Dawn of the Empire

Chapter 321 Returning to Xianyang with full rank (6)

The dark blue sky seemed infinitely far away, but a full moon seemed to be within reach. The clean moonlight shimmered the sea surface, and a sailing ship could be vaguely seen where the sky and the sea met.Tonight is the Mid-Autumn Festival, and the family members of the sergeants are looking at the moon on the front deck to pray for blessings.Li Ruoxue was dressed in white, quietly standing on the bow of the boat, looking from a distance, her figure was standing in the moon, as light and ethereal as a feather, and like a fairy who had fallen into the mortal world.

"Mom, is Dad across the sea?"

Zhao Zhuo not only speaks early, but also likes to ask non-stop. The moon is round and big this night, like a big silver wheel hanging in the sky, and she heard that she will see her father soon. Both my brother and I were overjoyed.Hearing his sister's question, Zhao Yong also stared at Grandma with wide eyes.

Li Ruoxue smiled gently, bent down, and said softly: "Yes, Zhuo'er and Yong'er are about to see Daddy."

The sea ship departs from the Nanyuntun Port of Guoan, and goes north along the coast. The sailors on the ship have been drifting on the sea for many years, and their words and deeds are very vulgar. Meat and vegetarian can't help but joke.Only in front of this lady with an elegant demeanor, everyone was very cautious and polite, for fear of being offended.

Because the family members of the sergeants were on board, they were afraid of accidents along the way. When the ship sailed to the waters of Mizhou in the Song Dynasty, it did not approach the port. Arranged to berth in the open sea for several days, waiting for the shipment of a large amount of saltpeter and sulfur that Liaodong urgently needs.

Several sailors gathered at the stern where the steering was 'steered'.Someone said in a low voice: "In the Song Dynasty, you can actually buy such a large amount of forbidden items. The people in the Eighth Battalion have extraordinary hands and eyes." , as long as you give me money, you can even buy the water village in Mizhou." Someone said "tsk tsk" twice: "It's a pity that this time I will take this group of sisters-in-law to Liaodong, and I can't go to Mizhou to be happy." The laugher just now The person seemed to be a veteran of the Chengying [-]th Battalion who received the ship, and laughed again: "What's so good about Mizhou. Hold on for a few more days, and when you arrive at Laiyuan, my brother invites you to drink at the Linjiang Tower, be careful Blinded your eyes."

The Mid-Autumn Festival is also a Jurchen custom. After offering sacrifices to the Moon God, the wild fruits on the mountain are abundant and ripe. The men and women of the tribe all go up the mountain in groups to collect wild fruits and store them for the winter. and happy auspicious days.But after the Mid-Autumn Festival this year, there was a strange atmosphere floating in the Jin Kingdom's Southern Expedition Camp.

The rise of the Wanyan tribe was too short, and the huge benefits brought by the victory made everyone overwhelmed.Therefore, when Aguda was alive, among the Nuzhen dignitaries, it was no matter who walked closer to each other, unlike the Central Plains where the parties fought against each other.Even if Aguda dies, the dispute over the interests of the Wanyan nobles will slowly accumulate and ferment over time.However, the fierce dispute between Wanyan Cibushi and Wanyan Xiye seemed to lift the blindfold of the original tribal interests.

A few people celebrated with each other, many people suddenly realized, and some people were indignant.The new authority was built on the basis of destroying the old authority, so it became a double-edged sword. A group of generals from the Jin Dynasty gathered around Xinbo Jilie at a faster rate, while others became more distant.Some people gain benefits, and some people lose benefits.As Wanyan Xieye and Wanyan Zongbi promoted their cronies and attacked Dabo's confidantes in the Southern Expedition Army, some people were taken aback, some were frightened, and some were panicked.

The original fight to the last arrow, the last person, and the last breath almost disappeared.The generals of the Kingdom of Jin no longer only know how to fight Liao dogs. Everyone should keep one eye on their backs. The Jurchen fighters are still so brave, but the commander Mengan Mouke has begun to preserve his strength.On the scene, the Golden Army continued to attack the Liao camp. Although the Liao army defended more and attacked less, they could not retreat a step.The Jin soldiers stormed the Liao army camp for days, but their morale was gradually exhausted.

"The morale of the army is gone." Zhao Xingde sighed, just now another round of gunshots was ineffective, and many Meng'an Mouke's casualties were less than [-]%, so they retreated on their own initiative.Wanyan Xie also had new successor Bo Jilie, but in order to win people's hearts, he did not dare to strictly enforce the military order and beheaded the commander of a thousand and a hundred who retreated without authorization.

"We should consider withdrawing from the army," Zhao Xingde put down the binoculars, and said slowly, "It's okay to leave without saying goodbye."

The generals of the Han army all looked at each other in blank dismay. The Han army and the state of Jin had a covenant to jointly attack Liao.Some people echoed Zhao Xingde, while others advocated a cautious approach.Deliberated all day, but to no avail.

Seeing that the sky was getting late and the generals of the Han army were about to disperse, there was a sudden commotion outside, the horns of the alarm blew one after another, mixed with a sharp cry, the Han army guarding the camp wall were all shocked Han Ningshuang ordered the soldiers of the battalions to put on their armor and wait for them, and at the same time sent people out to inquire about the news, but there were only groups of Jurchen cavalry galloping back and forth outside, and Meng An Mouk, the leader of many troops, could not tell the details of the situation.It was not until more than half an hour later that I heard the amazing news.

