Chapter 520 Yangzhou people don’t know how to fight well
Liu Ye took the guards assigned to him by Zheng Bao and hurried to the city.
The waning moon hanging in the eastern sky silently watched these frightened people stumbling around.
"The leader is trapped in the enemy camp. We are unable to resist the imperial army. After returning to the city, we must persuade others to surrender to His Majesty the Emperor. Maybe we can still reunite with Leader Zheng." Liu Ye persuaded several guards while jogging.
"Can the court let us go? Mr. Ziyang, let's hide in the mountains. There are villages and caves in the mountains where we can hide."
"Yes, Mr. Ziyang, let's escape!"
Several guards were also trying to persuade him.
"We have lost our youth and strength and will not survive if we retreat to the mountains. Moreover, Chief Zheng may not be killed in front of the battle. It is an act of loyalty for us to go over there and reunite with him. You don't have to worry. Your majesty's kindness will not be abused today."
Kill innocent people."
Liu Ye wanted to surrender not because of the reasons mentioned.
He turned around and escaped when he was trapped in the camp and retreated outside the camp. At that time, it was certain that Zheng Bao and others were surrounded, but he was not sure whether they would die inside in the end.
This person knows that his family must be eradicated.
Besides, attacking the imperial army is a serious crime. Where can he run away? Become a wanted criminal and remain anonymous for the rest of his life? He is not willing to do so.
Therefore, he wants to take a risk and go to His Majesty. If Zheng Bao dies, then he can show off his talents with peace of mind. If Zheng Bao does not die, then he will find a way to kill him.
How could others know this kind of mentality? Instead, they praised him for being benevolent and righteous, caring about his brothers, and being a true gentleman!
The group of people rushed back to Juchao City. There were less than five hundred young bandits, and more than ten thousand old and weak people who followed them out of the mountain. In addition to the thirty thousand people in the city, they were all old, weak, women and children abandoned by the big clans going south.
With this group of people, you should be able to get a favor, right? Your Majesty has never massacred a Han city before.
In this world, people are always forced to take risks. Liu Ye is actually very nervous, but he doesn't want to escape. If he escapes today, he will have to escape for the rest of his life.
Why does he, a proud member of the Han clan, have to live like that?
In the final analysis, I am not willing to accept it.
After dawn, the army came out of the camp. What Liu Xiang saw in front of him was the scene of tens of thousands of old, weak, women and children kneeling outside the west city gate.
Supporting the old and carrying the young, the land stretches for four or five miles, allowing frost and dew to invade.
Old and young, young and old, with gray hair, skinny face, and timid expression, even if he had great anger, he could not vent his anger among such a group of people.
Looking at the young scholar kneeling at the front, he asked in a deep voice: "Who are you?"
Liu Ye bowed his head and replied respectfully: "Your Majesty, I am the son of Emperor Guangwu and the queen of Fuling. Liu Ye and Liu Ziyang are from Chengde County, Jiujiang."
Liu Xiang frowned slightly, "Liu Ye, a famous wise man in history books, he must have thought that this man must have tricked him, causing the soldiers to be injured last night, but now is not the time to deal with him. In the hearts of these old and weak people,
is panicking.
So, he asked knowingly: "What do you want?"
They are all kneeling in front of me. They must be surrendering, but they have to give them a reason to say it formally. This is the rule of surrender.
Without rules, there is no square and circle.
"Your Majesty, the people's livelihood is very difficult. It is difficult for the old and the weak to survive alone here. I hope that your Majesty will be merciful and help the people here!"
This statement is really unique. Liu Xiang feels that he has learned a lot. What else can he say? He has just killed all the young and strong among these people, but the old and weak come to him to help the people?
What a talent.
He nodded and said softly: "Liu Ye, Liu Ziyang, right? I remember you. You succeeded in this painful trick."
There are certain responsibilities that he must bear. This is the duty of the emperor.
Anyone can abandon the people, but not him!
He raised his head and glanced at the old, weak, women and children kneeling in the valley, and said loudly: "Everyone, get up. From now on, you will multiply and multiply in your nest. The imperial court will send people to help you and divide the land for you."
