Chapter 16: Iron Blades, Thin Blacks, and the North Camp
Zhang Chun was panicked for a reason.
First of all, of course, Gongsun Xun's persecution was too urgent, coming and going quickly, leaving no one with any time to react;
Secondly, it was the collective appearance of these county officials, county officials, and county soldiers and officers outside the door. This undoubtedly further demonstrated the strength and influence gap between the two... Even in Zhongshan, the energy of the two was disproportionate.
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Finally, this is the filial piety...
Zhang Chun and Zhang Shuren were also from aristocratic families. Although he didn't read many classics, he still understood some famous allusions from the past four hundred years of this dynasty.
There are similar stories in history about subordinates coming together in mourning clothes.
Bo Zhao was the only uncle of Emperor Wen of the Western Han Dynasty. He was naturally an important contributor to his nephew's ascension to the throne and the throne in the early stage. But since he was the emperor's only uncle, his illegal indulgence in the later period is also conceivable. But once, this guy finally
Qian went too far and actually killed the envoy representing the authority of the Han Dynasty, which aroused the complete anger of Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty.
However, since he was his uncle after all, Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty wanted to "hide and punish"... This is a characteristic of the Han Dynasty. If your crime is not punished, you commit suicide yourself, which will not bring harm to your family. They may even enjoy whatever treatment they deserve. This kind of thing
, is a very common method for the Han people who want to save face, and it has been used for four hundred years since the two Han Dynasties.
However, Bo Zhao was so rich and glorious, and had the Empress Dowager as his huge supporter, how could he be willing to die? So while he stayed still, he begged his sister to put pressure on his nephew to see if he could be saved again.
return!
However, as the saying goes, a strong man has a strong hand. Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty waved his hand and immediately ordered his ministers to come to the house to mourn for him... At this time, Bo Zhao really couldn't hold on anymore, so he had no choice but to commit suicide.
So back to the present, when Zhang Chun heard that all the civil and military officials in the city came to see Xiaoyi, his first reaction was naturally that these people were going to force him to death today! He... could he not be shocked?
Although Zhang Chun is almost forty, his life is so beautiful, right...why must he die?
"Fu Jun!" At a loss, the family members came to report for the fourth time. "Xu Bingcao is here."
"Call him to come in!" Zhang Chun said eagerly as if he had found a life-saving straw, and quickly stood up to greet him.
"Master Fu!" Xu Zhan was not wearing filial piety, but as soon as he came to the house, he couldn't help but kneel down directly. "I am guilty. I was put under house arrest after leaving the city and returning to camp last night. I have no way to communicate with the government."
Breathe some air."
"This is not the time to talk about this!" Zhang Chun hurriedly helped him up in front of the house. "I am already confused. Please ask Xu Jun to clarify the situation for me..."
Xu Zhan stood up awkwardly, but said this without hesitation: "Master Fu, no matter what, Zhongshan is no longer a place for you!"
Zhang Chun let out a long sigh and sat down on the verandah outside the building... he actually acquiesced.
You must know that whether the civil and military officials of the court came to see Bo Zhao in mourning, or the officials in the city came to see him in mourning, Zhang Chun, it was all a routine...that is to tell you clearly, from top to bottom, from left to right
To the right, there is no room for you! Moreover, the former has Emperor Wen of Han as his support, who is so ruthless that he can take action directly, and the latter has Gongsun Xun, who is so ruthless that even if he has no place for you to escape, as his support, don’t even think about it
What a masterpiece!
In other words, after being exposed by Xu Zhan, Zhang Chun still gave up his illusions and recognized the situation... In such a situation, the tough one could only die quickly, but the soft one had already been forced into a certain desperate situation.
"However, Mr. Fu, please don't be too panicked." Xu Zhan hurriedly stepped forward to persuade. "There is still a glimmer of hope now... The other generation came here in filial piety, didn't they just use the general's unwillingness to go on an expedition as an excuse? Then why not just go with the flow and start from now on?"
In order to comply with their wishes, how about quickly leading troops to attack the Hutuo River?"
Zhang Chun looked back in shock, but was in a daze for a moment... He vaguely seemed to have caught something, but it seemed vague.
"The reason why the prince is afraid of the expedition to Hutuo River is simply because he thinks that in the army there, the general with more powerful facial features will be killed." Xu Zhan explained eagerly. "But in fact, this is not the case.
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"Xu Jun, tell me in detail." Zhang Chun hurriedly held the other person's hands.
Xu Zhan lowered his head and glanced at his held hand, gritted his teeth and expressed his opinion: "To be honest with you, I think there is a glimmer of hope at the Hutuohe Camp... Think about it, there are three rivers in Luozhong there.
