Although Fang Jie didn't see how Schulence and Ke Kebo died, he could imagine it. Angry people in eastern Xinjiang will beat them to pieces, and will never feel pity for them because they are old people. It seemed that Schulence and Kirkbo didn't feel pity because they were old people.
In fact, things like this always happen in this world.
Because he is old, it is easy to be forgiven. People always say, never mind, he's that old, forgive him. Or because he is too young, people will say, forget it, he is still so young, forgive him. This is a group of kind people. When these kind people become violent and start killing people, one can imagine how much hatred they are carrying.
Fang Jie didn't want to think about such things.
When it comes to human nature, it always makes him feel incredible.
After returning from Wei An's camp, Fang Jie met Chu Juzheng. The down-and-out emperor finally has a little bit of confidence now, after all, he has an army in his hand. Since the fall of Eastern Chu, his life has been dark, and Mu Guangling will not really do anything for him.
In the Mu residence, he was like a prisoner.
However, at least alive.
"My lord."
Chu Juzheng bowed slightly, trying to maintain his dignity as the emperor of Chu. Of course, only he and his down-and-out subordinates are still trying their best to maintain this trace of dignity. After the country is broken, it is a sad thing to have to work hard to maintain the honor of being an emperor
Chu Juzheng smiled, making himself appear gentle. But he was angry in his heart because Fang Jie handed over more than 100,000 prisoners of war to him.
"I don't know how to deal with the prisoners of war?"
he asks.
Fang Jie smiled and replied, "I thought His Majesty knew about it, but it turns out His Majesty didn't."
This sentence didn't sound like it had any deep meaning, but Chu Juzheng's face turned slightly red. Logically, there was no need for him to ask. Because he knew that everyone in the Chu army was now strongly demanding that those prisoners of war be executed. But Chu Juzheng didn't dare, he was afraid that the foreigners' revenge would fall on him.
In his opinion, Fang Jie was also worried about this, so he handed over all the prisoners of war to him.
But he was wrong.
"If His Majesty is kind, you can keep them or let them go."
Fang Jie said slowly: "I just think that these people are the most important enemies for Chu people. Although Dongjiang is also being invaded by foreigners, Dongjiang is still there. Your Majesty's country..."
Fang Jie paused for a moment, did not continue to say the next few words, but switched to other words: "However, His Majesty's army currently has no food and grass supplies, and my army is not very rich in food and grass, so we cannot provide your majesty for the time being." What. If His Majesty thinks that those prisoners of war can be supported, he needs to find a way by himself."
Chu Juzheng's face was not good-looking, but he is not the emperor now, no matter how bad-looking his face was, Fang Jie would not be worried. In fact, even if he was still the emperor of Chu, Fang Jie wouldn't care if he looked good or not.
"I just feel that killing so many people is against the peace of heaven."
"oh."
Fang Jie said, "You can do whatever you want."
Chu Juzheng cursed in his heart, the man in front of him who looked so young couldn't get in the water.
"I think it's better than this. Anyway, if these surrendered soldiers are killed, they are still killed. It is better to drive them to fight against Lehman. These people have already been captured, and Lehman will not treat them kindly, so they should not defect back. , what does your lord think?"
"I've already given you these people."
Fang Jie waved his hand: "How your majesty will deal with it is your majesty's business. As for what your majesty wants to do, you don't need to discuss with me. To put it nicely, your majesty and your army are temporarily staying in the eastern border. To put it bluntly, You are fleeing. If you can forgive foreigners even when your country is ruined, what else can I say?"
Fang Jie got up and stretched his body: "Your Majesty is so kind-hearted, I understand why Chu State will be destroyed."
"you!"
Chu Juzheng's expression changed suddenly, and he pointed at Fang Jie but dared not continue.
Fang Jie glanced at him indifferently: "Do you want to restore the country? Can you do it without my help? If your majesty thinks you can do it, feel free. If you think you can't do it, you should show some sincerity." Yes. I remember that people in the green forest, before joining the group, newcomers have to submit a nomination certificate... In this way, others will accept and trust him after submitting the nomination certificate. What do you think of these people in the green forest, Your Majesty?"
Chu Juzheng buzzed in his head, and only then did he understand what Fang Jie meant.
Fang Jie just couldn't trust them.
The Chu Army must fight side by side with the Black Banner Army in order to return to Eastern Chu, but Fang Xie couldn't trust them. Therefore, Fang Jie needed them to express their views, and the more than 100,000 prisoners of war were voted for. As long as the Chu people beheaded those prisoners of war, they would really have no way out. In the past, Lehman could recruit them, but after killing these prisoners, Lehman would definitely not recruit them again.
Maybe Fang Jie didn't expect them to do much on the battlefield, but Fang Jie didn't want them to hold back either.
"Okay... okay!"
Chu Juzheng stood up and cupped his fists towards Fang Jie: "I will hand in this nomination certificate."
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The military information was sent in the evening, and it was very urgent.
Fang Jie picked the sealant off the envelope, took out the letter and read it. The letter was from Phoenix Terrace, a letter written by Nalan Dingdong himself. The letter stated that Lehman's army was less than 150 miles away from the Phoenix Terrace. According to the news of the scout investigation, Lehman had brought at least 600,000 troops. And this army, the most elite army of the Opru Empire, is the direct army of Lyman.
