Delong

Chapter 238 Array Row (4)

"The day after tomorrow? Yes, the day after tomorrow."

Facing the returning Li brothers and sisters, Han Yingong, who was listening to the rain in a daze, didn't panic at all, and even felt a little comfortable.

"The day after tomorrow is quite suitable. It takes time for a city and thousands of people to arrange it properly. How can I not understand? Moreover, if the prince is so open-minded, I can make it easier for him. He can go wherever he wants and take him with him." Ten or eight entourages, three or five cars are fine."

The internal and external negotiations were all smooth and smooth, but for some reason, the brothers and sisters Li Shisan and Li Shisan looked at each other in blank dismay, each feeling more uneasy.

Li Twelve has already realized from the attitudes of Wang Gonggong and Han Yingong that these two people completely ignored him. Their choices have nothing to do with his own efforts. His personal ability, official position, and his family background Including the identity of Uncle Cao's confidant, he is no fart in front of these people who independently control an army and a city.

Han Yingong knew long ago that the north was empty, but he just didn't want to go north, and the response was only perfunctory. The reason couldn't be simpler. He wanted to sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight. Zhang Xing, and then he went north to clean up the mess... It was a coincidence, maybe he could eat up the two counties; unfortunately, Jiyin County would not be able to escape.

Therefore, it was just right for him to leave the day after tomorrow, or leave the day after tomorrow or even a day later.

As for the separated [-] soldiers from Dongdu, Li Qingchen, as the middleman in the previous negotiations, already knew that it should be part of the political transaction between Han Yingong and Dongdu in essence. Xu Guo, that's why he was able to make the first move under the urging of Lu Changheng, a black face.

In other words, after making this deal at the beginning, Han Yingong looked at the five thousand soldiers differently, otherwise why would he divide the army again?
It's not because the five thousand soldiers are probably not his capital anymore.

All the actions of this Guanlong army leader are based on the protection of his core strength, and he can ignore everything else.

But the ridiculous thing is, before he came out from Xuzhou, all these soldiers and horses had nothing to do with him, they were still the imperial army.

The princes and princes in the city are not good stubble either.

This person looks polite, but it's just a gesture of insecurity due to his lack of strength. He has already made up his mind inside. He obviously wants to delay the day and wait and see as much as possible, or he has already made an agreement with Zhang Xing in the north. Please be as benevolent as possible, so that things will repeat in the future, and you can continue to make trouble.

Dealing with such a person, can you really take advantage of it, and everything will go smoothly?

And Han Yingong is even more worrying. This kind of person will really become a pillar of the imperial court and a pillar of the Eastern Capital after returning to the Eastern Capital with his soldiers?Are you sure you won't become a thug for Cao Zhongcheng's political opponents?Become a hidden danger in the current situation?
But thinking about it, Li Qingchen didn't know how to deal with it at all, he just felt that he was too weak and powerless in front of the situation and these people.

As for Li Qingzhou next to him, he was more straightforward and directly expressed his worries: "General Han, there is one more thing. I wonder how you plan to deal with the palace people and civilians in the city?"

Han Yingong narrowed his eyes slightly, but after his eyes swept over Li Qingzhou, he just frowned: "Military affairs are not something you, a girl who has just hung a black ribbon, should meddle in."

Li Qingzhou was not afraid, but directly confronted: "General Han, those palace people, after all, are the faces of the royal family, and if they involve the royal family, they also involve the saint, uncle, queen, and even the king of Qi and several emperors at the same time." Sun Zhongzhong, it is easy for the general to dispose of it easily before the battle today, but I am afraid that many key figures in the future will care about it, which will affect the future of the general for no reason."

Han Yingong was taken aback, looked at Li Shisan who was silently frowning, and then at Li Shisan who spoke righteously, and laughed for a while: "I have some guts...but Li Shisanniang, you know, I have been doing it before." I have spoken with Dong, and Uncle Cao has already agreed. In order to stabilize the morale of the army, allow me to be the master before the battle, and reward these palace servants to the sergeants as wives? This matter, the uncle nodded, and it is a matter of the best of both worlds. What's the matter? It's easy to discuss? Could it be that it is better for these palace servants to live with the servants than to marry a serious sergeant?"

Li Shisanniang was startled slightly, flustered in her heart, and after a while, she tried to ask: "What about the people in the city?"

