I don’t know if Li Yuan’s brainwashing was too profound. When Bian Hao led the army in a hurry and arrived outside Tanzhou City, he saw Ma Xichong leading his whole family, the Ma clan, and the remaining Chu soldiers waiting in line at the city gate from a distance. , which frightened the cautious coach into thinking it was an enemy formation.
When Ma Xichong led everyone to kneel down, Bian Hao took a deep breath, feeling extremely shocked, followed by ecstasy. He quickly rode forward on his tall horse to accept the surrender. After getting up, Ma Xichong led all the officials of Chu State to lead Bian Hao's army into the city, and then stood aside obediently and waited for his defeat. The whole process was very harmonious, with both parties looking friendly and cheerful. Only the Privy Councilor Chen Jue's face was dark.
The soldiers of the Tang Army were all shocked. Is there such a thing in a war? Unheard of.
The scene when the army entered the city was even more incredible. Due to years of war in Chu, the fields were uncultivated, and there were natural disasters. This was a time of famine. Based on the principle that this city is already the territory of the Tang Dynasty, the first thing Bian Hao did when he entered the city was to open a warehouse to release grain and provide relief to the victims.
The people in the city have long hated the tyranny of the Ma brothers for many years, and Bian Hao's move directly harvested a wave of public support. People welcomed the arrival of Master Wang, and they were all grateful and rejoicing...
At night, Tanzhou City, which was still under siege by three armies and on the eve of its destruction during the day, was extremely lively at this time.
Commander Bian Hao ordered the entire army to rest for one night in the city and wait for military orders. All the generals and commanders from the capital and above were taken to the Chu Palace to drink and celebrate. But the three brothers Li Yuan, who made the first contribution, were unexpectedly excluded. With the comfort of Li Yuan, Luo Erhu, who was depressed, had no choice but to endure his anger and find an uninhabited house in the city, where the three of them settled temporarily.
The moonlight gradually became thicker and the gray clouds gradually dissipated.
Luo Erhu munched on the pancake and said with great relish: "Hey, brother, I am so convinced of you today! There are only three of us, and that king of Chu was actually frightened by you into surrendering in Kaicheng! Look, just now When our army entered the city, that weakling immediately knelt down to greet him, not even daring to raise his head. How can he still be the king? Such a big city will become our Tang Dynasty in the blink of an eye!"
Li Yuan smiled faintly and looked very calm: "Erhu, do you think that Tanzhou City will belong to the Tang Dynasty from now on? Do you know that there have been countless kings in this city over the years. Ma Xichong is a softie, he Dad is not."
The black man held a half-chewed pancake in his hand and looked at Li Yuan blankly: "Brother, I don't understand. The King of Chu has been captured, and the city of Tanzhou has been occupied by our army. Are they from Datang?"
Li Yuan shook his head, staring at the crescent moon in the night sky that was occasionally invaded by clouds and mist: "Occupy a city, and Ma Xichong will still be thrown away. What's the use if you can't hold it in your hands?"
"I still don't understand! It's okay, brother, as long as you understand."
Luo Erhu's character is particularly typical in this era. These men who came from poor backgrounds have seen mountains and rivers shattered, and their homes and families destroyed. Apart from survival, their hearts are in a state of confusion, which is the stage of shaping their character.
If a leader appears at this time, they can be completely convinced, and even become a believer. From then on, they will not obey orders, fight particularly bravely, and their character will gradually be affected. This is what later generations call value imitation and shaping.
Obviously, Li Yuan has gradually become Luo Erhu's leader. Li Yuan smiled and patted the black man's strong shoulder: "Brother, if you don't understand now, you will understand later!"
Luo Erhu smiled cheerfully, and turned to touch the protruding piece on the breastplate with his hand. It was not difficult to guess that it was the twelve taels of silver during the day. Then he continued to eat the pancakes.
Liu Jiangsheng, who had not spoken for a long time, seemed worried at this time: "Brother Yuan, I think you have changed!"
Li Yuan was startled for a moment and quickly asked: "Huh? Where to start?"
Liu Jiangsheng seemed to be immersed in his own memories, and just smiled to himself: "Do you still remember? In the village, you always peeked at the Widow Wang next door, and once you were beaten, you ran away. While running, he shouted, 'I am Liu Jiangsheng'."
Li Yuan breathed a sigh of relief and rolled his eyes: "Why did you bring this up..."
