Chapter 50: Threats and Extortion
Two days later, when Liu Xie came to Xuanhan with more than 4,500 soldiers, the banner of the Han army had been planted on the head of Xuanhan City.
Hearing Liu Xie's arrival, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, as well as Deng Zhi and Luo Yuan, all put down what they were doing and ran outside the city gate to pick up the car.
Far away, Liu Xie rode up on Bujing, laughed and said, "You didn't disappoint me!" Well done! ”
"The last general, see Your Majesty! Long live our emperor! ”
Looking at the four generals and military advisors who were either kneeling on one knee or on both knees, Liu Xie laughed and helped them up one by one, and said, "Get up, when you have armor on your body, you don't have to be so polite!" Yide, I'm not wrong! With Bo Miao Zhuer and so on, you can get twice the result with half the effort! ”
Zhang Fei smiled awkwardly and scratched his head, his silly appearance made people want to laugh.
"Let's go, tell me how you conquered this Xuanhan county? I heard that the Han Xuan County ordered Wang Ju to be stubborn, didn't he? ”
Zhang Fei's big mouth patted his chest, and he laughed: "Your Majesty doesn't know, Wang Ju's mouth said that he would resist, but in fact, he was so scared that he was so scared that the last general only surrounded him for a long time, and he couldn't help but abandon the city and flee." Fortunately, the military division had already made arrangements, and secretly ordered Luo Sima to set up ambushes in the lower and upper reaches of the Bucao River, and easily took down all the Wang family and others...... At the same time, in Xuanhan County, led by the Luo family, several other families joined forces to open the gates of the north and south cities, and I and the second brother took Xuanhan City without much effort......"
When he came to Xuanhan County, Liu Xie sat on the main seat, and did not rush to meet the patriarch of the family in Xuanhan County, but asked Lu Meng to take out the credit book and write down the merits of several important generals first. As for the other non-commissioned colonels, they were left to the chief of their army.
Seeing Liu Xie doing this, the hearts of several generals were as if they had been poured a few jars of honey, sweet from the inside to the outside. Because at least in this way, Liu Xie will not forget their merits, at least it can be seen that this young emperor should be able to reward his merits and punish them.
After taking credit, Liu Xie summoned all the generals over, including Lu Meng, Guan Ping, Zhou Cang, Luo Yuan, Xi You, Gong Zhi and others who came with him.
Liu Xie's gaze swept over everyone's faces, and the generals at this time, until the happy expressions on their faces converged, waiting for his next words, before they said: "Generals, now is not the time for me to raise a glass to celebrate, although Pang Xi has solved it, there is still a Zhao Wei!" ”
After a pause, he said: "I have decided to go directly east to Qu Ren in one go, go straight to Zhao Wei's lair, and cut off his back road!" Do you have any opinions? Bo Miao, tell me your opinion first! Liu Xie's eyes were directly on Deng Zhi.
Among so many people, Guan Yu's strategy is not bad, but in terms of the overall situation, Deng Zhi is still a little more reliable. As for Lu Meng, he is still in the process of training and studying, and now is not the time for him to play, Guan Ping's situation is similar to that of Lu Meng.
Deng Zhi nodded and said, "Zhi also agrees with Your Majesty's move!" Zhao Wei's attack on Jiangzhou can be said to have come out of the nest, and he never imagined that His Majesty would take Pang Xi in just a few days, so he must not have been able to return to defense in time at this time. Zhi thought that after we took the Quren, the soldiers could be divided into two routes, all the way down the river, all the way into Yufu, and after taking Yufu, we could choke the throat of Jingzhou from the river into Shu...... And Yufu needs a general who is good at water warfare to defend it! ”
"I have already chosen the person who guards the fish recovery."
After discussing the details with the generals, Liu Xiecai waved everyone away, leaving Lu Meng and Guan Ping, and then summoned the Han Xuan family.
Looking at a few middle-aged and elderly people kneeling on the ground, wearing silk and satin, eating fat heads and big ears, Liu Xie's was up, and he didn't smile.
It wasn't until they were all trembling and a little dazed that Liu Xie sighed and said, "Do you know? I really want to drag you out one by one and cut them down! Liu Xie's words made the bodies of the six patriarchs tremble, because they knew that Liu Xie was by no means a joke, and it could be seen from Liu Xie's killing in Hanchang that this young emperor was definitely a ruthless person.
