Kingdom of Heaven and Han

Chapter 202 Zhang Xin
Early the next morning, Zhang Jun discovered that the Jin army that was chasing him was still about [-] miles away from him, so he led his troops eastward.When they arrived at Tuhao Town in Mianchi, they collected all the remaining food and grass there, turned southward, and entered the steep mountainous area of ​​Xiaoshan.

At this time, it was nearly a hundred miles away from the Jin army, Wanyan Huonu frowned when she heard the spy report.He said: "These thieves originally came to rescue Shanzhou, but now they are running farther and farther. What's the reason? They ignored Shanzhou?"

The general on one side said: "I think they are all chasing after them. These thieves are scared. Judging from the direction they are going, it seems to be Dong Xian's soldiers and horses."

Wanyan Huonu shook her head again and again: "Where did Dong Xian get so many cavalry! I can see clearly that these people are tall and have horses under their seats. Doubt us! Don’t worry about it, let’s chase them for another two days and see where they escape to!”

A general said: "Dutong, there is not much food and grass in the army, I'm afraid it won't last for two days."

Wanyan Huo said: "Is there no village on this road? As long as you grab some, you can always last for two days!"

The rest dare not say any more.Reorganize the army and continue to pursue Zhang Jun who fled.

With Zhang Jun alone and two horses, even if he was marching in the mountains, he still traveled more than [-] miles a day.In the afternoon, turn to the southwest and go in the direction of Yongning County.In the evening, we stopped at a col and prepared to rest overnight.

After tidying up for a while, Zhang Jun asked Tanma to ask, and knew that the Jin army behind him was nearly fifty miles away from him.He couldn't help cursing: "These golden men are really useless! After chasing us for a day, they pulled us far away!"

He called the lieutenant general and discussed his next whereabouts in front of his account.

I heard Zhang Jun talk about the whereabouts of Jin Jun.Chai Biao said: "Looking at the appearance of these Jin soldiers, they are determined to chase us. Why don't we go another day tomorrow, arrive near Yongning County, and attack them together with Dong Xian!"

Zhang Jundao: "Let's go another day, and we will arrive at Yongning County! No matter how rampant the Jin army is, they dare not follow me all the time—"

At the end, Zhang Jun suddenly felt that he underestimated Jin Jun.According to the habits of the Jin army, there are a thousand cavalry, so why don't they dare to chase themselves?After chasing Yongning County, it would be fine to capture Yongning County, just enough to replenish the army's food and grass.

Seeing that Zhang Jun suddenly stopped talking, Jiang Qing said: "Look at the menacing Jin army coming after us, they are not ordinary people. If we don't walk fast, they may not dare to chase after us. A thousand gold cavalry, they dare to travel thousands of miles."

Zhang Jun nodded, thinking in his heart, but didn't speak.

At this time, the Jin army had not been defeated, and it was their most arrogant time.It is common for a thousand cavalry to break through several states.In fact, Lou Su believed that as long as there were [-] real Jurchens, Shaanxi could be conquered.The hundreds of thousands of troops in the Song Dynasty were simply ignored.

After thinking again and again, Zhang Jun said: "If the rear army Jinlu keeps chasing after him, I'm afraid we can only cooperate with Dong Xian and fight with them. Jin people grow up in bitter cold places, and we feel cold in winter, but they don't. Now In this weather, the Jin people can act as usual. Forget it, send someone to Yongning County early tomorrow morning to discuss with Dong first."

Everyone said yes together.When Zhang Jun retreated to Yongning County, he sent two people to Dong Xian's army to inform him.What I thought at the time was to go around Yongning County, go back to Guozhou by detour through the mountains, and return to Shanzhou.I didn't want Jin Jun to chase too closely, but a flaw appeared instead.

The sun went down, and the wind picked up at night, and the tent was as cold as an icehouse.A bonfire was lit outside the tent, and several generals sat around the bonfire chatting without saying a word, and they didn't want to go back to their tents.

Suddenly, the guards in the distance shouted loudly, and the whole army immediately became tense.

Zhang Jun jumped up from the ground and drew out his waist knife.He sternly said: "Zhi Niang thief, could it be that Jin Lu came over here? During the daytime investigation, it was clear that they were still fifty miles away from us! Could it be that they have grown wings! The spies sent out today, really deserve to die!"

Several generals recruited their subordinates, and for a while, swords were drawn, and the atmosphere was very tense.

Not long after, the guards rushed over.Chashou said: "Controlling, five people came from the south and said they were Dong Guan's subordinates. The younger ones didn't dare to make decisions, so they stopped them there."

Zhang Jun let out a slight breath.Said: "There are only five people, Dong Guan's subordinates, bring them here quickly!"

The guard promised, turned and went back.Soon five people were brought over.Seeing that the five people were all in Han costumes and had no hair, everyone was relieved.If it is a Jurchen, or even a descendant of the Han or other ethnic groups, the hairstyle is different.

The vertebral hair of the Han people is different from the surrounding ethnic groups, and it is an obvious feature.In the area of ​​the Han people, there is no bun, either a boy or a monk.It is the habit of the nomads in the north that the Jin people have to shave off the hair around them, just like a punishment.

After entering the Central Plains, the Jinren implemented the policy of hair loss.Although it did not go deep into the people, many soldiers and officials were forcibly shaved off their hair.Many Han Chinese would rather die than suffer this humiliation.This process is somewhat similar to the shaving of hair and easy clothing in the later Qing Dynasty.It's just that Jin Ren's policy has not been implemented for a long time, and it is not thorough.

