Han Shizu

Chapter 500

"Brother Dang!" Hearing Dang Jin's muttering, Zhao Kuangyin suddenly turned around and looked at him very seriously: "You and I have worked together, although the time is not long, since the Southern Expedition, all the battles, big and small, have been born together To die is to go through hardships and adventures. The love of robes and zealots is profound! Zhao treats you like a brother and a brother. If you have something to say, tell me frankly, and I hope you will listen to me!"

Seeing Zhao Kuangyin speak solemnly, Dang Jin couldn't help being taken aback, and replied: "Brother Zhao, please speak."

Greeting Dang Jin and walking together on Luocheng in Yangzhou, Zhao Kuangyin said slowly: "Since the end of the Tang Dynasty, the world has been in chaos and the feudal lords have divided their regimes. In the past few decades, the Central Plains has changed four dynasties, which can be described as extremely chaotic. However, since ancient times Since then there has been impermanence and chaos, and in the midst of the seasons, a hero came out at the right time to bring about peace.

From my point of view, the current Son of Heaven is the master of heroism and strategy.Reforming bad governance, calming Fangzhen, centralizing power, rectifying the forbidden army, conquering Shu, quelling civil strife, resisting Khitan, and attacking the Southern Tang Dynasty, step by step, all show their wisdom and martial arts.

In this season, the world is turning from chaos to order, and when there are great changes, we should follow the trend and not stick to the bad habits of three generations."

"Brother Zhao, let's be blunt!" Dang Jin couldn't help scratching his head and gritted his teeth when his head swelled.

Seeing this, Zhao Kuangyin felt a sense of futility, smiled wryly, and spoke bluntly: "Thinking about the root of the troubled times in the Tang Dynasty is nothing more than the power of the feudal towns, and it is difficult for the military officials to control it. Today, if you want to bring chaos into order, you must restrain it." Military officer, these years, the military discipline of the Imperial Army has become more detailed and strict, which is the proof. And we should also restrain our behavior, so as to reap good results!"

After saying this, the party was still a little confused. Zhao Kuangyin simply said: "Yangzhou is a big city in Huainan. Since the whole city has been acquired, it should be dedicated to your majesty and the court intact, so as to stabilize order and appease the hearts of the people. This will be a great achievement. But once we are like you As the saying goes, Yangzhou will be destroyed if you indulge your soldiers and plunder the soldiers and people. Not to mention the loss of hearts, a dilapidated city of Yangzhou, on the side of the emperor, is not only useless, but a crime!"

Now, Dang Jin finally came to his senses and said, "It turns out that Brother Zhao's intention is to tell me not to rob Yangzhou, but to put it bluntly, how could we not obey the order?"

Seeing Dangjin's reaction, Zhao Kuangyin himself was also happy, and shook his head helplessly. Obviously, he told the wrong person.He raised his finger and said: "This is not my order, this is His Majesty's edict. In the war of aggression, the people of Huainan will be harmed, and it is impossible to protect them. There are tens of thousands of troops going south, no matter what the other troops are, but I, Zhao Kuangyin, We must strictly follow His Majesty's edict! But anyone who violates the order will be executed!"

In fact, it was basically impossible for the feudal army of the Northern Han Dynasty to completely commit no crimes against the common people, especially the Han army going south, which had a complex composition.Even with the strict order of the emperor, the troops below will inevitably have sneaky actions.

After all, fighting in a foreign country, as conquerors, the arrogant soldiers of the Northern Han Dynasty must indulge.When he was in Haozhou, Zhao Kuangyin personally experienced an incident. A group of Han soldiers pretended to be defeated soldiers of the Tang army, robbed villagers, and killed hundreds of people.When Guo Rong heard about it, he beheaded all the Han soldiers.

Seeing Zhao Kuangyin's resolute expression, Dang Jin could only respond, "Yes!"

"Hey!" While obeying the order, he couldn't help but question: "It's just that looting is not allowed, and indiscriminate killing is not allowed. Then why are the soldiers fighting with their lives! If things go on like this, I'm afraid the soldiers will be resentful!"

"You have been in the Forbidden Army for so long, and you didn't listen to what the consolation envoys said?" Zhao Kuangyin asked back.

Immediately without waiting for his answer, he spoke seriously, "Soldiers fight for the country, for the king, for the people, for the sake of unifying the world!"

Seeing that he was a little disapproving, Zhao Kuangyin said again: "As for the military achievements of the soldiers, Your Majesty and the court have their own rewards and pensions. After so many years, how has Your Majesty ever been short of soldiers in this regard?"

"That's true!" Dang Jin responded while rubbing his chin.

What Zhao Kuangyin admired most about Liu Chengyou was his control and transformation of the imperial guards over the past few years.A promising king with a clear mind and sharp eyes is also worth following.

"Yangzhou, brother Zhao is not tempted by the wealth of the city?" Tut tut and sighed, Dang Jin couldn't help looking at Zhao Kuangyin.

Hearing this, Zhao Kuangyin looked at Dang Jin with a peaceful face and said with a smile: "To tell you the truth, even if we really plundered Yangzhou, filled the city with soldiers, and sent it to the emperor, we would not be too harsh. We, even, will still reward us for our contributions to Yangzhou!
But, after that, you and I, brother, lost our future! "

"The city is full of wealth, and it's hard to move your heart. I'm not as good as it!" Dang Jin said.

