Chapter 295 Wai'an
At this time, he was in the Wei Mansion in Guangzong City. In the cold winter of November, the fire pit is burning brightly and the hall is as warm as spring.
But Wei Shou felt a little chilly.
Looking at the fat black man in front of him who always wore a humble smile, Wei Shou had already put away his previous contempt. This person is a person who can take the initiative in this situation with just a few glances and a few words.
If possible, Wei Shou wanted to drive away Dong Zhao and didn't want to hear what he said next. Because he understands that he cannot listen to or believe what such people say.
But he, Wei Shou, couldn't, because at this moment, not only was he at the end of his rope, he was also desperate.
Zhang Liang's death was not his fault, but it was inseparable from him. Now Zhang Bao has bitten him to death. Although he has the support of the sect and has united a group of powerful factions in the sect, to be honest, there is a big gap between the majesty of the three Zhang brothers.
In fact, this was what made Wei Shou the most angry.
Because, in the early years when Zhang Jiao was preaching, he was the one who donated generously to help the family suffer the disaster. He even went deep into the epidemic area with Zhang Jiao to deliver medicine and food. It can be said that he is both a seller and a blood seller.
Back then, it was precisely because of these supplies and Xuan Hu's original intention to save people that Taiping Dao was able to expand rapidly and become one of the most powerful forces in the world. Therefore, this Taiping Road belongs to him and Zhang Jiao.
It belongs to them!
But these ignorant people regard the three Zhang brothers as one. In the eyes of these people, since Zhang Bao and Zhang Liang are the biological brothers of the great virtuous master, they are naturally Huang Tian's representatives in the world and enjoy the same mystery.
Therefore, even though Wei Shou was the great hero of Taiping Road, his status was still lower than that of Zhang Bao and Zhang Liang.
Now Zhang Bao, a naughty man, wants to kill himself because of his identity. How can this be tolerated?
What's even more annoying is that Wei Shou really doesn't have the military power to resist.
It was precisely because of this that he, Wei Shou, had trouble saying that he was being manipulated by this fat black man.
At this moment, Wei Shou felt bitter in his heart, but his face said gracefully:
"May I ask what Mr. Dong taught me?"
Dong Zhao then bowed and said:
"I don't dare to teach you. I just don't know if Wei Daoshou has ever heard the saying, 'Chong'er is safe outside, Shen Sheng will perish inside.'"
As soon as Dong Zhao said these words, Wei Shou jumped up. He grabbed Dong Zhao's hand, led him to Hu's bedside, and said excitedly:
"Dong Jun, really, your words really saved my life. You are very kind to me, very kind."
Dong Zhao's hand was grabbed by Wei Shou. It was sticky and sticky. After he pulled it out without leaving any trace, Dong Zhao stroked his beard and was too modest to dare.
Corporal Wei Shoulixian's behavior was obviously a bit stiff, but he didn't care and just continued to ask:
"Dong Jun means that I should learn from Chong'er's foreign policy, but I don't know how to do it."
Sure enough, Wei Shou's words were the key. He asked Dong Zhao to be practical. He Wei Shou was not a newbie, so he wanted to coax him with just a lie?
Dong Zhao understood Wei Shou's difficulties, but fortunately he really had a way, so Dong Zhao talked to Wei Shou in detail.
I mean, why are you, Daoshang Wei, unable to fight back under the suppression of General Di Gong? Just because there is no military power. As long as you have military power and fight a few more battles, you will naturally be able to gather a group of people under the feather. When the time comes, Digong General Ben will no longer be able to tolerate Wei Daoshou, what can he do?
Wei retracted his hand and twirled his beard, weighing the matter.
Go out and lead troops? Where to take it? What to do if you lose? Will leaving Guangzong make it easier for Zhang Bao to take action?
In just a moment, Wei Shou had seven or eight thoughts running through his mind. He is a gloomy person who is worthy of the title of Jiuqu Large Intestine in the church.
Dong Zhao didn't say anything, just waiting for Wei Shou to make a move. For a moment, Wei Shou seemed to have made up his mind and asked:
"I'm not good at fighting. Fighting in battle formations is not my strength. It seems that the Wai'an policy mentioned by Dong Jun is not suitable for me."
Dong Zhao still had a smile on his face:
"Wei Daoshang, I have a business, I guarantee that I will only make a profit but not lose money."
Wei Shou glanced at Dong Zhao suspiciously. Although he didn't believe it, he motioned for him to continue.
At this moment, Dong Zhao finally saw him and said:
"Wei Taoist leader, I am here this time on the orders of my Commander Qu to fight with the Yellow Turbans of Hebei against the Han army in Handan."
Wei Shou asked in confusion:
"Oh? I don't know about this? Also, is this the guaranteed profit you said? It's not that I don't look down on the Taishan Army, but is the main force of Lu Zhi's Northern Army easy to deal with?"
When Wei Shou heard that Dong Zhao was trying to trick him into beating Lu Zhi, he lost his mind. The fat black man just thought he was stupid. Since this person can't be killed, let's send him away.
