To speak in a borrowed way usually has only one meaning, that is, what is said is not easy to say in front of others, and is usually something that is taboo. In classical Chinese, it means "things that must not be revealed to others."
Shi Dayong could roughly guess what Zu Dashou wanted to say to him. If his guess was correct, it probably had something to do with his Zu Dashou refusing to save him and sitting back and watching his friendly forces being destroyed.
For Lime's sake, Shi Dayong could not resign, and his attitude towards Zu Dashou could be regarded as very polite. However, the forward commander-in-chief, who wore the seal of the forward general, was not angry at all and was always calm.
, it really makes it impossible for him to maintain his indifferent attitude.
As the old saying goes, if you stretch out your hand, you won’t hit the smiling person, and if you stretch out your hand, you won’t hit the gift-giver.[
The ancestor of the great longevity of the family was the forward commander, the largest military leader of the Ming Dynasty outside the customs. He held a heavy army and was the pillar of the emperor's reliance. But he was only a fifth-grade Songshan garrison, with only a thousand soldiers under his command, and now he was even more powerful.
There are only three to four hundred people left. In terms of status, he is incomparable; in terms of strength, he is not even worthy of carrying shoes for Zu Dashou.
Relying on the resentment of "not saving anyone even in the face of death" and the courage after the bloody battle, Shi Dayong was able to show Zu Dashou's face, because he knew that no matter whether he won or lost this battle, as long as these slave leaders were around, he would
Dayong has the confidence to show off his face.
But just as Zu Dashou has the courage to do so, Shi Dayong cannot go too far. In this world, there are some things that cannot be passed. If you pass them, you will be ignorant of the consequences, and you will be asking for trouble. In the end, you can only be unlucky.
With just one word from Zu Dashou now, he can wipe out all the remaining people in Songshan, swallowing them down to the point where their bones and dregs are gone, and then take the heads of these slaves as his own.
Whether it is the imperial court or the governor's office of Jinzhou, it can be explained by the annihilation of the entire army. Other than that, there is no need for any reason. It also needs to be explained. Does his ancestor Dashou need to explain to the imperial court?
Even if he doesn't have to go so far, using any means will still give him Shi Dayong a headache. After all, he doesn't know when Zu Dashou abandoned the city and surrendered. Now, his Zu Dashou can still be sure.
The vanguard of his destiny!
Take a step back, the sea and the sky will be brighter; endure for a while, so that we can meet again in the future.
Moreover, Zu Dashou did not pursue the matter of injuring his three sons before, which can be regarded as a great deal for an adult. If he continues to be ignorant of good and evil, he will be asking for trouble.
Without thinking, Shi Dayong nodded in agreement.
The Commander-in-Chief wanted to talk to Shi Dayong alone. Naturally, no one from the Liaodong Army dared to follow him. Even He Kegang, Zhang Cunren and the other lieutenants could only leave on their own for the reason of condolences to the Songshan Army.
However, the Songshan Army had a deep prejudice against the generals of the Liaodong Army. Unlike the garrison masters, who knew the general situation, a group of deputy generals, generals, guerrillas, and generals hung around there for a long time, and no one came to greet them. Occasionally, they were
When I saw it, my eyes were red.
The Liaodong generals couldn't argue with these little pawns, so they could only comfort themselves: they all survived the catastrophe, and they were a little angry, so I understand.
In fact, it was not only the Songshan Army that was jealous, but some generals of the Liaodong Army were even more jealous. The Tatar heads piled up one after another were genuine Tatars, and they were definitely not killing good people and taking credit for their merits.
These heads are real military merits. Once they are reported, they may be promoted to three levels. If the emperor is in a good mood, he may be rewarded with the title of deputy general.
Shi Dayong was really unlucky. I don't know what Beizi, who built the Nu Zhenglan Banner, thought. He clearly won the battle but ordered the withdrawal of troops, giving Shi Dayong a fortune in vain.
Hateful, deplorable, what a pity!
Zu Zerun also wanted to put on a show. He was not only the son of the forward commander, but also the deputy general of Jinzhou. He should express condolences to the Songshan Army in both public and private matters, even a few words of encouragement. However, the stumps everywhere
Broken arms, stomach, intestines, lungs, and bloody nose were really unbearable for Grand Master Zu.
When his father was here, he could barely hold on, but once his father left, he didn't want to stay any longer. So he took his two younger brothers back to the city, saying he wanted to see how the lime prepared for Songshan was doing.
All the generals knew his virtue, but some people stopped him.[
………
When they reached a slope, Zu Dashou just stopped, his eyes fell in the distance, and he faced Shi Dayong with his back. A few feet away, four soldiers of Zu Dashou standing with horses, vigilant
Looking to the northeast, I was afraid that Jiannu would suddenly rush out with a counterattack.
After waiting for a while, he didn't see what Zu Dashou said to him. Shi Dayong had no choice but to ask: "I wonder what the commander-in-chief wants to say to the last general?"
After hearing his question, Zu Dashou moved slightly, turned around with his hands behind his back, stared at Shi Dayong, and then said in a deep voice: "I know that you hate me in your heart. There are no outsiders here, only you."
