A wall, here is a middle-aged beggar in ragged clothes, leaning against the wall to beg.
That pitiful appearance makes people feel heartbroken.
On the other side, Li Miao fell against the wall due to his drunkenness, pretending to be vomiting.
"vomit--"
"vomit--"
Following a burst of retching, Li Miao lightly pressed the wall with his index and middle fingers, and said to the wall in a very soft voice, "Cao Pi and I built Luoyang, and Cao Zhi and Sima Yi followed Cao Cao to conquer Hefei."
The middle-aged beggar on the other side is "Lu Youjiao".
His ear was inadvertently close to the wall, and he memorized everything Li Miao said...
He knew that this was the information Li Miao got from participating in Bafu's meeting.
Lu Youjiao was about to pull his ears away from the wall.
Li Miao's voice came again, "Xu Huang's southern expedition to Jiangling was a feint, while Yu Jin and Runan's army attacked Jiangxia in reality..."
These words made Lu Youjiao's heart skip a beat.
He realized a serious fact. The current Jiangxia Governor was none other than their gang leader - Hong Qigong!
In other words, Cao Cao wanted to use Xu Huang to contain Guan Gong in Jingzhou, and his target was the northern border of Jiangxia.
Now, Lu Youjiao didn't dare to neglect...
Li Miao's voice continued, "Yu Jin's general Zhu Ling, whose troops were taken away by Yu Jin, has always been resentful towards Jin. He, Liu Zhen, and Yang Xiu are generally the victims of the competition between Cao Zhi and Cao Pi.
!”
this…
If we talk about the first two items, Lu Youjiao was very energetic.
Then this last one is even more meaningful.
Because this article obviously did not come from Bafu, but from the mouth of "Cao Zhi".
Speaking of which, Lu Youjiao paid close attention to Li Miao's every move.
He knew that just now Li Miao and Cao Zhi were drinking in a wine shop. He thought it was just an ordinary drinking, but a sublimation of emotions.
But who would have thought that important information would actually be revealed.
at this time.
"Mr. Li——"
A sudden voice interrupted Li Miao's next words. It was Liu Zhen...
When Liu Zhen saw Li Miao who was so drunk, he quickly went to help him. While helping him, he said: "Zi Huan asked me to look for you. I said why I couldn't find you after searching for a long time. It turns out that you were drinking again... Sigh... Sigh...
"
Liu Zhen said helplessly: "It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter... Now we have to leave for Luoyang. I'll wake up in the carriage. Someone... help Mr. Li onto the carriage quickly!"
As Liu Zhen spoke here.
Li Miao's drunken words are still resounding - "Why do you say so little money, master? You have to sell it to your discretion. The five-flowered horse and the golden fur will be exchanged for fine wine, and I will sell the eternal sorrow with you."
"
Take advantage of the cover of this loud voice.
Lu Youjiao on the other side of the wall had already left quickly.
The clear liquid leaks out, the moonlight is like water, thousands of tiles in Fancheng are covered with clear frost, and Lu has his feet walking in the dark night.
The lingering sound of "I will sell out all the sorrows of the ages with you" is especially present.
Kelu Youjiao's expression was tense, like a ghost that couldn't wait to send out information.
…
…
On the official road from Jiangling City to Jiangxia.
More than 9,400 surrendered soldiers, plus Guan Lin's original 1,000 buqu, the 1,000 buqu sent from Jiaozhou, and several hundred people from Soochow, totaled more than 12,000 soldiers and more than 3,000 horses.
The long line of troops had already set off for Jiangxia, and the general leading the troops was Liao Hua, the captain of Jiangxia.
The following lieutenants are Zhuge Ke, Mi Yang, Mi Lu, and Shi Wu.
Liu Ye and Hao Zhao originally wanted to go to Jiangxia, but Guan Lin specifically stayed behind. Hao Zhao was indispensable for the construction of the two new cities of Jiangling and Changsha, and Liu Ye was indispensable for the manufacture of ordnance in the Mianshui Villa workshop.
Guan Lin can be regarded as leaving a "talent" for each of Mi Fang and Huang Chengyan!
However, Liu Ye and Hao Zhao did not go, but Lu Su and Luo Tong, the governors of Soochow, were among the long procession.
It seems that Lu Su is willing to accept defeat and stay with Guan Lin for two years.
"The Governor..."
At this moment, Luo Tong, who was in the carriage, unfolded the letter sent by Zhuge Jin and presented it.
