That Shang Cang is still faint in the back step after the sharp root

Although Xiao Mo's thoughts Deng Shangquan did not say it explicitly, he was already clear through all the details, but he was not sure whether Xiao Mo would be useful if he did this, after all, this was a sting that the regular army of the Chu army could not do. [Full text reading]

Holding Xiao Mo's letter in his hand, he read it quietly for a long time. Bu Xiangen finally shook his head slowly and muttered, "Anyway, this is the last hope of your Chu people, right?" Maybe it's my last expectation of you, and if it doesn't come true, then I'll have to treat you as enemies

said. Bu Xiangen suddenly rose up. He said loudly to the left and right: "Go with Ben Khan to the camp of the Qiu tribe and visit the Great Khan of Bal." ”

Hearing Bu Xiangen's words, the left and right entourage Bi was stunned.

These days, Bu Xiangen and the other three clans of the Great Khan, unless there is a major incident, they have always avoided it, why do they take the initiative to visit today?

But Bu Xiangen didn't explain, and walked towards the outside of the Great Khan's tent first.

When Bale's Shibu Sengen came to visit, he was also slightly stunned. Bu Xiangen's defense and hostility towards him, he was naturally clear, although he didn't care, but for Bu Xiangen's sudden visit. It's also confusing.

Although he looked down on Xianbei's strength, Bal still seemed very polite, and personally responded outside the tent of the Great Khan, and when he saw Bu Xiangen then re-entered, after sitting down with each other, he said with a smile: "Speaking of which, Bu Xiangen Great Khan has not taken the initiative to come to my Qiu clan camp for a long time, but I don't know what is the reason for today's visit?" ”

Bu Xiangen sighed and said: "Xianbei was hit hard at the beginning, and there are many affairs in the clan, so I can't get out, and I have to ask the Great Khan of Bal for forgiveness." ”

After a pause. Bu Xiangen frowned and said, "Balekhan, I really don't hide it. Ben Khan is here for the future war. ”

Hearing Bu Xiangen's words, Bale was slightly stunned and asked, "Although the Chu people are treacherous, the war is still going well. What do you think? ”

Bu Xiangen nodded and asked, "Dare to ask the Great Khan of Bal, the Chu Nu who followed the army." When can I come to the front of the army?

Bu Xiangen frowned and said: "Bal Khan, in the eyes of Ben Khan, the defenders of Shangyuan City, their despicability and cunning, are far better than the various Chu generals we have encountered before, this battle is probably not easy to fight." In fact, although today's battle went smoothly, from beginning to end, our grassland warriors failed to gain the upper hand, but were repeatedly teased by the Chu people with tricks. In the future, we don't know what kind of tricks are waiting for us, so this battle should not be delayed, and it is better to fight quickly. ”

Bale showed an inexplicable smile on his face, and nodded: "As far as Ben Khan knows, the guard of Shangyuan City this time, named Xiao Mo, is known as the first talent of the Chu people. Wenqu Star was born. Astronomy, geography, with him as the master, we encountered some difficulties, but it was normal. ”

Seeing the smile on Bale's face, Bu Xiangen was slightly stunned and asked, "Bale's Great Khan, because of that Xiao Mo, the warriors of the Qiu clan have been killed and injured as many as 20,000, don't you hate him?" ”

Balak shook his head and said, "Hate is hate, but Ben Khan pities his intellect even more. Although the Chu people are cowardly and useless, they have skills in management and production that are difficult for us steppe warriors to achieve. And this Xiao Mo. It is the best among them, and its value is far from being replaced by 20,000 warriors. Therefore, Ben Khan plans to conquer Shangyuan City in the future. Punish that Xiao Mo, calm the anger of the soldiers, and then take it for your own use. ”

Saying that, Bar Le glanced at Bu Xiangen and said with a smile: "At that time, it is better to look at Bu Xiangen Great Khan Mo and Ben Khan." small

A glint flashed in Bu Xiangen's eyes, and he laughed: "This is natural, a Chu person like Xiao Mo." It can only be used in the hands of Balak Khan.

said. Bu Xiangen shook his head and said, "But Ben Khan came this time for another matter. ”

"Bu Xiangen Great Khan, please speak."