The sergeants of the fifth school include the prefect of Juluguo and the commander of Wuhuan and the commander of the school! Moreover, as soon as the governor leaves, Prime Minister Feng of Changshan will also go... By then, the three governors and the permanent commander will be there, and
The prince of the mansion is in the midst of a large army, and it seems that he has fallen into the hands of this handsome general, but in fact he is about to throw himself into a trap!"
yes!
Zhang Chun couldn't help but feel moved when he heard this... With so many two thousand stones crowded together, if Gongsun Xun came to be tough, wouldn't he be afraid that the other rabbits would die and the foxes would grieve for their own kind? Moreover, he could also contact and make good friends with them as soon as he went there.
People!
And the most important thing is that following the current seems to be the only way to break Xiaoyi's situation!
As for the future... there will be rewards after the war in the future. If you keep active, you can avoid Zhongshan!
"This is really... this is really not to enter the tiger's den to catch the tiger's cub, but to survive in death." Zhang Chun immediately realized what he was thinking about. "Xu Jun is really a great talent!"
As he said this, before Xu Zhan could react, Zhang Chun actually let go and stood up. He bowed to his soldiers in the corridor and said thank you for saving his life.
Xu Zhan also hurriedly bowed back, but when he looked up again, his face was already full of tears, and then he actually swore an oath in the corridor: "A scholar will die for a confidant. The Lord and I had the kindness of knowing each other first, and we have to bow to you today."
Li, when we go to Hutuo River, I, Xu Zhan, will definitely put on my armor and carry a gun, and go through fire and water for the Lord!"
Zhang Chun was naturally very moved... In the morning light and dew, the monarch and his ministers met each other for a moment in the corridor, which is indeed a good story.
Just like that, after leaning for a moment, Zhang Chun himself came out wearing armor, sword, and plain clothes. Without waiting for the many officials in mourning clothes in front of him to speak, he drew his sword and spoke generously and fiercely, saying that he would send troops quickly.
Serve the country with death!
Then, he actually left the city directly, and then urged the county soldiers to send troops to the south.
Of course, this was within the plan of Lou Zibo and Xi Zhicai... In fact, if they hadn't deliberately let go, it was hard to say whether Xu Zhan would have been able to escape from the military camp outside the city this morning.
In other words, Zhongshan is a large county with a population of 600,000. This county army was originally planned and organized by Gongsun Xun. Guan Yu, Han Dang, Qian Zhao and others participated in it. It can be said that the quality is not bad, so he got the order overtly and covertly for a while.
, the army almost roared, and headed straight for the Hutuo River, which was easy. And by the second day, the military camp outside Wuji City was already empty. The only thing that attracted attention in the entire Wuji City was naturally
Only the funeral of Zhen Yi, the current head of the Wuji Zhen family, is left.
Not to mention the funeral, Gongsun Xun was only worried about Gongsun Yue's attitude.
But fortunately, Gongsun Yue is an honest boy after all. It is not impossible for him to marry a widow, but there are so many benefits... After all, marriage these days is based on practical benefits, and beauty and other things can be used in it.
The concubine or even the maidservant can ask for it without delaying the matter.
Of course, in the final analysis, there are two reasons.
First of all, when Gongsun Yue came of age and was about to get married, his biological mother happened to pass away, so he stayed in mourning for three years. Then after the three years, he was hurriedly recruited by Gongsun Xun. Now his military career lasted for more than half a year. According to the theory of virtual age,
He is already twenty-four and five years old. When the war ends and he gets married, he will be considered a single old dog... What else can he care about?
Secondly, there is another key point, that is, Gongsun Xun's current position of power has reached a certain level, and he is vaguely like a parent! The relationship between the two at this time is not only that of brothers, but also that of a simultaneity.
It is a personal vassal relationship mixed with the flavor of family, monarch and minister. Therefore, the marriage affairs and arrangements made by Gongsun Xun already have the feeling of etiquette and legal orders to Gongsun Yue.
In short, since Gongsun Yue is not in trouble, then Gongsun Xun will naturally not be in any way.
First, he successfully handled Zhen Yi's funeral, and then did other things for him, such as distributing wealth to the clan members and rent-free to tenants. Then he also met Mrs. Zhang's biological father who came from Changshan, and at the same time, he also gave Zhen Yi a gift in Luozhong.
Wrote a letter... After finishing this and finalizing the matter, Gongsun Xun handed over the affairs of this place to Mrs. Zhang's father and the elders of the Zhen clan. He himself went to Ma Yi Miaofu and took Gongsun Yue back.
