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Meng Ju led the reinforcements to Chicheng. Although there was no need to fight anymore, his life was still very busy.
The news that the Dongping Army was about to take control of Chicheng had spread, and the Beihu soldiers had just retreated. Like insects in spring, the prominent figures in Chicheng City crawled out of the frozen mud one after another, and crawled all the way to Meng Ju. There were all kinds of people coming, including people from the government, gentry, representatives of chambers of commerce, and famous local scholars. In just two days, Meng Ju was overwhelmed.
Although there are many people to meet, in fact, the only thing that can be said is: Everyone knows that Boss Meng will be the boss of Chicheng in the future, and now he comes to say hello and become familiar with him. But China is a country of etiquette, and scholar-bureaucrats have always paid attention to subtlety and grace. When they came to seek refuge with their new master, they knelt down naked and shouted "loyalty to Marshal Meng." That was a trick only the Qiuba people played. We are educated gentry, so it would be too much to do this. By underestimating his worth, he did not lose weight in front of Marshal Meng.
Therefore, in the past few days, Meng's routine for meeting guests at gatherings is generally as follows: both sides introduce themselves, introduce their cousin names, numbers, and names of study rooms. Meng Judao has long admired the name of Mr. Su, and the gentry said that Su admires the mighty virtue of the commander¡ª¡ªdrink Tea, exchanging tea ceremony experiences, and tasting Longjing¡ªdiscussing the current situation, shaking their heads and lamenting the wars and devastation of the people¡ªthe gentry praised Marshal Meng for traveling thousands of miles to aid Chicheng and saving the residents of Hecheng from life and death dangers, which is an act of immeasurable merit. It is rare in the world to be anxious and righteous, but Meng Ju is humble and this is his duty - he continues to drink tea and appreciate Shanxi Tuancha.
In the past two days, Meng Ju drank half a ton of tea alone, and his mouth was parched from chatting. But what was even more painful was that there were many unappreciated talents among the visitors. These scholars all had good plans. He has the power of the universe and the will to swallow up the heaven and the earth. He strokes his long beard and shakes his head to show off his airs, as if Mr. Meng, if you don't listen to my instructions, you will be in disaster tomorrow.
Seeing the posture of these poor scholars, Meng Ju always had the urge to slap them, but he still had to suppress his temper and humbly ask for advice - even though he knew that the other party had never been out of Chicheng in his life, and there was no way he could. What insight into the world, but these educated men can¡¯t afford to offend! If you drive them away yourself, these guys are incompetent, and their voices are very loud. They can shout so loudly that half of Chicheng can hear them. If they go around saying that the new Marshal Meng is self-willed, not close to the virtuous, and not good at words In short, he is just stupid and has no future, so there is no need for him to mess around.
¡°I am still just a small warlord, still accumulating reputation points, and I cannot afford to be smeared by these big men.
In early January of the 10th year of Taichang, Meng Ju finally received the exact news that the Turkic Wolf Swallowing Tribe who invaded Chicheng had withdrawn from the border and fled into the vast sea of ????grass. The invasion of the Northern Demons at the end of the ninth year of Taichang was just like countless wars of various sizes that had occurred in frontier fortresses in the past. It started vigorously but ended silently.
In the tenth year of Taichang, on January 10th, heavy snow fell, and the whole city was completely white.
Meng Ju stood in front of the window, staring through the pane at the white snow flying in the sky.
Whenever it snows, he thinks of Ye Canaan. It was also in the same heavy snow, in the snowy field, that his beloved woman lay in his arms and stopped breathing. The scene at that moment is still vivid in his mind.
Before you know it, another year has passed. It has been two years since Ye Canaan passed away.
Although the only daughter of the Ye family named "Ye Zijun" is still alive, her voice and smile are the same - but the only one he loves is the girl who no longer exists in the world. Recalling the lingering look in her eyes before she died, Meng Ju felt indescribable grief in his heart, and unknowingly, his eyes turned slightly red.
There was a gentle knock on the door behind me: "Town Superintendent, Inspector Jiang has been ordered to come over."
Meng Ju didn¡¯t turn around: ¡°Invite him in.¡±
After a while, steady footsteps sounded in the room, and Jiang Hai's voice rang out: "Yes - General, I'm meeting with the Governor. General, I heard that the Governor came to me to tell me something?"
