Chenqiaoyi is twenty miles away from the capital of Chen State.
Hundreds of thousands of victorious troops and mighty guards are stationed here.
The man who commanded an army of 300,000 was not a general with a military background, but a civil servant named Zhou Yi, whose pseudonym was Xing Jian.
The word "Xing Jian" comes from the Book of Changes, "Heaven Xing Jian".
The person who helped Zhou Yi pick out the characters hopes that Zhou Yi can strive for self-improvement like a gentleman and be as virtuous as the earth.
This time Zhou Xingjian of the Book of Changes, who was far away in the northwest border, led an army of 300,000 to attack the Xiongnu invasion of the border. He not only captured the Xiongnu leader Wuwan Chanyu alive, but also expanded the territory thousands of miles and included most of the Xiongnu territory within the boundaries of the Chen Kingdom.
Despite his hard work and great achievements, not only was he not received ceremoniously by Emperor Chen, he even ordered an army of 300,000 men to be temporarily stationed outside Chenqiaoyi.
Now the triumphant army has been stationed in Chenqiaoyi for three days.
It would be fine if they were not given a grand reception and welcome. Even the rewards they deserved for the victorious army were not brought to Hanyang City.
If the commander-in-chief Zhou Yi had not been rigorous and had a way to solve the supply problem of the soldiers, or if someone else had managed it, most of the 300,000 soldiers who had returned in triumph would have mutinied and caused trouble.
Outside the Chinese army's tent, four soldiers wearing black armor and holding Mo swords were guarding the left and right sides.
Suddenly a soldier whispered to the people beside him: "Have you heard? The reason why the Dog Emperor in Hanyang City did not let our troops enter the city is because he believed the rumor that our commander wanted to rebel!"
The black-armored soldier on the side said with disdain: "What the hell? The commander-in-chief is very loyal to our great Chen country, and his heart is as clear as the sun and the moon. The dog emperor of Hanyang City is so ignorant that he suspects our commander-in-chief of rebellion." ?”
"I think we should just rush into Hanyang City, dethrone that dog emperor from the throne, steal the imperial seal, and let our commander-in-chief become the emperor. If the commander-in-chief becomes the emperor, then all the people in the world will be able to live every day. Let’s eat thin rice and white noodles!”
A few guards on the other side also responded excitedly: "That's right, that's right, our commander-in-chief's merit is higher than the sky, and his virtue is shining brightly. It's better for the commander-in-chief to be the emperor."
While several guards were discussing lively, a man with a sharp mouth and monkey cheeks who looked like the little boy in Doraemon walked up to the big tent holding a brocade box.
This man who looks like a young husband is Yang Xiu, the chief secretary of the army, who is responsible for food and grass supplies, food and clothing.
Behind him were a group of generals wearing armor, swords on their waists, and full of evil spirits.
It can also be seen from his position that this little military chief has a higher status than the six generals behind him.
There is no other reason, mainly because Yang Xiu, the chief bookkeeper, is a close confidant who has been following the commander-in-chief Zhou Yi and Zhou Xingjian from poverty and loneliness to glory and wealth.
"You guys, if you don't keep a good watch, you are gossiping here. Not to mention that if a thief breaks into the camp, you will disturb the commander's rest and affect his health. Can you afford the punishment?"
Yang Xiu and the general behind him also heard the discussion of several soldiers just now, but Yang Xiu, the chief secretary, was not angry because a few soldiers said such treason as asking the emperor to dismount.
Instead, they were angry because they were talking and talking outside the tent, fearing that it would affect the commander's rest in the tent.
The eight soldiers of the Black Armored Battalion who were guarding the Central Military Camp also realized their mistakes. They quickly lowered their heads and admitted their mistakes and said, "Sir, please forgive me. You guys know your mistake. You will never dare to whisper outside the Commander's camp in the future. It will have a huge impact." Rest handsome and ignore the safety of the camp."
The eight soldiers guarding the camp were not angry because of Yang Xiu's rebuke. Instead, they all blamed themselves because they were afraid that they and others would affect the commander's rest.
From this we can also see how high the status of Commander Zhou Yi is in the hearts of the soldiers.
Yang Xiu, the military chief with a sharp mouth and monkey cheeks, turned sideways and said to a general behind him: "General Lin and these people are your black-armored guards, so I'll leave it to you to handle it yourself!"
Lin Zhenyuan, who was behind Yang Xiu, was so frightened that the eight soldiers guarding the camp fell to their knees.
Before General Lin Zhenyuan could say anything, Yang Xiu took the lead and said: "The commander-in-chief loves his soldiers like his own son, so just give him a small punishment!"
General Lin Zhenyuan looked at the people kneeling on the ground and shouted angrily in a low voice: "Military laws are strict. You guys are not strict in your duties and fail to protect the tents. This crime alone is enough to chop your heads off."
After hearing this, the eight black-armored guards guarding the Chinese army's tent all knelt on the ground and trembled.
General Lin snorted again and said, "If it weren't for Mr. Yang Xiu, the chief secretary, who intercedes for you, you would be dead. Now go to the Military Law Office and each of you will receive 30 military sticks."
Thirty military sticks or losing heads, which is more important than these black-armored guards would not know.
Under the combination of kindness and power, the eight guards on the ground were all overjoyed when they heard this, and quickly kowtowed to Chief Yang Xiu and General Lin Zhenyuan to express their gratitude: "Thank you Master Yang for interceding! Thank you General Lin for showing mercy!"
