As soon as the news that the Emperor of the Han Dynasty personally came to the front line spread, not only the Han army soldiers had a huge reaction, but also the Yan army camp was shocked. Most of the people had an innate fear and respect for the emperor. Although
Ouyang Zhuan also proclaimed himself emperor, but in the eyes of the people, the Han emperor whom he planned to overthrow was the real king. So when the news spread that the Emperor of Han was going to conquer the country personally, the soldiers in the Yan army camp were even more panicked.
In order to curb the panic among the soldiers, Ouyang Zhuan ordered several low-level officers who had the tendency to defect to be arrested and executed in public. The method was extremely cruel, and the low-level officers were skinned alive. The human skin was sewn on the war drums, and the flesh and blood were removed.
Then he fed the two large mastiff dogs owned by Ouyang Zhuan.
Such bloody methods indeed shocked some people, but more people saw Ouyang Zhuan's true face. Privately, the soldiers said that with such an emperor, he would be skinned and fed to dogs sooner or later, and it would be better to go back to the Han Emperor.
Live a down-to-earth life farming. The more the comparison, the more it shows that Ouyang Zhuan is not as good as the Han Emperor. News has spread that those who surrendered not only were not held accountable for their crimes, but after returning to their hometowns, each of them was given more than ten acres of land. The army
The temporary government sent them seeds, and the spring warmed and the snow melted. The land that had been dry for two years became full of vitality, and a layer of green grass sprouted up, just to make the crops grow better. Everyone felt unbearable.
Pull out the little grass that looks soothing.
Most of the wealthy landlord families in the southern states followed Ouyang Zhuan in rebellion. After they were wiped out, a large number of ownerless wastelands appeared. The Han army continued to send seeds to the capitals of each state, and everyone returned home to pick up the seeds.
As long as a few hoeers guarantee that they will return the grain after harvesting it, they can all receive grain seeds. Wheat cannot be grown this season, and most households have planted short-growing crops such as chestnuts and millet, which are only a dozen or so.
Green seedlings sprouted from the sky and the earth. Although these crops were not tasty to eat, at least they would not go hungry again after the harvest in summer.
Some people spread rice seeds in the wet areas after the snow melted. As long as it rains a few more times in spring, they can eat delicious white rice. The people who returned home saw that the good times were not far away, and followed Ouyang Zhuan in the rebellion.
The number of people in the army is getting closer to the end of the road day by day. Although the Qingzhou warehouse has a lot of food, it has been almost exhausted after a few months. The tens of thousands of Yan army soldiers and the people in Qingzhou Prefecture also need to eat, and food
Already stretched thin.
Seeing the real benefits, the people tidied up their dilapidated houses. Although they were still simple and difficult, they all began to realize what it meant to live and work in peace and contentment.
After hearing the real benefits, the soldiers of the Yan Army couldn't sit still anymore. They began to plot to escape. First they were the people who were kidnapped, then they were the low-level officers, and then even many generals of the Yan Army began to
Consider whether you should change your life. No one wants to fight and kill all day long. Everyone rebels just because of the colorful world that Ouyang Zhuan promised empty-handedly. In that world, there is endless food and meat, and there are thick
Clothes, and herds of cattle, sheep and horses. Now that the lie has been seen through, who is still willing to sacrifice his life for a cruel and easy-to-kill liar?
Beginning in late April, more soldiers of the Yan army defected. By the beginning of May, there were only less than 30,000 Yan soldiers left among the 60,000 to 70,000 soldiers. On the third day of May in the third year of Jiafeng, the great Han Dynasty, because he allowed his subordinates to defect and ignored them.
The general of the Yan State, Mutu, was beheaded by Ouyang Zhuan. The Yan army, from generals at all levels to ordinary soldiers, became panic-stricken. Ouyang Zhuan even killed Mutu, who risked his life to stop the Han army and directly saved his life.
Now, who else can he not kill?
Mutu's death was like a plague, quickly spreading fear into the hearts of every soldier in the Yan army. What made Ouyang Zhuan most angry was that he almost killed all the civil and military officials of the Yan Kingdom in a furious rage.