Han people will not be left without help."
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty!" Liu Ye took the lead and kowtowed again before standing up.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty! Your Majesty is a good man!"
After a messy meal of thanksgiving, the people stood up supporting each other.
Liu Xiang looked down at Liu Ye and said meaningfully: "Appoint Liu Ye as the chief of Juchao, responsible for relieving the victims and restoring their livelihood. If anyone dies of cold and hunger, he will be severely punished! Liu Ziyang, I am waiting for your political achievements."
Relieving more than 40,000 old and weak people was not an easy task, and the emperor was also concerned about it. No one could die of cold and hunger. Liu Ye felt bitter in his mouth. He was indeed kind, but he was a bit small-minded.
But this acceptance of fate requires acceptance even if it is not accepted. He bows with both hands and bows in salute: "My lord, accept the order and thank you!"
"Liu Ziyang, try your best to save your life. I hope I can see you again one day."
Liu Xiang actually did not hate Liu Ye. It was understandable that the two armies were fighting each other and each had their own strategies. He just felt sorry for the soldiers of the imperial army who were injured in the night attack. If he did not find trouble for Liu Ziyang, he would not have a clear idea.
The casualties in the trapped camp exceeded a thousand, and more than 30 knights accompanying them were killed and more than 70 wounded.
More than 1,200 people from the Forbidden Army fell, and it is not known how many of them can be saved.
It hurts so much!
Forget it, there is no point in getting hung up on this. The war is still going on. He cannot stay in Juchao and transports most of the food and grass to the city as the first batch of relief food.
Sima Zuo, who was trapped in the camp, was left behind to lead eight hundred troops, take care of the wounded, and garrison the city.
Gao Shun was ordered to lead the remaining soldiers from the trapped camp and the civilians back to Wan County, escort the next batch of grain and grass, follow up along the road, and meet at Shu County.
The trapped camp has suffered more than a quarter of its casualties, which has had a great impact on morale. They need to be allowed to take a break first. Front-line combat tasks cannot be given to them for the time being.
The army broke out of camp that day and continued to march towards Shu County.
The journey was smooth and steady, and we arrived at our destination three days later.
Is Lujiang empty enough to use women to defend the city? Liu Xiang has gained experience again. The four gates of Shu County are closed, and the garrison on the city is sparse. Most of them are women, women with beautiful flowers.
What kind of game is this?
Can’t the people of Yangzhou fight in a serious manner?
"Magistrate of Shu County, come out and answer the question!"
The infantry were setting up camp, Yu Lin was on guard, and Liu Xiang was leading people to inspect the city. But seeing this routine of defending the city, he couldn't help it. He wanted to see what kind of birdman and talent he was.
The city of Shu County is not small, with a circumference of six or seven miles, and the city wall is three feet high. There are traces of damage left over from the war on it, like small pits shot by crossbows. It is wide on the outside and narrow on the inside like a small trumpet. It is very good.
distinguish.
There are also new marks on the corners of the wall that were repaired after the excavation and siege. The color of the newly repaired soil is brighter and can be seen at a glance.
The masonry on the battlements is also of different colors.
This shows that the repair of the city defense has not been slack, and there will be absolutely no problem in fighting a battle to defend the city.
But hundreds of women are posing on the city wall, what kind of trouble are they going to cause?
Liu Xiang waited quietly for a long time, but no one in the city responded.
When something goes wrong, there must be a monster.
There is a conspiracy here!
"Come here, shoot the arrow!"
No matter what your tricks are, I know clearly that your troops are empty. If you say that you are not strong enough, I will use my strength to defeat my cleverness.
In war, combat power will ultimately speak for itself.
He was determined to be cruel, but the knights accompanying him had their bows drawn and arrows nocked, and they looked back frequently, looking hesitant and wanting to plead for mercy but not daring to do so.
This is because he is attracted by sex and feels pity.
"Fire the arrow!"
Liu Xiang had just suffered the loss of being soft-hearted, and he didn't want to make the same mistake again this time.
No matter who he is, anyone standing opposite me is an enemy, and the best enemy is the dead.