Chapter 352: The Sword Commands the World
"Heaven and earth are unkind, and all things are used as ...... dogs."
Shang Yunbai, who put on his armor again, silently read this sentence in his mouth, with infinite emotion in his heart. In the old days, he had heard some famous sayings from wise men. But there has never been a sentence that touches him as deeply as this one. Especially in the current situation, he repeatedly recited this sentence from the mouth of Zhao Wang Chu Jiangmian, and felt more and more that the suffering in the world was no more than this.
And most of the Qin army officers and soldiers under him naturally wouldn't really understand what this general had comprehended. The reason why they reluctantly accept their current choice is because they have to give in to the cruel reality.
"General! Is there really no way for us to return to Qin? Serving King Zhao for no reason like this is uneasy after all!"
Luoshui is vast, and the river is vast. Feeling the grief and indignation of his generals, Shang Yunbai withdrew his gaze from afar, and he sighed softly. As a famous general in the world for decades, he certainly hopes to maintain a record of winning all battles and assist King Qin in achieving his hegemony. But the Battle of Zhongzhou ended in such a way that he had to choose between his personal reputation and the well-being of the world. And after a long night of talking in Los Angeles, he finally made up his mind.
"After the news of the defeat of the army came out, Hangu Pass was closed, the mountain was difficult to cross, and the Qin State could not go back for the time being. With logistics cut off, do we have anywhere else to go? ”
Hearing his sigh, the soldiers around him lowered their heads. They have followed Shang Yunbai for so many years, experienced a hundred battles, and have encountered any kind of difficult situations. But today's crisis is unprecedented.
"Since King Zhao has come back, as long as the general wants to lead us to get rid of the Zhao army, it is still possible...... How about we not want to continue to fight against it, but only to get out? ”
"King Zhao is very incomparable! This man's heart and wisdom are incomprehensible. You have all seen the fate of Meng Jun and his 30,000 troops, right? ”
"Meng Jiajun is so proud! That's why such a failure was incurred. General, we still have tens of thousands of troops ...... hand. ”
"You'd be wrong to think so! The strength of Zhao's army is by no means limited to this. Meng Jun's defeat was even more predictable...... This is one of the things I realized when I entered L.A. For a long time, we Qin people have boasted that we are the strongest in the world, but who would have thought that the Zhao State in the north would develop to a terrifying level in just five or six years! ”
Shang Yunbai looked at the army that had been following him for a long time, and his tone was a little lonely. It is not an easy task for a famous player to willingly admit that others are better than him. However, when it happened, he had to bow his head. This is not for his own personal life and death, but for the sake of these loyal subordinates, as well as the future well-being of the land of Qin and the future of the entire world.
Several henchmen around him opened their mouths, and when they wanted to say something more, they had nothing to say after all. The situation is stronger than people, even if they are still a little unconvinced, but what can they do? The heads of the 30,000 warriors of the Mengjia army were piled up on the south bank of the Luo River, which is a reality that cannot be denied no matter what. As for their general, Meng Jun, he has long since lost his bones and stepped on his horse like mud. Such a tragic end, if they hadn't seen it with their own eyes, would not have believed it anyway. After a moment of silence, someone finally muttered resentment.
"King Zhao is too ruthless...... General, if we really want to obey his command, what will happen to us? ”
"The world is unpredictable, and I dare not make complete guarantees about the future. But at least for now, if we continue to fight it. Then the fate of the Meng Jiajun may be our fate...... Alas! What's more, the Qin State has already treated us as rebels, closed the Hangu Pass, and cut off the retreat. It's hard to return to your home and country, so what can you do?"
"General, what kind of promise did King Zhao make?"
"His promise is simple: to save all of us lives and be able to return to our homeland in the future."
"And what price do we have to pay?"
"Serve him and send troops to fight."
"But...... We are all from Qin! General, if you want to kill your own people with a sword, you will never be able to do it!"
"King Zhao didn't let us attack Qin, but to help him eliminate a henchman."
"General...... Who is he going to borrow our sword to kill?"
"Helping him destroy the Southern Han Kingdom is the quid pro quo proposed by King Zhao. Moreover, he has promised me that in the future, when the world is settled, all of you will return to your hometown with your meritorious deeds and share peace with your families. ”
Everyone listened quietly to what Shang Yunbai said. Now, they finally understood that Shang Yun Baiken lowered his head and agreed to serve King Zhao, most of the reasons were just to save their lives. And if Shang Yunbai can give up continuing to fight, then there is no doubt that the current situation of their army has indeed reached a very dangerous situation.
