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Chapter 20 Rocket Promotion
June 15th, [-]th year of Chongzhen, Ming Dynasty.

At this time, Xiangyang City is shrouded in drizzle, and the city that has been bustling for many days has also gained temporary peace because of the long-lost drizzle. Most people are immersed in the cool rain and fog and temporarily give up. The annoying mundane incident made the cries of grief and indignation coming from all over the alley from time to time all the more loud.

On the dilapidated and tall city wall, Zuo Liangyu, the commander-in-chief, had been walking slowly around the city in silence for a long time. His face was gray and gloomy, his tall body became even more hunched after being bent, and his gaze was also long It hovers over a piece of ruins at the east end of Lvyingbi Lane in the south of the city.

There used to be the majestic and vast Xiangwang Mansion, but since it was destroyed by thieves last year, it has been in ruins, leaving only a lonely screen wall standing there, and the still exquisite stone carvings on it can only silently hint that here The glory days of yesteryear.

The defeat at Zhuxian Town 20 days ago was the most painful defeat in Zuo Liangyu's life. He lost almost all of his army, most of his cronies and loyal subordinates who had followed him everywhere, and even more lost his face. The confidence of a burglar.

Yes, Zuo Liangyu escaped, and fled directly to Xiangyang.

But he only brought back less than a hundred soldiers and horses.

In that battle, Li Zicheng almost wiped out Zuo Liangyu's army, captured tens of thousands of soldiers alone, and captured an astonishing 7000 horses and mules, as well as other massive supplies.

This is an astonishing result, and it is also the heaviest loss for the government and army since the suppression of bandits.

Zuo Liangyu herself didn't know what happened.

Everything is like a dream.

In just one night, he went from holding an army of [-] to almost fleeing alone.

Li Zicheng once again gave him a new understanding.

Followed without hesitation, and then continued to test with a small group of cavalry, and after the rear infantry caught up, they suddenly gathered all their strength to strike.After defeating the main force of Zuo Liangyu's cavalry, they continued to follow and kill them, until Zuo Liangyu's defeated army was blocked by the deep trench dug in advance, and once again concentrated the cavalry to kill with all their strength, Li Zicheng carried out an impeccable hunt .

This is no longer the grassroots bandit who said that he must respectfully call him "Grandpa Zuo". Those rebel soldiers he had looked down on the most have already made him tremble with fear.

Thinking of the bandit soldiers all over the mountains and plains and their crazy and fierce expressions, Zuo Liangyu was full of helplessness and frustration. He clearly realized that the bandit soldiers were no longer easily shaken by the weak officers and soldiers.

He couldn't help feeling sad.

What is even more depressing is that he knows that he is in great trouble now.

The army has always been his greatest reliance, no matter in the past, now, or in the future.Zuo Liangyu knew very well that he would be nothing without an army, and it was impossible for many people in the court to accommodate him.

It was not the first time that he did not listen to those civil servants, and there were not one or two civil servants who had objections to him.When he has an army, everything is easy to talk about; once he doesn't have an army, he will be blamed if those people don't eat him.

The weakness of his current military strength has become his most deadly hidden danger, far exceeding the oppression given to him by the bandit army.

If nothing is done, I'm afraid it will be like the palace in front of me, if it is gone, it will be gone.

A few years ago, his home in Xuzhou was destroyed due to a mutiny, and only he and his son were safe. Since then, he has become more cautious, and he will never do that kind of war without killing his life and committing crimes. Impulsive thing.

But why did the sky still fail to fulfill man's wishes and still put him in such a dangerous situation?

He's old, so it doesn't matter.

But he only had one son left, and he couldn't let the last hope of the Zuo family incense fall with him.

If he wants to live well, the army is his only lifeline.

On this issue, Zuo Liangyu thought he was not confused yet.

In the past few days, Zuo Liangyu often went out of Xiangyang City to Fancheng on the opposite side of the river, and then went for a walk around the city.One is to patrol the surrounding area to deter dissatisfaction; the other is to see how many stragglers who are constantly being defeated, so as to be kind to them, he needs to rely on them to expand the army.

Although the weather is not beautiful today, how can we miss a major event because of the drizzle.

After figuring this out, Zuo Liangyu straightened up, quickened his pace, and walked down the city.Seeing his father shaking his spirits, the lieutenant general Zuo Menggeng and several other soldiers who followed far behind quickly followed closely.

After more than two hours, Zuo Liangyu, who was wearing a cloth face armor, led dozens of his own soldiers who were also in armor, on a high slope north of Fancheng.It was Zuo Liangyu's deliberate action to patrol and penetrate armor, which can best show momentum and majesty.And it's still raining today, so it won't be so sweltering.

