The best little eunuch

Chapter 33 Dynamics of the parties

Chapter 33 Dynamics of the parties

"Now, listen to my order. The cavalry will clear the way and aim for the Nanjiang River. As the soldiers are pointing, go forward!" Lin Feng couldn't help shouting this slogan.

"Where the soldiers are pointing, go forward! Where the soldiers are pointing, go forward!" The soldiers shouted slogans, and slowly walked out of the camp of the Imperial Horse Supervisor, and walked on the streets of the capital.Seeing such an army walking on the street made those ordinary people a little confused.But seeing these soldiers are full of energy, the common people are also happy. With these soldiers, they will not worry about someone daring to invade their country.

Riding on a horse, although Lin Feng is not very good at riding a horse, but fortunately, the speed of marching is not fast, and Lin Feng's legs are tightly sandwiched between the horse's belly, which is considered decent.After learning that Lin Feng could not ride a horse, Yao Xing wanted to prepare a sedan chair for Lin Feng, but Lin Feng refused.I went to fight the war, not to visit the mountains and rivers.What is it like to ride a sedan chair.Therefore, Lin Feng resolutely climbed onto the horse.

The team walked out of the capital slowly, Lin Feng turned his head by chance, and saw the Queen Mother, Qiuxiang and the emperor who were watching him on the city wall at the moment.Looking affectionately at the Queen Mother and Qiuxiang, Lin Feng didn't say much, turned his horse's head and ran towards the front of the team.But fortunately, Lin Feng held on to the rein firmly, if it fell, Lin Feng's cool gesture would turn into a show of embarrassment.

Leading the army of the Imperial Horse Supervisor, Lin Feng went all the way south.However, because the army carried small artillery, the speed of the march was not fast.On this day, Lin Feng's army came to a place called Xing'an County.

"My lord, we don't have much food and grass. The soldiers have eaten dry food for a few days. Why don't we station in this county today and let the brothers have a good rest." One of the battalion chiefs, General Xin Hong of the Wuxiang Battalion, spoke to Lin Feng.In the past three days, although the speed of the march was not fast, but they ate dry food and drank cold water every day, and the soldiers were not in good condition, which was not conducive to maintaining their combat effectiveness.

There is another more important problem, that is, the soldiers are almost out of dry food.Although the army had made preparations, after all, the soldiers had to march and they were on their own territory, so they didn't bring much dry food.

It was difficult to get off the horse. Riding a horse for the past few days has really caused Lin Feng a lot of hardships, but Lin Feng still insists on riding a horse every day and does not sit in a carriage.This can be regarded as setting an example for the soldiers.

"Xin Hong, bring a few soldiers into the city. The army will stay where it is, and let's not disturb the common people." Looking at the location of Xing'an County, Lin Feng said.Although they marched for three days, the army was basically still in the northern region, and Xing'an County was not a wealthy county at first glance, so Lin Feng did not let the soldiers enter the city.

After bowing to Lin Feng on horseback, Xin Hong led a few people and galloped towards the county seat of Xing'an County.And He Wei began to organize manpower to build camping sites.Although this place can be regarded as a safe area, He Wei is meticulous in arranging the soldiers to camp, and will never allow laziness.

Camping is not an easy task for the army. After choosing the camp site, the soldiers will cut down some trees and make a temporary wooden wall to prevent the army from being suddenly attacked by the enemy at night without any defense. .At the same time, in terms of sanitation, the army also attaches great importance to it. In places far away from people's residences, toilets will be dug out, and it is not allowed to defecate anywhere.These are the few days when Lin Feng was in the army.This marching and fighting has a lot of knowledge to learn.

Before the big camp here was set up, Xin Hong came back.Seeing Xin Hong's angry look, Lin Feng asked, "What's the matter? Didn't you ask you to go to Xing'an County to raise some food and grass? Why did you come back so soon?"

"My lord, the county magistrate of Xing'an County is really too much. He actually ordered the defenders in the city to close the gate and not allow us to enter." Xin Hong said angrily.He has been fighting with the army for so many years, no matter which county he passes by, the chief officer there will not serve him with good food and drink.This Xing'an County is good, and it turned him away directly.

