Late Tang Dynasty Floating Life

Chapter 277 Salute
On the fifth day of May in the first year of Wende, on the road between Liangdang County and Hechi County, the courier caught up with the large army and sent a bunch of official letters to Shao Shude.

Kuixia Jiedu made Li Kan capture Jingnan!
This place was originally captured by Zhao Dechen from Qin Zongquan's department, but it was turned into a piece of white land and the people were scattered. Zhao Dechen was not interested in sending heavy troops to garrison, so Li Kan sent troops to occupy this place, and took Cai generals Changhou and Xu Cun, while Wang Jianzhao led his troops to flee. Qianzhong.

The emperor issued an edict to use Kuixia Jiedu envoy Li Kan as Jingnan Liuhou and Jiangling Yin, and Wang Jianzhao as Wutai Army Jiedu envoy (in central Guizhou).

The court still trusted Li Kan very much, this was Shao Shude's first feeling.

"Zhao Suishi, Kuizhou Li Kan, have you made an offering in the past two years?" Shao Shude asked Zhao Guangfeng after finding him.

"Return to Commander-in-Chief, the five prefectures of Kuixia have kept offering offerings, and there is no shortage."

"No wonder." Shao Shude admired Li Kan.This is a thoughtful and knowledgeable person. After all, how many times he has gone back and forth between the court and the feudal town, it is indeed okay in terms of the overall situation.

However, it may also be because he is an old man from the previous era, and the old man generally has more affection for Datang.It's hard to say about the new generation of warlords.

But maybe the so-called new warlords are still good, and they can still talk about some rules.By the fifth generation, the atmosphere will deteriorate even more, and there will be no bottom line.At least, the sergeants these days will only fight before the battle, and once they go into battle, they will fight honestly.And the soldiers of the Five Dynasties were completely spoiled. They made troubles before the war, and they also made fucking troubles during the war.

The atmosphere is actually getting worse slowly, and people are getting worse little by little.Military leaders and careerists have no bottom line to instigate and curry favor with the sergeants, and have cultivated them into a group of people whose desires cannot be filled, so we must take warning!
"Li Kan won the Jiangling Mansion, so he is going to attack Lizhou, Langzhou and other places? I guess there will be a series of battles." Shao Shude put down this information, it is too far away, separated by Sanchuan, Jinshang, and Shannan Dongdao , the hand can't reach it.

However, he also further realized that Li Kan's ambition should not be small.When he was asked to exchange the captured Cai soldiers for horses, he didn't want to, so he sent Guo Yu (Cheng Rui) over.This time, taking advantage of the false attack to occupy Jiangling Mansion, it seems that they want to annex the neighboring town.

"Le Congxun was defeated in Huanshui and was beheaded. His father Le Yanzhen was also killed, and the heads of father and son hung at the gate of the army. Luo Hongxin was appointed as Wei Bo Jiedu's empress." This military newspaper mentioned It's all expected.

The power struggle is merciless and the most bloody.Le Yanzhen had already become a monk, but he still could not escape death.All the accumulated wealth has been taken advantage of by others, and the mansion, wife and daughter cannot be kept, and they have all become other people's trophies and playthings.

However, Wei Bozhen completed the transition of power so quickly, which is actually not bad.Long-term civil strife and consumption were avoided, otherwise Zhu Quanzhong might reach in.

By the way, there is a piece of information related to Zhu Quanzhong.This person has already led his army to the south, first to Henan Mansion, Zhang Quanyi came out of the city to meet him.Then the soldiers dispatched Xu and Cai, targeting Yang Shouzong and Qin Zongquan.

Shao Shude was also a little silly when he saw this.He co-authored himself to bring down Yang Fugong, but it was convenient for Zhu Quanzhong, so that he could attack Xuzhou in a legitimate way?
It probably doesn't matter much though.With Zhu's thick and dark face, even if it's not so legitimate, it's still true.

