Han Zuo Gaomen

Chapter 1307
The general Zhang Tan was quickly sent to Mount Li in Jinan. Li City at the foot of Mount Li is where Shen Mu's army is currently stationed.

Along the way, this Zhang Tan also has a lot of gratitude.He is a newly promoted general of the Jie Kingdom, and the reason why he was promoted was more because Shi Hu was in order to prepare for the expedition to the south this time and to gain the support of their Xiangzong, a native of the Jin Dynasty in southern Hebei.Before that, he served as the governor of northern Jibei, and he did not stay on the front line of confrontation with the southerners all year round.

Tianwang Shihu's attitude towards them, Jin people's powerful and powerful people, is also very contradictory. There is not only the suspicion that he can't kill them quickly, but also the helplessness of having to rely on them. For example, Zhang Tan's being promoted this time.

Without the support of these villages in southern Hebei, especially the assistance provided in terms of money and food, it would have been difficult to launch such a large-scale battle plan based on the current situation of Jie State.So although Shi Hu has been reluctant to place officials from Zhuxia on the front line of confrontation with the Jin people, he has to do so this time.

The Zhang family is also a family that has been close to the Jie country for a long time, especially Shi Hu's suspicion has always been lazy to cover up, as a deterrent, Zhang Tan is very clear about this.In fact, in his opinion, Shi Hu's thoughts are a bit unfounded and superfluous.

Although the Wang Shi in the south has been flaunting the location of Zhengshuo and killing Hu Xingfu, in fact, for these powerful families who have been rooted in Hebei for a long time and have survived turbulence, as long as the Jin army does not kill Hebei and generals for a day The sweeping of the Jie country is not very attractive to them.

It can even be said that in today's Jie country, in terms of loyalty, these Hebei township families are actually higher than those miscellaneous Hu Hao chieftains that Shihu relies on.It's not that they are born servile, but that their family and business are all in Hebei. Even if they want Nantou, it's not so easy!
And those Hu chiefs themselves are not bound by the power and prestige of the country, and the people under their command are all their property, so it is much easier to turn around and join the enemy.If it weren't for the great general Shen from the Jin who showed power in the Central Plains, he has never been friendly to the Hulu, and every time the king of the Jin Dynasty has deeds of slaughtering Hu people, according to the current comparison of the forces between the North and the South, once the Jin army is magnanimous With a superior attitude, open your arms to appease the crowd, and the crowd crossing the Henan Province may be as dense as the crucian carp crossing the river.

For example, Zhang Tan, the reason why he joined the enemy in front of the battle this time is also because he knew that the army was defeated this time, and he would surely die after returning.And because Shi Xuan came south ahead of schedule this time, it was not at the behest of Heavenly King Shihu, maybe he will be investigated later, even if he himself died, the whole sect might be implicated.

Everyone loves life and hates death, Zhang Tan is naturally not exempt, not to mention that even if he returns to the camp to die later, it will not help the entire family business, but at this juncture when the North and the South are about to start another war, he resolutely takes refuge in the Jin people, Maybe it can open up another situation.

It would be best if the family members who stayed in Dongwu City could be supported by the Jin people. Even if he couldn't, as a senior general of the Jie country and knowing many secret military affairs in Hebei, he is exactly what the Jin army needs most at the moment. This information will also enable him to gain a standing position in Henan.

So even though he has become a prisoner to be punished, Zhang Tan is not too worried about his future and destiny, and accepts the arrangement of the Jin army with peace of mind.

Julou Ridge is in Jinbei County, all the way to Jinan, and the places it passes along the way can be said to be the area where Jin people prepared for war along the river.Because Zhang Tan was promoted during the war, he didn't know a lot about the situation in Henan, but in general, he also felt that this kind of buffer zone near the river should be as solid as Hebei, clear and deserted, and there is nothing worth seeing.

But along the way, his concept has been greatly challenged.In the countryside along the way, although there is no shortage of military garrison facilities, there are many township Quyi bravely traveling around the suburbs in teams to prepare for war and guard against bandits. The atmosphere is not relaxed.

But other than that, these land boundaries along the way are not abolished like in Hebei, where all agricultural and mulberry matters are abolished. In addition, Zhang Tan himself was the enemy general who crossed the river and invaded Henan, and he even mistakenly thought that he had stepped into a peaceful and prosperous inland environment.

"It's no wonder that in the past, Hebei Shiliu praised his words and deeds for Taiwan's good governance. At first, he thought it was just an exaggerated statement criticizing the current situation. Now that he is here in person, the words are still light!"

Zhang Tan was not worried about his future and fortune, so he was in the mood to appreciate the scenery and feel that the rumors were true.In today's Jie Kingdom, although the Shi clan still looks mighty, and the armored men are even worse than the former Lord Shi Le, they have actually fallen into the ranks of foreign powers.

