Chapter 3492 People, People!

Chapter 3491 People, people!

Yanxiang.

"God has the virtue of a good life..."

Pang Tong said slowly.

Zhang Liao looked away and nodded slightly.

One of Zhu Ling's eyebrows twitched.

Ma Yue grinned.

Pang Tong saw the performance of the three people in his eyes, and then smiled, "Actually, what this sentence means is that killing people alone cannot solve the problem." 』

Just like the later generations of Mi Emperor who blindly solved the people who caused the problems, they also failed to solve the fundamental problems. Many people understand this truth, but in many cases, many people still just shout, kill, kill, kill.

Pang Tong pointed in the direction of Cao's army, "Let them survive for a few more days..."

The Hussar navy was defeated, but that was not the focus of the Hussar military in the first place, so Cao's army's decadent situation remained unchanged.

Pang Tong said to the three generals: "You have also seen that although Cao's army was defeated, their troops were not in disorder and retreated in an orderly manner..."

Zhang Liao still nodded slightly.

Zhu Ling looked at Ma Yue, and Ma Yue said directly: "So your order is to put all those soldiers back?" 』

Pang Tong laughed and said slowly, "Why don't you put it back?" If we stay here, we won't have time to deal with them... Guanzhong is no better than Beidi. If it doesn't work in the north, send it to Yinshan. With our new soldiers to guard it, and it's far away from the city, even if there is any storm, it can be extinguished in a moment... In Guanzhong, it will be a bit troublesome... And if it is put back, it will still have some effect... 』

Ma Yue muttered in a low voice: "What's the use... Even if they agreed to assassinate the military academy, they definitely wouldn't have the guts to do it..."

Pang Tong glanced at Ma Yue and said, "I know they don't have the guts to assassinate, so I said that on purpose..."

Ma Yue was stunned for a moment.

"When Cao's army was defeated and retreated, he could still give orders and prohibitions, and his troops were not in disorder. What did he rely on?" 』

Pang Tong seemed to suddenly jump to another topic, which made Ma Yue unable to keep up with his thinking and it was difficult to answer for a while.

"Among Cao's troops, Qingzhou soldiers are the most important. Pang Tong continued, "The Qingzhou soldiers were the Qingzhou Yellow Turbans back then... What were the Yellow Turbans?" 』

None of the three generals could answer this question immediately.

Ma Yue seemed to want to say something, but after seeing that neither Zhang Liao nor Zhu Ling spoke, he closed his mouth and began to think.

"The lord once discussed this matter with a certain person..." Pang Tong said slowly, "a certain person was deeply evil, but the lord said that he was good... Then, the lord and a certain person came to a conclusion... The Yellow Turban matter is the evil in the human heart... 』

Pang Tong saw that the three of them were a little confused, so he said: "The leader of the Yellow Turban bandits, with the slogan "Heaven is to die, Huang Tian is to stand", what do the three of you think of this?" Want to fight against the evil of the Han Dynasty? No! Don't forget that the title of the leader of the thieves is "the great wise teacher"! Rather than "the great virtuous king" or the "great virtuous emperor"... If the traitor leader really wants to rebel against the Han, why not use the words "the one who represents the Han"? 』

The Yellow Turban Uprising, okay, I still use the word uprising, but in fact, this uprising was not an uprising in the true sense. Zhang Jiao had no subjective intention to overthrow the Han Dynasty with an uprising, let alone to "take Liu Han for granted." Instead," to a certain extent, the Yellow Turban Uprising was more like a "movement" that was only later officially defined.

Zhang Jiao's Taiping Taoism, spells such as casting talismans to save people, are more of a survivor bias. He only relies on the self-healing survivor bias to gain followers, but in fact he is completely harming people. Some people in later generations were more extreme, saying that patients in the Eastern Han Dynasty were ignored, and it was good for Zhang Jiao to let them drink a bowl of hot water before they died. They also said that maybe a bowl of water could help people survive.

This is purely to obliterate and ignore the efforts of the Eastern Han Dynasty government to fight against diseases. Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty was quite qualified in terms of disaster relief and epidemic prevention. There are many records of epidemic relief operations organized by the Eastern Han Dynasty in the history books...

