The devil is coming

Chapter 956 Chen Xianba’s anger
"Brother, rice."
Tan Xiaoyong handed the meal to his second brother.
Tan Eryong took the big rice bowl and then the chopsticks. As soon as he took two mouthfuls of rice, he immediately discovered that there were two large pieces of bacon at the bottom of his bowl.
"Where did it come from?"
Tan Eryong immediately glared at his brother.
The Jindong Army has strict military discipline, and any thieves in the army will be killed without mercy!
Especially since it is still wartime, there is no chance for you to change your ways, and the military disciplinary officer is not so free.
"Don't worry, brother, it wasn't stolen."
"Where did that come from?"
"It's not stolen. You just eat it."
"No, please tell me where it came from, otherwise I won't be able to eat this meat."
Seeing this, Tan Xiaoyong could only answer truthfully:
"Didn't I meet my eldest brother the day before yesterday? This meat was delivered by my eldest brother this morning."
There are hundreds of thousands of soldiers, auxiliary soldiers, and civilians in the army. If you want to find someone here, it will be very difficult unless your status is high enough to send official letters to each army.
However, it is not that there is no compromise. It is very difficult to find standard household soldiers for the auxiliary army, because the standard household soldiers are integrated and then built layer by layer, but the auxiliary army is often based on a fortress or a stronghold. A regional fortress is centralized into a sequence of management operations.
After Qin Dayong inquired about the location of the fortress, he asked someone to go in and inquire carefully, and finally determined the location of his two brothers. After briefly meeting the day before, he sent someone to deliver the meat today.
"You are confused, brother, if you want to wear armor and go into battle, you have to eat meat. If you don't eat meat, how can you wield a knife? You and I are basically doing work and drill every day now, and we are not going to the battlefield with real swords and guns. We still need to Supplement? Didn’t you hear what the old people said, when it comes time to go to the battlefield to fight, we will also have meat in our meals.
You are so embarrassed to take the rations that brother saved himself! "
"I didn't want to take it, second brother, but it was sent to me by my eldest brother. The person also said that our eldest brother's soldiers and horses moved out and changed their locations. Now we can't go back to my eldest brother."
"Ugh."
Tan Eryong sighed and stopped blaming his brother and said:
"Eat."
paused,
Tan Eryong said again:
"After the battle is over and the rewards are collected, we can work together to give my sister-in-law a bracelet."
"okay."
The two brothers sat together to eat.
The army eats very quickly. To a certain extent, the auxiliary soldiers are the reserves of the regular soldiers, and they will be aligned with the regular soldiers in many aspects.
Not long after finishing the meal, the captain came over to assemble everyone.
Tan Eryong and his brother did not dare to neglect and immediately stood over with their own knives.
In fact, they have not found the opportunity to use knives until now. They are basically doing tasks such as "pushing", "transporting", "moving" and "cutting firewood".
But this time, the captain ordered them to wear armor and carry knives.
"Brother, are you going to fight?" Tan Xiaoyong was a little eager to give it a try.
"No, I heard that the Chu people were so retreated that the main soldiers at the front were not able to fight. How could it be our turn?"
The team was pulled out of the military camp, and accompanying them out of the camp was another civilian battalion.
There are 1 in the auxiliary camp and [-] in the civilian camp. A team of nearly [-] is considered huge. Although compared with the entire battle situation, it may be difficult to notice that these [-] people have been transferred out. After all, it is not a transfer of regular soldiers. .
What made Tan Xiaoyong a little confused was that the battlefield faced the south, but it turned out that they were heading northwest, which was equivalent to a detour and another trip across the Wei River.
The road was not difficult to walk, and it didn't rain. Everyone marched during the day and camped at night, and then marched during the day and camped at night.
After crossing the Weihe River,
Tan Eryong and Tan Xiaoyong had no idea where they were now. In fact, the captain at the top didn't know very well either. However, the captain asked his superiors again and found out where they were now... Sansuo County.
Sansuo County and Liusha County are two counties between Shanggu County and Fancheng. Both counties have the Wei River as their county boundary. The land is somewhat narrow and long, but the area is not small.
When the team entered Sansuo County, and after two days of penetration, a regular cavalry force of three thousand appeared.
The two generals rode wild beasts and flew past Tan Eryong and Tan Xiaoyong. The cavalry following behind them also rode their horses and whips unceremoniously, with their nostrils raised to the sky.
"Brother, those two generals are so young, and they are even riding wild beasts." Tan Xiaoyong said enviously.
