Chapter 770: Jiang Jiliang's plan: Behead when necessary
No one would doubt Mi Yang's power in the Han Dynasty.
Therefore, after Jiang Ji finished explaining the content of the award to Peng Qi, one by one, all the commanders of the Shanyue Sect began to breathe quickly.
While their breathing became rapid, their chests were also heaving violently.
Look, it makes them excited.
But, can they not be excited?
Even though they have many soldiers and horses under their command, they are sometimes respected as "famous commanders" in the local area.
But all Yamagotsu Sect Commanders know very well that they are essentially just prey trapped in a corner.
Take the ministers of Soochow as an example.
The reason why our side has been able to avoid being eliminated is that we are used by those ministers as a tool to gain military exploits.
In the eyes of the Soochow ministers who had a little status, they were all inferior characters. The eyes of those Soochow ministers who looked at us in the past were also full of contempt.
The saddest thing is that not only the ministers of Soochow view our side this way, but also our own side naturally feels inferior in his heart.
Why?
Because we lack "name"!
In today's world, sometimes name is more important than anything else.
But things are different now.
Mi Yang, who could represent the Han Dynasty, gave Peng Qi the reputation that he had been crying for in the past through Jiang Ji's mouth.
You must know that what Mi Yang gave him was the official position and title of a great man!
The Han Dynasty has been glorious for four hundred years, and its orthodox status in the hearts of people all over the world will be temporarily hidden, but it will never disappear.
Think about it, before today, Peng Qi was just a nondescript "commander" and a "leader of thieves" who was shouted at and killed.
But just now, Peng Qi rose from her humble status to become an orthodox frontier official.
The commanders of the Yamagotsu Sect had never dared to imagine such a huge change in the past, but after seeing it with their own eyes, they were completely immersed in it.
Although Peng Qi was the only one whom Jiang Jixian worshiped first, the power of example is infinite.
Peng Qi rose from a frog in a well to the Kunpeng of Yuzhang County because of her contribution to the Han Dynasty.
Peng Qi can do it, why can't they?
All the Shanyue Sect Commanders were so excited, not to mention Peng Qi who was the party involved.
Peng Qi was stunned by Jiang Ji's consecration and froze on the spot.
He had thought that Mi Yang would reward him before, but he didn't expect that the reward Mi Yang would give him would be so heavy!
After the intense shock, what followed was overwhelming joy.
Peng Qi opened her mouth wide, wanting to say something grateful.
However, the huge joy in her heart made Peng Qi so excited that she couldn't say anything.
All Peng Qi could do was kneel down and kowtow to the staff in Jiang Ji's hand.
After seeing Peng Qi's strong reaction, Jiang Ji smiled slightly.
But, he has prepared more surprises than just that.
Jiang Ji said to Peng Qi who was kneeling in front of all the Shanyue Sect Commanders:
"The incident happened suddenly, and the achievements of many famous commanders are unknown to the Grand Sima.
I'd like to ask the Marquis of Jianchang to report to Ji the list of famous commanders who have made contributions to the Han Dynasty starting today.
The Franciscan Society immediately submitted the list to Da Sima.
Da Sima said that anyone who has merit will be rewarded!"
As soon as Jiang Ji said these words, it was like a stick of dry wood thrown directly into the fire, completely igniting all the commanders of the Shanyue Sect.
Upon hearing that Grand Sima might also reward them, which commander of the Shanyue Sect could bear it?
Nothing else to say.
After the warm cheers, every Shanyue Sect Commander knelt down towards Jiang Ji and kowtowed to the staff in Jiang Ji's hand like Peng Qi.
Compared with the kneeling just now, the kneeling this time can be said to be neat and tidy and willing.
Every Shanyue Sect Commander is surrounded by deep love from Mi Yang from afar.
This time the troops are raised, it’s so delicious!
"Da Sima Yingming!"
Like Peng Qi, most of the Shanyue Sect commanders are stupid.
They could only shout these words instinctively to thank Mi Yang in the distance.
After Peng Qi calmed down a little, after hearing Jiang Ji's words, she even had the idea of killing Mi Yang.
