The devil is coming

Chapter 456: The current world
"Call me brother."
Even in Chu State, it was heard that Marquis Jingnan valued Pingye Bo very much. There were rumors that Pingye Bo was a direct disciple of Jingnan Hou and taught him the methods of battle formation step by step;
There are even rumors that the reason why Marquis Jingnan ordered the massacre of [-] Qingluan troops who surrendered under Yupan City in the past was just to help Uncle Pingye overcome his mental barriers and help him advance in martial arts.
For the former, it can be said that there are traces to follow;
The latter is a bit too ridiculous.
It’s just that the latter person who made these remarks was a member of the envoy who accompanied Jingyang on his mission to the State of Yan in the past;
He said that on that day, tens of thousands of Qingluan soldiers were stained with blood on the Wangjiang River, and their corpses were floating everywhere. When he was horrified, he saw Hirano Bo walking upstream along the bank of the Wangjiang River, with a dazed look on his face, as if he was "enlightenment". ” state, and behind him, Marquis Jingnan followed step by step, clearly protecting the law.
As soon as this statement came out, it was considered that the member of the Chu State envoy had lost his mind on that day, because no matter how much he values, appreciates, or treats him as one of his own, it is impossible to really do this. Such a situation.
The member of the mission was refrigerated after returning home, and even his family regarded him as crazy.
But now,
"Call me brother",
The princess suddenly thought of that unrealistic rumor,
even,
She suddenly wanted to believe it.
This is in the military camp.
But Marquis Jingnan directly changed his name to this, which meant that he had already broken away from the "confidence" of superiors to subordinates, and also exceeded the understanding of "direct relatives of confidants".
Xiong Liqing put her hands in front of her body,
Bow down and worship,
He cried out loudly:
"elder brother."
Facing the pressure of Marquis Jingnan, Xiong Liqing felt that her tone of voice was already trembling when she said "Brother".
Tian Wujing took his hand back and untied a jade pendant from his waist.
Although he is in the army, Tian Wujing is still wearing casual clothes today, and the set of gilt armor is hanging on the side of the commander's tent.
The white robe on his body is embroidered with a majestic dragon. It stands to reason that Tian Wujing is still a marquis, not a king. Wearing this is beyond the rules, but no one will care about this.
"It's not a good thing, keep it for now."
The jade pendant was thrown in front of the princess by Tian Wujing. The princess blinked and turned her head to look at her "husband".
"Keep it." Uncle Zheng responded calmly.
On weekdays, Uncle Zheng is used to collecting money from Master Hou for milk powder.
Moreover,
It is also natural for an elder to give him a greeting gift after calling him "Brother".
"Thank you bro."
The princess accepted the jade pendant.
The jade pendant is indeed not a good jade, at least, for Princess Dachu, there are not many jade in the world that can make her feel precious;
This jade is nothing more than the hem of Marquis Jingnan's dress, purely for decoration. Although Marquis Jingnan himself said that he came from a well-established Tian family, he never paid much attention to these things.
however,
The value measurement of jade is different from that of gold and silver.
As the saying goes, jade can nourish people, but in fact, people also nourish jade;
Gold and silver utensils, if melted, still have their own value, but jade is different.
Jade, firstly, depends on the color of the material, and secondly, and most importantly, it depends on who has worn it.
at night,
The Marquis of Jingnan left a meal.
Jiang Hu and Gongsun Ling were not qualified to eat in the commander's tent, so they were taken down by the guards to make arrangements.
There were three dishes on the small table, one was pickles, one was broth, and the other was a large steamer of steamed buns.
The steamed buns produced by Xuehai Customs are a delicious dish.
The three of them were sitting on the blanket. Hou Ye and Zheng Fan were sitting very casually, with Da Ma Jin Dao;
The princess is sitting on her knees.
When the Marquis picked up a piece of meat, Uncle Zheng and the princess also started to move.
The two of them took the steamed buns together. Uncle Zheng took a bite and clicked his tongue. It finally tasted like home and felt comfortable.
The princess also took a bite, but was surprised that there was stuffing in the steamed bun, which was stuffed with shredded radish and meat. She didn't feel greasy at all when eating it.
This steamed bun is already a rare delicacy for the two people who have been eating barbecue all the way from the mountains.
Lord Hou said:
"It's a coincidence, the supplies just arrived from Xue Customs a while ago."
Xue Customs does not have to bear the military resources of the army here, but according to the tradition of Xue Customs, during the holidays, it is impossible to lose the favor and courtesy of some important people who have a good relationship with their master.