After listening to Xin Hong's report, Lin Feng was also surprised: Could it be that the county magistrate of Xing'an County has already taken refuge in King Wu?If that's the case, I'm in danger. "Have you identified yourself with them?"

"Speaking of this makes people angry. The general can't get close to the city wall at all. As long as he enters the shooting range of their archers, he will order the archers to shoot arrows. The general has no chance to say anything." Xin Hong hated his teeth itching. If he were to lead this army now, he would definitely attack Xing'an County without hesitation.Otherwise, it would be difficult to solve the hatred in his heart.

After careful consideration, Lin Feng felt that this matter was somewhat confusing.If the magistrate of Xing'an County had already defected to King Wu, then there was absolutely no need for him to do so.You just need to do some tricks in the food.Wouldn't that be easier?Now, what if he let the army attack the city?With the low city walls of Xing'an County, they couldn't resist several attacks by themselves.

"Go, take me to have a look." Lin Feng said to Xin Hong.He decided to go and see for himself, so as to understand the situation.Calculated according to the distance, Xing'an County is a little closer to the capital. Could it be that King Wu's forces penetrated so quickly?
"My lord, what kind of polite words do you need to deal with that kind of person? Just drag the artillery over and shoot directly. The general just checked visually. The city wall of Xing'an County has been in disrepair for a long time. It may not be able to withstand our several times." Offensive, when the time comes, we will enter the city and ask that dog officer to understand." Xin Hong was a little puzzled by Lin Feng's actions, and said.

Looking back at Xin Hong, Lin Feng asked, "Are we the imperial court's army?"

"Yes, my lord, why do you ask this question?" Xin Hong looked at Lin Feng in confusion and asked.

"Is Xing'an County the county seat of the imperial court?" Lin Feng did not answer Xin Hong's question, but continued to ask.

Nodding his head, Xin Hong replied, "That goes without saying."

"Using the imperial army to attack your own city, do you want all the officials in the world to fall to King Wu?" Staring at Xin Hong, Lin Feng asked sternly.

Realizing that his thoughts were wrong, Xin Hong said: "My lord, the general is wrong." As he spoke, he knelt down on one knee.

Helping Xin Hong up, Lin Feng said: "General Xin Hong, we are the army of the imperial court. How can we attack our own city just like those rebels? We should communicate with them more. And I think that Xing'an It is unlikely that the magistrate of the county will take refuge in King Wu."

"My lord, the general understands. I'll take you there right away." After finishing speaking, he should lead the way ahead.

After riding for a short time, Lin Feng and Xin Hong arrived under the city wall of Xing'an County.The soldiers on the city wall were still on high alert. As long as Lin Feng and the others dared to take another step forward, the bows and arrows in their hands would be shot out.

"Let your steward come out and answer, our general is here." Xin Hong shouted loudly towards the city wall.

After a while, an official in civilian robes appeared at the top of the city, bowed to Lin Feng, and said, "Your Majesty Li Wenyuan, magistrate of Xing'an County, greets the general."

Ce immediately took a step forward, and Lin Feng also saluted, and asked, "I don't know why Mr. Li doesn't let my subordinates enter the city?"

"This general, as the parent official of Xing'an County, he is responsible for guarding the land. Now that the king of Wu is rebelling, the general is worried that someone with malicious intentions will enter the city, so he will order the city gate to be closed before dark. Please also this general Forgive me." Li Wenyuan explained politely.

"Now that you see our general, don't you hurry to open the door?" Xin Hong said aside.

Arching his hands at Xin Hong, Li Wenyuan said: "This general, if it's dark today, the lower officials don't dare to take this risk. After all, the lower officials are responsible for guarding the land. If Xing'an County is lost, the lower officials will have no face to see the emperor." gone."

"How else do you want to confirm? Do you want to see the official credentials of this general?" Xin Hong's irritable temper finally couldn't be held back.Let me tell you carefully, you are still worried that I am a spy of King Wu's army.If I were really from the King of Wu's side, I would still be talking nonsense with you, and I would have already attacked the city.

