Domination of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 26 Training the Prisoners
It would take at least two days to wait for the imperial court's reply. Yesterday, the memorial was sent over quickly yesterday, and now all Gongsun Xu has to do is wait.Due to the successive battles during this period, Gongsun Xu's army also suffered a lot of losses. Zhang Fei and Zhao Yun have not yet returned to the camp. Although they can be contacted, Gongsun Xu is still a little worried.Moreover, these two men took away most of the elite of the Youzhou Army.

Now only Guan Yu and Gao Shun's infantry and a few cavalry are left in the camp, so Gongsun Xu's application to Huangfusong and Zhu Jun to select the Yellow Turban army from the prisoner camp did not receive much opposition, except for Zhou Cang Pei Yuanshao's request In addition to the [-] infantry, Gongsun Xu also selected another [-] yellow scarves as the supply soldiers. Now the recruits are training in full swing on the school field, and the veterans are guiding them. Except for the three thousand camps that do not participate, the rest of the veterans are busy. .

Zhou Cang and Pei Yuanshao also yelled after Guan Yu. Zhou Cang and Pei Yuanshao had discussed that they were new recruits, and if they wanted to gain trust and fame, they had to perform well. This recruit training had to be done well.

At noon, Zhao Yun sent someone to send a message saying that it was less than ten miles away from Changsha. After Gongsun Xu explained the situation to Huangfusong and Zhu Jun, Zhao Yun entered the city smoothly. Xia Houyuan and Xiahou Dun took their troops to find Cao Cao. Three thousand white horses escorted nearly five thousand yellow scarf captives back to the camp.

As soon as he entered the camp, he saw a group of yellow scarves training. At this time, Zhou Cang and Pei Yuanshao also noticed this unfamiliar general. Pei Yuanshao looked at the horse beside Zhao Yun with glowing eyes.

Seeing this situation, Gongsun Xu thought of the new cast of the Yellow Turban. He hadn't given enough deterrence. He was afraid that these people would be dissatisfied, so he said to Pei Yuanshao, "Do you like that horse? As long as you hit that general from the silver family in white robe, I will give you a chance." I will give you that horse, no matter what means you use."

Pei Yuanshao was so happy when he heard this that he almost jumped up. In his opinion, although Zhao Yun was tall, he couldn't see anything special about him. He must be far worse than Guan Yu Dianwei, maybe not as good as the boring Gao Shun said nothing, although Gao Shun's martial arts were much better than Pei Yuanshao's, but Pei Yuanshao felt that if he made a sneak attack, he would definitely be able to bring down Zhao Yun.

After Pei Yuanshao had a plan in mind, he slowly approached Zhao Yun. At this time, Zhao Yun also saw Gongsun Xu and others walking towards him. Although he also saw a big man approaching him, Zhao Yun didn't feel that he was in his camp. Someone will come to assassinate him, besides, Zhao Yun has enough self-confidence.

However, when the two were less than five steps apart, Pei Yuanshao suddenly accelerated, then bent down to hug Zhao Yun's waist and then fell him, but Zhao Yun reacted faster than him, and when Pei Yuanshao was about to touch him, Zhao Yun blocked Pei Yuanshao with his left hand with his hands, and with a hook of his right foot, Pei Yuanshao fell on all fours.

Pei Yuanshao was dissatisfied, so he got up and fought Zhao Yun. He said it was a fight, but in fact Zhao Yun still had one hand holding the horse, and within ten strokes, Pei Yuanshao fell down three times. : "Yun chased the Yellow Turban deserters, and now surrender the order and return to the camp."

Gongsun Xu helped Zhao Yun up and said, "Thank you for your hard work. You did a good job." At this time, Pei Yuanshao still wanted to come up.

Zhao Yun smiled and said: "There are still such sloppy ones." After finishing speaking, he took Pei Yuanshao's hands and pulled and sent them away. Pei Yuanshao fell to the ground again. Zhao Yun didn't hit hard because he also felt that Pei Yuanshao had no malice at all, but Even so, Pei Yuanshao was ashamed.

Just when Pei Yuanshao didn't know whether to stand up or continue to lie down, Guan Yu walked up to him and said coldly: "You are overconfident, Zilong's martial arts are not inferior to mine, you are too wishful thinking, let me run five times around the playground." Ten laps."

Here, Gongsun Xu explained to Zhao Yun what happened yesterday, and Zhao Yun also understood that these yellow scarves were his brothers now. After arranging the soldiers, Zhao Yun also joined the ranks of training the yellow scarves.

