When Song Xin was talking to Zhang Hu, Zhou Zhong and Zou Yi in the tent, a clerk walked in from outside the tent. As soon as he came in, he asked loudly: "Where is Song Xin?"
"I am Song Xin, I wonder what you are doing here?"
"The army is sending an order. Master Chen Tao has made meritorious service in killing the enemy, and all his subordinates have been promoted to one level. However, Song Xin was unlucky in going to the battle by water, which resulted in the loss of his troops. The rewards will not be issued for the time being. They will be distributed after he has proven his merits." .”
As soon as these words came out, everyone behind Song Xin was dumbfounded. Zhang Hu shouted loudly: "Why is it unfavorable to fight on the waterway! What nonsense are you talking about! Mr. Song is from..."
"Shut up!" The clerk shouted arrogantly at Zhang Hu, "If it weren't for Mr. Chen and the others who unexpectedly captured Kaihua County and saved one of your lives, how could you be shouting here!"
Only then did Song Xin realize that Chen Tao had repeated his old tricks, claiming that the credit was his, and blaming himself for the unfavorable water route attack.
"I want to meet Jun Zheng." Song Xin walked out and said.
"Master Junzheng is busy with his affairs and has no time to see you." The clerk sneered, leading a team and wanted to see Junzheng. "He gave the order and turned to leave. Suddenly he accidentally looked at the stable next to Song Xin's tent, and his eyes suddenly lit up.
"Is this your horse?"
Seeing Song Xin nodding, the clerk said, "Master Junzheng's horse is weak. This horse is good. Take it out quickly and I will take it away with you."
Zhang Hu, Zhou Zhong and others were stunned for a moment, "This is our war horse. I gave it to you. Why should we ride it to fight?!"
The clerk looked at them and sneered, "How can you defeated generals be worthy of such a good horse? Even if you ride it, you can only escape on it. Why don't you bring it to me quickly! Don't delay me. Something!"
Song Xin crossed her arms and said, "What if I don't give it to you?"
The clerk's expression changed, "What did you say?"
Song Xin repeated word for word, "This is my horse, why should you take it away?"
"Yes! Why should I give it to you!" Zhang Hu and others also scolded loudly. Song Xin's soldiers heard the scolding and gathered around them.
When the clerk saw Zhang Hu and others staring at him with his hand on the hilt of the knife, he had no choice but to hold back for the time being. He flicked his sleeves and said, "A bunch of rough guys, huh! Let's wait and see!" After that, he turned around and left. Walk. .
Luo Yao smiled behind Song Xin and said, "If it's inconvenient for you to take action, I'll teach him a lesson for you. This guy will definitely sue you when he gets back."
Song Xin smiled lightly and said, "He is a villain, so don't pay attention to him."
The clerk returned to the military office and told the story of what had just happened. Before Jun Zheng could get angry, he heard Chen Tao sigh, "Well, to be honest with you, this Song Xin has often disobeyed orders since he came to serve in my camp. This time, he even thought of himself and led his men to sneak attack by water. As a result, We were caught in an ambush by the enemy and lost many soldiers and horses."
Jun Zheng frowned, "Then why not deal with him?"
Chen Tao lowered his voice and said: "He is Mr. Chong's attendant, and it was the Prime Minister who personally arranged for him to follow General Wenyuan into battle. How can I touch him at all." His words were full of hatred for iron.
Jun Zheng frowned, his disgust for Song Xin deepening.
The clerk hurriedly said: "Sir, I saw some of his good horses, and I wanted to ask him to give them to me, but he not only refused to give them to me, but also humiliated me in public. He said that I was just a dog because I was pretending to be powerful."
"What an arrogant boy, what is his background?" Jun Zheng asked.
Chen Tao smiled: "He has no background, and he was once imprisoned because his father defected to the enemy. This guy didn't know how to work in the camp, but he actually made some achievements in Jingzhou. The prime minister saw it and arranged for him to be a subordinate of Mr. Chong. As a result, He became arrogant and often acted recklessly when he came to my place."
Chen Kang added jealously on the side: "While we were killing the enemy on the front line, he gathered up the scattered enemy troops, and then promised them heavy profits to make them surrender. Now he has more soldiers than us, and there is nothing we can do to him. .”
"How many enemy troops did he gather to surrender?"
"Nearly 1,200 people."
Jun Zheng slapped the table and cursed: "One team leads
, How dare you have such a big appetite. You go and convey my order, leave him a hundred men, and leave the remaining 1,100 to your disposal. "
Chen Tao said with a grimace: "I'm afraid he won't agree if we go through with it this way. How will we explain it if something happens?"
"Hmph, is he still rebelling? Then I'll go there myself!"
Chen Kang was happy in his heart, but he deliberately tried to persuade him, "Sir, please don't do it. That kid is so arrogant. If he hurts you, our uncle and nephew will be punished by death."
The petty officer also came out and said, "That's right, just when I went to deliver the order, his men surrounded me and wanted to beat me to death. Sir, these people are definitely a scourge in the army!"
Jun Zheng said: "Humph, no matter how arrogant he is, what can he do? If he violates military law, I have the right to deal with him!"
A group of people came to Song Xin's camp. Zhou Zhong saw the tigerish look on the army's face, and saw the cunning expressions on the officials and Chen Tao's faces. They understood in their hearts and hurriedly sent someone to notify Song Xin.
"Go drag Song Xin out!" Jun Zheng ordered loudly as soon as he entered the camp.