At this time, they were watching a team walking slowly down the slope.

Although he had been notified by the scout cavalry earlier and knew that the team was led by a sentry chief, and most of the team was scattered soldiers gathered together, Zuo Liangyu was still very interested in seeing what this group of troops looked like.Unlike the past few days, people took those small army leaders to meet him in the mansion or directly asked his generals to meet him.

In fact, these days, all the stragglers who were able to return were scared out of their wits in twos and threes, and at most they gathered dozens of people. It was really rare for such a large army to be able to withdraw together.

Thinking about Zuo Liangyu himself, the number of people he brought back was less than a hundred.Therefore, he is more interested in this army, and must see the difference.

Although this was an obvious infantry army, with about 300 soldiers, there were about 50 large animals such as mules and horses, and they came in order in two long lines in the drizzle.

Although their clothes were messy and simple, and there was very little armor, they probably weren't elite soldiers at first, but the team was surprisingly neat, especially the uniformly wrapped calves of each person showed a strange sense of consistency.

And this kind of orderliness is even more extraordinary when there are no soldiers holding whips and sticks to deter them and many flags to guide them.

The Qingdao flag held high at the front and several square flags in the team also gave this team a sense of official and orthodox.

Looking at it from a distance, this team has greatly exceeded Zuo Liangyu's expectations, and the leader of the army has also given him more expectations.

Countless thoughts flashed through Zuo Liangyu's heart.

At this time, the soldiers on his left and right also pointed curiously. They also hadn't seen such a regular army for a long time.

When approaching the bottom of the slope, the team finally stopped.

Several horses left the team and galloped all the way.There were still more than ten feet away from Zuo Liangyu, and several people immediately rolled down, and then hurriedly ran to Zuo Liangyu's horse, knelt down and worshiped.

Zuo Liangyu didn't get off his horse, but instead straightened his back even more, making himself appear more imposing.A few riders behind him galloped away at this moment, heading straight for the stopped team.

When the few people kneeling on the ground were puzzled and surprised, Zuo Liangyu asked from left to right.

The leader who was kneeling on the ground could no longer care about doubts, so he clasped his fists and reported: "General Qi, the younger one is Zhao Jin, the guerrilla Du Sanjiang's sentry commander. ...But villains also know loyalty. As long as there is still life left, they dare not forget the entrustment of President Qian, let alone live up to the trust of Guerrilla. Now that I am fortunate enough to serve under the old general, I will die for the old general."

Listening to Zhao Jin's long-winded and impassioned speech, Zuo Liangyu didn't interrupt impatiently, but he remained expressionless.

But after Zhao Jin finished speaking, he stared at Zhao Jin and said in a deep voice, "Are you serious about what you said?"

Zuo Liangyu obviously listened.

"There is absolutely no falsehood." Zhao Jin's answer was firm.

Zuo Liangyu immediately nodded with affirmative expression on his face and said: "There is such a story, a few soldiers, get up quickly, let me take a good look."

After Zhao Jin and others stood up, Zuo Liangyu, who was still riding proudly on the horse, really looked carefully.

Of course Zhao Jin, Li Ping, Shi Ming and Wang Chengwu would not disappoint him.

Zhao Jin, who is the leader at the front, is nearly six feet tall, thin, with a dark face and bumpy looks, very majestic, and he looks like a hero at first glance.The three Li Ping followed behind were not short in stature either. Two of them were sturdy and strong, and one was strong and slightly elegant.

Zuo Liangyu quickly praised with joy on his face: "Sure enough, they are all sons and daughters."

At this time, a soldier behind Zuo Liangyu suddenly answered: "General Qi, I recognize this postmaster Zhao. One day, I went to Du Guerzilla to deliver an order, and he was right there. After I delivered the order, I talked more with my acquaintances." Two sentences, but I heard about Du Guerzilla's happy event, so I took a few extra glances, I can remember his appearance very well."

The talkative Zuo Liangyu, who was somewhat unruly, did not show dissatisfaction with this soldier, but became even happier and said: "It's my luck, my luck to be such a loyal person."

However, even though he had no doubts, Zuo Liangyu still did not dismount.

Zhao Jin's rank is really too low, no matter how respectful and virtuous a general like Zuo Liangyu is, he can't act too hungry for a small sentry chief.This is not a matter of contrition, but it is easy to be underestimated.

Of course Zhao Jin didn't dare to hope too much, seeing Zuo Liangyu in person was far beyond his imagination.

Just when Zhao Jin was thinking about what to say, Zuo Liangyu's expression suddenly turned into grief, and he looked up to the sky and sighed: "It's just a pity that Du Sanjiang is still alive and dead, and the good talk that should be envied by others may end here gone."

