Devil’s Advent

Yesterday, Ran Min and a few of his men went to the most famous Quandelou Roast Duck Restaurant in Beijing to eat roast duck.

Such an expensive duck, one for each person, is full of oil.

Then, Ran Min invited the big guys to go to the red tent in the capital to have a fun.

In fact, I didn’t intend to go to the red tent at first;

Because since I came to the capital, I have to go to a place where I can hold up a little bit of face to have fun, isn't it.

But the problem is that when the big guy came to the attic,

Ran Min has traveled far and wide to see the world,

The people under him immediately started to have cramps in their calves, and they begged Ran Min to change places without even looking at the girl.

It’s really too dry and gorgeous here. My brothers are all born with mud legs. After entering, even if I hug the girl, I can’t let go. That's funny.

Therefore, after a group of people came to Juchun Pavilion excitedly, they turned to Xizi Hutong in the north of the city even more excitedly.

The red curtain is actually a title for this kind of students. In many places, a red curtain is erected at the entrance of the tent, which means that the girls inside are engaged in flesh and blood business.

This is the same as the hair salon in the later generations that hangs the barber shop sign but does not even have a pair of scissors;

With a simple, honest, cordial and peaceful atmosphere.

For killing a savage leader, Ran Min not only received a large amount of reward, but also after being absorbed into the Jingnan Army, he was also able to be directly appointed as the head of the Jingnan Army, and he was in charge of more than a dozen people.

The reason for entering Beijing this time is also because after the battle is over, there is a need to constantly pass messages and transport documents back and forth between the front line and the capital.

Ran Min's department was ordered to escort a member of the Ministry of War, Wailang, who participated in the front-line negotiations, back to Beijing to return to his order.

It is estimated that it will take three days to set off and return, so there will be free time for these few days.

The people of Yanjing are easy to show off, and they are also very bluffing. To put it bluntly, they actually have such a sense of pride in their bones. In fact, this is also a microcosm of the current psychological characteristics of the people of Yanjing.

When soldiers like Ran Min dressed in the armor of the Jingnan Army were eating, they would always be paid in advance by nearby diners, and then they cupped their hands:

Brothers eat and drink well. Master De, I didn't go to the battlefield, but I have to treat these fighters to a meal. I hope you will give me face, Master De.

Don't care if you will be scolded by your own mother-in-law after you go back, but today's score, I have to show it first!

The funniest thing is,

When Ran Min and his subordinates went to the red tent, they were going to line up for tea, but when the old and young men in front of the queue saw the armor on them, they immediately yelled for them to invite them first.

Even the old bustard in the red tent got a 20% discount. At the same time, a little brother was too fast and came twice without extra money.

After a few days of leisure, a lot of money was spent, but everyone had nothing to feel bad about. After all, it was money that was earned with their lives, so naturally they had to spend their lives with all their might.

Most of the people under Ran Min came from other counties in Yan State, and two were recruited by Jin people. The only real native of Tiancheng County was Ran Min.

This group of people really love Yanjing now, they all think that they will come to Yanjing to buy a small yard for the elderly after being promoted in the war and earning money.

Qiu Ba's dream is so simple and unpretentious.

Of course, it was also because of this city, and the atmosphere of Yan State at this time, that these soldiers were given enough respect.

At the beginning, the generals and soldiers of the Qian State were called bandits and soldiers, so in the battle of Yan and Qian, the Qian army was often defeated at the first touch. Now the officials of the Qian State have begun to suppress the scholar-officials to promote the status of generals. What they want is actually Yan State at this time. Now this kind of atmosphere of hearing the war makes you happy.

Ran Min also specially sent someone to Nan'an County to give some money to the head catcher he once recognized.

There is not much money, because Ran Min knows that it is difficult to get rich and rich in the job of catching the head, but there is no shortage of oil and water between the fingers;

The reason why I sent some money is just to express my heart. My brother has been promoted from a prisoner to a regular soldier in the Jingnan Army. After two or three years, my brother's position will be higher, so I can really cover him. is you.

Nan'an County is not far from the capital, and the person who gave the money did his best. He went there quickly, and then returned quickly. On the night when he was about to leave for Yingdu tomorrow morning, Ran Min saw the person who gave the money again. It is said that the head catcher in Nan'an County is no longer there, that he married the daughter of a butcher in the county, and brought her girl back to his hometown.

Ran Min heard the words, but didn't say anything else.

He will leave Yanjing tomorrow, and he has no time to find that little brother for the time being, so he can only sigh with emotion, if there is a destiny, see you later.

