The devil is coming

Chapter 980 The Lord of Chu
"This is a battle destined to go down in history."
Eunuch Huang sighed while riding on his horse;
His right shoulder had been bandaged, and a bandage specially made by Shandong Army doctors was applied to the left side of his face. He looked a little funny and embarrassed.
Yes, Eunuch Huang personally ended up again. He raised his sword, rode his horse, followed a group of Yan army knights, and chased the fleeing Chu soldiers.
Then, Eunuch Huang accidentally kicked his horse and fell down. When he landed, he wanted to show that we still had the courage of the old days, so he slapped the ground with the palm of his hand to make himself bounce up;
As a result, under the force of that force, his arm was broken. Not only could he not hold himself up, his face also fell to the ground, leaving a big gash.
This injury was a bit embarrassing, but Eunuch Huang didn't pay too much attention to these details. It was good to go back with a little injury;
Is this an injury?
Do not,
This is brilliance!
According to the military merit rules of the Eastern Jin Army, war profits and prisoners will be divided according to the corresponding overall echelon of division of labor. Therefore, since Eunuch Huang participated in that military operation, even if he was injured in the middle and left the field, his He still has one and a half prisoner credits to his name.
Guo Dong, the recorder of merit, very considerately divided Eunuch Huang's half-capture merit into one.
Eunuch Huang, who had his gong deprived, was so happy that he gave Guo Dong a small jade snuff bottle that was close to his body.
The Jindong Army has strict military discipline, and it is a serious crime to be greedy and lie about military achievements;
However, Guo Dong was detracting from his military merit, and the victim had no objection at all, so it naturally had nothing to do with his guilt;
And Eunuch Huang, holding this list of military achievements, could say that he was not talented when he returned to Beijing, and he captured an enemy chief alive on the battlefield;
Avoid the embarrassment of explaining that extra "half".
Accompanying Eunuch Huang is Liu Dahu.
"The people of Chu tried their best to exaggerate this battle. In the past few years, they even changed the names of three counties after the three witch gods. Therefore, this battle in Chu will be a battle of three witches and even a battle of witch gods. statement;
Now it seems that the Witch God cannot save the Chu people.
However, it’s fitting that this battle goes into the history books with this name, what do you think? "
Liu Dahu nodded and said:
"If I go back to my father-in-law, he doesn't know much about his humble job."
"You're being humble, you're being humble." Of course Eunuch Huang knew that Liu Dahu was the one who could review military reports for the regent, "The report we gave to His Majesty used the words 'War of the Witch God', hehe."
Liu Dahu also laughed.
"After this battle, the state of Chu was completely unstoppable. The four major kingdoms of the Xia Dynasty and the state of Jin were destroyed long ago. The state of Chu was defeated, and only the state of Qian was left. Haha, there is no need to defeat it. It is the state of itself. A waste.
Late Emperor, the unification of all the Xia that my Majesty, the Yan Dynasty, has longed for, is really just around the corner.
Our family is lucky to be born in this era. Our family is lucky to be able to stand beside our prince in the handsome tent with a shy face.
You don’t know,
That boy Wei Zhonghe's words of 'appreciation' to the prince who was still on guard back then have become a joke now. "
"I've heard of humble positions."
"Haha, right? Let me tell you, that old guy's face turns pale every time he hears someone mention this."
Eunuch Huang is not afraid of Eunuch Wei.
I might have been afraid before, but now I am indifferent.
Even though you, Wei Zhonghe, have been trained as a Qi practitioner and have been an emperor for two generations, you should be your confidant.
But can you go to the military and be that mascot?
"By the way, where is the prince now?"
"I'm afraid we have already crossed the Wei River."
"Then we won't be able to catch up."
"My father-in-law, don't be in a hurry, just walk slowly. In fact, according to the prince's wish, my father-in-law can stay in Zhennanguan to recuperate."
"This can't be done, this can't be done. We, Dayan, are not his country. There is no reason why the prince is fighting at the front and the father-in-law is drinking tea at the back. No matter where the prince is now, as long as he is at the front, our family still has to do it. To catch up.
If nothing else, at least our family can sit beside the prince and bring tea and water. Anyway, there are not many people in the world who can match our service skills. "
While the two were riding, the Yan army marching north escorting prisoners of war from the Chu army from time to time along the way.
