Delong

Chapter 194 Raising Arms (7)

The arrival of Zhang Xing and the [-] reinforcements completely changed the situation. Everyone realized that the previous bad situation, which was neither embarrassing nor embarrassing, and that might lead to the death of jade and stone, would never return. There are too many things that can be done to help the rebels...or simply, the overall situation of Jiyin is probably settled.

In fact, at this time, many people thought that the kind of comfort and embarrassment before did not exist at all, and that the rebel army was confident and did not want to kill innocent people indiscriminately, so they endured so far.

Turning his head around, the coach Li Shu didn't pause at all, and immediately sent a local as a messenger into the city, and reiterated the terms of the peace agreement to Song Chang, the prefect of Jiyin - now Kaesong, forget the past, and send the officials out of the country.

As for the consequences of not opening the city, this accident did not mention it. Instead, it clearly mentioned the next stage of the rebel army's military plan. Lang and Wang Wulang, two great tycoons of the county, will be dispatched early tomorrow morning to divide up [-] troops and sweep up the four cities of Shanfu, Chengwu, Jinxiang and Zhouqiao.

In this way, it was ensured that the city of Jiyin County was completely surrounded, and possible reinforcements from Liang County were kept on the periphery.

I don't know what the reaction in the city is, but the rebel army is clearly orderly here.

The two sides joined forces by the riverside. As expected, more than [-] people came from five counties, and then they set up camps on the periphery of the site and divided them into five battalions.

It was already noon after the establishment of the village, and Fu announced that he would have an extra meal before dinner to comfort the reinforcements and the siege troops who worked hard to assist the establishment of the village. They cooked fish soup, boiled fish soup, put more soy sauce, vinegar and ginger, and added every One pancake per person, for ordinary grassroots soldiers who have two meals a day, this kind of treatment, which can basically be regarded as purine soup and pancakes, is undoubtedly an extra encouragement, so it is rare to be inspired.

Then, the two leaders, Zhang and Li, together with several chiefs, chiefs, and officers at all levels, patrolled the camp to boost the morale of these rebels, and even repeated the old trick, making them sing freely inside the camp... chaotic and Amidst the noisy local songs, the city of Jiyin was extremely quiet.

"They can't stand it."

The leader from Kuang City, Bing Yuan, was putting down his soup bowl, looking around with a sneer, unable to hide his complacency. "The defenders in the city are basically locals. Song Chang and his son and Liu Ben want to defend, but the soldiers below have lost their minds, so what can they do? This city will fall within ten days, and then Jiyin and Dongjun will also join our rebel army And with more than a thousand people from each county in Jiyin, it is enough to easily connect [-] troops. Then according to the previous discussion, the big river and the Jishui will move eastward calmly, like a broken bamboo, running through the eastern border, dividing the world, The general situation is rolling... At that time, what if the real dragons and gods come down to earth?"

"Brother Bing's words are wrong." Yang Defang, another leader, retorted. "As far as the evil that Wei did in the old land of the Eastern Qi Dynasty, if the gods and true dragons descended to earth, they would also help us... The four lords are watching from above. There is no virtuous lord in the world... Haven't you heard? That saint The reason why he hastily set off the Three Marches is that the Tongtian Pagoda of his way of being a king collapsed flat, and he didn't want to be known by others, but as soon as he went to Jiangdu, the pagoda he had just rebuilt collapsed again."

There was an uproar in the surroundings, and there was a lot of discussion immediately, even Wang Shuyong and Shan Tonghai were surprised for a while, Xiong Bonan couldn't help asking directly.

The atmosphere seemed very harmonious for a while, even a little fiery.

On the other hand, Zhang Xing and Li Shu still looked normal, and couldn't help but glanced at each other, and then, they immediately saw what the other person meant—with such a complacent attitude as soon as they gained power, these scholars were probably no better than those The chiefs who came from local tyrants are easy to serve.

But what else?

In the evening, a reunion banquet in which the atmosphere was so good that even Shan Tonghai was so interested in pretending that his clan uncle hadn't happened at all came to a successful conclusion.

