The new era of chaos begins in the Song Dynasty

Chapter 330: Divide the troops in Qishan and the two dogs go to battle

Wang Huan's father, Wang Hou, was also an important general in the attack on Hehuang, and he knew a lot about Wang Shunchen's affairs.

At that time, Wang Huan was also a brave general in the northwest border, and he heard more about Wang Shunchen's bravery and prowess.

It was a pity that Wang Shunchen's chief general Zhong Pu died unexpectedly in battle. The Zhong family, the number one general in the northwest, was very resentful towards Wang Shunchen. He directly accused him of neglecting his duties as a partial general, which caused the Zhong family to lose its established position. The next leader of the army.

Who is Zhongpu?

The grandson of Zhong Shiheng, a famous general in the Northern Song Dynasty.

Zhong Shiheng had eight sons, namely, Zhu, Di, Zheng, Yong, E, Suo, Ji, and Yi. Among them, Zhong Ji, Zhong Di, and Zhong E were the most outstanding in military strategy.

Zhong Pu is the son of Zhong E and will be the leader of the next generation of the Zhong family.

Some people may ask, as the fourth son of Zhong Shiheng, how could his son become the next generation talker of the Zhong family? Are there no talents among the descendants of his previous uncles?

Of course this is not the case.

Among Zhong Pu's peers, it is not that there are no more talented people than him, but it is a pity that most of them were lost in the battlefield to resist the Xixia invasion. The remaining ones are either still young or have insufficient talents, so Zhong Pu is allowed to serve as the leader. Become a leader among the younger generation.

In order to ensure the safety of Zhong Pu's attack on the Hehuang land, the Zhong family specially sent the unknown Wang Shunchen to Zhong Pu's side as a side general to prevent Zhong Pu from being killed by the masters of the Xixia army.

Who would have thought of farming, but he was in danger. He was successfully ambushed by the Xixia people, and he rushed to kill people at the beginning, so that Wang Shunchen was caught off guard and could not rescue him. In the end, he had to fire Wushuang to save his life.

Of course, it was a helpless move for Wang Shunchen to open Wushuang.

After all, the general died unexpectedly, and as a deputy general, he had to bear a great responsibility. If he only cared for his own way to escape back at this time, the Zhong family would definitely chop off his head for subverting the army and being cowardly, no matter how good his martial arts skills were. There is no use being strong.

Or maybe Wang Shunchen surrendered to the Xixia people. Although he could save his life, his family would inevitably suffer.

So Wang Shunchen chose the path that seemed to be the most difficult, and single-handedly turned the tide of the battle. Although he did not win in the end, he was able to return with the entire army intact and achieved great success in protecting the army. Although he was treated badly, he managed to save his life and future perfectly, and in the end even achieved the position of the magistrate of Lanzhou.

By the way, Zhong Shidao, the later famous general of the Zhong family, was Zhong Pu's cousin and the son of Zhong Ji.

Before Zhong Pu died in battle, Zhong Shidao's official career was along the civil service route. He studied under Zhang Zai, a great Confucian, when he was young. He was the founder of Guan School and a Confucian master who said the four sentences of Hengqu: "Establish a heart for the heaven and earth, establish a destiny for the people, inherit the unique knowledge for the saints, and create peace for all generations." .

When Zhong Pu died in battle, Zhong Shidao was the general magistrate of Yuanzhou. Later, because he offended Cai Jing, he was also included in the Yuanyou Party and was dismissed from office and banned for ten years. Because of this, Zhong Shidao However, he had to find a new path and switch to the military attache route, and eventually became a famous general and became the new backbone of the family.

Wang Shunchen became famous in one battle. Although his fame was limited to a small area in the army, Wang Huan knew through his father and others that such a person was a real outstanding person. It was a pity that Wang Shunchen was not born at the right time and could not take charge of it. And use.

The reason why I say this is because not long after Wang Shunchen became famous, Emperor Zhezong, who had the courage to let him fully display his talents, died of illness.

In comparison, Liu Fa, another famous northwest general with the same superb martial arts, was luckier.

