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Chapter 513 One of the Three Disasters 'Drowning in Water'

The grain transportation team walked for another ten days, and when they had reached the boundary of Jingzhou on the edge of the Yangtze River, it was still calm, so except for the two coaches, everyone was a little slack, even the Xuanjia Army. I believe that this team will have an accident in their own country. Even if someone comes, who can do it against the Xuanjia Army?

Zhai Changsun, the leader of the Xuanjia Army, complained: "Old Zhang, we have already traveled half the distance, let alone robbers, we haven't even seen an ordinary bandit thief, in short, we are too vigilant.

Although the matter of food transportation is important, in fact, 2 people are enough for the left guard, and our trip is a bit redundant. "

Zhang Shigui scolded with a smile: "If you have the guts, you can say it on Jian Zhi's face! It's strange that he doesn't ask you to practice alone.

Be careful, there is no big mistake, fairy food is a rare opportunity for the people of Tang Dynasty, not to mention that we have to work hard for a few months, even if we travel for a few years.

Who doesn't know what you are?You must be scared when you see that you are going to take a boat again.

I really don't know the reason why a brave and invincible general on the battlefield can become seasick until his feet go limp. Did you offend the Dragon Lord in your last life? "

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Zhai Changsun had a resentful expression on his face, thinking that he had this little problem, and he became the laughing stock of the whole Xuanjia army?The Xuanjia Army has 3000 troops, more than half of them are landlubbers. Why do you always stare at me, the chief general?
"Hmph, if I knew I would switch with that kid Jun Xian, even if I stayed in Lingnan as a guard, I wouldn't have to suffer from seasickness twice.

That is to say, Jian Zhi opened his mouth, otherwise, the general of the Xuanjia Army will serve as a guard for a doll, and I will be in a hurry with whoever dares to speak. " Zhai Changsun snorted coldly.

Speaking of this, Zhang Shigui also found it strange that there were two sons of the Feng family, Feng Zhidai and Feng Zhiyu, who followed the brigade to Lingnan, and they were also left behind when the brigade left. , So I want to ask the Xuanjia Army to send someone to protect one or two, and call Li Junxian to leave.

Seeing the relationship between Bai Fan and Xuanjia Army, after discussing with Li Junxian, Zhang Shigui and Li Junxian nodded in agreement. After all, Bai Fan didn't open his mouth easily, and Li Junxian had no objection.

While the two were bickering all the way like this, news came from the front that Jingzhou did not stop, and they took a boat to cross the river directly. 3000 people were in a batch. After crossing the river, [-] people would send food and grass.

On the south bank of the Yangtze River, a team of 3000 people had been waiting for a long time. Seeing the arrival of the army, the leader rushed to meet it.

"Jingzhou Navy General, Zhang Zixiu welcomes the Crown Prince and King Jin."

Hou Junji and Bai Fan stopped the convoy and drove forward, Hou Junji laughed and said, "My brother Zixiu, I've been waiting for a long time."

"General Hou, Hou Lantian, Zixiu, please be polite."

This is the general of the Datang Navy stationed in Jingzhou. The Jingzhou Navy relied on the army to cross the river back and forth. Zhang Zixiu is the brother of Zhang Liang in Luoyang and was sent here to lead the navy.

"General Zhang, is there any danger along the way? Crossing the river with celestial food is a major event, and there must be no loss." Bai Fan warned.

"Don't worry, Lord Hou, the general has sent out the scouts for [-] miles, and there is no sign of trouble. There are [-] large ships, and each ship can carry [-] soldiers. If it is transporting food, ten sailors can transport [-] catties of food." Zhang Zixiu said respectfully. .

"It's not too late, it's still early, let's start now, so as not to have long nights and dreams, the Xuanjia army and the three thousand swordsmen will go there first, and then the three thousand troops will go, and then the food will be transported. There is too much food, and it may take two trips to finish it." ,hurry up."

After the task was assigned, Hou Junji went to recall the Xuanjia Army, and when he heard that he was the first to cross the river, Zhai Changsun seemed to have eaten a dead fly, with a face full of reluctance, and was pushed and shouted by Zhang Shigui onto the big boat.

