I am a soldier in the border army

Chapter 524: Migrating South and North, Driving Them Like Cattle and Sheep

As July approaches, the heat is at its peak.

The black death storm blowing from the north was even more fierce than the scorching sun in late June.

Wherever the horse's hooves stepped on, nothing could stop them and they were all turned into powder.

This was certainly due to the fact that the noble families in various places were unprepared, but the terrifying speed of taking over five cities in three days was still enough to make people terrified.

And after the news spread, seeing that the top aristocratic families who could really make the decisions did nothing, the rest of the surrounding aristocratic families, big and small, whether they were really connected with Huang Tiandao or not, were ready to abandon everything and flee to Zhuozhou overnight.

Is it hard to give up the ancestral heritage?

That's better than losing the heads of the whole clan.

If we keep the land but lose the people, we will lose both the people and the land. Although they cannot say this, they generally understand the principle.

But just when they were in a panic, those fierce and fierce cavalry suddenly stopped moving.

After some inquiries, I found out that the troops had suddenly changed their direction and split up into small groups, forming a large net that swept the surrounding areas.

Those who didn't know the inside story suddenly felt confused.

"Are they really planning to suppress the bandits?"

But those who knew the truth of some things became more and more frightened.

"It's chaos! It's chaos! Youzhou is going to be in chaos!"

As the old saying goes, there is no wall that is impenetrable.

No matter how secretive some actions of the governor's office are, they cannot be hidden from everyone's eyes.

He pretended to be a bandit and hid his troops everywhere.

This is not only done by the governor's office, but also by many noble families.

When there is nothing to do, you can do some dirty work in secret to maintain the family's superficial appearance and righteousness.

When something happens, you will still have a handy force at hand.

It’s just that none of them played as big as the governor of Yuanzhou.

With such a big move, it is obvious that the governor of Yuanzhou has some thoughts in secret.

Although I don't know what this idea is specifically, once someone dares to disrupt his layout and planning, no matter whether he will choose to fight to the death or not, the result will definitely be an unexpected change.

And the thought of the complete break between the governor's office and the Zhen Liao army and even the Liaodong Gongsun behind them, leading to a fierce fighting on the land of Youzhou.

How can some noble families who think they have seen through everything not panic?
The city gate caught fire and affected the pond fish.

When two strong forces clash, perhaps in the end, neither of them will necessarily suffer any serious injuries.

But they, the ants living under the feet of the two, are destined to be trampled to death.

It's cruel, but very realistic.

They regard the common people under their rule as ants, but in the eyes of higher beings, are they not ants too?

Just like the gates that were trampled down by the black-armored cavalry of the Zhen Liao Army in those three days, even the resistance before death seemed so ridiculous and powerless.

"Forget it, let's go south to take shelter first."

Go south to Zhuozhou, maybe it won’t be long before Huang Tiandao attacks.

But if we don't go south, the war in Youzhou will probably happen to us in a few days.

When the tribesmen heard what their ancestor said, they were horrified and hurriedly spoke.

"Then...what about our ancestors' legacy?"

How to do?
What else can I do?
"Take away everything you can, and the rest you can't take away..."

The old ancestor who spoke sighed and said helplessly.

"If you can't take it with you, just leave it alone."

"In troubled times, the real foundation lies in people. If there are people, there is a future. If there are no people, no matter how much you have, it is useless."

It has to be said that the ancestor who made such a drastic decision was very wise.

Although he misjudged the situation due to his vision, his sensitivity and decisiveness were the basis for him to survive in troubled times.

So after making this arrangement, he suddenly had an idea and added another sentence.

"Pick a branch from the direct lineage and move north. If the Duke of Yan can accept it, then we will join him."

Eggs cannot be put in one basket.

Although splitting up a sect would certainly weaken its own strength, it would also create more possibilities and opportunities.

Regardless of which branch separated from the clan and migrated north, some tribesmen wondered.

"Why don't you go to the governor nearby?"

Upon hearing this, the old ancestor looked helpless.

"Looking at the actions of Governor Yuan Feng, he is very patient but lacks magnanimity. How many people like him have you seen succeed?"

The most crucial thing is that the current actions of the Zhen Liao Army clearly show that they have seen through some of Yuan Feng’s actions.

As a result, not only did Yuan Feng's years of forbearance become greatly reduced, but he also lost the initiative.

It can be said that in this game of chess, even before it actually started, the governor Yuan Feng had already lost a corner.

After hearing this, the tribesmen were still a little hesitant.

"Since you've decided to bet, why not split it up and bet on both sides?"

"This way, at least we can ensure that we neither win nor lose."

But in the face of this, the ancestor yelled in anger.

"idiot!"

"Is there any gambling game in this world where you can neither win nor lose?"

To sit on the fence, one must have the qualifications to do so.

People are weak and powerless, and they will fall off the wall and be smashed to pieces at the slightest disturbance.

