Riding and cutting the imperial pirates of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 323
Zi once said: If three people walk together, there must be my teacher.

Among them, there is a descendant of Shaohao, Tanzi, the monarch of Tan State in the Spring and Autumn Period.

Tan County in Donghai County was the capital of the Tan Kingdom back then.

Under Zang Ba's explanation, Wang Zheng nodded and rode his horse into the city, stepping on the clean streets, and slowly marched towards the majestic and majestic palace.

It was already noon at this time, and the sun at noon was hot and intense, just like the momentum of the heavenly army.
And Wang Zheng's mood.

As the capital of a country in the past, and even the capital of three dynasties and one county in the Qin and Han Dynasties, the city wall of Tan County is not too high, and the defense is not too strong, but it is difficult to guard against family thieves. In the case of internal response, Zang Ba and Chang Xi easily seized control of the city gate and the outer city. Later, because of Mi Zhu's coma at a critical moment, the defenders had no command, and they fell into civil strife where it was difficult to distinguish between ourselves and the enemy.

Due to various factors, when Zang Ba's army invaded the inner city, the last street fighting took only two or three hours to completely annihilate some of the last stubborn troops.

So, strictly speaking, Mi Fang's contribution is not small for Wang Zheng's ability to go down to Tan County without a fight.

Of course, despite this, Zang Ba and Chang Xi were finally given the first credit for treating Wang Zheng.

But for Mi Fang's sake, Mi Zhu has become the only direct descendant of Liu Bei in the city who has not surrendered but survived.

"Do you know why we were able to break Tancheng so easily?" Everyone drove into the palace gate, glanced at the viewing platform on the north side of the roof, Wang Zheng smiled, looked around, and asked.

Pan Zhang on the side hurriedly said: "The general has strategized and cleverly calculated. He has already countered the internal response. It seems that the victory is easy, but in fact the layout is far-reaching, which is the result of the calculation."

"Haha." Even though he knew it was flattery, it was rare for someone to affirm his own intelligence. Wang Zheng was very happy, but he shook his head: "At that time, Zang Ba was not in the city, and the Chen family had no military power. Only Xu Danshou There are only a thousand Danyang soldiers."

"However, Liu Bei still left behind [-] defenders. If it weren't for a coincidence, the city might not have been lost."

"What the general said is true." Pan Zhang agreed with this deeply. He suggested to send troops in Jiqiu before, but he also felt that Zang Ba had too few soldiers and horses, and even if he opened the city gate, he might not be able to stand firm.

He stroked his short beards that had just grown out, thought for a while, and then said: "That's because Zang Ba and Chang Xi attacked at night and they were caught by surprise, and the Danyang soldiers are well-known elites in the world. Are they all elite soldiers, fighting the enemy with all their strength, and they can surely win by force?"

"No." Wang Zheng shook his head again: "If the city gate is obtained by surprise, the outer city will be fine. We have traveled all the way, and you have seen that the inner city of Tan County is actually called the upper city. Even more so, if we really work together and stick to it with 6000 men, Zang Bajun and Nadanyang soldiers will not be able to break through in a short period of time, no matter how skilled and brave they are.

That's right, Pan Zhang scratched his head, feeling a bit puzzled for a moment, then Wu Sheng interrupted and said, "What's there to say, Liu Bei gave the power of soldiers and horses to Mi Zhu, but he Falling into a coma and unable to command, what does this mean?"

Wu Sheng pointed to the sky, and said carelessly: "It's nothing more than the general's destiny!"

"Yes, yes, yes." Pan Zhang nodded again and again, and suddenly realized: "What Major Wu said is absolutely true. Liu Xuande is already doomed to be defeated if he is an enemy of the general!"

"Don't talk nonsense!" Unexpectedly, Pan Zhang's words flattered the horse's legs. Wang Zheng frowned, stared at Pan Zhang for a long time, and said calmly: "Lieutenant Colonel Pan, how many times has he looked down on others because of his birth?" ?”

"In terms of background, compared to Liu Bei, you and I are probably only inferior or not?"

"The last general is not." Pan Zhang was a little dumb when he heard this, his face turned red, and when he was about to explain, Wang Zheng stopped looking at him and just muttered to himself: "Although this general is blessed by Huang Tian, ​​he can't Everything is based on the illusory fate, speaking of it, it is true that Liu Bei is out of luck."

"The Xuzhou that Tao Qian handed over to him is a mess. In addition, his own strength is limited. It can be said that he has lost the hearts of the people since he took over the Xuzhou Mu!"

"No matter the Xuzhou family, or even Tao Qian's old subordinates like Zang Ba, they are not optimistic about his ship. They always feel that it is always in danger of capsizing. Once internal and external troubles occur, and the situation is critical, everyone scrambles to betray the master. , This is the reason why Tancheng got it so easily."

Of course, with regard to the matter of the Mi family, there is indeed a certain feeling that every drink and peck is a definite number.

