An's current situation is incomparable with the chaotic Eastern Han Dynasty in the last years, and the warlords, large and small, all have their own troops, and the imperial court has no soldiers available. Now Great Xia has 200,000 elite forbidden troops directly under the control of the emperor to defend Gyeonggi, so that the forces with their own evil intentions dare to act rashly. But it was precisely because he was worried that Yang Zhi would become the second Dong Zhuo that Wei Su proposed to give him only 20,000 soldiers and horses. Even if Yang Zhili made Zhi faint and crazy, not only did the 20,000 escorts and horses led by the prince fight with him, but it should also be easy to mobilize the remaining 100,000 forbidden troops to exterminate it in the name of counterinsurgency. Moreover, Yang Zhi is constrained by all things, unless his brain is in the water, he will definitely not risk his own death.

In any case, Baoju Yang Zhi led the troops to meet the car, which is a balance that is even more fragile than tofu. Although Wei Su weighed the pros and cons several times and saw the right step, it was still a helpless and risky move.

In such a high-end occasion where the big guys gather, most people feel that the weight of their words is limited.

In addition to Wei Su and Yang Zhi, there are also Wang Yunong and Xu Wenhan, two scholars who are auxiliary to the country, as well as Zhang Tianxing and Geng, two deputy generals of the forbidden army, and two Shangshu of the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Households, who left various details to discuss the details of sending troops to meet them.

Under the cover of the fig leaf of "related to the emperor's safety", several bigwigs, including Yang Zhi himself, couldn't wait for him to fly out of Chang'an immediately, all the problems were no longer a problem, and everything that followed was surprisingly smooth.

Wei Su, Zhang Tianxing, and Geng were all high-ranking generals who had led the army for many years, and they knew that it was extremely stupid to force any of the people in the forbidden army to force Yang Zhi into such a figure. If you don't pay attention to let him find fault and kill him, it is not much different from pinching a bed bug to death, and I am afraid that I will not even be able to find the grave if I want to cry. There was no dispute between the three of them on the issue of which 20,000 horses to be handed over to Yang Zhitong, and they consciously agreed to follow the principle of "close to the fast".

Thanks to the bad weather of the cold winter and the cover of the Chinese New Year, Yang Zhi and Xu Wenhan used the power of the Qin clan to artificially create a food shortage and tighten the lifeblood of Chang'an. There are about 60,000 forbidden troops on the inner and outer lines of Chang'an City Defense, most of which are stationed on the periphery, and the official cangs in the city can only be said to be relatively sufficient, and the absolute number is not too much. Yang Zhiming only led 20,000 forbidden troops out of the city to meet him, but Xu Wenhan, who was in charge of the country's money and grain land, agreed to it, and prepared enough grain and grass for him overnight with 40,000 soldiers and horses to support a month. Xu Wenhan was eager to empty all the granaries in Chang'an with one brain, how could he let go of such a God-given opportunity?

As soon as these words came out, not only Wei Su and the two Shangshu, but even Wang Yunong was a little confused. Xu Wenhan retorted coldly: "Although I don't know anything about military affairs, I also understand the truth that soldiers and horses go first before they move grain and grass. The prince's military newspaper claimed that the holy car had been attacked several times, and it was precisely because there was no room for any more mistakes that today's ministers jointly signed to protect the Flying Tiger Marquis and lead the troops to meet the car. If it were in an ordinary season, the soldiers and horses led by the Flying Tiger Marquis should have rushed to the emperor's side as soon as possible, and the required grain and grass could be taken from the county officials along the way. But now that the time has come, how can it be compared with ordinary times? Of course, it is necessary to ensure that the prince's 20,000 escort soldiers and horses are well fed, and the 20,000 soldiers and horses of the Flying Tiger Marquis cannot go hungry to meet them. The incident suddenly began and the New Year was about to close, not only did the government rest and the people boycotted the market, but it was also difficult to recruit and transport the people in the cold weather. If you don't bring enough grain and grass, what kind of official warehouse in a hurry can guarantee the sufficient support of 40,000 soldiers and horses? ”

