Chapter 370 Calmly
"Kill!"
With the collapse of the Zhongshan National Army's military command, all Zhongshan National Soldiers collapsed.
Liu's tribe, which was still resisting on South Road, sighed after seeing this scene, and withdrew with its elite troops.
The Zhongshan national soldiers have lost their last breath of fighting spirit.
Armor was abandoned everywhere, and there were cries of pain everywhere.
But soon, these were replaced by thunderous cheers from the three-way Taishan Cavalry.
Looking at the enemy troops fleeing all over the mountains and plains, these warriors went to take their own merits.
At the same time, Zhang Chong led Zhao Yun and other troops to follow Sun Jian's footsteps and came to a small forest.
Here, they saw Zang Min who was already sitting to death.
Looking at Zang Min sitting dignifiedly under the old tree, Zhang Chong was immediately startled.
He had seen many Han army commanders, including Huangfu Song, Huang Wan, and Zhang Wen, and they were not afraid of death, but none of them could make Zhang Chong feel as emotional as he is now.
Zang Min's death gave Zhang Chong the feeling that he died very calmly.
Although he didn't know why Zang Min acted like this, it didn't stop him from respecting him. People say that death is the biggest thing for human beings, so people naturally have some special emotions when facing death.
It seems like awe, like fear, like disdain, but those who can be calm are very rare.
It is quite similar to what Wang Yangming said before his death: "My heart is so bright, what else can I ask for?"
But Wang Yangming is a great philosopher, how can Zang Min achieve such a state? So Zhang Chong couldn't understand it.
He was very curious about Zang Min because he had heard many stories about Northern Xinjiang from Guan Yu. As for this person, Guan Yu's evaluation is very high.
He said that this man was a pillar of the country, even though he was not as good as a famous general in ancient times.
But he didn't know any more information about this person. He did know that this man's son Zang Hong was a great gentleman in the late Han Dynasty. To have such a son, maybe this father is similar.
While Zhang Chong was still thinking about this, Chang Diao had already dismounted his horse and stepped forward to cut off Zang Min's head.
But before he could move, he was stopped by Zhang Chong. He pointed at Zang Min’s body and said:
"This gentleman is a hero and has done a lot for the people of Northern Xinjiang. So even though he is my enemy, he deserves to be treated with courtesy. He can win the strength of his subordinates and serve on the battlefield in Northern Xinjiang. He is a good soldier. . This way..."
Zhang Chong pondered for a while and then said:
"Where is Zilong?"
Zhao Yun, who was slightly behind in the crowd, heard his brother-in-law shouting and immediately responded loudly:
"The end is here!"
Then several generals on the side made way for Zhao Yun, allowing Zhao Yun to walk next to Zhang Chong.
Zhang Chong glanced at Zhao Yun, who was covered in blood, and said:
"Zilong, please pick out twenty soldiers from the surrendered soldiers behind you. I will prepare a coffin for this man, as well as two gold coins for travel expenses, and a pair of coins for the journey, and then ask the twenty soldiers to send them here. Let’s return the father’s coffin to his hometown for burial.”
Seeing that Zhao Yun was listening, Zhang Chong clicked two more sentences:
"On the battlefield, each person supports his master, and each has his own loyalty. It is because of his loyalty and his cherished talent and loyalty that he uses this intention. Do you understand?"
Zhao Yun nodded hurriedly, indicating that he heard.
Seeing that Zhang Chong had finished explaining, Guo Zu who was nearby had already led people to check the traces around Zang Min's body, and then reported to Zhang Chong:
"Shuai Qu, apart from Zang Min, who has already burned out the lights, there should be three other people at the scene. Judging from their footsteps, they have gone east. I will lead people to chase them now."
Regarding Guo Zu's request for help, Zhang Chong thought about it and decided to forget it.
After all, only three people left, so what?
There are more important things waiting for him to do.
So, Zhang Chong asked someone to take Zang Min's body and rush back.
On the way, Zhang Chong asked Zhao Yun to walk beside him. Looking at his shy brother-in-law, Zhang Chong asked:
"Why didn't you walk beside me just now?"
Zhao Yun touched his head, smiled shyly, and said:
"There are so many generals here, how can I join in?"
Zhang Chong turned to look at Zhao Yun and asked:
"Is this what you really think?"
Zhao Yun nodded and said sincerely:
"I originally felt that I relied too much on my brother-in-law. If I don't know how to advance or retreat here, the army will not know what gossip to say."
Zhang Chong chuckled. Seeing how naive his brother-in-law was, he couldn't help but teach:
"Zilong, what do you really want your brother-in-law to say about you? The military does value seniority, but what matters more is ability. Do you know the story of Guan Xiaowei?"
Zhao Yun knew that the Guan Xiaowei his brother-in-law was talking about was Guan Yu, the number one general in the army. As a warrior, Zhao Yun naturally admired Guan Yu's courage, but he really didn't know Guan Yu's story.
