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Chapter 353: The rebels entered the fortress, and then planned a poisonous plan to kill the dissidents, pointing their swords at Lingwu! (Please subscribe)

The two groups of rebels broke out of camp on November [-]th. Two days later, on the night of November [-]th, they entered the Han Dynasty's border fortress from the northwest of Beidi County.

This is the Gobi Desert among two deserts, so it has become the only way out of the Northland County.

Beidi County is the westernmost county of Shuofang Governor's Department, and further west is Anding County of Liangzhou Governor's Department.

The march route of Fan Mingguang and Tian Guangming's troops was at the junction of the two counties.

According to the edict issued by the emperor, these [-] troops will be stationed outside Lingwu County, and then Fan Mingyou and Tian Guangming will go to Chang'an City alone to express their love to the saint.

This edict was issued to all counties in Beidi County and Anding County, which meant that all counties and counties were on guard against these [-] troops.

When the army was outside the border fortress, Fan Mingyou and others could pretend to be deaf and dumb, but once they arrived in Lingwu County, they had to show their rebel flag.

The northern counties of the Han Dynasty had spacious land, but the population was very sparse. Taking the entire Beidi County as an example, the population was only 20.

They are mainly concentrated in the large counties in the south.

As for the northern part of Beidi County, there are only three county towns, from north to south, namely Lingwu, Lian County and Fuping County.

Among the three counties, Lingwu County has the largest population, with only more than [-] people, while Lian County and Fuping County have only more than [-] people.

Although the population of these three counties is very small, Lingwu and Lian counties have always been the key points for the Han army to leave the fortress, so a large amount of grain and grass were stored for transfer to the front line.

The two armies of Fan Mingyou and Tian Guangming had less than ten days of food and grass at this time, and it would take at least twenty days to reach Chang'an City, so they could not bypass these cities.

If you can't get around it, you have to defeat it. Only by defeating it can you have food and military morale.

……

After the two groups of rebels entered the Han Fortress, they joined forces and attacked Lingwu City non-stop.

After walking for another two days, the rebels arrived in two river valleys twenty miles outside Lingwu County.

In order to deceive others, the rebels did not set up a large camp, and all the soldiers stayed overnight in armor.

At Xu time that night, a mountain col with a north wind was heavily guarded.

This small place was actually guarded by hundreds of soldiers inside and outside.

Judging from the stamps on their bodies, they are all elite Yulin Lang, under the command of Yulin Zhonglang General Huo Yu.

And deep in this mountain col, Fan Mingyou, Tian Guangshun and others gathered together again.

It had been five days since they had formed a blood alliance. Along the way, they finally joined forces and their military morale was relatively stable, which made them feel good.

Several people were wearing armor and gathered around a bonfire to keep warm.

This mountain col has sparse vegetation, and it is winter now, so there is not much dry firewood to burn, so we can only keep adding fluffy grass that cannot withstand burning.

Pengcao joins in, and it disappears in a blink of an eye, and the sparks keep exploding "crackingly".

"Young General, we will arrive at Lingwu City tomorrow. I'm afraid..."

What Fan Mingyou wanted to say was, "I'm afraid the flag will be raised," but before he could finish speaking, Huo Yu raised his hand and interrupted him.

"In private terms, you are my brother-in-law. In public terms, you are General Du Liao. Since the army is under your command, you don't need to ask me about everything. Just treat me as your vanguard."

Fan Mingyou nodded, feeling a little relieved that his brother-in-law had the demeanor and courage to achieve great things and was worth following.

"Ben will understand."

Fan Mingyou put his hands on the fire to warm them, and then continued.

"Tomorrow, our army will arrive in Lingwu County. The county magistrate Liang Yannian is not one of our own, so I'm afraid it will cause trouble."

The Huo Party does have intricate forces in the court, but they are mainly concentrated in Chang'an City and the Sanfu area in Guanzhong.

If there is imperial power as a cover, Huo Guang and Huo Dang can run rampant in any corner of the Han Empire without hindrance.

But without the cover of imperial power, Huo Dang's power would be greatly weakened after leaving Chang'an.

It is almost impossible to draw thousands of local officials into the Huo Party camp.

Not to mention this county magistrate, even among the more than 100 prefectures and governors, only one-fifth can be regarded as Huo Dang.

The Huo Party's banner of "clearing the emperor's side" will soon be openly displayed. How much appeal it will have is unknown.

And under Lingwu City, it is time to test the quality of this banner.

"How many defenders and people are there in Lingwu City?" Huo Yu asked.

"If I remember correctly, there are five hundred soldiers, more than ten thousand civilians, and thirty thousand bushels of grain and grass."

