Prancing Horse Xiliang

Chapter 86
"What, what did you say?"

Han Sui stared at the small school standing in front of the tent, his eyes widened in surprise, and he said in disbelief: "You said that Luo Zheng led the army to flatten the Zhong Qiang's other tribe, how could it be possible, the Zhong Qiang's other tribe controlled the strings?" There are no less than three thousand soldiers, how could it be a complete defeat?"

Chengying next to him was also surprised, and he couldn't believe it.

The little school shouted: "Master, the villain's words are true! Luo Zheng'er attacked Zhong Qiang's stronghold at night, and the Zhong Qiang people never expected that someone would sneak attack at night, and Luo Zheng'er sent sharpshooters to clear the mountain road And the sentry on the sentry tower, that's why Luo Zheng's cavalry stole into Dazhai, Zhong Qiang was caught off guard and was killed and defeated."

"This……"

Han Sui's pupils shrank and he was speechless for a long time.

Yesterday I was thinking about waiting for a good show, but I didn't expect to receive such amazing news today.

I thought that when Luo Zheng's son first arrived in Liangzhou, even if he wanted to use force, at most he would go to join the various tribes of the Qiang to show off his force at the time of the alliance. He never thought that Luo Zheng would directly lead the army to defeat Zhong Qiang other department.

The Zhongqiang tribe is not a small tribe, let alone an ordinary small tribe.

Not only do they have more than ten thousand mouths and no fewer than three thousand people who control strings, but they are also a branch of Zhong Qiang.

Whoever it is, will never be so radical before gaining a firm foothold.

In case of a rebound from the Qiang people, things will only get worse.

However, Luo Zheng's behavior style surprised everyone.

Han Sui can be regarded as a hero of the generation, but at this moment, he has a deep understanding of Luo Zhengdi's decisiveness and ruthlessness. After the person he sent was beaten out by Lu Shen, he didn't hold back at all, and directly led the army to kill him.

Not only killed the past, but also almost wiped out the Zhongqiang tribe in the first battle.

Even a man like Han Sui, who has experienced many battles, couldn't help but feel frightened.

It's not that I'm afraid, but I'm very afraid of Luo Zheng's bold, ruthless and efficient means.

Zhong Qiang's Biebu is not a soft persimmon, whoever wants to pinch can pinch it casually.Not only was Dazhai built on the mountainside, but many fortifications were also built. Watchtowers were set up outside the mountain pass, halfway and the village, making it impossible for a successful sneak attack.

Even if he wanted to break through the stockade of Zhong Qiang's other tribe, he would have to pay a considerable price.

You know, the stockade of Zhong Qiang's other tribe is no easier to fight than a city.

But now, Luo Zheng Xiaoer not only succeeded in the sneak attack, but also defeated Zhong Qiang's other tribe in one battle.

Han Sui collected himself and asked sharply, "This happened a few days ago?"

The little principal replied: "My lord, it happened five days ago."

"broken!"

Cheng Ying suddenly yelled, "I understand, the cavalry that wandered east of Yunwu a few days ago must be the Qiang people and messengers along the way sent by Luo Zheng'er to intercept the robbers who fled to the west. It has been five days The time is enough for Luo Zheng'er to transport the cattle, sheep and grain of Zhong Qiang's other tribes back to Lingju. Hey, what a mistake, what a mistake!"

"This……"

Han Sui's face changed again, and he remained silent for a long time.

Cheng Ying continued: "I heard that when Luo Zheng's son left Luoyang, the imperial court only gave him 2 shi of military rations. There are nearly [-] troops under this man's command plus civilian servants, and [-] shi of military rations can last for a few days. This time After the Zhongqiang tribe has been conquered and all the grain, cattle, sheep and horses of the Zhongqiang tribe have been obtained, this guy can survive until the autumn harvest without any worries about food and grass."

Han Sui's face was livid with anger, "As long as we survive until the end of autumn, wouldn't this fellow be able to gain a firm foothold in Liangzhou?"

Cheng Ying said solemnly: "That's not all. Luo Zheng'er's use of thunder to suppress the Zhongqiang tribe must have another important purpose, which is to deter the Qiang and Hu tribes. Even the Zhongqiang tribe was wiped out Now, how dare those small tribes dare to touch Luo Zheng's children again, even Sister Le, Xiaoyuezhi and other tribes have to reconsider their attitudes and positions."

Han Sui paced up and down under the tent irritably, and said in a deep voice: "If Luo Zheng's son can gain a foothold in Liangzhou, this general will be caught in the middle by Ma Teng and Luo Zheng, and will be in an extremely disadvantaged position?"

Cheng Yingning said: "That's true, so my lord must prevent this from happening."

Han Sui stopped and asked, "Can Gongying have a good plan to solve this unfavorable situation?"

Cheng Ying thought for a while, his eyes showed a fierce look, and said: "On the first day of February, Luo Zheng went to Baicaotan to join the alliance with the various tribes of the Qiang, and he had to take away at least [-] cavalry. He only had [-] troops under his command, and took away three thousand cavalry. Of the thousand elite Xiliang cavalry, there are only [-] infantry stationed in Lingju. Why don't you take the initiative to take this opportunity to lead the army to attack Lingju and destroy its foundation."