"Yes, the Flying Tiger Marquis and I have been friends for eight years, and everyone knows it. If I have to say that I have any selfish intentions, I just sincerely hope that my third brother will live up to the trust of our ministers and other ministers today, and welcome the holy car back to Beijing safely as soon as possible! In order to ensure that the soldiers and horses will not be hindered by the lack of food and grass, I would rather bear the infamy of disturbing people's tranquility and the reunion of bad people's families, and I have to work hard for many colleagues and soldiers in the military department and the household department. His Royal Highness Yue once said that the most rare thing now is to abide by the duty of a minister. Only by being prepared with all my heart can I live up to the emperor's appreciation and reuse, and I can live up to the righteousness of worshipping with the Flying Tiger Marquis. The holy car has been attacked several times, and the emperor's return journey cannot be delayed for a moment. To put it mildly, I am not without responsibility, but if there is a mistake in the supply of grain and grass and another branch, I can't afford it. ”

He summed it up matter-of-factly: "The above is just a contemptible opinion, if you feel that it is inappropriate, you are not in a hurry at this moment, and you can calmly discuss and make a decision." ”

Xu Wenhan is thoughtful. The article is very reasonable, and it is done evenly. Although everyone vaguely felt that there was always something not quite right. But he was choked speechless. Xu Wenhandi's meaning is already very clear: I have said everything that should be said. You look at it. Whoever takes the idea is responsible. In case something goes wrong in the future. You can't blame me on the ground. But if you don't do what he says. Who dares to guarantee that there will be no forks in the grain and grass links?

What is Xu Wenhan's intention? Yang Zhi's heart is naturally bright. Seeing that everyone was still hesitating. None of them said anything for a while. couldn't help but interject and laughed: "Your Excellency, you are still pregnant, I will guard against this world, and I will not do anything." Is it possible to sell grain and grass on the way to make a profit? Xu Xiang would rather bear the infamy. I don't want to be sloppy and be a good person. To put it bluntly. He is a reliable man and a reliable man. Isn't it just a little bit of grain and grass? If it's too much to eat. Then just ship it back. What's the big deal? In my opinion, you don't have to bother muttering. In fact, I don't care how much grain and grass I bring. Xu Xiang is right. As long as it can ensure that tens of thousands of soldiers and horses in the escort and driving places are well fed. Of course. If there is anything else that is not enough for outsiders, my lordship is in trouble. As my eldest brother said, we can discuss it calmly here. ”

Speaking of this, he actually got up and wanted to leave: "Tell you the truth." When I went out this morning. only told his family that he was invited by His Royal Highness King Yue to enter the palace for a banquet. I never dreamed that I would be on such an errand. During the Chinese New Year, everyone is a family reunion and a happy one. But I will brave the wind and snow to lead the troops. Hey. I am also a mother's birther. It's okay not to be able to reunite with your family. You have to go back and say hello to them, right? As the saying goes, sharpening a knife is not wrong for a woodcutter. You might as well discuss it here. After the discussion is over, I will call someone to the cold house to inform me. Ladies and gentlemen. Please forgive me for not accompanying me for the time being! ”

Wei Su knew that Yang Zhi put on a rogue face with the intention of taking his army. But the first half of his words did coincide with his own speculation. If you really let this uncle slap his ass away. I don't know what will happen again. No more hesitation. Stopped Yang Zhi and said: "Work hard and work hard for the country. Do not enjoy the joy of humanity during the Chinese New Year. It's also helpless. The dog Feiyang also has a friendship with the Flying Tiger Hou. Tomorrow, I will make a special trip to the house to ask for sin. Wang Xiang. Ladies and gentlemen. I secretly thought that what Xu Xiang said was indeed the words of Lao Cheng to seek the country. I don't have to get entangled in food and grass later, right? ”

