The main force in pursuing the Turks this time was led by Shi Wansui, and Zhang Dinghe, Yang Yichen, and Li Duan were attacked from the left and right, and they were able to achieve such a great achievement.
But Yang Guang's Western Army did help. It sounds like it's not trying hard to contain him from the side, but the actual significance is very great. It's like Messi standing in the frontcourt, and you score two defenders staring at him.
It's a pity that Shi Wansui only asked for credit for the East Route Army and didn't mention Yang Guang's West Route Army. As a result, people were unhappy.
In the end, of course, he got no credit at all and was even punished.
As the general manager, Shi Wansui was naturally dissatisfied because he did not get credit for his soldiers. Of course, he would not resent Yang Jian, he would only resent Yang Su.
"Yang Supifu, sooner or later I have to settle this debt with him," Shi Wansui drank a glass of wine with an angry look on his face.
He's nothing, you can't fight him. Yang Ming has been sizing up the expressions of the remaining people. Not to mention Shi Wanbao and Shi Wanshou, these two people didn't go to the front line at all. Although they also fought for brother Nai, they didn't. No one else experiences it so personally.
Zhang Dinghe and Li Duan looked lonely, obviously unable to accept this result.
As for Yang Yichen, his face was always expressionless, and it was impossible to tell what was going on in his heart.
Yang Ming knew that the most taboo thing about leading troops in war is unclear rewards and punishments. Those who have merit must be rewarded, otherwise the soldiers under him will not work so hard next time.
"Master, what are you going to do next?" Yang Ming asked.
Shi Wansui said solemnly: "Of course I will continue to visit you tomorrow. Our Eastern Route Army suffered nearly 10,000 losses this time to resist the Turks. However, the little money allocated from above is not even enough to provide compensation. The soldiers stationed on the front line in Shuozhou are now I'm still looking forward to the reward from the court, but now I don't have any big money, how can I explain to them?"
At this time, Yang Yichen, who had been silent until now, spoke:
"From the current point of view, it is impossible for the Supreme Being to change his mind and reward the three armies. If Yang Su killed us, we underestimated the enemy and rushed forward. Everyone in the meeting today also saw that the Supreme Being is dissatisfied with us. This time, we can all return to our headquarters. Debriefing, it’s a fluke.”
His words basically gave up the idea of continuing to meet and ask for merit for the soldiers.
Shi Wansui and others were not surprised, and Yang Ming certainly didn't think that they would be cowardly if they were willing to take a step back.
You must know that Yang Yichen's original position is the governor of Shaanzhou. He was temporarily recruited to go to the front line with 10,000 troops from the Shaanzhou headquarters. He was a feudal official regardless of meritorious service, so there was no need to stand up and confront Yang Su.
Large-scale troop dispatches in the Sui Dynasty have always been based on this method. The commander must be the prince, the general must be the Shangzhu State, and the generals under his command are basically local officials or military generals, composed of people from all walks of life. A large army assembled.
The reason why Shi Wansui values the reward so much is because he often leads the army on expeditions as a general, and the troops under his command change from time to time. Today it is Yang Yichen, and tomorrow it may be someone else. Therefore, not being able to get rewards for the soldiers will have a great impact. His prestige in the military.
It would make people think that if you win with Shi Wansui, you won't get any money.
As for Zhang Dinghe and Li Duan, they were originally the leaders of the military government, and they wanted to use this victory to promote themselves further.
So when they all gathered together, Yang Yichen withdrew, and Shi Wansui and the remaining two people would continue to go to Daxing Palace to commit suicide tomorrow.
Yang Ming still doesn't know what Yang Jian's temper is? It's okay if you come with me to be soft, but come with me to be hard? Be careful, I'll beat you to death?
"Guys, please be patient, maybe there are other ways,"
After Yang Yichen left, Yang Ming hurriedly persuaded him: "The Supreme Being is still angry. You will feel uncomfortable if you go tomorrow. You may not be summoned even if you kneel outside all day."
"What should I do? It can't be that such a great achievement can be wiped out by Yang Su with just a few words?" Zhang Dinghe frowned.
Yang Ming looked at the other party and said with a smile: "What did the King of Han say?"
"No response," Li Duan came over and said, "When we passed by Jinyang on our way south, we informed the King of Han about this, and the King of Han also promised at that time that he would take credit for us. But now, there is no one in Jinyang. There was no movement."
Isn’t this enough? Yang Liang is smarter than you, and he knows that Yang Su is not easy to mess with. Besides, he didn't go to the front line, so there is no reason for him to have a fight with Yang Su because of you guys.
Just the few of you together can't match the title of Duke of the country, let alone the minister's right servant.
Then, Yang Ming looked at Shi Wansui and said: "Master, if you just want to ask for credit for the soldiers, I can find a way, but if you insist on going your own way and going against Yang Su, no one can help you."