However, since Liu Xie is willing to say it, it means that he should not really cut them. So, after a while, they gradually calmed down.
Sure enough, after Liu Xie frightened them fiercely, he said: "However, under the precipice of waiting for you, I will wait for you!" ”
Hearing this, the patriarchs secretly exhaled, it's okay, it's okay!
However, before they could rejoice, Liu Xie's words changed again, "However, the death penalty can be avoided, and the living crime is unforgivable!" As a Han people, you actually colluded with the rebels to seize my inheritance, which is the crime of destroying the three tribes, which really makes me a little disappointed, in your heart, but there is still this country, but there is still this nation? ”
Although Liu Xie said it very lofty, these words, in their ears, no matter how they heard it, they felt awkward. In fact, Liu Xie also knew that in their eyes, the country could not compare to their own family.
In this era, everyone's concept of loyalty may be strong, but patriotism is not as deep-rooted as in later generations. It can be said that the people of this era have a very weak concept of the state.
Just like during the Warring States Period, people from different countries, as long as they have talent and learning, they can easily get a high position, and they really do their best for other countries and die for themselves. It is not uncommon to even help enemy countries, to deal with their own homeland.
Because of this, everyone will think that Liu Xie's words sound a little awkward. In their eyes, in fact, there is only a family, and the nation really hasn't thought about it.
But since Liu Xie said so, then they naturally had to show shame, and even had to admit their mistakes, lest Liu Xie be too angry. If Liu Xie wants to turn his face with them at this time, then they have nothing to do.
"Now that you've all realized your mistakes, well, good! This time, I can spare you and the others, but as compensation for the soldiers, you will give away seventy percent of the land in the clan! If you feel that you have been wronged, you can bargain with me. However, you must remember that if you have wronged you, you know in your heart, don't do things that mislead others and yourself, and then everyone will not be happy! ”
Liu Xie's naked coercion made the patriarchs of all the families look dead, and they wanted to refute and bargain with Liu Xie. However, when the words came to their mouths, it was as if something had blocked their throats, so that they could not speak, and could only kneel there with a pale face.
"I know you can't wait! However, this is a punishment for your rebellion, if it weren't for your little merit, I wouldn't have left even thirty percent of your land to you! Liu Xie said, his whole body was full of momentum, and several patriarchs directly fell to the ground, "Okay, everyone retreat!" I hope that when you do things in the future, you will think about it first, whether it is worth it! Today, I have given you a chance, and I hope you can take advantage of it! ”
After a pause, he said again: "By the way, at noon tomorrow, on the bank of the Bucaoshui River outside the city, the king will be raised and his family will be shown to the public, and everyone can come and see!" ”
Hearing this, the bodies of the patriarchs couldn't help but tremble, and they responded again and again.
Watching the patriarchs leave, Liu Xie smiled bitterly and said, "Ziyi, Tanzhi, is it very inappropriate for me to be like this?" ”
Lu Meng and Guan Ping glanced at each other and laughed, Guan Ping said: "Your Majesty, to be honest, Ping doesn't know if this is suitable for identity. But in Ping's view, as long as it is beneficial to the people, as long as it is beneficial to the country, no matter how big or small, it is suitable! ”
"I hope they won't curse me for the robbers!"
Lu Meng said hatefully: "They dare! Meng went and cut them down! ”
Liu Xie pointed at him and scolded with a smile: "Tell you to study more, how can you learn from Zhang Dahei's appearance!" ”
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"Robbers! What a robber! Turning his back, the patriarchs began to shout and curse.
"Master Luo, be cautious! This time, we can keep our lives under the ruthless young emperor, which is good! ”
"Definitely! I was really worried that he would come and say, 'You can go in peace, your people, no one will touch them.'" ”
"Alas! Sandwiched between the two strongmen, what else can we say? Forget it, I plan to leave Bashu and move my family! ”
"Master Chen, you can think about it, as soon as you leave, the remaining three-story land will be gone!"
"What else else can I do?"
"Wait! If he does such perverse behavior, there will always be a day when he will be punished! ”
"Hopefully!"