Sui Dynasty: I, Yang Guang, am both scrupulous and stable

Chapter 197 Musket Volley
Zhou Wu suddenly appeared in the forest, startling everyone. Everyone was about to attack, but Yang Guang shouted to stop.

Qin Qiong stepped forward: "Brother Zhou Wu, why are you here?"

Seeing that they were acquaintances, Zhou Wu immediately said, "I'm just telling you why there are so many monk soldiers ambushing us in front of us. It turns out you are here."

"Tell me slowly what's going on?"

Zhou Wu took a sip and said, "My two friends and I have been observing the situation of the bandits. We noticed that the monk soldiers were gathering here. When I looked back, I saw a team marching, so I hurried over to remind them. I thought it was you and our group."

"There are at least 200 monk soldiers in the front. They are more familiar with the terrain and environment. Each of them is holding a large scimitar. We can't fight hard. You retreat first."

Hearing what Zhou Wu said, Yang Guang frowned slightly and lurked on their marching route. It was very likely that their marching information was leaked.

At this time, Gao Huairong came out: "Your Highness, the origin of this person is unknown. Please verify the information."

This matter really needed to be verified. Although he trusted Zhou Wu instinctively, he had only met him once, so he ordered: "Gao Huairong, take a few people to the front to investigate and see the actual situation."

"The last will obey."

Gao Huairong took the people and set off.

Zhou Wu was angry because he was not trusted, and said angrily: "Brother Qin Qiong, I have brought you the news. It is your business to believe it or not. I will take my leave now."

"Brother Zhou, wait."

Qin Qiong grabbed Zhou Wu. The young man was energetic, courageous and had a bad temper.

Qin Qiong persuaded him nicely: "Brother Zhou, it's not that we don't believe what you say, but after all, marching is not a child's play, and we are here to destroy the bandits. His Highness, Prince Jin, has brought such a large group of brothers, so we must be careful."

"Are you here to suppress bandits?"

"Of course yes."

"Then I will join you."

The young man who had just been distrusted immediately pulled out the sword that King Jin had given him before and said to Yang Guang: "Your Highness, King Jin, the common people are reckless and straightforward. Don't mind. You can give me the sword. Do you agree?" I will go together to kill the thief."

Yang Guang was moved by his chivalrous spirit and responded: "Okay! You are here to bring intelligence today. There is an ambush ahead. Now that we have confirmed the intelligence, we will ambush them in turn. You will follow my army." Let’s kill the enemy together.”

"Yes, His Royal Highness King Jin."

Yang Guang and others waited for a long time. Gao Huairong came back with his men and reported back to Yang Guang: "Your Highness, there are indeed enemy ambushes ahead, but the number is not as large as what this little brother said, only 50 people."

"You're talking nonsense. I clearly saw that there were about two hundred people, and almost all the monks and soldiers from Yiye Tanfo Kingdom were dispatched."

"Maybe my little brother saw it wrong."

"Impossible. I saw it clearly. There are definitely more than 50 people. My two friends are still there. Have you ever encountered them?"

"I haven't seen your so-called friend. I can't see it clearly in the mountains and forests. My little brother may have seen people in the trees where the figures are shaking."

The two quarreled, each holding his own opinion, but Yang Guang interrupted them: "Okay, let's not talk about it for now. The number may be a little off, and everyone may be wrong. At least it is certain that there is an ambush ahead. How to deal with the ambush now. "

Gao Huairong approached Yang Guang and whispered: "His Royal Highness, the ambush in front is only 50 people. We lead more than 200 people. We are outnumbered. Even if we are not as familiar with the mountains and forests as the opponent, our army will win. After killing the thief, we will get the thief's head." With more than fifty pills, His Majesty the King of Jin can report to His Majesty the more than two hundred thieves, which will be of great benefit to His Majesty."

Yang Guang smiled softly when he heard this: "General Gao understands me, but I'm just speechless if I fight with fists and kicks. I'm afraid I will lose the army."

"Your Highness, please rest assured. They are just some country warriors. They will charge forward and fight each other for your Highness' reward. Your Highness can pay less. My brothers and I will definitely protect His Highness."

"The general is wise, so just do what the general says."

"Thank you, Your Highness, for your trust."

Yang Guang's pretense these days made Gao Huairong really feel that the young prince in front of him was a man who enjoyed great achievements. After some flattery, he thought he had gained trust.

Yang Guang said to everyone: "Everyone, please use your strength. This is the first battle we have to fight. Once this battle is over, let's go back and eat wine and meat."

Yang Guang said this, but this time the response was not as enthusiastic as before, because there was going to be a war, and people would die. Before, they were shouting slogans. Can this be the same?

How can a group of people who were improvised compare to the regular army? Fortunately, Yang Guang brought more than 100 personal guards and was not afraid.

The group continued to walk forward. Zhou Wu was a little worried. He had clearly seen so many people, but why did Gao Huairong only say 50 or [-] people when he came back? Looking at the group that rushed in, he felt that he still had an obligation to persuade Yang Guang, so he said to Qin Qiong: " Take me to meet His Royal Highness Prince Jin."

Qin Qiong nodded and led Zhou Wu forward to Yang Guang's side. Yang Guang was surrounded by his most trusted bodyguards, Li Feng and others.

