Chapter 127: Criticism Conference
Zhou Cang successfully incorporated Ma Xiang and his Yellow Turban Army. www.biquge.info In this way, Cao De's battle of southern expedition to Yizhou can be said to have been victorious.
You must know that Ma Xiangke is the culprit who provoked the Yizhou Rebellion. And the role played by Cao De and Jia Xu in this turmoil is to add fuel to the fire.
Now that Ma Xiang is good, the upcoming Yizhou pacification battle is only Cao De, who represents the official army. But Cao De could not immediately declare victory in the war. Cao De also needs Ma Xiang to continue to use his identity as the leader of the Yellow Turban Army to do something for himself. Therefore, the battle of Yizhou still has to be fought. I can't come with a boom with my army of 30,000 and then go back with a boom. Cao De is not a character who waves his hand and does not take away a cloud.
Ma Xiang is actually very smart. It is enough to prove that after Ma Xiangqian killed Xuan Jian, captured Chengdu, and looted goods and food, he immediately ran into the mountains with his men and horses.
Ma Xiang knows. As long as you covet the beauty of Chengdu and are reluctant to leave in Chengdu, then your life will come to an end.
The death of Zhang Jiao and the destruction of the Yellow Turban Army in the Central Plains have long been publicized by the government, and even a three-year-old child in a remote area knows that there is a guy named Zhang Jiao who was divided by five horses because of the rebellion. Therefore, there is no reason for Ma Xiang not to know that he is already isolated.
In desperation, Ma Xiang had no choice but to hide in the deep mountains and old forests to survive. Although Ma Xiang himself said to himself how carefree and comfortable he was to be a mountain king. But the king of the mountain is also in danger of the king of the mountain.
Ma Xiang accepted the third day of Zhou Cang's suggestion. According to the plan proposed by Zhou Cang that day, Ma Xiang divided the 20,000 Yellow Turban Army in the cottage into two teams. One team of 5,000 people led by Arima Xiang. Went straight to the vicinity of the Sword Pavilion, and then found a place to hide. The other team, 15,000 men, led by a personal guard who was deeply trusted by the horses, went to find the Yellow Turbans who were hiding separately.
The Yellow Turban Army besieging Chengdu that day did have 60,000 or 70,000 people, but not all of them were Ma Xiang's men.
After Ma Xiang and those hundreds of people arrived in Yizhou, they saw that Yizhou was easy to develop believers and influence. The remnants of the yellow scarves of hundreds of people began to make inward bars.
When one person suggested that everyone should spread the doctrine and develop their power, it was immediately responded to by many people. At that time, although Ma Xiang was in the highest position when he escaped from Dengcheng. But now everyone is starting from scratch. Since everyone is now on the same starting line, who is afraid of whom.
As a result, the Yellow Turban Army, which only had a few hundred people, was divided into six units and acted separately.
After a few months of development, Ma Xiang, who was funded by Hanzhong, first grew. And Ma Xiang is a kind and righteous person, after learning that the rest of the brother troops are not very good. Ma Xiang took half of the funding he received from Hanzhong and distributed it to the remaining five Yellow Turban Army.
And the leaders of the five Yellow Turban Army, after receiving the assistance of Ma Xiang, remembered Xiang Yimo who had fled from Dengcheng, and immediately felt ashamed.
So the leaders of the six Yellow Turban Army met and recognized Ma Xiang as the eldest brother again. And then after a few months of development. The power of the Yellow Turban Army came huge, and then many Yellow Turban Army came together, and under the leadership of Ma Xiang, the leading brother, besieged Chengdu.
And after the capture of Chengdu and the looting of Chengdu's wealth. Under the suggestion of Ma Xiang, the Yellow Turban Army, which was in one place, was once again divided into six units and ran away.
Therefore, although Ma Xiang is the leader of the Yizhou Yellow Turban Army, the only people Ma Xiang can directly command are the 20,000 horses under his command.
Now, Ma Xiang divided his men into two parts, and he ran to the Sword Pavilion to wait for the envoy sent by Hanzhong, while the other way was to contact the brother troops and make some moves to attract the attention of Jia Long, who had been looking for everyone.
Finally, after a long wait of almost a month, Ma Xiang finally waited for the person he was waiting for. When the man came, he only brought six guards, and the person who came was still wearing a black robe, which made it difficult for people to see his face.
After the black-robed man came, he directly gave the first order to Ma Xiang. Gather people and horses, and quietly climb over the mountain. And Ma Xiang also knows that everything he is doing now is his own name. As long as he does a good job, in Zhou Cang's face, how can that stupid Taishou in Hanzhong County reward himself heavily.
So, Ma Xiang took the people and the black-robed man who had just arrived and began to climb back over the mountain again.
At this time, Jia Long, who was far away in Brazil, learned the news that a large number of Yellow Turban Army activities had appeared in Fucheng, west of him. Originally, Jia Long was going to prepare to send troops to Fucheng immediately. However, although the distance between Brazil and Fucheng is not far, it is difficult to walk on mountain roads. In addition, Jia Long learned from the news from Hanzhong. General Anbang of Hanzhong is about to send troops to assist Yizhou in suppressing bandits.