So betting on both sides may seem safe, but it is actually the most foolish.

The tribesmen who were scolded by the ancestor were suddenly silent.

That's how it's settled.

And they are not the only one to make the same choice.

A number of high-ranking families chose to protect themselves, abandoning everything and running away, which directly led to a considerable power vacuum in many places in Younan.

Han Shao naturally didn't know whether to laugh or cry about this.

This time when he sent troops south, he was indeed intending to scare certain people, but these small families were never in their plans!

Seeing how these rats were so easily frightened, Han Shao didn't know whether to laugh or cry, but also felt helpless.

Because a certain degree of chaos is bound to accompany a power vacuum.

After all, any bad rules are better than no rules.

Absolute freedom will only bring absolute destruction.

So after a brief sigh, Han Shao immediately gave the order.

"Send a letter to the governor's office, asking our governor to send officials to maintain order in various places as soon as possible to avoid chaos."

After being slapped several times in a row, our Yuanzhou Mu’s face must be badly swollen.

You have to feed it a sweet date to comfort it a little.

In this way, the next few slaps wouldn't be so painful.

Zhou Xuan also made a stupid mistake in making such an arrangement for Han Shao.

"Your Majesty, your army is at the peak of its power right now. Why don't you take advantage of the situation and take over those places?"

Han Shao said unhappily about Zhou Xuan's greed.

"Eat it? That's easy for you to say, but can you swallow it?"

"Believe it or not, once the army retreats, the people we send to govern will die suddenly in no time."

Opening a channel to the south is already the limit.

You are too greedy. Do you really think that a rabbit won’t bite when it is cornered?

Next, Han Shao will not swallow up the five cities that have been captured. It will be enough for him to maintain the openness of the north-south passage.

Other chief officials, such as county magistrates, would still be dispatched by the provincial governor's office.

In this way, Yuan Feng's face and some of his reputation were barely saved, so that no major trouble would arise afterwards.

Zhou Xuan, who was scolded, also reacted.

"Your Majesty is wise, it is I who am anxious."

If the meat is right in front of you, it would be fine if you don’t eat it, but you should also take the initiative to give it to others.

Such calmness and patience are worthy of being his master.

Just as I was sighing, I heard Han Shao suddenly say something.

"By the way, what do you think of your uncle?"

Zhou Xuan was stunned when he heard this, and then he realized who Han Shao was talking about.

In fact, he inherited the legacy of the fortune teller purely by chance.

Before this, he didn't even know that he had such an uncle, let alone knowing anything about him.

So after carefully considering the wording, he said.

"This... In my opinion, you can borrow a few, but you cannot trust them for the time being."

These words were said extremely calmly, even a little harshly.

He didn't care at all about the friendship between fellow disciples.

Han Shao heard this and said nothing.

"Just know it in your mind." Let's put aside whether it is credible or not for now.

Since that person took the initiative to look for Zhou Xuan, he is still a good choice.

In addition, Han Shao couldn't help but feel a little emotional and wary.

The centipede is dead but not stiff.

It is easy to destroy a family, but it is extremely difficult to completely wipe out a Taoist tradition.

The slightest carelessness will bring disaster upon yourself.

Who would have thought?
A once insignificant figure, after being razed and purged for a hundred years, is still able to survive to this day and has caused many troubles in secret.

One of them is Daocheng, who has now become Yuan Feng’s close aide.

And how many people like Daocheng are there in this world?

"It really makes my scalp tingle just thinking about it!"

Han Shao sighed in his heart, then collected his thoughts and turned to ask Zhou Xuan about food and fodder and supplies.

After getting Zhou Xuan's answer, Han Shao praised and encouraged him with great satisfaction.

"well done."

Youzhou is bitterly cold. It's okay now that it's summer, but once September is over, people can really freeze to death if they are not well prepared.

Zhou Xuan has taken all these into consideration and has already started preparing.

Having such a person around really saved Han Shao a lot of worries.

"By the way, I asked those people to go south to pick up and settle the people. Do they have any objections?"

Going south to guide the people to the north is undoubtedly a tough job.

In addition, some time ago, Han Shao arranged for a man named Cao Wu who appeared inexplicably to join the cabinet, so it is understandable that some people are resentful.

And hearing Han Shao's heart-piercing words.

Zhou Xuan hesitated for a few moments, then hurriedly spoke.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. They have no objections and are very positive."

Han Shao said indifferently.

"Is that true? If they are dissatisfied, they can talk to me."

"I am a loyal and sincere person. I am a warrior by birth, so I like to speak my mind directly. Between us, the king and his subjects, there is no need to hide anything."

Zhou Xuan couldn't help but twitch his mouth slightly when he heard that, and then he made the promise.

"I dare not speak nonsense to deceive the emperor, indeed I have not done so."

In fact, Cao Wu's entry into the cabinet did make many people feel uncomfortable and even angry for a while.

But after a moment's thought, they understood.