Jiang Ji, or Mi Yang behind Jiang Ji, was deliberately respecting him!
Of course, Peng Qi can also understand Mi Yang's other intentions.
Mi Yang regarded him as an important link with the Shanyue Sect Commanders.
Mi Yang wanted to use him to firmly control the tens of thousands of mountain soldiers.
But even after guessing Mi Yang's intention, Peng Qi's heart was still filled with gratitude.
Da Sima gave you too much!
He is willing to be Da Sima's eagle dog.
In the end, Peng Qi was the first to react.
Peng Qi stood up and raised her red forehead to invite Jiang Jida again:
"It's getting late. Why don't Mr. Jiang enter the city with me? The banquet in the city has already been prepared."
Peng Qi's invitation was approved by Jiang Ji.
But before Jiang Ji entered the city, he first handed the scepter in his hand to the attendants on the side, then cupped his hands and said to the kneeling Shanyue Sect commanders:
"Comrades, please go to the city with Ji to have a banquet."
Colleagues?
Colleagues!!
Jiang Ji's two words immediately made all the commanders of the Shanyue Sect raise their heads subconsciously.
Today is the first time in decades that they have raised their heads so confidently in this world.
"Mr. Jiang please!"
The next moment, all the Shanyue Sect Commanders issued invitations in unison.
Ding Feng, who was following Jiang Ji, looked at Jiang Ji who was already mingling with the Shanyue Sect Commanders in front of him. At this moment, he could only admire in his heart.
Jiang Ji’s method!
If he were the Commander-in-Chief of the Yamagotsu Sect, he would have to be convinced.
...
In the early morning of the second day after the banquet, at Jiang Ji's suggestion, tens of thousands of Shanyue soldiers joined thousands of Han troops.
After joining forces, the total strength of both sides was approximately 50,000.
However, Jiang Ji claimed to the outside world that a hundred thousand troops were marching towards Chaisang.
When Quan Cong in Chaisang City learned the news, he immediately summoned Zhu Ju.
After Zhu Ju arrived, Quan Cong handed Sun Quan's reply to Zhu Ju for viewing.
What is rare is that Sun Quan's reply did not contain much insult to Quan Cong.
On the contrary, Sun Quan also encouraged Quan Cong between the lines, agreed with Quan Cong's strategy of "abandoning the county and protecting the county", and told him to hold on to Chaisang City, and three routes of reinforcements would arrive soon.
After reading the contents of Sun Quan's reply, Zhu Ju took a long breath.
"Chaisang is very important. Now that your Majesty can send three lines of reinforcements, Chaisang will have nothing to worry about."
This was Zhu Ju's first thought after reading Sun Quan's reply.
After hearing Zhu Ju's thoughts, Quan Cong nodded in agreement.
Quan Cong then informed Zhu Ju of the latest military information received.
When Zhu Ju heard that the Han army attacking Chaisang actually expanded to 100,000 men, he couldn't help being surprised.
Although Zhu Ju knew that Jiang Ji's claimed military strength would be somewhat inadequate.
But no matter how stupid he is, Jiang Ji currently has at least about 50,000 troops in his hands.
An army of fifty thousand is already a force that can put Chai Sang in mortal danger.
After seeing the shock on Zhu Ju's face, Quan Cong comforted him and said:
"No need to worry too much.
According to Wei Wen's earliest intelligence, among the tens of thousands of bandits, the Han army only numbered close to ten thousand.
Most of the tens of thousands of remaining bandit soldiers are Shanyue.
The combat effectiveness between the two cannot be compared.
At least in my opinion, it is not a problem for our army to hold Chaisang until the first supporting army arrives.
You must know that General Gongmiao has always been good at rapid marches, and he has deep prestige among the mountain bandits.
When General Gong Miao arrives with his army, how much fighting spirit will the Shanyue bandits, who are already weak in combat effectiveness, still have?"
Quan Cong's words were full of disdain for the Shanyue soldiers.
Quan Cong indeed has this confidence.
He was able to become General Zhenxi, and most of his military exploits were obtained from many Shanyue soldiers.
Quan Cong's words helped Zhu Ju regain his composure.
