Zhu Nao

Before the sun set that day, the messengers sent by Xie Wuji and Yang Lie arrived at the camp behind the Shu Army. Zhu Nao got the news and immediately summoned them personally.

Yang Lie's subordinates reported the situation of them lurking in Liang Guojun and the news obtained by the secret agents in this way. Zhu Naofan asked carefully when he had doubts, and answered what he knew one by one. Can shake his head and plead guilty.So Zhu Nao quickly understood the general situation.

After the man had reported everything, Zhu Nao asked him to leave, so only Zhu Nao and Xie Wuji were left in the room.

Only Zhu Nao and Xie Wuji were left in the room.

Xie Wuji also reported the battle situation in Ruyang today to Zhu Nao.Combining the words of the two, the situation is already very clear.

Zhu Nao said thoughtfully: "So, Tian Chou has bought off all the officers of the miscellaneous army..."

Xie Wuji nodded: "It should be so."

Tao Bei specially sent those miscellaneous troops to fight, with the intention of killing people with a knife.And those miscellaneous soldiers should try their best to protect themselves, and they should be against Tian Chouyang and renounce their morality.But what is showing right now is completely the opposite.Anyone can see that Tian Chou must have used some means.

But what is the means?Is it money?Is the future?or something else?If you don't figure it out, how can you crack it?

Zhu Nao thought for a moment, and said, "Now that Shangguanxian's party members have been eradicated by Tao Bei, there should be a shortage of people in the Liang Dynasty... I think Tian Chou should use this to make a fuss, to encourage people from all walks of life to make meritorious deeds on the battlefield, so as to get promoted .As for why our people didn’t find out how Tian Chou got all kinds of people..."

He touched his chin and murmured: "It must be Tian Chou who told them in private not to spread the news."

Xie Wuji said: "Tian Chou has long expected that their army is mixed with fish and dragons, and it is difficult to manage, and we will definitely send spies to sneak in, so we have already taken precautions."

However, Zhu Nao shook his head: "He can expect that we will send secret agents, but the secret information may not be used to guard against us."

Xie Wuji was slightly taken aback.It is not used to guard against them, but who is it used to guard against?

Zhu Nao said: "If his means of winning over people from all walks of life can be put on the table, then there is no need for him to conceal the news. For example, whoever breaks through the Hulao pass first can be promoted to the Zhengzhou command office; whoever captures the first Ruyang, whoever can be the commander of Luoyang... These things can be clearly disclosed, so that everyone can use their abilities. But now no one knows what agreement those officers reached with him. Why do you think this is the case? ?”

Although Xie Wuji was not as cunning and cunning as Tian Chou, he was also a general who commanded tens of thousands of people, and when Zhu Nao mentioned this point, he immediately understood.

"He should have negotiated with those officers in private. His words to everyone should be different, and he can't let people from all walks of life spread the news, so what method did he use to persuade those officers to keep the secret..." Xie Wuji He pondered, "He must have made a promise to everyone! Then they believe that they can be promoted!"

With this explanation, everything makes sense.Tian Chou must make every officer believe that he is treated specially and has a great chance of promotion, so those officers will change their minds and work for him.Moreover, the officers kept their mouths shut and didn't want others to know, because they were afraid of being hated, being tripped up by their colleagues, and they were afraid that their subordinates would have opinions.

As for why he doesn't let people from all walks of life compete openly?Because he was worried that the competition would cause all walks of life to fight against each other, causing internal friction in Liang Guo's army, and benefiting the enemy in vain; more importantly, Tian Chou's promise to those officers should be impossible to fulfill!

As the so-called onlookers know, Zhu Nao and Xie Wuji could see clearly that Tao Bei had no intention of reusing those miscellaneous troops at all, he just wanted to consume them all on the battlefield.But those miscellaneous soldiers themselves still hold the expectation of being promoted and making a fortune.Tian Chou did not make promises to them in public because he was afraid that it would be difficult to end afterwards; however, no matter what he promised in private, it was all lip-smacking, without black and white words, and finally died without evidence!

That way, the whole thing becomes clear.

Zhu Nao hooked the corners of his lips and said, "Among the Liang army, which line of troops is the bravest?"

