Zhu Nao

After Tian Chou ordered to go down, the soldiers under him did as he said, killing chickens and cattle every day, drinking and eating meat, and having a good time.

While the soldiers of the direct line army here feast on fish and meat all day long, the soldiers of the miscellaneous army are not so lucky.The food they receive every day is only enough to fill their stomachs, and there is almost no food to speak of.

It's not bad to be able to fill their stomachs. After all, when they were owed military rations in the past, they could only eat a few meals.But as the saying goes, people are better than others, and they are pissed off. When they gnawed on the buns, they could smell the smell of meat coming from the nearby military camp and hear the laughter in the nearby military camp.They are all raised by their fathers and mothers, and they all have two arms and two legs. How can people bear such a difference?

As a result, the resentment of the soldiers of the miscellaneous army became more and more serious, and their dissatisfaction with Tian Chou, jealousy and envy towards the direct army gradually reached the extreme...

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In the barracks, a group of righteous and indignant people surrounded Qu Sie.

"Commander, this is so deceiving! Obviously we are all going to fight the enemy, so why does the man surnamed Tian treat him differently? All delicious food and drink are only for himself. Ours is all dross! Do they still expect us to work for them in the future? Pooh!"

"That's right! It's too much to deceive people! If you want me to say, let's rebel and take their food back!"

"Yes, take back all the food! This amount of military food is enough for us to live happily for many years!"

"I agree! Count me in!"

"Count me too..."

Qu Sie was already full of anger, but after being instigated by his subordinates like this, he felt a little ready to move.But after all, he is an officer, he still has more brains than the people below.

The current situation is indeed very infuriating.But if they really want to rebel and grab food, can they beat those well-equipped direct troops?What's more, there are mixed fish and dragons here now. If they make a move, other people will definitely not miss it if they see it.I'm afraid that when the time comes, they lose their wives and lose their soldiers, but make wedding dresses for others, then it won't be worth it...

When Qu Sie was struggling, a soldier ran in, whispered in Qu Sie's ear, "Commander, General Tian sent someone to tell you that General Tian wants to see you."

Qu Sie was startled immediately.Tian Chou wants to see him?They were talking outrageous things here, so Tian Chou sent someone here. Could it be that what they said reached Tian Chou's ears, and Tian Chou wanted to punish him? !

The soldier said again: "General Tian said that he is currently in the bamboo forest outside the barracks. Please keep a low profile and go to the appointment as soon as possible. He has important matters to discuss with the commander. He also ordered the commander not to disturb others."

Qu Sie was startled again.The bamboo forest is not far from their barracks, Tian Chou didn't let him go there, but ran here himself? ?

Seeing them muttering, the surrounding officers wondered, "Commander, what happened?"

Qu Sie hesitated for a while, but made no answer by accident.Although they usually scold Tao Bei and Tian Chou happily, a big man like Tian Chou is still unusual in his heart.He scolded Tian Chou just because Tian Chou didn't take him seriously.But if he could have something to do with Tian Chou, he would be very eager!

So Tian Chou told him not to let others know. Although he didn't know the reason, he subconsciously did so.He rolled his eyes and said nonchalantly: "It's nothing important, it's just that the little lady in the room is crying again." While speaking, he pretended to sigh helplessly and shook his head.

Everyone burst into laughter immediately.

"Hahahaha, my sister-in-law is not a fuel-efficient! Brother, you have worked hard!"

"Then why don't the Commander rush to accompany her? In case she is in a hurry, and later she cheats on her, the Commander, don't blame our brothers for delaying your good deed!"

"Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha……"

The military discipline of this army is very poor, when Qu Sie came out to fight, he even brought his new concubine with him.The concubine's room was indeed a troublemaker, so he made up this excuse casually, and no one doubted it.

So the crowd laughed and joked a few words, Qu Sie got rid of the crowd and left the courtyard.He immediately took a few of his most confidant soldiers, quietly left the barracks, and went to the bamboo forest.

Qu Sie was a little worried that Tian Chou would trick him out to harm him, so when he got near the bamboo forest, he asked his confidant to check it out.The confidant came back soon and said that Tian Chou really came to the bamboo forest in person, and there were not many people with him, so Qu Sie was surprised and happy, and hurried in to attend the appointment.

Not long after, Qu Sie came to Tian Chou.

"General Tian." Seeing Tian Chou, Qu Sie understood etiquette, first knelt down and bowed, "I wonder what orders General Tian will have when he summons the general?"

Tian Chou looked at him coldly and didn't speak.