Liu Fa's early career in the army was after Zhe Zong ascended the throne. Most of his famous battles and subsequent series of highlight moments took place during Zhe Zong's reign. When Zhe Zong died, Liu Fa had become a famous general in the northwest frontier army that could not be ignored.

Therefore, it may be said: When talking about famous generals, Liu Fa must be the leader. Even if Song Huizong later sent his children into the northwest to divide and suppress the Western army, Liu Fa's status could not be ignored.

Precisely because he felt that the future of the northwest frontier army might not be good, the old and mature Wang Houzai made some connections and transferred his son Wang Huan to Luoyang as a garrison officer.

It's a pity that Wang Huan ruined all his father's hard work.

The topic has gone too far.

Wang Huan didn't know how to explain to his brothers the terror of those top figures. Because he was not a top expert and could not measure their true capabilities, he had no choice but to call them "enemies of ten thousand people."

Then the leaders followed Wang Huan's instructions and went about their respective affairs.

Wang Huan himself even rode a fast horse straight to Jingzhao Mansion. Not only did he want to find the two leaders Zhang Kai and Yang Wen to help him fight, Wang Huan also wanted to find some connections between his father and ancestors in Jingzhao Mansion and find a way to smooth things over.

Wang Huan didn't want to leave the fate of his brothers to those guys vying for power.

If they are left to the mercy of others, no matter who wins or loses, they will not end well as pawns.

In the rebel camp, cattle and horses were slaughtered, and the sergeants went out to hunt wild animals. The stew pots were lined up, but the soldiers felt more relaxed than in the previous days in the capital, when the officials sent envoys to work the troops.

But just as he was getting his rice bowl and happily eating meat and drinking soup, the sound of war drums sounded outside the camp.

Experienced soldiers can even tell based on the beat of the war drum that someone is inviting a fight.

The sentry at the camp sentry saw a group of men and horses running out of the Forbidden Army camp in the distance. In front of them was a general and dozens of personal guards, each wearing a helmet, holding a sword and gun, carrying a crossbow, and riding a hero. The heroic horses are rolling towards the gate of Dayingzhai here.

Behind these dozens of cavalry soldiers, there were two drum carts, each pulled by two horses.

Only these guys rushed to the rebel camp, but they reined in their horses and stopped. Then a few strong men beat the war drums to invite the battle.

For the Song army who mostly ordered their troops with the sound of golden drums, no one could ignore the disturbance of such drums, and soon someone reported the situation to Jia Gan.

There is no way, the four generals of the fourth battalion army, Wang Huan. Plum exhibition. Everyone in Xu Jing was not in the camp for some reason, including the eight lieutenants, and several of them were not in the camp.

Only the injured general Jia Gan and four lieutenants were left in the camp to take charge of the daily affairs of the camp (one in each camp).

When these lieutenants got the news, they were all furious.

At that moment, they discussed with each other, then left one person to guard the camp, and reported to the general Jia Gan.

The remaining three people also wore armor and carried weapons, but they rushed out of the camp with a group of men to fight with the "incoming enemy".

Jia Gan's left chest was smashed by Cao Ping's punch, and he almost completely lost the ability to fight. The severe pain even made it difficult for him to stay awake and handle military affairs because he kept coughing up blood.

After the doctor who accompanied the army checked Jia Gan's injuries, he just shook his head helplessly and said that there was nothing he could do about such injuries.

At this moment, Ergou appeared in front of Jia Gan. He smiled and said to Jia Gan: "General Jia, I can help you heal your injury, but you have to repay me with something, but I don't know if you are willing." Not willing?!”

Jia Gan was leaning on the couch, unable to speak. He kept coughing and vomiting bloody phlegm, and looked at Ergou like a fool.

Ergou's face was too tender, and it was hard to believe him. He said it so abruptly, how could Jia Gan believe him? He just thought this guy was talking crazy.

But Ergou pretended to be enlightened and said with a smile: "Oh! I almost forgot that Brother Jia's left lung was smashed by someone. He was so anxious that he vomited blood and was speechless. It's okay! I'll see if a certain family agrees with you. I'll keep it for you. You can speak out freely."