The others went back to the Hutuohe camp.
And long before that, as everyone expected, after Zhang Chun was forced to leave, Feng Xin and Feng Guoxiang of Changshan Zhending could not sit still anymore. He stopped carving monuments and stopped reading poems. He just
He led more than ten thousand soldiers from the Changshan Kingdom to the banks of the Hutuo River.
In other words, by this time, the Han army camp on the north bank of the Hutuo River had a total of one Zhonglang general, two captains, three prefects and ministers, six with two thousand stones, and a total of 70,000 troops to fight with the Yellow Turban Army.
More than 100,000 people face each other across the river.
Moreover, both sides can be called 'local operations', and their logistics are safe... Therefore, for a while, the south wind roared, and everyone knew that a big battle was coming.
"Cross the river!" In the Chinese army's tent, the officers with a thousand stones and below had no room to speak. Guo Dian, the governor of Julu, smashed his bag on the ground, which made Feng Xin on the other side jump in shame.
"Our army now has 70,000 troops. It's time to cross the river quickly to defeat the thieves!"
Gongsun Xun withdrew his gaze from Zhang Chun, who was wearing mourning clothes and pretending to be dead, and Xu Zhan, who was behind him, and looked at Guo Dian calmly: "There is also a strategy for crossing the river. The enemy and our 170,000 troops are facing each other across the river.
, if we want to cross by force, if there is a slight mistake, the troops who cross first will be destroyed on the river beach... Brother Junye, do you have a strategy?"
"There is no strategy!" Guo Dian responded proudly with his gray hair in a bun. "But you and I are ordered to punish thieves, why should we still be afraid of death? If you have to ask me about strategy, I will give you the honor of two thousand stones.
, lead the crowd across the river in person, and then break down the bandits and set up a fortress on the south bank of the river!"
As soon as this statement came out, almost all of them, including Gongsun Xun, the other two thousand shi, and a group of proud generals who had followed Gongsun Xun to fight in many places, looked at him sideways.
To be fair, everyone can understand Guo Dian's rashness... After all, he is the governor of Julu and has the responsibility to protect the land; however, everyone also thinks that Guo Dian's rashness is just a gesture and disguise.
After all, over the years, most people have become accustomed to the arrogance and hypocrisy of these powerful people. The so-called carnivores are despicable! So when they suddenly discovered that this person was actually prepared to die to serve the country, everyone could not help but feel angry.
Strange.
"Guo Jun wants to personally lead troops across the river to build forts?" After his impression of others changed, Gongsun Xun couldn't help but change his title. "This is too dangerous, why bother to risk it yourself?"
"That's right!" Guo Dian replied in a deep voice. "Since you are a minister and a pastor, you have the responsibility to defend the territory. Zhang Jiao suddenly raised an army, and almost the entire county of Julu fell. As a prefect, I was expelled from the city. I have long since disappeared.
The reason why I have survived until now is, firstly, because of the magnanimity of the imperial court, and secondly, because I want to be useful and try my best to wipe out the chaos... How can I care about life and death? General, you are a famous general in the world, and you have
The Emperor Setsdai is asking for a thief. In name, you and I both have two thousand dan, but in reality we are the commanders here. Please order it to be fulfilled!"
"Guo Jun is so courageous and loyal, how can I hold you back?" Gongsun Xun suddenly stood up and said, "Let's stay for three days to prepare for the arrangements for crossing the river. After three days, Guo Jun will lead his troops out to the east, Zhang
The prefect led the troops out to the west, and the two captains were the first to cross the river and set up forts...Then the two captains each led the troops to follow. Prime Minister Feng Guo supervised the rear camp. I then sent the cavalry to cross the river downstream in advance, in order to attack from a pincer attack. As long as the two of them can stand for a while, they will be able to do it.
Break the Hutuo River! How?!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Guo Dian was so excited that he immediately went to the center of the tent to pick up the bag and bowed down. Then, when he heard that Feng Xin, who was just the governor of the rear camp, was the second one to jump out and express his agreement; Cheng Pu, Zong Yuan
Naturally, there is nothing more to say.
For a time, everyone in the tent asked for a fight, feeling somewhat heroic. Only Zhang Chunru was sitting on pins and needles. He naturally knew that Gongsun Xun had evil intentions, but how could he object to the atmosphere in front of him? Not to mention, according to the previous plan,
His chance of survival lies with the other two thousand stone colleagues, so he cannot go against the public opinion at this time.
And just when Zhang Chun hesitated, not knowing what to do, over there, Gongsun Xun didn't even look at him. Instead, he directly pulled out the famous broken knife from his waist and inserted it straight into it.