Meng Ju turned around and said, "Is Jiang Hai here? Come and sit down first. It's snowing so heavily. Let's drink some hot tea to warm yourself up before we get down to business."
The two of them sat across from each other on the coffee table. Meng Ju poured tea by himself. Jiang Hai was humble, but Meng Ju smiled and said nothing. Seeing his boss's smiling face lingering in the hot water, Jiang Hai suddenly felt very unsure. He found a topic: "Governor, it's really not the right time to snow this time. We just ran away. Bei Mo, it¡¯s just when there are so many things to deal with, but a heavy snowfall means everything has to be put on hold.¡±
Meng Ju smiled: "Fortunately, the snow fell two days late. If it snowed while we were on the road, it would be really fatal. Jiang Hai, what have you been busy with recently?"
Meng Ju asked casually, but Jiang Hai did not dare to answer casually: "As you command."In the past two days, the last general has been sorting out the camps and arsenals of the Chicheng frontier troops, and collecting the remnants of the Chicheng Third Brigade. Governor Mi often called the general to discuss matters, which were trivial matters such as barracks, service, young men, and supplies. The general did not dare to disturb the governor. "
"Jiang Hai, what do you think is the most important thing in Chicheng right now?"
Jiang Hai had a thought in his mind and knew that Meng Ju must have a purpose in asking this. He said very cautiously: "Governor, in my humble opinion, Chicheng's top priority is nothing more than military and political affairs. In terms of military affairs, the Chicheng border army suffered huge losses due to the invasion of the Northern Demons. It is necessary to collect the remaining soldiers, recruit new strong men, and repair the broken battle armor. Reorganizing the Third Brigade is a top priority; as for civil affairs, it is necessary to dispatch personnel as soon as possible to pacify the fallen counties, accommodate refugees from various places, reorganize the land, and seize the time for spring plowing. It should be noted that it is already the middle of winter, and spring plowing is not far away. These If the affairs are not dealt with now, this year's spring plowing will be missed, and next year's harvest will be missed - the general's thinking is shallow, and in a hurry, he can only think of these, please give advice to the town governor."
"That's right. Jiang Hai, you are in the army, but your vision can consider the overall situation. It's very good - I feel relieved to leave Akagi to you. Haha, from now on, Jiang Hai, you belong to Akagi Governor Jiang."
Jiang Hai was taken aback, and he stood up in a hurry: "Governor, the last general has little talent and little virtue. How can this make"
"Don't be in a hurry, listen to me first. Jiang Hai, you have been with me for a long time. You know that I am the most fair person in doing things, and I will reward every meritorious service. You have been with me for a long time, and you have been with me in several battles. You took the lead and made a lot of contributions to the Dongping Ling Guards. Especially in the case of Chicheng, you made great contributions. If you hadn't made a decisive decision"
Jiang Hai played a dirty trick and murdered the former governor of Chicheng, Yuan Zhengbin. After all, this matter is not very honorable. Meng Ju did not go into details, but just said vaguely: "Well, it is impossible for us to take Chicheng so smoothly. We who work as mausoleum guards must act fairly. If you have made great achievements, you will be rewarded. Otherwise, how can I convince the public? Therefore, there is nothing embarrassing for you to be the governor of Chicheng. "
Jiang Hai felt relieved when Meng Ju spoke so frankly. He knelt down on the ground: "The last general will thank the commander for his cultivation, and the last general will be loyal to the commander wholeheartedly, no matter how much he is hurt!"
"Okay. But Jiang Hai, although you have been appointed as the governor of Chicheng, I can't release you yet! Now is the critical time for us to start our business, and there are still many tough battles to be fought. You are really indispensable to me. A pioneer who is good at fighting - what do you think of Li Baozi?"
Meng Ju suddenly changed the subject, and Jiang Hai was stunned for a moment: "Governor, I usually discuss matters related to Chicheng with Governor Mi, and have less contact with Li Shuai. I am not very familiar with Li Shuai, but I heard that Li Shuai is fair and has a reputation, so he is expected to be a decent person."
Meng Ju nodded: "I think Li Baozi is okay. This time he defended Dongping. He did a great job. We can't let honest people suffer. Let's do it this way. I think it's okay to give him the title of General of Chicheng." I¡¯ll help you as your assistant.¡±
Jiang Hai was unexpectedly happy to be appointed governor of Chicheng. He didn't care about Li Baozi's appointment. Meng Ju encouraged him and advised him not to slack off and continue to work hard even after becoming the governor of Chicheng. Jiang Hai repeatedly agreed.
