Chapter 590: Peace
The fire in Yingdu is still burning, but this place is no longer the focus of the Yan army’s goals.
This is the result of a long journey, but it is not the whole story.
King Jingnan left the city and returned to the military camp. Then, he did not show up again. He said that he was seriously injured.
So, this time is not to test Uncle Zheng again like before, but that he really does not have enough physical conditions to command the army anymore. The sword master even guessed that Tian Wujing might have to sleep It's been a while.
The king's tent was left vacant for Zheng Fan's temporary use. The messengers had already gone to deliver the order, ordering all generals above the rank of general to go to the king's tent immediately to discuss matters.
When scholars talk about running an army, they basically use two formulas, one is strict military discipline, and the other is to love soldiers as sons;
It cannot be said that what they said is wrong, but what is right here is what people think. Just like you have to eat to live, you are right, but it is a nutritious statement.
If you really want to quickly control an army, the first thing you need to do is to control the middle and high-level generals of this army.
Let them be responsible for conveying your will. With them as the backbone, a military force can truly be used by you.
Uncle Zheng was sitting on the commander's seat in the king's tent, holding a water bag in his hand and drinking water in small sips. On the ground in front of him was a map of the heart of the Chu Kingdom.
Siniang went to treat the wounded, but the Sword Master still stayed with Zheng Fan, holding Long Yuan Sword beside him as if he was taking a nap, maybe still thinking about the scene in the fire before. A scene.
"Bata...bata..."
The firewood in the brazier made a crisp sound from time to time.
After looking at the map, Uncle Zheng took another sip of water.
The Sword Master opened his eyes slightly, looked at Zheng Fan,
said;
"Actually, I have always been curious, as an uncle from Yan people, you can actually say so easily Shout out. "
Shout out what?
Rebel Yan.
"Do you know what the first gift Dayan gave me was?"
"A gift?"
"Believe it or not, my first impression of Dayan was Working as a peasant in the desert, he was used as a lure by the princess of the Zhenbei Hou Mansion. The bait attracted the Shatuo tribe to attack.
In that battle, there were only a few civilians who survived."
The sword master frowned slightly, as if thinking about Zheng Fan's words. , what kind of rhetorical technique is being used.
Zheng Fan was too lazy to continue explaining.
In this Dayan, he actually owed Lao Tian. After all, Lao Tian had saved his life several times.
But to other people, or even to this country, he does not feel that he owes much, nor does he feel that he owes much.
He woke up from this world and was not born and raised in this world. Furthermore, he was taught a lesson by the princess when he first came to this world.
Yes,
He then continued to be promoted,
from the imperial court, from Emperor Yan and from Xiaoliuzi.
But for the imperial court and His Majesty the Emperor Yan,
it was because of his continuous military exploits that he was rewarded,
To put it bluntly,
It's like helping to cut wheat during busy farming days. I do the work, you take care of the food, and you pay half a pound of money as a reward, and we don't owe each other anything.
I have done meritorious service for Dayan,
I have shed blood for Dayan,
Your country, Yan, has given me official status and treatment, which is what I deserve.
We have never received compulsory education and public medical care from Dayan, so why should we accept your love?
It is with Xiao Liuzi,
It is true that he funded me, and this favor must be recognized;
But now that he has long been recognized by the outside world as a representative of the Liu Ye Party, Xiao Liuzi also He often uses himself to erect monuments to attract others to work for him.
Did you see it? Did you see that?
Uncle Hirano, who is now in full swing, was originally funded by Gu.
Do you want to be the same?
What are you still hesitating about? Join Liuye Party quickly!
So, in the final analysis, it is just mutual use.
But there is no need to explain these things clearly to the Sword Master, and it is impossible to explain them clearly.
As a stranger in a foreign land, it is okay to have some affection for Yan. After all, I have fought under the Black Dragon flag for so long, but I must devote all my loyalty to him and be unswerving. Sorry, Uncle Zheng really can't do it.
Unless he was taken into the palace as an illegitimate son at the beginning by His Majesty Yan,
But...
Looking at the treatment of Ji Laoliu and the others, Uncle Zheng felt that if that was really the case, I will probably be more eager to turn against Dayan.
At this time,
the soldiers outside reported that the generals had arrived outside the tent.
"Let them come in." Uncle Zheng said.
"Here."
Soon, a group of generals entered the king's tent.
Everyone should have known outside the tent that it was Uncle Hirano and not the prince inside, so no one was surprised when they saw Zheng Fan standing there.
Now,
All the generals, regardless of their seniority or rank, saluted collectively:
“I’ve seen Uncle Pingye.”
