Fu Song

Chapter 523 Is there any reason not to take it from heaven
The last horse, a few miles away from Xingqing Mansion, finally stumbled and broke its hoof due to exhaustion.

After inspecting the situation, Wang Jun drew his sword and relieved the horse's pain.

Then he staggered towards the towering city in the distance.

When he was about to reach the city, he saw groups of shirtless youths running around the city, led by officers, shouting and shouting. He knew that these were not considered regular troops.

That is, a winter training organized by the Western Army.Those who participated in the training were basically reserve youths drawn from all over the country.

This kind of training has existed since Guangruijun's time.

It's just that the scale at that time was far less than it is now.

In winter training at that time, there were at most one or two hundred men every year.

But looking at it now, there are thousands of people just by seeing it.

After all, the Western Army now controls a huge territory and has financial resources in its hands.

It takes a lot of money to do such a training camp.

He had opposed it back then.

But later, in his opinion, the wasted money was found by Xiao Ding himself, so he stopped talking.

Facts have proved that such winter training is very effective. Whenever the Guangrui Army loses personnel, the replacement members can quickly integrate with the entire army.

Moreover, these trained youths have invisibly improved the defensive capabilities of the entire border.

In Hebei back then, the army and the local youth were strong, and they cooperated seamlessly with each other.

This training system has been preserved by the Western Army.

It seems that their loss in this war will soon be made up.

There are not many people at the gate of the city, most of them are transport convoys, and some caravans brave the severe cold weather to sell here. In such a season, you have to suffer a little more, but at the same time, the profits are much higher than usual.

Taking the pass that Zhang Yunsheng opened for him, Wang Jun easily entered the city.

The Governor's Mansion is easy to find.

Back then Li Xu wanted to rebel against himself and become emperor, so he built the house with golden walls and brilliant walls. Xiao Ding once avoided suspicion and refused to live in it. It was not until Xiao Yu and his wife died in Bianliang that Xiao Ding officially turned against the court. live in.

There is no snow in the city.

From time to time, some people can be seen pushing a wheelbarrow, sweeping away the newly fallen snow with a broom and dustpan, and then loading it on a wheelbarrow and transporting it away.

These people have one thing in common, they are basically disabled.

In the city, the shadow of the Guangrui Army can be seen everywhere.

This system has also existed since the time of Guang Ruijun.

There is no doubt that these disabled people are old soldiers who are injured and talkative.

A soldier is injured and disabled, which affects his ability to survive, and he has no relatives to rely on, so the army will arrange a position for him to survive.

And these policies, Wang Jun knew, were all designed by Xiao Ding's younger brother Xiao Cheng back then.

These arrangements, which Xiao Cheng called as public welfare posts, seemed like trivial matters, but they really brought the combat effectiveness of the Guangrui Army to a new level.

Without the worries of survival, everyone will fight harder.

Now that the Western Army controls such a large territory, it is naturally easier to arrange these things. Looking at the smiles and relaxed expressions on the faces of those disabled people, one can tell that they live very comfortably.

"Going to have a drink or two tonight?"

"Okay, the salary was just paid yesterday, I treat you!"

"Zhou Dushou, you finally realized your conscience and are willing to pay for a treat. This is the first time this year!"

"I want to save money to marry a wife, you people, a man who is full does not know a man who is hungry."

"Hey, who doesn't know that you are dating the widow of Sa Chi's family, but that woman is fierce, can Zhou do it alone with one hand? I guess she is usually the one who goes up and you go down? Hahaha! "

"Get out, talk nonsense again, and there will be no more wine for you."

"Stop talking, stop talking, go drink!"

A group of people pushed two wheelbarrows like this, passing Wang Jun talking and laughing.

This made him a little sad.

The past is always the most memorable, and sometimes once you think about it, even the strongest nerves will appear soft.

The name Wang Jun alarmed the entire Governor's Mansion in an instant.

This person who used to be Xiao Ding's deputy, if he hadn't left back then, his current position, in the Western Army, would probably still be under one person and above ten thousand.

Xiao Ding went out to meet him personally, and behind him, Zhang Yuan, Tuoba Yangwei and other senior officials of the Western Army came out in a file.

The reason why Wang Jun was given such high treatment was that when Xiao Dingxin joined the Guangrui Army, he was once Wang Jun's subordinate. Speaking of Wang Jun, generally speaking, Wang Jun still gave great support and help to the young man who had just joined the army.

Xiao Ding's first experience in the army was taught by this man.

