Kingdom of Heaven and Han

Chapter 114 Zhai Cong
In one day, Wang Xiaolie led the army to rush for more than fifty li.Five miles away from Yang Jin's barracks, set up camp.

After stabbing Zhai Jin to death, Yang Jin's army became extremely arrogant.As soon as Wang Xiaolie arrived, a small army came to harass him, but was repelled by Shao Ling's troops.

Nothing to say all night.In the early morning of the next day, Wang Xiaolie called several military commanders and said: "We need to cooperate with Zhai Xing in this battle. Today, everyone guards the camp and sends an envoy to Zhai Xing's army. There is one more thing, send spies to investigate carefully Investigate Yang Jin's first army. A few months ago, he was still under the control of Kaifeng Mansion, and now there are nearly ten thousand troops, which is too incredible. I can't feel at ease if I don't investigate this matter clearly."

Everyone crossed their hands and said yes.

Wang Xiaolie said: "I will entrust Shao Ling to handle this matter. Take fifty cavalry, be cautious, and go to visit Yang Jin's army. It is best to capture a few prisoners, and you must know the situation of Yang Jin's army. After all investigations are clear, we will It's a good plan."

Shao Ling crossed his hands to promise.

After sending envoys and Shao Ling out, Wang Xiaolie was alone in his tent thinking.

Originally, I thought that with one or two thousand soldiers under my command, it would be enough to traverse the surrounding states.As a result, Yang Jin from Zhengzhou suddenly had nearly ten thousand soldiers and tens of thousands of troops, which was quite different from what he had imagined before.If this is the case, Ruzhou will not be safe.

As far as I know, Yang Jin's department originally had a maximum of two to 3000 people.At that time, under the control of Kaifeng Mansion, most of the soldiers and horses were this number.How come it has skyrocketed so much in just a few months?After much deliberation, I can't figure it out.

In the evening, the envoys sent to Zhai Xing's army came back with Zhai Xing's envoys.

The visitor was 40 years old, with a curly beard under his chin, and a very tall figure.Entering the commander's tent, he crossed his hands in front of him: "I'm Zhai Cong, I'm here to listen to my father's order. I've seen Zhizhou."

Wang Xiaolie hurriedly got up.Said: "It turned out to be Ya Nei. Please take a seat."

After finishing speaking, he hurriedly ordered the soldiers to serve tea.

Zhai Cong is the eldest son of Zhai Xing, so naturally he cannot be taken lightly.It seems that Zhai Jin's death in battle had a great impact on Zhai's army.Before Wang Xiaolie stationed in Ruzhen for more than a month, Zhai Jin refused to let him enter Henan Mansion.As soon as Zhai Jin died, Zhai Xing immediately asked himself to come, and also sent his son.

With a few polite words, Zhai Cong said: "The blood was spilled on the battlefield a few days ago, and everyone in our army is eager to eat Yang Jin's flesh! Thank you Zhizhou for sending all the soldiers and horses to come to help. I don't know how Zhizhou is preparing? When will we march? ?”

Wang Xiaolie said: "The two armies are fighting, so don't take it lightly. When our army is new here, it will always take a few days to understand the surrounding geography and investigate the situation of Yang Jin's army. After about five days, I can join you and fight with Yang Jin." Into the decisive battle."

After hearing this, Zhai Cong's face darkened.Said: "Yang Jin is just a bandit in the army, coercing the people into soldiers, and has some momentum. Zhizhou and our army go forward and backward together. If they attack Yang Jin together, they will behead him and fall into his army!"

Wang Xiaolie hesitated for a moment, and said: "Ya Nei, I thought so too. When I was in Kaifeng Mansion that day, I saw this Yang Jin. He is as strong as an ox, and has unstoppable courage. But his subordinates There are only one or two thousand soldiers and horses. Now there are tens of thousands of troops and tens of thousands of people accompanying them, so it should not be underestimated. In a few months, the expansion is so large, it is beyond the comparison of ordinary people."

Zhai Cong said: "Zhizhou, Yang Jin has only 2000 troops in his headquarters. The rest are all coerced by him—"

Wang Xiaolie said: "It's good that he coerced tens of thousands of people. But there are nearly ten thousand soldiers, how can he coerce them here?"

Zhai Cong looked at Wang Xiaolie and saw that he was very serious, so he had to explain patiently: "When Yang Jin raised his troops, he tattooed all the strong men under his rule as soldiers. Whenever he goes to a place, the strong will join the army first. From Zhengzhou Coming here, the people along the road were not spared. Is it not unusual for there to be nearly [-] people in more than a dozen counties? If you gain the upper hand, the morale of the army will naturally be boosted, and everyone will strive to be the first. As long as they lose one or two games, the whole army will disperse."

