Gospel of Lazy Cancer

In the early years of Zhengtong, the Tatars invaded the border, and Yao Zongbing was stationed in Liaodong, leading the guards to fight against the enemy.

At that time, the imperial power was changing, the lord of the country was suspicious, the queen mother listened to the government behind the curtain, the parties and factions were fighting each other, and the court was turbulent and unable to look north.The military defense was slack, the defense was empty, and the corruption was particularly serious. There were dozens but not five, and the treasury was empty.

General Yao and his eldest son and second son led their personal guards to attack the Tatars in the Xuanfu, delaying the time to make the remnant army retreat into the Guanzhong, and they fought to the death without retreating. All 310 people died for the country, and the blood stained the river. The head is still flat.

Juyongguan is the last barrier of Beiping, and people in the court are panicked. Zhang Shoufu proposes to move south to protect himself with the natural danger of the Yellow River.

The tall and straight woman in luxurious clothes pulled the thin young emperor and stood on the city wall.

"The emperor guards the gate of the country, and the king dies in the country." The young emperor's voice was not loud, but it spread far and wide.

The soldiers did not dare to spare their lives, and the officials had no words to surrender and retreat.

At such a critical moment of life and death, Yao Chen, the youngest son of General Yao, was ordered to guard the pass with more than [-] troops. The young general who was only [-] years old took the lead and won the championship of the three armies. , Wanqi could not be shaken, and forcibly guarded the pass, and joined forces with other road guards to counterattack, using soldiers like gods, regained the lost ground in one fell swoop, forced the enemy back, and made the Tartars frightened.

Yao Chen became famous in the first battle, and was regarded as the god of war by the people, and his fame moved the world.

Orthodoxy for six years.

Yao Chen: Your God of War is about to starve to death.

He led the army to station in northern Xinjiang for six years. The most difficult thing was not the severe cold and heat, nor the cruel war, but hunger.

Question: Xiao Ming eats four steamed buns for a meal, how many steamed buns did he eat in March?

Answer: One thousand and eighty steamed buns.

Question: How many hundred thousand of Xiaoming like this will come?

Answer: ...you should eat me!

Ever since he became the deputy chief soldier, Yao Chen has been worrying almost every day, what will this group of people eat tomorrow.

He really understood why Emperor Tai/Zu adopted the guard system that combines soldiers with farmers and guards. It is completely impossible to prevent soldiers from supporting themselves and only rely on the court or individual forces.

At that time, Emperor Tai/Zu could confidently say: "I raised millions of soldiers, and it didn't cost the common people a single grain of rice."

This method really worked well at the beginning, but now, the land has been annexed by powerful and powerful, and the situation has intensified. The land under the name of military households and civilians has almost been occupied. It is very difficult to feed a family and provide military food.

Moreover, their garrisons were dispatched from various guards, and there were no fields that belonged to them in the local area, and because of climate change in recent years, the country's grain was affected by disasters and crop failures, so they could only be deployed from places in the south where the disaster was less severe.In winter, the river freezes and water transportation is blocked, and it is inevitable that there will be a shortage of food and grass.

"It's so cold! My balls are about to freeze." The soldier spat hard on the ground, watching it turn into ice and shatter into slag.

"Why don't you come over and cover me for you?" His buddies said nonsense.

"Mom, what a fuck! Looking for smoke!"

The old soldier immediately stopped them from making noise: "Why don't you cry every day that you are hungry, how can you still have the strength to fight?"

"Boss, there is no food in my stomach. I can hear the sound of water sloshing when I move. I don't have much energy to practice." The soldier complained, and his words resonated with many people.

"Do quartermasters eat for nothing?"

"That's right! Want to starve us to death?"

"Luo Shen, who supervised the transportation of food, lost all his hair in worry."

"Fart! He was bald!"

The veteran firmly suppressed all opinions: "The road is blocked by heavy snow, the grain road is blocked, and the gods can't help it. It is estimated that it will take half a month. Stop talking and go to the school ground!"

The recruit Danzi was still muttering: "I drink porridge every day, and it's gone after soaking in urine, so why do I still have to practice?"

The old soldier kicked the recruit: "It's a rule in the army, drill unremittingly every day. If you don't practice, you won't even have porridge. I'll let you drink the northwest wind." Seeing that the recruit was only sixteen or seventeen years old, he softened his tone Said: "Practice to warm up the body."

The recruits dare not speak out: But they are even more hungry!