Zhu Quanzhong's southward travel had a great negative impact on Chen Cheng, Zhe Siyu and others.The recruitment of people has been completely stopped, and a total of more than [-] people have been recruited, and most of them have been sent to Shaanxi.

With Zhu Quanzhong's support, Zhang Quanyi's attitude also became tougher, insisting that the Dingnan Army leave Henan Mansion.If this is the case, Chen and Zhe may not be very good at talking to him.But Shanguo Wang Gong also asked them to withdraw their troops quickly, and withdrew their confession after sending the last batch of food and grass, which made them very helpless.

Without food, nothing can be done.So Chen Cheng also rushed back from Xuzhou. In the previous ten days, he successfully recruited more than [-] soldiers—in fact, because of Zhu Quanzhong’s assists, he entered Henan Mansion with great fanfare and played the banner of going south. Ru, Xu, Cai, etc. The people in the state panicked, and the recruiting went very smoothly.

The Henan incident has almost come to an end.

Shao Shude roughly calculated that since the first time he sent people to Heyang to pick up the families of the soldiers, in the past five years, he has recruited more than 20 civilians and more than [-] recruits from Henan.Zhu Quanzhong must not know about this account, and if he knew, he might be furious.

"If the order continues, the Huazhou camp will not be disbanded, and the four troops commanded by Zhe Siyu will retreat to Shaanxi. If Wang Gong sends people to drive them away, they will retreat to Tongguan and wait for the next order." Shao Shude thought for a while, and felt that the brigade should ride There is no need for the pawns to withdraw, it is better to let them stay there, maybe they can make a deal with the righteous brother.

After handing over the order to the courier, they continued to march forward and arrived in Hechi County four days later.On the tenth day of the lunar new year, I passed Qingniuling, and on the twelfth day, I arrived in Changju County.This county is already the boundary of Xingzhou, and the environment is similar to that of Fengzhou, the difference is that it surrendered to the imperial court early.

On the 22th, they passed through Xingzhou City, and on the [-]nd, they arrived at Xi County and officially entered the boundary of Xingyuan Mansion.

"Welcome to the king of Lingwu County." Jiang Dewen and Niu Li shouted from a distance, leading a group of gentry and elders.

"Secretary Jiang, we haven't seen each other in Chang'an for many years." Shao Shude walked up to Jiang Dewen, took his hand, and said happily.

He is nostalgic.During the Xia Sui period when Commander Zhuge held the festival, Jiang Dewen, as the chief staff member, showed kindness to himself and helped him a little.Later, he went to Linzhou in person to help matchmaking.With this friendship, the relationship is naturally different.

"The king of Lingwu County has a great reputation, and he is powerful in the west. He is in Xingyuan, and he has heard of it a lot. I wish I could come to Xiazhou in person and congratulate him." Jiang Dewen was also very happy.

Shao Shude remembers old love, speaks faith, and repays kindness, which is recognized by everyone.Even if he is not a county king or general with a heavy army in his hand, he is still very good if he is just a friend.

"This is..." Shao Shude asked, looking at a tall and burly general beside Jiang Dewen.

This person has a loyal face, taciturn, and can even be said to be a little dull.If the information is not bad, it should be the general Zhuge relied on, Qingzhou Xiangdang Niu Li.

"This is General Niu, the envoy of the left wing of the Ya Army and the Governor of Guozhou." Jiang Dewen introduced.

The soldiers and horse envoys in the left wing are the official officials, and most of the governors of Guozhou are part-time officials from the remote leader.

"Shannan General Niu Li, I have met the King of Lingwu County." Niu Li bowed and said.

He's a man of few words, but he's not stupid, he just doesn't like to talk.If such a character is not appreciated, it is possible to float and sink at the bottom for a lifetime.So he resolutely defected to his fellow countryman Zhuge Shuang, which shows that he still has a lot of ideas in his heart.