This sentence was equivalent to breaking up the small alliance between the three of them. After all, Zhang Dinghe and Li Duan came here for merit, and they had no guts to compete with Yang Su.
And they would never think that Yang Ming was boasting. After all, he was the legitimate son of King Jin, so wasn't Yang Su attached to King Jin now?
So the two of them looked at Shi Wansui at the same time, waiting for him to make up his mind.
Although the master and apprentice Shi Wansui and Yang Ming had known each other for less than a year, they had a very good relationship. He naturally heard the warning in Yang Ming's words. Although it was a bit embarrassing for a master to be warned by his apprentice, but if It seemed that it was nothing if the county king warned him about Shangzhu Kingdom.
What's more, this boy has always been the same as me. He used to call me "Lao Shi", but today he called him "Master" in front of outsiders, which is a great honor.
"You two, please go back first and let me think about it carefully."
After sending Zhang Dinghe and Li Duan away, Shi Wansui frowned and looked at his two younger brothers and said:
"I didn't leave any food for you, so go back where you came from."
The Shi brothers looked at each other, cursed and left.
After the master and apprentice sat down in the room, they had to eat first. Eating is eating, and they must concentrate on it.
After eating and drinking, let’s talk about business again.
Shi Wansui is a man with a dragon-like appearance and a fierce face. He can scare people wherever he stands. But in fact, his facial features are quite delicate. However, he has been in the military all year round and is tanned and murderous. , so it always gives people a feeling that strangers should not approach.
Of the seventy-two generals in ancient Chinese martial arts temples, only four were included in the Sui Dynasty, Yang Su, He Ruobi, Han Qinhu, and Shi Wansui.
Shi Wansui is only fifty years old this year, and Yang Ming does not want him to die young.
Yang Ming put down his chopsticks, took a sip of tea, and said calmly: "Old Shi, take a step back, and the world will be brighter for you."
Shi Wansui suddenly frowned: "Why don't you let Yang Su take a step back?"
"Tsk, tsk, that's what I said. Do you think I am capable?" Yang Ming said with a smile: "Don't even think about it. This time Yang Su is going to be the chief historian of the Jin Dynasty. You fight him hard. My father, the king." How can I tolerate you?"
"This time it's Yang Sucan. You can't stand it anymore. If it's my father next time, you might as well go back to your hometown to farm."
Shi Wansui frowned and thought for a long time, then said with a puzzled look:
"Actually, I still can't figure it out. How did I offend Yang Supifu?"
"It's very simple," Yang Ming crossed his arms and said, "You took the credit."
Shi Wansui was immediately stunned: "Whose credit should I take? This time, except for my subordinates..."
As he spoke, Shi Wansui suddenly paused because he understood the meaning of Yang Ming's words.
The two armies in the east and west were controlled by the king of Han and the king of Jin respectively. Since the king of Han Yang Liang did not go, the supreme commander should be Yang Guang. Although their west route army made little effort in this northern expedition, Yang Guang had the highest title after all.
So, what I am taking the credit for is Jin Wang Yang Guang?
Shi Wansui is a straight person, but not a fool. He dares to argue with Yang Su because the two have known each other for many years. They have served as the marching commander under Yang Su many times before and are old acquaintances.
But he didn't dare to offend Yang Guang.
"Is it your father who asked you to come to me today?" Shi Wansui asked tentatively.
Yang Ming said angrily: "You have a big face?"
Shi Wansui was stunned at first, then smiled and said: "I seem to understand a little bit with your explanation, but there seems to be no room for maneuver on this matter?"
"A man can bend and stretch. As long as he can bend, there is room for maneuver in this matter," Yang Ming shook his head.
In Yang Ming's view, no one can defeat Yang Su nowadays, not even Gao Jiong, let alone Shi Wansui, you are not qualified to fight with others.
You naively thought you were just fighting with Yang Su. Maybe Yang Su was already thinking of how to kill you.
If you want to save Shi Wansui, you can only eliminate Yang Su's hatred for him as soon as possible. This is a last resort.
As a human being, no one wants to bow his head, but bowing his head is nothing compared to beheading.
Shi Wansui asked: "Is this what you just said, do you want me to take a step back?"
Yang Ming nodded and said, "I'll make arrangements for you to go to his house and apologize, but I have to go with you to prevent your bad temper from coming back again."
"Is this also called taking a step back?" Shi Wansui said with an ugly expression.
Yang Ming suddenly changed his tone and said coldly:
"For the sake of the relationship between master and disciple, I give you a serious warning. You'd better understand the identity of your subordinate. You dare to embarrass the Supreme Being in court. Do you think that your whole family will not be able to find a place to bury him?"
Shi Wansui was stunned by these words. This was the first time Yang Ming spoke to him in this tone.
Not a warning, more like a reprimand.
Shi Wansui was stunned for a long time before he finally realized that the Yang Ming in front of him was no longer an eight-year-old child. He was already the King of Hedong County in the Sui Dynasty.
