This night was ordinary and nothing unusual for most people in Jiangdong.
For them, what they will eat tomorrow and how much money they can earn are the most important things.
Therefore, in such an atmosphere, the group of people who were supposed to be the most nervous were wrapped up in the atmosphere and bound by relaxation——
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On the road from Wujun to Jianye, there were dozens of carriages traveling on different roads at different speeds.
They all have their own tasks and roles. No one is useless, and no one is without goals.
This is why, even though they know that exposure of this behavior will lead to ruin, there are still such a group of people with clear goals who choose to go against the wind.
It can only be said that the person who planned the overall situation really controlled people's hearts to the extreme.
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Pan Zhang and Zhou Tai's current situation is actually quite embarrassing.
As a veteran of Soochow who followed Sun Ce all the way to conquer, let's not talk about the results of the previous battle in Hefei.
The Battle of Hefei was a pain in the hearts of basically all Soochow generals.
But people can't be stuck by a hurdle all their lives.
People like Zhu Huan and others learned their shame and then became brave. People like Zhu Ran... lost their adoptive father in that war, so they have been waiting for the opportunity to rise... They are all people who can achieve great things.
A war cannot be changed by the presence of one or two people. It often involves many factors. Therefore, defeat is never a shame for a general -
But if you lose to a group of Shanyue people who have an obvious strength gap, are at a disadvantage in all aspects, and are not even a regular army, such an experience can only be described as a disaster for a general.
After Zhou Yu came back, although he often kept these two people by his side, he also knew that if he wanted to give those around him a chance to exercise, he couldn't hold them too tightly.
The trip to Poyang to hunt down Sun Shangxiang was supposed to be a very enjoyable outing that would add to their past resumes and build momentum for a certain battle they were about to participate in next.
Really, this war can only be described as an outing for Zhou Yu from any aspect.
But it happened that these two people actually sprained their feet while leading elite soldiers and horses during an outing.
No... the sprained leg is not the end. There are more than two thousand veterans with meritorious service. If it weren't for the fact that the enemy Shanyue had no murderous intention, they would have been completely wiped out.
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In short...after experiencing such a disaster, Zhou Tai and Pan Zhang fled back to Jianye in a daze.
This time, not even Zhou Yu and Sun Quan could protect them.
Amid everyone's ridicule and anger, Pan Zhang and Zhou Tai were demoted from their original positions as General Miscellaneous to Captain Diannong and General Diannong Zhonglang respectively.
The voice-over of this transfer couldn't be clearer - as long as those who heard about it know what the Dian Nong Xiaowei and Zhonglang will do:
You should stop leading troops and just go farming during this time.
Yes…
It sounds like although they still have the status of captain and lieutenant, but compared with the real official positions of captain and lieutenant, their status is very different.
Now... Pan Zhang and Zhou Tai are atoneing for the unforgivable mistakes they made before, while at the same time taking on the task of defending Jianye that they should have undertaken.
At least before Zhou Yu spoke, it was unlikely that they would have a chance to be reinstated.
Under such circumstances, it was already quite difficult for Zhou Tai and Pan Zhang to have problems with their mentality.
It was just like any other day. After leading the army from farming, they sat on the edge of the city wall, smelling of sweat, and looked into the distance dully.
Piling is located a hundred miles southeast of Jianye. It is the fixed seat of Diannong Xiaowei and Zhonglang General. In fact, apart from farming, Piling is a place that plays a very important role in guarding Jianye and storing grain for Jianye.
of great significance.
But...who made them make mistakes?
The city wall adjacent to the mausoleum is neither high nor low. Sitting on it, you can happen to see the entire Taihu Lake along the rice fields. This rare scenery is probably the only thing the two think about after finishing their work every day.
"Old Zhou...how many days until we can go back?"
"According to the Governor, there's still less than half a year... It's coming soon."
The two of them were talking without a word.
"Actually, farming is quite good... When I lived by the river, I was somewhat lazy and lazy. After following the monarch, so many years have passed, and this is the first time I have touched the fields. If the world is peaceful, maybe... I will
He should be a farmer."
Zhou Tai said with a smile, he was somewhat different from Pan Zhang - it was quite difficult for him to get to where he is today from a humble beginning.
Naturally, his mentality is much better than that of Pan Zhang.
And Pan Zhang... was obviously dissatisfied with this situation. Hearing what Zhou Tai said, he remained silent for a long time.
Looking at the endless fields, all Pan Zhang could think about was that he was back in the army, taking charge of a large army, and looking as high-spirited as Zhou Yu.
But...when I looked at the field, a black spot suddenly appeared in the center of my vision.
As time went by, the black spot expanded rapidly, and soon the full picture was revealed.
After being stunned for a moment, Pan Zhang trembled all over and stood up quickly.
Zhou Tai was so frightened that he almost fell off the city wall.
"Wen Gui, what... happened to you? You were so startled that I almost..."
"Car! Carriage! It doesn't look like it's an army or government car. It's been so long and it's still speeding on the road. There must be something fishy!"
Somehow, when Pan Zhang spoke, his heart kept beating in his chest.
It was as if there was some bad omen.
But... out of caution and conscientiousness, he still planned to stop the car - no matter what the reason, he just wanted to check him first.
No wonder Pan Zhang reacted so violently.
It had been half a month since they arrived in Piling. During this long time, except for being in the fields on weekdays and blowing in the wind on the city at night, they had hardly seen any passers-by.
It was finally possible to get him to use his authority. How could he let go of this opportunity?
When Zhou Tai heard what Pan Zhang said, his eyes were a bit bad, but he didn't hesitate and ran downstairs directly with Pan Zhang.
"Hey, wait for me!"
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The defenders of Piling, who had all rested, were shouted at the top of their lungs by Pan Zhang. Everyone was a little reluctant at first, but as soon as they heard that they wanted to inspect the carriage, they all became excited——
Therefore, this picture appeared.
On a lonely galloping road, there was a lonely carriage, with an expressionless carriage driver in it.
On the other side, close to the city wall, five hundred fully armed soldiers, like hungry wolves, stared at the two carriages that posed no threat to them.
Of course, there is another side - Pan Zhang and Zhou Tai who are stuck in the middle of the road.
Pan Zhang and Zhou Tai, one holding his arms and the other holding his waist, looked at their postures, and they seemed to be at the end of their trance.
