Gao Yu was immediately displeased, his face darkened, and he said: "If you don't plan for the eternity, you can't plan for a moment. If you don't plan for the overall situation, you can't plan for a region. To achieve great things, we must have a sufficient population. If we bring hundreds of thousands

After the people enter Hunan, our benefits will be immeasurable in a few years or more than ten years. Those who win the hearts and minds of the people will win the world. Water can carry a boat or capsize it. Need I say more about these truths? If we just bully the people,

Even if you can be strong for a while, you will eventually be destroyed. Huang Chao, Qin Zongquan, and Sun Ru were all defeated quickly without exception. You have all seen it. You have robbed and killed everyone. Who will feed you? Who will support you?

?Do you want to repeat the withdrawal?"

Liu Jianfeng shouted loudly: "Sir, what you said makes sense. I, the commander-in-chief, all agree with you. Mr. Gao is our Zhuge Wuhou. From now on, all the officers and men in the army must respect each other as a master. If you have any other clever ideas, please share them with us."

"Gao Yu said proudly: "As for the other things, let's wait until we occupy Tanzhou! But one thing is that we cannot force the people to follow us and gain a bad reputation. Once word spreads, the people of Hunan will be afraid of us.

It will be difficult to regain people’s hearts.”

Liu Jianfeng said: "Generals, Mr. Gao has made it very clear. You must carry out the execution immediately and make all preparations within five days! After five days, take Ma Yin's troops as the vanguard and advance into Liling. After Xu Dexun's troops are cut off, the rest will

All the generals will follow the commander in the center!" All the generals responded in unison: "I will obey the command of the commander!" Then everyone said goodbye and went out.

Five days later, Ma Yin led his army to set off first. Liu Jianfeng followed with more than 300,000 soldiers and civilians. How could he have so many people at once? First, because they made the rumors so powerful that they seemed to be true.

How could the common people know whether it was true or false, so they were naturally panicked. In addition, following the army, there were also money and food subsidies, which also attracted many people.

Secondly, although Gao Yu and Ma Yin have always emphasized the need to treat the people well, this army was born out of the Caizhou Corps after all. Most of the grassroots officers in the army are from Caizhou soldiers. We can expect them to make a great turn soon.

It is obviously unrealistic to become cute soldier soldiers. It would be good if they could restrain themselves a little and not kill people indiscriminately and eat people. Therefore, in the process of mobilizing the people, it is inevitable that there will be acts of coercion and intimidation.

Third, Liu Jianfeng recruited many young men to join the army around Yuanzhou. Liu Jianfeng learned Sun Ru's method and gave special treatment to soldiers at all levels, giving them high salaries and promising them that as long as they performed meritorious services, they would be promoted and make a fortune, thus attracting

There are quite a few people. Once these people join the army, their relatives, friends, and fellow villagers will naturally follow them.

Whether through coercion or inducement, or willingly, Liu Jianfeng left Jiangxi with more than 300,000 people, crossed Luoxiao Mountain, and entered Hunan. At this time, Tanzhou Jiedushi Deng Chuna was unprepared. Although he

Knowing that Liu Jianfeng was stationed in Yuanzhou, it was obvious that Liu Jianfeng was fighting with Zhong Chuan. Who would have thought that Liu Jianfeng would go crazy and suddenly enter his territory.

In order to ensure that Ma Yin successfully opened the road, Liu Jianfeng increased Ma Yin's subordinates to 20,000 people. Ma Yin had a smooth journey without encountering any resistance. Soon he arrived at Liling City. At this time, the guard general of Liling was Deng Chuna's clan brother.

Deng Jichong, but he only had less than 2,000 troops. Deng Jichong looked at the dark mass of Ma Yin soldiers outside the city and did not dare to fight. Deng Jichong took off his feet and became a hero who knew current affairs and abandoned the city and fled. Of course, he cannot be blamed for this.

After all, the disparity between strength and weakness is too great. If he doesn't leave, once the city is destroyed, he will have no choice but to die. If he doesn't want to become a martyr, he can only become a deserter.

Deng Jichong did not flee directly back to Tanzhou, but fled into Longhuiguan in the east of Tanzhou. The peaks here are steep and steep, like a city wall. There is only one passage in the middle, and only one carriage can pass at a time. It is a "one man in charge of the pass"

, a choke point that "no one can open". Deng Jichong breathed a sigh of relief after entering Huilong Pass. His safety was temporarily guaranteed. Next, he naturally had to fulfill his responsibilities as a subordinate. Deng Jichong sent a chicken-feather letter,

Report to the boss of Tanzhou, Deng Chune, that the remnants of Caizhou are entangled with 300,000 horses to attack Tanzhou. The general has no choice but to retreat to Longhui Pass. Please ask the commander to send reinforcements quickly! Guard Longhui Pass, the choke point of Tanzhou!

