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Chapter 127 0124 [Qingzhou Army? 】

The battle has been decided, but the people in the county still dare not come out, and the streets are empty.

Da da da!
The war horses with horseshoes stepped on the bluestone slabs, making a crisp sound.

The sound of horseshoes seemed to be stepping on the hearts of the people in the county, making them tremble in their hearts.

Some bold people quietly opened a crack in the door and looked out.

When he saw a group of cavalry, his expression was startled and frightened.

"Second Brother Han!"

A shout came.

Looking in the direction of the sound, I saw Gu Song leaning half out of the window on the second floor of an inn ahead, waving excitedly at him.

Han Zhen made a gesture, and Gu Song immediately disappeared in front of the window.

Not long after, the door of the inn was opened, and Gu Song trotted up to meet him, followed by Zhu Ji.

Seeing that Han Zhen and the others were covered in blood and filled with evil spirits, Gu Song asked, "Did the Ganchi Army be beaten away?"

"Ok!"

Han Zhen nodded.

Zhu Ji on the side heaved a sigh of relief, and the big stone in his heart was finally let go.

When he learned of the siege of the Ganchi army last night, he thought he was going to confess here.

Han Zhen ordered: "Mr. Zhu, inform the caravan to set off and return to Linzi County immediately."

"it is good!"

Zhu Ji nodded hurriedly, turned around and hurried back to the inn, and began to organize the caravan.

"Second brother Han, the pig iron hasn't arrived yet." Gu Song reminded.

Han Zhen waved his hand: "Wait, I will inform the magistrate of Qiancheng County later and ask him to send someone to deliver the pig iron to Linzi County."

Speaking of Cao Cao, Cao Cao will arrive.

While the two were talking, a group of people gathered at the end of the street.

The first person is wearing a blue court dress and a straight-legged head.

As he walked, the two wing horns on the official hat trembled slightly, like a dragonfly fluttering its wings.

This person must be the magistrate of Qiancheng County.

Walking closer, the county magistrate said loudly: "I am Xie Ding, the magistrate of Qiancheng County. Which army are you waiting for?"

Han Zhen did not dismount, but cupped his hands and said, "Qingzhou Army Han Zhen, I have seen Xiezhi County."

Qingzhou Army?
A trace of strangeness flashed in Xie Ding's eyes, and he understood it immediately.

The others were confused, especially the young man holding the Coiling Dragon Stick, with doubts on his face.

Isn't Qingzhou only Zhenhai and Wuwei?

When will there be another Qingzhou army?

"presumptuous!"

Suddenly, there was a bang.

But behind Xie Ding, Zhuo Ben, who was also wearing a blue court uniform, pointed at Han Zhen and angrily said: "When Qiu Ba saw Xie Zhixian and this official, you dared to sit on the horse and quickly dismounted to salute!"

Clang!
As soon as the words fell, sixteen cavalrymen drew out their long knives at their waists one after another, glaring angrily, showing their killing intent.

The boy's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately dodged to protect Xie Ding.

Zhuo Ben's expression changed, and he was so scared that he took a few steps back. Just as he was about to speak, Han Zhen turned his head slightly and looked at him.

With just one glance, Zhuo Ben fell into an ice cellar, and his hands and feet felt cold for a while.

idiot!

Xie Ding cursed secretly in his heart, then he chuckled and smoothed things over: "The war has just been decided, so there is no need for those red tapes. The county is grateful to all the soldiers who have worked so hard to come to help."

Han Zhen didn't speak, his eyes slowly swept over everyone.

For a moment, everyone's breathing was stagnant, as if they were being targeted by a bloodthirsty tiger.

On the black spear's edge, thick blood slowly pooled on the edge and dripped onto the bluestone board.

After a while, Han Zhen made a gesture, and the cavalry behind them put their sabers back into their sheaths.

The overwhelming evil spirit also gradually dissipated.

Xie Ding secretly heaved a sigh of relief, and said with a smile: "The county has prepared some thin wine to celebrate the achievements of the soldiers."

This Xie Ding is a sensible person.

Han Zhen looked at him with a half-smile, and declined politely: "I will accept Xie Zhixian's kindness, and there is no need to celebrate. Just send the pig iron to Linzi County in a few days."

"Since that's the case, let's wait for the next time." Xie Ding said regretfully.