Even at the end, Xiong Bonan still took Zhang Xing's hand and sighed, saying that this is the true pride and loyalty that the rebels should have. If they can be so comfortable and happy every day, they will die for the Dragon Gang in the future. Willingly.

Zhang Xing was speechless in his heart... This kind of situation where all things are vigorous and vigorous, can be found every day... But he could only agree with this Xiongtian King who was actually somewhat naive.

There was no words that night, and Zhang Xing did not intend to invade the authority of Li Shu's commander, so he went directly to the back camp to sleep, but Li Shu resisted a certain desire, first calmly arranged the patrol and defense of the army, and then ordered the army rations before the division of troops tomorrow morning Preparing for work... It was not until the second watch that he returned to his big tent, but he couldn't wait to drag Du Caigan, who had been hiding from the outside during the day, to the couch.

The two are true life-and-death friends, so they can naturally talk to each other directly.

"Actually." Du Caiqian scratched his thigh thoughtfully. "From my point of view, Zhang Longtou didn't do anything beyond imagination, and he didn't do things very delicately. Some things were even paranoid and caused a lot of trouble..."

Li Shu listened carefully, only asking in the dark: "For example?"

"For example, with the case of Uncle Shan Tonghai, as long as some methods are used, it will not be so rough..." Du Caiqian laughed. "Besides, according to my opinion, he was almost deceived by that kind of superficial means."

Li Shu responded silently.

"However." Du Caiqian replied and stopped speaking. "When he found out, he didn't seem too surprised. Instead, he dealt with it immediately. Those who were willing to be submissive were forgiven, and those who were unwilling to be subdued were killed immediately... In fact, there was no sense of proportion in this... After the killing, he just did nothing. After this incident, it is normal to continue to burn the debt, and after the debt is burned, the slogan of "The Dragon Gang raised troops for the common people" is also weak...in the end, it took advantage of this incident to hold me and Chai County Changing the position of helmsman, it seems that the antelope has hung its horns."

Li Shu remained silent.

"I've thought about it, and if there's something really good about him, it's probably that he has a vision and can grasp the key points, as if he knows what to do even if he closes his eyes." Du Caiqian thought about it. After thinking about it, continue talking. "For example, as soon as the rebel army took down the city, they immediately released food and money to win people's hearts. Checking the accounts in the treasury was a bit prescient... At that time, many people were dissatisfied with this matter, some people felt reluctant to give up, and some people were ready to go their own way, but he insisted on doing so... And this time, if there were not enough military rations and stable supply lines , the recruits still have sufficient military pay, even if the common people are eager to join the army, how can they send troops easily?"

"Not bad." Li Shu finally agreed in the darkness.

"That's not counting. After the money and food were released, the debts were burned immediately, and at the same time, the local governor was established, and slogans were shouted to highlight the dragon gang... According to him, this time he came here only to support here. Wait until you go back , but also to take advantage of the winter slack season to check official and private land, award land for meritorious service, and garrison land for inactive land, and restore taxation, but to change the previous situation of random and over-collection... Let me tell you, this matter It is still a troublesome thing to say, because the land grant system has been a mess for many years, and many people suggested that the public land be divided directly... But he insisted that if it is divided now, the meritorious people will not be rewarded in the future, and the disabled will not be rewarded. There is no way to appease, and the taxes used to continue to raise soldiers will also be messed up."

"That's it." Li Longtou sighed suddenly on the couch. "That's it...Old Du, do you mean...do you mean that although he is young, he looks like an old thief who has rebelled countless times and suffered countless losses, so he can stand up to him?" Live in various ways and do things with peace of mind, as if you know how to rebel with your eyes closed?"

Du Caigan paused for a moment, and then responded in the dark: "It's really like this."

Li Shu hesitated for a moment, then continued to ask: "Then you think it's because he's been thinking about rebelling for a long time, and he's been planning everything, so he's come to this point?"

