Chapter 155 The East Wind Rises
Zhong Tianlang felt very good about himself and led his army back south. After he left, Zheng Fan asked Liang Cheng to lead five hundred cavalry in a pretense chase.
Liang Cheng knew what he was doing and did not rush forward because he wanted to prevent the silver-armored general from turning around. Anyway, he was just riding in front while Liang Cheng escorted him from behind, giving him a little pressure.
This scene is very similar to when Zheng Fan led his army back from Qian Kingdom a while ago, and was escorted by various cavalrymen from Qian Kingdom.
There is a rule in the art of war that says, "When you return to the army, do not hide, and do not pursue the enemy when you are poor."
This is the situation we are talking about. If the other party is determined to go home, and if you try to stop it, the other party will definitely fight for their lives with you. Regardless of whether you can intercept the other party, the loss on your side will definitely be huge.
Actually, this so-called pursuit is an excuse for the subsequent "accountability".
Probably, only Zheng Fan can use Liang Cheng to do such a thing.
When the sky turned white, Liang Cheng led his army back, and as many people as they went out came back, no one was missing.
Zheng Fan took the time to wash up and go to sleep. The cold wind blowing on the city wall for most of the night was really unbearable.
When I woke up, it was already noon.
Zheng Fan can sleep, but others cannot. After Liang Cheng came back in the morning, he replaced another team with 500 people and rode out.
This time, naturally, I am not going to chase the enemy, but to clean up the battlefield.
Yes, after the Qian people finished fighting, Cuiliu Fort came to take charge of cleaning the battlefield.
When Zheng Fan washed up, finished his meal and came out, he found hundreds of soldiers sitting outside eating lunch.
The appearance of these defeated soldiers is not very good, and they all have a look of panic on their faces, but each of them must be hungry and wolfing down their food.
Zheng Fan walked up to the wall and asked the blind man who was using crutches instead of a wheelchair,
"How many people have been gathered?"
"They look like they are in their early thirties. ."
"Not bad."
"Well, it's really not bad."
Last night Ganqi picked out a small fort, plus four military camps. The Yan army suffered a lot of casualties. Of course, those who could escape during the rush to the camp were also Quite a few.
After all, this is a night raid, and it is impossible to be suffocated without leaking any juice.
“Since we have accepted these people, it is impossible to spit them out again.”
Zheng Shoubei gave guiding thoughts.
In fact, despite Zheng Fan's many military exploits in Dayan, he still didn't know that there was still a prince's head still in transit waiting for signature;
But strictly speaking, what Zheng Shoubei did Because, not only did he not break away from the warlord style, he even looked more like a warlord than a warlord.
Before a real tough battle, retreat and divert trouble to the east. After the war, react quickly to absorb strength.
Actually, you can’t blame Zheng Fan for being too dark, but the world taught Zheng Fan this truth when he first became a civilian husband.
For those who are not dark-hearted enough, or who are still naive in their hearts, the grass on their graves will be already high.
Zheng Fan had never thought about whether he could stand at the forefront of the storm and shout "Fight to the death" for a so-called righteous cause.
But it’s just a thought. After all, this is a brand new world, not the history that I am familiar with. If it is time travel in the traditional sense, as a time traveler, maybe I will really feel that way.
"My lord, my subordinates plan to put these defeated soldiers into the lowest level and wait until they gain military merit before being promoted to the next level."
"Yes, I agree."
The defeated soldiers, of course, have to look like defeated soldiers. It is interesting enough to take you in and protect you from punishment. Let’s not talk about the rest of the status.
At this moment, a messenger came over and conveyed the military order, saying that Xu Wenzu was nearby and asked Zheng Shoubei to come and see him.
Zheng Shoubei did not hesitate, put on his armor and took A Ming out.
Xu Wenzu's location was not far from Cuiliu Fort. At this time, his fat body was sitting in the center of a military camp, which was in ruins.
Beside Xu Wenzu, there were hundreds of Nanwang City guards, as well as five other general military officers whom he had seen in the signing room yesterday.
After Zheng Fan arrived, he just stood at the back and did not say anything.
Xu Wenzu sat there like a mountain of flesh, and the suppressed emotion exuding from him could indeed be presented in the form of official authority.