Han Sui's pupils shrank, and he said excitedly: "Good idea, this is indeed a good opportunity."

Cheng Ying said again: "Besides, Luo Zheng's son is not in Lingju. As long as the master arranges it properly, it should not be difficult to break Lingju."

Han Suidao: "Does Gongying have a clever plan to break the city?"

Cheng Ying smiled and said: "Seven out of ten people living here have been abandoned for a long time. I heard that in order to stop the farmland under his rule, Luo Zheng'er not only distributed the farmland to the people, but also treated some bandits in the surrounding area with special care." Tolerance, as long as you don’t do evil anymore, you will register your household registration, distribute farmland and seeds to plow the abandoned fields, and even give you rations before the autumn harvest. Why don’t you order an elite army to pretend to be bandits and go to Lingju to accept the government’s resettlement, and then wait for an opportunity Infiltrated into the city, thinking that the internal response."

Han Sui's eyes lit up, and he said happily, "This plan is very clever, just as Gongying said."

Cheng Ying said again: "This matter should be done sooner rather than later. It must be properly arranged before Luo Zheng leaves Lingju. Otherwise, after Luo Zheng leads the army to the White Grass Beach to meet the alliance, Lingju will definitely be on strict alert. It will be difficult."

Han Sui's expression froze, and he said, "Gongying's words are justified."

Cheng Ying continued: "Also, if you pretend to be a bandit, you must pretend to be like one. If there are no old, weak, women and children, no family and children, and only a group of strong and strong men, as long as they are not too stupid to be incurable, everyone can see them." There is a problem coming out."

Han Suidao: "Just do as Gongying said."

Lingju, south of the city.

Luo Zheng led two thousand cavalry and escorted five thousand stones of grain and grass. When they arrived, Xun Yu, Li Meng and others went out of the city ten miles to meet them.

Before sunset yesterday afternoon, Zhao Yun led [-] cavalry to find them and joined forces.

It took one day to go, but it took six days to come.

However, it was worth it to be able to transport the food and grass back.

"I've seen the general!"

Xun Yu stepped forward and bowed to Luo Zheng with a smile on his face.

"Wen Ruo doesn't need to be too polite!"

Luo Zheng is in a good mood, "With this batch of grain and grass, plus the cattle and sheep that Li Meng drove back, if we get some grain and grass from the various tribes of the Qiang during the alliance on the first day of February, our army will be able to eat until after autumn gone."

Xun Yu said: "It's all thanks to the general who went so far for the rations of the soldiers and the people. I am really ashamed!"

Luo Zheng laughed and said: "Wen Ruo is modest, this general just went out to kill people, and snatched back the food, grass, cattle and sheep. There are thousands of internal affairs, and Wen Ruo's heart is more troublesome than this general leading the army. gone."

Xun Yu said a few words modestly, then turned sideways and said solemnly, "Please, General."

"Go, go back to the city!"

Luo Zheng waved his hand and rode his horse first.

Xun Yu urged his horse to keep up, but was half a step behind.

Back in the city, the grain and grass and the Qiang captives will be arranged by someone.

Luo Zheng went back to the official residence alone, and summoned a group of confidants, civil and military, to discuss military affairs.

"General, what about those prisoners?"

Li Meng was the first to say: "Our army has flattened Zhong Qiang's other tribes. Although these captives are powerless to cause trouble, they are afraid day and night that they only want to avenge their wives, children, and family members, unlike those captive bandits. Can't stay."

Luo Zheng didn't say anything, but looked at Xun Yu, "What does Wen Ruo think?"

Xun Yu replied: "I thought that General Li Meng was right, but he was two thousand young and strong, so it would be a pity to kill them. Right now, a lot of young and strong labor is needed to restore farming, build canals, and build reservoirs. If all these Zhongqiang captives are demoted to slaves and used to plow the fields and build water conservancy, they only need to be strictly guarded, and nothing will happen."

Luo Zheng said decisively: "According to Wen Ruo's words, Lao Wenruo will take care of how these captives are arranged."

Xun Yu happily cupped his hands and said, "I obey."

Luo Zheng asked again, "How is the contact with the alliance?"

Xun Yu caressed Liu Xu and said, "The Qiangs and the Xiaoyue Clan have reprimanded and replied that the leaders of the various ministries are expected to arrive at Baitancao the day before the meeting. It has been agreed that the troops brought by the various ministries should not exceed five. Hundred."

Luo Zheng asked: "How many soldiers and horses can this general bring?"

Xun Yu said: "The general can take three thousand cavalry to go."

Luo Zheng smiled sinisterly, and said: "That's good, three thousand cavalry is enough."

After a pause, he asked worriedly, "The grass has started to turn green these past two days. How is the spring plowing going?"

Xun Yu replied: "I just turned the land over, and I am organizing the peasants and prisoners to dredge the ditches to divert water to irrigate the land. When the water seeps through the land, spring wheat can be planted, and corn can only be planted after Qingming."

"That's good!"

Luo Zheng nodded again and again, and waved his hand again, "It's here today, everyone is tired, go down and rest!"

After finishing speaking, he got up and strode out of the meeting hall, and went into the backyard.

(End of this chapter)