After Bu Xiangen pondered, he said slowly, "Ben Khan thinks." Since we have to fight this Shangyuan City quickly, the Chu slaves we captured before should come to the front of the army as soon as possible. In the future, when attacking the city, driving these Chunu as the vanguard, let them open the way for us, can also reduce the casualties of some of our steppe warriors. After all, in the future, we will attack the capital of the Chu people, and we must not spend too many troops in Shangyuan City. ”

Seeing Bale's nod, Bu Xiangen said again: "In addition. Ben Khan believed that the number of Chu slaves accompanying the army should be increased a little more, from 50,000 to 100,000, or even more. Although all the obstacles outside the northern city of Shangyuan were all cleared by the warriors of the Qiu tribe, the obstacles of the other three cities still existed, and when the time came, there would be more Chu slaves, and they would clear them on their behalf, and they could also save the lives of some grassland warriors and have less trouble. ”

After hearing Bu Xiangen say this, a trace of hesitation flashed on Bale's face, and he said: "Although it is beneficial to the war to have more Chunu, our army's grain and grass cannot be supported, and it is quite troublesome to manage."

Before Bale finished speaking, Bu Xiangen already smiled and said: "The Great Khan is too worried, these Chu Nu are extremely weak, and they don't dare to resist at all. In the past, when my grassland warriors plundered in the Chu realm. More than a dozen soldiers captured the Chu people in several villages, and where is the inconvenience of management? As for grain and grass, they are not afraid. There are many in Shangyuan City. Didn't we capture many distant relatives of the Chu emperor before? In exchange for these people, I am not afraid that the Shangyuan defenders will not give it. ”

Hearing Bu Xiangen's words, Bale's eyes lit up.

Indeed, the royal clan of the Chu people, under the division of the feudal for many years, all over the Chu realm, the grass collection coalition army attacked all the way, and there were also a lot of prisoners, with the character of the Chu people, it may not be easy to exchange these clansmen for a few cities, but it is very simple to exchange some grain and grass, not afraid that the Chu people will not change, otherwise without the army of the grassland coalition, the emperor of the Chu people will also punish them with death.

Although Xiao Mo was looked at differently by Baal, he didn't think that he would be so bold, even if Xiao Mo dared to risk the world

Thinking of this, Le couldn't help but laugh and said: "The wisdom of the Great Khan of Bu Xiangen, Ben Khan knows it today!" ”

After Busengen had departed, Balak sat on the throne. Thoughtfully.

A close confidant next to him saw that Bale seemed to take Bu Xiangen's opinion seriously. Dissatisfied: "Great Khan, why did you hand over the matter of escorting Chu Nu to the Xianbei people?" With his greedy temperament, he escorted Chu Nu this time, and he didn't know how much he would be greedy in private. What's more, although the words of that step are beautiful. But in the final analysis, with Chu Nu as the vanguard, it is just that the Xianbei people are afraid of death and cowardice. ”

Bale glanced up at this cronie, smiled slightly, shook his head and said: "I'm not afraid that Bu Xiangen will intercept Chunu as Xianbei's private property, and I'm not afraid that Bu Xiangen will borrow the power of Chunu to preserve Xianbei's power, in the end." No matter what Xianbei gets today, it will be my Qiu clan in the future. ”

After hearing Bale's words, the cronie was slightly stunned, and then his face suddenly appeared.

Bale still frowned and pondered, and said slowly: "I'm thinking, Bu Xiangen suddenly came to visit today and made such a suggestion, does it mean to take refuge in my Qiu clan?" If this is the case, you can take the first step in the future, this old fox. It can also be regarded as a talent, "When the sun first rises, it is above the horizon, and the light dispels the dark night." Another day has begun.

So far. The grassland coalition army has been besieging Shangyuan City for five days.

In the camp of the Sifang Grassland Alliance, the horns of the cows sounded, symbolizing the start of another day of war.

More than 100,000 grassland coalition troops rode horses and raised their swords again, left the camp, gathered together like dark clouds, the sound of horses' hooves resounded through the world, and under the command of the grassland nobles, they slowly approached in the direction of Shangyuan City.

Today's war. Especially in the battle of the northern city, as all obstacles under the city are cleared, it will be a real hand-to-hand encounter, and the casualties on both sides will also change with the change of the situation, far more than yesterday.

It's just that. Looking at the steppe warriors who were roaring on their horses, they seemed to be getting more and more excited.

Meanwhile. On the head of Shangyuan City, the soldiers of the Chu army were also waiting for them.