"If the general is willing to cooperate, that would be the best. The lower official asked someone to put the hanging basket down, and asked the two generals to put the certificate in it, so that the lower official can check it out." He pointed at Lin Feng and Xin Hong again Arching his hands, Li Wenyuan said.Then he ordered the soldiers on the city wall to put down the hanging basket.

Li Wenyuan's actions completely annoyed Xin Hong. When had he ever been so angry? "I said don't go too far. Do you believe that I will mobilize the army to attack the city right now? If you break the city wall, I'll flatten you with two cannonballs."

"The lower officials are responsible for guarding the land, and I hope the general will forgive me." Although Li Wenyuan has been limp all the time, he will never let go, and he must see the official credentials.

Taking out his official certificate and handing it to Xin Hong, Lin Feng said: "Go ahead, Mr. Li also acts according to the rules. And now is a special moment, Mr. Li should be more cautious."

After receiving Lin Feng's official certificate, Xin Hong walked towards the hanging basket very dissatisfied.Li Wenyuan on the city wall thanked Lin Feng: "Thank you, General, for your understanding."

"Master Li also acts according to the rules, we should abide by them." Lin Feng said.

After carefully checking Lin Feng's official credentials, Li Wenyuan was relieved to know that Lin Feng was the general sent by the imperial court to fight the rebellion in Nanjiang Province.Today he heard the sentry report that a large army was coming towards Xing'an County, but it made Li Wenyuan nervous.Although he knew that it was more likely to be the imperial army, Li Wenyuan couldn't guarantee whether they were the vanguard of King Wu.After all, it is not impossible for King Wu's army to reach the border of Xing'an County in three days.

Therefore, after learning that a large army was coming towards Xing'an County, Li Wenyuan immediately ordered the city gate to be closed and sealed.And all the soldiers in the county were in a fighting state.Therefore, there will be the scene when Xin Hong came to Xing'an County.

"The official has already seen the official certificates of the two generals, but they are not Wu Wang's rebels." After reading the official certificates, Li Wenyuan said to the city.

"You didn't tell me to open the door after reading it. Do you want me to run away?" Xin Hong said angrily.If he followed his style when he was in the frontier army, he would really dare to blast the door open with a cannon.

Looking at Xin Hong reproachfully, Lin Feng said to the city wall: "Master Li, my subordinates are all soldiers, and they are relatively rude. I hope Master Li will not mind."

"What are you talking about, my lord? It's just that the officials can't open the city gate now." Li Wenyuan also had no choice, the city gate was sealed, and it was quite troublesome to open it.

"What's the matter, did you really let me blast you away with a cannon?" Xin Hong got angry again, you are really a bully.You said you want to see the official certificate, and we will give it to you.After reading it, you still haven't opened the door.

Cupping his hands at Xin Hong, Li Wenyuan said: "This general, please listen to the officer. At noon, the officer's patrol found that there was an army approaching Xing'an County. Therefore, the officer ordered someone to open the city gate. The stones are blocked. Therefore, it is very troublesome to open it. However, the lower officials will use the fastest speed to remove the stones from the city gate and open the city gate."

"I didn't expect Mr. Li to be so cautious. If all the ministers in the world are like Mr. Li, how can the King of Wu incite the rebels to rebel?" Lin Feng complimented Li Wenyuan in a timely manner, and then continued: "It's just that the army below The dry food I brought is running out, and I want to replenish it in Master Li’s county seat. However, please rest assured, Master Li, I will pay for it, and it will not be in vain.”

"This general is too polite. The general is leading troops to suppress the rebellion, and I will support it myself. Please wait a moment, my lord, and I will go to prepare. After a while, put some of them down from the city wall with a hanging basket, and the rest Yes, after the gates of the city are opened, the officer will personally transport it to your lord's barracks." Li Wenyuan also said very politely.

"This will trouble Mr. Li." A crisis was avoided through the communication between Lin Feng and Li Wenyuan.If it was a general with a fiery temper, Xing'an County would have disappeared by now!It can also be seen from this that the importance of communication.

At midnight that day, the city gate of Xing'an County was finally opened, and Li Wenyuan personally escorted the food and grass to Lin Feng's camp.

(End of this chapter)