Therefore, it is obviously not accurate enough to say that the Eastern Han Dynasty court's inaction gave Zhang Jiao the opportunity to revolt. Or, to put it simply, Zhang Jiao is a yellow glove.

Rather than saying that Zhang Jue was resisting the Han Dynasty, it would be better to say that Zhang Jue was trying to invade local administrative power and resisting the control of local gentry and noble families over the local countryside.

The emperor and the eunuchs knew very well about Zhang Jiao's affairs, and even turned a blind eye, because Zhang Jiao eroded the control of the local gentry over the countryside, and it did not have much impact on the emperor. , so Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty and the eunuchs even had a somewhat tolerant attitude.

First of all, everyone in the Han Dynasty government can legally read the "Taiping Jing", but they are quite dissatisfied with Zhang Jiao's illegal association. After all, a bunch of vagrant newspaper groups who are not engaged in production, no one knows what they will do...

Zhang Jiao's situation had to be suppressed in all countries at that time, but the solution proposed by the Han Dynasty government was very humane. They announced that Zhang Jiao could be pardoned for the crime of illegal association, and only asked the Yellow Turbans to disband and go home. When Zhang Jiao refused, Yang Ci, then Sangong, felt that since it was shameless, he should put an end to this illegal society. Not only did the emperor not obey, but he kicked Yang Ci out of the court and sentenced him to suspension...

Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty had probably heard the slogan "The sky is dead". So why did Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty turn a blind eye to such a "dangerous" slogan, turn a deaf ear to it, and even pardon Zhang Jue?

Because death is nothing to the emperor of the Han Dynasty!

The Han family's Tian had already died several times before Zhang Jiao. As long as he "received another order", he could be resurrected with full health. Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty didn't care at all whether he died or lived. After all, Liu Xiu had died and "received another order" once, so the relationship between the emperor, the local government, and Taiping Road was very clear.

After Pang Tong finished speaking, Zhang Liao frowned, Zhu Ling hesitated to speak, but Ma Yue just widened his eyes and said blankly: "What does this... this yellow scarf... have to do with the present?" 』

Pang Tong smiled and said, "Don't forget...beneath this Cao thief, there is the Qingzhou Yellow Turban!" 』

"Then..." Ma Yue blurted out, and then seemed to remember something, and suddenly said, "It turns out..."

"Just wait and see what happens," Pang Tong smiled and clapped his hands, "It just so happens that we have been fighting for days and we need to make some adjustments..."

Afterwards, Pang Tong sent some more tasks, and the three generals took them separately and went their separate ways.

Pang Tong watched the three generals leaving, his eyes flashing.

Now the Hussar's forest is bigger, and there are all kinds of birds.

Zhang Liao was always cautious in words and deeds, respectful and gentle. This may have something to do with Lu Bu, but Pang Tong felt that Zhang Liao would definitely go further in the future and his position would be even higher.

Zhu Lingmo is a little impatient and eager for merit, but he also knows some sense of propriety and rarely talks nonsense.

Only this horse is more...

Not stable enough.

Ma Yue wanted to express some opinions on everything, but he couldn't get to the point. He also liked to comment on this and that, as if this could show his seniority in the hussars.

This problem will definitely not be dealt with now, but will wait until after the war, and the top and bottom will slowly separate. Don't look at the three of Zhang Liao, Zhu Ling, and Ma Yue talking and laughing together now, but on weekdays Their words and deeds determine the upper limit of their respective development in the future.

Pang Tong walked out of the temporary command post, climbed onto the broken Yanxiang city wall, and looked eastward with his hands behind his back.

Having more people is not necessarily a good thing, and having few people is not necessarily a bad thing.

At that time, the Yellow Turban world responded, with a climax from the beginning, and then collapsed in decadence three months later.

After Cao Cao defeated Yuan Shao, the Central Plains vibrated north and south and became extremely powerful. However, within Cao Cao, various factions, especially Jizhou and Yuzhou, fought for power and profit. They did everything they could to slander, slander, and instigate trouble, just to benefit their own faction. , as for Cao Cao or Shandong's interests, they were thrown aside.

