The day after the capture of Shangbang, Cao De received news of a brutal battle on the southern bank of Weishui. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info

Huangfu Song, who was on the north bank of Weishui, also received the news that Shangbang City had been recovered by Zhu Jun and Cao De at about this time.

When Zhu Jun, Guo Jia and others in Shangbang City were still feeling sorry and angry for the more than 2,000 officers and soldiers who died heroically. Cao De threw another super nuclear bomb.

Cao De tapped his fingers on the table in front of him, and after everyone's attention was focused on him, Cao De said slowly: "Our priority now is to immediately dispose of the corpses inside and outside the city. The weather is hot now, and the corpses decompose quickly. If it is not handled properly, I am afraid that there will be a plague! ”

Pestilence!

Everyone present was frightened by these two words. The memories brought by the plague are that the mountains are deserted.

In fact, in the early years of the Central Plains, there were also small plagues, but those plagues were quickly controlled and did not cause much impact.

Moreover, the plague that occurred before was a disease called typhoid fever. The disease is mainly caused by malnutrition and unhygienic diet.

And this time, the plague that Cao De mentioned could have occurred was caused by the decomposition of corpses.

Both are plagues, and both are massively lethal. But the latter plague was much more severe than typhoid fever.

As long as the plague is not controlled in the early stage, the entire Central Plains does not know what kind of miserable situation it will become.

Why is it that in times of turmoil there is always a plague? Moreover, most of the plagues that occurred at this time were mainly typhoid fever.

That is because the people do not have enough to eat and their physical resistance is poor. It's good to have a little food without starving, who cares if it's clean or not.

Based on this situation, typhoid fever has developed well, and then it has harmed the Central Plains.

The other plague is caused by a large number of untreated corpses.

There was chaos everywhere, and after a battle, countless people died. If it's a cold day, it's better, but if it's a hot summer day, the corpses decay quickly, the bacteria multiply faster, and the plague will ravage the earth overnight.

In fact, what Cao De was worried about was not the corpses of the soldiers who died in the battle of Shangbang City yesterday. He was worried about Tianshui City, which had been slaughtered a few days ago.

When Han Sui captured Tianshui City, there were more than 40,000 residents in the city, and if Han Sui's rebels were added, there were more than 100,000 people in the city.

Moreover, before the rebels' seven-day massacre of the city had expired, the official army came. Before the rebels in the city could clean up the corpses, they were driven to the top of the city.

Now, according to Cao De's imagination, the corpses in Tianshui City should always be left unattended. Then the corpses that died early should have begun to decompose after these four or five days. The current Tianshui City should be full of stench.

After Cao De finished talking about the plague, everyone fell into a moment of silence. It was Zhu Jun who reacted first, and hurriedly ordered: "Go and dispose of the corpse immediately." All corpses inside and outside the city must be disposed of! ”

Cao De went on to say: "Fengxiao, our army has an example of the compatriots who died in battle. Let the clerk of the army assist you, and deal with it quickly. Remember to write down the physical characteristics of anyone who can't find their name, and look for them slowly in the future. ”

After Zhu Jun and Cao De finished arranging, everyone present hurriedly went out.

Then, Cao De lowered his head and pondered for a while, and said to Zhu Jun: "Let's inform Han Sui Ma Teng." The Qiang people are also people. ”

Zhu Jun looked at Cao De for a while, hugged his fists and said: "Anbang is righteous, Zhu admires." ”

Cao De smiled modestly, "General Miao Zan." Since the general agreed, the general ghostwrote. ”

Zhu Jun nodded and stood up, "I'll go around the city." ”

After that, Cao De sent a letter to Han Sui, Ma Teng and Huangfu Song respectively. Cao De was informed of his concerns.

After Huangfu Song received Cao De's letter, the army immediately made adjustments. Huangfu Song immediately retreated to the east for thirty miles with his men and horses.

After Ma Teng received Cao De's letter, he immediately rushed to Tianshui City, and at this time, Han Sui also took the letter sent by Cao De from the city.

Han Sui saw Ma Teng coming, and said, "Brother Yi, have you ever received a letter from this General Anxi?" ”

Ma Teng nodded and said, "I got it, I also paid attention to the situation in the city when I entered the city, and it really smelled like a sky." I'm afraid that what I say is true. ”

Han Sui poured a glass of wine for Ma Teng, invited Ma Teng to his seat, and said, "Don't you think that this is a conspiracy by the official army to lead my army out of the city!" ”

Ma Teng put down the cup he had just picked up and stood up suddenly, "Wen Yue must not be careless. You and I know the horrors of the plague. It is better to believe that it is there than to believe that it is not. In the early years, I also had contact with this Cao De, and this person is not such a sinister villain. I dare assert that this man would never joke about the plague. If the covenant is not at ease, then I will bring someone to break the covenant. If it is really a fraud by the officials and soldiers, then what if I am killed in battle! ”

Han Sui saw that Ma Teng said so firmly, nodded, and said, "Since this is the case, then follow what my brother said." Brother, let's go to the camp outside the city to prepare, and I will also make some preparations in the city. At noon tomorrow, I will lead the army out of the city to the west, occupy Longxi and wait for my brother. ”

Ma Teng nodded, picked up the wine glass he had put down earlier, and drank it down. Turned and left.