What killed his head was the defection of another person. This person's rebellion was an unbearable and heavy blow to Ouyang Zhuan, like a poison-smeared dagger stabbing into his heart.
He can't come out, and there is no cure.
This person is Sun Shubao, whom Ouyang Zhuan considers to be the most trustworthy.
On the second night after Mutu was killed, Sun Shubao, under the protection of his own soldiers, "broke through" the blockade with more than 2,000 Yan soldiers and defected to the Han army's south camp under the watch of thousands of Yan soldiers.
The commander-in-chief of Hu Ting Hou Liu Mao. This incident can be said to be a fatal blow to Ouyang Zhuan.
Putting aside Ouyang Zhuan's trust and dependence on Sun Shubao, it is said that the entire military garrison in Qingzhou Prefecture was commanded by Sun Shubao. This is fatal enough for Ouyang Zhuan! And the reason why Sun Shubao chose the South Camp of the Han Army to surrender
Instead of going directly to Beiying to find Liu Ling or even Emperor Xiao to surrender, he was actually still afraid that he would not be pardoned.
Surrendering to Liu Mao, firstly, he admired this frighteningly intelligent Han general, and surrendering to such a famous general would not dishonor his status. Secondly, he wanted to ask Liu Mao to serve for him during Emperor Xiao's death.
It would be good for his reputation and his future prospects to intercede with Liu Ling and buffer him. Liu Mao naturally guessed Sun Shubao's intention, but he did not point it out, but deliberately ordered the soldiers to beat gongs and drums to welcome him.
Sun Shubao abandoned darkness and turned to light.
After more than two thousand Yan troops surrendered, except for a few hundred Sun Shubao's soldiers, everyone chose to return to their hometowns to farm. Liu Mao gave each of them enough rations to go back to their hometowns, and then ordered the following
The secretary issued a certificate to each of them. With this certificate, these surrendered soldiers could return to their hometowns and find the government for seeds and excuses, paving the way for these surrendered Yan troops.
Regardless of what Sun Shubao's purpose was, Liu Mao personally welcomed Sun Shubao out of the camp. He took Sun Shubao's hand and entered the camp together, showing his sincerity. In the evening, Liu Mao first wrote an apology memorial, asking your Majesty to forgive him.
He was punished for accepting a serious criminal like Sun Shubao without authorization. He originally planned to send his personal soldiers to Emperor Xiao in Beiying, but after thinking about it, he burned the rules he had written, so he only brought fifty soldiers with him the next morning.
Bing, together with Sun Shubao, rushed to Beiying to meet Emperor Xiao.
Both of them were uneasy before they arrived at Beiying. In order to appear tolerant, Liu Mao had to take Sun Shubao in. But in fact, he was very embarrassed in his heart. Sun Shubao was different from the ordinary soldiers and low-level officers of the Yan Army. This man was different from the Yan Army.
Prime Minister Ouyang Ke was Ouyang Zhuan's right-hand man, and he played a role in fueling Ouyang Zhuan's rebellion. This person can be said to be one of the culprits in the Yan army. He accepted Sun Shubao's surrender. Liu Mao didn't know that he
Will you be severely punished?
What neither he nor Sun Shubao expected was that when the loyal king Liu Ling heard that Sun Shubao had come to surrender, he personally welcomed him out of the camp gate!
Seeing Liu Ling smiling and looking gentle, Liu Mao couldn't help but kneel down.
"Liu Mao, the guilty general, comes to see the prince!"
It was the first time that Sun Shubao saw Liu Ling so close. He first carefully looked at the undefeated prince who had defeated him many times, and then bowed deeply.
"The sinner Sun Shubao pays homage to His Royal Highness King Zhong."
Liu Ling helped the two of them up with one hand and said with a smile: "One criminal general, one criminal. I am not the jailer in charge of the cell. If you come here with this status, you are in the wrong place."
Liu Mao blushed and said: "The last general accepted General Sun's surrender without consulting His Majesty and the Prince. Please punish the crime by Your Majesty."
Liu Ling waved her hand and did not answer him. Instead, she looked Sun Shubao up and down and said, "Are you really the Sun Shubao who nearly defeated me several times?"