In the original history, Mi Zhu was always loyal to Liu Bei, but Mi Fang was scolded by Guan Yu for failing to complete the task of supplying military supplies when Liu Bei became the king of Hanzhong. One of the reasons why Guan Yu was defeated and killed.

But before, maybe it was because there was no choice at that time, because Mi Zhu, the head of the family, chose Liu Bei, so Mi Fang and the Mi family bet heavily on Liu Bei, marrying a sister and giving money to others, and there was no such thing as The case of apostasy.

And after Wang Zheng crossed over, he had a frank conversation with Mi Fang in Kaiyang that day, but there was no further news for a long time. Wang Zheng thought it was because his arms could not hold back his thighs, and Mi Fang was not the real head of the Mi family after all. Since Mi Zhu chose Liu Bei, then it is naturally impossible for his Mi family to consider joining his royal family.

However, at the last moment, Mi Fang still made a choice, which plunged Tan County into complete chaos, and made it impossible for those loyal to Liu Bei to organize an effective resistance.

The scenery in the palace is pleasant. When you climb up and look far away, you will see many palaces, pavilions, and red walls among the trees. From time to time, you can see soldiers with spears and spears.

The main hall at this time.

After Zang Ba, Chen Deng, Mi Fang and other Chinese military and aristocratic families from the city filed in, Wang Zheng got up with a smile. Many of them were quite embarrassed. Clothes, but the chest was faintly red, and his face was even paler, as if he had personally fought in battle during the siege, he couldn't help being startled, and quickly looked at Zang Ba.

Zang Ba's words confirmed his guess, so Wang Zheng also wanted to make a statement, and hurriedly stepped forward to help Chen Deng with his own hands, and immediately called out: "Hurry up and take a seat."

"More generals."

Chen Deng's face was moved, and he bowed his hands again and again, as if he was sincere and moved. Wang Zheng stopped him with a smile, and even checked his wound with concern. Therefore, although stabbing important parts, the injury is not serious.

"Mr. Chen shouldn't take risks." While talking, Wang Zheng asked again: "What did Tai Chang (medical officer) say?"

Zang Ba on the side replied: "I've seen it, Xiaowei Chen is lucky, but he lost too much blood, and it will get better after a little more time."

Wang Zheng nodded, patted Chen Deng's arm comfortingly, turned to the people in the hall, and asked, "I wonder who is Duke Han Yu in person?"

Chen Deng's father, Chen Gui, was named Han Yu.

"General." Chen Deng replied quickly after hearing the words: "My father did not participate in the act of setting things right this time. He has neither an inch of merit nor an official status. He feels that it is not appropriate to come here with all useful ministers to welcome the general."

"Oh?" Hearing this, Wang Zheng's gaze stayed on Chen Deng for a long time, until the inexplicable coercion made Chen Deng's back soaked in cold sweat, then he smiled, nodded and said, "It's okay."

"Grand Han Yu is an elder, so it's time for a kid to visit him."

Turning to Mi Fang again, nodded, and directly returned to the main seat, and said loudly: "How is the situation in the city?"

"General, gold and silver were seized in this battle."

After listening to the report of Zang Ba, Chen Deng and others, Wang Zheng's expression remained unchanged, but the generals of the Tian army who came from Jiqiu looked at each other in blank dismay, as if they were surprised by the prosperity of Tan County.

Although Liu Bei was new, Tao Qian did not know how many years he had been a state shepherd, and he had been in the Central Plains for many years. , except for a few of his heirs, wives and concubines, most of them are cheaper than Liu Bei.

After pondering for a while, Wang Zheng said with a smile: "This battle is a lot of trouble, gentlemen, you should choose some good ones to keep for yourself, and half of the rest will be allocated to the supply camp and sold to supplement military use; the other half will be given to the soldiers who have done meritorious service. "

With soldiers, he can get more property; without soldiers, no matter how much property he has, what effect can he have?

It's just cheap for others.

Wang Zheng deeply understood what the foundation of his family was, except for the system, which was the army, so these yellow and white things, from the first day of the uprising, were not as attractive to him as those food and weapons.

Of course, just because he is not interested does not mean that others are not. Chen Deng and Mi Fang are better off, but Zang Ba and Chang Xi who are bandit-born are unavoidably overjoyed and applaud.

"Thank you, General, for the reward."

"Brother Zang and Brother Chang, why is this so?" Wang Zheng smiled slightly and helped them up: "Tan County was brought down by the concerted efforts of all the lords, and the captured things should be yours. He’s the one who sits back and enjoys what he gets.”

"General, what should we do with the others?" At this moment, Zang Ba suddenly pointed to the distance and asked meaningfully.

Looking along his fingers, Wang Zheng saw many eunuchs, maidservants, and some luxuriously dressed women, who must be Liu Bei's wives and concubines. Forget it, Chang Xi and the others had fiery eyes and could not help frowning.

