Liu Xiu didn't know Deng Xian, but he knew the purpose of Deng Xian's coming. He asked, "General Zhang, what's the origin of Deng Xian?"

Zhang Ren replied: "the Lord has four Generals: Liu Ruo, Ling Bao, Deng Xian and his own general. Among the four, I was the first, and Deng Xian was the last of the other three. However, Deng Xian is quite proud and thinks that his talent, learning and strategy are not inferior to mine, so he is against me everywhere. "

At this point, Zhang Ren showed a touch of worry in his eyes, saying: "the Lord suddenly appointed Deng Xian as his special envoy to Xinye. I don't know what happened."

After hearing this, Liu Xiu finally remembered Deng Xian.

In the romance, Zhang Ren, Liu Ruo, Ling Bao and Deng Xian are collectively known as the "four generals of Xichuan", and Liu Zhang relies on the four most. However, compared with Zhang Ren, the other three people, whether in martial arts or in war, are all more than one level behind.

Now, if Deng Xian and Zhang Ren have grudges, things will be better handled.

Liu Xiu asked, "General Zhang, are you going to meet him?"

Zhang Ren sighed and said, "after all, it's the Lord's special envoy, and he has already said that I will meet him, so I have to go. Liu Jingzhou, you go back first. When Ben will deal with Deng Xian's affairs, I will discuss with you about attacking Cao Jun

Liu xiudao: "General Zhang, Deng Xian, as a special envoy, must have a heavy responsibility. Then next, he will also take part in the war against Cao Cao, so I'll go with you to see Deng Xian and see how proud he is? "

Zhang Ren looked hesitant after listening.

Liu Xiu laughed and asked, "General Zhang, is it inappropriate for me to go?"

Zhang Ren said: "no harm, let's go."

They went out of the Yamen and rode quickly to the west gate.

West gate, city gate.

A thin and tall man in his early thirties, with long narrow eyes and thin lips, stands aloof. He was dressed in green, with hands on his back.

This man is Deng Xian.

His cheeks are slightly sunken and his eyes are sinister, which gives a kind of mean and tricky impression.

A cold breath of forest filled his side.

The soldiers stationed at the gate stood far away and did not dare to approach.

This time, Deng Xian came with Liu Zhang's orders.

Deng Xian and Zhang Ren are both generals of Yizhou, but their fame is much smaller than Zhang Ren's. However, Deng Xian does not think he is worse than Zhang Ren. Therefore, he is very jealous of Zhang Ren.

This battle, Zhuyang County lost, Nanyang County situation into crisis, Deng Xian saw the opportunity.

In addition, Deng Xian arrived in Xinye. He heard that Cao Ren attacked Xinye, and the garrison was exhausted, because Liu Xiu's rescue was the only way to keep it.

With these premises, Deng Xian felt that Zhang Ren was incompetent.

If it were him, it would never be like this.

Deng Xian waited quietly. About two quarters of an hour later, the sound of a horse's hoof came from the city.

"Da! Dada

The sound of the horse's hooves was rapid, and two figures appeared in Deng Xian's sight.

Zhang Ren's face was reflected in Deng Xian's eyes, and there was a trace of coldness in his eyes.

"Woo!"

Zhang Ren reined in his horse. After the horse stopped, he did not turn over and dismount. Instead, he sat on the horse and asked, "general Deng, what did the Lord send you to do?"

Zhang Ren's gesture is casual and meaningless.

However, in Deng Xian's eyes, he thought it was Zhang Ren Duan's airs, his posturing to humiliate him, and he deliberately did not dismount.

Deng Xian was in a bad mood, and his eyes were even more sinister. He brushed his sleeve and said, "the LORD sent Ben Jiang to come here, and naturally arranged important things. Now, let's go to the advanced city. You lead the way, and when you get to your house, you can discuss business. "

A word, but with a thorn in it.

Liu Xiu looked on coldly and did not speak. He also looked at Deng Xian.

Liu Xiu had a bad first impression.

Deng Xian's feeling is not only bleak, but also arrogant and rude, and it is also an expression of small people's ambition.

However, this situation is exactly what Liu Xiu is looking forward to.

The more arrogant Deng Xian is, the more he can crack down on Zhang Ren. When Zhang Ren is in a difficult situation, it will be easier for Liu Xiu to recruit him.

Zhang Ren's face was expressionless and nodded: "please!"

Deng Xian immediately turned over, followed Zhang Ren and went straight to the government office.

When you come to the yamen, you will be seated.