Early the next morning, Ran Min led his men out of the capital, and went to the school field outside the city to order.

Little did they know that when they left the inn, Ji Chengjue was sitting there on the second floor of the opposite teahouse watching them leave.

Eunuch Zhang sat in front of Ji Chengjue and helped pour tea, and said with a smile:

Master, this guy is a pretty good guy.

Ji Chengjue smiled,

This Ran Min still remembers to give himself some money and flowers, it is indeed very loyal.

Eunuch Zhang continued:

It's only been a long time. After a battle, he has changed from a prisoner to a regular army commander. Given time, he may be another Hirano uncle.

Ji Chengjue shook his head and said:

In this world, there is only one Zheng Fan.

...

Under the assembly of the school lieutenant, Ran Min's troops returned to the whole team.

They came this time with a total of 300 riders, and when they returned, they found that another 300 riders had been sent out from the capital, a total of 600 riders, escorted by Mao Mingcai, Minister of the Ministry of War of Dayan, and a team of envoys from Chu State.

Ran Min didn't like these Chu people, but he was willing to see Chu people admit defeat and bow their heads.

The Chu people came to ask for peace and the conclusion of the covenant, which has already been spread. In the handsome tent outside Yupan City, there are actually envoys from Chu who are negotiating and arguing day and night, but To put it bluntly, it was Yanjing City that could really play a decisive role.

Right now, looking at the situation, it should be that the covenant has been negotiated.

This big battle is about to come to an end.

But for some reason, Ran Min always felt a little lost in his heart. The tens of thousands of Chu troops in Yupan City had to be allowed to go back alive?

Although Ran Min knew that this was not something he could care about, but he still felt a little reconciled.

Although he has already joined the army, the quack habits in his bones still make him prefer the way of happy and enmity. What he believes in is that if you are a first-year junior high school student, I must return to the tenet of fifteenth.

The team has started marching.

Mao Mingcai, Minister of the Ministry of War, is a member of the court, but this person has a very easy-going personality. On the way, every time he camped at night, he would take a stroll around the camp, take a look, and even came over on his own initiative, and ran min and other sergeants. Sitting together, drinking vegetable soup and chatting.

Mainly because he asked, Ran Min and the others answered, the focus was still on the Battle of Wangjiang.

Jing Jing, the envoy of Chu State, seemed to be much more low-key. He was in the team of Chu State envoys during the march, and basically did not come out in the tent at night.

On the contrary, other people in the Chu State Mission occasionally broke out some conflicts with the Yan people, and the two sides even fought a few times. Of course, no swords were used.

Marching all the way like this, when they arrived outside the city of Yingdu, Prince Cheng Situ Yu led all the officials of the palace to welcome him out.

The main reason is to welcome Mao Mingcai, after all, he is a real high-ranking official of the Yan people.

In the station, Situ Yu first bowed to Mao Mingcai.

Since people give face so much,

Mao Mingcai was not stingy either, and politely led all the entourage behind him to kneel down and salute to Prince Cheng.

Everyone can be regarded as the guest and the host have a good time.

Situ Yu invited Mao Mingcai to visit Yingdu, and he had already hosted a banquet for him, although he hadn't prepared it at all.

Mao Mingcai also refused as a matter of course, saying that he had the emperor's order, and he would not bother him again after completing the emperor's order.

Then, Situ Yu left with the people.

Mao Mingcai and the rest of the group stayed at this inn, and tomorrow they set off across the Wangjiang River to arrive at Wang Shuai's tent in Jingnan.

The messenger who reported the message was sent out early, and the front line should have received the news.

In the evening, Mao Mingcai called Ran Min to chat with him.

There is a reason why Ran Min was appreciated by the sixth prince. Some people, even in humble circumstances, can naturally feel the difference and get people's attention.

The last master of this Taoist collection was naturally Uncle Hirano.

Ran Min's luck is actually not bad, because Mao Ming likes his conversation and boldness, and the two of them have the meaning of letting go of their status differences and calling them brothers.

This is fate, unstoppable fate.

So, you were supposed to go to Shengle?

Yes, my lord, Sheng Le was assigned to guard at the very beginning, but because of the fighting ahead, Prince Jingnan went out to fight, and our group was sent to the front line.

It's also good luck. It just happened to catch up with this battle. It's not easy to go from a prisoner to a regular army.

My lord said so.

However, in other words, if you think about it, if you didn't go to Shengle City, and didn't follow that Uncle Hirano, it might be considered a missed opportunity.

Uncle Hirano, the villain is extremely admired.

