Chapter 404 Chapter 404: The Old Country (Part 2)【Two in One】
"Army's morale cannot be bought with two thousand stones of food and grass. I think Wuhui you should know this truth better than me."
The lord general smiled suddenly, remembering some interesting past events, "Wu Hui, I believe in your vision, but it is impossible to trust the person you like because of this. Don't you sometimes miss your eyes? You trust your lord, I trust You, but it doesn't mean that I will trust the lord you trust. It's like, although Sheriff Shen is the sheriff of Longwu County, she can't control Yongguguan. "
As the sheriff, Shen Tang is indeed in charge of the government with both hands.
But it does not include Yonggu Pass. The soldiers and horses of Yonggu Pass have little to do with Longwu County. It is okay to have military power, but not to have soldiers. Even if the envoy is Chu Yao, the most indebted Fa Xiao in his life is the same. How can public and private be confused?
Even if he gave up his military power, Shen Tang would not be able to mobilize it.
There are only more than 20,000 garrisons left in Yongguguan, 70% of which are his private tribes, and the remaining 30% belong to Longwu County. Even if Shen Tang gets the military power, theoretically, only 30% of them can command, and there is a high probability that he will not be able to command. Because these 30% of the troops were left by the former county guards, they only recognized the general who led them to repel the invasion of Shi Wu countless times.
The general didn't make it too clear.
But it's no different from spreading out.
For Chu Yao’s sake, he can ignore that Shen Jun, as long as he doesn’t stab Yongguguan in the back, he will guard the pass safely, and the other party will be his sheriff safely, and the two sides can keep the same. But if you overstep...
The main general will lead his troops to change the home field to fight.
For example, looting Shiwu, supporting war with war.
For him, he can do everything he can.
As for where to fight, it doesn't matter.
Sticking to Yongguguan is only because of the kindness owed to the former county guard, and it has been stationed here for more than ten years.
Chu Yao's voice was indifferent, but with unquestionable firmness: "My lord, naturally has this ability."
The general was startled slightly, and asked, "Why?"
asked again: "Maybe he has the national seal in his hand?"
As soon as these words came out, Xu Quan's pupils trembled.
Master Yu was taken aback for a moment, and immediately understood what was going on.
Chu Yao's expression was calm.
Commander: "It was my carelessness. I shouldn't have misunderstood that you followed Zheng Qiao to restore your literary heart. Your temperament has not changed from before, but this is also your biggest flaw. In fact, even if you verbally admit that it is Zheng Qiao, I will believe it. "
At first, he was misled by Master Yu, and subconsciously misunderstood Zheng Qiao, but when he calmed down, he felt that something was wrong. He had seen Chu Yao's bullish temper since he was a child.
This man became stubborn, and outsiders had nothing to do with him.
For example, when Wenxin was changed to such a great extent, except for a few witnesses, the rest of the people did not know it at all.
Including the general.
It wasn't until his father confessed his last words that he knew that such a thing had happened—of course, Chu Yao's ability to hide it perfectly was also related to the general's carelessness. He once wondered why Fa Xiao didn't like to wear Wenxin monograms anymore, but the latter just said indifferently [I'm afraid you will feel inferior when you see him].
Looking back later, there are flaws everywhere.
Chu Yao said: "Because there is no need."
How good is his lord, why hide it?
Recognize Zheng Qiao?
He was afraid that he would have nightmares at night.
The chief general frowned: "If you think that a mere national seal can do anything, you may think too highly of it. The national seal can never prove anything." nor will it perish.
Which country does not have a national seal?
This thing in the hands of the weak is the original sin, everyone is innocent, and it is the crime of the king of Hades. Shiwu knows that it will only make him more excited; in the hands of the strong, it is just icing on the cake. He thought Chu Yao wouldn't believe in it.
If Shen Tang's confidence in wanting to seize military power is only a national seal, the general can only say that he is sorry.
He might even attack Shen Tang first.
The reason is simple—
The general didn’t know how Chu Yao planned, but a piece of the national seal went to Yonggu Pass, and outside the pass was Shiwu’s territory. They have been coveting the national seal for more than a year or two. If even a little bit of news leaked out, why didn't Shiwu mobilize hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses overnight? Use the most troops, the fastest speed, and the least cost to take away this national seal before Zheng Qiao and his ilk react.
The Lord will prevent Shiwu from going crazy and do things, and also to prevent Guoxi from falling into Shiwu.
The general suppressed his emotions and tried to communicate peacefully with the former Fa Xiao: "You can go anywhere, but you shouldn't come to Longwu County. Is this national seal more meaningful for guarding the customs, or is it more likely to send a big gift to Shiwu?" big…"
"Who can afford the consequences?"
