Late Tang Dynasty Floating Life

Chapter 1110 Escape

On the post road, Wei Bowufu was panting like a cow everywhere.

The cold weather, the road full of residual snow, and the panic-stricken mood, all the way down the road, the exhaustion of physical strength and energy is very terrible.

But they didn't dare to stay, Xia Bing was merciless in killing people, even cruel and tyrannical.Whether or not to accept the surrender depends entirely on their mood, and most of the time they do not accept surrender at all.This can't help but make people wonder, don't they know that this will cause their own casualties to increase dramatically?Troops that do not accept surrender will naturally encounter frenzied resistance.

But the fact is so, what can I say!

If you can't beat it, you can only run.

This place has passed Guantao, and there is a post road directly to Weizhou.It's not that the sergeants didn't want to go to Guantao City to take refuge, they really had lost their courage.Linqing and Yongji counties fell one after another, how long can Guantao defend?They are not so big-hearted about going to that mortal place.It's better to run away, either go to Weizhou, or just go home.

Don't tell me, there are really many people who desert on the way.

They are all local people from the same township, they have been married to each other for many years, and they are very close to the party. It is not difficult to find one or two relatives and friends to take refuge temporarily and get a chance to breathe.

Ever since, there were fewer and fewer rout soldiers on the post road leading to Weizhou, and at night, there was not even a single person.At this time, Xia Jun sent out a section to monitor Guantao, and the brigade continued to move southward, heading towards Weizhou—the fourth day of February in the second year of Shi Jianji.

The news quickly spread into Weizhou City, causing an uproar immediately.

In broad daylight, the gates of various cities were closed one by one, and the sergeants were making a lot of noise, not knowing what to do.

Looking at the empty home, Luo Shaowei smiled gratifiedly.

He had already secretly sent his family out of the city, and now he was alone, even if he died, he would die himself, and he was not so afraid.

Of the [-] soldiers recruited, [-] remained in the city, guarding the front and back courtyards tightly, and not letting anyone approach them.

Sikong Bing and Yang Li visited together.

"The sergeants are quarreling, the war is uncertain, and the commander-in-chief has to go out to make a decision." Yang Li said anxiously: "The current situation can no longer be chaotic. The Xia thief is coming, and we must suppress it as soon as possible." Riots, united against the enemy. In this way, the Marshal's property and life are also guaranteed."

If you don't go out to make up your mind, if the sergeants come out with a new leader, Baoqi will take you Luo Shi first, rob the goods and women, and distribute them to everyone to boost morale.

Yang Li is really thinking about his master, and he is also really thinking about Wei Bo.

"Commander, Zhao Qianman and Shi Ren were incompetent, lost their teachers and land, and the situation was terrible. Now we have to appease the grievances of the army, why not..." Sikong Bing said hesitantly.

"How about it?" Luo Shaowei asked.

"It's better to seize his family wealth and reward all the troops to restore the morale of the troops." Sikong Bing said through gritted teeth.

Even though Luo Shaowei was mentally prepared, he was shocked.

"No!" Yang Li glared at Sikong Bing, and reprimanded: "How shortsighted is Sikong Sima! Shi Renyu holds thousands of soldiers and horses, sticks to Guantao, and has not surrendered to the enemy. Do you want to force against General Shi?"

Sikong Bing argued: "Shi Renyu has more than [-] soldiers and horses under his tent, and he has enough food and grass. If he couldn't save Beizhou last time, it would be a serious crime, so he shouldn't be punished?"

"Last year, all the armies were defeated. General Shi fought well. Although he failed to clear the siege of Beizhou, he did not lose ground." Yang Li said.

"So what about the great death of master and apprentice this time?" Sikong Bing asked, "If there is no punishment for the crime, what's the point of fighting?"

Yang Li didn't talk to him too much, and said to Luo Shaowei: "Commander, this is the time to unite with sincerity, don't do what the loved ones hurt the enemy. Otherwise, it will be too late to regret."

Luo Shaowei nodded frequently, seeming to agree with him.

Seeing this, Sikong Bing knew not to go too far, so he stopped talking immediately.

"Let's go, go to the Marquis of Duyu. The matter has come to this point, we need to work together." Luo Shaowei sighed.

The road leading to Duyu Housi is full of warriors.

When someone saw Luo Shaowei, he spat.Anyone who is weak and incompetent will be looked down upon, especially in a place like Hebei.

Luo Shaowei's one incident after another since he took the throne has greatly disappointed people, although it may not be entirely his responsibility.

Someone stared at it steadily, their expressions seemed a little dazed.Obviously, after fighting for such a long time, they realized that it might be difficult to recover only by relying on Wei Bo's strength.

Back then, when he fought against the imperial court, he took advantage of the grievances among the various soldiers and horses, as well as the fear of the dead dog.Now Xia Bandit is one body, and the leading general is not the governor of the feudal town, so he has no place to talk, which makes people very sad.

Some people were too lazy to care about Luo Shaowei, and just basked in the sun holding their swords and guns.Surrender is not my wish, and I can't fight it, so I have to muddle through, and put my hope in case-maybe the Jin soldiers and Zhao soldiers will come to rescue them?

Luo Shaowei had a panoramic view of everyone's expressions, and gradually understood it in his heart.

After this big defeat, Wei Bowufu's attitude seemed to be divided, not as tough as before.

At this time, he regretted it again.

Linqing and Shenxian two major groups, with a total of 2 horses, were destroyed too hastily?Is it something wrong?
Sikong Bing also had a panoramic view of Luo Shaowei's expression.

This protagonist is timid and impulsive, and his determination is still not firm, and he changes from time to time without a certainty.With such determination, you can't afford Wei Bo's game of chess!