So, Zhang Chong told Zhao Yun:
"When Yun Chang met me, I was still a small force in Mount Tai with only a thousand soldiers. But even so, there were many generals in our army at that time. But you know what? When I met Yun Chang's At first glance, I knew that this man would be my lifelong supporter, so I ignored the public opinion in the army and promoted him to the top of the army. At that time, no one objected but you. Look now? Who in the army is dissatisfied with Yun Chang?”
After finishing speaking, Zhang Chong looked at Zhao Yun's face with envy, complex, and eagerness to try. He thought about it and decided to speak bluntly:
"Zilong, the same is true for you. Although I am your brother-in-law, from the first time I saw you, I had the same thought as Yun Chang did back then, that is, you are my life-long helper, and you will be my Taishan Army in the future. So don't be conscious of any rumors. You have to understand that when you are strong enough, the original slander will become a compliment. But the premise is that you must withstand the slander at the beginning, seize the opportunity, and become strong. ”
Seeing his brother-in-law thinking deeply, Zhang Chong was very satisfied. Sure enough, how could our Zhao Zilong be such a dull person?
But just when Zhang Chong felt that Zhao Yun had realized something, he heard Zhao Yun ask:
"Brother-in-law, let me ask you a question, that is, how many can you hit?"
Zhang Chong didn't expect Zhao Yun to ask this suddenly.
Zhao Yun saw his brother-in-law looking at him in confusion, thinking that he had not made it clear, so he explained:
"Brother-in-law, I saw it when you led General Hengchang into the battle. It was like ten battles and ten battles, Hengyong was invincible. So I was curious, how many of them could you fight? Because I seemed to see that all your men were... There is no single enemy.”
Sure enough, Zhao Yun was still a simple martial artist at this time. Martial arts is what interests him even more.
Zhang Chong was helpless and didn't want to talk to Zhao Yun, so he gave him a finger.
Zhao Yun is confused:
"Hit one?"
But I heard Zhang Chong say leisurely:
"Your brother-in-law can keep fighting!"
"Hiss!"
……
Soon, Zhang Chong returned to the battlefield with a group of generals.
By this time, the battle had long ended, and people were constantly moving the prisoners who had been strung together in a row to one place. Naturally, there were insults in the process, but not many kicks.
Seeing Zhang rushing over, the Taishan troopers who were leading the captives cheered and saluted, praising Qu Shuai for once again leading them to victory.
As for the former Zhongshan soldiers, they were dejected and did not even dare to look up at Zhang Chong.
It wasn't that Zhang Chong looked terrifying, but that even though he was covered in blood and didn't say anything, he had an awe-inspiring aura just standing on the horse.
At this moment, more and more raiders saw Zhang Chong. They came over one after another, surrounded Zhang Chong and shouted:
"Long live Qu Shuai!"
"Long live Qu Shuai!"
……
The sound is like thunder, continuous.
Zhao Yun on the side also saw how authoritative his brother-in-law was in the military. Surrounded by everyone, Zhang Chong came to a tent area.
This place had just been leveled and was surrounded by curtains. From time to time, some high-ranking military officials were pressed here, apparently waiting for Zhang Chong to come back for inspection.
Morning time always flies by so fast. It seemed like it was still early morning just now, but now the sun is already high.
But the April sun was not unpleasant, and instead made the Taishan Army's assault cavalry feel warm after their victory.
But compared to their warmth, the Han army officers who were pressed into the tent had cold hands and feet.
They couldn't understand the meaning of these Taishan troops escorting them out.
But do they really not know? I just don’t dare to admit it.
Because whenever they win, if they want to absorb the prisoners of Zhongshan soldiers, they will inevitably take these military officials out and then execute them all.
This will make it easier to control the newly attached troops.
It is precisely because they understand that this moment is like falling into an ice cellar.
After a while, Zhang Chong raised his tent and walked in amidst cheers from all the officials.
When Ma Wu, who was presiding here, saw Commander Qu coming, he hurriedly stepped forward to salute, and then welcomed Commander Qu to the military couch.
This military couch was just seized from Zang Min, the Prime Minister of Zhongshan State, and is being used at this time.
Zhang Chong didn't take off his clothes and armor, he just sat on the military couch with a golden sword.
Looking at the lowered Han army officers below, there was also an unyielding one who was glaring at him with his head raised.
Zhang Chong ignored it, picked up a cloth from the table and began to clean the blood stains on his clothes and armor.
At this time, the mirror armor made by General Deng himself was already full of blood. If it was not cleaned in time, the acidic substances in the blood would corrode the armor, so Zhang Chong cleaned the armor as soon as possible after taking a rest.
Because it was inconvenient to clean the back, Zhang Chong called Guo Zu next to him to help.
