The first general of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 99
In fact, Yuyang's garrison is only ten thousand people, and it is only because of the fact that the Wuhuan people were invited before that this is the momentum.

But at this time, there were no less than [-] people attacking the city from all sides alone, and Liu Yu had already achieved righteousness after reading the imperial edict.

This righteousness is indeed useless when it is useless, but it is also very useful when it is useful.

Originally, Zhang Ju's promotion and fortune to motivate the army was still somewhat effective, but it was only a burst of anger. Only a quarter of an hour passed, and the anger was exhausted. On the contrary, the Han army became more and more courageous as they fought.

"Aren't we going to fight, my lord?"

The victory of the Han army was in sight, but when Zhang Liao saw that Wei Tao had remained silent, he finally couldn't help but said.

"Although there are not many achievements in this battle, it is still substantial."

"Hehe... Wen Yuan! Do you think I look like someone who trades the lives of his subordinates for credit?"

Wei Tao smiled freely, and then said.

"I know that brothers want to make meritorious service in battle, but in the future I will have more meritorious service, so there is no need to be in a hurry. And since we are here, we also participated in this battle, and the prefect will not lose a bit of credit after this battle Everyone!"

For what Wei Tao said, many soldiers thought it was Wei Tao's words of comfort. It is not so easy for a warrior to do meritorious service in a big battle. Don't talk about fighting on the battlefield, how can there be so many wars to fight?
The Great Han Dynasty has been in peace for hundreds of years, and even heroes like Cao Cao and Yuan Shao absolutely have no intention of replacing them at this time.

However, Wei Tao's last sentence immediately made all the soldiers cheer. In addition to being promoted in war, it is also getting rich. For ordinary soldiers, getting rich is more important.

Since they don't have to risk their lives and can get a share, these ordinary soldiers are naturally cheering.

Even so, they still attacked for three days in a row, and in the end, even Liu Guanzhang and the three of them went into battle shirtless. They rushed to the wall first, opened a hole, and finally rushed into it.

In fact, Zhang Ju and Zhang Chun were really not very capable, but Zhang Chun was a little decisive and committed suicide directly, but Zhang Ju was different, and was caught by Guan Yu after fleeing in a panic.

Even Wei Tao had to lament that Liu Bei was indeed a hero in the world, and if he wanted to suppress him, he couldn't do it unless he directly used force.

With such great achievements, coupled with past achievements, it is more than enough to be in charge of an army or a place.

Under such a battle situation, Wei Tao couldn't have been on the sidelines all the time. In fact, he also led his troops to charge afterward.

The siege battle was indeed very tragic. It was just Wei Tao's troops and horses, and they didn't rush to kill at the most intense time. Even so, hundreds of people were injured.

Wei Tao is like this, let alone other people, in such a situation, the victorious side will often 'wash the city'!
The so-called "washing the city" is of course not washing with water, but washing with blood. To put it bluntly, it is to let the subordinates burn, kill and loot.

If it is lighter, it is "one out of ten" and one out of ten households is selected. If it is serious, there is also the saying of "five out of one", and sometimes it is "three out of one" or "two out of one". This city is probably going to be abandoned.

The damage is so severe, even if there is no "five draws for one", but "ten draws for one" is unavoidable.But at this time a news came...

"Lord Zhou Mu, my subordinates fought with blood, and many of them died in Yuyang City. Now you still protect those rioters?"

In the hall, Gongsun Zan panted heavily, and said loudly, Qiu Liju beside him was also unhappy.

Originally, Wuhuan came here to take refuge, and he was careful that since he couldn't go south to plunder, he followed to plunder Yuyang. Zhang Ju and Zhang Chun wanted to rebel, and there were many treasures among them.

But this time, how many people were killed or injured, and finally got such a result, which really made Qiu Liju very dissatisfied.

On the contrary, although Liu Bei was expressionless, there was a bit of approval on his face. Once such atrocities were committed, it would ruin his own reputation, and Liu Bei was very unwilling.

But Liu Yu was the old god stroking his beard on the ground.

"Why did Grand Administrator Gongsun say that? Could it be that the people of Yuyang are not my fellow citizens? Why bother to fight with swords against our compatriots. They have already suffered under Er Zhang's hands, so why do they have the heart to do it again?"

Liu Yu is a clan member of the Han Dynasty, and he is one of the better-tempered members of the Han clan. He has no intention of killing ordinary people who have no intention of following the thief.

"What's more, as the shepherd of Youzhou, all the affairs of Youzhou are under the control of this old man. Don't Yuyang and Beiping belong to Youzhou?"

Hearing these words, Gongsun Zan's expression suddenly changed again, and he was speechless.

To be honest, Gongsun Zan, the prefect of Beiping, is indeed Liu Yu's subordinate, but Liu Yu has a gentle temperament and is not strict in governing. Naturally, his army is not prepared so much. Although Liu Yu is very popular in Youzhou, the whole Youzhou The military strength is not strong.