Jia Gan couldn't hear the ridicule in Ergou's words, but he was so angry that he coughed violently, and bloody phlegm spurted out. Ergou ignored Jia Gan's angry glare, but put his palm on the wound on his left chest and stroked it gently, and then used his spiritual power to slightly repair his injured bronchus.

Immediately, Jia Gan felt that his throat was no longer so itchy. Although his left chest was still burning and painful, he was no longer coughing and vomiting blood, and every cough would cause a throbbing pain in his wound.

He coughed twice, spit out the remaining blood in his throat, and said in a hoarse voice, "You! I... didn't expect that a low-level official could have such a method! It's because I, the old man, have no eyesight and don't know how to recognize a low-level official. Mystical powers!"

Ergou didn't answer, and just smiled and said: "You were punched by Cao Ping and injured your left lung. Although ordinary people can't treat this kind of injury, I have to say that Cao Ping still showed mercy."

When Jia Gan heard this, he felt a little angry and said, "That guy punched me and almost killed me! How can I be merciful?"

Ergou said: "Cao Ping could have shattered your heart with one punch and killed you on the spot, but you can still breathe well here. If that's the case, it's a sign of mercy from him!"

Jia Gan thought so, but muttered a little frustrated: "Then I have to thank him!"

Ergou smiled and shook his head and said: "That's not necessary. Although he has been merciful to you, it does not mean that he is at peace with his kindness. If your injury is not treated in time, it will inevitably turn into tuberculosis in the future. At that time, you will only I’m afraid I’ll be in a dilemma of life and death.”

Tuberculosis can replace most lung diseases in ancient times, including pneumonia, tuberculosis and other diseases. These diseases are basically fatal diseases in this era. Some patients may be lingering with the disease for half their lives, only to die in despair and pain.

Therefore, when Jia Gan heard that his injuries might turn into tuberculosis, he was immediately frightened.

He hurriedly fell to the ground and begged: "Young official, please save me. When I recover from my injury, I will tie a grass ring to repay the official's kindness!"

Ergou smiled and said, "I said before that as long as you respond to my request, I will heal your injury. Do you think you should respond to this?"

Jia Gan hurriedly shouted: "Ying ying ying! Don't say one thing, just ten hundred things, I, old Jia, should do it!"

Ergou smiled and said: "Okay! I hope you won't regret it then!"

After talking to Jia Gan, Ergou was about to start treating his lung injury. Suddenly, a horse came from outside the tent to report that several deputy generals had come out to fight, but they were all killed by the "enemy general" who came to stir up trouble. Fall off the horse.

Before Tan Ma, who reported the news, had finished speaking, more intense drum beating came from outside the camp, and Jia Gan's face became very ugly, but he said with self-hate: "If I hadn't been injured first, how could I have done anything? Because of the smell of medicine and smoke outside the camp, I must kill him! Little official! My benefactor! Please treat me quickly. When my injury improves, I will go to seek revenge on that guy!"

Ergou shook his head and said: "There is no need to rush the healing. We have to find a secluded place for Brother Jia to treat carefully. There is so much chaos outside the camp now, and war drums are rumbling. How can we do it carefully? Forget it! Brother Jia, please wait a moment. In a moment, I’ll go and send that guy away so that he won’t disturb people outside!”

Jia Gan knew that the two dogs were extraordinary in martial arts, but he knew better that Cao Ping, who was showing off his power outside the camp, was even more powerful. If the two dogs ran out and killed someone, who would he have to treat his injuries?

Oh no!

It should be what happens if the benefactor is also injured!

Therefore, Jia Gan said anxiously: "My lord, wait a minute! That Cao Ping is brave and invincible. If my lord goes out to fight alone, I am afraid he will be alone and unable to support himself. We can't wait until those sworn brothers of mine return and we all join forces to fight. It’s good to have someone to take care of you!”

Ergou said with a smile: "No need! That Cao Ping said he was still involved with me, and I happened to bump into him today, and I was about to settle an old debt with him that was left over many years ago!"

