Tan Daoji laughed: "So, do you hope that they can all walk out of the mountains and become people of the Jin Dynasty? I'm afraid it's not that easy."
Liu Daogui said seriously: "Everything is difficult at the beginning. After the first step, there will naturally be subsequent steps. But if you don't take this first step, there will never be any follow-up. Daoji, don't regard these barbarians in the mountains as enemies like Hulu.
, Enemies, we must treat them as our own people and subjects. I believe that in the future, Jingzhou will no longer have all kinds of barbarians in the mountains, but only the common people of the Jin Dynasty."
Tan Daoji nodded: "I hope so. Now I understand Brother Daogui's intention of treating these barbarians like this. In ancient times, Zhuge Liang captured Meng Huo seven times, and you do the same thing today, all in order to win over these barbarians.
With my heart, let him truly surrender from now on."
Liu Daogui smiled slightly: "These Dong barbarians did not rebel when the demon bandits started their rebellion. This is stronger than many of our Han landlords, mountain bandits and grass bandits. They even went out of the mountains to help Tan Zhi defend the city, and then
Traveling thousands of miles to Jiangling shows that even among the barbarians, there are many loyal people who want to protect their homeland and the country. As the governor of Jingzhou, I naturally have to repay them and show them to others.
Including Banzhen barbarians from all over Jingzhou, as long as they sincerely serve the Jin Dynasty, they will receive recognition and benefits from the imperial court."
Tan Daoji smiled and said: "But what if our own Han soldiers become jealous?"
Liu Daogui shook his head: "They have military merit rewards, and I have given them what they deserve before. If this battle is successful, there will be enough rewards. I don't think my soldiers will be jealous over this matter, but
, Daoji, you have to explain this to your subordinates clearly. Letting Dongman visit the market this time is a reward for their help in defending Wuling City, and it is not my intention to please these people."
Tan Daoji nodded: "How do you explain the Han soldiers who also withdrew from Wuling?"
Liu Daogui said calmly: "For them, I have already recorded their merits. After the war, they will be rewarded according to the size of their merits and in accordance with the court's decree. I believe Aji can make a good explanation in this regard."
Tan Daoji smiled and said: "Third brother is really good at running the army and should be able to handle these things. I have nothing to worry about. By the way, third brother and the others are going to go out to the Ma Tou camp, but my subordinates here are fine.
But now I realize how partial you are, Brother Daogui, why don’t you let Third Brother’s men stay to defend the city and let my men go to Matou Camp, so that it won’t waste half a day.”
Liu Daogui smiled slightly: "These guest troops from far away are not familiar with the situation in Jiangling, especially the Dongman warriors, and they may not speak the same language as us. If we want them to stay in the prosperous Jiangling City, I am afraid of causing unnecessary trouble.
So, after visiting the market for a long time, they were asked to set off overnight and stationed at the Ma Tou Camp. In those military camps, there would be no unexpected troubles. If the demon thieves did not have a powerful army to raid Wulindu
If so, I can consider asking them to withdraw. Anyway, as long as we wait until the two armies of Lu Zongzhi and Zhu Chaoshi come back, then we won't be afraid of the demon bandit army. Even if their entire army comes over, it will be impossible to capture Jiangling."
Speaking of this, Liu Daogui's eyes flashed coldly: "The twelve thousand soldiers and horses in Jiangling now are my last reserve team. They cannot be dispatched easily. Daoji, don't think about military exploits at this time. If you can be safe
Having nothing to do is a blessing to you and me, and even more so to Jingzhou."
Tan Daoji smiled and waved his hand: "I'm not asking for any military achievements. In fact, I fought against the demon thieves before and didn't win a complete victory. I also suffered a small defeat because of their sneak attacks and lost thousands of brothers. This tone is hard to swallow.
, So, this time when the demon thieves return to the army, I really want them to come to Jingzhou so that I can have a good fight with them and avenge my brothers who died in the battle."
Liu Daogui nodded: "Daoji, I completely understand your thoughts, but fighting is not a child's play, nor is it a matter of anger. It is not a wise move to use the power of Jingzhou to confront an army of 200,000 demon thieves head-on. Or is it?
Wait until the main force of Brother's army arrives and joins forces with us before completely annihilating the demon thieves. Now, we can only carry out defensive counterattacks until the demon thieves' morale drops, food and grass are low, and the mob begins to collapse.