The Chu army fled, and the Yan army pursued;
It is naturally impossible to prevent the killing of prisoners, but under the royal order of the prince, all ministries and towns have maintained great restraint. For the sake of military merit, they have to contain the murderous intention in their hearts.
"How much food do we need to feed so many prisoners of war?" Huang Eunuch said with emotion.
"This small half of the Chu Kingdom has been conquered. My father-in-law should be worried about how many people will be needed to grow food on such a large piece of land."
Hearing this, Eunuch Huang suddenly lowered his neck, let his mount come closer to Liu Dahu, and whispered:
"Brother Dahu, please let me know everything. Has the prince mentioned how to arrange the newly acquired territory?"
There are one county in Fancheng, including Liusha and Sansuo, plus Shanggu County, so there are four counties. Including the three counties that will soon fall with the loss of the main force, there are seven counties. Its area is much larger than that of Shanxi Province.
Naturally, we have to find an explanation as to how to arrange such a large site.
The concept that everything in the world is a kingdom does not apply to Dayan, because Jindong has long been accustomed to being a country within a country.
Liu Dahu replied: "Eunuch, my prince and your majesty will naturally discuss this matter. We can't talk."
Eunuch Huang nodded, not thinking that Liu Dahu's words were just perfunctory, but agreed deeply:
"That's it, that's it. It's impossible to say that His Majesty and the Prince have already made an agreement long ago."
……
Later, Eunuch Huang, accompanied by Liu Dahu, continued on his way;
Ahead, the Regent of Dayan had already crossed the Wei River and stood on the riverside.
After the collapse of the front line, the Chu army in the rear had no intention of turning the tide. In fact, the army in the front at any time was often the most elite, and the soldiers and horses in the rear were mostly those who could scrape the heads;
If we really want to turn the tide, we will only be overwhelmed by the massive defeated army in front, which will trigger a series of subsequent collapses.
Therefore, Xie Yu'an, the commander-in-chief of the three sides of the Chu people, immediately ordered the Chu navy to turn back and retreat in all directions.
When the Yan people's forward army arrived here, they faced the almost undefended Weihe River defense line.
Zheng Fan sat on the horse and his eyes fell on the group of tombstones.
During the previous withdrawal, the Jinyi guards asked Zheng Fan to take Paoze's bones back, but Zheng Fan refused.
Now, the Yan army has won a great victory and is fighting back again. Even if the graves here are dug up and the corpses are exposed in the wilderness, these army Qiu Ba, whether they are dead or alive, actually don't care. After all, they are the winners.
However, the tombstone was not damaged and even some decorations were added.
Obviously, the Chu army deliberately protected this area. No matter when they attacked or retreated, they did not vent their anger.
Zheng Fan also saw Xie Yuan's inscription on the newly erected tombstone.
Perhaps, the Xie family Qianliju had already prepared for this in his heart, and had not completely done everything.
Because everyone knows that the regent of Dayan is a sentimental person. For the people he cares about, he has massacred cities and killed prisoners more than once.
The blind man stepped forward and said: "My lord, the news we just received from the front is that Jinshu has captured Moya County, and Li Chenghui has also captured Wenqiu County."
Zheng Fan nodded and said, "The Chu people retreated so neatly."
"Yes." The blind man said with a smile, "The remnant soldiers will be huddled in Shangyang County, and after that, they will be in the capital of Chu State."
It can be said that the capital of Chu originally had people with a sense of regional superiority, but there was only one layer of separation between them and people in the border areas.
"It's a pity that many of the main forces of our army are still capturing prisoners in Shanggu County. Otherwise, we can try to capture Shangyang County as well."
"That's not how battles are fought." Zheng Fan rejected the blind man's statement, "When you punch your fist, you have to leave some energy to make a turn. There is no need to punch it all out.
In this national war, we all have a steady and steady approach. In the end, it was the Chu people who were so restless that they risked everything.
We were not in a hurry before, and now there is no need to be in a hurry.
Even if we take down Shangyang County impatiently, what's the point?
It's nothing more than the addition of the former Shanggu County. Is it possible that you still want to take advantage of the situation and capture the capital of Chu State once and for all?
I'm really going to get too excited, so be careful and I'll fall down again. "
"What the Lord said is that the meat is already in the bowl, it just needs to be cooled for a while."
“However, Shangyang County does not need to be attacked, and Chu State’s Gyeonggi Province does not need to be attacked for the time being, but some things still have to be done.
