The big man is on the run

Chapter 154 The Obedience of the Black Mountain Army
Zhongdu County, within the official temple.

"Boss, this time the Son of Heaven will lead the army to march north, it may be dangerous for us."

The Black Mountain Army is a combination of many mountains, and it is not Zhang Yan's words. Zhang Yan is just the most powerful and prestigious person in the Black Mountain Army, but Zhang Yan has no way to make decisions on matters that determine the fate of the Black Mountain Army. It can bring brothers from all hills together to discuss and decide.

In fact, it is considered good now. After years of wars and continuous mergers, there are only seven or eight leaders left. When the Black Mountain Army first started, it was called chaos.
The leaders are Huanglong, Baibo, Zuoxiao, Guo Daxian, Yu Digen, Qingniujiao, Zhang Baiqi, Liu Shi, Zuo Miaozhangba, Pinghan, Daji, Sili, Yuzai, Lei Gong, Fuyun, Feiyan, Baique , Yang Feng, Yu Du, Wulu, Li Damu, Bai Rao, Sui Gu, Ku Yan, Luo Shi, etc.
Of course, these are nicknames based on each person's characteristics. Zhang Yan is called "Feiyan" because he is very agile.

As for the others, the one who rides the white horse is Zhang Baiqi, the one with the loudest voice is Zhang Leigong, the one with the beard is called Yu Gengen, and the one with the big eyes is called Li Damu, roughly like this.

While everyone was discussing about the emperor's intention to take advantage of the great victory to lead an elite cavalry army to conquer Xianbei and recover Yanmen and other counties, Zhang Leigong, who had been silent all this time, suddenly looked up at Zhang Yan and said.

For a while, Zhang Leigong's loud voice resounded through the room.
"Hehe, don't worry, since the Son of Heaven has already made a decision, even if we object, he will stick to it." As soon as Zhang Leigong finished speaking, Yang Feng, who was sitting on the top with his eyes closed, opened his eyes and smiled. Said to Zhang Leigong.

"Yang Feng is right." As soon as Yang Feng's words fell, Li Damu, who had been silently listening to everyone's discussion, said.

Hearing this, Zhang Leigong couldn't help rolling his eyes at Li Damu's surprisingly big eyes.

"Li Damu, you don't have to put on a show here, you are in the same group, I have already seen it." Zhang Leigong looked at Li Damu and said unceremoniously.

"Ouch!" Li Damu heard the words, covered his ears deliberately, and wailed in pain: "Mr. Lei, how could you wrong me so much? How could I conspire with Yang Feng? I'm just worried that the boss will suffer a loss. .”

As soon as Li Dadu finished speaking, everyone laughed in unison.

"Haha, well, you two should stop messing around here." Zhang Yan couldn't help but said with a smile.

The atmosphere within the Montenegro Army is relatively united, and there has been basically no conflict. In fact, this is inseparable from Zhang Yan's character. Zhang Yan is modest and knows how to assess the situation. Then he is willing to bow down to others.When I gather people in the Taihang Mountains, I will be able to achieve the extremely rare fairness of rewards and punishments, and will not abuse violence.

Therefore, everyone in the Black Mountain Army admired him very much. Even if there was a conflict, they were willing to accept Zhang Yan's adjustment. No matter whether it was Bingzhou or Jizhou, the people were willing to go to the mountains and attach themselves to him. Zhang Yan always stood up for his subordinates and the people Considering his life, he doesn't have a strong desire to expand his territory.

Except for Yuan Shao, a deadly enemy, there are no hostile forces, so life has always been good.

"Lei Gong, don't misunderstand me. I'm not saying good things to the imperial court. This time, the imperial court really helped us."

When everyone was laughing, Yang Feng quickly stood up and said to Zhang Leigong.

"Oh? What did the imperial court do for us?" Li Damu and the others didn't know at all. At this time, he also stared wide-eyed and asked hastily.

"It's like this. The imperial court's envoy just arrived today. The imperial court has sent people to deliver grain and grass along the Fenshui waterway and started to go north. It has also sent people to Jiexiu to discuss with our army's forwards about the delivery of grain and grass."

"Really willing?" Hearing the news, Zhang Leigong's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help shouting in surprise.

From the perspective of the generals of the Montenegro Army, if they are willing to formally vote for the imperial court instead of the current cooperative relationship, the imperial court will definitely give them food and grass, but it will definitely take a while to arrive. Unexpectedly, Yuan Shao retreated only a few days ago By the time the imperial court had already arrived in Taiyuan County, the court's food was almost too fast.

"The people in the mountains don't have to suffer from hunger."

Li Damu sighed and said sincerely.

They are all from poor families. They did not rebel because of their beliefs like the hardcore Yellow Turban Army. Any will to resist.

This point is even stronger than Bai Bojun.

On the side of Baibojun, if Yang Feng hadn't personally shown up to speak out, Baibojun would not have cooperated so easily.

"Boss, we must deal with this matter as soon as possible, otherwise, once the court's food and grass arrives in Taiyuan County, we will be lenient when we deal with it." Zhang Leigong continued.