Nowadays, there are more and more people under the hussar...

People, people!

The topic has been assigned to Cao Cao.

What Cao Cao relies on is that there are many people in Shandong, but when there are more people, he will have more thoughts...

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At this moment, Cao Jun had different reactions to the prisoners and wounded soldiers released by the Hussars.

Nearly three hundred people were released.

They were divided into two batches, each containing more than a hundred people.

About a third were wounded, which is nothing to say.

The Hussars gave them a preliminary bandage, which was considered to be the most benevolent and righteous thing to do. As for whether these wounded soldiers can be cured or not, it all depends on their own destiny...

It is a good idea for everyone to settle down with their destiny.

It has been used since ancient times.

Just like the rice emperors of later generations, they have experienced so many food crises, food fraud, and food additive incidents, but there are still a large number of capitalists who are still jumping on the red line and are safe and sound. The reason is that the upper levels of the rice emperors, especially the government Officials and ordinary people eat different food. The special food supply ensures the food safety of the upper class of the rice emperor. Therefore, the food safety of the lower class people can only be determined by their destiny.

But now even if we ignore the wounded soldiers, the impact of the release of two-thirds of the uninjured soldiers of Cao Cao's army, nearly two hundred of them, has made Cao Cao and his management feel uncomfortable. My head hurt.

Cao Zhang remained silent.

Cao Hong said that he would simply be locked up or sent to the rear.

Liu Fu said that this would chill the hearts of others, but he had no idea how to do it...

"So what if I'm heartbroken?" ! "Cao Hong shouted, "What else can people like this complain about? ! 』

Cao Hong was already relatively polite, otherwise words such as greedy for life and fear of death, incompetent people would have come out.

Liu Fu hesitated for a moment and then said half a sentence, "These people are fighting for the lord after all, so they were captured..."

Cao Zhang could remain silent, but Liu Fu could not help but say this.

After all, most of these defeated soldiers belonged to the Tongguan camp before, and they were all soldiers under Cao Zhang and Liu Fu.

Cao Cao frowned.

The soldiers who were returned had everything.

Some people say that they were asked to promote the benefits of the Hussars, that they eat well, drink well and use them well, and that the military pay is real and will not be deducted...

Some also say that by letting them assassinate a non-commissioned officer, they can receive a bounty and land in Guanzhong...

Others said that they should remember that it was the Hussars who spared their lives. Next time they see them, they should kneel down on the edge and surrender. Don't be stupid again and resist with swords and guns...

Some people even said that they should be used to poison Cao's army and collect some common things used by generals, which can be used for voodoo curses, creating plagues, etc...

There are all kinds of weird sayings.

In the center of the Chinese army's tent, there were many things.

There are hussar coins, daggers that are said to be poisoned, and little people impaled with straw...

Cao Cao pointed to the dagger and said: "Most of the things said here are false... For example, this dagger is said to be poison-quenching, but in fact... it is not poisonous. I have tried it..."

Cao Cao didn't say exactly how he tried it, and others didn't dare to ask.

"This is a strategy to disturb the mind." 』

Cao Cao said in a deep voice, "Call the troops not to believe or spread rumors!" Everyone, please observe strict military discipline, do not leave without permission, and do not gather in groups! After three or five days, it will stop! 』

The memory of a fish is short-lived, but the memory of a dog is longer, and can even remember the dog's entire life.

But human memory is only a little longer than that of fish, and even worse than that of dogs.

On the third and fifth days, Cao Cao had already spoken.

Cao Cao believed this.

But what Cao Cao didn't expect was that while he was still discussing with the generals, a dispute broke out in the camp, and then restlessness and commotion broke out.

Cao Cao had brothers and clansmen, and naturally others also had them.

It can't be that only the upper ruling class can have family, friendship and love, and the common people at the bottom are not worthy of these human emotions, right?

These returned soldiers will naturally have some friends, and the most important thing is that these returned soldiers belong to the lower class, and there is a vague emotion between the lower class people, although they do not know it clearly. Oppositional emotions caused by class, but most of the time, the bottom tends to sympathize with the bottom...

As for those at the bottom who still speak for the ruling class and sympathize with the capitalists, there are only two situations...