"Definitely not." Du Caigan's tone also became strange. "It's definitely not... Li Gong, Zhang Longtou is actually a bit weird here. He seems... seems to be a little impatient with this rebellion, and he is not very enthusiastic. You must know that the appearance of other people has already changed at this afternoon's banquet." Obviously, almost everyone is thinking about the future situation, and everyone feels that there is a lot to do. Even Xu Dalang, who was so evasive and steady before, became impassioned once he started in Baima. Only our Zhang Longtou seems to be After all, it is still the best one, but there is always a lack of enthusiasm, as if I have been working as a gong for a day."

Li Shu suddenly realized.

However, considering that it was too dark, in order not to scare his confidants, he could not tell the other party directly—that is, he was actually not optimistic about this rebellion, and he was just pretending to be calm, and he was just like Zhang Xing. , it was not optimistic at the beginning.

It's just that Zhang Xing was younger and didn't cover it up.

Of course, this turned the question back again, where did Zhang Sanlang get this old thief's attitude?Was he really deliberate, referring to countless times of rebellion?
But where's the time? Don't you need to handle the case?Do not practice?Don't eat and sleep?Don't deal with the ups and downs?
Or did you read it from a book?

But which of those official history books can you believe in the content of the rebellion?To rebel according to those history books, I'm afraid they won't even be able to agitate the Dragon Gang?
The matter seemed to have fallen into some kind of fog again, but unexpectedly, compared to the shock and impatience during the day, Li Shu felt relieved a lot... because at least he knew that the other party was not without mistakes and flaws, and could only It is said that they have grasped the key events and are methodical.

Of course, it's still scary, it's just not as psychologically stressful.

Or maybe he just needs someone to talk to, to get him out of the day's vibrations.

"Actually, that's all. The reason why I came here this time is to ask Mr. Li face to face." At this moment, Du Caigan took the initiative to speak instead. "The situation is so good now, what on earth do you and Zhang Longtou say? Longtou, Longtou, and a dragon without a head, of course, but you can't have a two-headed dragon, right?"

Li Shu opened his mouth to speak, but swallowed it directly, and then thought about it, but was at a loss for a while.

To put it bluntly, it's not that he and Zhang Xing, the two big leaders, don't want to rebel. In terms of motivation for the rebellion, they are definitely the best in the world. Driven by the situation to rebel.

Therefore, no matter whether he is good or Zhang Xing, I am afraid that neither of them has a long-term plan. Survive, preserve your vitality... Who really thought about how to divide the spoils if the rebellion succeeds?

In fact, if this were not the case, how could the two of them maintain the so-called overall situation and the so-called balance so frankly?Shouldn't you fight for a dog's brain first according to the number of ways that Taoist Wei provoked?
But looking at it right now, this line is so capable, and Xu Dalang is also said to be quite capable. If the big guys unite as one, really make the situation work out, and survive the encirclement and suppression of the imperial court, what can we say about penetrating the East Realm?
If we go from here to Dengzhou in one go, the Great Wei will be abolished, okay?
The last trace of people's hearts will be dissipated, the heroes in the world will rise up, the aristocratic families in Jiangdong will no longer wait and see, and the careerists in Guanlong will no longer hide.

At that time, I don't know if the Dragon Suppressing Gang can suppress the dragon, but these reckless local tyrants and useless literati here will all be transformed into dragons by then!
Li Shu's repeated silence and hesitation fell on Du Caiqian, but he felt like he was escaping. Therefore, the latter thought for a while and couldn't help reminding: "Li Gong, what are you thinking?" ? Before we worked for Duke Yang, what we thought was just to take those nobles from the southern government and replace them with the achievements of the dragon? But now that the Yang family is gone, and it is incompatible with the Great Wei, do you have the ability to stand on your own? Heart? If you have it, we naturally have nothing to say, we will do our best to help you, but how should we deal with Zhang Longtou; and if not, what do we think about Zhang Longtou?"

This question completely confused Li Shu.

In other words, he pushed this talented man from a famous Kansai family into a corner... After all, the other party is his close friend and the most trustworthy person after the Yang Shen case. How can you ask such a question at this time? He has to give the other party an explanation.

"Let me put it this way." Li Shu turned half over in the dark night, cautiously but sincerely. "People are not born with the idea of ​​being an emperor, but we Kansai people, seeing Cao's stealing the country before us, have a role model, and not everyone has the idea that I can replace him...