The Erlangs of Eastern Jin Dynasty, or to be precise, the Erlangs of the entire Yandi region, are proud to join the army and are proud of their military achievements;
Of course, not everyone can be equipped with a pure-bred Pixiu like the Prince Regent. Therefore, replacing the mount with a Pixiu is already a lofty dream for military men.
"Yes." Tan Eryong nodded in agreement.Because the brave beast was running so fast, they didn't actually recognize Tiantian's appearance as the young general who stood up for him when they were fighting for steamed buns.
……
"I humble my position and pay my respects to the capital!"
"I humble my position and pay my respects to the capital!"
A group of captains saluted Chen Xianba.
Chen Xianba responded with clasped fists and a salute, saying:
"Everyone, now is not the time to rest. The team needs to continue moving forward. I have arranged for people to guide you. The rainy season is coming, so don't delay."
"Here!"
"Here!"
After giving these instructions, Chen Xianba and Tiantian rode the Pi beast again in the direction they came from.
Three days later,
This team of [-] regular soldiers, [-] auxiliary soldiers, and [-] civilians finally arrived in Xiawei County, Sansuo County, and the county seat of Xiawei County was not far across the way.
inside the tent,
Chen Xianba just held a combat meeting and made a series of deployments.
Next, the civilians began to set up camp, the auxiliary soldiers began to build simple siege equipment, and Chen Xianba's three thousand cavalry completely dispersed to take charge of security.
"call……"
Chen Xianba took a sip of water, looked at Tiantian sitting opposite, and shook his head helplessly.
Tiantian also smiled sheepishly.
A month after crossing the Wei River and landing the battle, his father suddenly ordered him to lead a group of soldiers and horses out, and Tiantian pushed Chen Xianba out with loyalty.
After Chen Xianba learned about it, he was so excited that he couldn't help himself. This time he stopped being polite and took the initiative to go to the commander's tent to ask for orders.
then,
He is the commander-in-chief this time and the deputy commander-in-chief every day. In the Eastern Jin Dynasty military system, during wartime, a person can lead the troops on one side and face the other side of the war. If the military position is not enough, he will be given the temporary position of commander-in-chief.
but,
What Chen Xianba didn't expect was that this time he was not asked to carry out some difficult but decisive task, but that he was asked to lead his own three thousand cavalry and a team composed of auxiliary soldiers and civilians to enter the Third Army. Suo Jun went to pull out the nails.
In fact, the main force of the Chu people has long been withdrawn. Now the main defensive aspects of the Chu army are in Moya County, Wenqiu County, Shangyang County, and westward to the Daze area.
It can be said that after the Eastern Jin Army crossed the Wei River, Sansuo County and Liusha County were still nominally the Chu State's sphere of influence, and the officials, garrison, and flags were also Chu style, but they had been reduced to an enclave.
If you eat this place, you will be afraid of diluting your own troops. Therefore, in essence, this military operation... is just a pick-up.
And the military objectives are also very... I can't say they are general, they can only be called perfunctory.
The prince’s original words were:
Take as many cities as you can.
It's like dealing with a crying child. Just throw an object down and play with it without making a fuss.
Chen Xianba was a little disappointed, but fortunately, the degree of disappointment was not great. After all, he could finally be on his own, and he cherished this opportunity.
The reason why he deliberately showed that he was unhappy in front of Tiantian was because he thought that this opportunity would not count and he would grab Tiantian again next time.
It’s not a bad intention, it’s just that my hands are itchy and tight.
"When the prince rushed to rescue Fan City, Xiawei County, as the first county out of the south gate of the town, was defeated by the vanguard army led by Gou Shuai, and the Zhenbei army led by Li Chenghui and General Li had also been defeated by them. In front of them, no, almost bypassing them, the Wei River crossing put pressure on the Chu army, forcing the Chu army to retreat directly without any other thoughts.
This county is actually very prosperous. "
"So, Brother Ba, you asked me to build siege equipment and send out cavalry in all directions. Is this to prepare the county for a strong attack and force the other side to surrender?"
"If you were more knowledgeable, you should have surrendered directly. Qu Peiluo's Chu Ziying has infiltrated here before, and I have already sent people to the city to spread the news.
As long as they are willing to surrender, anything can be said. Those who are officials will continue to be officials, and the rich will continue to be rich. As long as they contribute a little food and grass and the money and silk to reward the three armies, the rest is up to them.
Our army currently does not have the strength to completely occupy such a large piece of territory. The prince's intention is probably to let us sift through it here first, just to polish the surface. "
"Yes." Tiantian nodded, he thought so too.
At this moment, two soldiers came in from outside, holding a box in their hands.
"Dutong..."
"what happened?"
