Prancing Horse Xiliang

Chapter 87 The General of the Celestial Dynasty
The sun rises in the east, and the morning sun is shining brightly.

Two thousand cavalry rushed out of Lingju and assembled outside the north gate.

Luo Zheng took the reins from the soldiers, and after getting on the horse, he didn't forget to turn his head and tell Wu Xi: "The news that this general has crushed the other troops of Zhongqiang has probably reached Han Sui's ears, so we must be careful. Han Sui then attacked Lingju."

Wu Xi cupped his hands reluctantly, and said, "I got it."

Luo Zheng nodded, Shi Le turned his horse's head, waved his hand, "Go!"

Billowing smoke and dust rose, and two thousand cavalry immediately set off and headed north like a whirlwind.

And as early as two days ago, Li Meng had led a thousand cavalry to escort the grain, fodder and luggage to Baicaotan.

Spring returns to the earth, and the grass and fields are shaded and green.

After the climate warmed up, within a few days, the earth returned to life.

The mountains, rivers and fields are full of greenery, and the emerald green shoots break through the soil and show their heads firmly.

On the white grass beach at the northern foot of Longwei Mountain, a dense tent was pitched. Li Meng led a thousand Xiliang cavalry and was supervising the construction of a hearth by two thousand Qiang captives for the alliance in five days.

When Luo Zheng led two thousand cavalry to arrive, the stove had all been built, and there was smoke rising from the cooking.

"The last general will see the general!"

Li Meng hurried over, bowed his hands on horseback and saluted.

Luo Zheng waved his hand, swept around, and then said enthusiastically: "This place is good, the surrounding fields are open, there are no mountains and forests to block the view, and the grass is also growing. It is not bad to build a pasture here to graze cattle and sheep."

Xun Yu rode together on the left, stroked his beard and smiled, "It's just that it's a bit far away from Lingju, otherwise it's a good place."

Luo Zheng rode his horse up to a high ground, overlooking the surrounding fields.

The blue sky is like washing, and the white clouds are long.

This era is good, there is no pollution, as long as it is not cloudy, the sky is blue.

Living in such a natural environment makes people feel less stuffy and oppressive.

After a long time, my mind is very comfortable.

That night, the army stationed in the pitched tents, waiting for the leaders of the various Qiang tribes to come.

Luo Zheng used these three days to carefully discuss with Xun Yu the details of handling the Qiang people's affairs.

Yunwu, Han Sui's official residence.

Cheng Ying hurried into the inner hall, cupped his hands to Han Sui and said: "Master, please pay attention, Luo Zheng has led the army to Baicaotan."

Han Sui regained his energy for a moment, and asked, "Has Ling's residence ever intruded into the assigned site?"

Cheng Ying said: "I have already mixed in, but according to the detailed report, after Luo Zheng's children led the army to leave, the city has begun to be strictly guarded. Hundreds of elite soldiers in our army have been dispersed, and I am afraid it will be a little troublesome."

Han Sui's eyes were fixed, "Little Luo Zheng is so careful!"

Cheng Ying nodded again and again: "It seems that Luo Zheng'er has been strictly guarding against the lord, but right now, the arrow is on the string, and he has to attack. The lord can lead eight thousand elite riders to the east, detour to the northern foot of Wuling, and avoid Luo Zheng Xiaoer's scouts scouted the horses and killed Lingju's city with surprise soldiers, and then ordered the city to be set on fire to create chaos, or they could attack Lingju."

Han Suidao: "It takes more than 200 li to detour to Wuling, and it will take three days to arrive at Lingju."

Cheng Ying said: "There is no way to do this. The city is heavily guarded, and the scouts are scouting for dozens of miles. If we don't detour Wuling, our army will not be able to hide from Luo Zheng's scouts. Once we are prepared , Breaking the city will become very difficult.”

Han Sui thought for a moment, then said decisively: "Forget it, just follow Gongying's words."

"My lord is wise."

Cheng Ying bowed his hands in a compliment, and hurried down to prepare.

Early the next morning, it was still dark.

Eight thousand cavalry quietly drove out from the barracks in the north of the city, rolling towards the east in the twilight.

White Grass Beach.

The sun reached the mid-heaven and began to tilt to the west.

In an open space in the middle of the rug, there was a lot of voices and it was very lively.

Twenty majestic and sturdy soldiers were divided into ten pairs, and they were wrestling in pairs.

Luo Zheng had nothing to do left and right, and in his spare time, he brought out this activity that originated from the Mongols.

Wrestling itself has no important meaning, but it can form a martial style.

"Ow!"

Amidst the roar, a man in his thirties struggled to overturn his opponent to the ground.

