and fire! But a selfish person who only thought about his reputation behind him and even asked thousands of soldiers to follow him to die!"
But Lu Xiangsheng didn't dare to face Zhang Biwu's gaze because he knew he was doing something wrong, but what should he do now? He had no other way except to follow this path!
Seeing this, Gu Xian wanted to speak out, but he didn't know what to say. Zhang Biwu didn't say much, and he left as soon as he lifted the curtain. Lu Xiangsheng looked at Zhang Biwu's back, and he sighed and said, "Biwu, I just want you to survive! You don't know my hardships and my difficulties!"
After Zhang Biwu left outside, he immediately called Lin Xiangfeng, Zhu Kezhen and others. He was just telling the truth. Now that Lu Xiangsheng is determined to die, he will definitely be defeated! What he is thinking now is not to abandon Lu Xiangsheng and leave, but to find a way to save Lu Xiangsheng.
Gu Xian and Yang Lukai were also called to discuss with him. Although they had formulated many strategies, no one could predict which direction they would develop in the future. They could only be sure that they could not be left Lu Xiangsheng's side. And they also knew that Lu Xiangsheng would rush forward bravely when he saw the Qing army.
Zhang Biwu said to Gu Xian: "Are you ready?" Gu Xian replied: "Don't worry! You're ready!"
Zhang Biwu sighed and said, "Even if the National Taiwan Master is wearing the military uniform of an ordinary soldier, once he charges and commands, the Qing army will still find him! It will be dangerous at that time!" Zhang Biwu's concerns are not unreasonable.
Gu Xian said seriously: "Zhang Biwu! You promised me that you must keep your adult safe!" Even Yang Lukai said seriously: "Yes! Biwu, we conspired with you without hiding it from the adult, don't forget your promise!"
At this time, Gu Xian and Yang Lukai trusted Zhang Biwu. They knew that as long as they did what Zhang Biwu said, they could protect Lu Xiangsheng from death.
Zhang Biwu bowed and said, "The conscience of heaven and earth is meticulous!" Zhang Biwu said, and went to see it with them. They were going to prepare for the future.
One person turned around and bowed, and everyone was shocked... Who was this person who shocked Zhang Biwu and the others? Of course, this person will be an important figure in the success of Zhang Biwu's plan!
Not mentioning Zhang Biwu and the others for the time being, but Huang Qi was ordered by Zhang Biwu to find President Deng Qian and explained the situation to President Deng Qian.
Mr. Deng Qian also sent someone to reconnaissance the dynamics of Lu Xiangsheng's army. When he heard Huang Qi say that Lu Xiangsheng was determined to die in order to repay his family and country, he sighed, and an ominous premonition hit his heart.
Mr. Deng Qian said, "No! We can't go to Jiazhuang anymore! If we go to Jiazhuang, it's like a moth to a fire! Good steel must be used on the blade!"
Huang Qi asked hurriedly: "Mr. Qian, what should I do? Do you have an idea?" Mr. Deng Qian looked solemn and said: "I have a certain idea! But I still have to think about it carefully to see if it can be successful! I have to plan perfectly and must rescue Biwu!"
Huang Qi was waiting, without saying a word. Mr. Deng Qian thought for a long time, and they met Yao Dongzhao again. Yao Dongzhao said something to them, and Yao Dongzhao called the people to his side. These people acted as Mr. Deng Qian's guide. They knew that the terrain of Julu, Hebei would complete the task well.
When Mr. Deng Qian heard this, he was overjoyed. As such, his plan was even more certain. It was precisely because of Mr. Deng Qian and his friends' appearance that Zhang Biwu and his friends had to escape from the clutches of the devil.
However, Mr. Deng Qian's face was serious, because he knew that they were going to save Zhang Biwu, which was equivalent to pulling his teeth from a tiger's mouth. The difficulty can be imagined. Perhaps none of these people could come back alive.
Mr. Deng Qian did not express his worries, but he still pretended to be fine. What he was thinking in his heart was: "No matter what, I must rescue Biwu! Even if I die!" Mr. Deng Qian had such obsession, and a strong obsession could often succeed.
Let’s not talk about how Mr. Deng Qian and the others should implement it, this must be described later. Now, when Yang Tinglin obeyed Lu Xiangsheng’s order, he rushed to Jize, who was stationed troops in Gao Qiqian for help. He was anxious and rushed forward. However, even if Yang Tinglin arrived at Jize, he was afraid that Gao Qiqian of the Qing army would not launch a force to save Lu Xiangsheng. Gao Qiqian hoped that Lu Xiangsheng would die!
Yang Tinglin could only keep sighing. He decided to rush back to the army to equate life and death with Lu Xiangsheng, but he didn't know that Lu Xiangsheng had advanced, and a major disaster was waiting for Lu Xiangsheng.
Lu Xiangsheng did not wait as Yao Dongzhao hoped. He moved his troops and drove the army to Jiazhuang.
Similarly, every move in Lu Xiangsheng's army was heard by the spies from the Qing army. Dorgon and Yue Tuo of the two wings of the Qing army were eager to take the title of attacking and killing Lu Xiangsheng, but the two of them wanted to take down Zhang Biwu's head! Because Huang Taiji wanted to see Zhang Biwu's head even more!
Chapter completed!