Chapter 36: Surprise Attack on Anren (1)

In the Xinzhou Chengxiang military camp, there was a lot of chaos, and the armies were also making final preparations for leaving the division. Compared with the busyness everywhere, the commander in the handsome tent, Jiangdong was sentenced, and Jiangxi was recruited, Xie Fang was relaxed, holding a book in his hand in the camp tent, tasting tea and looking at it. When I saw the pride, I couldn't help but groan.

"My lord is quite like Dongshan Xie Anshi." Xie Dingzhi, the second son who was sitting on the side, suddenly chuckled.

Su Laoquan said: For the way of the general, you should first treat the heart. Mount Tai collapsed in front and the color remained unchanged, and the elk was on the left and did not look instantly, and then it could control the interests and harms, and it could treat the enemy. It is necessary to know that every major event needs to be calm. Quiet and then can be safe, and then be able to worry, and then be able to get after thinking. Ding'er, your heart is always uncertain, how can you think far. Xie Fangde shook his head and said.

"Yes. The son has been thinking about Anren for the past few days, and he can't sleep well at night, which is indeed worthy of the name that his father gave the child. Xie Dingzhi laughed at himself.

"Ah, you. There is a way for soldiers to block, and water to cover the earth, so why worry about it. Xie Fangde sighed and put the book in his hand on the desk.

"My lord, Meng Yuan is very powerful. Whether it is Lu Wenhuan in Jiangzhou, Lu Shikui's uncle and nephew, or Wuxiu on Jiangnan West Road now, they are not the enemy of thousands of township soldiers in our district. My son has been thinking about it for the past few days, but he can't see hope. Xie Dingzhi sighed.

"It's fixed, why worry about it?" Xie Fangde shook his head, "Since we have been ordered by the emperor, we can do our best." Even if you are invincible, you will die. Do you remember the poem I chanted the day before yesterday? ”

"The reading child remembers it." Xie Dingzhi nodded, and said: "Wan Gu Gang often bears the shoulders, and the backbone is hard against the emperor. Life has been filthy for thousands of years, and the world has been prosperous and withered for a hundred years. ”

"That's it, I'll just be careful about the word loyalty and filial piety, and why should I care about the rest. Our Xie family, generations of loyalty, righteousness and filial piety, but where the righteousness is, although tens of millions of people can go. ”

"The ambition of an adult, the son naturally knows, and the son is also willing to die with the adult." Xie Dingzhi nodded, "The situation is so dangerous, if the imperial court can repel Meng Yuan and defend the land of Fu, Rao, and Xinzhou, it can also protect a corner of Jiangdong for the imperial court." Erchen has been worried about this in recent days. ”

"Do your best, listen to the destiny of heaven." Xie Fang sighed, "It's not like things haven't taken a turn for the better. Lü Changshan (Lü Wenhuan) defended Xiangyang for six years, and the soldiers ran out of food and surrendered to Mengyuan. Lu Yuqing (Lu Shikui) is kind to his father. A few days ago, my father went to Jiangzhou, hoping to meet the Lu family's uncle and nephew. This time, my father should go to see Lu Yuqing before the battle. If it can be said that the uncle and nephew of the Lu family will return to justice, then the Mengyuanjiang Road will be cut off, and they will not dare to go south to Lin'an, so that the southeast major event can be decided. ”

"Since the change of enemies in Xiangyang, Lu Wenhuan has surrendered the old troops along the river, and the defense of the Great Song River has been emptied, and Meng Yuan has been able to go down the river. Meng Yuan believes in him very much, and he is afraid that it will be difficult for him to return. Xie Dingzhi frowned and said. He didn't have much hope for his father's idea of returning Lu's uncle and nephew.

"How often do you not know as a father. But just in case. Xie Fang sighed.

"Adults, let's rest for a while, I'm going to go out tomorrow, my son will go out and have a look." The father and son were silent for a long time, and Xie Dingzhi got up and said.

"It doesn't matter. Someone else is in charge of the things outside. Xie Fangde waved his hand, and suddenly said, "Is there any news from the distance of Lead Mountain Chen?" ”

"Chen Yuan led 500 villagers and went to Anren by boat. According to his estimates, Anren will arrive tomorrow afternoon. ”

"Hmm. Yes, I also know that the military order is strict. Xie Fangde nodded and said, "If he doesn't follow the order, his father will have to go to Lead Mountain." ”

"Commander Chen is still very loyal to the imperial court. After several months of training, the morale of his unit was high, and its combat strength far exceeded that of ordinary village soldiers. This person should be a great help to the adults. Xie Dingyi praised.