Wang Yunong has been in a high position for a long time and has read countless things. Not to mention that Xu Wenhan's words are chiseled and heavy-handed, and the suggestion is contrary to common sense. Sings and harmonizes with Yang Zhi alone. Then he saw that there must be a cat

At the same time, it is expected. Among them, the ground cat is greasy, and it is inevitable that the prince will kill his father and usurp the earth yin. The old man would never be embarrassed by Xu Yang and the others: "What Lord Taiwei said is extremely true. Flying Tiger Hou. Since ancient times, loyalty and filial piety cannot be both. Great loyalty is great filial piety. You wouldn't be so incompatible, would you? It is human nature to enjoy family love with filial piety. Feihuhou may be busy today, and he may be busy going back to his home to accompany his family. The old man didn't dare to say anything else. Tomorrow and the first day of the Lunar New Year will definitely call the old man from the far side to come to the door to disturb him. Cheekily begged the old lady of your mansion for a glass of wine. ”

If there are two new and old lieutenants and the auxiliary prime minister of the current dynasty come to the door to bid farewell to the New Year, the old man of the Yang Mansion will definitely rise to a halt in the future, and the loss of his son who can't spend the New Year at home can be regarded as a small amount of compensation. Yang Zhi laughed and said, "It's an honor! Whether it is the old man and the old man Chen or Master Wei, no matter when you come to the cold house, the wine must be enough! Oh, I would like to take the liberty of asking, we were originally invited by the king of Yue to come to the banquet today, and when we were so busy that we only drank a few glasses of wine on an empty stomach, aren't you all hungry? ”

The imperial meal carefully prepared by the Ouchi Imperial Chef is naturally not far behind, and if the ministers can be invited to attend the imperial banquet in the palace, they will be proud. Today, Zhao Qi's farewell banquet has become a decoration for the occasion, as if everyone is only a poisonous rat that wants people's lives, and no one has ever touched chopsticks. All of them were high-ranking ministers in the temple, and they rarely experienced the taste of hunger. After Yang Zhi said this, he realized that it had already passed the meal, and the more he felt that he was so hungry that his heart was close to his back. At the moment, I don't care about the cold and hot dishes, so I just fill my stomach indiscriminately.

By the time the details of the dispatch of troops were agreed, it was already early in the afternoon. Yang Zhi is to do things very seriously, if you want to play, you will be happy to play, and he is not in a hurry, and he is unambiguous in action. After he left the palace and handed over the talisman to Zhou Ting's mansion with a joint concerto, he went straight to the camp of the forbidden army non-stop, accompanied by Zhang Tianxing, Geng and many other senior generals of the forbidden army, who had been waiting for a long time. Over there, Wei Su, Wang Yunong, Xu Wenhan and the two Shangshu of the Binghu were busy around the logistics support to ensure that the uncle led the troops to meet them, and their feet did not touch the ground.

Wei Su, Zhang Tianxing, Geng and others are not very correct in their judgment of Yang Zhi's military talent. There are only two principles for Yang Zhidian to select soldiers and horses: the first is to be close and fast, and the second is that all soldiers and horses led by generals with outstanding military achievements are not used, and 20,000 elite soldiers under the command of the captain of the 10th battalion are selected to cooperate with an army.

The reason for this is actually very simple: anyone who is selected and transferred to the forbidden army as a general because of his military exploits will inevitably have more or less arrogant habits and is relatively difficult to control. And with the growth of the three princes in recent years, the three princes, King Ning, and King Kang, have spared no effort to extend their tentacles to the army, and many senior generals have some intertwined connections with these precious princes, and they don't have so much effort to investigate and screen them one by one. When it came to the middle- and lower-level officers who served as the commanders of the army at the first level of the lieutenant and the lieutenant, in fact, the princes did not have so much energy and time, nor did they have the heart to make a big deal of it. And these middle and lower-ranking officers are usually extremely eager to get the opportunity to make meritorious contributions, and it will not be much easier to use.