Another day passed, and Zhang Fei hadn't come back yet, but he sent two soldiers back to report that something happened that Zhang Fei couldn't solve. Gongsun Xu came to solve it. After receiving the letter, Gongsun Xu was very surprised. He didn't expect such a thing to happen, so he immediately sent Zhao Yun to lead three thousand white horses to assist Zhang Fei.

Before leaving, Gongsun Xu repeatedly emphasized that he should not act rashly before he passed. Zhao Yun set off immediately after receiving the order. Huangfusong and Zhu Jun only thought that Zhang Fei was in trouble, and Gongsun Xu sent Zhao Yun to rescue him, so they didn't pay much attention. Besides, Gongsun Xu He continued that he had not asked them for help, which meant that the matter was not serious.On the fourth day, the court finally got a reply.

This day, Emperor Fusong and Zhu Jun led all the school lieutenants to wait in the big tent for the officials who came to read the imperial decree. Unexpectedly, it was Zhang Rang's confidant Zuo Feng who came this time. Gongsun Xu was also quite familiar with Zuo Feng. Zuo Feng was often present when Zhang Rangna was walking around, and Zuo Feng made gifts from Gongsun Xu in many cases.

As soon as Zuo Feng entered the big tent, he saw Gongsun Xu behind Huangfusong and Zhu Jun. He winked at Gongsun Xu and said, "The emperor has an order. Huangfusong and Zhu Jun will work hard to wipe out the Yellow Turban Gong It must be done, and the reward will be discussed after the Yellow Turban is pacified.

Captain Sun Jian fought bravely and was loyal and patriotic. Sun Jian was specially appointed as the general who broke the captives, and the rest of the officers and men were rewarded. "Speaking of this, Zuo Feng stopped, Huangfu Song, Zhu Jun, Sun Jian and others showed doubts, why did not mention Gongsun Xu's reward when everyone had a reward, could it be that someone in the court was against it.

After clearing his throat, Zuo Feng said: "Your Majesty has another order, which is for General Gongsun. Gongsun Xu joined the army when he was young, and fought with his father since he was a child. He has made great contributions to my man, but he has been denied rewards because of his young age. Jiao rebelled, and when the Xianbei Xiongnu made troubles outside the Great Wall, Gongsun Xu led [-] Youzhou soldiers to quell the Yellow Turban of Youzhou, and relieved the siege of Changsha. I already know Gongsun Xu's patriotism.

Today, Gongsun Xu is granted the title of General Anton, and after the Yellow Turban is put down, he will be rewarded separately for his achievements. Zhao Yun, Zhang Fei, Guan Yu, and Gao Shun under Gongsun Xu's account are respectively General Xiaoqi, General Guerrilla, General Fenwei, General Protector, and Gongsun Xu. Dian Wei under the tent bravely killed the enemy's commander-in-chief. He was a warrior on the battlefield. He was specially named General Fenwu and given the word "evil." "

After speaking, everyone in the big tent felt a sense of astonishment. This reward is really generous. Gongsun Xu suddenly became the third leader in the big tent. Several generals under the tent were equal to Sun Jian and Cao Cao. It made Cao Cao in the tent a little jealous.

However, Gongsun Xu's achievements are mainly accumulated during these years of fighting Xianbei. Now it is just a one-time reward. Therefore, Huangfusong and Zhu Jun are still very happy that Gongsun Xu was named General Anton. After thanking you, he quickly asked, "I don't know how His Majesty will deal with the Yellow Turban captives."

Zuo Feng returned with a smile and said: "General Gongsun is really dedicated to the country. The first thing after he was appointed as an official was still worrying about His Majesty. Before coming, His Majesty said that Youzhou is bitterly cold, and all the Yellow Turban captives were sent to Youzhou. I hope they can do it." Sorry."

After Gongsun Xu heard this, he was really relieved, and quickly took the initiative to send Zuo Feng out of the big tent. Except for Gongsun Xu, the rest of the big tent didn't have a good look at Zuo Feng. Although Zuo Feng brought good news, but this It can't change everyone's thinking about eunuchs misusing the country.Zuo Feng was too lazy to stay in the big tent, so he followed Gongsun Xu out.

After Gongsun Xu invited Zuo Feng to his camp, he said a few words to Dian Wei. After Dian Wei went down, Gongsun Xu chatted with Zuo Feng. Half an hour later, Dian Wei came in again, followed by six relatives. The soldier carried three boxes.