Zheng Fan nodded, picked up the pickles, and continued eating the steamed buns.
The Marquis and Uncle Zheng ate very quickly, and the princess seemed more polite. After the two men finished eating, the princess also put down her chopsticks.
The Marquis looked at the princess and said, "You can continue eating without restraint."
"it is good."
The princess obediently picked up another steamed bun.
The Marquis looked at Zheng Fan and said, "Tell me about it."
The princess was slightly stunned. Talking about these topics in front of her really surprised her, but it also proved from the side that Marquis Jingnan regarded her as one of his own.
Uncle Zheng told Marquis Jingnan about his experiences since entering Chu.
After listening,
Lord Hou said:
"You should also read that poem to me."
"bristle………"
They joked about drinking the blood of Yan slaves, and the Yan slaves here were changed to "barbarian slaves".
After hearing these words, the Marquis nodded, pointed at Zheng Fan and cursed with a smile:
"When it comes to you, poems have become boring. Since ancient times, there have been poems written by people looking up at the mountains and expressing the ravines in their hearts; there are poems looking at the sun at the seaside, lamenting the boundlessness; there are maple leaves falling, expressing endless sorrows.
The way of poetry is nothing more than to use objects to express feelings, to observe the poems and appreciate the words, and to understand the emotions touched by the scenery that the person saw that year and that day;
When I come to you, it's nothing more than the art of writing, a neat and elegant thing, but here you are full of craftsmanship. "
Although Marquis Jingnan is famous for his personal martial arts and military skills, his cultural quality is not low. After all, he is the legitimate son of the Tian family.
The song "Man Jiang Hong" is certainly extremely heroic, but Mr. Hou knew that it was not a direct expression of Zheng Fan's heart.
The Marquis knew what kind of person Zheng Fan was, so he said that he was forced to go to Chu this time.
Therefore, to be able to write such good words without such a feeling or scenery can only be said to be forging poems in batches like weapons in a foundry.
Uncle Zheng smiled.
"But your uncle is very satisfied with this poem?"
At this time, the princess said, "Yes, the emperor always thought that my husband was Mr. Su, and he almost regarded him as a literary confidant."
The Marquis nodded and said, "Who knew it was a wolf's ambition?"
The princess smiled shyly and said: "After going back and forth, I don't know what to think, but I just felt that I should go with him. Brother, do you think I am possessed by a devil?"
Xiong Liqing obviously let go,
Marquis Jingnan asked her to call her brother.
This smart woman began to show her expertise.
Sometimes, there will inevitably be some gaps between men, because in terms of emotional expression, both parties will be more restrained and restrained, but women can make up for this shortcoming.
Furthermore, she is a princess of the Chu Kingdom, not a girl from an ordinary family. She is also more adaptable in front of some big figures.
Tian Wujing said:
"It's good to be possessed. Even though this kid has thousands of faults, there is only one. Whoever treats him sincerely will treat others with sincerity. No matter how much you sacrifice on him, don't be reluctant to do so, because You have given it up, you can get it without asking.”
"Yes, brother."
"This evening, I will give your Majesty a teaser. The Princess of Chu has entered Yan, and she and I, the wild uncle of Yanping, are in love with each other. Your Majesty and all the princes in the court will also be very happy.
But don't worry, Your Majesty is not a stingy person, and he will not give you a title like Princess Guiyi.
Now that you have entered Yan, and now that you have chosen a person, you should put your husband's family first. "
"Yes."
The princess slowly stood up and said: "Master Marquis, sir, I will make tea for you."
It felt like it was almost time for me to sit down and it was time to leave room for the two men to talk.
When the princess walked out of the handsome tent,
Tian Wujing's fingers gently tapped on the small table.
Road:
"how?"
"I told you that the interior of Chu State is scattered but not chaotic, and there is a regent."
Tian Wujing nodded and said: "The annexation of Jin is because the three families have been divided into Jin for a long time. The king is not the king and the ministers are not ministers. This is not the case with Qian Chu. If you want to seize Qian Chu, you should use swift and violent means that are stronger than annexing Jin.
A soft knife cannot cut flesh. What is being cut is our own flesh. "
"Yes, the general also feels that it should be taken with the power of thunder, and it does not need to be annexed directly. But for example, if the Qian State is not fought, or if it is attacked, its three important towns will be completely destroyed. The same is true for the Chu State. If If we are really determined to fight, we must defeat the Nanguan Pass in one battle and disperse our troops to the Valley County above Chu."