"What do you mean?" Zhang Yang asked with a frown upon hearing the words.

"I think that when the Son of Heaven said that he wanted to conquer Xianbei this time, he definitely didn't just want to take back the entire Bingzhou. Maybe he also aimed at us." Zhang Leigong said after thinking for a while.

"Then what do you think, should our Montenegro army accept the imperial court's offer to surrender? Just give us a quick word. If the brothers feel that we can surrender, we won't be used as guns and won't be settled by Qiuhou after surrender. We can also fight for it." High-ranking official and rich salary, it doesn’t matter if you drop, anyway, I don’t intend to achieve any hegemony.” Zhang Yan asked in a calm voice.

"Well." Hearing Zhang Yan's words, several people fell into hesitation.

Afterwards, the seven or eight chiefs began to talk about it, and among them, the opinions of several small chiefs were quite consistent.

"Needless to say, you all know that, and the current situation is very unfavorable to our Montenegro army. If we don't take refuge in the imperial court, our Montenegro army will perish sooner or later."

"However, what you just said is too exaggerated. The emperor's current military strength is still far away from defeating Yuan Shao."

"Hmph, we have no choice now. We have to rely on the imperial court. Otherwise, with Yuan Shao's ambition, sooner or later, he will annex us. At that time, our Black Mountain Army will be in danger."

"Boss, me." Li Damu hesitated.

None of the powerful leaders made a statement, but Li Damu's speech caught Zhang Yan's attention.

"Let me say it first. If anyone is unwilling, he can leave. I will definitely not stop him. However, if any of you dare to betray the Black Mountain Army, don't blame us for being rude to you." Zhang Yan said with a sincere face Said: "We are now grasshoppers in a boat, we can only work together to tide over the difficulties."

"Damu, if you have anything to say, you can just say it. Don't you have anything to hide from me?" Seeing that Li Damu was still hesitating, Zhang Yan asked suspiciously.

"This." Li Damu hesitated for a moment when he heard the words, and finally gritted his teeth and said: "Actually, I think that if we are willing to join the imperial court, we may get a relatively safe result. After all, the bastards of the Baibo army have surrendered. Yang Feng has been granted the title of Marquis long ago, so if he wants to come to the court, he will not treat us badly."

After Li Damu finished speaking, he took a peek at Zhang Leigong, and seeing Zhang Leigong's thoughtful expression, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Brothers for so many years, no one thought that they would part ways in the end.

"I think what you said makes sense." Just as Li Damu secretly breathed a sigh of relief and was about to continue talking, Yu Yangen stroked his beard and suddenly stood up and said.

"Hehe, I think it may be more beneficial for our Montenegro army if we defect to the imperial court now." Yu Ligen said lightly.

"Yes, yes, yes, I think so too." As soon as Yu Ligen's voice fell, everyone nodded in agreement.

"Well, what Yu Yangen said makes sense. I don't think we can compete with Yuan Shao alone. In the current situation, Yuan Shao actually has the upper hand. If Yuan Shao really wants to annex Bingzhou, without Gongsun Zan and the court to share the pressure, our Black Mountain Army There is no way to resist." After Yu Yangen finished speaking, Yang Feng echoed.

"Yes, the current situation is very obvious. Our Black Mountain Army has been suppressed by Yuan Shao, so now we can only rely on the imperial court." Everyone nodded in agreement after hearing the words.

After everyone finished speaking, they all looked at Zhang Yan expectantly.

"Okay, since everyone agrees, let me talk about my solution." Zhang Yan rubbed her hands noncommittally and said.

After Zhang Yan finished speaking, he looked around the crowd and said, "Everyone, please think, if we join the imperial court now, maybe we don't have to be afraid of Yuan Shao anymore."

"General, what do you mean?" Yang Feng asked after hearing this, a gleam of light flashed in his sharp eyes, and he looked at Zhang Yan.

"That's right, we can discuss with the imperial court. At the very least, the existing territory must be preserved, and the population can be moved from the mountains to Taiyuan County. Just follow Ma Teng's example. We are subject to the imperial court's management, and we can also send troops to follow the imperial court. Zhang Yan asked with a smile: "What do you say?"

"Hehe, yes, this is a way to achieve the best of both worlds. It can not only preserve the Black Mountain Army, but also compete with Yuan Shao. It can kill multiple birds with one stroke." Yang Feng nodded with a smile and said.

"En." Hearing Yang Feng's words, everyone nodded, thinking that Zhang Yan's proposal was very perfect.

——If the court can agree.

This depends on whether the court has sincerity, or whether the court has the ability to control the general situation in the future.

If the imperial court completely defeated Yuan Shao and obtained the entire north, then a mere Taiyuan County would naturally submit to the imperial court in all aspects and would no longer maintain a semi-independent state.

And if the imperial court does not have this ability, then their current choice is not wrong.

Hearing this, Zhang Yan nodded with a smile and said, "Well, since everyone has no objection, then I will invite the envoy of the Son of Heaven here."

After Zhang Yan finished speaking, she winked at Yang Feng, and then Yang Feng left the lobby.

　there is another chapter later
　　
　
(End of this chapter)