Chapter 455
At this moment, Jiang Fan was dumbfounded, Jiang's mother was dumbfounded, and all the generals in the camp were dumbfounded.
In the eyes of Jiang's mother and the generals, Jiang Fan's personality was too strong, and he might really commit suicide after being ridiculed and stabbed by Tang Yin.
Jiang Fan looked at the scimitar in front of him, and sweat fell like rain on his face. It was easy to die, just pick up the knife and wipe it on his neck, but just as Tang Yin said, after he died, how could his mother live? How could his mother face people?
Jiang Fan looked at the scimitar so close, and he couldn't come back to his senses for a long time. The big tent also fell into silence, and people's eyes were focused on Jiang Fan. I don't know how long it took, as if it was as long as a century, Jiang Fan's face became paler, and beads of sweat kept dripping down his jaw.
It seemed that he had made a great determination, clenched his teeth tightly, stretched out his palm tremblingly, paused in the air for a moment, then grasped the handle of the knife, pulled the scimitar out of the ground, and held it in his hand.
Ah? Seeing this, everyone around took a deep breath. Could it be that Jiang Fan really wanted to commit suicide? If he died like this, wouldn't it be useless for them to bring Jiang's mother here?
Just as people were secretly muttering in their hearts, Jiang Fan clenched his scimitar, first kowtowed heavily to Jiang's mother, and said in a trembling voice: "Mother, son... unfilial, dragging mother to suffer!" After saying that, he stood up, without even looking at the people around him, his eyes were directly on Tang Yin. At the same time, he took a step and walked straight towards Tang Yin with his knife.
What was he going to do? Was he going to attack the adults? The faces of the generals changed at the same time. The brothers Shangguan Yuanwu and Shangguan Yuanbiao reacted very quickly. They both rushed to Tang Yin and kept him behind them. Tang Yin was not as nervous as the others. Not to mention that Jiang Fan could no longer condense his spiritual energy, even if he could, he would not be afraid.
He stretched out his hand to push Yuan Wu and Yuan Biao away, and whispered to them: "Don't worry!" After saying that, he smiled and looked at Jiang Fan who was walking slowly, curious about what he was going to do.
Soon, Jiang Fan walked close to Tang Yin, his body trembling involuntarily. Just when people thought he was going to attack Tang Yin with a knife, something unexpected happened. Plop! Jiang Fan knelt heavily on the ground in front of Tang Yin, his head down, and at the same time, he held the scimitar with both hands and raised it above his head. His voice trembled violently, and he said in a trembling voice: "The guilty general Jiang Fan, kowtow to the adults!" The word "adult" basically showed Jiang Fan's intention. Hearing this, all the generals were surprised and happy. Their efforts were not in vain. Jiang Fan was finally willing to surrender to them.
Tang Yin was also very happy, but he was always very calm. He took the scimitar and put it back into the sheath, then bent down, held Jiang Fan's arm with one hand, and lifted him up, then smiled and asked: "Jiang Fan, are you willing to join me now?" "Yes, sir!" Jiang Fan lowered his head and replied.
"Do you know how to repent now?" Tang Yin continued to ask.
"I know!" Jiang Fan said this, but he sighed helplessly in his heart. If it weren't for my mother, he would have died in vain, but now, he couldn't die, let alone implicate his mother. But then again, Tang Yin is indeed a rare wise leader, and he just saved his mother's life. Joining him is also a reward for saving his mother!
Although he has made up his mind to betray Xiao Shang and surrender to Tang Yin, Jiang Fan's heart is still full of guilt. He wants to find excuses for himself, and saving his mother is of course the best reason.
"Yes!" Tang Yin nodded, smiled with satisfaction, patted Jiang Fan's shoulder, and said: "From now on, you are mine." As he spoke, he grinned at Jiang Fan again, sat back in his chair, and said quietly: "We are comrades, brothers. In the future, as long as I have a bite of food to eat, a piece of clothing to wear, and a place to stay, there will be yours, and there will be all of you!" Everyone believed in Tang Yin's words. Tang Yin's personality was like this, and he had always done so. He was really close to his soldiers, and this was also a big reason why people were willing to follow him in his battles.
Looking at the heroic spirit naturally revealed by the spirited Tang Yin, Jiang Fan was also very impressed for a while. He cupped his hands and said: "Thank you for your kindness!" Tang Yin used Jiang's mother to successfully subdue Jiang Fan, a great general. Although Jiang Fan was just a surrendered general, his loyalty to Tang Yin was no less than that of other generals. Jiang Fan never changed his master again in his life. Tang Yin also trusted Jiang Fan very much and valued him very much. Fengguo had four great pioneers in the future, and Jiang Fan was one of them. He was granted the title of General Long Xiao, and was as famous as Shangguan Yuanrang, Wu Guang, and Zhan Hu.
After accepting Jiang Fan, Tang Yin was very proud and kept Jiang's mother in the army for several days. Tang Yin did not attach importance to military discipline, but he also had his principles. Family members were absolutely not allowed to be brought into the army. First, he was afraid that the soldiers would be distracted, and second, he felt that it was also a burden. Even he would never do so.
