On the second day, it was half an hour before Chen hour, and the enemy troops approaching the gate were approaching again, approaching the city gate by a hundred feet, or more than three hundred meters.
It can be seen that Zhou Tianfeng is not a fool. After this memorandum was sent, he will not delay any more and vigorously tackle the problem.
Ren Canglin ordered that the entire army be ready for battle. Bows, infantry, and cavalry were well coordinated. The troops in each battalion were filled with murderous intent, vowing to avenge their fellow cavalrymen who died in the battle yesterday.
Han You stayed up almost all night. After a short rest, he came to the top of the city and huddled in the turret, thinking about countermeasures that he could not think of at all.
In fact, most of the things on the battlefield are head-to-head competitions, who can fight, who has high momentum, and who dares to fight to the death. There are many so-called strategies that require the right time, location, and people. Not every war can win. Useful.
That night, Old Master Duan slept soundly. Every time the soldiers came to report, they were asleep, asleep, asleep.
Just when everyone was ready to engage in a bitter battle, the army came to report that Zhao Xiong of the Zhao family led two thousand Zhao Jia soldiers to escort the Zhang family's rebellious party who wanted to enter the city from the north.
Before Tang Qingfeng could speak, Han You sneered and said: "Those Zhao soldiers are armed to the point of prostate. We are fighting here. What if they make trouble in the rear? You cannot enter. If you want to enter, let Zhao Xiong enter by himself. At most, take three or two with you." Entourage.”
Ren Canglin and others did not speak, and so did Tang Qingfeng. Although the possibility was very small, Han You's worries were justified.
After waiting for a while, an angry Zhao Xiong came and started cursing when he got on the city wall.
"Where is Han You, kid? Get out of here!"
Han You walked over from the turret, while Ren Canglin and Tang Qingfeng hugged Zhao Xiong.
They are all old acquaintances. Although we are not close friends, we always see each other when we are in the South. The Zhao family is more supportive of the army. During the previous dynasty, they always sent supplies over, and their relationship with the South Army is not bad.
An angry Zhao Xiong returned the gift, his face was full of fire, and when he saw Han You leaving, he immediately shouted: "Hello Han You, I know that guarding the gate this time will be a hard battle, so I went my own way in the clan and led two thousand Zhao Jia soldiers into the city to help. Boxing is a righteous act, but you actually accuse me of having evil intentions!"
Han You, who was holding his arms, walked over with a look of disdain on his face: "Sail the Wannian Boat with caution, is there anything wrong?"
"Don't forget that it was me who took Zhao Bao's head, and don't forget that it was me who helped General Lu capture the Zhang family's rebellious gang!"
When many people heard this, they couldn't help but look at Han You, thinking that Han You might be too cautious.
Han You smiled slightly: "Then how can I ensure that you helped me before to win my trust, but today you can let your men enter the city, but you are taking advantage of the chaos to cooperate with the thieves outside the city?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the pressure was placed on Zhao Xiong again.
Ren Canglin and others all looked at Zhao Xiong, and felt that what Han You said was reasonable. It was true, so be careful and sail the ten thousand year ship.
"Okay, okay, thank you Han You."
Zhao Xiong really brought elites to help him with his fists. When he saw Han You looking like a bird, his chest heaved with anger: "Okay, I will..."
"But." Han You changed the subject and said seriously: "It is well known that Mr. Zhao is very patriotic, but the general is in charge of his own affairs and cannot abandon private interests for public purposes. If not, two thousand Zhao soldiers will be killed." Right, each person pays a deposit of 100 guan. If you cause trouble in the future, I will not pay back the deposit. Of course, this is for your sake, Mr. Zhao."
Zhao Xiong was stunned, as were everyone else.
"Hahahaha." Zhao Xiong suddenly laughed, laughing out loud, his face flushed: "Okay, General Han said, I will give you 300,000 yuan, and a thousand Zhao Jia soldiers will come from Miao County, two It will arrive within a few days, and I will also hand over their money."
After finishing speaking, Zhao Xiong nodded with satisfaction at Han You.
This old guy actually felt that Han You was very considerate to him in front of all the generals, and felt that if it were anyone else, two hundred would be enough to enter the city, let alone two thousand Qingqi.
"Wait a minute."
Tang Qingfeng looked gloomy: "Han Shaoyin, do you know the reputation of Zhao Jia soldiers, these two thousand..."
Han You: "Three hundred thousand yuan is given to Ren Shuai and the others, just in time to improve the food for the brothers."
Tang Qingfeng was immediately surrounded by a group of generals. It was expected that if this guy said one more word, he would be tied up and resisted by a group of generals.
Many generals were beaming with joy, or they said that he was the son of General Han, and they kept talking. Nanguan got 300,000 guan. How much food and grass can this buy?
Zhao Xiong was dumbfounded: "Although I don't know what this deposit means, but...if I, Zhao Jiazu, are innocent, this money...should not be returned..."
