"The king hates Xiong Qi so much that he really can't bear it for a moment."
When Zhao Tuo returned to his home late at night, the angry look of Qin Wangzheng on his bed in the palace flashed in his mind from time to time.
Now that only a few months have passed since Li Xin's defeat, Qin Wangzheng can't wait to prepare for the second battle against Chu.
The commander-in-chief, Wang Jian, has been determined.
The military strength should be the 600,000 soldiers proposed by Wang Jian before, otherwise Qin Wangzheng would not have said such words as "all the troops of the country".
Judging from the appearance and time estimation of the Qin Dynasty, various parts of the Qin State should have already begun to recruit and count soldiers, and transport grain and fodder. They can only wait for spring plowing before sending out troops to launch another war to destroy the country and humiliate it.
Zhao Tuo had already expressed his determination in the palace. After returning to the palace, he was wondering if he could be promoted to a noble title if he won the battle to destroy Chu this time.
Of course, after just thinking about it for a moment, Zhao Tuo threw all these thoughts out of his mind.
He is tired.
The long-term battlefield battles and the life-and-death crises that occurred at any time in Chu Land had already made Zhao Tuo exhausted physically and mentally.
Now back at his home in Xianyang, back on the long-lost bed, Zhao Tuo could no longer hold on and fell down.
…
"Kill, two or three sons, follow me and charge!"
"Play the drum for me!"
"Shejian, where is Shejian?"
Zhao Tuo suddenly opened his eyes and stood up from the couch with a start. He felt his heart pounding. He instinctively reached for the armor hanging on the wooden stand next to him.
As a result of this movement, Zhao Tuo found himself lying on the soft quilt. Looking around, he saw that this was not a tent on the battlefield, but his mansion in Xianyang.
"I've gone home."
Zhao Tuo blinked his slightly confused eyes and woke up completely.
"Post-traumatic stress disorder?"
He laughed to himself, got up, got dressed, opened the door and walked out. The maid in the palace had already prepared toiletries and food for him.
They are said to be maids, but in fact they are all women in their thirties or forties. Their hands and feet are very agile, but their appearance is ordinary.
"What time is it now?"
"Back to you gentleman, it's noon now."
"Japanese?"
Zhao Tuo was startled that he had slept for so long.
But there was nothing he could do about it, he was really too tired.
Although the battle against Chu only lasted a few months, the battlefield was full of murderous intentions. If he was not careful, there was a risk of the entire army being annihilated. Zhao Tuo had to be always on guard, fearing that thousands of people would be killed because of his mistakes. People died together, and I didn't get a good night's sleep all winter. Now I relaxed and slept until noon.
The maid reported again: "Gentleman, some of the five senior officials and the Duke said they were subordinates of the gentleman in the army and came to the house to wait for the gentleman at dawn."
Zhao Tuo nodded, thinking it was Shejian and others.
After washing up, Zhao Tuo walked towards the lobby of the mansion.
As soon as they met, he saw Shejian, Heiyi, Xiqigu, Zhao Guang, Bai Rong and Zhang He talking and waiting for him in the hall.
As soon as they saw Zhao Tuo coming in, everyone stood up and saluted and said, "I have seen the military commander."
Zhao Tuo walked to the main seat and sat down, and said: "Now that the war is over, if you are not in the army, you don't need to be treated as a military commander."
Bai Rong smiled and said: "We are all used to being called military commanders, but if we don't call them for a while, we are not used to it."…
But the black hip rolled his eyes and grinned: "I know, Zhao Zhonggen must be dissatisfied that the post of military commander is too small. Tsk tsk, if the title of Zhong Geng is placed in the army, then it must be a general, right? Just Even the rank of captain is low, it seems we should call him General Zhao, hehe."
Zhang He then echoed: "That's that. With Zhao Zhonggeng's ability, let alone a subordinate general, I think he can even be the commander-in-chief of an army."
"Don't flatter me, be careful with your words and deeds."
Zhao Tuo glared at them, "Good guys, Li Xin was probably promoted by people like Hei Butt and Zhang He."
As General Li is often remembered in my mind,
Zhao Tuo, who reminded himself of the incident, naturally would not be affected by these two people. After scolding them, he asked Zhao Guang and Shejian: "Have all the soldiers gone back?"
