Da Wei Chun

Chapter 164 It's Okay to Kill
The sunset is infinitely good, just near dusk.

The sunset glow burned through the western sky, and the reflected mountains seemed to paint Phnom Penh.

The snow has already melted away and merged into a stream, gurgling and flowing into the river.

Several fast horses came from the east towards Jingyang City, their hooves galloped, splashing mud and water everywhere.

The guards on the city looked into the distance, and they could vaguely see that the first rider was carrying a letter banner with the word "Hu" written on his back.

Shi Chang's eyes were sharp, and he recognized it early on. It was Hu Baozong's official flag. After taking a closer look, he shouted again: "It's Hu Lushuai... quickly open the city gate!"

After a tooth-piercing sound, the gate of the city was opened, and Hu Xin also rushed to the bottom of the city.But he didn't enter the city rashly, but hoisted Hu Baozong's order letter to the top of the city in a regular manner, and let the chief examine it before urging his horse into the city.

Seeing several riders enter the city, the more Shi Chang thought about it, the more he admired him.

Since Bai Jiabing and General Li came to Jingyang, the Hu family, who used to be invincible in the past, have kept their distance?

……

The lights were turned on in the workshop, but Yang Shu still didn't go to the yamen, and a group of county officials approved and counted the official documents overnight.

For Li Chengzhi's eastward expedition, the rear naturally needs to prepare enough food, grass, chariots and horses, and civilian husbands.Even Xi Kangsheng, who is about to march westward and attack Li Chengzhi on both sides, has to be prepared.

In addition, if the land that Li Chengzhi wanted from the Hu family was to be cultivated, Jingyang had to be prepared for planting, and livestock had to be recruited.

Fortunately, Li Chengzhi only trains elite soldiers, and with the addition of civilian husbands and Hu Baozong's [-] soldiers, it will be more than [-], otherwise Longdong County's finances will collapse.

Yang Shu's pressure is not normal...

Just as he was holding the pen and frowning, a yamen soldier rushed to the door of the yamen hall and reported loudly: "Master, is there an urgent report from Anwu?"

Yang Shu was thinking about something in his mind, but he didn't react for a while.

Anwu, isn't it still occupied by bandit soldiers?
Oh, it should be someone sent by Li Chengzhi...

wrong!

Before the expedition, Li Chengzhi also said that if he was not fully sure, he would definitely not attack the city. Why did the army run to Anwu so quickly?
Suspicious in his heart, Yang Shu shouted: "Come in!"

Hearing the letter from the army, the county officials and principals in each room dropped their pens and ran out.

No one is not worried about such a big battle, and no one is not curious whether it is good news or bad news.

With the sound of a trembling nail leaf, a general strode into the Yatang.When they saw that it was Hu Xin, all the county officials had different expressions.

Hu Baozong had nearly [-] soldiers, and Hu Xin led an army alone. The reason why he was not called the army leader but the brigade commander was because Hu Baozong led officers and soldiers. Unlike Li Chengzhi, who was not appointed by the court, he could be called indiscriminately .

Even in terms of the entire army, Hu Xin is one of the top ten military leaders under Li Chengzhi's command. To send such a person to send a message shows how much he attaches importance to it?
The county officials were shocked, and they all guessed in their hearts how important and urgent the military situation was.

Not to mention the subordinates outside, even Yang Shu's face changed slightly.Before Hu Xin opened his mouth, he shouted and cursed, and drove all the county officials back to their rooms.

That's all good news, if it's bad news, it's better not to let these people hear it first.

Looking at Hu Xin's unattractive face, Yang Shu's heart sank, and he asked coldly, "But the war is not going well?"

"No!" Hu Xin shook his head fiercely, "It's a big victory... General Li has captured Anwu City..."

"Ah?" Yang Shu exclaimed, his hand shook instinctively, and the tea cup he just picked up fell to the ground and shattered.

Hearing the noise, the two accompanying officials rushed in and saw that Hu Xin was still kneeling on the ground, but Yang Shu seemed to be frozen.

"Get out!" Yang Shu roared angrily, then asked anxiously, "What did you just say?"

"Bing Shijun, a big victory..."

Hu Xin raised his voice and reported in a loud voice: "The army entered about [-] miles south of Anwu City at Shenshi yesterday. After a short rest, General Li ordered each battalion to prepare. At nightfall, the troops divided into two groups and went straight to Anwu...

In the middle of the night, the school captain led us to attack the city of Anwu County... At around [-] o'clock in the morning, we conquered the whole city, beheaded more than [-] enemies, and captured nearly [-] enemies..."

Yang Shu's startled eyeballs almost popped out.

The troops that were dispatched yesterday morning were only for one night, so you tell me that you conquered Anwu City?

This is not a field battle like Chaona City and the north of Jingyang City. This is a city in one county, with walls as high as three feet and thousands of guards...

What's more, you didn't even bring half of the siege equipment?

It would be fine if they all surrendered, but the strange thing is that they fought hard all night?
Is this Anwu city just made of paper, or is it that the thieves are all made of clay, standing there motionless and letting you hack and kill?

Yang Shu felt as if he was listening to a myth.

He frowned and narrowed his eyes slightly: "Really?"

Meeting the terrifying light in Yang Shu's eyes, Hu Xin's instincts faltered, he lowered his head, and replied decisively: "How dare a humble official lie to the envoy? This matter is absolutely true..."

Since it is absolutely true, why are you guilty?
What kind of person Yang Shu is, it can be seen at a glance that Hu Xin is dishonest.