"For example, if Yang Shen wanted to rebel, it was because the Yang family was the Zhong surname of Great Wei, and the saints today look like that, so he had this idea...

"And I went to help Yang at the beginning, one is because today's sage suppressed me because of my one misbehavior, and did not give me a future; I, I am naturally grateful for their kindness... and before Yang Shen's defeat, I didn't have any extra thoughts."

"So, after the defeat, you started to have other thoughts?" Du Caiqian came to listen solemnly, and finally couldn't help but interjected at this moment, and smiled slightly.

"That's right." Li Shu sat up directly on the couch, and his tone became more solemn. "One is Yang Shen's stupidity. It is true that I have acquainted with him. At this time, I also regard him as my best friend, but I still can't understand why he can't use my tricks, why he keeps making foolish tricks..."

"I actually think that Duke Yang was in a dilemma that day, but..." Du Caigan hesitated. "But I also understand your anger, because you are the mastermind, you led a strategy and he didn't use it, so it is inevitable that you will have thoughts, thinking that if I, Li Shu, do this, why would it be so?"

"Don't talk about it anymore." Li Shu sighed. "After all, I don't want to criticize the old man, but this matter, plus the later life in exile... You should understand this better... Sometimes you feel that such a talent as yourself, will you be so useless in your lifetime? Not reconciled, But there is nothing you can do, and you have to swallow your breath."

"Of course I know, and I know, it must be ten times harder for you than me." Du Caiqian also turned around and grabbed the other's hands in the dark night, speaking earnestly. "Because you are ten times stronger than me, born ten times taller than me, and also have the hatred of the master of Yang Gong's defeat!"

"So, I have a heart of independence." Li Shu continued to speak seriously. "I always feel that I still have to work hard to do something, and this life cannot be easily handed over to others!"

"So you have to be self-reliant?" Du Caiqian asked seriously.

"It's really not..." Li Shu shook his head slowly. "I really didn't expect that step...Because of self-reliance in the rebellion, isn't it just to call yourself a lonely person and fight for the throne? I was a fugitive a few months ago, how could I think of this step all of a sudden? After all, It's just that I don't want to be inferior to others, and then it depends on the situation and whether I can meet someone who will convince me."

"I understand." Du Caiqian held the opponent's hand and lowered his voice in response. "It's obvious that the current situation is not as good as it should be... Another thing is actually obvious, but I can't help but ask you, Zhang Sanlang really can't convince you? What's wrong?"

"The family background is too low, not ordinary low, but too low, let alone compared with me, compared with other people, it seems low." Li Shu said one thing. "And he's too young. At my age, do you want me to bow down to him? As for talent, although he is outstanding, even extremely outstanding, but at the moment, at most, he is a talent in the Southern Yamen, a younger man. Zhang Xianggong... But what about the military strategy? What about the cultivation base?
"Now everyone knows that the battle at Douzigang was not fought by him, but by Li Jiashiro, who also borrowed the Putai Army from Li Jiashilang; Just pointing at Ningdan, even I am not as good as... There are not many people who can convince people in terms of cultivation. There are only Sima Erlong and Bai Sanniang in the world... He is far from enough. "

"That's the truth." Du Caicai took it seriously. "Unless he can marry Bai Sanniang and give Li Silang his wings, he will be invincible...but how difficult is it?"

"If we really marry Sanniang Bai, is he the one who decides or Bai Sanniang? Or is it Bai Sanniang who decides or the British princess?" Li Shu laughed and shook his head. "If Li Silang really joins the group, why not Li Silang, who is from a higher background, has outstanding military strategy, and is at the right age?"

"That's true." Du Caiqian also laughed.

The two of them finished laughing before Li Shu seriously said: "It's too early to say this now. I have experienced it once. He seems to be a person with a big picture in mind. Both parties should know that the so-called clamping the big river to save the water means running through the river." If the matter of the Eastern Territory is not completed in a day, it would be ridiculous to fight for power and profit. Even one step further, even when we reach that step, we should be careful... because according to our strategy, the people who really come to fight are from the Eastern Territory of Hebei, at most plus People from Jianghuai... Two outsiders want to fight for power, the Great Wei outside will not fall, there will be no infighting in Guanlong in the west, and there is no great authority inside, isn't it a dead end to fight for this?"

