Chapter 071 Looks like a backward way, but it's actually a desperate situation
"Sir, in fact, when we pursued the bandits in Taishan, we also made a lot of gains. According to my visual estimation, we killed at least seventy or eighty enemies and injured more than a hundred enemies in this battle."
Ma Chuang was afraid that Zhu Hansan would blame them, so he said quickly.
"ah?"
Zhu Hansan was shocked when he heard this. If according to what Ma Chuang said, they could still achieve such results when the number of enemy troops was ten times theirs. Such achievements can definitely be used as a textbook example for future generations to learn from.
After thinking about it, Zhu Hansan was very excited. He pulled Ma Chuang and asked, "Brother Ma, please tell me the story of this battle in detail."
"The thing is like this, at that time..."
Ma Chuang did not dare to neglect and hurriedly told the battle exactly as it was. Even the critical moment when Yan Liang killed Sun Hu with one sword and took the opportunity to rush into the battle was also detailed.
"Well, that's awesome! The enemy's peripheral personnel are not uniformly armored. If our cavalry rushes into the formation, heavy casualties are inevitable." Zhu Hansan touched his short beard under his chin and analyzed: "You are too few in number. Since
Once you have taken advantage, you should quickly leave the battlefield and look for opportunities to attack again. The advantage of the cavalry lies in its mobility. It is a bit irrational to rush into the formation when you know that the opponent has an armored army. If the cavalry is attacked
If you are sleepy and your speed is hindered, then you are a target!"
Having said this, Zhu Hansan lowered his head in shame when he saw Yan Liang. He quickly smiled and consoled: "But, in this battle, your cavalry defeated three hundred bandits with thirty soldiers. The record is still remarkable, at least."
, I would like to ask, how many people in the world can do what you do?"
"Haha, that's right! I was just afraid that you would blame me, sir!"
After all, seventeen or eighteen cavalry were killed. Although only six or seven were killed in the battle, more than ten were injured. Half of their combat effectiveness was wiped out in one battle. Yan Liang was already worried, but now he heard Zhu Hansan's praise.
Then, he grinned and showed an awkward smile.
"Yan Liang, you did a very good job. If it were anyone else, they might not be as good as you, but..."
Yan Liang's achievements are worthy of praise, but some of his actions still need to be reminded, "It was a bit reckless for you to rush into the armored army from behind. As a general, you must not only kill the enemy bravely, but also love and care for the soldiers. As the saying goes, give the order."
When the army is defeated and killed, every order you give is not only related to your personal life and death, but also related to the lives of all the soldiers under your command. It is also related to the direction of this battle. Sometimes an inconspicuous negligence can lead to a battle.
The battle is won or lost.”
"Soldiers all hope that their generals can lead them to win the battle, but they even hope that their generals can lead them off the battlefield alive. Everyone has only one life. We cannot let our men make unnecessary sacrifices. Everyone is mortal.
, it may be heavier than Mount Tai, or it may be lighter than a feather. Remember, remember!”
Zhu Han's words made Yan Liang ashamed. He also knew that if he evacuated the battlefield in time, this battle would be enough to make Yan Liang famous all over the world. Although he also lost some men along the way, it was still a battle where he could win with less and win with more.
The classic battle example is enough to be remembered and passed down by the world.
"Sir, I, the Ma family, are not afraid of death!"
Ma Chuang was deeply moved. He patted his chest and said loudly: "As long as I can help you solve your problems, it's worth it even if we all die."
"What nonsense?"
Zhu Hansan joked: "I still want to see you all come back alive to drink the celebration wine. Don't you bastards not want to drink the wine I brewed?"
"Of course I want to drink it, but the wine is too expensive. Even if we are sold, we can't afford it!"
Ma Chuang swallowed his saliva. As the grandson of Ma Yuan and the third-generation young master of the Ma family, Ma Chuang was lucky enough to have a small cup of it on the night the auction ended. The refreshing taste was something he would never forget. Until now, he only needs one cup.
When it comes to Zuixianjiang, Ma Chuang's mouth is full of excitement.
"Look, I'm making you hungry."
Zhu Hansan smiled and patted Ma Chuang on the head, and then ordered people to carry Zuixiangang up. He saw him standing on the big rock and said loudly: "Brothers, as long as they follow me, Zhu Hansan, I will never fight."
I will treat him badly. Let’s make a rule here. All my soldiers, Zhu Hansan, will be paid every month. Their service period is ten years. When they retire, they can help arrange jobs. Those who are killed in battle will receive pensions. Your children
Everyone can study in Jingxian County for free. Don’t think I’m joking. I will start setting up a college after the year, and I have already arranged for people to implement the specific implementation plan.”
"What I want to tell you is that I will not do anything that will make you bleed or shed tears. You just go to battle to kill the enemy and move forward bravely. As for your family, I am here and I guarantee that they will not be wronged in the slightest!
"
After this battle, some people from the Ma family died in the battle. They would have some emotional fluctuations, which also affected the soldiers brought by Zhu Hansan. In order to ensure the high morale of the soldiers and their determination to kill the enemy, Zhu Hansan still
Decided to reveal some of my ideas to them in advance.