While Jin State confronted Jie State, a powerful opponent, and did not lose the wind, it did not waste all kinds of rest and recuperation facilities in the country. In the long run, it is conceivable who will win and who will lose.

Seeing that the land near the river in Henan is already so rich, Zhang Tan also has some understanding of why the king of heaven, Shihu, is so aggressive and gathers the elites of the country.Once this fruit can be obtained this time, collecting many goods and resources from Henan can indeed greatly alleviate the many difficulties that the country is currently facing.

But this has nothing to do with Zhang Tan anymore, and even Zhang Tan has no lack of evil thoughts to think that the son of Shihu is cruel and tyrannical and refuses all help, forcing an important general like him to join the enemy's country. It has become one of the opportunities for the ultimate failure of the Jie country's use of affairs this time.

Thinking of this, Zhang Tan is also full of anticipation for the Southern leader Shen Mu who will meet next.

Licheng in Jinan is now the place where the army is stationed, and the barracks are also laid out in layers, stretching for more than ten miles.

There are not too many real soldiers stationed here. There are more than [-] soldiers in Taishan County all the year round. When Shen Mu left Mount Tai, he dispatched troops from all walks of life. The officers and soldiers of the military government now have a total of more than [-] soldiers in Licheng, and there are also more than [-] miscellaneous soldiers and servants.

Although Zhang Tan had previously fought against the Jin army in Julouling, the war was extremely difficult. Apart from being grateful for the tenacity of the Jin army, he had no other feelings.But after arriving in Licheng, seeing the orderly camp and the silent and solemn Wang Shi, he felt a subconscious feeling of admiration in his heart.

Strict military discipline does not necessarily mean bravery in battle, but in addition to bravery in combat, there is also strict military discipline, which is definitely a well-deserved elite army!

Looking at the size of the Jin army's camp in Licheng, Zhang Tan couldn't help but feel even more grateful that his decision to join the enemy was correct. Jie Guonan came to attack Fufen successfully, which seemed to have taken the lead.But in the surrounding cities, the Jin army still has such elite troops, and knowing how the battle will eventually develop, it is really impossible to be optimistic.

What's more, Shi Xuan's rash advance has already out of rhythm with the real Chinese army. If the Jin army can seize this opportunity and make every effort, it is entirely possible to annihilate Shi Xuan's troops in Henan first, and start with a small setback. Xianjie.

"However, since Lord Bohai is here, I'm afraid there will be changes..."

Having served as a general in the Jie Kingdom for a long time, Zhang Tan is naturally no stranger to what kind of team the Black Flag Dragon Army is, but after thinking about it, this is where his value lies, so he feels more determined and stable.

The person Licheng sent to receive the captives was a Confucian soldier who looked very young and hadn't stood up yet. His name was Xie Yao.

This also made Zhang Tan more at ease. After all, no matter how confident and determined he is, he is a defeated general who surrenders to the enemy. Once the Jin people send a rough warrior to receive him, his speech will inevitably be unscrupulous and humiliating to him. It is also inevitable.

"Mr. Zhang is able to understand the righteousness and turn to the light, which is really commendable."

Xie Yaoyan, who joined the army, was as amiable as his demeanor, and he didn't have any cynicism towards Zhang Tan. He even asked people to wear his robes when he was getting ready, so that Zhang Tan could change out of the slightly humiliating prison uniform he was wearing.

After changing out of this prison uniform, Zhang Tan felt more relaxed. Naturally, he didn't dare to push himself in front of this young man, and then quickly went around and bowed to Xie Yao, with both shame and remorse in his tone: "The defeat of the army!" It is really difficult to be courteous to generals and Yugu who are in chaos."

Xie Yao smiled indifferently, and personally sent Zhang Tan to the still somewhat empty prisoner-of-war camp, and said to him: "Mr. Zhang's family is a model of Hebei's crown belt, and he shouldn't be so negligent. It's just that there are so many military affairs at present, there is really no time Yu Gu, I hope Zhang Jun will be patient for a while."

Zhang Tan hastily saluted again and said he didn't dare, he was still thinking about how to bring the topic to the aspect of him showing his own value, but unexpectedly Xie Yao sent him to the simple camp, then turned and left.

Seeing this, Zhang Tan couldn't help being a bit out of place, but he was also unwilling to hold Xie Yao's bamboo tube and pour out all the information he knew about the Jie army. After all, as a prisoner, he still had to think for himself. .