Unlike the steppe warriors, who seemed more and more excited as the battle approached, most of the Chu soldiers were pale and nervous.

Although yesterday their commanders had preached that yesterday's battle was a big victory, the Chu army was in just one day. Nearly 10,000 grassland barbarians were killed and wounded, but less than 1,000 were killed or wounded. But most of the soldiers of the Chu army were only skeptical, after all, the grassland barbarians were powerful. It is already deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and the fire in Beichengtou. Almost everyone knows about it.

Not to mention. Even if these news are true, compared to those steppe barbarians who don't want to die, the soldiers of the Chu army. But no one wants to be one of the nearly 1,000 dead and wounded.

Although these news proved that the steppe barbarians were not as invulnerable and invincible as the legend said, they somewhat restored their morale.

But in addition to panic, they are more curious.

At this time, the scene above the head of Shangyuan City is really too strange.

On the north city alone, there were sixty or seventy Chu army generals, who were tied up and kneeling at the head of the city, among these Chu army generals. The lowest official rank is also a centurion, and the highest official rank is even a few cavalry captains and partial generals!!

And these generals, who are majestic on weekdays, are all pale and pale faces, and shouts of injustice are heard from time to time, and behind them, there is a sword and axe hand standing with a grim face.

Meanwhile. All the officials in Shangyuan City are not martial. They all gathered at the head of the city, surrounded around Xiao Mo, their faces were even more grim, and there was a little weirdness in the faint way.

What's going on?

This is the question that surrounds the hearts of all the officers and men of the Chu army. The army had already walked out of the camp and was arranging the formation, and after preparing to advance, he nodded slightly.

He knows. There is still a maximum of a quarter of an hour left before the official start of the war.

Slowly walked to the front of the city, and a group of official guards hurriedly followed, after attracting the eyes of all the Chu army soldiers, Xiao Mo took out a roll of rice paper from his sleeve, slowly opened it, and read it out loud: "Military order!" ”

"Military order!".

As Xiao Mo's words fell, the guards around him shouted in unison, the voice was grand, and the nearly 10,000 soldiers above the city could be heard clearly.

Meanwhile. The same thing is happening in Shangyuan Xichengtou, Beichengtou, Nanchengtou, and the reserve camp.

After seeing that all the soldiers were listening carefully, Xiao Mo continued to read aloud: "From today on, in the battle of Shangyuan City, I am in the Great Chu Army, from this officer down. All officials, big and small, regardless of military force, once they violate the military regulations, the team will kill them, and they have the right to cut first and then report, without delay, and those who intercede are guilty of the same crime!! Concealers are guilty of the same crime!! ”

As the surrounding guards shouted out Xiao Mo's words, Xiao Mo's expression became more and more grim, and he continued: "The military regulations are as follows, from today onwards, those who escape from the battle in wartime will not wait immediately!" Confiscation of family property, family members have been slaves for generations!!

"From today on, those who are cowardly in wartime and do not contribute to work. Don't wait!! Confiscation of family property, family members have been slaves for generations!! ”

"From today onwards, in wartime, the enemy army is strong, and those who disturb the morale of the army will not be killed!! Confiscation of family property, family members have been slaves for generations!! ”

"From today onwards, I will not listen to military orders, retreat in vain, and do not wait!! Confiscation of family property, family members have been slaves for generations!! ”

"From today on, he is in a critical situation in the war, and those who take care of themselves will be cut off immediately, their family property will be confiscated, and their families will be slaves for generations!! , a total of eleven military orders, after each military order, the sentence "Don't wait!!" Confiscation of family property, family members have been slaves for generations!! "It's so shocking.

As General Xiao Mo's orders were read out one by one, and after Xiao Mo's voice fell, the surrounding guards shouted out one by one again, all the soldiers and soldiers on the city wall were shocked, and the idea of quietly fleeing the city when the war appeared in their hearts was also quietly withdrawn with the announcement of the military order.

However. The order had not yet been read.

"Partial General Li Li, partial General Zhang Xuantian, Commander Qiu Ming, and Captain Wang Zilong of the Horse" did not want to be loyal to the country during yesterday's battle, and fought in front of the battle. On the contrary, he fled from the battle, disturbing the morale of the army, although our army won a great victory, but the responsibility is still there, according to military law, he will not wait for the immediate execution!! Confiscate family property, and family members have been slaves for generations! ”

When the guards shouted such an order to the soldiers at the head of the city, Bu Ran was in an uproar again.

