The new era of chaos begins in the Song Dynasty

Chapter 279 Wang Huan also lost someone

Because of the example of Di Wuxiang going south to pacify Nong Zhigao, the Privy Council transferred 8,000 regular troops from Hebei and Henan provinces and more than ten generals, including Wang Huan, the fierce frontier army general who had just been appointed as the Superintendent of Luoyang Guards and Horses. , together with ten battalions of forbidden troops (about 5,000 people), sent troops south to quell the rebellion.

Speaking of Luoyang Military and Horse Supervisor Wang Huan, he was an outstanding figure.

He is the grandson of the famous general Wang Shao and the son of the border general Wang Hou. In his early years, because his father fought at the border, he moved to Luoyang with his uncle Wang Cai. Because Wang Cai was obsessed with Taoism, he neglected to control Wang Huan, so that Wang Huan mostly lived in the market. .

He is handsome in appearance, elegant in appearance, and has many talents. He is skilled in playing, singing, dancing, talking about various localities, and doing all kinds of arts.

Wang Huan also possesses superb martial arts skills and an iron plum-blossom spear that is unparalleled in the world. A few years ago, he followed his father in fierce battles on the border battlefields and was invincible.

After Huizong succeeded to the throne, he was rewarded with great rewards from all over the world, and Wang Huan was awarded the title of Supervisor of the Military and Horse Guards in Luoyang based on his merit.

Luoyang is almost half of Wang Huan's hometown. He works in Luoyang and is more at home than other guests. Not long after, he caught up with He Lianlian, the head of Baihua Street in Luoyang, and became very close to him.

When the imperial edict to mobilize troops was issued to Luoyang, Wang Huan became a little worried.

That day, after he and He Lian had a loving relationship, he suddenly burst into tears and said, "Madam, I'm afraid that our fate is over!"

He Lianlian was feeling deeply affectionate, but when he heard this, he was shocked and asked hurriedly: "Why did the official say this? Is it because he dislikes the slave family?!"

Wang Huan held He Lianlian's charming cheeks and said softly: "How can I dislike it! If I have a choice, I would rather stay with my wife forever, and we will never be apart, even if we die, we will share the same coffin!"

He Lianlian felt inexplicably moved when she heard this, and just asked: "What happened? So that the official wants to leave me?"

Wang Huan sighed:

"Currently, there are bandits and bandits in Jingnan, and it is very difficult to control the situation! The Holy Emperor is furious and has issued an edict to dispatch elite soldiers and generals from various states to go south to quell the bandits. This time, my name is also on the military rolls, and I will send my troops south soon.

But the land in Jingnan has high mountains and long roads, is full of malaria, and the bandits are fierce and stubborn. I am afraid that once I leave, I will never come back! I remember that I, Wang Mingxiu (alias Wang Huan), have been fighting on the battlefield for several years, and that I have shed blood without ever frowning. I am not afraid of death, but I can't let go of my wife's affection for me.

Once this goes, I'm afraid you and I will be separated for the day and never see each other again! "

He Lianlian heard the words, but she shed tears and said: "How lucky is the slave family to be loved by the officials so wrongly! Officials, please be considerate. When you go, I will guard the door and wait for you to return. Time will not be spared. If You are not allowed to return, and I will follow the officials under the Nine Springs to meet you in the underworld!"

Wang Huan said sadly and angrily: "Madam, if this happens, wouldn't it make you and I suffer endless misery in life? I would rather commit suicide with my sword right now and die in the same hole as you, than suffer the pain of separation with you." It’s bitter!”

"This..." He Lianlian was horrified and moved at the same time. He just said goodbye a little. Although his future was slim, why did he choose to die for his love? This official must be so bad.

Although He Lianlian always felt that something was wrong, she couldn't think of any solution, so she could only say: "The official has a bright future, why should he talk about life and death so lightly?"

Wang Huan continued to say emotionally: "If my wife were not by my side, Wang Huan would be alive and dead, but it would be better to die!"

He Lianlian is always smart. She cried and said: "But if the official has any ideas, I just listen to them. I just hope that the official will not let me down!"

When Wang Huan heard this, he was delighted and said: "Madam, don't doubt it. I do have a wonderful method that can not only make you and I stay together forever, but also avoid the disaster of separation. I'm afraid that Madam won't be able to bear the hardship, so some of us don't dare to speak."