"Not necessarily." Xie Fangde shook his head, "A businessman is the best at opportunism, how can there be any loyalty." I look at Chen Yuanqi people, very ambitious, although full of loyalty, shouting for the king, but his expression, no loyalty to the court. Such a person, if he is not a good official in times of peace, should be like Meng De in troubled times. In the Yongping mine, he dared to kill the official without permission, which shows that he has no heart for the court. ”

"Then why didn't the adults get rid of it as soon as possible, and why did they lose their weapons and allow them to levy the village soldiers? Wouldn't that be more difficult to treat? Xie Dingzhi said.

"If the father could not tolerate him in his ordinary time, he would surely lead a great army to conquer him. But at this time, he had to be tolerated. He has gathered more than 1,000 outlaws, and if he is eager to do so, he will go to local turmoil, and he will be anxious to go down, and he will harm the major event of Jiangdong's resistance to the Yuan. Now that he is about to send troops, like a fish out of the water, a tiger falling in Pingyang, I can easily drive him to Meng Yuan to resist, if I don't obey the drive, I can also calmly dispose of him. Xie Fang said proudly.

"My lord, as far as I can see, this Chen Yuan may not have the heart of rebellion. Moreover, there are hundreds of his disciples at the lead mountain, and if he is openly disposed of, the rest of the lead mountain will inevitably disturb and disrupt the back road of our army. And make the heroes of all parties hesitate and dare not come to vote for me. Xie Dingyi admonished.

"This matter, naturally, depends on him. If under the tent, the troops do not move forward and do not obey the order, I will deal with them according to military law, as a matter of course. Xie Fang said lightly.

The two of them were faint when a young staff member walked in the door. This person's surname is Chen Mingxiao, the word brother Wu, Anren, is Xie Fangde's friend in Yiyang's family, and he can be literate and martial. Invested in Xie Fangde's curtain and helped Xie Fangde deal with military and confidential matters.

"Kewu, there is news from the direction of Raozhou." Xie Fangde asked.

"Back to my lord, there is news coming. Meng Yuan Wanhu Wuxiu led the Han army of 5,000, from Jiangzhou, the troops entered Raozhou, and the counties of Raozhou surrendered when they heard the wind, and Li Jing of Anren Ling was also among them. It may be difficult for our army to march into Anren. Chen Wei said hurriedly.

"What, has Anren been lost? So where does our army go? My lord, will my army still be out tomorrow? Xie Dingzhi exclaimed.

"What's the hurry?" Xie Fang snorted lightly and said indifferently, "An Ren Ling Li Jing, who is usually known for his greed and cruelty, how can this person have the heart to serve the country, and he surrendered to Meng Yuan as I expected, but I never thought that he would surrender to the enemy so early." ”

"My lord, will our army go out tomorrow as scheduled?" Chen Wei asked.

"The arrow is on the bow, and it has to be sent." Xie Fang said solemnly: "Kewu, you will lead two thousand elites to go first tomorrow, and my army will then go to Anren via Yiyang." Anren has just descended, and the hearts of the people in the city are undecided, so you can hurry to conquer Anren. If our army is safe, Wu Xiu will not dare to attack rashly. ”

"My lord, have you informed the Yuanbu of Lead Mountain Chen?" Xie Dingzhi asked softly.

"Chen Yuanbu is going by water, I'm afraid I'm going to arrive tomorrow, how can I be informed? Ignore him. Forgive him for not daring to attack the county seat of Anren, and he will cruise on the Xinjiang River and wait for our army to come. Xie Fangde waved his hand and said.

Then he turned to Chen Xiao and said, "Kewu, we will give you a military order." After your troops arrive in Anren, you can control Chen Yuan's troops and make them attack Anren with you. If they do not comply, military law will be involved. ”

"The subordinates have orders." Chen Xiao arched his hand.

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At this time, Chen Yuan, who was already close to Yiyang, naturally didn't know the slightest malice towards him in the state city.

Seventy or eighty ships, large and small, were forced in the bay of the Xinjiang River. Chen Yuan's department did not rush to gallop as he and Xie Fangde said, but walked and stopped in the river. The fleet chose to anchor in secluded places in river bays, avoiding town wharves and densely populated places, and the use of merchant ships made it unremarkable.

For the sake of the secrecy of this dispatch, Chen Yuan gave up the planned departure ceremony. After more than 500 people boarded the boat in the early morning, Wang Fuzi led the rest of the Hekou camp to martial law Hekou Town. At the time of the war and chaos, there were very few business travelers, except for a few people, most people in Leadshan County did not know the news that Chen Yuan sent troops to Anren.

