Chapter 166 It doesn’t matter even if you kill them all
The sunset is infinitely beautiful, but it’s almost dusk.
The sunset burned through the western sky, reflecting the mountains as if they were painted with golden edges.
The snow has long since melted away and formed a stream, gurgling and flowing into the river.
Several fast horses came from the east towards Jingyang City, their hooves galloping and mud and water splashing everywhere.
The guards on the city looked into the distance, and could vaguely see the rider in front carrying a banner with the character "Hu" written on his back.
With his sharp eyes, he recognized it early on. It was Hu Baozong's official flag. He took a closer look and shouted loudly: "It's Brigade Commander Hu... open the city gate quickly!"
After a heart-wrenching noise, the city gate was opened, and Hu Xin also ran to the city. But he did not enter the city rashly, but carefully hung Hu Baozong's letter on the top of the city for inspection by the chief.
, then urged the horse into the city.
Watching the horses entering the city, the more I thought about it, the more I admired them.
Since Bai Jiabing and General Li came to Jingyang, the Hu family, which used to be arrogant, have actually kept their rules?
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The lights have been lit in the shop, but Yang Shu still hasn't gone to the office, and a group of county officials have been reviewing official documents all night long.
For Li Chengzhi's eastward expedition, the rear naturally had to prepare enough food, fodder, chariots and horses, and civilian men. It even had to prepare some for Xi Kangsheng, who was about to march westward and would attack Li Chengzhi from both sides.
In addition, if Li Chengzhi wants to farm the land he wants from the Hu family, he will also need to prepare seeds in Jingyang, recruit livestock, etc., and the number of matters is not ordinary.
Fortunately, Li Chengzhi only trained elite soldiers, plus civilian men, plus Hu Baozong's 2,500 soldiers, which would have exceeded 10,000, otherwise Longdong County's finances would have collapsed.
Yang Shu's pressure is not ordinary...
Just as he was holding his pen with a frown on his face, a yamen soldier suddenly rushed to the door of the yamen hall and reported loudly: "Your Majesty, Anwu is urgent to report?"
Yang Shu was thinking about something and didn't react for a while.
Anwu, isn't it still occupied by bandits?
Oh, it should be someone sent by Li Chengzhi...
Wrong!
Before the expedition, Li Chengzhi also said that if he was not completely sure, he would definitely not attack the city. How could the army reach Anwu so quickly?
Suspicious in his heart, Yang Shu shouted: "Come in!"
Upon hearing the news from the army, the county officials and chiefs in each room dropped their pens and ran out.
With such a big war, no one is not worried, and no one is not curious about whether the news is good or bad.
With the sound of armor leaves shaking, a general strode into the government hall. When they saw it was Hu Xin, all the county officials had different expressions.
Hu Baozong had nearly 3,000 soldiers under his command, and Hu Xin led the army alone. The reason why he was not called the army commander but the brigade commander was simply because Hu Baozong led officers and soldiers, unlike Li Chengzhi, who could be called casually without being appointed by the court.
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Even in terms of the entire army, Hu Xin is one of the ten military leaders under Li Chengzhi. He actually sent such a person to deliver the message, which shows how seriously he takes it?
All the county officials were shocked, and they were all thinking about how important and urgent the military situation was.
Not to mention the subordinates outside, even Yang Shu's expression changed slightly. Before Hu Xin could open his mouth, he shouted and cursed and drove all the county officials back to their rooms.
It’s just good news. If it’s bad news, it’s better not to let these people hear it first.
Taking a look at Hu Xin's unhappy face, Yang Shu's heart sank and he asked coldly: "But the war is not going well?"
"No!" Hu Xin shook his head fiercely, "It's a great victory...General Li has captured Anwu City..."
"Ah?" Yang Shu exclaimed, his hand shaking instinctively, and the tea cup he had just picked up fell to the ground and shattered to pieces.
The two accompanying officials heard the noise and rushed in. They saw Hu Xin still kneeling on the ground, but Yang Shu seemed to be frozen.
"Get out!" Yang Shu roared and asked urgently, "What did you just say?"
"Bing Shijun, a great victory..."
Hu Xin raised his voice and reported loudly: "The army stationed at about 30 miles south of Anwu City at Shenshi yesterday. After a short rest, General Li ordered each battalion to prepare. At night, the troops divided into two groups and marched directly to Anwu...<
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At midnight, the school captain personally led us and others to attack Anwu County... At around 7 o'clock in the morning, we captured the entire city, killed more than 400 enemies, and captured nearly 6,000 enemies..."
Yang Shu was so shocked that his eyes almost popped out.
The troops that were sent out yesterday morning only lasted one night, and you told me that you captured Anwu City?
This is not a field battle like that at Chaona City and in the north of Jingyang City. This is a city in a county, with walls three feet high and thousands of guards...
What's more, you didn't even bring half of the siege equipment?
It would be fine if all were surrendered, but the strange thing is that they fought hard all night?
Is Anwu City made of paper, or are the thieves and soldiers made of clay, standing there motionless for you to hack and kill?
Yang Shu felt like he was listening to a myth.
He frowned and narrowed his eyes slightly: "Is it true?"
Facing the frightening gleam in Yang Shu's eyes, Hu Xin instinctively gave up, lowered his head, and responded resolutely: "How dare you deceive the envoy in a humble position? This is absolutely true..."
Since it is absolutely true, what do you feel guilty about?
What kind of person is Yang Shu? He can tell at a glance that Hu Xin is dishonest.
Besides, when he first came in, he could clearly see that Hu Xin’s expression was not very natural.