He Lianlian said affectionately: "I have been lucky enough to be loved by an official for three lifetimes, so what are the hardships? If I can stay and fly with an official, even if I have to go through thorns and rain, eat hungry and stay in the cold, I will be happy. Ruoliye! As long as the officials have a way, just tell them."

Wang Huan said happily: "My wife is very affectionate, and Huan Ming feels deeply in her heart. I will definitely not let you down!"

At that moment, he said that he wanted He Lianlian to pretend to be his own soldier and go south with him.

As soon as Wang Huan said these words, He Lianlian felt dumbfounded.

But she lightly punched Wang Huan, pretending to be ashamed and angry: "You enemy! I just wonder what you have in mind, but I didn't expect it to be so immoral. Why didn't you tell me this matter earlier, but I scared the slave family to death. !”

It turned out that He Lianlian thought that Wang Huan was giving up his career and wanted to elope with her anonymously. Who would have thought that it was just a little trick to bring his family along with the army, but it was a false alarm.

Wang Huan suffered He Lian Lian's little complaint, but he knew that the matter was finally done. He was overjoyed and said with a playful smile: "I know that your wife is a serious and strange woman with a lot of beauty in her belly. If I say this frankly I'm afraid that the lady won't agree to it and will scold me. So I have to use some tricks to persuade the lady!"

He Lianlian sneered: "Huh! Aren't you afraid that I will regret it now?"

Wang Huan Xiaoyi smiled and said: "Madam, I have always been clear-minded, but if I have promised something, as long as it does not involve morality, I rarely break the promise! How can I regret it?!"

Then Wang Huan said sternly: "If the lady really regrets and refuses to go, Wang Huan will accept the military law and stay with the lady!"

He Lian sighed, but said: "My husband has such affection, how can the slave family bear each other? Everything is in accordance with the wishes of my husband."

In this way, the two of them decided on a plan, and Gu Zi became more gentle and wrote something romantic.

Within a few days, He Lianlian disguised himself as Wang Huan's personal soldier and went south with the counter-rebellion army.

Along the way, the southward army marched in the daytime.

After setting up camp at night, Wang Huan and his "private soldier" He Lianlian hung out in the military tent, but they were not happy.

When the army arrived in Jingxiang, people from all walks of life gathered here.

He Zhizhong, the privy envoy, was ordered to be the commander-in-chief, and he was granted the title of envoy of Xuanhui Nanyuan to propagate the roads of Jingnan, Fujian and Guangxi.

He Zhizhong joined the army in Jiangning, organized the generals, and assigned troops and horses.

Among them, Wang Huan and his 1,000 subordinates from Luoyang were assigned to the vanguard group, together with the Hezhou soldiers and horses, and the Hebei road soldiers and horses, a total of more than 3,000 people. Under the command of the vanguard commander Zhang Yi, they marched to Jingnan Hong Along the way to Zhouzhou, they wanted to directly penetrate the Nan'an army and give the rebels in Dayuling a head-on attack.

However, it is not a simple matter for the three thousand vanguard army to travel a long distance, especially when there are tens of thousands of troops behind them.

It is not necessary to open roads through mountains or build bridges when encountering water. After all, this is also the internal march of the Song Dynasty, and existing roads are indispensable.

However, setting up camps and strongholds for the follow-up army and collecting grain and grass army surplus from the state capitals along the way were indispensable. Especially the vanguard commander Zhang Yi was a fool who was more harmful than helpful.

Zhang Yi is not a general who has been promoted through normal meritorious service, but a personal guard who came from Prince Duan's palace.

Duan Wang Zhao Ji ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor. All members of his family, high and low, followed the chickens and dogs to heaven. Including Zhang Yi, a group of personal guards or feudal governors, governors, defense envoys and other officials were divided into towns in Henan and Hebei states. Mansion, commanding military power.

Originally, this was considered a conspiracy by Zhao Ji to consolidate the throne and centralize power. However, most of the personal guards he sent were idiots who could not hold up the wall. They were good at making people sick, but they failed to rally the troops to calm down the local area. It's useless.

During the reign of Emperor Zhezong, the army of the Song Dynasty was not only stronger than the northwest frontier army, but also the armies of the Hebei states were well prepared and had strong troops and horses. Because the Song and Liao dynasties had been out of action for many years, soldiers from all walks of life in the north did not have the opportunity to practice as soldiers, so they were sent to the northwest in turn to experience battles.

First destroy Xixia and then attack Northern Liao.