A smile appeared on Luo Tong's face, "The Marquis of Wu has ordered Lu Boyan to plead guilty and ask General Lu Meng to supply food and fodder to help him pay for his crimes. It seems that the Marquis of Wu has listened to the Governor."
"You didn't listen to me." Lu Su looked out the window faintly, looking at the scenery along the way, and said sadly: "The ability to save the Lu family this time depends entirely on Ziming, at least for our own people.
Ziming can still distinguish between right and wrong, good and evil, and he is an open-minded person!"
With these words, Lu Su's heart felt as if a big stone had landed safely.
This allowed his urgent emotions to relax and relax.
And just like Lu Su's mood, the original Qian Mi Family Trilogy and Thousand Jiaozhou Trilogy were also in a good mood...
It's boring to stay in Gangneung all the time.
As a soldier, who doesn't eagerly look forward to military success and the title of wife and son?
On the other hand, the more than 9,400 Jiangxia soldiers had red eyes, and one could clearly feel the veins popping out in their hands when they held their weapons.
They are not doing "meritorious service" or "marrying their wives". In fact, they don't have wives to marry. Sons with old people can still stay. Those without old people have to call other men their fathers.
!
——They are going to avenge the "hate of taking away their wives"!
The entire legion of more than 9,400 people was filled with anger and sharpening their swords.
From time to time, someone would say words like "Kill Cao Cao's thief and give back my wife", sharing the same hatred as the enemy——
Not far from the army...
Three thousand repeating crossbows, a thousand sidecars, a thousand wooden oxen and stray horses, as well as grain and grass, and baggage...
These were escorted by Zhuge Ke and more than 3,000 men, who followed closely behind the team.
But in this long line, there was only one person missing—Guan Lin!
Indeed, Guan Lin did not follow the large army to Jiangxia immediately. He was still waiting for a letter sent back from Xiangfan.
The last time he received a letter from Lu Youjiao, it was Li Miao who successfully entered Ba Mansion.
Then, Guan Lin knew that he would definitely wait until Cao Cao's accurate deployment in Ba Mansion, including the troops and horses on each route, and the reality and reality of each route.
The long-awaited...it's finally here!
As expected, the Huainan battlefield was the top priority. Cao Cao mobilized 100,000 troops and deployed many civil and military personnel including Zhang Liao, Le Jin, Gao Lan, Sima Yi, and Cao Zhi.
——The Shouchun Meat Grinder Factory deserves its reputation!
Xia Houyuan was in charge of Hanzhong, and deputy general Zhang He and Sima Guohuai led troops to attack Bazhong respectively. The purpose was not to capture Bazhong, but to move the population of Bazhong into Hanzhong.
This is Cao Cao's strategy as always.
A large number of people may die in a large-scale migration, but even if they all die on the road, Cao Cao will not suffer any loss.
After all, the people who died were from Bazhong. If one more person dies, there will be one less person who can help Liu Bei.
Cao Cao tried this trick repeatedly... and Xia Houyuan himself imitated it.
The Huainan battlefield and the Bazhong battlefield were all beyond Guan Lin's expectations...
Only the Xiangfan battlefield.
Xu Huang led 30,000 troops, but he only pretended to attack Jiangling. This was something Guan Lin never expected.
So...obvious.
The purpose of Cao Cao's move was to put all the pressure on Jiangxia and Guan Lin.
When he saw this, Guan Linba smacked his lips and thought for a moment. The next content in the note immediately attracted his attention.
——Zhu Ling?
It is Zhu Ling, Yu Jin’s lieutenant in the Jiangxia battlefield that Guan Lin is about to face!
The news sent back by Li Miao was that his troops were taken away by Yu Jin, and he had always been resentful towards Yu Jin, and that he was a victim of the fight between Cao Pi and Crown Prince Cao Zhi!
Seeing this, Guan Lin couldn't help but daydream.
Just like every battle in history, Cao Pi and Cao Zhi also had a lot of cannon fodder and a lot of victims in their fight for the throne.
For example, Yang Xiu, the Ding brothers, Yang Jun and others from Cao Zhi's camp, and Cui Yan, Liu Zhen and others from Cao Pi's camp.
Among them, like Liu Zhen...
The reason for being exiled to the border is just to look at "Concubine Zhen". Isn't this obvious political persecution?
But Zhu Ling...
In Guan Lin's memory, this was a general who had taken refuge with Cao Cao very early on. In the records about him, except for his conquests from all directions, there were few records of a battle to "seize the direct descendant."
But there are two things worth noting.
One is - "Cao Cao was often angry with Zhu Ling and wanted to seize his military power."