He kept Jiang's mother to appease Jiang Fan. Second, he was also afraid that Jiang Fan was a false surrender. What if he ran away? Having Jiang's mother in the army was just a restraint for Jiang Fan. Tang Yin has always been very defensive and would not trust a person casually. It takes a long time to gain his trust.
Next, Tang Yin began to prepare for the attack on Zhangyu. This was also the last battle against Zhangyu and Zhong Tian.
In the central army tent, all the generals gathered together. They finally heard that Tang Yin was going to attack Zhangyu. They were full of fighting spirit and came out to ask for battle. Shangguan Yuanrang, the most belligerent, naturally did not lag behind. He stepped to Tang Yin's desk, saluted, and said: "Sir, I am willing to lead 5,000 soldiers to attack the south gate of Zhangyu!" Since the central army camp of Tianyuan Army was set up in the south camp, the city defense of the south gate of Zhangyu was also the strongest. Shangguan Yuanrang should be the best candidate to lead the attack. Tang Yin nodded, thought for a moment, pulled out a command arrow, threw it to Shangguan Yuanrang, and said: "Yuanrang, I will give you 20,000 soldiers of Pingyuan Army to attack the south gate of Zhangyu. You must break the city. You can only succeed, not fail. Can you do it?" "Sir, don't worry!" Shangguan Yuanrang held the command arrow tightly, fearing that Tang Yin would take it back again.
"Xiao Muqing, Zhan Hu!" "I'm here!" Xiao Muqing and Zhan Hu heard the voice and hurriedly stepped out of the line and saluted.
Tang Yin said: "You two lead 40,000 Pingyuan soldiers to attack the north city of Zhangyu. When Yuan Rang breaks the city, he wants to see you enter the city. Can you do it?" "Yes!" Xiao Muqing and Zhan Hu agreed in unison.
"Okay." Tang Yin said again: "Ziying!" "I'm here!" Ziying stepped out of the line.
Tang Yin ordered: "You lead the Tianying soldiers to attack the east city of Zhangyu. Don't try to break the city, just contain the enemy. Whether it's a strong attack or a feint, you decide according to the situation." Because the Tianying soldiers had suffered heavy casualties all the way to the south, Tang Yin did not plan to use the Tianying Army as the main attack force this time. As long as they could contain a part of the enemy, it would be fine. This would also help the Tianying Army to recuperate and quickly recover.
However, his consideration made Ziying quite unhappy, and the latter intervened and said: "Sir, when General Yuanrang and General Xiao break into the city, our Sky Eagle Army will also attack the city and will never hold our army back!" Hearing him say this, Tang Yin smiled, looked at Ziying deeply, and finally nodded, saying seriously: "Okay! Just as you said, if you can't break the city by then, you will be severely punished!" "Thank you, sir!" Ziying accepted the military order with confidence.
Finally, Tang Yin said: "I will lead the remaining 40,000 Pingyuan Army soldiers to attack the West City." After saying that, he looked around at everyone and smiled faintly: "I hope I am not the last one to enter the city..." Hearing this, Xiao Muqing, Ziying, Shangguan Yuanrang, Zhanhu and other generals were full of energy in their hearts, all wanting to be the first to break the city.
Seeing that Tang Yin had finished arranging the troops and still hadn't called his name, Jiang Fan felt strange. After stepping out of the line, he bowed and saluted, and asked: "Your Excellency assigned the generals to attack the city, why didn't you give me the military order?" Doesn't your Excellency trust me? But Jiang Fan didn't say the last sentence.
Tang Yin sighed lightly and said: "The Peng Army in the city was originally General Jiang Fan's comrades, but now they have to fight with swords... General Jiang Fan should stay in the camp." So that's it! Jiang Fan looked at Tang Yin gratefully, and was also very grateful for his consideration. He nodded, stopped asking, and returned to his own line.
At this time, Wu Mei and Wu Ying both said: "Which side should I attack?" Tang Yin was stunned at first, and then smiled leisurely: "You two sisters stay in the camp." He never trusted the ability of these two sisters. Although he always brought them with him, he never let them lead troops or fight.
If it were normal times, Wu Mei and Wu Ying would not fight, but this was the last battle. If they did not go to the battlefield, the two sisters would not be able to explain to their family, relatives, and friends after returning to the capital. They followed Tang Yin all the way south and fought to Gaochuan County without stretching out a hand or moving a knife. Could it be that they came out to enjoy the mountains and rivers? It would be a laughing stock!
"No! I must fight this time!" Wu Mei's little face was tight, her attitude was firm, her eyes were firm, and she looked like she would not be refused.
As the saying goes, a desperate dog will jump over the wall. The last battle is full of crises. If the enemy army that is cornered bites back, it should not be underestimated. Tang Yin thought so in his heart, but he could not say so. He rolled his eyes and sighed faintly: "Our army is going to fight, and the camp is empty. If it is attacked by the enemy, it will fail at the last minute. The consequences are disastrous. There must be a trustworthy and capable general in the camp to guard it. Only in this way can I and the soldiers fight at the front with confidence. Don't you two help me at such a critical moment?"