Secondly, although Wang Jun left later, he did not leave secretly, but left openly after confessing to Xiao Ding.

At that time, the imperial court began poaching the leaders of the senior generals who dismantled the Guangrui Army, and gave Wang Jun the same position as Xiao Ding. Wang Jun left for his own future, and no one could say anything.

"Changqing!" Seeing such a high standard, Wang Jun suddenly felt a little ashamed, choked up and was speechless.

Looking at Wang Jun whose face was covered with chilblains, his body was full of weather and fatigue, and looked like a beggar on the street, Xiao Ding was full of astonishment.

"Brother Wang, what's the matter with you?"

Taking a deep breath, Wang Junqiang calmed down and said, "Master, I have something very important to tell you about the military."

Xiao Ding, Zhang Yuan and the others looked at each other, and they all saw caution in each other's eyes.

Wang Jun's current public identity is the governor of Hedong Road. Such a person, who fled all the way from Hedong Road, has already explained the seriousness of the matter.

"Please!"

Without much nonsense, Xiao Ding directly let others do their own thing, only brought Zhang Yuan, Tuoba Yangwei, and Wang Jun to the small hall.

The real situation in Hedong still made the few people in the room, who were used to seeing strong winds and waves, feel unbelievable.

"Luo Xianggong is now under house arrest by Liu Quanyi Gao Yao? Is his life in danger?"

"Probably not!" Wang Jundao: "First, Luo Xianggong's reputation spreads all over the world, Liu Quanyi really dared to hurt his life, I'm afraid it will be tolerated by the world, and second, he holds Luo Xianggong, which is also an excellent bargaining chip."

Tuoba raised his voice and asked, "Is there still time to stop Zhang Cheng?"

"It's too late!" Xiao Ding and Zhang Yuan shook their heads together: "I'm afraid that at this time, the battle for Hezhong Mansion has already started."

Everyone in the room sighed again and again.

The Liao people hooked up with Liu Quanyi Gao of Hedong, and designed such a big trap for Zhang Cheng. It was almost impossible for Zhang Cheng, who stepped in, to come back completely.

If one is bad, it will result in the destruction of the entire army.

"Boss, the Liao Kingdom's strategy of enfeoffing princes and kings is really vicious and powerful!" Zhang Yuan stroked his long beard and said, "First there was Cui Ang, then there were Liu Quanyi, Gao Yes, in the future, I'm afraid there will be more people who are unwilling to be lonely."

"The wall is falling and everyone pushes it. Song Guo has now become a shabby settlement. Everyone can see that his prospects are not good. They all want to jump out to get a piece of the action, and finally make a profit for themselves!" Tuoba Yangwei is Some gloated over other people's misfortune. In the past five years, the Song Dynasty had aggressively attacked the Western Army twice.

And these two times, although the Western Army won, they also lost a lot.

Especially this time, the collusion with the Liao people and the two-way attack caused great losses to the two aces of the Western Army, the Iron Kite and the Bubazi.

Iron Harrier lost more than half, and Bu Bazi lost a third of his fighters. They were really hurt.

Wang Jun stood up, clasped his hands together and bowed to Xiao Ding to the ground.

"Please also send troops to the general manager. Otherwise, if Xiao Zhang Taiwei is defeated, the soldiers from Hedong and the coalition forces of the Liao Kingdom will inevitably sweep the entire Shaanxi Road. It will directly threaten the next battle to defend Bianliang!"

Xiao Ding and Zhang Yuan looked at each other, and said: "The imperial court regards me as an enemy, and the little Taiwei Zhang also has revenge for killing my father. These years, the two sides have been in constant conflict. Even if Xiao Zhang Taiwei leaves now, But the Shaanxi Road is probably still guarding against us."

"Boss, with your current strength and the current defense of Shaanxi Road, as long as you send troops, you will be able to easily occupy it. The key is, if you don't take it, Liu Quanyi and Gao Yao will take it. If you let them occupy Shaanxi Lu, keep your feet steady, but it will be much harder for you to get it back. If you don’t take it now, when will you wait?”

"General Wang, you are the governor of Hedong Road!" Zhang Yuan reminded with a smile.

Wang Jun looked sad: "Shaanxi Road is in the hands of the general manager, it is better than falling into the hands of Liu Quanyi. In the hands of the general manager, at least it will not become the help of the Liao people. If it falls into the hands of Liu Quanyi, the entire Shaanxi Road and Hedong Road will be destroyed." They will all become lackeys of the Liao people. The people of the Liao Kingdom want to designate them as the King of Jin and King of Qin, which is self-evident."