"Later, considering Yu Jin's authority, he sent Yu Jin to lead dozens of cavalry, carrying orders, to Zhu Ling's camp to seize his army. No one dared to touch Zhu Ling or his tribe."
What does this mean? Cao Cao sent Yu Jin to steal Zhu Ling's military power in plain sight, scaring Zhu Ling so much that he didn't dare to move!
From then on, Zhu Ling's military power was all vested in Yu Jin, and Zhu Ling also became Yu Jin's deputy general.
Of course, judging from this record, Guan Lin is not sure whether Zhu Ling resented the ban or not.
But Guan Lin thought, if his father Guan Yu suddenly sent Zhou Cang to seize his troops, Guan Lin would definitely resent Zhou Cang.
——Why?
In addition, Yu Jin has always maintained a dignified manner and managed the army in a strict manner, so there are many complaints from his subordinates!
There is also a second article, that is, after Cao Pi succeeded to the throne, Zhu Ling was entrusted with important responsibilities, was granted the title of Marquis of Marquis, and his household was increased.
And because Zhu Ling said, "Gaotang is the place I always want to go out of town."
So Cao Pi changed the title of Zhu Ling to the title of Marquis of Gaotang, and he loved him to the extreme.
It seems that this is not just the "skill of controlling people" of the new king, but more like the reward of Zhu Ling participating in the battle of the prince, clearly supporting Cao Pi, and finally following the dragon's merits and taking sides!
If you look at it from this perspective, everything seems to make sense.
Zhu Ling was a figure who once took the blame for Cao Pi. Because he sided with Cao Pi, he was resented by Cao Cao and sent Yu Jin to take away his military power.
A former general became a deputy general due to frustration...
Then, like Cao Wei's bricks, fill them wherever there is danger!
Finally, when Cao Pi succeeded to the throne, the rewards of following the dragon's merits were naturally rich and substantial.
So?
Still the same question, what is the relationship between Yu Jin and Zhu Ling?
While Guan Lin was thinking about it, he pursed his lips and thought carefully about the twists and turns...
Of course, these are all guesses.
However, because of Zhu Ling, Guan Lin suddenly thought of someone else.
One is more important than Zhu Ling and is related to the most critical figure in the battle for Nanyang and Jiangxia.
"Where is Lingju?" Guan Lin suddenly opened his mouth while thinking about this. "Let her come to see me now."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Xingcai frowned slightly and seemed to be filled with jealousy for no reason: "Pass her? You don't know how to do it yourself?"
Zhang Xingcai quits...
On strike!
Yes, she worked hard, polished ink, and served food and water. As a female guard, she wished she could do all the maid's work.
But who would have thought that it was Lingju that Guan Lin was calling for, with such urgency.
We are both women, to be precise, we are both beautiful women.
How does Zhang Xingcai feel better?
Of course, her sudden words startled Guan Lin.
Guan Lin raised his eyes to meet Zhang Xingcai's eyes.
For a moment, he seemed to understand something.
…
…
The junction of Shouchun and Nanyang County.
When General Zhang Liao rushed to Shouchun through the vanguard to read out the urgent message from the Bafu and Cao Cao's edict, Yu Jin, Le Jin, Xue Ti and others who were stationed in Shouchun took the order one after another.
Yu Jin immediately set off for Nanyang with his generals Zhu Ling, Dong Heng, Dong Chao and 30,000 Runan troops.
That night, we set up camp at the junction of Nanyang. We met "Hou Yin", the governor of Wancheng in Nanyang, and "Wei Kai", the captain of Nanyang. They led the Nanyang soldiers and a large number of baggage, food and grass to join the army.
The 20,000 Nanyang soldiers were specially sent by Cao Cao to Yu Jin and increased to 40,000. Cao Cao had only one order for Jin, "Recover the entire territory of Jiangxia north of the Yangtze River."
It’s the whole territory, not just the cities that Cao Wei lost!
This also includes cities and counties such as "Xiakou" that can control the throat along with water and land routes.
Yu Jin didn't dare to slack off even a little bit.
On the other hand, Dong Heng and Dong Chao, the second generals beside them, saw the 30,000 Runan Army in full force, the 20,000 Nanyang Army supporting them, and countless supplies of food and grass...
"Hahahaha..." Dong Heng couldn't help but laugh, "I heard that the Jiangxia Governor is the fourth son of Guan Yu, named Lin, with the courtesy name Yunqi... This is a well-known traitor in Jingzhou. Why would the Prime Minister go to war with such a mere traitor?
Send us so many generals and so many troops?"
