Chapter 133 Xia Hou Lishi, Bi Gui greedy for meritorious service
Xia Houxuan's face was as dark as water. After glancing at the people in the audience, he asked the officer enforcing military law:
"According to military regulations, if you disobey the general's orders and become drunk in the army, what should be done?"
When Five Hundred Yulin saw that there was trouble, they immediately calmed down and stopped making noise.
"Lord Qi, according to law, you should be beheaded!"
At this moment, all the officers and soldiers who were causing trouble in the audience panicked and fell to their knees one by one with a plop.
When Xia Houxuan saw the officers making trouble, he was still a little afraid of the military orders, but he felt a little relieved.
"The two hundred people in the audience will listen. You just ignored the military regulations. I should have dealt with you in accordance with the military regulations. However, today is my first time to take office. You two are also the first offenders under me. You can be punished with death.
No, but you two need to receive fifty military rods, can you be convinced?"
Although Xia Houxuan looked a little frail, as soon as he said these words, he was full of military power, and the soldiers in the audience had nothing to say.
After the two hundred-man generals were frightened, they had mostly sobered up from the wine. They immediately knelt on the ground and kept shouting: "Thank you, general, for not killing. Thank you, general, for not killing..."
"Someone is coming!"
"exist!"
"March law!"
"promise!"
Listening to the dull sound of military sticks hitting the human body and the shouts of the two hundred-man generals, the five hundred feathers no longer dared to make any noise.
Sometimes, the effect of combining kindness and power is quite good.
After the execution of military law was completed, Xia Houxuan continued to speak loudly to his subordinates:
"Everyone, I, Xia Houxuan, have only served as a civil servant before, but I am originally the son of a general. I also went to the battlefield with my father when I was young. I am not just a disciple of Gaoliang. I believe that all of you here can become a part of this royal feather forest.
Members are certainly not ordinary people.
It is true that the Yulin Army has not received much attention in recent years, but you cannot belittle yourselves. You must always remember that you are the Imperial Yulin Army of the Wei Dynasty. You should be a proud division that attracts the attention of thousands of people. I
I believe that since the Royal Yulin army still exists, it must have its meaning. If you are willing to believe it, then from today on, follow me to practice diligently and strive to become a veritable elite force.
Master, are you willing?"
"I am willing to follow the general to the death and to be loyal to the royal family to the death!"
Xia Houxuan looked at the declining Five Hundred Yulin in the audience and showed a satisfied smile.
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In the east hall of Taiji Hall, Emperor Cao Rui was discussing the military situation in the north with Cao Zhao, Pinghou, the chief minister of Sanqi, He Zeng, the chief minister of Sanqi, Liu Fang, supervisor of Zhongshu, and Sun Zi, the supervisor of Zhongshu.
"Your Majesty, this time the Xianbei Lord Bu Dugen, who was guarding the fortress, communicated privately with the Xianbei Lord Fuyi Wang Kebineng who had previously surrendered, invaded Bingzhou, and killed and plundered our border people. According to my opinion, this time Xianbei is almost
Rebellion as a whole clan must not be taken lightly," said Liu Fang, Superintendent of the Central Secretary.
"Hmph!" Cao Rui said angrily with a look of murderous intent on his face: "I remember that as early as the time of Emperor Wen, the late emperor treated the Xianbei people very favorably. It was enough that Kebi could rebel several times. I didn't expect him this time.
To actually join forces with Bu Dugen is simply too outrageous! By the way, can Bingzhou handle it? Is there any news?"
"Your Majesty, this is a memorial sent by Bi Gui, the governor of Bingzhou. Please take a look at it." Zhongshu ordered Sun Zi to take out a brocade box and handed it to Cao Rui.
Cao Rui took out the memorial table and read it carefully.
After a while, Cao Rui threw the memorial table on the ground, shook his head and said: "Bi Gui doesn't know the art of war and people's hearts. He actually wants to send troops. He uses his power to intimidate Kebi Neng's troops externally and frightens Bu Dugen internally. But then Bu Dugen rebelled because he was seduced by Ke Bineng. Originally, he and Ke Bineng might have shared the same bed with each other and were at odds with each other. But now that Bi Gui has rashly sent out the army, the two tribes will unite in order to resist my army of annexing the state." Cao Rui sighed and looked at the map of the northern border of Bingzhou, feeling a little complicated.