“I’ve met Uncle Pingye.”
Zheng Fan also returned the salute with his hands raised. , then straightened his waist, glanced below,
said:
"The Yingdu has been set on fire. We have great achievements in our hands. What the prince means is that he is too lazy to pay attention to the following finishing touches, so he handed them over to Uncle Ben.
From now on,
According to the order of the prince, I have temporarily taken control of the Jingnan Army.
Everyone, can you give me some face? ”
The Sword Master stood in a dark corner and looked at Zheng Fan. To be honest, there was one thing that the Sword Master had to admit. That was the uncle named Zheng. His behavior in formal occasions was completely different from that in private. no the same.
Among the generals below, many people actually knew that the prince was injured. It was probably that he was temporarily unable to preside over the situation, so he secretly transferred Hirano Bo to take command.
Those who know this inside story will naturally understand that at this time, if they want the morale of the army to remain stable, they must do their best to help Mr. Hirano stabilize and control this army.
For those who don’t know the inside story, they are actually somewhat accustomed to Prince Hirano Hakudai commanding the army. After all, Hirano Hakudai’s military reputation is sufficient and the generals are convinced. Secondly, Hirano Hakudai had earlier He helped the prince handle military affairs for a long time in the king's tent.
So,
Not long after Zheng Fan finished his words,
the generals changed their previous salute with raised hands to kneeling on one knee,
and said in unison:
"The last general is willing to serve Pingye ”
“The last general is willing to be dispatched by Uncle Hirano”
No one suggested taking a look at the Jingnan Wang Ling to determine the legitimacy and integrity of the process.
Because the rules are originally established for people who are estranged from each other, how could the King of Jingnan not understand the attitude he has always had towards Hirano Bo if he is not blind?
"Everyone, please stand up."
Zheng Fan motioned for everyone to get up. Then, he pointed to the map hanging in front of him and began to tell:
"Right now, What we have to do is find the regent of Chu State He had slipped away to where he was traveling, but he would never walk very far. Firstly, he did not have so much time. After all, he was accompanied by a large number of imperial guards from the Chu Kingdom; secondly, he was not willing to be far away from Ying. It's all too far. If it's too far, it will completely darken your eyes.
Furthermore, it is impossible for him to be north of Yingdu, which is the direction we came from.
Ben Bo speculated that in order to ensure safety and be closer to Yingdu, the east and west directions should not be suitable. Only in the south can he have depth. If he encounters extreme situations, he can continue To the south, use the land of Chunan as the foundation to rise again.
To the south of Yingdu, beyond the capital, is the Panhe County of the Chu State. Further south from Panhe County is the southern territory of the Chu State in the true sense. ”
Zheng Fan’s fingers tapped on a mountain range in the south of Panhe County,
said:
"Here is Liugong Mountain. Hundreds of years ago, the ancestors of the Chu people marched from here, crossed Liugong Mountain, and conquered the Shanyue people entrenched in the south. Liugong Mountain once served as the Chu people's military camp.
This place is easy to defend but difficult to attack. It is regarded as the key road between the north and south of Chu State. If Ben Bo is the regent of the Chu State, Ben Bo will probably choose to stay here as his driving station and wait and see.
Of course,
Ben Bo's calculation may not be accurate.
But it doesn’t matter,
The worst we can do is hunt rabbits and scan the south. I don't believe it. The accompanying ministers, clan, and such a large Royal Forbidden Army, so many people, can really be hidden quietly.
If he really hid quietly, then Uncle Ben would be happy to do so. "
At this time, a general asked;
"Uncle, what is the explanation for this? "
Uncle Zheng nodded slightly to the general who asked the question. He is a good guy. Although he has forgotten his name, it is worth paying more attention to him for being able to interact with him so quickly.< br>
"Because he is the regent, and at the same time, he is also the current emperor of Chu. If he does not speak out after the capital is burned down, the entire Chu State will directly fall into a leaderless state.
So, he has to speak out, he He must tell his subjects and the various Chu armies who are fighting with our army that he is still there, and their emperor is still there
But Ben’s uncle is not a timid person, so Ben thinks that when our army attacks. In the south, we should be able to find the location soon.
Ben's wife misses her brother very much at home.
This uncle is henpecked,
You also know it,
Princess,
she followed me to Dayan voluntarily, we have to coax her a little and give in. A little;
What should she do if she misses her brother?
There is no other way,
We can only invite my uncle's uncle to be a guest in my Dayan. Only in this way can my uncle's house be peaceful.
For this reason,
Ben Bo would like to ask you all to help him with this. ”
"Hahahaha!!!"