The conversation finally ended in a happy atmosphere. Jiang Hai said goodbye happily and left. Looking at his unconcealable joy, Meng Ju smiled and drank the tea in the cup - he had already made up his mind. As long as I live, I will never let it go out into the world.
Meng Ju could safely appoint Lu Liulou as the governor of Wuchuan, but he did not dare to slack off at all towards Jiang Hai. At the beginning, he just sent him as an envoy, and he was able to kill Yuan Zhengbin, the governor of Chicheng, with his bare hands. If he really handed over the entire Chicheng to him, God knows what tricks he could pull off.
Some people are born to make waves, and as long as they are given a chance, they will thrive. For such a character, the safest way is to keep him out of sight and not give him any chance.
It was destined to be an eventful day. Meng Ju sent Jiang Hai away, and the guards came again to report that someone wanted to see him. Meng Ju was a little lazy and didn't want to answer, so he asked, "Who is he? Is he some celebrity or gentleman?"
"To report to the Governor, there are two people here, one is a very elegant scholar, and the other is a rich man. They refused to give their names. They only said that they are your old acquaintances, sir. You must be happy to meet them. of."
Meng Ju was interested: he came to ask to see him, but he refused to tell himself his family name - is there such a arrogant person among his acquaintances?
"Call them in, let me see who is an old acquaintance?"
Soon, the guards led the two people in. The visitor saluted Meng Ju from a distance and laughed heartily: "Mr. Meng, we meet again!"When Meng Ju saw the person coming, his heart trembled. He stood up and returned the greeting politely: "It turns out to be Mr. Liu. No wonder he is an old friend. I haven't seen him for a long time!"
The young scholar who came in was dressed in white. He had a handsome appearance and a generous temperament. He immediately admired him at first sight and said that he was such an elegant scholar. Who would have thought that this tall, elegant scholar could actually Is it Liu Bin, the second-in-command of the Black Mountain Bandit Gang, the Central Plains¡¯ big bandit?
Liu Bin was accompanied by a young man, but this was Qin Xuan, Meng Ju's real acquaintance. Qin Xuan looked at Meng Ju with a smile and nodded with a smile.
After the two sides exchanged greetings and took their seats, Liu Bin first congratulated Meng Ju: "When I was still in the Central Plains, I heard that Sir Meng was famous for your reputation. Sir, you rushed to the aid of Chicheng to resist the Northern Demon for three hundred miles in the wind and snow. This feat has become legendary. All over the world. Congratulations on your fame!"
Meng Ju took a sip of tea comfortably and replied slowly: "It's just luck. Why do Meng's little things matter? The situation in the Central Plains has been changing recently. With the world in chaos, the leaders of Montenegro must be like a fish in water and prosper. Developed?¡±
Meng Ju seemed to be smiling but not smiling, and his attitude was very leisurely - when he was dealing with the Montenegrin Army in the past, he was just a junior officer. He was afraid that the court would find out and the Montenegrin Army would fall out, so he was on tenterhooks and trembling. Now the situation has changed, and he has become a dominating warlord. No longer fearful, he has become calmer.
Liu Bin smiled bitterly and shook his head: "Master Meng is making fun of us. To be honest, our life in Montenegro has been very difficult recently."
Meng Ju was slightly surprised: "No way? Now the Central Plains is in chaos, and the court and officials have no time to take care of themselves. Aren't you just what you want?"
Liu Bin smiled bitterly again: "Well, that's what we thought at the beginning."
Meng Ju was interested when he heard this: "Military advisor, I'm living in northern Xinjiang with no information, so I really don't know anything about it. What's going on? You might as well tell me."
Liu Bin sighed and explained the matter. The troops of the Black Mountain Army have always been active in the Tianhe County area. Having learned the lesson of the defeat at the hands of the Northern Border Army, the leaders of the Montenegrin Army kept a low profile after this resurgence. They did not attack counties or raise flags to rebel. They only recruited troops in remote areas and slowly accumulated strength. But when the news of Luo Jing's sudden change came, everyone in the Black Mountain Army was in high spirits, thinking that a great opportunity had arrived.
In response to the announcement of Xu Liang, King of Heaven, he recruited troops aggressively. The size of the Black Mountain Army expanded rapidly like a snowball. Then, they first captured Tianhe County, and then Shangdang County. The territory rapidly expanded, and the number of troops also expanded, and soon exceeded 100,000 troops. , the name of the Black Mountain Army once again resounded throughout the Central Plains.
