Cao Cao listened to Man Chong's words. Can't help but be overjoyed. Immediately, his face became gloomy again. Said: "Boning. I heard that Liu Xin has six brothers who are righteous. Xu Huang is one of them. And Liu Xin is very good at drawing people's hearts. Go and persuade Xu Huang. I'm afraid he will return without success. Still don't. went."
Man Chong leaned forward and said, "The lord does not have to worry too much. Brothers can even turn their heads into enemies. Not to mention the righteous brothers. Xu Huang is the most loyal and righteous person. From his subordinates, he assisted Liu Xin. But because Liu Xin belongs to the Han Dynasty My dear. Now the emperor has been saved by the lord. That is the orthodox of the Han Dynasty. With the three-inch tongue of his subordinates, Xu Huang will come home happily."
Cao Cao was suspicious by nature. Although Man Chong said so confidently. He still didn't believe it. After pondering for a while, he asked, "Bonin. Xu Huang has already retreated to Hongnong City. It's not camping in the front. How can you get in."
Man Chong smiled and said: "Enlighten the lord. Why should your subordinates get in? You can go to see Xu Huang honestly. Xu Huang is cautious. Although he returned to Hongnong City, he must set up many guards outside the city. The subordinates pretend to be one. A small soldier. As long as you are near Hongnong City. It is determined by the patrol post. The subordinates claim to be Xu Huang’s old friend. I think those patrol posts will naturally take me to him."
Cao Cao hesitated again and again. The thought of finally attracting Xu Huang still prevailed. Nodded and said: "Bonin. You need to be very careful when you go. If things are not in harmony, you can return quickly."
Man Chong said disapprovingly: "The lord, don't worry. Xu Huangzong is not allowed. He won't embarrass his subordinates. If things don't help, his subordinates can also retreat."
at this time. The sun has not yet set. The afterglow splashed down. Put a golden coat on the earth. Man Chong changed his livery to the pawn beside him. Walk towards Hongnong City to welcome the sunset. Along the way. The dead bodies of Sergeant Cao can be seen everywhere. Go further. Many old Luoyang soldiers fell dead on both sides. Only the remains of the Jingzhou army generals were not seen. Although Liu Xin has always claimed his own army of the Han army. In every battle, he always held high the banner of "Chinese". But in the eyes of other princes. Still only looked at them at Jingzhou Army. Liu Xin is just a prince.
"Injury the enemy a thousand. Self-inflicted eight hundred" is naturally understood by all pets. The Jingzhou army first fought against Yang Feng's old Luoyang army. I ran into the elite Cao Sergeant. There can be no casualties. Did the Jingzhou Army transport all the dead soldiers away? Man Chong felt incredible. In this age of human life. Who would die on the battlefield. Someone digs a mass grave and bury it, it's not bad. Also hope that the scenery will not be buried. How can there be such an army in the world.
Go forward. Man Chong is more frightened. Not only can't see the body of Jingzhou Army. Even their armor and weapons are rarely seen. Even if the winning side cleans the battlefield so thoroughly. He was wondering. Suddenly I heard what seemed to be movement among the corpses on the side of the road. Can't help but shout: "Who. Get out."
With his shout. Three people sprang from the side of the road. Everyone carried a bright steel knife in their hands. Surround him.
The sky hasn't dimmed yet. Man Chong saw it clearly. These three are in ragged clothes. A rag was covered on his face. But it can't hide the yellow and thin face. Although he held a sharp blade in his hand. The eyes were full of horror. Man Chong can be sure that they are not soldiers of any side. It looks like a beggar. Although Man Chong is just a counselor. But also some martial arts. Not afraid. With a sound of "噌", he pulled out his waist knife. He shouted sharply: "Who are you waiting for. In broad daylight, dare to block the road and rob."
Man Chong guessed well. These people are indeed not soldiers. They are just hungry people nearby. Fight for years. The fields are barren. These people can only hide in nearby mountains in order to survive. The big battle here today. They could see clearly on the hillside. Wait until all parties have dispersed. Then quietly touched down the mountain.
The hungry people know. Most of these soldiers have no family. Property is often carried with you. And after the death of these soldiers. Without waiting for the fighting on both sides to subside. Generally, no one will deal with these corpses. They also took advantage of this time to make some money. You need to hurry up if you want to make money. Especially in the hot summer. The body will stinks in two days. It may even cause a plague epidemic. So these hungry people can't wait for dark. He hurriedly searched and picked up the corpse.
Prolonged wars often result in a sharp decline in population. History has gone through the troubled times of the Three Kingdoms. The population of the whole country dropped sharply from 56 million in the late Eastern Han Dynasty to 16 million in the early Jin Dynasty. A total of 40 million people have been reduced. In fact. After all, the number of people who died directly on the battlefield was limited. Such as the Battle of Chibi. Many people still dispute whether Cao Cao's army can reach 830,000. But even if there were so many people in Cao Cao at that time. And all died. It's only eight hundred and thirty thousand. In fact. The real cause of the sharp decline in population is two by-products of the war. One is famine. The second is the plague.
Although these hungry people do not have much knowledge. But experience tells them. Many people died here. Maybe there will be a plague in a few days. Therefore, they are more anxious to search for some property. As an embarrassment to flee to another country.
People who dare to search for property from dead people are naturally bolder than ordinary people. Now that he was discovered by Man Chong. They don't mind adding another dead person to the ground. There were only three people who jumped out. Then he shouted sharply with the full pet. Seven or eight people came out unexpectedly. The three who came out first were still a little bit undecided. Now the courage is stronger. The leader said loudly: "We are blocking the road and robbing. So what. If you know, you will soon hand over the money. Maybe you can leave a way for you."