Cao Wu's sudden promotion to the position means that there is indeed more than one position in the Secretariat.

If even a military man can join the cabinet, how can they not be qualified?
Now they only lack an opportunity, an opportunity to truly get in front of Han Shao, the Lord!

Therefore, when the army suddenly marched south this time, not only the soldiers, but also the civil servants showed great enthusiasm.

Han Shao's tone softened after hearing this.

"That's good. I haven't let you down."

"Tell them later that I have seen all their efforts and contributions, and I keep them in my heart. I will never forget anyone or let anyone down."

"Besides, let them do their work with peace of mind during this mission southward."

"I'm here for everything. At least I don't have to worry about safety."

Especially for Qing County, which is close to Youzhou City, it does have to bear a lot of psychological pressure to jump around under the nose of a Ninth Realm Taiyi.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Xuan nodded and then spoke righteously.

"Your Majesty, you must know that not only are warriors willing to sacrifice their lives for you, but scholars like me are also not afraid to die for you!"

Perhaps it was because these words came too heartfelt that Han Shao felt somewhat touched.

After a moment of silence, it finally turned into a faint sigh.

"Don't talk about death all the time. I want you all to live well..."

……

Youzhou's cold and relatively closed environment has also fostered the relatively pure personalities of the people of Youzhou.

This might be one of the reasons why Han Shao, who just jumped out of the big dye vat next door, can thrive here.

Besides, Han Shao cherishes his life.

Sometimes I really don't understand why these people are so indifferent to life and death.

It was just like the battlefield where he was looking at at this moment, watching one of the black-armored cavalrymen, even when facing enemies that were several times their number, even when they knew that there were strong men on the opposite side, they still rode their horses and charged forward fearlessly.

Such a reckless scene made Han Shao really want to give the leader of the Naqu army a slap in the face.

Can't we wait for a few moments, let our side kill the enemy's strong man with a snipe, and then charge forward?

In this situation, if the strong men accompanying us reacted a little slower, do you know how many people would die?

"For the Lord!"

With a loud shout, the five hundred riders behind him responded loudly.

"For the Lord!"

The leader, Qu Junhou, pointed with the long sword in his hand.

"kill!"

I have to admit that the shouting and killing at this moment is really exciting.

After thinking about it carefully, Han Shao suddenly realized that he had not led his troops into battle in a long time.

And there will probably never be such an opportunity again in the future.

This made Han Shao feel sad and regretful.

Come to think of it, he had always hated this feeling of life and death and adrenaline rush.

But now... I actually miss it a little.

At this moment on the battlefield, the strong men accompanying this group of iron cavalry have already fought with the enemy.

It has to be said that the Yuanshen Zhenren, whom Yuan Feng had recruited and raised at great cost, was not a weakling, nor was he a useless person who was only fed with food.

There are indeed some means.

It just depends on who you compare yourself with.

Even though the original spirit that had crawled out from the pile of dead bodies could only wield those extremely monotonous and brilliant sword energy moves, every move was deadly in the split second between the two opponents!

It didn't take long before he was beheaded with a single blow, and made a comment with a look of disdain.

"Fancy——"

Then he twisted the angry head with one hand and shouted loudly.

"The thief leader is dead!"

"For the Lord! Kill!"

Since ancient times, killing generals on the battlefield has always been a turning point in the change of offense and defense.

What's more, even without this head, the 500 black-armored cavalrymen below were unstoppable despite being outnumbered.

It was just that the head hanging high in the air accelerated the process of all this.

Seeing that the situation here was settled, Han Shao no longer paid any attention to it.

With his vision elevated, Han Shao, who had opened up his God's perspective, could take in the entire situation.

After a moment, he said to Li Jing.

"That does not work."

Li Jing was stunned when he heard this, thinking that something went wrong with the men he had sent out, causing Han Shao's dissatisfaction.

But when he scanned it with his mind, he didn't find anything wrong.

Just as I was wondering, I heard Han Shao say helplessly.

"The killing was too brutal. Let the boys take it easy."

"You can't really drive our governor out of Youzhou all at once, right?"

Li Jing was stunned for a moment, then immediately understood what Han Shao meant.

Then, the scattered black-armored cavalrymen were like the most ferocious tigers and wolves, constantly driving those so-called bandits but actually private soldiers who were well-equipped with weapons and armor, to turn south.

Further south is Zhuozhou.

"They are really driven like cattle and sheep—"

Unlike the previous capture of the five cities, the "bandit suppression" during this period was not concealed.

Many people witnessed all of this.

This sigh expressed the thoughts of everyone.

The gap between the strong and the weak is so huge that it makes people feel reluctant to watch it.

At this time, the governor's mansion was already in a mess.

Yuanzhou Mu, with a livid face, gritted his teeth and spat out this sentence.

"Trash! It's all trash!"

"It's a pity that I spent so much money! After raising it for so many years, it's better to raise a dog!"

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(End of this chapter)