Fan Mingyou has been with Huo Guang for more than ten years and is naturally very familiar with military affairs.

Moreover, he participated in the planning of this northern expedition from beginning to end, and was very familiar with the layout of the cities in the frontier fortress.

"That means that as long as our army captures Lingwu, it can get five days of food and grass?" Huo Yu asked.

"Exactly." Fan Mingyou replied.

"Lingwu is a small city with a wall of only four to five feet. With my 500 troops, I can capture it in an hour." Huo Shan said contemptuously.

"It's not difficult to capture Lingwu, but before attacking the city, we have to show our banner and take control of the entire army." Fan Mingyou said.

In the past five days, the morale of the [-]-strong army has been relatively stable. Although some people have begun to discuss it privately, the morale of the army has not been greatly shaken yet.

But tomorrow, we will attack a Han county, which is tantamount to rebellion.

Without finding a justifiable reason in advance, most soldiers would not charge forward.

"General Fan, you can make the decision on this matter." Huo Yu emphasized again.

"The two envoys protecting the army are also people whom the general can trust and will not stand in the way. Therefore, the pass is the lieutenants who directly command the troops."

The Han army used battalions as independent organizations. The leader was the captain, and the number ranged from [-] to [-].

Although the names of Xiaowei, Zhonglangjiang, and Duwei are slightly different, the number of troops commanded by them is the same as that of a battalion, and they are all called Xiaowei privately.

Fan Mingyou's army has a total of 3 people, led by twelve school captains; Tian Guangming's army has 4 people, led by sixteen school captains.

"Half of the twelve lieutenants in our department are loyal to the general and the junior general. Although the other half are wavering, they should not resist under the general trend."

"What we have to worry about now is General Tian's command. The sources of soldiers are complicated. There are soldiers from the Dongjun army and border guards who don't have much respect for the general."

"General Tian, ​​in your opinion, how many of these sixteen captains will stand up to stop the big thing I'm waiting for?"

After Fan Mingyou finished speaking, he looked at Tian Guangming, and everyone else also looked at Tian Guangming.

Tian Guangming came from an ordinary background, and initially served as Sima of Tianshui County as a Langguan. Later, because of his outstanding political achievements, he was promoted to the prefect of Henan County, and then he was promoted to the prefect of Huaiyang County.

During these two terms as governor, Tian Guangming used killing as his method of governing the place, wiping out bandits and bandits of all sizes within the territory.

Although many innocent people were killed by mistake, it was a political achievement to bring peace to the territory.

Ten years ago, Tian Guangming fell in love with Huo Guang and was promoted to General Qilian, which could be regarded as a transition from civil service to military service.

[The previous article about General Pulei is wrong, General Pulei is Zhao Chongguo]

Don't look at him hesitating and hesitating in the past few days, and he seemed to be a hesitant mediocre person, but once he made up his mind, there was no hesitation.

Before Tian Guangming could speak, the twitching muscles on his face exposed his fierceness.

"Among these 16 people, four have been promoted by the general, eight are mediocre and incompetent, and the remaining four may do bad things."

"Huh? Why did you say that?" Fan Mingyou asked.

"There is nothing special about these four people, except that they always talk about stupid things like 'the king's kindness is great' and 'loyalty to the Han Dynasty'..." Tian Guangming said disdainfully.

"This matter is not difficult to handle. Let General Huo Yun bring five hundred disciples to your army to help you suppress him. If he encounters resistance, he will be killed directly!" Fan Mingyou said coldly.

[Yesterday’s update stated that Huo Yun had taken people to the camp with Tian Guangming, which was incorrect]

"So good."

"Okay, then the matter is settled..."

"Tomorrow at the beginning of the morning, we will summon the commanders of our departments to discuss the matter, and start an uprising on the grounds of 'Qing Jun side, kill Cai Yi'!"

"At the right time, General Huo Shan led his 2000 men as vanguards to capture Lingwu City within an hour!"

"After noon, the army will enter the city to search for food!"

"The three armies serve their orders and must not slack off. Anyone who disobeys military orders will be killed without mercy!"

"only!"

Fan Mingyou threw a bunch of dry fluffy grass into the fire, which immediately made the bonfire burn brighter.

The jumping flames were fleeting, but left shadows on the faces of several people, making them look particularly ferocious.

……

Before midnight the next day, Tian Guangshun's camp became lively.

It hasn't snowed since the day before yesterday, so the temperature is a little warmer.

Most of the soldiers were hurriedly packing their luggage that had not been completely scattered last night. They all looked happy, and they were even more happy when talking to each other.After all, it seemed to them that they would be able to go home soon.