"Everything is ordered by the great general! I only hope that King Zhao can keep his word and not go back on his word! ”
All the generals bowed together, expressing their willingness to obey Shang Yunbai's orders. Shang Yunbai nodded, feeling relieved. Although he knew that he had made the most correct choice, it was difficult to predict whether the tens of thousands of soldiers under his command would be able to understand his hardship. And now, out of absolute trust in him, everyone is willing to follow him on this unknown journey, which undoubtedly makes him feel very relieved. And in order to completely reassure everyone, he thought about it for a while, and finally said the last promise Chu Jiangmian made to him.
"There is civil strife in the royal city, and the king of Qin has collapsed in Feng'an City. Now that all military and political orders are issued in the hands of Prince Wushuang, it is worrying where he will lead the Qin State...... Looking at the current general trend, the power of the princes has either perished or weakened one after another. And with the death of the emperor of the Great Zhou, the final war for the succession of the dynasty has become inevitable. The most qualified force for the final fight may only be between the Qin State and the Zhao State. When two tigers fight, one will be injured. And in the face of such a supreme power struggle, the final fate of the loser will be miserable. ”
The faces of the generals of the Qin army were a little pale, and of course they understood the meaning behind Shang Yunbai's words. In the wars of princes that have occurred in the past hundreds of years, the losing side has basically been exterminated, the people have been enslaved and displaced, and the country will not be a country. If the Qin State loses the duel with the Zhao State, then their hometowns and clansmen will also suffer a miserable situation. It's a situation that makes people shudder just thinking about it. But he heard Shang Yunbai continue again.
"King Zhao has solemnly promised that no matter what the outcome of the Qin-Zhao war will be in the future, he will not slaughter the people of Qin casually. All beings in the world are one, with the same root and the same bloodline...... That's what he said!"
"King Zhao has such a big heart!?...... General?"
"Not bad! Even if you don't care about anything else, if you compare it from this point alone, it seems that you have already made a judgment! Alas! I hope that in the future, he will be able to solve the last contradiction in the world in a more peaceful way...... To the peace of the world, stop the war, and integrate the nation. If that's the case, it's not in vain that I, Shang Yunbai, will bear this infamy!"
Zheng Zheng words, landing sound. All the generals will bow down together. This is indeed the great general they have been following all along. Such a mind is beyond the reach of others.
With the waves of the river in the distance, this army of nearly 60,000 people began to embark on another unusual journey. Their blades are pointed south. The princes of the Southern Han Kingdom and Wuyue ...... That place with a radius of thousands of miles will be where they will be used. And in this war, their allegiance is no longer to the dead King of Qin, but to the King of Zhao, Chu Jiangmian, who has been following their backs.
"Using the army of Qin to cut off the southern princes, King Zhao's move is really a stroke of genius! Such a good use of manpower is much more difficult than a savage killing...... The old man admired the five-body throw! ”
Standing on the high tower of Los Angeles, Jimer, whose face was a little haggard, was full of emotion in his tone. I think that when he first saw Chu Jiangmian, he felt that he was unusual. Now, after less than ten years, he is really flying in the sky, turning the clouds and rain. And the other party's young man's grasp of people's hearts and his ability to skillfully use various means made him even more breathtaking. Even if he has experienced so many vicissitudes of the world, if he gets along with each other, he thinks that he is far inferior. The eyes of everyone around were full of adoration. Lanling Juntian Wuzhao also sighed involuntarily.
"King Zhao has both thunder and compassion. Shocked the Qin army with the head of 30,000 Mengjia soldiers. I believe that even Shang Yunbai is afraid of three points in his heart! It's just that once these Qin people arrived in the land of the Southern Han Dynasty and Wuyue, would they regret it? King Zhao had ever thought that with Shang Yunbai's ability, if he occupied the land of Lingnan in the future to aid the Qin State, I am afraid it would not be the blessing of the Zhao State! ”
"Hahaha! He won't. A character like Shang Yunbai, if he opened a wider door to the world for him, he would never be nostalgic for the original courtyard again. Compared with the whole world, he can naturally distinguish which is more important...... It's really exciting! Li Mu, Murong Licheng, Shang Yunbai, these outstanding generals, what kind of achievements will they make in the future? ”
Speaking of the proud, Chu Jiangmian couldn't help but look up to the sky and laugh. Today, he no longer has to hide his ambitions. The dragon soars all over the sea, and the tiger roars in the sky. Ten years of planning, the future can be expected!