Late Tang Dynasty Floating Life

Chapter 158 Hanging

"Mage is very eloquent, but, this is not what Han Lang gave you." In the camp outside the city, Shao Shude looked at the kind-hearted eloquent monk, and said: "Han Lang, although I have never seen him before, but I can see you." His track record is not that of a person who can sacrifice himself to protect his family."

Debate is the default.

"Han Lang and Kang Yuancheng are the chief culprits, and they cannot be forgiven. He must be very clear about it, but he still has some luck." Shao Shude stood up and paced habitually: "Master Biancai, how much land does Longxing Temple have? , part?"

"More than [-] hectares, [-] households." Biancai replied.

Lingzhou also heard about Shao Shude's rectification of the Sanjie Temple in Suizhou, and he was also very worried.

"Master, Ming people don't speak dark words, so I will show you two ways." Shao Shude said suddenly.

"Please speak, Commander."

"One, take your wealth, monks, and songs, and go west. The bliss of the western heaven is like the Buddhaland on earth?"

Biancai's eyelids twitched when he heard this, and he secretly denied this path in his heart.

go west?There are already many temples in Liangzhou and other places, how can there be a place for them?The meaning of Lingwu County King is probably not to let them go to the Xizhou area of ​​Datang.It's a bit messy there!Being a monk in other places may be troubled by being poor and not having enough to eat, but if you go to Xizhou, you may lose your head.

Biancai was old and didn't want to take risks.

"Both, go to the grassland to preach." Shao Shude said.

In fact, whether Buddhism in the Central Plains can adapt to the grasslands is hard to say.But now he can't reach out to Tubo, and he can't get the monks there.What's more, I don't know whether the Buddhism in Tubo today is the same as that of later generations, it's hard to say.So, let's treat a dead horse as a living horse doctor, and try it first.

It would be great if the debaters were smart enough to adapt to local conditions and create their own.

"May I ask where is the grassland that the Commander is referring to?" Biancai asked.

These two people are also interesting, one is in command of the army to besiege Lingzhou, and the other came to be a lobbyist, but in the end they didn't talk about serious business, but brought up the matter of "promoting Buddhism".

"The grasslands of Xia, You, and Yan." Shao Shude said.

"Preach to party people?"

"Of course."

The debater didn't ask what was good about it.For the military leader who holds a knife, do whatever he asks you to do, don't bargain.The eloquence of the debate master is eloquent, and that also counts. When you meet an unreasonable martial artist, will he braid scriptures with you?
"Dang Xiang was born with hostility from heaven and earth, and must be resolved by Buddhism." Shao Shude said: "The mage can go to Xiazhou first, and someone will send someone to Dijinze to build a temple. From now on, the master can preach with peace of mind."

When it comes to this point, Biancai has nothing to say.This is not a negotiation, but an order.

"Since the commander-in-chief is determined to promote Buddhism, and the poor Taoist is overjoyed, he should obey his orders." Biancai replied.

"That's very good." Shao Shude said happily: "Master, it's better to stay and have a meal together. There are still some things that I haven't figured out. I need the help of the Master."

"Marshal, this Lingzhou matter..."

"Well, Han Lang and Kang Yuancheng are guilty generals, they have to send their whole family to the capital, and hand them over to the court for justice." Shao Shude said.

"If Han Lang is not exonerated, he is afraid that he will stick to his defense and not surrender, and his violent attack will hurt people's lives." Biancai said.

"The mage can definitely teach someone."

The debater pondered for a while, and then said: "Pindao can try to persuade the Han clan, but he must be pardoned by the commander in chief."

"This is all the fault of Han Lang and Kang Yuancheng, and no one else."

"So, Pindao is relieved."

If only the crimes of Han Lang and Kang Yuancheng's family are investigated, and that is the end, then there is still room for manipulation.

Biancai and Zengren returned to Lingzhou in the afternoon.After the two of them left, Chen Cheng came over and congratulated him: "Commander, Lingzhou is about to go down sooner or later, and this time we will go on an expedition, and we will have all the merits."

"Judge Chen came at the right time. Now that Ling and Yan prefectures have descended, who should be the best envoy?" Shao Shude asked.

With the current situation, it is impossible for him to be the governor of the two towns of Shuofang and Dingnan alone.As unruly as Li Keyong, who wanted to invade Zhaoyi Town, he was also his cousin as Jiedushi.

But this does not mean that the battle is in vain. In fact, there are workarounds.

"Marshal, someone recommends you." Chen Cheng replied confidently.

"Oh, there are already candidates?" Shao Shude was a little surprised.

These days, although there are quite a few people who are qualified to be a governor of a town, it is not easy to find them for a while.

"Commander, Li Shaoke, the ex-Hedong Observation Envoy and Military Envoy, is appointed Shuofang Festival Commander," Chen Cheng said.

