Chapter 795: The wolf is coming!

Inside the oppressive Taihe City, the soldiers could not help but gasp.

When the slightly youthful soldiers had sweat constantly on their palms, a cavalryman flew out from the city gate of the Ming army.

Arriving not far from the city gate, he roared loudly: "My Great Ming Emperor's grace covers the world, hereby announcing, this battle will not slaughter, if you put down your weapons and surrender, you can receive travel expenses to return to Jiangnan, no need to fight to the death for Eastern Jin, and your wives and children are still waiting for you at home!"

Accompanied by the cavalryman's words, Xie Wan immediately sensed something was wrong and roared: "Quick, shoot this person! Spreading rumors!"

But before the general beside him could draw his bow, the cavalryman raised his arm and roared: "We are all Han people, why kill each other, my Great Ming treats the people well, spreading the poll tax into the land tax, officials and gentry pay grain together!"

Saying this, the cavalryman revealed a mocking expression, then turned and returned to the military camp.

But after he left, the Eastern Jin soldiers were discussing it one after another.

Because they had of course heard about things like spreading the poll tax into the land tax from merchants coming from the north, but they didn't expect it to be true.

And officials and gentry paying grain together, was this possible?

You have to know, in Eastern Jin, they, the people, only had the share of being exploited; those old officials and aristocratic families, how could they care about them?

But just when the soldiers were discussing, Xie Wan said coldly: "Damn it, attacking the heart? This Northern Ming is truly shameless!"

Looking at Xie Wan, the generals couldn't help but look at each other, because if this was true, then how well must the people in the north be living?

Inside Yingzhou City, when Huan Wen learned that Northern Ming's fifty thousand troops were directly pressing on Taihe, he immediately sensed something was wrong.

Because the other party didn't intend to play chess according to his train of thought at all.

Now the most important thing was for Xie Wan to be able to hold Yingzhou City; if not, then there would be big trouble!

Thinking of this, Huan Wen immediately sent troops, personally leading sixty thousand great army to move forward, intending to give Northern Ming a painful lesson in Taihe.

However, just when Huan Wen set off, Zhang Cheng's mind was also flashing.

Raising a contemptuous smile, Zhang Cheng narrowed his eyes and said: "It seems you still couldn't sit still, Huan Wen!"

In the military camp with the towering great banner, the sound of wind appeared, immediately blowing the bells.

Neatly and uniformly patrolling, the troops of all departments were doing things very honestly.

Inside the military camp, the soldiers were different from Eastern Jin people; they were actually enjoying everything.

"Hey, I say this year's harvest looks good, if the wheat is harvested, my family will also have a few more fat babies, truly good!"

Laughing and revealing big yellow teeth, an old soldier could not help but become happy.

"That's right, it's all because our Emperor is amazing, leading us to defeat Former Yan, and Goguryeo, those Hu barbarians!"

Hearing these words, the soldiers beside him also became happy.

"Are all those ten maids of yours pregnant? You old guy are truly amazing!"

Walking from outside, the squad leader could not help but hammer the old soldier's shoulder.

"Hey, what's this, I share the same surname as the Emperor, doesn't he always say, our Old Zhang family's ability is strong, fierce?"

Laughing loudly, the old soldier became excited.

"Yo ho, you're bragging now! Don't be soft on the battlefield and get your head severed!"

Patting the old soldier's shoulder, the squad leader could not help but open his mouth.

"Hey, what's there to be afraid of? If I'm gone, the compensation is still there. According to our Chiliang Army's tradition, this money is enough for my kids to grow into men. Besides, there are twenty mu of land at home! No one can take it away, it's mine!"

Light flashing in his eyes, the old soldier could not help but laugh loudly.

Because they, as the Chiliang Army, had long since thrown life and death out of their minds.

From the time Zhang Cheng "suppressed the rebellion" until now, how many people had died on the battlefield, but who had heard their families complain?

After all, the Chiliang Army had always followed the practice of full compensation for death, and was also responsible for distributing land and helping you raise your children.

And in Great Ming, the land of Chiliang Army soldiers was a red line, no one could touch it!

Would they fear dying in battle? They only feared not being able to earn more war merit before dying, to add a few more mu of land for their families!

"I say, this group of Eastern Jin people are all cowards, look at their appearance, if you are a man, run out and fight us head-on!"

Speaking with disdain, a soldier could not help but yawn.

"That's right, however, the order from above is to prepare for battle, wipe your weapons well, don't let them get blunt when cutting!" Speaking to the soldiers, the squad leader could not help but become serious.

"Squad leader, rest assured, how can one not take good care of the tools for eating? I intend to leave this for my son!"

Taking out the long sword beside him, it was emitting a chilling coldness.

In the great camp, listening to the report below, Zhang Cheng tapped the table and said: "Any news from Duan Qi?"

"Zhang Hao has already conquered Qizhou and is constantly compressing Duan Qi's territory, but the troops are somewhat insufficient, the Military Commission let Minister Li Nong lead fifty thousand great army to support!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng, Deng Qiang reported the court news.

Hearing this, Zhang Cheng could not help but tap the table and say: "That's good, after all, Zhang Hao is too reckless, if the soldiers suffer too much damage, I won't be able to report back!"

Thinking of those familiar faces, Zhang Cheng could not help but become serious.

A general's success is built on ten thousand bones, fighting a war, how can people not die?

But as an Emperor, Zhang Cheng really didn't want to see families hanging white cloth everywhere.

So this battle, he had to fight fast, accurately, and ruthlessly, so that Huan Wen had no room to resist.

After nightfall, everything was silent.

But just at this moment, Deng Qiang, who was playing with something in his hand, took a fire starter and moved closer: "Emperor, what is this thing, round and bulging! I..."

"I'm your mother! Who told you to take out a fire starter, do you want to blow me up and then inherit my throne?"

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Looking at Deng Qiang in anger, Zhang Cheng almost had his three souls and seven spirits fly out together from his behavior.

Because what he was holding was a big Ivan of about twenty jin!

"Ah, is the power of this thing this big?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng in disbelief, Deng Qiang watched the fire starter being slapped away and was immediately surprised.

"Whether the power is big or not, look at the city gate and you'll know!"

Looking at Deng Qiang with disgust, Zhang Cheng beckoned, signaling the Krieger to come over.

Carrying the big Ivan in his hand, the Krieger's face revealed a helpless expression, then pointed at himself, and then pointed at the city gate.

"Nonsense, if you don't go, could it be that I go personally? Hurry up, do things neatly, next time we fight Hu people, you charge!"

Signaling to the Krieger, Zhang Cheng could not help but complain.

And hearing Zhang Cheng's words, the Krieger's face revealed a look of surprise, immediately running to bury the bomb in one breath.

"Emperor, why do they become so happy when they hear about charging?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng in doubt, Deng Qiang was confused.

"They want to die, but they haven't met anyone who can finish them off!"

Explaining to Deng Qiang, Zhang Cheng found it hard to describe to him how this group of fierce bandits who took death as glory were going on!

Rubbing his chin, Deng Qiang said in doubt: "Are there such people in the world? Could it be death soldiers!"

"You can understand it that way, but they want to die even more than death soldiers!"

Looking at Deng Qiang, Zhang Cheng intended to say something, but saw the Krieger running back in a flash, already passing by his side.

And watching this scene, Zhang Cheng also hurriedly dragged Deng Qiang and ran.

However, after running out more than ten meters, Zhang Cheng turned around and carried the historian who was preparing to take out his pen onto his shoulder.

Because if he was blown to death, Zhang Cheng estimated he would be blackened to the grandmother's house by the historian!

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 796 =====