Chapter 033: The Death of Yiyang Wu (3/3)

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  Huang Xie was awakened from his sleep by someone's call.

  "General Xiao, General Chen requests an audience."

  "What's so urgent that it can't be said after dawn?"

  In a daze, Huang Sha woke up with a bad temper. Being pulled out of the warm quilt while sleeping soundly would make anyone unhappy.

  Huang Shaoyan was eighteen years old and in his prime.

  Born into the Jiangxia Huang family, he was also the eldest son of Huang Zu. It can be said that from childhood to adulthood, he was always in the palm of someone's hand. Huang Zu was one of the first batch of people who surrendered to Liu Biao after arriving in Jingzhou and was highly trusted by him. In the third year of Ping, Yuan Shu ordered Jiangdong's fierce tiger Sun Jian to conquer Jingzhou, but he was killed by Huang Zu. It is said that at that time, Huang Zu was able to kill Sun Jian completely out of an accident. However, whether it was intentional or accidental, in short, Sun Jian died, and Liu Biao's heart disease was eliminated, so Huang Zu naturally gained more trust from Liu Biao and became his left and right arm.

  This time Huang She sat in Jiuniu City, actually just earning a qualification.

  Jiǔnǚchéng was abandoned as early as the Chūpíng era, but now that Cáo Cāo is marching south to Wǎnchéng, Lǐu Biǎo fears an accident and has decided to restart the Jiǔnǚchéng camp.

  This great camp has been here for ages.

  It is nine miles in circumference and can accommodate tens of thousands of troops and horses.

  The purpose of restarting Jiuniang City is to give Zhang Xiu enough confidence.

  At the same time, this large camp also undertakes the task of transporting supplies, grain and military equipment to Wan City, so most of the troops stationed here are temporarily recruited.

  Huang Xiang is here and there won't be any danger.

  Once Zhang Hua failed, Deng Ji of XinYe County would take over the line from Jieyang to Neyang at the first time, and the nine ladies' camp was still responsible for supplying supplies. In order to replace Huang She's task, Huang Zu spent a lot of thought. At first, Huang She was ambitious, hoping to use this opportunity to establish his own achievements, add glory to his family, and also earn military merit for himself...

  Unexpectedly, when he arrived at Jiuniu City, he found out it was a waste of time.

  Uncle Huang Chengyan arrived in Nieyang, and Huang She made an unexpected discovery: Huang Chengyan's daughter, Huang Wanzhen, also known as Huang Yueying, was unusually close to a young man from Deng Village. The Huang family is one of the top families in Jingzhou, and they have produced three high-ranking officials. Naturally, they place great importance on their social status. As a member of the Huang family, Huang Yueying's marriage must be carefully considered to ensure that she marries someone of suitable social standing. However, Cao Peng is only the son of an ironworker. If something were to happen between them, the Jiangxia Huang family would become the laughing stock of the aristocratic families in Jing and Xiang.

  Huang Sha could not tolerate such a thing happening, so he made up his mind to get rid of Cao Peng.

  "General Chen said in response to General Hui's words, 'The person you told him to pay attention to has already arrived outside the camp gate.' General Chen asked, 'How should we arrange things?'"

  Huang Sha was much more sober now, first stunned for a moment, then suddenly came to his senses.

  "General Chen is requested to come immediately."

  "Ah!"

  This General Chen, named Chen Jiu, styled Gan Shi, was one of Huang Zu's most trusted and beloved generals.

  Although Huang Zu knew that Huang She's trip to Jiucheng would not be dangerous, he still couldn't put his mind at ease. So he sent his most trusted general to assist Huang She. Huang She was dissatisfied with this arrangement, but could not refuse his father's kindness.

  Moreover, this time he has to deal with Deng Jie, to be honest, it's a bit unseemly.

  Huang Xie couldn't possibly tell others the truth, so he could only act in secret... and thus, Chen also became the most suitable candidate.

  Chen was still under thirty years old, born with a strong and powerful physique, and his appearance was also extremely handsome.

  He was dressed in neat armor, walking swiftly towards the central army tent, first respectfully saluting Huang She with a bow, and then said: "General, Deng Yi, the county magistrate of Jiyang, has arrived at your summons, escorting grain and supplies, as well as thirty-seven laborers, who are waiting outside the gate. I really don't know how to arrange for them, so I ventured to request an audience, please forgive me."

  "Third Brother Shi, no need for formalities, take a seat!"

  Huang spoke very politely to Chen.

  But this does not mean that Chen can be arrogant in front of Huang.

  The young masters of aristocratic families attach great importance to this issue of face. If they are slightly careless, they will bring about a disaster that will cost them their lives.

  Chen had served under Huang Zu for many years and was somewhat familiar with the young master. So, when Huang Sha invited him to sit down, he respectfully presented a scroll of names and a list of goods before Huang Sha, then retreated to the side and knelt on the couch.

  "This is..."

  "General Hui Shao, this is the list of supplies and equipment sent by General Ji Yang, as well as the roster of laborers."

  Huang She stretched out his hand to pick up the name list, opened it and took a glance. He saw that on the far right end of the list were written three names, Deng Ji was at the front, followed by two attendants' names. Further down, there was the list of prisoners... Huang She didn't pay attention to the list of prisoners, when he saw the two words 'Cao Peng', his gaze stopped moving. His eyes narrowed slightly, the corners of his mouth curled up, outlining a beautiful arc.

  "This Cao Peng..."

  "It should be a temporary addition. According to the rules, those who are summoned can bring their own attendants."

  What's this?

  There is a road in heaven but you don't take it, there is no gate in hell but you come by yourself!

