Cannibalism is not new in this era. In this troubled world where human life is at stake, violent soldiers eat human flesh to satisfy their appetites, and people exchange their children for food.

The most famous one is the cannibal king Qin Zongquan. He and his soldiers cannibalized people on a large scale, with special characteristics and in various ways. They can be called a model of cannibalism.

The most recent large-scale cannibalism incident occurred during Guo Wei's Western Expedition. The Yongxing Army was besieged by Guo Wei in the city. Without military rations, they ate the people in the city to satisfy their hunger. Wang Jingchong, the governor of the Yongxing Army, even used human hearts and livers to drink wine.

He also came up with a ridiculous theory about taking courage to be brave.

Eating people may not only be due to hunger, but also may be due to hatred. For example, after Murong Yanchao, the military governor of Taining Army, was beheaded, he was divided and eaten by the people who hated him. In the late Ming Dynasty, after who was punished by Lingchi, the people fought over each other.

The prime minister paid for his raw meat to vent his anger.

However, the ones who cannibalize the most people are soldiers. No matter whether it is an official army, a rebel army, or a rebel army, they have done this kind of thing. This also means that the image of soldiers is extremely bad in people's minds. The saying that good men should not be soldiers has been spread since this time.

Yes, soldiers also have the derogatory nickname Qiu Ba.

Xu Xian has been committed to building the Red Turbans into a team that can fight without taking advantage of the masses. To this end, he has spent money and effort, and even created a weird people-friendly award.

Although the effect is not as good as he imagined, there has never been any bullying of men and women, and the reputation of the red scarves is still acceptable. But today they are eating people, and they are eating the generals of the imperial court, Xu

The envy and fear are compounded by hysterical anger.

He grabbed Xu Lang's collar and shouted loudly: "How can you eat people! All my hard work has been in vain!"

Xu Lang had never seen Xu Xian get so angry. He waved his hands and said, "Father, calm down. The child didn't eat. When he saw them starting to cut Han Lingkun's flesh, he came back quickly."

Pan Mei smiled slightly mockingly at the side and said: "The public can't blame others, and the soldiers are the most deadly weapons. If they are not restrained, sooner or later it will backfire on themselves."

Xu Xian snorted coldly and said, "I know I don't need your teaching, so take me to see it!"

Seeing Xu Xian and his adopted son hurriedly out of the tent, Pan Mei held up her hands and said to Zhao Kuangyin: "Han Linggong is dead. Now the defenders of Bazhou are without a master and may cause chaos. Zhao Linggong is quite prestigious in the army and has good karma. At this moment,

Only you can stabilize the situation."

Zhao Kuangyin nodded and said, "This is a matter of duty for you!" He stood up and ordered: "Zhang Qiong, immediately order your soldiers to gather and stand by, and select two thousand elites to go out with you."

Naturally, all the Zhou troops in the city heard such a big commotion. The generals and generals led their people in the direction of the military government office. The market was in chaos and the roads were full of soldiers. They were still some distance away from the military government office and could no longer walk.

Xu Xian simply got off his horse and squeezed inside.

The military office, which was not too big, was surrounded tightly. The outer circle was the defenders of Waqiao Pass, and the inner circle was the soldiers of Red Scarf City. The two sides were facing each other with guns and bows, and they looked like they could start a fight at any time.

Look.

A garrison general stepped forward and shouted: "You red scarves are too arrogant. How dare you attack the military government office in an important border town and hold the garrison hostage? Do you want to rebel?"

Jiubao stood in front of the door and cupped his hands and said: "Don't you know that we, the Red Scarves, are all subordinate to the Palace Front Division and are His Majesty's personal guards. Rebellion is absolutely out of the question. Today's attack on the military government office is not for official reasons.

It’s just to vent personal anger.”

"We know that Xu Linggong and Han Linggong have grudges, which can be easily resolved whether in court or privately, but this is an important pass between the two countries. As a guard, Han Linggong will not be able to explain anything to the court, and it will be even more embarrassing.

Khitan barbarian joke."