He Zeng, the Sanqi Changshi standing by the side, saw that Bi Gui, who had assisted him in the East Palace in the past, had now ruined His Majesty's important affairs. He couldn't help but feel a little panic in his heart. This fear made him, who was originally eloquent, choose to remain silent. .
After the emperor pondered for a while, he continued: "Changsi, please prepare an urgent edict for me, so that Bi Gui's army must not block Yanmen Pass and go north to avoid being ambushed by the Xianbei people."
"only!"
Cao Zhaodang took out his pen and ink and began to draft the edict. After the edict was drafted, Cao Rui only glanced at it briefly, stamped it with the emperor's seal, and sent someone to quickly send it to Bingzhou.
One month later, the Kuai Ma messenger returned to Luoyang, rushed into the palace, met with Cao Rui, and reported the situation in the northern border.
"What!" Cao Rui was shocked when he heard the messenger's report: "The Bingzhou army was defeated? What happened?"
"Your Majesty, the ministers have been rushing to the north for several days, but they did not expect Lord Bi Gui to send troops very quickly. As soon as the ministers arrived at Bingzhou, Lord Bi Gui had already sent troops to the north to garrison the Yin Pavilion, and dispatched Generals Su Shang and Dong Bi took the initiative to pursue Xianbei. Kebi Neng sent his son and more than a thousand cavalry to join forces with Bu Dugen to counterattack. When Su and Dong encountered them, the entire army was destroyed! Master Bi Gui retreated back to the city at this time. , Strictly guard the pass and dare not go out to fight again."
"Alas!" Cao Rui waved his sleeves and walked around, sighing: "Bi Gui is greedy for merit and rushes forward, which ruins our military!"
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In the Tai Chi East Hall, Liu Fang, Sun Zi, Cao Zhao, He Zeng, Bian Lan, Du Shu and others discussed the military situation in the north with the emperor. Cao Rui finally decided to send Qin Lang, the general of the heroic cavalry, to lead eight thousand soldiers of the imperial army's heroic cavalry battalion. Go to the northern border of Bingzhou and defeat the enemy with the Bingzhou army.
After Liu Fang and Sun Zi left, Cao Rui held a tea cup and chatted with Cao Zhao for a while, seeming to suddenly remember something.
"By the way, Changsi." Cao Rui slowly put down the tea cup and asked, "I heard that this boy Xia Houxuan has been training the soldiers of the Yulin Camp recently. I wonder how he is doing now?"
Cao Zhao slowly smiled. He understood that His Majesty was just angry for a moment, so he allowed Taichu to take over the Yulinying mess. Now that His Majesty is relieved, he naturally intends to let Taichu return to the imperial court. After all, with Taichu's cleverness With your intelligence, you can indeed come up with a lot of useful opinions by staying by your Majesty's side.
"Your Majesty, I also heard about this a few days ago, so I was quite curious, so I went to have a look. I found that the five hundred feather forest is now practicing diligently. It can be said that it has a completely new look. ."
"Oh, really?" Cao Rui said with a smile: "I have never paid much attention to this Yulin Camp. I heard that it has always been very idle, but Taichu was able to train them here.
I really didn’t expect that Taichu was not only very insightful in domestic affairs, but he was also very talented in commanding troops. He was really like his father.”
"If Your Majesty also wants to go on an inspection tour, I can accompany Your Majesty there." Cao Zhao followed Cao Rui's wishes and said.
"Okay, then I'll go and see how this guy is training the Yulin Camp."
Cao Rui said, got up and left the palace.
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The suburbs of the city are very hot in summer.
In the Yulin camp, there was a sound of shouting for drills. After more than two months of training by Xia Houxuan, these soldiers who already had a good foundation seemed to be more energetic.
In addition, Xia Houxuan personally taught and corrected the Yulin's ring-shou sword fighting method, and then trained them in groups to form formations with each other. The combat effectiveness of this Royal Yulin battalion of more than 500 people was actually as good as that of that one. Any of the five battalions of the Imperial Guard.