"Oh—" Wang Xiaolie nodded, somewhat understanding.I have always wondered where Yang Jin's army came from.According to my own understanding, military capital is limited, and those who do not meet the requirements will not be recruited into the army.There is no combat effectiveness at all, but it consumes military rations. Of course, a shrewd commander would not do this.But Yang Jin was different, everything he had was stolen.The more people there are, the more people will be robbed.If they can't grab it, these people will disperse by themselves.Such an army is like a snowball, going all the way and expanding all the way.

Zhai Cong said it well.Yang Jin's army looks amazing, but its combat effectiveness is not very good.However, Zhai Jin was too careless a few days ago.When crossing the river, he took the lead and was shot by the arrow, which was too unlucky.The death of Zhai Jin stimulated the morale of Yang Jin's entire army, and now their combat effectiveness is really hard to say.You have to win a battle or two first.

After thinking and thinking, Wang Xiaolie said: "In my opinion, fighting is not a child's play, don't be reckless. We can attack on a small scale in the past few days, but it's not time for a full-scale battle. It's better to wait until five days later, and our two armies will discuss it again. "

Seeing Wang Xiaolie's refusal to back down, Zhai Cong couldn't help being a little disappointed.But when Zhai Jin passed away, the officials of Zhai's family could not overwhelm Wang Xiaolie, they couldn't force it, so they had to agree.

After a few gossips, Zhai Cong said: "By my father's order, I will be in the Zhizhou army for a few days. I will send someone back."

Looking at Zhai Cong, Wang Xiaolie said with a smile that was not a smile: "The Ya Nei is here, is he going to supervise the army in our army?"

"Zhizhou was joking, how dare you?" Zhai Cong hurriedly got up and apologized with crossed hands.

Wang Xiaolie said: "To tell you the truth, if the yamen does not leave in our army, outsiders must say that you are supervising the army. Our army is different from others. If I accidentally make a mistake, it will be difficult for me."

Zhai Cong said: "If I break the military law, Zhizhou will kill me! The Zhai family members, who raised troops to fight against the gold and protect the country, don't care about a life!"

Wang Xiaolie hurriedly said: "Yannei's words are serious. But let me say first, you are in the army, you just watch, and tell your father about the military situation of the two armies. You can't do other things! There are no jokes in the army, Ya Nei remembers!"

Zhai Cong said yes.Wang Xiaolie asked him to sit down and chatted some gossip.

At night, Wang Xiaolie ordered to kill a sheep to catch up with Zhai Cong.Accompanied by several military commanders, there was nothing to say all night.

The next morning, Wang Xiaolie raised the tent and asked Zhai Cong to sit at the bottom.

Looking at the crowd, Wang Xiao said: "Taiwei Zhai spilled blood on the battlefield, we can't just sit and watch. We should kill Yang Jin to avenge him. Today Shao Ling took five hundred cavalry to the vicinity of Minggao Mountain to investigate Yang Jin's formation. Remember, capture a few prisoners and come back. The two armies are fighting, the most important thing is to know yourself and the enemy. Yang Jin's rise is too fast, and he can't do it unless he investigates clearly."

Shao Ling crossed his hands and sang promises.Then sat down again.

Zhai Cong on the side saw it and felt puzzled.After receiving the military order, shouldn't we immediately pay the bills and mobilize the troops to do our own business?Why is Wang Xiaolie different here, and sat down again.

This is the difference between Wang Xiaohun's army and other armies.Raising the account early is actually a discussion among the generals, not an assignment of orders.It is routine for the generals to discuss the military situation every day.In the army of the Song Dynasty, dinners were generally held, and there were institutional guarantees.If the general does not participate, he will be punished.The commander-in-chief raises his account and issues a military order, and the general must follow the order immediately.

Wang Xiaolie has always believed that superiors must be cautious when giving orders.If there is a problem with the order, the superior must take responsibility.The subordinates have received military orders, and they must be resolute in their execution.If in doubt, mention it when accepting the order, not afterwards.Therefore, it is very cautious to issue military orders.

Seeing that there is no doubt, Wang Xiaolie said again: "Niu Gao led his horse at five hundred paces and swept the surrounding area. Yang Jin's cavalry arrived in front of the camp yesterday, looking very arrogant. You brought five hundred soldiers and horses, Yang Jin's rangers, stragglers, and all kinds of troops within five miles around our camp are all wiped out. The two armies are fighting, and don't leave idle people around."

Niu Gao promised.He asked again: "If there are people, what should they do?"

Wang Xiaolie said: "Inquire one by one, register and make a record, and report back."

(End of this chapter)