A few years ago, he was the head of Guizhou, and he belonged to the ranks of conscripted civilian husbands. Then he quickly climbed up step by step. While constantly being appreciated by the big bosses, he also accumulated unquestionable military achievements time and time again, and was named the earl of the general army register.

Now, the legend of Uncle Zheng is popular everywhere in the Dayan Army;

After all, no matter what era, the story of the rise of grassroots is the most popular and recognized, because most people are grassroots.

Well, I have always wanted to make friends with Uncle Hirano, but I just didn't have the chance. I have read the book Zheng Zi's Art of War written by him no less than three times.

For outsiders, this is undoubtedly a military masterpiece;

In fact, at the beginning, I felt that some of the things in it were written too generally, like a framework, which seemed complicated, but was actually empty;

But looking at the results of Zheng Boye's troops leading the way, he realized that he might just write it down for laymen to see.

This time, I also bought this book at the Beijing Bookstore, and I'm reading it recently.

Okay, let's see more, learn more, and look forward to seeing the best, and I look forward to it. In the future, I, Dayan, will produce another famous general!

Thank you for your praise!

You are definitely not someone in the pool. I'm going to give you an answer in advance. It's a pity that although I am now the Minister of the Ministry of War, all affairs of the Ministry of War are under my jurisdiction, but for the Jingnan Army, we It's impossible to reach in with your hand.

After speaking, Mao Ming picked up the tea and looked at Ran Min while drinking.

The intention of soliciting here is extremely obvious.

Ran Min naturally knew that it was time to make his own choice,

to be honest,

He didn't really have much choice.

I am just a boss, but he is the Minister of the Ministry of War,

People are willing to talk to themselves, in fact, they have given themselves great face.

After some hesitation,

Ran Min stood up and knelt down facing Mao Mingcai:

The Jingnan Army is Dayan's Jingnan Army, the imperial court's Jingnan Army, and His Majesty's Jingnan Army. My lord, you are the Secretary of the Ministry of War. The villain should obey your orders!

Mao Mingcai nodded in satisfaction, stretched out his hand to help, and said:

Get up.

Thank you, my lord.

Ran Min stood up.

After this edict is announced, you can follow me back to Beijing.

Everything is up to the adults!

okay.

At this time, the soldiers outside the tent reported:

My lord, the envoy of Chu State is asking to see you.

Let him in.

After finishing speaking, Mao Ming stood up and tidied up his clothes.

Ran Min was about to leave, but Mao Mingcai stopped him with a smile, saying:

See you together.

Jing Jing walked in, not wearing an official uniform, but a long gown with the characteristics of Chu.

Brother Mao.

Brother Jing.

The two did not call their official positions, but called them brothers.

Brother Jing came here late at night, what advice do you have?

I don't dare to be taught. I just feel that after we announce the decree together tomorrow, we will be separated. I feel a little bit reluctant, so I took the liberty to come here late at night to talk about it.

Mao Ming nodded and said:

It just so happens that Prince Cheng gave me some good tea during the day, so I'll send someone to make tea.

Excellent, excellent.

Ran Min didn't need to ask too much, and took the initiative to take the tea and went out to boil water.

After stepping out of the tent,

He took a deep breath,

Look up at the stars in the sky.

Until now, his brain is actually still a little hot, but he knows that his own path has widened.

Every time Mao Mingcai walked around in the camp and talked to everyone, he would express himself deliberately and implicitly, and he finally caught the attention of this senior official.

The armor of the Jingnan Army,

He really likes it

But the appreciation of the Minister of War,

He couldn't give up.

Ever since he killed someone in the church that day, he had vowed in his heart that since the world couldn't give him real freedom, he would take back everything he wanted on the battlefield.

In fact, Jingyang and Mao Mingcai were just chatting casually, they didn't talk about anything serious, they were nothing more than the customs of Yan and Chu.

It wasn't too late to talk, about half an hour later, Jingyang got up to bid farewell and went back to his tent.

Ran Min took the initiative to put away the tea set,

Mao Mingcai sat down,

Stretched,

Opened the mouth and said:

People from Jin are so elegant, people from Jin are very gentle, people from Chu are very courteous, but I, from Yan, are not funny;

Ha ha, this statement is true.

The envoy of the Chu State came to me tonight, but he didn't want to talk about anything, he just wanted to show him the etiquette of the Chu people, but I, the Yan people, really struggled to talk to him.

It's really uncomfortable to find something to say and talk hard.

Moreover, the two of them can't talk about serious matters, and they can't even touch each other, otherwise, if they spread it out, they will be accused of collaborating with the enemy and traitorously if they are not careful.

