The revival of Shu Han

Chapter 482 Luoyang is Luoyang ([-])
On the first day of April in [-] AD, the Han army began to direct the prisoners to dig trenches.

The outermost layer of trenches has the largest amount of earth and rock.In addition, the work has just begun, the prisoners of war are not skilled enough, and the managers are inexperienced.There were many omissions and problems.In the process of doing and improving in this way, on the third day of May, the outer circle of trenches was finally completed.

"Hey, it dragged me into May, I thought it would be finished in April!"

"General Zhonglang, why are you in such a hurry? Anyway, those rats in the Jin Kingdom didn't dare to rush out. Hehe, if we didn't rush out a few days ago, now our most basic trench has been formed, and it is too late to rush out."

"Hey, you don't understand." Li Xiang knew clearly in his heart that his mountain chief said that Dongwu sent troops in August and September.On the surface, it seems that I still have three or four months.But it’s not like this at all: your work is done when you dig near the city wall, what about the time for your soldiers to attack the city?So, I have at most two months left.

"No, no." Li Xiang thought for a moment and said, "No matter how new the project is, it shouldn't be so slow. By the way, in the past month, I asked you to observe carefully and find out those who have authority among these prisoners of war. , has appeal, have you ever found it?"

The ancient Chinese army, when it was an army, was of course the officers who commanded the soldiers.However, after the establishment is captured, although the role of officers is not completely invisible, there is no doubt that they will be greatly weakened.

At this time, the role of the soldiers will often be magnified.According to ancient Chinese conscription, most of the time it was the local practice of gathering in one song and one in the same town.These so-called soldiers are often people who have prestige in their own villages in peacetime and can convince the masses.

"Reporting to General Zhonglang, the subordinates have identified more than 100 people."

"Very good, bring these guys over to General Ben."

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"Uncles and brothers, this general Li Xiang was an orphan in Fuling County, Yizhou. Well, in the words of you Central Plains people, he was a Wuling barbarian. At that time, he struggled in the mountains and almost starved to death several times. My family's chief minister came to Fuling County as the prefect...and has come all the way to this day. Telling everyone this has two meanings. First, this general also came from hardships. He has suffered and suffered no less than you. Second, this general is not from a high-ranking and aristocratic family, and this general is from a humble background, which is worse than you so-called authentic Han people! Therefore, you can open up what is on your mind later, and this general will definitely listen You have to go in! If you have any difficulties, as long as it is reasonable, I will either solve it for you personally, or go to Da Sima to solve it for you... Well, back to the topic, I will be very dissatisfied with the construction progress. Tell me, how can you speed up the construction progress? How can you dig this trench to the edge of the city wall as quickly as possible?"

After a while, he raised his hand tremblingly: "General, is the hole dug here really just to reach the foot of the city wall, not to bury us alive?"

"Bah~!" Li Xiang almost fell down when he heard this: "Who, who the hell told you that this is a pit dug to bury you alive? Hey! Think about it carefully, let's not say that I have never killed prisoners on a large scale .Even if I want to kill you, how good is it to kill you in Bingzhou and Jizhou? Why do you have to feed you with food all the time, and drag you all the way to Luoyang to kill?"

"However, I heard from the superior officer in the army that Luoyang City cannot be captured no matter what. You drag us to the city, let us dig holes by ourselves, and then bury us all alive. In this way, the defenders in the city will be severely defeated. Morale, so that it surrendered without a fight..."

"I'm fucking!" With a heavy hop, Li Xiang yelled with his veins exposed: "Come here!"

"What orders will Zhonglang have?"

"Go, go to the rear army, and tie Si Wencao's bastards to me. It's been more than a month, and I'm saying why the progress is so slow. It turns out that these bastards didn't get things done!"

"Uh... General Zhonglang, did you say something wrong? Use tie?"

"That's right! It's tied! If that Lu Zhongle is there, I will also be tied up for me. I won't be afraid of this lawsuit if it comes to Da Sima!"

"Li Erdan, what are you yelling about?"

"Who? Who dares to call me by my nickname? Ah, oh, Brother Ai, why are you here?"

"Originally, my brother was ordered by Da Sima to ask you about the progress of the project, but it happened that you were mad. Hmph! Since you are a disciple of Da Sima, you are proud of being favored. Are you capable?"

When Effie buckled down the big hat, no matter how much she messed around, Li Xiang's whole body burst into cold sweat instantly: "Brother, you can't bully me like this. As students of the mountain chief, we In the army, I have always followed the teachings of the mountain chief, endured much more hardships than others, and achieved more beautiful results than others! The younger brother has always followed this teaching and dare not slack off. This is not, it is not that the progress of the project is too slow, Is the younger brother getting angry for a while?"

"Hmph. Come and tell me, what's going on?"

"It's roughly like this...Brother, there is no doubt that among the more than 9 prisoners, there must be Jin Zuo Cao who is in it to provoke trouble! Si Wencao's gang of waste who can neither fight nor build bridges, If you can't even do this well, if you don't tie them up, who will you tie up?"

