On the first night after arriving at the military camp, under Mi Fang's arrangement, Tao Shang met with his men who were going on this expedition.
In the handsome tent, a banquet was held with wine and four captains, three captains and fifteen uncles were all seated. The tent seemed crowded for a while, with people crowded around each other, making it look a little bit too sedentary.
No less, I even bumped my butt a bit when I stood up.
Mi Fang and Tao Shang sat on the main seats, one on the left and one on the right, looking at the generals below, each with their own thoughts in mind.
It was the first time for Mi Fang to become a general. The old god was there, he was full of ambition, and he seemed to be quite proud. The spring breeze and horse hooves describe him now.
The pottery merchant was not in such a good mood. He was just observing the following people calmly.
On the surface, everyone seems to be extremely respectful, and they are competing with each other like dogs; but no one knows what is going on in their hearts...
But the pottery merchant was certain that none of them had good things in mind, at least they were definitely not convinced.
In the previous life, every time an important position in the group was taken up by a new paratrooper, everyone was unconvinced. On the surface, they looked harmonious, but in fact, they were all scornful behind the scenes. This is a human nature, and the world is full of people.
, who in the human world is not a common person? Those who are not common people are generally no longer in the human world.
We are all human beings, and our mental state should be the same regardless of ancient or modern times.
Mi Fang was leading an army for the first time, and she was just a teenage boy with no strength. These people had been working with Cao Bao all year round. Even if they were not experienced in hundreds of battles, they should have been fighting with Xuzhou.
Youzi, a veteran of the Yellow Turbans, was frightened by the appointment and had to bow his head to himself and Mi Fang, but I'm afraid he was not sincere.
According to common sense, the best way is for Tao Shang and Mi Fang to show grace, rely on time to conquer their sincerity bit by bit, and use time to enrich their feelings... But now that the expedition is about to begin, Tao Shang does not have so much time to talk about this.
Calf.
At this moment, it’s time to use a big stick to push things along.
"The Western Expedition will be held soon. I, Tao Shang, have been ordered to supervise the army and go to the front line with you to punish thieves and punish rebels. According to me, tonight's meal can be regarded as a trip wine and a meeting wine! I will share with you all
Let’s get to know them all and become familiar with each other. In the days to come, I need to rely on you all to assist General Mi and win some beautiful battles, so as not to disgrace the reputation of our Xuzhou Army... Come on, do one!"
The pottery merchant raised his wine cup, and the captains and captains in the tent also raised their wine cups.
"Challenge thieves and punish rebels! I swear to kill national traitors!" After saying this, everyone was stunned.
The potter raised his lips, these people were shouting slogans very loudly.
"Everyone, I wonder if you have any opinions on this round of fighting against thieves? Why don't you tell me?"
Among the people, a captain named Wu stood up and saluted: "My eldest son, according to the opinion of the last general, this alliance meeting is a long journey. The expedition of the army will not only cost money and people, but also Dong Zhuo's subordinates are all
The mighty Xiliang Army, the Bingzhou Army, and the Luoyang Central Army that have experienced hundreds of battles are far beyond the capabilities of the Xuzhou Army. It is better to pretend to fight with them, sit back and watch the success or failure of the alliance, and accept it as soon as it is good."
After Colonel Wu finished speaking, he saw everyone below talking about it, nodding their heads, and everyone agreed.
Tao Shang smiled slightly and said: "What Captain Wu said is reasonable, but when Governor Tao issued the military order, this was not the requirement for this expedition."
Lieutenant Wu Xiaowei raised his head and held his chest high, saying with neither humility nor arrogance: "Although the governor's military orders are as follows, the generals are out there and the military orders are not obeyed. My subordinates have been following General Cao in battles for many years. Whenever they go into battle, General Cao always guides them carefully and gives advice without hesitation."
! According to the general’s opinion, this western expedition has no chance of success.”
The pottery merchant gently played with the wine cup and said with a smile: "What a man who is willing to give advice whenever he is in battle... According to Captain Wu, General Cao's ability should be higher than that of Governor Tao?"
Lieutenant Wu was not frightened, but raised his neck.
In his eyes, the pottery merchant was just a young boy. He himself had killed someone in battle, so why should he be afraid of him?
"The last general didn't say that. Tao Jishi is the leader of Xuzhou and has Tao Jishi's ability. But when it comes to military affairs, General Cao is the best in Xuzhou."
Tao Shang heard this and said slowly: "Captain Wu just said that the general will not obey the military orders abroad, but do you know that there are so many military orders? The governor's military order has been issued, how can we not obey it?"
Lieutenant Wu said seriously: "The eldest son insists on going his own way. If he insists on doing so, I'm afraid these five thousand soldiers and horses will be buried in a foreign place."
The potter curled his lips: "What's the big deal?"
Lieutenant Wu emphasized: "If we force a war and the morale of the army is unstable, causing a mutiny, it will be difficult to control! This is a big deal."
Difficult to control? Mi Fang felt uneasy as she listened. Why did these words become more and more threatening the more she heard them?
Thinking of this, Mi Fang looked at the pottery merchant in confusion, but saw that the pottery merchant's face had already become indifferent.
"If you don't go out and talk nonsense, how can you show that the military's morale is unstable?" Tao Shang stood up slowly, with a chill in his eyes: "You are a soldier, and it is your duty to obey military orders! It's you
It is your bounden duty! If you are afraid of death, hugging your children and your wife at home, why come here to serve as a soldier? As a soldier, not to mention being buried in a different place, wrapped in horse leather, or facing a mountain of swords and oil pans, the military order has given you to go
If you jump in, you have to jump in! You talk about life and death, you are afraid of strong enemies, but you have the nerve to talk to me about military morale? How can you have military morale with people like you!"
