Chapter 1024 Eating Phase

On the south bank of Taihang Black Mountain, the forward camp of the Black Mountain Army.

After Zhang Yan decided to launch a vicious attack on the surrounding Bingzhou, the huge Black Mountain Army, like locusts, moved at an unprecedented speed under the leadership of Zhang Yan's commanders.

Yu Du and Sui Gu, one on the left and the other on the right, detoured from the Black Mountain of Taihang Mountain. Yu Du's army was on the left and Sui Gu's army was on the right. Zhang Yan himself led the central army to press in the center, forming a large formation. .

Such a military force is naturally unable to withstand the Wubao of the rural nobles and nobles in Jizhou. They can only watch the Black Mountain soldiers and horses wreaking havoc everywhere.

Peasants and soldiers in Wubao or private soldiers with higher combat effectiveness must be sent to fight the Montenegrin army. Most of the people in Wubao are reluctant to do so, because after weighing the pros and cons, Wubao must be sacrificed for one season's crops. The main force within is not cost-effective...

The Montenegrin Army went out in large numbers, burning and destroying the crops, which meant that there was no harvest for a year. The Montenegrin Army could not go on expeditions for many years, and they would eventually withdraw. And this time, the Montenegrin Army had already maintained its acquiescence in this way for a long time. The little internal relationship they had was completely destroyed, and many powerful nobles in Wubao were gritting their teeth and swearing that they would never give the Black Mountain Army any food and grass from now on.

However, ruthlessness must be ruthlessness, and oaths must be oaths. As for attacking Heishan, if the Yuan family's army comes and fights the drowned dogs together, these noble nobles are still willing, but if they have to sacrifice all their wealth to be the vanguard of the battle, these noble nobles are still willing to do so. He had no such idea and chose to hide in Wubao.

As long as the Black Mountain Army did not forcefully attack Wubao, these noble nobles would send envoys to Yuan Shao for help again and again, and never had any idea of ​​taking the initiative. Yuan Jiazi took so much food and grass, which meant that Yuan Jiazi and the others should It's time to show its effect.

Seeing the situation of the people in Wubao, the Black Mountain Army became more and more arrogant. The few Qingqi scouts even crossed the Fu River and approached Yecheng. Of course, these scouts did not dare to fight Yuan Shao's soldiers head-on, nor did they dare to get too close. They just watched the movements of Yuan Shao's army from a distance in order to provide some early warning to the Black Mountain Army.

Zhang Yan's Chinese army camp chose a camp that was left over from Yuan's previous attack on Heishan, repaired it, and then used it as his own camp. Anyway, the Montenegrin Army is not very particular. They just deal with it if they can. Naturally, they have no intention to organize the camp in detail. They probably also have the idea that they will not stay long anyway. Even if they spend more time on this camp, So much thought, when the time comes and a slap on the butt comes, why don't you just leave anyway and it will be all in vain?

The current camp is full of Montenegro commanders and their soldiers, and of course there are also some women and children accompanying the army. In this operation, in order to ensure the combat effectiveness of the Montenegrin Army at the front, these women and children who cannot rush to the front line naturally need to contribute some strength, such as sewing, carrying and so on. Although they are not as strong as the strong laborers, they can help to some extent.

However, these old, young, women and children naturally cannot live in Zhang Yan's Chinese army camp. They can only find a den outside the camp or build a straw shed under the trees, which is considered to be settled.

At this moment, the commanders and commanders of the Montenegrin Army who participated in this operation were all discussing matters in Zhang Yan's central army tent. As for the personal guards of these commanders, since the commander was no longer around at this time, they all had no military discipline. They formed a group, chatting and laughing with each other, and some even danced...

"...This time the commander-in-chief is really amazing! He suppressed the soldiers in these forts and did not dare to move!"

"That's it. Those in the Wubao. Don't look at the normal five people and six people. In fact, it's just that. Look, I just got this two days ago!" A Montenegrin soldier said proudly. He said proudly, showing off his trophies.

"...Straight bitch, who can say otherwise! This time we are much happier! If it hadn't been for the commander-in-chief's order, we really wouldn't have wanted to come back. With such a good opportunity, who wouldn't hurry up and take advantage of it!"

"This makes sense. Anyway, there is nothing on the mountain except wood and rocks. This time we go down the mountain, it is really a blessing. If we can come here twice more... Hey, maybe we won't have to worry about anything this winter. !”

"Hey, I heard that you caught a lot of good stuff this time? Why don't you take it out to everyone and make everyone feel a little happy, right?"