"One hundred thousand soldiers and horses - this is a good thing!" Meng Ju was stunned when he heard this, thinking that these bumpkins really dared to brag. If there were really one hundred thousand soldiers and horses, they wouldn't eat up all the grass in Tianhe County: " It is really gratifying and congratulatory that Guizhai is so prosperous."
"A good thing is a good thing, but alas, then disaster comes!"
Having captured Tianhe and Shangdang counties, and with strong soldiers and horses under his command, Xu Liang, the king of Yingtian, was full of ambitions, opened his mansion and appointed generals, set up an altar to swear an oath, and was about to march to Luojing. However, at this time, Yu Qian, who was defeated by the Murong family in the Gyeonggi Incident, Cao Feng, the Marquis of Du Yu, was defeated by the Murong family and fled Shangdang County with thousands of defeated soldiers. Naturally, there is no room for two tigers in one mountain. The Black Mountain Army was in high spirits and naturally could not tolerate these bereaved dogs to set foot on their territory, so they started fighting.
Before the battle, the Montenegrin Army thought that the opponent was just a few thousand defeated soldiers and could be easily dealt with. Unexpectedly, they immediately felt the pressure as soon as they fought: Although the Luojing Forbidden Army was small in number, they were all soldiers who were good at fighting. They moved quickly. , the attack was fierce. Compared with them, the soldiers of the Montenegrin Army who had just abandoned their hoes and changed their jobs seemed too "amateur". Although there were many people, they lacked training and organization. It took half an hour to line up. Commander They had to run back and forth, coaxing and cursing the barking farmers to line up in front of the formation like animals, and were exhausted.
The Black Mountain Army was having a hard time coping with the forward battle. Seeing this as an opportunity, Cao Feng immediately dispatched his main battle armor - in Liu Bin's words: "The three-way ambush deployed at that time had not yet been launched, and all I heard was a crash." There was a roar, oh ho, and the soldiers and horses in front collapsed crying, and even those who had arranged an ambush behind them fled with them."
¡°Well, victory and defeat are common on the battlefield, so don¡¯t worry too much about minor setbacks.¡±
Liu Bin shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Mr. Meng, I haven't finished yet - the bad luck has not ended yet. After being defeated by Cao Feng, we gave up on Shangdang and retreated to Tianhe County. But then, Wang Qi, the prefect of Tianhe, surrendered to the Murong family. , invited reinforcements from the Murong family, we were defeated by Jinwu Guards general Xiao Nanfeng, and were forced to withdraw from Tianhe County, and had to retreat to Bingzhou in the north. But before we could withdraw to Bingzhou, the soldiers from Northern Xinjiang moved south again.??, we were defeated again by Northern Xinjiang Tuobaxiong's forward, Woyedu general Li Chimei. . . "
When Liu Bin was talking, Meng Ju lowered his head and didn't look at him, otherwise he would have difficulty controlling himself and would hold his stomach and burst out laughing - even though he knew it was not funny at all. It's just that he couldn't understand why Liu Bin traveled all the way to expose his family.
"Commander Liu, you have been out of luck recently, and I sympathize with you, brother. Let's put it this way, you and I have been friends for a long time, and Qin Xuan is also my little brother. If there is anything I can do to help, you might as well just ask. ¡±
Liu Bin happily clapped his hands and said, "Mr. Meng, it's really nice to speak quickly. In this case, I will say it directly: Leader Xu of Yingtian King has discussed with all the brothers, and they all feel that being driven around by officers and soldiers like this, there is no place to stay when running away." There is really no way out. If Master Meng doesn't mind, we, the Black Mountain Army, want to defect to you, and we hope you can take us in.
Lord Meng, although our Montenegrin Army has suffered repeated defeats, we still have more than 3,000 warriors who are good at fighting. I think we can still be of help to you. As long as you have your way, sir, we will go through fire and water without hesitation! "
Hearing this, Meng Ju immediately got a headache, and his first reaction was to firmly refuse. Your Montenegrin Army has been in such a miserable state. For the sake of past friendship, sponsoring you with some food, grass, and even battle armor is not non-negotiable, but why do we want to join forces? Then forget it.
