Chapter Eighty-Eight: Soldiers Rise in All Directions

"Report, the commander of the Huguang Metropolitan Division asks to see Yu Gao!" The Yamen of the Governor of Shaozhou Prefecture, just as Shen Chongming was looking at the generals at all levels studying the terrain map of Huguang with a majestic face, a lieutenant hurriedly ran in.

Hearing that Yu Jian came to see him, Shen Chongming couldn't help but sigh, it seemed that the soldiers and horses of the entire Huguang Metropolitan Division had fallen under Zhu Yiluan's control. Glancing at his generals, Shen Chongming raised his head and said, "Let him come in." Although this was expected, I still don't want to see such a result.

"Lord Shen, the lower officials are guilty, the lower officials are guilty!" Yu Prison was in a mess, and Chen Hu, who was following him, was also covered in mud, with a scruffy beard on his face, no matter how he looked like the strong guy who saved Shen Chongming's life some time ago.

Shen Chongming barely squeezed out a smile, "Huguang fell into the hands of Zhu Yiluan, it's really not the fault of adults, and I ask Lord Yu not to blame himself." ”

"Lord Shen, the subordinate officials are incompetent, I didn't expect that this group of white-eyed wolves under his command would dare to make such a disobedient move." Yu Jiao shook his head again and again, and his generals betrayed the court and took refuge in Zhu Yiluan, which he never expected.

Seeing that he was kneeling on the ground and couldn't stand up, Shen Chongming had no choice but to help him up. "Lord Yu, the world is unpredictable, if you want to blame it, blame Zhu Yiluan for being too scheming, don't talk about you, haven't I Jinyiwei failed to discover his conspiracy over the years?" When so many people talked about this, Shen Chongming didn't feel embarrassed, if he didn't do a good job, he didn't do a good job, and there was nothing to hide.

"Lord Yu, tell me about the current situation in Huguang." Although people have been sent to collect the specific situation in Huguang, after all, it is inevitable that there will be omissions, and it is very important to properly check and fill in the gaps.

Speaking of this stubble, Yu Jiao looked sad. "My lord, the current situation in Huguang is out of control, and we can only mobilize a large army to completely suppress the rebellion by force."

"A few days ago, I received your order and the official began to arrange, but who knew that the military order could only be used in the Dusi Yamen, and once it went out of the gate, it was a piece of waste paper. Soon after the order of the subordinate to transfer troops and generals was issued, Zhang Dapao, the political envoy of Nabu, entered the yamen of the capital with the servants, saying that the subordinate officials had mobilized troops and horses without authorization and intended to rebel. Speaking of this, anger did not appear in Yu Jiao's eyes again.

Seeing him like this, the lower officials concluded that he had taken refuge in Zhu Yiluan, and even ordered someone to take him down. It's a pity that before he could do anything, Wu Changwei commanded Song Yongkai to rush in with people, and without saying much, he ordered someone to hand over the ordnance of the guards of the Yamen of our capital. Saying this, Yu Jiao's face was full of shame. The soldiers and horses under their noses are all controlled by people, which is really a shame.

"Hehe, that's fine, the province is followed by a spy to leak the military information." Shen Chongming's face was full of indifference, anyway, the situation had already deteriorated to such an extent, no matter how bad it was, it was nothing.

After appeasing Yu Jian for a while, Shen Chongming sat down and said to the generals who were looking at him with blank eyes: "Ladies and gentlemen, the situation has become clear, you should go back immediately to count the troops and horses, arrange the transportation of grain and grass, and enter Huguang tomorrow." ”

The generals responded with a bang, and walked out of the hall one by one in good spirits. Since the reform of the military system, none of these people have ever fought with real swords and guns, and this time Huguang has a Zhu Yiluan, and they are all waiting for a big fight.

The crowd dispersed, but Yu Prison lifted a heart. The thoughts of these officials and gentlemen in the capital are too difficult to figure out, don't look at this Shen Chongming just now can be said to be tolerant of himself, but if such a thing happens, who knows if he will use himself. If you don't use it, it is impossible for you to keep your official position.

"My lord, the subordinate officials are most familiar with the terrain of Huguang, can you let the subordinate be a vanguard to open the way for the army this time?" Yu Jian asked cautiously.

"Vanguard?" Shen Chongming couldn't help frowning, and immediately made Yu Jiao fall into an ice cellar. It's over, it looks like he's not going to give himself a chance.

At this moment, Shen Chongming laughed. "Wouldn't it be overkill to let Master Yu be a small pioneer? Your errand has been arranged, now the official has gathered 20,000 troops in Tongling, you first rest here for one night, and tomorrow morning rush to Tongling to serve as the commander of the East Road of the rebel army, mainly responsible for the rebels of Huangzhou, De'an, Wuchang, Xiangyang, Jingdu Five Prefectures, this official does not ask you to destroy all the rebels of these five prefectures, but must nail them alive in this area can not get out. ”

Yu Jiao pinched his fingers and calculated, these five generals and horses will have more than 25,000 people, and he knows them well, so it is naturally not a problem to drag them down. "My lord, the lower official promises to do it, if you can trust the lower official, you will also hand over Chengtianfu and Shi Zhouwei to the lower official."

"Okay, then it's up to you, or that sentence, you must make them unable to get out, as for whether they are eliminated or not, you decide for yourself." A smile appeared on Shen Chongming's face, he knew that Yu Jiao would take the initiative to ask for more tasks.

