Come to Daming with military supplies

But just after being distracted, He Guang wanted to lower his head to pick up the knife, when he saw the blanket under his feet suddenly swayed, and another burst of energy struck him, and a bullet hit his foot. "General He, seeing that you are a hero, this is why I want to have a good talk with you. If you toast and refuse to eat fine wine, then the envoy doesn't mind that the next bullet will hit you, and you will die undoubtedly."

The lark's voice was heard in the banquet hall, and He Guang's body stood there as if his acupoints had been tapped, not daring to move at all.

Sure enough, it is a powerful repeating musket, and it can really fire a second bullet at any time. Does that mean it can fire a third or fourth bullet?

When He Guang was still thinking about the problem, the voice of the national teacher Long Qi came from his ear, "Okay, okay, General He is not an outsider, let's sit down and talk."

This is obviously a step down for himself, He Guang doesn't know if the next bullet will hit him, so why not sit down first and listen to what the other party says is making a decision.

Finally sat down comfortably, the national teacher Long Qi said to him calmly: "General He, you are also an outstanding person of a generation, don't you know that disaster is about to come?"

"Please enlighten me from the national teacher." He Guang really didn't understand why he was about to face a catastrophe.

"Hey, once the battle ahead is defeated, what kind of decision will His Majesty make? I'm sure he will use the power of the king's guard to fight back. In your opinion, who will be the leader of this team? I'm afraid it won't be that idiot Maude. Go into battle in person, I am afraid that His Majesty will not allow this. But the general leads the army, can you guarantee victory? The tens of thousands of people in front are not opponents of mercenaries, what can you do with the few people in your hand? This is not What is the imminent disaster?"

"This" He Guang wanted to deny all of this, but he knew that what the national teacher said was true everywhere.Maud's abilities are limited, and His Majesty knows this, but considering that this person is still very obedient, it is naturally good to raise him as a loyal dog.It's just that such a dog cannot be released to bite people, because he does not have such ability.At that time, it is inevitable that he, the deputy captain, will lead the army.

To say that commanding the army is naturally what every general hopes for.But as the national teacher said, the hundreds of thousands of troops ahead are no match for the mercenaries. How many troops can he bring out? The entire king's guard is only 2 people. what is it

It's just that at that time, I'm afraid I have to do it whether I want to or not.If you agree, you will die on the battlefield. If you don't agree, you will probably be directly taken down by Mod.No matter what kind of result it is, there will be no good end.

Layers of cold sweat began to flow from He Guang's head.I didn't think that the army ahead would be defeated, so I didn't consider these things.But now that it has been pointed out, it is only now that the situation is already so dangerous.

Of course, the so-called dangers all refer to the complete defeat of the army ahead.If they hadn't lost, if it was just a small defeat, everything the national teacher said would not have come true, and he would not be in danger.

He Guang was still thinking about it, and the skylark sitting there with a pistol in his hand had already spoken, "General He, after being recommended by the national teacher, our investigation found that you are indeed a character, so Zhongdangong said, if you are willing to surrender If it is said, it will be reused for you. You know that Vietnam Province is the original Cochin Kingdom General Hong Jin. He used to be just a partial general with a humble status, but he was favored by Duke Zhongdan and has become the current General of Vietnam Province, leading [-] troops. If General He is willing, you will be General Lancang in the future, and you can also lead [-] troops. In this way, you don’t have to die, and you can be a veritable general. Wouldn’t it be great? .”

He Guang knew about Hong Jin.Although some people scare him as a traitor, but in private, I don't know how many people envy him.At least because of this person's relationship, the Hong family was not seriously injured. Not only that, but Hong Jin's status has also risen with the tide.I heard that Mr. Zhongdan paid him an annual salary, which is 10 taels of silver a year. I don’t know how many people envy him.

Here I want to explain that Yang Chendong implements the policy of high salary and honesty.

Once entrusted with a position, they will enjoy a high annual salary.To ensure that the appointed person can live a good life, at least don't have to worry about life.What's more, once you reach a certain age and need to retire, you will receive a fixed monthly salary every month, which is called a pension.This kind of treatment will not end until the day the person being enjoyed dies.

In other words, once you are appointed as an official by Duke Zhongdan, you will have nothing to worry about in your life.Of course, if anyone is still dissatisfied and still thinks about corruption, then I'm sorry, once it is found out, it will be dealt with quite seriously.There have been clear regulations, as long as it is verified that the embezzled money exceeds 1 taels, they will be killed without mercy.No matter what kind of achievements you have had before, this is the result.The loyal and brave man threatened that merits and demerits cannot be offset.