Tang people have a strong country party complex.When a person is well-off, the township parties come to vote one after another, and the well-developed people also like to promote and reuse the township parties.There is no way, the social values ​​are like this, the relationship between relatives, wives, teachers and students, same year, township party, etc., is relatively stable.In this troubled world, everyone needs a stable and reliable relationship.

Xixian County is a hundred miles away from Nanzheng County, where Xingyuan Mansion is located. Marshal Zhuge sent two people to welcome him, which shows that he attaches great importance to it.

Zhao Guangfeng watched from the sidelines, but saw something more: Zhuge Shuang might be arranging funeral arrangements. Judging by Jiang Dewen's eager attitude, he might still want to ask the commander-in-chief, although Zhuge Zhongfang is not young.

The vanguard of the army, [-] infantry from the right wing of the Yicong army, stationed in the north of the city, the Tianzhu army camped on the north bank of the Han River, and Shao Shude led the Tielin army to station in Baimayi, and made a camp nearby.

"Secretary Jiang, how is the waiter?" After dismissing all the bureaucrats and gentry, Shao Shude found Jiang Dewen and Niu Li and asked.

"It's not very good. Half a month ago, I was able to get out of bed and walk. In the past few days, I have been bedridden, and I can't eat a few bites." Speaking of this, Jiang Dewen sighed again and again, with a sad look on his face.

It is true that he is eager for fame and fame.But Zhuge Shuang stretched out his hand to help him when he was in trouble, and Jiang Dewen was very grateful for using him as an aide.

"It's a farewell in the past, and it's here." Shao Shude sighed: "When I was in Fuping, whenever there was something unclear, I would ask Zhuge's servant. The servant knew everything and taught him carefully..."

Jiang Dewen also sighed, while Niu Li remained silent.

"How's the situation in the town?" Shao Shude asked again.

"People's hearts are chaotic and undercurrents are surging." Jiang Dewen replied.

Niu Li opened his mouth, but finally said nothing.

"This gang of killers!" Shao Shude snorted coldly, and said, "Wait for a certain army to enter Nanzheng, let's see what kind of faces these people have."

After finishing speaking, he ordered again: "Let Li Tangbin come to see me."

Li Tangbin walked in quickly.Before entering the door, he glanced at Niu Li, and Niu Li also glanced at him.

"What's your order, Marshal?" Li Tangbin saluted.

"Choose [-] elite soldiers, hand them over to reliable people to lead them, set off immediately, and arrive in Nanzheng within three days."

"Obey!" Li Tangbin stepped back quickly.

"Secretary Jiang, General Niu, tomorrow we will set off together for Nanzheng." Shao Shude said again.

There is nothing they can do.

On the 23rd, the army set off from camp and headed east along the Hanshui River, passing through Dingjun Mountain, Huangsha Shuikou, and Baocheng County, and arrived at Nanzheng County, Xingyuan Prefecture, on the morning of the 27th.

"Commander!" Fu Cunshen walked out of the city, and said softly: "Zhuge's attendant is very happy to know that the commander is coming, and he has sent an order to summon the civil and military generals of the military government to discuss matters in the festival hall."

"What's the situation in the city?"

"When I entered the city two days ago, I felt that the atmosphere was a bit weird. All the generals have their own thoughts and are all waiting and watching."

Shao Shude glanced at Fu Cunshen in surprise.If you can notice these things, you are not a warrior who only knows how to fight and kill, which is a bit interesting.

"Here's an order, the whole team of the Iron Forest Army will enter the city. Do you want to show those who pretend to be careful, that Zhuge's foundation is something they can covet?" Shao Shude said, flicking his horsewhip.

"Secretary Jiang, let's go into the city with someone. General Niu, do you need to go back and restrain the troops? Don't worry, the Tielin army entered the city, and Qiu did nothing wrong. It was just to frighten Xiaoxiao." Shao Shude asked again.

"Go back to King Lingwu County, Wang Qianyu, the envoy of soldiers and horses in the right chamber, is still in the city, there is no problem."

"Okay, then enter the city."