"People who are out of order, it is shameful to survive the enemy's country by chance, and it is a shame to attack their parents' country with helplessness. It is a great crime that cannot be redeemed. Now fortunately, the king's teacher did not give up, and temporarily gave him a chance. I am grateful and feel nothing. I implore you to join the army to give me a pen and paper, and allow the sinner to report what he knows about Hebei affairs. If it can help the current difficulties, it will also give the sinner a little peace of mind."

Zhang Tan also did not expect that he would be able to see Shen Mu, a heavy general in the south, immediately when he came to Licheng. After all, his value has not yet been revealed, and it is the time when the two armies are fighting, and Shen Mu is probably not in the mood. The first time to meet him, the enemy general.

Xie Yao laughed when he heard the words, and praised Zhang Tan a few words for knowing his way back and living up to his righteousness. Then he asked someone to bring a pen and paper, and ordered the battalion soldiers in front of Zhang Tan. Don't be negligent, and then leave in a hurry.

So Zhang Tan stayed in the Licheng camp, and began to record the Hebei affairs he knew in his heart with the pen and paper provided by the campers.Many of these have nothing to do with the current military, but it is definitely because the scouts of the Jin State cannot easily collect the internal affairs or personnel or scenery of the Jie State involved.

It's not that Zhang Tan thinks he can live with rare goods, but that he is now a prisoner, life and death cannot be controlled by himself, and he doesn't know what kind of character Shen Mu is. He really has nowhere to complain.

Now he can demonstrate his value without revealing the true core prematurely, leaving a great room for mediation between himself and others.Their Dongwu Zhang family was able to gain a foothold in the country of Jie, Hebei, where the smell is everywhere, and there is really a lot of wisdom in making a living.

But to Zhang Tan's disappointment, although he has not stopped confessing during these three days, and the content involved has ranged from shallow to deep, which can be regarded as fully reflecting his sincerity and value, but he has not waited until the camp leader Shen Shepherd's call.

This unavoidably made Zhang Tan restless, and he was determined not to stop. You must know his value, which is mostly reflected in the current North-South war. At this important moment, or when there are great changes in the external war, the information he has will inevitably expire and its value will be greatly reduced.

He is now detained in this simple camp. Although what he sees is only an inch, he can also see that the soldiers of the Jin army in the surrounding camps are coming in and out more frequently. The dignified atmosphere of a great war is about to start, which makes him feel that the time is not waiting.

Although Shen Mu has not summoned Zhang Tan for a long time, Xie Yao, who joined the army, has been here several times and stayed to talk with Zhang Tan a lot. fighting.

Finally, on the evening of the third day, Zhang Tan couldn't bear it anymore, and through these few days of contact, he also had some understanding of the young man Xie Yao, so when Xie Yao arrived, he looked at him and said : "Xie Canjun, I don't know if Governor Shen has ever reviewed the matters I have stated?"

After Xie Yao heard the words, he said with a smile: "Mr. Zhang is involved in various affairs, including many affairs in Hebei. How dare we be negligent, and submit everything to the governor's account immediately. But whether the governor will review it or not is really beyond my knowledge."

Hearing Xie Yao's ambiguous answer, Zhang Tan showed his disappointment unabashedly. He took a deep breath and said in a sincere tone: "I am now a member of the criminal rank. I must have laughed at my hypocrisy when I joined the army. In the old years, I had to bow down to be a thief because of the danger of my country. This is really a crime of defilement and humiliation. Guiyi, although half helpless, really wants to serve the king. Although he is in prison now, and he sees all kinds of majesty of the king, he wants to stand up and make progress with my little knowledge. This is a hot heart I can't bear it, we have been together for a few days, do you know me when I join the army?"

"The great general has a strong character, and he walks in a majestic and majestic manner. It is normal for ordinary people with ordinary eyes and ears to devote themselves to the general's command for help. This is human nature, and there is no doubt about it."

Hearing what Xie Yao said, Zhang Tan breathed a sigh of relief, and then said: "I used to be in the enemy's camp, and I didn't dare to conceal my evil, and indeed I held the power in my hand, and I knew the timing well. Listening to and accepting it will definitely help the current military. And I am eager to cleanse my crimes and make meritorious deeds, and I will never hide and cover up any questions. Please join the army and wait for me to confess to Shen Du under the account of the supervisor!"

Speaking of this, he was worried that Xie Yao was too young to take responsibility and would not do his best for himself, so he said: "For example, there is a plan right now, and I have received a lot of courtesy from joining the army, and I have nothing to repay, so I use This policy is fully informed, and I seek to benefit others and myself."

While speaking, he talked about the Xingguo Canal and Linqing City that Jie Kingdom has operated in recent years. These are all affairs within the territory of his family's county, which is naturally very informative.What's more, he came south this time as Shi Xuan's forward lieutenant general, and he also has a very deep understanding of the strategic significance that Zhongxing Guoqu and Linqing City can play in this war.

