Chapter 10: Joining the Rebels
The two talked while eating, and when they finished eating early, the doubts in Mo Feng's heart had almost disappeared.
It turned out that when he was young, Uncle Zhao was close friends with the former Emperor Shenwu Emperor Ling Tianlei, the current Emperor of the Apocalypse Ling Tianmu, and Prime Minister Bai Hua. It's just that the people supported are different.
At that time, he was the imperial guard, and he was closer to the prince Ling Tianlei, who liked martial arts: and Bai Hua was born in a big family, and he was brilliantly written, of course, he was more supportive of the gentle and elegant second prince Ling Tianmu.
It's just that the Celestial Star Empire has always been martial, so naturally Ling Tianlei's voice is higher in the court.
The old emperor died of illness, Ling Tianlei inherited the throne of the Tianxing Empire, because he was a close minister of the crown prince and had the skill of protecting the dragon, he was soon appointed by Emperor Shenwu as the commander of the imperial guard.
The good times did not last long, in the third year of Yuan Hunting, the orcs committed the border, attacked Yuguan, and Emperor Shenwu drove the expedition in person. Soon, they repelled the orcs and secured Yuguan. However, Emperor Shenwu suddenly fell seriously ill, and within a few days, he died in the army.
Soon after the army returned to the dynasty, the son of Emperor Shenwu disappeared as early as when he was the crown prince, and then he was not found. Ling Tianmu, who was known as a virtuous man, ascended the throne with the support of his ministers.
At the beginning of Ling Tianmu's ascension to the throne, he was still able to show martial arts and forge ahead like his ancestors in the previous dynasties, but with the death of Mu Yin, the empress of Emperor Shenwu, he revealed his original temperament. wantonly suppressed the old emperor, reused civil officials, promoted cronies, etc., and the court was made miserable by Ling Tianmu.
As Emperor Shenwu's confidant, Zhao Wutang was naturally among the suppression. Under such circumstances, Zhao Wutang naturally couldn't bear it anymore, so he abandoned the official in anger and became a rebel with a like-minded brother. Perennial guerrillas in the grasslands and Liaozhou land Xianbei Hu and orcs.
Over the years, thanks to his father's covert help, he provided weapons, food, grass and soldiers, otherwise they would not have been able to hold out for so long.
However, the tragic fiasco of the fifteenth year of the Apocalypse upset all balances.
At that time, Zhao Wutang had already discovered that Xianbei Hu had secretly gathered his forces and was heading towards the encirclement of the imperial army.
Discovering this situation, Zhao Wutang immediately made a decision and went to report to the Emperor of the Apocalypse, Ling Tianmu, who was supervising the battle in Yuguan. When Ling Tianmu saw Zhao Wutang, he naturally didn't believe him, and detained him for the crime of disturbing the morale of the army.
When the news of the defeat of the Imperial Army in Montenegro came, Ling Tian regretted it too late. However, Ling Tianmu sat on the dragon chair for fifteen years in vain, and immediately released Zhao Wutang and appointed him as General Fenwei, and the righteous army led by him was organized into the Guiyi Army to meet the pursuing imperial army.
It is precisely because of the existence of the Guiyi Army, a strange soldier like a "-stirring stick", that some people escaped from the imperial army at the last moment.
Montenegro was defeated, Yuguan was in danger, and Ling Tianmu fled back to Luoyang. Along the way, Zhao Wutang's Guiyi Army has always served as Ling Tianmu's rear army, responsible for the security of his rear.
After returning to Luoyang, Ling Tianmu accepted the advice of his ministers and moved the capital to Chengdu to avoid the orcs and Xianbei Hu's troops. And Zhao Wutang and the Guiyi Army under his command were left by Ling Tianmu to guard Luoyang.
After the orcs broke through Luoyang, Zhao Wutang led his troops to escort the people all the way to fight and retreat, during which he also incorporated some fugitive exiles into the Guiyi Army until they withdrew to Hanzhong and were placed in Dingjun Mountain to garrison.