"The magistrate of Xiawei County killed our messenger and sent his head away."
……
The camp is further deepening, and the Jindong Army has its own standard system for setting up camp to consolidate the security of its foothold as much as possible.
At the same time, the construction of siege equipment gradually took shape over time. In addition, as the cavalry cleaned the periphery of Xiawei County, the county became an isolated island, and there was a food shortage in the city.
As for the so-called reinforcements, they should have sent out the distress letter long ago, but neither Chen Xianba nor Tiantian was worried about Chu troops from other nearby cities coming to rescue.
Without the support of the Imperial Imperial Army of Dachu and decent private armies of nobles, the so-called reinforcements, let alone whether they dare to come, will not be taken seriously even if they come.
Tiantian originally thought that Chen Xianba would be angry because of the head, but Chen Xianba was not, even though the envoy he sent was a close associate of his. It was said that he knew and was known to him when he was in Zhennanguan. He brought it with him.
at last,
everything's ready.
In the early morning, Chen Xianba ordered the entire army to make food.
Tiantian and Chen Xianba sat face to face, eating in silence.
outside,
Tan Eryong and his younger brother Tan Xiaoyong were also sitting facing each other and eating. There was meat in their bowls.
……
"Woooooo..."
The bugle sounded.
Chen Xianba and Tiantian each rode their own beasts to the front of the formation.
This is a small county town, a small county town that can even be called a little dilapidated, and the population is not large. But at this moment, Chen Xianba's eyes do not have the same frivolity and casualness as before. What he shows is full of of solemnity.
"Deputy Commander." Chen Xianba said.
Tiantian immediately responded with clasped fists: "Du Tong!"
"Inspect the formation for me."
"Here!"
Tiantian rides a brave beast and begins patrolling for war preparations.
In fact, this is more like going through a formality and some kind of ceremony before the war begins.
When Tan Xiaoyong saw Tiantian passing in front of him, he subconsciously puffed up his chest.
These days, they finally know who their master is;
But what made their hearts swell even more was their deputy general.
The prince’s eldest son!It was the Crown Prince who had helped the brothers to vent their anger and killed the savage to declare his family status!
After completing his inspection, Tiantian returned to Chen Xianba's side and reported;
"Your Majesty, the inspection has been completed and nothing was missed!"
Chen Xianba nodded,
He looked at the messenger next to him.
Road:
"Forward pressure!"
"Master Dutong has an order, press forward!"
"Here!"
Some of the auxiliary soldiers began to push the shield cart forward, and the rest of the auxiliary soldiers followed with their shields.
When the distance was still far away, arrows began to be shot from the wall of Xiawei County. Most of the arrows, not to mention hitting the shield, did not reach the distance and basically fell in front.
Tan Xiaoyong was very nervous when he first entered the battlefield. He and his brother pushed the shield cart together.
"Brother, don't be afraid. The Chu people on the city wall are the most afraid. Hold on steady and keep pushing the cart. The main soldiers are coming up behind you. You can't fall behind."
Tan Xiaoyong nodded vigorously and continued to push the cart attentively.
After getting closer, arrows finally began to hit the shield car continuously, making a "buzzing" sound and a slight tremor.
The Tan brothers were fine behind the shield cart, with a larger defensive surface, but some of those holding shields next to them had already been shot.
If someone is shot, the person next to him will subconsciously block it. If he is slightly injured, he will go down on his own. If he is seriously injured, he will cover him and crawl to the back of the shield car.
"Bang!"
"boom!"
The defenders on the city wall began to throw logs and stones, but it was clear that the Yan army's ladder team had not yet climbed up;
This means that the defenders on the city wall are very nervous, and their training... may not be very good.
Looking up from below, we can see that there are not many serious Chu troops, and many of the defenders are still wearing civilian clothes.
Although this is the first time for the Tan brothers to serve as auxiliary soldiers, they have become more "experienced" in the past few days after joining the army. They stay with the real elites of the world all day long, so their outlook is naturally different.
When you find that your opponent has more skills than you, you will not be so nervous.
In fact, it was just the forward pressure of the shield vehicles and shield soldiers, and there was basically no counterattack. The defenders on the city wall had already shown a posture of tension and gradual collapse.
Seeing that the distance was close, Chen Xianba ordered his soldiers to follow.
From the very beginning, the Yan army relied on their iron cavalry and mounted shooting skills to impress the Xia, while the Prince Regent has been an out-and-out cavalry controller since the establishment of Cuiliu Fort.
Chen Xianba has always been a famous general valued by the prince. The soldiers and horses he has led for several years are also very good at riding and shooting. There is no reason why they are so good at riding and shooting on horseback but not on the ground.