Today's weather is not very good, the drizzle is continuous, like silk like fog.

On the straight and wide street, a large group of soldiers marched forward in neat steps.They lined up neatly, their nails were clanging, and they had a solemn atmosphere. The difference between them and the generals of Xingyuan Mansion could be seen at a glance.

This is a battle-tested veteran.

In the tall mansions on both sides of the street and in the attics of restaurants, there are countless pairs of eyes watching them.

There was a sneer on the corner of Shao Shude's mouth, as if he had heard the heartbroken voices of many careerists.Some wealthy families have accumulated and worked hard for several generations just to wait for an opportunity, and when the opportunity arises, they are planning to put all their eggs in one basket. The entry of the elite soldiers who are destined to be difficult has dealt them a fatal blow. All planning, blending, and wooing have cost countless efforts In the face of the absolute superiority of force, all the layout disappeared.

After reaching the Jiedu envoy Yamen, Shao Shude dismounted.Inside and outside the gate were all Tianzhu sergeants who arrived earlier, Shao Shude encouraged them, and then, surrounded by a large group of personal soldiers, entered the courtyard.

"Servant." Shao Shude bowed in a big salute, then stepped forward quickly, and supported Zhuge Shuang who was about to get up.

Zhuge Zhongfang, who was standing by the side, supported him together.

"It's still the same as before." Zhuge Shuang looked Shao Shude up and down, carefully, and said with a smile: "The demeanor is more serious, and there is a sense of prestige without anger. Also, with heavy soldiers in hand, decisive in killing, A person's wealth, honor, life and death all depend on a single thought. It is not surprising to have such a magnanimity."

"The waiter still needs to rest. All the affairs in the town can be left to the general. Don't worry, the sky will not be turned." Shao Shude helped Zhuge Shuang to sit down, and then asked someone to move a bed and sat aside.

Compared with a few years ago, Zhuge Shuang's description is much haggard, and he is extremely thin.This is an old man whose fire of life is about to burn out, and what he cares about now is only his descendants and a group of old subordinates who have followed him for many years.

He wants to give them an explanation, he has been with him for decades, and he can't just let it go like this.

"It doesn't matter." Zhuge Shuang took a seat on the commander's seat, took a few breaths, and then glanced down the hall. Basically, all the civil and military generals in the military mansion were present.

"Some of you are old people from Ruzhou, who have been with me for 20 years. Some are from Hedong, and have been there for seven or eight years. There are also old people who are newcomers from Chijie Mountain South West Road, and the relationship is not shallow." Zhuge Shuang said slowly: "In today's troubled times, the situation is precarious. Shannan West Road is originally a pure land, but it is a pity that it has also suffered from war. A certain old man has been ups and downs for decades. He knows that his ability is low and his time is approaching. Now he has submitted to the court and resigned from Shannan West Road. The position of the Jiedu envoy and the affairs of the town will all be decided by the Jiedu who stays behind, and my son Zhongfang decides, what do you think?"

Shao Shude sat on Zhuge Shuang's right hand. Wherever his eyes went, everyone bowed their heads, not daring to look directly.

"Since you have no objections, you can help my son with all your heart, okay?"

"The commander-in-chief has been in Shannan for several years, and he has favored the soldiers and people of the ten states. I will help him wholeheartedly." Jiang Dewen, Niu Li, and Wang Qianyu stepped forward together and saluted.

And with their leadership, the shogunate bureaucrats and the generals of the military government also stepped forward to salute one by one, expressing their opinions in public, which can be regarded as a set name.

Zhuge Zhongfang's face turned red, his expression was a little excited, and his hands trembled slightly.Although he had stayed behind for a long time, so many generals saluted him at the same time, which still made him feel a little dizzy, and a strong sense of happiness was overwhelming.

"I also need to salute to the King of Lingwu County." When Zhuge Shuang said this, it was like a thunder.

Zhuge Zhongfang's face turned pale, and the generals looked at each other.

(End of this chapter)