Between the two of us, we might as well open the sky and speak the truth."
"..."
Zu Dashou said it so directly, Shi Dayong didn't know how to speak. Could it be that you are right, I really hate you in my heart, and I wish I could cut you with a knife to vent my hatred! It's impossible to say that I don't hate you. Zu Dashou is
What kind of person, is it interesting to tell such lies? Anyone who was not a fool could see the meaning of his actions just now. If he says no now, it is not a slap in the face.
Zu Dashou seemed to have no need for him to say anything, and seemed to understand him. He thought to himself and said: "When I was as old as you, I was not afraid of anything. I never fought against Jiannu."
I have been timid. But as I get older and bigger as an official, I am not afraid of your jokes. I have such a heart, I am getting old..." A long sigh, full of vicissitudes of life.
Along with his long sigh, Shi Dayong also noticed the white hair between Zu Dashou's temples and the wrinkles on his forehead.
Zu Dashou is really old.
"Let me tell you straight, the reason why I sit back and watch you Songshan fall into the siege of the slaves is because I am afraid of the slaves."
Zu Dashou's tone was as heartfelt and very candid, as if he was reminiscing with an old friend he had known for many years. Hearing this made people feel a little closer to him unconsciously. At least, the resentment in Shi Dayong's heart was unconsciously weakened.
A few points. Now I don’t hate him so much. I just want to hear what the ancestor has to say, without any intention of ridicule.
"There are some things that you won't understand even if I tell you. It is said that you are not in your position and do not intend to do things. Do you know how important the Daling River City behind you and me is to this commander, to the manager, and to the emperor?"
Zu Dashou suddenly pointed at the towering Daling River City in the distance.
Shi Dayong didn't think much and replied: "The last general heard from the governor that Sun Jinglue once said that if our Ming Dynasty wants to consolidate Liao, this city must be built; if Jiannu wants to attack our Ming Dynasty, this city must be demolished.
From this it can be seen that Dalinghe City is really related to our great cause of Ming Dynasty and Liao Dynasty. Although the general is stupid, he also knows that this city cannot be lost easily."
"Can't lose easily?"
After hearing Shi Dayong's words, Zu Dashou smiled slightly, but after smiling, he shook his head and said solemnly:
"You are wrong. This Daling River cannot be lost easily, but must not be lost! That's why I ordered the city gate to be closed, regardless of your life and death, because I was afraid that this was a plot by the slave builders to lure me out of the city and come back again.
Seize the city! In order to protect the Linghe River, I would rather be reviled by thousands of people than slack off. I know it is unkind for me to give up on you, but if you were me, I would probably do the same.
"
After hearing this, Shi Dayong felt a little dissatisfied. The city of Daling River has been lost twice, so there must be no loss. If it is true that there must be no loss, why is Daling River now being repaired three times?
Of course, you can't say these words, you can only nod your head as if you understand. Zu Dashou's words are actually a balance between the Songshan Army and Daling River City. On both sides of the scale, Daling River City is naturally the most important.
Much more. I'm afraid that's what it means to abandon your car to protect your commander. However, I'm afraid it has another meaning. Maybe it's because Zu Dashou suffered the loss of being a slave, so he was bitten by a snake once and was afraid of well ropes for ten years.
Right. Otherwise, how can we explain today? Shi Dayong thought so.
Zu Dashou seemed to see that Shi Dayong had other thoughts in his mind, and said again: "In the second year of Chongzhen's reign, the slaves entered the pass. I, along with the commander Yuan Chonghuan, sent troops to rescue me. You must have heard about what happened next, right?"
Shi Dayong was very familiar with the story of Yuan Chonghuan being killed and Zu Dashou fleeing the border overnight with eight thousand cavalry. In later generations, people with bad histories would also know about Yuan Chonghuan and Zu Dashou. However, he did not answer directly.
Zu Dashou instead said: "At the end of that year, General and my brother were under the tent of Ma Shilong, the commander-in-chief of Shuntian Army. In the battle of Yongping, my brother died fighting hard."
"oh…"
Zu Dashou was a little surprised that Shi Dayong did not answer his words, but answered like this. He was a little stunned, and then nodded slowly and said: "So, you and Jiannu also have a brother-killing hatred, no wonder it happened."
He fought bloody battles with Jiannu to the end, and even performed the feat of drinking Hu’s blood and eating Hu’s meat.”[
Hearing this, Shi Dayong shook his head and said: "It's not a feat, it's just a stupid thing that the general did because he was so sad and angry that he couldn't control himself for a while."
"Confusing things?"
Zu Dashou looked at Shi Dayong meaningfully, and suddenly remembered Yue Fei's "Man Jiang Hong". His heart moved, and he softly recited:
"I am so angry that I stand in the corner, and the mist of rain has stopped. I look up, look up to the sky and roar, my heart is full of passion. Thirty years of success and fame, and eight thousand miles of clouds and moon. Don't wait for it. The young man's head will turn white, and he will be filled with sorrow."