Tian Guangming's Chinese army tent is located at the core of the entire camp. For some reason, it seems very quiet here - an almost eerie silence.

The captains under his command came here one after another in twos and threes. They may not be victorious generals, but they have also been on the battlefield, so they all have a keen sense of smell.

As soon as they got closer, they all felt a different atmosphere in the air.

There were many more soldiers guarding the tent than usual, and they all had unfamiliar faces.

If you look carefully, you will find that the stamp on their armor is still Qi Menlang.

Qi Menlang was assigned to Fan Mingyou's unit. The two armies were very close to each other at the moment, but they still could not exchange them at will on a large scale. This was a big taboo.

However, these captains did not have much suspicion. Maybe it was Fan Mingyou, the general of Liao Dynasty, who came to discuss military affairs with General Tian?It makes sense to come with the general.

After everyone walked into the tent, they did not see the figure of General Fan. Instead, a fat-bellied captain and the envoy Wang De stood on both sides of Tian Guangming.

Tian Guangming looked gloomy as usual, sitting on the couch with his hands on his knees. Every time the captain came in to salute, he just nodded slightly without saying a word.

This made the atmosphere a little more solemn.

These sixteen captains come from three sources.

One is a captain from the Eighth School of the Northern Army, the second is a captain from the border counties, and the third is a captain from the Guandong County.

Their ability to lead troops and the combat prowess of their troops vary greatly.

The troops of the Eighth Colonel of the Northern Army are the soldiers they usually command, so the organization is the most organized, and the relationship between the Colonel and the soldiers is the closest.

The captains of border counties often have less than one battalion of border soldiers, so many county soldiers are temporarily filled in. There is a huge gap in combat power between the two.

The troops of the captain of a county are often made up of soldiers from several counties. They have the worst combat effectiveness and the most unstable military morale.

The former are mostly loyal Huo party members, the middle ones are most likely to cause trouble, and the latter are just wallflowers.

"Greetings to the general, general!" the lieutenants said in unison with a military salute.

"Well, no courtesy!" Tian Guangming nodded and said.

Tian Guangming counted the number of people present, and after confirming that all the captains were here, he nodded imperceptibly to Huo Yun and Wang De on both sides.

He deliberately coughed loudly a few times. The sound was quite unpleasant, which ruined everyone's morning comfort.

"This is General Huo under General Fan Mingyou. He serves as the Captain of Fengche in the Southern Army. In addition, he is also..."

Tian Guangming paused deliberately. He noticed that when he said Huo Yun's last name, someone already showed envy and flattery.

With the surname Huo, and the fact that he could hold the post of Captain Fengche, his distinguished background was immediately apparent.

"He is also the great-nephew of General Huo Guang, and the direct grandson of General Huo Qubing!" Tian Guangming specially raised his voice to say these last two sentences.

The effect was indeed very good, and it immediately attracted praise from all the captains.

Huo Yun didn't show any airs, his fat face was full of smiles, and he immediately greeted everyone. The atmosphere in the Chinese army tent became much more lively.

And this is the prestige and reputation that the Huo family has accumulated in the military.

Just the names of Huo Qubing and Huo Guang can make many captains feel inferior.

Of course, it's not necessarily flattery, there's also a layer of respect.

Seeing that the time was right, Tian Guangming stood up from the couch. When the captains saw this, they immediately became quiet.

"I can see your respect for the general and the hussar general at this moment, and I am very touched."

"Similar to all of you, I also grew up listening to the stories of the Hussars General, and even more so, I was cultivated and promoted by the General."

"To put it bluntly, without fear of ridicule, without the general, I would not be where I am today."

Tian Guangming's words made the captains look a little unnatural.

This sentence sounds correct at first glance, but it does not mention the kindness of the two generations of emperors at all, which may be a bit transgressive and rebellious.

"The general is not only kind to me, but also to many of you. He is also kind to the country of Han Dynasty and to the three generations of emperors!"

The more Tian Guangming talked, the more excited he became, and the spittle flew out a full foot away.

The lieutenants were a little confused. They were not going to fight today, so what was the use of mentioning the general's achievements?
"Yesterday, I received a secret letter from the general. I learned that the treacherous minister Cai Yi actually used his words and gossip in the court meeting for his own selfish interests, causing the county magistrate to be unfavorable to the general and Huo Huo. One family is at a disadvantage..."

"The county magistrate was young and ignorant, and he had just ascended the throne. He actually listened to the slander and took away the power of the general. He also wanted to purge the Han army of loyal men who had been promoted by the general!"

"The general is the pillar of the court, the pillar of the Han army, and the backbone of the Liu family. What Cai Yi and the county magistrates are doing is tantamount to destroying the Great Wall, destroying the foundation, and destroying the world!"