Ran Min smiled and said:

Actually, everyone can live a good life. We Yan people lived too hard in the past.

When Mao Ming heard this, he nodded thoughtfully and said:

This is insightful, why can't we Yan people recite poems and Fu in the south of the Yangtze River, why can't we Yan people sing freely in Daze in Chudi?

In the future, everything is possible.

Ran Min replied:

Quick.

Quick?

Because we only have Yangfeng in our hands now.

You...hahaha...

Mo Mingcai laughed out loud.

Then he waved his hands, stopped laughing, and said:

That's all, since that's the case, I don't dare to keep you in the tent for a long time.

My lord, please rest, and the villain will leave first.

...

In the early morning of the next day, the team set off from the post station.

At noon, the team came to the bank of Wangjiang River.

When getting on the ferry, Ran Min saw someone galloping on a horse on the other side of the river, but the horse looked a little too big.

When the ferry reached the middle of the river, the horseman on the other side also reined in, as if he had spotted the team and was waiting on purpose.

And Ran Min also saw clearly that the one riding on that crotch was not a horse at all, but a beast.

Which adult is on the other side, actually riding a wild beast?

Ran Min said to himself.

At this moment, Mao Mingcai also came over and said with a smile:

It's not a Pixiu, it's a Pixiu.

brave troops?

The flag of Yan State is the Black Dragon Flag;

But Pixiu is the real totem of Yan Kingdom, because no one has ever seen a dragon, but Pixiu has always existed.

As far as Pixiu is concerned, civil and military officials who have reached official positions can actually have the opportunity to be bestowed, but Pixiu is different, it must be the real top dignitaries.

The person on the other side should be the one who almost became your peak.

Uncle Zheng?

It should be. King Jingnan once wrote to the court specifically to ask for a Pixiu. It is said that it was for him as a gift.

That was before the start of the battle, and then, as expected, Uncle Zheng fought a very beautiful battle, just like giving a sword to a celebrity.

When Ran Min heard the words, he yearned for it,

Wu Fen was envious, and Wu Fen deliberately sighed:

I want too.

Mao Ming heard this and said:

Do well in the future, there will be a chance.

The fleet docked, and everyone started to disembark.

Zheng Fan continued to sit on the Pixiu. For the past two days, he has been in touch with this Pixiu.

The effect is surprisingly good, this Pixiu is obviously different from the last time we met for the first time, and now he is very kind to himself.

General Zheng once thought, is this beast high enough to learn to dislike the poor and love the rich?

In the past, when he was just General Sheng Le, it ignored him, but now that he is an earl, he is close to him?

In fact, Uncle Zheng was wrong.

Because that night, after being frightened by the truth of many demon kings, in the cognition of this Pixiu, it has become a slave under the hands of the demon kings.

Beasts actually have this instinct to submit and be surrendered. Of course, humans also have this instinct, but humans are good at covering it up.

Therefore, in the view of this Pixiu,

Zheng Fan is the same as himself,

They are all slaves under the hands of the demon kings,

Both man and beast are reduced to the end of the world,

Naturally, we should hug together to keep warm and comfort our souls.

Uncle Zheng was stroking Pixiu's mane while waiting for the people on the boat to come down. Looking at the two completely different official uniforms and the flags the other party was flying, it must be a team that came to announce the covenant.

King Jingnan had called himself here for a few days. Uncle Zheng had been waiting for the so-called scenery, but he didn't see anything.

He also didn't dare to go to Tian Wujing to find out the truth, because big people always like to play charades.

Just like Patriarch Bodhi knocked Wukong on the back of the head three times,

You go directly to ask the answer, but people are not happy.

Furthermore, Tian Wujing has always regarded himself as his student, Liang Cheng is not around, and Uncle Zheng doesn't even have a person to help solve the problem.

At this time,

An extremely handsome middle-aged man got off the boat, and after glancing at the other party's official uniform, Uncle Zheng immediately realized that there was a big fish in the decree-declaring team.

At the moment, Zheng Fan didn't dare to take the big one, so he immediately rolled over and went up to meet him.

Mao Mingcai looked at Zheng Fan, bowed to Zheng Fan first, and said:

Your Majesty is Zheng Fan, Uncle Zheng?

It's Mr. Zheng, may I ask...

My official, Mao Mingcai.

oh.

... Mao Mingcai.

The scene suddenly became embarrassing.

Afterwards, Zheng Fan opened his mouth and said:

Long admiration, long admiration.

For a while, Mao Mingcai could only clasp his hands and say:

I've been looking forward to it for a long time.