The opportunity to win has appeared."
Tan Daoji smiled and said: "Brother Daogui said it well. Then I'd better pray to God to prevent the monster thieves from coming to our Jingzhou. It is the best result that all the soldiers and civilians in Jingzhou can survive this time safely."
Liu Daogui sat back on his handsome desk: "Daoji, it's almost time. I'll handle two or three more official duties here and then go to the market. Now you go back to the army and prepare for war. I have some bad things."
I have a hunch that maybe a fierce battle is still unavoidable this time, so I need you to be available at any time."
Tan Daoji turned around and left without saying a word: "Always waiting for your order, Brother Daogui."
Having said this, Tan Daoji suddenly turned back and glanced at Liu Daogui: "By the way, the seat on your handsome chair is already in bad shape. This is inconsistent with your status as a general and a governor. When I go to the market later,
Remember to buy a new one."
Liu Daogui smiled and waved his hand: "Thank you for reminding me. Jiangling is close to the river, and the humidity is heavy, so the mats will rot quickly. I will definitely buy two more when I go back."
Tan Daoji didn't say much and walked out directly. He waved his hand in the air to signal farewell, while Liu Daogui looked at his retreating back and fell into deep thought.
Gangneung, market.
This market in the north of Jiangling City, inside the Wengcheng, is particularly lively today, not because of how many more people came today. On the contrary, the city gate facing the inner city of Jiangling has been closed. If it were normal,
This must have happened after midnight in the afternoon, which also means the end of the market. However, now on the city tower, the city commander is still guarded by several white tassel sergeants, standing next to the big gong on the tower.
, the gong hammer is also placed well, and is not even in the hands of the city order, which shows that today's market is still going on normally.
A hawker in his forties was sitting in front of his bamboo mat stall, squinting his eyes and looking at the city order on the city tower. A fish seller on the side was looking at his bamboo basket for fish.
He said angrily: "Isn't the episode going to be released early today? It's just a little after noon, and most of my fish haven't been sold yet. If I'm not allowed to continue selling, then I'll have to drink northwest food today."
The wind is blowing.”()
Tan Daoji laughed: "So, do you hope that they can all walk out of the mountains and become people of the Jin Dynasty? I'm afraid it's not that easy."
Liu Daogui said seriously: "Everything is difficult at the beginning. After the first step, there will naturally be subsequent steps. But if you don't take this first step, there will never be any follow-up. Daoji, don't regard these barbarians in the mountains as enemies like Hulu.
, Enemies, we must treat them as our own people and subjects. I believe that in the future, Jingzhou will no longer have all kinds of barbarians in the mountains, but only the common people of the Jin Dynasty."
Tan Daoji nodded: "I hope so. Now I understand Brother Daogui's intention of treating these barbarians like this. In ancient times, Zhuge Liang captured Meng Huo seven times, and you do the same thing today, all in order to win over these barbarians.
With my heart, let him truly surrender from now on."
Liu Daogui smiled slightly: "These Dong barbarians did not rebel when the demon bandits started their rebellion. This is stronger than many of our Han landlords, mountain bandits and grass bandits. They even went out of the mountains to help Tan Zhi defend the city, and then
Traveling thousands of miles to Jiangling shows that even among the barbarians, there are many loyal people who want to protect their homeland and the country. As the governor of Jingzhou, I naturally have to repay them and show them to others.
Including Banzhen barbarians from all over Jingzhou, as long as they sincerely serve the Jin Dynasty, they will receive recognition and benefits from the imperial court."
Tan Daoji smiled and said: "But what if our own Han soldiers become jealous?"
Liu Daogui shook his head: "They have military merit rewards, and I have given them what they deserve before. If this battle is successful, there will be enough rewards. I don't think my soldiers will be jealous over this matter, but
, Daoji, you have to explain this to your subordinates clearly. Letting Dongman visit the market this time is a reward for their help in defending Wuling City, and it is not my intention to please these people."
Tan Daoji nodded: "How do you explain the Han soldiers who also withdrew from Wuling?"
Liu Daogui said calmly: "For them, I have already recorded their merits. After the war, they will be rewarded according to the size of their merits and in accordance with the court's decree. I believe Aji can make a good explanation in this regard."