It was busy until nightfall, although the grain and grass were still being shipped in a hurry, the 20,000 soldiers and horses selected by Yang Zhi had been assembled in the school yard of the forbidden army camp.

In the era when cold weapons dominated the country, soldiers had a fanatical worship of the rank and power. The whole people of Daxia are martial, and many glorious deeds of Yang Zhi have long been widely praised among the people and the army. In the minds of countless ordinary people and the majority of sergeants, his story has been interpreted into an immortal legend. The 20,000 soldiers and horses that Yang Zhi seemed to be random but carefully selected belonged to the elite forbidden army among the elite of the million summer army, and he never dreamed that he would one day be able to serve under this god-like figure. This New Year's is another solar term that drips into ice, and the cold wind of the winter night blows on the body and makes people shiver. Despite this, most of the 20,000 soldiers were inexplicably excited and enthusiastic, and few people complained because they were still tossed in this kind of ghost weather.

It was the first time in his life that Yang Zhi had taken on the role of commanding tens of thousands of troops, and in fact, he didn't have time to review the team in front of him vigorously, so that he could have a good life. You can use many of your soldiers as tools of murder and war machines, but you must not take them for fools. Yang Zhi has not been a serious commander of the army, but he has never killed a pig and seen a pig walk, and the way he realized to lead the army is nothing more than two words: people's heart.

Yang Zhi went out early in the morning with the old man and the two ladies, and he was not afraid of not having a sedan chair to sit on if he had already become an official, if he still wanted to rush back to the house to reunite with them at this time, the hearts of the 20,000 soldiers standing here would feel even more cold than the cold wind blowing on the body on a winter night.

For the first time as the commander-in-chief, the inaugural speech is of course indispensable. Yang Zhi asked people to light hundreds of bonfires to chat to keep out the cold, specially found a new set of heavy armor to change into, and climbed onto the school stage and said loudly: "Good sons and daughters of Daxia! Let me get to know you first, my name is Yang Zhi. From now on, you're going to do it with me! ”

The soldiers replied to themselves: "You are the famous Flying Tiger Marquis!" We've heard about you for a long time! ”

At that time, although the emperor's rule of the Great Xia for more than 20 years was still clear, he had never stopped fighting foreign wars since he ascended the throne, and the life of ordinary Li people could only be said to be relatively stable at most, and there was still a gap of 108,000 miles from the prosperous Qingping era when everyone had plenty of food and clothing, and the vast majority of the people who served in the army could not recognize a few big characters.

"Dare everyone know me? That's good! "Saying whatever you see is an important way to get closer to each other. Yang Zhi didn't plan to chew on the words at all: "I don't like to talk useless nonsense, I only delay everyone's efforts today and nag a few nonsense." The first sentence, what are you all doing with me? Two words: welcome. ”

"The second sentence, as the saying goes, a Taoist priest has a charm, what rules should everyone abide by when they follow me? Or two words: obedient. Listen to whom? Listen to me, of course. ”

"In the third sentence, everyone will definitely ask, although it is a big deal to meet you, but after all, what are the benefits of not going to fight and kill the enemy? It's still two words: meritorious service. ”

probably felt that the two words of the third sentence were quite unconvincing, so he took out the imperial gold medal and held it high above his head: "Since everyone knows me, do you all know what this is?" This is a gold medal from the emperor! Wherever the gold medal goes, it's like I'm there! Are you afraid that you will miss the opportunity to make meritorious contributions? ”

The soldiers had long heard of Yang Zhi's imperial gold medal, and they had also heard that this murderous uncle was not only easy-going but also extremely generous when he was usually a murderer. This uncle is right, are you afraid that you won't have a head to follow him in the future?

The 20,000 soldiers were collectively stunned for two or three seconds before they woke up like a dream, and fell to their knees in the face of the imperial gold medal that represented the supreme imperial power: "Long live the emperor!" Hooray, hooray, hooray! ”

Damn the dividing line

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