To be reasonable, Zheng Fan really didn't know that Mao Mingcai in front of him was his real leader in name, after all he was Minister of the Ministry of War.

But this kind of relationship network is usually done by blind people who do work and collect data. Zheng Fan directly asks blind people when necessary.

Moreover, General Zheng has been following King Jingnan since his debut, and he basically doesn't use any regulations from the Ministry of War. Sometimes even if he comes into contact with it, he just goes through the normal process.

The most important thing is that Mao Mingcai was originally the newly appointed Minister of the Ministry of War.

Jing Jing, the envoy of Chu State, came out at this time, glanced at Zheng Fan, then at the wild animal behind Zheng Fan, and said:

Chu State's envoy, Jing Jing, has seen Yan State Ping Yebo.

Meet the envoy of Chu.

Mao Mingcai was a little depressed. The key to depression was that Zheng Fan didn't seem to really want to show him off, but that people really didn't know him.

And the people around him were afraid of Zheng Fan's identity, even if they saw it, they didn't dare to remind him.

You can't point to Zheng Fan arrogantly like in the drama and shout:

Hey, kid, do you know who is standing in front of you!

In fact, it stands to reason that when the chief military officer sees the minister of the Ministry of War, it is really equivalent to seeing the direct leadership, but Zheng Fan has the earl of Hirano personally conferred by the Emperor Yan, and Dayan is extremely stingy with the title while emphasizing military merits .

Therefore, by virtue of his status as Uncle Hirano, he can also be considered equal to Mao Mingcai.

As a last resort, Mao Ming could only speak again:

Uncle Hirano, this official is the Minister of the Ministry of War.

ah……

Zheng Fan smiled,

I know I've gone too far,

So very sincerely:

I also ask Lord Mao to forgive me.

talking,

Zheng Fan made a gesture to kneel down,

Mao Mingcai hurriedly stretched out his hand to support him,

Also laughed loudly:

Uncle Hirano opened borders for the country, conquered the snowfields and seized the customs. Although I am sitting in this position, I always live in Yanjing, so how dare I accept the gift of Uncle Hirano.

Zheng Fan also straightened up, the speed was so fast that Mao Mingcai staggered a bit.

Mao Mingcai didn't say anything.

Seeing this scene, Ran Min silently gritted his back molars.

In fact, Zheng Fan really acted in his true colors, purely because he didn't know him, and he didn't want to save face on purpose.

But in Ran Min's view, this kind of casualness is what he really yearns for, and being able to be so calm and calm in the face of a minister of the dynasty is the kind of identity and status he wants.

At the same time, this senior who has only been in the army for less than a year also sighs a little in his heart, because back then, he would have been transferred to Shengle City under the man in front of him.

May I ask where Prince Jingnan is? Mao Mingcai asked.

The commander of the Chinese army.

good.

This embarrassing meeting finally came to an end. After the follow-up team crossed the river by ferry, the Jingnan Army's support team arrived.

It wasn't intentional negligence, but the decree team left in a hurry today. Originally, according to the message from the fast horse yesterday, it was said that they could only cross the river at dusk.

Zheng Fan rode his Pixiu, side by side with Mao Mingcai, and headed towards the camp of the Chinese Army.

Mao Mingcai didn't mind Zheng Fan's previous rudeness, and still talked to Zheng Fan very kindly;

General Zheng also finally regained his acting skills, and he and Mao Mingcai have a good time talking and see each other so late.

In fact, it was because both parties wanted to resolve the previous embarrassment.

When the Xuanzhi team entered the gate of the Chinese army camp, Chen Yang, the commander of the Jingnan Army, went out to welcome King Jingnan instead.

Chen Yang rode on the horse and gave a military salute to Mao Mingcai,

road:

The prince has a lot of military affairs, and the special general came to receive Lord Mao.

Chen Yang is an old man of the Jingnan Army. He was promoted by Tian Wujing ten years ago, and he sat all the way to the position of the chief soldier of the Jingnan Army.

Moreover, his attitude is really quite cold, with a very clear gesture of disrespect.

King Jingnan refused to accept the imperial decree in the past, causing two eunuchs who proclaimed the decree to crash and die on the stone lions, but it has not been far in the past. Not so cold.

After all, Tian Wujing has been in charge of the Jingnan Army for more than ten years. During these years, the Jingnan Army has completely separated from the imperial military department and formed its own system.

You can't control me, why should I be afraid of you?

but,

With Chen Yang as a comparison,

Mao Mingcai and the others felt that Uncle Hirano was really kind and cute.

