Chapter 12: The Broken Anseong
When he walked into the city gate, what Xu Han saw was a withered one.
There was no sign of half a civilian on the streets, except for the rebels, and the city was full of dilapidated appearances, as if they had been looted.
"The south is a land of abundance, how can the city be so dilapidated?"
Xu Han was suspicious in his heart, but when he saw a few rebellious soldiers carrying chickens and ducks coming out of the houses, he understood what was going on.
Obviously, the entire Anseong has been sacked by this group of rebels.
Listening to the crying sound coming from the private house, Xu Han's heart was a little pantothenic.
Coming to this era, Xu Han has made up his mind to dominate the king, and even has the lofty ambition to dominate the world, and he will vent the grievances he suffered in the office fiercely.
But seeing the prospect, Xu Han realized that in the troubled times, the people who suffered the most were the people at the bottom.
"Prosperity, the people suffer, death, the people suffer."
Xu Han felt it and muttered this famous sentence of later generations.
Ling Zirui, who was separated by a horse's head, heard Xu Han's self-talk, and couldn't help but be taken aback in his heart, there are countless vassal kings and soldiers in the world, most of them are just fighting and killing for their own selfish thoughts, and there are very few people who can really think of the people.
If this remark came from Emperor Li and Emperor Deng, Ling Zirui would not be surprised at all.
But it came from Xu Han's mouth, but it gave Ling Zirui a deep shock.
"He is a martial artist, but he can have such a feeling, it's really amazing, Xu Han, how many more surprises can you bring me......"
Xu Han, who was immersed in thinking, did not notice the change in Ling Zirui's eyes, and he originally only wanted to compete for hegemony, but another belief suddenly appeared in his heart.
I will calm this troubled world with my own hands, so that they can live a life of food and clothing!
Xu Han also knows that if he has no strength and talks about mercy, he is bringing about his own destruction. Realizing this truth, Xu Han held the steel knife in his hand tighter.
The sound of horses' hooves sounded, and several horses came on.
"I didn't know that General Xu arrived, Zhou Liang didn't have time to greet him, and asked the general to forgive him." The first was the leader of the rebel army, and the other general next to him called himself Zhang Baihai.
Xu Han looked at Zhou Liang, although he was dressed as a chaotic thief, but there was also a bit of dignified appearance between his eyebrows.
"Wherever General Zhou says, it's all his own family, what's polite." Xu Han returned the salute and was more polite.
Zhou and Zhang then accompanied Xu Han into the Taishou Mansion.
After entering the conference hall, Xu Han wanted to enter the guest seat, and the two repeatedly insisted and invited Xu Han into the main seat.
Xu Han didn't refuse, and knelt down generously, Cheng Ping stood on one side, and Ling Zirui sat beside him.
Xu Han comforted the two of them in the name of Emperor Li, and the two generals expressed their loyalty to Emperor Li and resolutely obeyed Xu Han's dispatch.
"Since the two generals are willing to follow my orders, Fang Mou is not welcome." After a few pleasantries, Xu Han turned to the topic, "I expect that in a few days, the Xuan Kingdom will send troops south, with our current strength, if we want to resist the attack of the Xuan army, the two of you must follow my two things." ”
Zhou Liang hurriedly said: "Please give the order, the general." ”
Xu Han nodded, and said slowly: "For this first thing, please order the two of you to stop disturbing the people immediately, and don't move the people again." ”
At the moment of the great enemy, if the people's resentment boils over and internal chaos arises, how can they resist the external enemy with all their might.
As soon as Xu Han said this, Ling Zirui next to him nodded slightly, secretly praising him for his advisable.
Unexpectedly, when Zhang Baihai heard it, he was unhappy and said: "Breaking the city and plundering what is needed, this is the rule of our chaotic army, General Xu, you don't let your brother take the people's things, how can your brother have the enthusiasm to work for the general." ”
Xu Hanjian's eyebrows were darkly condensed, and a hint of murderous intent flashed in his eyes.