Sun Shubao was so frightened that he knelt down again and said: "The sinner was so confused that he acted as a tiger and was willing to die."
Liu Ling said with emotion: "Today's meeting has put an end to my worries. Since the beginning of the war, I have heard your name, Sun Shubao, almost every day. When the two armies were fighting, you were always hiding behind."
If you are willing to come out and meet people, this time you can finally let me see the truth. Haha."
He pulled Sun Shubao up and said with a smile: "Don't worry, Uncle Bao. Even if I want to kill you, I can't bear to do it now. With your golden sign, how can I worry about the people over there not running over like crazy? Besides, before, the two armies
Everyone is fighting for his own master. Now that you have come to surrender sincerely, why would I kill you? Killing you will chill the hearts of those who are ready to give up the dark side and surrender to the bright side. This deal is not worthwhile, so I will not do it."
Sun Shubao was even more impressed when he saw that Liu Ling was so free and sincere. Without waiting for Liu Ling to ask, he told Liu Ling the current situation in Qingzhou City in detail. Liu Ling listened while walking, and soon took Liu Mao and
Sun Shubao arrived in front of Emperor Xiao's tent. Seeing the uneasy look on Sun Shubao's face, Liu Ling smiled and comforted him: "Don't be afraid, your Majesty is the most holy master in history, and your heart is infinitely wider than mine.
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After hearing what Liu Ling said, Sun Shubao felt relieved. He followed Liu Ling into the tent and immediately prostrated on the ground, shouting long live: "Sinner Sun Shubao, come before your majesty, long live your majesty!"
Emperor Xiao raised his head and glanced at him without paying attention. Instead, he said to Liu Mao: "Marquis Huting, is it still safe in the south camp?"
Liu Mao prostrated himself in the tunnel and said: "Your Majesty, everything is well. Ouyang Zhuan sent his thieves to attack Song Gua several times, but they were all repelled by Wei Chen's troops. During this period, he fought seven times with the enemy and killed thousands of them.
, without a single failure, I am fortunate to have lived up to His Majesty’s trust.”
Emperor Xiao hummed and said, "Well, good job! I'll tell you when I think about the reward carefully. I'll tell you after I've thought about it. Don't worry, I'm very poor now."
Liu Mao kowtowed and said: "The humble minister is guilty and dare not take credit."
Emperor Xiao smiled and asked: "What crime? Tell me now, I will count you surrendering and you will be given a lighter sentence."
Liu Maodao said: "I accepted the traitor Ouyang Zhuan's marching commander Shi Sun Shubao without asking your Majesty for your permission. I deserve death for my crime."
Emperor Xiao frowned deliberately and said, "This is indeed a serious crime. Let me think about what crime I should punish you for?"
Sun Shubao was lying on the ground, not daring to raise his head. Following the sound of footsteps, he suddenly discovered that there was an extra pair of feet in front of him. Who else could be wearing bright yellow boots but Emperor Xiao? He suppressed the panic in his heart and lowered his head hard.
Emperor Xiao thought for a while and said: "Sun Shubao is a person who helps the tyranny of Zhou. He has often made suggestions for the rebel Ouyang Zhuan and plotted against our great Han Dynasty. I heard that the strategy of dividing the troops and taking Taiyuan directly was dedicated to Ouyang Zhuan by him? If it weren't for the loyal king who used his troops like this
God, I'm afraid I'm still trapped in Taiyuan Mansion by the rebels."
Sun Shubao paused and said: "It is a capital crime for ordinary people!"
Emperor Xiao ignored him and continued: "I also heard that Sun Shubao is a capable minister in governing the world. His military strategy is not inferior to his ability to manage the people. The reason why there are more than a dozen counties under the rule of Qingzhou Prefecture in Da
This person is indispensable for keeping the people's morale stable in a drought year, right?"
Liu Maodao: "Exactly."
Emperor Xiao hummed and said: "You have secretly accepted a heinous thief without permission. Naturally, I will punish you severely. And if you help me find a capable minister who can govern the world, I will also reward you greatly."