My lord has a lot of military affairs, so I don't need to bother about these vain gifts, but I still bother to report to my lord, saying that today, the envoy of Chu and I will declare the credentials of the two countries.

It means that we don't need to be polite, but we still need King Jingnan to come forward when we are doing serious business.

Chen Yang nodded and said:

The last general will report to the prince.

Next, the proclaiming team began to prepare.

In fact, the reason why he was so eager was because of Jingyang's urging, the Qingluan Army was still starving in Yupan City, and if he conveyed the order earlier, he would save some Chu soldiers from dying.

Zheng Fan didn't stay here with the mission, but entered the military camp with Chen Yang.

You went to meet him? Chen Yang asked.

Do I have that much free time? Zheng Fan replied, I just happened to be walking there and ran into it.

Hearing this, Chen Yang lowered his head and glanced at the Pixiu under Zheng Fan's crotch.

It can be seen that he is really envious of Zheng Fan's treatment, and at the same time, he did not hide the truth:

I want to have one of these, and I will often go out for a walk.

Chen Yang's temper still suits Zheng Fan's appetite. Say whatever you want, it seems cold and disrespectful, but he really doesn't pretend.

Hearing this sentence, Uncle Zheng also patted Pixiu on the head, saying:

That's not true.

Chen Yang let out a heh, and when the two were about to approach the tent, they got off their mounts together and walked into it.

Coincidentally, Prince Jingnan was sitting on a chair outside the handsome tent.

Chen Yang came forward to report:

My lord, the decree team is here, and Mao Mingcai, Minister of the Ministry of War, is outside, and they can't wait any longer.

King Jingnan waved his hand and said:

Help them lay the grounds.

Yes, the general will obey.

Chen Yang immediately went down to make arrangements, but Zheng Fan didn't have much to do, and since his soldiers and horses were not here, he didn't need to make arrangements.

King Jingnan pointed to Yupan City in the distance,

road:

It's time for a peace talk.

Zheng Fan also followed Tian Wujing's tone, sighed, and said:

Pity.

What a pity?

Zheng Fan replied with a smile:

It's a pity that the Chu people couldn't let more people starve to death.

King Jingnan pointed at Zheng Fan and said:

To be a general, you should have a big picture.

Yes, the end will be taught.

Tian Wujing stood up,

road:

Come, help me put on armor.

...

The walls of Yupan City have always been guarded by Chu troops. They stand very straight and there are many people, but in fact, this is just a superficial project.

The real situation in Yupan City is that the shortage of food is too serious.

Except for the day when the Yan army feinted to attack the main force of the savages, the Yan army never launched any siege campaigns after that.

The Chu people stood on the city wall, while the Yan people built a wall around Yupan City.

It's like two people arguing,

One shouted: Come up!

The other gave a disdainful hehe and responded: Come out!

In fact, at the beginning, the Chu army tried to break through the outer wall several times, but the Yan people's counterattack was quite fierce. The Chu people could fight out in a short time, but they didn't have enough time to demolish the enclosed wall.

After several rounds, the Chu people gave up, because tearing down the wall didn't mean much to them.

Outside Yupan City, the Qingluan Army is mainly composed of infantry, while the Yan Army is mainly composed of cavalry.

Under the premise that there are no reinforcements from outside, the breakout of the Qingluan army will inevitably turn into a tragic defeat. The Yan people don't even need to directly attack your army formation, but will keep harassing you in the form of wheel wars. Can't last long at all.

But the food predicament in the city is already extremely serious.

Standing on the tower, Qu Tiannan saw several times people in official uniforms of the Chu people passed by the city wall, shouting from a distance.

But whenever he tried to send people out of the city to make contact, the Yan army on the periphery would immediately shoot the people he sent out with arrows.

This is really a weird scene,

Obviously the envoys and officials of his own country are in the tent of Yan Jun,

Obviously the so-called peace negotiation has lasted for so long,

However, the Chu Army, which is still sticking to Yupan City, has no way to participate in it.

As if, they are just a pendant.

If it's just a decoration, it's actually pretty good.

What Qu Tiannan couldn't bear the most was that he couldn't send people out here, but many officials sent by his family liked to shout outside the city wall.

The effect of their shouting was also obvious. The morale of the army in the city, which was already floating due to lack of food, began to become more and more lax.

To tell the truth, if he hadn't been unable to get out now, according to Qu Tiannan's temper in the past, he would have directly slaughtered those civil servants who like to go to the city wall to shout to appease the army's morale!

Fortunately, the Qingluan Army was to a certain extent the Qu family's private soldiers, so even at this time, Qu Tiannan was still able to roughly control this army.

