Wang Lang really admired Chen Deng, but he could not express his thoughts in front of the generals in the army, especially General Langya headed by Zang Ba.
Why Wang Lang said just now that there are only three sects in Xuzhou is because they actually don't regard Zang Ba and other Langya thieves as their own.
The Xuzhou nobles were just using him to defend themselves against him, just like raising a vicious dog at home. Naturally, they would not expose their master's contradictions and vulnerabilities to the vicious dog at this time.
Let’s look at the distribution of the troops they sent this time.
This time the Xuzhou Army dispatched a troop number of 50,000, but actually had 20,000 troops, including 4,000 Danyang soldiers, 8,000 Xuzhou gentry tribesmen, and the remaining 8,000 Langya soldiers.
From this distribution, we can see Wang Lang's difficulties.
Before the war, Tao Qian had stated to Wang Lang that the first purpose of sending troops this time was to conserve troops, and the second purpose was to support Cao's army. In other words, the 4,000 Danyang soldiers in the Xuzhou Army could obey Wang Lang's orders, but they wanted to take the initiative to attack the Taishan Army.
, then most likely they won’t obey.
The leader of these four thousand Danyang soldiers was Xu Dan, a native of Tao Qian and an old general. He was able to communicate with Tao Qian himself, so he had a strong ability to act independently.
And now Xu Dan is sitting in the highest position on the left seat, looking drunk and not willing to take the initiative?
This is even more true for the Langya soldiers, who have the second largest military strength.
Tao Qian had previously dispatched them to participate in this battle, on the one hand to expand his troops and increase his power, and on the other hand because these people were familiar with the terrain and could guide the entire army.
But Langya soldiers are called soldiers, but in reality they have always been thieves.
They did not go north with the Xuzhou Army to confront the Taishan Army head-on. The battle outside Yishan Pass a few years ago is still unforgettable to these people.
They came just to plunder and make a fortune.
This time, they passed through the Wulian Mountain Passage from Ju County in Langya and entered Beihai, and then turned north and crossed Qi State. Along the way, these Langya soldiers plundered the countryside, backpacks, and military tents.
It has already been pushed to the fullest.
If they hadn't still cared about the apparent affiliation of the Xuzhou Army, they would have withdrawn to Langya with the spoils of war.
Just like that, you still want them to take the initiative?
If the Danyang troops cannot be sent out and the Langya soldiers cannot be sent out, then your powerful tribes like Wang Lang can attack.
But alas, this is even worse.
Every family here knows that troubled times are coming, and maintaining the glory and safety of the family in the future will depend on the soldiers they have. Not to mention, these tribes are the only base of the local faction that can check Tao Qian, let alone here
Taking risks.
So after all the calculations, I decided to sit on the wall in the camp and watch.
Don't look at it, even if they don't participate in the battle, as long as they appear on the battlefield, the Bian Bing Army next door can already suppress the Taishan Army on the opposite side at the barrier?
Later, when Cao Cao led his army back and drove the Taishan Army away, who can say that their Xuzhou Army was not very kind to Cao's army?
So Wang Lang has thought everything out, no matter in terms of face or dignity, his Xuzhou Army will win a big victory.
It's just a pity that Wang Lang has forgotten what young people's ambitions are.
With Chen Deng's temperament, so what if he knew Wang Lang's considerations? This is just a coward for a group of cowardly people, and what Chen Deng wants is to face the difficulties.
He wants to tell people like Wang Lang that today's world is no longer your stage, but a place for heroes like him who are as young as summer flowers.
And Chen Deng’s gains along the way also prove his judgment.
When Zang Ba's Langya soldiers were still in the countryside and Chen Deng's army was passing through Beihai Yingling, Wang Xiu, the chief secretary of the county, led his troops to surrender.
Wang Xiu, also known as Shuzhi, was a local hero in Yingling, Beihai.
The magistrate of his county abandoned the city and fled during the Yellow Turban Rebellion. Later, Wang Xiu took charge of Yingling affairs and took charge of the affairs of the county. Later, he led Yingling to fight against Guan Hai and ensured the safety of the county.
Later, when Chen Deng led his troops into Yingling, the county did not know what to do. Wang Xiu, after seeing Chen Deng's military orders and strict military discipline, decided to dedicate Yingling to Chen Deng.
He himself brought hundreds of friends, clan members and guests who trusted him and surrendered to Chen Deng's account. Chen Deng was very happy and appointed Wang Xiu as the Military Law Cao. Later, when he learned that Wang Xiu was not married, he sent him to Chen Deng's camp.
His own sister married Wang Xiu.
Later, Chen Deng asked Wang Xiu why he chose him, because at that time most of the forces in Beihai chose the powerful Cao Cao.
But at that time Wang Xiu said something like this:
"He has a strong army and sits in five counties, and he is the Lord of the East. But he is in the plains, recruiting heroes, and he compares himself to the great ancestor. I have seen that he has different ambitions, and he is not a hero of the Han Dynasty. Looking at the general again, family hatred is at the forefront.
