Chapter 51, Attempted to Throw in the Enemy

Ji Ling righteously condemned Ji Gang's idea, saying that Zhao Ci was actually right to do so. It was indeed that he did not listen to the military order and sent troops privately. Although he burned some of Zu Zhao's army's grain and fodder, his own people also damaged two or 300 people, which was really a crime. Now that everyone has followed Zhao Ci, they should follow him wholeheartedly. They can't be two-hearted and let the enemy know that something will happen.

Ji Gang persuaded him for a long time, but Ji Ling didn't listen and let Ji Gang not talk nonsense. As long as he brought a good military horse, he would be able to completely annihilate Zu Zhaojun in the future. After Ji Gang left and came to Ji Ling, he endured endless resentment and, accompanied by his entourage, came to the civil official who was also beaten. This civil official was originally from Jiangxia, named Zhongyang. He used to be a sesame official in the government office and was responsible for some paperwork. Later, the county magistrate flirted with his wife, so he killed the county magistrate with Zhao Ci and revolted together.

At that time, Zhao Ci was just a small citizen, but as a whole, he boasted and said that he had any ambition. He did it in the streets and alleys all day long. The government tried to arrest him many times, but he avoided him. Although Zhong Yang was not rich at that time, he was also able to solve the problem of food and clothing. During the disaster, he also funded Zhao Ci many times. Unexpectedly, Zhao Ci treated himself like this today. His resentment in his heart was no less than that of Ji Gang, and even more than that.

Now, he is still sitting and lying uneasily, and there is still blood flowing out of his buttocks. As long as he moves slightly, it will make him grin. Suddenly, I heard someone report that Ji Gang was coming, and immediately ordered someone to bring him in. Although Ji Gang was hit by 20 military sticks, and Zhong Yang only got Shi military sticks, the situation seemed to be much worse for Zhong Yang.

The two felt sorry for each other. As soon as they met, they sighed. They said that if it went on like this, they would kill Zhao Ci first without Zu Zhao's army. Thinking that he had been helping him train his strategy day and night, but now Zhao Ci has no previous fighting spirit at all. He only cares about living in this small county and wants to have fun, and he doesn't want to take the initiative to attack.

"I think I had some favors to him in those years. Why did he treat me like this today?" The more Zhong Yang thought about it, the more unconvinced he became.

Ji Ling was also very unconvinced and said, "I have been following him to attack the city and plunder the land for so long, even if I don't have credit. Besides, Brother Ji Ling, a meritorious person, was beaten so hard for no reason, which is really not worth it. You're right. If it goes on like this, we won't have to attack Zu Zhao's army. I'm afraid we will be killed by Zhao Ci.

When Zhong Yang heard this, he looked around, retreated to the servants and guards around him, and said, "In this case, we might as well quietly leave the city and surrender to Zu Zhao's army. What do you think?"

Ji Gang thought for a moment and said, "I do have this idea. However, I heard from Brother Ji Ling that he had a plan and could easily break Zu Zhao's army. If we join Zu Zhao's army at that time, and Zhao Ciyi listened to Brother Ji Ling's plan, then I'm afraid I won't escape death.

Zhong Yang said, "They are all dead. Why don't you vote for Zu Zhao first? I heard that Zu Zhao has great ability. In those years, he bravely rescued Lu Zhi from thousands of northern barbarians. Later, he repeatedly made contributions to the chaos of the yellow scarf. Moreover, he has a close relationship with Huangfu Song and others, and also knows many noble people in Luoyang City. General He Jin of Han has summoned him to meet him. Zu Zhao is not an ordinary person. How can he be defeated? Moreover, if he now has a counselor like Su De, he will definitely see through General Ji Ling's plan. Besides, as long as we tell them about General Ji Ling's strategy, they will be prepared. At that time, Zhao Ciruo will really use General Ji Ling's plan, but will be destroyed by Zu Zhao's army. We will make great contributions when we first defect, and we will definitely be reused in the future.

Ji Gang nodded and agreed, but he said, "I waited like this, and I was wrong with Brother Ji Ling. I met him in Nanyang and was also a same-sex brother. This is equivalent to betraying him. Although we hate Zhao Ci, we don't hate Brother Ji Ling. If he is defeated, Zhao Ci Be sure to commit a crime with him. What can this be done?