But Qu Tiannan didn't know how long he could last.

As one of the Chu kingdoms, he can understand the intention of the court to negotiate a peace, because the interior of the Chu kingdom has not been completely stabilized. At the same time, it is very easy to send a large army out of Zhennan Pass to relieve the siege here, not to mention the long journey. Attacked by the Yan people.

But Qu Tiannan still thought in his heart that this battle should continue.

Da Chu has his own problems, so is it possible that the people of Yan have no problems at all?

In the confrontation between big countries, the comparison is often about who can bear it better, and who can hold that breath better.

but,

Looking back at the soldiers of the Qingluan army that he brought out behind him,

seem,

It is also a gratifying thing to be able to take them back home safely.

but,

Can I really do it myself?

Woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo...

In the army stronghold of the Yan people, the sound of horns came. This is the first time that Yan Jun on the opposite side has made another move in recent days.

Qu Tiannan came to the side of the battlements, looked into the distance, narrowed his eyes slightly.

The Yan Army camp moved, and teams of Yan Army cavalry began to detour towards the north and south of Yupan City on a large scale, but it didn't look like they were going to attack the city, because the Yan Army did not push up to attack. city ​​utensils.

After the formation of the Yan army was completed, two teams of officials in different official uniforms walked towards the city wall of Yupan City.

The two leaders on both sides held up the imperial decree with both hands, and the followers behind them also unfurled the black dragon flag of Yan State and the phoenix flag of Chu State.

Qu Tiannan felt a little panicked for a moment,

But also a little fortunate.

At the same time, the Chu army on the city wall cheered.

The Qingluan Army is the top-ranked army in the Chu Kingdom. It stands to reason that their quality and toughness are not bad, but no matter how elite the troops are, they have been besieged for so long in a state of food shortages. was blunted down.

The soldiers also knew that the peace talks were successful and the covenant was concluded. They could leave this damned place and return home.

Mao Mingcai and Jingyang, one on the right and one on the left,

Spread the decree separately,

Mao Mingcai read it first,

Then came Jingyang.

After the decree has been read,

Jing Jing entered Yupan City with the letter of state, while Mao Mingcai retreated.

half an hour later,

Qu Tiannan appeared on the tower above the west gate of Yupan City.

Let us open the city gate, that's fine, but I want you, Marquis Jingnan of the State of Yan, to come out with your credentials in person as a guarantee!

After the covenant was concluded,

Yan State and Chu State will become brotherly states.

The Qingluan army trapped in Yupan City will be able to leave the city and return to the country.

According to the details in the letter of credence, the Qingluan Army does not need to disarm, but must surrender weapons such as weapons, crossbows and arrows.

so,

As the head coach of the Qingluan Army,

Qu Tiannan needed Tian Wujing to come out alone and promise him.

Of course, he still doesn't know that Nanhou of Yan Kingdom has been promoted to prince, so he is still called Jingnanhou.

for a while,

The Chu army inside the city and the Yan army outside the city all became solemn.

However, the oppressive atmosphere did not last long;

When a stalwart figure wearing gilt armor and riding a brave figure slowly came out of the Yan army formation,

The guards of Chu State on the city wall breathed a sigh of relief almost at the same time.

Tian Wujing came under the city wall, but Pixiu stopped.

Qu Tiannan jumped and slid down from the city wall, without a weapon, and naturally without a horse, he walked towards Tian Wujing in such a grandiose manner.

Tsk tsk tsk...

Zheng Fan couldn't help but smack his lips.

Is it cool to go to a meeting alone? Of course handsome.

But to be honest, not everyone has the guts to go to the meeting alone with King Jingnan.

without him,

Tian Wujing is the one who can defeat the Juggernaut!

And not long ago, Uncle Zheng just took advantage of the force bug of the Juggernaut, and successfully went to a single-handed meeting with the barbarian Wanhu Gerimu.

However, it seems that King Jingnan is not as shameless as himself.

Qu Tiannan stood in front of King Jingnan,

King Jingnan did not dismount.

To put it bluntly, it was the two countries that signed the covenant, but in fact, the Chu State is the one that bowed its head, so, as the winner, sit on Pixiu and look down at you a little bit,

Is there something wrong?

Qu Tiannan didn't mind this matter,

He just slowly raised the imperial decree of the Chu Kingdom in his palm.

King Jingnan also held up the imperial decree of the Kingdom of Yan in his hand.

Although the covenant between the two countries has many details and involves a lot of things, the speed is actually very fast, because Chu cannot afford to delay.