"... Don't talk nonsense! What good things are there? Aren't they all the same as everyone else? What's the difference between eating and drinking? If you come forward, won't you get it in the same way? Let's share it with everyone, just How do you divide the three melons and two dates? Speaking of which, when you came back from outing last time, why didn't you share it with everyone?"

Suddenly everyone on the side laughed.

Montenegro has been having a hard time for a while. Everyone knows that life is not easy, so when they finally get an opportunity, they inevitably act a little greedy. This is naturally reasonable, but everyone can do this. I understand, after all, no one wants to live longer than the days of pinching one’s fingers in the cold winter to calculate how many days of food and grass are left.

In Zhang Yan's military tent, the same situation also appeared.

Among the public, Zhang Yan's face was ashen.

Regardless of Zhang Yan's status in the Black Mountain Army, whether it is a high position or the commander-in-chief, in the face of greed, these Black Mountain commanders have completely forgotten...

In other words, it was intentionally ignored.

Zhang Yan is the commander-in-chief of the Black Mountain Army.

But after all, they are only the commander-in-chief, not other people’s biological parents. What’s more, even if they are biological parents, the children will still be disobedient...

Just like now.

Now that they are watching many benefits being withdrawn like water, how can these commanders let go easily? Today's discussion does not seem like Zhang Yan is persuading these commanders, but it is like these commanders are persuading Zhang Yan.

Military discussions have been going on for some time, but no one except Zhang Yan is willing to withdraw troops. On the ground inside the big tent, large and small stones are placed, representing the positions of the troops under their respective commanders. Next to them are small flags made by carpenters. They are quite similar, but as for the accuracy, Only you will know for yourself.

"...Yuan Jiazi's army has retreated from Fushui. Our sentinels also crossed the river for more than ten miles, but they did not see Yuan Jiazi's troops. The commander-in-chief is not greedy. Such a good opportunity Do we have to let go like this? I don’t know how long it will take to wait for the next time... Looking at it, the morale of Yuan Jiazi’s soldiers has declined. Even if they really come, it will be too late to retreat until our sentinels receive the information..."

"This time we went down the mountain, everyone around us was offended. If we want to get some benefits next time, there is probably no other way besides Dawu Fort... Besides, even if we turn to Yinshan Mountain, people will eat horses and eat them all along the way. I have to prepare three melons and two dates, otherwise how can I leave?"

"Old Blackhead is right. Commander Yu and Commander Sui were at the front before, and we had nothing to say. Why are we being asked to come back now when we are going to the front?"

"Commander, it's not that we are ungrateful, it's just that... we agreed with the previous commander-in-chief who took over the old commander's position. Later, we agreed with the commander-in-chief who wanted to go to Montenegro. This time, we also agreed with the commander-in-chief going to Yinshan, but this time Firstly, the Yuan family did not send troops, and secondly, we are going to Yinshan Mountain, and we don’t know how long it will take. If we don’t make more preparations, everyone will have no idea..."

It's really hard to see this kind of food.

The greedy nature is fully revealed.

But so what?

Zhang Yan slowly glanced at the commanders in the big tent. Except for a few commanders who were relatively close to him, the other military commanders were almost one-sided, and their voices were surprisingly consistent. As a result, Zhang Yan couldn't help but look ugly. Extremely.

How is this going?

It's not that Zhang Yan didn't analyze the current dangers, nor that he didn't describe the benefits of going to Yinshan, but both the dangers and the benefits are things in the future, and what these commanders can get in front of them are real benefits...

Zhang Yan's expression changed, and she wanted to say something several times, but in the end she let out a long sigh and said: "Since everyone's opinions are like this...then just three more days! After three days, we must leave!" No matter what the situation is then, you must go!”

The commanders in the camp looked at each other and nodded in agreement...

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It's not just Zhang Yan's subordinates who are ugly.

In troubled times, the barrel of a gun is naturally important. This basic truth is not only understood by people of later generations. As the Jizhou nobles who followed Emperor Guangwu Liu Xiu in the past and laid a foundation for Jizhou for more than 200 years, this is naturally profound. Have experience.

In the eyes of these Jizhou nobles, Yuan Shao's eating appearance is also a bit ugly...

Yuan Shao's ambitions are very big, and not only a chariot general can satisfy them. These Jizhou nobles naturally see it. If Yuan Shao wants to be a king and a marquis, this is not a big problem, but now Yuan Shao clearly shows his chariots and horses. He wanted to become the second Dong Zhuo, depose Emperor Xian of Han, and prepare to support Liu Yu. This incident led to some differences of opinion within the Jizhou gentry.

