Early the next morning, Liu Juntao said goodbye to Hu Dexing, Sun Xu and Meng Fanchen, and rushed back to Yushanji with 21 personal guards.

Hu Dexing, Sun Xu, and Meng Fanchen stayed in Dong'e County, on the one hand, reminding Huo Qianhu to send troops in time, and on the other hand, depending on the development of the situation, to deliver news to Liu Juntao in time.

A day later, Liu Juntao and his entourage returned to Yushanji.

After entering the village, Liu Juntao didn't bother to go home to catch his breath, Guo Yongzhong and Zhang Baigui came over together.

Guo Yongzhong said: "Juntao, now the two thousand new young men have been registered and are undergoing a simple reorganization. Master Zhang's side is also making every effort to build weapons. You don't have to worry about things at home, but what's going on in Dong'e County? Did Senno-sama agree to send troops? ”

Liu Juntao said with a smile: "Lord Qianhu has already agreed to come down, send three hundred troops, and take Zhang Qiuzhen!" ”

"Only 300 people? How to beat the Chen family's horse team! ”

Zhang Baigui couldn't help but exclaim when he heard this.

Guo Yongzhong also frowned, obviously worried.

"Three hundred is enough! Let's not forget, the three hundred people mobilized by the Thousand Households are all officers and soldiers, I don't believe that the Chen family's horse team still dares to fight with the officers and soldiers? That's a blatant rebellion! ”

Liu Juntao said with a smile: "To put it bluntly, the three hundred soldiers brought by Lord Qianhu are not ready to fight, but to go to see the prisoners!" ”

After listening to Liu Juntao's words, Guo Yongzhong and Zhang Baigui were relieved.

At this time, Gao Ran, Chen Ziping, and Zhou Zongsheng learned that Liu Juntao was back, and they also rushed over.

Seeing this, Liu Juntao asked, "How is the escort team prepared?" ”

Gao Ran took the lead and said: "Qi Yu Lian Zong, the young men under my command have been deployed, Chang Hongdao has led a total of men and horses to the Yushan Workshop to garrison, and the remaining men and horses under my command have all been in place, and there is no problem at all to guard our Yushan Set." ”

Liu Juntao nodded, and then looked at Chen Ziping and Zhou Zongsheng.

Chen Ziping clenched his fists and said: "Mr. Lian, my six hundred and eighty-three people are ready to go, just waiting for Mr. Lian's order!" ”

Zhou Zongsheng also said: "Mr. Lian, the horse team has been prepared and can set off at any time!" ”

"Good!"

Liu Juntao immediately said to Guo Yongzhong, Zhang Baigui, and Gao Ran: "I'll lead my troops to set off now!" Yushan set is for you! If the Chen family attacked, the battle would be decided by Gao Ran alone. ”

The three of them solemnly agreed when they heard this.

Guo Yongzhong thought for a while, and then asked, "Jun Tao, don't you want to take a break?" ”

Liu Juntao knew that Guo Yongzhong was worried about himself, so he said with a smile: "Don't stop, it's better to set off early!" Guo Yuanwai, talk to Mu Ying for me. ”

Guo Yongzhong nodded and said more carefully.

"Pass the order, the horse team and Chen Ziping will set off immediately!"

Liu Juntao gave an order, Chen Ziping and Zhou Zongsheng immediately gathered people, and half an hour later, the two groups of men and horses, nearly 1,200 young men and horses, completed the whole team outside the Yushan market.

According to Liu Juntao's order, there were more than a dozen carts accompanying him, and in addition to some medicines and weapons, the carts were grain and grass for half a moon for the brigade.

Liu Juntao rode out of the gate of Yushanji, and the twenty-one guards behind him followed closely and did not leave an inch. Guo Yongzhong, Zhang Baigui, and Gao Ran all came out to see them off.

Liu Juntao said loudly: "Everyone, please go back!" In this battle, my Yushan set will win! ”

After speaking, Liu Juntao waved his hand and ordered the team to set off immediately.

Chen Ziping led more than 680 young men and women from his department to set off in a formation and went south along the official road. The young and strong are fully armed and high-spirited, which is completely comparable to the elite officers and soldiers.

And Zhou Zongsheng led 500 horsemen to protect the sides of the brigade, completely protecting the infantry army in the center.

At the same time, Zhou Zongsheng also mobilized more than 100 riders to disperse and stand guard for about ten miles around the team.