The shame of Jingkang has not yet snowed; the hatred of the ministers, when will it be extinguished? Drive a long chariot and trample through the gaps in the Helan Mountains. The ambition is to eat Hulu meat when hungry, laugh and drink the blood of Huns when thirsty. Start over, clean up the old mountains and rivers, and face the sky."
After singing the song "Man Jiang Hong", Zu Dashou's eyes suddenly flashed with light. He stared at Shi Dayong and praised sincerely: "For thousands of years, which hero can really achieve the ambition of eating Hulu meat when hungry and drinking the blood of Huns when they are thirsty?"
You, Shi Dayong, are the first to accomplish such feats. With this feat, you will shine in the annals of history!"
Zu Dashou's words praised Shi Dayong so highly that Shi Dayong was left speechless and didn't know what to say.
After a moment of silence, Zu Dashou suddenly said again: "Did you know that I have previously judged that your Songshan army will be annihilated, and that you Shi Dayong will die for the country, so I have already prepared how to go to the court."
, the memorial said that you died because of your great courage, and you are a hero of the Han family."
Shi Dayong hurriedly said: "The last general is just doing his duty as a soldier of the Ming Dynasty. Commander Zu's words mean that he will kill the last general." At some point, Shi Dayong's title to Zu Dashou changed from "General Soldier" to "Sir Commander-in-Chief".
"Master Zu", maybe Zu Dashou praised him repeatedly so that he could continue to be reserved.
When Zu Dashou heard the subtle changes, he couldn't help but chuckle and said: "It doesn't matter whether I should take it or not. At that time, I just thought you were dead. But what do you think, you are alive now?"
Okay. In this case, that memorial is a joke. However, in my opinion, you Shi Dayong is indeed worthy of being my commander. Over the years, the only one who has attracted my attention is you Matsuyama Shi Defei.
No wonder Governor Qiu would use you in an unusual way, he has a very accurate vision..."
When Zu Dashou talked about it, he was all praising Shi Dayong. He was given all kinds of high-profile hats. It was like a sugar-coated cannon, which hit Shi Dayong in the heart. It made Shi Dayong feel a little elated, forgetting that he was smiling right in front of him.
Mi's "rich man" made him a villain who ignored the whole family and watched their defeat.
At this moment, for some reason, the wind suddenly started blowing up on the plain, and the wind blew up the dust, choking Shi Dayong so much that he could not open his eyes. At that moment, he subconsciously thought: Could this be the spirit of his dead brother?
It reminds me that the person in front of me is the culprit who indirectly killed them!
"Silk!"
Taking a breath of air-conditioning, Shi Dayong calmed down and regained his composure. Zu Dashou's words kept flashing in his mind.
While thinking anxiously, he said: "Sir, if you have something to tell the general, please just say so."
The implication of these words is naturally that Zu Dashou should stop talking in circles, say whatever you have to say, and let go of those complimentary words.
Shi Dayong said this suddenly, and Zu Dashou was a little surprised. After thinking about it, he just said it.
"This battle in Songshan can be called a great victory. My commander-in-chief means that it is best for me to report my merits to the court. What do you think of the defense?"
Shi Dayong thought for a moment, and after weighing the importance, he nodded against his will and said: "The last general was able to lead his troops to kill hundreds of slaves, all thanks to the commander-in-chief's command. This demonstration was naturally made by the commander-in-chief to the imperial court.
When I finally return to Jinzhou, I will tell the governor about the achievements of our ancestors."
After hearing this, Zu Dashou secretly breathed a sigh of relief, glanced at Shi Dayong approvingly, and said: "You fought a miserable battle, and all your subordinates suffered casualties. It will be difficult to recover in the short term. I happen to have some old and weak soldiers under my command. If Shi Dayong is on the defensive,
I don’t mind it, but if not, I’ll give it to you so that your defense can be worthy of the name. Oh, I almost forgot, I’m afraid I’ll call you General Shi Shen in the future, haha.”
Old, weak and disabled soldiers?
Shi Dayong almost refused, but then he thought about it, Zu Dashou was not that ignorant, and he would not really send some old, weak and remnant soldiers to him. You must know that with his agreement, Zu Dashou would not save him until he died.
Even if it is uncovered, he can still share some of the merits of those Tatar heads. If he really sends some old, weak and remnant soldiers to him, he will be really stingy as the vanguard commander.
Zu Dashou opened his mouth and told himself that even if he was given enough face, it was just to lose face. He was afraid that he would not cause trouble with Qiu Hejia, and the lawsuit would go to the court and his Zu Dashou's reputation would be bad.
Since he said he would send some men and horses to himself, and also promised a general, he had both appearance and appearance, so this is how things should be done.
Shi Dayong secretly sighed, feeling guilty for the eight hundred Songshan brothers who had died. Against his will, he made a gesture of joy and thanked Zu Dashou: "Thank you, Commander Zu, for your support!"
"Now that it's over, I won't delay you any longer. Just go about your business. If you need anything, just tell Lieutenant General He and others. I'll give you whatever I have."
With a hearty word, Zu Dashou ordered his own soldiers to lead the horse with satisfaction. After getting on the horse, he nodded to Shi Dayong again, raised his whip and returned to Daling River City.