Du Caiqian thought about it and nodded, but he was still unwilling: "Then is there any way to solve problems with solidarity and unity without causing disputes? Although I was shaken by this person, I still have to say that this talent is really rare." , If you want to achieve great things, talents are the first.”

"I'm quite happy." Li Shu said with a smile. "But I'm afraid he won't accept it in his heart, and he is also a person who can only 'take me as the master'..." At this point, the left-wing leader became serious again. "We say every day that we have experienced it once, so our hearts are as hard as stone. In fact, think about it carefully, isn't he the same? The second expedition to Dongyi came back alone with a corpse on his back. I should have known at that time that he brought a dead body with him. I'm determined to come back!"

Du Caiqian nodded heavily, but he couldn't help sighing.

"Wait a minute, it's getting too early!" Li Shu thought for a while, then lay down and turned over. "For a long time to come, we still have to cooperate sincerely, at least from now on we have to convince others of their ability to control the rear... But Daoist Wei, jumping up and down so early in the morning, only thought that Zhang Longtou and I were going to fall into the trap, so we couldn't help but lose pattern."

Du Caiqian also lay down, but he still had some opinions: "Wei Daoist is also capable, but he has missed so many 'experiences'..."

Li Shu just responded and stopped talking.

In this way, the two of them had some words to speak, and they explained and explained a little bit, but they were speechless all night, and it was rare that they slept soundly until dawn.

But that was all. After all, they had to prepare for the division of troops the next morning, so they got up early, inspected the camp, supervised the breakfast, and after eating, they were ready to let Wang Wulang and Shan Dalang go south.

And at this time, people suddenly came to the city.

"What do you think of Zhang Longtou?" In the big tent, Li Shu turned his head and asked Zhang Xing beside him, speaking calmly.

"While continuing to pack things and prepare to go out, I just met the envoy in the Chinese army tent." Zhang Xing blurted out. "It's a matter of not delaying the two. The key is not to give those people in the city the illusion that they can delay time."

"I think so too." Li Shu immediately agreed, and immediately gave orders.

After a while, a middle-aged man in brocade clothes with a sword and a high crown entered the big tent grandly... Seeing the person coming, many people in the tent were dumbfounded, and Shang Huaizhi stood up in astonishment, and then sat back sadly.

"My official is Song Chang, the governor of Jiyin County. Most of you are registered in this county, and you are my people. You should call me the county lord. The county lord is here. Why don't you pay homage?" It was Song Chang who looked around proudly, spreading his arms wide open.

After saying this, Shan Dalang, Wang Wulang, Shang Huaizhi and others all hesitated to stand up, making gestures to salute...Of course, after glancing at the two leading figures, these people still reacted immediately and started again. sit back.

Shan Dalang straightened his waist even more, and said out of the situation: "Now our rebel army has the advantage, since your Excellency came here in person, you also know the importance, why bother to use your tongue? If you have anything to say, let's speak quickly. Just listen."

"Who are you?" Song Chang asked coldly.

"Shan Tonghai." Faced with the person who was considered his "lord" last month, Shan Dalang felt a little guilty after all.

"I've never heard of it. I think they are local tyrants, and they can't get on the stage." Song Chang sneered and asked left and right. "Which one is Li Shu and which one is Zhang Xing? I only talk to these two people."

Shan Dalang's face turned red in an instant, and he held the saber on the spot, but unexpectedly, Shang Huaizhi stood up first and stood between the two of them, and the latter also took advantage of the opportunity to introduce to Song Chang:
"Mr. Song...the older one in front is Li Shu and Duke Li, and the younger one on the right is naturally Duke Zhang Xing."

"Those who sell the city against the master, who will be the 'junjun' with you." Song Changfu sneered again at the tense Shang Huaizhi, and then looked at the two above. "You two, who is the coach, who will talk to me?"

