685 - Then I'll go and persuade
Sima Rui had an excited expression after speaking, as if in his opinion, he made this decision, which must be a move by Mingjun.
The soldiers under his command will definitely fight hard for themselves and fight their way out of the encirclement.
However, what made Sima Rui change his face was Director Wang's next sentence.
"Your Highness, when you go out of the city this time, you have carried a lot of gold, silver and jewelry with you. It is better to take it out at this time to motivate the officers and men of the three armies. The ancients said that there must be brave men under heavy rewards. If so, the soldiers will surely use their lives. โ
Sima Rui was in a dilemma for a while: "Sir, if there were no gold, silver and jewelry, wouldn't the soldiers be desperate?" โ
Seeing that Sima Rui was still so stingy at this time, Wang Dao was not light. When is this time and you are still thinking about your gold and silver jewelry?
Is that something going to keep you alive or what?
You don't come up with it at this time to motivate the soldiers of the three armies. What's the matter, after being caught by Yao Yu, he cut off his head, and used it when he went to the grave?
With this thought, Director Wang took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.
He looked at Sima Rui and said, "Your Highness, if you want to kill the three armies, there is only this way." Only when people live can there be infinite possibilities. As long as we withdraw to Jiangbei safely, when the time comes, all the gold will be returned to you. โ
Not only Director Wang, but also Yu Chen's father and son persuaded him, even if Sima Rui was reluctant, he finally gritted his teeth and closed his eyes: "It's better, it's lonely!" โ
After saying that, Sima Rui's expression was as if he was cutting his flesh.
Seeing this, Director Wang almost laughed.
In this way, there was nothing to say in the afternoon, and Sima Pei and Yu Bing were under the supervision of Shen Cheng, and they were still surrendering outside the camp.
In the evening, Sima Rui ordered the Huotou Army to make a sumptuous dinner and feasted all the soldiers. Then, in front of all the soldiers, he ordered ten large wooden boxes to be carried up.
In the box, all he has collected over the years are antique jewelry, opened, the gold is shining, the glow is thousands, and the color is thousands.
Seeing these jewels, the eyes of all the soldiers on the scene straightened.
"Ladies and gentlemen, now the court is in charge. I, Sima Rui, as a clan member of the imperial court, should eliminate thieves for the country. However, Yao is a thief. Now that the situation in Jiangdong is no longer possible, are you willing to follow me across the river and withdraw to Xutu, Jiangbei? โ
None of them spoke, but their eyes were staring at the jewels and gold cakes.
Seeing this situation, Sima Rui asked people to take out a lot of jewelry, and said in front of everyone: "I, Sima Rui, have not made any achievements in Jiangdong for several years, and I have no kindness to the people. Yes, it's just a piece of Akagi to the imperial court. Now King Gu swore in front of the whole army that if he could withdraw to Jiangbei safely, I would respect the people of Li and serve the court. This money is even more yours. โ
Upon hearing this, the soldiers all held their breath nervously.
Really?
That's a lot of money, huh?
Thinking of this, a greedy look appeared in everyone's eyes.
Director Wang hinted that Sima Rui would divide the finances now, but Sima Rui pretended not to see it, and continued to say his big words to arouse the desire of the soldiers.
Although Sima Rui doesn't have much other skills, the skill of winning people's hearts is still good.
Under his encouragement, the soldiers were in high spirits.
Seeing that the military heart was available, Sima Rui turned around and said to Wang Dao proudly: "How sir?" Am I doing okay? โ
Director Wang said yes, but he was muttering in his heart.
Didn't you say that you were asked to divide the money, why didn't you listen?
Isn't this fooling the sergeant?
No, Director Wang thought about persuading Sima Rui to say a few words, but who knows, Sima Rui didn't give Director Wang a chance to speak at all, waved his hand, gave the order, and the whole army was ready to attack and break through.
At this moment when Sima Rui was preparing, Yu Chen found Director Wang, and said with a worried expression: "Lord Wang, what do you think of this breakthrough?" โ
Director Wang's expression was strange: "I'm afraid it's difficult." โ
Yu Chen sighed: "Why? I think this morale can be used. โ
Director Wang sighed: "Your Highness cherishes money too much, and just uses words to trick everyone." As a result, the soldiers did not get any benefits. When it's really a desperate situation, I won't work hard for His Highness. โ
Yu Chen sighed: "Then I'll go and persuade His Highness." โ
Director Wang grabbed Yu Chen's arm: "Don't go, it's useless to persuade you." His Highness insisted on going his own way, and we could not persuade him. โ
"Shall we then watch the destruction come?"
"Otherwise, what else can you do? Lord Yu, no matter what Your Highness says, it can be regarded as a kindness to us. Be prepared to repay with your life. โ
Yu Chen was silent, standing there with an indescribable strangeness on his expression.
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Soon, the third watch in the middle of the night has arrived, Sima Rui ordered Yu Chen and Yu Liang father and son to be the vanguard, after Wang Dun joined, he and Wang Dao escorted the property and the families of the officials in the Chinese army, and the army broke through in the direction of Jingkou.
Basically, as soon as there was movement on Sima Rui's side, the news was transmitted to Yao Yu's ears by the shadow guard.
In the evening, Yao Yu did not rest and raised his tent to count the troops.
He arranged for Yao Bao and Kong Xiao to lead all the armored soldiers in the army to stop on the road that Sima Rui must pass.
Although the Jingzhou army is known as the elite of the world, up to now, the armor rate in the army is only about forty percent, which is far from Yao Yu's goal.
However, even with a forty percent armor rate, it is far from ten streets away from the major warlords of the same period.
After all, the Han and Zhao troops, which are known as the elite, have an armor rate of about 10 percent.
It is precisely by relying on the high armor rate and the strong physique of the soldiers who are raised by rich diets, coupled with the cooperation between each other for military discipline and formation, that the Jingzhou army has a strong combat power that is not inferior to any prince in just a few years.
Now, Yao Yu handed over all the armored soldiers in the army to Yao Bao and Kong Xiao, which means that it is self-evident, that is, to use the most elite soldiers under his command to stop Sima Rui's first wave of crazy breakthroughs.
After Yao Bao Kong Xiao received the order to retreat, Yao Yu called Yao Gong again, and ordered the two to wait for Sima Rui to leave the camp, and then lead 10,000 soldiers and horses to seize Sima Rui's camp, leaving him out and unable to return.
Then, Yao Yu ordered Wu Gu and Sha Mosong Shen Cheng Fang Yi Si to each lead a group of soldiers and horses, and at the right time, attack from four directions and raid Sima Rui's rear.
The ambush has been set, the trap has been completed, and next, just wait for Sima Rui to make a move.
Yao Yu and Yong led the Chinese army to stay in the camp, on the one hand, it was to sit firmly in the overall situation and facilitate the support if there was a problem there, and on the other hand, to sit and watch the road to Sima Rui's demise.
Time passed little by little, and soon, Sima Rui rushed to the vicinity of Jingkou.
There was a black rumbling in all directions, and on the surface of the river, only the sound of the water was heard roaring like thunder.
To be honest, Sima Rui was really surprised to come to Jingkou so smoothly this way.