When Zuo Feng saw the gift finally arrived, his face was full of smiles, and he quickly said to Gongsun Xu: "You are so polite, the general. I will tell my father what the general wants. I have to let my father take care of it, and I will never let others hide the general's credit."

After speaking, he immediately counted the treasures in the box.Gongsun Xu said at the side: "It's really hard for my father-in-law to travel thousands of miles to convey the will. It's nothing if I don't have this kindness. Let me prepare the gift from my father, and my father-in-law will take it back with me. It's a pity that I am going to fight abroad, otherwise I will never die." Let's talk about old times with Rang Father, hehehe."

Then Gongsun Xu accompanied Zuo Feng in the big tent and chatted about some situations in the court. It was not until after sending Zuo Feng back to rest at night that Gongsun Xu could rest.

The next day Zuo Feng went back with a smile on his face, and Gongsun Xu also told Huangfusong and Zhu Jun early in the morning that he would escort the Yellow Turban captives back to Youzhou and divide the troops with the main force.

Fu Song stroked his beard and said, "General Zhu Jun and I will divide our troops to pacify the rest of the Yellow Turbans. After you go back this time, you can help your master. The real main force of the Yellow Turbans is suppressed by him alone. If If things go on like this, there will definitely be accidents, there are too many gossips in the court, and your master is an upright person, he may be framed, you should solve the matter of the Yellow Turban captives as soon as possible."

After receiving the order, Gongsun Xu went back to the camp and summoned Guan Yu and others, saying: "The most urgent task is to escort the Yellow Turban prisoners back to Youzhou, but our army is too small now, and it will be troublesome if there is an accident on the way, and there are many prisoners who don't want to go to Youzhou. Therefore, I decided to let the [-] yellow scarves who joined the army go back to promote the beauty of Youzhou and the benefits of being a soldier.

Zhou Cang Pei Yuanshao is responsible for handling this matter well, and if he can't handle it well, he won't come back.Yun Chang, Zhengfang is responsible for selecting [-] young and strong men from among the Yellow Turban captives who are loyal to our army, and temporarily organize them into a heavy army. They mainly escort food and grass and assist our army in escorting all the Yellow Turban captives to Youzhou.

I have sent a message to Youzhou and Liaodong to send people to respond. The army will set off in two days. You should deal with these matters as soon as possible. Zilong and Yide are already waiting for us on the road. You two are now generals and have a bright future. Looking at you, Zhou Cang and Pei Yuanshao also have to work hard, and it is not impossible to be a Marquis and Prime Minister, that's all, let's go down and get busy. "

When the four of them walked out of the big tent, they were full of fighting spirit, especially Zhou Cang and Pei Yuanshao, who wished to go to the battlefield to kill the enemy and make meritorious service.

Dian Wei followed behind Gongsun Xu, smirked and was happy that he had become a general, Gongsun Xu turned his head and saw Dian Wei was still there, shook his head and scolded: "With this little promise, how can I lead thousands of troops in the future, alas."

When Dian Wei heard this, he was taken aback for a moment, and then his heart was full of enthusiasm. Which man would not want to command thousands of troops across the battlefield, and now Gongsun Xu meant to give him such an opportunity.

Dian Wei quickly smiled and said to Gongsun Xu: "My lord, look, is the number of the guards too small? How about I also choose ten thousand people to protect your safety?"

Gongsun Xu looked at Dian Wei who was still smirking and scolded with a smile: "I just became a general and my tail is up to the sky. There are still tens of thousands of people, and the number of guards will not be too many, because I sent most of them to protect them last time." My dad's safe, so there are only 300 people now.

You don't have to be envious of them. You must know that the guards are absolutely elite and loyal fighters. What they have to undergo is the most brutal training. They can definitely count as ten. As their commander, you should feel quite honored. Yes, there are not many soldiers and elites. Of course, the number of soldiers and guards will expand, but not now. You should do your own thing first. Also, your son Dianman and Han Sheng's son Huang Xu are both in their teens .

After I go back this time, I should pull them out and hone them. If you want to become a general, you have to work harder than others. I have been in the army since I was ten years old. There will be no pie in the world. You have to work hard.

Xu Rong's two sons have already relied on military merits to be promoted to school captains and are training in Sanhan. You can't relax either. "

Dian Wei was even more excited when he heard these words. With such a good lord, Dian Wei will have no regrets in his life.