After the exercise, his whole body was really warm, his stomach was rumbling, and the recruits tightened their belts like the veterans, which made them feel better. He followed the ten-member team to cut wood for salary, and suddenly they Xiaoqi came over and ordered: "General Banner Destined, the whole team will go fishing by the lake and set off immediately."

The recruits were crying when they heard this, and even the faces of the veterans were ugly. They were frozen three feet, and the cold wind was biting. If they went fishing in the river at this time, their limbs might freeze to death, and they had to be cut off entirely.

However, the military order is like a mountain, if you don't go, you will definitely die, if you go, you will be disabled, and you may die.So of course go!

The recruit was born in Liaodong. When he was a child, he had seen fishermen in the village. They would cut through the ice and catch fish with nets or hooks. Some people jumped into the water to catch them without fear of severe cold.Those fishermen have a short lifespan, and when they get old, they will be covered with problems, and the pain is unbearable in rainy and rainy days.

"The general won't let us jump into the water to catch fish?" the recruit asked fearfully.

The veteran has rich experience: "It's cold on the ice, but it's okay under the water. But the current is fast, and the rope must be tied firmly to avoid being washed away by the undercurrent."

A group of people were walking, and from time to time other small flags joined the team. There were more than 50 people in total. Some of them carried harpoons and fishing nets, some carried baskets, and some pushed carts. Undressed and went into the water.

The recruit's face turned pale, and he secretly made a wish: In the next life, he will be a military household for nothing!

Xiao Qi reassured everyone: "The Major General is sympathetic to the soldiers and will not intentionally embarrass us." He was also worried, not knowing what the Major General was planning.

According to legend, Fuxi made ropes into nets, invented fishing nets, and taught people how to fish.

Today, fishing nets are widely circulated, but the materials for making them are still unsatisfactory. Coarse cloth and hemp are usually used as raw materials, and fishing nets are made by bundling.However, this kind of fishing net is perishable and has poor toughness, so it needs to be dried and maintained frequently to avoid damage.That's why it is said that three days of fishing and two days of drying the net.

There are fishing nets in the army, but the quality is unusable. Yao Chen has no way to directly improve the material of the fishing nets, so he can only work hard on fishing methods.

He first ordered people to look for small frozen lakes. The surface of the water was frozen, but the water was not there. After a period of freezing, the lakes were extremely hypoxic, and some small lakes were so severe that all fish suffocated to death.At this time, if a hole is cut in the ice, the oxygen in the air penetrates into the water, and the fish will flock to it, so that the fish can be easily caught.

The first wave of guards who explored the road had already tried it. With the mentality of giving it a try, they did not expect to gain a lot of money. They casually picked up a basket. The guards were ecstatic and immediately rewarded Yao Chen. Yao Chen immediately ordered to transfer Soldiers come here.

A corner of the lake was already full of lively fish, and the eyes of the soldiers were green.

Meat!Meat!It's meat!

Zongqi shouted: "What are you doing in a daze? Hurry up and clean up, I will give everyone extra meals today!"

The soldiers promised with a bang, that those with harpoons and nets would catch fish, and those who came with baskets or carts would carry the fish back.

The team that came empty-handed looked at each other: "General Banner, what are we doing?"

"Let's rest first, and whichever team is tired will replace you."

The soldiers had never seen such a scene before. Fish came out of the lake in an endless stream. Some fish even jumped out through the holes impatiently. None.

"The Major General is really amazing! Even the Dragon King gave him fish to eat."

"Does the lake belong to the Dragon King?"

"Lake Dragon King!"

"You fool, how can there be such a lake dragon king."

Although the claim that the dragon king sent fish is very absurd, the common sense that carbon-based organisms need oxygen for respiration was not known at the time. Perhaps experienced fishermen can observe this phenomenon, but they only know it but don't know why.

When all the soldiers saw the school of fish scrambling to jump out of the hole, as if they were not afraid of death to sacrifice to people, they all marveled and thought it was a miracle.

So the rumors got worse. When Yao Chen heard the rumors, he had turned into a dragon king who had dreams at night, telling him where to fetch fish. He thought it was just an ordinary dream, but he had the same dream for three consecutive days, so he sent his personal guards to patrol.The guard Lu met the lake, and suddenly saw a strange golden light, and found the lake.

"No, no, it's obvious that I heard the call of the goddess. The brother of the fellow soldier in the same team said it!"

"The rumors are unbelievable!"

"Speak as if you didn't listen."

"Hmph! Anyway, it's right to entrust the dream to the major general."