Xie Wuji thought for a while and said: "Taining soldiers. It is the Taining soldiers who attacked Ruyang today, and they destroyed the most fortifications."

Zhu Nao said: "Then send an order to Yang Lie to send people to the various armies to spread the news. He said that the war will hardly make progress, and Chen Guo does not want to continue to provide food and grass. Tian Chou has already sent people back to Yedu to the Taining Army. The commander asked for credit, because the Taining soldiers fought bravely, and he wants to confer the first meritorious service in this battle to the Taining army."

Since the management of Liang Guo's army was indeed chaotic, Tian Chou just took precautions, but could not control the chaos.So Junao still adopted the means of spreading rumors, because this is the simplest and most effective.It's just that the rumors he wants to spread are different from Yang Lie's. Yang Lie has always been committed to stirring up conflicts between different armies, but he doesn't know what the demands of each army are, so it's just medicine on the skin.But now Zhu Nao is hitting the snake and hitting seven inches, this move will keep the medicine deep into the bone marrow!

Xie Wuji understood, and asked: "Then what do I need to do?"

Zhu Nao thought for a while, and it seemed that he didn't need the cooperation on the battlefield yet.He smiled and said, "Yes."

Xie Wuji said: "What?"

Zhu Nao said: "It's too early to say this right now... If there is a chance in the future, Tian Chou must be captured alive. I want to take him under my command."

The land of the Central Plains has suffered from the flames of war. Although the people suffered unspeakably, many capable ministers and generals have been tempered in the flames of war.Zhu Nao regretted not being able to persuade Shangguanxian to surrender before, but he didn't want to miss Tian Chou again.

Xie Wuji laughed, shook his head helplessly and said: "Understood. If there is a chance, I will tie him back for you."

Time is short, Xie Wuji came back this time, one matter is very important, he needs to discuss countermeasures with Jun Nao in person; the other is also to see Jun Nao.The battle on the front line was tight, so he didn't dare to stay longer, so he rushed back to the front line with Yang Lie's confidant before it was dark that night.

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a few days later.

Qu Sie returned to the yard from the outside, only to see several officers standing in the yard.They got very close, with their heads pressed together, muttering without knowing what they were talking about.Seeing Qu Sie came back, those people separated immediately.

"Commander," those people asked with a smile, "Where did you go just now?"

Qu Sie frowned, and replied displeasedly: "Just now General Tian...Tian Chou called me over to discuss the situation of the battle. Why are you guys here? Are you looking for me? What are you talking about?"

The few people looked at each other, looking hesitant to speak.

Qu Sie frowned more and more tightly: "What's the matter? Say something if you have something to say."

People pushed and pushed each other, and finally one person was pushed out.He licked his lips, and cautiously asked in a tentative tone: "Commander, it seems that the surname Tian often calls you over recently... Didn't you look down on Tao and Tian before? Why does it seem to be different recently? gone?"

Qu Sie's eyelids twitched.

It's not that he didn't tell everyone about Tian Chou's promise to him, but he only told some confidants.As for the officers standing in the yard right now, although they would be called brothers on weekdays, they were not the people he trusted the most.So he didn't get to the bottom of these people.

First, he really took what Tian Chou told him to heart, for fear that these people would not be strict with their mouths; second, the most important skill of an official is to know how to speak people's words when he sees them, and to speak nonsense when he sees them.He also knows that his men and horses are mixed, and Tian Chou promised to make up for him in the future, so let him not be afraid of sacrifice.But how many people are willing to sacrifice their lives for the fame and fortune of the chief?If he wants to motivate his subordinates to do things for him, he has to rely on fooling around.

So Qu Xie said slowly: "Didn't I say that? Those wealthy gentry in the Chen country paid a lot of money. If this battle can be won, the brothers will have no worries about food and drink for several years. Nowadays, such an opportunity Not much."

"Commander, is it really just for the reward?"

Qu Sie's eyelids twitched, and he said dissatisfiedly, "What do you mean? Are you questioning me now?!"

Several people looked at each other again with complicated expressions.

In fact, they have long felt that something is wrong with Qu Sie recently, but they can't say why.It wasn't until recently that they heard the rumors below that they became suspicious.