"The location of Linqing is the focus of the stone thief's collection and distribution of funds."

When he talked about this, he was worried that Xie Yao would not understand military affairs and would not realize the great significance of this, so he added another sentence: "For example, Yuan Benchu's Wuchao in the late Han Dynasty is where the famous family of Jie State is located. Earlier, because of the elite of Jie State The army Longxiang is defending, and this place is naturally difficult to shake, but now the Longxiang army has already crossed Henan, and the Chinese army led by Jiezhu Shihu arrived at Xindu, and it will take some time to come south. The surprise attack on Linqing, even though there are tens of thousands of people in the Jie Kingdom, they had to return in vain!"

In order to improve his situation, Zhang Tan also did everything possible. He said: "Qinghe is where my hometown is located. Linqing is under the supervision of civil and military officials. Many of my Zhang's children are righteous. If you can thank Canjun If I present this plan, and Dudu Shen adopts it again, I will weep my blood and painstakingly write a book to speak out about the righteousness of my family, and to help and show off for Master Wang!"

Hearing this, Xie Yao's face became serious. He sat in the middle of the table and pondered for a while, then got up and said: "This matter is of great importance, and it is beyond my mere decision. Please wait here for a while, Mr. Zhang, whether it is successful or not, I will write back to Mr. Zhang!"

Seeing Xie Yao rushing out, Zhang Tan let out a breath of turbid air slowly, feeling extremely disturbed.He could also understand that even if he had Chen Xian in front of the enemy, it would be unbelievable for him to surrender as a general.So right now he is also betting on whether that Shen Mu has the courage to adopt his strategy and achieve such a feat.

After Xie Yao left, there was no sound. Zhang Tan hardly closed his eyes all night. It was not until the next morning that Xie Yao reappeared in this simple camp, his face obviously tired.

"How is it?"

Zhang Tan was worried about his future and situation, and he was not in the mood to make an empty salute at the moment, so he took a step forward and grabbed Xie Yao's wrist and asked in a trembling voice.

Xie Yao didn't hold back, and said to Zhang Tan: "Mr. Zhang's plan, I put it under the tent last night. After the governor heard about it, he also asked me to thank Mr. Zhang for his righteousness."

Hearing this, Zhang Tan's beating heart finally settled down, and his whole body felt a sense of exhaustion that was close to collapse, but he did not dare to relax at the moment, and immediately said: "I will take care of my appearance now, and thank you for joining the army. Go and worship Governor Shen."

"This, this is not necessary. Although the governor is happy with Zhang Jun's high righteousness, the army has already made plans for how to attack in the future, so there is no need..."

Hearing what Xie Yao said, Zhang Tan was stunned on the spot again, but before he had time to say anything, he heard Xie Yao say again: "However, Mr. Zhang, it is also appropriate for you to do a little grooming. Later, the army will launch a counterattack. Zhang Tan It is indispensable for you to travel with the army."

After all these things, Zhang Tan was already a little confused. He was led out of the prisoner-of-war camp by Xie Yao in a daze, and his mind was always in chaos.

At this moment, the entire Licheng camp is extremely lively, many people are tidying up their military uniforms and are about to go to the battlefield. Although there are a large number of people and horses, they are always noisy and orderly, not messy.

But at this moment, Zhang Tan is no longer in the mood to be emotional about this. He can't figure it out. As long as the surprise attack on Linqing succeeds, he can cut down many subsequent plans of the Jie army. As for Shi Xuan and Shi Tao's enemy troops who entered Henan , in the case of no help in the rear, you can calmly encircle, suppress and kill.If such a clever plan is discarded but not used, what better choice does Shen Mu have?

He followed behind Xie Yao in a daze, and unknowingly walked into a place where Wu Ben was standing. Surrounded by a group of soldiers who showed their fierceness, a young and vigorous general with a short beard rode a horse, condescending He tapped Zhang Tan with a horsewhip, and then said with a smile, "You are the surrendered general Zhang Tan? Xie Minghan has already told me about your forward move. It is very good, and your life is saved. Afterwards, go out with the army, be safe, and protect you." Not dead."

Hearing this, no matter how dull Zhang Tan was, he knew his identity. He hurriedly stepped forward, knelt in the dust and said, "Surprise attack on Linqing, but the enemy's best strategy, I ask the governor to weigh it..."

After Shen Mu heard this, he laughed loudly: "My master Wang uses things, and I have accumulated so far. How could I have made meritorious deeds due to mere ingenuity? Your plan is also good, but it is still a little small. I am about to Sweeping the south of Hebei, beating the Jie army hard, Ji Longruo lost his courage and couldn't come, tens of thousands of tigers and wolves, where can we get the great merit?"

(End of this chapter)