Eight hundred and forty-ninth chapters Chu Dudu who bared his fangs
In the Song Dynasty, although there were many people who could be called county kings, they were not many, and most of the county kings were relatives of the royal family.
But if anyone in the Song Dynasty royal family could lead troops to fight, to be honest, Wu Meng didn't believe it.
That's why Wu Meng was stunned for a moment when he suddenly heard the title of Prince of Guangyang. Of course, given Wu Meng's level, he was somewhat aware of some of the developments in the court.
Thanks to Cai Jing, Gao Qiu and others, Chu Yi's reputation is not very good in this world, but Cai Jing and others have also helped Chu Yi become famous, at least if Chu Yi's name is mentioned in officialdom
, I can still somewhat think of Chu Yi’s background.
Just like Wu Meng, when he suddenly heard the title of Guangyang County Prince, he naturally couldn't remember who the Guangyang County Prince was for a moment, but because of Cai Jing, Gao Qiu and others, there was no doubt about Chu Yi
But some things about it reached Wu Meng’s ears.
That's why Wu Meng remembered after thinking for a while that the Prince of Guangyang was Chu Yi.
With his eyes narrowed, Wu Meng looked at Chu Yi under the handsome flag, with a look of disbelief on his face.
In Wu Meng's impression, Chu Yi, the legendary murderous traitor, should be a white-faced and beardless eunuch. However, looking at Chu Yi at this moment, Wu Meng could not connect him with those eunuchs.
While his mind was spinning, Wu Meng kept running. When he was dozens of feet away, he got off his horse, walked forward solemnly, saluted Chu Yi and said: "Commander Wu Meng of Jiaxing pays homage to the Prince of Guangyang."
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Chu Yi glanced at Wu Meng and said that along the way, the army passed through more than one county, and there were also many cities surrounded by Manichaean rebels, which were destroyed by their army.
There were more than a dozen groups of rebels, but none of the county guards had the guts to break out of the city.
Only the man in front of him, Wu Meng, who was covered in blood, actually led the people in the city to fight out. This fact alone made Chu Yi take a high look at him.
With a flick of his hand, Wu Meng was lifted up by a strong force. Wu Meng was also a strong master at the level of a grand master. How could he not feel that Chu Yi's cultivation revealed in that flick was like a bottomless abyss?
Generally unfathomable.
He became more frightened in his heart, and his face became more respectful, and he stood in front of Chu Yi with his head bowed.
Chu Yi looked at Wu Meng and said, "Commander Wu, what's going on in Jiaxing City right now? I expect there will be no worries in the city with the commander in charge."
There was some hesitation and struggle on Wu Meng's face, but he suddenly bowed to Chu Yi and said: "Please ask the prince to uphold justice for our lieutenants, otherwise there will be trouble among the generals..."
Narrowing his eyes, Chu Yi couldn't help showing a bit of surprise. Wu Meng was definitely a good general. At least in Chu Yi's opinion, among the hundreds of thousands of Forbidden Army, there were few Forbidden Army soldiers who could compete with Wu Meng.
The troops under his command are comparable.
Although giving orders and prohibitions seems simple, it is not that easy to do it. Anyone who can do this may not become a famous general, but there is still no problem in being a good general.
And Wu Meng just has the qualifications to be a good general. Seeing Wu Meng's angry look at this moment, Chu Yi nodded slowly and said: "Commander Wu, if you have anything to say, just say it."
Lu Junyi, Yang Zhi and others on the side also looked at Wu Meng curiously. For a general like Wu Meng to say that there might be trouble in his army, it was obviously not nonsense.
Taking a deep breath, Wu Meng told in detail how Chen Zu, the magistrate of the county, was greedy for money and how he angered the army officers.
Listening to Wu Meng's narration, Chu Yi's expression did not change, but Yang Zhi, Lu Junyi and others on the side showed astonished expressions. Apparently they did not expect that there were such greedy people in this world.
If you really don't even want your life, you also want money. Then isn't Chen Zu really afraid that he will greedily take the promised silver reward and lose the morale of the army, and then the city will be destroyed?
"It's weird, it's really weird. There are still people in this world who are so greedy for money?"
Yang Zhi had a look of wonder and contempt on his face.
Lu Junyi slowly shook his head and said: "Such greed is rare in the world."
Even Hua Rong, Xu Ning and others all sighed.
Wu Meng kowtowed and said, "Please ask the prince to uphold justice for us and other soldiers."
If possible, Wu Meng would never bow to a chamberlain, but Wu Meng had no other choice. The backer behind Chen Zu was the traitor Cai Jing. He was just a small commander. Cai Jing could say anything
It can decide his life or death.
This means that relying on his words alone, there is no way he can get the compensation money he deserves for those men who died in the battle. As a good general, Wu Meng felt guilty in his heart, not to mention that the situation in the army was already very serious.
He was so nervous that he could suppress it for a while, but he could not suppress it for the rest of his life. It might break out at some point. If that happens, he, the commander, might not be able to escape death.