You guys, you stood like this for a long time. Finally, Xu Wenzu raised his head, and there was a stream of light flowing between the narrow slits of his eyes.
He spread his hands and said:
"Everyone knows the matter. I called you here not to hold you accountable, because of this face. , has been lost, accountability is meaningless.
This time, the gangster came to the door, and the gangster left in a grand manner.
My officer, you, you, you, all of you here,
none of you can escape,
It is not a pity to die! ”
Xu Wenzu did not shirk any responsibility or find any reasons. In fact, it was almost a day after the incident, but there was still no news from the Jingnan Army Camp.
The Marquis must know what happened last night, but the Marquis still said nothing.
This kind of silence is very strange, but it is often the most terrifying.
"I care about my official position, my family, my life, my life, and the things that are the foundation of my life. I believe that you also care about it."
Xu Wenzu said as he spoke look While sweeping over everyone present,
"If I'm not afraid of violating taboos, a family that has been in power for hundreds of years will be gone if it is gone. What does this little bit of wealth and status mean to me?"
Right now, a national war is imminent. Do you and I, all of you, really want just this little bit of military power in your hands?
This is a national war, this is a national war!
It has taken a hundred years for me, Dayan, to wait for this opportunity again. Qingshi is right in front of us. It is possible that we will have the opportunity to go and leave our name in Qingshi!
To be honest, from the Marquis of Jingnan, I sent someone to deliver the information to the camp in the morning, but not a word was heard from the Marquis of Jingnan.
When we were signing the pledge room yesterday, you and I both said that the Jingnan Army and the Zhenbei Army in Dayan were too few, and we had to launch a strong army.
Okay, as soon as I finished speaking, I was slapped in the face that night.
I am from the north. In the north, there is only one truth, that is, as many people as you barbarians dare to come to the borders of Yan State to kill, the Zhenbei Army will go to the desert and kill twice as many! ”
Said,
Xu Wenzu took a deep breath,
shouted:
"We usually fight among ourselves, but this time, it's not as simple as fighting among ourselves. Tomorrow, all the families and departments, don't hide it, and mobilize the most capable troops under your command!
That's it! Gather here, assemble the army here, let's fight together to the country of Qian, the people of Qian killed us last night One, we will kill two of them tomorrow.
We will never return to the camp until we kill enough!
My soldiers will be the first to attack the city and the first to break out the stronghold. !
You take the military merit first, and I will replace the ordnance and troops that were damaged after the war
I just want to ask,
You are the fucking man who took care of Luanzi,
Do you dare to go together tomorrow to get this breath back! "
Xu Wenzu shouted very excitedly, his face was already red and steaming.
The five general officers present knelt down on one knee,
He cupped his fists and said in a deep voice:
"The last general takes orders!"
All the officers are of the same rank, and Xu Wenzu is also the commander-in-chief. However, because of the different errands, Xu Wenzu can usually dominate them by half. But at this moment, these five chief military officers regarded Xu Wenzu as their superior and themselves as their subordinates.
It’s not that Xu Wenzu’s words just now were so inflammatory.
They are all adults, and they are still old bastards who fought hard in the army. Young people can incite them with just a few random slogans.
The reason for this, first of all, is what happened last night. Dayan was so embarrassed that he let Ganren fight in and out again.
Secondly, they themselves know that right now, they really need a leader to lead everyone to gather their strength together and make a turnaround first.
Since Xu Wenzu is willing to say this, it proves that he has already adopted this attitude. Besides, being able to rush here from his own village under Xu Wenzu’s order is a little emotionally aligned with this. Yes, preliminary screening has been done.
Zheng Fan and other guards and captains also knelt on the ground and agreed in unison.
“We don’t engage in blood-based alliances anymore. We are the Yan army, not copycat bandits. I hope everyone has not forgotten that we are Yan people!
Okay, let's go back and prepare. Tomorrow, we will gather our troops here and set off! ”
The generals left one after another.
Zheng Fan stayed.
Xu Wenzu’s eyes signaled Zheng Fan to follow him into a half-collapsed tent. Outside, there were It's impossible for others to get close to you if you are guarded by soldiers.