At the beginning, in order to stimulate the domestic nobles to join the war, Lehman allowed the nobles to obtain the greatest benefits. Therefore, in the past ten years, the number of noble troops of the Opru Empire has grown exponentially. For example, the Black Morning Glory of Schulens, you must know that the Schulens family was only a second-rate family in a third-rate country in the earliest days, and now has two duchies with hundreds of thousands of troops. This kind of development is terrifying.
"Cavalry of all armies, set off in two days."
General Fang Jie handed the information to Wu Yi, Marquis of Sanjin, and ordered: "All the cavalry prepare what they need within these two days, and must arrive at Phoenix Terrace within ten days."
The current Black Banner Army has a total cavalry strength of around 100,000. In this era, the amount of money and food consumed to support such a large-scale cavalry is an astronomical figure. That is to say, Fang Jie had a monster like Huo Tong Tian Xing behind him, and someone else might not even be able to support 20,000 cavalry.
Even when the Great Sui was victorious, even if the Great Sui had war horses to raise, raising one hundred thousand cavalry with the strength of the entire Great Sui would be the limit. After all, at that time, Hutong Tianxing would definitely not use all its strength to supply the army. Relying on the money and food from the treasury is not enough at all.
We must know that before Li Yuanshan rebelled, he once raised a heavy cavalry.
With Li Yuanshan's dominance in the northwest, he could not let the number of heavy cavalry exceed 3,000 under almost land-grabbing plunder.
Raising three thousand horses can make an originally wealthy Taoist government stretched.
What's more, in a place as tired as the Northwest
"Here."
The generals of each army agreed.
"I will set off with the cavalry, and the rest of the troops will be handed over to San Jinhou."
Fang Jie looked at Wu Yidao, Wu Yidao hurriedly leaned over: "I take orders."
"We fight against the enemy outside, but we can't ignore it at home."
Fang Jie suddenly said something that had nothing to do with the war, but this sentence made all the generals in the big tent feel tighter. Because they all knew that there must be some major arrangements for Fang Jie to mention his family without warning. And this seemingly abrupt arrangement must be because of something at home that caught Fang Xie's attention.
"I have already sent people to Yunnan Road to transfer Wei Xiting back to Beijing."
Fang Jie said: "The affairs of the imperial court are too trivial and complicated, and Dugu is obviously unable to do what he wants. Wei Xiting has done a good job in Yunnan Dao and can be reused. In addition, I asked him to recruit 50,000 soldiers from Yunnan Dao, and it is estimated that he has already set off. Cui Zhongzhen's men are in charge of guarding Chang'an City, although their strength is not too small, they are still somewhat weak. Wei Xiting's 50,000 men will be stationed in Gyeonggi-do."
As soon as these words came out, all the generals were shocked.
Obviously, something happened in the court.
"It's just to add soldiers."
Seeing the color change on everyone's faces, Fang Jie explained a little and continued: "Besides, I have some good news for you... Song Zihui defeated the Mongolian Yuan army near Fangu City in the northwest and killed 100,000 enemies. Now Meng Yuan People have been seriously injured, and I'm afraid they won't be able to recover within twenty years. I have already ordered Song Zihui to be promoted to the governor of the Northwest Taoism, and he will have full power to deal with the war against the Mongols."
Hearing that Meng Yuan was defeated, the generals relaxed.
"And one more thing."
Fang Jie said: "After killing Yang Shunhui, I didn't let that army come back. The first is because of insufficient food and grass. The second is because I am worried that those people will not obey the discipline. But these days, that army has sent people over three times to ask for help. Joining the Black Banner Army... This is because they really can't survive, they have no food and no support, even if they have 100,000 people, they can't do anything. So... who of you is willing to take over that team?"
Fang Jie asked a question.
The people below fell silent.
No one would be willing to give up an army that they have been familiar with for many years and take over a strange army that has no loyalty at all. After all, on the battlefield, it is still easy to lead the team that goes smoothly.
"I... wish to go."
After a while, Chen Dingnan stood up and clasped his fists and said.
"The minister is also willing to go."
Du Dingbei stood up and clasped his fists.
"Dingnan, you have other things to do, leave it to Du Dingbei."
Fang Xie glanced at Du Dingbei, and Du Dingbei immediately prostrated himself on the ground: "I will live up to my lord's trust."
"Get up."
Fang Xie said: "Turn back, you choose some people to take with you, and then bring a batch of food and supplies. I will ask Sanjin to help you. Don't rush them to fight when you get there. As for when to enter the battle, I will send Someone told you."
Only then did the crowd understand that Fang Jie didn't want them to lead that team at all. It must have been planned for a long time to let Du Dingbei go, but Fang Jie was worried that the generals under him would not be convinced, so he asked this question. Fang Jie knew very well that letting these people leave the team he was familiar with would never be a good thing for the war. But Du Dingbei's qualifications are too low, if he rashly entrusts him with important tasks, he is afraid of causing dissatisfaction among his subordinates.
"I obey."
Du Dingbei bowed his head and said.
In fact, Du Dingbei didn't react at first, because Fang Jie had never talked to him. Now he is full of excitement, he is finally leading the army alone, and it is also a Great Sui soldier with a scale of about 100,000! For a young man like him, it is tantamount to rising to the top!
He looked at Fang Jie, knowing what he should do to repay the lord's kindness.