The surrounding soldiers and military academies immediately applauded loudly, and even Mr. Xun Yu also applauded.

Luo Zheng looked itchy, and when he was about to end up playing, he rushed over like a whirlwind on a fast horse.

"Report!"

The scout soldiers rushed forward and shouted: "General, the five hundred cavalry of Sister Le's troops have arrived ten miles to the northwest!"

"Oh, it's finally here!"

Luo Zheng stood up and waved his hand, "Go, go and see!"

"Wait a minute!"

Xun Yu hurriedly said: "How can a general of the heaven welcome people who are out of his element?"

"Ok?"

Luo Zheng was stunned for a while, and then suddenly said: "Wen Ruo reminded me very much, this general has not thought about it!"

Xun Yu caressed his beard and smiled: "The general's suppression of the Zhongqiang tribe is enough to deter the Qianghu tribes. Since Sister Le and Xiaoyueshi have come to join the alliance, it means that these Qianghu people do not want to tear themselves apart from our Han court." It's embarrassing. Since this is the case, the general must put on airs to show my majesty, so as not to let these foreigners think that we are weak."

Luo Zheng nodded again and again: "That's right, most of these alien races eat hard and don't eat soft. If he caresses them with gentle means, he thinks that I, a big man, can't do anything to them. It is true that I have to put on airs to show that my big man will never tolerate foreign provocations. Tianwei."

Xun Yu said: "Just wait for the leaders of the ministries to arrive, and the general will wait in the commander's tent!"

Luo Zheng made a 'hmm' sound, and said happily: "Wen Ruo said it is true."

Half an hour later, five hundred cavalry marched two miles to the northwest and set up camp on the spot.

When the sun was about to set, more than 20 tribes came one after another, seven or eight more than expected.

These tribes range from big to small. The big ones, such as Lejie and Xiaoyuezhi, brought five hundred cavalry, while the small ones only had two or three hundred. The soldiers and horses from more than 20 tribes added up to more than [-] people, all of whom set up camp two miles west of Luo Zheng's camp.

On a high hill to the left of the camp, dozens of cavalry stood on horseback against the setting sun.

Luo Zheng watched from a distance for a while, and said to Xun Yu: "It seems that these Qianghu people have been united long ago, and connected all the camps together. Is it because I am afraid that this general will suddenly attack and defeat them all?"

Xun Yu thought for a while, then said: "This must be the news that the general has conquered the other tribe of Zhong Qiang."

As soon as Luo Zheng's brain turned, he understood, and agreed: "Most of them were expected by Wen Ruo, otherwise how could these Qianghu people be so guarded. It seems that the leaders of the various ministries will not come before the formal alliance tomorrow. .”

Wang Fang said loudly: "It's better to take these Qianghu leaders to one pot, and then all troubles will be gone."

Luo Zheng glanced at this guy and scolded: "Idiot without a brain, go away."

Wang Fang scratched his head vigorously, and laughed dryly twice, not knowing what he said was wrong.

Xun Yu said with a smile: "If it was really that simple, the general would have made the move a long time ago. How could he have waited until now? Not to mention that these Qiang and Hu people have tens of thousands of fighters together, and our army may not be able to win. Eight thousand Qiang and Hu cavalry soldiers smashed and killed all the leaders of the tribes, and in the end they will only completely force the Qiang and Hu people to rebel, and Han Sui and Ma Teng will take advantage of it."

"So that's the case, the general will understand."

Wang Fang was stunned, and then expressed a different opinion, "However, sir, you must have too much ambition for others, right? Even though these Qiang and Hu people have tens of thousands of warriors, they do not belong to each other. How can they be our army's opponents? "

Luo Zheng said coldly: "Do you think these Qiang and Hu people are stupid pigs? This general has flattened Zhong Qiang's other tribes. These Qiang and Hu people may have begun to unite secretly. Once our army is dispatched, won't they United?"

"This……"

Wang Fang finally understood now, and couldn't help laughing a few times.

At this moment, several fast horses rushed towards this side like a whirlwind from the west.

Li Meng was most familiar with the Qiang people, so he only glanced at them and said, "It's the Qiang people's emissary."

"A Qiang envoy?"

Luo Zheng thought for a while, then said: "Go, go back to the camp."

Dozens of riders quickly turned around and rushed down the high post, and rushed straight into the camp.

Luo Zheng had just entered the account of the Chinese army commander, and a small school came to report, please see the envoy of Sister Le.

"Bring it up!"

Luo Zheng waved his hand and ordered casually.

"As ordered!"

The small school went as ordered.

(End of this chapter)