"Uncle, are you kidding? Who are you? You are Zhao Xiong, the second-in-command of the best family in the world, a man who is famous all over the world for his literary and military skills. You alone account for half of the world's talent and martial arts. I spent 300,000 yuan to support the army, but you still want to go back. I can give it to you. The problem is that you are not afraid of embarrassment. When the world mentions this matter, Zhao Xiong of the Zhao family actually gave it away..."
Zhao Xiong waved his hand: "I will give you another 200,000 guan, as per the old rules, a total of 500,000 guan!"
Upon hearing the words "old rules", the generals understood that this was not the first time Han You had extorted money from others.
Han You gave a thumbs up: "You are a wise man."
Tang Qingfeng shouted: "But Zhao Jiazu..."
Han You showed a serious look on his face: "You can enter the city. Take off your armor, abandon your horse, and unload your heavy sword, and leave it to the Confederate Army for safekeeping."
This time, both those who were silent and those who were not silent were silent.
When people come, not only do they pay money, but they also have to take off all their equipment. After that, they are guarded like prisoners. In the end, they may just walk around the city and then leave.
To put it more simply, money was spent, people were lost, and nothing was done. It was just a big injustice.
"good."
Unexpectedly, Zhao Xiong nodded: "Okay, that's it."
The generals looked at Zhao Xiong and then at Han You, feeling absurd. Why is Zhao Xiong so easy to talk to?
In fact, it was not that Zhao Xiong was restrained by Han You, but that Old Zhao Tou had a strong point in his heart.
As the No. 1 family in the world, Zhao Xiong knew that the court and the palace did not trust their Zhao family. Once Zhao Tai became the servant, the Zhao family would have to walk on thin ice.
Even so, the palace's suspicion of the Zhao family will not be less.
Even if the emperor came to supervise the battle in person, Zhao Xiong would not be so fawning, but Han You was different!
After a trip to Beijing, Zhao Xiong felt that the biggest gain from this trip to the north was "getting acquainted" with Han You.
Han You is a very interesting person.
As a person who can influence the emperor's thoughts, and can even be said to be the person whom the emperor trusts most, this guy has a very obvious characteristic, that is, he ignores his deeds and his heart.
In fact, there is a surname that is in the same situation as the Zhao family, and even more subtle than the Zhao family, and that is the Ma family.
Through Zhao Xiong's private inquiries, I discovered a lot of things, many interesting things.
At first, the emperor wanted Shen Tu Gang and Han You to conspire to get rid of the Ma family. Later, it turned out that the palace did not worry too much, and the Ma family's Ma Rufeng rebelled.
Logically speaking, Ma Rulong and Ma Fenghou should die, but as a result, not only did Ma Rulong and Ma Fenghou not die, one of them was granted the title of county son, and the other was granted the title of county boy. Not to mention living happily in the capital, Ma's horse farm in Beidi Nothing was invaded.
In addition, Han You also suppressed other aristocratic families in the North, except the Ma family.
Zhao Xiong peeled off the cocoon and finally saw through the essence of the matter. Everything was related to Han You.
Ma Rulong hangs out at Four Seasons Villa every day, and even makes some kind of Ma Family Patriotic Football Team.
Ma Fenghou worshiped Han You's younger brother Tang Jing as his teacher, and he stayed with him all day long.
It can be seen from this that Han You is like a pair of eyes in the palace. These eyes "discuss the deeds but not the heart." Regardless of the previous dynasty, his original identity and background, and his attitude towards this dynasty and His Majesty, they determine the present and future. future situation.
Most people in the world only see thieves eating meat, but do not see thieves being beaten.
Zhao Xiongke saw that the Ma family not only ate meat, but also received beatings.
Before the two uncles and nephews of the Ma family were granted the title of county son and county son, the Ma family was betrayed by Han You and his men so many times, suffered so many losses, spent so much money in vain, and admitted to being cowarded many times. It is a bitter history full of snot and tears, but it is all worth it. He has endured it to the end, and now he is wandering around the capital. The first person to be awarded a title after the beginning of the dynasty was from a foreign race, and he was given two titles with one letter.
Therefore, Zhao Xiong firmly believes that even the barbarian tribes can be trusted, let alone the Zhao family. The key to the problem lies with Han You.
The Ma family can suffer at the hands of Han You, and so can the Zhao family. The Ma family can suffer at the hands of Han You, and the Zhao family can suffer as well. The Ma family can admit that they are cowardly, and they can spend money in vain. His Zhao family can do the same!
This is the reason why Zhao Xiong followed Han You to the Southland after he left Beijing.
Instead of looking for opportunities in the capital to be loyal to the emperor, it is better to find Han You in one step. If Han You "thinks" that the Zhao family is loyal to the court and does not need to be too fearful, suspicious, or defensive, then the emperor will also think so.
This is the reason for everything, Zhao Xiong's true thoughts.
If Han You is satisfied, the emperor will also be satisfied, that's all. There are lessons to be learned from the past, and this is the case with the Ma family.
