Spring and Autumn I Am King

ps: Cough, I changed a few sentences at the end of the last chapter, which does not affect the plot.

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It was night, the camp of the Zhao and Han armies.

Although it was agreed yesterday that the third watch would start, but at the second watch, everyone got up. There was not much fire in the camp, but gathered quietly. All the camps prepared meals in advance.

Zhao Yang was already dressed neatly, and he boarded the specially built general platform. The generals, division commanders, brigade commanders, and **** commanders of each battalion were summoned, and their eyes were fixed on the lord. Zhao Wuxi was among them. He didn't know how Zhao Yang was feeling on the day of the decisive battle. Did he sleep peacefully last night or was he tossing and turning?

Last year, following the example of Dong Zhao's "Military Merit Granting Fields", and with Deng's analysis and rectification, Xi Zhao also had a systematic method of reward and punishment. There is no need to say too much about the promise after the victory, but everyone thought that Zhao Yang, in addition to reiterating the military discipline, would also give a speech to boost morale.

Zhao Yang's words were extremely brief.

He said sternly: "Second and third son Mianzhi, from today onwards, there will be no Fan clan and Zhong Xing clan!"

Although the words were few, they were loud and majestic, making everyone's scalp numb and their spirits lifted. Even Zhao Wuxi couldn't help clenching the go-getter sword at his waist.

"This is Zhao Yang..." Wu Xie thought to himself, without relying on too many means, a hero who can condense Zhao's family together just by his charisma and grace, the history of "Jian Xiang's fierceness", if there is no Jian Xiang The foundation laid by the son did not have the prosperity of the son of Xiang. If he suddenly replaced Zhao Yang's position, he would not necessarily be able to do better in many aspects.

After that, Zhao Yang ordered the generals to return and prepare to fight, but he only called out Zhao Wuxi, and he still had a few words to say to his son.

"Mianzhi, Wu Xie, who has traveled a hundred miles is half and ninety. He has done so many things before, and only the last battle is left. The Zhao family can't afford to lose. Not only are Fan and Zhong Xing in front of you and me, but also in the back. And Zhibo's mind is unpredictable. Once he loses, everything will be empty. He can only fall to the point of death of a dead family. This battle is not only for power, but also for the long-term accumulated hatred, but also for your wife and children. Fight for your elder sister, younger brother, and younger sister!"

"Boy understands!" Zhao Wuqi bowed solemnly. He also raised his eyes and stared at Zhao Yang and said, "I will do my best, and I hope that after Erqing's complete demise and Zhishi can no longer coerce Zhao, my father can promise me one thing!"

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The third watch was approaching. After the generals returned to the camp, they spread Zhao Yang’s words to others. After a while, the entire camp was repeating it.

"From today onwards, there will be no Fan Clan and Zhong Xing Clan!"

Then, according to everyone's different leadership styles. Each battalion started its pre-war mobilization separately.

Zheng Long told the black-clothed guardsman that he must not be greedy for success, but must protect the lord's banner of the Chinese army.

Inspired by Zhao Yang, the horse head doctor Zhao Yi recalled the small battles in the past few days, and felt that in fact, the Bank of China was nothing more than a powerful soldier. He could defeat it with just a little more effort, so he spoke eloquently and preached the merits and careers.

As a supporting role in this battle, Han Hu warmly encouraged the Han soldiers to neither stage fright nor be too aggressive. Lost a life in vain.

Zhao Wuxi, on the other hand, took dozens of personal guards and marched majestically with his sword to check the preparations of each brigade.

He encouraged brave men like Thief Zhi with bold words; to Yu Xi, who had a strong heart for profit and wealth, he promised fame, and he did not need to say much to loyal people like Mucha. He only patted him on the shoulder affectionately; to the rebellious Tian Ben, he used military tactics to frighten him; to the doctor of Lu who still had doubts, he gently said: When the battle is over, you just need to follow my flag.

He promised the military officials of Jin nationality: "You are from Jin, and your wealth and honor will not return to your hometown, just like wearing a brocade clothes at night. Therefore, you have no fiefs in Lu. But this huge Jin country, huge Hanoi, Dongyang, are all It is a fertile land. After this war, I am afraid that there will be a lot of unowned cities and residences. Whether you can get the taxes and money from those places after the war depends on your performance today, two or three children are encouraged!"