"Of course it is necessary to recruit young and strong men to become civilian husbands, and confiscate some family assets for the crime of collaborating with the enemy, so as to be rewarded by the army." Han Yingong was still frank.

These words were so straightforward that Li Qingzhou didn't know how to refute them.

Seeing this, Han Yingong knew that the other party was being suppressed by him, so he continued to speak kindly: "A girl like you has never seen the world. It's not uncommon to kill soldiers in the pit, let alone such a small punishment? Moreover, since you have just come from Jiyin, you should understand that the rebels from the Dragon Gang in the north have done these things too? Palace people After being looted, they were forcibly allocated to the soldiers of the gang; now that the war broke out, the previous attitude of not taking the people as civilian husbands has been swept away, and the entire Jiyin City has been forcibly conscripted as civilian husbands... You can’t just because those people are A thief is a bad person, so he thinks it is reasonable, and we are officials and good people, so we should come and reprimand him?"

Li Qingzhou was at a loss at first, but when he heard this, he couldn't help expressing a little: "General Han, the peasants of the Chulong Gang give money and food. Although the people in the city are a little scared, they are not facing the people of the Chulong Gang. .”

As soon as this remark came out, Han Yingong laughed on the spot.

Li Qingchen's complexion changed slightly, he hesitated to speak.

Obviously, one didn't believe it, and the other believed it for some reason, and then became more worried.

And Han Yingong finished laughing, and threw his hands away: "Okay! Li Shisanniang, don't talk about unnecessary things. Our family is related by marriage, so I just said a few more words. There is no room for you to get involved in this matter... Be an envoy at home and abroad, just wait for the city to fall, and you brothers and sisters will have a share of military merit, so step back!"

As he said, he was about to kick people out.

The Li brothers and sisters had no choice but to say goodbye and go to the camp to rest.

In the evening of that day, the rain continued, and the two brothers and sisters tossed and turned with their own thoughts.

Among them, Li Qingchen was particularly disturbed. In the early morning of the next day, regardless of his own weakness, he continued to run around, and went directly to Han Yingong to ask for orders to go to Dang County, where he and Lu Changheng led a surprise attack on Jiyin.

Han Yingong was well aware of this, and Li Twelve Lang should have also realized that there is actually no room for turning around in front of him, the leader of the army, so it is better to personally lead the army and make meritorious deeds.

But how?It's none of your business, so why not be generous?

So, with a wave of his hand, he made a temporary appointment as a military document and let the other party go.

It is worth mentioning that Li Shisanniang obviously had a grudge against the surrender of Xiayi, and she was not willing to go at all, so the two brothers and sisters parted ways.

Not to mention how uneasy Li Shisanniang is, but to say that Li Qingchen and Li Twelve Lang came straight to Dang County early in the morning after getting the documents and bringing a few sergeants. Lu Changheng, a colleague of the Eastern Capital, is in operation. Five thousand warriors from the Eastern Capital sent troops.

When the two met, Lu Changheng was naturally surprised by Li Qingchen's appearance, but he was even more delighted—Li Qingchen was stymied by Han Yingong, so Lu Changheng felt better for a while?

At this time, I met a person who was in the same rank in the past, but is actually in the same rank at this time, so I am naturally happy.

And Li Qingchen felt relieved when he saw that Lu Changheng had already mobilized troops in the rain—in any case, this was the most practical and effective move.

But to be honest, even if there are 5000 people, it is still troublesome to dispatch. Even if you have been prepared, counting ordnance and supplies at this time is indispensable, and temporarily taking Dang County civilian husbands is also indispensable, and yelling about the rain is also indispensable. , especially these people are mostly warriors from the Eastern Capital who have the most work.

Li Qingchen assisted Lu Changheng, with good words, kindness and power, plus some promises and prospect explanations, and finally persuaded these people, but by the time he finished his meal and set off again, it was already approaching noon.

And the marching speed also seemed a bit slow.

Of course, it's going north.

"Did you talk about Wang Zhen?" In the drizzle, Li Qingchen didn't have time to talk to Lu Changheng until now.

"No." Lu Changheng, who had changed into his armor, rarely showed some expression, but it was difficult to distinguish because of the rain. "I'm not Sima Erlang, how can Wang Zhen convince me? But he was obviously shaken by Sima Erlang's meeting with him before. I went there again and told him the benefits. At least he seemed to be standing still."