  A smile suddenly appeared on Huang's face, and after closing the name list, he asked with a smile: "This Deng Ji is a treacherous fellow."

  I also occasionally hear people mention his evil deeds, so I decided to summon him over for punishment. Now that the various personnel in the camp have been assembled... Brother Jiaoshi, where do you think is the most suitable place to put him?

  Pffft!

  Chen cursed silently in his heart.

  Heaven knows how Deng Jie offended you, so you summoned him over.

  What evil deeds? You guys, when did you start paying attention to these things?

  Can scold and return, but dare not utter a single sentence from mouth.

  Chen thought for a moment and said: "Since Deng Jie is so despicable, why not let him suffer a bit downstairs first, and then slowly capture him, how about that?"

  "Oh, I wonder which team would be more suitable for him?"

  "This one, forgive me for being foolish, for a moment I couldn't think of any suitable personnel."

  Huang She's fingers drummed a rapid beat on the railing of his seat, and after a moment of contemplation, he asked: "I recall that five days from now, there is a shipment of grain and fodder to be sent to Wan City. Which unit is responsible for escorting it?"

  Chen was taken aback for a moment, then hastily replied: "Reporting to General Xiao, since the first batch of supplies is not large in quantity, it was originally arranged for the Yi Yang Wu soldiers to be responsible for escorting them."

  "Is Yiyangwu dead?" Huang She thought for a moment, "I heard that this group of people is very fierce and can fight well. However, you just said 'original', isn't there a change?"

  Chen sighed and said, "There have been some changes. The captain of the Yiyang Wu Ze team is a arrogant and domineering person, relying on his military achievements, he looks down on everyone. Two days ago, he led his men to clash with Deng Long, the head of Chaoyang County, not only injuring many Chaoyang Wu Ze soldiers, but also beating up Deng Long... According to military law, I had no choice but to punish him, flogging him twenty times and making him do hard labor in the rear camp..."

  According to the military system of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the grassroots were roughly divided into six levels: department, song, tun, team, shi and wu.

  Among them, five people were grouped into a Wu, with a Wu Chang set up; two Wu were grouped into a Shi, with a Shi Chang set up. Five Shi formed a team, called Du Bo; two teams formed a Tuan, with 100 people, and a Tuan Jiang was set up. Above the Tuan was the Qu, which had five Tuans, totaling 500 people, with a Qu Chang. Two Qu were grouped into a Bu, with 1,000 people, and a Qian Ren Du was set up, also known as Ya Jiang. The level above the Bu was the Ying, with 5,000 people, having a Xiao Jian and Xiao Wei. Two Ying formed a Jun, with the main officer named Xiao Wei.

  Huang Sha heard this and was immediately delighted!

  "So it seems that this Doubei is quite capable after all."

  Chen sighed and said, "It's not just that he can fight, his temper is also extremely bad. Not only is he violent, but he's also xenophobic, as if the only elite soldiers in this world are his Yiyang Wu troops. Ordinary people don't even dare to approach him, and if someone says something unpleasant, this guy might suddenly become violent and hurt them."

  Originally, based on his military achievements, even if he couldn't become a commander of a division, becoming a garrison commander would still be more than sufficient...

  I just love his bravery, so I couldn't bear to heavily blame him. Otherwise, according to military law, this guy would have been beheaded ten times and it wouldn't be considered excessive."

  But Huang Shi was even more delighted.

  A group of fierce soldiers waiting in the barracks with nothing to do, getting a bit impatient is also normal.

  In my opinion, this is no big deal. Such elite soldiers would be better off going out for a stroll rather than staying in the camp and getting into trouble.

  All right, I'll pass on your orders and let Na Duo return.

  Five days later, the task of transporting grain and fodder will still be assigned to the Yiyang Wu soldiers. However, with only one team of cavalry, isn't that a bit insufficient? How about this: promote the team leader to become the garrison commander, and appoint that Du Bo as the garrison general. Well, since the Yiyang Wu soldiers have been transformed into the Yiyang Garrison, there is still a need for a deputy commander.

  It just so happens that Deng Ji is not the Zhong Yang Zu Shi, doing the Jie from the Dao also doesn't lose to him, let him take the post of Yi Yang Tun Jie. The missing soldiers and horses, let Deng Ji bring those thieves and prisoners to fill in. They are all fugitives, maybe gathering together can still be peaceful."

  Huang Shai seemed to be muttering to himself, yet it was also as if he was reminding someone.

  Even if Chen was an idiot, he could still understand what Huang She meant.

  It seems that Deng Jie must have offended General Shao terribly, otherwise General Shao wouldn't be so carefully plotting against him. The Yiyang Wu soldiers... those guys are all arrogant and lawless, each one more overbearing than the last. If General Shao were to directly dispatch an envoy, would they even agree? In the end, on one side there's the Yiyang Wu soldiers, and on the other side there's the Jiyang prisoners - who knows, maybe they'll just end up fighting each other.

  But what does this have to do with me?

  Who lives and who dies is none of my business.

  Deng Jie, I don't know him, that guy is not a good seedling either, staying in the army will eventually become a scourge.

  "General Shao indeed loves talent like his life. Since that's the case, I'll go arrange for Deng Yu to take up the post of... no, to be the garrison commander of Yiyang."

  Huang nodded in satisfaction and waved his hand, indicating that Chen could withdraw.

  However, just as Chen was about to walk out of the gate, Huang She suddenly stopped him and asked casually: "By the way, what's the name of that Commander Du of Yiyang Wu?"

  Chen thought for a moment, "That Governor's name was... Wei Yan?"