On the north bank of the Han River, an army was advancing.
Liu Cong took the lead in riding the horse. Today Liu Cong wore armor. Although it was a finely crafted armor belonging to a senior general, it weighed more than thirty kilograms.
It is already the end of May, and the Xiangyang area in Hubei, which belongs to later generations, is a sweltering time. Liu Cong's forehead is covered with fine beads of sweat as he rides on the horse.
But Liu Cong did not ask to remove his armor. You will be brave as a soldier. Giving money can only make this army appreciate you. Only by showing your ability and making this army respect you from the heart, coupled with the treatment Liu Cong gives them,
In this era, such an army will be the most loyal and brave!
"Lord, why don't you rest for a while before leaving?" Pang Tongce immediately stepped forward and said to Liu Cong.
"Come on." Liu Cong stopped his horse, and the guards around him immediately shouted, "Stop the whole army!"
Liu Cong turned to look behind him, Pang Tong, riding his horse to follow him. Wei Yan and Huo Jun each led the sergeants forward, and there was a different kind of scenery.
Dozens of sergeants gathered around a carriage, but this carriage had no roof. The man sitting in the carriage was Liu Ba. Liu Ba was sitting in the carriage. He was not tied up at this time, and his head was full of sunshine.
Although he was sweating, he still sat upright, holding the sword on his waist with his left hand (don't forget, scribes in the Han Dynasty wore swords), closed his eyes and meditated.
From the initial swearing to the current indifference, he swore that he must seek refuge with Duke Cao, and he would definitely make Liu Cong, a bastard, a prisoner!
Liu Cong glanced at Liu Ba from a distance, smiled evilly and said nothing.
That day Liu Cong kidnapped Liu Ba, ignored Yi Ji's pleas, and instead persuaded him to return to Xiangyang City. Yi Ji returned to Xiangyang without much entanglement, and probably went to Liu Biao to file a complaint, but unfortunately Liu Cong still ignored him.
When everyone saw Liu Cong turning to look at them, they unconsciously clenched their spears and straightened their chests. The cavalrymen also sat on their horses and straightened their bodies.
Most of these people wear leather armor, and only about 200 people wear iron armor. These people are relatively strong and have been compiled as Liu Cong's personal guards. Not every soldier in the Han Dynasty's army can wear iron armor. In the TV series
The armor of the whole army is a lie.
Liu Cong looked at these people and thought to himself: One day everyone in my army will wear iron armor!
Liu Cong rode his horse to a soldier who looked younger, got off his horse and asked, "How old are you?"
The soldier was a little nervous and a little excited. The hand holding the spear was shaking at this time, and his face was covered with sweat. But he still straightened his chest and replied: "I...I'm 17."
Liu Cong patted his shoulder: "Relax, you and I are the same age, don't be so nervous, sit down and talk." He then ordered, "The whole army rests."
Four thousand people sat down in the shade in twos and threes. Why did it become four thousand people, you ask? The last time Huo Jun met Liu Biao, he ordered a thousand horses. Liu Cong didn't return them when he left, and took them all away. Pang Tong persuaded
When he asked if Liu Biao would blame him, he replied to Pang Tong: A son who steals his father is not considered a thief!
So Liu Cong now has 1,500 cavalry and 2,500 infantry, a total of 4,000 people. After these "old men" told them what happened that day, these 1,000 people also yearned to become Liu Cong's army.
, so he was abducted by Liu Cong, but his morale became even higher.
"What's your name? Who else is there in the family?" Liu Cong pulled the boy to sit down and looked at his immature face, thinking that in future generations he would still be a middle school kid.
"The villain's name is Xu Da, and my mother is the only one left in the family." Xu Da seemed to be on pins and needles when he sat down. (The title "I" only appeared in the Song Dynasty, but I think for the little people, this title can better reflect their hardships and hardships.
simple.)
Liu Cong nodded, took out the water bag, pulled out the stopper, drank a few gulps, and handed it to Xu Da Dao: "Drink some."