Hope so.
...
After several days of marching, Jiang Ji, who led his army to arrive ten miles outside Chaisang City, also learned from his scouts the news that He Qi was leading his army.
Before coming to Yuzhang, Jiang Ji had long expected that Sun Quan would send multiple reinforcements to support Chai Sang.
But what Jiang Ji didn't expect was that He Qi would come so quickly.
And Jiang Ji, who was in charge of Si Wen Cao, had a good understanding of He Qi.
Looking at He Qi's life, he was almost a fire-extinguishing weapon in Sun Quan's hands.
Wherever there is turmoil in the mountains, there will be He Qi.
What's important is that He Qi had dozens of battles with Shan Yue, big and small, in his life, and he never lost a single one. All of them were great victories.
This gave He Qi a very high prestige in Shan Yue's heart.
Ding Feng and Samoko also received this information together with Jiang Ji.
Under Jiang Ji's explanation, Ding Feng and Shamoko learned about He Qi's life.
After Shamoko learned about He Qi's life, it didn't matter. He was single-minded and thought that no matter who Sun Quan sent, he would be killed with an axe.
But Ding Feng was worried.
Ding Feng thought that if the tens of thousands of Shanyue soldiers who followed them heard the news, they would probably become timid.
Ding Feng suggested to Jiang Ji:
"We might as well cover up this news, so as not to cause the disloyalty of the Shanyue soldiers.
Then we will send troops to keep an eye on the commanders of the various mountains and villages to prevent them from collaborating in rebellion."
Unexpectedly, Jiang Ji flatly rejected Ding Feng's suggestion after hearing it.
"No!
Before I left Zhouling, Da Sima had repeatedly asked me to persuade others with virtue.
Even without Grand Sima’s instructions, looking at the two stories of Emperor Guangwu’s subjugation of the Red Eyebrow Army, and the fact that the Prime Minister indulged Meng Huo several times, we know that if you want to truly win the hearts of his soldiers, you must not have any sneaky intentions.”
Jiang Ji knew very well that the foreigners and bandits in this world were afraid of strength.
But in Shan Yue's heart, He Qi is also a strong person.
At this time, we cannot use force to suppress the Shanyue soldiers, otherwise it may lead to a greater disaster.
After thinking for a while, Jiang Ji, who had a plan in mind, sent people to summon all the Shanyue Sect Commanders.
In order to show his uprightness, Jiang Ji placed the meeting place on a wide flat ground.
Under Jiang Ji's call, all the Shanyue Sect Commanders quickly came to Jiang Ji.
Jiang Ji first asked all the Shanyue Sect Commanders to sit down, and then he said loudly:
"Ji has just received the news that the bandit general He Qi is leading his troops towards Chaisang.
Perhaps within a few days, He Qi's troops will arrive outside Chaisang City."
As soon as Jiang Ji finished speaking, all the commanders of the Shanyue Sect were instantly in an uproar.
They originally guessed why Jiang Ji summoned them suddenly, but they didn't expect it was because of this incident.
While everyone was in an uproar, some of them showed fear on their faces.
He Qi's reputation in Shanyue is indeed not comparable to that of ordinary people.
After noticing that all the Shanyue Sect Commanders were becoming turbulent, Jiang Ji stretched out his hand to suppress them.
In the past few days, Jiang Ji has gained initial prestige among everyone.
Although this prestige is not much, it still makes the commanders of the Shanyue Sect willing to calm down and listen to his words.
After the silence returned, Jiang Ji continued to speak calmly:
"When I received this news, I had two choices.
One is to suppress the news and deceive you, and the other is to take the initiative to inform you.
To be honest, from the perspective of the Han army, the first option seems to be better."
Jiang Ji spoke slowly, and after listening to his words, all the commanders of the Shanyue Sect showed approval on their faces.
Jiang Ji could indeed coax them into continuing to serve the Han army without their knowledge.
Even if they learned the truth later, they might have lost the best opportunity to retreat by then.
At that time, no matter how unwilling they were, they could only follow the Han army all the way to the dark side.
