After days of marching, the Jin army finally left Longxi County south and set foot on the territory of Yinping County. On this day, since the afternoon, it has been rainy and continuous, and at first it was still a drizzle like smoke, and Yang Tao ordered the whole army to speed up. After half an hour, the rain did not stop, not only soaked clothes, but also became fine and dense, like a sieve, only on the head of the Jin army, falling non-stop. By the end of the evening, the heavy rain had woven a dense network of water, covering the mountains and fields, as if the whole world was under the air of water.

The cold and bone-chilling rain rushed from his neck to his chest and abdomen, and Yang Tao was so excited that he shivered on the horse, and the coldness seemed to have penetrated into his heart. Under such an unbridled rain, the robes and hats worn by the people did not play a role at all, but they were better than boredom for comfort. Yang Tao looked back, and countless Jin soldiers behind him followed him to bury their heads in the road, although they were drenched in soup and chicken, no one complained and complained.

It's really good, the soldiers of the dynasty are still very combative, but it's just that it's bad for a group of corrupt and comfortable Qingtan masters, which has led to many losses and fewer wins in repeated battles over the years. Thinking like this, Yang Tao looked at the silent and resolute faces, and couldn't help but be infected and a little excited. The sound of water in his ears was endless, he tightened his clothes, and said loudly to the heralds: "Pass it on, the whole army will work hard, and when you rush to Diebu City, you will bury the pot and cook again, so that you can rest and recuperate." ”

The herald was about to beat his horse and go to the rear, when a voice shouted: "No! ”

As soon as Yang Tao heard it, he knew that this was the voice of Deputy General Ren Hua. Sure enough, Ren Hua hurriedly stepped forward a few steps, and said hurriedly: "I also just want to discuss with General Yang, this rain is so bad, and it can't stop for a while, so it's better to camp for the night, and wait until the rain is lighter before reasoning." The soldiers were cold and hungry even when they walked, and General Yang was very compassionate. ”

Yang Tao's face sank. What is this called, it sounds as if he is cold and ruthless, and does not love nurses at all. On the contrary, it is from the perspective of the overall situation that everyone should rush to the city of Diebu to rest, if this time to rest, if the rain is light tomorrow, if the rain does not stop, it is easy to dry and warm, and they have to travel in the rain, which will increase the probability of the soldiers getting sick, thus seriously weakening the morale.

There is also a layer of military intelligence, I am afraid that people like Ren Hua who climbed up by nepotism probably did not expect it. Yang Tao slandered in his heart, but he didn't show it on his face, and said in a soothing tone as much as possible: "When soldiers march, it is common to encounter wind and rain, and this difficulty cannot be overcome, how to go into battle and fight?" In addition, our army went deep into Yinping, and we were not familiar with both people and land, so we camped here rashly, and if we were attacked, we would definitely be caught off guard and suffer a big loss, so I wanted to reach Diebu in one go, so that I could defend the city and rest safely. ”

Ren Hua wiped the rain from his face, his eyebrows provoked a hint of ridicule, and said loudly: "General Yang is said to have been in the army for many years, how can he be so timid." Gao Yue was intimidated by the power of the prince, so he had to sacrifice Yin Ping, how could there be any accidents! Our army is so mobilized to take over, it is the knife used to kill chickens, where are there thieves who dare to come to our tiger whiskers. Diebu City can't grow legs and run away, let's rest if we want, General Yang can rest assured. ”

Yang Tao frowned and said: "As a general, you should be cautious and careful, and you must be thoughtful everywhere, how can this be considered timid?" It's not appropriate for General Ren to speak like this, right? ”

Ren Hua didn't answer his topic at all, but he stretched his head over and said, "For the general, be cautious and careful, and judge the situation, right?" It's not really to kill the enemy, such a heavy rain, the road is difficult to walk, and when you get to Diebe City, I'm afraid that it won't be past the second half of the night, why bother? I don't care about anything else, if the soldiers are really ruthless, scolding their mothers, causing turmoil in the hearts of the army, how will General Yang deal with it at that time? I warned you in advance. ”

"Are you the commander, or am I the commander?" Yang Tao became more and more displeased, and raised his voice.

Ren Hua sneered, "The main general? Will the Lord be able to cover the sky with one hand? Don't forget, when you came, the prince and General Zhang have both explained, and you want to discuss with me more and listen to my opinions more in case of trouble, right, my Lord Yang? In the end, Lord Yang deliberately bit the three words very clearly, and the meaning of teasing and laughing is self-evident.

Yang Tao couldn't help but be angry, and finally remained silent. obviously wanted to refute Ren Hua's fallacy, but there seemed to be some voice in his heart to stop him. He took a deep breath, but inhaled a lot of rainwater, and a sour and hot choking pain in his nasal cavity made him cough a few times. He looked left and right, and saw that the herald was still on the side, a little at a loss, Yang Tao waved his hand to him, and said Mu Ran: "The herald will go down and set up camp here." ”

As the military orders continued to be transmitted, the 6,000 Jin army began to run in an orderly manner like a tight machine. After driving piles, erecting frames, and putting on oilskin felt cloths, it was easy to settle down, and Yang Tao was not at ease after all, so he ordered the soldiers to cut down trees, build temporary fences, and make some simple horse rejection for defense.