"Hahahaha!!!"
When the generals heard this, they all laughed.
Not to mention, after everyone was used to the serious military discussions when the prince was around, it really felt different when they met an approachable person like Uncle Hirano.
It is impossible for the prince to laugh like this when he is holding a military meeting.
"What this uncle means is that our troops are divided into three groups, but these three groups cannot be separated too far. At this point in the battle, we see that everyone is not far away from the victorious squadron, but we cannot lose sight of it at this time. It's really not worth it to go into the pit.
Chu people still have a few hands left. There may be an ambush for us when we advance;
Therefore, these three groups of troops must be able to support each other and must not deviate from the general direction without authorization
General Ren Juan.”
“The end is here!”
"You lead fifteen thousand cavalry and serve as my left wing."
"The last general takes orders!"
A few years ago, Zheng Fan was nominally Ren Juan's subordinate, but now, Being able to give him direct orders, Ren Juan didn't have any worries.
Everyone hates nepotism because most of the people who get in through nepotism are useless idiots.
Once a person who has the ability and merits has nepotism, he will immediately receive the halo blessing, and the effect will be even better.
"General Chen Yang."
"The last general is here!"
"You lead fifteen thousand cavalry and serve as my right wing."
"The last general obeys my order!"
"My uncle personally led the central army and opened the way for the three armies."
After saying that,
Zheng Fan glanced down again,
continued:
“The fire in Yingdu cannot be extinguished in a short time. I know that there are many young men. They want to take away some goods from Yingdu.
Ben Bo has always liked fighting and gaining fame and wealth.
What does it matter if the sons of men tie their heads to their waists and fight with the Chu slaves to open up territory for my great Yan, staining the battlefield with blood and getting some wealth?
This uncle has always believed that it would be normal only if every one of our officers and men in Dayan lived as well as the wealthy villagers, and if our wives and children at home were prosperous.
But right now, our battle is not over yet, so we are not allowed to stay here.
After the generals return to the camp, explain the truth clearly to the soldiers, so as not to make them feel resentful.
After going south,
If you are lucky enough to catch this uncle's brother-in-law, then this uncle, the prince's consort of Chu, will do his best to serve as a landowner and keep you well-fed and well-fed. I'm afraid your horses won't be able to carry it!
If you can't catch him, it doesn't matter. Drive him far away, or force Uncle Ben's uncle to sue for peace.
Where is Uncle Ben?
When the teacher returned to the court,
he personally took the big guys to search for the rich lands of Chu State,
When it comes to greed for money,
When it comes to enjoyment,
Uncle Ben has never seen anyone more powerful than me! ”
This must be mentioned and must be made clear.
The Yan army fought bravely and had extremely strong military quality, and the Jingnan army was the best among them, but the problem is, The Yan army's military discipline after the victory was also very severe in looting, burning and killing.
Of course, there is no army in the world that is not like this, and everything is burning. But now if you go in and plunder, you can actually loot a lot of good things, allowing the soldiers to look at a huge imperial capital without wreaking havoc. , is really extremely cruel, and can easily cause resentment among the soldiers, and then lead to war weariness.
This is a big taboo, so I can only draw cakes to satisfy my hunger and look forward to plums to quench my thirst.
The generals nodded in agreement, indicating that they understood, and would talk to their subordinates when they returned.
The generals present have already broken away from the level of low-level taste, because ordinary goods can no longer arouse much interest in them. They must be greedy for money, and human nature is greedy, but they are more What matters most is the promotion of official title and title after being rewarded for meritorious services.
Can those who serve as generals be promoted to guerrilla generals?
Can those who are guerrilla generals be promoted to generals?
Commander, can you be promoted?
There have long been rumors in the army that after this battle, Prince Hirano is afraid that he will be granted the title of marquis. They do not expect to be granted the title of marquis. However, if the title is raised, it will be enough to pass on the family and continue the wealth for several generations. .
Uncle Zheng raised his Wuya and shouted;
"Everyone, the prince has helped us burn the capital of Ying. Now, it's our turn to do something for the prince. We can't let the prince be so tired all the time!
This battle,
we and others Must win,
Jingnan Army,
must win”
All the generals drew their sabers and raised them high,
all shouted:
“We must win!”
…………
Liugong Mountain has long been gone. A military fortress.
Hundreds of years ago, the Chu people did use this place as their starting point to launch an expedition against the Shanyue people in the southern territories. But after that, most of the southern territories also fell under the rule of the Chu people, except for a few places like Wutong County. There are also Shanyue tribes who are not stable, but generally speaking, the Chu people have included their rule in the entire southern region.
