Warrior in Turbulent Han Dynasty

When Guo Shao's tribe walked halfway, he heard that Zhao Chao's tribe, dozens of miles away, was suddenly attacked by "white armored soldiers"; Zhao Chao was furious and sent troops to slaughter the farm along the way to show punishment.

Bai Jiabing had appeared in Shouzhou, and Guo Shao had heard of it. Nantang has been defending against attacks from the north along the Huaihe River. It has been operating for decades: in addition to stationing heavy troops, it also reclaimed large areas of farmland and drove the young people to farmland.

Li Jing and his son had a good idea, but they were not very successful in implementation. After Zhou Jun attacked Huainan, the troops of the Southern Tang garrison surrendered one after another, welcoming them to lead the way|party.

But the reality once again gave the Huainan army a slap in the face, and Zhou Jun was not good at it. The officers and men regarded themselves as conquerors, looting and killing them at every turn. So Shouzhou soldiers revolted one after another. They had no armor, and they used paper as armor, so they were called "white armored soldiers"! Some people even don't have weapons, so they fight when the bamboo is sharpened. Rebellion rushed everywhere.

After Chai Rong came to Shouzhou, he adopted Li Gu's suggestion to ban the killing, and personally went to the mountain where the white armored soldiers gathered to persuade them to go back to cultivate the land. After Li Gu managed it, it gradually calmed down. But the reputation of Bai Jiabing has spread throughout Huainan.

Because the white armored soldiers are not very effective, they can only be used to beat the side drums, but Zhou Jun actually didn't take them seriously.

But Guo Shao heard about Zhao Chao and immediately took it seriously. No one has seen it before, but he knows what "the vast ocean of People's War" is! When the time comes, there will be hostile civilians all around, scouts, setting up sentries, finding a way, and all kinds of military affairs will be difficult to handle. Isn't this digging your own eyes?

He first sent people to strictly order Zhao Chao not to kill the soldiers and the people of Huainan, but the effect was almost ineffective; the servants took orders on the surface, but they did nothing. The soldiers were assaulted... Zhao Chao didn't impose severe punishments, and he didn't have to kill people. Things that don't cost much are easy to do.

At that time, the emperor had led the Inner Hall Zhizhu squad, the crane control army, and a number of civil and military forces to Shouzhou, focusing on the deployment of the Battle of Haozhou.

Guo Shao pondered for a whole night. He knew that Zhao Chao and Zhao Kuangyin's father had a good relationship. He didn't intend to make enemies; he didn't want to punish him. But if the battle in Haozhou does not go well, the loss will be even greater! When the two powers are harmed, whichever is less, Guo Shao decides to personally rush to Shouzhou to meet the emperor and give a small report.

...In the hall of Shouzhou City, Chai Rong was sitting on the upper seat, unconsciously touching the sparse beard of his chin with one hand, as if he was thinking about something.

His face was darkened by the sun, but it gave the illusion of paleness. It may be that light black is unhealthy...Most of the strong men's skin is oily and buttery after sun exposure, but Chai Rong's skin is only light. Color, there are spots. I don't know, I thought that the emperor was too drunk, so it looked as if he was hollowed out; in fact, Chai Rong drank moderately and was never drunk, and it was even worse for women.

He is thinking about Gao Huaide.

Gao Huaide was the capital of the right arm of the cavalry. He has been in the army for eleven years, and has served for the Zhou Dynasty since Taizu (Guo Wei). Last year's key battle of Gaoping was also in the army. But then he kept standing still and was not promoted.

After arriving in Huainan, there was a little lack of merit for promotion, but Chai Rongnian and his qualifications wanted to recount the military merits of the Battle of Gaoping and Huainan's minor merits and promote him so that he could gain the status of a senior military commander.

Since the expedition to Huainan has been progressing smoothly in all aspects for the past few months, Chai Rong has promoted many people, such as Zhang Yongde as the chief inspector in front of the palace, Zhao Kuangyin as the commander in front of the palace, Guo Shaojian... and many others.

Unexpectedly, when Chai Rong mentioned Gao Huaide’s establishment of the festival, Zhao Kuangyin’s words just landed: "Gao Huaide led the cavalry to the right, rushing to defeat, the military law is not strict, the march was negligent, and it was a fluke that he did not lose."

Is Gao Huaide really not good? Will he be able to bring good soldiers out? Chai Rong is not someone who believes everything others say. He has considered some personal factors: It is said that Gao Huaide and Zhao Kuangyin are at odds.

The grievances of Zhao and Gao may have been planted when they were both military commanders of Sidong and Xiban in the palace, and they have intensified later. Gao Huaide's qualifications are higher than that of Zhao Kuangyin, and he used to be Zhao Kuangyin's peak; but last year and this year, Zhao Kuangyin was promoted extremely quickly, and he was already the two elite No. 2 generals in the front of the palace. Gao Huaide was still a school of Xiangdu. It would be a bit embarrassing to ask Gao Huaide, an old senior military commander, to whisper to his former subordinates, and those who are disagreeable.

Of course, Chai Rong considered more and deeper things. Everyone knew he was thinking, but no one knew what the emperor was thinking.

At this moment, he suddenly reported to the forward commander Guo Shao to see him. Chai Rong immediately ordered him to come in.

After Guo Shaobai met, he talked about Bai Jiabing and Zhao Chao.

After hearing this, Chai Rong said directly: "Zhao Chao is not what you want, so I will replace him."