After all, you have been given enough to eat and drink, even your old age has been arranged for you, but you are still not satisfied, such a person deserves to be killed.

Closer to home, He Guang is one of the people who privately envy Hong Jin.He not only envied that the other party could lead the army and become a real general, but also envied the other party's treatment.For example, he is the deputy captain of the king's guard, and he can be regarded as a fourth-rank general, but in fact, his monthly salary is only 80 taels of silver, which is less than 1000 taels a year.Although there is no problem in raising a family, but I just live a sloppy life. I don't have the ability to do other things, and I can't even do it if I want to be more comfortable.

Now that the role model is right in front of him, the salary is a hundred times higher than his current one, and the power is also much greater. At this moment, it is impossible to say that he is not tempted at all.Although he is not a greedy person in his bones, otherwise Skylark would not talk to him in this way, but who would refuse a better life?

For a while, He Guang became much more silent, with a look of hesitation.

"Hehe, General He doesn't need to give an answer so early. How about this, you can go back first and think about it carefully. If the front line is really defeated and you happen to be sent as a general, it is also necessary to make a decision at that time." It's not too late." Yunque didn't seem to be in a hurry to force He Guang to answer, but said very magnanimously.

"Let me go?" He Guang was also shocked at this moment.He didn't agree to anything. On the contrary, he also knew about the existence of Lark. Isn't the other party afraid that he will sell him after he goes out and bring soldiers to arrest him?

Seemingly seeing what He Guang was thinking, Yunque laughed and said: "General He is a smart man, how could he do stupid things? Besides, even if you really handed me over to your king, What benefits will you have? With a Morde on the top, you can't stand out. On the contrary, if you betray me, will the Loyal Lord spare you? You know how many such muskets are in our mercenary army, Randomly come to someone to make sure that you can die thoroughly, and no one will even know who did it."

After another lure and another threat, Yunque waved his hand, "Okay, General He can leave."

"I'm really leaving." Standing up slowly, He Guang still decided to leave here first, some things need to be thought about carefully.

Standing up, He Guang was about to take big strides to leave when the voice of Lark behind him suddenly sounded, "Slow down."

"Sure enough, you still don't intend to let yourself go?" He Guang sighed, and slowly turned around.

"Take your saber away, and don't look out of your mind. Anyone who sees it will be suspicious." Yunque pointed to the big knife that fell on the ground, and said casually.

"Oh." He Guang put down his raised heart again, picked up the saber and bowed, then turned and left.

He Guang really left, leaving the national teacher Long Qi asking with lingering fear, "Special Envoy Yun, does he really know how to tell the truth? Otherwise, let's leave now."

"Hehe, the national teacher is at ease, as long as he is not stupid, he will not tell the truth. There is no need to leave. Does the national teacher really think that I am the only one who came to Vientiane City?" Yunque laughed confidently.

Chapter 587 Money Weighted

The more confident Yunque became, the more confident Longqi became, and he laughed out loud when he heard this.That is, even the skylark is not afraid, what is there to be afraid of, the worst thing is that if something happens, you can say that you are being held hostage by someone. With your status as the national teacher, there is still a lot of room for maneuver.

Just as Skylark expected, He Guang is a smart man, he didn't choose to report immediately, but decided to wait and see the situation.Especially when he saw the deep mark on the saber that was hit by the bullet, he had no idea of ​​reporting it.As people said, there would be no benefit in reporting him. On the contrary, he would be targeted by mercenaries. The danger existed at any time. This kind of life was not what he wanted.

Three days have passed since He Guang left the National Teacher's Mansion.Three days later, the latest news finally came. The former army was defeated. General Sang Wengla had to retreat to Sangnu City and asked the king for reinforcements.

As soon as the news entered the capital, it would be chaotic, and the court was even more turbulent. All the officials looked scared, as if they were worried that Sangnu City would not be able to defend it. If that was the case, wouldn't it be It is said that the capital of the country is also in danger. Doesn't it mean that the Kingdom of Lancang will also follow in the footsteps of Jiaozhi and be destroyed?

Others say that it is impossible to destroy the country. Even the mighty Ming Dynasty will only make you surrender and will not occupy your territory.Because in the eyes of the people of the Central Plains, these are barren lands with little value.But the mercenaries are not. They have a very good appetite, they are really meaty, and they can really do things to destroy the country.