Qu Sie knelt for a while, but he still didn't hear Tian Chou let him lie down, he felt embarrassed and displeased at the same time, he secretly slandered in his heart, but he didn't dare to attack.

Finally, Tian Chou sighed: "Brother Qu, you really let me down!"

Qu Sie was taken aback for a moment.Tian Chou's "Brother Qu" made his heart tremble, but he was baffled by what he said.He frowned Zhou Zhou, and said: "I don't understand at the end... I would like to ask General Tian to clarify."

Then Tian Chou said unhurriedly: "I shouldn't have said these words to you. However, I am really angry and sad for my misfortune! Today I will talk to you carefully, but I will only say these words once , I won’t say it a second time. After you get out of here, you must never tell the third person, otherwise... I will never forgive you lightly!”

When he said the last few words, his tone was serious, as if frost had suddenly formed around him.Although Qu Sie lowered his head and didn't see his expression, he couldn't help but shuddered.He didn't dare to move, but nodded subconsciously: "Yes... yes."

Tian Chou paused for a moment, and his tone slowed down: "Since General Shangguan was captured in the river, many people have been implicated, resulting in vacant official positions in the court and a shortage of talents. I have been with the general for many years by chance, and I am quite appreciated by the general. The general ordered me to lead the army to go out, besides wanting to take back Henan and revive our national prestige in Daliang, why didn’t you let me know the talents and select talents and recommend them?”

Qu Sie was stunned.It's not that he hasn't fantasized about becoming famous in one battle, and becoming famous from then on, but he always feels that such an opportunity is too far away from him, and he doesn't dare to ask for it too extravagantly.But now, what does Tian Chou mean by telling him this? !Could it be...

His mouth became parched all of a sudden.

Tian Chou continued: "Do you know that among the various people who participated in the war, I was the most optimistic about you? As early as three years ago, you became famous in the first battle in Qizhou, and I have noticed you! I wanted to I took you under his command, but the general ordered me to be stationed in Xuzhou, and I never had a chance to see you. Now that the general ordered me to command the entire army, I pay the most attention to you, and I thought..." He paused for a while, and suddenly changed his mind. Turning around, he shook his head and said, "I had high hopes for you, but I never expected...you really disappointed me!"

What he said made Qu Sie's heart flutter.

The so-called becoming famous in the first battle three years ago is just that Qu Sie fought another bandit army in order to fight for the field soldiers, and he was lucky to win.Tian Chou would not pay attention to such small fights, but Qu Sie was always proud of it, so he believed what Tian Chou said.

When he heard Tian Chou said he was optimistic about him, he was ecstatic.Don't look at him always scolding the direct line army in his mouth, it's also because of his jealousy.Who doesn't want to be promoted and appointed as a marquis, and to eat and drink spicy food?Even in his dreams, he wanted to be an officer in the direct line army!Especially recently, seeing what kind of life the direct line army is living, what kind of life they are living, his thoughts have become stronger.

But before he could blink a few times, Tian Chou poured cold water on him again—how could he be so disappointing?Has he no chance? !

Qu Sie said anxiously: "If the general did something wrong, I would like to ask General Tian to express it!"

Tian Chou sneered and said, "I still want to tell you? Don't you really know?!"

Qu Xi was speechless for a moment.The military discipline of the army under him is not strong at all, and because he has been dissatisfied recently, his opponents are also extra indulgent. He wanted to express his protest with this, but he didn't expect to shoot himself in the foot, smashing his promotion. path of.Not to mention the words of rebellion and robbing food that they clamored every day, if it reaches Tian Chou's ears, he will not be wronged even if he is killed!

Remorse filled his heart, he hurriedly took two steps forward, salivating and flattering him: "General Tian, ​​it's all a misunderstanding, it's a misunderstanding! The last general was sincere to the general and to General Tian, ​​but there was no way to repay him. Recently, seeing that the brotherly army has been highly valued by General Tian, ​​but we have been neglected, the sons and daughters are upset, so they... all blame me, blame me for not managing my subordinates well! General Tian, ​​give me another chance! I will definitely not You will be disappointed!!"

Tian Chou looked at him silently, his face seemed to be a little shaken.

Qu Sie knew that Tian Chou would condescendingly come to see him today, so he didn't give up on him completely, so he had hope in his heart, and he kept trying to please and ask for forgiveness.Sure enough, Tian Chou's expression softened even more.

Finally, Tian Chou bent down, held Qu Sie's arms, and helped him up: "Qu Sie, are you really willing to serve me and Liang Guo?"