Hou Junji saw that many soldiers huddled in the cabin after boarding the ship, and some even lay down directly. Basically, half of the soldiers turned slightly pale.

"In short, these soldiers are soldiers from the north, most of them are landlubbers, and half of them are seasick. It seems that after returning, we must train them well.

But now that our country is strong in the Tang Dynasty, shouldn't it be time to form a powerful navy? This Jingzhou navy is left over from the previous dynasty and can only be used as a ferry across the river. Not as good as some water bandits. "

Bai Fan nodded and said: "Brother Hou is right. The navy plan should have been proposed when the big southern ship was built, but it has been fighting north for the past two years, so it was delayed. Battles on the river are trivial. To build a strong army capable of fighting wind and waves at sea, when this matter arrives in Chang'an, why don't you and I jointly mention it to His Majesty?"

Hou Junji smiled and said, "Your brother, you are giving me the credit. So you are optimistic about me becoming the admiral of the sea?"

"Brother Hou is a great talent. He is one of the best in Datang. There are not many people who can win you in military battles. I dare to say that in the future when the Tang Dynasty fights abroad, the sea soldiers will be the main force. I know that Brother Hou is warlike. This is a good job." .”

"Okay, so the old Hou will thank my brother first."

While the two were chatting, one team after another was transported to the opposite side. After all, it was a cold weather and dry season, and the river was not too wide, so crossing the river was still very fast.

From afar, Bai Fan saw that most of the soldiers crossing the river were throwing up or sitting on the ground to rest, and he couldn't help feeling a little worried. The Yangtze River is a pass, and if something happens here, the army will lose half of its combat effectiveness. It would be good if something happened here. If I were the enemy, I'm afraid it would be here.

I hope Zhang Zixiu's scouts are reliable, and the range of twenty miles is still safe.

"Brother Hou, you are here to lead the army, and at the same time protect King Jin and the crown prince. I will personally board the ship to escort the immortal food. I have a bad feeling. If the enemy wants to attack, this is a good time, so we have to be careful. "

Bai Fan rarely took a weapon from the chariot and horse. It was a pair of bows and arrows. The bow was a special nine-stone bow, and the arrows were also special cloud-piercing arrows. Each arrow was the size of a short spear. Longbow, only those with special skills can use this bow and arrow. Hou Junji looked at it for a while and sighed. This kid is really a freak. Apart from Li Yuanba, he is probably the only one who can use this bow and arrow.

As Bai Fan went into battle with weapons, all the soldiers in charge of transporting food were shocked. It was a tense atmosphere, because the commander was on guard, which was the first time he had seen it in several months.

Carefully escorting the first batch of immortal food across the river without any danger, Bai Fan thought to himself, could it be my illusion?

Shouting to the Xuanjia army from a distance: "Two generals, the whole army is on alert, and we must not give the enemy the slightest chance."

Zhang Shigui shook his head and smiled and said, "My dear brother, where is the danger? Didn't Lao Zhang say that there was nothing abnormal in the scouts twenty miles away? Besides, look at Lao Zhai, and these brothers, all of them are like soft-legged shrimps. Just rest for half a day."

Bai Fan frowned, and said: "Be careful, there is no big mistake, our scouts will send another ten miles to investigate."

Zhang Shigui shook his head and smiled wryly, he had no choice but to greet the active soldiers and send them out.

Bai Fan returned to the boat and continued to escort the second batch of grain, but when the grain reached the center of the river, something happened.

Bai Fan, who had always been suspicious, drove his true energy to investigate the whole time, and he could feel the wind and grass within 30 meters. At this time, he felt movement under the boat.

"No, someone is digging a boat under the boat! Three people go down from each boat, and quickly go into the water to investigate and kill the enemy.

The whole army is on alert! "

A shout full of genuine anger spread throughout the audience, and immediately made the atmosphere tense. Hou Junji, Zhang Shigui and others immediately drew out their waist knives and began to organize defenses.

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