Cui Xin was woken up from his sleep by Wang Shoushi. When he learned that King Jin had summoned him, he did not dare to neglect. He washed his face casually, put on his clothes and followed Wang Shoushi to the Chinese army's tent. By this time, the entire military camp had received the order, and all the troops
The kitchen started to light a fire to make food, and the sleeping soldiers were also called up to prepare their weapons, put on their armor and stomachs, and feed their horses. The military camp that stretched for more than ten miles was busy, with people shouting and horses neighing in chaos.
Not knowing what kind of emergency situation had occurred, Cui Xinxin arrived at the Chinese army's tent anxiously. He went inside and saw Li Zhi. After being greeted by Li Zhi, he was invited to take a seat.
"I wonder what your Highness ordered after being summoned late at night? Also, this military emergency is so urgent, but what kind of emergency military situation happened?"
Cui Xin took the tea from Wang Shoushi without drinking it and asked with a frown.
Li Zhi said in a deep voice: "Xue Wanche has been incited to rebel. He is about to join forces with our army in Yangzhuang and rush to Huaxuling to cross the river to attack Chang'an. At this moment, he must have led his army across the Wei River and is chasing our tail."
Cui Xin was shocked: "What should I do?"
Although he has never been an official in his life, nor has he ever led an army to fight, after all, he has extensive knowledge and is familiar with ancient and modern times. He has read many military books of the past dynasties. He is also extremely intelligent. He can simulate the current situation and Xue Wanche in his mind almost instantly.
The dangers posed by following one another.
It would be okay to lose troops and generals in this battle. As long as we can win, not only can we quickly join forces with Yuchi Gong, but we can also enhance the prestige of King Jin, greatly enhance the morale of the army, and make those who are watching have more confidence in King Jin.
But if Xue Wanche bites him hard and cannot escape, it will trigger a chain reaction. Those who intend to support King Jin will cease their activities. In order to show their loyalty to the emperor, they will even cross the river to attack him...
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Li Zhi looked at Cui Xin and said: "For now, the only way is to survive by breaking off one's arm."
Cui Xin thought for a while and understood what Li Zhi meant, and his expression suddenly changed again.
The so-called "survival with a broken arm" naturally meant that a part of the army was used to block Xue Wanche to buy time for the larger army, while the larger army quickly left the battlefield and went straight to Huaxu Mausoleum.
Naturally, it is difficult for this part of the troops that block Xue Wanche to end well. Not only that, the Youwuwei under Xue Wanche's command are so powerful that it is difficult for ordinary troops to successfully block them. They must be strong enough and have enough numbers.
At present, the only troops under King Jin that can complete this task are the elite private soldiers of the Cui family in Qinghe...
Li Zhi naturally knew that Cui Xin was reluctant to part with him, and said warmly: "The current situation is really critical. Once Xue Wanche entangles him and cannot escape, the consequences will be that my mother will have to say more. Cui Gong, you know it very well. The Cui family's private soldiers are elite and brave.
Not only is Cui Gong reluctant to part with the main force of the army, why would I, too? But now I can only cut off my tail to survive, and I hope Cui Gong will understand. However, I can give you a promise, how many private soldiers the Cui family of Qinghe has lost today, what will happen in the future?
When a great cause is accomplished, an equal number of private soldiers are allowed to be raised. Although they are not included in the ranks of the Tang army, they can remain with the country for generations."
Reluctant to give up the child, he cannot trap the wolf. Although he has a clear-cut banner and a mighty voice, he actually has nothing.
When a person has the world and is rich all over the world, it is difficult to get even the slightest benefit from him; however, when a person has nothing, he is willing to give any promise, because no matter what is given, it is not within his control now.
It's even impossible to master... So, why should we be stingy?
If he forced Cui Xin, Cui Xin would have to send elite troops to intercept Xue Wanche. But he would be unwilling to do so, and the army's combat power would be difficult to guarantee. Facing a tiger and wolf army like Youwuwei, if he didn't hold on, he would die.
How can we successfully block the heart?
Cui Xin and the Cui family's private soldiers under his command must be allowed to volunteer, so that they can live and die, regard death as home, and unleash their maximum combat power.
Cui Xin's eyes widened and he breathed heavily: "Is your Highness serious about what he said?"
He knew that if he wanted to stop Xue Wanche, ten thousand people would definitely not be enough, which would inevitably lead to the Cui family of Qinghe being injured. After all, these private soldiers were all young and strong. They were soldiers in war and farmers in their spare time. They were maintained by the Cui family of Qinghe proudly.
Family inheritance is the foundation for an unbroken family.
But if there is Li Zhi's promise today, the Qinghe Cui family may become the only clan in the world that can legally own private soldiers in the future. It does not need ten thousand people, even only five thousand... or even two thousand, it means that the Qinghe Cui family
The family became the most powerful family in the world.
This is not only an honor, but also the foundation of inheritance!
Of course, he is also worried. Now that the situation is in danger, Li Zhi will naturally give it no matter what the promise is. What if he succeeds in seizing the throne in the future, but feels that today's promise is too extravagant and wants to return?
As time passed, Li Zhi really felt regretful. The Cui family in Qinghe had no choice but to go to Dali Temple to complain that Li Zhi had not kept his word...
Li Zhi waved to Wang Shoushi: "Serve with pen and ink!"
"Here!"