"Well, General Wang, you go to rest first, we need to have a good discussion. Our Western Army has fought fiercely this year, not only the inventory is empty, but even the sergeants are a little tired of fighting. And as you said, then It must be mobilized by all." Zhang Yuan stood up and said.

Wang Jun nodded and bowed to Xiao Ding: "I hope the general manager will make a decision early. As long as the general manager is willing to send troops, Wang is willing to be a pawn in the vanguard!"

"Brother Wang is serious!" Xiao Ding sent Wang Jun to the door, watched the guards lead Wang Jun away, and when he turned around, he saw Zhang Yuan and Tuoba Yangwei were all beaming with joy.

"Boss, if you don't take what God gives, you will be punished by God!" Zhang Yuan said loudly.

"I still have an agreement with Luo Xianggong."

"Luo Song himself has been arrested, that agreement is worthless!" Tuoba laughed loudly: "Without this shackles, we can do whatever we want, sir, take Shaanxi Road, our Western Army It is finally safe on the basis of strategy, no matter what happens to the state of Song in the future, with Shaanxi Road as a strategic buffer, they will no longer be a threat."

"Boss, the key is that if we don't take it, the Liao people will take it. King Jin and King Qin are just puppets of the Liao people. If they really fall into their hands, then we will suffer a lot. At that time, But it was surrounded by them on three sides."

Looking at the two excited subordinates, Xiao Ding clenched his fists tightly.

"Is the food and salary enough for a battle?"

"The subordinates must raise funds in various ways, so that the army will not be short in the slightest."

"Soldiers are willing to fight?"

"The Western Army is either fighting or on the way to battle. Chief, as long as you give an order, the Western Army will march forward bravely and make new achievements."

"Okay, the general manager's office issued an order to the eight major military divisions of the Western Army, and all of them are in the highest state of combat readiness. Let's compete with the Liao people again!"

"As ordered!"

In Hezhong Mansion, Zhang Cheng's eyes were bloodshot. He watched the soldiers receding after the tide was defeated, looked at the Liao Army flag flying in the distance, and heard the sound of the Liao Army cavalry's rumbling horseshoes, and roared angrily.

He never thought that at the most critical moment in his battle with Yeluzhen, a large number of Liao cavalry suddenly appeared in the direction that should have been defended by the Hedong Army.

Zhang Cheng, who was defenseless in this direction, was attacked by the cavalry of the Liao army and broke the defense.

It wasn't until this time that Zhang Cheng suddenly realized that the Hedong Army and the Liao Kingdom had long been colluding together.

Zhang Cheng, who fell into the net, fell into an ambush on all sides.

First, the [-] imperial troops led by Gan Quan collapsed.

These people have already been abused by the Western Army, and it took a lot of effort to regain their morale. If it was a downwind battle, they might still be able to play some role, but such an obvious headwind battle, the mentality of these people is almost extreme. It collapsed in a short time.

First, the north was attacked by surprise, and then the troops in the east collapsed. In just a few days, the forbidden army on Shaanxi Road fell into a desperate situation.

"Break out, Lieutenant, if you don't leave, it's too late!" Gan Quan, covered in blood, grabbed the reins of Zhang Cheng's horse. Just now Zhang Cheng wanted to lead his personal guards to rush forward to block the attack of the Liao cavalry. Fight for a glimmer of life for those defeated armies.

But Gan Quan knew that this was the last time for them to retreat and escape.

There are many routs at the moment, but they also blocked the assault of the cavalry of the Liao Army for them.

Once he is caught up and entangled by the cavalry of the Liao Army, it will be over.

"Taiwei, keep the green hills here, don't be afraid that there will be no firewood, let's go!" Turning the horse's head, he slammed the whip on the horse's buttocks, the horse hissed, and rushed westward, hundreds of guards They followed suit.

Things can't be done, so we can only stay useful.

Under the banner of the Central Army of the Hedong Army, Gao Yao laughed loudly, seeing the Shaanxi Imperial Army all over the mountains and plains, he shouted: "Take more prisoners, surrender and don't kill them."

King Jin belonged to the Liu family, but King Qin, Yeluzhen had already said that it was for him.

The forbidden army on the Shaanxi Road, which is all over the mountains and plains, can't kill too many, and what remains is my future capital.

Next, he will send his army to attack the mainland of Shaanxi Road and take down Jingzhao Mansion, which will be his King Qin's mansion.

Thinking of this, Gao Yao not only smiled but also narrowed his eyes.

(End of this chapter)