Chapter 170: Guards
Zhao Liang said that he was unwilling to be Apple's subordinate, not only out of temporary anger, but also out of another layer of consideration.
He traveled to the Northern Song Dynasty this time, and his only purpose was to rescue Zheng Luya, so Kaifeng Mansion was the place he should go to. If he became a scout in the vanguard battalion of the Yongbian Army, wouldn't it be equivalent to being trapped on the front line of the Song-Liao War and delaying the rescue of people?
Seeing his attitude, Apple's apricot eyes widened, and he was about to sneer at him, only to hear Yang Paifeng scold: "Okay, shut up!" Two people are like children, what is the system of noisy and noisy? What I just said was not a request for your two opinions, but an order, you know? ”
She paused, and said angrily: "Moreover, you have an important task to complete next, how can you be so childish." ”
"What task?" As soon as Apple heard this, he was immediately interested, temporarily left Zhao Liang behind, and hurriedly asked.
Yang Paifeng first looked at Yang Ru, and then said, "I want you to escort the second lady back to Kaifeng Mansion." ”
"What?!" Hearing this, Yang Ru and Apple exclaimed at the same time, their tones full of dissatisfaction.
"I don't want to do that, but I can't help it." Yang Paifeng explained: "The second lady didn't say goodbye and ran all the way to the front line in northern Xinjiang, not only was Kou Xiang's side very embarrassed, but the old lady was also distressed and annoyed. Two days ago, I heard a message from the person who escorted the grain and grass that her old man was ill because of this incident, and even the imperial doctor in the palace was alarmed. Tianbo Mansion, as well as Yang Shuai's side, had already sent a message before, asking the second lady to return quickly, so as to calm the old lady's heart. ”
As soon as Yang Ru heard that her grandmother was sick because of herself, she was immediately anxious, and she couldn't say anything if she wanted to argue and refuse. Apple protested: "Since you want to invite the young lady back, then it would be good to arrange a team of escorts, why do you want to transfer us scouts." Seeing that the Liao soldiers are about to invade the territory on a large scale, the front line is tight. ”
Yang Paifeng glanced at her: "What's the matter?" Without you, we won't do porcelain work? At present, the second miss is in our pioneer camp, which is hundreds of miles away from Lanzhou, not to mention going to Bianliang, Tokyo. Along the way, where do you ask me to find the guards, is it possible that the vanguard iron armor will be occupied? ”
The so-called vanguard iron armor is an elite unit created by Yang Yanzhao himself, the commander of the border army of the Great Song Dynasty and Ningxia, which is specially responsible for reconnaissance behind enemy lines, long-distance raids and emergency assistance, and has always had the reputation of "winning flying horses". Meng Liang and Yang Paifeng, as the chief and deputy commanders of the vanguard battalion of the army, have the core force in their hands is the vanguard iron armor, and they went deep into the north this time and shouldered the important mission of disrupting the rhythm of the enemy's attack, so at this time, Yang Paifeng threw out this sentence, which immediately made Apple feel speechless, tilting his head angrily, and looking at the sky.
Although Meng Liang looked like a rough man, his mind was very detailed, and when he saw that the two of them were stiff, he hurriedly smiled and said, "Apple, you are like this, Brother Meng has to say a few words." Let me ask you, where are we now? ”
"Needless to say? Arrive at the junction of Yunzhou and Dingzhou. Apple replied.
