Chapter 146: If you can’t afford to offend, you can’t afford to hide.
Hu Baozong sighed solemnly: "Mr. Yanrong, shouldn't you and I put aside our past grudges at this time and join hands to fight against powerful enemies? Why do you deliberately provoke me and alienate yourself?"
Was he actually taught a lesson by a junior?
You might as well call me an "old thief" and I'll feel better...
Yang Shu's eyes gleamed, and he smiled strangely: "We haven't seen each other for two months, but it's really different? Well, that's not right..."
After working together for several years, he still doesn’t know what kind of character Hu Baozong is?
Compared with his father and uncle, Hu Baozong is more upright and upright. He doesn't have so many calculations, and his mind is much brighter. It is not an exaggeration to say that he is one of the few good people in the Hu family.
But because of this, the ability to tolerate is a bit poorer, and coupled with the strong blood, not to say that it will explode like Zhao Yuan, but after a provocation, it is still quite easy to be fooled.
Isn't it possible that a person's temperament can change drastically in just two months?
This was clearly someone's instruction.
It couldn't be his elders. He knew very well what kind of people they were: they talked about benevolence, justice and morality, and they were high-sounding, but in their hearts they were just scheming and scheming. How could they speak so straightforwardly?
"Who taught you?"
Yang Shu asked with a smile, "It can't be Fengzhi (Zhang Jingzhi's nickname), and it can't be Liushi... then it's Li Chengzhi..."
Hu Baozong's eyelids jumped wildly.
Why haven't I seen you so powerful before?
Li Chengzhi repeatedly said that he was not Yang Shu's opponent, but he somewhat disagreed.
After working together for nearly two years, I feel that this old man is a bit tough and straightforward. He changes his face when he says it.
Things are like God?
Good guy, have you been pretending to be a pig and eating the tiger?
The corners of Hu Baozong's eyes twitched, and his heart moved. He suddenly thought of what Li Chengzhi said to Guo Cunxin behind his back:
The old man seems to be unreasonable, but in fact he is very shrewd, hates evil as much as he hates it, and can't even put a grain of sand in his eyes...
Unlike Zhao Yuan, you are more or less human (original words), so the old man shouldn’t embarrass you too much. Of course, if he wants to embarrass you, you won’t be able to avoid it with your IQ. Sooner or later, you will get his way.
...If I really want to chase you, you might as well show it straight...
Do you really want to pursue me?
Hu Baozong blurted out without even thinking: "Li Chengzhi said, if you can't afford to provoke, why can't you hide? If you can't even hide, then just be a good person with your tail between your legs..."
If Li Chengzhi knew that Hu Baozong was showing his innocence like this, he would have slapped him twice.
I asked you to show your integrity, but I didn’t ask you to sell me too...
Hu Baozong found that as the smile on Yang Shu's face disappeared, his temperament seemed to have changed. He was no longer sullen, but had a hint of coldness.
"What kind of onion am I supposed to use to make you a good person with your tail between your legs?"
Yang Shu laughed coldly and said, "Hu Baozong, you are quite an upright man. I might as well tell you bluntly: If you don't want the Hu family to be doomed, think carefully about how to give an explanation to the people who died?
Also, if you are smarter, you should advise your parents that instead of focusing on planning and taking shortcuts, it is better to remedy the situation as soon as possible... Having said that, you can take care of yourself..."
Yang Shu walked away, but Hu Baozong froze on the spot.
Although the relationship between Yang Shu and the Hu family was not good in the past, and there were many sarcastic comments about the Hu family's clinging to Gao Zhao and his tendency to follow others' influence, he was generally able to get by.
But this time, it was as if they were suddenly at odds with the Hu family.
The elders in the family have always been puzzled as to why Yang Shu's attitude changed so dramatically. Now that he thinks about it, is it because of the common people?
He resented that the Hu family colluded with Zhaoxuan Temple and exploited him in every possible way, which eventually aroused civil unrest.
I am even more angry that the Hu family does not want to put down the rebellion and compensate the people, but they are obsessed with planning how to win over Li Chengzhi in order to reduce his crime...
No wonder Li Chengzhi asked himself to be honest?
I'm afraid I've already figured out the reason.
As he thought about it, cold sweat broke out on Hu Baozong's head, and his heart felt like a huge stone was weighing on him: Is it really the Hu family that caused the chaos in Jingzhou?
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It's night, and the lights under Jingzhou City are brightly lit.
The army entered the camp one after another. There were civilians carrying hot food and waiting at the door of the barracks. As long as the soldiers entered, they would have soup and water to drink and something to eat.
There were even thousands of civilians and county soldiers who helped the auxiliary soldiers unload their cars, unload their horses, and carry their baggage.
Led by Yang Shu, dozens of county officials and gentry were waiting at the city gate, looking up. But more than half an hour passed, and Li Chengzhi was still nowhere to be seen.
Some people have already become impatient with waiting, and some are even secretly angry.
How can a yellow-haired kid with no official position and no position have such a big air?
Is it possible that we have to come out with three invitations and three resignations?
But seeing that even Yang Shu, Hu Baozong, and Hu Shiyong, the leader of the Hu clan, were silent, and there was no look of worry on their faces, these people complained in their hearts and did not dare to say a word.
After waiting for almost half an hour, the county soldiers and the helping civilians came out of the village gate one after another. They heard a clang in the camp, and then saw the lights in the village extinguished one after another. In just a few dozen breaths, except for those on the surrounding archery towers,
The lanterns and the camp that were more than a mile in radius no longer had any light.