Zhong Yang said, "In that case, it's better to take Brother Ji Ling to vote for Zu Zhao together to see what other people Zhao Ci can use."

Ji Gang said, "Although that's the case, Brother Ji Ling will not do this. I have tested his style. He let me lead the troops well. When the reinforcements arrive, we will rush to kill together. At that time, Zhao Ci will reward us regardless of the past."

Zhong Yang snorted and scolded fiercely, "What do we have? Now Zhao Ci is only greedy for pleasure and has no previous fighting spirit at all. I think it's the best time for you and me to join Zu Zhao. When they attack, if we want to surrender again, I'm afraid they won't accept it, and then there will be only a dead end. How about this? We left a message to Brother Ji Ling, saying that we went to Zu Zhao and asked him not to use the strategy of cutting grain and grass. We will tell Zu Zhao about this strategy, how about it?

Ji Gang thought for a moment and immediately agreed, and then wrote a letter and left it on the table. The two took their cronies out of the city at night and looked at Zu Zhao's camp. Unexpectedly, just as I was about to leave the city, suddenly there was a fire on all sides, and a group of people rushed out and surrounded them. The leader of the team, holding a long gun, wearing armor and a fair face, turned out to be Zhao Ci's cousin, Zhao Huan, known as the white-faced general.

Zhao Huan rushed forward, stabbed the guards of Zhong Yang and Ji Gang, and pointed a gun at them and said, "Bold traitor, my lord has long expected that you two would not accept it. I already knew that you would defect to the enemy. I was ordered to wait for a long time again. The man tied up the two of them and took them back to let the lord plead guilty.

As soon as the words fell, a soldier rushed up. Ji Gang beat him to death and killed several soldiers with a knife. Just as he was about to escape, Zhao Huan came with a gun and stabbed him in the thigh for only one round and turned him to the ground. Subsequently, Zhong Yang and Ji Gang were both tied into the county government.

Zhao Huan took Zhong Ji into the government office. Zhao Ci had been sitting in the hall for a long time. Seeing that the two were tied in, he immediately ordered them to kneel down and scolded red-faced, "I treat you two well. I didn't expect that you would betray me at this time and want to defect to the enemy. It's difficult not to kill you two today. Stabilize the army's heart."

Ji Gang scolded: "We have followed you for a long time, and we have been born and died. There is no credit and hard work. Brother Ji Ling advised you to go to war many times, but you only cared about your own enjoyment. Later, he attacked the enemy's grain and grass camp and returned with a great victory. Not only did you not reward him, but also beat him, and even our begging person, fought together. Are you not thin? Following you, it's all dead. Why do I have to stay and wait for death?

Zhao Ci gritted his teeth and said, "How dare you contradict me? It seems that you have long had the intention to join the enemy. The comer pushed the two out and cut them and hung their heads on the wall to warn the generals and soldiers that if anyone wants to join the enemy, this is the end.

The guards came up and escorted them out, and the two of them cursed endlessly. As soon as he arrived at the door, he was stopped by a tall man. It turned out that Ji Ling came when he heard the news. He stopped the bodyguard, met Zhao Ci and said, "Lord, the two of them just lost their minds for a moment. Please forgive them this time and let them commit crimes and make contributions."

"General Ji, you don't need to say that the two of them are already clear about their intention to defect to the enemy. How can I let them go? If you plead for them again, are you also willing to join the enemy? Zhao Ci asked coldly

When Ji Ling heard the words, his face trembled and his back was cold. He hurriedly knelt on one knee, kowtowed and said, "Lord, I have followed you and fought bravely to kill the enemy. There have been two days. Heaven and earth can be learned."

Zhao Ci said, "If that's the case, then you can retreat and don't plead for the two of them again. If you don't kill them today, it's difficult to stabilize the army's heart. If anyone is like them, throws into the enemy and contradicts me, what will my lord do? How can you convince the public in the future?"

Ji Ling said, "Lord, now is the time to use people. The enemy is in the current situation, and it is not appropriate to kill generals. Why don't you let them commit crimes? I use my head to guarantee that they are just confused for a while. When the army and the Zhao army fight a decisive battle, they will definitely fight hard to repay the Lord for not killing today.