Being able to say "brothers are like siblings, wives are like clothes" and other famous sayings, Liu Bei is naturally different from Cao Cao in terms of female sex, so he doesn't take it too seriously. , or received by oneself, let alone a peerless beauty, must be a person with outstanding appearance, but according to Zang Ba's meaning, it implies that Wang Zheng will continue to reward beauties after rewarding the money.

This is not acceptable, at least Liu Bei's family cannot be moved.

Wang Zheng still respected Liu Bei in his bones. He straightened his expression, looked around the crowd, and said in a deep voice, "Liu Bei is a hero. Heroes can be killed but not humiliated!"

"Beautiful maids, maids and the like, you can choose as you please."

"But his wives and concubines. I can't bear to belittle them. It is expected that all the gentlemen should think the same." He pondered for a while and said:
"Send the horse quickly to Kaiyang, and arrange it properly first."

He can't move, but he can't continue to stay in Tan County. He will leave for Xiapi soon. Although his wives and concubines are women, they are still Liu Bei's family members.

Hearing this, Mi Fang, Chen Deng, Zang Ba and others nodded secretly, saying yes, although Chang Xi and the others were disappointed, at most they showed resentment, and they didn't say anything more.

After everyone left, Wang Zheng called Mi Fang alone.

"Mi Zizhong still doesn't want to drop his general?" He asked.

Mi Fang smiled wryly and shook her head.

Seeing this, Wang Zheng felt a little embarrassed.

Before he entered the city, Mi Zhu was unwilling to surrender, Zang Ba and others saw Mi Fang's meritorious service, and they also knew that Wang Zheng and the Mi family had long been friends, so they couldn't handle it directly.But now that Wang Zheng has come to the state of Tan, Mi Zhu still does not change his mind and would rather die than surrender, but it is difficult to handle.

Since the incident, the Mi family has helped him a lot, and Wang Zheng also admires a loyal person like Mi Zhu, he has a heart and doesn't want to kill him, but if he doesn't kill him, it will leave a big hidden danger in Tancheng. There is also the suspicion that there is no distinction between rewards and punishments, which is hard to convince people.

"Brother Zifang." After hesitating for a moment, Wang Zheng said, "If you tell me the truth, I can be sure of persuading Brother Ling."

"As long as there is something, even if it takes a long time, I will give some time."

"General." Mi Fang looked up at him, and when she opened her mouth to speak, Wang Zheng added: "But this general will never allow anyone to lie and deceive!"

As soon as these words came out, Mi Zhu looked miserable and fell silent.

He suddenly felt a little regretful, he was too confused that day, he shouldn't have listened to Xu Dan's words.

What's the use of this person's promise, he can't be the master!
It's just that if Mi Zhu was really killed by Wang Zheng, what face would Mi Fang have to live on? Wouldn't it mean that he personally killed his elder brother?
"General." After a long while, Mi Fang suddenly lowered his head and said, "My family and I are willing to submit to the general from now on and swear allegiance to the death!"

"Just ask the general to save my brother's life!"

Wang Zheng closed his eyes and muttered silently, his thoughts changed sharply.

The so-called hero of the other, my enemy bandit, since he embarked on the road of fighting for the dragon, Cao Cao Liu Bei is the destined enemy, and those who are loyal to their own enemies are naturally not allowed to stay.

It is even loosened to say that the more talented people, if they cannot be recruited, they have to get rid of them and hurry up!

Of course, strictly speaking, Mi Zhu may not be very talented in terms of talent, and with Mi Fang and the Mi family's relationship, if it is really necessary to say that he must be killed, it may not be so.

The only difficulty at this time is actually other people's opinions.

If Mi Zhu is not killed, what is the reason?
He is Liu Bei's direct descendant who would rather die than surrender to the kingship. If you don't kill him, does it mean that he is right to be loyal to Liu Bei? How do people like Zang Ba and Chen Deng deal with themselves?

After a while, Wang Zheng looked at Mi Fang again, and said calmly: "Speaking of which, you should have contributed a lot to become the lord of the Tan Kingdom."

"Using your merits to offset Mi Zhu's crimes, it can barely be counted as merits and demerits."

"It's just that if Mi Zhu is in this world, why did the Mi family ever have your turn to decide? How can I use your Mi family with confidence?"

There is a play!

Hearing this, Mi Fang was ecstatic in her heart, and said directly: "If the general can save my brother's life, I will naturally put him under house arrest and strictly guard him so that he can no longer approach the power center of my Mi family!"

"It's still not safe enough." Wang Zheng shook his head: "What's more, Mi Zhu can't get his name right if he doesn't kill him."

Glancing at Mi Fang, whose face was ashen again, Wang Zheng added: "Mi Zhu must die, but your brother can live."

He stared at the stunned Mi Fang, and said word by word: "If you can handle this well, you will not only be able to spare her life."

Having said that, Wang Zheng paused, waved his hands and said:

"A gentleman has the beauty of being an adult. Since he wants to be Liu Bei's subject so much, he will be able to do so."

(End of this chapter)