"Huh... I'm so angry! ”
After entering the tent, Xu Wenzu cursed and sat down on the ground.
Zheng Fan also sat on the ground together.
This time, Zheng Fan was not as natural and warm as when he faced Xu Wenzu before.
“This place is so close to your Cuiliu Fort, and you didn’t receive any movement last night?”
Xu Wenzu began to ask questions.
Zheng Fan smiled bitterly and said: "Among the entire border forts, Cuiliu Fort was the only one who lit up the beacon fire last night."
Xu Wenzu was choked.
Although there are a lot of soldiers piled up on the Dayan border, Xu Wenzu is also aware of the chaos of the system here.
Firstly, this is the fault of the predecessor Xiao Dahai, and even the failure of the fortress system further forward. Secondly, it is the imperial court that has sent many general officers over these days. With the arrival of so many people, Marquis Jingnan is not responsible for sorting things out. Everyone is like a headless fly and there is no one in charge. It is strange that things can be kept in order.
“Alas.” Xu Wenzu sighed and looked at Zheng Fan with a much softer look.
In fact, Zheng Fan also knew in his heart that despite what Xu Wenzu told him in Hutou City that he was going to donate the city to the Zhenbei Hou Mansion, in fact, Xu Wenzu was different from himself.
Xu Wenzu is an out-and-out Yan native. Now the Marquis of Zhenbei is obviously standing with the Emperor of Yan and is preparing to go south. If he keeps his ugly face here to save his strength and avoids fighting, and throws it here to Xu Wenzu, he dares Those who turn their backs on others.
Some of the arrangements and decorations last night, to put it bluntly, were actually performed for Xu Wenzu. Xu Pangpang is now his biggest supporter, and he is also in charge of so many supplies in Nanwang City, so naturally he has to coax him. alright.
"Sir, I sent out troops to chase the cavalry last night, but failed to catch up. There were many people on the other side, and I was afraid of being ambushed."
In this sentence, half of Half true.
Xu Wenzu nodded, indicating that he understood, but his expression was a little dull.
Obviously, Xu Wenzu guessed something and deliberately conveyed this emotion to Zheng Fan.
He was suspecting Zheng Fan of avoiding the war, and was still warning Zheng Fan in this way.
Xu Wenzu had been a civil servant, a military attache, and had eaten sand in the North. How could he not be clear about the details here?
If you don’t bring back some enemy corpses in pursuit, what’s the point of pursuit?
Zheng Fan smiled bitterly again and said:
"Sir, the target of that Qianqi is my subordinates."
Xu Wenzu was stunned, and didn't care about passing the message with his expression, and turned his head Looking at Zheng Fan, he asked:
“What are you doing again? How did you know?”
“Last night, General Qianqi came to my Cuiliu Fort, holding up a human head, and said that he had killed Cuiliu Fort guard Zheng Fan, and also destroyed Cuiliu Fort. Let us wash our heads and wait for him to pick them up later.”
"..." Xu Wenzu.
Xu Wenzu’s face turned a little blue from holding back, as if he wanted to laugh but had to hold it back.
Laughing at this time is equivalent to completely breaking your skills, but damn, this is really funny, hahahaha!
“My subordinates couldn’t see clearly whose head belonged to them, but thinking about it, the Qianqi general must have recognized the wrong person and hit the wrong place. Therefore, when the other party left, the subordinate It was a bit too cautious for me to lead my troops in pursuit because my subordinates knew the opponent's intentions. The target is the subordinates, Cuiliu Fort.
The subordinates can be defeated, or they can lose their troops. To put it bluntly, if I can keep the cavalry, I will give up the subordinate Cuiliu Fort. Even if you fight hard, your subordinates won’t even frown!
But the war between the two countries focuses on a competition of momentum.
My subordinates have entered Qian several times and have achieved good military exploits. They have promoted the prestige of our country, Yan. It is estimated that the names of my subordinates have long been on the desks of the generals of Qian. They are eager to kill each one. Follow the subordinates first and then quickly.
It is possible to defeat the subordinates, but if Cuiliu Fort is lost or the subordinates are killed, they will really kill them.
