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Chapter 243 0240 [Surround the spot for reinforcements! 】

The 22th of the twelfth lunar month.

Tomorrow is the Chinese New Year, and Yidu City is still bustling with activity.

But in this excitement, there is a tension hidden, which is revealed inadvertently.

Through the Di newspaper published by Jinzouyuan, the people of Qingzhou knew that the county magistrate had captured Zizhou and was now fighting the Western Army in Jinan Prefecture.

At a wonton stall on the corner of the street, the vendor had just cooked a bowl of wontons. He couldn't help but glanced to the west and muttered in a low voice: "I don't know if we will win or not."

He hoped that the county magistrate would win the battle. If he lost, once the officers and soldiers arrived, he would have to live the same miserable life again.

It's so good now. No subordinates dare to blackmail me anymore. I only need to pay five cents for the stall fee every day.
The troublemakers disappeared overnight.

There was a heavy snowstorm for several days and nights recently, which destroyed my house. The government even sent people to help repair it. Other people who suffered from the disaster were given coal and money.

If it were done in the past, I would never dare to think about it.

All this is because of the county magistrate.

"We can definitely win."

A diner took over the conversation and said confidently: "I heard that the county magistrate has Thunder God to help him."

The hawker was stunned and asked quickly: "Thunder Lord, help me? Please tell me quickly."

The diner lowered his voice and said with a mysterious face: "The mountain god playing drums that was rumored a while ago is actually the secret method granted to the county magistrate by Lei Gong."

"really?"

The vendor was dubious.

The diner curled his lips: "That's still false. My uncle is the King Butcher in Dongshi. He has to deliver pigs to the military camp every three days. He has seen with his own eyes that the soldiers of the Qingzhou Army know the Five Thunder Techniques. With one thunder, they can open a mountain. Crack the rock.”

hiss!
The vendor took a breath and was stunned for a moment.

The surrounding diners also gathered around and asked excitedly.

The diner was so popular that he couldn't help but feel proud, and continued to make up nonsense, becoming more and more mysterious.

……

inner city.

In the Han Mansion, the maids and servants are doing general cleaning in order to worship the Kitchen God during the Little New Year's Day tomorrow.

However, the maidservant's movements were very gentle, for fear of disturbing the eldest lady.

Ever since Alang went on the expedition, the two ladies had not been in high spirits, especially the eldest lady, who was pregnant. If they were frightened, it would be a big sin.

In the back room of the backyard, Ma Shuyao was chatting with Run Niang to relieve her boredom.

Run Niang didn't like listening to operas, didn't know many words, and couldn't read scripts, so her daily pastime was to chat with Mashuyao and talk about interesting things happening in the city.

"Sister Runniang, is your husband really like what the people in the county and town say? When he was born, there was lightning and thunder, and there were five-color auspicious clouds to show him his auspiciousness?" Ma Shuyao stared at her big, lively eyes like a deer, her face full of curiosity.

"This...I don't know either."

Mrs. Han Zhang was dumbfounded. When she got married to her eldest brother Han Zhen, Han Zhen was already fifteen or sixteen years old. How could she know this?

After calling the county town, in order not to embarrass Han Zhen, she began to change.

The self-proclaimed person gradually changed from me to me.

Me, me too.

It is what people from the north call themselves, and it is no different from me, me, a certain family, and others.

She seemed to think that it would be more elegant for a lady like Ma Shuyao to call herself me, so she changed accordingly.

Talking about Han Zhen, Mrs. Han Zhang couldn't help but have a flash of worry in her eyes. She gently stroked her tall belly and sighed: "It's freezing cold today. I don't know what happened to Erlang. I had a nightmare last night and Erlang was covered in blood. Blood, just looking straight at me."

"Sister Runniang, don't worry, your husband will definitely come back victorious."

Ma Shuyao comforted her, but her heart was also full of worry.

Although Erlang was brave, his sword had no eyes in the battle formation. What if...she didn't dare to think about it.

"Wow!!!"

Suddenly, a deafening loud noise came from outside.

Mrs. Han Zhang was shocked and asked hurriedly: "What's wrong?"

