I am a soldier in the border army

Chapter 528: In the beginning of ancient times, what was a warrior?
With his secretary Lang Zhouxuan in charge of communicating information, Han Shao had few opportunities to appear in front of the group of clerks.

Compared with the soldiers in the army, they are naturally less close to each other.

Seeing the three people bowing to him meticulously, with a stiff and even somewhat flustered posture, Han Shao smiled helplessly and personally stepped forward to help them up.

"It seems that I came uninvited and disturbed you."

Faced with this joke, the three of them said they didn't dare.

"It is an honor for me that Your Majesty has taken the time to come here."

As he said this, he seemed to be afraid that Han Shao would think that he and the others were being lazy, so he hurriedly explained.

"I just finished the work at hand, so I have time to rest for a while, not--"

Seeing how cautious they were, Han Shao interrupted them with a helpless look.

"Tighten and relax, and you will never be wrong."

"Don't think of me as a mean person who can't stand others being idle."

The three of them were terrified and said, "I dare not."

Seeing this, Han Shao was too lazy to say anything.

He walked past the three people, found a place to sit in the room, then picked up a clean cup and poured himself a cup of tea.

After tasting it carefully, Han Shao was a little surprised.

"This tea...seems good."

The three of them looked at each other and hurriedly explained.

"This tea was sent by Chu Jun's family a few days ago. It is indeed better than the foamy tea that the yamen usually has."

If you have power, you will definitely be surrounded by people who come and go.

But this tea is really not.

Han Shao pretended not to understand what they meant and just laughed.

"But it's still a lot worse than the ones I have collected."

"I'll have someone give you some later."

When Han Shao said this, there was a hint of pain on his face.

"We've already agreed on this. There aren't any more. This is just a sample for you to try."

If someone else behaved in such a stingy and mean manner, even if the three of them didn't say it out loud, they would secretly criticize them in private.

But at this moment, the three of them only felt that their lord Han Shao suddenly came alive in their eyes.

The restraint and tension that had accumulated in my chest gradually dissipated a little.

"Thank you for the reward."

Han Shao laughed when he saw this.

"Don't blame me for being stingy. Li He spent a lot of effort to get that tea. If I waste it, I will really be ashamed of him."

Li He, they have met before.

After all, it was this person who facilitated their decision to go north.

After hearing what Han Shao said, the three people finally understood why he cherished this tea so much.

Tea, not important.

The person who serves the tea is the important one.

Realizing this, the three of them felt a little melancholy in their hearts, but at the same time, they couldn't help but feel some emotions surging.

"It is worth it for Li He to be in the dangerous place of the dragon's den and the tiger's lair to be so cared for and cherished by the master..."

Think about it from another angle.

For these ministers, isn't it a blessing to be able to die for such a lord?
Just as they were feeling emotional, Han Shao had already taken the initiative and invited them to take a seat.

Then he suddenly said to "Chu Jun".

"Your last name is Chu, and you are from Chu. Could you be a descendant of the royal family of Chu?"

The previous dynasty destroyed all the nations and brought order to the universe.

The royal families of the surviving countries changed their names and surnames, and many of them took the country as their surname.

When Chu Yi heard Han Shao's words, he stood up hurriedly and responded.

"I dare not deceive your majesty. If the genealogy of my clan is correct, it is indeed true."

In the old days, Wang Xietang flew into the homes of ordinary people.

So much time has passed, the previous dynasty fell long ago, and even the current Dynasty, Dayong, is already in its decline after more than 2,000 years. What else is there to be taboo about?
Han Shao, who heard this, just laughed.

"That's quite a coincidence."

"When you go back to the grassland, you might as well pay a visit to the Holy Mountain."

"Maybe I can get some benefits from that old man."

Seeing Chu Yi's puzzled expression, Han Shao took the opportunity to explain the origin and background of the immortal old man in the Holy Mountain.

After finishing speaking, the subject changed again.

"You want to go to the grassland to prove your truth. I support you."

"The grassland is vast, it would be nice to go and take a look."

"How about this, there is no need to wait until later. This time we escort the prisoners north, and you can come along."

Chu Yi, who didn't expect things to go so smoothly, looked quite excited.

"Thank you, sir!"

After all, Han Shao not only complied with his idea, but also gave him a chance to regret.

"If you can't stand the bitter cold of the grassland in the future, you can tell me and I will let you come back."