Meng Ju dared to recruit Li Baozi, Mi Huan and other imperial generals, but he would never dare to provoke the bosses of the Black Mountain Army. ¡ª¡ªWhat a joke!
I'm not a good student of history, but I still remember the examples of Li Zicheng pretending to surrender his army several times when he was desperate. Those bandit leaders who rose up in rebellion were all scum, and they spoke of righteousness, but who was not a ruthless person with evil intentions and cruel intentions? ? Look at your leaders, King Yingtian and King of Extermination. They are extremely ambitious and yet they are willing to be subordinate to others. If they really want to come over, wait until you white-eyed wolves have recovered and come to life. If you don¡¯t follow them, I am fighting for territory. I have your last name!
Meng Ju moved his hands like crazy: "Liu Military Advisor is joking. All the leaders of the Montenegrin Army are all heroes of the world. How can Meng be so virtuous and talented, how can he dare to be above them? This matter must not be done, and the military advisor does not need to mention it again. ¡±
Liu Bin repeatedly begged and assured that the Black Mountain Army was indeed sincere in coming to surrender and had no other intentions. However, Meng Ju gritted his teeth and refused to let go, and Liu Bin was helpless.
Finally, Meng Ju issued an ejection order: "Liu Junshang is coming from afar. It's been a hard journey. I've asked my subordinates to arrange a place to stay. You might as well go and rest first. Let's talk about other trivial matters in detail another day, okay?"
Liu Bin's sense of loss was reflected in his color, but he still calmly said: "Sorry for bothering the Governor. Qin Xuan, you are an old acquaintance of the Governor. You might as well stay and reminisce with the Governor."
Knowing that Liu Bin was planning to play the family card, but it had been a long time since he had been separated from Qin Xuan, Meng Ju really wanted to talk to him in detail about the separation. He politely sent Liu Bin out to the guards, and then came back. Qin Xuan stood at the door and bowed deeply to Meng Ju: "Sir, long time no see."
Meng Ju stood still and looked carefully at the young man's handsome face. After a long time, he sighed: "Qin Xuan, you have grown a lot taller!"
He walked over and compared each other side by side. The boy who only reached his shoulders at first was now as high as his ears.
Qin Xuan has indeed grown up, with a tall and straight figure, clear and firm eyes, and a calm demeanor. Seeing him, Meng Ju couldn't help but think of Qin Xuan's father and grandfather. Although he only met them once, the arrogance and loyalty of the Qin family men left a deep impression on Meng Ju. Seeing that Qin Xuan has grown up, it's time for them to smile, right?
Under Meng Ju's gaze, Qin Xuan showed a shy smile: "Yeah, I don't know what happened this year. I'm growing very fast, and I can't fit into many of my old clothes. Master Meng, you still have nothing." Change!¡±
"Come on, Xiaoxuan, sit down and tell me, where have you been this year? After I came back from Luojing, I went to look for you, but you are no longer where you were. You are still with the Black Mountain Army. Are those people running around?"
Qin Xuan smiled, with a nice curve at the corner of his mouth: "This year, I went on a trip, and I only recently came back to meet up with the military advisor and the others."
The two sat down. Qin Xuan talked about his recent travels and experiences. Meng Ju listened carefully and praised: "Xiao Xuan, you are still young. It is a good thing to travel more places to gain more knowledge. But the world is very chaotic now. You'd better come back to me. Things are different now, and you don't have to worry about me anymore. The situation is serious now, and I am in need of trustworthy people to help. You come back at the right time."
Qin Xuan shook his head: "Sir, it is impossible for me to be a mausoleum guard." He bowed slightly: "I can only accept your kindness."The young man was still smiling, a touch of sadness lingering on his face, fleeting like clouds blown by the wind.
Meng Ju came to his senses: Qin Xuan¡¯s family was wiped out. Although it was not the Dongling Guards¡¯ fault, it was because of the Dongling Guards. How could he join the Lingwei with a blood feud?
"Sir Meng, you don't need to mind. It has been so long that I have figured it out. Grandpa and the others were thinking of rebelling against the Southern Dynasty. If they do this kind of thing, they will die and the whole family will be destroyed. No one can blame them. They can only blame their fate. That's all. Chief Meng, you are a good man. You saved my life and you have always treated me well. I know all this But I really can't accept being a mausoleum guard. I can only live up to your wishes. ¡±
"Xiao Xuan, if you weren't a mausoleum guard, you would have a lot of things to do. Qin Xuan, your family has been a businessman for generations, and you can inherit your father's legacy. Come back to Dongping, and I will take care of the Qin family's house and wine shop. I'll give it back to you. As long as you manage it carefully, I believe you can do something great."