So when these soldiers were released, most of the other soldiers were happy for them.

But in the blink of an eye, these returned soldiers became "spies" sent by the "enemy" and became the targets of being detained and imprisoned!

For the upper-level rulers, all people and things that will lead to unrest, instability, and disharmony are objects that should be attacked, suppressed, and even destroyed. But for these soldiers at the bottom, they do not understand politics. , they just know these people are their friends and brothers!

At first, the soldiers were just asking.

If he could be properly explained or comforted, then there might be nothing to follow. But unfortunately, there seems to be no "explanation" or "pacification" in the land of Shandong.

Maybe, but it must have happened after the matter got serious. At the beginning, there was absolutely no "explanation" or "appeasement", but more direct reprimands and threats.

"Who are you! 』

"What do you do?" 』

"ID card...oh, take out the military card!" 』

"What's the fuss about?" If you make any noise again, get arrested! 』

"Talking about you!" What are you gathering here for? spread! All spread out! 』

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The non-commissioned officers and minor officials in these armies are basically unwilling to talk to ordinary soldiers, let alone explain patiently.

Part of the reason is that these non-commissioned officers and petty officials have a high self-esteem and feel that they have broken away from the ordinary low-level stage and are people of status. Naturally, they cannot hang out with those big-headed soldiers all day long.

Another bigger reason is that no matter what the upper management arranges, what measures or policies are in place, it is when they, the middle and lower classes, can make a profit. If everything is explained clearly, how can they fish in troubled waters?

For example, what kind of benefits and care system are there? Will each of these non-commissioned officers and minor officials be notified immediately, or will they select a few well-connected people to talk about, or will they simply keep it in their hands, and then who will give him more benefits? , just give it to whom?

This time, in their eyes, imprisoning the soldiers who returned the hussars was also an opportunity to reap benefits.

Who wants to say something? Do they have to pay for the call?

Anyone who wants to deliver something will have to pay a delivery fee?

As for whether these ordinary soldiers who were released were unjust and honest, what does it have to do with them?

What does the victory or defeat of the entire war matter to them?

The key is small money!

If you have money, where should you not spend it?

Even if these ordinary soldiers of Cao's army can't give any cash now, they can make IOUs. These non-commissioned officers and minor officials are very willing to lend money to these ordinary soldiers, and they are even afraid that they will not come to borrow the money. The interest will be compounded, which is simply a business without capital. No!

Although it is true that some people have borrowed money and may not be able to repay it, as long as three out of ten repay the money, they will not lose money, and every additional one will make a profit!

Therefore, these military sergeants, sergeants, and petty officials have begun to play tricks out of habit. With their ability to squeeze oil out of stones and scrape the ground three feet away, are they afraid that they will not be able to make a small amount of money?

The result is bad...

At the beginning, ordinary soldiers just begged or begged, but obviously, no pleas worked, and they even attracted insults and whippings.

On normal days, it wouldn't be a big problem. Just like Cao Cao said, many soldiers would forget about this matter after three or five days. And in normal times, there are too many other chores that will distract the attention of the soldiers. Then these soldiers will either be busy with their livelihood, or feel that there is no need to make too much trouble, or they will be worried about officials settling accounts in the future and being scolded. He was scolded, and he was driven away. At most, he hid behind his back and resented for a while, and then he was gone.

But it's different now. Most of these non-commissioned officers and petty officials were not Qingzhou soldiers, but many of those who were released were Qingzhou soldiers!

These soldiers who were released received good treatment from the cavalry, but they were even worse off after returning than they were in the cavalry!

In addition, due to continuous fighting, these soldiers were under great psychological pressure. They felt that there would be no tomorrow if they had today. So when all these factors were added together, even if Cao Cao made a relatively correct response strategy, there was still a roar in the camp!

Many soldiers gathered together and made a mess!

After these soldiers gathered together, the sergeants and clerks who were usually arrogant and bossy were scared to death. They didn't dare to step forward at all. They just wanted to find their superiors and report to the captains and generals as soon as possible...

The Cao army camp was like a gunpowder barrel full of flammable materials. Under such a spark, it was detonated!