The fifth thousand three hundred and ninety-six chapters release the suspicion
"General Hu Sheng, why do you want to take the initiative? You must know that you are a partial general." Lin Haoming came out with two thousand troops, but Hu Sheng was actually willing to follow Lin Haoming.
At this time, the two of them had just left the city gate and started chatting when it was still safe. Facing Lin Haoming's inquiry, Hu Sheng also explained with a smile: "General Mian, in my life, I have obeyed orders honestly, but the military commander
Many people are like this, and I, you, were able to become a captain before I met you. In addition to my honesty in doing things, more importantly, I know how to treat people."
"Oh! How do you say this?" Lin Haoming also asked curiously.
Hu Sheng glanced behind him and then said: "I followed General Hong's subordinates before, because I knew General Hong's origins, and although General Hong had some temperament as a descendant of aristocratic families, he was fundamentally someone who listened to what he said, not that
This kind of arrogant person can be convinced as long as he has reason and ability. The most important thing is that he does not seek military glory and does not bother to do it. Therefore, following such a general can ensure that he will be promoted step by step."
"Then why are you following me again?" Lin Haoming asked more interestingly.
"Now I am already a partial general, and I am somewhat ambitious now. It doesn't make much sense to follow General Hong if I want to go further, but it will be different for you to follow the general." Hu Sheng said with a smile.
"You said it so bluntly?" Lin Haoming said amusedly.
"The general is wise. It would be unwise to hide one's head and tail in front of the general. This time the general has made great achievements, but he has not received a reward. I think there must be some reasons for it, but the reason should not be General Yang. I think it is His Majesty's consideration. General
He didn't care about this and instead took the initiative to attack again, which shows that the general doesn't care about serving an official position." Hu Sheng said more bluntly.
"Hu Sheng, your ability to recognize people is the most important thing." Lin Haoming smiled and followed the horse to move forward quickly.
When Hu Sheng saw it, he ordered his horse to move forward quickly.
The group of people went out with only three or four days of dry food. On the third day, they intercepted and killed a food team based on the tip. After replenishing their own food and grass, they burned the rest.
This approach made Mo Yiqi, the general sent by the Western God Kingdom to conquer the east, furious and sent 20,000 troops to pursue and intercept them.
Lin Haoming soon learned that Mo Yiqi had sent 20,000 people to chase him. This made Lin Haoming have a high opinion of this Mo Yiqi. This person was definitely not an ordinary person. He saw the danger in himself the first time he took action and sent out
Ten times the force.
Seeing this, Lin Haoming immediately gave up his plan to continue looting grain and grass and directly divided his troops into two groups. He and Hu Sheng each led the troops and looted two manors.
The owners of the two manors were both high-ranking officials of the Western God Kingdom. There was a lot of money and food in the manor. Lin Haoming had people take away what they could and burned what they couldn't take away. He also set fire to the fields around the manor.
Burn it clean, and then quickly join forces and leave.
Lin Haoming selected two thousand slave soldiers. Firstly, these slaves suffered a lot after being captured. Secondly, they were slaves in Tianzhu City. Many of them were familiar with the area, which made it easier for Lin Haoming to rob houses.
Lin Haoming just wanted to vent their anger, and many of the slaves were temporarily recruited from this area. They were originally coolie slaves bought by some local wealthy families, so Lin Haoming knew the big families here better, so he burned and killed them.
The looting began.
Mo Yiqi's 20,000 troops intercepted 2,000 people, and he already attached great importance to Lin Haoming, but he did not expect that after half a month, instead of intercepting them, Lin Haoming burned at least 10% of the nearby fields, and most of these fields were of high quality.
The fertile fields produce nearly 20% of the food produced. As a result, if there are a large number of hungry people in this area, trouble will easily occur.
But at this time, Lin Haoming stopped burning, killing and looting. Instead, he changed his approach and attacked the inn. He also raided two small towns. He also looted and then left.
Although these two cities were not big, they were relatively wealthy. There were many wealthy households in the cities, but they suddenly suffered great misfortune.
Seeing this, Mo Yiqi sent another 20,000 people to intercept, and they must block Lin Haoming and others. However, after Lin Haoming looted these two cities, he went back in a circle.
Mo Yiqi saw Lin Haoming's intention, so he sent people to stop him. Lin Haoming moved forward and spent several days to escape from the siege.
Mo Yiqi sent out five thousand fast horses to pursue Lin Haoming, hoping to catch Lin Haoming. However, when he was approaching the Weiliang Mountains, thousands of enemy troops suddenly rushed out, and Lin Haoming's soldiers and horses also killed five thousand.
In the end, only more than a thousand people fled back.
The ambushed men and horses were clearly commanded by Hong Chenyi. After the victory, after counting the captured men and horses, Hong Chenyi rode his horse to Lin Haoming's side and said with a smile: "General Mian, how did this battle go for me, General?"
"If General Hong had ordered people to tie some large sepak takraw balls with tree branches and vines in advance, then light them and throw them out to block the opponent's way during the battle, then more than a thousand people would not have escaped." Lin Haoming said directly.
"That makes sense." After hearing this, Hong Chenyi nodded instead of getting angry.
Lin Haoming looked at him and couldn't help but be a little surprised and said: "The general is not angry?"
"Why am I angry? You are right. I have learned it and can follow it in the future." Hong Chenyi said with a smile.
After hearing this, Lin Haoming deliberately dismounted and saluted Hong Chenyi, and then said: "The general has an extraordinary bearing. My subordinates complained a lot because of what happened before. I can't apologize to the general here."
Hong Chenyi was originally angry in his heart, but he didn't want to be seen when he was angry, so he just expressed it. Now that he saw Lin Haoming sincerely apologizing, he was stunned, but the resentment in his heart dissipated, and he also admitted that this was a stupid thing.
Zhuang was indeed capable, so he also dismounted and said: "General Mian, it was just some misunderstanding before. As a leader, how can we be so small-minded? The general has great talents. I will learn more from the general in the future."
"If General Hong wants to learn, he can first read the military books. If there is anything you don't understand, my subordinates will explain it in detail." Lin Haoming said.
"I have read the book, and I followed the book in the previous battle." Hong Chenyi said thoughtfully.
"The art of war is dead, but people are alive. On the battlefield, the time, place, and people must all be baked into the oven. The general really lacked the consideration of the place this time." Lin Haoming said.
"That's what General Mian said." Hong Chenyi's response seemed particularly modest this time.
"But it's also a great achievement." Lin Haoming patted him on the shoulder and smiled.
"Of course, let's go back and celebrate. You and General Hu have worked hard this time. I believe there will be a reward. I also want to hear about the general's battle this time." Hong Chenyi put aside his previous concerns and patted Lin Haoming's shoulder and followed.
They mounted their horses together and returned together with the spoils of war.