Li Chengzhong listened to Wang Dalang's accusation against Xie Li in the cave, but Xie Li did not show up. As soon as he came back, the cat went to his small cave and did not show up. Wang Dalang was left here angrily scolding Xie Li.
Li Chengzhong was not too concerned about Wang Dalang's accusations. He focused on two aspects.
The first aspect is: "Are the instructors in Jieli teachings sincerely? Do you have any thoughts of escaping?" Regarding this question, Wang Dalang thought for a moment and answered honestly: "The instructors were very attentive and taught a lot. The brothers learned a lot.
Da. deliberately left some opportunities for the instructor along the way, but he didn't even think about escaping."
The second aspect is: "How many Khitans are guarding that winter camp? Are there other Khitans around to support it? How far is it from Bailang Mountain?" Wang Dalang's answer was: "I can't tell how many Khitans are guarding it, but
Many Han people were found working outside the camp. No other Khitan camps were found within at least ten miles. This camp is not too far from the pass at the back of Bailang Mountain. It takes about an hour to ride a horse and half a day to hike."
After hearing this, Li Chengzhong paced back and forth in the cave dwelling and thought seriously for a while. Throughout the winter, Li Chengzhong's troops did not take a step out of Bailang Mountain. Therefore, he judged that this should not be a bait for the Khitans. The Khitan's ranger sentry detectives
The scope is concentrated at the Bailang Pass in the south, and they are unaware of the trails leading north from the back mountain. In addition, Li Chengzhong's troops have a huddle defense strategy. Therefore, it is very possible that the Khitan people were too careless and laxly guarded the winter camp.
This is also a very good opportunity to attack. As for the cattle and sheep in the camp that Wang Dalang described as "groups" and "countless", Li Chengzhong was equally jealous, and even more jealous than Wang Dalang!
"Assemble the entire battalion and prepare to attack!" Li Chengzhong gritted his teeth and issued the order.
Wang Dalang perked up and asked again: "What about the explanation..."
Li Chengzhong said: "Take your time and change places. It's the same for us. There's nothing wrong with it."
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Xie Li returned to his cave dwelling, lying on a pile of hay with his eyes open in a daze. The explanation he gave Wang Dalang seemed high-sounding, but in fact, without careful consideration, even he found it unreasonable. Therefore, the more he thought about it, the more he felt that Li Chengzhong was not justified.
If you let go of your "betrayal" behavior, you will probably be fired. It doesn't matter if you go back to doing physical work. The worst thing you can do is eat less, but what about women and children?
Moreover, is he really "betraying"? What exactly is "betrayal"?
Xie Li remembered that Feng Sishi’s class specifically taught that a person must be “benevolent, righteous, courteous, wise, and trustworthy.” A benevolent person must be close and loving, care for others, and have the common people in mind. Since Xie Li learned this word, he has been studying in White Wolf
Yamanaka did what the word meant. He helped others in his work and cared about the weak in life, especially the woman and her two children... Thinking of that woman, Xie Li's face felt slightly hot.
A righteous person must act fairly, do things reasonably, and fulfill his responsibilities. At this point, Jieli also feels that he has made no mistakes in any aspect. He never spares any effort in his work and takes whatever he has done.
How many work points you have will be exchanged for as much food as you have. When teaching and training soldiers, you will never be lazy or sloppy. You will do your duty, work conscientiously, and be fully worthy of the work points you earn.
Leaving aside etiquette and wisdom, the meaning of these two words is too complicated, and Li is still pondering and learning the explanation, but how does the word "faith" count as trust? According to his agreement with Li Chengzhong, since he promised to train these
A soldier will definitely fulfill this promise, and he did the same. This time when he went to the mountains for training, he had many opportunities to escape, but when he thought of his promise, Xie Li gave up the idea of escape. He wanted to be upright and upright.
As a man, be a gentleman who strictly abides by his word.
Before today, Jie Li always thought that he had done a good job, but now everything has changed. Does not allowing the scout team to attack the tribe's camp to be considered a violation of the principles of life taught by Feng Sishi?
Xie Li knew the plight of Bailang Mountain. When he saw the cattle and sheep in the camp, Xie Li was equally jealous. If those cattle and sheep could be brought back to the mountains, the people would not have to worry about food and clothing.
A woman and her two children can live a very good life. Xie Li feels that as a Khitan with Han blood on his hands, it is not easy to be understood by the Han people and recognized by the woman.
He was quite frightened about this incident. Every time he heard the two children happily calling him "Uncle Jieli", he would feel uneasy and guilty sincerely while being moved.
Thinking of the people who were kind to him and the soldiers who respected him and obeyed his orders, Xie Li sighed deeply.
But...can I wield a sword against my own people?
Xie Li's mind was confused and he didn't know what to do. After thinking for a while, he decided to go find Feng Si Shi. Feng Si Shi was a scholar and knew a lot of things.
, he felt that his world had opened up, his earth had become wider, and he had gained much more knowledge than before. At this moment when he felt depressed and couldn't find his direction, he wanted to seek a reasonable answer from Feng Sishi.
When Xie Li left his cave dwelling, he heard a rapid sound of a wooden whistle and saw soldiers emerging from the cave dwelling one after another. Soon they gathered in a neat formation in the school grounds, with everyone holding sharp knives and fully equipped.