The enemy of the country is at the rear. If you lie down and eat your courage, you will raise a righteous army. If the army passes by, the people will be safe and blocked. I am sincerely the king's division."
To put it bluntly, Wang Xiu felt that the discipline of the soldiers and horses under Cao Cao was too poor. Based on his understanding of the heroes in history, he knew that such forces were strong when they were strong, but they were all vanguards for the king, so Wang Xiu felt that the same was true for Cao Cao.
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And looking at Chen Deng in front of him, he was full of heroism and a son of a noble family. Although he did not have many soldiers and horses, he had strict military discipline. He was the preparation of a heroic leader.
Chen Deng was greatly excited by Wang Xiu's words and regarded them as his irreversible. Wang Xiu's words also convinced Chen Deng that he was on the right path.
Nowadays, the world is in chaos, dragons and snakes are rising, and every family has to find a way to gain the support of the people.
And Chen Deng accurately grasped two points. One is his undying enmity with the Taishan Army, which makes those who hate the Taishan Army choose to fund him. The other is his youthful vigor, the kind of spirit that tries to win over the world.
The heroism directly wiped away the delicate and artificial appearance of the officials in the late Han Dynasty.
Chen Deng will recreate the heroic spirit of the Han Dynasty and inject a new spirit into this decadent and apocalyptic world. This is the path he, Chen Deng, is looking for.
Now that there is a road, Chen Deng is full of pride and enthusiasm. He looks at Wang Lang beside him.
The eldest brother is still the same eldest brother, rich and handsome, but now there is a sense of decadence no matter how you look at it. It seems that the eldest brother has been in the officialdom for a long time and has been infiltrated by the atmosphere of talking about one's nature with one's hands.
So Chen Deng cupped his fists and said this:
"Why are our troops here? Is it because they are here to watch a battle scene? Is it because the Taishan Army is acting in a perverse manner and disrupting the general order? What did it do in Heji and Youji that did not arouse the resentment of the world? So we must condemn it.
Tai's move has long been the trend of the times and the aspiration of the people. Moreover, the youth and the snow are one, and the lips are dead and the teeth are cold. Our army has arrived, and we can go a hundred steps or ninety steps, but we are lingering on these last ten steps? Now, Cao Jun is fighting hard.
, but our army just stood back and watched, how could we not be jealous of Cao's army? It was obvious that he had tried his best but failed to achieve good results, and instead he was resented. I have not seen the wisdom of it."
Chen Deng said this truth very objectively. That is, Wang Lang, don't always look at your own one-third of an acre. You feel that you are taking advantage both internally and externally, but you have to think about what Cao Jun thinks.
Do you think people will be grateful if you show up to help Cao Jun stabilize the battlefield situation? They may even be resentful that you came even though you didn't help, and just sit back and watch Cao Jun suffer heavy casualties.
What are you planning? Do you want to see us and the Taishan Army lose in a fight, while you, the Xuzhou Army, will benefit?
Chen Deng even concluded that if the Xuzhou Army really did not take action this time, after Cao Cao returned with his army and defeated the Taishan Army, the next step would be to send troops south to Xuzhou.
Because the Xuzhou Army has made Cao Cao distrustful, no one wants to have some motivated hunters suddenly appear from behind during the duel with the Taishan Army.
Therefore, Cao Cao must get rid of Xuzhou's worries.
It's just that Chen Deng couldn't tell this truth. If he said it, it would make Wang Lang and others sit back and fight even more, so as to consume more of Cao's army's strength.
So, after he said the above words, he directly clasped his fists and asked for orders:
"The Taishan Army is the source of troubles in the world. It has Hebei as its heart and rivers, and Mount Tai as its arms that penetrate into the Central Plains. So although it is innocent, it is enough to cause trouble. Now that the Taishan Arm has emerged, it is to eliminate one of them.
They have a thousand-year opportunity. Now that they know that our army is heading north, they will inevitably withdraw from Mount Tai to the west. If our army does not leave them behind at this time, it will be too late to regret."
Finally, Chen Deng said:
"If we can pacify Dongfang in one battle, why would I, Chen Yuanlong, care about my private affairs? I have ordered three thousand officers and men under my command to go north, and I am here to sue the commander-in-chief!"
As soon as this statement came out, there was an uproar in the big tent.
Some people stood up and accused Chen Deng of disregarding the military laws of Xuzhou and acting privately. Some people even sat there pouring wine and mocking:
"Young people also know how to fight in the army?"
Only Zang Ba, who was at the top of the right seat, suddenly pushed aside the table and stood up.
Zang Ba was originally a handsome hero, but at this time his face was covered with roughness and scars, which were the result of his narrow escape from the battle with the Taishan Army.
I saw Zang Ba holding his fist and respectfully saying to Chen Deng:
"Yuanlong's heroic spirit is indeed our hero in Xuzhou. Although I, Zang Ba, am a native dog, I am also a hero and yearn for the bright future. Don't worry, your army will go first, and I, General Zang Ba, will lead the eight tribes of Langya to follow. I
Zang Ba also has an sworn feud with the Taishan bandit, so you and I must work together to cut off one of his arms."