After saying that, the pottery merchant raised his foot and kicked the table over.
Everyone present could not help but be shocked when they saw this. They did not expect that this seemingly gentle and frail young master would have such a violent temper.
The pottery merchant kicked over the table and winked at Mi Fang quickly. Mi Fang understood and shouted: "Here comes someone!"
The soldiers outside the tent walked into the camp almost instantly, as if they had already arranged it.
Tao Shang pointed at Lieutenant Wu and said, "Pull me down and charge forty military sticks!"
After saying that, several guards came forward to grab Captain Wu.
Lieutenant Wu showed a fierce look: "Who dares? I will chop him!"
"Presumptuous!" The pottery merchant also showed a fierce look on his face: "Who dares? Who will bear the forty military sticks for him! If he dares to fight back, he will be executed on the spot! If he fights back and is killed, it has nothing to do with you. If you are killed by him,
If you die here, it will be in vain!"
Even after talking to this extent, which guard would still hold back? They all gritted their teeth and ruthlessly went to catch Captain Wu.
At this moment, Lieutenant Wu finally became anxious and shouted: "Young Master! I am loyal from the bottom of my heart, you can't hit me!"
The potter raised his neck and said: "I am the supervisor, who can't be beaten by me? My mother doesn't even recognize him when I beat him!"
The soldiers came up, one on the left and the other on the right, and one after the other, they tried their best to hold Captain Wu up, dragging him and pulling him out with all their strength.
Captain Wu kicked his legs vigorously and struggled, while shouting angrily: "I am a captain directly under General Cao's left army. You can't do this. You, you, you have no right to fight..."
The pottery merchant sneered: "Talk to me and scare me? Sorry, I won't do this! Give me twenty more military sticks and beat me hard...beat me into scum! I'm so scumbag that General Cao doesn't recognize him."
The scum!"
Captain Wu was dragged out one by one from the left and the right. After a while, he heard the crisp sound of castanets coming from outside the tent. Along with the rhythmic sound of the castanets, there were also painful shouts.
Facing everyone's surprised and uncertain looks, Tao Shang sat down slowly, looked around at the others, and said: "I was ordered by the governor to supervise the army. I only recognize military orders and not human relationships. In this western expedition, the commander of the army will
It's General Mi, not General Cao! The war is coming, and we all need to obey military orders. I hope you have a strong balance in your hearts. You need to know who is leading the troops, and you need to know who says what you should listen to!"
After a pause, the pottery merchant said quietly: "Do you understand what I mean?"
If you don't understand at this time, how unsighted you are? What's more, talking about going on an expedition and drinking at meetings...it's clear that this is a premeditated Hongmen Banquet!
The remaining three captains, three captains, and fifteen uncles stood up one after another and expressed their loyalty in unison: "No! The last general is waiting for the supervisor army and general Mi to follow suit!"
"Okay!" Tao Shang continued: "As a supervisor of the army, although I say that everything is based on military law, I also know your difficulties. Generals go out to fight, eat and sleep in the open, and fight bloody battlefields for the country and the people. If one is not good,
, even if you are still wrapped in horse leather, you must be fair when doing things. If you have put in the hard work that you deserve, you must be paid what you deserve."
After saying that, the pottery merchant pointed at Mi Fang and said: "Your general has prepared a gift for each of you. The captain and the captain each have thirty gold pieces, and the uncle each has ten gold pieces. As a gift for you,
General Mi also promised to pay for the aftermath of the expedition. If any of you die, in addition to Xuzhou's supply compensation, he will provide an additional thirty gold to your parents, wives, and children. This supervisory army will also serve as a guarantee. Such treatment will ensure that you will not have any expenses.
No worries.”
Mi Fang raised her chest and looked very embarrassed, which meant that I obviously have a lot of money!
After a pause, Tao Shang continued: "Of course, if you don't want to, the scumbag Colonel Wu is your role model... choose it!"
Mi Fang stood up and clapped her hands, and saw a row of soldiers taking several large wooden boxes into the tent, and then opened them. The neatly arranged gold foil in the boxes instantly illuminated the eyes of everyone present.
Everyone has integrity and character, but for most people, integrity and character are far less important than eating. No matter how fierce the general is, he is still a human being, and no matter how desperate the soldier is, he still has to support his family. The comparison is illusory.
In terms of the slogan, money is the most real thing. Of course, money cannot buy the loyalty of everyone, but there is no problem in buying the temporary loyalty of the people in front of the pottery merchant.
There are some worldly masters who regard money as dirt, but they are rare. Most people in society are still common people.
Money is the most vulgar thing. The reason why it is vulgar is that it is the most practical for vulgar people.
These captains, captains, and uncles looked at me and I looked at you, and they all saw deep desire in each other's eyes.
"If you want it, take it! If you don't want it, go get the stick and keep company with the scumbag Colonel Wu." Tao Shang said with a smile.
When the words fell, everyone in the tent knelt down and shouted loudly: "I am willing to serve the eldest son to the death!"
This time, the potter could tell that the shout was indeed coming from the bottom of his heart, completely sincere.
"Wrong." Tao Shang shook his head: "I am the supervisor of the army and am not responsible for fighting. The person you want to serve is General Mi."
Everyone said in unison: "I will wait for you, General Mi, and look forward to it!"