Deng Dajiedushi of Tanzhou was having a banquet for guests in his palace and singing songs over wine. After receiving the chicken feather letter from Deng Jichong, Deng Chune was shocked. He hurriedly threw away the wine glass, dismissed the dancers, and called in the generals. Deng Chune said: "

Liu Jianfeng, a remnant of the Cai thieves, has brought 300,000 people into the country, and Liling has been lost. General Jiang Xun, I order you to lead your troops to immediately reinforce General Deng Jichong who has returned to Longguan. You must guard and prevent Liu Jianfeng from crossing the thunder pool! If

If you are late, please come and see me!"

Jiang Xun was shocked and said: "Commander, the enemy has 300,000 people, and the last general has only 3,000 people. How can we resist this?" Deng Chune said: "This is just Liu Jianfeng's bluff. How can he resist it?"

There are so many people coming. They are just the people who were coerced by them, so the number of troops will not be too large. Besides, the terrain of Huilong Pass is difficult, and Deng Jichong still has 2,000 troops. If you lead 5,000 elite troops to defend Huilong Pass, there will be no problem. They attack by force.

If you don’t, they will naturally move to other places!”

Jiang Xun had no choice but to lead his three thousand subordinates to Huilongguan. This Jiang Xun was from Shaozhou and was famous in the countryside for his martial arts, so he was considered a local hero. When Min Xu passed by Shaozhou, he specially recruited Jiang Xun.

In his own army, Jiang Xun was later appointed as the commander of Shaozhou, and followed the new Shaozhou governor Deng Chune out of Shaozhou. After all, he was a local

A famous hero can easily gain the support of local people.

Jiang Xun's brother-in-law Yuan Quan was Wen Xiang's cousin. Yuan De took his family south to join his cousin Yuan Quan. Yuan Quan was Li Yu's staff and followed him to Tanzhou. Min Xu drove Li Yu away

Afterwards, seeing that Yuan Quan was quite capable, he continued to retain him as an adviser. As a result, Yuan Quan became acquainted with Jiang Xun and married Jiang Xun's sister. Soon after, Yuan De took his whole family, protected by Ma Cun, to

Tanzhou. Yuan Quan was overjoyed and took in Yuan De's family.

Soon Min Xu was killed by Huang Hao, and Tanzhou changed hands again. Seeing that the rebels were about to enter the Yuan Mansion, fortunately, Ma Cun arrived with his troops. Ma Cun was now a captain under Min Xu. He led

With more than two hundred people under his command, they escorted Yuan Quan, Yuan De, Wen Xiang and others to escape from Tanzhou before Zhou Yue took control of the city. Everyone hurried to Shaozhou and defected to Jiang Xun.

Half a year ago, Jiang Xun captured Tanzhou with Deng Chune. Yuan Quan continued to be appointed as an adviser by Deng Chune. Yuan Quan repeatedly persuaded Deng Chune to strengthen armaments and expand his strength, but Deng Chune turned a deaf ear. Yuan Quan had no choice but to keep silent.

More to say. At this time, Ma Cun was accomplished in martial arts and had made great achievements in the attack on Tanzhou. Jiang Xun appointed Ma Cun as the captain of his personal guard. This time Jiang Xun returned to Longguan from the expedition, and Ma Cun naturally followed him.

After Jiang Xun left the Jiedushi Yamen, he led his three thousand men straight to Longhui Pass. Longhui Pass was only more than forty miles away from Tanzhou. Jiang Xun quickly marched into the pass and joined Deng Jichong. Deng Jichong

When I saw that Jiang Xun had only brought a mere 3,000 people, I couldn't help but be disappointed. Although the terrain of Longhui Pass was difficult and it was an easy-to-defend but difficult-to-attack fortress, for Jiang Xun and Deng Jichong, who totaled no more than 5,000 people, they had to block it.

The menacing Tutuan Baitiao Army, which boasts 300,000 men, is inevitably frightening.

Jiang Xun and Deng Jichong did not have Deng Chune's fearless and optimistic spirit of contempt for the enemy. Compared with other places, although Hunan has not been peaceful since Huangchao passed through, the intensity of the war is relatively weak. At best, the scenes are bigger and the number of people is larger.

Compared with the fierce life-and-death collisions in the Central Plains, the large group fights were far inferior. Therefore, the combat effectiveness of the Hunan soldiers was relatively poor at that time, and they could not compete on the stage.

Jiang Xun and the others had naturally heard of the cruel and brutal acts of Cai thieves Qin Zongquan, Sun Ru and others, killing people for food. Deng Chune actually asked them to lead such a lone army to resist those evil ghosts who were like escaping from hell.