The young man holding the dragon stick looked at Han Zhen curiously, and when he saw the horse in his hand, he couldn't help exclaiming: "Your horse is made of fine steel?"

Han Zhen recognized him as the person who shouted on the city wall earlier, raised his eyebrows and said, "Why, do you want to try?"

Hearing this, the boy's eyes lit up, and he looked eager to try.

Just as he was about to respond, Xie Ding at the side hurriedly said: "Young nephew is stubborn, General Han, don't take it to heart."

After finishing speaking, Xie Ding gave the young man a hard look.

The boy drooped his face, and suddenly died down.

At this time, Zhu Ji had already organized the caravan.

"Xie Zhixian, farewell!"

Han Zhen waved his hand and led the long caravan away.

Seeing Han Zhen leave, Xie Ding heaved a sigh of relief, and his whole body broke out in a cold sweat.

Zhuo Ben said indignantly: "This group of Qiu Ba is so arrogant and domineering, it's really abominable!"

"Shut up!"

Xie Ding scolded: "You want to seek death, don't take us with you!"

As soon as he thought of Han Zhen's eyes full of killing intent, Xie Ding's heart trembled for a while.

If one didn't handle it well just now, I'm afraid that my group of people will already be decapitated by now.

"This...what is the reason for this?"

Seeing that Zhuo Ben hadn't seen the clue yet, Xie Ding was speechless.

After working together for more than a year, he had already discovered that Zhuo Ben was pedantic and slow in dealing with the world, but he did not expect to be so stupid.

It's really stupid to read and read!

The secretary in the crowd reminded in a low voice: "Master Zhuo, there are only two armies in Qingzhou, Zhenhai and Wuwei!"

"what?"

Zhuo Ben was taken aback for a moment, but when he came back to his senses, he said solemnly: "This person dares to pretend to be an official of the imperial court. He is really audacious. Xie Zhi County, the matter is of great importance. We need to write to the state government to report the details."

Hearing this, everyone looked strange.

Xie Ding didn't bother to pay attention to him, flicked his long sleeves, and walked straight towards the city wall.

Now that the war has just been decided, there are still a lot of things waiting to be dealt with, so there is really no time to talk to this nerd.

Zhu Ji carried with him the post of Zhizhou Great Seal, and this Han Zhen came all the way to rescue him. Is the relationship between the two still unclear?

Letter to the state capital?

When it can't be said, there will be a "who in the hall dares to sue the official?" 'The absurd drama.

Taking ten thousand steps back, even if Han Zhen is really just a bandit, they have to accept this kind of favor when they rush to rescue him this time.

How can you repay your kindness with revenge?

……

……

After leaving the city gate, a cavalryman turned his head and glanced at the county seat, and said in a nonchalant tone: "County magistrate, just killed those officials and directly occupied Qiancheng County."

Han Zhen smiled slightly and explained: "The time has not come yet, then Xie Ding is a smart man, keeping it will do us more good than harm."

The biggest reason why Linzi County was able to seize it so smoothly was the cooperation of Changzhi County.

With the signboard of Changzhi County, even if the people in the county know that the sky has changed, they will not panic.

Only the subordinate officials and servants can perform their duties honestly, and the scholars have comfort in their hearts.

If Changzhi County had been killed in the first place, it would have been a different scene.

It is easy to kill all the officials in Qiancheng County, and it only needs a charge to solve it.

But after killing it?

At present, he does not have any extra manpower and troops to support his operation and management after he seized the counties by force.

Hearing this, the cavalryman scratched his head, then his eyes lit up, and he suddenly said: "I know, the county magistrate is raising pigs, fatten the pigs before killing them!"

"Haha, this metaphor is vivid."

Han Zhen couldn't help laughing.

Nie Dong came up on his horse and asked, "County magistrate, what should we do with these prisoners of war?"

"Bring back!"

Han Zhen ordered.

The young and strong with a strong temperament were filled into the army, and the rest were either farming or working.

Right now, there is a shortage of people everywhere in Linzi County, and Changzhi County has been worrying about escaping from the mountains all day long.

The more than 1000 prisoners of war brought back should allow him to sleep well.

No matter in which era, the demographic dividend is the top priority.

The Northern Song Dynasty was able to kill Xixia and Liao because of its large population.

Han Zhen asked: "By the way, what are the casualties of our army?"

"Six cavalrymen and 22 infantrymen were all slightly injured!" Nie Dong said in a proud tone.