The impact here is much greater than the gains and losses of a castle for one subordinate. "
"Alas! ”
Xu Wenzu lowered his head and finally suppressed the smile. He reached out and patted Zheng Fan on the shoulder,
said:
"That's true. Last night, you absolutely couldn't Something happens, if something happens to you, our Yan country's face will be greatly reduced this time. The most important thing is, if we really let that Qianqi If I take your head and go back, the morale on the Ganren side will definitely increase.
I estimate that the Ganren general probably used Xinghua Village as Cuiliu Fort, because there are several other forts. , the scale is too small, and there are relatively many soldiers and horses in Xinghua Village."
Zheng Fan said in shock:
"Isn't that the head that the Ganren general held up with a spear last night was General Deng?"
Xu Wenzu nodded and said:
"It's almost the same. "
Zheng Fan sighed, there was no trace of schadenfreude on his face, only a hint of sadness.
Although there are contradictions, after all, they are all Yan people, all Yan troops, and all Paoze, alas...
This level should not be exceeded, otherwise it would be a bit fake. Fortunately, Zheng Fan's acting skills have been greatly improved in this world, and Xu Wenzu is the first opponent to play against him, and he is also very skilled.
Xu Wenzu pursed his lips,
Seeing Zheng Fan’s expression,
comforted Zheng Fan and said:
“Don’t think about these things anymore, fuck people Going north, no matter who to fight, they are all the Yan army, and there is no such thing as fighting the wrong one and the right one. Last night, what made me a little relieved was that one general and four defenders were all killed in battle, not one Survive.”
Zheng Fan clenched his fists and said:
"They are all my Dayan's... good sons and daughters!"
"Well, by the way, then One thousand five hundred barbarians, you will have someone pick them up from me later. War vests I have equipped them with horses, so we need to hurry up.
This time, several soldiers under his command have suffered casualties, especially Commander Yang, under whom Deng Ziliang is. This time Xinghua. The entire village was wiped out, and he suffered the greatest loss.
I'm afraid they will try to take advantage of that barbarian soldier again. You should take it back and eat it as soon as possible.
As for today’s matter, please don’t talk about it to anyone else. It’s up to them to decide what to say. We ourselves should stop talking about it. "
"I understand. "
"Well, I gave you the soldiers, and I also gave you the war horses and weapons. You just heard that I issued the military order in front of the five general soldiers.
Tomorrow, you have to give me all your strength and help me earn this face! ”
"I dare to die!"
"If you die, don't die, but tomorrow, don't hide it. I know that your subordinates are really capable of fighting, so just treat me well."
After this scene is finished tomorrow, I will be able to win over these five generals. "
That's all.
Raising troops for a thousand days and using them for a while, Xu Wenzu has already said it all.
I gave you Zheng Fanbing, gave you ordnance, and supported you like this, but I want you to help me step forward and fight!
Just as Xiao Liuzi supported Zheng Fan in this way, he also thought that Zheng Fan could rise in the military and have a military supporter when he competed for a big position or saved his life in the future.
In this world, nothing good comes from the sky.
At the same time, Xu Wenzu also wanted to use this incident to bind the five general soldiers to his chariot, which again involved political considerations.
“Don’t worry, sir, Cuiliu Castle will definitely not disappoint you tomorrow!”
"Well, okay, you go back and get ready. I have to go back and clean up."
Zheng Fan helped Xu Wenzu stand up,
After Xu Wenzu stood up, he still held his hand Zheng Fan's wrist,
meaningly said:
"Yesterday, I reported your military exploits."
"Thank you, sir."
"Don't thank me, you earned this all by yourself. What I want to say again is that in this life, you have to catch something.
Just like the paper kite, There must be wind to let it go. You are capable and have always been appreciated by the big shots. This is your blessing, but you must not be slack and complacent."
Zheng Fan frowned slightly, thinking about Xu Wenzu's words. deep meaning.
Xu Wenzu patted the back of Zheng Fan’s hand again,
Said:
"This wind is coming up. You have to catch it. If you catch it..."
"What if you catch it?"
Xu Wenzu reached out and opened the tent, bent down and walked out,
Looking up at the blue sky,
Said:
"It's up to heaven." (End of this chapter)