For this reason, Liugong Mountain has become a scenic spot. In winter, it is relatively cold in Ying. Some nobles and even the royal family like to spend the winter in Liugong Mountain.
Here, there are many natural hot springs, which are of great benefit to the body.
The Regent himself lives in this royal villa.
At this time,
He was sitting by the pond, holding a fishing rod in his hand, catching fish.
Sitting next to him were the elderly Meng Shou and the two left and right Situ. The left and right Situ were originally positions in the palace, not official positions in the court.
News of the fire in Yingdu has reached here.
The regent arranged for a group of people to pretend to have escaped from Yingdu, including people from nobles and commoners, and performed a play at the gate of the Imperial Palace.
The plot is very simple. It is nothing more than crying out that the Yan people are burning, killing, looting and setting fire to the city in Yingdu. It is really an act of beasts!
The regent was furious, scolding the Yan people for killing his people, and lamented the death of so many nobles who stayed in the capital.
Immediately,
an edict was issued to Dachu,
to expose the Yan people's brutal behavior.
But the real purpose is to tell the Chu people that their emperor was not burned to death in Yingdu. He is still alive and can continue to command the Chu army and people to resist the Yan people.
In fact, this is a lie that is destined to be impossible to hide from those who are interested, because there are too many things you cannot explain and it cannot withstand scrutiny at all.
But a thoughtful person will remain silent.
So, lies can be maintained.
Within a few days, news came that the Yan army that had conquered Yingdu did not retreat. Instead, under the leadership of Ping Yebo, it went straight south and entered Panhe County, with its troops pointing directly at Liugong Mountain!
For a time,
The ride on Liugong Mountain shook up and down.
Firstly, the shock of the news that Yingdu was burned has not dissipated.
Secondly, it is really frightening that the Yan people are so menacing and have clear goals.
Zuo Situ Dingliang said: "Your Majesty, what Old General Zhang Jian means is that he wants to try to fight a battle south of Liugong Mountain."
Zhang Jian is where Zhang Jian is. Although the family's status is not that of the Zhu Kingdom, it is actually not much worse than that of the Shi family. The most important thing is that the Zhang family is the first general in the royal imperial army who has clearly pledged allegiance to the regent.
Right Situ Malun said: "I think General Zhang Jian's idea is right. Whether you are defending or moving, you have to fight to stabilize the morale of the army."
Wherever the troops are, they have always been there. If you run, it's not good. It's easy to collapse by yourself while running.
The regent threw away the fishing rod in his hand,
pointed at the pond with a smile,
said:
"There are no fish fry in this pond at all. No matter how hard we fish, we can't catch any fish."
Said,
The regent stood up and a eunuch brought a copper Basin, let the regent wash his hands.
"The Yan people want to withdraw their troops, but they don't really want to continue fighting.
If Ying is burned, it will be burned. It will burn a lot of things that are very troublesome for me to solve by myself. and people;
Now,
we still try to preserve as much of our family assets as possible,
when we clean up the country in the future, we can be cheaper and more relaxed.
No matter what result we get at the foot of Liugong Mountain with Yan Jun, no matter how hard we fight, it will be of no benefit, just like fishing in this pond.
After winning a battle, we still have to seek peace;
If we lose, we have to lower our stance when seeking peace;
What’s the point?
I said, let’s not fight day and night with the Yan people. Let’s look at him again in ten or twenty years.
Ding Liang accepted the order. ”
Ding Liang immediately knelt down:
"I'm here!"
"I will take you as the imperial envoy and carry my decree to the Yan army to negotiate peace with my sister-in-law. The conditions are nothing more than that we give up Zhennan Pass and Shanggu County. .
Anyway, Nian Yao can't hold on for long. I want Nian Yao's army to be withdrawn in full.
You can talk about the rest as you like.
Oh,
By the way,
how to show character, how to argue with reason, how to turn our request for peace into I vow to fight to the death with the strength of the whole country and fight to the end until only one soldier is left in Chu. It would be better to add another sentence, although the three households of Chu died, Yan must be Chu;
This made Yan Gou retreat after realizing the difficulty.
You can figure it out yourself. "
Ding Liang smiled bitterly and said: "Your Majesty, can the people of Yan allow me to do this? ”
"My brother-in-law is a good man. He knows how to do it. Anyway, the Yan people have won. It's just a piece of cake to show off to us.
After all, after this battle is over, we still have to As a neighbor.
As the saying goes, distant relatives are not as good as close neighbors,
What’s more,
I and him,
They are relatives. "(End of this chapter)