Han people have always paid special attention to hair, and hairstyles are often single.In the Ming Dynasty and previous dynasties, most of the time was vertebral hair, which became a distinctive feature of the Han people.Areas deeply influenced by Han culture also adopt this hairstyle.In the Qing Dynasty, hair was shaved and clothes were changed, and men all wore a braid.When the Qing Dynasty was overthrown, the braids were cut off, and after a short period of chaos, they were soon unified again.Whether it's greasy hair and noodles, or the messy hair of the common people, most of them have short hair.The hairstyles are different, but the length of the hair is roughly the same.As for later, some men insisted on long hair, mostly to show their unique personality, which must have a special meaning.

In this regard, China is clearly different from other nations in the world.

Five people came forward.A general in his thirties at the front looked Zhang Jun up and down curiously, with a surprised expression on his face.Chashou said: "My next Zhang Qi, under the order of Dong Guan, come to meet each other!"

Zhang Jun was overjoyed.Zhang Qi was originally from Yanghu, Mianchi County in the north. In the early years of Jianyan, he sold his wealth and recruited soldiers to fight against gold. He was originally under Zhai Xing's subordinates.Later, he became Dong Xian's general and was stationed in this area.

After straightening out his shirt, Zhang Jun quickly stepped forward and crossed his hands in return: "Next Zhang Jun is under the command of the King of Dengzhou Observer. This time, he was ordered to be the vanguard to aid Shanzhou. He arrived in Shanzhou a few days ago and fought Two battles. The Jin sent more than a thousand cavalry to pursue me. I couldn’t get rid of them for a while, so I had to go into the mountains to deal with them for a while. I wanted to go from the mountains to Guozhou tomorrow, but I didn’t want to see the general today!”

Zhang Qi said: "Yesterday, Dong Guan invited the people you sent. I think it must be hard work for your army to enter the mountains, so send me to meet you."

Said a few polite words.Zhang Jun asked Zhang Qi to sit down by the bonfire.Said: "The general came from a long way, and he should have received the wind for you. It's just that our army has no meat, no wine, only some corn. It's really neglectful."

Now that there is no alcohol in the army, it means that life is very hard.The wine at this time is different from that of later generations.To some extent, it is rare for generals not to drink.Unless it is extremely embarrassing, it will be broken.

Zhang Qi heard this, and said, "It's really hard for you to rescue Shanzhou thousands of miles away. Tomorrow, I will order some jars of wine from the army."

Zhang Jun waved his hands again and again after hearing this: "No need. Observe the order before going out for an expedition. Alcohol is not allowed in the army during wartime, and anyone who violates it will be punished with a stick. This is the rule in our army, and everyone has already gotten used to it."

Zhang Qi looked around the camp curiously, and saw that many soldiers in front of the tent had finished their army, but they were quiet.

The north wind blew, and it hurt my face.There is a moon in the sky, with a cool feeling.The surrounding mountains are continuous, like ghosts.Zhang Qi suddenly felt a gust of cold wind blowing on his body, and couldn't help shivering.

This is a different army.I have led troops for several years, and this is the first time I have seen such an army.There are many armies capable of fighting, but this is the first time I have encountered an army with such strict military discipline.

Shaking his head, Zhang Qi said: "You went outside the city of Shanzhou, what's going on there now?"

Zhang Jundao: "The golden captives surrounded Shanzhou heavily, like an iron barrel, and there were no flaws everywhere. We took advantage of the unpreparedness and killed the city in the evening when the Jin army was attacking and retreating. Let 300 people lead After entering the city with food and grass, I led the army and left immediately."

Zhang Qi nodded.The Jin Army has besieged Shanzhou for more than a month, and of course everyone around knows about it.However, the Jin army came in a large number, claiming to be [-], and forces like Zhai Xing did not have the strength to rescue them at all.Not only is there not enough troops, but the soldiers and horses under him are scattered and cannot be concentrated for a while.

The Jin army besieged Shanzhou, and suffered disasters within dozens of miles around.Those who escaped quickly with the police dispersed and fled into surrounding states and counties.In Yongning County, where Dong Xian was stationed, many people from Shanzhou fled.Zhang Qi is not ignorant of the situation in Shanzhou.

Stretching out his hand to warm the fire, Zhang Qi asked: "Shaanzhou is more than a hundred miles away from here, and the distance is really not that close. Since the control is to save Shanzhou, why did they come here? The Jin people only sent more than a thousand cavalry, is it really so powerful?"

Zhang Jundao: "To tell you the truth, my subordinates only have 700 people. The most important task is to save Shanzhou. We must not let the Jin army fall. If we fight the chasing Jin army, even if we win, our strength will be greatly reduced." At that time, it will be difficult to save Shanzhou."

Zhang Qi nodded and said: "What you said is also reasonable. But if you keep running like this, you will get farther and farther away from Shanzhou, how can you save Shanzhou?"

Zhang Jundao: "I originally wanted to go around from the north of Yongning, go to Guozhou and then go to Shanzhou. Guozhou has Shao Zhizhou soldiers and horses, which can stop the Jin army. However, if the general wants to, it doesn't need to be so troublesome."

Zhang Qi listened and smiled: "What do I intend to do?"

Zhang Jundao: "Dong Guan only needs to send out two or three thousand soldiers, cooperate with me, and set up a circle in front to attract the Jin army. It is only a thousand gold soldiers. If it is arranged properly, it will not be difficult to make a great contribution!"

(End of this chapter)