Therefore, when this group of regular soldiers pressed forward with bows and arrows, and with the cover of shield carts and shield bearers, started to fight back at the arrows on the city wall, chaos suddenly broke out on the city wall.
The accuracy of the arrows on both sides was not at the same level at all, the difference was too far.
Gradually, the people on the city wall did not even dare to poke their heads out of the wall.
What's more, the flags on part of the city wall have fallen down, which is obviously a rout.
Simple peasant soldiers are almost like this. Compared with regular elites, the gap is all-round.
Chen Xianba had no time to build a catapult. Such a simple arrangement had actually set the tone of this "siege war".
Next, the ladder hand carried the ladder and prepared to climb up. At the same time, many regular soldiers held ropes and prepared to climb the city wall.
Under the cover of the shield-wielding auxiliary soldiers, the archers were getting closer and closer to the city wall, and their suppressive power became stronger and stronger.
at this time,
The city gate of Xiawei County was opened from the inside.
A middle-aged man with a long beard, tall and thin, wearing long white clothes, walked out slowly with bare feet.
The elegance that Chu Feng is most proud of is indeed displayed in him.
Chen Xianba raised his hand to signal that the offensive would be suspended.
Under this situation, it is impossible for the city to play any more tricks, and there is no point in delaying the attack.
The middle-aged man continued to advance, and he even passed the shield bearer's line.
Because everyone knew that he was here to surrender, and the city gate was still wide open, no one was in a hurry to do anything to him.
At this time, Chen Xianba came to him on a Pi beast;
"Is this the commander-in-chief of the Yan Army?" the man asked.
"Yes." Chen Xianba replied expressionlessly.
"The magistrate of Weixian County, Wang Qingmei, hereby requests the Yan army to surrender. I am the only one responsible for the crime. Please let the generals spare these...innocent people in the city."
"Wang? I don't remember any nobles named Wang in Chu State."
"I came from a poor family and was accepted as an official by Your Majesty. However, I am really ashamed that I failed to protect the country for Your Majesty. The only thing Wang can do now is to die for the sake of the people in the city. .
Please General...please forgive them. "
Chen Xianba nodded and said, "Do you want to die?"
Wang Qingmei lifted up her long hair at the temples with both hands and said with a smile: "Losing land is a serious crime. Local officials lose their place, so they should die for their place. Your Majesty has shown me the kindness of knowing you, and I will never turn my back on Chu Touyan."
"You misunderstood, I'm not trying to persuade you to surrender."
"What does the general intend to do?"
"I have been ordered by the king to lead the army here to capture the city and destroy the stronghold. I have been delayed for too long with you."
"General, I, the people of Chu, do not lack officers with integrity, nor do we lack people with integrity. Yan wants to destroy Chu, but it is really..."
"You misunderstood again. I just meant that I don't have much time. I don't want all cities in the future to have to prepare for so long like now."
Chen Xianba pointed at the wide open city gate.
Road:
"Go back and continue to defend your city."
"General, this move goes against the harmony of heaven!!!"
Of course Wang Qingmei realized what the young Yan general in front of him was planning to do.
"The two armies are fighting. Since you dare to kill my messenger, you must be prepared to misbehave with each other. If you are in the first grade of junior high school, I will send you to the fifteenth grade!"
Chen Xianba let out a loud shout:
"Go back now and continue to defend the city. After the city is broken, the women and children can stay.
If you continue to stand here now, if you don’t go back,
In the entire Xiawei County, no chickens or dogs are left! "
"General, aren't you afraid that your prince will know that you are like this today..."
"It's a coincidence."
Chen Xianba waved his riding whip,
laughed;
"In my life, I have the most respect for my prince. I think that if my prince were here and saw you pitying yourself and hurting yourself for fame and fame, he would also give the same order as I did.
The general and the prince look down upon people like you the most.
The prince also said to me,
What do you want to do most when you see a holy lotus?
I really want to pour shit on him. "
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In fact, since I wrote this book, because the plot and development of the story must fit the background of this era, I have always attached great importance to productivity, especially food. Although I am not a textual research author, I do not intend to write too detailed and focused On this point, but generally speaking, in the context of the story of "The Devil Comes", for the people at the bottom, survival and food have always been very urgent issues.
For example, I often use the "stuffed steamed buns" meme.
I have also written in a book that people in later generations drink hot water. In fact, it is only in the past few decades because ordinary people cannot afford to drink tea.
But for me and most of my readers, enough food only lasts for three generations;
You and my parents,
You and I,
You my child.
(End of this chapter)