During the conversation between the two, a military academy suddenly came to report: "I have reported to the envoy that the soldiers in Yizhou are in chaos and are looting the inner city!"

Hearing these words, Zhao Kuangyin's face suddenly changed, and he was full of anger, and ordered: "Notify Mr. Chen, let him bring someone to suppress, otherwise, don't blame Zhao for being rude!"

Yangzhou City, after all, failed to completely avoid the military disaster. This is the city where the Han army came from the south, occupies the largest area, has the largest population, and has the most wealth.

It was not only Yizhou soldiers who made trouble, but also Suzhou soldiers, and some Tang pawns who surrendered. They were the most active.Even the city's hooligans, ghosts and monsters also jumped out.

For such a situation, Zhao Kuangyin naturally had no reason to be soft-hearted, and personally led people to suppress it, just one word, kill.Fortunately, the response was timely and tough measures were taken, which prevented the chaos from expanding.

The inner city is the main area where the rioters fought. After all, there are many officials, wealthy businessmen and property owners here.

The puppet Tang Dongdu stayed behind in the mansion. After entering the city, Zhao Kuangyin issued a strict order to send troops to garrison without intrusion, but it still could not be avoided.Zhou Zong, who stayed behind in the Eastern Capital, was very old. He was a veteran of the Southern Tang Dynasty, and his qualifications and reputation in the Southern Tang Dynasty were not low.

The whole family gathered in the hall, women, children and family members were all terrified, and the sound of weeping and weeping was endless.Zhou Zong had white hair, but he looked very energetic. At this time, as a parent, he stood in front of his head without fear, looking coldly at those Han soldiers who were like wolves and tigers, and put down the looted things, and he was in a state of embarrassment. Exit the hall.

Zhao Kuangyin came up to the hall, took a glance, took two steps forward, and bowed to Zhou Zong: "Duke Zhou was frightened, it's my fault, is my family safe?"

"Don't dare!" Zhou Zong straightened his body, straightened his robes, returned a simple salute, pointed to a group of soldiers outside, and said flatly: "This is the teacher of benevolence and righteousness that Zhao Shijun said. ? Strict military discipline? So fierce and domineering, in my opinion, it is no different from the cruel warriors in the world!"

"It's Zhao who is not strict with his command, please forgive me!" Facing his ridicule, Zhao Kuangyin looked very calm, and said: "Zhao will definitely give an explanation to Zhou Gong and the people of Yangzhou!"

At this time, Chen Sirang also rushed over, and he and Zhao Kuangyin suppressed it separately.Seeing Zhao Kuangyin with a face full of bad luck, he sighed: "Mr. Zhao, I have no way to control the soldiers. I have brought all the officers and soldiers who looted here, and I will let you dispose of them!"

Zhao Kuangyin turned around, with cold eyes, and directly ordered: "Whether it is Suzhou or Yizhou's subordinate regiments, all officers above the senior level will be beheaded, and the rest of the soldiers will have [-] staffs. Those who surrendered, those who participated in the chaos, and Those rascals, take them all to the side of the canal and kill them!"

"Yes!"

According to Zhao Kuangyin's order, thousands of heads will fall to the ground, but their colors will not change.For this gentleman, Chen Sixang really admired him.

"Duke Zhou, Yangzhou will definitely not be chaotic!" Zhao Kuangyin turned around again, bowed slightly, and said respectfully: "However, I have to trouble Duke Zhou, I am going to change places for Duke Zhou's family!"

"People are swordsmen, I'm fish and meat, listen to your honor!" Zhou Zong listened to Zhao Kuangyin's order, knew that this person was not a good person, his old face turned pale, but he responded stubbornly.

"Pass down the order, the Duke of Zhou is the elder, he goes up and down the military academy, and he must not be humiliated lightly, and those who disobey the order will be beheaded!" Zhao Kuangyin ordered loudly when he led the people back.

Dang Jin followed Zhao Kuangyin: "Are you being too polite to that old man?"

"Send someone to escort Zhou Zong's family and Yao Feng to the camp and present them to the emperor!" Zhao Kuangyin raised his hand and ordered.

While staying in the hall of the mansion, Zhou Zong's family only relaxed after the Han soldiers retreated.It was the same with Zhou Zong, facing a group of warriors Qiu Ba, there was really nothing he could do. Fortunately, Zhao Kuangyin, the general of the Han army, was quite reasonable.

"Daddy!" A light voice called out.

Behind Zhou Zong, there is a young girl with beautiful appearance and gentle temperament, who is in the prime of her youth, dressed in pink clothes, standing gracefully.

Gently pressing his hand, Zhou Zong expressed comfort: "It's all right!"

Among Zhou Zong's wives, there was another concubine with a plump figure and a charming face, holding a girl in her arms, babbling, her clear eyes rolling around, not knowing the difficulties of the world at all.

Zhou Zong, an old man, is a bit interesting. He got a daughter in middle age, and another daughter in old age. His body is really good.

Seeing the house full of concubines, Zhou Zong thought to himself that he could not fall down.Otherwise, the dry women and children will suffer disaster.Especially the parents and daughters of their own parents, it is not easy to cultivate them, they are always proud of them, if they don't have their own protection, their families will be ruined and their families will be ruined in this country, how can they survive.

"Let the servants tidy up all your things, and you all pack your bags too," comforting the family, Zhou Zong, as the head of the family, ordered.

Zhou Zong's daughter, Zhou Ehuang, is sixteen years old.

(End of this chapter)