"He's also confused." Li Qingchen shook his head in response. "Now the imperial court is surrounded by three directions. After all, it is the general trend. He stands still today, and the imperial court wiped out the Dragon Gang. Is there any good for him?"

"So what?" Lu Changheng also shook his head. "He is a master of strange scriptures from Fulongwei. The world is so big, where can't he go? The big deal is to go away. It is Mangdang Mountain. How has it been really cleaned up in these years? That terrain, as long as the officers and soldiers are not stationed permanently, it is doomed. It's a den of thieves."

Li Qingchen sighed, but felt a little hard in his chest and abdomen.

In this way, the two continued to share some information, from the movement of the Dragon Army, to Han Yingong's posture, to the situation in Jiyin City, to the situation in Ji County, and so on.

At this time, Li Qingchen realized that Lu Changheng did not tell Han Yingong about the emptiness of Jiyin at all, but a family member of a deposed Longjun prisoner who fled from the Cheng clan.Moreover, this kind of escapees have been going on for the past few days... Even, there was a person who came to Dang County the day before yesterday, claiming to be a high-level guardian of the Dragon Gang, and said that he knew everything about the military situation in the north.

"What that person said was different from the others. He said that Zhang Xing actually gathered the rout troops on the Eastern Front in the rainy field. Now there are [-] soldiers together, and the material transfer is actually sufficient. He is going to set up an ambush to eat Director Zhang first, and then turn around Let's deal with General Han..." Lu Changheng said calmly.

"How did you deal with it?" Li Qingchen was stunned for a moment, then suddenly asked seriously.

"I recorded what he said and made two copies. One was sent to Xuzhou, and the other was sent to General Han, but General Han didn't believe it at all, so he sent him to Xuzhou again." Lu Changheng Answer positively. "Actually, it's not just General Han who doesn't believe it, but also the officers here and there, because no matter what, the logistics of the [-] rout troops and the [-] army are so secure, it's really too much."

"Do you believe it?" Li Qingchen's face became increasingly ugly.

"I half believe it." Lu Changheng seemed to remain calm. "The point of trust is that although I have not been with Zhang Xing for a short time, I know some of his abilities. I know that he is always a talent. He can make some brilliant moves, and maybe he can capture [-] defeated soldiers; and The unbelievable thing is that even Zhang Sanlang rebelled for the first time, how could he be so comprehensive?

"The logistics of the [-] army does not mean that it is available at all. It has to be prepared from the beginning of the rebellion. It has to be harvested in the autumn harvest last year, and the grain must be properly preserved; it has to be conscripted this spring. Cloth, when the cloth arrives, it must be made into military uniforms; there must be designated bureaucrats, civilian husbands, and transportation plans and plans...

"These things and things are not all that he has when he robs the middle palace, and if he can't guarantee the logistics of the [-] army, the [-] defeated troops are just a burden, just waiting to be defeated by Manager Zhang. Seeing Zhang Xing stop the defeated army, but he doesn't know the logistics."

Li Qingchen's expression softened slightly, but he nodded slightly on the spot, but soon, he slowly shook his head again and became serious again.

Lu Changheng looked at it in surprise.

"I also have the same opinion as you." Li Qingchen took it seriously when he saw this. "But I have been with Zhang San for a long time, and I always feel that he is not only really brilliant, but also has some unexpected attitudes. In addition, after Jiyin and Dongjun were occupied by thieves, he has been very stable. There is no unnecessary news, so I am more worried than you."

Lu Changheng nodded again and again, and then sighed: "It was precisely because of this that I went to see Wang Zhen overnight, and it was also for this that I urged the troops to be dispatched today, and I was always uneasy."

In other words, Lu Changheng himself is well-known for his prudence, and he seldom talks, but now he actually chatted with Li Qingchen for so long, and even explained it, which in itself explains the problem.

In this way, the two were full of worries and doubts, and only walked forward in the rain.At the same time, the army was not in a hurry and kept walking north.

Before evening, he finally came to Yucheng.

According to the theory, Yucheng was controlled by Liang County officers and soldiers, which was the result of Zhang Xing's self-indulgence. Now that Han Yingong and Uncle Cao had reached an agreement, the two became a family, and Lu and Li were leading the army, so they naturally returned to the base area.