Moreover, in this matter, Yuan Shao did not really want to support Liu Yu. On the one hand, it was just to give himself another name that was in line with the righteousness. On the other hand, he may not have wanted to use Liu Yu to deal with Gongsun Zan from behind. , so this so-called support was actually not very sincere at the beginning.

Strictly speaking, it is not a big problem for Yuan Shao to do this, but the problem is that now that Jizhou is threatened by Zhang Yan, Yuan Shao needs to deal with Zhang Yan first, right? However, Yuan Shao still refused to withdraw some of his soldiers from the confrontation with Gongsun Zan to solve the problem of the Black Mountain soldiers.

After communicating with Yuan Shao several times with procrastinating words such as "wait a few days", "two more days", etc., the nobles and nobles in this part of Jizhou who had been continuously harassed by Zhang Yan finally couldn't sit still. , I can’t wait any longer...

"What!" Yuan Shao almost didn't believe his ears. He stood up suddenly and almost knocked over the table. "General Ju left with his troops? In which direction? Do you have any explanation?"

"... Report to Mr. Ming, this..." The judge hesitated for a moment, looked at Yuan Shao's face, and then said slowly, "General Ju left the word 'Wei Xian' in the tent of the camp... "

"Wei Xian? Wei Xiangong?" Yuan Shao murmured and repeated, then slammed the table, his eyebrows almost stood up, and he roared loudly, "What? How bold! Wei..."

As soon as Yuan Shao's words came out, he knew that he was a little out of character, so he endured it and stood behind the desk. After taking a few deep breaths, he slowly sat down again and remained silent for a long time. He said in a deep voice, "I am Duke Xiang of Wei? That's ridiculous!"

In the eighteenth year of Wei Xiangong's reign, a very interesting thing happened.

At that time, Duke Xiang of Wei didn't know the reason. Perhaps it was on a whim, or he wanted to teach him a lesson, so he specifically asked his subordinates, Sun Wenzi and Ning Huizi, not to have breakfast but to come early and be on standby. However, Duke Xiang of Wei kept At three o'clock in the morning, he did not summon the two of them, but went to the garden to hunt wild geese by himself...

So Sun Wenzi and Ning Huizi found themselves in the garden, but Wei Xiangong seemed to be completely unconcerned and just wore casual clothes to talk to them. This was very incomprehensible in the Spring and Autumn Period, when etiquette was extremely important. One incident made Sun Wenzi and Ning Huizi furious. They raised an army and beat Duke Xiang of Wei away, and then made Duke Xiang of Wei's younger brother, Gongzi Qiu, their king...

But the current situation in Jizhou is so similar.

Yuan Shao occupied Jizhou, which was equivalent to the princes in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, and the nobles in Jizhou were naturally figures like Sun Wenzi and Ning Huizi, serving Yuan Shao. The two parties have a superior-subordinate relationship, but it is not the so-called complete monarch-subordinate relationship that cannot change for life.

If the emperor abides by the emperor's etiquette, then the ministers will naturally abide by the duties of the ministers. But if the monarch cannot be a good monarch, then I am sorry...

Speaking of this matter, Yuan Shao did not do well. For his own benefit, he put the interests of the Jizhou nobles behind, just like Wei Xiangong treated Sun Wenzi and Ning Huizi.

Moreover, Wei Xiangong had a younger brother named Gongzi Qiu, and Yuan Shao also had a younger brother named Yuan Shu. Therefore, Yuan Shaocai had to suppress his anger, because now the Jizhou nobles were expressing strong dissatisfaction. If Yuan Shao did not do anything else, If he takes corresponding compensatory actions, he might really become the second best to Wei Jinggong...

"It is not difficult for Ming Gong to resolve this situation..." Shen Pei stroked his beard and said, "But... Gongsun will have to wait a few more days..."

Yuan Shao clenched his fists tightly, and after pondering for a while, he said decisively: "Zhengnan, please speak frankly, there is no need to worry!"

Although Yuan Shao is the son of the Yuan family and the representative of the crown clan in the world, it does not mean that the nobles under him will be obedient and obedient.

For aristocratic families, the family must come first, and then others. When the interests of the family are harmed, even the King of Heaven and I will have to fight, not to mention that Yuan Shao is not the only one in the Yuan family now.

The nobles in Jizhou used this method to express their dissatisfaction with Yuan Shao. Since Yuan Shao was unwilling to mobilize troops, the nobles in Jizhou who were invaded by Zhang Yan adopted their own plan.

"Wen Hou came to vote some time ago..." Shen Pei came closer and said, "If you, Ming Gong, wouldn't be like this..."