As for ordinary soldiers, there is no need to worry about the morale of the military pawns. Although they are recruited soldiers with military pay, in the past few years, they have not fought for money, silk and fields. Zhao Wuxi has established a personal cult and incomparable loyalty among them.

As for the right army of the state of Lu, they must rely on the fact that the Lu prisoners were slaughtered a few days ago to stimulate their anger and the solidarity of the township party, so that they do not take this civil war of the Jin people as an exception. Guided by the propaganda, they all vowed to be inseparable with Fan and Bank of China.

Zhao Bing's morale was greatly boosted, and everyone said: "Military heart is available!"

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Today's Zhaoying is extremely lively, and it has not stopped since the second watch. Gongsun Yu was imprisoned in a specific camp and felt uneasy in his heart.

"It wasn't like this a few days ago. Is the Zhao family going to escape at night, or is it going to send troops to force the camp and start a decisive battle?"

After thinking about it, the possibility of the latter is higher.

Gongsun Ji was not too worried that Fan and Zhongxing would be attacked, because there was a lot of movement among the tens of thousands of people, and there were peripheral obstacles and patrolling posts outside the camp. Find.

He was only worried that once the war started, the Fan family, who had been defeated many times in the past, would still be able to summon the courage to fight.

At this moment, he was walked in by several guards, escorted out, and taken all the way to the central army, where he once again met Zhao Yang, who had already put on armor. Gongsun Shi's heart suddenly stunned, even the coach was dressed in military uniform, it seems that this decisive battle is inevitable!

Immediately, Zhao Yang unexpectedly announced, "I want to let you go."

"Zhongjunzuo, this is..." Gongsun Yu was startled, somewhat incredulous.

When he was in Zhao Wuxing's tent the day before yesterday, although he said to his face that Zhao Wuxian was despicable and sinister, he was full of admiration for Zhao Yang.

After Gongsun Yu was captured, he was severely interrogated. Faced with the threat of death, he did not answer, so the masked and vicious Zhao retainer felt that he could not pry his mouth open, so he suggested: "It's better to kill him!"

However, Zhao Yang admired Gongsun Su's loyalty and bravery quite a bit, and waved his hand and said, "Everyone is their master, what's the guilt?" He made the decision and spared Gongsun's life.

Now, on the eve of the war, is he going to let himself go again?

This is the arrogance that a minister of a great country should have!

Gongsun Ji was excited for a while, and then he felt that his state of mind was not right, and he actually showed a trace of gratitude that he should not have.

So Gongsun Yu calmly asked, "Why do you want to let me go?"

Zhao Yang smiled generously and said, "Anyway, you can't ask any questions. It's a waste of my Zhao's food to keep you here. It's better to let you use it. Send a letter to Fan Ji for me. A gauntlet!"

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"Today's battle, you and Di Qi, who can walk, will join me in battle."

After comforting the soldiers, Zhao Wuxi summoned Zhai Fengtu, who claimed to be willing to lead the way. Said to give him a chance to perform today.

Zhai Fengtu was shocked, this was different from what he expected, and he quickly shied away: "Although I have the intention to serve the general, it is a pity that the Di people don't know the banner and golden drum of the Zhao army, so I am afraid that we will not be able to command a unified command. On the contrary, there will be chaos. The general's position!"

Zhao Wuxi laughed loudly and said, "It's your ability to mess with me. You don't need a lot of people. It's enough to have more than ten people near me."

Seeing that Zhai Fengtu was still hesitating, Zhao Wuxi pointed at the flag bearer and said, "Don't refuse, you are familiar with the tactics and weaknesses of Bank of China, and you will have to be your counselor later. Look, I also repaired that for you. The flag of the Drumming Di people!"

Zhai Fengtu knew that Zhao Wuxi had to show up with the army, so he could only pretend to agree with joy.

At the third watch, the battalions set off one after another. Zhai Fengtu was also beside Zhao Wuxi. He could feel the eagle-like eyes of the black-clothed guards. If he dared to make a move, he would definitely be shot through by a hand crossbow, or his head would be chopped off by those sharp weapons...

However, when he passed by Zhao Yang's army camp, he encountered someone he never wanted to meet again!

Gongsun Ji sat on a security car with his head lowered, and seemed to have noticed his gaze, so he raised his eyes. At a glance, I saw Zhao Wuxi, who was wearing armor, and his heroic appearance, and Zhai Fengtu, an old acquaintance. He was also wearing bright clothes, riding on the side of Zhao Wuxi, with a flattering smile, just like a family member of the Zhao family. Shirtless cronies look like!