Of course, the most important thing is that it is already evening, and it is logical to rest. Therefore, even though Lu Changheng and Li Qingchen felt a little uneasy in their hearts, they could only prepare to camp on the spot. Two or three miles away, they sent sentry cavalry to the city to ask the other party to provide necessary material assistance.

However, after marching in the rain for most of the day, there were a lot of complaints from the top and bottom of the army. The general request conveyed by the officers was that the whole army should go to the city to rest and not live in tents.

Lu Changheng and Li Qingchen were a little nervous. They were not fledglings like Li Qingzhou who had left Beijing for the first time, and they knew how lawless these warriors were.

However, considering that the long-term march is really hard, and that among the two, Lu Changheng's cultivation is extraordinary, they are prepared to reluctantly accept it, and then use Lu Changheng to lead some proper people to personally control military discipline in response.

When the news came out, the army was full of joy, and the speed suddenly increased, and they came to the city soon.

Then, not unexpectedly, the four gates of the county seat of Yucheng County were closed tightly, and there was no intention of opening the gates because of the shouts of the army outside the city and the shouts of the messengers.

The anger in the army began to pile up, and the shouting and cursing quickly turned into a commotion, and up to this time, the city still did not accept messengers.

Only at this time did Lu and Li realize the difficulty of leading the army.

There are only 5000 people, but after half a day's march, it has already become such a mess. It is hard to imagine the state of a [-] army, of which [-] are defeated on the front line.

But helpless, Li Qingchen and Lu Changheng had no choice but to ride over, report their names in person, call to the city to ask the other party to open the door, and inevitably made some guarantees.

But still no reply.

"Two lieutenants, someone in the west city couldn't bear it anymore and went directly to the city." At this moment, the laziness of the army came to report, but it brought a scalp-numbing news. "Team Zheng will make a good hand live forever, climb the city as if walking on the ground, and this time it will definitely open the door easily."

Li Qingchen was injured, Lu Changheng did not hesitate, and wanted to hit the horse first, the two of them had no doubt that if they rushed in, the army would lose control.

However, as soon as Lu Changheng reined in his horse, the worries of the two of them almost disappeared, because at this moment, there was a sudden sound of drums on the top of the city, and then there was constant movement, and then they saw countless soldiers braving the rain. Climbing up to the city wall, all of them held guns and knives, carried shields and crossbows, and all went to the outside world.

In this case, no matter how good Captain Zheng is with his immortal energy, he will be stabbed from Xicheng.

Not only that, if you look closely, many of these soldiers have already put on their armor, as if they were prepared one step earlier.

Li and Lu were at a loss for a while, and then looked at each other, but they seemed powerless - until now, they thought it was Cao Wang who sent the elite Liangjun garrison over because of his sect's opinion.

But soon, as one person appeared at the top of the city, the two of them completely lost their voices in astonishment, and Li Qingchen felt chest tightness even more.

"Brother Lu, there's this Li Twelve Lang, right? Don't come here without any harm!" Wang Zhen dressed neatly, and brought a few leaders to face him on the top of the city gate, and then leaned down against the walls of the city gate. "Our brothers in Mangdang Mountain thought about it, and we still want to help Brother Zhang, so we sent troops early in the morning, and took down the city very quickly this afternoon, somewhat faster than you. The troops and the city are all here. Don't expect too much... If you want me to say, just retreat here, so as not to hurt the loyalty of our former colleagues, if this is the case, the two of you can come in to take shelter from the rain and drink together!"

The two have not yet answered.

Suddenly, on the top of the city, a general came quickly from the west and shouted from a distance: "Are those two bastards, Lu Changheng and Li Qingchen?"

The two heard it familiarly, so they hurried to look, but saw an object thrown down in the air, and when it hit the ground, it caused a commotion from the surrounding sergeants, and soon the object was sent to the front by these sergeants... The two just One look, and you can tell what will happen to that team member who is so powerful... This is a leader.

At this time, the two looked at the wall again and recognized this person. It was none other than the youngest son of Zhou Xiaoming, the former deputy general manager of Xuzhou who was the favorite general of today's sage but died in Dongyi. Their former colleague, now Zhou Xingfan is also the backbone of the Rebel Dragon Gang.