After Zhou Cang and Pei Yuanshao returned to their tent, they immediately summoned their most trusted brothers. After more than 100 people came, Zhou Cang stood up with a serious face and said, "Everyone is a good brother who lives and dies together. I came here to ask you, how was our life before? How are we doing now?"

As soon as the voice fell to the bottom, there was a quarrel, and one of the grumpy ones stood up and said: "At the time when I was farming at home, I couldn't guarantee two meals a day, and I was hungry every day following the Yellow Turban Rebellion, and I was in danger of turning around at any time. As an officer and soldier, although the training is difficult, you can eat three meals a day, and you still get paid. There is no land at home, and the whole family depends on my salary to live. I don’t care what you think, anyway, I am a soldier. It's settled, my two children haven't had enough to eat since they were born, and they cry hungry at home every day, I am ashamed of being a father, now that General Gongsun feeds and clothes me, I will follow him."

The guy sat down after he finished speaking, his eyes were red, and the rest of the people yelled even more fiercely after hearing this.

Pei Yuanshao stood up after hearing them quarreling for a quarter of an hour and shouted: "Shut up, you all know that life is easy now, but do you know how to keep your current life?"

Everyone shut up immediately, not understanding what Pei Yuanshao meant.

Zhou Cang saw that the fire was almost ready, so he pressed Pei Yuanshao and said, "The lord has given us life, and even allowed us to join the army. Now the lord is going to take us to Youzhou to live a better life, where every household has fields and land. Farm tools for farming cattle will be distributed free of charge.

If we serve as soldiers and have military merits, the lord will send someone to send rewards to our family members. Even if we die in battle, we don’t have to worry about the family’s life. The lord will take care of us. Those who know how to do crafts can be appointed by the government as long as they are not too old. I will work in a place where I will be paid every month, and the lord said that in the future, our children will be able to read and write for free, and maybe they will be able to become scholars or officials in the future. Tell me, is the lord treating us well? "

The people below were shocked when they heard this, and almost everyone shouted: "Then it goes without saying, the lord is our reborn parents, even if I die for the lord, I'm willing."

All the people in this big tent were born as peasants. One day they would not be able to eat enough if they had to work with their faces facing the loess and their backs facing the sky. The three generations of their ancestors may not have anyone who could read and write. How can you not be excited about the opportunity to read books for free.Seeing these brothers are so excited.

Pei Yuanshao stood up again and stared at everyone and said, "We are going to Youzhou, but if someone stops us or does something that disappoints the lord, what do you say?"

The man with the most irritable temper just now stood up and said fiercely: "Brothers have finally had a chance to get ahead. If anyone wants to hurt everyone like this or disappoint the lord, I, Wang Yuan, will be the first to let him go, big brother , Don’t say anything, brothers, you know what you think, just say what you should do, brothers, you are absolutely unambiguous.”

Everyone also echoed Wang Yuan's words, Zhou Cang saw that everyone's emotions were aroused, and said: "Now you go back and tell your brothers that we are going to Youzhou to enjoy blessings, and let them go deep into every household for me. Propaganda, make sure everyone is clamoring to go to Youzhou. If there is really trouble on purpose or with ulterior motives, the brothers know what to do.

Also, tell everyone that General Fenwei and the General Guard will select one hundred thousand young and strong men to form the supply army, and they may become soldiers in the future, so that everyone can seize the opportunity.Don't talk nonsense, I'm busy now, there are only two days, I must finish this matter for the Lord, let's leave. "

After hearing this, everyone hurried back to their camp to promote. For life, for family, and for hope, everyone was full of energy.

Many people in the Yellow Turban captive camp gathered around the Yellow Turban soldiers who had become officers and asked about things, and some of them said: "You dog, this time you have to help your elder brother whatever you say. He was a soldier, your uncle helped you a lot when he was alive, I beg you, auntie."

A soldier replied: "Don't worry, auntie, my eldest brother is stronger than me, and he knows some martial arts. He will definitely be selected this time. He will definitely be able to take care of himself and bring rations to the family. The uncles and uncles are all watching." I grew up, if you can trust me, follow me, the lord will let us live a good life." ..
Three days later, nearly 30 Yellow Turban prisoners were escorted by more than 2 officers and soldiers to Youzhou first, and Gongsun Xu led [-] people to join Zhang Fei and Zhao Yun.The army was mighty, and many aristocratic families took the initiative to send food and grass to curry favor with the youngest general of the Han Dynasty.

(End of this chapter)