This almost indulgent attitude of the lord towards his subjects, although still falling into the category of "provoking the general is worse than persuading him", is truly touching to Chu Yi.

"I am willing to die for you, my Lord!"

"If there is no result in this trip north, I will die on the grassland for the rest of my life! I swear I will never return to my homeland!"

He stood up and kowtowed deeply in front of Han Shao.

Seeing this, Han Shao had no choice but to stand up again and help him up himself.

"You are a good minister. I am reluctant to let you go to the grassland."

"It's just... you and I both know that what you are about to do today will benefit the world for hundreds, thousands, and even ten thousand generations!"

"As long as you achieve something, your name will be recorded in history!"

Nowadays, Han Shao rarely gives chicken soup to others personally.

Who wouldn’t get excited after drinking this boiling hot chicken soup?

Han Shao waved his hand to stop Chu Yi from bowing again, then turned to look at Wang and Zhang who were also very eager, and chuckled.

"You want to go with him too?"

Seeing the two nodded, Han Shao ruthlessly refused.

"You can't. If you all run to the grassland, what will I do?"

The two of them looked hesitant and quite unwilling.

But in the end, they couldn't resist Han Shao's method of encouraging them, and finally they had no choice but to agree and do their work with peace of mind.

In fact, as Chu Yi said, they have a family and have finally established roots in Youzhou. If they abandon all this now and wait until the cold wind of the grassland blows and they calm down completely, they may regret it in the future.

What should we do then?
Could it be that I really have the audacity to ask the Lord for permission to return south?

Compared with this, it is more practical to do the current things steadily and well.

"The end of the world is too far, but the road is just under our feet..."

When Han Shao's figure gradually disappeared from their sight, only these words lingered in their ears, Wang and Zhang were stunned.

Finally, he kowtowed deeply in the direction where Han Shao disappeared.

Chu Yi, who had already achieved his wish, looked even more sentimental.

Because before Han Shao left, he spoke to him privately.

"Your tea is good. It should be able to sell for a good price on the grassland."

It seemed like an ordinary sentence, but Chu Yi knew that Han Shao was giving their family a smooth road ahead.

As a subject, I am lucky to have such a lord!

……

This conversation just now might be a turning point in the destiny of Chu Yi and the other two.

But for Han Shao, it was just a small episode in his daily life.

One person in a high position often affects the fate of countless people.

Just like the situation in Youzhou and Zhuozhou at this moment, the peace of the past was completely broken just because of Han Shao's thought. The people of the five cities that were trampled by the thousands of black-armored cavalry were almost completely evacuated and headed north.

Many people, including Han Shao, thought that these people would resist and be angry, but they did not expect that these people would behave extremely submissively.

Han Shao did not show any joy about this, but instead his face was gloomy.

Because all he saw on the faces of these people was numbness and emptiness.

"The people of Younan are really different from us people of Youbei..."

A young Yulin general following behind Han Shao whispered.

Li Shentong, the son of Li Jing, who was in the lead, frowned slightly when he heard this.

"uncle--"

Han Shao looked calm.

"Shentong, what do you want to say?"

After hearing this, Li Shentong hesitated for a moment before asking.

"Uncle, Shentong wants to ask why we warriors risk our lives on the battlefield?"

If it were an ordinary soldier, it might be very simple, just to serve in the army, eat food and support their family.

But why have these children of generals never lacked food and clothing since childhood?
Is it just for the thrill of having the enemy's blood poured on your face during a battle? Is it just for killing people?
Han Shao was stunned when he heard this, obviously not expecting that this little guy would ask such a question.

Turning his head to look at him, Han Shao didn't rush to speak.

This made Li Shentong feel a little guilty.

"Uncle...Uncle, is my question a bit stupid?"

Han Shao laughed when he heard this and shook his head.

"No, you are better than your father."

"If you are stupid, what does your pedantic father matter?"

Being able to ask the question "Why do warriors fight?", at least in terms of the overall situation, he is indeed better than his father Li Jing.

If he can fully understand this point, this kid will at least become a famous general in the future.

Hearing Han Shao belittling his father like that, Li Shentong chuckled and actually agreed.

"My old man is indeed a bit pedantic."

Having said this, he thought Han Shao would not answer his question, but he did not expect Han Shao to say so afterwards.

"Shentong, have you ever thought about why there have been warriors like us who specialize in wielding swords since ancient times?"

Li Shentong was stunned when he heard this and fell into deep thought.