This is like a wolf hunting. Either it keeps circling the prey, and once it sees an opportunity, it must bite off a piece of meat from the prey as long as it takes action.
Prolonged grinding, stalemate or exhaustion will be detrimental to Yan State.
Tian Wujing stood up and said, "Help me put on my armor, and let's go for a walk in front."
"Yes, Lord Hou."
Zheng Fan helped Marquis Jingnan put on his armor, and then Marquis Jingnan rode on his own Pixiu in front, while Uncle Zheng followed behind on a horse.
Two cavalrymen originally planned to follow, but were signaled to stop by Marquis Jingnan.
"A few days ago, I took advantage of the rebellion of one of Xue Rang's generals to attack the defenders of Zhennanguan. However, the Chu general named Nian Yao reacted quickly, and the Chu army immediately took over Zhennanguan. I was not given the opportunity to take advantage of the situation and enter the border."
When he said these words, Tian Wujing's face was very calm. On the battle formation, one side was looking for loopholes and waiting for opportunities to come out, and the other side was waiting to make up for the loopholes.
If you didn’t seize the opportunity last time, just wait until next time.
"Nian Yao is said to have been born as a slave to the regent's family. As a Marquis, there are many nobles in the Chu land. In fact, he is very similar to the many nobles that I, Dayan, had back then."
Tian Wujing raised his hand,
Road:
"It's too early to say this. Firstly, the current situation of Chu State is indeed the same as that of my country, Yan. It is not aggressive enough in external expansion. However, if it is in a defensive position, it will be more tenacious. Those nobles know that our country, Yan, is on horseback. After becoming a member of the family, once they enter Chu, they will not be allowed to continue such a good life.
Secondly, even if you want to carry out the strategy of disintegration, Zhennan Pass must be pried open first. If Chengguo was not defeated at the beginning, Zhennan Pass will not fall into the hands of the Chu people now. "
"But if Chengguo is undefeated, it will be difficult for the general and the marquis to appear here."
"It's different. Situ Lei still has great ambitions. If he doesn't die young, everything is possible."
then,
In fact, Situ Lei and Dayan already had a tacit understanding, that is, Chengguo became a vassal state of Dayan, and Situ Lei was demoted from emperor to lord of the country.
If it really happens, then the Yan army will join the Chengguo troops and march all the way from Zhennan Pass to Chu.
"That girl is quite smart."
What Marquis Jingnan wanted to say, Uncle Zheng naturally had to accompany him.
"Yes, it is precisely because she is smart that I dare to catch her and then let her go."
"It won't take long for your uncle Hirano's feat to spread throughout the world. You can always surprise me."
"It's all thanks to your good teaching, Lord Marquis."
"Let's strike while the iron is hot. I'll give you one more year to help me take down this Zhennan Pass."
"Master Hou, it will take two years."
Last year, it was survival, and the goal was achieved.
This year, the theme of Snow Customs will be development. Every workshop will be opened, the merchant road will be smooth and busy, and the population, military strength, self-sufficiency, and all aspects will need to be developed to a certain height.
The next year will be the real process of quantitative change to qualitative change.
"Two years."
Tian Wujing was noncommittal about this time.
As the two marched, they were already far away from the main camp, and they began to encounter the surrounding sentinel cavalry teams.
During the day, the Chu army seemed to be planning to expand its sphere of influence and extend its reach to the outside world, but was forcibly restrained by the Jingnan army.
This is not because the Chu people suddenly lost their minds and wanted to find some excitement, but on the battle formation, even for defense, there is no reason to completely stick to the city wall, and the Chu army has sufficient military strength, and does not want to Zhennan Guan has completely become an "isolated city".
Once it is completely compressed back, to put it mildly, the Yan army can send a small group of cavalry directly from Zhennan Pass into Chu to Shanggu County to attack the grass valley.
A Zhennan Pass is just located at the junction of the plains and mountains, which is the most unobstructed place between Jin and Chu. It does not mean that Zhennan Pass defends Chu Land airtight.
Otherwise, how did Uncle Zheng come back this time?
Of course, the road Uncle Zheng took was not suitable for the army to move forward, but if it moved further east, the road would be much easier, and the Chu people would also have to control that area.
Therefore, it is necessary to send troops in-depth, maybe a few thousand cavalry, ten thousand is the maximum, because the main force cannot advance in before Zhennanguan is captured, otherwise it is likely that they will not be able to get out. Military Strategically, it fell directly into passivity.
Of course, Nian Yao, the Chu general at Zhennanguan, would not want this to happen, because it would make him and the court passive politically.