"Huh." After listening to Li Xiang's introduction, Effie didn't leave. She sat down on the floor and casually faced the Jin army's captives who were a little startled by Li Xiang's aura just now. They said: "Come on, uncles and brothers, sit down. My surname is Ai, and he is the elder brother of this worthless guy. Well, have you heard of the Battle of Changping?"

"This Shangguan, we are afraid because we have heard about the Battle of Changping."

"Hehehe, I'm going to tell you two things. The first thing is that after Bai Qi killed 40 Zhao troops in the past, the Qin army met a group of old and weak women and children in Handan. In the end, 60 troops were lost. Nearly half of the Qin army suffered casualties. Therefore, neither my great Sima nor the entire Han army would do such a stupid thing. To kill you all in front of the Luoyang defenders under the city of Luoyang? It will not have any effect except the will of the army. Whoever does it is stupid and hopeless! Hey, everyone, think about it, can Da Sima, who can keep winning battles, be such a stupid person? Or, you Your general is more stupid than a fool?"

"Hehe." "Hehe."

The sparse responses did not affect Effie's emotions: "The second thing is that 11 years ago, Sima Zhao, the then general of Wei State, launched hundreds of thousands of troops to invade my big man. My family's big Sima reappeared in Yang'an Pass. Nearly [-] Wei soldiers were captured. How do we deal with these [-] prisoners?"

The surrounding air suddenly became scarce, because everyone was breathing hard.

"Our big man gave them fields, let them marry wives and have children, and become the people of my big man! During this Eastern Expedition, some of these people have signed up to join the army! Some have made military exploits and been promoted! Don't think that this will be in the army. Lie to you. There are a large number of Kanto people among the captives for more than ten years. You can report your place of origin, and then I will send someone to investigate. Many people with the same place of origin as you will surely be found to testify. Maybe you guys still know each other!"

"This general, General Ai, is Xia Niuer, from Chenliu Yongqiu, Yanzhou. 11 years ago, my father participated in the conquest of Shu, ah, no, he invaded the big man. Then he didn't come back. Can you help me find it?"

"This general, I am from Shangcai, Runan, Yuzhou. My elder brother also invaded the big man 11 years ago. Can you help me find it?"

"This general..."

"Okay, okay, everyone, don't worry, come here, come up with pen and ink, register for them! Then hand it over to the camp affairs office!"

The atmosphere became lively all of a sudden, and everyone was full of hope for Effie.As for Effie's subsequent questions, they were also extremely cooperative—at least, whoever caused trouble among the prisoners and spread rumors, everyone talked about it and said it all.

"Do you remember it all?"

"Report to brother, I have written it all down."

"Later, you will personally hand over the list to Si Wencao's people, and take a good look at their expressions at that time. Remember, this is a slap in the face! It is much better than you directly kidnapping people."

"Hey, haha, brother has a way."

"En." Patting Li Xiang on the shoulder, Effie turned her head: "Uncles and brothers, what else do you want to ask me?"

"That, General Ai, I saw that in the pavilion last year, that white-haired girl, is it true?"

"Huh?" Before Effie had time to ask in detail which point in the drama was true, another captive soldier stood up: "Hey! This brother of the Bai family, are you stupid? Those Aren’t the henchmen of the aristocratic family lending money at usury, and then forcing us to sell our fields and children? It’s so real! How is it not true?”

"This, not this, of course this is true. What I want to ask is, is it true that later Yang Bailao took Xi'er to the Dahan and got the land? The officials of the Dahan controlled the family very strictly. Dare to bully our people. Is it true? The officials of the Han Dynasty are all clean and honest, and they all enforce the law impartially, is it true?"

"Hahahaha, Brother Bai, of course this is true!" Effie stood up and said, "It is undeniable that there must be shameless officials in my big man, and there must be shameless families. But, such a guy, There are very few of them. And even if there are, as long as you take the lead, you will be attacked by the Han court... at the most tomorrow, the military battalion office may find some of your fellow countrymen to meet with you. Of course, this general will also Let me be clear first, there is a possibility of finding acquaintances or family members, but it is very small. Therefore, if you really can’t find them, don’t be disappointed. In short, I will let you believe that my big man treats prisoners extremely preferentially.”

"Yeah, after listening to General Ai's words, I'm completely relieved. I didn't say anything. After I go back, I must mobilize my brothers and work hard! Help the big man dig this hole under the city wall of Luoyang as soon as possible."

"Hahahaha, if that's the case, please, uncles and brothers. After you go back, you might as well spread the word: 'Dig to the front of the city and go home for the New Year'!"

"Dig in front of the city, go home for the New Year.... dig in front of the city, go home for the New Year..." After countless murmurs, a voice suddenly shouted: "Dig in front of the city, go home for the New Year !"

Then, countless voices responded hoarsely: "Dig to the front of the city and go home for the New Year!"

(End of this chapter)