"Formation!" I saw Xiahou Xuanling's flag split, and the five hundred Yulin immediately began to change their formations. I saw that they were every five people, forming small formations, and every three small formations formed A large formation, and the entire team is composed of three such large formations.
Cao Rui and Cao Zhao had just rode their horses to the Yulin Camp on the outskirts of the city, and saw the Yulin Camp changing formations. Therefore, they did not let Xia Houxuan see themselves, but stood in the distance and continued to watch Yulin. Battalion drills.
When Cao Rui took a closer look, he found that the soldiers in each small formation had different weapons. There were only five people in the formation, one holding a crossbow, one holding an iron spear, and one holding an iron halberd, standing in the back row. The other two people each hold a ring-shaped sword, and their left hands hold a cowhide wooden shield and an iron hook inlay, standing in the front row.
Cao Rui and Cao Zhao looked at it and couldn't help but nod secretly. If this small five-person formation is really trained, even if it has fifty people, it may not be able to defeat these five people.
Cao Rui looked at the exquisite formation set up by Xia Houxuan and was very satisfied. He couldn't help shouting "Okay!"
When Xia Houxuan heard the cheers and looked up, he realized that Cao Rui had come to watch the formation in person. He flipped the command flag in his hand, and the five hundred feathers immediately changed formation again, and all the arms merged into one place. , turned into five small military branches.
"Xia Houxuan, a humble minister, comes to see Your Majesty." Xia Houxuan strode forward, knelt on one knee and saluted Cao Rui.
"Taichu, get up." Cao Rui said with a smile: "I just took a look at the Yulin Camp you trained. Compared with before, these five hundred Yulin Camps are indeed completely new. It's very good."
"Thank you for your compliment, Your Majesty."
"Taichu, a few days ago, I placed you here because of your fault. Now, do you know that you were wrong?"
Cao Rui looked at Xia Houxuan meaningfully. He believed that Xia Houxuan understood what he meant. He just wanted Xia Houxuan to be soft in front of him, admit his mistake, and give him a step down. Cao Rui felt that this would be beneficial to both parties. a little better.
Of course Xia Houxuan understood what Cao Rui meant.
But what mistake do I have to admit to His Majesty? Is it just because I am dissatisfied with sitting at the same table as Mao Zeng?
What a ridiculous accusation this was. Xia Houxuan glanced at Cao Rui, but he ignored Cao Zhao, who was standing aside and winking at him.
"Your Majesty, I don't know what crime I have committed. Please make it clear to me!"
"Taichu..." Cao Zhao couldn't help but frown, shook his head, and sighed, this Xiahou Taichu is good at everything, but he can't change his stubborn temper.
"Very good, Marquis Changling!"
Cao Rui didn't expect that the other party would react like this. He sneered, and then said to Xia Houxuan, who was half kneeling on the ground:
"Very good. I see that your Five Hundred Feather Forests have practiced very well. Just in time, in three days, General Qin Lang will lead the Knight Cavalry Battalion to suppress the rebellion in the north. You can take your Five Hundred Feather Forests with Qin Lang. General, let’s go to the north together!”
After Cao Rui finished speaking, he turned around and left, ignoring Xia Houxuan who was still kneeling on the ground with an unruly look on his face.
"Your Majesty..." Cao Zhao really didn't expect that His Majesty would do this. He was shocked and tried to persuade His Majesty, but Cao Rui had already strode away, got on his royal horse, and rode towards the imperial city.
Cao Zhao glanced at Xia Houxuan, sighed, patted him on the shoulder and said:
"You wish for your own happiness..."
Xia Houxuan looked at the two streaks of smoke that disappeared before his eyes, with no fear in his eyes.
He stood up slowly and shouted loudly towards his Yulin camp: "My sons, in three days, we will go north to Bingzhou with the Xiaoqi camp to wipe out Xianbei. Are you afraid?"
"We are willing to follow the general to the death, drive to the north, and annihilate Xianbei!"
Xia Houxuan looked at the Yulin Camp with great morale in front of him and showed a satisfied and confident smile.