The young man smiled, but his words were very sharp: "Sir Meng, you insist on me returning to Dongping. Are you unhappy that I am interacting with the military advisor and the others?"
After Qin Xuan finished speaking, Meng Ju felt relieved: "Yes, I do mean this."
Qin Xuan was about to say something, but Meng Ju raised his hand to stop him: "Listen to me - Xiaoxuan, I am not biased, nor am I saying that Military Master Liu is not good. On the contrary, I admire Military Master Liu's magnanimity and talent." , as a friend, he is very easy to make friends with. But as a career advancement, the Montenegrin Army is by no means a good way out.
"Xiao Xuan, the Black Mountain Army comes from a rough background. These people in the world regard human life as nothing, they are rough and unruly, but they lack vision. Now that the world is in chaos, they are struggling a lot, and they seem to have some momentum, but they are just trying to advance for the king, and they will not end well.
"Xiao Xuan, you are still young and have many options. Joining this group of rebels will not be good for your future. "
"Sir Meng, is this the reason why you have always insisted on not accepting the rebels?"
Qin Xuan brought up the topic, and Meng Ju did not shy away: "Indeed. The Black Mountain Army has too much banditry and is difficult to tame. When it comes to martial arts, they do have some capable generals, but fighting on the battlefield is all about rules and regulations. Formation, the Montenegrin Army is used to being wild, and they will collapse when they see a big formation."
"Sir, are you worried about more than this? Haven't you ever thought that they might occupy the magpie's nest?"
Meng Ju smiled, patted Qin Xuan on the shoulder, and said implicitly: "Xiao Xuan, I haven't seen you for so long, but you have made progress."
"My lord, the Montenegrin Army is sincerely coming to surrender. If you reject them without any reason, I'm afraid it will damage your reputation. I have a plan that can get the best of both worlds."
"Oh? Xiaoxuan, do you have any good ideas?"
"The method is actually very simple - only recruit, not recruit!"
Meng Ju heard this and thought: "What does this mean?"
"Sir, the Black Mountain Army comes to you for help. They just want a place to stay. They don't have to go to northern Xinjiang to join the Lingwei. As long as you give them the name of an official army, they can survive in the Central Plains. That's also fine!"
With a word that woke up the dreamer, Meng Ju slapped his thigh and said happily: "That's right!"
Although the Wei Dynasty was full of turmoil and internal strife, the official army and the bandits were natural and mortal enemies that were incompatible with water and fire. Those imperial generals and officials who are still guarding all sides can surrender to the Murong family or Tuoba Xiong, but with rogue bandits like the Black Mountain Army, there is no compromise or negotiation. There is only one word: "Fight!" Even Murong The two families are at war with Tuoba Xiong. The two families are also consistent in suppressing the peasant army. The Black Mountain Army is now attacking from all sides because they are rogues.
Qin Xuan was more specific: "Sir, as long as you give them the name of an official or military force, for example, the Dongling General Health Administration in Northern Xinjiang is stationed in Bingzhou Branch"
"Is it a bit perfunctory? Can you deceive people like this?"
"Sir, whether this method will work is what the Montenegrin Army is worried about. In any case, you are unscathed!"
Meng Ju was relieved, yes, so what if he couldn¡¯t be deceived? As long as he lets the news out and says that the Black Mountain Army has been incorporated by him and is the Dongling Guard's troops, even if the local officers and soldiers in Bingzhou are dissatisfied, what can they do? Although the Black Mountain Army suffered a disastrous defeat, they still had thousands of soldiers. The only ones capable of dealing with them were the Murong family, Tuoba Xiong and other few families.
Tuoba Xiong is now worried that it is too late to steal his back. How dare he take the initiative to provoke his own people? Isn't that an excuse to fall out with yourself? Not to mention the Murong family, they are also looking forward to their reinforcements from the south, so how can they offend themselves for such a trivial matter??? If these two families do not move, Meng Ju will not believe that the Bingzhou government is so powerful and can deal with the Black Mountain Army with those county soldiers.
"There's just one more thing. If you openly cover up the Montenegrin Army like this, it doesn't seem to do you any good, right?"