"Is it you? Or your lord Shen Jun?"
"Or a commoner in Longwu County?"
Facing the general's calm questioning with a little murderous intent, Chu Yao just said: "As long as the lord is here, the border barrier will be fine. If there is no problem with the border barrier, there will be 20,000 to 30,000 troops stationed in Yonggu Pass, and they will be safe and sound." The lord wants to stay in Heyin, which is becoming more and more prosperous, to make plans, but the real lord Zheng Qiao has neglected her duties, so she can only act as the emperor, that's all."
"Whether the Imperial Seal can do something or not depends on who owns it."
General: "..."
He didn't continue to refute anything.
Just frowning and contemplating, glanced at Xu Quan and Xu Quan, recalling the changes in their expressions just now, then asked Chu Yao in a casual tone like an old friend chatting: "Is there any need?"
Xu Quan and the two were puzzled: "???"
Why did the topic switch so quickly? ? ?
Chu Yao's face was slightly green, and said: "No need."
The chief general didn’t seem to trust Chu Yao very much, and glanced at Xu Quan and the two again: “Worrying about side issues?”
Seeing that both of them were at a loss, Chu Yao understood—the former Fa Xiao was asking him if he needed to kill someone to silence him.
After all, judging from the reaction of Xu Quan and the others, they don't know much about Guoxi, and they are worried that the two will leak the secret.
The dead are the most secretive.
Look back and say that it was the gangsters who killed him.
Chu Yao knows his methods too well.
only-
unnecessary!
Chu Yao: "You are the biggest 'side'!"
The ex-fa Xiao he knew was more than ten years ago. During these years, he is not sure how much the other party has changed, and there is no guarantee that the other party will do something "crazy".
The National Seal is a double-edged sword for Yonggu Pass.
And the general did not trust Shen Tang.
This sword will do him no good.
After all, it is indeed difficult for a new county guard who is about to seize military power as soon as he comes up, to win the approval of the veteran.
The Lord General laughed when he heard this comment.
"It really is."
Chu Yao: "..."
The chief general casually ordered Lu Jue.
"Well, it's up to you. You go back and report a letter to your lord, saying that Mr. Cao of your family is a guest at Yongguguan, and catch up with old friends. He is not in a hurry to hire people. He can wait for three to five months, and he will definitely let Wu Huiwan is ready to go back. If you are in a hurry, please come to the door in person. The key to seizing military power lies in the morale of the army, and let me see, how dare a yellow-mouthed child make such a bold statement!"
Lv Jue heard that this is the rhythm of detaining people.
Dang even got up in anger.
But no matter how good his talent was, he couldn't stand it too late. He was directly overwhelmed by the power of the general, who was calm.
Lu Jue's face was ashen.
Until Chu Yao said: "Shousheng, go and deliver a letter."
Lu Juedao: "Yes..."
Chu Yao: "Wen Shi is still there, and I am not powerless. Although the two of us can't do anything to Yongguguan, it is still possible to work together to open the eyes of General Chu and Master Yu. At that time I think Shiwu, the 'fisherman', will be very happy to lose two of them in the army. General Chu always puts the overall situation first, and he will not neglect us, so you can rest assured."
General: "..."
It was the first time to be threatened by Chu Yao.
He didn't mean anything else by "detaining" people. He just wanted to see whether the yellow-mouthed kid who Chu Yao said "acted in the role of emperor" was really good at speaking, or if he really had something special.
It's hard to be convinced just by Chu Yao's mouth.
If he is the only one, he can believe it.
But he is the chief general, and more than 20,000 brothers have entrusted their lives to him, so he cannot easily believe it.
So, seeing is believing.
If the goods are not on the right board, Yongguguan is also a good place to start, to nip hidden dangers in the bud.
It just depends on whether Shen Jun has the courage to go to the meeting alone.
Lu Jue struggled for a few breaths.
Finally gritted his teeth and took the order.
"That's right." Chu Yao glanced at Master Yu with sneering eyes, and urged, "Remember to ask Wei Heng to come too."
Lu Jue was momentarily at a loss.
Why did you bring Yu Zi to this occasion?
Yu Zi, now the word "Wei Heng".
"Only."
Lu never dared to delay the slightest and galloped all the way.
I am afraid that my husband will be wronged if I procrastinate for a long time.
Actually, Chu Yao was indeed wronged.
Because the conditions at Yongguguan are difficult.
The latest batch of fresh military rations was sent by Shen Tang.
Ever since Zheng Qiao flirted with Shi Wu and flirted with each other secretly, life for the guards at Yonggu Pass was not easy, because the immediate boss took the lead in cooperating with the enemy. Originally, there were still 50,000 guards in Longwu County, some of them died while guarding the city, and more chose to desert. .