He opened his mouth in surprise, then glared at Zhai Fengtu, this person is indeed a traitor!

Zhai Fengtu could only bite the bullet and meet Gongsun's gaze, and then watched Gongsun, escorted by some Zhao soldiers, take the Anche to be the first to leave the camp.

"General. What is this person going to do?" Zhai Fengtu asked casually.

There was a smile on the corner of Wu Xie's mouth: "My father admired Gongsun's loyalty and bravery, and decided to let him go back and shoot a letter of war for Fan Ji. But by the time he arrived at the enemy camp, our army was already in front of the camp. , there is not much time left for Fan and Zhongxing."

Zhai Fengtu secretly scolded him badly. In this way, his back path was equivalent to being blocked, and he could only serve Zhao Wuxi with all his heart.

I don't know if Bo Xingbo will be abusive to all the sentient beings of the Bai Di clan in the camp after hearing that he has surrendered to Zhao and is still following Zhao Wuxi's side...

Thinking of this, he felt that he had completely fallen for the Zhao family. Not only did he suffer, but he also had to implicate many others, but the matter had come to an end, he could only smile reluctantly: "Yes, Zhao Jun is strong, I think Fan , Bank of China really doesn't have much time left..."

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Just as Gongsun Yu left, Zhao Jun was also carrying out the last pre-war ceremony, and they started the routine divination before each war.

The "military salutes" of the Spring and Autumn Period included the rules of engagement, although those rules have now fallen apart and are not followed by many. In addition, it also includes sacrificial rituals, which have been handed down to later generations. The divination before the war and praying for the gods to bless the victory is used to strengthen the soldiers' belief in victory.

Therefore, in the Spring and Autumn Period, the princes mostly used divination before launching wars.

As far as Zhao Wuxi knows, the most famous one is that before the battle of Qin, Jin and Hanyuan, Duke Mu of Qin made a divination to resolve doubts, and the divination official and his father made divination, and obtained the "Gu Gua". In addition, he will win his male fox. The fox of "Gu" must be his king. Ji Ye, if he loses three Jin Shishi, he must win his king."

Sure enough, in the battle of Hanyuan, the Jin division lost three times in three battles, and Jin Huigong was also captured.

When the battle of Yanling between Jin and Chu was reached, Duke Li of Jin made a divination for this purpose, and the historian obtained the "Fu Gua". Sure enough, in this battle, the Chu division was defeated, and the king of Chu Gong was shot in the eye.

These are all positive examples. Although some of them sound too fantastical, it is not known whether they are true or not. Today, Zhou She, the learned retainer of the Zhao family, is naturally the best person to preside over the divination ceremony.

Zhao Yang asked Yang Hu to join the altar to assist in the divination. When Zhou She got the divination result and muttered a word, Yang Hu, who goes by the pseudonym "Mr. Wuyou", was slightly startled, but unfortunately he was wearing a mask and others didn't know him. expression.

But then, Yang Hu took over the results of the divination, clenched his hands into fists, and said to Zhao Yang and his son, "This battle is auspicious!"

Immediately, he loudly announced to everyone: "This battle is auspicious, and the battle will be won! Fan and Zhongxing should be destroyed, and the Zhao family should be prosperous!"

Cheers sounded, UU reading www.uukanshu. com Those military officers and soldiers who believe in this are relieved. For some people, this mere word is more effective than any encouragement and pledge.

Zhao Yang officially ordered to leave the camp and head north!

In order to avoid the BOC's early detection, they also did not raise fire. The order of each division's deployment and the composition of the various positions, such as the central army and the two wings, were decided during the military meeting last night. Zhao Wuxi's military pawns were the vanguards.

Zhao Wuxi rode to Yang Hu's side and asked softly, "Sir, is it really good luck?"

Yang Hu looked into Zhao Wuxi's eyes: "Is it important whether it is good or bad? Even if I say it, will a gentleman believe it?"

Wuyi smiled slightly: "If you don't believe it, it's just better than nothing to comfort you..."

It doesn't matter whether the divination is good or bad, as long as the correct result is announced and the superstitious soldiers can rest assured.

As the vanguard of the entire army, Zhao Wuxi led Zhai Fengtu and the others on horseback and walked forward without turning back, but said to Yang Hu behind him: "What I believe is that the order of Zhao's family is up to my father and son, Turtle!" (To be continued.)