Besides, when he first came in, he could see clearly that Hu Xin's expression was not very natural.

Otherwise, he would not be able to ask "but the war is not good".

He thought carefully about the few words Hu Xin said, and suddenly realized in his heart.

Patronizing and surprised, he didn't notice for a while, didn't realize that the bastard was ambiguous, trying to get away with it?
You may have forgotten that this old man has fought more battles than you have ever heard of.

Yang Shu sneered: "Okay, then tell me, how did your captain enter the city? Fly in?"

Li Chengzhi's soldiers only sent out at night, which was clearly preparing for a night attack, and the road must not be fast. It would take two hours to walk thirty li, and it would be almost midnight when they reached the outside of Anwu City.

It means that the city was broken as soon as it arrived at the bottom of the city?

Yang Shu instinctively remembered that before the expedition, Li Chengzhi kept saying that he had arranged an internal response in Anwu City.

Is there really an internal response?
Hu Xin looked bitter.

It's not that he didn't want to say it, but he didn't dare to say it, for fear that Yang Shu would think he was lying and take his anger out on him.

After hesitating for a long time, he stood up and whispered in Yang Shu's ear: "The army sneaked out of Anwu City, and General Li came to the city in person. He was supposed to meet with the internal response and discuss how to open the door. Who would have thought that the sudden fall The thunder blasted the gate of the city..."

Yang Shu's beard trembled violently, and he almost cursed out.

What kind of chicken feathers are you talking about?
You were coaxed to be an old man?
Seeing his unkind expression, Hu Xin immediately called out to Qu: "It is because I am afraid that the king will not believe me, so I dare not say it... But this is absolutely true, not only the humble official, but also the thousands of troops can see it clearly, When the time comes, Shi Jun will know as soon as he asks... Even my school captain was shocked, fell to the ground, and was almost trampled..."

Is it true?
Why is it such a coincidence?

Yang Shu was terrified in his heart.

But immediately, he was suspicious and worried and asked: "Then why are you here to deliver the letter, Tang Qi? Also, why did you cry when you first entered the door? But what happened to Li Chengzhi, or was it damaged?" too heavy?"

"General Li is safe and sound, and the loss is not too great, so he is worthy of a brigade! The reason for sending the humble officer is that Guo Jijiu and our school lieutenant negotiated after General Li, saying that if you can get out of the body , it is best to go to Anwu and persuade General Li..."

Hu Xin replied, took another breath, looked back, saw that there were no outsiders at the door, and then said in a low voice, "I'm crazy about killing, General Li is completely crazy about killing... It's only half a day, that is, a humble job." Before leaving the camp, nearly [-] of the [-] captives had been beheaded...by this time, it must have been halfway through..."

kill prisoners?
Yang Shumeng breathed a sigh of relief.

As long as something didn't happen to Li Chengzhi, it would be fine.

"Why?" He asked again suspiciously.

Hu Xin talked about the banning of women and children by the thieves as military rations...

Yang Shu was speechless for a long time, and sighed again.

This matter fits his perception of Li Chengzhi very well, so he doesn't find it strange at all.

He has also heard some rumors that Li Chengzhi was furious outside the city, causing him to faint.

It was also because of that time that Li Chengzhi resolutely decided to fight against the bandits and vowed to kill Liu Huiwang.

Also since then, he has corresponded with Zhang Jingzhi almost every day, and he has learned more and more about Li Chengzhi.

Brave and resourceful, scheming, capable, and determined... Acting with both toughness and softness, his wrists are tough and decisive, but he does not lose the way of benevolence and righteousness and the style of a gentleman.

There is no sand in his eyes.

It's just that this eye can't rub the slightest bit of sand... If it's an ordinary person, at most it's hypocrisy, killing a few for show, to calm people's hearts, and use the rest as they want.

After all, a strong man is a labor force, a source of soldiers, and you can't ask for it.Even if the crime must be punished, it should be used up before killing.

But for Li Chengzhi, even allowing these villains to live for a moment longer will make him feel uneasy, sorry for those old and weak women and children who were sacrificed and cooked by the rebels...

Just kill it, it's better than the wolf-hearted people who only have interests in their eyes and treat the common people like pigs and dogs.

Yang Shu pondered for a long time, and then said in a cold voice: "I won't go to persuade you, and I can't persuade you... You can say a word for me: as long as it is verified that they are all people who should be killed, it doesn't matter if they are killed." ..."

Hu Xin's heart trembled in shock, as if struck by lightning, he stared blankly at Yang Shu.

Originally, Yang Shu was asked to persuade Li Chengzhi, but Yang Shu did not persuade him, but instead asked Li Chengzhi to kill more?

Are you confused?

After being stunned for a long time, Hu Xin came back to his senses, looked at Yang Shu's face, and reminded him bravely: "Master, this is really going to be over, who should plow the land?"

Yang Shu chuckled: "If there are all such people who don't care about death, then they will all be killed..."

It means that if they are all killed, there is no need to spend food, so what are you still farming?
As for the old and weak, women and children?

It can be seen from just one Anwu City that when this battle is over, there may not be much left after being eaten by the rebels...

Hu Xin's pupils shrank in shock, his hair stood on end, how dare he talk more?

After waiting for Yang Shu to write a reply, he took it and left.

This Yang Shu was like Li Chengzhi in the morning, like a god of killing, his whole body seemed to be emitting murderous aura.

If he stays longer, he will feel uncomfortable.

(End of this chapter)