Even though Emperor Zhezong was not in good health, his ambitions were truly the highest among all the emperors of the Song Dynasty. When Zhao Ji ascends the throne, his personal guards will go to the Hebei armies, just like a mouse falling into a rice vat.

Oh my goodness! There are so many people in the army in Hebei, the food is so good, the weapons are so plentiful, and the salary and silver are so shabby, it makes your crotch wet when you fart, so you can get rich!

What? Are you saying we will destroy the city wall?

The Song Dynasty and the Liao Kingdom were brothers, and there had not been any wars in the past hundred years. It would be unnecessary to employ such elite soldiers, but it also aroused the surprise of the allies and made the Liao Dynasty suspicious.

Ye Ye, for the sake of national security, took the responsibility to reduce his first and second armaments. Thinking about it makes me feel a little moved!

It's a pity that Emperor Zhezong built the foundation for a strong country and military in the Song Dynasty in seven years. Twenty years later, Hebei was completely eroded, and only half of the remaining Western Army in the northwest was left to survive. What a shame!

This time the imperial court recruited troops from Hebei to go south, and the soldiers and generals recruited were basically the thorns in the army who did not cooperate with the generals of King Duan Qiandi's bodyguard.

Zhang Yi, who was born in King Duan's Qiandi, naturally didn't like the soldiers under his command very much.

During the march on weekdays, he just gave orders and directed the three armies, but if there was any slight disobedience, he would be beaten and punished at every turn.

For example, one of Hezhou's soldiers and horses, called Dutou, a brave general named Zhang Kai, unfortunately fell into Zhang Yi's hands and was severely beaten with a hundred military sticks, and was almost killed on the spot.

Thanks to Wang Huanfen's words, Zhang Kai saved some of his life. However, he was seriously injured and could not walk, so he was left in Raozhou City to recuperate.

Because Kaifeng was always brave and arrogant, he was quite unpopular in the army. No one in the generals from his hometown wanted to look after him, only a brother with the same surname looked after him. Wang Huan felt sorry for his misfortune, so he gave Zhang Kai a hundred silver coins, which made the man who had been punished with a hundred sticks without frowning greatly mourn.

Because Wang Huan was opening up his army, a villain reported on Zhang Yi, so Zhang Yi took aim at Wang Huan's troops.

When the army crossed Poyang Lake, landed in Hongzhou, and arrived at Nanchang City, the three armies stopped for a short rest.

However, Zhang Yi forced Wang Huan's troops to go to Meiling to clear the way, which caused complaints from Lieutenant General Wang Huan's army and the morale of the army was turbulent.

There was a small school among them who was resentful that Wang Huan had offended the superior officer and made him suffer hardships. However, he sneaked away during the march and hurried back to Nanchang City to report to Zhang Yi, saying that Wang Huan was bringing a female family member with him in the army. They were He Lian, a famous courtesan in Luoyang. Pity.

Zhang Yi was overjoyed immediately after getting the tip. Wang Huan was a famous general in the world. This time he had caught Wang Huan's tricks. Not only could he convince the man, but he could also enjoy the pleasure of a stunning beauty for free. Thinking about it is very exciting.

At this moment, Zhang Yi gave up the enjoyment of Nanchang City, ignored the fatigue of many days of marching, and rushed directly to Meiling with his guards and horses.

When Zhang Yi arrived at Meiling, Wang Huan's troops had already set up camp in front of the ridge. The army was so exhausted that Wang Huan couldn't even get a sentry, so he had to act as a sentry himself, and the generals in the army snored like thunder.

Zhang Yi and his personal guards rushed to the military camp, only to see Wang Huan guarding the post alone. Both sides were shocked.

Zhang Yi only said that Wang Huan had seen through his intention, but he shouted: "Why is the Wangdu prison guarding here? But he didn't gather the crowd to rein in the troops?!"

Wang Huan replied: "Because the army was tired from marching, they did not take any rest. The sergeants were unable to support their strength, but they all rested and recuperated. However, Wang Huan was fidgety and could still cope with the situation, so he took the place of the sergeants to guard the sentry."

What? Are you standing guard for the soldiers?

But you are not a fool!

Zhang Yi refused to believe it, but took advantage of Wang Huan's unpreparedness and ordered his personal guards to capture him.

Wang Huan was arrested, but he couldn't resist for a moment. He only shouted: "Wang Huan is not guilty! Why did the commander take me?!"