When the generals saw Ji Ling resolutely pleading for mercy, they also pleaded for Zhong Yang and Ji Gang. Zhao Ci looked at everyone like this and still wanted to be angry. One person around him whispered to him, "Lord, now all the generals are pleading for them. If you go alone, I'm afraid it will lead to the desire to join the enemy with many people. Why don't you let it go? Zhong Ji and the two of them live together, so as to show your generosity? The soldiers are grateful for your feelings and must be loyal to the death. Now that the enemy is in the present, it is really not appropriate to kill the generals.

The speaker is short, with yellow eyes and black face, and looks very ugly, but he is a counselor beside Zhao Ci. Although he is not very talented, he can always be heard by Zhao Ci and is very liked by Zhao Ci, so he has always been taking him with him. Now that he has said so, let's take a look at the following general Wenchen, who are begging the two of them. Moreover, he knows that Ji Ling and Ji Gang are from the same hometown. They have always been called brothers in private. Now if they kill Ji Gang regardless of Ji Ling's plea for mercy, Ji Ling must be unhappy. Why not sell him for a favor and let him be loyal to himself in the future? This is a good way.

Therefore, Zhao Ci agreed not to kill Zhong Ji, but he had to put them in prison. When the army defeated Zu Zhao's army victoriously, he could release them out and let them see that even without them, Zhao Ci could still defeat Zu Zhao's army.

Zhong Ji and the two were put in prison, and Ji Ling personally sent them in. On the way, Ji Gang repeatedly persuaded Ji Ling not to be loyal to Zhao Ci, but Ji Ling only couldn't hear and let Ji Gang and Zhong Yang stay in prison. When he broke Zu Zhao's army, the two of them could come out.

After Zhong Ji and the two were put in prison, Ji Ling continued to meet Zhao Ci and talked about his strategy, which was to send troops around the rear of Zu Zhao's army. If they had food and fodder, they could intercept them. Even if they did not have food and fodder assistance, they could stop them when they retreated. Or when they attacked the city, they directly sent the army to rob Zu Zhao's camp, leaving Zu Zhao's army homeless and fleeing in a panic. At that time, the army will definitely win a complete victory before and after leaving the city.

Zhao Ci hesitated and asked the ugly counselor around him if he should listen to Ji Ling's plan. The counselor looked coldly and denied Ji Ling's view. He is a general, and Ji Ling is a military general, but he has made suggestions many times. He feels that Ji Ling has robbed his limelight, and now he can't be like this.

"Lord, General Ji Ling's plan seems feasible, but it is not. If you want to send an army out, how much is appropriate? If you want to hijack the other party's food and fodder, who can determine how much Zu Zhao's backup force is? At that time, I'm afraid that the people sent out will be attacked back and forth, and there will be no return. I think we are still defending the city and waiting for the response of the Yellow Turban Rebels and the arrival of reinforcements. Since they dare not attack the city, why should we take the initiative to fight at this time? The counselor said.

Zhao Ci nodded and agreed, but Ji Ling strongly objected and said, "Now there is not much food and fodder in our army. If the enemy is allowed to keep up with the support food and fodder smoothly, they will only use siege without attacking, and it is also our army that will fail in the end. I suggest taking the initiative to attack. Even if we can't defeat it, we can retreat, but it means to defend, which is really unfavorable to our army.

The counselor said, "General, this is not good. I know how much food and fodder in the army is in my control. Xinchang City is one of the richest counties in Liaodong. It is full of grain and fodder, which is enough for our army to use for half a year. Do you think Zu Zhao's army can compete with us for half a year? If he could really compete for so long, the rear must have been empty and would have been captured by other foreigners. I think their rear base is the most important compared with Xinchang. At that time, as soon as the Yellow Turban Rebels move, they will definitely retreat. We will take the opportunity to chase and kill, and we can successfully seize many cities. This is not better.

Ji Ling wanted to argue again, but Zhao Ci waved her hand and said, "General Ji, don't say any more. I have decided not to hold on and wait for the arrival of the reinforcements to fight with them. You step back. I'm a little tired and I'm going to rest.