At night, the rain became lighter, but the north wind was colder, making the cold rain even more chilly. In the tents, the toiling soldiers slept, and in front of the night watchmen was a not-so-prosperous bonfire, struggling and writhing in clusters, as if they were afraid of the damp and cold rainy night.

Yang Tao tossed and turned on the couch, and the dripping water outside the tent seemed to have been poured into his heart, making people depressed and breathless. He felt that the mattress under him seemed to be getting wet, and his joints were faintly sore. Yang Tao rolled over, sighed, and simply sat up.

He was originally a direct subordinate of Sima Yue, the king of the East China Sea. Sima Yue, as the only survivor of the Eight Kings Rebellion, after taking charge of the government, killed Zhongliang, excluded dissidents, and caused dissatisfaction in the world; In addition, the independent regime established by the Xiongnu and other ethnic minorities became more and more powerful, the local instability, and various internal and external troubles made Sima Yue more and more worried.

Two years ago, Emperor Huai of Jin finally couldn't stand Sima Yue's dictatorship, and connected with Qingzhou Assassin Shi Gouxi, and issued Sima Yue's crimes, requiring all parties to crusade, Sima Yue died of fear, and his hundreds of thousands of subordinates were temporarily under the command of Sima Fan, the king of Xiangyang, and Wang Yan, the Taiwei, and escorted his body back to the East China Sea for burial. As a result, he was besieged and killed by Shile halfway, and more than 100,000 princes, soldiers and commoners trampled on each other, basically all of them were annihilated, and a very small number of thousands of people, including Yang Tao, desperately escaped and returned to the imperial court.

However, with the death of more than 100,000 soldiers, the last major army of the Western Jin Dynasty was wiped out, and the imperial court had no soldiers to fight. Soon after, the Yongjia Disaster broke out, Emperor Huai of Jin was captured, the crown prince was killed, and the country was almost destroyed. Fortunately, Sima Ye continued the national honor in Chang'an and was able to save my Han clothes.

Yang Tao still has a longing for the court in his heart, and he also hates the murderous and repeated thieves. After being under the command of King Nanyang, although he was also grateful for the courtesy of King Nanyang, Yang Tao was very disgusted by his unwillingness to do state affairs and secretly covet the throne. On the one hand, I am grateful to the other party for treating me well, and on the other hand, I disdain the other party's behavior, this kind of ambivalence makes Yang Tao always sigh in the dead of night, not knowing where to go.

Mu Ran sat and thought for a while, Yang Tao got up in his clothes, came to the tent and lifted the curtain to see that the north wind was blowing tigerly outside, and the rain was still falling, fine and dense, as if there was a layer of curtains hanging outside the tent. The water droplets at the eaves of the tent were dripping and falling endlessly, accumulating puddles of water of all sizes, and a faint light shot out from the black clouds in the sky.

The bone-piercing clammy cold crashed into his arms head-on, instantly killing the heating on his body. Yang Tao beat a spirit, hurriedly put down the door curtain and retreated into the house, and the person was much more sober.

The pro-soldier Lao Ding at the door is a close person who has followed him for several years. He was huddled under the eaves of the side, guarding a stove with clay pots. Hearing the movement in the tent, he lifted the curtain and came in to visit, and when he saw Yang Tao sitting on the edge of the bed, he asked with concern: "General, can't you sleep again?" Go to bed and lie down, and I'll go and get a pot of hot water to warm you up. ”

Although Lao Ding is a rough and reckless soldier, he is as careful as a hair, he has already boiled water and put it on the stove to keep it boiling, specifically for Yang Tao's use at any time. After saying that, he was about to go out, but Yang Tao stopped him, "Lao Ding, how is it outside the camp?" ”

"General, the brothers are all resting, and even the horses are asleep. In addition, the guards on patrol were also in accordance with the general's orders, in a group of five, and a group of people rotated every hour, before receiving the report, and they are all very stable at present, the general can rest assured, go back to bed and rest. ”

Lao Ding is the personal soldier of the main general, and under the special premise of late at night, there are relevant soldiers to report to him, so that under the premise of not disturbing the main general's rest, the main general can wake up at any time and grasp the current situation in time.

Yang Tao nodded, thoughtful. Lao Ding didn't say much, so he bowed down and withdrew, and came in with a pot of hot water, and poured one for Yang Tao first.

Yang Tao took it, blew it, and took a few sips in a row, and a warm stream spread throughout his body. He nodded appreciatively, "Lao Ding, you have to bother." You've been with me for three years, but it's a pity that I don't have the ability to protect your rich future, and I'm ashamed to think about it. ”

Lao Ding waved his hand and said busily: "General, I was seriously injured in the pile of dead people back then, and I couldn't have a few breaths left." If it weren't for the general's help, how could I have escaped from Shile's sword! I don't know how to read and write, and I don't understand reason, but I only know that when I receive great favors, I have to repay them with all my might, and I can now follow the general day and night, and I am very happy, even if I give me a great general, I am not happy. ”