Zhou Xingfan came to the top of the city tower and stood side by side with Wang Zhen. Without hesitation, he pointed his finger down and yelled: "The emperor has no way, and the violent Wei has lost the hearts of the people. They are all in the same rank in the past. Why do some people dare to draw their swords and rise up in anger?" An Tianxia, ​​but the two of you can only go against the law, and be two muddy running dogs with mantis arms as carts?!"

Not to mention that the two of them were stunned, the rain was completely silent, even the other people in the city and the city were also silent.

But the rest of them lost their composure, but Zhou Xingfan, who was furious, snatched a crossbow from the sergeant behind him, raised his hand and shot it.It may be because of the damp, the aim was not enough, but it just hit Li Qingchen's horse.The war horse neighed in pain, beat its hooves out of control, and knocked Li Qingchen down on the spot.

Of course, after all, there are warriors from the Eastern Capital around, and their quality is still sufficient. Everyone came to their senses, those who took weapons took weapons, those who raised shields raised shields, and those who helped others quickly helped Li Qingchen up, and covered them with big shields. This is the lieutenant.

On the top of the city, Zhou Xingfan who shot a crossbow was still not enough, but Wang Zhen's almost terrified eyes showed blue veins, and continued to shout: "Come! Come! Come! I, Zhou Xingfan, are in this city today, and there are only four people in the city. 5000 people, let’s see how many lives you two Kanxi Hans have to sacrifice before you can cross this city and cross the Bian River! Today’s dismissal of the Dragon Gang and your lackeys of the imperial court are irreconcilable!”

It wasn't until this time that Li Qingchen, who was thrown down, came back to his senses on the muddy floor, and then felt unbearable pain between his chest and abdomen.

"Sanlang, aren't you angry that there have been so many troubles in the back?"

Unaware that the four former colleagues and subordinates are now gathered together, Zhang Xing has been busy for almost a whole day. At this time, he only takes a break under the roadside shed and drinks some hot porridge. Bai Yousi suddenly asked a question.

Of course Zhang Xing knew what the other party was talking about, deserters, traitors, scattered people, hesitant people, timid people, and countless logistical and military troubles.

After hesitating for a while, Zhang Dalong decided to talk to Bai Yousi about his thoughts on these matters in detail: "Actually, it's okay, the main reason is that the world has not yet reached its level, so people's minds are unavoidable... Some things belong to the early It was expected, and it is impossible for the officers and soldiers to miss it."

Bai Yousi's heart moved slightly, and he asked earnestly from one side: "What makes people confused? Is it because everyone wants to betray?"

"No, there are very few ambitious people, and there are basically few who take the initiative to conspire... I mean, under the chaos, everyone is worried that the situation will get worse, so everyone can't help each other. Beware of calculations, so that people will not trust each other. Thinking about it, in order not to fall into a disadvantage, or to prevent yourself and your family from falling into a difficult situation, you can only act first, or do it before the situation changes. Some responses... This does not distinguish between positions, good or evil, but human instinct." Zhang Xingyi said. "But this kind of behavior, from the outside, seems to be taking the initiative to mess up, and it will indeed make the situation worse and worse."

Bai Yousi was stunned for a while, but soon she realized a problem: "If the situation is so bad, all the enemies and us will be 'disordered', and it will be useless to follow the rules and be a good person?"

"Of course not." Zhang Xing laughed, and put down the empty porridge bowl by the way. "People's hearts are fleshy, and everything should be done in a logical way. It may be useless for you to behave and be a good person to other people for a while, but if you do a lot and persist, it will eventually be useful to some people... It's just that , This kind of thing is about luck, sometimes when you meet a specific thing or a specific person, you are a good person and abide by the rules, but there is no good reward, and even because of this person, you are in a desperate situation, and even died. It will inevitably make people feel that the world is desolate and people's hearts are terrible, but in fact, most of the time, or when there are many things, it is better to follow the rules than not to follow the rules."

Bai Yousi suddenly realized, nodded again and again, but thoughtful, and continued to ask: "Sanlang, have you ever thought about writing down your thoughts and engraving them?"

Zhang Xing was slightly taken aback, obviously moved, but soon, he put his mind away and nuzui signaled to the military stronghold that was being built in front of him: "Let's talk about winning this battle! Zhang Xuguo's forward has already entered Dongjun !"

Bai Yousi nodded heavily.

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