Just as Wei Shou was about to call someone to see off his guests. Then Dong Zhao spoke again:
"That's right, this is a business where you can only make a profit but not lose any money. Daoshang Wei, don't worry, let me explain it to you in detail."
After that, Dong Zhao told the truth for Wei Shou, and the more Wei Shou listened, the more his brows stretched, and finally he was completely convinced by the fat black man.
It turned out that Dong Zhao said that they had made an appointment with the Qingzhou Yellow Turbans to send troops together. When Wei Shou took the Hebei Yellow Turbans from the north, the three groups of soldiers would attack together.
When the time comes, Wei Shou does not need to rush to the battlefield with the Hebei Yellow Turbans at all, as long as he stops his troops in Julu. The rest of the combined attack will be left to the Taishan Army and Qingzhou Yellow Turban.
They were the ones who contributed in this battle, and Wei Shou was the one who got the credit. As long as this battle is successful, Wei Shou, as the leader of the Taiping Road, will indispensable for his dispatching and strategic management.
When the time comes, relying on this great achievement to turn the tide, not to mention Zhang Bao can't touch him, even the unthinkable things will not be impossible in the end.
Moreover, even if we take ten thousand steps back, we will lose this battle. You, Wei Daoshou, are also far away from Julu with tens of thousands of troops, won't you still be unscathed by then?
And when the time comes, there will be a three-pronged attack, and only you, Wei Daoshou, will return with the entire army. Wouldn't it win the morale of the entire army at once? At that time, among the tens of thousands of Yellow Turban soldiers under your command, who will not be grateful to you, Chief Wei, for your help in surviving?
Therefore, no matter whether you win or lose this battle, your Wei Dao capital will definitely win.
Wei Ting was really overjoyed when he heard this. Putting aside Dong Zhao’s exaggeration, isn’t this what it is? At that moment, I already had a tendency in my heart.
But Wei Shou was really too cautious. Faced with this temptation, he still asked Dong Zhao:
"Why does this Taishan Army want to make clothes for me? Is he so loyal? But I don't think your Qushuai is such a person, otherwise he wouldn't have stopped coming after several calls."
Dong Zhao had a bitter look on his face and confessed to Wei Shou:
"Wei Daoshang, I'm really convinced. I really can't hide anything. Yes, our Qushuai also had selfish motives for asking me to come this time. We came to Hebei in a hurry this time, and we have been talking about it ever since. After the Han army from Henan finally captured Yecheng, it turned out to be even worse."
Dong Zhao's misfortune aroused Wei Shou's curiosity. The man twirled his beard. Although he was suspicious, he still had a look of wisdom on his face and said:
"Oh, tell me how miserable it is."
Dong Zhao's face was gloomy and uncertain. Seeing that he couldn't escape, he simply became fierce and said:
"Having said this, Zhao really doesn't dare to hide the truth. Although my Qushuai has great military achievements, after all, he is a gardener and a plowman, and he doesn't have the overall situation in his eyes."
"The garden plowmen only see the petty profits on the ground, and cannot see the turbulence ten miles away. Let's attack Yecheng. Commander Qu is just greedy for the abundance of grain and the shortage of soldiers in Yecheng, so he took it. . But we discovered that we were in danger because we were attacked by the Han army. "As the Henan Han army moved north to Chaoge, our Taishan army was surrounded by the Hebei army with Lu Zhi in the north and Zhang in the south. Wen's Henan army is hanging on by a thread. ”
"What can we do? We can only ask our colleagues in Hebei to attack, so that Lu Zhi in Hebei can use the weapon to reduce the pressure on the direction of Yecheng. So I will explain to Wei Daoshang that it is not Taiping Road in Hebei that needs us, but Taiping Road in Hebei that needs us. We need Hebei Taiping Road.”
Wei Shou just listened, his hand twirling his beard motionless.
Yes, he was convinced by Dong Zhao. Moreover, he also saw a possibility in Dong Zhao's words. That is, the fat black man and Guanyuanzi don't seem to be on the same page. Listening to his words, there is resentment. Is it possible to win over someone as a confidant?
Another confidant!
Just now Wei Shou also regarded Tao Sheng as his confidant, and now he regards Dong Zhao as his confidant. This Wei Shuo really has a lot of confidence.
But there is one thing to say, for a brave warrior like Tao Sheng, Wei Shou was just trying to win over him. He knew very well that only with the help of people like Dong Zhao, Wei Shou could achieve better things.
As for horses and beasts like Tao Sheng, are they not just vehicles?
So, Wei Shou and Dong Zhao asked for some more details, and then sent Dong Zhao away.
Only at the end, Wei Shou looked at Dong Zhao and said meaningfully:
"Dong Jun, you and I will see each other again."
Dong Zhao looked at Wei Shou's eyes and shuddered when he thought of the sticky palms before.
……
In this way, because of Dong Zhao's manipulation, the Hebei Taiping Army actually sent troops.