Suddenly, a thought passed through his mind, and Meng Ju suddenly thought of something. Holding back the excitement in his heart, he said calmly: "Xiao Xuan, please call for Military Master Liu again, and I will talk to him again."
In the second meeting, Meng Ju¡¯s attitude was much more frank. He told Liu Bin bluntly: "Liu Junshi, it is not non-negotiable that your department wants to take refuge with me. But first, you must change your banner. From now on, you are no longer rebels, but the east of the Wei Dynasty." The officers and soldiers of the mausoleum guard, the bandit names such as King Yingtian and King of Extermination must also be removed."
Liu Bin was very happy: "Don't worry, Mr. Meng. Since we are determined to surrender to your Majesty, then naturally we no longer have any intention. Naturally, we will not mention those forbidden names in the past."
He looked at Meng Ju suspiciously: "But, Governor Meng, do you really plan to be a loyal minister of the Wei Dynasty from now on?"
Meng Ju did not answer but continued: "Secondly, I heard that according to the rules of the Jianghu, newcomers who join the gang must commit a case to prove that they are joining sincerely. This is called a letter of surrender, right? Our Dongling Guards are not open We are members of the stronghold, but we must also follow the rules, especially since your Montenegrin army has always been rebelling. If you don¡¯t show your sincerity, I can¡¯t explain it to the court.¡±
"I wonder how you want us to show our sincerity?"
"The imperial court is currently at war with the Tuoba rebels going south. If the Black Mountain Army can help the imperial court, it will be natural for me to accept you."
Liu Bin's eyes flashed: "Mr. Meng, do you want us to join the war to help the Murong family?"
"That's what it means. Military Master Liu might as well consider it?"
Liu Bin looked at Meng Ju and wanted to say something, but he hesitated.
"Military advisor, I know you are probably worried that once you join the war, the Murong family will use you as cannon fodder, right?"
"What is cannon fodder?"
Liu Bin was slightly startled, but he was also a very talented person. He immediately guessed the meaning of the word and nodded seriously: "Your Excellency, you are right. We are not direct descendants of the Murong family, so it is difficult to gain their trust. When we join the war, we will probably be sent to lead the front line, right? For the Murong family, wouldn't it be more beneficial for us untouchables to die?"
"The Xianbei nobles have always been arrogant and indifferent to the Han people. It is reasonable for you to be worried. But since you have come to join Meng, it means that your Black Mountain Army still has some trust in me"
Liu Bin nodded: "Of course we trust you, sir."
"That's good. Eating food and serving as a soldier will lead to death, and no one can avoid it. But I can make a guarantee to Commander Liu and the leaders of the Black Mountain Army. After you join me, you will be killed, no matter where you live with me or with the Murong family. No matter what, you will not receive the kind of mission that is certain to kill you. During the battle, the Black Mountain Army will participate in the battle as an independent combat unit without being split up. You will receive supplies and food and pay like the regular troops of the Wei Dynasty - ¡ªThat¡¯s it, what do you think?¡±
Liu Bin frowned, his eyes wandered, he pondered for a long time, and finally nodded: "I think this condition is not too much. But this matter is important, and I have to discuss it with King Xu Tian and all the leaders before I can reply to you."
Meng Ju stood up and said: "It is necessary to discuss. I am also very pressed for time. I would like to ask Military Advisor Liu to make a decision quickly."
He looked at Qin Xuan: "By the way, there is one more thing: Xiaoxuan's elder is an old friend of mine. He asked me to take care of Xiaoxuan before he died. A while ago, he ran away from home and traveled around the world. I was very worried. Now He is finally back, and I am finally relieved. Xiaoxuan thanks the military advisor and all the leaders for taking care of me, and I would like to thank the military advisor."
Liu Bin is a smart man, so of course he could understand what Meng Ju meant. He smiled and said, "It's really gratifying for you to reunite with your old friend. Xiaoxuan, please stay here with Master Meng."
Since these days, Meng Ju has been in a dilemma. He once made a promise to Murong Yi and promised to reinforce the Murong family, but now northern Xinjiang is threatened by Hu soldiers and horses. Although the Hu soldiers who invaded Chicheng were repelled, there were so many Hu soldiers and horses on the grassland that the Swallowing Tribe was just a small tribe. As long as the guarding Dongling Guards were transferred and the frontier fortress was empty, they would definitely take advantage of the opportunity to come in again. .