"Thank you Master Yang for interceding! Thank you General Lin for showing mercy!"
"Thank you Master Yang for interceding! Thank you General Lin for showing mercy!"
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After the eight soldiers guarding the Chinese military camp were dragged down, another group of solemn and mighty soldiers were replaced to guard the Chinese military camp.
The chief secretary, Yang Xiu, led the six generals behind him into the Chinese army's tent.
As soon as he entered the tent, Yang Xiu saw that his handsome silk quilt had slipped to the ground on the couch.
Yang Xiu hurriedly handed the brocade box in his hand to General Lin who was standing aside, and he stepped forward to cover the fallen quilt with his own commander.
I don't know if it was because Yang Xiu's movements were too large, which suddenly woke up Zhou Yi on the couch.
Zhou Yi saw many familiar faces in front of him, yawned and stood up and said: "It turns out to be Asiu and the generals."
"What are you doing here? But the reward from the imperial court has come? Who is the official who came to reward the army!"
Upon hearing the commander's question, the happy faces of the generals in the camp turned dark.
Seeing this, Marshal Zhou Yi immediately knew that the reward given by the imperial court to these 300,000 mighty guards had not yet come down.
Zhou Yi comforted everyone with a haha and said: "Don't be anxious, everyone. This time we are expanding our territory. Perhaps the reward from our mighty guards is too generous, and the court is delaying it all at once!"
But none of the generals present believed the commander's comfort.
General Lin Zhenyuan said angrily: "Usually, the victorious army is rewarded as soon as it comes to Chenqiao Station. Now, the soldiers of our mighty guard have been here for three days, and the reward still has not come. I It seems that most of our mighty guards’ rewards have been stolen by those corrupt officials in the court.”
As soon as General Lin said this, other generals immediately echoed: "Yes, yes."
Zhou Yi did not answer the generals' words, but stood up and walked out of the camp to check the appearance and morale of the troops.
Yang Xiu and the generals in the camp also followed Zhou Yi silently.
Although Zhou Yi also knew that the imperial court was corrupt, his majesty was currently fatuous and incompetent. He favored the demon concubine and allowed his sycophants to run wild.
But what does all this have to do with how much money you have?
Anyway, my foundation is in the northwest. When the time comes, I will accept this reward and return to the northwest with a large army.
As for dealing with the invading Xiongnu this time, Zhou Yi just killed hundreds of thousands of Xiongnu troops in order to consolidate his rule.
If it weren't for his soldiers who wanted to be rewarded by the court, Zhou Yi himself would not have wanted to lead his army across mountains and rivers to come to this ghost place like Hanyang City.
After all, Hanyang City, the capital of Chen State, is not as prosperous as Loulan City built by Zhou Yi himself.
After walking around, Zhou Yi was very pleased to see that all the soldiers under his command were full of energy and vitality.
At this time, a gust of autumn wind blew, causing Zhou Yi, who had just gotten up from his bed, to shiver involuntarily.
"It's autumn, it's time to prepare autumn and winter clothes for the soldiers!" Zhou Yi said subconsciously.
It was Zhou Yi's performance of loving his soldiers as his own children that was like a neurological reflex, which made all the generals on the field more determined in their plans.
At this time, General Lin Zhenyuan, holding a brocade box in his hand, walked up to the chief secretary Yang Xiu at the right time.
Yang Xiu understood, and immediately took out a yellow robe from the brocade box and put it on Zhou Yi.
"It's getting cold, I'll give you some extra clothes, sir."
Zhou Yi looked at the yellow robe on his body, with a mighty five-clawed golden dragon embroidered on it. Zhou Yi couldn't help being stunned, and was shocked: "Damn it, isn't this a dragon robe that only an emperor can wear?"
"how..."
"Did you put on the yellow robe and get on top of me?"
Before Zhou Yi could say anything, Yang Xiu, General Lin Zhenyuan and others all knelt down in front of Zhou Yi. Upon seeing this, all the soldiers around him also knelt down on one knee towards Zhou Yi.
General Lin Zhenyuan was the first to speak: "Now the Dog Emperor is stupid and incompetent. He favors the demon concubine and uses sycophants in high positions. Marshal, you have made great achievements in Jiuzhou. The country, the country, the country, the sacred weapon, and the virtuous people will live in it. Zhenyuan and others are bold and ask the Marshal to serve the people. Putting the people first, taking charge of the country, and supporting the country."
Then a thunderous cry erupted from all over the army: "Please, Commander-in-Chief, put the people first, take charge of the country, and help the country."
In fact, Zhou Yi was very satisfied with the situation in which he had expanded thousands of miles to separate one side, but now that hundreds of thousands of soldiers under his command actually asked him to rebel and become the emperor, Zhou Yi couldn't help but fell into deep thought.
"If the rebellion succeeds, it will be enough to rule the world. If the rebellion fails, then the nine tribes will be wiped out!"
"Did I offend you and force me to rise up and rebel?"
"Didn't I just ask the laborers in the northwest to eat rice porridge and mustard vegetables three times a day?"
"Don't I just give out instant noodles to the soldiers in the army? Laotan sauerkraut, braised beef, and tonkotsu chicken soup will be given instead!"
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"These are not heinous crimes. Why don't you wish me well, but you want me to be the emperor?"
Zhou Yi was a little confused and couldn't help but recall the time when he had just traveled through time.