"This is..."

Rumor has it that there are noses and eyes, and even the guard who discovered the lake couldn't help but doubt himself whether he saw the golden light and heard the voice of calling.

General Luo: "Major General, do you think we should choose an auspicious day to offer sacrifices to the Dragon King and reward him for helping our army tide over difficulties?"

Yao Chen was stunned: "Where did the Dragon King come from? Thanking him is worse than thanking me."

"Don't talk nonsense, don't talk nonsense..." Luo Shenjiang recited the words, Amitabha, the immeasurable Tianzun Huang Daxian.

Yao Chen: "..."

He can't let the rumors continue to spread. If he is charged with eccentric power, demagogy, and intention to rebel, he will really go to see the Dragon King.

"Okay, it's time for a sacrifice," he thought for a while and said, "Send down the order to guide the rumors in the army: the empress dowager is kind, the sage is wise, the sea is clean and the river is clean, and the gods give me a fish. Sacrifice my five internal organs to protect the country and protect the border."

Luo Shenjiang smacked, yes, all the flattery, the faces of the queen mother, the emperor and the court are all good-looking.Poor Dragon King made a wedding dress for someone else, I'd better secretly sacrifice for the Major General!In case there will be no fish next time.

Yao Chen: As long as you are happy.

Having said that, Young General Yao really has become more and more like his father, strategizing and winning the hearts of the army.

General Luo Shen followed Yao's family for generations, and was the confidant of the late Yao Zongbing, so he watched Yao Chen grow up.This young master is the most similar to Old General Yao, but also the least like one.

It is most likely because of his appearance, which is exactly the same as that of General Yao when he was young, unparalleled handsome and charming.At that time, the old general Yao won the first prize in martial arts, and the alleys were empty, and the girls in the capital were crazy about it. Whether it was a tall lady or a singer, they were all overwhelmed by it. A whole street was paved with hairpin flowers, silk handkerchiefs and fragrant fruits, and some women even became lovesick. Sickness, old general Yao had a heartbroken heartbroken dream for many years when he got married.

The most unusual thing is that although Yao Chen practiced martial arts since childhood, his talent is mediocre and he is not good at military affairs. He is completely different from his two elder brothers. Old General Yao broke his leg, and it was the old lady who tried hard to stop him to save him.

In a blink of an eye, the little boy has grown into a great general in charge of his own affairs, and is widely loved and trusted by the soldiers. Unfortunately, the price of growing up is too high. The Yao family is full of goalkeeper stars, and now there are only a few left.

General Luo Shen sighed, and asked Yao Chen if he wanted to go to the school grounds today.

Yao Chen: Why do I still have to go to the school grounds when I am a vice-president?

"There is fish and meat for extra meals today, the soldiers must work hard to drill, and the presence of the major general can also boost morale."

Yao Chen thought about it, and felt that the military rations might arrive at a certain time, and he should take care of the soldiers' emotions so as not to mutiny, so he put on his armor resignedly and walked out of the warm tent.

Along the way, soldiers stood up and saluted from time to time.

"Major General!" Originally, this title belonged to the guards of the Yao family's army. Many of them, like General Luo Shen, had followed the Yao family to fight against the enemy since Yao Chen's grandfather, and were loyal. But I don't know when, all the soldiers stationed in Liaodong Started calling it that.

After suffering from cold and hunger together for six years, I have a sense of identity.

Yao Chen felt sorry for her, and couldn't bear to look back on the past.

Because the legend of the Dragon King came out of ice-breaking fishing, a small matter had to be written and reported to the court. Yao Chen wrote the reason in the memorial, but there was no way to explain the air, oxygen and carbon dioxide, so it was said that there was this fishing method in the Liao and Jin Dynasties. , Only the soldiers are ignorant and think of divine power.

The booklet was sent out, and soon received personal approval from the imperial pen. The general idea is that Aiqing is extraordinary in wisdom, civil and military, and the bitter cold outside the customs. Aiqing has worked hard, and I miss it very much. Why don't we go back to Beijing and let's catch up.

Yao Chen sneered: The letter was answered quickly, why is the military ration so slow?On purpose? !

This is not an official edict issued by the imperial court. If the chief assistant knew about it, he would definitely not approve such a note, reject unreasonable orders, and refuse to draft an edict.The frontier is not secure now, and the Tatars don’t know when they will go south again. The court lost many good generals and talents in the last war. It is rare to have a handsome man guarding the frontier. The court must cherish it, at least until it finds someone who can replace Yao Chen. Pulled together, can't move lightly.