Xu Da waved his hands hurriedly: "A villain doesn't dare. A villain and a lowly person, how...how can..." He was already a bit unparalleled. When a small person stays with a big person, it is always inevitable to be nervous and excited.
Liu Cong moved his buttocks and pulled off the leather helmet on Xu Da's head: "It's a hot day. You took it off. Why, you still think I'm dirty?"
Xu Da waved his hands and shook his head again: "The villain doesn't dare, but he just doesn't dare to tarnish the prince."
Liu Cong put the water bag into his hand and said: "I'm giving it to you, silly boy. Your mother is the only one left in your family? Where is your father?"
Xu Da didn't care about the water bag anymore and replied: "My family originally lived in Wancheng. Later, Cao Cao attacked Zhang Xiu, and several rebels broke into my house, beating and smashing it. My father fought with them to kill him.
,Fortunately, my mother hugged me and ran away."
Liu Cong nodded and said, "Continue."
Xu Da recalled it for a moment, his eyes turned red, and he continued swallowing: "My mother was stabbed several times, and there was a scar on her face. Fortunately, a kind person saved my mother, and later ran away with me.
When we arrived at Xiangyang City, we opened several acres of wasteland at the foot of the mountain outside the city. All the hard work brought me up."
When Xu Da said this, he burst into tears. He also forgot that the water bag in his hand belonged to Liu Cong. He drank heavily and continued: "When I was a child, the dolls of those people nearby were always outside my house.
, pointing at my mother and calling them ugly, scarred ghosts... I went to beat them. There were many of them, and I couldn't beat them at first. Then I caught the lone attacker, and then I tried my best and they couldn't beat me even though there were so many people.
Already."
Liu Cong nodded and continued to listen. Xu Da seemed to have completely let go. He took another gulp of water and said, "Last year, I beat someone very seriously and my mother knelt in front of someone's door for three hours before they agreed."
Reporter: My mother fell ill when she returned home, and I felt that I couldn’t be like this anymore. After my mother recovered from her illness, I went to join the army. I didn’t expect to make a career, but at least I had food to eat in the military camp, which would help me.
Mother, please be a little tired."
At this time, Pang Tong came over and sat next to Liu Cong: "Please be at ease, my lord, the world is in war. Such things are inevitable."
Liu Cong nodded, and Xu Da continued: "I have been in the military camp for a year, and I often go back to see my mother. My mother always stands on the top of the mountain waiting for me to go back. Last time, I won a lot of money with my hard work.
, I received 2,000 yuan and went back to see my mother. I told my mother what you said and she told me to follow my lord well."
Liu Cong smiled and hammered his chest and said: "Boy, it's not easy for your mother to drag you down. Be filial to her from now on."
Xu Da smiled honestly and said: "I know."
Liu Cong said again: "Let me give you a name. It doesn't look like a man to call you Xu Da."
Xu Daliang's eyes lit up, and Liu Cong continued: "Let's call you Xu Feng, with the courtesy name Shanrong!"
Xu Da immediately knelt on the ground: "I would like to thank my lord for the words."
Liu Cong stood up and patted the dirt on his butt, pulled Xu Feng up and said: "Come to my army from now on, follow me, read more books, you may not be able to become a famous general."
Xu Feng's eyes were red, and he wiped his tears and said: "Apart from my mother, you are the only one who treats me well. Lord, my life will be yours from now on."
Liu Cong patted his face and said: "Man, don't cry. Your life is your own. Only by living well can you serve me, be filial to your mother, and take care of your family." He pointed again.
The sergeants around said: "In my eyes, you are not just some idiots, but real people."
As he spoke, he patted Xu Feng on the shoulder and walked towards Liu Ba. Xu Feng looked at the water bag in his hand and did not move it for a long time until Pang Tong patted him on the head: "You silly boy, don't follow me yet."
Xu Feng grinned, stuffed his water bag, picked up his spear and followed.