Do you know what your son-in-law likes most about returning to his wife’s parents’ home? "
The blind man smiled knowingly and said, "Show off."
"Hahaha."
Zheng Fan also laughed and said: "Yes, let her parents see that the man she chose is not wrong.
After all, Da Niu’s mother eloped with me back then. "
The blind man nodded and said, "My lord, I feel that the Emperor Chu's family will definitely be very pleased that his sister did not choose the wrong man."
"Send someone to send an order to Jin Shuke and ask him to lead his army to clear the way for me first. I'm going to walk my horse under his capital city of Ying."
"My subordinate understands."
Zheng Fan's eyes fell on the tombstone there again and said:
"Oh, by the way, blind man, when the war started earlier, the one who sent the Youge team in, do you think there was someone behind it?"
“My Lord, the Qi Refiners of Chu State are presented in the form of shamans, but the method of possessing the old man is clearly not the style of shamans from Chu State;
Furthermore, Zhu Xia was mentioned about fate and fate at every turn, and his subordinates speculated that there should be a force that has been waiting for the so-called fate to arrive so that he can take advantage of the trend.
You know, those Qi practitioners are the most superstitious about this. "
"But no one of them was seen on the battlefield."
"Yes, Your Majesty should know better. Those Qi Refiners are also the most cowardly."
"Haha, under the general trend, they can't make any waves. However, now that they have come to the forefront, don't think about drowning again. When the situation stabilizes, you and San'er are responsible for digging deeper."
"The subordinates will."
"Now, I am no longer afraid of thousands of troops. Anyway, in terms of thousands of troops, no matter Ganchu or other small countries, they will be my opponent.
On the contrary, it is these things hidden under the water, perhaps, not just Qi Refiners;
Anyway,
Their presence makes me uncomfortable. "
"The same goes for my subordinates. Please rest assured, my lord. After the war calms down, my subordinates will personally investigate this matter. I will definitely help my lord to find them out."
"it is good."
……
The remnants of the Chu army were stationed in Shangyang County, but they were not controlling the entire territory, but were limited to a few large cities.
They watched the Yan Army cavalry pass through their sight, but they had lost the courage to go out of the city to meet the interception, even though they knew in their hearts that their capital city was behind them.
But what can be done?
The soldiers were already as afraid of swallows as tigers, and their fighting spirit was completely shattered;
Even those generals, even though they have the loyalty to serve His Majesty, they also understand that forcing the few troops on hand to go out to face the Yan people at this time will have no other effect except to bring military glory to the Yan people.
A hundred years ago, after the first generation of Zhenbei Hou defeated the 50-strong army of Qian Kingdom, without any follow-up reinforcements and support, he led a small number of cavalry under his command and attacked the three counties of Qian Kingdom, which are now the three sides;
Ganren had the same mentality at that time. He could only watch helplessly and did not dare to fight again.
After the Yan army entered the capital, they did not encounter much obstruction.
After the news of the defeat on the front line came back, all the forces of the Chu State in the capital were concentrated in Yingdu;
And Yingdu was also filled with an atmosphere of panic and uneasiness.
Who said that the Yan people had invaded the capital and burned everything with fire?
Now, King Jingnan of the Yan people is gone, but the regent who inherited the mantle of King Jingnan came and still defeated the army of Da Chu.
This restless mood is boiling among the people and the court.
……
"Are you defeated?"
"Yes, Queen Mother."
"Where's Tingshan?"
"He said he died in battle."
The Emperor of Chu peeled off a lychee and put it into his mother's mouth.
The Queen Mother of Da Chu sat on the chair, opened her mouth, ate the lychee, and chewed it slowly in her mouth.
a long time,
The Queen Mother looked at the Emperor,
asked;
"Can you still get up?"
Emperor Chu was silent.
"He Niang, is there anything you can't say?"
"It's difficult." Emperor Chu gave the answer.
The Queen Mother stretched out her hand and placed it on the back of Emperor Chu’s hand:
"Actually, I don't have much attachment to the Xiong family, so don't be too tired."
"Mother, the throne was won by the son himself. No matter what, the son can only go down this path."
"Will the Yan people invade the capital?"
"I'm afraid I won't be able to get in for a while."
"What about later?"
"Then son, go to Chu Nan."