The two guards stepped forward, but were stopped by Zhang Hu and his party.
"Get out of my way, this is Master Junzheng!" the junior official scolded with a fake and powerful look.
Zhang Hu and others refused to get out of the way. The group of people blocked their way, like a human wall. In addition, these soldiers were tall and powerful, and there was a dark and murderous atmosphere. The two guards around Junzheng were timid and turned to look at Junzheng and the others.
At this time, Song Xin walked out of the crowd and glanced at Chen Tao.
Sensing Song Xin's gaze, Chen Tao subconsciously dodged, not daring to look at him. songs
When the clerk saw Song Xin being respectful, he thought he was scared, and immediately said loudly: "Song Xin, as a leader, you have surrendered more than a thousand enemy soldiers, what are you going to do?"
"They are indeed surrendered soldiers, but now they are our comrades. You ask ***, of course they went into battle to kill the enemy."
Jun Zheng sneered, "Did you report these surrendered soldiers?"
Song Xin was startled, "Do you still need to report this?"
When Chen Tao heard that Song Xin did not know that he had to report the surrendered soldiers, he was immediately overjoyed. "This is a military law. All surrendered soldiers must be sent to the rear to do labor and deliver food, grass and weapons to the army."
As soon as Song Xin said this, before Song Xin had time to speak, the surrendering soldiers behind him burst out with a burst of dissatisfaction. They all looked at Chen Tao and his group angrily.
Jun Zheng was not afraid at all, and continued to sneer: "Do you know that privately recruiting soldiers to surrender is a violation of military law. I originally wanted to spare you once, but as long as you obediently hand over the people and hand them over to Chen Sima, I will The officer will not ask about this matter. However, if you are so arrogant and rude, don’t blame me for doing things impartially."
"Humph, do things impartially." Song Xin sneered, these four words coming out of his mouth were so ridiculous.
"What? Are you going to be friends with me or not?" Jun Zheng fixed Song Xin with his condescending eyes, a proud smile on his lips.
Song Xin asked: "Sir, if these people belong to Master Chen, does it count as his private recruitment and surrender?"
Jun Zheng seemed to have been prepared for Song Xin's words. He looked at him contemptuously and said, "It doesn't count."
"Why doesn't it count!?"
"If I say it doesn't count, it doesn't count."
"My lord, you are trying to use your power to overwhelm others." Song Xin's face gradually became serious.
"Since you asked, I will teach you carefully. All soldiers who surrender must be registered before they can be incorporated into the army. You do not have this power, but I do."
Song Xin was startled. Seeing him in a daze, Jun Zheng said proudly: "If you insist on keeping them under your command, I will not register them or incorporate them into your command. In this way, They are all prisoners, and since they are prisoners, they must be sent to hard labor!"
Song Xin's eyes narrowed slightly. This guy actually used this loophole to take away his men and give them to Chen Tao. Seeing his silence, Jun Zheng, Chen Tao and others became even more proud.
Jun Zheng softened his tone and said, "I want you to take in the prisoner Xin."
If you are bitter, you can be promoted to a level and become a general, and you will be left with 150 people. But the remaining soldiers must be handed over. "
Chen Tao said quickly: "Brother Song, Master Junzheng is actually giving you a chance. Now you have been promoted to the rank of general, why don't you thank me soon."
Song Xin knew that they were setting up a trap for him, so he quietly sent a message to Song Yu, and then said, "In that case, you go and ask these brothers if they are willing."
At this time, Zou Yi came out from behind the crowd. After seeing the whole incident, he was so angry that his teeth were itching. In his heart, he only admired Song Xin, and he didn't look down on other people at all. Zou Yi walked up to the nobles and said loudly: "Brothers, I wanted to take you to the battlefield to kill the enemy and make meritorious service, but these adults used military methods to oppress Mr. Song. He has been kind to us, so I'm sorry. We also don’t want him to violate military law.”
"Let us do hard labor! We won't do it!"
"Yes, surrendering to the court without being held accountable is a guarantee when surrendering! Why go back on your word!"
There were bursts of dissatisfaction among the soldiers.
Seeing the soldiers' anger getting stronger and stronger, Jun Zheng and Chen Tao also felt a little panicked. If a mutiny was triggered, not only would their lives be in danger, but their families in the rear would also be affected.
The petty officer next to Junzheng stood up and pointed at the soldiers and cursed loudly: "What are you arguing about? You pig-dog-like subordinates still dare to make a noise in front of Lord Junzheng, be careful that you will be punished by military law." Engage!"
Zou Yi turned to look at the young official, pulled out his sword with a swipe, stared at him and said word by word: "Young man, if you don't seize the horse, you have evil intentions. Do you want to die?"
The clerk shrank in fear, "You...what are you going to do!!"
Before he finished speaking, there was a sound of drawing swords from the soldiers behind him, which made the clerk almost wet his pants in fear.
"Let me tell you, my brothers under Zou Yi are not worthy of anyone but Young Master Song!" He said as he looked at Chen Tao.
"Yes! We are only following Mr. Song!" These soldiers had seen Song Xin's resourcefulness and their bravery on the mountainside. They dispersed three thousand enemy troops with only fifty people. They are already like the God of War in their minds.
"You...are you going to rebel!?" Jun Zheng yelled, but the arrogance from before was no longer in his voice, but instead there was a hint of fear.
At this time, Song Xin walked up to Zou Yi and gently pressed his arm.
"Wait a minute and do it."