Therefore, even though Nian Yao knew that he was defeated by the Jingnan Army in the field, he still had to seize every opportunity to expand and test his territory.
Going forward, we will encounter the Chu people's scouts.
But Zheng Fan did not remind the Marquis, but silently removed his bow and arrows and prepared to be on guard.
"Your Majesty's idea is that in two years, Qian Chu will be defeated first."
Emperor Yan was in a hurry, and Zheng Fan had known this for a long time.
This is a talented and strategic monarch. He is eager to promote the unification of the Yan Dynasty during his lifetime.
In two years, a country was destroyed.
"The court is now weighing whether it wants to attack Chu or attack Qian first. Your Majesty, it is whether it wants to attack Qian first."
The wealth of Qian Country can be said to be the most abundant among the four countries.
Annexing the Qian Kingdom was also the lifelong wish of Emperor Yan.
"I still think it is most appropriate to attack Chu first," Zheng Fan said.
"Why?"
"Gonggan, maybe I won't be needed anymore."
This is clearly selfish.
Once the imperial court plans to attack Qian State with all its strength, Zheng Fan, as an earl guarding the northeastern corner of Dayan, is really limited in what he can do. There is a high probability that he will help the western front to keep an eye on Chu State's movements.
If there is a problem in the battle situation, you may even be ordered to lead the army all the way to the battlefield of Qian Kingdom. It is the most losing battle, because the battlefield is too far away from your home base. Once the territory is conquered, you They couldn't take possession of it, and the proceeds from the plunder had to be transported thousands of miles back.
As for meritorious service, fame, etc., Uncle Zheng no longer lacks them after taking back the princess. What he lacks now is strength.
"I also feel that it is most appropriate to attack Chu first. The three sides of the Qian Kingdom reach Yinlang County of our great Yan state. The wealth of the Qian state makes my great Yan like a thorn in its throat. After destroying the Chu state, even if I am unable to continue to attack Qian for a while, my great Yan will A generation will not slack off.
When fighting a war, you have to choose the soft persimmons first, but to destroy a country, you have to choose the hard-nosed ones and destroy them first. "
"Yes, Lord Hou."
In front, the Sentinel Cavalry of the Chu State had appeared, but they were just watching from a distance, because these two cavalry came over with too relaxed a posture.
Tian Wujing continued to move forward, and Uncle Zheng still followed closely.
Nearby, sentry riders began to appear more and more frequently, and even a 50-man sentinel rider appeared.
Gilt armor,
Pixiu under the crotch,
Who is coming?
It's extremely clear.
Marquis Nan from Yan people!
King Jingnan!
Marquis Jingnan is here!
One message after another kept being sent back.
"Now that things have happened, I plan to withdraw my troops. The Chu people should not dare to go north to make trouble for the time being. When the time comes, I will lend you [-] Jingnan troops to help you take care of the matter in the Xueyuan."
Last time, after defeating the main force of the Savage King, because the army was exhausted at that time, and there were still tens of thousands of Qingluan troops in Yupan City, Jingnan Marquis did not order the Yan army to take advantage of the situation and go north to the snowy plains to avenge the people of Chengguo.
But now a year has passed. When the confrontation at Zhennanguan ends, the Yan army will be more calm than last year, and the snowfield will still be cleared.
"Thank you sir."
With [-] Jingnan troops and the Xuehai cavalry, Uncle Zheng was confident that the savage tribesmen on the snowy fields would kneel down and sing to him of conquest.
The people they had plundered, their cattle and sheep, no, even themselves, would all become the wealth of Snow Customs.
One Naiman tribe has already allowed Xuehaiguan to live a sufficient year. There are many tribes in the snow plain that are similar to or even larger than the Naiman tribe!
Chu people's sentries kept passing by from a distance,
And then,
Chatting and talking,
Before you know it,
Zheng Fan and Marquis Jingnan had already reached a very deep position "alone" and could already see the camp in front of the Chu people.
This is the area that the Chu people have expanded in the past few days, and it is also a camp that has just been set up.
The next scene,
Uncle Zheng will remember it for a long, long time;
Tian Wujing didn't speak anymore.
Just sitting quietly on Pixiu,
under the moonlight,
One person and one Pixiu, like a sculpture stained by the halo of the moon, exudes a cold and unapproachable atmosphere.
for a while,
The Chu army camp in front began to stir,
The Chu army did not rush out and attempt to surround this place.
On the contrary,
They started
withdraw troops.
(End of this chapter)