Although these people speak fiercely. In fact, he didn't really kill anyone. I just hope to scare away Man's favor. So that they can continue to make money. Of course. A well-loved soldier costume. Still make them quite jealous. If the pet refuses to give in. These people will definitely kill the killer.
Manchu wears a saber on his body every day. This time in order to pretend to be a pawn. Changed a waist knife. He didn't get used to it. The hand holding the handle of the knife couldn't help but seep with sweat. The body shrank involuntarily. Secretly regret it. You should bring a few entourages when you come out this time.
Suddenly heard the sound of horse hooves behind. A large group of black-clothed and black-armored cavalry swarmed. Leading a general. Holding a big axe. It is Xu Huang. Man Chong turned his head to take a look. Can't help but be overjoyed. Hurriedly shouted: "Gongming save me. Gongming save me."
Man Chong's voice just fell. The cavalry team has come close. Surrounded by more than a dozen people. "Ping Pong Pong" rang. Those hungry people who came to make money had already thrown the sharp blades in their hands to the ground. Hold your head with both hands. Obediently squat aside.
Xu Huang took the lead. With a big axe in his hand. Point straight to the full pet. He asked sharply: "Who are you. How do you recognize this general?"
Man Chong also hurriedly threw away the waist knife in his hand. He folded his hands and said, "Gongming. Don't you recognize me anymore. I'm so pampered with Bernin."
Xu Huang took a closer look. Sure enough, it is full of pets. Throw the big axe to the soldiers next to him. He jumped off his horse and said, "It turned out to be Mr. Berning. It's been a long time since then. How are you here?"
Man Chong sighed. Said: "Kongming. This is not a place to speak. Why not wait for me to follow you back to Hongnong City. Let's talk more about it."
Xu Huang couldn't help being vigilant. Man Chong hasn't seen him for nearly ten years. And Hong Nong, who just arrived today. How did he know. It seems that this time is not a coincidence. I'm afraid there is another mystery inside. Xu Huang was calm on the surface. He smiled and said, "It's okay. I haven't seen you for many years. I have a lot to say. When I finish taking care of the things here. Let's have a long conversation."
Talking. Many people came over from behind. But it is a large number of people strong people. These people of the Zhuang people are all carrying shovels, picks, and shackles. Carrying big bags of white powder. Following the escort soldiers gave an order. These people dig pits and dig pits. Carry the dead body. Busy in full swing.
Man Chong saw this scene. Strange in my heart. He folded his hands and asked: "Gongming. What are you doing?"
original. Liu Xin learned that Liu Xie had defected to Cao Cao. Worried that Xu Huang and Gao Shun are still not Cao Cao's opponents. Chen Gong was sent to lead five thousand cavalry. Escorted a large number of luggage to come for reinforcements. Wait for Chen Gong to come to Hongnongli. Xu Huang and Gao Shun also happened to be holding Fushou and the family members. Escorting the remains of the fallen soldiers back to the city.
Liu Xin knows the severity of the plague. So after each war. The remains of the fallen soldiers can be collected. And the body of the opposing soldier. He will also organize soldiers and Minzhuang to bury them. Also spread lime on the bottom of the burial pit and on the top of the body.
Today there are several battles in succession. Xu Huang's subordinates certainly suffered huge casualties. The casualties on the other side were several times more severe. but. Worried about being attacked by enemy forces. Xu Huang did not rashly organize the burial of the corpses along the way. right now. It has been determined that Cao Hong and Li Dian returned to Luoyang. And he was reinforced by extremely mobile cavalry. Xu Huang relaxed. So people were organized overnight to bury the bodies of the war dead.
These minzhuang people are from Hongnong City. Although Xu Huang promised to give everyone wages after finishing the work. But not many people believed his words. Work on the side. Frightened on one side. For fear of accidentally annoying those soldiers. Make a strange place for yourself. Become a member of the corpse pit he dug.
Man Chong understands Xu Huang's purpose in organizing the people of Zhuang people to come here. Unconsciously surprised. Unexpectedly, Liu Xin thought about things so thoroughly. His views on Liu Xin have quietly changed. Just when he lowered his head in thought. About the dozens of hungry people. Xu Huang has also dealt with it. These people are all local villagers. In order to escape the war, he hid on the mountain. Xu Huang has promised to send someone to send money and seeds tomorrow. Let them rebuild their homes. Although the farming time has now been missed. But we still have to think about next year.
Because Luoyang old army and Cao army killed too many people. The entire burying work did not end until the second shift. Under the escort of cavalry. All Minzhuang returned to Hongnong City safely. Someone took them to collect today's wages. Moreover, the wages for burying the corpse this night were quite a lot. It's far from what they imagined.
The people of Minzhuang have never encountered such an army. Everyone is grateful. Flocked to the Taishou Mansion one after another. Asked to meet the general. Thank the general.
Xu Huang was so kind to appease him. Only then did he return to Houya with Man Chong. The guest and the host sit down. He opened his mouth and asked: "Bonin. Since you and I are old friends. You don't have to be circumspect. If you have any intentions, you can just say it."
These things happened tonight. Man Chong's confidence has been shaken. As soon as Xu Huang sat down, he asked him directly. It caught him by surprise. Full of pets suffocated for a long time. Finally said: "Kongming. Good birds choose wood and dwell. Good ministers choose the master. You should have heard this sentence."