Ma Shuyao was also frightened. She forced herself to calm down and said, "I don't know. Sister, wait a moment. I'll go take a look."

……

Outside the county town, three cavalrymen galloped over.

When the soldiers of the Qingzhou Army guarding the east gate saw this, their expressions changed and they immediately formed a battle formation.

At the same time, dozens of powerful crossbows and two three-bow bed crossbows were aimed at the cavalry on the tower.

Once the opponent dares to storm the city, they will be shot into a sieve from a hundred steps away.

The leader of the team was shouting: "Stop, dismount, and accept interrogation, otherwise you will be killed without mercy!"

However, the speed of the three cavalrymen did not slow down. One of them held up the token and shouted at the top of his voice: "Great victory! Great victory in Zhangqiu! Eight thousand people were killed and thirty thousand prisoners!"

"It's a brother from the scout camp!"

Duizheng recognized the token, and then said with a face of great joy: "County magistrate, hurry, hurry, get out of the way!"

The soldiers in front of the city gate immediately dispersed and made way for them.

Da da da!
Three scouts rode their horses and rushed into the city gate. The movement immediately attracted people to watch.

"Great victory! Great victory in Zhangqiu! Eight thousand were killed and thirty thousand were captured!"

Great victory?

The people were stunned.

After a brief silence, a burst of cheers suddenly erupted.

At first it was only the outer east city, but as the scouts rushed towards the inner city, the deafening cheers gradually spread and eventually swept the entire county.

……

As soon as she opened the door, Ma Shuyao saw a maid running into the backyard ecstatically: "My dear madam, Zhangqiu is a great victory, the county magistrate has won!"

Ma Shuyao felt that her legs were weak, and the depression that had accumulated in her heart these days had completely dissipated.

Wiping the tears from the corners of her eyes, the little girl immediately turned around and ran into the inner room, saying happily: "Sister Runniang, my husband has won!"

Mrs. Han Zhang was stunned for a moment, and then her tears couldn't stop flowing out.

Seeing this scene, Ma Shuyao immediately panicked. He quickly took out the handkerchief and helped Mrs. Han Zhang wipe her tears while comforting her: "Sister Run Niang, please don't cry. Doctor Zhang said, don't be overjoyed or sad about the fetus in your belly." unfavorable."

Hearing this, Mrs. Han Zhang stopped her tears and nodded: "Yes, I saved it."

Ma Shuyao pursed her lips and said with a smile: "Now that my husband has won a great victory, Sister Runniang should be able to sleep peacefully."

"Yes!"

Mrs. Han Zhang also showed a long-lost smile.

……

In the Ma family's mansion, Mayan Min is having dinner with his family.

The old housekeeper trotted into the hall and gasped: "Alang, Alang, what a great victory in Zhangqiu. We killed eight thousand and captured thirty thousand."

"Hahaha!"

Mayanmin looked up to the sky and laughed, waving his hands and saying: "Serve the wine, this great victory will be a great success!"

Ma Yundi put down the bowls and chopsticks, stood up and said, "Father, I have to go to the memorial hall."

Now that Han Zhen had won a great victory, it was time for the Di Bao, which had previously printed a message of crusade, to be sent out.

In addition, a newspaper of the great victory needs to be printed.

"Why be in such a hurry? It's not enough time to have a meal." Mayundi's wife advised.

Ma Yundi said sternly: "There is no delay. If the report is sent out the moment it is sent out, all the subordinate officials in the world will know it the moment it is announced."

Mayanmin waved his hand: "In that case, let's go quickly."

"Father, take it easy."

After saying that, Ma Yundi put on a big cloak and hurried to Jinzouyuan.

……

"Great victory! Great victory in Zhangqiu! Eight thousand were killed and thirty thousand were captured!"

The cheers of the common people and the hoarse roar of the scouts reached the government office.

"call!"

In the lobby, Zhao Ting and Liu Mi looked at each other and let out a long sigh of relief.

Not only them, but the entire government officials were in pain.

From top to bottom, everyone had a sullen face, trembling and fearful.

Now, I can finally breathe a sigh of relief.

"Report!"

At this time, three scouts quickly walked into the hall, bowed and clasped their fists, saying: "I have met Zhao Zhizhou and Liu Tongpian."