But Xiao Mo didn't pay attention to it, just looked around coldly. Suddenly shouted loudly: "Execution!!" ”

As Xiao Mo's words fell, all the sword and axe hands did not hesitate. Ignoring the begs for mercy or invective of the generals under the knife, the knife fell in his hand, dozens of pillars of blood rose to the sky, and dozens of good heads rolled to the ground. The face stained with serum still has a look of incredulity and despair and panic.

Above the city. Suddenly there was silence, and everyone stared at the dozens of headless corpses and slowly fell to the ground, dazed and helpless.

When a group of middle and low-level generals were beheaded one after another, Xiao Mo had an urge to close his eyes and not look at it, but in the end, he still forced himself to open his eyes and take in all of this, suppressing the faint discomfort in his heart, but he put away the rolling paper in his hand, and then continued to raise his voice and said: "In addition, this official announced that in this battle of Shangyuan City, whether it is the battle defenders or auxiliary soldiers, there are a total of 100,000 soldiers. As long as you can resist the strong attack of the steppe coalition army, hold on for 20 days, and wait for the day when our Korean reinforcements arrive. All of them can break away from the military background, as a civilian, a reward of 30 yuan, and those who have made meritorious contributions will be promoted to officials. If you unfortunately die in battle, your children can also leave the military household status and be raised by the imperial court!! ”

As Xiao Mo's words fell silent, the Chu army soldiers who had just recovered from the shock were stunned again. The slight commotion that had just arisen became extremely quiet again.

Even. It was even quieter than when the generals of the Chu army were beheaded just now.

When the generals of the Chu army were beheaded before, there were still shocking breathing sounds one after another, but at this time, they couldn't even hear the sound of breathing.

Above the city. All the soldiers just looked at Xiao Mo quietly, perhaps because it was too incredible, but at this time, they all seemed quite calm. It's like a puppet that has lost its soul, only knowing how to do certain actions mechanically.

After a long time. Finally someone reacted, suddenly dropped the weapon in his hand, and cheered and jumped loudly like a child.

And this person's behavior woke up all the other Chu army soldiers, and then everyone acted the same. Jumping and cheering, as if a child had received a long-awaited toy, the joy could not be concealed.

is different. Perhaps it was the tears in their eyes that were involuntarily left behind when they cheered, like cheers, uncontrollable.

Military status. It has long lost the glory of the Taizu period, from the worry-free food and clothing of the year, to today's life embarrassment, not to be an official, not to participate in the imperial examination, not to live in a big house, not to wear fancy clothes, on weekdays is no different from the house slave of the general and the official, is assigned at will, can only guard the Taizu period gave them a few acres of thin fields to live, and this is still lucky, more military households, the only few acres of thin fields at home, have long been swallowed up by the hometown households.

This is the situation of a military family, and life is extremely numb. To live without dignity is like one. The incomparably huge shackles crushed them and wiped out their bloody morale, but they couldn't get rid of it.

And now. Xiao Mo pointed out a clear way for them, as long as they stick to Shangyuan City for 20 days, they can get out of the military household!! If you die in a hard battle, your children and grandchildren will be separated from the status of a military household and raised by the imperial court!! If you don't die, you will have a lot of money, and if you make meritorious service. You can also enter the court as an official!!

People who are not from military families simply cannot understand how tempting these decisions are for them.

For more than half of them, it is worth losing their lives.

After another long time, the Chu army finally calmed down.

The soldiers of the Ming Chu Army looked at Xiao Mo and knelt on the ground.

And then. Two, three, four, and so on. And even for everyone.

"I am willing to die for my lordship!!"

"I would like to die for my lords!".

The voices, the two voices, and even countless voices.

All the voices came together, firm and solemn, resounding through the heavens and the earth.

The other side. Under Shangyuan City, Bale, who was approaching Shangyuan City with the commander's subordinates, couldn't help but be stunned and looked in the direction of Shangyuan City after hearing the cheers of Shangyuan City.

He didn't understand. Why is the big war coming, the always cowardly Chu army is so excited and cheering.

But. He faintly felt that he was about to face the Chu army. I'm afraid of the cowardly lambs he had met before. There will be some differences.

And today's battle will never be as easy and easy as he expected!!