Tian Wujing, I lost, but I have to be responsible for these boys under my command.

I want you to take this oath of credentials,

After taking the oath, I immediately ordered the city gate to be opened!

finished speaking,

Qu Tiannan looked at Tian Wujing.

Shaoqing,

Tian Wujing said:

Huang Tian is in the upper and lower lands as a witness. If I, Tian Wujing, break the covenant, my body will decay and my soul will fall forever. Heaven will abandon me!

Qu Tiannan watched Tian Wujing finish his oath,

turn around,

He waved to the back.

Squeak...

The gate of Yupan City, which had been closed for several months, was slowly opened from the inside at this time.

Teams of soldiers of the Chu army, who could clearly see that they were hungry and even pale, came out of the city gate.

Their weapons were all thrown at the gate of the city.

Qu Tiannan turned his head, looked at Tian Wujing on the Pixiu, and said:

If there is a chance in this life, I will let you Tian Wujing go.

King Jingnan ignored it.

Pixiu turned around and returned to the army.

Jingyang also walked out of the city gate, came to Qu Tiannan's side, and said:

Zhu Kingdom, the Regent knows that your hard work is not easy.

Qu Tiannan shook his head and said:

This is something we have to talk about when we go back to our country.

immediately,

Feeling that his words were a bit too cold, he said:

It's also hard work for you to travel around.

Zhu Guo's words are serious. Zhu Guo can reorganize the team. I will go to the Yan Army Lieutenant General to finish the covenant. At the same time, let the Yan people give us some food according to the covenant.

Soldiers, you have all worked hard.

Qu Tiannan let out a sigh when he heard the words.

When he set out to fight, he really never thought that this battle would end in such a field, and it would end in such an extremely humiliating way.

...

Oh, it's still playing like this.

Although he already knew the approximate result of the covenant, Uncle Zheng still found it interesting that in this era, there is still such an act of releasing prisoners of war.

Of course, Chu people don't think they are prisoners of war. Because of the conclusion of the covenant, the Chu army should return home.

Yan Guo also used this Qingluan Army as a bargaining chip, hoping to exchange more benefits from Chu State.

However, Zheng Fan also heard the blind man say that the habits of Chu people are different from those of other places, because Chu people are the model for the great nobles to govern their home and country.

Therefore, there will be a situation where several great nobles meet each other in battle, and even if they capture the opponent's general in the end, they will send him back

In war, soldiers can die, but nobles must live.

In fact, the Spring and Autumn Period that Zheng Fan is familiar with is also such a game method. The generals and nobles will be resettled, and then sent back after receiving a ransom.

It was the same in the Middle Ages in Europe. Even in war, the two sides would protect the lives of nobles in a tacit understanding.

Because they both feel that they are nobles, this life is naturally much more valuable than ordinary soldiers.

The untouchable Qianshou, if it is consumed, it will be consumed, it doesn't matter.

The Chu people were leaving the city. Jingyang found Mao Mingcai and asked Mao Mingcai to abide by the covenant and allocate a batch of grain and grass first.

After King Jingnan returned to the army, he didn't stop there, and instead rode Pixiu directly to the riverside.

Zheng Fan and a group of personal guards followed behind.

King Jingnan got off the Pixiu and stood on the bank of Wangjiang River.

The guards did not dare to step forward and disturb the prince at this time.

Only Zheng Fan came over.

King Jingnan stretched out his hand and pointed to Wangjiang in front of him.

road:

What do you think of the scenery here?

Zheng Fan said: The river is vast, the sky is high and the clouds are light.

Yeah, it's too light.

My lord, let them go this time, after a few years of recuperation, I will be with my lord at the end, and then I will clean them up again.

Tian Wujing smiled,

turn around,

Looking at Zheng Fan,

road:

I just told you that a general should be bold. Do you think this is what this king cares about now?

No, my lord, that's not what I mean. My lord's heart is naturally wider than the sun and the moon. The general's admiration for my lord is as endless as the river of water...

Tian Wujing raised his hand, interrupting Zheng Fan's cumbersome flattery.

Zheng Fan also closed his mouth knowingly.

Tian Wujing turned to face Wangjiang and stood with his hands behind his back.

Zheng Fan also stood here with him.

a long time,

Tian Wujing said:

Xue Customs Chief Soldier Zheng Fan listens to the order.

Zheng Fan was stunned for a moment, but immediately knelt down on one knee and said sincerely:

The end is here!

Tian Wujing squatted down,

Holding a handful of river water with both hands,

While washing his hands, he said calmly:

Put them to death.