Guo Shao didn't expect the emperor to be so happy, a little flattered. When Chai Rong saw this, he said: "I have heard that the general who guards Haozhou is Chai Kehong. This person has recently become famous in the Southern Tang Dynasty. As long as you and Han Tong win in Haozhou and win cleanly, they must be called Li Jing and Huainan Tang Jun were disappointed. The effectiveness of this campaign is extraordinary! You just need to use your troops with all your strength and don't have to follow the rules."

"Xie Huang Shang Long En." Guo Shao said hurriedly.

Chai Rong said again: "Last time you went to the Privy Council to request credit for the generals? Wei Renpu, is this the case?"

Wei Renpu bowed and said: "Back to your Majesty, there is this matter."

Chai Rong said simply: "If everything is approved, you can be awarded military posts and rewards for meritorious officers."

"Chen Zunzhi." Wei Renpu said.

Guo Shao was very happy, but the pressure was even greater... He thought of Yuan Chonghuan in the Ming Dynasty, boasting that Emperor Chongzhen met his requirements in five years of Ping Liao; but if he failed to do so, he would be put to death. The higher the emperor's hope, the greater the anger when he is disappointed!

However, pressure cannot make a young man shrink. Everyone subconsciously wants to realize their own value and prove themselves in important links. The more important things are, the more exciting they are; the more opportunities they can get attention and performance. Guo Shao is no exception, he is more excited than pressure.

Chai Rong pondered for a moment, and said, "Let Gao Huaide be transferred to the right school of the Tiger Jie Army, and Zhao Chao will come to the cavalry."

... Gao Huaide, Guo Shao is very familiar with this person, he knew it in modern society. He didn't know much about "Hou Zhou", and many important figures of this era were not familiar with it, but it was precisely this Gao Huaide who was not that important, he had heard of it.

About Gao Huaide, he heard from drama stories. One is called "Three Fights on Tao Sanchun" and the other is called "Farewell Gao Huaide."

But here, Guo Shao is very skeptical about the stories in the opera, especially Gao Huaide's daughter... It is said that Gao Huaide was impoverished when he was young. He had to sell his daughter to be a maid to repay the debt, and then go to Beijing to join the big man.

If Guo Shao understands correctly, Gao Huaide was born in a family of military commanders, and his father Gao Xingzhou was crowned king in the Han and Zhou dynasties. With such a family background, his father is a king, and his son can be poor... Can he mix with him to sell his daughter? This is too bullshit! Could it be that later generations specially made up stories to hack him? It is very likely that he and Zhao Kuangyin have a bad relationship.

Guo Shao was very satisfied with the appointment of the emperor, and now he subconsciously regarded Zhao Kuangyin as his opponent. Guo Shao is most willing to win over people who have a bad relationship with Zhao Kuangyin.

We must not let the power of the Gao family fall to Zhao Kuangyin! Gao Huaide seems to be known as a general of the Northern Song Dynasty in later generations, and I am afraid that he would later fall into the arms of Zhao Kuangyin, and this can no longer happen.

…Because the army was still camping halfway, Guo Shao rode fast back to the vanguard camp that day.

Guo Shao summoned generals above the military capital academy and deputy generals to discuss in the Chinese military, specifically targeting the Bai Jiabing.

"The officials have already transferred Huaide to the right-wing Rendu school. Our army's initiative to massacre should be contained. However, I think that the Nantang officials have acted as a'pushing hand' in this matter... It is their purposeful conspiracy. Bai Jiabing It has already stopped in Shouzhou, why suddenly attack the right side again?"

The generals didn't think about these things at all, but after listening to Guo Shao's explanation, they nodded and felt reasonable.

Guo Shao continued: "I thought about the second strategy~www.readwn.com~First, I asked some women to make some tiger flags and sent them to the military camps. They said that they were sent by the people of the Southern Tang State to inspire Zhou Jun. Brave soldiers; and told the whole army that the white armored soldiers who attacked us were all disguised as soldiers of the Southern Tang State...Well, it was said that Lu Mengjun did it! Let the soldiers not be deceived by Lu Mengjun and used by treacherous people.

Second, they caught Bai Jiabing prisoners and treated them kindly. They also told them that Lu Mengjun was the one who slaughtered the people and stationed the soldiers, intending to blame Zhou Jun; let the prisoners go back and persuade the people not to be fooled. It's like this every time, and it spreads. "

At this moment, Zuo You said, "According to the lord's intention, I wrote a limericks poem that can be sung. The lord will see what happens."

Guo Shao took a look and read: "Despicable and shameless Lu Mengjun, sneaking assault on Zhou Jun, blaming Bai Jiabing. He killed Huainan people behind him and turned into Zhou Bing. If there is too much morality, he will be retributed. Lu Mengjun!"

"Hahaha..." The generals suddenly burst into laughter.

Guo Shao said: "Very good, very good. Soldiers and ordinary people don't understand any elegant poems, but limericks are the best. Sing it when you have nothing to do. Post it everywhere and read it to everyone.

Guo Shaoxing started and said: "You can also rehearse a few plays. When the army is stationed, they will play in the army... Let Lu Mengjun also become famous."

Zuo You said again: "There happened to be something, that Zhou Duan (the former assistant of Lu Mengjun) said. The people of Southern Tang have hidden things about our army scouts."

Guo Shao also heard about the incident and said hurriedly: "The content needs to be changed, focusing on highlighting the fish and water conditions of the Huainan people and the generals of the Dazhou army, as well as the content that our army Qiu has been deeply supported by the Huainan people. Don’t write the lyrics too hard to understand, just let’s talk so that the soldiers can understand."

Zuo You nodded and said: "The lord's words are extremely true, I will write the script."