Zhao Ting laughed and said with relief: "Thank you, three soldiers!"

"The responsibility lies."

After the leader of the scouts finished speaking, he took out a bamboo tube from his arms, handed it over and said: "The county magistrate's handwriting instructs his subordinates to let Zhao Zhizhou personally open it."

Zhao Ting suppressed his smile and took the bamboo tube.

After checking the paint as usual and confirming that it was intact, the bamboo tube was opened.

He took out the letter, unfolded it and read it, then nodded and said, "I am aware of it."

"I humbly take my leave first."

The scout bowed his hands again, turned around and left the hall.

After a day's rest, they still had to rush to Jinan Mansion to join the army.

Watching the three people leave, Zhao Ting said with a solemn expression: "This is a great victory for the county magistrate, and Liu Guangshi was captured alive, but the power of the firearm has also been known to the Western Army. The county magistrate expected that Liang Fangping would not give up, even though the Western Army could not defeat it. Come, I will definitely send a large number of scouts and spies to spy on the firearms."

"In these days, I need to guard the official roads and waterways everywhere, and strictly check the caravans and strangers."

Liu Mi said seriously: "I will issue a document for each county to implement."

……

At the same time, other scout teams also spread the news of the victory to various counties.

In the study, Uncle Fu reported with a face full of joy: "Alang, Han Erlang won, and I heard that Liu Guangshi, the commander of the left army of the Western Army, was captured alive." Chang Zhixian looked calm, but in fact there was a burst of ecstasy in his heart.

Bet right!
Trying to restrain his trembling hands, he picked up the hot tea and took a sip. Chang Zhixian reprimanded: "There are only you and me now. It doesn't hurt to call Han Erlang. You should be more careful in the future. Don't ignore the superiority and inferiority."

"Old servant saved it."

Fu Bo responded quickly.

After the Western Army is defeated, Han Erlang, the title of county magistrate, may have to be changed.

"Ah."

Chang Zhixian put down the tea cup, stood up, walked to the window, and reached out to open the window.

Suddenly, a chill hit my face.

Standing with his hands behind his hands and looking at the old locust tree in the backyard, Chang Zhixian murmured in a low voice: "Since there is no cure, let's just change the weather."

……

……

"what?"

"The Left Route Army was defeated, 4 people were captured along with all their food, grass and baggage, and Liu Guangshi was taken away in front of his face?"

"A hundred heavy cavalry?"

Listening to Han Shizhong's report, Yang Weizhong looked in disbelief.

That was an army of [-]. Although [-] were prisoners of war, the [-] Western troops were real.

If it was just an ambush and an unfortunate defeat, Yang Weizhong would still understand.

But the [-]-strong army, along with their food, grass and baggage, were all taken away in one pot, which was really shocking.

Either the rebel forces are ten times stronger than the left army led by Liu Guangshi, or they must be crushed by combat power, and it is not just an ordinary crushing. They must completely defeat the [-]-strong army in a very short period of time. Only in this way can they be achieved. Serve in one pot.

No matter which one it is, Yang Weizhong thinks it is impossible.

You know, even when fighting the Xixia people in the northwest, this situation has never happened.

Yang Weizhong ordered: "Call the scouts from the Left Route Army."

"Yes!"

Han Shizhong responded with clasped fists.

Soon, the three scouts entered the main tent with anxious expressions.

Looking over the three of them, Yang Weizhong asked, "How strong is the enemy's army?"

A scout replied: "More than ten thousand infantry and four to five thousand heavy cavalry, a total of fifteen thousand people!"

"How brave!"

Yang Weizhong shouted loudly and angrily said: "You don't know whether to live or die, how dare you lie about military information in front of the Pontifex!"

What is the concept of four to five thousand heavy cavalry?
The entire northwest five routes cannot muster two thousand heavy cavalry. For so many years in Xixia, the number of iron kites has been maintained at three thousand. However, now these three scouts told him that the rebels in Zhao and Song Dynasty actually held four to five thousand heavy cavalry. Riding, how can he believe it!

"You are unjustly accused. Even if you have the heart of a bear and the courage of a leopard, you will not dare to lie in front of the commander."