!The two could only look at each other without words and could only shed a thousand tears. Not long after Jiang Xun arrived at Longhui Pass, the forward of the Huaixi Army led by Ma Yin also arrived at Guancheng.

It turned out that after Ma Yin captured Liling without a fight, the morale of the entire army soared. Everyone did not expect that the army here was so vulnerable, and they all asked to advance quickly. Ma Yin also felt that it was not enough, so he reported the victory to Liu Jianfeng. Liu Jianfeng was overjoyed and hurried over.

As soon as Liu Jianfeng arrived, he asked Ma Yin to continue marching towards Tanzhou.

Jiang Xun and Deng Jichong received the report and quickly convened a military meeting to discuss countermeasures. Jiang Xun said: "It is reported that Liu Jianfeng's vanguard general Ma Yin has led an army of tens of thousands and has arrived at Guanxia. What do you think?" No one answered. Deng Jichong said.

He had no choice but to say: "I think it's better for us to send people to reward them with food and wine, and ask them to turn to him. I heard that Lu Guangchou of Qianzhou and Peng Gan of Jizhou used this method to deal with him scolding me, so I

Make sure they are safe. However, Zhong Kuangshi of Yuanzhou overestimated his ability and tried to confront them, and was eventually killed."

Jiang Xun nodded repeatedly and said: "General Deng is right. Let's prepare wine and meat right now. Who among you is willing to take the risk?" A group of subordinates looked at each other, but no one came forward to volunteer. This is fine.

I understand, after all, the place we are going to is the Cai Pirates' barracks, whose reputation for cruelty shocked the world. We are not Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, and do not have the awe-inspiring spirit of sacrificing our lives to feed tigers.

Jiang Xun was furious when he saw everyone bowing their heads and pretending to be deaf and dumb. Just as he was about to name names, Ma Cun, who was standing outside the door, came in and said, "General, Ma Cun is willing to go!" Ma Cun's rank was too low.

Therefore, he was not qualified to enter the lobby to participate in discussions, and could only be responsible for the safety and security of the leaders outside the lobby. When he heard that Caizhou Liu Jianfeng and Ma Yin were coming, he was naturally excited. There had been no news about his eldest brother for many years, and he did not expect that he would bring him with him

So many people came to Tanzhou. But he was afraid that it was a rumor, so he didn't dare to tell Jiang Xun. After all, this was something uncertain.

When Ma Cun saw that no one answered in the lobby, he thought why not use this opportunity to go to the military camp opposite to see if he was his biological elder brother. Although he had to take some risks, his inner excitement still outweighed this worry.

As soon as Ma Cun gritted his teeth, he walked in and volunteered. When Jiang Xun saw it was Ma Cun, he asked with some surprise: "Aren't you afraid that Caizhou soldiers will eat you?"

Ma Cun said: "General, if they are really Caizhou soldiers, then it is most appropriate for me to go." Jiang Xun asked doubtfully: "Why do you say that?" Ma Cun said: "General, have you forgotten? I am also from Caizhou."

I have an eldest brother from Guanzhou who is also named Ma Yin, who has the same name as the leader in Guanxia. If they are really Caizhou soldiers, they are most likely my eldest brother, so I will have no problem going. If they are not Caizhou soldiers,

It’s just that I happen to have the same name as my eldest brother, so don’t worry. They won’t treat me like a pawn, not to mention that I’m still carrying wine and meat!”

When Jiang Xun heard this, he was overjoyed and said, "Ma Yin is your eldest brother? Then

It's easy! Thank God! Finally there is a glimmer of hope. The spies found out clearly that it is indeed Cai Zhoubing, and the commander of the pass is your eldest brother. After you see him, you must put in a good word for us and invite them to go

Other places." Ma Cun said: "General, don't worry, if it is really my eldest brother, I will ensure that you all have no worries. My eldest brother will also be grateful to you, general!"

Jiang Xun smiled bitterly and said: "I don't expect it. It would be a great favor if he didn't kill me. Without further ado, let's quickly prepare pork, mutton, wine and meat, and you will take the people and send them away as soon as possible!" Ma Cun left in response.

Jiang Xun prepared a lot of cattle wine and asked Ma Cun to take it with him. At the same time, he told Ma Cun that he must persuade Ma Yin to take the initiative to leave Longhui Pass and Tanzhou territory after he had had enough wine and food. Ma Cun agreed and took him with him.

With soldiers, pigs and sheep, and vehicles filled with wine, meat and other supplies, they left Longhui Pass and arrived at Ma Yin's military camp.

When the soldiers guarding the camp gate saw it, they immediately drew their swords and stepped forward, shouting sternly: "Who are you? What are you doing here?" Ma Cun said: "Brother, we were sent by General Jiang to reward the army at Longhuiguan Pass. Excuse me.