"Yes..." Dong Chao also sighed with emotion: "People say that killing a chicken with a bull's-eye is useless. As I say, if you give me ten thousand soldiers, I can pacify Jiangxia in one month! Why go to such a big fight..."
The words of Dong Heng and Dong Chao made Nanyang's Hou Yin and Wei Kai burst into laughter. "Hahaha...the two generals Dong are so courageous. With the general's military power, how can it be so easy to defeat Jiangxia?"
After hearing this, Yu Jin raised his head slightly and was about to speak.
Unexpectedly, there was a "snap" sound, but a whip was thrown to the ground. The tip of the whip collided with the ground and made a crisp sound, followed closely by the sound of "tapping" footsteps.
It turned out to be Zhu Ling. He took the lead and drove in front of everyone. He pointed his whip at everyone.
"hahahahahahahahahaha…"
He burst out laughing first, and then said: "The fourth son of the Guan family, Guan Lin Guan Yunqi! This guy, like you, I have also heard from rumors that he is a rebellious son, an unfilial son, and someone who is always at war with Guan Yu, tit for tat.
Unworthy son!"
"I really should be as naive as you, and then despise him, despise him, not to mention... the entire Jiangxia, including his eldest brother Guan Ping's soldiers, only has more than 10,000 people? How can I wait for Runan and Nanyang's 50,000 troops?
rival?"
"What do you mean?" Yu Jin raised his eyes and said coldly, "In your opinion, this general is no better than a rebellious son of the Guan family?"
Zhu Ling raised his tone and squinted his eyes, "General, please be patient and listen to what the last general has to say."
"General, please remember that just half a year ago, the situation in Jingzhou was so stable. Even under Guan Yu's "Juebei Road", only General Lejin lost for a while, Xiangfan was safe, and Jiangxia was even more impregnable, but...since this 'treasonous son'
'Since Hengkong was born? He angrily scolded his father, his brother, and his uncle... It seemed like he was rebellious, but it actually inspired these old guys! So much so that in the past six months, he has won many battles, and you still think that
Is he a pure traitor?"
"Guan Lin, Guan Yunqi, I don't know what the legendary 'Hong Qigong' has to do with him? But because of his answer sheet, Soochow's surprise attack on Jingnan was stopped, and the Xiang River agreed by the Sun-Liu Alliance
The demarcation was immediately put on hold, and no one mentioned Liu Bei's borrowing of Jingzhou, but the relationship between Sun and Liu alliance is unusually stable! Do you still think he is a pure traitor?"
"Just last month, before he went to Changsha, a Huang Laoxie appeared out of the blue and used some 'repeating crossbows, side carriages, wooden oxen and stray horses' to lure General Cao Chun into burying five thousand tigers and leopards in the Sunset Valley, which angered Cao Chun.
The general died under a hidden weapon, causing General Cao Ren to faint now? Do you still think he is a traitor?"
"After going to Changsha, less than a month later, he united the entire Xinglin and took Zhang Zhongjing under his command. Even Lu Su, the governor of Soochow, stayed by his side. It is said that Hefei, which Soochow has been unable to pass several times, is
He moved his lips and was captured by Sun Quan. Do you still think he is a traitor?"
"Yes... In the past few months, we have received countless rumors about Guan Lin's treason and willful behavior, but I would like to ask? Are these rumors true? Or were they deliberately released to us by Jingzhou? Otherwise? Nawen
Hiring General, Man Chong Marching, General Lu Chang, General Niu Jin, why did they die tragically? Until now... we don't know how they died, do you still think that Guan Lin Guan Yunqi is just a traitor?"
Speaking of this, Zhu Ling raised his eyes to face Yu Jin's eyes, "General Yu, I don't mean to contradict you, but what I said is from the bottom of my heart. Am I making things complicated, or are you making things simple? What if?
You all are still thinking of being careless and underestimating the enemy, then I, Zhu Ling, dare to say that the death of General Zihe, Lord Manfu, General Lu Chang, General Niu Jin, and... and the Iron Wall of Jiangxia...
I will be a role model for you all!”
The words were so eloquent and so sincere that every general couldn't help but be shocked... and all of them felt very energetic in their hearts.
But, if these words are said by the commander of the first army, then it doesn’t matter?
But Zhu Ling said it for Yu Jin, and every word... was a bit provocative!
Here, in the forbidden army.
How could Yu Jin's character allow a lieutenant to be so arrogant and provocative?
really…
"Where is the law enforcement officer?" Yu Jin ordered.
"The end is here!"
