The devil is coming

Chapter 572
"Young Master Qu" issued the order to surrender. The left army was so excited that they immediately disarmed and surrendered. In fact, a large group of leaders who had "really" come over early wanted to get close to Uncle Zheng.
Zhang Huang's tribe agreed to surrender, but did not make a gesture of disarming. Instead, they made a request to retain the organizational structure. In addition, they also requested that the young master be allowed to join their camp.
Of course, Zhang Huang himself knew that the Yan people would not agree to this request, so if he mentioned it, it would be equivalent to not mentioning it. However, his group of [-] people followed the trend and remained relatively independent. They set up camp and commanded themselves. .
However, the Fire Phoenix flag of Da Chu was taken down and a black dragon flag was erected. The most significant number in the army was the clan flag of the Qu family.
As for Lin Rong, this general had feelings for his family and country. As Qu Peiluo expected, Lin Rong did not choose to surrender, but led his troops to retreat south.
He did not launch an attack, which was the best restraint.
But no matter what,
He led the Qingluan Army,
The Qingluan Army was Qu's private army.
The soldiers' families, old and young, all live in the Qu family's territory. How dare they disobey the young master of the Qu family when he says to surrender?
This is not something that can be determined by the general's personal ability and charm. After all, those who dare to leave their wives, children, and children to work with you at any time will always be a minority among the minority.
Therefore, it's not that Lin Rong doesn't want to attack, but he knows that he can't attack at all.
When retreating south, Uncle Zheng did not give the order to pursue. Although the Yan army came down in a night attack and the casualties were not heavy, they were all exhausted. You asked Zhang Huang and Han Xu of the Left Army to prepare their troops. The horse went to attack Lin Rong's tribe;
Too obvious a dog-eat-dog scenario that makes them kill each other is likely to have the opposite effect.
However, after Lin Rong's troops retreated south, deserters continued to appear in the team, and they ran directly to Uncle Zheng from there to look for the young master.
Therefore, although the troops have withdrawn south, it is estimated that it will be difficult to form any decent combat effectiveness.
Next, things became simple, especially after Uncle Zheng determined the policy of fighting north, the troops and horses, which were more "pieced together" than at the beginning, began to move north.
The Left Route Army and Zhang Huang's troops were in the vanguard, and the Yan Army was in the rear.
After marching for several days, the Left Route Army captured the county seat of Chi County, while Zhang Huang's troops captured the dock opposite Chi County to control the nearby waters, and also captured some boats of the Chu navy. The number was small, but it was of great significance. .
It's not that these two groups of troops are capable of fighting, but that they came as the "Chu Army". The defenders didn't expect them to be enemies at all, so they were defeated with almost no effort.
Here in Chi County, Uncle Zheng ordered the entire army to rest and reorganize.
Simultaneously,
In a hint way, he told Han Xu to let his soldiers have some fun.
It is really clear what it means to let the soldiers have some fun.
Originally, the "Second Devils" led by Han Xu on the left side of the army seemed very responsible and attentive because they had Yan people pressing on their heads.
It is obviously more effective than Zhang Huang's one. In short, he tries his best to serve the Yan people and do things for the Yan people in order to gain recognition from the Yan people's "father".
They did not dare to indulge or make mistakes;
but now,
The "father" of the Yan people lets them play freely, and they are naturally more than happy to "play" when they are ordered to do so.
Because it is too difficult to restrain the tribes under your command, especially when they are labeled as "defeated army" and "surrendered army". Not only the morale of the army is slack, but the morale must be quite low.
After their respective generals conveyed their good intentions, the original soldiers on the left began to let go of Huanerdi and started looting in small groups. In Chixian County, they broke into and robbed houses one by one. In the homes of the people in the county, various kinds of looting were also carried out. Exploitation.
In response to this, Zhang Huang still adhered to his camp and did not respond.
Two days later, the Yan army set off again and continued northward, entering the next county boundary.
The Left Army, which had gained experience last time, quickly captured the county town with insufficient defenders, and immediately began burning, killing and looting, which was even more excessive than in Chi County a few days ago.
