After Xiao Tang said goodbye to Elder Zhizhen, and went out with his generals Tian Ding, Ru Tingqi and hundreds of thieves to escort Wenshu Monastery down the mountain, battle reports came from Yao Pingzhong, and the remaining thieves who were guarding the dangerous peak saw
They had no choice but to take risks and climbed down the mountain in the middle of the night to break out. However, Yao Pingzhong, who was well prepared, led his troops in a beautiful ambush. Several well-known people on Hedong Road
The green forest thieves who heard the news either died among the rebels, committed suicide on the spot, or were captured alive by the army... The Hedong thieves who had fled to the border of Wutai Mountain had basically been wiped out.
In the camp at the junction of Xin and Dai prefectures, Xiao Tang encouraged Yao Pingzhong, and then said: "Yao Dujian, how many military health have been lost under your command."
Yao Pingzhong replied: "That group of thieves fought with trapped animals, but they did not hesitate to die. About four hundred of my subordinates were killed in the battle, and more than three hundred others were seriously injured. They must be taken to Taiyuan Prefecture as soon as possible.
Go and rest."
Xiao Tang nodded and said: "Thanks to Yao Dujian's command, the soldiers of the Western Army did not avoid the sword and did not teach Xin. Under the rule of the two military states, more people were harmed by evil thieves. The sacrifices of the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the country
The body should be buried properly. In addition to the promotion and pension according to the merits of the war, the other brothers will also receive generous rewards."
"It is our duty to protect our family and the country during our military service at home and abroad. Xiao Jieshuai sympathizes with the young men in the army, and before he did, he expressed his gratitude to Xie on behalf of me, the young man from the Sixth Battalion of the Western Army."
After Yao Pingzhong said this, he couldn't help but feel a little strange. Originally, Yao Pingzhong, who was originally a descendant of a general in the Western Army, had a sense of arrogance when getting along with other military colleagues, but during this period of fighting alongside Xiao Tang, he seemed to have a vague feeling
I was subtly influenced by the other party, and seemed to be happy to obey orders under Xiao Tang's account.
It is not that Tong Guan, who gradually took control of the military power of the Western Army, did not do these things before, such as promoting generals and caring for the soldiers. However, he suppressed and co-opted the Western Army, and acted mostly with stock market kindness. Giving benefits to others must be exchanged for others' gratitude. What's more?
Compared with the childish prime minister who requested orders repeatedly in order to accumulate military exploits and was too aggressive in military affairs, although Xiao Tang was unequivocal in the several wars against the Hedong thieves, Yao Pingzhong also felt more and more clearly that Xiao Tang requested orders to suppress the enemy.
Fu Hedong is definitely not for promotion, and Xiao Renxia, who has always been a bit of a gangster in his daily life, does not seem to be trying his best to use political tactics to win over party members in the army while he is on an expedition.
, thus satisfying his ambition to gain great power in the military.
Thinking of this, Yao Pingzhong felt relieved. He secretly said: It's no wonder that the master of breeding would praise Xiao Tang. Although this person rose up in the officialdom because he was favored by the officials, he was not just trying to win a position.
The officer respects the nobility, and his thoughts are no different from those of many pure iron-blooded soldiers... Fighting side by side with him, I don't have to worry about many trivial matters other than fighting.
At this time, some military officers had escorted Tian Ding, Ru Tingqi and several captured bandit leaders to the commander's tent. Xiao Tang turned his head and glanced at the bandit leaders one by one. Finally, he
His eyes stayed on Tian Ding, who was silent, and said: "Now that the matter is over, where did Tian Hu escape to? Are you still unwilling to recruit him?"
Tian Ding snorted coldly, turned his head to the side, and said nothing. The pale-faced Ru Tingqi next to him sneered a few times, and said in a ferocious voice: "We are in the hands of you, and now we can't
I have no choice but to admit defeat. But you surnamed Xiao must not be complacent. As long as Brother Tian Hu is not caught by you for one day, I will teach you to spend another day! Since we are doing the thieves' business in the green forest, as the saying goes, you are not afraid of thieves.