"Master Xie, then the official is ready to go, without further ado, he will leave in two hours." Yu Jiao's face was full of excitement, and the time had come to prove himself.

"Okay, stay safe on the road." Shen Chongming nodded and smiled, the first task was properly explained.

Yu Jiao got up to say goodbye, and Brother Erdan walked in on his hind feet. "My lord, Lord Bang just sent someone to deliver the news that Zhu Yiluan's hiding place has been found."

"Oh, tell me where?" Shen Chongming's eyes couldn't help but shine, the rebels on the bright side didn't pay attention to them at all, the only thing he was worried about was the 50,000 horses that Zhu Yiluan had secretly trained. These people are different from the officials and soldiers who betrayed the imperial court, they must all be led by Zhu Yiluan's cronies, and they can almost be called invulnerable. And I don't know anything about them, so I can't start arranging a response.

"Your Excellency, you see, this is a famous mountain in Chenzhou Prefecture, and the barbarians who live there are Dong people. The high mountains and mountains here are inconvenient, and at present, according to the news from the Bang people, Zhu Yiluan has stationed 30,000 troops in the mountains, and the specific level of training is unknown. ”

Shen Chongming wiped his chin, "It is inevitable that there will be some omissions in the investigation, since it can be determined that he has 30,000 troops here, then we must estimate it according to 50,000." As for the specific combat strength, I am afraid that it will not be much stronger than the soldiers of the guard, but there is no need to worry too much. ”

"My lord, just these shrimp soldiers and crab generals, you haven't been able to catch them yet." Brother Erdan followed and patted his ass.

Shen Chongming smiled, "Well, that's reasonable. Then these rebels will be handed over to you to clean up. ”

Before he had time to be complacent, Brother Erdan was taken aback by Shen Chongming's words. "My lord, this is unacceptable, you said that they have 50,000 people, where can their subordinates deal with it."

Shen Chongming glared at him with displeasure, and said with a straight face: "Ma Erdan obeys the order!" ”

"The subordinates are here, my lord, let's talk about good business......" Before Brother Erdan finished speaking, he was frightened back by Shen Chongming's glare.

"Listen, now I officially appoint you as the commander of the Western Route Army of the counterinsurgency army, and lead the 30,000 troops gathered in Zhenyuan, Guizhou, plus the other 20,000 troops that will be mobilized for you, a total of 50,000 horses, first take the Tongguwei controlled by the rebels, and enter the territory of Huguang from here. Then through Zhenyuan, Tuokou Village directly into Chenxi, and in Chenxi to Anjiang some troops, waiting for the official military order at any time. ”

Shen Chongming's fingers swiped quickly on the Ming Mixed Yuan Diagram, and in a few moments, he arranged the specific task of Brother Erdan this time.

Brother Erdan has two big heads, and the most he commands is the men and horses of the first guard, and he commands an army of 50,000 at first glance, and he dares to accept it.

"My lord, the stakes are so high, you have to think clearly, you know best how many subordinates can water, and the 50,000 army can't fiddle with it at all." Brother Erdan said with a bitter face.

Shen Chongming glanced at him helplessly, "Erdan, if the jade is not cut, it will not be successful, and if people don't encounter some difficult things, they will not make progress, you have been muddy all day long, when will you become a great tool." ”

"My lord, my subordinates also know that you are for my good, but I think it's good to follow your subordinates on an errand, so you can let me run an errand with you in a down-to-earth manner." Brother Erdan lowered his head and said, showing that he had no ambition.

In this way, Shen Chongming can't be angry. "Everyone covets comfort, but you can't do it when you're young, you can't be like this for the rest of your life. You have to work hard while you're young, fame and fortune don't talk about it for the time being, at least you have to live a vigorous life, waiting for the old children and grandchildren to be full, don't you have face when you talk about it. ”

"But ......" "Okay, you can rest assured and go boldly, my lord, I will personally sit in the Chinese army, if there is anything you are not sure about, you can come to me again." Shen Chongming interrupted Brother Erdan's words, and at the same time used his ability to fool people.

The war is changing rapidly, and he is beyond his reach, and in the end he still has to rely on his own decision.

However, hearing these words in the ears of Brother Erdan made him feel a lot more relieved, and he lowered his head and pondered for a while and said: "Okay, the subordinates will take over this errand, but my lord, we can say it first, this time you will choose a deputy general for your subordinates, otherwise your subordinates really dare not go to the post." ”

"Don't worry, this deputy general has already been selected, and please go with you, although this person is not a person in the army, but he has rich experience in the rivers and lakes, and he has the same effect as this marching battle, you can discuss with him more about everything, maybe he has a good idea." Shen Chongming's words can be regarded as talking about Brother Erdan's heart, and it is much easier to spy on the enemy.

"Master Xie, then my subordinates will discuss with Brother Sikong, and we will leave early tomorrow morning." Brother Erdan hugged his fists and said, this can be regarded as receiving this errand. Thinking about the title of the commander of the Western Route Army, it is inevitable that there is some excitement in my heart.

After arranging his errand, Shen Chongming set his sights on the Mixed Yuan Diagram again. The soldiers and horses on the east and west roads are properly arranged, and the most important thing left is the south road where they are located, which is the top priority of this battle.

At present, more than 30,000 soldiers and horses have been gathered near Shaozhou, and the other 30,000 troops have been pressed at the junction of Guangdong and Huguang, and the strength has exceeded 60,000.

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