Troubled times: Start practicing spiritual practice by taking care of your sister-in-law

Chapter 206 It's Winter

People all follow the crowd, and one thing leads to another. Especially under the temptation of huge interests, few people will go their own way and go the opposite way to the masses.

More and more people chose to follow Chen Mo and obey his orders.

They are just a group of lambs. No one wants to live a better, peaceful and stable life, and no one wants to live like a zombie without dignity, even if they have done so before.

Chen Mo clapped his hands and started dividing the food.

Of course, money will definitely not be given to them at present. Financial rewards will only be given to those who have made meritorious deeds. If these people have not made meritorious service and just say that they are willing to obey his orders and give them money, then the reward and punishment system he has established , wouldn’t it be a mess?

Also, these more than 8,000 Heavenly Master soldiers cannot be put to great use just by saying they are willing to obey his orders.

Some people see that they just say a word and there is no loss, so they just keep saying it.

When the real critical moment comes and you let him fight, it will be different.

There are too many people from all walks of life in this group of people, and there are many very bad habits.

To put it bluntly, it would be unfair to call them traitors. Their military discipline has been messed up and polluted the ranks.

And the reason why Chen Mo wanted to recruit them was.

The main thing is to select.

During the Three Kingdoms period, the foundation of the Wei army's infantry was the "Qingzhou soldiers" selected from the elite after Cao Cao defeated the Yellow Turban Army. This time, they were adapted and reduced to Cao Cao's later battles to enhance their strength.

When Zhao Shile started his career later, after the capture of Wubao in the Central Plains, Jian selected strong men and enlisted them into the army, and the surrendered Wubao masters were also given titles with different grades.

Chen Mo only needs to adopt these successful experiences.

……

mid-November.

The weather is getting colder.

Especially at night, the cold wind howls.

On the city wall of Tianshui Town, a brazier was erected every five steps. The flames in the basin were burning brightly, exuding blazing heat. The soldiers of the Tianshi stood beside the brazier, carefully guarding it.

It's not that they are so diligent, but that there is a three-guard soldier among them for every fifth person.

The captured Yuzhou army surrender troops who were trapped in the formation have been integrated into the formation.

This speed has exceeded Chen Mo's expectations. In his plan, it would take at least two months.

But now it’s only been a little over a month and it’s done.

Regarding this point, Chen Mo can only conclude that the Yuzhou Army itself has strict military discipline, and at least there is no need to worry about discipline issues.

In addition, the treatment given by Chen Mo was good, and they had a sense of belonging, so they integrated in.

"Cheer up and beware of enemy night attacks." Sun Meng led his troops to patrol the city wall. If he encountered anyone who was slacking off, he would directly kick them.

As soon as Sun Meng led the team away, the person who was kicked suddenly began to curse: "Damn it, I don't know what the higher-ups are thinking. If you don't retreat in such a cold weather, why are you staying in this broken city? Even Lu Shuai has been defeated." Now, they don’t want to fight the Song army anymore, do they?”

These words were unanimously recognized by the Tianshi soldiers next to them.

However, they did not dare to talk loudly for fear that the soldiers of the three guards would hear and report.

However, the soldiers of the Three Guards did hear it, but did not pay attention to it. As long as these people did not mutiny or leave the place of duty without authorization, they did not need to pay attention to the orders they received.

The night is getting darker, and there is silence between heaven and earth.

The Tianshi soldiers added firewood to the brazier. Yuzhou was mountainous and there was no shortage of firewood. There was even a lot of old firewood piled in the warehouse.

Just as they were breathing into their hands, a smell of meat suddenly drifted into their noses.

"It's meaty!"

"Who's cooking the meat?"

Everyone's mouths were filled with saliva as they recalled the beef and mutton they had eaten during the day.

At this moment, the smell of meat became stronger and stronger, as if it was very close to them. They looked in the direction of the smell and saw a group of people coming up the stairs to the city wall.

They pushed three carts. On the cart in front, there was a large wooden barrel. Hot steam came out of the barrel, and the aroma of meat emanated from the barrel.

There was a car in the middle. The car was piled up like a hill, but it was covered with white cloth. I don’t know what it was.

In the car behind there were stacks of pottery bowls.

"Brothers, thank you for your hard work. Chen Shuai knows that it's not easy for you. It's really cold today, but the Yuzhou Army doesn't know when it will come. So for everyone's safety, we can only let the brothers work harder." .”

As Han Wu spoke, he uncovered the white cloth on the second cart. What was piled on it were actually buckwheat steamed buns. He said loudly:

"In order to thank everyone for their hard work, Chen Shuai specially ordered me to make some broth to warm everyone's bodies."

After speaking, Han Wu waved his hand, and the soldiers behind distributed the bowls to everyone in turn, and then gave each person a spoonful of broth and a steamed bun.

"Don't worry, everyone, we have everything." Han Wu said with a smile. Most people are empathetic. Looking at the broth in the bowl and the buckwheat steamed buns in their hands, the previous complaints couldn't help but disappear. They couldn't help but think of Chen Mo's kindness, and understood that Chen Mo did this for their safety. .