Sudden order like this to return the border general will easily arouse people's suspicion. If the monarch and ministers believe it, it will lead to great disasters in the future.What's more, in this sensitive period of regime change, the change of military power can easily touch people's nerves.

General Luo Shen's face was solemn, and they also installed spies in the capital of Liaodong: "There is no news from the capital, so I don't know what your majesty means."

"The Queen Mother was in power for the past five years, and there was no mistake in the military rations. Now that the government is still in charge of His Majesty, there is a sudden mistake. I have to go back to Beijing to see. We are running Liaodong. Without Your Majesty's support, it will be difficult in the future."

"That's right. Back then, the Young General was ordered by the Empress Dowager to be stationed in Liaodong, so he was afraid of being suspected by His Majesty."

Yao Chen felt that suspicion had always existed, just like the betrayal existed from the very beginning.

The separation of monarchy and military power is not always reassuring. Otherwise, there would not have been so many official positions designed in the past dynasties to separate military power and avoid concentration in the hands of one person, threatening the status of the ruler.

He analyzed: "My Yao family is dedicated to the public. It should be fine to express our feelings face to face, and I think that although His Majesty is young, he has the appearance of a wise monarch. This is an opportunity for Liaodong to communicate with the capital. Your Majesty may also have this intention. He has to ensure the loyalty of the important people who control one side of the army, and we must let His Majesty know our loyalty."

"Although this imperial seal is not an imperial decree, it has already been sent to me. It is the true meaning of a saint. I can't ignore it. I must go back."

"But I've heard that the Empress Dowager and Your Majesty have had a lot of quarrels, and the relationship has not been harmonious in recent years. If Your Majesty has become suspicious and regards us as foreign relatives, what should I do? Or worse, if the court wants to kill the donkey..." General Luo Shen thought that he had seen too many dirty things in the court and was very worried.

"Lao Luo, I am not Yue Wumu, nor is Your Majesty Song Gaozong," Yao Chen smiled, "I have already made arrangements, so there is no need to worry."

Luo Shenjiang was comforted by his confident expression, but he had no choice but to obey.

Yao Chen is not actually confident, he just doesn't care.

He thought that winning the battle of Juyongguan, plus the six years of stationing on the frontier, had paid off the court's kindness.

He has already made many arrangements in secret. If the imperial court believes in him and uses him and goes according to the plan, within ten years, Liaodong will be an impregnable fortress and become another barrier besides the Great Wall; I'm sorry that he won't accompany you anymore, whoever you love, I will die, goodbye!

Anyway, I don't want to stay in this broken place for a long time!

In the worst case, the Tatars would invade and the country would be ruined and the family would be destroyed. At that time, they would go to the battlefield and kill themselves first, so as not to live to see the messy and chaotic world again.

Yao Chen made all the mental preparations, and was still shocked when he returned to Beijing to see the emperor.

The young emperor's first words when he saw him were: "Young General, come and get close to me."

"Long live..." Yao Chen mumbled, surprised in his heart that he was rendered speechless by his five-year-old son.

"Don't call it that, it sounds so old!"

"Then change it to Your Majesty, or Your Majesty?" Yao Chen said in a good-tempered manner.

"Choose a word for me! You call me Biao in private." The little emperor thought of it as soon as he thought it out.

"This... I dare not." Yao Chen hurriedly knelt down, pretending to be terrified. The emperor wanted to play the role of a courteous and virtuous corporal.

"This reminds me that you don't have to be a vassal in private, just as close as we were when we were young, okay?"

Yao Chen: No, this is not intentional to make me disrespectful!Besides, I remember that we didn't know each other well when we were kids.

"Chen Zi Jing Xing, if your Majesty likes you, you can call the minister to express the characters, but you must not say anything about choosing characters for you. It is a shameful minister, and the etiquette cannot be broken." If those civil servants know it, they can't tear me apart. ?

The little emperor said reluctantly: "Forget it, Jing Xing, at least you don't keep kneeling when you see me, my neck hurts when I look down at you."

"That humble minister..." The little emperor opened his eyes, and Yao Chen corrected himself, "Then I'll kneel up straighter, you can see clearly even if you don't lower your head." Damn who called me to kneel in front of you? !Your neck hurts, and my knees still hurt!

"How stupid! You can't sit still? Come to me!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Yao Chen is tired, this emperor is very difficult to deal with despite his young age!