Under the leadership of the national teacher Longqi, all the civil servants asked the king to send troops to help Sangnu City.Looking at the unanimous scene of the officials below, King Payasai is one head and two big.

Send troops, send troops, he also wants to, but there must be soldiers to send.But now, apart from the [-] king's guards around him, there is no extra army.Even if you go to conscript now, it will always take time.

"Your Majesty, please send troops quickly. No matter what, mercenaries cannot pass through Sangnu City. Once that happens, the country will be in danger." Long Qi continued to petition on behalf of the ministers.

"Yes, Your Majesty, please send reinforcements as soon as possible." All the officials below asked in unison.

The ministers are of the same mind, and even Payasai can't stop it at this time.Besides, he also knew in his heart that once the former army was really defeated, the [-] king's guards in his hands might not be of much use. Even so, it would be better to support the front line first.Then the national conscription is just, I hope it can come in time.

"Okay, the king will send troops immediately." Under tremendous pressure, Payasai finally made a decision.And it was He Guang who was chosen, only 5000 of the [-] king's guard remained, and the rest were handed over to the vice-captain of the guard, hoping that he could help Sang Weng and reverse the defeat.

Sure enough, the army in front was defeated, and he was appointed as the leading general. All this was expected by the special envoy Yun.As soon as He Guang received the military order, he and his confidants began to assemble the army, while he himself came straight to the National Teacher's Mansion.

It was said to the outside world that they were asking about logistics supplies, but in fact, they came here to meet the special envoy.

The three met again. Although it was only three days, many things had changed. At this moment, He Guang had less arrogance and more respect. "Special Envoy Yun, the general is willing to surrender, please teach me what to do next."

"It's easy to say, easy to say." Skylark smiled and stretched his hand into his arms.This time it was no longer a musket but a silver bill.There are denominations of 100 taels, 200 taels, 500 taels, 1000 taels, 2000 taels, 5000 taels, and [-] taels.

Hundreds of them add up to 50 taels.After taking out these banknotes, Skylark put them in front of He Guang, "General He, take these and buy all the commanders, centurions, commanders and corpsmen under your command. This army will be your future leader." build on the foundation here."

"Give me all this." It was the first time He Guang saw so many banknotes, and his expression was a little excited.

"I'm sorry, there's no one for you here. It's all for your subordinates. As for your own, it's this one." Yunque smiled and took out another one from his pocket. It said 20 taels of silver.

Handing over this large-amount bank note to He Guang, Skylark said: "10 taels is the reward for you to join, and the other 10 taels is your annual salary for the next year. Put it away now. "

People work first before paying money, while Zhongdan Gong pays money first before working. It is said that the payment is the same, but the feeling is completely different.Holding the real gold and silver in his hands, He Guang was really moved at this moment, and fell to his knees in front of Skylark with a plop, "Special Envoy Yun, thank you for your trust, don't worry, the general will never let you Disappointed."

"Okay, let's wait for Mr. Zhongdan to perform this kneeling." Yunque chuckled, with this kneeling, this time's errand was completed, I believe the sixth young master will definitely praise him.

"Mr. Zhongdan wants to come here? Didn't I bring people to kill Sangnu City?" He Guang looked puzzled and puzzled.

Skylark smiled at Long Qi who was sitting beside him.It's just that no matter how you look at the latter's smile, it's a bit forced, even a little palpitation.Don't blame him, who would have thought that the army in front would be defeated so badly that he was taken aback when he heard the latest information from Skylark.

Yunque, who was laughing loudly, said to He Guang who had already got up: "General He, you don't know that Sangnu City has been breached, and Zhongdan just rushed to Vientiane City with an army. Not only that, there are already people outside the city. With a mercenary army in ambush, they will work with General He to solve the problems in Vientiane City. The time is set for tonight, and the general will be responsible for opening the north gate at that time. There will be no problem, right? .”

"Ah!" He Guang was indeed shocked when he heard the news for the first time.Unexpectedly, the news of the siege of Sangnu City came, and the city had already been destroyed. What was even more unbelievable was that the mercenaries had already arrived at the city, and he still didn't know it?At this moment, his calf trembled, and he almost fell to his knees on the ground.

Not paying attention to He Guang's reaction, Yunque continued, "General He only needs to control the palace and the mansions of the ministers. It is natural for the mercenaries to take over the treasury, armory and granary. ,Do you understand it?"