Otherwise, he would not be able to ask, "But the war is not going well."
He thought carefully about the words Hu Xin said, and suddenly understood.
I was so surprised that I didn't notice for a moment that this bastard was speaking vaguely and trying to get through?
I'm afraid you have forgotten that I have fought more battles than you have ever heard of.
Yang Shu sneered: "Okay, then tell me, how did your captain enter the city? By flying in?"
Li Chengzhi only sent out his troops at night. They were obviously preparing for a night attack. They would not be able to walk fast on the road. It would take them two hours to walk thirty miles, and it would be almost midnight to reach the outside of Anwu City.
Does this mean that the city was destroyed as soon as we arrived at the city?
Yang Shu instinctively remembered that before the expedition, Li Chengzhi kept saying that he had arranged internal agents in Anwu City.
Is there really an inside job?
Hu Xin looked bitter.
It's not that he doesn't want to say it, but he doesn't dare to say it because he's afraid that Yang Shu will think he's lying and get angry at him.
After hesitating for a long time, he stood up and whispered softly in Yang Shu's ear: "The army sneaked to the outside of Anwu City. General Li came to the city in person. He was originally going to contact the inner troops to discuss how to open the door. But suddenly, a sudden drop from the sky came.
Thunder exploded the city gate..."
Yang Shu was so excited that his beard shook wildly, and he almost cursed.
What kind of chicken feathers and eggs are you pulling?
Were you coaxed into thinking that I was brought up?
Seeing his unkind expression, Hu Xin immediately cried out: "I just don't dare to say it because I'm afraid that I won't believe you, because of my humble position... But this matter is absolutely true. Not only my humble position, but also thousands of troops can see it clearly.
When the time comes, you will know when you ask... Even my captain was frightened, fell to the ground, and was almost trampled..."
Is it true?
Why is it such a coincidence?
Yang Shu felt inexplicably horrified.
But then, he asked suspiciously and worriedly: "Then why are you here to deliver the message, where is Tang Qi? Also, why did you cry when you first walked in? But what happened to Li Chengzhi, or was it damaged?
Too heavy?"
"General Li is safe and well, the damage is not big, he is worthy of a brigade! The reason why he sent the humble minister was because Guo Jijiu and my school captain, after turning their backs on General Li, discussed it, saying that if you can get away,
, it would be best to go to Anwu and persuade General Li..."
Hu Xin replied, took another breath, looked behind him and saw that there was no one else at the door, then lowered his voice and said, "The killing is crazy, General Li is completely killing crazy... It only takes half a day, that is, a humble job."
Before leaving the camp, nearly 2,000 of the 6,000 prisoners had been killed... I am afraid that half of them had already been killed..."
Kill prisoners?
Yang Shumeng breathed a sigh of relief.
As long as nothing happens to Li Chengzhi, it will be fine.
"Why?" He asked again doubtfully.
Hu Xin once told the story of imprisoning women and children among thieves and using them as military rations...
Yang Shu was speechless for a long time, then sighed again.
This incident was very consistent with his understanding of Li Chengzhi, and he didn't find it strange at all.
He had also heard some rumors about Li Chengzhi being so angry and angry outside Chaona City that he lost his temper.
It was also because of that time that Li Chengzhi resolutely decided to raise an army to defeat the thieves and vowed to kill Liu Huiwang.
From that time on, he corresponded with Zhang Jingzhi almost every day, and learned more and more about Li Chengzhi.
Be brave, resourceful, scheming, capable, and determined...Be strong and soft in your actions, tough and resolute, but without losing the benevolence and justice and the style of a gentleman.
There is no trace of sand in my eyes.
It's just that there is no grain of sand in this person's eyes... If it were an ordinary person, at most they would just pretend to be benevolent and righteous, kill a few for show, calm the people's minds, and use the rest as they wish.
After all, strong men are just labor and soldiers, and they cannot be obtained even if they are asked for. Even if the crime is serious, they should be killed after they are used up.
But for Li Chengzhi, even if he allows these evil thieves to live for a moment longer, he will feel uneasy. He feels sorry for the old and weak women and children who were sacrificed and cooked by the rebels...
Just kill, it's better than the wolf-hearted people who only have interests in mind and treat the common people like pigs and dogs.
Yang Shu pondered for a long time and then said in a cold voice: "I won't go there to persuade you. There is nothing I can do to persuade you... You can say a word for me: As long as it is confirmed that they are all those who deserve to be killed, there is no harm in killing them."
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Hu Xin was so frightened that his heart trembled, as if he had been struck by lightning, and he looked at Yang Shu blankly.
Yang Shu was originally asked to persuade Li Chengzhi, but Yang Shu was better off. Not only did he not persuade him, but he actually asked Li Chengzhi to kill more people?
Are you confused?
After being stunned for a while, Hu Xin came back to his senses, took a look at Yang Shu's face, and reminded him bravely: "Your Majesty, if the killing is really going to be over, who will plow the land?"
Yang Shu chuckled: "If they are all such people who don't care about death, then kill them all..."
It means that if they are all killed, there will be no need to waste food. What else can we do with farming?
As for the old, weak, women and children?
It can be seen from just Anwu City that by the time this battle is over, the rebels will probably have very little left...
Hu Xin's pupils shrank in shock and his hair stood on end. How could he dare to talk any more?
Waiting for Yang Shu to write a reply, he took it and left.
This Yang Shu is actually like Li Chengzhi in the morning, like a god of murder, with murderous intent emanating from every part of his body.
He would feel uncomfortable if he stayed for any longer.