In addition to the embarrassment, the rough laughter of Luo Erhu, a black man, came: "Hahaha, brother, you have done this kind of thing before! Hahaha, my stomach hurts from laughing!"
Li Yuan blushed and glared fiercely: "Shut up!"
Liu Jiangsheng acted as if there was no one around and continued to mutter: "After you shouted that time, the widow came to our house with Zheng Zheng and others. Although you committed a crime, my mother said that I had to protect you, so I took it. But you stood up and said it was you who did it, and we both got beaten up."
Now even the eldest brother couldn't speak. Luo Erhu couldn't hold it in any longer: "Pfft~ Hahahahaha!"
Liu Jiangsheng turned his head and stared at the embarrassed Li Yuan, and said seriously: "Brother Yuan, don't think too much. What I mean is that since you were a child, you were the one who caused trouble every time. We will shoulder it together, and my mother will do the same." I worry about you. This time we joined the army together, I was always worried that you would be stupid again and something would go wrong, so I was very worried! That day you offended Ji Dutou, and all the money my mother had saved was gone. I feel sorry for you, and also I feel sorry for you!
But now I don't think so. Although I didn’t quite understand what you said to the King of Chu in that hall today, I know that you in the past couldn’t have said it, and our family didn’t even have a book! That man is a great king, you dare to speak like that, you are so majestic! At that time, I thought you were acting stupid again, and there was no way we could go back! My legs and feet were so nervous that I was afraid that if we were all trapped in it, my mother would not be able to see her off! "
After all, this tall man was only twenty years old. He was traveling away from home for the first time. His eyes were already red when he said this: "But we are all fine now! Not only did my mother get her money back, but you also earned more money." , you have also made great achievements this time! Maybe you can become an official when you go back! If mother knows that you have improved, you don’t have to worry about it anymore!"
Growing up together since childhood, Li Yuan knew very well that the obsession in the hearts of these brothers was nothing more than the word filial piety plus the word righteousness. At this time, he was also affected by it: "Jiang Sheng, I won't say more! In short, my mother and you protected me in the past, and I will protect you two in the future. In this world, you are my only relatives, We will always be brothers! Also, don’t cry like a little lady all the time!”
Liu Jiangsheng sniffed and smiled in relief: "Well, Brother Yuan, I believe you! Whatever you say will be what it is!"
Luo Erhu quickly interrupted: "There's me too!"
Li Yuan shouted openly: "Sure! The three of us will always be good brothers!"
The three of them clapped and shouted: "Good brother!"
"Brothers!"
Li Yuan cursed inexplicably, "Why does it smell like the Taoyuan trio's sworn bond? Something is wrong..."
After a moment of inciting, Luo Erhu suddenly said: "Brother, it's thanks to you this time that we captured the King of Chu and this big city! Why doesn't the commander here reward you? I'll give it to you as an official." !”
Liu Jiangsheng stared at it for a long time and said with great envy: "Brother Yuan, look at your armor. I don't think Ji Dutou's armor can match it!"
Li Yuan responded expressionlessly: "I borrowed this body, I have to return it at dawn!"
"What? Brother, you have made such a big contribution and you don't even give me a suit of armor? I think that Commander-in-Chief Bird is also confused! Look, he didn't even call the three of us when he was drinking and celebrating tonight. You must not be a good person! Damn it!" Luo Erhu endured it all night, and he couldn't hold it back any longer and began to curse.
"Don't talk nonsense! I borrowed this from Bian Shuai, so of course I have to pay it back!"
Liu Jiangsheng suddenly said nervously: "Brother Yuan, Marshal Bian won't give you anything, right? Look, Tanzhou City has been taken, and the army has entered the city. You have done a great job this time! But Marshal Bian I didn’t see you, and I didn’t send anyone to send you a message. We didn’t even bother to celebrate! How many hours have passed!”
Luo Erhu urged eagerly: "Yes, brother, the commander over there definitely doesn't want to admit his fault! Why aren't you in a hurry? No, I'm going to reason with him when daybreak! If he doesn't give me anything, I'll forget it. If I don’t do it anymore, I have to squeeze out a piece of his flesh!”
Li Yuan shouted seriously: "Shut up!"
Seeing that Luo Erhu reluctantly stopped chattering, Li Yuan smiled coldly: "The army has just entered the city. I guess our commander here is very busy with military affairs. In short, don't worry! Sooner or later, the commander will see me. I can't help it. He's missing."
Liu Jiangsheng was confused: "Why?"
Li Yuan said quietly: "I am using him as a shield. I am probably angry now..."