The Tianshi soldier who had been kicked by Sun Meng just now saw that Han Wu was easy to talk to, so he asked: "Generals, why don't we retreat in such a cold weather? Why are we staying in this broken city? Is it possible? Chen Shuai wants to fight the Song Army again?"

"This" Han Wu pretended to look embarrassed, and after pondering for a while, he said: "I can tell everyone, but please don't spread it randomly, otherwise Chen Shuai will have to punish me."

"Don't worry, don't worry."

"Actually, Chen Shuai is not to blame for this. Chen Shuai also wanted to withdraw, but there was no order to retreat. If we evacuated Yuzhou privately and the Heavenly Master blamed us, who would bear the responsibility?

However, Chen Shuai has also asked for instructions from above. Everyone just waits and defends the city. Chen Shuai will not fight the Song army unless it is absolutely necessary. "Han Wu whispered.

Hearing this, the Tianshi sergeants suddenly realized that this was the reason. Chen Shuai could not be blamed for this.

……

Inside the Chinese army tent.

Xia Zhining added firewood to the brazier, and immediately took two steps back to avoid the splashing sparks. She puffed up her cheeks slightly, looked at the young man who was writing and drawing at the table, and said, "The weather is getting colder and colder, soldier." We don’t have winter clothes. If this continues, we won’t be able to withstand it.”

"Don't worry, the higher ups will most likely order the withdrawal. Although I didn't mention the withdrawal in the battle report, I did mention asking for help. There are soldiers and horses to help, and logistics. If the Tianshi Army still wants to fight, they will definitely need to I have made up for what I need, and winter is here. In the past, the Tianshi Army waited until spring began before attacking Qingzhou. I’m afraid it won’t be any worse this time.”

Chen Mo put down his ink pen and stretched.

"What are you going to do?" Xia Zhining asked.

"Let this group of Tianshi soldiers get used to our people for a few days. It is best to cooperate with the Yanyue Formation so that they will not be in a hurry during the battle. Taking advantage of this time, send people to transport the baggage, money and food in the city to the rear first. .”

Chen Mo took off his outer robe, lay down on the bed, and waved to Xia Zhining: "Come here and give me a massage, my shoulders are a little sore."

Xia Zhining frowned slightly, with a bit of shame and anger in her eyes. You are a middle-grade warrior with sore shoulders. You are lying. If you want to take advantage of me, just say so.

Xia Zhining walked over, took off her shoes and got on the bed, kneeling next to her, gently squeezing Chen Mo's shoulders with her jade hands.

"Is this strength okay?" Xia Zhining asked.

"Ah."

Chen Mo responded happily, feeling the soft, boneless hands squeezing his shoulders, and felt itchy in his heart.

The two of them have been together for a long time and have more skin-to-skin contact. Xia Zhining is not as shy and embarrassed as before, so she feels relatively calm while giving Chen Mo a massage.

Looking at the young man's toned figure, wrapped in the masculine male hormones, Xia Zhining's cheeks began to blush unnaturally, remembering the young man's high-spirited appearance on the high platform.

But the young man always failed to fulfill her wishes and broke the illusion that she was getting deeper and deeper. He said: "Zhining, it's not comfortable for you to kneel next to me and massage me like this. Why don't you just sit up and massage me?"

Then he patted his waist.

Xia Zhining: "..."

Sure enough, once this bastard finished his business and spent time with himself, he would think about that.

Xia Zhining pinched Chen Mo's waist and said, "Can you think of anything serious in your mind?"

"How come it's not serious to ask you to sit down for a massage?" Chen Mo looked back at Xia Zhining and said with a meaningful smile: "You must have thought of something not serious."

"That's not true." Xia Zhining pushed Chen Mo's head: "Lie down."

After saying that, he stood up and slowly straddled Chen Mo's generous waist.

"Uh"

Suddenly, a small moan sounded from Chen Mo's mouth, which made Xia Zhining quickly lift her beautiful buttocks and asked in confusion: "What's wrong with you?"

"You are too heavy." Chen Mo said.

"???"

Xia Zhining was stunned at first, and then her face turned red. Any woman who is picky about her figure would be angry when she heard this. She stood up straight, then sat down suddenly, and said angrily: "I Damn you bastard."

But for Chen Mo, this was a kind of enjoyment, and he continued to joke: "I won't let anyone tell the truth, haven't you found that you are older than other women?"

".You still said." Xia Zhining was so embarrassed that she tried to stop Chen Mo's mouth, which caused her to lie on Chen Mo's back, and her broad mind was deformed by the pressure.

She was angry in her heart. For someone who wanted to go to the battlefield, she had indeed struggled with being broad-minded before. It wasn't until this bastard said that he liked her just like this that she stopped struggling.

As a result, I now think she is too heavy.

She strangles the bastard.

Chen Mo turned over and pressed Xia Zhining under him, then kissed her on the corner of her lips and said, "I'm just kidding you, why are you so careless?"

"This joke is not funny at all." Xia Zhining struggled, her pretty face showing anger.

"Then I'll give you a massage and apologize." Chen Mo blew into Xia Zhining's ear and stroked her smooth and delicate thighs with his big hands.

(End of this chapter)