Chapter 5: Captain Zhaowu
In the blink of an eye, today is the day when Lin Chong is about to be exiled.
At this time, in the cell, a burly and strong man wearing armor, seven feet tall, and with thick and short beards below, was holding Lin Chong with some blood on his butt, saying with shame: "Brother Lin, Tu Ji is incompetent and can't help you."
"Brother Tu, you are too polite. Lin Chong is already grateful for you when you come here today." Lin Chong clasped his fists. He was the instructor of the Imperial Army. He naturally knew many people in the army. He had bad relationships and naturally had good relationships. This brother Tu Ji was a seventh-rank Zhaowu captain among the Imperial Army. He was a little dissatisfied with Lin Chong, but after the defeat, the two became good friends. Tu Ji admired Lin Chong's martial arts and Lin Chong admired Tu Ji's character.
However, although he was a lieutenant, it was a pity that Tu Ji sometimes spoke too straightforwardly. Therefore, the so-called lieutenant is actually the title of scattered officials, which is similar to the military ranks of his previous life. He had no substantial rights. In addition, the Song Dynasty emphasized culture and military over military personnel, and similar lieutenants did not even have basic military power. Only when fighting were fought will they be granted real power by the Privy Council and the Palace Front Office.
"Brother Lin, many of the imperial guards brothers originally planned to come to see you off, but I blocked you back," Tu Ji said seriously.
"Brother Tu is wise, brothers must not come. Taiwei Gao is in charge of the front office of the palace. Brother Tu comes alone. He just thinks it is a friend to send him off. But if all the brothers come, the nature will be completely different. At that time, he will definitely reshape the military discipline and correct his majesty." Lin Chong immediately praised.
"I think so too, so it's not allowed," Tu Ji nodded.
"Brother Tu, Lin Chong was deprived of his position as coach. I don't know who took over now," Lin Chong said softly.
"Who else can you do? The flattering spirit Wang Xiu" Tu Ji said disdainfully.
"It turns out it's Teacher Wang." Lin Chong nodded.
"Brother Lin, you said that our imperial guards were originally defending their country and died in the battlefield, but now they have become some tools for enjoyment. When you were there, although we still learned how to look at military appearance and dress up, and with great momentum, we at least learned some skills to kill the enemy. Now, Wang Xiu, a flatterer, has become a decoration, and the imperial guards will be completely destroyed. If such an army is brought to the battlefield, it will be completely destroyed like a person," Tu Ji said worriedly.
Lin Chong smiled. It was natural. In the future, the Jin Dynasty defeated Liao. The two sides attacked. The Jin Dynasty defeated the Liao Dynasty and suffered heavy losses. But even so, the Liao Dynasty still defeated the Song Dynasty's army into shit. The Jin Dynasty destroyed the Liao Dynasty. The Song Dynasty's army was still thousands of miles away from the Liao Dynasty. Because of this, the Jin Dynasty completely saw how vulnerable the Song Dynasty was and how rotten the army was. He immediately betrayed the alliance and rushed south.
Not to mention the battle between the Jin and the Liao Dynasty, and the war in Water Margin, Liangshan did gather heroes, but compared with the entire Song Dynasty, Liangshan had no stable base, nor fixed source of wealth or military resources except Liangshan. But even so, the court's conquests were defeated in a row. Later, if Song Jiang, who had not been subject to the idea of corrupt Confucianism, insisted on recruiting peace, Liangshan would not have been defeated.
From this point of view, it is no longer a problem of strategy or tactics, but a broken foundation. The national system values culture over military affairs. In addition, the court is dark, treacherous ministers are in power, and the soldiers have no fighting spirit at all. Especially in the years of the Song Dynasty, they have never won the outside world and have long lost their blood.
After the fall of the Northern Song Dynasty, the Southern Song Dynasty was established. Why did Yue Fei suddenly become so powerful? It is because the Yue Family Army, which was recruited by Yue Fei himself. From the beginning, it has fundamentally stimulated the fighting spirit and bloodiness of the soldiers, so the Yue Family Army can do everything in a disadvantage.
