Chapter 14 Killing Generals and Seizing Soldiers 3
Yao Yuang was just over 30 years old, so being able to command such an army was not bad at all. However, in an era when everything was about family status, his origin destined his development to be extremely limited. What could a general do?
Where is his future? What's more, his abilities are only average. He usually only leads soldiers to train and occasionally suppresses horse bandits.
Now his mission is to lead the army to Gaochang quickly. In fact, this army was also brought by Taishou Yang from Liang Shijun. Except for more than a hundred personal soldiers, it was not under his control originally, but Taishou Yang believed that Gaochang Taishou
It was too urgent. Once he fell into the hands of the enemy, things would be very troublesome. He must rush back and take up residence in Gaochang. Yao Yuan only had to bring the army to Gaochang safely before sunset, which would be regarded as a meritorious service.
Yao Yuan accepted this task. Along the way, he continued to encourage the morale of this motley army, and arranged reasonable rest. He also spanked a few soldiers who did not want to walk. Therefore, when the sun was already hanging in the sky, the walls of Gaochang City
has appeared faintly.
"Brothers! Gaochang is about to arrive! Work harder and enter the city. I'll treat you to a drink, ah! Hahahaha!"
Yao Yuan said happily, and the soldiers agreed with a loud voice, and their pace immediately accelerated a lot. Yao Yuan smiled reservedly, very satisfied with his performance.
"General! Look at the front, who is that?" the soldier Miao Gang said loudly. This Miao Gang and Yao Yuan are from the same hometown. He has quick reactions and is usually well-behaved and knows how to get things done. Yao Yuan trusts him very much.
"Archers, get ready!" Yao Yuan also saw the three cavalry rushing over, fearing that they were being deceived, so he hurriedly said.
"Who's in front! Get off your horse!" Yao Yuan's soldiers shouted in unison. At this time, they could barely see clearly. The three of them were obviously two soldiers and one scholar. The two at the back were soldiers, and the one in front was a scholar.
"Oh, that's Meng Fan!" Miao Gang exclaimed strangely. He and this Meng Fan have known each other for a long time! Although Meng Fan was not favored, after all, Yang Han's status was higher, and Meng Fan only relied on others.
Miao Gang was so arrogant in front of these soldiers that he didn't take them seriously at all. Miao Gang originally had a hot temper, but due to his position, he had to swallow his anger. Now that Meng Fan was covered in blood,
He was in such a state of embarrassment that he felt very happy about his misfortune.
As if to respond, Meng Fan fell off his horse with a "plop" and rolled a few times on the ground, leaving a long trail of blood on the yellow sand.
"Stop!" Yao Yuan also saw the clues. This person was the person next to Mr. Yang Han. He ran out at this time. Could something have happened? To be cautious, he asked the people around him to stop to avoid stepping on him.
Duan Ye and Duan Ping also dismounted and helped Meng Fan up. However, with the support of the two men, Meng Fan struggled and ran towards Yao Yuan. As he ran, he cried: "General Yao! General Yao! The prefect is dead!"
What a misfortune! You must avenge him!"
Duan Ye couldn't help but secretly admire him. This cry was not false at all. The tears came as soon as he said it, and the two tear stains washed away the sand on his face. It looked very ridiculous, but that sad and sorrowful expression was really worse than
It’s true that my parents are dead.
"What? Lord Prefect?" Yao Yuan was shocked. Prefect Yang briefly explained the reason for the defense of Gaochang, saying that someone in the west might want to rebel. But after all, Yao Yuan was not Yang Han's confidant, and Yang Han didn't explain much. Unexpectedly,
Yang Han rushed towards Gaochang at night, and when he reached his own territory, he died like this!
Grabbing Meng Fan's clothes, Yao Yuan shouted in surprise and anger: "Say it quickly! What happened to Mr. Yang? He is the governor of Gaochang! How could something happen in Gaochang?"
"General! There's a rebellion! Someone's rebelling! When the governor entered the city, the rebels came from the government office towards the east gate. The governor was caught off guard and was killed by them on the spot. I happened to be in the rear and took advantage of the absence of the rebels.
Pay attention and escape, that's it, the villain is still hit by an arrow." Meng Fan said while crying, the tears did not stop, and the blood stains still oozing faintly on his shoulders were even more convincing.
"Prefect Yang is actually dead?" Yao Yuan couldn't believe it. He had never expected this. In fact, these major events were too difficult for him. He was used to the specific and precise tasks assigned above, and then he followed the rules.
, he was always able to do it properly every time, and then he was slowly promoted from a soldier with no background to a general.
"General!" Meng Fan saw Yao Yuan's expression of disbelief, wiped his tears, and a stern look flashed across his face, "General, you have an army of 10,000, well-equipped. Now Gaochang City is in chaos, and the rebels are busy robbing gold.
Silk children, although they left in a hurry, I don't know how many they have, but I guess it can't be too many. They just took advantage of the absence of Governor Yang and took Gaochang with a small force in a sneak attack. Otherwise, if it was a large force, Gaochang City would definitely be destroyed.
We have been prepared for a long time, how can we attack the city in one day? Sir, it is better to mobilize the troops quickly, and before dark, when the rebels are unprepared, we can surprise Gaochang and attack it in one go! By that time, Gaochang will have no master, and we will surely surrender.
General, general can accomplish great things!"
After Meng Fan said this, Yao Yuan opened his mouth, obviously a little moved. Even Duan Ye admired him very much. He didn't expect that this little clerk could be so arrogant. It seemed that he had underestimated him before.
"Mr. Meng Da." Miao Gang said in a strange tone: "You are not a spy, are you?"
"What do you mean?" Meng Fan said angrily, "Although Mr. Meng is a scholar, he is also loyal to Governor Yang! He risked his life to escape from Gaochang City to report the message to the general. How can you be so slanderous?"
"Spewing nonsense?" Miao Gang said loudly, "Your words are full of loopholes. Although we don't study as much as you, we still understand the truth. Who can you deceive?"
Yao Yuan had always trusted Miao Gang. After hearing what he said, he looked at Yao Yuan with a hint of doubt.
Duan Yexin said it was bad, now it depends on Meng Fan's ability. If he responds carelessly, he will be blamed here.
How capable Meng Fan was, he didn't panic at all. Instead, he struggled with his injured body, jumped and cursed: "Miao Gang! Are you afraid that you have made great contributions to the general, and that Meng has gained favor and robbed him?"
Your job? Bah! Mr. Meng is loyal to Governor Yang, and he can show it every day! Your words of blood are full of loopholes? Can you tell me, which one of Mr. Meng’s words is unreasonable?
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"Meng Fan! If there weren't many rebels and you were hit by an arrow and escaped, it would be possible! But why didn't they pursue you? Aren't they afraid that you would come to report the news? Who are these two people?" Miao Gang has been in the army all year round.
The gangsters also had very vicious eyes, and they could see that Duan Ye and Duan Ping, although dressed as soldiers, were very handsome and had never appeared around Yang Han.