Cui Xin was woken up from his sleep by Wang Shoushi. When he learned that King Jin had summoned him, he did not dare to neglect. He washed his face casually, put on his clothes and followed Wang Shoushi to the Chinese army's tent. At this time, the entire military camp had received the order, and the military kitchens began to light fires and cook meals. The sleeping soldiers were also called out to prepare their weapons, put on armor and stomachs, and feed the horses. The military camp that stretched for more than ten miles was busy, with people shouting and horses neighing. Unbearable.
Not knowing what kind of emergency had occurred, Cui Xinxin arrived at the Chinese army's tent anxiously. He met Li Zhi inside and was invited to take a seat after receiving a courtesy.
"I wonder what your Highness ordered after being summoned late at night? Also, this military emergency is so urgent, but what kind of emergency military situation happened?"
Cui Xin took the tea from Wang Shoushi without drinking it and asked with a frown.
Li Zhi said in a deep voice: "Xue Wanche has been incited to rebel. He is about to join forces with our army in Yangzhuang and rush to Huaxuling to cross the river to attack Chang'an. At this moment, he must have led his army across the Wei River and is chasing our tail."
Cui Xin was shocked: "What should we do?"
Although he has never served as an official or led an army in a war, he is knowledgeable and well versed in ancient and modern times. He has read many military books from past dynasties. He is also extremely intelligent. He can simulate the current situation and Xue Wanche's situation in his mind almost instantly. The dangers caused by coming from behind.
It's okay to lose troops and generals in this battle. As long as they can win, not only can they quickly join forces with Yuchi Gong, but they can also enhance the prestige of King Jin, greatly enhance the morale of the army, and make those who are watching have more confidence in King Jin.
But if Xue Wanche bites him hard and cannot escape, it will trigger a chain reaction. Those who intend to support King Jin will cease their activities. In order to show their loyalty to the emperor, they will even cross the river to attack him...
Li Zhi looked at Cui Xin and said, "For now, the only way is to survive by breaking off one's arm."
Cui Xin thought for a while and understood what Li Zhi meant, and his expression suddenly changed again.
The so-called "survival with a broken arm" naturally meant that a part of the army was used to block Xue Wanche and buy time for the large army, while the large army quickly left the battlefield and went straight to Huaxu Mausoleum.
Naturally, it is difficult for this part of the troops that block Xue Wanche to end well. Not only that, the Youwuwei under Xue Wanche's command are so powerful that it is difficult for ordinary troops to successfully block them. They must be strong enough and have enough numbers.
At present, the only troops under King Jin that can complete this task are the elite private soldiers of the Cui family in Qinghe...
Li Zhi naturally knew that Cui Xin was reluctant to part with him, and said warmly: "The current situation is really critical. Once Xue Wanche entangles him and cannot get away, the consequences will be that I, the king, will have to talk too much. Cui Gong, you know it very well. The Cui family's private soldiers are elite and brave. Not only is Mr. Cui reluctant to part with the main force of the army, why would I be willing to do so? But now I can only cut off my tail to survive, and I hope Mr. Cui will understand. However, I can give you a promise. How many private soldiers the Qinghe Cui family has lost today will be determined in the future. When a great cause is accomplished, an equal number of private soldiers will be allowed to be raised. Although they are not included in the ranks of the Tang army, they can remain with the country for generations to come."
Reluctant to give up the child, he cannot trap the wolf. Although he has a clear-cut banner and a mighty voice, he actually has nothing.
When a person has the world and is rich all over the world, it is difficult to get even the slightest benefit from him; however, when a person has nothing, he is willing to give any promise, because no matter what is given, it is not within his control now. It's even impossible to master... So, why should we be stingy?
If he forced Cui Xin, Cui Xin would have to send elite troops to intercept Xue Wanche. But if you do that, you will definitely be unwilling to do so, and the army's combat effectiveness will be difficult to guarantee. Facing a tiger and wolf warrior like Youwuwei, if you don't have a will to die, how can you successfully block it?
Cui Xin and the Cui family's private soldiers under his command must be allowed to volunteer, so that they can live and die, regard death as home, and unleash their maximum combat power.
Cui Xin's eyes widened and he breathed heavily: "Is your Highness serious about what he said?"
He knew that if he wanted to stop Xue Wanche, 10,000 people would definitely not be enough, which would inevitably lead to serious injuries to Cui of Qinghe. After all, these private soldiers are all young and strong. They serve as soldiers in war and as farmers in their spare time. They are the foundation for the Qinghe Cui family to maintain the family inheritance and keep the lintel intact.
But if there is Li Zhi's promise today, the Qinghe Cui family may become the only clan in the world that can legally own private soldiers in the future. It does not need ten thousand people, even only five thousand... or even two thousand, it means that the Qinghe Cui family The family became the most powerful family in the world.
This is not only an honor, but also the foundation of inheritance!
Of course, he is also worried. Now that the situation is imminent, Li Zhi can naturally give it regardless of any promise. What if he succeeds in seizing the throne in the future, but feels that today's promise is too extravagant and wants to return?
As time passed, Li Zhi really felt regretful. The Cui family in Qinghe had no choice but to go to Dali Temple to complain that Li Zhi had not kept his word...
Li Zhi waved to Wang Shoushi: "I will serve you with pen and ink!"
"Here!"