As long as he can get the compensation he deserves for his soldiers, it doesn't matter if he bows to Chu Yi. No matter how unbearable Chu Yi is, can he still be comparable to Chen Zu and Cai Jing?
While the rebels outside the city were being chased by Chu Yi's vanguard army, Chen Zu in Jiaxing City also received the news.
The changes outside the city naturally cannot escape Chen Zu's attention. After all, this is a major matter related to his own life and death. Chen Zu sent out most of the servants in the house to keep an eye on the movements outside the city.
In addition, Wu Meng led the soldiers and horses from the city out of Jiaxing City. It can be said that half of Jiaxing City was aware of it. If Chen Zu didn't get the news, he would not be able to secure his position as Jiaxing County Magistrate.
At this moment, in the county government, Chen Zu saw that all of his subordinates were led by Chen Xuan. Chen Xuan was Chen Zu's clan brother and could be said to be Chen Zu's confidant, while Chen Xuan was in charge of the county's troops and was Chen Zu's minion.
Chen Xuan looked at Chen Zudao and said: "Brother, the origin of the officers and soldiers outside the city is already clear. It is Chu Yi, the King of Guangyang County who lost his favor and the owner of Dongchang."
Chen Zu narrowed his eyes and said in surprise: "Chu Yi, the king of Guangyang County, is actually him."
It can be heard that there is no respect in Chen Zu's words, but a bit of disdain and contempt. As a scholar, it is not surprising that he looks down on Chu Yi, who was born as a chamberlain, not to mention that he is Cai Jing.
It is well known that Cai Jing and Chu Yi do not deal with each other, so Chen Zu has no good impression of Chu Yi even more.
After thinking about what to do next, Chen Zu glanced at Chen Xuan and said, "Then what happened to Wu Meng? He is so brave. Who gave him the courage to leave the city? If Jiaxing City is lost, he will
There are a few heads that are worthy of being chopped off. Send an order to this county to tell him to go back to Jiaxing City. No soldier is allowed to leave Jiaxing City without an order from this county."
You must know that Wu Meng's rank is not lower than that of Chen Zu. The two of them were not subordinate to each other in terms of civil and military affairs, but Chen Zu's tone clearly meant that he was treating himself as Wu Meng's superior and was unceremonious.
If this were placed in other eras, it would definitely make people feel extremely weird, but in the Song Dynasty, it was simply normal for civil servants to shout and drink at military generals. If the civil servants whispered softly to military commanders, then it would
It's a strange thing.
Chen Xuan suddenly said: "Brother, what should we do with the imperial army outside the city? If they want to enter the city..."
Chen Zu said without hesitation: "Close the city gates and not allow any soldiers to enter the city. Tell Chu Yi that we do not welcome him in Jiaxing City."
As the leader of a county, if he refuses to open the city, to be honest, the army outside the city really has no reason to enter the city. Otherwise, it would be an act of rebellion.
It is precisely because of this that Chen Zu is so stubborn. But under normal circumstances, even though he is a magistrate, he will rarely offend a general who has just saved himself from the siege so unceremoniously, and even bring him with him.
Eat food and grass and go out of the city to reward the soldiers.
Obviously, it is impossible for Chen Zu to send food and grass to Chu Yi.
When the outside of the city gradually calmed down, those rebels fled, those who were killed were killed, and those who were captured were captured, the calm was restored. At this time, a group of people came out of the city, and the leader
It was Chen Xuan.
In a temporary camp, Chu Yi was preparing to send people into the city to prepare food, grass, and clean water. After all, the food and grass they carried along the way could last for a few days, but clean water was more important than food and grass.
It must be supplied by the city.
While they were discussing, the voice of Xu Ning, who was in charge of patrolling the camp, came from outside the account: "Your Majesty, General Xu Ning wants to see you."
With Chu Yi's permission, Xu Ning walked into the camp dressed in military uniform, saluted Chu Yi, and then said: "Your Majesty, someone from the city came to see Wu Meng."
Because Wu Meng's men and horses were not from Chu Yi's men, so after the rebels were pacified, the two sides naturally set up camps separately, so Wu Meng did not stay in the same place as Chu Yi.
Chu Yi nodded slightly and said: "Wu Meng is the guard general of Jiaxing. It is reasonable for people coming from the city to meet him first."
Yang Zhi on the side said: "Prince, if the army needs food, grass and water, why don't you go into the city with the people from the city and have a look at it."
Yang Zhi was born in a family of generals, so he was better than Lin Chong, Xu Ning and others. In addition, he had been managing the East Factory for Chu Yi over the years, and his ability in interpersonal communication had been honed.
So among the people present, Yang Zhi is really the most suitable candidate.
After glancing at Yang Zhi, Chu Yi nodded and said, "In that case, Yang Zhi, please go ahead and give it a try."
Yang Zhi took the order and left. After a short while, he left the camp and met Wu Meng with an angry look on his face.
When he saw Wu Meng, Yang Zhi said to Wu Meng: "Commander Wu, this is..."