So they watched Qu Sie's expression carefully, and one of them said: "Commander, there are some rumors in the army recently. It is said that the war has not progressed, and Chen Guo is probably unwilling to provide us with food and grass."

"What? There's such a thing?" Qu Sie was taken aback, and asked suspiciously, "Recently, the Shu army has been rampant with spies, so it's not another spies spreading rumors to shake the morale of the army, right?"

"There are other rumors." The man continued, "The battle may be almost over, so Tian Chou has sent someone back to Yedu to ask for credit from the imperial court, saying that the command made you make the first contribution in this battle, and the imperial court will give you credit." Award."

"Really?!" Qu Sie originally restrained his expression, but when he heard this, his eyes lit up and he was ecstatic!He was looking forward to this day in his dreams, but it came true so soon? !

When the officers saw him like this, their expressions immediately sank.

Only then did Qu Sie realize his gaffe, quickly suppressed his joy, and coughed twice: "There is such a thing? It seems that after Shangguan Xian's accident, the imperial court lacks manpower... We have made great contributions to this battle. It’s time to reward us! They’re finally not blind!…Don’t worry, as long as I’m stingy with meat, I won’t let you eat only soup!”

He patted his chest and swore, but the officers still had a bad look on their faces, and they could only force a smile to respond.

Qu Sie calmed down for a moment, and then said: "However, the recent rampant spying in the military may not be the truth, it may be a rumor... Let's not get too excited, we'll see after a while." In fact, he couldn't wait to go I asked Tian Chou about the authenticity, but he couldn't show that he had a deep personal relationship with Tian Chou in front of everyone, so he had to endure it.

Qu Sie sent those officers away on the pretext that he was tired and wanted to go back to his room to rest.

As soon as the officers left the yard, their expressions changed in an instant.

"Damn! Did you see the expression of that surnamed Qu just now? He was not surprised when he heard that Tian Chou had made a contribution to him. He really sold us out a long time ago!"

"That's right! He, an old fox, must have discussed it with Tian Chou early in the morning! He usually calls us brothers and sisters, but when he comes to the battlefield, he will use our brother's life for his future! He also lied to us that the morale of Ruyang's army is low. , Ruyang is not difficult to fight, how many of our brothers died in the battle a few days ago?!"

"You said, why didn't he discuss this kind of thing with us? Apart from being afraid that we wouldn't work for him, what's the reason? Is he going to abandon us when he gets promoted?!"

"It must be! He's going to be a big star, of course he doesn't like us mud-legged people anymore, and Tao will definitely give him another manpower... It's so damn hateful, there is no good thing!!"

Everyone remembered what happened the day before yesterday, and they were full of anger and left cursing.

……

When Qu Sie was hiding in the house, he was happy and worried, but he didn't know that Tian Chou was in a state of desperation in the barracks next door.

He was sitting on a chair, and opposite him stood an angry man, Li Bu, the commander of the Yunzhou Army.

"General Tian, ​​that's not what you said when you first approached me." Li Bu was aggressive, "Isn't it possible that the general not only approached me, but also said the same thing to everyone else?"

Tian Chou's heart was already turbulent, but he didn't show it at all on his face: "Commander Li, that's just a rumor deliberately spread by the enemy. I don't know why the rumor started. If you don't stop the rumor as soon as possible, you will come out." What are you looking for me for?"

"I will curb the rumors as soon as possible, but I am also afraid that the promise made by General Tian to me that day is just empty words. If the general cannot give me peace of mind, I am afraid that my soldiers will not be convinced. What if something happens? Things, I may not be out of control..."

Tian Chou's face suddenly turned cold, and he cursed secretly in his heart: This Li Bu is such an idiot, he dared to threaten him with words!Just like that, still expecting to get promoted and make a fortune? !

However, he thought this way in his heart, but he couldn't say it like this.Now that the battle is stalemate, he still counts on these troops to fight hard, so he can only appease them.

He was thinking about how to continue to stabilize Li Bu, when a hurried soldier came in from outside, came to him and whispered in his ear: "Mr. Tian, ​​the commander of the Pinglu Army is asking to see you outside the camp..."

Tian Chou suddenly thumped in his heart, and his head got bigger.