So, Jia Long stood still and jumped away from the Yellow Turban Army. After waiting for the arrival of Hanzhong's army, he made every effort to eliminate the Yellow Turban Army in one fell swoop.
Cao De didn't let Jia Long wait too long, and only six days later, Jia Long learned the news from the Sword Pavilion. From Hanzhong, a full army of 20,000 came. Judging from the momentum of the army when it marched, this is completely elite. Jia Long got the news that it was 20,000 elites, but in fact it was the blade battalion of 20,000 new soldiers.
Three days later, Zhou Cang and his Blade Battalion joined up with Jia Long. Jia Long couldn't help but be happy after seeing the majestic 20,000 soldiers in Hanzhong. After meeting with Zhou Cang, Jia Long proposed that the army converge and immediately set off to Fucheng to suppress the thieves.
Zhou Cang shook his finger with a smile and said, "General, don't worry, wait a few days." The real elite of my Hanzhong is on the way to come, and as soon as that army arrives, the Yellow Turban Army will be wiped out. ”
As soon as Jia Long heard this, there were more elite troops coming! That's a good feeling. Since the reorganization of Cao De's army only took a short time, Jia Long, who had been looking for traces of the Yellow Turban Army, did not know about the reorganization of the Hanzhong army.
A few more days later, the Ruijin camp arrived! Zhou Cang and Jia Long stood on the head of the city in Brazil and watched with a smile as the 10,000 Ruijin Battalion soldiers drove into Brazil City.
Jia Long looked at the momentum of the Ruijin Camp, and it was really even more elite. But why don't you see the general who leads the troops? In Jia Long's astonishment. A captain of the Ruijin Battalion came to Zhou Cang's face. "My subordinates have seen Captain Yokono. General Pingxi had an order, and the 10,000 soldiers of the Ruijin battalion were under the command of Captain Yokono. This is a letter from General Heisai to Captain Yokono. ”
Although both have the position of lieutenant. However, Zhou Cang has the title of captain with 20,000 people, which is higher than the captain of the Ruijin Battalion who came to deliver the letter. Therefore, the captain of this Ruijin battalion should be respectful to Zhou Cang.
Zhou Cang opened the letter from Pingxi General Cao De, read it for a while, turned to Jia Long and said, "General Pingxi has an order, and the newly appointed Liu Yan and Liu Yizhou are on their way. In order for Liu Yizhou to command the Battle of Yizhou in a unified manner, we need to clear the road from Jiange to Chengdu first. Liu Yizhou must not be threatened in any way. General Jia, in your opinion, what should we do? ”
After Jia Long thought about it, he said, "Since General Pingxi has an order, then we should act according to the order." ”
Yes, Ruijin Camp came, but Cao De and Zhang Fei didn't come. It's strange, Cao De and Zhang Fei obviously followed Ruijin Camp together, why are they missing now. Where is Cao De?
Now Cao De is in Zitong. Zitong is a city sandwiched between mountain crevices. Zitong is surrounded by mountains, and the road back and forth is very difficult. So what is Cao De doing here?
The answer is that Cao De is holding a criticism conference here!
That's right, Cao De is holding a criticism meeting. And Cao De still took Ma Xiang to hold a criticism meeting together. Cao De was the black-robed man who found Ma Xiang that day. And one of the six guards that Cao De brought was Zhang Fei. Two of the remaining five people were Black Pearl instructors who had just rectified Liu Yan from Luoyang. Those three were the three best of Cao De's personal guards.
On the same day, Cao De ordered Ma Xiang to quietly cross the mountain from the Sword Pavilion with people. After a few days of wandering around the mountains, Cao De finally came to a place where he didn't even know the name of the place.
But the city in front of it was so conspicuous. It wasn't until Cao De drove into the city with the five thousand Yellow Turban Army that Cao De knew that he had come to Zitong.
Cao De's identity when he arrived at Zitong was the Yellow Turban Army. What does the Yellow Turban Army like to do, of course, robbing the rich.
So, under the leadership of Cao De, the 5,000 Yellow Turban Army ploughed all the rich, big, official, and scholar families in Zitong City like a swarm of locusts.
Then, Cao De built a high platform near the south gate of Zitong. On the high platform, there is also a two-person high bamboo wall composed of bamboo pieces, and the big characters of four and a half people high are written on it: "Criticism and Fighting Conference!" ”
Then, Cao De took Ma Xiang and the five hundred Yellow Turban generals who caught the rich and big families and so on, and tied them to the high platform with ropes. Immediately afterwards, Cao De held a big gong and shouted while banging on it: "Folks, we are the Yellow Turban Army who walk for the sky." Now the rich and unkind old men in the city have been caught by us. Now is the time for revenge and revenge. ……”
Cao De shouted several times, and immediately attracted many onlookers who rushed to hear the noise. Then Cao De casually pulled out of a pile of people tied with ropes and dragged them to the high platform. "Do the blind dates know this person?" Cao De asked, pointing to the trembling man kneeling on the high platform.
"Alas, isn't this the bookkeeper of the Li family in the west of the city?" As soon as Cao De's words fell, a whisper sounded in the crowd.