What’s even more weird is that just now there was a lot of noise and people talking, but in the blink of an eye, it’s like a silencing spell has been cast, and no one can hear any more words.
Occasionally, you can hear horses snoring...
A group of people were all shocked: Such military discipline is unheard of.
Even Yang Shu, who has been fighting for a long time, was so excited that he saw it.
Li Shixian definitely does not have the ability to run an army, not even with Li Qi or Li Shiliang.
No wonder someone as arrogant as Zhang Jingzhi is full of praise for Li Chengzhi, and such an outstanding niece is willing to be Li Chengzhi's concubine?
It is truly a dragon and a phoenix among men, unique in the world...
"Have you seen the secret?" Yang Shu asked Hu Baozong beside him.
Hu Baozong glanced at him suspiciously: Are you trying to impress yourself?
Since the morning, Yang Shu's attitude towards him suddenly changed. Not to mention gentle and gentle, but at least he was no longer perfunctory or cold-hearted.
Is it so effective?
In addition to admiring Li Chengzhi in his heart, Hu Baozong also secretly made up his mind: If he can't be offended by both sides, he should be more submissive.
"I once heard Li Chengzhi say: If he had followed the old method, he would never have been able to develop such a strong army in such a short period of time. It's not that he didn't want to do it, but that he couldn't do it.
First, most of the soldiers are illiterate, ignorant of principles, ignorant of righteousness, and can only act selfishly: This country has never given me any benefit, so why should I fight for it?
The second is that the work is not rewarded: soldiers exchange their lives for almost nothing, so naturally they will not have the determination to fight to the death. How can there be any reason to win?
As a result, the morale of the whole army will be low, the morale of the army will be dissipated, and the fighting spirit will almost disappear. If the military law is too strict, it will be counterproductive.
Li Chengzhi also said that the reason why such a team can win is just because the opponent is worse...
But the opposite is a world of difference: For example, how could the Yuan Dynasty (Xianbei) cavalry be victorious and unstoppable at the beginning of the founding of the country? It was just because the Lord rewarded the generals and soldiers very generously, and they were more considerate to their families after they died in battle.
The resettlement will save the soldiers from worries, and naturally everyone from top to bottom can serve to the death..."
Is the opponent worse?
The metaphor is pretty vivid?
Yang Shu chuckled: "So, you have to understand how much energy and how much food Li Chengzhi spent in order to suppress the rebellion to build such a strong army..."
Hu Baozong's face darkened.
This is not an attempt to remind myself, it is clearly setting up an ambush for Li Chengzhi, and even more so, telling myself: if you want to win over others, don’t just talk...
Why is there such a big gap between this person and this person?
While he was sulking, he heard the sound of the village gate opening. Hu Baozong took a look and saw more than 20 riders running out of it, heading towards the city gate.
Li Chengzhi is out...
Hu Baozong glanced aside subconsciously.
Those who should be reminded have already been reminded, and those who should be begged have been begged eight hundred times. I don’t know how much my father and uncle listened?
If there really is a dispute, I hope Li Chengzhi can look out for his own shortcomings and be patient and not fall out on the spot.
In the past twenty years, the Hu family has had smooth sailing and its power has increased greatly. It is like a poor boy suddenly getting rich. Most of the members of the clan are arrogant and think they are superior to others.
As everyone knows, in the eyes of outstanding figures such as Yang Shu and Li Chengzhi, this kind of behavior is just like sensationalism and a joke...
While thinking about it, the team of white knights rushed to the city gate.
Still three to five feet away from the crowd, Li Chengzhi stopped his horse, turned over to the ground, clasped his fists and bowed: "I have to wait for you, I am rude to you as a junior!"
Before Yang Shu could speak, a middle-aged man on Hu Baozong's side smiled and said: "General Li, you're welcome. Marching and setting up camp is not a child's play. Generals should give top priority to military affairs. This banquet will not last for several hours at night."
..."
Being robbed of the limelight, Yang Shu was not angry, but just sneered.
Not knowing who this was, Li Chengzhi turned his head slightly and looked at Hu Baozong.
Hu Baozong looked happy.
Although it is a bit overstepping, at least I know that it is better to show my kindness first than to be arrogant, rude and condescending.
It seems that all my efforts have been in vain.
"This is my uncle!" Hu Baozong explained.
It turns out to be Hu Baoyi’s father!
Li Chengzhi made a bow: "Master Hu is very polite!"
Hu Ming once served as the chief official of Pingyuan County (Huating and the south), so Li Chengzhi called him that.
"Let's go into the city. It's not too late to go back and say hello!" Yang Shu sneered, waved his hand, and stopped Hu Baoyi, who also wanted to join in.
What are these Wangba’s ideas? He still doesn’t know?
The show of goodwill was only secondary, and the other wealthy families in the county mistakenly thought that Li Chengzhi was invited by them.
"I've met Duke Yanrong!" Li Chengzhi raised his hand again and bowed to him.
Yang Shumeng sneered, stared at Li Chengzhi and asked: "If you can't afford to offend, you can't hide... I'm that scary?"
Li Chengzhi felt as if he had been struck by thunder, and his smile froze on his face.
You bastard, I know you don’t know what to say...
When Hu Baozong saw that something was going to happen, he instinctively wanted to hide back.
But at this moment, where can he hide?
Hu Baozong had no choice but to grimace and bow to Li Chengzhi repeatedly.