Tian Guangming's words came out in one go, causing an uproar in the Chinese army tent, and all the captains' faces turned pale.

At first they froze on the spot like clay puppets, and then they started to get into chaos with a "buzz" and started talking about each other.

Tian Guangming did not stop it immediately. He waited for the news to be fully fermented before suppressing the noise with a high-pitched "quiet".

"We are all ministers of the Han Dynasty, and we should consider the matter of eating the emperor's salary and being loyal to the emperor..."

"Therefore, I, together with the two generals Fan Mingyou and Tian Shun, decided to raise the flag of righteousness together, obey the general's order, lead the army to attack Chang'an, Qing Jun's side, and kill Cai Yi!"

Tian Guangming finally shouted out the two most important sentences, and he himself was so nervous that he sweated heavily on his forehead.

As soon as he finished speaking, Wang De, the envoy who protected the king, stood up and expressed his agreement, saying that "the kindness of knowing and encountering should be repaid with death."

Immediately afterwards, several Northern Army lieutenants immediately followed and walked in front of the people, expressing their determination and loyalty to Tian Guangming.

At the end, they even pulled out the swords from their waists and shouted "Qingjun side, kill Cai Yi".

For a moment, the Chinese army's tent was full of excitement with the lights of swords and swords, and every Huo Dang appeared in person, as if they were all loyal ministers.

Some of those wavering captains wanted to cling to the big tree of Huo Guang, but they didn't know about the changes that had happened in Chang'an City in the past two months. They thought that Huo Guang was still at the height of his power, so they naturally developed a desire to pursue glory and wealth in their hearts. desire.

They all followed suit and drew their swords, and the volume of their shouts could even surpass those of the Northern Army captains.

However, as Tian Guangming thought, there were still a few people in the big tent who remained silent, and even had a trace of anger and suspicion.

"Zhao Pingyuan, Zhang Dingguo, Song Guanghan, He Changle, seeing that you haven't said a word, do you have any doubts about what I just said?"

Tian Guangming pointed out the names of these four people directly, and the others immediately took a step back, which invisibly surrounded these four people in the middle.

Not only that, but he also cast a look of schadenfreude on these lonely people.

These four people have one thing in common. They are all captains who have worked hard in the border counties for a long time. They may not have made great military exploits, but they are all people who have endured hardships.

Unlike the glorious Southern and Northern armies in Chang'an City, the frontier army is the most difficult, the most dangerous, and has the bleakest future.

Of course Huo Dang was unwilling to come. Because of this, the hard-working frontier soldiers had a simple loyalty to the big man.

"Why don't you speak?" Tian Guangming asked forcefully.

"The general wants to see the letter from the general." Zhang Dingguo, the northern captain, said cautiously.

"It's already burned." Tian Guangming replied briefly.

"Then the general asked me to wait for Tongjie when I return to Chang'an?"

"The government has been controlled by Cai Yi, how can Tongjie be sent?" Tian Guangming said sarcastically.

"If the county magistrate and Cai Yizhen really want to be detrimental to the general, then the general will not be able to send this secret letter. The general will boldly say that I am afraid that changes in Chang'an are false, but changes in the army are real!"

When Zhang Dingguo said these words, he had already quietly put his hand on the sword.

"Do you think this general is planning to rebel with General Fan?" Tian Guangming's eyes showed a hint of murderous intent.

"I don't dare, general, but this matter is very important and there is no proof. How can you convince us? If you do something wrong, you will be exterminated!"

"General Huo Yun is here, do you think the Huo family will also rebel?"

"Huh, if you send troops without any rules and return privately without any discipline, isn't that just treason?" Zhang Dingguo said, no longer trying to cover up, but squinting his neck.

His words seemed to have some effect, and the wavering captains seemed to have some hesitation. After all, their relatives were still in Chang'an City.

Tian Guangming smiled uglyly and actually put away his murderous intention.

"Yes, General Zhang is loyal and meticulous. He is a role model for you and me!"

"Actually, it was the county magistrate who issued the order for us to raise troops and go back to kill Cai Yi. The order is here. Come and take a look."

Tian Guangming took out the edict with a red dragon pattern on a black background from his arms and shook it in his hand.

Zhang Dingguo was dubious, came to Tian Guangming, took the edict and read it.

However, he just read one line, his expression immediately changed, and he pointed at Tian Guangming in panic.

"you you……"

Before Zhang Dingguo could finish his sentence, Huo Yun, who was smiling from beginning to end, quickly pulled out a dagger, stabbed it into Zhang Dingguo's neck without hesitation, and bled him.

　We won’t fight city by city in the future, but we will try our best to speed up!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)