Chen Deng was very confused by Zang Ba who suddenly became heroic, but he was a little happy when he saw that Zang Ba was also willing to send troops.
He calmed down and clasped his fists at Zang Ba, then waved his hand at Wang Lang, who had a gloomy face, and then turned around and left the tent.
After a while, Chen Yuanlong's voice came from outside the tent:
"Zijing, now that the army is about to arrive, would you like to join our army and show your ambition?"
Then a clear voice came from outside the tent:
"Here!"
Then, the rapid sound of horse hooves got farther and farther, and finally Chen Deng left.
At this time, Zang Ba, who was looking heroic just now, suddenly asked a young military official opposite:
"Baojian, who do you think was Zijing that Chen Yuanlong called outside the tent just now?"
This man named Baojian is called Xu Xuan. He comes from the Xu family in Haixi, Guangling. He is the grandson of Xu Shu, the former general who conquered Liao Dynasty. He has an uncle named Xu Qiu, who is now the governor of Runan.
However, according to the latest news sent back to Xuzhou from the Central Plains, Yuan Shao defeated Xu Qiu and captured Runan. Xu Qiu has already gone to Wang Yun.
Alas, the Central Plains is also in chaos, but Xuzhou is still the land of chaos.
Although the man named Xu Xuan was from a famous family, he was open-minded and tolerant, and he could drink a few drinks with Zang Ba who was a bandit. So when Zang Ba asked this question, he shook his head and replied:
"Not worth mentioning, he is just a halberd wielder."
After Zang Ba heard this, he burst into laughter, and then laughed until tears came out. He pointed at the show of famous scholars in the hall and said:
"I think anyone can call him a hero of Xuzhou, but I didn't expect him to be a little halberd wielder. Hahaha"
None of the people present could tell that this was Zang Ba's sarcastic comment, and all of them had ugly expressions on their faces.
After mocking Zang Ba, he walked to Wang Lang's position, drank a glass of wine on the table, and then threw Qi Jue aside.
Then, Zang Ba said loudly:
"Are you still sitting here? Are you all going to fight with me, and let those outside see our heroes in Langya? Otherwise, I really feel that all of us in Xuzhou are worthless."
Then the eight Langya generals sitting under him stood up one after another and sang loudly.
Just like that, in the embarrassed expressions of Xuzhou officials, Zang Ba and other Langya generals looked up to the sky and laughed loudly and walked out of the tent, leaving cups and plates in a mess on the ground.
After everyone left, Xu Dan, who had been pretending to be asleep, woke up staggeringly. He looked at half of the big tent and asked:
"What's going on? I don't want to drink this wine anymore? If I don't drink it, I, Lao Xu, will go back to the camp to rest."
After Xu Dan finished speaking, he ignored Wang Lang and left the tent with five Danyang generals.
Seeing that most of the tent was gone, Wang Lang was sitting on his table. Wang Dian, the military staff on the side, picked up the lacquer jue and handed it to Wang Lang.
Wang Lang rubbed Qi Jue, looked at Xu Danyuan's back, and said inexplicably:
"These Danyang people have been in Xuzhou for so long, and they still don't know how to speak Xuzhou dialect. So Danyang dialect sounds very rude, right?"
This young official named Wang Dian came from the Wang family of Langya. His father was Wang Ren, the former governor of Qingzhou, and he had three elder brothers, Wang Yi, Wang Rui and Wang Rong.
This time the Xuzhou army passed Langya, Wang Lang specially promoted Wang Dian, the youngest member of the army, into the army and gave him a qualification that would facilitate his future career in politics.
Although Wang Dian was young, he was still quite respectful. He did not speak loudly, but said worriedly:
"Ming Gong, Zang Ba just wanted to kill Chen Yuanlong. I'm worried that Zang Ba won't send troops at all. Wouldn't Chen Yuanlong be in danger?"
Wang Lang glanced at Wang Dian in surprise, not expecting him to see this. But he still shook his head and said:
"This is because you don't understand Yuan Long's temperament. He is so talented and knowledgeable that you can't see Zang Ba's little scheme, but you think Yuan Long will care about it? Don't you see? Without my support, his soldiers will all come out. Why do you care whether Zang Ba sends troops or not?"
"But Zang Ba didn't have no reason to send troops. I think he wanted to watch while walking. If Chen Deng fought well in front, he would arrive in an instant, but if he lost, Chen Deng would be afraid Zang Ba’s reinforcements are no longer in sight.”
At the end of this sentence, Wang Lang still said sadly:
"But this Yuanlong, I'm afraid it will be wasted. If the Taishan Army is so easy to fight, Lu Shuai will not die. Hey, he is a young man after all."
After speaking, Wang Lang was no longer interested and asked the generals to return to their camps to prepare for war.
On July 14, Xuzhou Army and Chen Yuanlong's troops attacked.
It's the end of the month. If the monthly tickets don't come out, how long will it take for you, my family? Is love going to disappear?