Watching Liu Juntao lead the team south, Guo Yongzhong, Zhang Baigui, and Gao Ran's faces were full of pride.

After all, the rise of Yushanji has not been long, and under the leadership of Liu Juntao, you can have such a strong team, how can you not be proud!

At this time, Guo Muying hurriedly ran over, stood on the wall with everyone, looked at the army that was gradually moving away, and her eyes couldn't help but reddened slightly.

"This guy set off as soon as he came back, and he didn't say hello to me!"

Guo Muying muttered, "You must come back safely!" ”

Two days later, Liu Juntao rushed to the area of Ansan Lake with a large group of men, and the army hid in the dense reeds and set up camp.

Although Liu Juntao led about 1,200 men and horses, it seemed to be immense, but hidden in the endless reeds, it was like a stone falling into the sea, and disappeared.

Along the way, Liu Juntao deliberately required the guards to be young and strong in accordance with the norms of the official army, not only sent a large number of scouts, but also required all young men to form a team and arm, and no one was allowed to put weapons on the cart.

Because the training of the Yushanji Guards on weekdays is very strict, and the food supply of the Yushanji is also very strong, the results of the strict drills at this time are revealed, and the team is still not chaotic after such a long-distance march, and it is quite orderly!

Liu Juntao was very satisfied, and after rushing to Anshan Lake at this time, he ordered the whole army to camp on the spot to rest, and specially took some young people to catch fish and hunt, and add food to everyone.

Although the reeds of Ansan Lake are inaccessible and very dangerous, the food in it is still very rich, not only fish and shrimp, but also rabbits and pheasants everywhere!

More than an hour later, Liu Juntao saw that the young men of the two escort teams were burying pots and cooking, and the camp was basically built in a rudiment, so he relaxed and sat on the ground to rest.

It was already early winter, and it was cold in the reeds, and the young guards could only snuggle up to the campfire where they were cooking.

Liu Juntao tightened his collar and said to Chen Ziping next to him: "After eating for a while, let's get a nest as soon as possible, it is estimated that we will live here for a few days." ”

Chen Ziping nodded and went to make arrangements, while Zhou Zongsheng asked, "Mr. Lian, why are we hiding here?" I think it's better for us to kill the Chen family as soon as possible. ”

Liu Juntao said with a smile: "This matter is not in a hurry! We can completely hide our whereabouts here, so as not to be detected by the Chen family too early. Also, I'm going to wait for news here. ”

"Waiting for a message?"

Liu Juntao looked at Zhou Zongsheng and said: "This time we attack the Chen family is different from the past, not only the distance is far away, but also we have to cooperate with the officials and troops of Dong'e County, if we attack early, the Chen family's horse team stationed in Zhang Qiu Town has received the news in advance, and it is very likely to return to defend the Chen family, or even intercept and kill us halfway!" ”

Hearing this, Zhou Zongsheng understood, and talked with Liu Juntao about the shortcomings of the march for a while.

At this time, Liu Juntao said: "There is one more thing, send a horse team in a while to cover all the surrounding ten miles to prevent our whereabouts from being discovered." Also, tell Chen Ziping that he must arrange to return the sentry, and the open and dark sentry must be arranged! ”

Zhou Zongsheng clenched his fists and said, "Understood! ”

In this way, Liu Juntao led a large group of men and horses to wait in the reeds of Ansan Lake for five days.

On the sixth day, Liu Juntao received a message sent by Hu Dexing: Huo Qianhu had already led 300 soldiers from Dong'e County, and Hu Dexing took Sun Xu and Meng Fanchen with him.

Immediately afterwards, on the same day, Liu Juntao also received a message from Liu Zi'an: the Chen family sent someone to contact Kong Sancai, the head of the Kong family, but the Kong family only shrank their manpower, but there was no sign of going north.

In the end, Liu Zi'an wrote in the information sent: "The Kong family has regarded my Yushan set as a thorn in the side, and this time it should be the heart of sitting on the mountain and watching the tiger fight, and is ready to make a move after the duel between my Yushan set and the Chen family!" Practice must always be careful! ”

After Liu Juntao read the news, he couldn't help but feel relieved, a sneer appeared on his face, and said, "Kong Sancai? Hum! Rotten wood and dry bones, don't worry! ”

On the same day, Liu Juntao led a large group of men and horses west into Henan.