Therefore, Meng Ju was in a dilemma. If the Northern Xinjiang Army went south to reinforce the Murong family on a large scale, his base would be in danger of being taken away; if reinforcements were not sent, not to mention the favor he owed Murong Yi before, From the perspective of practical interests, I prefer to rely on northern Xinjiang to resist the Northern Demons.?Without the support of the Central Plains regime, it would be difficult for me to survive.
Today, Liu Bin came to seek refuge on behalf of the Black Mountain Army. After Qin Xuan reminded him, Meng Ju suddenly realized: "It turns out that we can still play like this!" The main force stayed to guard the northern border, while he personally led a partial division to join the Black Mountain Army and go south to reinforce the Murong family. ¡ª¡ªAlthough the quality is hard to say, the Montenegrin Army is threatening tens of thousands of refugees, so the quantity is definitely sufficient. In addition, since he went there in person, his sincerity was sufficient, so the Murong family would not be able to say anything.
Of course, this is just Meng Ju¡¯s plan. To actually implement it, it depends on whether the Black Mountain Army is willing to cooperate and the attitude of the Murong family - but Meng Ju has a feeling that this plan will definitely succeed.
Military advisor Liu Bin hurried back to Bingzhou, and Meng Ju was not idle either. He wanted to lead his troops back to Dongping. Before returning, he called Li Baozi for some instructions and appointed him as the General of Chicheng. Although he was the General of Chicheng, the actual Governor of Chicheng, Jiang Hai, was not in Chicheng. Li Baozi was actually the highest military commander of Chicheng. .
After learning that he would be in charge of the Chicheng border army, Li Baozi was shocked. He did not expect that Marshal Meng, surrounded by so many good generals, would finally choose himself, a newly joined foreign officer, to take charge of Chicheng.
After hesitating for a long time, Li Baozi finally asked about the doubts in his heart. Meng Ju laughed and said, "Li Shuai is over-concerned. I have always known how to make good use of people. Since Li Shuai is very capable in guarding the border and has won the trust of the public, why can't I put him in charge?" How about Akagi?"
Li Baozi stared at Meng Ju again and again. He really couldn't tell whether the famous Northern Xinjiang commander in front of him was a real idiot or pretending to be an idiot - is there really such a selfless person in the world who is dedicated to serving the country? In such troubled times, there may be such people, but they must have died long ago, and they will definitely not be able to get involved with the warlords.
In the end, he could only give up trying to guess Meng Ju's heart, and said solemnly: "Since the commander-in-chief trusts me, the general has little talent and virtue, so I can only try to shoulder this burden. Commander-in-chief, please rest assured, the general will I will definitely do my best to protect Akagi and be loyal to the commander wholeheartedly!"
"Okay, with Li Shuai's words, I can leave with peace of mind. Li Shuai, you can do your work with peace of mind. Although I am returning, Dongping and Chicheng are only a few days' drive away. If Li Shuai is in trouble, he can send someone Just go to Dongping and tell me, reinforcements will arrive in a few days."
Meng Ju said it generously, but he still had small calculations in mind. Li Baozi was loyal and kind, so Meng Ju felt relieved when he handed Chicheng over to him - at least he felt more relieved than handing it over to Jiang Hai. But this is not enough. As a mature politician - or politician - Meng Ju has never dared to base his confidence on the character of others, and this time is no exception. Therefore, Li Baozi was nominally in charge of Chicheng's military affairs, but in reality, Li Baozi's own direct troops suffered heavy losses. In terms of strength, he was not as good as Mi Huan, another military leader in Chicheng. They kept each other in check, and in the end they could only rely on Meng Ju.
On the 25th of January in the ninth year of Taichang - because the Murong family who successfully rebelled did not announce the new year name, so everyone still used the Taichang reign name. Dongping Lingwei completed the operation to reinforce Akagi and took over Dongping. On the road, Meng Ju sent a messenger to summon Lu Liulou, the governor of Wuchuan, to come to Dongping to discuss important matters.
On February 5, when Meng Ju¡¯s class teacher arrived in Dongping, his eyes lit up and he saw Lu Liulou already standing among the welcoming crowd. After the welcoming ceremony and dismissal of the Dongping military and political leaders who greeted him, Meng Ju pulled Lu to the sixth floor and said, "Let's go home and talk in detail." - Didn't finish reading? Add this book to your favoritesI'm a member and bookmarked this chapterCopy the address of this book and recommend it to your friends for pointsChapter error? Click here to report
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