At this time, Zhao Dan, the general who was guarding outside, walked in with a pot of steaming mutton.
The smell of the meat was so strong that the kneeling officials below were extremely greedy.
Even the captive general with his head raised and an angry look couldn't help but look at the pot of meat, his mouth pursed unconsciously, and then returned to his previous unyielding appearance.
Zhao Dan presented the meat to Zhang Chong and said:
"Qu Shuai, the brothers cooked a batch of sheep, not to mention the taste is really good. I heard that Zang Min brought it from the grassland specially, and it is very fragrant."
Knowing what Zhang Chong was going to say, Zhao Dan added:
"Qu Shuai, all the brothers have them. This is for you."
After following Zhang Chong for a long time, these generals all knew that Qu Shuai wouldn't eat if his brothers wouldn't. He eats whatever the brothers eat.
Sure enough, after hearing this, Zhang Chong laughed, took a whiff of the meat, first tore off a piece of meat and gave it to Zhao Dan, laughing and cursing:
"Adam, your weight is a little worse. You must have never eaten a bite of this meat. I'll give it to you."
Seeing that Qu Shuai had exposed him, Zhao Dan smiled and took the mutton.
Then Zhang Chong tore off another large piece and passed it to Guo Zu.
Guo Zu was not polite and was very greedy for meat. He quickly took it and started to bite it without caring about burning it.
But his rough look directly aroused a sneer.
But it was the unyielding Han official just now who turned his head and cursed angrily:
"Who are the people in the Taishan Army? It turns out that they are either cooks or stupid pigs. Even the world-famous General Soaring to the Sky is nothing more than mediocre."
This man's words angered Guo Zu, who stopped eating the meat and cursed back:
"How dare you, a defeated general, talk nonsense? Aren't you afraid of death?"
Xu was waiting for this sentence when the soldier pulled his neck and shouted:
"What is there to fear about death? It may be heavier than Mount Tai, or heavier than a feather. I have received great favor from the Han Dynasty, so what will happen if I die? It will be a good story to leave my name in history."
After hearing this, Guo Zu was not angry anymore. Those who are not afraid of death can be respected.
Just like, didn't Qu Shuai just say that Zang Yi was a good man who died calmly? It seems that this person is too.
Just when some respect appeared in Guo Zu's heart, Zhang Chong beside him was chewing mutton leisurely.
This mutton is really good, fragrant, tender and moist.
When the Han official below saw Zhang Chong, who was in charge of the situation, he became anxious and was about to say a few more words.
At this time, Guo Zu next to him suddenly begged Zhang Chong:
"Qu Shuai, I think this person is extraordinary. You see everyone here is busy, but this person is unyielding and high-spirited, and has a heroic spirit. I think this person is a man of my kind."
After hearing this, Zhang Chong chewed another piece of meat, then threw the cloth on the table to Guo Zu, indicating that he would continue to maintain his armor.
At this time, Guo Zuna didn't know that he had said the wrong thing. He quickly took the cloth and lowered his head to wipe the mirror armor honestly.
However, Guo Zu was also a little dissatisfied and muttered:
"He is a good man, there is nothing to say."
Zhang Chong didn't pay any attention to this stuff. He chewed the meat with his cheeks and glanced around the tent. Then he lit a prisoner in tattered armor.
This man had lost all his hair and was covered with dirt. He kept his head lowered and his body was still shaking slightly. He was obviously frightened out of his mind.
Zhang Chong nodded at him and suddenly asked:
"Will you come up and eat this mutton with me?"
Everyone present was shocked. The prisoners looked at this man one after another, completely confused as to why the bandit suddenly said such words.
This person is just a general from outside the county. How can He De be one step ahead of them?
The man was also a little dazed, but he was not stupid. He kowtowed and said respectfully to Zhang Chong:
"Sin will will."
Guo Zu, who was wiping his armor with his head down, curled his lips when he heard this man's spineless words.
What a coward.
Zhang Chong then handed the mutton to the man, and after the man received it respectfully, he started to devour it.
At this time, the unyielding Han official on the other side was angry again and cursed:
"Thieves are thieves, and they recruit disloyal and unjust people. Bah."
But before he finished his vomiting, a sheep stick bone was thrown at him.
This person was directly hit and staggered.
But Zhang Chong could no longer bear with this person and cursed:
"You are the one who plays a hero in front of me. Are you worthy of insulting my brothers? Didn't he want to leave his name in history just now? Ah Dan, come here, drag this man out and behead him."
At this moment, the unyielding man didn't know that he had failed in his performance. He was so frightened that he collapsed on the ground and begged:
"That's not the case. I, Wang Zheng, am also a good man. You can't kill a good man."
But it was useless to say this. After a while, he was dragged down, and the wailing ended just like that.
Only the sloppy Han officials who had just been chewing mutton were left, and a group of silent prisoners.
(End of chapter)