The fox minister in the late Tang Dynasty

Chapter 211 Before the blood is seen, there is talk

Fengxiang belongs to the Shaanxi-Gansu area of ​​later generations, with many hills and mountains. At this time, the vegetation is still lush, and the Yellow River has been scoured for years, and the yellow mud is wet.

Right now, it’s winter time after the autumn harvest, and people from nearby villages and towns gather lazily at the entrance of the village and on the streets of the town to chat. This afternoon, a group of women fetched water, washed clothes, and said Talking and laughing, they waved wooden sticks and beat clothes on bluestone slabs.

The big yellow dog with its tail wagging was chasing a herring along the river. It suddenly raised its head vigilantly, let out a bark, then drooped its tail, raised its long snout and barked wildly there.

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The woman doing the laundry and the fisherman passing by with the boat stopped their work and turned their gazes to the south. There was a booming sound coming from there.

In an instant, the sound turned into thunder and spread loudly.

Among the countless intertwined visions, a long dragon was rolled out of the sky and flew to the sky. Under the sun, a huge number of cavalrymen carried bows and swords on their backs, and the galloping horses still hung long soldiers. When they came this way, Several cavalrymen who ran outside rushed to the river bank and yelled at the women and children who were doing laundry.

"In the battle of Longyou, our army besieged Fengxiang, and the villages and towns along the way, the people were not allowed to go out, if found, they will be shot and killed—"

The sound of rumbling horseshoes swept past, and the sound of violent drinking continued to resound on the streets near the mountain village. This afternoon, the villages around Fengxiang probably got the news. Longzhou's soldiers and horses marched past.

The sky was full of dust, and more than 3 soldiers forced Fengxiang. When the number came up, it was not much different from 10 people.

Ling Qi had already run ten miles, and probably entered Fengxiang. After talking with Li Jiji, Geng Qing got off the four-wheeled vehicle and led a few guards to walk around in the army formation, observing the changes on the bodies and faces of ordinary soldiers. , Since starting Fengxiang, and going to war with my former comrades, there must be conflicts in my heart. In this battle, it would be best if the soldiers can be fought without bloodshed.

After coming out of Longzhou, he faced defeat in the first battle, and it will be even more difficult in the future. Fortunately, the war has not yet started, and there is still room for control in the situation.

"Tell the queen to pay more attention to the soldiers under each command. The imperial court has no way, and there are traitors beside the emperor. We will raise the flag of righteousness only for the side of the Qing emperor! Remember, let those commanders keep talking until the war begins."

After roughly knowing it in his heart, Geng Qing frowned and told a soldier behind him. He gave orders, his voice trembling a little. After all, this was his first time in the army to make some plans. Once you get used to it, this is no longer the case.

The guard led the order to run away, so he turned around and went to the rear to have a look.

The rear of the Chinese army is mostly used to support the front and flanks, or when retreating, it is used as the front to advance. It must be led by a confidant. The leader here is naturally a general under Li Jiji's command, called What, Geng Qing didn't remember, and he didn't go to see each other right now, he just went to see a team of more than a thousand people where Dou Wei, Dachun, and Jiuyu were.

This is what he asked Li Jiji to come, let the three of them try to lead and get familiar with the battle.

When Geng Qing came over, Dou Wei was wearing armor. He was already fat and strong, but now he looked mighty; Jiuyu's face was handsome and cold, and he only wore leather armor, which was the demeanor of a Confucian general.

As for Dachun, there were still three young men from Gengjia Village, their armor didn't fit well, and the weight made it difficult for the four of them to move around.

"Da Zhu (Mr.)!"

"What, are you afraid?" Geng Qing knocked on the bronze mirror on Dachun's chest and there was a bang. The latter nodded quickly, but Jiuyu suddenly kicked his knee, and immediately reacted, shaking his head quickly. Hehe laughed out loud, wanted to say something, but didn't know how to say it.

"Just say what you want." Geng Qing naturally noticed this unremarkable movement, and smiled at Dachun, "It's normal to be afraid, in fact, I am also afraid, but everyone is here, what's the use of being afraid?"

On the side, Jiuyu approached and walked to Geng Qing's side: "Ready to fight?"