But Gongsun Zan relied on his martial prowess, and because he was located in the frontier, he usually used soldiers as his main force, and his subordinate Baima Yicong was unstoppable. He could defeat Youzhou's army with the strength of a single county, but how many soldiers were there on weekdays? He was so rebellious and rebellious that he even faintly ignored Liu Yu.

But hearing Liu Yu's question, unless Gongsun Zan rebelled immediately, there was no way to answer this question.

Gongsun Zan could only retreat with a murmur.

Once Gongsun Zan retreated like this, Qiu Liju didn't dare to say anything more. Zhang Ju and Zhang Chunju were already destroyed. If he dared to swindle the assassination, then it would be Wuhuan's turn next.

"Hmph! In this case, please forgive the family for trying to appease the sergeant, and I will not accompany you!"

When Gongsun Zan left like this, Liu Bei and the other three naturally left. Seeing this, Qiu Liju knew that he had no advantage to take advantage of, so he could only lead them back to Wuhuan in a desperate manner.

"Mr. Liu's benevolence makes Wei admire. They are all my fellow citizens. Wei also does not approve of the washing of the city."

Wei Tao smiled at Liu Yu, and while admiring the old man, Wei Tao tried to persuade him again.

"However, this will inevitably cause mutiny in the army. Although there will be no rebellion, the soldiers will definitely accumulate grievances, and the boss needs to reward them heavily to reassure them."

"Don't worry about this matter. The old man will definitely contribute to the court. As for the rewards. It happens that Youzhou has a lot of land and few people, so just reward them with the land."

Liu Yu waved his hand indifferently, but Wei Tao supported him after all, but he didn't give Wei Tao any face.

It's just that Wei Tao felt a little dumbfounded at this time.

This is indeed a reward to the three armies, but the military strength of Youzhou will inevitably be greatly reduced, not to mention that before this troubled world, it cannot be done just because Youzhou is adjacent to other races.

This is not self-cut brother what is it?
Liu Yu is very capable of governing politics, but he doesn't know anything about the overall situation of the military, which is in vain to make people sigh.

In fact, when the news spread that the washing of the city was not allowed, it did cause an uproar. As for the matter of dividing the land as a reward, although some people's dissatisfaction was calmed down, it was not true for some soldiers, especially those in Beiping. No effect.

Youzhou is vast and sparsely populated, but the truly fertile land is still in the hands of aristocratic families. Naturally, it is impossible for Liu Yu to use it as a reward, let alone a guest army like Wei Tao, who would want the land in Youzhou?
Fortunately, Wei Tao had already prepared for this, saying that after returning to Changshan, he would reward him again.

Although it cost a lot of money and food, Wei Tao's remark was to reap the morale of the army.

It's just that the soldiers of other armies didn't have such good things. They were secretly cursing Liu Yu to kill the donkey and cross the river to tear down the bridge.

As for retiring soldiers and returning to agriculture, it made all the soldiers extremely annoyed. After serving as a soldier and eating food, who would want to lead a few acres of Susukida to live after being a soldier for a lifetime?
For a while, the barracks were full of dissatisfaction with Liu Yu. If Liu Yu wanted to send someone to command the army at this time, I am afraid that few people would be able to command the army.

However, Liu Yu didn't care about this, and forced to implement his law. Because he was the shepherd of Youzhou and represented the Han Dynasty, there was no way ordinary soldiers would not follow. Although he complained in his heart, it could only be so. .

However, these soldiers would not return to their hometowns to farm honestly. Instead, they found other connections and sought refuge with Gongsun Zan and Wei Tao.

"Old Mr. Liu has done such a thing, how can he be the state shepherd of a state? It's fine if other states do the same, but this is Youzhou. Sigh..."

Wei Tao sighed secretly, knowing that Liu Yu would not listen to his words no matter what, and could only give up persuasion, but he would not refuse the soldiers who came to join him. These are elite soldiers who have been baptized in war.

After handing over the matter to Zhang Liao, Wei Tao looked at Tong Yuan beside him and said slowly.

"Mr. Tong, Zilong's ability is very rare, especially if he has a like-mindedness. They all hope that one day they will be able to attack foreign races in the north. How about letting him help me in the future?"

Although Zhao Yun is not here, with Zhao Yun's temperament, Tong Yuan can still make decisions for him.

"Haha... Since the prefect wants to think highly of Zilong, there is nothing wrong with it. However, Zilong has not yet completed his martial arts, and it is not time to leave the mountain. Please forgive me."

Tong Yuan still attaches great importance to Wei Tao, thinking that Zhao Yun is indeed like-minded with Wei Tao, and he didn't intend to stop him, so he immediately laughed and said.

"Of course, it also depends on whether Zilong is willing, but I think Zilong will not refuse."

Wei Tao nodded with a smile, and didn't say anything more. After this battle, Wei Tao didn't get much, but through this battle, in addition to making Zhao Yun willing to rely on him, his army has experienced actual combat. After that, it can also be said to be trained as an elite soldier.

It is also time to manage Changshan County well, this is where my foundation lies.

Wei Tao wanted to leave, so Liu Yu naturally sent him out of the city. Wei Tao didn't want to say anything more about a good old man like Liu Yu, so he just got on his horse and left.

(End of this chapter)