"Li Shao..." Shao Shude remembered.He took good care of himself when he was in Hedong. When he was in Jinyang, he joked that if Shao Shude became the commander of Xia Suijie, his whole family would vote for him, whether he was a military envoy or not.

"After Li Keyong took over Hedong, the military envoy has been replaced. Li Shijun's family has moved to Xiazhou a few days ago. A certain person just got the news and is going to report to the commander in chief." Chen Cheng said.

"Yes! Li Shao can be Shuofang's commander in chief!" Shao Shude thought carefully and laughed.

He used to be an observer, so his qualifications are no problem at all.He is also a literati and doesn't know much about military affairs, so he reorganized the remnants of the Shuofang Army, recruited troops from the Tielin Army, Wuwei Army, and Jinglue Army to build up the Dingyuan Army and Feng'an Army, and then sent his confidant generals to guard Lingzhou. Firmly grasp the land of these two states and eight counties.

As for the original remnants of the Shuofang Army, of course they were brought back to Xiazhou and dispersed into various armies.

"Then send someone to invite Li Shijun here." Shao Shude said: "I want to give him a secret lesson."

In Lingzhou City, after the two debaters went back, they first had a false discussion with Han Lang, Han Zun and his father and son, saying that Commander Shao needs some wealth and beauties before they can talk again.Han's father and son were surprised and happy when they heard this, and hurried to make arrangements.

Biancai and Zengren returned to Longxing Temple and met with a person in secret.

"General Han, Dingnan's army is besieging the city heavily. People are panicking and must not defend. Does the general have a good plan?" Biancai brought a cup of tea to Han Xun and asked softly.

Han Xun is a member of the Han clan, the general of Lingzhou Yamen, and holds the military power.If he can cooperate, things will be a little more sure.

"Mages don't need to go around in circles. It's okay to talk about something. In the current situation, if the army attacks the city, it won't last for a few days." Han Xun is a warrior, but he is not without brains.In fact, there has been an undercurrent in the family these past few days. Many people want to surrender directly, but they are afraid of being punished, so they are in a dilemma and hesitate.

"The king of Lingwu County is very brave, and his soldiers are very sharp. When the poor Taoist saw him, he said that he only punished Han Lang and Kang Yuancheng, and sent their family's weapons to the capital. He didn't ask about the rest." Biancai said.

"Is this true?" Han Xun was a little moved.

Lingzhou cannot be defended.Once the Dingnan Army attacked fiercely, Han Xun suspected that the soldiers would riot and sacrifice the city immediately, especially those old Li Yuanli who had lurked and pretended to obey.They may not be able to do anything normally, but in the case of a large army besieging the city, wouldn't they incite the sergeants?

It's all right now, since the king of Lingwu County only arrests the chief villains Han Lang and Kang Yuancheng, and doesn't implicate others, this gives other Han clan members a chance to keep their families safe.

Although I feel a little sorry for Han Lang, what is it compared with the survival of the family?This step of the Han family's rise obviously failed, so the next thing to consider is how to survive and make a comeback.

Han Lang is doomed to be sacrificed.

"What's true, what's false? General Han, there's only one way to go." After saying this, Bian didn't say a word.

Han Xun sat for a while, seeming to be carefully weighing the pros and cons.After half an hour, he finally stood up, said goodbye and left.

The next day, Han Lang went to the city to inspect early in the morning.

The camp of the Dingnan Army outside the city is becoming more and more stable, with dense banners and flags, and a strict fight, it looks like an army of economic control.Han Lang had never fought directly with Dingnan Army, but Kang Yuancheng's level was not bad, he was defeated, and he might not be able to win if it was him.

It's really not appropriate to fight anymore.

He discussed with his eldest son Han Zun very late yesterday, and finally decided to bankrupt the disaster.Home is gone, but nothing is left.As long as it can get Shao bandits to retreat, what is a little wealth?
After patrolling the city, Han Lang went straight to a military camp.

"Where is Eleven Lang? When will he leave the army? It's so ridiculous?" This is the barracks of Han Xun's army. Give some encouragement and let everyone guard the city well.As a result, when they came in, the sergeants were still there, but Han Xun had disappeared.

After shouting twice that no one was there, Han Lang was a little annoyed. He was about to get up when he saw several burly soldiers rushing in from outside the room.He subconsciously felt that something was wrong, but it was too late to react.The sergeants pressed him on the hu bed, and one of them went around behind him, pulled out a bowstring, and strangled his neck tightly.

"Uh..." Han Lang struggled desperately, but to no avail.

At the same time, the sound of bowstrings sounded one after another outside, as well as the screams of people dying.Han Lang couldn't hear it very clearly, but it should be the cry of his own soldiers.

"There are thieves who want to sacrifice the city..." This was the last thought in his life.

After a long time, Han Xun came out from the inside, with a disturbed and ashamed expression on his face.But he kept reassuring himself that this was to preserve the whole family of the Han family, and killing the clan uncle was a last resort.

If you want to blame, blame Shao Shude and the imperial court.

(End of this chapter)