Seeing Yang Zhi, Wu Meng's scowl on his face subsided a little, with a wry smile on his face and he cupped his hands at Yang Zhi and said: "It turned out to be Yang Zhishi, but he made Yang Zhishi laugh.
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Seeing the confused look on Yang Zhi's face, Wu Meng sighed and explained: "There has just been a visitor in the city. The county magistrate Chen Zu sent his subordinate Chen Xuan to come and ordered me to return to the city immediately. However, I came here to report to the county.
The king resigns."
Only then did Yang Zhi understand. He nodded slightly and said, "So, I don't know where the person from the city is at this time. Yang, on the order of the county king, went to the city to ask the county magistrate to prepare food, grass, and water for the army...
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Wu Meng shook his head and said: "I am afraid that Yang Zhi will be disappointed. Just now, Chen Xuan told me to guard the city gate and not let anyone enter the city. Now that I think about it, I am afraid that I am specifically targeting the prince's men."
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When Yang Zhi heard this, he immediately raised his eyebrows and said angrily: "What a Chen Zu, how dare he treat me so slowly. Yang should go and see that Chen Zu and ask him face to face..."
Unable to stop him, Wu Meng sighed and went to say goodbye to Chu Yi.
Chu Yi in the tent looked at Wu Meng. Wu Meng was confused. Chu Yi understood what was going on. He couldn't help showing a smile in his eyes. He really didn't expect that a mere county magistrate would dare to do so.
Being so rude, do you really think he can't kill anyone?
Chu Yi stood up slowly and said: "Chu really wants to go to Jiaxing City and ask Chen Zu what he can do if the governor enters the city."
As he spoke, Chu Yi looked at Wu Meng who raised his head and said with a smile: "Commander Wu, dare to follow Chu to see Chen Zu, so that he can help the commander get the compensation he deserves for the lieutenant generals."
Wu Meng's heart felt hot, and he immediately raised his head and said, "The general is willing."
At the city gate, Yang Zhi was shouting curses at the city wall. However, on the city wall, Chen Xuan had already taken control of the situation. With Chen Xuan's fierce reputation, few soldiers in the city dared to disobey his orders.
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Chen Xuan looked at Yang Zhi below and sneered: "Yang Zhi, I miss you because I am the Queen of Yang Clan. Chen will let you live today. Otherwise, you will be shot on the spot for the crime of storming the city gate."
Yang Zhi was so angry, he didn't expect that just a leader could be so bold. You know, Yang Zhi is a person with a bad reputation in the capital. I don't know how many high-ranking officials mentioned his name.
His expression changed, and he was afraid that Dongchang would come to visit him.
Whether it was his name as a stall owner in Dongchang or his name after Yang Clan, both of them were enough to suppress Chen Xuan. He never thought that the other party would be so rude.
Just when Yang Zhi was about to jump up the city wall and slap Chen Xuan to death, a voice came from behind him: "Yang Zhi."
Hearing the voice, Yang Zhi looked back and saw Chu Yi, Wu Meng and others walking over.
Yang Zhi immediately turned to Chu Yi and said, "Prince, Chen Zu and Chen Xuan are so arrogant that they won't let us enter the city."
Chu Yi glanced at the top of the city and saw Chen Xuanzheng, who was dressed in military uniform, looking at them with a proud expression, as if he was very satisfied with blocking them from outside the city.
Seemingly seeing Chu Yi looking at him, Chen Xuan couldn't help but said to Chu Yi: "People below the city, listen, the county has an order, the city gate is closed, no one is allowed to enter the city, otherwise he will be punished for colluding with the rebels.
Kill without mercy."
Chu Yi just glanced at Chen Xuan and suddenly laughed. While laughing, he said: "Dongchang Colonel Yang Zhi obeys the order."
After being stunned for a moment, Yang Zhi came to his senses and said solemnly: "I obey my orders."
Chu Yi said coldly: "We have investigated Chen Zu, the magistrate of Jiaxing County, for colluding with the traitor Fang La. The evidence is true. We have ordered Dongchang to arrest and kill him in order to rectify the country's laws and serve as a warning to those who come after him."
Chu Yi's voice was neither high nor low, with infinite coldness, but on the city wall, Chen Xuan and others could hear it clearly one by one.
After hearing Chu Yi's words clearly, the proud look on Chen Xuan's face suddenly solidified. He opened his eyes wide and looked at the different figure below in disbelief.
"How come the county magistrate is loyal to the imperial court and colludes with the rebels? You...you are slandering and trying to incriminate yourself, so why bother..."
Chen Xuan almost shouted loudly, and shouted at the soldiers around him: "This is slander, slander..."
Once the name of colluding with the rebels was slapped on his head, it would be a serious crime to punish the nine tribes. There were other charges, but no one could bear the charge of confiscating the family and exterminating the clan.
What flustered Chen Xuan the most was that Chu Yi did not face them with his military position at all, but instead used his other identity to face them.
Dongchang has the privilege of supervising the world. Although this is not worthy of the name, if it is really said, if Dongchang is serious, it really has the right to kill first and report later.