His heart was so tight that he didn't bother to look for Feng Sishi. He rushed to the side of the school field and found Li Chengzhong.
"Sir, is this going to..." Jie Li asked bravely. In fact, he had already expected it. In the Central Plains, the title "Sir" means "father", but in the grasslands, it means "father" to those with power.
Since he served as the archery and riding instructor in the former camp, Xie Li has been calling Li Chengzhong according to the custom of the grassland.
"Go to the grass valley." Li Chengzhong did not shy away and explained to Xie Li with a smile.
Xie Li knew very well what "beating the grass valley" meant. This had always been the way the Khitan tribes plundered foreign countries. Hearing Li Chengzhong use this word to answer himself, Xie Li couldn't help but feel embarrassed. After the embarrassment, there was another silence. Silence.
After a moment, Xie Li murmured: "Sir, I did not order the scout team to attack the camp of the Product Department today..."
Li Chengzhong said: "It's okay. You don't need to care too much. After all, you are a Khitan. You can help me train soldiers to resist foreign aggression, which is already very good. It will be really difficult for you to wield a knife against your own people. You don't want anything.
Fear and uneasiness, the Khitans will attack us again in the future, kill our people, rob our property, and rob our women... I also grant you no need to participate in the battle. You don't have to worry about me punishing you. From now on, you will be treated as good as ever.
I will never deduct the work points you deserve for training soldiers."
These words were spoken in a calm tone, but they made Xie Li's face feel hot. He was a little embarrassed, but he breathed a sigh of relief and was speechless. After a slight hesitation, he bravely asked: "Your Excellency, lead the troops there... can you spare the time?"
Some... killings?" After asking, he felt ashamed and lowered his head and did not dare to look at Li Chengzhong.
Li Chengzhong smiled and said, "I promise you, I won't kill anyone who puts down his weapon!"
Unexpectedly, this "Wolf Demon" in his mind was now so tolerant to him and actually agreed to such a rude and harsh request. Xie Li was stunned for a moment, a little unbelievable.
I just heard Li Chengzhong say again: "I'm afraid they won't understand what I say and will fight to the death... Also, if the camp's guards and sentries were alerted before the attack, it will be hard to tell. I don't know the effect of your teachings these days.
How about, can these soldiers under my command stand up to you Khitan people? How many of them will come back alive from this attack? Alas..."
Listening to Li Chengzhong's words, Jie Li looked at the soldiers standing in line in front of him. He struggled internally for a moment, took a deep breath, and said loudly: "Sir, I... take me with you."
Li Chengzhong turned his head and looked at Xie Li for a while, and said with a smile: "Okay!" Before Xie Li could speak, his face suddenly straightened and he ordered: "Instructor Xie Li, the scout team is now under your command. First, clear out the wanderers on the road ahead.
Riding and guarding; second, covering the battlefield before attacking; third, leading the troops to pursue the fleeing enemy when necessary; fourth, staying behind to block the enemy when returning."
Jie Li originally just thought of coming up with ideas from the sidelines. Since sending troops was inevitable, he would help Li Chengzhong successfully capture the camp and try to reduce some casualties, including the casualties of the former camp soldiers and the Khitan people. At the same time,
It was a reward for Li Chengzhong's magnanimity. He never expected that he would shoulder such a heavy responsibility, and that this "adult" would trust him so much. For a moment, he felt that there was no repayment, and he even felt a little short of breath.
Li Chengzhong finished gathering the soldiers from the front camp and said loudly: "Brothers, the Chinese New Year is coming in two days. I have promised you all before that on the night of New Year's Eve, a bonfire feast will be held in the school grounds for the soldiers and civilians to have fun together. Brother
We should all remember..."
Having said this, the soldiers from the front camp in the audience all showed knowing smiles.
Li Chengzhong continued: "The idea is beautiful, but the reality is cruel. There is not much food in the mountains, and there is not much meat. I originally wanted to go to Pingzhou again to ask for some New Year food for the brothers. But now I see
We can't make it. The Khitan people have tightened the blockade outside the mountain. Our supply lines have been tightly blocked. The idea of getting food from inside the pass is unfeasible. Seeing that the New Year is coming, the brothers have no meat or food in the pot.
I can’t live with it! Everyone asked me, what should I do?”
The soldiers in the front camp were suddenly stunned, staring at each other. You looked at me, I looked at you...
"I thought of a way. Since the Khitans don't allow the pass to send food to us, let's go and ask for it from the Khitans! If the Khitans don't give it to us, we'll rob it! Aren't the Khitans always raiding the grass and grains of our Han people? Let's go and raid them too.
The grass valley of the Khitans!" When Li Chengzhong said this, he pointed at the soldiers in the audience and shouted loudly: "I wonder if brothers dare to go!"
There was an uproar in the audience, followed by everyone shouting in unison: "Dare!"
Li Chengzhong raised his arms and shouted: "Without food and clothing, we robbed cattle and sheep to celebrate the New Year!"
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On December 28, the second year of Guanghua, the Pingzhou Army's front camp stationed in Bailang Mountain took the initiative to attack. They came out of the mountain from the back mountain path and attacked a cattle and sheep winter camp of the Khitan tribe in the north of the mountain, beheading 24 people.
He captured 69 people and obtained 120 cattle, more than 3,000 sheep, and 90 horses. He also rescued more than 300 Han slaves.