Jiubao replied: "We are not here for Xu Linggong today. The Red Turbans were ordered by His Majesty to sneak into the grassland and cooperate with the army to attack the Liao army. However, the imperial court suddenly withdrew their troops, leaving the Red Turbans to become a lone army deep into the enemy's territory.

Unexpectedly, Han Lingkun took the opportunity to add insult to injury. He not only intercepted and killed the red scarf scouts who were in contact with His Majesty, but also revealed the traces of our troops to the Liao Dynasty in Nanjing. Our brothers are here today to settle accounts with Han Lingkun."

"You can eat nonsense but not talk nonsense. You have wronged Han Linggong without any evidence. If you don't release him, we won't be polite!"

Jiubao turned around and ordered to the soldiers around him: "Fire a few arrows to show them how powerful you are!"

A row of soldiers holding crossbows next to them immediately brought their arrows close to the torch, and when they saw the gunpowder ignited, they pulled the trigger. Dozens of sharp arrows shot into the night sky, and they saw the light of fire suddenly appear in mid-air, and at the same time a series of explosions were made.

Upon seeing this, the surrounding defenders immediately exclaimed and retreated unconsciously. Most people are always full of fear for unknown things, whether they are Khitan people or Han people.

Jiubao smiled proudly and said: "This is called the Sky Arrow. It is the treasure that our red scarves have at the bottom of the box. We can defeat the Khitan cavalry and return in triumph because of this. If you think it is not enough, I have something even more powerful here.

"

As soon as these words came out, the tone of the generals immediately softened, "They are all brothers from the Paoze family. There is no need to use knives or guns. Put them away quickly. Even if Han Linggong is really wrong, tell him to give it to the brothers in the Red Scarf Capital."

The apology is to provide more money to satisfy the brothers in the red scarf capital. I think it is better to let him go earlier. If the matter gets serious, Xu Linggong will also be in trouble!"

The closed door of the military office suddenly opened, and someone was heard shouting: "You want Han Lingkun, I'll give it to you, brothers, throw Han Lingkun out!"

Then I saw a person being thrown out, and fell to the ground with a thud. Under the firelight, I saw a naked and bloody corpse. Most of the skin and flesh on the corpse had been shaved clean, and all the soldiers could see were white bones.

Having seen so many dead people, my scalp was numb.

"This...is this Han Linggong?"

"Yes, this is Han Lingkun!" Da Kui walked out of the military office with his teeth clenched. His lips and teeth were bright red and his face was ferocious. He spat heavily at the corpse on the ground, "Han Lingkun hasn't taken a bath in I don't know how long it has been.

The meat stinks so damn much!”

"It really stinks!" The red-turbaned soldiers came out of the military office one after another. Their lips and teeth were also bloody. Xue Dakui spat on the corpse in disgust.

There was silence all around. The soldiers were all stunned. They may not have seen the scene of cannibalism. Maybe some people have eaten it, but it is very rare to directly chew a general appointed by the imperial court, and it is even more disturbing.

fear.

After a long time, someone shouted: "They ate Han Linggong!"

"Red Scarf Capital, Eat Human Capital!"

"Xu Xian trained a group of cannibal demons!"

"Xu Xian is the man-eating demon king!"

…………

The man-eating devil? Xu Xian, who was standing outside, squatted on the ground in pain. After "a ruthless murderer", "a murderer who killed Buddhas and monks" and "a cruel official who forcibly demolished people's houses", Xu Xian finally had a new update.

An eye-catching name.

"If I can't make them all like me, then I can make them all fear me." Xu Xian said this with some enthusiasm. In his heart, he didn't really want to be that kind of person, but today

This time, the people of Tokyo city had something to talk about after dinner.

A soldier next to him patted Xu Xian on the shoulder and said, "Brother, what are you doing squatting here? If you don't leave quickly, Xu Xian will be eaten."

Xu Xian raised his head and saw that the soldiers around him were retreating. He said sternly to the soldiers who were patting him: "Xu Xian is not in the military office at all, and he has not eaten anyone."

"How did you know?"

"Because I am Xu Xian!"

The soldier's expression changed suddenly when he heard this, and he stammered: "You... are squatting on the ground, are you coveting my feet!" He shouted in horror, "The man-eating devil is here, he has already run away from the crowd.