When they were in Chi County, they only exploited some family property. This time, they broke the bones and sucked out the marrow. They snatched livestock and poultry to eat. Anything that was valuable and easy to carry was taken away. The women were humiliated wantonly.
immediately,
After two days,
The Yan army set off again and continued northward.
This time, it can be clearly seen that the marching speed has become faster, especially the left army. Their will to advance is higher, and Zhang Huang's department is obviously suppressing some emotions.
This time,
They encountered a Chu army, which was just a local army with a small number. It was a coalition army composed of two local small nobles, with only more than [-] people.
The imperial army was passing through the border, and the auxiliary soldiers and civilian men had already been recruited. Therefore, these two local small nobles really could not gather more strength.
The Yan army did not move. The left army attacked its left wing, and Zhang Huang's troops attacked its right wing. They defeated this miscellaneous Chu army in one battle.
Then,
The Yan army moved in and began to set up camp.
The leaders of the left army began to lead their men to ravage the place. This time, Zhang Huang's troops no longer kept their peace. They let go of the camp and the soldiers came out and joined the plundering team.
The previous two times, Zhang Huang relied on his personal prestige to forcefully suppress his subordinates.
But they were both surrendered soldiers of the Chu army, and they were so unhappy when they saw those unworthy things in the left route army eating and drinking spicy food, burning, killing, looting, etc. How could the soldiers of Zhang Huang's department not be jealous?
People are enjoying themselves,
Why should we be saints?
They have all surrendered to the Yan people, how can they pretend to be noble?
It can be said that when the Qingluan Army surrendered, the first thing that was destroyed was actually the faith and pride of this army. Whether it was an individual or a group, when these two things were destroyed, the fallen valve had actually been destroyed. Open.
If Zhang Huang doesn't let go of his men and let them loot to release the depression in his heart, his soldiers may mutiny, kill them, and then fully surrender to the Yan people.
After the young master of the Qu family surrendered, he, a retainer of the Qu family, also suffered a huge legal blow.
Even the soldiers at the bottom know one truth. The Yan people only care about whether the dogs under their hands are obedient, but don't care about the color of the dog's head.
There is a saying that soldiers are as good as bandits, but in fact, even the mountain kings who have turned into bandits still pay attention to a model of raising leeks. If they really turn the four miles and eight villages into a no-man's land, what will happen to their harvest in the future? Calculate?
But when the soldiers are in chaos, they really don't pay that much attention, so they are particularly ruthless.
Compared with the cruel treatment of Chu people by their soldiers,
On the other hand, the Yan people seemed very "indifferent".
First, the ban on alcohol among the Yan army was very strict. Once alcohol was banned, there would be a limit to how indulgent the soldiers could be;
Furthermore, this Yan army was led by Uncle Zheng deep into the enemy's rear, burned the granary of Jing City, besieged the regent of Chu, and then defeated the Qingluan army and captured the young master of the Qu family alive. Everyone knew that this time they entered the Chu battle and achieved great results. It's so full that it's almost overflowing.
Once you are satisfied, you will naturally no longer be so hungry.
The most important thing is that although the Yan people did not go out to plunder, but stayed firmly in the military stronghold, most of the goods looted by the Chu soldiers every day were sent to the Yan army's stronghold. Come.
Uncle Zheng never cared much about things like property, so he distributed them directly to the soldiers.
There is no need to dirty one's hands, the benefits will still fall into the bag, and Yan Jun is also happy and free;
Of course, if you want to say regrets, there must be some;
But Sergeant Yan was still a little reserved in his heart. He could not behave like those Chu people, which would embarrass people and disgrace his uncle.
.........
Outside the military stronghold, a group of Chu soldiers could be seen walking past with several local women tied up, and behind them, they were pulling a cow and two pigs.
The woman was tired from crying and seemed to have resigned herself to her fate.
Xu An watched this scene through the fence, feeling a little depressed.
He thought of the scene when the Qingluan Army entered Yupan City, and his entire family was captured and worked as laborers. His mother was separated from them. In the end, he could not find out where his mother had gone...
To be precise,
It's my mother's body. Where is it?
Now, the people of Chu were doing the same thing as before in front of him, but the targets of violence became the people of Chu.