On top of the previous cases.
"Since none of you object," Gongsun Xun looked around and told him solemnly. "Then it will be decided that the entire army will forcefully cross the Hutuo River in three days... This battle is of great importance. The entire army must unite as one and must defeat the enemy first.
Hutuo River is used to boost the power of the army! At this time, anyone who dares to say anything but not fight will be killed without mercy!"
Seeing the bright knife stuck in front of him, Zhang Chun's heart skipped a beat, and he aroused a ferocious streak... The Bianjun family had been seeking wealth and wealth since they were young, so he didn't believe that his life would be risked on the river beach?
!And if he can’t explain this time, will the other party be so arrogant that he forces himself to climb the city wall?!
As soon as he thought of this, Zhang Chun, who was dressed in filial piety, also drew his sword and inserted it on the tables in front of him: "I know the meaning of the general with good facial features, but the general is a famous general in the world, why should he look down on me? Guo Guo
If you are not afraid of death, should I be afraid of it? I am going to fight in Xiaoyi this time, and I also want to die to repay the country. It is the right time to fight to repay the country and to achieve merit!"
To Gongsun Xun, Zhang Chun was, in private, an enemy entrusted by his friends; to Gongsun, he was a typical dissident in the army... No matter from which point of view, he must be eliminated.
However, after this man was forced to a dead end and showed the claws and claws that a descendant of a noble family in the border county should have, Gongsun Xun was not angry but happy, and actually raised his palms and smiled.
In the evening, Gongsun Xunzheng, Wang Xiu and Zao Zhi were checking the military roster in the tent. Suddenly Lou Gui and Xi Zhong came to visit.
When Wang Xiu and Zao Zhi knew that the opportunity had been suspended, Lou Zibo immediately raised his hands and asked, "May I ask if you have any indignant thoughts towards Zhang Chun?"
"Where did this come from?" Gongsun Xun looked at the roster in his hand and disapproved. "How can you indulge in private grudges and public grudges?"
"Then why haven't you seen the prince making any arrangements so far?" Xi Zhong couldn't help but asked curiously. "The two of us just sorted out the military divisions, and we didn't see the prince making any military reservations... Or should we say that the prince has already made plans?
An arrangement was made without the two of us knowing about it?"
"It is true that we have not made any military arrangements." Gongsun Xun replied frankly.
"Then..." Xi Zhicai glanced at Wang Xiu and Zao Zhi, who were standing silently beside him, and asked helplessly. "Then how should we get rid of him? It should be noted that trapping him to death is the easiest way.
s method."
Gongsun Xun wanted to speak but stopped.
However, Lou Zibo sighed a little at this time and couldn't help but ask: "Junhou, you have thought of the battle at Danhanshan that day, and you feel that you and Zhang Chun are just like Xia Yu and you were reversed at that time, so you are quite different.
I can’t bear it.”
"Of course." Gongsun Xun put down the list and raised his head, but he was still calm. "But there is such a feeling..."
Lou Gui immediately sighed again, and then opened his mouth to persuade.
However, before the other party could speak, Gongsun Xun had already said: "Uncle, there is no need to persuade... Mortals exclude dissidents and compete for power. There is no morality at all. Since I am determined to fight, how can I know the kindness of women?"
?So, I have not given up my intention to kill this person. But there is no need to implicate innocent people by killing people. Why should the soldiers of the army be blamed? Why must they be implicated? If it is for private reasons or because of incompetence and abandon soldiers to die, I and I
What's the difference between the person I hated the most back then? You two should think of a good way to kill this person without affecting the situation of the battle or the soldiers, and you can also vent the bad breath on my behalf, my lord."
Lou Gui and Xi Zhong looked at each other without saying anything, so they could only bow and leave.
——————I am the dividing line between not being angry and being happy————
"...As soon as they reached the Hutuo River, the bandit chief Zhang Bao came to the river with a hundred thousand people to defend the city. The Han army was seventy thousand, with a dozen men worth two thousand stones. They were all sitting here chatting and did not dare to fight. When they arrived at the military tent,
When he saw this, he was very angry, so he threw his helmet to the ground and said angrily: "We have been ordered to punish the thieves, and we are fighting to the death. How can we say it is mysterious? I would like to lead my troops to cross the river first and set up forts across the river to repay the emperor's favor."
Emperor Wu was a general with five senses, and he was in the camp with integrity. He heard that he had a unique ambition, so he agreed to accept it. The prefect, the prime minister, and the lieutenant were all ashamed, so they followed him one after another." - "Shilin Miscellaneous Notes"
.Recorded by Anonymous Yan
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