Ji Ling couldn't fight. He took a hard look at the counselor, sighed, and slowly withdrew. Seeing Ji Ling leave, the counselor smiled proudly at the corners of his mouth. Ji Ling returned to his residence and couldn't help sighing, "Shameless villain, what's the difference between you and the ten attendants around Han Tianzi? Our army will definitely be defeated by you. No matter how powerful I am, Ji Ling, am afraid I'm powerless to return to heaven." Coincidentally, this was heard by a soldier. Previously, the soldier had been beaten by Ji Ling because of his mistake and had been holding a grudge. Now after listening to Ji Ling's long sigh, he knew that the time of revenge had come, and immediately said Ji Ling's words to the counselor.

When the counselor heard that Ji Ling actually compared him with Shi Changshi, he was very angry and talked nonsense in Zhao Ci's ear, saying that Ji Ling was afraid that he was also rebellious. If the enemy comes to fight tomorrow, he can let Ji Ling go to war. With his ability, he will definitely defeat any general in Zu Zhao's army. If Ji Ling kills him, it proves that he has no two minds. If he doesn't kill him, it proves that he has the intention to throw himself to the enemy and can kill him. Zhao Cixu.

The next day, Zhao Meng really led an army to fight. He asked the soldiers to shout under the city, saying that Ji Ling had been eager to defect to the enemy. Sooner or later, Xinchang City would not be guaranteed, and the brothers defending the city above gave up their weapons and surrendered. Someone had already reported Zhao Meng's scolding to Zhao Ci in the city. After hearing this, Zhao Ci was extremely angry. He believed the counselor's statement and immediately invited Ji Ling to lead the army to fight, and gave him a death order that he must come back with Zhao Meng's head.

Ji Ling wondered why Zhao Ci would suddenly go to war. When he heard the scolding of Zhao Meng's army outside the city, he instantly understood that Zhao Ci suspected that he had the intention to join the enemy, so he asked himself. Ji Ling immediately took the order and said that he must come back with Zhao Meng's head to show his loyalty and innocence.

The gate opened, and Ji Ling led a thousand troops to rush out. He rushed to Zhao Meng first and asked harshly, "Why do you slander me so much?"

Zhao Meng saw Zhao Ci watching the battle on the city building and said loudly, "General Ji, my lord knows that you want to join us, but there is no way. As long as you kill Zhao Ci and come to see him with his head, then you will be the greatest meritorious official in this battle. At that time, he will definitely report your meritorious deeds to the court. At that time, you will definitely be added to the throne. Zhao Ci's Rebellion is the biggest rebellion after the Yellow Turban Rebellion. If he can get his head, it will not be difficult to worship the marquis. General Ji, as long as you kill Zhao Ci, everything is under our control.

Zhao Ci listened to Zhao Meng's words on the tower and couldn't help feeling a chill on his back. If Ji Ling really turned against himself, I'm afraid that the guards around him could not stop him, and half of the army in the city were directly transferred to him. If he didn't kill Zhao Mengyi today to show his loyalty, then when he returned to the city, he had to kill him first. Detained.

Ji Ling said angrily, "How can I, like you, betray your army and turn to the enemy for a little profit? Today, I will take your name first, and then take Zu Zhao's head next day to meet you in hell." Before he finished speaking, he had rushed up with a three-pointed and two-edged knife.

Zhao Meng was not afraid and rushed up with a knife. The two rushed to kill each other, and there was no winner or defeat in more than 100 rounds of the battle. They went back to the camp to change their horses and rushed to kill again. For more than 100 rounds, Ji Ling's fighting spirit was strong, and the flying horse came. Unexpectedly, he was about to meet Zhao Meng's short soldiers. When he sat down, he suddenly fell down and fell forward. Zhao Meng waved his knife and Ji Ling couldn't avoid it. He reluctantly raised the weapon in his hand to resist. Zhao Meng split it with a knife and followed the situation. The blade stopped directly on Ji Ling's shoulder. If he cut it hard, he was afraid that Ji Ling's right arm would have been broken.

Zhao Meng was also killed fiercely. Seeing that Ji Ling's mount fell off, he felt that Shengzhi was not martial, so he fell down and did not cut it with a knife. He said, "I'm going to kill you now. Shengzhi is not martial. You can go back and change the horse first and fight again. But you'd better choose a good horse. If so next time, I will not show mercy.