It is said that someone saw the first Bo Jilie wearing a red cloak, surrounded by trusted cavalry, leaving the camp and heading north.The generals were shocked, and before they realized what happened, Zhao Xingde suddenly changed his face and said: "No, we have to retreat quickly! If it is too late, we may not be able to leave!"

The sound of horseshoes was already heard outside the camp, and the Jurchen cavalrymen who delivered the order were yelling loudly, and the Han army signed the army. Without a military order, no one is allowed to leave the camp gate, otherwise it will be regarded as a rebellion and will be shot to death!

"Get out immediately, go south!" Zhao Xingde said in a deep voice, "As long as you get to Jicui Mountain, you will have a way out!"

A flash of thought flashed through his mind, the hundreds of thousands of Liao army blocked back and forth, the golden soldiers were at the end of their strength, if they worked together to break through to the north, they still had a chance to fight, but now there is internal strife, let alone the whole army And retreated.By that time, maybe the Han army will become a pawn to be sacrificed.If Wanyan Ci retreated without losing anything, now it would be whoever ran the fastest would survive.

"Mr. Zhao, what did you say?" Xu Detai's eyes were full of disbelief, he hadn't digested the message just now.

"Is this hasty, and just leave the alliance like this?"

"This is not a betrayal of the alliance. Nanzheng has already lost, so naturally we must protect ourselves!"

The generals were still arguing fiercely and loudly, Zhao Xingde walked up to Han Ningshuang, and said in a deep voice: "The situation at hand is that Wan Yan Xie is also playing with Zong Bi, Wan Yan Ci can't bear this tone, and he will die with them, The Jin Kingdom’s Southern Expedition Army is over. This collapse of thousands of miles, Wanyan Wu of the Huanglong Mansion in the north begged to buy, and may not accept the fact that the Southern Expedition Army is self-supporting. Even if we retreat, we can explain it to the Jin Kingdom. Furthermore , After this battle, the Jin army’s strength has been severely injured, and they have no time to protect themselves, so how can they have the energy to embarrass us?” He paused, and said in a more serious tone, “After this incident, Wanyan Xie will definitely strengthen his defense against all armies , I can’t even leave if I want to, and in the end, the Han army may be regarded as an abandoned son.”

The noise outside has gradually quieted down. It is clear that the Jin army has gradually stabilized the situation in the camp. As for how many troops followed Wan Yanci without losing their retreat, and whether Wanyan Xie also sent troops to intercept them, it is unknown.In the Han army camp, the generals also fell silent, only the sound of breathing in different shades was heard, and the air seemed to have a smell of anxiety.

Han Ningshuang remained silent the whole time, fine sweat oozing from her forehead, she finally raised her head, glanced at Zhao Xingde, then at the generals on the left and right, and said decisively: "Retire immediately. General Xu led the Chinese army to follow behind, and I led the cavalry to break the rear. After a stick of incense, gather at the school ground and charge out together!"

"Marshal," Gao Bolong said loudly, "let's let the last general die!"

"General Gao, do you want to disobey?" Han Ningshuang's words carried an irresistible force. As far as his eyes could see, all the generals lowered their heads and replied in a deep voice, "Obey!" Army tradition.If Han Ningshuang hadn't been a woman, Gao Bolong wouldn't have recommended himself as a queen just now.

"Time is running out, so the artillery doesn't need to be blown up. The artillery battalion and the Chinese army act together."

Zhao Xingde nodded his head, the time was pressing, so he didn't care about his mother-in-law.He secretly rejoiced that most of the spearmen and musketeers were killed when he was framed by Wanyan Zongbi the previous time. The remaining infantry in Liaoyang was less than a thousand soldiers. enough.Back in the camp, Zhao Xingde passed down the military order, and all the sergeants acted immediately, and put the necessary military equipment, water and water on the horses in the shortest time.

Tong Yunjie tied his waist and legs with the vest, and Jian Cheng asked in a low voice: "Is there really no need for a carriage?" Tong Yunjie patted the leather belt tied around his waist, and said with a smile: "If you fall off the horse, I can't even fall Go down." Not long after, the Fire Gun Battalion was completed, except Du Chuijiao's team of swordsmen and shields was missing, Zhao Xingde couldn't help frowning, and shouted in a deep voice: "Where is Du Chuijiao?" The sergeant next to him hesitated and replied: " Du Dutou said just now, "It's a pity", and led people to the camp where the ammunition was piled up."

"What time is it!" Zhao Xingde scolded, he thought Du Chuijiao was reluctant to throw away the ammunition.

The noise inside and outside the camp continued, and I saw Du Chuijiao with dozens of swords and shields under him, opened the tent and ran over, fastening his trouser belts with both hands while running.Du Chuijiao greeted his subordinates to join the ranks, and then he reported to Zhao Xingde with his chest up quite self-consciously: "It's a pity that these ammunition are given away for nothing, and the general led people to do a little trick." There is no extra water in the army , Just now they opened the gunpowder barrel, dumped the gunpowder on the ground indiscriminately, and pissed dozens of bubbles.

"It's playing the piano in a mess!" Zhao Xingde scolded, he had no time to argue with this idiot, so he led his troops to the front of the gate of the camp, and all the Han troops arrived one after another.Sure enough, as Zhao Xingde expected, the Han army also distributed the extra horses to the infantry, and nearly 3000 horses were densely packed in the camp.Before setting off, the centurion distributed titles to the soldiers and held them in his mouth. Everyone knew that life and death were at stake, and everyone looked grim.