Cao De listened quietly for a while, and said with a smile: "Oh, it turned out to be a bookkeeper." Do you know if he has ever done anything that hurts heaven and reason? ”
After Cao De finished speaking, the onlookers suddenly couldn't figure out what Cao De meant. looked at Cao De strangely. Just when Cao De felt extremely embarrassed. A young man with immaturity stood up, "I know that he once didn't pay Niu Lao Er in Niujiazhuang, and he also broke the two legs of Niu Lao Er, who came to ask for the account. ”
As soon as the young man finished speaking, he was dragged into the crowd by the fellow villagers behind him, and then a voice of hatred came from the voice: "You don't want to live anymore." Dare to say anything. ”
"What are you afraid of, if you dare to do it, you have to dare to admit it. Since he has done it, are you still afraid of what others will say? "The young man's strength has come up.
"Alas, you melon baby. We'll see how your dad beats you to death later. The owner of the previous voice said again.
When Cao De heard this, he smiled and beckoned to the young man who spoke before, "Come, come here." Let's talk about how this man broke Niu Er's leg in detail. Don't be afraid, we are angels who do the right thing for heaven. Specifically to avenge those who have suffered injustice. ”
The young man looked at Cao De's kind smile, pointed to the bookkeeper who was kneeling on the ground and said, "Two years ago, Niu Lao Er chopped firewood for Li Dahu's family for three months, and it was time to settle the bill. This bookkeeper couldn't help but not give Niu Lao Er a big money, and broke Niu Lao Er's legs when he came to ask for accounts three times and twice. Niu Lao Er is an honest family, and the family's livelihood depends on him, and now Niu Lao Er's legs are broken, and the family can't open the pot. If it weren't for the neighbors, Niu Laoer's three-year-old son would have starved to death. ”
When Cao De heard this, he turned around and beckoned to the horse. Ma Xiang also walked over with a puzzled face. After Cao De waited for Ma Xiang to come over, he pulled out the Han standard ring-headed knife hanging from Ma Xiang's waist. He viciously said to the bookkeeper who was kneeling on the ground: "You are guilty of two crimes, one is to owe the workers their hard-earned money on credit, and the other is to maliciously hurt people. Now, two drunkenness at the same time, Lao Tzu sentenced you to death! ”
Capital crime! As soon as the two words came out, Cao De's hand rose and fell. A human head fell to the ground with the light of the knife. A stream of red, blackened blood spurted Lao Gao.
As the headless corpse fell to the ground with a pop, the crowd of onlookers suddenly became confused. At this time, the five hundred Yellow Turban Army led by Cao De showed its effect. They immediately stopped the people who were about to flee in all directions, and then forcibly dragged them back to their original places.
Don't be afraid, Lao Tzu is avenging you. Run what to run.
Cao De looked at the frightened crowd of onlookers, and some looked at the big ones who were even more frightened. Cao De smiled hideously, and took the ring-headed broadsword out of the condemned prisoner who was tied to the rope.
Cao De pointed to the kneeling unformed death row prisoner and said, "Who is this person?" Have you ever done something that hurts nature and reason? ”
The onlookers were already frightened enough by Cao De's knife just now, how could anyone dare to stand up and answer Cao De. At this time, it was the same young man as before, and he spoke out loud about several evil things that this man had done. Then Cao De sentenced him to death and chopped him with a knife.
Cao De cut off the heads of five people in a row. The five headless corpses on the high platform showed Cao De's ruthlessness. The blood flowing from the high platform showed Cao De's killing intent. Cao De wiped the blood splashed on his face, and said loudly to the shivering onlookers: "Look, Lao Tzu is avenging you." Hurry up, whoever has a grievance, Lao Tzu will solve it for you. After Lao Tzu has killed people, he will give them to you. If you want to live a good life, if you want to be free from being bullied, you have to rely on yourselves. ”
After Cao De finished speaking, in addition to fear, distrust still accounted for a large score in the eyes of the onlookers.
Cao De is helpless, the people of my Celestial Empire are so cute.
Just when Cao De was helpless, just as he was about to reveal his true identity, the young man stood up, "Blind dates, what are you still hesitating about." The general is here to help us. Think about the pain that these corrupt officials have brought to us for the rich and unkind guys. Are you willing to be oppressed by them? Have you forgotten how they treated us? ”
After all, Cao De, an outsider, is still not as good as the cattle fork of the snake in the land. The young man's words immediately resonated with several people.
As soon as Cao De saw that the situation had improved, he immediately struck while the iron was hot and sentenced him to several capital crimes.
Gradually, the onlookers were no longer afraid, no longer afraid, no longer hesitating. Every time Cao De brought out someone, someone immediately came to point out his viciousness. Then Cao De sentenced him to death, and clicked again.
After an hour of hard work, the ring-headed broadsword in Cao De's hand was blunt. There are nearly 100 people who have been clicked by Cao De himself. The blood on the high platform flowed down the low-lying place, converging into a pure blood puddle. Fortunately, Cao De had sent someone to dig a big pit before, otherwise Cao De would not have had a place to place the corpse alone. (To be continued.) )