Chapter 580 Chen Yingna surrenders
It is said that Wang Ping was humiliated, so he abandoned the stronghold overnight and rushed to Xu Huang's camp on the front line of the Feishui tributary. The whole journey was filled with confusion and indescribable shame and anger, hoping that Xu Huang could clear his name. After walking for dozens of miles on the mountain road in the dark night, I finally saw Xu Huang who had just rested.
Wang Ping cried and complained. Although Xu Huang was angry when he heard it, he was a cautious person and couldn't help but calm down and think carefully. Wang Ping was demoted to an ordinary soldier by his general, and Cao Ren definitely had this power. If he stood up for Wang Ping, he would have touched upon the most sensitive topic among the Cao family's troops, the battle between clan generals and foreign surnames.
Among Cao Cao's subordinates, there are many generals of the Xiahou family and the Cao family, such as Xiahou Dun, Xiahou Yuan, Cao Ren, Cao Xiu, Cao Chun, Cao Hong, Xiahou Shang, Cao Zhen, etc. They are either cousins or nephews of Cao Cao, so naturally Extremely trusted. However, Cao Cao has strong military strength. In addition to the strong support of the Cao and Xiahou clans, Cao Cao also knows people well and appoints generals with foreign surnames in an eclectic way. The "Five Good Generals" in official history include Zhang Liao, Yue Jin, Yu Jin, Zhang He, and Xu Huang, followed by powerful generals such as Li Dian, Xu Chu, Zang Ba, and Dian Wei, and counselors such as Xun Yu, Xun You, Guo Jia, Jia Xu, and Cheng Yu. All of them will leave their names in history.
For generals with foreign surnames, the biggest hope is whether their official titles are equal to their merits. However, this is just a good wish. The people with the highest military positions are Xiahou Dun, the former general; Xiahou Yuan, the general who conquers the west; Cao Ren, the general who conquers the south; and Cao Hong, the general who protects the army. The generals of the Cao family and Xiahou family, even young men with no military merit, will have the title of general.
Judging from their titles, the generals of the Cao family and the Xiahou family were all Tinghou Xianghou at the beginning, and then they were quickly promoted to the level of local princes. Compared with generals with foreign surnames, when their military merits are the same, not only their military positions are lower than those of "Zhu Xia Hou Cao", but their titles are also lower.
The military achievements of the Five Sons of Good Generals are considerable, but their titles and military positions are only at a second-rate level. If Xiahou Dun, Xia Houyuan, and Cao Ren were the core generals when Cao Cao launched his army because of their seniority, Cao Hong, Cao Xiu, and Cao Zhen should not be as good as the Five Sons of Good Generals, but their military titles are still higher than the Five Sons of Good Generals.
This is the biggest knot and conflict between the generals with foreign surnames and the clan generals, so Xu Huang was extremely frightened when he thought about it carefully. Although Cao Cao can be regarded as a wise master who knows people and is good at appointing people, Xu Huang really doesn't dare to bet on whether he will sacrifice the interests of the clan to speak for a general with a foreign surname.
Xu Huang thought deeply for a long time, shook his head and said slowly: "Zijun, you and I have been partners for a long time, and I know you better. It's a pity that you came here late at night and have become a deserter from the army. On this point, no matter how reasonable you are, I will I can't save you. Do you know that deserters on the battlefield should be executed immediately?"
Wang Ping didn't expect Xu Huang to say such words, and instantly understood Xu Huang's state of mind. He couldn't help but sigh and said: "In that case, it's okay, it's better to die in the hands of Gongming than to be humiliated by the Cao family." After that, he said He took out his sword and offered it, saying: "This sword has been with me for many years and has cut off the heads of countless enemies. Now Wang Ping is a deserter and can no longer repay the general for his kindness. Please take my head as a warning to others."
Xu Huang grabbed Wang Ping's saber, but he couldn't make the cut. After enduring it for a long time, he finally threw the knife to the ground and said: "This knife of yours also saved my life! Come on! There is a war horse outside the tent. It's up to you to take it. We're going far away, so don't look back." "
Wang Ping bowed again with tears in his eyes and left. When he left the tent, he couldn't help but turn around and knelt down to kowtow to Xu Huang. Hot tears flashed across Xu Huang's eyes, and he said with hatred: "Zijun! Let's go now!"
Wang Ping took the war horse and walked out of the camp gate in a daze. He was angry and angry in his heart. He didn't know the direction and let the war horse do whatever it wanted. I have practiced martial arts hard since I was a child and studied military science for many years. I originally hoped to be a proud figure and a proud ancestor. However, the world is so big that there is no place for oneself to stand up, so how can one have the dignity to return to his hometown in Hedong! When parents ask, how should I tell them?
