Empress: Your Majesty, please respect yourself, I don't want to be promoted

Hearing this, Li Heng had a complicated expression on his face.

He was originally one of the ten holy generals under the Holy Duke.

A month ago, Shenggong sent Chai Hongyu and others to Yuzhou to take advantage of the flood to find an opportunity to take Yuzhou. At the same time, just in case, he and some confidants were sent to the Tianmen Mountain Dam to ensure that the flood broke through as scheduled.

However, after seeing Yuzhou Wei, Suizhou Wei and the civilians as one, and feeling the love between them, he couldn't think of anything bad.

Although facing the two orthodox guards, they really have little chance to destroy the dam.

After all, in Shenggong's prediction, the imperial court is now so decayed that it may not pay attention to the water situation in Yuzhou. Even if it does, according to the imperial court's practice, at most it will just send a high-ranking official over, and then conscript labor to strengthen the dam.

Not to mention the slow efficiency of these servants, there are still a lot of loopholes, and there are many opportunities to take advantage of.

Unexpectedly, the imperial court not only attached great importance to the water conditions in Yuzhou, but also directly mobilized the famous strong troops of Yuzhou Guard and Suizhou Guard in the Qingning Guard to do the errands that should have been done by ignorant Qianshou. They were caught off guard.

Li Heng really didn't want to spoil this rare love between fish and water, and from the people of Yuzhou, he faintly saw the shadow of a prosperous age.

Daxia, after all, is still not exhausted.

However, the rebel army commanded by Shenggong became more and more unfamiliar to him after he had a stable territory and a foundation.

Just like Pan Sheng who was killed by him just now.

In the past, Pan Sheng was also a chivalrous man who hated evil like hatred, but now...

When he thought of the two women who had obviously suffered a lot when he killed Pan Sheng, Li Heng felt a little emotional.

While thinking, Zhang Shiping and the others slowly stepped forward.

Su Shuangdao: "Thanks to Daxia Li this time. If Daxia Li hadn't turned to the light and not only extradited Yangping Pass for our army, but also swindled and opened the city gate for us, how could we have made such great achievements? Daxia Li, don't worry, wait for the Qingning Army to bring peace to the chaos." When the meritorious class teacher returns to the court, someone will show his merits for you, your majesty is a sage king who is rare in a thousand years, and he will definitely treat you badly."

"Yes."

Zhang Shiping nodded in agreement.

To this, Li Heng responded indifferently: "I accept the kindness of the two generals, but the glory and wealth are not what I want, and the purpose of helping the imperial court is not for the glory of the whole life, but for the sake of the two generals. A good official like a general can occupy a high position and benefit the world as he did to the people of Yuzhou."

Hearing this, Zhang Shiping's expression froze.

In my mind, the teachings I received when I was with Lu Chen before emerged again.

Governor Lu, a true national scholar!

If it wasn't for Lu Chen to love the people and force them to fulfill their responsibilities as soldiers of the Great Xia army, how could a righteous man with a conscience like Li Heng stand up and help them put down the chaos?

If the rebellion can be suppressed smoothly this time, Governor Lu should take the lead!

Chapter 173 Soldiers

After taking the sack from Li Heng's hand, Zhang Shiping casually threw it to a soldier and asked him to seal it up so that he could return to the court to receive the reward in the future. Then he called the military clerk and said solemnly to him:

"Remember, on the ninth day of February in the first year of Yongchu, the righteous man Li Heng assisted the officers and soldiers to open the gate of Qingyun City in a fraudulent manner, and killed Pan Sheng, the leader of the bandit, as proof of his head."

Hearing this, the scribe couldn't help being stunned.

Li Heng, an outsider, deserves such a great credit for killing the leader of the bandits?

According to the usual practice, shouldn't this kind of great credit be shared by the chief general, and then leave some soup for others?

Why now...only write down Li Heng's name?

What about the two commanders and other lieutenants?

After a while, he said with some uncertainty: "Master Commander, do you really only remember the name of this righteous man?"

Hearing this, Zhang Shiping glared at him directly.

"Of course I only remember his name, otherwise how do you think you should remember it? Which eye of yours saw that I have fought against that thief general? Or is it because you are deaf, and you have to repeat it again?"

Zhang Shiping's temper has never been very good, and he is still impatient. When he first met Lu Chen, he directly expressed his dissatisfaction with Lu Chen.

Now seeing his subordinates as mother-in-law, he naturally wouldn't have a good temper.

"My subordinates dare not!"

The clerk hurriedly shook his head, then picked up a pen and wrote down what Zhang Shiping just said in the credit book.

Seeing this, Li Heng couldn't help giving Zhang Shiping a high look.

Sure enough, the army that can treat the people kindly is indeed different.

He used to be one of the generals under the Holy Duke, and he still knows a lot about some unspoken rules in the army. These unspoken rules are applicable to both the rebel army and the regular army of the imperial court.

Zhang Shiping was able to seek truth from facts, so open-mindedly give up this not small credit, this alone is enough to prove that his measurement is by no means comparable to that of ordinary generals.

An officer like him is often able to win the awe and trust of His Majesty, and the troops under his command must also be brave and fearless elite troops, which is the real foundation of the imperial court.

For Zhang Shiping's kindness, Li Heng just sighed lightly, but did not refuse.

Then, he seemed to suddenly think of something, and said to everyone: "Two generals, if possible, please rectify the troops as soon as possible, and send troops to Nankang as quickly as possible."