It's just that the Guiyi Army was the last to withdraw from Youzhou to Hanzhong, and it didn't have time to reorganize, nor did it have time to distribute the weapons and equipment of the imperial army, so it was hurriedly arranged by Ling Luocang, the king of Chengyang, to be stationed in Dingjun Mountain and Tiandang Mountain. Therefore, within the imperial army, the Guiyi Army has always been nicknamed the "beggar army".
It didn't take long for the Xianbei Murong clan to send Murong Ke to lead the army to attack Hanzhong. After receiving the news, the Celestial Star Empire immediately transferred Bai Wuye to support Yangping Pass, and Zhao Wutang, the general of Fenwei, as a backup.
However, Murong Ke was so powerful that he actually broke through Yangping Pass within three days, disrupting the original strategic deployment of the Heavenly Star Empire. Therefore, the empire also adjusted its deployment, with Bai Wuye and his Shengjie army confronting Murong Ke head-on, and Zhao Wutang's Guiyi army standing by at Dingjun Mountain, waiting for an opportunity to move in search of fighters. Hence the situation that came into being.
Looking at Zhao Wutang, Mo Feng's eyes and heart were full of little stars called "admiration": loyal and patriotic, able to stand up in times of crisis; He loves the people like a son, and can escort the people all the way to Hanzhong. No matter how you look at it, his Uncle Zhao is a model of a military general.
"Feng'er, don't patronize me, talk about you, how can you be under Bai Wuye! When the orcs captured Beiping, and the news of your father's death reached Luoyang, I thought you were also dead. It wasn't until I recognized you yesterday that I realized that you were not dead, but alive and well. ”
Mo Feng's face turned pale, and he began to talk about this sad past that he didn't want to mention: "This has to start from two years ago......" It's just that when Ziyang Town was slaughtered and Wang Yue died, Mo Feng still clenched his fists and his eyes were red.
After listening to Mo Feng's words, Zhao Wutang couldn't help but sigh: "Child, it's hard for you!" A loved one died tragically, his personality changed drastically, and he didn't know if it was good or bad for you. It's a pity that Brother Wang, the Northern Sword Saint who single-handedly swept the eighteen villages of Youzhou back then, died like this! But now that you have destroyed the wolf rider with your own hands, you can finally comfort his spirit in the sky! ”
Mo Feng shook his head: "No, not yet!" The orcs have not been destroyed, Xianbei Hu has not been destroyed, those culprits who provoked the war are still there, and revenge is still a long way to go. The fall of the wolf rider is only the beginning. ”
"You kid ......" Listening to Mo Feng's words, Zhao Wutang was really taken aback, but after being surprised, he also felt a trace of comfort in his heart: he is worthy of being Mo Yan's son, and he has ambition!
"I wonder what you're going to do next?" Zhao Wutang asked.
"What are you going to do? Naturally, he followed the general! Could it be that Uncle Zhao has a better suggestion! Mo Feng asked rhetorically.
Zhao Wutang smiled: "Why don't you come to me!" My overseer here is a drunken waste, as long as you give him a drink, he won't take care of things!
Your Uncle Zhao is not a few years younger than your father, he has been fighting all these years, and he has many dark diseases, and I need to find a successor for me!
In my case, you are still a military captain, but you can take charge of the whole army on my behalf, and what you say is my command.
In the past few days in Shengjiejun, you should have noticed it. This Shengjie army did not have the emperor's supervising army, and without the intervention of those civilian officials, it was completely a private army without a night. You've just joined the army, and it's absolutely impossible for Bai Wuye to really trust you. I think when you were named a captain by him, you only listened to it under him, and didn't let you command the troops alone.
And after annihilating the wolf cavalry, he didn't let you command the troops, but instead made you a military captain. He said he was a counselor, but in fact he put you by his side to see if you still had any secrets.
For example, obviously there is still my Guiyi Army as a backup, but he didn't mention it to you, not only did he not mention it, but I'm afraid no one from the Shengjie Army told you. ”
In fact, he understood everything Zhao Wutang said, and he also knew in his heart what kind of person Bai Wuye was. Under Bai Wuye's command, he categorically did not have the right to lead the army in battle for a short period of time, which was contrary to the hope in his heart. However, if there was no nightless in vain, how could he be today.