Qu Sie nodded desperately: "The last general is willing, of course the last general is willing!"

Tian Chou was silent for a moment, and said: "Okay, I can give you another chance. If you still let me down this time, then don't blame me for being ruthless. In addition, there are a few things that I want you to remember."

Seeing that the situation turned around, Qu Sie couldn't help but said with joy, "General Tian just give orders, and the general will definitely remember!"

Tian Chou said: "First, although I am optimistic about you and have the intention to promote you, but this matter still depends on your own performance, otherwise I am afraid that you will not be able to convince the crowd. Since there are many troops participating in the battle this time, when I go to the battlefield, I will definitely promote you. There must be some assignments. I am determined to protect you, and I will not assign you the most difficult and dangerous tasks, but I will always give you some opportunities to make meritorious deeds, and you must grasp them."

Qu Xi nodded repeatedly.Although he was reluctant to part with his army, he originally planned to passively avoid the battle when he went to the battlefield, but it was because he was afraid that he would lose the army and get nothing.But now it's different with Tian Chou's promise. If he has a chance to stand out, he will not hesitate to lose the lives of some brothers.Otherwise, what is his plan for forming an army in troubled times?

Tian Chou continued: "Second, you must not make public what I said to you today. Don't say that you must not tell other people in the army. Even your own subordinates have to keep a low profile. The general who wants to be promoted Limited, the best person in this battle may even take over Kaifeng. If other officers know that I favor you, they will definitely fight with you. When it comes to the battlefield, if they secretly frame you, you will suffer a lot. "

Hearing this, Qu Sie broke out in a cold sweat.Originally, he had already planned to go back and brag to his subordinates, but it was a pity that Tian Chou reminded him that he must not do this.Firstly, if he wants to make great achievements, he may need to sacrifice some people. He cannot let his subordinates know his selfishness; secondly, the so-called walls have ears, are his subordinates really reliable?What a terrible situation it would be if the news were leaked and the situation Tian Chou said was created!

Qu Sie swallowed, nodded again and again, and said, "The last general has memorized it all. Is there any more?"

Tian Chou said: "Yes. Thirdly, the Shu people are full of tricks. When they arrive in Henan, they will definitely send people to sow discord and instigate rebellion and surrender. No matter what you hear or discover, you must report to me immediately. Don't trust their tricks .Although I believe in you, I can't trust your subordinates. I am worried that they will be bought by the Shu people and do things that are not good for you. Therefore, I need to place some supervisors in your army."

Qu Sie hesitated.Although he was reluctant, what Tian Chou said made sense. He has some people who love money under him, and it is difficult to guarantee that they will not be bought by the people of Shu.So he gritted his teeth and agreed, "Okay, let's do as General Tian wants."

Tian Chou finally nodded with satisfaction, and patted him on the shoulder affectionately: "Remember, Shu people are very good at provoking people's hearts. If you find anything wrong, don't make rash judgments. You must come to me first. I will never I will treat you badly. I hope you will not let me down again."

Qu Sie said happily: "Yes, yes, General Tian, ​​don't worry, he will definitely do his best in the end!"

Tian Chou smiled, then waved his hand and said, "Go back. I still have military affairs to do, so I should go."

Qu Sie also knew that Tian Chou was a very busy person, and it was rare for him to be able to spare half a day for a private meeting with him.So he bowed again and left happily.

Tian Chou also turned around and walked out of the bamboo forest, the kindness on his face had long since faded away, replaced by indifference.

How could he really look up to Qu Sie and others?Qu Sie had no idea that in the past two days, Tian Chou had secretly summoned almost every officer in the army. Although the rhetoric varied from person to person, it was all the same.He expressed his favor to them and secretly promised them that they would serve on the battlefield.

When it comes to the battlefield, Tian Chou's arrangement cannot be fair, and different armies must perform different tasks.Originally, the armies from all walks of life were bound to complain because of the unfair distribution, but after his rhetoric, he made the task easy because he was thoughtful; the task was difficult and dangerous because he gave the opportunity to perform.Naturally, people will not say anything more.

More importantly, he took strict precautions against the methods that the Shu army might implement, and reassured the officers from all walks of life in advance to ensure that he would be informed of any changes first.

Regardless of whether he can finally regain Henan in this battle, he must strip off the Shu army with blood and flesh!

Tian Chou breathed a sigh of relief, got into the carriage, left the path in a low-key manner, and continued to look for the remaining officers who hadn't been summoned yet...