Different from Xu An's rich emotions,
Guo Dong leaned against the fence and kept stroking the handle of his knife with a fascinated look on his face.
Ever since Uncle Zheng borrowed his knife that day, whenever he had free time, he would have this expression and this look.
However, after realizing that Xu An was looking at him, Guo Dong still raised his head, coughed twice, and said with some embarrassment:
"These Chu people are really interesting. They can be so cruel to their own people."
Xu An nodded and said, "Chu people don't feel that they are Chu people, just like we Jin people don't actually feel that we are Jin people."
"Why?" Guo Dong scratched his head.
"Ha ha."
Xu An smiled and said: "Chu people think they belong to which noble family. We Jin people used to be divided into three families. Whoever belongs to that family belongs to that family."
"We Yan people are not like this." Guo Dong said, "We Yan people have always felt that we are Yan people."
Xu An was noncommittal.
"You don't believe it?" Guo Dong asked.
"I believe it." Xu An replied.
Yan people have always been Yan people. This is actually not accurate, because there were aristocratic families in the Yan Kingdom before. But after all, the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion has only been standing for a hundred years. It is not true that Yan has cut off the threat from the desert in the true sense. To a quarter of a century.
In the hearts of the Yan people, the spiritual imprint of going out to the desert to fight with the barbarians together with their emperor still flows.
the most important is………
This is what Xu An saw as a "Jin man",
It may be that Yan's repeated victories in foreign wars over the years have inspired the pride in the hearts of these Yan people, and the status of Yan people has suddenly become noble.
It is difficult for a person to recognize a lowly status; but if a person is asked to recognize a "noble" status, they will inevitably flock to it.
Xu An likes to watch, think, and observe. In Guo Dong's words, Xu An likes to be in a daze when he is not fighting.
"I heard from the general above that if we go further north, we should encounter the Chu army." Xu An said.
Ordinary soldiers actually don't have a clear idea of ​​their position, but Xu An does. He will pay attention to the conversations between the captain and the generals. At the same time, he will also pay attention to some opportunities to go to the local Chu people to inquire.
Ask how far it is from Zhennanguan and Shanggu County.
Although this information is incomplete, inaccurate, and unsystematic, it can at least give Xu An a general understanding in his mind.
The Chu people now have two lines of defense, one is Zhennanguan;
The other one is the army led by Zhuguo Dugu Nian, which is deployed along the line of Wei River on the other side of Jingcheng.
As for my own house, it is actually located in the hollow area behind the Chu people.
Of course, it is not hollow in the strict sense, because the Qingluan Army came to encircle and suppress them, but they defeated them on their own side.
"Hey, after the war is over, I plan to pick up my mother, my brother and that girl Ah Shui, and come with us." Guo Dong said.
Xu An was a little surprised and said: "Didn't you say you were going to take off your armor and return to the fields?"
"Rewards." Guo Dong said, "The rewards are generous. They are very generous now. When the war is over, there will be new rewards. Hehe, I thought about going back before because I couldn't leave my family behind. Besides, , my mother and brother are not suitable for walking long distances either.
But as long as you have enough money, ride in a carriage, and eat and drink on the road, what's the problem?
If the money is enough, there will be no problem. If the bride price is enough, Miss Ashui's family will be willing to let her come out and follow me. "
"Next time, I will give you two more heads, and you will be promoted to an official. Your girl Ah Shui's family will also come with you, and your father-in-law will not dare to show off to you."
"No, no, no, no, brothers, don't talk such nonsense." Guo Dong immediately shook his head and said seriously, "I'm short of money, so I will borrow it from you. Anyway, you want An to be able to feed himself and the whole family will not be hungry, so I won't I'm polite to you. But your future is yours, and I can't delay your future.
You have a better brain than me and can learn everything faster than me. You will have a great future in the future. My father also told me this, saying that you are smarter than me. "
Xu An shook his head and said, "I am from Jin."
"Then General Jin is still a barbarian!"
Guo Dong shouted.
"Presumptuous, bold!"
At this time,
Two knights outside the fence yelled directly.
When Guo Dong saw this, he was stunned because he saw a general on horseback behind the two knights. The general was dressed in black armor without a helmet, revealing a very obvious barbarian face.