Just because Jiang Ji knew that what he said was the truth, the Shanyue Sect Commanders suddenly realized something in their hearts:
"Why doesn't Jiang Ji do this?"
Facing the doubtful looks of the Shanyue Sect Commanders, Jiang Ji's face showed a solemn look, and he said with emotion:
"But I can't do that.
Because from the moment Zhuzai and I met outside Haihun City, we were both members of the Han army!
Everything outside Chaisang City today, in my eyes, is a robe that can be shared through life and death!
There is no reason to deceive Pao Ze."
Jiang Ji made a splash.
When his words fell into the ears of the Shanyue Sect Commanders, they instantly caused an uproar in their hearts.
Why did many of the Shanyue Sect Commanders begin to loosen their will after hearing that He Qi was coming, and even thought of retreating?
Basically, it is because many of them have not truly regarded themselves as members of the Han army.
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Even before, Jiang Ji was outside Haihun City and made the Shanyue Sect Commanders begin to change their minds by offering rewards.
But in just a few days, such thoughts did not become deeply ingrained.
Originally, this was human nature, but at this moment, under Jiang Ji's instructions, many Shanyue Zongshuai were shocked in their hearts and at the same time, they also became guilty.
Every word Jiang Ji spoke revealed the word "honesty".
The more Jiang Ji behaved like this, the more deeply touched the hearts of many Shan Yue Zong commanders were.
At the end, Jiang Ji said this:
“When I say this to you today, I don’t mean to force people with sincerity.
I treat you all as my lord, and since I am my lord, I should respect your thoughts.
If anyone wants to lead the army to leave today, I will not stop him. Instead, I will give you food and grass as a token of my gratitude for raising the army.
Today I leave the opportunity of choice in your hands.
If you don’t choose to leave, I only hope that in the future, our entire army can work together with no distractions and bring peace to Jiangdong together!”
After Jiang Ji finished speaking, Ding Feng behind him opened his eyes in shock.
Jiang Ji, are you serious!
Jiang Jicheng ignored Ding Feng's shock. After he finished speaking, he ordered the surrounding Han troops to move to a wide road.
The next moment, every Shanyue Sect Commander looked towards the avenue.
They would not think that Jiang Ji was pretending to test.
The Poison of Luoshui had not yet appeared in the world. Jiang Ji was not only a famous person in the world, but also the envoy of Mi Yang. His words were enough to be believed.
But precisely because of this, Jiang Ji's words were extremely lethal.
Jiang Ji's words hurt the cowardice in the hearts of the Shanyue Sect Commanders.
And this lethality is coupled with the generous reward and promise Jiang Ji made to them a few days ago?
As the saying goes, there must be brave men under heavy rewards.
Next, it is time for all Yamagotsu Sect Commanders to make choices for their futures.
Whether you want to become Kunpeng in one leap, or whether you want to be a frog all your life, the decision is made today!
Among the many commanders of the Shanyue Sect, not all of them have left.
Several Shangyue Sect Commanders stood up and left apologetically under the eyes of everyone.
But the few Yamagotsu sect commanders who left were the weak ones, with thousands of people under their command.
As for the powerful Yamakoshi Munshuai, his eyes are becoming more and more determined.
After no one left, a Shanyue Zongshuai named Fei Yi stood up and raised his hands to Jiang Ji and asked:
"If I can capture and kill He Qi, can I be made a marquis?"
Fei Yi was among the many commanders of the Shanyue Sect, whose strength was only lower than that of Peng Qi.
When he said these words, Jiang Ji was surprised and also made other Shanyue Sect Commanders angry.
This person usually seems quite honest, but why has he suddenly become cunning?
In addition to being angry, the actions of other Shanyue Zongshuai were not slow either.
They stood up one after another and came to Jiang Ji. They asked for orders one after another:
"Since a thief comes from afar, no matter who he is, he must be killed!"
Once upon a time, they were all called thieves by the world.
But now they are Han troops.
In the eyes of the Han army, those who are their enemies are indisputable thieves!
Jiang Ji looked at many Shanyue Sect commanders in front of him, blocking the passage he let go.
They no longer need that escape route.
The next moment, Jiang Ji couldn't help laughing loudly: