Chapter 149: Ten Thousand Unwilling
The grass was dripping green and full of vitality, Wei Yan rode his horse and galloped between the two formations, holding the reins of the horse tightly with both hands, his expression was cold, and his complicated mood flashed quickly like lightning.
In fact, from the moment Wei Yan decided to sneak attack Jingzhou's grain and grass, he had already expected this day, and he also made plans for various situations, first of all, because of his own unauthorized decision, which led to Liu Zhang's defeat and death in Jingnan, then he had only one way to go, betray Yizhou, and rejoin Jingzhou.
In this regard, Wei Yan will not feel a little guilty, a lord with 8,000 elite soldiers who cannot guarantee his safety, Wei Yan feels that he is not worthy of his loyalty, not to mention that this person is Liu Zhang.
Although Wei Yan is not as good as the ministers, he also knows that the prospects of Yizhou are extremely difficult, if Liu Zhang himself cannot survive in the danger, then he will not be able to go far at all, Wei Yan can only verify whether he has a future for Liu Zhang.
Facts have proved that Liu Zhang did it, not only survived, but also killed Sun Yi, the third prince of Jiangdong, and Tai Shici, the first fierce general, in Chaisang, got rid of the pursuit of Sun Ce and Zhou Yu's 50,000 army, and did not return to Shuzhong, and stepped on Jiangling, turning a blind eye to the 80,000 army that may have rebelled under his command.
Wei Yan felt that Liu Zhang's courage was enough to serve as his lord, and he could lead the Sichuan army to go on vigorously, and all the difficulties and obstacles in the future of Yizhou were opportunities for him to make contributions.
The test of the minister against the king is over, and now it is left that the test of the king against the minister.
From Jiangzhou to Hanzhong, from Wuling to Chaisang, from Chaisang to Jiangling, 8,000 soldiers and armor faced 80,000 troops in the face of the 80,000 army, Wei Yan had to admit that Liu Zhang was a hero, and it was precisely because Liu Zhang was a hero that his own decision would cause Liu Zhang's monstrous anger and boundless killing intent.
His life is in danger.
Wei Yan has had the dream of making meritorious contributions since the day he joined the army, as long as he can establish his meritorious deeds and become famous all over the world, he can be stingy with life and death, which is the reason why he gave up Liu Biao to join Liu Zhang, and it is also the reason why he chose to sneak attack the Jingzhou granary this time and did not respect the order.
However, this is beyond the duty of a general.
Wei Yan tried several times, all of which were to measure his certainty of saving his life.
He has made great contributions, and he has never really rebelled, and the 80,000 troops inside and outside Gangneung are all his own reliance, according to common sense, if a lord is rational enough, he will not dare to do anything to himself, and will even lie to please him.
But Wei Yan knows that Liu Zhang is not such a person, he doesn't rub sand grains in his eyes, sometimes he knows that doing this is not good for his hegemony in the world, Liu Zhang will still do it without hesitation, although it is unwise, it is the best means to unite people's hearts and strengthen their will, so that everyone will unconsciously move closer to him as soon as they see Liu Zhang.
Just like Yang Hao.
In other words, if he really raised soldiers and bullied the master, Liu Zhang would definitely tear his face and not hesitate to start a war with himself in Jingzhou territory.
And does he really have an army of 80,000?
From listening to the whispers of those soldiers at the beginning, and then cheering for his own guilt later, Wei Yan knew that once the battle started, as long as Liu Zhang did not flinch, the 80,000 army would mutiniate in a few moments, and it would not be possible for a new general to control it.
Tightening the military power may be useful for other lords, but in the face of Liu Zhang, he can only cause trouble in vain, and there is no place to die, Wei Yan sensibly did not choose to squeeze this one, and in the eyes of others, it is a foolproof trump card. And rode alone to meet Liu Zhang.
At this time, Wei Yan was at least eighty percent sure that Liu Zhang would not kill him.
The reason is very simple, I asked Yang Hao that sentence: What is the lord's expression, attitude, and tone.
Yang Hao replied: Angry, with murderous intent.
It was these six words that Wei Yan had already let go of most of his heart.
According to Wei Yan's understanding of Liu Zhang, Liu Zhang has always laughed and talked about killing, and before killing, there will be no signs, if Yang Hao tells himself that Liu Zhang warmly greeted him in the past, and said that he understood his behavior, and added officials to knighthood, etc., Wei Yan knew that his life would definitely not be guaranteed.
Maybe Liu Zhang himself didn't know, but as Wei Yan, who was at stake, he vaguely figured out Liu Zhang's mood, maybe Liu Zhang really moved his killing intent at this time, but that was on the surface, in fact, it was still an anger against the rebellion of the generals, and if Wei Yan resisted this anger, this anger would evolve into killing intent.
Wei Yan wasn't sure if his judgment was right, maybe when he arrived in front of Liu Zhang's array, he would be killed by random arrows immediately.
Wei Yan remembered what Liu Zhang had said to himself on the way to Brazil, and even the cold gaze that made people tremble all over his body, as if he was still in front of him.
"Your eyes are utilitarian eyes, this official asks you to remember what you said today, utilitarianism is okay, but don't go beyond your duty."
"Pilot!"
The war horse stopped under the gaze of the soldiers behind Liu Zhang, Wei Yan raised the reins of the horse, the war horse neighed, Wei Yan turned over and dismounted, took off the battle armor and threw it into the grass, dressed in white and knelt down to Liu Zhang.
"Sin General Wei Yan, meet the lord."
"Sinner? What is the sin? Liu Zhang held the hilt of the sword in his hand, tilted his head to the side and said indifferently.
Wei Yan lowered his head and said loudly: "Disobeying the orders of the lord, refusing to send troops to the public security, and attacking the granary of Jingzhou without authorization, this is the first crime. Killing the general Cheng Ji without permission and concealing the order of the soldiers to enter the public security from the whole army is the second crime. When the lord landed in Jingbei, he would lead the army out of the city and send him to meet him, and he would not greet him in person, and he would be suspected of relying on the soldiers to respect himself, which was the third crime. ”
"Summed up well, what result do you want for committing these three crimes?" Liu Zhang looked straight at Wei Yan.
"If you are guilty, ask for beheading." Wei Yan said four words with difficulty but forcefully.
"Okay, you cut yourself."
Liu Zhang snorted, pulled out the saber inserted into the grass, and threw it in front of Wei Yan, all the generals were shocked, Huang Zhong and Wei Yan used to have a comradeship, so they wanted to persuade each other, but Zhang Ren stopped without a trace, and all the generals stared at Wei Yan, as well as the sword that shone dazzlingly in the sun.
Wei Yan looked sideways at the sharp sword, his eyes were full of sword light, his left hand grabbed a handful of grass next to him, pinched it tighter and tighter, and his right hand slowly stretched out to the sword, holding the hilt of the sword, and slowly crossing his neck.
Wei Yan didn't know whether Liu Zhang really wanted to kill himself or test himself, if it was the former, it meant that he lost the bet this time.
Wei Yan raised his head with courage and glanced at Liu Zhang, who was just staring at himself indifferently and expressionless.
Wei Yan's face sank in frustration, and at this moment, he finally knew that he had lost the bet.
However, do you regret it, if you want to establish a career in troubled times, it is a gamble one by one, and dying in the gambling game is the fate of the generals sooner or later. Thinking lightly, after following Liu Zhang, at least the great victory of Bailongjiang and the great merit of the surprise attack on Jiangling can already leave a name in history, which is better than doing nothing in Jingzhou all his life.
Although there are still 10,000 unwilling in my heart.
Wei Yan's eyes slowly closed, and he pulled down the blade of the sword forcefully.
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