"The conditions are like this, let's deal with it."
As a distinguished guest, Chu Yao received the same treatment as him.
It can be seen that the chief general is not well-off.
Chu Yao is used to suffering, so he doesn’t think it’s unacceptable, and his expression is as usual, but Xu Quan can’t eat, complaining: "This pancake is so hard that it can break your teeth... Bah, it’s still eaten by people. Yonggu shut down the salary for a long time, Just eat this?"
The chief general hummed: "This is not bad."
Xu Quan pursed his mouth, but still ate it.
Curious again: "Salary break, how do you solve it?"
General: "Look for a neighbor to borrow."
Xu Quan didn't turn the corner for a while: "Neighbor?"
Immediately thought of something.
There have been similar examples before. The guards were cut off from the supply of food and pay by their superiors. In order to feed their subordinates, the generals led people to rob the common people in the territory every now and then.
Only robbing wealth, not killing lives, and the common people under the rule are complaining.
Will this person do the same?
But the next sentence of the master dispelled his guess: "There is nothing else in Shiwunapo, there are many cattle, sheep and horses."
All meat.
Some tribes on the Shiwu border were also afraid of being robbed by them. In addition to the cold weather, all tribes, big and small, migrated away.
Xu Quan: "...backhand to rob Shiwu?"
The general laughed at these words: "Otherwise? If you are hungry, you will get something to eat. The enemy's food is delicious!"
Seeing that Xu Quan was born fair and young.
He laughed, which made Xu Quan unhappy.
"What are you laughing at?"
The general asked: "You fight according to the book of war?"
Xu Quan: "...you!"
Isn't this obviously mocking yourself for being young?
The general stayed for a while, seeing that Chu Yao treated him very coldly, he didn't bother himself, got up and left, and didn't imprison Chu Yao and his activities, and let them wander around in Yonggu pass. Xu Quan was worried: "If the lord comes..."
Chu Yao said: "My lord will come."
Xu Quan: "This is too dangerous."
This general is obviously not a good stubble.
Chu Yao didn't know: "You have to find a way to break the situation, otherwise you will be tied up. It is difficult for the 20,000 elites in Yongguguan to subdue. It is useless to kill the general. If the general is gone, they will probably disperse like birds and beasts, and then hold the banner of revenge for the general. Make trouble. Incorporate? It’s not bad to be able to incorporate one or two Chengdu. Our army only has more than 10,000 soldiers and horses, and we can’t fill this hole. The best way at present is to stabilize him. The lord does not need his loyalty, but only his soldiers and horses... Besides, the danger is not that great."
Xu Quan didn't believe it: "How can it be not big?"
Accompanied by Xu Quan, Chu Yao boarded the city wall, and he saw the vast and desolate snow-capped mountains, and the sky was gray.
"His purpose is to defend the Yonggu Pass and repel the Ten Crows, and our purpose is also the same. Apart from the conflict over military power, the two sides have no other disputes, let alone life and death enmity. A win-win situation is far better than mutual internal friction. ...He probably has the same plan. He needs food and grass, and we need his soldiers and horses. This is not impossible to discuss. The key now is to let him see the lord and reassure him of his doubts."
"Can the master break the situation as soon as he comes?"
"My lord, I will convince him." Chu Yao said.
Relying on robbing Shiwu can solve the temporary food crisis, but it is not a long-term solution. Longwu County also needs to cultivate its health and well-being. If it is a reliable county guard, it is of course a good thing.
It can be a win-win situation, so why bother?
There are more than 20,000 experienced soldiers for nothing...
This is a good thing that the sky is falling.
Before he learned that the main general was a young man, Chu Yao's plan was not so peaceful and friendly. He planned to start with Master Yu. The process was a little bloody, and it was estimated that 40% of the guards would be bloodbathed. But the main general was Fa Xiao... so he changed his mind.
He intends to empty-handedly white wolf.
Xu Quan thought of another thing, and his face was strange.
"But if this is the case, won't the husband feel uncomfortable?"
"Uncomfortable?" Chu Yao was puzzled, "Why is it uncomfortable?"
"Those two...are they considered half-enemies?"
Chu Yao knew what he wanted to say, and said with a smile: "The real enemy has drowned in the latrine, and the mentor has been buried in the earth. Yu Shizhong is just taking orders from others... As for him, he is also innocent... In your eyes, the old man is actually such a narrow-minded person?"
Xu Quan hurriedly waved his hands: "No, no, no, that's definitely not what I meant."
Chu Yao teased with a smile: "Jiang Xiandeng's enmity with Qi Yuanliang is no less serious than this old man's. They can bear it. How can this old man not bear it? It is a great cause for the Lord! A little intolerance will lead to great chaos!"
(end of this chapter)