Han Sui looked at Ma Teng's back, pondered for a while, called into the guards guarding outside the house, and ordered: "Go, let all the sick soldiers in the city gather the corpses in the city as much as possible and pour fire oil on them." When this is done, all those who have come into contact with the corpse will ...... Remember, be quick! ”

Han Sui didn't say the next words, but he made a movement to wipe his neck!

After the guard understood, he nodded and went out to prepare.

At this moment, Cao De, who was in Shangbang City, gathered the soldiers of the Heavy Hammer Battalion. Cao De stood on the roof of a private house and said loudly: "Soldiers, the plague that has been circulating in the army this morning is what I said. ”

As soon as Cao De finished speaking, there was a commotion among the soldiers, but their excellent qualities quickly restored their calm.

Cao De nodded with satisfaction and continued: "I know that you are afraid, and I am also afraid. But as soldiers defending our homeland and country, we must not be afraid. We retreated, who would protect our families. And whether there will really be a plague is still unknown. Therefore, after the rebels in Tianshui City have withdrawn, I will go into the city to have a look, clean up the corpses in the city, and prevent the plague from happening. ”

Cao De paused after speaking, and looked around at the neat and tidy soldiers, "I need a helper of two thousand people, those who are willing to go, I thank you for the people of Dahan." If you don't want to go, I won't blame you, you are still the pride of General Anxi! ”

After Cao De finished speaking, he closed his eyes and waited for the soldiers' choice.

Just when the soldiers were in trouble. A soldier stood up and said loudly: "Brothers, how can there be us without a general." Now that the general is in danger, how can we, as the general's guards, leave the general. ”

After the soldier finished speaking, he strode to the front of the formation, knelt on one knee, and said loudly again: "General, I, Li Huzi, have no other skills. I remember when you sent that bag of rice to my family, and when I ate the rice sent by the general, I swore an oath! Sheng, who is a general; Death is the general's ghost. I'm willing to go with the general! ”

Cao De opened his eyes and nodded to the soldier named Li Huzi, "Okay, good!" ”

Li Huzi's words suddenly made the soldiers of the Heavy Hammer Battalion look at each other. Yes, when we are so embarrassed, the generals dare to go, what do we dare not do.

Immediately, many people walked out and came behind Li Huzi and knelt on one knee.

In the end, the entire Hammer Battalion, 5,572 people, fell to one knee in unison.

"I am willing to follow the general's birth and death, never retreat, I am willing to go."

The commotion here attracted the attention of many of the city's soldiers.

Guo Jia, who was leading the staff to register the names of the deceased, also received a report from the soldiers.

When Guo Jia heard that Cao De was going to enter Tianshui to dispose of the corpse in person, Guo Jia only felt a buzzing in his head, and then his body trembled uncontrollably.

After about three or five breaths, Guo Jia threw down the bamboo slips and pen in his hand and quickly ran to Cao De.

When Cao De was about to choose soldiers, Guo Jia came in a panic and shouted: "Anbang can't." Anbang should not be so frivolous. ”

Cao De and more than 5,000 soldiers of the Heavy Hammer Auxiliary Battalion had more than 10,000 eyes on Guo Jia's body.

Guo Jia took a few breaths and said breathlessly: "As an official of my Han court, Anbang has a heavy burden on his shoulders, how can he easily risk himself. It's confusing. ”

Cao De jumped off the roof, looked into Guo Jia's eyes, and said, "Feng Xiao's words are wrong. I am the official of the people's parents, and now that disaster is coming, how can I only make promises. If I retreat, what face will I have to face millions of people. ”

Guo Jia wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Cao De, "Don't persuade Fengxiao, I have made up my mind." ”

Cao De's voice was not loud, but Cao De's firm tone was heard by almost all the soldiers present.

"The general is righteous, the general is mighty!"

"The general is righteous, the general is mighty!"

……

Guo Jia's eyes moistened.

Cao grabbed Guo Jia's hand and said heavily: "If I am unfortunately infected with a disease, I will lead the army back to Hanzhong on my behalf." Close all checkpoints tightly and clean up the debris in Hanzhong. There is also a message to Wen He for me, to teach Fan'er well, so that he can understand the principles of life in the future. Let Miaocai, Zixiao, Yide and Zilong protect my wife for 18 years. Eighteen years later, let their mother and son fend for themselves! ”

After Guo Jia heard this, the two lines of burning tears couldn't help but stay. "The lord is so righteous, he will return safely."

Cao De also didn't notice that Guo Jia's name for himself had changed. Cao De smiled, "Fengxiao doesn't have to be like this, no one has died in life since ancient times, and he will take care of his heart." If I come back safely, what I say will be a joke! ”

Cao De laughed, turned around and continued to select soldiers.

Guo Jia looked at Cao De's back and bowed. He muttered in his mouth: "My lord, the world is benevolent." May the heavens protect the Lord and be safe and sound! ”

On the second day, it was just dawn. The 2,000 soldiers of the Heavy Hammer Battalion who were determined to die had already finished their formation. Just wait for Cao De.