Zhang Ren sits directly above, Liu Xiu sits on the left and Deng Xian sits on the right. Deng Xian is not satisfied with this position. He is now a special envoy and should be in the main position. However, Zhang Ren soon died, so he did not argue. Deng Xian stares at Zhang Ren with a touch of pleasure in his cold eyes.

Zhang Ren asked: "general Deng, my Lord asked you to come to Xinye. What's the matter?"

Deng Xian's mouth rose, and then he stood up.

When he got to the hall and stood, Deng Xian, with both hands on his back, looked up at Zhang Ren and asked, "Zhang Ren, is Zhuyang County lost?"In a word, the atmosphere changes at once.

Zhang Ren replied, "it has been lost. At that time, Cao Ren led the army to raid Zhuyang County, and I...... "

Deng Xian interrupted Zhang Ren and said, "as long as we know the result, it's enough to know that Zhuyang county is lost. You don't have to say much about the rest

Arrogant words are extremely harsh.

Zhang Ren's face became very ugly, especially in front of Liu Xiu's face.

Liu Xiu glanced at Deng Xian. He looked like a villain. He really took himself seriously. If Liu Xiu didn't want to recruit Zhang Ren, he would never let Deng Xian talk about it here, and it would be a waste of heart.

Deng Xian continued: "when Zhuyang county was lost, you once led 10000 soldiers to attack Wan County recklessly, trying to defeat Cao's old nest. In the end, not only did you fail, but you were ambushed and lost nearly 10000 troops. Is that true?"

In the words of questioning, Zhang ren'an was directly charged.

Belittle the enemy! Be bold!

This accusation is not in line with Zhang Ren's case.

Zhang Ren believed that the strategy he formulated at that time was correct, but he just missed a link in his calculation, which led to the uncontrolled situation and the loss of the army.

Zhang Renshen took a breath, suppressed his anger and said, "general Deng, you should speak with your conscience. Zhuyang county was lost, Ying County, Yin county and other places were attacked, so it is very difficult to rescue. "

Deng Xiandao: "the Lord only needs the result, does not need the process."

Zhang Ren added: "the only way to deal with the situation at that time was to attack Wan county. Otherwise... "

"Enough!"

Deng Xian yelled and interrupted.

He sneered twice, staring at Zhang Ren and said, "Zhang Ren, you always think you are right. As everyone knows, your right is often your self righteous. As now, you're still quibbling. But the final result can only prove that you are self righteous. The ultimate price is the lives of nearly ten thousand soldiers. Are you conceited and arrogant, and you don't have a trace of regret when you see the soldiers die? "

Deng Xian's strength makes Zhang Ren a little clumsy.

Zhang Ren didn't want to argue with Deng Xian. He changed the subject and said, "Deng Xian, it's not up to you to decide what's right and what's wrong. It's up to you to decide."

Deng Xian said: "in the future, Xinye county was ordered by the Lord. As for your performance in Nanyang County, the Lord has already made a judgment. "

In a word, Zhang Ren's heart sank to the bottom.

Zhang Ren looks at Deng Xian. At this moment, he suddenly understands why Deng Xian is so arrogant. In the past, Deng Xian's words were strange, but he did not dare to confront him head-on.

Now it is because Deng Xian has the support of Liu Zhang.

Zhang Ren asked, "what does the Lord want you to do?"

Deng Xian brushed his sleeves and said, "what do you want ben to do? It's not urgent. Now, let's clarify everything before we talk about the Lord's arrangement. "

As soon as the words changed, Deng Xian asked: "in this battle, Cao Ren attacked the city. You chose to avoid without fighting. You chose to defend Xinye, which eventually led to the exhaustion of all the soldiers guarding the city. If it had not been for Jingzhou army's timely support, you would have been a prisoner of Cao army, and Xinye county would have been in trouble, right

Zhang Ren said: "Cao Jun is brave and elite. If we go out of the city and fight head on, we will lose more. If we do that, we will certainly not be able to persist in Liu Jingzhou's military rescue. "

"Fart!"

Deng Xian brushed his sleeve and said, "you are also a general in the army. Don't you know that if you keep it for a long time, you will lose it? The reason why the loss of this war is so great is that you adhere to the principle of perseverance. Otherwise, the army will not fail. You look too high on Cao Jun

"This battle has come to this point because of you, Zhang Ren."

"The good situation of Nanyang County is in danger now. You are responsible for everything."

Deng Xian took out a letter of cloth from his sleeve, spread it out, held it in both hands, and said in a loud voice: "the Lord has orders, Zhang Ren, don't you accept them?"

Words, through the reprimand and condescending.