The first thing for those who are generals and commanders is to train troops. For example, Han Xin ordered troops, the more the better. Although this is Han Xin's super high command, it also shows that even if it is Han Xin, the god of military affairs, he must practice troops diligently. If you have no fighting spirit, you will not be able to open up the situation with more planning and will only lose one after another.
However, these have nothing to do with Lin Chong. If he could come a little early, and had not passed the White Tiger Hall, and his wife had not been favored by Gao Yanei, he could use some understanding of the times to surrender to the six thieves and climb to a high position step by step. If he could gain real power in the future, he would control the emperor, manipulate the court, and reform the military system with a legitimate momentum. But it is no longer possible now. It is estimated that when he goes out, Lu Qian will take action immediately, and he will not be able to sit and wait for death. Once he kills the officials or escapes, the word "fugitive" will be hung on him, and the Song Dynasty will immediately arrest him.
Therefore, his only way out is to become a bandit, the most difficult way. The bandits have no right name. No matter how good they say it is, they are not included in the orthodox ranks. No one will be willing to be a bandit. Even if there is any development in the future, they will still come step by step.
"Brother Tu, I know you have a heart full of service to the country, but Lin Chong still wants to advise you, don't offend the top leaders. You have to keep a low profile. Maybe the future will be better?" Lin Chong comforted. Although he knew very well that even in the Southern Song Dynasty, the status of a soldier would not change, but saying this may make Tu Ji safer and not do unnecessary actions.
"I can only hope so," Tu Ji sighed.
"Teacher Lin, it's time to go." At this time, the Prison Chief came over and reminded softly.
After Lin Chong nodded, he clasped his fists at Tu Ji and said, "Brother Tu, Lin Chong is gone, take care of him, I hope he will see you in the future."
"Brother Lin, take care of yourself," Tu Ji said sincerely.
After a smile, Lin Chong walked out slowly because he was beaten with twenty sticks yesterday. Although Sun Ding's orders, the yamen runners collected 60% of their strength, and with his internal strength protection, they were still a little red and swollen.
After being shackled by his body, Lin Chong finally greeted Tu Ji, and then, under the escort of the prison guard, left the dark and stinky prison step by step. When he came outside, the dazzling sunlight immediately shot out.
After Lin Chong closed his eyes slightly, he saw two people holding water and fire sticks waiting not far away.
"Two people, please ask you to take care of Teacher Lin more," the prison chief said with his fists.
"No problem" the two smiled softly.
Lin Chong glanced at him. If it were based on the records in Water Margin, these two people should have been bribed by Lu Qian. Not only would they not take care of him along the way, they would instead abuse him hard, and finally even planned to kill people and throw away the body in the Wild Boar Forest.
"Teacher Lin, here Dong Chao, let's go," said the taller one, smiling.
"Thank you, but I don't know if Lin Chong's last plea can be satisfied," Lin Chong said.
Dong Chao frowned and said, "I don't know what request is."
"Lin Chong will come back here, and maybe he won't be able to come back. Can he walk out of the city on the street? Lin Chong wants to take a last look at Kaifeng," Lin Chong said with a pretentious sadness.
"This is not suitable!" Xue Ba immediately refused. They also wanted to kill people and collect the subsequent rewards. How could they have time!
"Two, Teacher Lin is also hard to get away from his hometown, so I can do it for a favor." The Prison Chief suddenly took out his usual copper coins and stuffed them secretly.
Dong Chao took a look and finally shook his head and said, "Okay then! But you can't waste too much time!"
"Thank you" Lin Chong was grateful and said softly to the Zhucheng who gave the money: "Zhucheng, I haven't known what you call me yet."
"Teacher, I'm dismounting three times," the prison chief said immediately.
"It turns out it's Brother Ma San. Thank you for your care during this period. Lin Chong thanked me." Lin Chong said slightly.
"Teacher, you're polite. The road ahead is long. Take care of me," Ma San sighed.
Chapter completed!