Then Wei Shou really had prestige in the sect, and I don’t know what methods he used behind the scenes. Zhang Bao really had to agree to Wei Shou’s request to lead troops to conquer Julu at the big meeting.
Finally, on the same day when the first heavy snow melted in winter, Wei Shu, the leader of Taiping Road in Hebei Province, nicknamed "Shenshang General", led 40,000 troops and attacked Julu.
In the sixth year of Guanghe, November 7th.
Forty thousand Hebei Yellow Turbans once again set foot on Julu.
A few months ago, they retreated all the way down this road. And today, they will embark on this sad road again to avenge their past humiliation.
Fellow Daoist Paoze who had been left behind along the road had already turned into withered bones and was buried in the winter snow. So this time, Hebei Yellow Turban is a new beginning.
They set out on the 16th and destroyed several small Han army dock walls on the edge of Zhangshui River, and then on the 17th they arrived at Julu on the edge of Dalu Ze.
Wei Shou, who was wearing a ceremonial crown, looked at the Julu City in front of him, which was smoldering with smoke and slashed with swords and axes, and was full of emotions.
Their Taiping Road developed from this Julu. This was supposed to be their holy city of Taiping Road, but now it fell into the hands of the Han army.
And now, he, Wei Shou, is going to capture this giant deer and let Taiping Dao return to this city.
That's right, Wei Shou did not completely follow Dong Zhao's plan. He did not just destroy the giant deer in the city and turn it into a dead tree. Instead, he was quite ambitious and decided to regain the city.
In this way, Wei Shou can truly have military merit and truly control the Taiping Road.
So, under the retinue of the powerful generals, Wei Shou, who was on horseback, looked at the giant deer, then waved his whip and returned to the camp.
Don't worry, this giant deer belongs to him.
On November 7, the sixth year of Guanghe, the Hebei Taiping Army camped in Juludong City.
Subsequently, 40,000 Yellow Turbans attacked the Han army's fortress outside Julu. On November 7, 20,000 yellow turbans surrounded the three barriers of the east city gate at night and conquered them the next morning.
After that, the Hebei Yellow Turbans continued their efforts and attacked the remaining three outer barriers at noon. All the Yellow Turban warriors were angry. After more than a month of repairs, they were at their strongest. In addition, Guo Dian, the governor of Julu, had already transferred most of the troops from the fortress outside the city into the city because he had too few troops.
Therefore, the Hebei Yellow Turbans worked hard and pulled out all the barriers outside Julu City in just half a day.
At this time, the three thousand county soldiers in Julu City were cut off from the transportation line by the Yellow Turban Army, and they could only sit in sleepy city.
They were also affected by the Hebei Yellow Turbans' aggressive attack. Taiping Tao believers in the villages near Julu also responded one after another.
It turned out that these Taiping Taoist disciples were scattered and lived in the countryside because of the disastrous defeat in the Battle of Julu, and lost contact with Guangzong's Taiping Taoism.
But this is a decent way of saying it. In fact, Julu is only a few dozen miles away from Guangzong. What will happen if we lose contact?
In fact, these people were deserters. Due to the defeat of Julu, many people in the Hebei Yellow Turbans had their faith shaken. They originally joined the religion for the purpose of keeping a group for warmth, to borrow the power of Taiping Dao, or for other opportunistic reasons.
Once they encounter a big setback, these people are the first to run away.
And now, Taipingdao is back. These former Taoist disciples who had been hiding in the countryside and becoming thieves had another idea. They either killed the village head or burned down the pavilions and houses, and they all took their pledges to defect to Wei Shou.
And Wei Shou did not refuse anyone who came, because he would be useful to these people in the future.
But there are also some small country tycoons who were not originally from the Taiping Road. These people even resisted the Taiping Road before. This time they also brought corn to work for the army.
The reason why these people changed their families was not complicated. It was because they found that the Han army was more ruthless than Taiping Dao.
After the Battle of Julu, the Han army was victorious. But the losses in all aspects are particularly large. Both manpower and material resources need to be greatly supplemented.
But the central supply line to Hebei has been cut off. The presence of the Taihang Mountains also made it difficult for Bingzhou to transport military supplies to Hebei.
There was no choice, even if Guo Dian, the governor of Julu, didn't want to, he could only step up the exploitation and rule. The head of Guizhou has long since run out of room for exploitation, and only these small country tycoons can squeeze out a few drops of profit.
As a result, these local tycoons were miserable. The local tycoons in the northeast of Julu could still escape into Dalu Ze to hide, but those in other places could only be slaughtered by Han soldiers. As for those who dared to resist, they had already been captured and killed, and all their family property was confiscated.
In this way, the wealthy villagers who could not survive could only cry and seek refuge on Taiping Road.
Wei Shou couldn't help but be overjoyed as he looked at the local tycoons who had gone into business. Did he really not expect that after Taipingdao retreated from Julu, he would be able to become a king master when he came back?
Sure enough, I, Wei Shou, have my own destiny!
(End of chapter)