"Du Tong, I swear to God, if I tell you a lie, I will be struck by lightning and you will die!"

The three scouts were arguing and swearing, but they didn't look like they were lying.

Yang Weizhong was shocked and doubtful, frowned and said: "You should know what the crime of lying about military information is!"

The leader of the scouts shouted loudly: "Du Tong, every word of ours is true. If there is a lie, we are willing to be punished by military law!"

Yang Weizhong looked into his eyes, and the scout looked at him without any fear.

Seeing this scene, Yang Weizhong's heart suddenly skipped a beat.

I'm afraid these three scouts did not lie about the military situation. The rebels really had four to five thousand heavy cavalry.

This……

He knew exactly how much four to five thousand heavy armored cavalry would cost.

Even for one person and four horses, the horses alone cost nearly 200 million guan, plus heavy armor for the men and horses, food and clothing for the cavalry, hay consumption for the horses, hiring grooms and handymen... If you don't have 1000 million guan, don't even think about it.

But the problem is, you already have 1000 million coins, why do you want to be a rebel?
Isn't it fragrant in the city of Tokyo, where people are drunk and dreaming of life and death?

After coming back to his senses, Yang Weizhong continued to ask: "Even if the opponent has four to five thousand heavy armored cavalry, but the left army has heavy armored infantry and equipped with divine arm crossbows, how can it be defeated miserably?"

The leading scout gave a wry smile: "You all don't know. The rebels' more than [-] infantry have better weapons than us. The front troops are all wearing infantry armor, and they all have brave and fierce clads. Moreover, the rebels are still There is a very powerful firearm. When it is triggered, it will be like a thunder god coming to the world, and all humans and animals within a mile will be frightened. If it is within ten steps, even heavy armor cannot stop it, and the liver and gallbladder will be split and die."

Gollum!

Han Shizhong swallowed, his eyes filled with horror.

Within ten steps, even heavy armor can't stop him, how the hell can he fight?
When the two armies are fighting, they will definitely form a formation, with the soldiers stationed relatively densely.

Within ten steps, there were at least thirty or fifty soldiers.

At this time, the opponent suddenly throws hundreds or thousands of firearms, which can kill thousands of people and destroy the front army formation.

Once the front army is broken through, the crossbowmen and the center army in the rear will be completely exposed to the enemy.

After just a little fantasy, he was startled into a layer of white hair and sweat.

Yang Weizhong was also startled and asked in confusion: "Really?"

"Exactly!"

The scout replied solemnly.

Taking a deep breath, Yang Weizhong asked: "How many rebels have such firearms?"

"I don't even know if I'm humble."

The scout shook his head and recalled: "I only heard loud noises, and then the Chinese army was in chaos. The rebels, with four to five thousand heavy cavalry, took advantage of the situation and rushed out from the mountains on both sides, overwhelming the Chinese army in an instant."

According to the scout's description, Yang Weizhong reviewed the battle situation in his mind.

It was found that if this was the case, it would be reasonable for the left army to be completely wiped out.

Once the central army collapsed, the four to five thousand heavy cavalry would no longer have any care. Let alone 4, even an army of 10 would collapse under the unbridled charge of the heavy cavalry.

Yang Weizhong murmured to himself: "I never thought that the Black Mountain bandits would hide such elites."

Hearing this, Han Shizhong raised his eyebrows and explained aloud: "Du Tong, these rebels call themselves the Qingzhou Army, and they don't seem to be in the same group as the Black Mountain bandits."

Qingzhou Army?
It turns out that the premonition in my heart was not the Black Mountain bandits, but the Qingzhou Army?
Yang Weizhong turned his head and asked: "You fought with the rebel, what did you find?"

Han Shizhong muttered: "At first, I didn't think anything about it. On the way back, the more I thought about it, the more something was wrong. Although Liu Qi was a young man, his stick skills were extremely exquisite. It was obvious at a glance that he had been instructed by a famous master, and his moves were very wide and wide. , is the move of the frontier army’s battle formation. In addition, he is very familiar with the general, and it seems that he has already heard the name of the general.”