Su Shuang frowned slightly, and asked:

"why?"

Zhang Shiping also frowned and said, "Hero Li, it is taboo for military strategists to rush for success."

"I know below."

Li Heng said seriously: "But now is very likely the best opportunity to attack Nankang. If you miss this opportunity, even if you can capture Nankang in the future, you will have to pay a big price, kill, or even capture the saint alive." It's basically impossible."

Hearing this, both of them looked serious at the same time.

"How to say?"

Li Heng didn't speak directly, but took out a letter from his arms and handed it to Zhang Shiping.

"This is a letter written by Shenggong some time ago, General Zhang, General Su, you will understand after reading it."

Zhang Shiping took the letter, opened it and read it together with Su Shuang.

After a few breaths, the two people who hadn't heard the shocking news about Luo Jing's recent events widened their eyes almost at the same time, and their eyes were full of disbelief.

"The Holy Maiden of Burning Heaven betrayed righteousness... Uh, the rebels, then Yu Jiuyuan ordered you to lead the people to ambushes?"

In his anxiety, he almost said the wrong thing.

As a court official,

"Ah."

Li Heng said indifferently: "The two generals should know what the Holy Maiden of Burning Heaven means to the rebel army, right?"

Su Shuang quickly calmed down.

"The top master of the rebel army, the chief general under Yu Jiuyuan, and even more threatening than Yu Jiuyuan himself, is a serious threat to the imperial court."

"The importance of the Holy Maiden to the rebel army is not only because she is extremely powerful and brave in battle."

Li Heng's eyes narrowed slightly, and he said in a deep voice:

"She also has a very special power, which can quickly heal the wounded. As long as she doesn't die on the spot, she can pull people back from the gate of hell. Many people in the rebel army have received her favor. Extremely revered."

"It can even be said that it is because of her power that the Shenggong Army can grow into the strongest rebel army in the world in such a short period of time."

Speaking of this, he paused for a moment, and then said meaningfully: "After receiving the order to ambush the saint, I moved my mind and did some insignificant things in Nankang City to let some people know The news that the saint has left the rebel army."

Hearing this, everyone immediately understood why Li Heng had made such a radical suggestion.

Although I don't know why the Holy Maiden of Burning Sky suddenly turned her back on Jiuyuan, but the news of her departure is undoubtedly a huge blow to the rebels. The current Nankang City may have already become popular. When to send troops?

Thinking of this, the two looked at each other silently, then nodded at the same time.

"Pass the order."

Zhang Shiping held the reins tightly and raised his voice to give orders.

"Immediately post the Announcement for the People. In addition, except for the soldiers who must stay behind, the rest of the Yuzhou Guards will immediately rush to the Qingyun Mansion Yamen and rest in the Yamen for a night. If there is not enough space, set up a tent nearby. At the hour of tomorrow, the army will dispatch. Leave Qingyun City."

Su Shuang added:

"If you don't have enough warm things, you can move them from the treasury. Except for precious things such as gold and silver, you can use the rest of the things in the government. Array."

Hearing this, a member of the Qingning Army joined the army hesitated, and then reminded rather hesitantly:

"Master Commander, would it be too wasteful to do this? According to my subordinates, it is better to go to the nearby people's houses to borrow some heating things, or..."

"We are short of heating things, don't the people lack it?!"

Zhang Shiping said impatiently:

"Stop talking nonsense, go if you are told, don't stay here, believe it or not, I will beat you?!"

Seeing him looking like he was about to hit someone with a whip, the soldier immediately shrank his neck and didn't dare to speak again.

After all, he is not Lu Chen, but he is not as capable as Lu Chen to train Zhang Shiping, a reckless man who beats up when he doesn't agree with him, like a grandson.

Soon, several personal soldiers sent orders meticulously.

Seeing this scene, Li Heng couldn't help feeling warm in his heart.

There was nothing to say all night, and the next day, the people of Qingyun City, who had been terrified all night, couldn't help covering their chests, and heaved a long sigh of relief. They were glad that these court soldiers who were no different from robbers in the past didn't break in and bring them new things. A round of catastrophe.

Then some more courageous people resisted the fear in their hearts, boldly opened a crack in the door, and looked outside.

However, the next moment, their eyes widened almost at the same time, their faces full of disbelief.

Borrowing the morning light, I saw dozens of tents erected not far away on the street in front of the Fuyamen, which had gone through two rounds of attacks and had become a bit dilapidated, and near the tents, one by one Soldiers in court-style light armor were holding weapons, lying on the ground, or sleeping soundly against the wall.

Around them, several patrolling soldiers walked back and forth every ten steps.

In the middle, some fire-headed soldiers who didn't know whether they woke up earlier or were completely fine were burying pots and cooking. The strong food aroma wafted around in the morning breeze. Aroused gluttons.

But compared to this, they are more concerned about the actions of the officers and soldiers who made Qingyun City change hands again.

These officers and soldiers seem to have... no interest in them?

And they would rather sleep on the street than those so-called rebels who would "stay overnight" with them as soon as they entered the city?

In a trance, a childish figure suddenly walked out from the corner of the street.

A little beggar who didn't know where he came from, actually carried a broken bowl for begging, and staggered towards those officers and soldiers recklessly.

Seeing that little beggar, all the people could not help but hold their breath.

What is this for?Go to the officers and soldiers to beg?