"Your Highness, King Jin, don't underestimate the enemy. I'm not lying. I did see two hundred ambushes. I saw them clearly."

Yang Guang smiled slightly: "What's the difference between two hundred and fifty."

"Your Highness, if there are two hundred people in ambush, I think we only have about two hundred people. We don't have an advantage in numbers in a fight. The enemy is familiar with this order, so we are still at a disadvantage. If there are only fifty, it will be easy. many."

Yang Guang was still smiling indifferently, but at this moment he said softly to Qin Qiong: "You will move back later. If Gao Huairong and others make any changes, don't show mercy." Neither of them understood what Yang Guang meant and thought for a moment. After a while, Qin Qiong turned the corner and immediately accepted the order: "I understand, Your Highness."

"When you leave, act disappointed so that no one can see it."

The two of them left Yang Guang's side with their heads down and landed at the back of the team.

A group of people advanced in high spirits. When the position was almost reached, Yang Guang ordered everyone to dismount, and then asked Gao Huairong: "Is it that place in front?"

"Yes, Your Highness, I discovered it when I came here before. They were ambushing them in the forest in front of them. There is no movement there at all. They are probably all waiting for us to pass by. We have to be careful."

"Okay, you take a group of people to the high ground on the left to observe the situation, and then let a group of people go to the high ground on the right, occupy the high point, and choose some people with good shooting skills. In this way, we can attack from the front and back, and we can trap them in In the mountains and forests, only about fifty people surrounded and suppressed us."

Gao Huairong was stunned, how could this idle King Jin command so clearly? He thought Yang Yichen had left, and Yang Guang would order him to take command next, but now Yang Guang is taking charge himself.

"Your Highness, we have more soldiers than they do. The general is willing to lead a charge and rush in directly to kill them by surprise."

"Nonsense, General Gao, you are not the command a border general should have. The terrain in the mountain forest is complex and the trees are dense. It is right on the edge of the mountain road. Let's rush in. In case the enemy sets up a wild boar trap and people hide in the trees at any time, Are you ready to fire arrows? Even if there are many of us, we can't withstand the ambush, maybe we've fallen into their trap."

Gao Huairong scratched his head in embarrassment: "It was the general who was impulsive. The general was also anxious to make a contribution to His Highness. Please don't blame him."

Naturally, Yang Guang would not blame him, but said: "General Gao, go quickly. Your position is more important. You have to observe the situation. You should be able to see some movement from a high place."

"It's Your Highness."

Gao Huairong had no choice but to obey the order and leave the main force. He led his people to the highest point of the mountain on the left and looked down. As expected, he could see some things that were not clear to ordinary people from a high position.

He saw the enemy monk soldiers, and the enemy monk soldiers also saw him. From a distance, he could see clearly who was who, and then he shot an arrow.

The bandit monks and soldiers were anxious after waiting for a long time. They clearly saw the enemy team from a distance, but they just couldn't come over. There was some deviation from what was expected. They were very careful to stay outside the range of the bow and arrow, so they couldn't. He dared to act rashly, but now he saw scouts appearing on the top of the mountain, and those who were close fired their arrows.

As soon as the arrow was fired, the position was exposed, and another group of archers sent by Yang Guang began to shoot towards the mountain forest.

The monks and soldiers in the mountain forest have been impatient for a long time. Their mission today is to capture the king of Jin alive. This is the prince of the dynasty. No one has seen it. Everyone knows that after catching this kid, he will rise to prominence. I don’t know who shouted. A sound.

"Capture King Jin alive!!"

The originally peaceful mountain forest became agitated for a moment. The monk soldiers who were hiding behind rocks, trees, and slopes all rushed out with scimitars in hand. Thousands of monk soldiers came from all over the mountains and plains.

A quick glance showed that there were more than 50 people.

Everyone was startled, and Yang Guangda shouted: "Don't panic, there are bows and arrows ready for the Shenji Camp!"

"exist!!!"

The previously lazy guards of Prince Jin suddenly changed their faces, with stern expressions and standing straight.

"Get out the gun."

Following Yang Guang's order, all the guards took down the weapon behind their backs that everyone thought was extremely strange.

"ignition."

砰

砰

砰

Accompanied by the firing of nearly a hundred personal guards' muskets, the sound echoed in the mountains and forests, like thunder echoing in the valley.

Not many people were hit, but the bandits who saw this kind of weapon for the first time were frightened to death.

I had doubts in my mind, what was this thundering weapon, and what was the unclear thing that was flying towards me.

Fear is the best ammunition to defeat ignorance.

The monk soldiers were frightened by this volley, and what awaited them was the second volley from the well-trained guards.

After two rounds of volley fire, the monk soldiers fled one after another before they even got close.

"If you want to run away at this time, it's a little late."

After Yang Guang finished speaking, another group of people rushed out from behind the forest. The well-equipped soldiers were led by Lai Hu'er. They had previously arranged for Lai Hu'er to guard the village in this area. The team that came to protect Er had not been to Yanmen Pass. Even if there are spies at Yanmen Pass, they don't know the deployment of troops.

Even if the monk soldiers were not scared off by the muskets this time, we still have two hundred elite soldiers waiting for them.

(End of this chapter)