The fluttering words were not loud, but Dachun, Dou Wei and others who were talking together couldn't help turning their heads to look.

"It's not that far yet, it depends on the other party's wishes."

Geng Qing thought about it for a moment, but he was not sure. When he said this, the envoy who had rushed ten miles had already entered the city on horseback, and the guard Zhao Zhouyi received him.

"Is that what Li Jiji said?"

On the city wall, Zhao Zhouyi was sitting under the city tower with a big horse and a golden knife, frowning a pair of thick eyebrows, looking at the soldiers facing each other with bowed heads and fists. He was originally Li Maozhen's general, but the former master was killed by the opponent. This is the way of the world, it is commonplace Yes, there is not much conflict.

It's just that I feel a little unhappy.

"Yes." Ling Qi felt a little nervous, and from the corner of his vision, he caught a glimpse of the figure on the chair leaning slightly and grasping the handle of the knife at his waist. He quickly said, "When General Zhao actually came, Geng Shaoyin had other orders."

"Geng Shaoyin? That salt and iron envoy? Hehe, what did he say?"

"Shaoyin said that the general is his own family, so you might as well tell the story at the gate of the city. If the general is afraid, it doesn't matter if he comes to the city."

"Ha ha."

Zhao Zhouyi was stunned for a moment, then the chuckle in his mouth turned into a big laugh, "Hahaha" slapped the armrest of the chair suddenly, and stood up with a clatter dragging his armor.

"Geng Shaoyin is so courageous, it doesn't matter if Zhao is caught in one of his tricks! After you go back and tell Li Liu that Geng Shaoyin is still there, I will wait two miles outside the city!"

After sending away the soldiers who had summoned the messenger, the deputy generals around him came over one after another, "The general is a bit dangerous, why not take this opportunity to tie the two of them up and hand them over to the court!"

"Reconsideration."

Zhao Zhouyi's face was solemn, not as excited as he was laughing just now, the people around him who were talking just waved their hands, turned and left without paying attention.

Not long after, he took only [-] riders out of the city gate and went straight to the official road two miles away.

The skylight deflected and gradually slanted westward.

Geng Qing, who was talking to everyone in the rear, jokingly calmed their anxiety, the Chinese army in front ordered to ride over, "Geng Shaoyin, please go over to discuss something after staying."

Geng Qing nodded, and said to Dou Wei, Jiu Yu and the others: "I'll go over to have a look, and I want to come to the city to send back news." After speaking, he followed the Lingqi to the Central Army, surrounded by layers of soldiers One after another, they gave way to a spacious road, leading directly to the foot of the big banner. When he passed by, Li Jiji had already got off his horse, and was asking Ling Qi what was coming back from the city. When he saw Geng Qing bringing someone back, he stepped forward to know Say it all.

"Sir, then Zhao Zhouyi asked you and me to meet two miles outside the city. Do you think there is a fraud?"

There was some hesitation on his face, like a student humbly asking for advice. He followed Geng Qing and was silent for a moment. Geng Qing looked at the city wall in the distance, "He can see us, which means that things have turned around. If he fights hard, the other party will also Desperately resist, as time goes by, Chang'an will realize that the strength is several times that of ours, and by then this Zhao Zhouyi will be even more unwilling to talk to us."

As he spoke, Geng Qing clenched his fists and carried it behind his back. He could only gamble once, and Li Jiji could only gamble with him.

"go with!"

He dropped words of affirmation.

In the afternoon, the clouds in the west were already glowing, shining on the hills and fields. On a hillside, flags were flying and rattling. Zhao Zhouyi was riding on a horse, looking at a cavalry of more than 200 people below, Coming up the hillside from the other side, with a smile on his lips, he slowly raised his arms on the horseback, and clasped his fists heavily at Li Jiji and Geng Qing who led the troops up.

He and Li Jiji are generals in the army and have met many times, but it was the first time he met Geng Qing. Seeing the other party's dark complexion and attire as a scholar, he aroused a little interest.

"The two officials who killed the feudal town without permission, do you want to rebel?"

On the hillside, there was silence on both sides for a while, and Zhao Zhouyi spoke first.

(End of this chapter)