"The hundreds of heavy cavalry troops are in strict discipline. The moment they saw the general, they immediately set up their arrow array without any delay or panic. Therefore, the general concluded that there must be many veterans of the Western Army among these rebels!"

Veteran of the Western Army!

After hearing Han Shizhong's analysis, Yang Weizhong couldn't help but sigh, looking depressed.

Last year, the two Northern Expeditions were defeated. The [-]-strong Western Army suffered heavy losses. Some died and some fled.

The [-] Western troops at that time were all truly elite.

The reason for all this was Liu Guangshi's fear of war and breach of contract.

Now, he is captured alive by these former Western troops, which is more like the reincarnation of heaven, and he is not happy with his retribution.

Suppressing the surging thoughts in his heart, Yang Weizhong ordered: "Notify your officers and men that at the beginning of Yin hour tomorrow, pull out the stronghold and return to Licheng to join the army!"

Han Shizhong was surprised and said: "Du Tong, we are not going to Zichuan?"

The right route army they led was not going to Zhangqiu, but they learned that there was a rebellion in Zizhou and went to quell the rebellion.

Yang Weizhong shook his head and said solemnly: "Liu Guangshi's 4 people were wiped out. We are far from opponents. If the Qingzhou Army discovers it, it is very likely that they will send heavy cavalry to make a surprise attack."

For this counter-rebellion, Liang Fangping only gave him [-] Western troops, plus [-] prisoners of war.

Such a small number of people is not enough to fill the teeth of four to five thousand heavy armored cavalry.

"I will understand at the end!"

Han Shizhong responded with clasped fists, turned around and walked out of the main tent, informing his subordinate Du Yuhou.

……

……

Hushan Valley.

It was late at night, and except for the soldiers on night watch, all other soldiers were asleep.

The main tent located in the center of the military stronghold was still brightly lit.

Han Zhen and a group of generals were discussing the next strategy.

"Report!"

"Xuan!"

"Reporting to the county magistrate, the scout battalion discovered the Western Army's stronghold sixty miles away. Judging from the military tent, there are about [-] soldiers. Their marching route seems to be heading to Zizhou."

After listening to the scout's report, Liu Qi looked excited and said: "County magistrate, why not raid the military camp at night?"

"inappropriate."

Han Zhen waved his hand and said: "Han Shizhong is not a fool like Liu Guangshi. He must be prepared when he learns that the Left Route Army has been completely wiped out."

Liu Qi said regretfully: "What a pity."

Nie Dong asked: "County magistrate, should we go to Licheng next? Now the Western Army is attacking Licheng, which is a good opportunity for us. Unless Li Heihu is a fool, he will never let this opportunity go. We will take the opportunity to leave the city to counterattack, and then we will attack from both front and back, and we have a [-]% chance of winning!"

Han Zhen asked, "What if Li Heihu doesn't send troops?"

Nie Dong hesitated and said: "This... shouldn't be the case. There is no reason why Li Heihu doesn't understand the meaning of lips dying and teeth falling cold."

"Don't be afraid of ten thousand, just be afraid of what happens." Han Zhen shook his head.

Nie Dong said thoughtfully: "The county magistrate means..."

Han Zhen placed his finger on the new town on the map and said confidently: "Now, Zhang Junzheng is leading [-] Western troops and [-] prisoners of war to besiege the new town. If it is Liang Fangping, he learned that the Left Route Army was completely wiped out. What will happen?"

Xiao Wu's eyes lit up and he answered first: "Send troops to reinforce Zhang Jun!"

"That's right!"

Han Zhen nodded and chuckled: "Liang Fangping may not know much about military affairs, but Yang Weizhong is not mediocre. The Western Army will definitely send troops to reinforce Zhang Jun. Otherwise, once Zhang Jun is defeated by us, a nail will be buried behind the Western Army."

Liu Qi said excitedly: "Surround the area for reinforcements! Does the county magistrate want to use Zhang Jun as bait to block reinforcements?"

"Ok!"

Han Zhen nodded slightly.

This was an upright conspiracy. Even if Yang Weizhong saw through Han Zhen's intentions, he would still have to go for reinforcements. He couldn't just sit back and watch Zhang Jun be defeated.

(End of this chapter)