"What is Article 17 of the military discipline set by this general?"
"——He talks shamelessly, confuses the morale of the troops, and disrespects his superiors!"
"How should I be punished?" Yu Jin narrowed his eyes.
The law enforcement officer was slightly startled and said tremblingly, "Dang... behead him immediately and hang his head on the camp gate for public display."
"Since you know this, why don't you execute it?" Yu Jin's eyes were like daggers, and his eyes were as bright as lightning.
This...the law enforcement officer hesitated for a moment and wanted to plead for General Zhu Ling, but was forced back by Yu Jin's gaze.
"Come here...take this person down——"
Immediately, several personal guards took Zhu Ling into custody and was about to be taken aside for execution.
"Hahahahaha——" Zhu Ling was not afraid, he just looked up to the sky and laughed, "General Yu will not listen to the advice, this battle will be lost, this battle will be lost, the names I just mentioned are your examples, your examples
a ha ha ha…"
"stop!"
Yu Jin shouted sharply.
Immediately, the soldiers dragging Zhu Ling stopped one after another, and Yu Jin asked angrily.
"General Zhu? Do you want to seize military power from a certain person?"
"Don't dare!" Zhu Ling's mouth was merciless. "If the general cannot treat the Guan Yun flag seriously, this battle will be defeated. Rather than being a prisoner of the enemy and suffering extreme humiliation, it is better to die here, feel happy, and avoid dirty eyes."
"presumptuous--"
Yu Jin stared angrily, "My general has always run the army in a strict and orderly manner, how can I allow you, a rat like you, to inflate other people's ambitions, destroy your own prestige, and deceive the morale of the army!"
Zhu Ling said with a "hum": "Yu Jin, of the 30,000 troops you have, more than 20,000 of them are mine! Others are afraid of you? Do you think I, Zhu Ling, will be afraid of you? If you have the ability, you will kill me? To avoid me
Seeing these tens of thousands of soldiers and horses, as well as Nanyang County... they will all be destroyed in your hands!"
"Common man, you have bullied me too much!" Yu Jin was furious.
"Huh!" Zhu Ling said with a smile: "When I followed Duke Cao, you were just a pawn under Wang Lang, Bao Xin! When I followed Prime Minister Cao to fight in all directions, you were still stationed in the Central Plains, right? If it hadn't been for Prime Minister Cao
Imperial order, how can I allow you to be so arrogant?"
"To deceive the soldiers and despise their superiors, behead them immediately and show them to the public! Immediately -"
This time Yu Jin's voice was extremely loud, as if he was not just joking.
"General Yu..."
At this time, the four generals Dong Heng, Dong Chao, Hou Yin, and Wei Kai all appealed to Yu Jin for mercy. "Now that we are going on an expedition with integrity, the battle has not yet begun. Killing generals in front of the formation will be detrimental to our army!"
"Yes, General Yu..."
"Yes, General Yu..."
Zhu Ling had been dragged away, and he cursed loudly, "Yu Jin, I won't let you go even if I turn into a ghost. What kind of thing are you? An incompetent person..."
Dong Heng and Dong Chao were still urging: "General Yu, let's bypass General Zhu..."
"Yes, many of the soldiers here are from General Zhu's old army. If they are really killed... I'm afraid... I'm afraid..."
"Who dares!" Yu Jin shouted angrily.
However, after repeated persuasion, Yu Jin's expression became a little loose. He said coldly: "The death penalty can be avoided, but the living crime cannot be escaped. A hundred military sticks... Let's see if Zhu Ling still dares to say such arrogant words?"
Following Yu Jin's words, I remembered the sound of "pop" and "pop" of military sticks not far away.
"Ah...ah..."
At first Zhu Ling could hold it back, but later she couldn't stop roaring.
Even so, Zhu Ling did not compromise, and You Zi shouted: "Yu Jin, rat, you stole these soldiers from me, and your abilities are far less than mine. I don't obey you, I don't obey you -"
Pa…pa—
The voice came out again.
As the baton was halfway through, the law enforcement officer came to report, "General Zhu... he has fainted."
"Water! Splash him awake! Keep beating! Beat!"
As Yu Jin spoke every word, everyone noticed his coldness, but few saw the hint of emotion between his brows.
——It hit General Zhu and it hurt his heart!
He especially remembered that before setting off for the expedition yesterday, Zhu Ling rode up to his side.
Before Yu Jin came back to his senses, Zhu Ling's words, as thin as a gossamer, had already come out.
——"General Yu has an idea that can defeat Guanlin and win over Jiangxia!"