“What is a pension?”
Ma Chuang scratched his head and asked with a puzzled look on his face.
"It is a kind of compensation for the fallen soldiers. It can be food, money, or land."
Zhu Hansan explained with a smile.
"What, give the land back to you after you die?"
"Did I hear you correctly?"
"Lao Luo, pinch me. I'm probably dreaming."
After everyone heard these words, the children of the Ma family didn't have much reaction, but the reaction of the hundred county soldiers brought by Zhu Hansan was so enthusiastic that they exploded.
These county soldiers were originally children from poor families. They came to serve as soldiers just to make ends meet. They believed that they themselves were destined to die. If they died in battle, they would be able to provide some subsidies for their families, and maybe even get some money.
some land.
"Brothers, don't believe it. This policy will be introduced in the army after the new year. This is a policy formulated by this officer himself, and it is also paid out of my own pocket. I swear by my own credibility. What I said today
, every word is true, but if there is half a lie, the sky will strike with lightning, and you will die badly!"
People in this era believed in ghosts and gods, or they had an innate fear of supernatural powers. After everyone saw Zhu Hansan swearing in public, they all believed it to be true.
For a time, there were countless loyalists on the spot, and some even began to regard Zhu Hansan as a god and threatened to die on the battlefield for Zhu Hansan without any regrets.
"Brothers, I don't want you to die in the battle, I want you all to live well, but the bandits who went up to Taishan didn't want to see us living a good life, and went down to rob the mountain, and even killed my fellow villagers in Jingxian County.
You say, what should we do?"
After Zhu Hansan saw this, he was deeply moved. How could he let down such a simple people? In the future, he should seek more benefits for the people. In fact, even Zhu Hansan himself didn't know it. His inner thoughts had slowly changed from
How to make money and enjoy life into developing the economy and benefiting one party.
"What's the point? If they don't give us a good life, then we will fight until they dare not attack."
Dian Wei clenched his fists and shouted.
"Yes, if they don't let us, we will fight!"
"I'm so scared. If a person dies, his scar will be as big as a bowl. Just hit him!"
"That's right, if they don't give in, we'll beat them until they give in!"
…
The soldiers raised their weapons one after another and shared the same hatred for the enemy.
Zhu Hansan twisted the hearts of the soldiers into a rope in just a few words. After seeing this, Ma Chuang, who was not far away, secretly admired him. Although he had heard a lot of those high-sounding words, he also understood the truth.
But if he were asked to use his land to stimulate the soldiers, Ma Chuang would never be able to do it. Let alone Ma Chuang, even Ma Yuan might not have the courage.
If such a promise is not fulfilled, then Zhu Hansan's reputation will be infamy for thousands of years. Zhu Hansan will definitely not dare to make fun of his own reputation, which means that Zhu Hansan will definitely use land to compensate the fallen soldiers.
And he still paid for it out of his own pocket. This was extremely stressful for Zhu Hansan, who only controlled one county. However, people really said that, and the purpose was just to make those who in his opinion were just some mud-legged people.
Son', 'low man' service.
Ma Chuang himself thinks that people like this don't want as much as they want, so why would they make such a promise for these people? If he can't figure it out, Ma Chuang will keep it in mind and tell him about it when he returns to the city.
Grandpa asked for advice.
As everyone knows, Ma Chuang's move made Ma Yuan make the most important decision in his life, a decision related to the life and death of the Ma family.
"Guo Daxian, is there any other way up to Taishan?"
After Zhu Hansan stabilized the morale of the army, he asked Guo Daxian.
"Well, actually there is still a way to go, but..."
Guo Daxian replied hesitantly.
"But what? You actually said that?"
Seeing Guo Daxian being so submissive, Zhu Hansan was furious. He saw Zhu Hansan kicked him and urged: "If you want to make meritorious service and reduce your sentence, you should explain it quickly. Don't be irritated."
Guo Daxian quickly took out a wooden branch and drew the general terrain of Shangtai Mountain on the ground, and explained: "As we all know, Shangtai Mountain is surrounded by cut cliffs on three sides. Only the southeast can enter the mountain. Moreover, the mountain road is rugged, making it easy to defend and difficult to attack. In fact,
There is a small lake to the north of Shangtai Mountain. The lake is about a few feet deep and can go straight into the heart of Shangtai Mountain. Back then, after I fell into the grass on Shangtai Mountain, I was thinking about how to create a secret passage so that I could leave a way out for myself.
When we got to the bottom of the mountain, we discovered that there was an underground river leading to the outside. At first, the villain also sent people into the water to explore, and several people drowned before they found the way. This underground river is about three hundred feet long and four to five feet deep.
, it’s dark and dim inside, and it’s difficult to pass through without firelight.”
"According to your opinion, we have to hold our breath and swim through an underground river of more than 300 feet in the water to reach the heart of the mountain?"
Zhu Hansan then laughed in anger and joked: "Who is the brave man who can swim more than three hundred feet blindly in a place where he can't see and hold his breath? How can you let him come out and give it to you?"