Facing the dare-chi army of 8000 people, only 28 people were slightly injured. Such a record is indeed something to be proud of.

This is also because they are wearing bamboo armor. If they are wearing a full set of iron armor, I am afraid that fewer soldiers will be injured.

Of course, the main reason is that the combat power of the Ganchi Army is too weak.

It's ridiculous that a team of 8000 people doesn't even have a strong crossbow.

"Not bad!"

Han Zhen nodded in satisfaction, and ordered: "Arrange the wounded to go to the caravan ox cart, and the rest will escort the prisoners of war and set off!"

37 rides when they came, and mighty and mighty when they returned.

These more than 1000 prisoners of war are the harvest of their trip. Although they may not look as real as gold and silver money, their actual value is far more than copper coins.

……

In Qiancheng County.

After Xie Ding paid sympathy to the archer Xiangyong who was defending the city, he gave some symbolic rewards.

There is not much money, only three to five hundred wen.

The defenders who died in battle were given two pensions.

No way, not every magistrate is as rich and powerful as Changzhi County.

Xie Ding is quite a conscientious person, he did not exploit the people too much during his term of office, apart from his salary, he can only get a few hundred guan filial piety money every year.

After comforting the people in the county for a while, Xie Ding returned to the county office.

In the backyard of the county government office, Xie Ding was eating with the boy.

The boy took a mouthful of rice and asked vaguely: "Uncle, is Han Zhen really a bandit?"

"Don't talk when you eat, don't talk when you sleep!"

Xie Ding frowned slightly, reprimanded.

The boy's name is Liu Kai, and his father, Liu Zhongwu, is the military governor of Luchuan Army. He has served in the frontier army for many years and made great achievements in battle.

In the early years, he strongly advocated the surrender of the Tubo princes, and after some overall planning, the Tubo people actually led their troops to surrender.

As a result, such a great contribution was taken by Tong Guan as his own.

It wasn't until Song Huizong sent envoys to the Western Army to condolences that he learned the truth from Liu Zhongwu.

It was precisely because of this that Tong Guan hated him.

In the past few years, the frontier army lacked wages and food, which caused Liu Zhongwu to suffer several defeats in the battle against Xixia. Tong Guan would not let this opportunity go, and continued to suppress and exclude.

Liu Zhongwu was worried that his family would be involved, so he entrusted his youngest son, Liu Kai, to his wife and younger brother to take care of him.

"Oh!"

Hearing this, Liu Kai nodded, finished the rice in the bowl in twos and twos, then put down the bowl and chopsticks and said, "Uncle, I've finished eating, can we talk now?"

"..."

Xie Ding had nothing to do with this nephew, so he could only reply: "This man looks at wolves like eagles, and has an unruly temperament. Even if he is not a bandit, he is definitely not a kind person. The killing intent just now does not seem to be fake, I am afraid that there is a real intention to slaughter me. The thought of waiting."

But Liu Kai shook his head and said, "I think this person is a hero in the world!"

He is the son of a general, he has practiced martial arts since he was a child, and Zhou Tong personally taught him how to use the stick.

As a warrior, naturally he can't understand the style of literati.

Especially a corrupt Confucian like Zhuo Ben.

Just now when Zhuo Ben scolded Han Zhen, he felt a little uncomfortable, but he didn't show it because of his uncle's presence.

Even if Han Zhen killed Na Zhuoben in the street, I'm afraid he would only applaud.

Seeing the yearning look on his nephew's face, Xie Ding felt a pang in his heart, and hurriedly said with a straight face: "Don't think I don't know your little thoughts, I just stay in the county town honestly, and you are not allowed to go anywhere. A while ago, you and I Father said through a letter that he doesn't want you to join the army again, and that's what I mean too."

"In the past few years, I have been by my side, so I can study and study, and in the future, I can take the imperial examination to enter the official career."

Reading imperial examinations?

Liu Kai's complexion changed, and he immediately had a bitter face.

Let him go into battle to kill the enemy, and he won't even frown.

But reading, it was more uncomfortable than killing him.

Seeing him with a bitter face and not speaking, Xie Ding said sharply: "Did you hear that?"

"Uncle, I understand!"

Liu Kai was respectful on the surface, but he already had calculations in his heart.

This attitude made Xie Ding's eyes flash with satisfaction, and then he picked up the chopsticks and continued to eat.

(End of this chapter)