It’s inside, run quickly, he’s chewing my feet!”

This voice made the scene even more chaotic. The surrounding soldiers were running away one after another. Suddenly, they saw formations of horse hooves from the north, and a long dragon holding a torch quickly approached, illuminating the surrounding area with bright lights, which made people feel at ease.

I heard someone shout loudly: "Linggong Zhao is here, don't panic!"

The generals seemed to have a backbone, and they all gathered towards Zhao Kuangyin, "Mr. Zhao Linggong, and Gong Han Linggong are... dead. Now the people at Waqiao Pass are leaderless, and there are rebels in rebellion. Please ask Duke Zhao Ling to make the decision for us!"

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After returning to Beijing to recuperate for a period of time, Chai Rong's condition finally improved with Shang Yao Bureau's daily use of medicine, stone and acupuncture.

Summer is no exception.

He knew that he didn't have much time, and there wasn't much he could do. Apart from the government, what worried him most was who would support his still young son after his death and ensure that the empire could survive.

Keep running.

On the two pieces of ordinary letter paper, there are now written the most prominent names in the empire, Fan Zhi, Li Gu, Wei Renpu...

Civil servants are always easy to make decisions. These people were used by the late emperor and he himself. As long as they perform their duties, they can ensure that there will be no big mistakes in political affairs. Even if I am really stupid and misjudge the person, I will not be wrong.

This empire has suffered too much damage, or in other words, they simply do not have the ability to overturn this empire.

The military generals are different. Since the fall of Li Tang, dynasties have been changing continuously, and they have all been led by military men, with ordinary generals and soldiers helping the flames. How Guo Wei became emperor step by step, Chai Rong knows best, so he has no choice in the generals.

It is prudent and prudent.

There are many names on this piece of paper. From top to bottom they are, Li Chongjin, Zhang Yongde, Cao Bin, Han Tong, Zhao Kuangyin, Murong Yanzhao, Han Lingkun... Xu Xian...

The writing was so dense that it almost covered the letter. Chai Rong took a brand new brush, dipped it in bright red cinnabar, and quickly erased the names of Li Chongjin and Zhang Yongde.

After pausing for a moment on Cao Bin's name, he crossed it out casually. He poked his head and looked at Lao Mu and said: "Why did your Majesty erase Cao Bin? I think he is quite safe in dealing with people. Speaking of him and Your Majesty,

There is also an in-law relationship.”

Chai Rong said with a smile: "That's why I gave him away. It's better not to use his relatives. There are many relatives in history who have tried to usurp the throne. There's really nothing to say about Cao Bin's conduct. But what will happen if he monopolizes power in the future?"

It's hard for anyone to say that. Although he is related to the Guo family by marriage, he is not related to me by blood at all."

Chai Rong lowered his head again, passed Han Tong, Zhao Kuangyin, and quickly crossed over Murong Yanzhao, Han Lingkun, and others. When it was Xu Xian's turn, Chai Rong's pen paused and then crossed.

Old Mutou said hurriedly: "Although Xu Xian is young and not popular enough, he cannot shoulder the heavy responsibility entrusted to you by your majesty. However, I think it is not a problem to ask him to help. Is it possible that your majesty cannot trust him?"

Chai Rong pondered for a moment and said: "Actually, I don't know whether I can trust him or not. During the Battle of Gaoping, he was the first one besides you to rush out with me. In the past few years, he has done well in the errands I have entrusted to him."

Appropriate, there should be no doubt about it.

It's just that sometimes I still can't understand him. He seems to be a businessman, knowing so many profitable businesses; but he is not as mercenary as a businessman, casually selling half of his shares and half to ordinary soldiers. Really?

Is it just to attract people to join and preserve the industry?

Furthermore, he has obtained a high position at a young age and will not be rewarded in the future. It is inevitable that he will have thoughts that he should not have. Anyway, he has saved Yang Ge'er's life, and Yang Ge'er will not treat him badly in the future.

Well, and do you think there is still a chance for him to come back to Tokyo?"
To be continued...