Li Shu glanced at Zhang Xing, and then looked at Song Chang: "Prefect Song, I have experienced the chaos of Yang Shen, Zhang Longtou and the second expedition to Dongyi came back alone, and the two of us have an unshakable heart to cut off the violent Wei and stabilize the world. You I really don't want to use this kind of provocative little trick anymore, it will only make people laugh... You just say, what is the purpose of this? Is it to agree to the conditions of last night, accept the gift from me, and let the city leave safely? "

Song Chang was silent for a while, and then said seriously: "For a prefect of a county, guarding the land for the emperor, how can you deceive yourself and others, what gift do you ask for to send you out of the country?"

"That means you don't agree?" Zhang Xing was obviously impatient, really impatient. "If you don't agree, you don't agree. The emperor regards the world as a trifle. His crimes, I, the former inspector of Fulongwei, can talk here for three days. How ridiculous is it to defend the land for the emperor? You are for the court. Guarding the land, defending the land for the emperor's uncle, it still makes sense."

"That's defending the land for the imperial court." Song Chang paused for a moment, still serious. "It doesn't matter... Anyway, I have been ordered to specialize the city so far, and the responsibility of guarding the land has not changed. Abandoning the land and surrendering is abandoning the land and surrendering. How can you deceive yourself and others, what kind of gifts are you talking about?"

"Well said." Zhang Xing then sighed, and then joked. "So, you don't agree with Fanglue? Then what are you here for today?"

"It's not that I don't agree." Song Chang held his sword and looked around. "Since you have enough troops, you can calmly attack the city and conquer the territory, and block reinforcements. If this continues, sooner or later you will be destroyed... Even the city will be chaotic, and disasters will only happen." Xiong, Shan, Wang, and Shang are still puzzled. After all, they had never seen such a thing before, but Zhang Xing, Li Shu, and the leaders of those scribes were somewhat awakened, but they couldn't help looking at each other.

"So what should we do?" Zhang Xingming asked knowingly.

"Come and see what a loyal minister is!" Song Chang directly and slowly drew his sword, causing many people including Xiong Bonan to wake up together, but their expressions changed immediately after the next sentence. "I have come to report my death to the imperial court, and since you have my life, you should pardon the whole city, and allow a few loyal officials to leave the country calmly..."

"Mancheng, old and young, were originally our brothers and sisters, and they were restrained by you. We will rescue them ourselves. How can we ask you to pay with your life?" Zhang Xing sat there, speaking more and more impatiently. "You think I don't know? Your family is not from a high family background, and you are not as calm as the prefect Liu, so you are worried that you will be punished by the court after abandoning the city, so you simply die in exchange for the safety of the whole family. Who doesn't know this truth? Just don't know. Why did we turn out to be disgusting and magnanimous before we died? The court is tyrannical, you dare not say anything, and our rebel army is magnanimous, so we deserve to be pointed at by you with a sword?"

The others also came to their senses and scolded...Of course, Zhang Xing must be confusing the public, because although there are fewer loyal ministers and embarrassment these days, since Emperor Baidi, the power of the monarchy has become stronger, and it is only natural to pay attention to the word loyalty Yes, it cannot be said that they are just exempting their family from crimes, and have no intention of serving the country loyally.

In fact, it was precisely because of this that Song Chang never thought that he would not have deterred these people, let alone that there would be such a reactionary effect. His face was flushed and he was extremely angry for a while, and it took him a long time to speak out: "The loyal minister! Blood, clear and turbid, you know it yourself! Just look at it with your own eyes!"

Saying that, without any further hesitation, he directly wiped it on his neck, and the blood spattered three feet for a moment, and the red beads flew and landed on many people.

Inside the big tent, it suddenly became quiet.

It was Zhang Xing who was the first to stand up after a while, and he wiped the blood on his face, feeling a little strange in his heart, but soon he laughed and looked around:
"The blood of loyal ministers is indeed clearer! Then, when we righteous people die under swords and axes in the future, the blood must be clearer than his! The overall situation of Jiyin has been decided, who will take over the city defense?"

PS: good night everyone

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