Is your general General Ma Yinma from Caizhou?" The soldier said: "Yes, you wait. I will go and report to the general."

When Ma Cun heard this, he was overjoyed and said quickly: "Brother, please tell General Ma that Ma Cun, who went to Cai, wants to see you!" The soldier came to Ma Yin's tent and reported to Ma Yin: "Please tell General Ma.

Huilongguan sent people to bring pork, mutton, wine and meat, saying they were here to reward our army." After hearing this, Ma Yin hurriedly asked: "Where is the person?"

After Ma Yin arrived at Longhui Pass, he surveyed the terrain of Longhui Pass and found that this place was very dangerous. Although the opponent only had a few thousand men and horses, but relying on this favorable terrain to defend, if he attacked head-on, he would definitely suffer heavy losses.

Therefore, he could only outwit, not attack by force. At this moment, Ma Yin was convening the generals to discuss how to capture Longhui Pass. When the other party sent people to reward him, he was surprised. At the same time, he thought that he could understand the situation in the pass through the people coming.

The soldier said: "They are at the gate of the camp. The leader calls himself Shangcai Macun." When Ma Yin heard the word "Macun", he stood up and asked hurriedly: "What does he call himself?" The soldier said:

"Go to Cai Macun." Ma Yin said to himself: "Could it be the third brother? It can't be such a coincidence, right? How could he be here?" Li Qiong said from the side: "Brother, let's go out and take a look, it will be clear.

Already?" Ma Yin said repeatedly: "Yes! Yes! Let's get out quickly!"

Ma Yin immediately rushed to the gate of the camp. Ma Cun had already seen it, and it turned out to be the eldest brother. Tears filled his eyes immediately, and he shouted loudly: "Brother, I am the third brother!" After saying that, he rushed to Ma Yin. Ma Yin immediately

Look, it was his third brother Ma Cun, whom he had not seen for many years. The two hugged each other, and Ma Cun burst into tears. After a while, the two separated. Yao Yanzhang, Li Qiong, and Li Tang also came to meet Ma Cun.

I hugged them one by one.

Ma Yin introduced Tuoba Heng and Wang Huan to Ma Cun, and ordered Tuoba Heng to accept the supplies and entertain the soldiers who followed Ma Cun. The soldiers were filled with worry when they saw that the other party's general was actually Ma Cun's eldest brother.

, finally let it go and followed Tuoba Heng happily. Ma Yin took Ma Cun's hand and entered the tent together. As soon as everyone sat down, Ma Yin asked Ma Cun about Ma Cun's situation in the past few years.

Ma Cun then briefly told the story of how he went south from Xuzhou, first to Tanzhou, then to Shaozhou, and then back to Tanzhou. Ma Yin hurriedly asked: "How is Miss Wenxiang now?" Ma Cun said.

: "The little girl back then has become a great beauty! She is even more beautiful than before. If my eldest brother sees me, he will be even more infatuated with her!" Ma Yinji said angrily: "How dare you make a joke on your eldest brother! Aren't you afraid of the family law?

?" Ma Cun stuck out his tongue and said, "The third brother realized his mistake. Why didn't he see the second brother?"

Ma Yin sighed and told Ma Cun everything he and others had experienced in the past few years, and then said, "My eldest brother failed to take good care of you two brothers. It was a dereliction of duty as an eldest brother." Although Ma Cun was also worried about Ma Bin in his heart.

However, seeing Ma Yin's remorseful expression, he could only say comfortingly: "Second brother Ji Ren has his own destiny, and he should be fine." Ma Yin said: "I hope so!" Ma Cun said again: "

Miss Yuan Wenxiang is also in Tanzhou now, and I will be able to see her soon."

Ma Yin hurriedly asked: "Is she married?" Ma Cun smiled slightly and said: "How is this possible! Didn't you have a ten-year contract? It's only been eight years now. Her beauty can be said in Tanzhou

No one can match her, so naturally many people came to propose marriage. But she refused them all, saying that she would have to wait for you for ten years. Fortunately, her cousin Yuan Quan was very famous in Tanzhou and had some power. Of course, he also had younger brothers.

protection, otherwise she would have been snatched away long ago."

Ma Yin said repeatedly: "Miss Wenxiang's matter has really troubled my third brother. I want to thank you very much. Don't worry, my third brother, I will definitely compensate you well in the future." Ma Cun said: "Brother, we are our brothers. We will take care of our own future.

It’s a matter of course that I am my sister-in-law. Even if there was no such thing, wouldn’t you just ignore me?”

Ma Yin said: "Yes, yes, yes. Brother made a mistake, made a mistake!" Ma Cun said again: "Brother, what you really want to thank is, in addition to Miss Yuan's uncle, Mr. Yuan Quan, you also need to thank Long Huiguan
Chapter completed!