They were already surrounded by soldiers who had received the news and wanted to send them.

A quarter of an hour later, Cao De appeared in fuchsia battle armor. Immediately after, the surrounding soldiers fell to their knees in unison.

Cao De looked at this scene, hugged his fists and said: "How can I Cao De, how can I send him off today's trip." Brothers, please rise. ”

Zhu Jun, who was on Cao De's side, waved his hand, and the soldiers who had been waiting for a long time rushed in, all holding a bowl of wine in their hands.

A soldier came to Cao De and Zhu Jun with a wine bowl. Zhu Jun took the wine from the soldier's hand and said to Cao De: "Anbang has great benevolence, and he is ashamed of himself. Anbang risked his life, but we couldn't do anything about it. Send a bowl of wine today for Anbang and all the soldiers. May you all return safely. ”

The soldiers who brought the wine shouted in unison: "Return safely!" ”

Cao De took the wine bowl, "Thank you, brothers!" ”

"Thank you, brothers!" The soldiers of the Heavy Hammer Battalion, who were about to be in danger, shouted in unison!

Immediately afterwards, the sound of crackling and breaking the wine bowl was so firm and crisp!

"Let's go!"

Cao De held his hand for a while, and two thousand righteous men walked towards Tianshui City in the morning sun.

Shangbang is not far from Tianshui, and it is more than 100 miles away. According to the normal marching speed, it is estimated that when Cao De arrived at Tianshui City, it was exactly ten noon that Cao De had agreed with Han Sui.

When Cao De set off towards Tianshui City. Now Han Sui, who is staying in Tianshui City, has already begun to prepare to run away.

In fact, there are not many soldiers in Tianshui City. The 150,000 rebels lost nearly 20,000 when they attacked Tianshui City, Ma Teng brought out 50,000, Liang Xing brought out 30,000, and Han Sui only had 50,000. Later, Han Sui sent out 20,000 to support Liang Xing.

For example, there are only 30,000 horses in the water city today. The number of inhabitants of the city was reduced from more than 50,000 to less than 10,000 due to massacres and wars.

For example, today the city of water is shrouded in the horrors of the plague. Many wounded and weak soldiers in Han Sui's army have also begun to send troops.

Han Sui ordered all the sick soldiers to be killed, will he still take care of the people in the city?

Last night, most of the corpses in the city had already gathered. And the means are ready. Then, taking advantage of the darkness of the night, all the soldiers who were already sick and those who had come into contact with the corpses were slaughtered.

They don't know whose arrows they died from. When they had finished carrying the last of the corpses with a grumbling voice, countless archers appeared on the roofs of the houses around the corner of the street.

They don't know why they die until they die.

Then, after the sky was dark the next day, Han Suijun formed up and drove the carriage that carried the treasures in the city out of the city.

More than half an hour later, Han Sui left Tianshui City with more than 25,000 people.

When Han Sui received the letter from Cao De, he had already affirmed what Cao De said in the letter.

but the city stinks badg. And Han Sui, who has read a lot of books, naturally knows what will happen in the city. However, due to the officers and troops outside the city, Han Sui did not have the skills and manpower to dispose of those rotting corpses.

Yesterday, less than half an hour after Han Sui received Cao De's letter, soldiers came to report that the officers and troops outside the city had retreated.

So, Han Sui immediately took action.

However, Han Sui was still afraid that Cao De would take the opportunity to attack him during the time of the handover of Tianshui City mentioned in the letter. So, Han Sui left ahead of schedule. I left early, how can you Cao De beat me? And it's not like I'm gone, you can't imagine Tianshui City. Even the Tianshui City of a city of death.

Han Sui left, and before Cao De arrived at the previous garrison of the army, he saw black smoke rising high in the distance. Soon a sentry from the front came to report.

"General Qiyu, Tianshui City no longer exists!"

Cao De grabbed the sentry's clothes, "What? ”

"General, Tianshui City has been engulfed in flames!"

Cao De loosened the sentry's clothes and took more than a dozen soldiers to a higher place outside Tianshui City.

I saw that under the thick black smoke outside, Tianshui City could no longer see anything except the outline of the city.

Cao De laughed self-deprecatingly and sat on the ground.

The soldiers behind Cao De looked at the burning Tianshui City in surprise. After a long pause, the soldier asked, "General, don't you put out the fire?" ”

Cao De shook his head, "No need, I'm afraid that there is no living mouth in the city now, so we don't have to go in." That's fine, we don't have to die! The last sentence Cao De said in tears.

Cao De's tears may be for his own life, or for the people in the city who were choked to death by the smoke.

In fact, Cao De's worries about the people in Tianshui City were superfluous. Can Han Sui not be afraid of the people in the city bringing the plague out. Therefore, before Han Sui left, there was no longer a living life in the city.

Cao De and the two thousand soldiers didn't have to take any chances, they walked out of Shangbang with high morale and went back in disgrace.

It's a pity that Cao De's previous ambition was great.

When Cao De was about to enter Shangbang City, he secretly said in his heart: "Made, how can I face Zhu Jun and Guo Jia!" (To be continued.) )