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"Drink~~"
"Drink~~"
"Drink~~"
Excited roars echoed over Yongzhou City. Tens of thousands of Chu troops shouted loud slogans and slowly entered Yongzhou City under the leadership of Luo Song.
In sharp contrast, the 20,000 soldiers guarding Yongzhou City were standing listlessly on both sides of the streets in the city, silently welcoming the arrival of the Chu army.
Luo Song glanced at them, then called the lieutenant general and whispered in his ear: "Second order, all soldiers must not disturb the people. Violators will be severely punished under military law."
The deputy general heard the words and left, passing Luo Song's order to the officers of each battalion.
The Yongzhou attack battle, which was originally expected to last for several months, has basically achieved its set goal in just a few days. The entire battle went so smoothly that it is unbelievable.
Although there are still towns and counties in Yongzhou city that have not yet been occupied, the main force of the Shu army in Yongzhou has been completely wiped out, and everything that remains is only a matter of time.
Luo Song rarely encounters such smooth battles.
As the war progressed smoothly, the Chu army's morale was at an all-time high, and many soldiers had begun to despise the Han army, feeling that they were not as warlike and fearful as the veterans from Jingzhou said.
Only the middle and senior leaders of the Chu army realized that although the Shu army was also a Han army, it could not be compared with the Central Army at all. It was unjustifiable to defeat a group of Shu soldiers who had no fighting spirit and could not win.
At noon, after Fa Yang settled the troops at Hukou Pass, he also came to Yongzhou City to inspect.
Compared with Luo Song, when Fa Yang looked at the timid and expectant eyes of the people in the city, what he was thinking was not that simple.
Without saying a word, he went directly to the prefect's mansion, which was now the army command post, and decided to discuss the next deployment with Luo Song.
"The Prime Minister is here?" When he saw Fa Yang, Luo Song smiled happily and hurriedly greeted him, saying, "Prime Minister, do you know how much food is stored in Yongzhou? A full warehouse is enough for three soldiers of our Chu army. There’s so much food to eat every year!”
Fa Yang said: "Really? That is really my great fortune. With this batch of food and grass, I can continue to calmly plan the next war."
Luo Song waved his hand and said: "Prime Minister, don't worry, the general will be ready to investigate the military defenses in various places in Yongzhou. If nothing happens, in half a month at most, the general will be able to wipe out the entire Yongzhou!"
Fa Yang smiled and shook his head: "No, General Luo, this is not what I am referring to. Judging from the current morale of the Chu army,
The prime minister believed that he could take advantage of the high morale of the soldiers of the three armies to continue to wage war within Shu and maximize the results of the war. "
Luo Song looked embarrassed when he heard this: "However, our Chu army has achieved its strategic goal this time. Next, we should stick to digestion and appease the people in the city.
If we continue to march and encounter unexpected changes, we may not be able to coordinate with each other in time on the rugged and difficult Shu Road. "
Fa Yang said: "I have said before that as long as Yongzhou is occupied, the initiative in the offensive against Shu will be on our side.
What we have to do now is to expand the results of the battle. Even if it fails, it will not have much impact on the established strategy of the Chu army. General Wang Luo has made preparations in advance. "
Luo Song cupped his hands and said: "Since the Prime Minister has arranged it this way, General Mo will prepare now. After the soldiers have rested for two days, they will continue to march into the interior of Shu."
"No hurry!" Fa Yang said, "The army has been tired all the way, so we can let them rest in the city for a few more days. On the way, let the soldiers of the three armies march in the city for three days, which can be regarded as a reward for them."
"Absolutely not!" Luo Song objected immediately, "The Prime Minister's move will definitely lead to anger and resentment. Now that Yongzhou City has been captured, and the people in the city are all subjects of our Chu Kingdom, how can there be any reason to send troops to harm the people of our country? So with this What’s wrong with bandits?”
Fa Yang replied expressionlessly: "Before the emperor confirmed that Yongzhou had surrendered to the Chu State, they were enemies. What's more, this move would also help the Chu State to implement its national policy in advance.
Only by leaving the people of Yongzhou City penniless and trampling their dignity to the ground can we prevent them from becoming disloyal and allow them to safely accept the rule of my great Chu! "
Luo Song was furious when he heard this: "Prime Minister! Do you really not regard the people as human beings?"
Fa Yang: "There is nothing we can do about it. It is the duty of the Prime Minister to implement national policies and laws to the end! This matter will be dealt with as it is. General Luo does not need to ask any questions, just do what the Prime Minister says!"
Luo Song gritted his teeth and replied: "We are soldiers! Not thieves! How are we different from thieves if we use our troops to harm the people like this?"
Fa Yang was furious: "That's enough! The truth is the commander-in-chief of this expedition. Everything must be done according to the truth. If we don't do this, we are very likely to be torn into pieces by the three armies!"
Luo Song was startled when he heard this: "What does the Prime Minister mean by this?"
Fa Yang pointed to the outside of the prefect's mansion and said loudly: "The Chu army has no military pay! If you want wealth, you can only rob it! If you don't satisfy them now, do you know what will happen if you encounter some setbacks?
mutiny! My general, you should know what will happen if a hundred thousand troops mutiny? Even ten Yongzhou cities are not enough to cause them harm.
Compared with such a terrible thing, the truth has already minimized the losses. Only by allowing these tiger and wolf warriors to satisfy their desires can we continue to command them to become the Great Chu and open up territory for the emperor! "
Luo Song clenched his fists tightly, and the gleam in his tiger eyes seemed to be about to chop Fa Yang into pieces alive.
"snort!"
After a long time, Luo Song flicked his cloak and rushed out of the door.
As soon as he left, Fa Yang's guest crept up to Fa Yang and said, "The general is so rebellious and has always been at odds with the Prime Minister's political views. Why doesn't the Prime Minister find an excuse to get rid of him?"
Fa Yang turned back and glared at the guest, and said in a deep voice: "General Luo, he has served the country well and is a rare general. You cannot harm him because of your own selfish desires. This will only make Liu Ce applaud. Such words Don’t mention it again in the future!”
"Yes..." Ke Qing bowed his head and slowly retreated behind him.
Fa Yang let out a long sigh and said to himself: "Except for the emperor, is it true that no one can understand what I am doing? Everything I have done is for the future of Da Chu."
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In the afternoon of that day, the soldiers of the Chu army cheered after receiving Fa Yangma's order. Soon, a cruel and sinful scene ushered in Yongzhou City.
"Master Jun, please don't take it away. At least keep some. This is the last possession of my family. If you take it away, how will our family live? Please, Master~"
A merchant was lying on a carriage filled with pearls and jade, loudly begging the Chu soldiers around him to show their favor.
However, these poor and crazy soldiers of the Chu army did not listen to his words. They directly picked up their guns and scabbards and attacked him. They beat him until he was bleeding and unconscious. Then they pulled the cart and walked forward in a swagger. .