It is right to get rid of it early, so don't sway left and right.

But he wasn't worried either.He will wake up again when he arrives at Du Yu Hou Si.

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The atmosphere in Duyu Housi was silent.

The armies retreated, Cheng Gongzuo, Liang Huaijin, Yin Xingfang, Wang Yuanwu, Chen Yuanyu and other generals were all in the city.

Just now they quarreled, but they didn't make a name for themselves, so they shut up now.

Yamen soldiers are all over the courtyard, whispering to each other, not knowing what they are connecting.

"I said that it is not uncommon for the states to fall and Weicheng to be besieged in the past 50 or [-] years." All of a sudden, some Yamen soldiers said: "Twenty-nine soldiers from Hedong, Chengde, Yiding, and Cangjing joined forces. Yu Wan, there is still something to be done, why are you all downcast?"

"Don't talk, don't talk." Some people thought he was annoying, and said angrily: "If the commanders are all incompetent, how can we win?"

"Maybe there is a general who is resentful and intentionally drives us to die." Someone said sadly, "Otherwise, after fighting so many battles, there are only a few insignificant victories, which is unreasonable."

"What exactly are Li Keyong and Wang Rong doing?" Someone couldn't help but say, "I went south from Jizhou last year, and managed to take down a few cities, only to be pushed back by the Xia people."

"The people of Zhao are good at defending the city, but not good at fighting in the field. With that little ability, they actually tried their best. I can't blame them." Someone sighed.

"Luo Shuai is here, everyone is quiet." Someone outside the door said.

After hearing this, everyone didn't form a team, but looked at the gate in unison.

Pay attention to the point, but also stood up, a little respect.

Unhappy in my heart, I sat there firmly, not moving.

Luo Shaowei hurried into the Marquis of Duyu, seeing the Yamen soldiers standing or standing, they didn't come to greet him, and he didn't dare to show his anger.

"Commander." The ones who were most polite to Luo Shaowei were the generals with higher status. Wang Yuanwu and others came out of the middle hall to pay their respects.

Luo Shaowei sighed, "Go in and talk."

"Just say it here!" A yamen soldier scratched a pillar with a knife and shouted loudly.

Well, the feeling of regret that just arose on the road dissipated invisibly, Luo Shaowei was annoyed in his heart, but his face remained calm, and he smiled and said, "That's fine."

"Everyone, this is the end of the matter, there is nothing to hide." Luo Shaowei said: "Xin County and Linqing were defeated in two battles, and the losses were heavy. Now there are only more than [-] soldiers in the city, and [-] Xia thieves are approaching every step of the way. What should I do? How to play, I want to hear your opinions."

"Shrink it." Wang Yuanwu sighed, and said, "Withdraw all the soldiers that can be withdrawn, and stand by for help."

"There are a lot of people in the city, why not recruit soldiers?" Yin Xingfang suggested.

The Yabing family members are all in the city, and there are quite a few who are proficient in martial arts. If Latin enlists in the army, he is still competent to defend the city.

"Conscription requires money. Where can I get the money?" Chen Yuanyu asked.

Tutuan peasants can be forcibly recruited, even without payment.However, there are [-] family members of yamen soldiers in Weizhou City, as well as a large number of families of military academies and officials, so this method cannot be used against them.

"Distribute donations!" Cheng Gongzuo, the commander of Pingnandu, said.

"The common people have donated several times, but now I am afraid that the family has no money left."

"This is difficult..."

Everyone sighed together, it was always difficult to cut one's own flesh.

"Whispering!" A yamen soldier said angrily, "The merchants in the square city have money, and the families of the officials also have money. They just come to the door to send donations. How dare you refuse to give?"

"Yes, go to Fangshi to ask for money!" Someone echoed.

Others turned their attention to Luo Shaowei.It is heard that he has already paid off the loan, obviously made a lot of money, the family should be very rich.

"Monks and nuns in temples are fat and oily, so it's okay to ask for alms."

"Li Daonu and Zhao Qianman are two idiots. It's fine if they die, but they also implicate our four thousand brothers. Why don't you grab them?"

"I have pity on my family, Erlang, who followed Zhao Qianman to Shen County. He didn't know whether he was alive or dead. Let's go and seek justice."

Grass!Luo Shaowei didn't expect the situation to get out of control so easily, and he was sweating from fright.

Wang Yuanwu, Yin Xingfang and other generals were also a little flustered.Why do you say a few words, and your family is going to be in trouble?

Both of them regretted it a little bit. They knew that the official would be gone, and it would be better to flee with their families than to stay in Weizhou.

In the past, when Le Cong trained soldiers to come to the city, Weizhou had three Jiedu envoys in one day, what can't these yamen soldiers do?

"Let's go ask for money! If we want us to work hard, why don't we have money?"

"Killing so many people, it's time to pay for it."

"Go together, go together!"

Everyone shouted, and in an instant, more than half of them walked away, and they went in series.

"Everyone, please listen to me, unite with sincerity..." Chen Yuanyu rushed over anxiously and stopped him.

He just moved his family to Weizhou, he has hundreds of carts of goods, and he has a lovely wife and beautiful family members. How can he let these rough people disturb him?
"Fuck you!" A soldier drew out his horizontal knife and chopped it down.

Chen Yuanyu was unprepared and fell to the ground, screaming miserably.

Luo Shaowei was so frightened that he couldn't speak, and his body trembled unconsciously.

Yin Xingfang, Wang Yuanwu and the others looked at each other, and they all understood the meaning in each other's eyes: This ghostly place can't be kept, run away!
(End of this chapter)