After speaking, Zuo Liangyu actually fell silent.

As a result, everything became extremely quiet, Zhao Jin and the other four had no choice but to stand on the sidelines all the time, not daring to move.

After a while, those knights who left the team finally returned from the team that had stopped in the distance, and one of them leaned over to Zuo Liangyu and whispered something in Zuo Liangyu's ear.At this time, Zuo Liangyu seemed to wake up suddenly from grief, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

Then, he lowered his head and said to Zhao Jin and the others with an apologetic expression: "In troubled times, we have to be on guard. Just now, some sons went to Er and other subordinates to question them. Don't blame the young generals. Don't worry too much." , I have already confirmed your identities, and I know your loyalty and bravery, so I will treat you generously."

Only then did Zhao Jin and the others suddenly realize.

None of them dared to look back just now, so they don't know where those few riders went?Don't even know what to do?
But now that I know it, I don't think it's a big problem.

Although the previous scouts had already checked in detail, it is not too much to send capable people to check and identify them. After all, being cautious is the attitude you should have in times of war.

But Zuo Liangyu's truthful report really surprised people.

In fact, there is no need to explain what a general like Zuo Liangyu does to a small fish like them. Who dares to have any opinions?
But he chose to be very natural and honest, which immediately drew the little fish and shrimp closer to him, and he seemed to be someone who could win over people.

Zhao Jin's reaction was also quick, he continued almost without hesitation: "You guys don't dare, the old general should be worried."

Zuo Liangyu suddenly smiled.

After obviously pondering for a while, Zuo Liangyu suddenly turned his head and said to the soldier who spoke just now: "Since you know Zhao Youzhan, you can simply take them to the southeast of Xiangyang City to resettle them, find a spacious place, and send more Some food, grass, wine and meat, and then tell Deputy General Zuo that this army will be under his control for now, do you understand?"

Zhao guerrilla?
Zhao Jin and the others all raised their heads in astonishment, they didn't realize it for a while, how could Zuo Liangyu make a slip of the tongue at this moment!

The soldier also stared puzzledly in confusion, then instinctively cupped his fists and accepted the order in a hesitant tone.

Zuo Liangyu's expression suddenly became very serious at this moment, and then he said in a deep voice: "The country is in danger, and it is when we are serving as soldiers. Now that the bandit army is powerful, we need to work harder. Since you are also from the Liao army, You should have the courage to do things yourself, I will let you lead a battalion of soldiers and horses as the guerrilla commander, and you will be the officer in the battalion, but you have to make up for the lack of soldiers.

This is not a slip of the tongue!
They bet right, the surprise came too suddenly and too unbelievable.

Upgraded two levels in a row!This gift bag is too big!Far exceeded their highest expectations.

Zhao Jin and the others were all overjoyed, they couldn't hide their excitement.

"Thank you, old general, for your support! Thank you, old general, for your support! I will serve the old general to death! I will serve the old general to death!" Zhao Jin was stunned for a moment, then cupped his fists and bowed.

"Well! Go."

Seeing the almost irrepressible excitement of Zhao Jin and the others, Zuo Liangyu nodded very satisfied.

……

Although it's been a while since he left Zuo Liangyu, Li Ping still hasn't recovered from the state of enlightenment.He always felt that everything was a little too unbelievable, that everything was a little too smooth.

In the front, Zhao Jin was excitedly making friends with Zuo Liangyu's soldiers, and Shi Ming, who was following behind him, couldn't hide his joy on his face. The two guys who should have gone through the storm were obviously caught by the unexpected Grace lost her composure.

This happiness was really unexpected, unexpected beyond imagination.

From a whistle chief commanding a hundred people directly to a guerrilla commanding 3000 people, this is not an ordinary promotion, and it is no exaggeration to say that it takes a rocket.Moreover, all of this is based on the fact that there is no military exploits, no human relationship or even a meeting, which is even more unbelievable.

Originally, they were still worried, and even risked some false promotions when reporting their identities, just because they were afraid of being underestimated and not being able to get into the eyes of others.

But in the end, everything seemed like a dream.

Even if it was agreed to show excitement for any reward from the Shangguan, there was no need to deliberately pretend, and he had to suppress his excitement.

As for them being placed under the leadership of a personal soldier, Li Ping and the others didn't think too much about it. They just thought that they were inferior and could not reach the level.

But in fact, if they knew that Zuo Liangyu only brought back less than a hundred people, and that this personal soldier was that precious member, they would probably lose their eyes. Their little team is so taken seriously.

They need Zuo Liangyu, and the weak Zuo Liangyu doesn't need them!
(End of this chapter)