Shejian replied: "Yesterday, the king had a banquet for all the soldiers and distributed rewards. Today, he was sent away outside the city early to distribute talismans to the soldiers. The soldiers returned to their hometowns. There are many generals who want us to lead everyone to march together. The Marquis bid farewell to thank the Marquis for surviving. Zhao Guang and I felt that this was inappropriate, so we refused."
"You did a great job."
Zhao Tuo broke into a cold sweat.
Thousands of soldiers bid farewell to him together in Xianyang. It sounded like he was very proud, and word spread enough to be talked about by others, saying that Zhao Tuo could win the hearts of the army and was a good general.
But for a courtier, it was actually a big trouble and would leave endless hidden dangers for Zhao Tuo.
Fortunately, Zhao Guang and She Jian were cautious and did not let this happen, otherwise Zhao Tuo would have been worried again.
After talking about this, everyone chatted for a few more words, and finally came to farewell.
"Haha, it's been a year, and Mr. Nai can finally go home."
"Yes, we can finally go back."
Heiyi, Bai Rong, Zhao Guang and other people with families naturally wanted to return to their hometowns and see their relatives who were eagerly waiting for them at home.
Wei Shejian had no family, and had an indifferent look on his face. He had no feelings about returning to his hometown. Instead, he looked at Zhao Tuo with reluctance.
Zhao Tuo's heart moved and he invited me: "Jiang, if you are interested, you can stay in my house. Let's have a good time over wine and learn the art of war."
She Jian was startled, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but curve up, and he nodded slowly.
"Okay, A Tuo, you really prefer this Shejian, and you didn't even ask me to stay with you!"
Black Butt screamed in dissatisfaction.
Zhao Tuo rolled his eyes and said, "Okay, then you'll also keep your black buttocks, and the three of us will be together."
Black Hips blinked and said with a sneer: "Forget it, I'd better go back and don't disturb you two from learning the art of war. I can't learn such a thing anyway."
"When I go back, I will be waiting for a position to be arranged for me. I have heard from others that with my title of fifth official, I can serve as a Sima, a Nu, and a Sikong in a county, or even as a captain in some places. It's not impossible. Hehe, by then, my black buttocks will also be a high official."
Speaking of this, Black Buttocks couldn't help but look forward to it, and he was quite happy.
If there are vacancies for corresponding positions in the local area and they meet the qualification requirements, arrangements will be made for the high nobility of the Qin State, especially high nobility such as the fifth doctor. Under normal circumstances, what Black Bottom said is very likely to be implemented, but...
Zhao Tuo looked solemn and said to everyone: "Don't think too much about the appointment, because war... is coming again. The king has appointed old general Wang Jian as the commander-in-chief, and will conquer Chu again after the spring plowing."
"What!"
Everyone was shocked because time went so fast that no one expected it.
Zhao Tuo did not hide it, because the entire Qin State was starting to count and recruit soldiers, and all the military offices were busy. They would also know about it when they returned. It was not a secret.
"The previous five thousand soldiers should be exempted from service in this battle, but generals of my level have traveled thousands of miles in Chu and are familiar with Chu. They will definitely be drafted into the battlefield. So you must prepare early. , take a good rest these two months and spend time with your family."
Everyone was silent.
But immediately, Hei Butt laughed loudly and said: "Just hit him, he's a bird! Naizheng, please go to Shouchun again to scare the King of Chu. This time, it's best to catch the King of Chu and let him Naigong, let’s see if his butt is black.”
After hearing this, everyone laughed together, and the atmosphere became much more relaxed.
Soon, everyone chatted about some things and then left.
Zhao Tuo sent them out of the house and watched them one by one on their way home.
"General Wang is the commander-in-chief. This victory rate is quite high. We may be able to avenge Paoze."
Shejian stood beside Zhao Tuo and whispered.
Zhao Tuo nodded, just like Shejian, he also had a grudge about the Battle of Surabaya.
Yu Huai.
Facing Zhaoping's 10,000 Chu troops, although he won with a last-ditch battle and Hou Fuqi's troops, 600 people died in that battle. Including the wounded who were not carried on the way back, the number was close to 700.
If these people died in battle in Pengcheng, Fuli, Qiyi and other places, Zhao Tuo and Shejian might not be so worried about it, but they happened to die at the last stop of their way home. After a short journey, they would not have to die.