Zhang Baihai just said that he obeyed his orders, but now he openly bumped into him in front of everyone, which made Xu Han very unhappy.
It's just that at the moment of employing people, Xu Han first arrived in the south, and his foothold was not stable, so it was inconvenient to move this group of local snakes, so he temporarily forbears the killing machine.
He smiled and said lightly: "The south is a rich land, and the military supplies can be requisitioned from the people according to the law, so why bother fishing." ”
"General Xu is right, if we rob the people of food, they will definitely flee elsewhere to find a way to live, and when the time comes, the city will be empty, who will feed us." Zhou Liang echoed from the side.
"This Zhou Liang has some insight, he is a talent, and he can be used by me."
Xu Han secretly praised in his heart, and turned his knife-like gaze to Zhang Baihai.
Zhang Baihai was stared at by him uncomfortably, hesitated for a while, and had to mumble a complaining agreement.
Xu Han then said: "This second thing is that the troops and horses of the two of you are reorganized and uniformly obey the general's dispatch. ”
He is going to collect the power of the army.
Zhou Liang hesitated for a moment, but still listened to the order.
Zhang Baihai jumped up and shouted: "How can this be done, my thousands of brothers were pulled out by me, why should I let others command?" ”
"What, General Zhang, don't you want to listen to the general's dispatch?" Xu Han's tone was cold, and his hand had quietly pressed the hilt of the sword.
"Of course not, General Xu has an order, I will take my brothers into battle, but I can't hand over my soldiers and horses to others." Zhang Baihai's attitude was also very resolute, and he refused to hand over military power.
Zhou Liang had to persuade again, but after persuading for a long time, Zhang Baihai just didn't comply, and shouted that if Xu Han insisted on this, he would take his soldiers and horses and slap his ass and leave.
Looking at the chaotic army and thief general in front of him who was babbling and not obeying orders, Xu Han's eyes were full of murderous opportunities.
Zhang Baihai, this kid, nominally serves Emperor Li of Yiguo, but in fact, he just wants to use the name of Emperor Li to make oil for himself.
What is the use of this kind of stumbling block that hinders one's great cause!
Xu Han's killing intent was born, and he was about to draw his sword to kill on the spot, but at this time, Ling Zirui next to him quietly shook his head at Xu Han, suggesting that he should not make a move.
Xu Han knew that he was resourceful, and since he signaled that he would not kill Zhang Baihai, there must be a reason for him.
With a pressure of murderous thoughts in his heart, Xu Han's cold expression suddenly closed, and he smiled proudly: "I expected that General Zhang, you also want to personally lead your subordinates and better serve the Yi country, so I will allow your subordinates not to be recruited, but in this way, it seems that it is a little unfair to General Zhou......"
Before the words fell, Zhou Liang hurriedly said: "The last general is determined to submit to the general, and the general wants to reorganize the last general's department, although the reorganization is, the last general will never complain." ”
Zhou Liang was very cooperative and positive, Xu Han nodded secretly, feeling that this person was available.
At that moment, Xu Han reorganized the 4,000 warlike army under Zhou Liang according to Ling Zirui's wishes, and as for Zhang Baihai's more than 3,000 soldiers and horses, although they were nominally under Xu Han, they were actually still under his command.
"Mr. Ling, I just wanted to kill Zhang Baihai's disobedient guy, why did you stop it?"
After sending the two away, Xu Han's eyes turned to Ling Zirui.
Ling Zirui stroked his beard and said with a smile: "This guy surnamed Zhang is not convinced, so he should naturally be killed, but if the general wants to kill him, he has a thousand ways, so why do it himself, it will chill the hearts of this gang of rebels." ”
Ling Zirui smiled secretly.
Xu Han saw through his thoughts, he wanted to show his means in front of him, as the saying goes, "show a hand", the corners of his mouth rose slightly, "It seems that Mr. Ling Zirui has another plan, Fang is willing to listen." ”
"How can there be such a god, there is a clever plan in just a moment, please be patient and wait, let me think about it." Ling Zirui shrugged.
Very good, then I will give you time to see your Ling Zirui's ability.