Steal, just because the thieves are concerned about it. Bandits are on the rise all over the world now. You guys are endlessly trying to kill the thieves who want to rebel in the green forest! Brother Tian Hu is a man who wants to do big things. Who knows that one day he will not be able to avenge us?
In the hands of you, a dog official, I am already destined to die. How can you teach me to betray my brothers and ruin the loyalty of the world at this time? It’s only your mother’s dream!”
Xiao Tang was not angry. He smiled coldly and said: "Yes, you guys followed Tian Hu to burn, kill and loot. You are extremely vicious. You must submit to the law and be punished for your crimes. Naturally, you have absolutely no physiology. But you are all going to die, but
It also depends on how you die."
Xiao Tang turned around and looked around at the group of thieves who were kneeling on the ground, and said solemnly: "The laws of the Song Dynasty have always been strict against the serious criminals who gathered evil parties to harm the good people and separatist rebels. We have revived the cruel laws of the pre-Qin Dynasty, such as cutting, beating, and beating.
Evisceration, amputation, live nailing, beheading and mutilation... have always been the capital punishment used to kill the leader of thieves. You are so full of evil, and you persist in your evil, how can you expect to end up with a whole corpse now?"
While Xiao Tang was talking, his eyes fell on a little thief leader whose face became increasingly pale. The little leader was trembling. He only raised his head slightly to meet Xiao Tang's sharp eyes, and then lowered his head again.
After a while, the little boss finally raised his head tremblingly and begged for mercy: "Xiao Xiao Xiao Ren Xia... If I am willing to recruit... can I spare this villain's life?"
When Ru Tingqi heard the words, he immediately burst out in anger. He yelled and cursed at the little leader: "Humazi! What did I tell you just now? You greedy thief who is afraid of death, dare to vomit out half of it again?"
Words come, I..."
Before Ru Tingqiji could finish cursing, Shi Xiu suddenly jumped out and kicked Ru Tingqi hard in the abdomen. He then tightened his hands with both hands and whipped the steel sword sheath in his hand hard, and then hit Ru Tingqi hard.
On Ru Tingqi's mouth! Immediately five or six of Ru Tingqi's teeth were knocked out by Shi Xiu's blow. Blood came out of his mouth and nose, and he fell backwards, lying straight on the ground.
Seeing Ru Tingqi's miserable appearance, the little leader named Hu Mazi suddenly stood up and cursed at Ru Tingqi with a high-pitched voice: "I am your eighteenth generation ancestor! Straight mother-in-law, thief,
I don't have enough food and clothing, so I have to beg for food in the green forest, but I'm treated like a dog by you guys who kill me. Now that I've been captured by the army, why the hell are you trying to show off your authority with me!?
Who would be willing to be a strong man in the green forest if there is a way to survive? His grandmother, Tian Hu, that fellow bird wants to be the emperor. You bird people still want to be royal relatives, but I just want to live well, you
I am willing to be sent by you to do things that are detrimental to my morality? Damn it, now that I am in this situation, do you think I am willing to be a slave like you!?"
Hearing the little boss yelling, Tian Ding's face turned pale. He stared blankly ahead, as if his three souls had been taken away long ago. And Ru Tingqi, whose mouth was full of blood, could only be resentful.
He stared at the little leader, unable to do anything more.
The little leader was breathless from scolding. He immediately turned his head and looked at Xiao Tang eagerly. Xiao Tang nodded and said: "I suppressed Hedong in accordance with the laws of the Song Dynasty. Except for the thieves who surrendered on their own, I recruited those who have made meritorious deeds."
Everyone is also allowed to surrender. Those who follow the thieves and do not commit the most heinous crimes are also allowed to surrender. Not only will they be spared the death penalty, but they will also be able to return to the village."
The little boss listened to Xiao Tang's words as if he was a follower. He immediately nodded and said: "Xiao Renxia! I will recruit you! When Xie led the heavenly army to Dingxiang County that day, Tian Hu had already discussed with Tian Ding.
It’s decided, we will wait for a few people to fly Tian Hu’s flag and chase the officers and soldiers who fled. Tian Hu will lead some people to find hidden places in the mountains to hide for a while. Because there are many officers and soldiers searching around, they will
Gather the remaining troops and sneak all the way, heading straight for the Weisheng Army to Tongtian County to escape!"