Just missing the last bit is always hard to let go.
"Zhaoping, if you escape from the Battle of Surabaya, the Chu Kingdom will be destroyed this time. Let me see where you run."
Zhao Tuo whispered in his heart that he was full of murderous intentions towards the Chu Zuo Sima.
But then, a strange look appeared on Zhao Tuo's face.
Just now, Hei Buti, Zhao Guang and others told him an interesting story that spread throughout Xianyang. When Hei Buti told him, he almost rolled on the ground laughing.
It turned out that the leader of the Qin army who led away Zhaoping's 10,000 Chu troops in Qiyi was actually Li You.
If Li You hadn't led his army to conquer Qiyi, I'm afraid Zhao Tuo would have had a head-to-head confrontation with Zhaoping's 10,000 Chu troops there, and the outcome would have been unpredictable.
Thanks to Li You, the five thousand of them were able to come back alive.
…
"Zhao Tuo... despicable and shameless Zhao Tuo, I almost died in Chu because of him, and when I came back, I was stripped of his title by two levels! Fortunately for him, he suddenly became the middle class!"
Li Fuzhong.
Li You gritted his teeth. When he thought about the news that the king had rewarded Zhao Tuo and others last night, he became angrier and angrier. He couldn't help but grab the wine on the eucalyptus and threw it at the door.
As soon as Li Si walked in the door, he saw something flying towards him. He wanted to avoid it, but after all, he was old and couldn't avoid it, so he was hit on his left leg by the wine.
Li suddenly screamed in pain, threw himself forward and fell to the ground.
"Father...Father..."….
Li You was dumbfounded on the spot. After he realized what he was doing, he quickly came over and helped his old father sit aside.
After Li Si sat down, he rubbed his legs, his beard trembling with anger, and glared at Li Youdao: "Shuzi, how dare you hurt me."
Li You said with a crying face: "Father, I didn't mean to do it. I just thought about Zhao Tuo and couldn't help but feel angry in my heart. Then I raised my glass to vent my anger, but I didn't expect it to hit my father."
Hearing this, the anger in Li Si's heart subsided, especially when he saw Li You's skin and bones, with a sad look on his face, he felt even more affectionate.
He said: "Don't think too much about Zhao Tuo. The battlefield is inherently dangerous. You are lucky to come back alive. Just come back alive."
Li You said angrily: "Father, what are you talking about! Then Zhao Tuo relied on me to lead away the army of Zuo Sima of the Chu Kingdom for him, so that he could successfully escape. Otherwise, he would have been annihilated by the Chu people in Qi. I, Li You, will never end up like this."
[In view of the general environment, "Why! Why did my whole army be wiped out, why did I escape with a narrow escape, and was demoted and punished? Why did Zhao Tuo rely on me to come back alive, but he won and was promoted? I am not willing to accept it." ah!"
"Father, are you willing to accept this? Your son almost died because of Zhao Tuo, and Zhao Tuo stepped on your son and was promoted to the middle class, the same title as you, father!"
"Father, you have worked hard for more than twenty years, why are you willing to share the same title with a boy?"
Li Si narrowed his eyes.
He was unwilling to do so, and even felt resentment and jealousy in his heart, and felt disgusted with Zhao Tuo.
Having negative emotions in your heart is an instinct that a person cannot control, and it is also human nature.
But after having this kind of emotion, how to deal with it is the time to witness a person's methods.
Do you want to take revenge on Zhao Tuo?
That's what only fools and fools would do.
Today's Zhao Tuo is not comparable to the Han Fei of the past.
"Zhao Tuo's title was earned by his own merit, so why would I be unwilling to do so? If you can fight against the enemy and defeat the Chu army, then you can also be appreciated by the king and be honored as a knight."
"Li You, instead of being jealous of others, you should think more about how to improve yourself.
With his ability, he can make great achievements on the battlefield instead of just running away when encountering the enemy. On the battlefield, there are endless changes. Don't blame others for Qiyi's affairs. "
"As for me, not only will I not be estranged from Zhao Tuo because of your matter, I will also send someone to congratulate him."
"After all, Zhao Tuo and I still have some friendship over what happened with Jing Ke, but don't let it go to waste because of you."
As he spoke, Li Si smiled slightly.
But there was a hint of coldness in the smile. .
Dongjun taking off