Ergou insisted on going to war, but Jia Gan couldn't persuade him to stop, but he said: "If my benefactor goes to war, he must have a good horse and a good colt as a mount. But now most of the horses in the camp are slaughtered by the soldiers, and I am afraid that my benefactor will not be found. You have satisfactory foot strength. Mo Ruo rides my colorful pony!"

As the top warrior in the rebel army, Jia Gan's mount is naturally not an ordinary bad horse, but a first-rate horse.

Although his horse is majestic, its coat is a mixture of black, white and green, making it look funny like a painted face.

However, Ergou is not a hypocritical person, but he readily accepted Jia Gan's attentiveness.

Of course, it's not like Ergou doesn't have good horses. In Xiangzhou, he even specially bred an extraordinary war horse - the son of the horse, which is the real peerless horse.

Moreover, Ergou also has a real mythical beast-level mount - the Three Virtues Donkey.

Unfortunately, none of them were around, especially Sande Donkey, who was suspected of being a traitor and a demon, and had wandered off somewhere.

Therefore, Ergou had no choice but to accept Jia Gan's wishes.

Let's say that he rode a colorful-faced horse, wore a fine piece of soft armor inlaid with iron, and walked slowly to the gate of the camp with a Liquan gun in his hand.

When the guard guard saw the two dogs, he didn't dare to stop them. He just asked him a question and moved his antlers to let him pass.

When the two dogs came out of the camp, they first saw Cao Ping standing not far away with a sword and reining in his horse. A group of guards around him kept yelling and cursing at the camp.

Some of the guards were holding three empty-saddled horses, which were the mounts of three defeated lieutenants. As for the owners of the mounts, they all fell in front of the formation. One of them had long since died, and the other two fell to the ground wailing.

Ergou felt a little angry when he saw it. These deputy generals and leaders were all members of the Song army, but Cao Ping treated them so badly and humiliated them. He was not worthy of being a son of a man.

He turned around and saw the last deputy general huddled near the gate of the village, but he shouted to him: "When I entangle that Cao Ping, you can snatch some of the leaders back!"

Only the deputy general was hesitant. At this time, Jia Gan was sitting on a bed board, being carried by several soldiers to come.

He shouted out loud: "Liang Mo! Official Chen has orders, just obey them! We are all brothers bound by blood, how can you abandon the corpses of several brothers and ignore them?!"

After hearing this, the deputy general Liang Mo reluctantly led a few soldiers out of the camp and followed Ergou from a distance. When he saw that he was a little uncooperative, he decided to return to the camp. Dodge.

The two dogs spurred the war horse and ran quickly to Cao Ping's horse, about two feet away.

But Cao Pingsheng was so well-dressed, and saw him: with bright eyebrows and bright eyes, a broad face and a handsome face, wearing a purple gold crown with a three-pronged hair, a gilt chain armor, a brocade robe of flowers, and an exquisite lion belt around his waist. Wearing a pretty jade belt, with a roaring dragon colt under his crotch, and holding a blue dragon sword in his hand, he looked so awe-inspiring that no one dared to look directly at him.

When Cao Ping saw the two dogs running towards him, he felt that he was a bit unfamiliar. He was not one of the outstanding figures in the rebel army, especially since he had a tender face and a somewhat shabby appearance, so he just shouted: "Whose soldier are you from? Are you here to die?!"

The two dogs reined in their horses, stopped their castration, and laughed loudly: "Are you Cao Ping? I'm here to ask you for debt!"

Cao Ping heard this, but laughed loudly and said: "It's Mr. Cao in person! Hahaha! What you kid says makes no sense! When has the Sa family ever owed you a huge debt and you refused to pay for it?!"

Ergou also laughed and said: "General Cao is really a noble man who forgets things! A few years ago, I went to the capital to visit and passed by your Cao family villa. You stayed up in the middle of the night! But you ran up to the roof and shot me with an arrow. ! Let me suffer a big loss! Do you think this is a debt you owe?!"

Cao Ping was shocked when he heard this. He took a closer look at the appearance of the two dogs. Although they were not familiar, they were almost the same age as the young boy back then.

He shouted in surprise: "It's you! Why are you here?!"

(End of this chapter)