Meng Liang nodded: "Yes, Suicheng was lost, Dingzhou was in an emergency, and Lord Wang Jizhong was unfortunately defeated and captured by Yunzhou Observation. At present, the Khitan army is attacking in many ways, and the front of the army is pointing directly at all parts of Hebei. It can be said that the battle lines of the enemy and us are intertwined and difficult to demarcate, and our vanguard army is even more behind enemy lines, full of dangers. In this case, who can keep the second lady back safely? ”
He was slightly stunned when he saw that Apple heard this, and knew that these words had an effect, so he paused slightly, and then said: "The reason why Pai Feng entrusted you with a heavy responsibility is because I fully trust your ability, and I think that only your team can live up to the trust of Yang Shuai and Tianbo Mansion and send the young lady back to Kaifeng safely." ”
Zhao Liang used his mind reading technique at this time, probing Apple's mind, and reading it was full of a beautiful and proud feeling, secretly sighing that this girl was really foolish, and couldn't help but sneer. Where did Apple know his ghost idea, first glared at Zhao Liang dissatisfied, and then said to Meng Liang and Yang Paifeng: "Okay, since Brother Meng and Sister Paifeng both said so, then Apple is also duty-bound, and will definitely send the second miss back safely." But ......"
She pointed at Zhao Liang: "This guy, I ......"
Before she could say the word "don't want", Yang Paifeng frowned: "No, no, no, Zhao Liang will make it up with you, there is no need to discuss." ”
Zhao Liang knew in his heart that Yang Paifeng's arrangement was completely for the good of his nephew. This is the front line of the war, so there is a danger to life, she asked Zhao Liang to follow Apple, and she can return to the rear justifiably, which can not only make the merit of escorting Yang Ru, but also do not have to stay on the battlefield to work hard, with good intentions.
This arrangement is also in line with Zhao Liang's wishes, so that he can go to Kaifeng as soon as possible to inquire about Xiaoya's news, so he hurriedly said: "Okay, I obey the orders of the two generals, and everything is based on the overall situation!" ”
Yang Ru also said happily: "This is very good. Eun Gong will go back with me, and I will tell my family about your deeds, grandmother, they like young heroes the most. ”
Apple pouted when he heard this: "What hero? The bear that falls with one move is about the same. ”
Meng Liang discussed a few words with Yang Paifeng and said, "In my opinion, you don't have to go in the direction of Lanzhou anymore. Go south directly, turn to Bianliang through Xiangzhou, so that the road is closer, and the chance of encountering Liao soldiers is much smaller. ”
Apple is obviously also very familiar with the terrain, and immediately understood the truth, readily agreed, and then exchanged some ideas with Meng Liang and Yang Paifeng about the safety of the road trip, and Yang Ru also interjected a few words from time to time to express his opinions. Zhao Liang didn't hear what they said about military affairs very clearly, so he lay down on the ground bored, counting the stars with his head resting on his arms.
At this time, his mind had already flown back to the modern era thousands of years later, and he began to worry about slaughtering them. According to the hours of the real world, it has been more than twenty-four hours since he forcibly crossed, and after he left, Director Tu, Wang Xiaosi, and Shi Xiaofeng should have surrendered to Guan Lin and them to avoid unnecessary bloodshed. So, at this time, most of the three of them are locked up in a cell somewhere, waiting for severe punishment to come.
Alas, I hope that Director Zhang Mo can get out of danger safely and wake up as soon as possible, Zhao Liang silently prayed in his heart: Now only she can save her comrades, otherwise, they will be more and less lucky this time.
In addition, Guan Lin, a hateful guy, will definitely not let me go easily, if I guess correctly, the Great Song Department must have sent an arrest team to catch up with me. Tonight, or tomorrow, my colleagues from the Anti-Penetration Bureau may appear in this exotic time and space and begin to hunt down the number one criminal in my bureau. What the is this called? is a good secret service director, but he actually became a fugitive and made a TV series?
The more Zhao Liang thought about it, the more depressed he became, and his head gradually became dizzy, coupled with the effect of the liquor suffocating the donkey, he fell asleep in a daze after a while.
When he woke up again, the sky was already slightly white, and he was surrounded by Song soldiers who were packing their bags and getting ready to go. Apple strapped the saddle belt for the war horse and said, "I said big hero, have you finally woken up?" Good fellow, snoring. ”
Zhao Liang rubbed his sleepy eyes and asked, "What about General Meng?" ”
"Brother Meng and Sister Pai Feng set out in the middle of the night and led their troops to raid a fortified city where the Liao army was stocking grain," Apple replied, "I see that you are sleeping soundly, so I didn't disturb you when I left." ”
Zhao Liang nodded, got up from the ground, and did a few stretching exercises in radio gymnastics, and suddenly felt that the fatigue of his whole body was swept away.