Wang Shoushi took a pen and paper, added a little water to the inkstone and started grinding the ink.
Li Zhi dipped his paper and pen in ink and swiped it on the rice paper. He wrote his promise on the paper, then stamped it with a seal. He even took out a dagger and cut his left thumb, pressing a bloody fingerprint.
"It's empty talk, take this as proof!"
Cui Xin's heart was pounding with excitement and his face was flushed. He took the document with both hands respectfully, read it word for word, carefully folded it in half and put it in his arms, then bowed his hands to the ground and said with emotion: "Qinghe Cui's heart is loyal to His Highness. , Even if the seas dry up, the rocks rot, the mountains collapse and the earth is torn apart, it cannot be shaken in the slightest. Ten thousand talented people of the Cui family are willing to sacrifice their lives and shed their blood for the great cause of Your Highness, even if they are wrapped in horse leather and their bodies are shattered into pieces, they will not hesitate!"
Cui Xin saw clearly that if the King of Jin was defeated in this battle, the Cui family of Qinghe, as the culprit who called on the Shandong family to recruit private soldiers and provide full support, would never end well. The current family property and private soldiers might be all in vain. Flow, nothing.
In this case, why not try your best to get King Jin's promise that the Cui family can be passed down for thousands of years and live together with the country?
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No matter how great the sacrifice is, it is worth it.
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After returning to the camp, Cui Xin still couldn't calm down. He took out Li Zhi's letter from his arms, unfolded it, put it under the oil lamp and read it carefully, word for word. Every word made him feel happy physically and mentally, and full of love. A beautiful vision for the future.
Of course, no matter how beautiful the vision is, it can only be in the future. At the moment, Cui has to experience a severe pain that is no less than a cramp.
The four tribesmen who came with the private soldiers arrived one after another. When they all arrived, Cui Xin ordered people to close the door and leave the servants outside to keep others away. Then he pointed to the papers on the table and said, Everyone said: "Come and take a look."
The four of them were originally surprised because the army was suddenly preparing to break camp tonight, but now they were called by Cui Xin to look at something without thinking. They became more and more confused. When they got up and leaned forward, they used the light to read the written document clearly. Everyone opened their mouths, shocked and unbelievable.
Cui Junshi, who was twenty years old, was trembling with words: "Grandpa, this and this...why did His Highness the King of Jin give such a great favor?"
As an outstanding descendant of the Cui family, Cui Junshi naturally understands how important this document will play in the status and inheritance of the Cui family. It can be said that as long as this document is realized in the future, then the Qinghe Cui family will be the de facto leader of one person and ten thousand people. Above all people, among all the noble families in the world, excluding the Li and Tang royal families, the Cui family of Qinghe should be number one.
It's too heavy, so it's a bit unrealistic.
Cui Xin said with a stern face: "If you want to take something first, you must give it first. If His Highness the King of Jin didn't have high hopes for the Cui family, how could he make such a commitment that is related to the foundation of the country?"
Another tribesman said categorically: "As long as this document is there, it will be a murder for the King of Jin. So why not? If that is the case, please start with me."
Cui Xin snorted and said: "More than just a mess of your brain? How much is your head worth? Xue Wanche has been incited to rebel. He will join the army in sheep clothes to attack, and then launch a sudden surprise attack... In order to avoid being entangled by Xue Wanche, King Jin This led to the collapse of the situation, so we decided to leave an army to stop Xue Wanche, but looking at the army, except for our Qinghe Cui family, no one else can handle this task."
The four of them were speechless.
Coming from a family like the Cui family of Qinghe, and being chosen by Cui Xin to join the army among thousands of tribesmen, each of them is an outstanding person. After a little thought, you can understand why Li Zhi gave such a promise to the Cui family of Qinghe.
It's both reward and bait, and it's also a sign of guilt for those who follow you loyally.
The Youwuwei with strong blocking troops, strong horses and powerful combat power... It is almost certain that the remaining army will inevitably be destroyed in the end.
For Cui, this is nothing less than a disaster.
Looking at the document now, it is not so tempting anymore, especially the bloody fingerprint under the document, which is so red that it pierces the eyes...
Cui Junshi was silent for a moment and said slowly: "As my grandfather said, if you want to take it first, you must give it first... Everyone knows what such a heavy commitment means to the Cui family of Qinghe, and the King of Jin also knows it, so if it cannot be made Why should I pay such a huge sacrifice? Grandfather, this can be done! My grandson begs the commander of the clan’s private soldiers to stay and stop Xue Wanche, so that he can earn for the Cui family of Qinghe this contribution that will make the family proud for hundreds of years!”
After saying this, he knelt in front of Cui Xin: "I beg you, grandfather, to do it!"
The other people looked at each other and knelt down one after another: "I am also willing to stay and defend the glory of my Qinghe Cui family with my flesh and blood!"
"It's just a death. It can be heavier than Mount Tai. It's a worthy death!"
Old Cui Xin burst into tears. He looked at the fearless and even fanatical expressions of the most outstanding descendants of the clans in front of him. He patted this and touched that, and exclaimed: "It must be that I am cruel, and I am willing to watch you go." Death, in fact, even if you reject King Jin, the fate of the Cui family when King Jin defeats us in the future will definitely be extremely miserable. Now that I can put myself to death and live another life, but also leave the foundation for the inheritance of glory to the family, what can I choose? Woolen cloth?"
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