Seeing that he had obtained Wang Huan, Zhang Yi breathed a sigh of relief and laughed: "Not guilty? You have despised me many times! You treat my military orders as nothing! Yet you still dare to argue!"

Wang Huan shouted: "Wang Huan refuses to accept! But if the commander gives orders, I will obey them, so how can I say that I am contemptuous!"

Zhang Yi sneered and said: "That guy is asking for death. I ordered him to be beaten, but you excused him and even gave him money. You said you didn't despise me?! Hmph! You have some gold and silver to privately teach that thief to serve in the army. It can be seen that you usually take a lot of military pay and silver, but when I find out your military salary shortage, I will punish you for being greedy!"

When Wang Huan heard this, he was shocked. The money he gave to Zhang Kai was actually a secret matter. Except for some generals in his own army, no one else could know about it. Zhang Yi actually learned that it must be one of his own men who was the informant. Villain.

What makes Wang Huan even more worried is that although the fact that he was marching with He Lianlian was not revealed, the discerning people among his subordinates were aware of it, but they all tacitly pretended not to see it. If someone snitched on him, I'm afraid that Lian Lian's Xingzang will also be exposed.

Wang Huan was worried in his heart, but he shouted: "How can the ruler taint my innocence! My Wang family is a noble family, and there is a lot of wealth in the family. How can I covet the military pay and silver!"

Wang Huan's words were somewhat reasonable, but he claimed that he had a backing, and hinted that if Zhang Yi was willing to show his noble hand, he would definitely receive some gold and silver benefits.

It's a pity that Zhang Yi is an idiot and cannot hear the hints in Wang Huan's words. He just raised his hands and said to the north: "Zhang Mousheng was entrusted by the officials to eliminate thieves and bandits as his own duty. There is lawlessness in the army, how can you tolerate it! Your king Huan is not violating military law, he is just talking without proof. Once I verify it, I will prove your innocence! Come on! Enter the camp! Anyone who dares to stop me will be shot to death!"

Zhang Yi and his troops all agreed.

Only these dozens of troops and horses entered the camp, but the camp was silent except for a few snores.

Everyone took a look and found that the whole camp was sleeping soundly.

Everyone looked at the bound Wang Huan with strange eyes. This man had not lied. He was really helping the soldiers to stand guard. He was actually a fool-like Shangguan!

Zhang Yi sneered at Wang Huan's actions, saying that this guy didn't have the decency of a general.

He waited and rushed to Wang Huan's camp, but Wang Huan was anxious in his heart and just shouted: "Shangguan, Wang Huan is willing to admit some guilt and redeem himself with a thousand gold and silver coins. You can go to Houying Pass to get it!... "

Unfortunately, no matter what Wang Huan said, Zhang Yi rushed straight to the Zhongjun tent without wavering.

When he arrived in front of the military tent, Zhang Yi sneered and said: "There are hidden beauties in the army! How happy the king's prison is!" After that, he went straight into the tent.

Wang Huan's heart sank in the back.

Zhang Yi entered the tent and looked around, but there was no one there. He looked back at his own bodyguards and shouted: "Du Kan! Why are the people hiding in the military tent of the king's supervising army not seen?!"

When Wang Huan heard this, he looked back and said angrily: "Du Kan! In the past, a certain family treated you badly, why did you back me up?!"

One of the guards showed up, and it turned out to be the informant from the primary school. The man was shouted at by Wang Huan, but he sneered at himself. Only Zhang Yi asked, but he smiled flatteringly and said: "Controller Rong Zhen, He Lianlian usually sleeps in the small tent next to him, so he can't be seen in the big tent."

Zhang Yi followed his words, and found He Lian from the small tent.

After He Lianlian was awakened, although she was frightened in her heart, she didn't show any signs of it on her face. She was just a familiar face, but her charm remained the same. Moreover, because of the long distance with the army, she suffered a lot and lost a lot of weight. I felt pity for him when she was so much more. Rhyme.

When Zhang Yi saw this, he was so amazed that he couldn't help himself. He just lowered his hands and said with a greedy smile: "The charm of the congratulations at the beginning is indeed well-deserved. This general is so polite!"

Then he looked back at Wang Huan and shouted: "Wang Huan, you kidnapped women and hid them in the army, violating military law. Now that I have caught you in action, what can you say?!"

Wang Huan was desperate and just lowered his head and said: "Wang Huan has no words to protest and is willing to plead guilty. He only asks the superior officer to have mercy on the innocent female family member and not to blame her!"

(End of this chapter)