At this time, Han Shao continued.

"In the beginning of ancient times, our human race was not very powerful, and there were countless creatures that could use our human race as food."

"If you don't want to die, don't want to be used as food, and don't want your family to be used as food, then you should take up your weapons now to protect yourself and your family."

"This is what we warriors originally looked like."

Han Shao said this and suddenly sighed.

"But as the external enemies gradually disappeared, things gradually changed."

As for where the changes are, it is obvious without asking.

The people of Younan before us are the best proof of this.

Evil dragons eat people, so there are brave men who slay dragons.

But in the end, the dragon slayer will become a vicious dragon and eat people as well.

Hearing this, Li Shentong was stunned, and then suddenly understood something.

"So... what my uncle asked the scholars to teach in the military academy is to help us, the younger generation of warriors, find the original appearance of our ancestors?"

Han Shao looked back with a smile, and finally said with relief.

"Supernatural powers are teachable."

"What a pity, he is not my son."

This little girl is so much to his liking that if he wasn't afraid that Li Jing would have wild thoughts, he would really want to adopt her as his fake son.

But it's not bad now. Since he is called "uncle", then he, as the uncle, will rely on him for the rest of his life.

Faced with the eager gaze of his uncle, Li Shentong scratched his head uncomfortably, and then said seriously.

"What my uncle said today, I will remember for the rest of my life!"

Upon hearing this, Han Shao nodded slightly and said no more.

……

Once this passage to the south is opened, there will be supplies in the rear to provide support.

What happened next went quite smoothly.

This was also due to the previous war, in which too many people died on the grassland.

With fewer people, they naturally cannot eat so many cattle, sheep and livestock.

This became the basis for Han Shao's big move.

As for the remaining possible estimated gap, Han Shao has already begun preparations.

What do the noble families in various places do with all that grain?
Can’t finish eating them and let them rot?

This is against the will of heaven.

Han Shao has the responsibility and obligation to teach them to respect the way of heaven and learn to be generous.

Naturally, many noble families were resentful and dissatisfied with this.

But unfortunately, in today's Youzhou, he, Han, holds the greatest truth in his hands.

He wants to enforce justice on behalf of heaven, who can refuse? Who dares to refuse?
So in the following days, almost the entire Youzhou was in motion.

Countless grains, fodders and supplies converged on the north-south passage that spanned the two states.

At the same time, catchy nursery rhymes gradually emerged in several southern states covered by the yellow sky.

Basically what it means is, if you want to survive, go to Youzhou, where you will have food to eat.

The words are simple and straightforward, without any twists and turns.

But the more this happens, the faster it spreads and the wider it spreads.

It’s a pity that Jizhou is the core of Huang Tiandao. Except for the marginal counties, it ends abruptly in the south.

The city most affected was Qingzhou, which is adjacent to it.

Although most of the Tushan clan of Qingqiu has moved to Youzhou now, as an ancient clan that emerged in ancient times, it goes without saying that their roots are very deep.

The means that can be carried out secretly are beyond the imagination of others.

After some manipulation, a route to Zhuozhou and Youzhou was actually opened.

This attracted many common people and even noble families who did not want to get involved in this mess to choose to go north.

But this made some people unable to sit still.

And this person was none other than Cheng Yuanyi, the leader of Qingzhou.

"That's unreasonable!"

"I never took the initiative to provoke him, but he reached out to my Qingzhou!"

Cheng Yuanyi had reason to be angry.

The last time Han Shao got married, he failed to persuade or recruit him to surrender, and instead Han Shao killed one of his Dharma bodies.

Such a great humiliation is naturally unforgettable.

In addition to the battle of Jishui, Huang Tiandao won a great victory.

With this great victory, it was only natural that they would take advantage of the situation and sweep the world again.

"Pass on my decree! Gather the Taoist soldiers immediately!"

"I want to see if a junior who relies on his marriage to gain power is as capable as he is in dealing with women!"

What does it matter if we completely wiped out the Wuhuan tribe in one battle and expanded the territory by thousands of miles?
The Wuhuan tribe are nothing but uncivilized barbarians!

How can one have the confidence to compete for supremacy in China with such military achievements?
Anyone who dares to take advantage of others is courting death!
……

The sixty-first year of the Taikang reign of the Yong Dynasty, early August.

The Huangtian Army of Qingzhou gathered and marched north.

The troops are approaching Zhuozhou!

……

(End of this chapter)