Tan Daoji smiled and said: "Third brother is really good at running the army and should be able to handle these things. I have nothing to worry about. By the way, third brother and the others are going to go out to the Ma Tou camp, but my subordinates here are fine.
But now I realize how partial you are, Brother Daogui, why don’t you let Third Brother’s men stay to defend the city and let my men go to Matou Camp, so that it won’t waste half a day.”
Liu Daogui smiled slightly: "These guest troops from far away are not familiar with the situation in Jiangling, especially the Dongman warriors, and they may not speak the same language as us. If we want them to stay in the prosperous Jiangling City, I am afraid of causing unnecessary trouble.
So, after visiting the market for a long time, they were asked to set off overnight and stationed at the Ma Tou Camp. In those military camps, there would be no unexpected troubles. If the demon thieves did not have a powerful army to raid Wulindu
If so, I can consider asking them to withdraw. Anyway, as long as we wait until the two armies of Lu Zongzhi and Zhu Chaoshi come back, then we won't be afraid of the demon bandit army. Even if their entire army comes over, it will be impossible to capture Jiangling."
Speaking of this, Liu Daogui's eyes flashed coldly: "The twelve thousand soldiers and horses in Jiangling now are my last reserve team. They cannot be dispatched easily. Daoji, don't think about military exploits at this time. If you can be safe
Having nothing to do is a blessing to you and me, and even more so to Jingzhou."
Tan Daoji smiled and waved his hand: "I'm not asking for any military achievements. In fact, I fought against the demon thieves before and didn't win a complete victory. I also suffered a small defeat because of their sneak attacks and lost thousands of brothers. This tone is hard to swallow.
, So, this time when the demon thieves return to the army, I really want them to come to Jingzhou so that I can have a good fight with them and avenge my brothers who died in the battle."
Liu Daogui nodded: "Daoji, I completely understand your thoughts, but fighting is not a child's play, nor is it a matter of anger. It is not a wise move to use the power of Jingzhou to confront an army of 200,000 demon thieves head-on. Or is it?
Wait until the main force of Brother's army arrives and joins forces with us before completely annihilating the demon thieves. Now, we can only carry out defensive counterattacks until the demon thieves' morale drops, food and grass are low, and the mob begins to collapse.
The opportunity to win has appeared."
Tan Daoji smiled and said: "Brother Daogui said it well. Then I'd better pray to God to prevent the monster thieves from coming to our Jingzhou. It is the best result that all the soldiers and civilians in Jingzhou can survive this time safely."
Liu Daogui sat back on his handsome desk: "Daoji, it's almost time. I'll handle two or three more official duties here and then go to the market. Now you go back to the army and prepare for war. I have some bad things."
I have a hunch that maybe a fierce battle is still unavoidable this time, so I need you to be available at any time."
Tan Daoji turned around and left without saying a word: "Always waiting for your order, Brother Daogui."
Having said this, Tan Daoji suddenly turned back and glanced at Liu Daogui: "By the way, the seat on your handsome chair is already in bad shape. This is inconsistent with your status as a general and a governor. When I go to the market later,
Remember to buy a new one."
Liu Daogui smiled and waved his hand: "Thank you for reminding me. Jiangling is close to the river, and the humidity is heavy, so the mats will rot quickly. I will definitely buy two more when I go back."
Tan Daoji didn't say much and walked out directly. He waved his hand in the air to signal farewell, while Liu Daogui looked at his retreating back and fell into deep thought.
Gangneung, market.
This market in the north of Jiangling City, inside the Wengcheng, is particularly lively today, not because of how many more people came today. On the contrary, the city gate facing the inner city of Jiangling has been closed. If it were normal,
This must have happened after midnight in the afternoon, which also means the end of the market. However, now on the city tower, the city commander is still guarded by several white tassel sergeants, standing next to the big gong on the tower.
, the gong hammer is also placed well, and is not even in the hands of the city order, which shows that today's market is still going on normally.
A hawker in his forties was sitting in front of his bamboo mat stall, squinting his eyes and looking at the city order on the city tower. A fish seller on the side was looking at his bamboo basket for fish.
He said angrily: "Isn't the episode going to be released early today? It's just a little after noon, and most of my fish haven't been sold yet. If I'm not allowed to continue selling, then I'll have to drink northwest food today."
The wind is blowing.”()
This chapter has been completed!