Wang Shoushi took a pen and paper, added a little water to the inkstone, boiled it, and started grinding the ink.
Li Zhi dipped his pen and paper in ink and swiped it on the rice paper. He wrote his promise on the paper, then stamped it with a seal. He also took out a dagger and cut his left thumb, pressing a bloody fingerprint.
"It's empty talk, take this as proof!"
Cui Xin's heart was beating with excitement and his face was flushed. He took the document with both hands respectfully, read it word for word, carefully folded it in half and put it in his arms, then bowed his hands to the ground and said with emotion: "Qinghe Cui's heart is loyal to His Highness.
, Even if the seas dry up and the rocks rot, the mountains collapse and the earth is cracked, it cannot be shaken in the slightest. Ten thousand Cui family's athletes are willing to throw their heads and shed their blood for the great cause of Your Highness, even if they are wrapped in horse leather and their bodies are shattered into pieces, they will not hesitate!"
Cui Xin saw clearly that if the King of Jin was defeated in this battle, the Cui family of Qinghe, as the culprit who called on the Shandong family to recruit private soldiers and supported them with all their strength, would never end well. The current family property and the private soldiers would probably be lost.
Flow, nothing left.
In this case, why not try your best to get King Jin's promise that the Cui family can be passed down for thousands of years and live together with the country?
No matter how big the sacrifice is, it is worth it.
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Back at the camp, Cui Xin still couldn't calm down. He took out Li Zhi's written receipt from his arms, unfolded it, put it under the oil lamp carefully, and read it again word for word. Every word made him feel happy and full of love.
A beautiful vision for the future.
Of course, no matter how beautiful the vision is, it can only be in the future, but now, she has to experience a severe pain that is no less than a cramp in her bones.
The four tribesmen who came with the private soldiers arrived one after another. When they all arrived, Cui Xin ordered people to close the door and leave the servants outside to keep others away. Then he pointed to the papers on the table and said,
Everyone said: "Come and take a look."
The four of them were originally surprised because the army was suddenly preparing to break camp tonight, but now they were called by Cui Xin to look at something without thinking. They became more and more confused. When they got up and leaned forward, they used the light to read the written document clearly.
Everyone opened their mouths wide, in shock and disbelief.
Cui Junshi, who was only twenty years old, was trembling with words: "Grandpa, this and this...why did His Highness the King of Jin bestow such a great favor?"
As an outstanding descendant of the Cui family, Cui Junshi naturally understands how important this document will play in the status and inheritance of the Cui family. It can be said that as long as this document is realized in the future, then the Qinghe Cui family will in fact be subordinate to one person.
Above all people, among the noble families in the world, excluding the Li and Tang royal families, the Cui family of Qinghe should be number one.
It's too heavy, so it's a bit unrealistic.
Cui Xin said solemnly: "If you want to take something first, you must give it first. If His Highness the King of Jin didn't have high hopes for the Cui family, how could he make such a commitment that affects the foundation of the country?"
Another tribesman said categorically: "As long as this document is there, it will bring trouble to the King of Jin. So why not? If that is the case, please start with me."
Cui Xin snorted and said: "It's more than just a mess. How much is your head worth? Xue Wanche has been incited to rebel. He will join the army in sheep clothes to attack, and then suddenly launch a surprise attack... In order to avoid being entangled by Xue Wanche, the King of Jin
This led to the collapse of the situation, so we decided to leave an army to stop Xue Wanche, but looking at the army, no one else can handle this task except our Qinghe Cui family."
The four of them were speechless.
Coming from a family like the Cui family of Qinghe, and being chosen by Cui Xin to join the army among thousands of tribesmen, each of them is an outstanding person. After thinking about it for a while, you can understand why Li Zhi gave such a promise to the Cui family of Qinghe.
It is both reward and bait, and it is also a sign of guilt for those who follow you loyally.
The Youwuwei, who have strong blocking troops and strong horses, and powerful combat capabilities... it is almost certain that the remaining army will inevitably be destroyed in the end.
For Cui, this is nothing less than a disaster.
Looking at the document now, it is not so tempting, especially the bloody fingerprints under the document, which are so red that it pierces the eyes...
Cui Junshi was silent for a moment and said slowly: "As my grandfather said, if you want to take it first, you must give it first... Everyone knows what such a heavy commitment means to the Cui family of Qinghe, and the King of Jin also knows it, so if it cannot be made
Why should I pay such a huge sacrifice? Grandfather, this can be done! My grandson begs the commander of the clan’s private soldiers to stay and stop Xue Wanche, so that he can earn for the Cui family of Qinghe this contribution that will make the family proud for hundreds of years!”
After saying this, he knelt in front of Cui Xin: "I beg you, grandpa, to do it!"
The other people looked at each other and knelt down one after another: "I am also willing to stay and defend the glory of my Qinghe Cui family with my flesh and blood!"
"It's just a death. It can be more important than Mount Tai. It's a worthy death!"
Old Cui Xin burst into tears. He looked at the fearless and even fanatical expressions of the most outstanding descendants of the clans in front of him. He patted this and touched that, and exclaimed: "It must be that I am cruel, and I am willing to watch you go."
Death, in fact, even if you reject King Jin, the fate of the Cui family when King Jin defeats us in the future will definitely be extremely miserable. Now that I can put myself to death and live another life, but also leave the foundation for inheriting the glory of the family, what can I choose?