The sky gradually became white, and it was already the darkness before dawn. Wang Ping dismounted his horse and trotted all the way. However, the horse lost its front hoof and staggered. Wang Ping could not sit firmly on the saddle bridge and rolled over to the ground. There were hooks and nooses all around, dragging Wang Ping horizontally and tying him up tightly. Wang Ping was still trying to struggle, but a black bag was put over his head and he was punched several times. Wang Ping knew he was captured and could not move now, so he simply gave up resistance.
Wang Ping was dragged into the woods by the soldiers and detained, and reported to the general on duty that he had captured a spy of Cao's army. The general held a torch and saw Wang Ping wearing Cao's military uniform. He ordered his men to take off Wang Ping's hood and said coldly and majestically: "You are a small soldier of Cao's army. How dare you break into Hefei City at night?"
Wang Ping was surprised. His horse had traveled all the way to the outside of Hefei. No wonder it was captured. I took a look at the general's military uniform, and it was not the color of the Qinglong military uniform. At that moment, he said without fear: "I am a general after all, how can your little Qinglong officer be able to humiliate me?"
The Qinglong general asked curiously: "Are you still a general?" Then he joked: "Excuse me, young man, who is the general's name, what is his title? And why did he come to the front line to die alone?" The soldiers next to him all bared their teeth and sneered, He completely took Wang Ping's words as a joke.
Wang Ping had always wanted to die, so he immediately said: "Listen carefully! I am Wang Ping Wang Zijun, the deputy general of Xu Huang and Xu Gongming's account! Since I have been captured by your Qinglong Army, please die in front of your general."
The general had never heard of Wang Ping, so he snorted and said, "How can we, General Zilong, have time to see you? If you want to survive, tell me what Cao Jun's plan is. If you tell it well, I will Spare your life."
Wang Ping said in a muffled voice: "Dog head! Don't even think about it! It's just death."
Seeing that Wang Ping was very stubborn, the general thought for a while and said: "Seeing that you are still a man, I won't embarrass you. Our Qinglong Army never kills surrendered soldiers. As long as you promise not to return to Cao's army, I will let you go now." I will give you travel expenses."
Wang Ping was confused by what he said, thinking that there was such a good thing, but he didn't know that this was exactly the policy formulated by Chen Long. But one sentence touched Wang Ping's heart again, and he said bitterly: "I am a deserter, how can I have the nerve to return to Cao's army!"
This sentence aroused the interest of the general. Wen Yan said: "Wang Ping, since you are a general, why are you a deserter? However, since you promised not to return to Cao's army, then run away for your life." After that, he took out the sawtooth. He cut off the bonds with a dagger and ordered Wang Ping to be picked up.
Wang Ping didn't expect it to end so hastily. He was confused and refused to move, and asked hesitantly: "Just... let me go like this?" The general nodded, thought of something again, took out a few money plants from his chest and said, "I almost forgot. Okay, this is your travel expenses, go home! Be a good citizen, and when my Qinglong Army wipes out the bandits in the world, you can live and work in peace and contentment!"
Wang Ping was unwilling to accept the money. His face gradually turned red and his hands began to tremble. I have long heard that Chen Long, the leader of the Qinglong Army, governed the country with benevolence and righteousness. The people of Jingzhou lived and worked in peace and contentment, and the refugees were able to be self-sufficient. In the war, innocent people were never killed indiscriminately, and there was no massacre by Cao's army. Unexpectedly, today by some strange combination of circumstances, he would experience the Qinglong Army's policy. Wang Ping sighed with emotion in his heart, bowed deeply and said, "This little brother, can you tell me that I will remember the grace of my life for the rest of my life."
The general shook his head and said nothing, and just put the money into Wang Ping's hand. A soldier next to him smiled and said: "This is our regiment leader Chen Ying." Wang Ping raised his hand and said: "It turns out to be Chen Ying...the regiment commander." Then he stuffed the money back and said: "Although the Qinglong Army will not kill the surrendered soldiers, if the surrendered soldiers want to join the Qinglong Army, I wonder if they are willing to accept it?"
Wang Ping was quite helpless when he asked this question. In fact, surrendered generals are often despised by others, and it is difficult to gain the trust of the new lord, so they often end in disgrace. However, the road was facing the sky, and everyone walked to one side. Wang Ping's tentative question also made Chen Ying happy and said: "I am also a general of Guiyang, but the master treats me like a family member and has great trust."
Wang Ping smiled broadly when he saw Chen Yingxi, knowing that he was having a happy life and there must be no lies in his words. He made up his mind with pain in his heart and said: "Captain Chen, Prince Jun is willing to surrender. Please take me to see General Zilong immediately. I have important military information to report!"
If you want to know what happens next, listen to the explanation next time.