The Queen Mother nodded and said: "As my mother grows old, as people grow old, they feel that life and death, whether they are buried in an imperial mausoleum or on a straw mat, are nothing more than a pair of withered bones.
Just make your own decision, as my mother can't give you any advice. "
"My son understands."
Emperor Chu stood up and said: "Mother, my son has to go and stabilize the situation."
"Go get busy."
"My son retire."
Emperor Chu turned around and walked out.
As the distance between mother and son grows longer,
The original kindness on the Queen Mother's face was gradually fading away, replaced by ever-deeper resentment.
Suddenly,
Emperor Chu's footsteps stopped, and the resentment on the Queen Mother's face also solidified.
"Mother."
"Is there anything else, Emperor?"
Emperor Chu did not turn around, which was disrespectful;
As for the Queen Mother, she didn't even try to hide her voice, it was filled with disgust.
"Do you think your son is a good emperor?"
"of course."
"But I don't feel that way, haha."
Emperor Chu walked out of the Queen Mother's palace.
"Queen Mother, Your Majesty has left." The female personal officer stepped forward.
"Snapped!"
The Queen Mother slapped the female official on the face.
"He...is not the emperor!"
……
Yingdu, city tower.
The emperor, dressed in dragon robes, stood at the highest point and retreated from everything.
Below, there are a group of Phoenix Nest Guards for protection.
The city walls were also full of defenders;
In the distance, a patch of dust appeared, and an iron cavalry swept over them.
Emperor Chu put his hands on the railing in front of him,
laughed:
"Look, you've been slapped in the face again. Last time, you could still say that you deliberately borrowed the sword of the Yan people to remove the noble carrion from this great Chu;
Then,
What about this time?
You, you,
Always think highly of yourself. "
After Emperor Chu finished speaking, he waited for a long time.
"Why, you stopped talking? Is it acquiescence? Is your anger gone at all?
This is not like you;
Back then, when you chose to swallow me, you were so heroic and so powerful that you swallowed up the world.
Or are you too lazy to waste time with me and want to accumulate strength to suppress me again?
I do not deny,
You may be able to succeed a few more times,
But your current great power has been shattered, and the imperial energy in you has also been shattered. How long can you suppress me?
I can give you some advice,
Go to sleep, just go to sleep, I will live for you.
Chu people, don’t they call themselves the people of Fire Phoenix? I... will treat them well, haha. "
Some distance below the city, the Yan cavalry were already in formation. The Chu army on the wall looked like they were facing a formidable enemy. It was clear that the Yan army had no intention of attacking the city, but the Chu army still hurriedly placed all the prepared defensive equipment on the city wall. superior.
At this time, the king's flag was raised in the Yan army formation.
As soon as the king's flag was raised,
Emperor Chu's expression suddenly changed as he stood on the high tower.
his hands,
He began to tremble, and his eyes, which had been sarcastic before, were instantly filled with fear.
"Knife, knife, knife!"
Emperor Chu shouted out these three words. In the dark, he seemed to see a knife slashing at him, and he screamed miserably under the knife.
"Ahhhh!!!"
Emperor Chu leaned back;
A group of Fengchao guards rushed up to the tower, but immediately heard the emperor's voice:
"Back off."
"According to the order."
on the tower,
Emperor Chu raised his head again. His hair was already wet with sweat, and his knuckles were starting to turn white.
"Beast, you think you will have a chance if the Chu Kingdom is destroyed and my emperor's power is declining, right?
Don’t even use your brain to think about it,
If this great Chu dies completely,
Of course I can’t be the emperor.
What about you?
Without Da Chu, without Chu people,
in the future,
Who would still worship, no, who would still remember the fire phoenix totem?
Without Da Chu,
Do you think there will still be you? "
……
under the city wall,
What Zheng Fan didn't expect was that shortly after the king's flag was erected on his side, Emperor Chu's Jinwu Dragon Banner was erected on the city wall.
"What a coincidence, my lord, your uncle is actually here waiting for you."
Zheng Fan smiled and said,
He waved his hand forward,
Immediately,
A group of Yan army knights rode forward, facing the towering city wall.
They shouted in unison:
"The Regent of Dayan is returning to Ning today. I would like to ask the Lord of Chu to prepare a banquet!"
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I'm a little tired after writing the plot of Gao Xuchao. I'll do one update today and two updates tomorrow, so hold on tight everyone!
(End of this chapter)