"My lord, the situation ahead is coming." A small boat approached, and Zhao Zhong jumped on board.

"Oh, how?"

"According to the report from the front, Meng Yuanwuxiu's troops have entered Raozhou, and the counties of Raozhou have opened their doors to surrender. This An Ren also voted for Meng Yuan. ”

"Oh, how many Mengyuan Tartar soldiers does this Anren have?"

"There are no Mengyuan Tartar soldiers. The Han army led by Wu Xiu was only 5,000 people, and before they reached the city of Poyang, the counties in the state surrendered. Wu Xiubing was bloodless, and even won Fuliang, Poyang, Wannian, Dongping, Yujiang, and Anren counties. Now Wu Xiubing is stationed in Poyang, and in the rest of the counties, Meng Yuan has no troops to take over and garrison except for some envoys. Such traitors, not as good as Meng Yuan's soldiers, actually surrendered to each other, how do you know the word shame. Zhao Zhong said indignantly.

Chen Yuan smiled. It seems that this Zhao Zhong was so angry that he didn't know how to curse those who took the imperial court and the enemy came to scramble to join the enemy, and naturally accepted Chen Yuan's traitor statement.

"For traitors, since they have to surrender sooner or later, it is naturally much better to surrender early than later." Chen Yuan smiled.

At this time, another boat approached, and Chen Xiong and Zhao Yong jumped over the boat.

"My lord seems to be in a good mood, is there any good news ahead?" Chen Xiong asked with a smile.

"Quite the opposite." Zhao Zhong stepped forward and reported the information he had just received again.

"What do you think?"

"Since Anren has changed, I'm afraid I can't go." Zhao Yong frowned. Chen Xiong also nodded helplessly.

"My lord, there are three paths before us now. The first is to continue to Anren, take Anren before the arrival of the Mengyuan army, and wait for the soldiers to come; the second is to choose a place to standby, or go to Yiyang and wait for the rear army; The third is to return to the estuary. Zhao Zhong said.

"Hmm. Do you continue to read it? ”

"There are pros and cons to each of the three strategies. Going to Anren, it is naturally good to be able to capture Anren by surprise. But our army is small in number, and the risk is not small; It is a safe move for our army to go to Yiyang or wait for the rear army, but it is suspected that Yi will miss the fighter, if the Meng Yuan soldiers enter Anren, our army may be difficult to take Anren City; As for the retreat of the lead mountain, although the strength was preserved, but they fled without a fight, not to mention the low morale, and the punishment of the adults was afraid that they would be held accountable, so it was okay not to mention it. ”

"My lord, Brother Zhong is very right. It is better for our army to choose a place to land and go to Yiyang. Zhao Yong said, and Chen Xiong on the side also nodded again and again.

"What, scared?" Chen Yuan looked at the two.

"I'm afraid that there is nothing to be afraid of, but I am worried that if I go to Anren, I may lose a lot of brothers. Our army is newly built, and it is not suitable for hard fighting. The enemy situation in front is in danger, and our army is waiting for reinforcements in Yiyang, and Lord Xie will not blame our department. Chen Xiong said.

Zhao Zhong also nodded, it seemed that he also intended to act safely.

"Anren is connected to Xinzhou in the east, Fuzhou in the west, and Raozhou in the north. If Anren loses, Fuzhou and Xinzhou will be divided. Shinshu will face the Meng Yuan soldiers alone, and the danger of the discredited river will be undefended.

Anren's gains and losses are actually the key to the success or defeat of this trip. But once Mengyuan marches into Anren, our army will be in danger of conquering Anren again. Now that Anren has newly descended, the hearts of the people in the city are undecided, but it is a good time for us to regain Anren. ”

"Now in Anren City, there are at most more than 1,000 villagers, and it is not difficult to capture it. I am afraid that the Mengyuan people will come, and the backup has not arrived, and our army will be difficult to resist. Zhao Zhong said.

"Wuxiu's thousands of Han troops will be slightly determined in a few counties, and in the face of Fuxin and Fuxin, they will not come in a big way for a while. And Lord Dixing will not sit idly by and watch Anren fall into the hands of the enemy, but will come urgently, and he can be my backup. Our department has a fleet with us, and we are free to advance and retreat. Chen Yuan said.

"Okay, my department will go and take Anren." Chen Xiong said.

"Well, it's better to announce sooner rather than later. The more alkyne, the better. If you go and plan, you can take advantage of the fleet and attack Anren City by surprise. Chen Yuandao.