The fence is opened,
The two knights rode over first, and seemed to be about to retaliate, but Jin Shuke behind them directly scolded them: "Get out of the way."
The two knights immediately stepped aside.
Jin Shuke came slowly on horseback,
Guo Dong and Xu An immediately saluted:
"See General Kim!"
"See General Kim!"
Jin Shuke smiled and waved his whip twice, and cursed at the two knights in front of him who were also his own bodyguards:
"What's wrong with Barbarian? I'm just a barbarian. Being called a barbarian is nothing to be ashamed of. What are you doing in such a hurry? My uncle doesn't pay much attention to the superiority and inferiority. Is there any need for you two to help me show off my power?
What's the matter, do you want everyone to know that my arrogance is bigger than my uncle's? "
After Jin Shuke reprimanded the two personal guards,
Bow your head,
I looked at Guo Dong first.
Road:
"What are you talking about?"
Guo Dong hurriedly raised his head and said: "To tell the general...I...I..."
Guo Dong is still a little nervous. Firstly, he has dug a hole for himself. Secondly, although Yan people have advantages in the military, it depends on who he is competing with.
Who doesn't know that the barbarian-born general in front of him is the uncle's confidant?
Among the Xuehai Customs Army, the one whom my uncle trusted most was General Liang.
General Liang's ability is also admired by everyone from top to bottom;
The second person I trusted was General Jin, who had never let him down due to his military exploits. During the battle at Dongshan Fort, he was the one who made the last move and reversed the situation, thus saving his uncle.
Xu An answered: "When I replied to the general, my brother said that I have a good brain and will have a great future in the future. I told him that I am from Jin, not Yan. In order to encourage me, my brother said, General Jin, you are also from a barbarian tribe, not a Yan person, but you can still achieve the position of a general and become your uncle's right-hand man. He said that under our uncle's rule, there is no discrimination, as long as you are willing to serve and be loyal to your uncle, You will definitely get ahead.”
Jin Shuke looked at Xu An and said nothing.
Xu An slowly lowered his head.
a long time,
The art of gold is ridiculous;
He thought of the time when he was guarding the city gate.
At that time, he was not very good at speaking Xia Yu. He often made wrong idioms and often made jokes.
but,
He is still very good at talking.
He gradually rose through the ranks by virtue of his military exploits and the recognition of his uncle.
But if it weren’t for the recommendation from the original sword master,
He had no chance to make meritorious deeds at all.
"What is your name?"
"General, the younger one's name is Xu An."
"Are you literate?" Jin Shuke asked.
Xu An nodded and said, "I'm literate. I went to private school for several years when I was a child."
"Where's the horse riding?"
"meeting!"
"Sure, let me tell you, your chief, that you will do what I said. Tomorrow, go and be a personal guard outside my tent."
"Thank you, General, for your support!"
Xu An knelt down solemnly and kowtowed three times. This was a solemn etiquette.
At this time, the gazes gathered around him gradually increased.
Jin Shuke raised his head, glanced around, and said loudly:
"Under my uncle's command, it doesn't matter where you are from, as long as you are willing to sacrifice your life, as long as you have the ability, my uncle will give you clear rewards and punishments regardless of your origin!
I,
Metal skills can be used,
A barbarian,
Being able to sit in this position is the best proof!
I can have today,
In the future, you will also be able to fight with my uncle, and be dependent on each other in life and death. This is the blessing that we Qiu Basan have cultivated throughout our lives! "
finished,
Jin Shuke rode away, he still had military information to report.
After Jin Shuke and his guards left,
Many people came up to congratulate Xu An.
After dealing with it,
Xu An breathed a long sigh of relief, feeling as if he was dreaming.
He turned his head,
Looking at Guo Dong, who was still leaning against the fence, he was still stroking the handle of the knife, intoxicated.
Xu An opened his mouth and said;
"You just shouted when you saw General Jin coming."
Guo Dong woke up from his intoxication and was stunned for a moment. Then he looked at Xu An and smiled softly.
road;
"hold head high."
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There will be another chapter around one o'clock in the morning, don't panic!
(End of this chapter)