"Uncle Zhao, I actually know what you said, but the general has the grace of knowing me! After all, as a newcomer who has just joined the army for a few days, he treats me well! ”
Seeing that Mo Feng couldn't figure it out, Zhao Wutang shook his head: "You, let's think about it in this camp!" With that, he walked outside, "And by the way, shave off your beard, be mental!" ”
A word to wake up the dreamer! The reason why he didn't shave was that he was afraid that Bai Wuye would see what he looked like after shaving. Although Bai Wuye has always been praised by the world as "a stranger is like a jade, and a son is unparalleled in the world", if Mo Feng shaves his beard, he is not far behind him. I haven't shaved for so long, isn't it just to reassure him!
It's more defensive than grateful and trusting him! Seeing his true thoughts clearly, Mo Feng did not hesitate any longer. Even if they reluctantly follow him, two people are suspicious of each other, it is better to be happy. In this way, both of them feel good.
It's decided, in order to be able to take revenge, what are you afraid of with a little stigma!
Thinking of all this, Mo Feng quickly walked out of the tent.
Seeing Zhao Wutang waiting outside, Mo Feng saluted: "Thank you, Uncle Zhao!" If it weren't for Uncle Zhao's mention, Mo Feng would still not be able to see his heart clearly and didn't know what he wanted. Please Uncle Zhao wait, Mo Feng will go to the general to ask for his resignation! ”
"Go ahead!" Two simple words contain expectation, but also joy.
When he walked out of the camp gate, Mo Feng saw Xihe and Luo Shixin, who were looking forward to him, he looked at Xihe and asked, "Has the general woken up?" ”
"I'm awake!"
"How are you feeling like yesterday?"
"After a good night's sleep, there is no big problem with his emotions, and when he heard that all the brothers in Yangpingguan had died in battle, he also came over like this."
Mo Feng let out an "oh" and didn't say anything more.
After Mo Feng returned to the Shengjie military camp, he walked directly to Bai Wuye's handsome tent.
When he reached the tent, the guards at the door did not stop him. Seeing this situation, Mo Feng also understood that Bai Wuye had already agreed to him that Mo Feng would come to him, otherwise it would be so easy for these guards to let him in.
"Here, sit down!" Bai Wuye smiled, "Are you here to bid farewell to me!" ”
"Yes!" Mo Feng nodded, and said in his heart: Sure enough! Bai Wuye knew about his relationship with Zhao Wutang!
"I didn't see you early in the morning, so I knew that you went to the Guiyi Army. It seems that you really know Uncle Zhao. ”
"Yes, I've known each other since childhood. As early as more than ten years ago, I met Uncle Zhao once. Since then, I have never seen him come to Mofu! He and my father had always been in correspondence. I saw him yesterday, and I didn't recognize him. It's just that at night, in my sleep, scenes from the past came to mind and I remembered. So, I went to him early this morning! "For Bai Wuye, Mo Feng has nothing to hide about these things.
"Yes! Uncle Zhao has been able to crisscross the grassland and Liaozhou for more than ten years, and has not been exterminated by Xianbei Hu and the orcs, how can it be possible if there is no one to help secretly. In the Youzhou territory, of course, the only one who can do this is your father, Youzhou Assassin Shi Moyan, the feudal official! ”
Mo Feng smiled, with Bai Wuye's wisdom and the relationship between the Bai family, how could Bai Wuye not know!
"Then Mo Feng won't say much, please ask the general for permission!" Mo Feng knelt down.
"You're on your knees, I'm not sure what else to do!" Bai Wuye helped Mo Feng up, "Go, go!" It took so much effort to have a good future, but I still didn't leave you behind after all! ”
"The general's great grace, Mo Feng has nothing to repay. If there is a dispatch in the future, even if it is ordered, as long as Mo Feng does it, he will never give up! ”
After speaking, Mo Feng kowtowed on the ground three times, and walked out of the tent without looking back.
After handing over the armor token and other items to Xihe, Mo Feng took Luo Shixin and strode out of the camp gate of the Shengjie army. When he came, he was dressed in a hunting suit, a strong bow, and a hunting knife; When I went, I was still dressed in a hunting suit, a strong bow, and a hunting knife.