At this time, Yang Ru, the second lady of the Yang family, came out of the tent not far away, walked to Zhao Liang, handed over a cloth bag and said, "Engong is awake, let's eat some dry food first." ”
Zhao Liang took out a piece of air-dried beef from the bag with his hand, and said: "Second Miss is polite, let's call me Zhao Liang directly in the future, Engong or something, I'm really embarrassed to hear it." ”
"Okay, then I'll call you Brother Zhao," Yang Ru smiled: "But you are not allowed to call me Second Miss again, just call Yang Ru." ”
Zhao Liang wanted to make a joke and said, "Since you call me brother, then I will simply call you sister." But the little tigress apple was next to him, so he immediately put away his flirtatious nature, and nodded solemnly: "That's very good, Miss Yang Ru." ”
Yang Ru happily agreed, and then handed the kettle to Zhao Liang, asking him to drink and eat at the same time, so as not to choke.
Apple shook his head helplessly, led the horse with the saddle to Zhao Liang, and sent the reins forward: "Zhao Daying, Bendu has already prepared the war horse for you, can you ride it?" ”
"Thank you, thank you," Zhao Liang hurriedly stuffed all the beef into his mouth, took the reins from Apple's hand, and said vaguely: "I can ride, I used to ride a lot." ”
Yang Ru and Apple couldn't help but be stunned when they heard this. You must know that when the productive forces were not developed in ancient times, war horses were definitely scarce, especially for the Han dynasty, they were not like the northern nomads, who grew up on horseback since childhood. Therefore, since the Han and Tang dynasties, horses are often only accessible to aristocratic families and professional cavalry, while ordinary people can usually ride a donkey and a cow, and even if they have horses, they are all weak old horses replaced by the army.
According to Yang Paifeng, this Zhao Liang is a young descendant in the ravine of her hometown, how can he often ride a war horse? This is obviously.
Yang Ru didn't want to question it directly because she considered Engong's face, but Apple didn't have this scruples, raised her eyebrows, and hummed: "Oh, it's amazing, and you still ride it often?" Come on, come on, you give this girl a ride. ”
Zhao Liang didn't know the doubts in their hearts, and thought that the other party was just letting himself try his foot strength and be familiar with the horse's nature, so he didn't say a word and turned over on the horse.
The so-called connoisseur stretches out his hand to know if there is. Zhao Liang crossed twice before, once as a general of the Western Zhou Dynasty, and once as a small national teacher of Great Qin, riding a war horse has long been proficient, coupled with the guidance of the two masters of Su Li and Meng Qi, I dare not say how superb the riding skills are, but the doorway is definitely in place.
Just looking at the posture of him getting on the horse, Apple was suddenly a little dumbfounded, while Yang Ru's beautiful eyes flashed and he was quite appreciative.
Zhao Liang clamped the horse's belly with his legs, urged the war horse, and ran around in a large circle, running faster and faster, even between the camps, the road was sometimes wide and sometimes narrow, and he did not see him at all cramped and nervous.
The whole circle went down, but it only took a few breaths, and in the blink of an eye, they sped back in front of the apples. I saw Zhao Liang riding his horse and approaching, and his speed did not decrease at all, until the horse's head was about to hit the apple, he suddenly reined in the reins. In the next second, the tall war horse suddenly stopped, and then the two front legs left the ground, only supported by retreat, and stood upright in front of Apple and Yang Ru, looking up to the sky and neighing. Zhao Liang sat firmly on the saddle, looking forward to pride.
"Good riding! It's so handsome! Yang Ru's little face was crimson, and she cheered happily.