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From the North Polder Gate to the North City Gate, to the Cross Street, the low and not wide streets and alleys were crowded with people, all of whom looked at the army entering the city with awe. Many people also showed a look of relief, Lord Yang led the army to arrive, and the lives of the villagers were guaranteed.

The people crowded to see, from time to time to send out bursts of exclamation, it is better to see than to hear, early heard that the township on the north bank is as brave as a wolf and a tiger, has defeated the fierce Xuzhou thief, Jiaoshan thief, copper mountain thief, sure enough, the people seen in front of him, etc., is heroic and extraordinary.

Compared with the people and officials in the county, it is the difference between cloud and mud.

The sound of hooves was mixed, stirring up muddy water from time to time, and the cavalry team of the Ninth Master was at the forefront, they were fast horses with gray felt cloaks, fierce and light, which attracted the amazement of the people, but they didn't expect Lord Yang to have such a sharp horse team.

Qian Sanniang and Li Ruwan in the special horse team made everyone even more curious, this woman can also ride a horse to fight, which is really strange. Especially the woman with a black cloak and a very cold face, is the rod next to her saddle a mace?

Looking at the heavy mace, which was full of cold barbs, the people of Suining City were amazed.

This stick, smashed by her, must have blossomed in the mind.

The woman in the cloak is still so cold, and her eyes sweep over, making people feel cold all over.

Cold, tall and fierce, elephant-headed female leopard, who dares to marry this woman?

All the people watched with great interest, and they all talked about it.

After the cavalry team, there was a sentry team, and Nei Pei Pochuan and Ling Zhanyun attracted the attention of those who were interested, after all, the people who could immediately hold the horse lance and the hook and sickle were the elite of the elite, and then Minister Yang and Han Daxia's troops strode over.

The six of them were all on horseback, dressed in iron helmets and cloaks, and the flag-bearers and drummers opened the way, and the "Yang" military flag fluttered high, followed by five shield-wielding guards, and then the firearms and killer soldiers who strode forward.

The street is not very wide, they are two people in a row, the chief walks in front of the second row, and the first commander walks in the front of the first row, all of them step on the muddy water, and the neat sound of the noise gives people great oppressive force.

They were all full of sharpness and murderous energy, the firearms soldiers carried a black and well-made bird gun, a sword pinned to their waists, and a kettle bag and a medicine bag on their backs, all of which were oilcloth leather, and then tied with a sash, a winter felt cloak, and a blue fitting fat jacket exposed, very energetic.

The killer soldier pressed the knife and shield hand on the knife, and the heavy shield behind his back, the shield was extremely high, very large, and extremely heavy, and the head could not be seen from behind anyway.

The spearman carried a spear with a round shield behind him, and a sword pinned to the right side of the belt.

Seeing them come neatly, the army is neat and vigorous, and there are neat footsteps and muddy splashes during the march.

The streets were muddy, and the hems of their leather boots and cloaks were full of mud.

They may have been traveling in the rain earlier, and they didn't care if there was still rain on their felt hats and felt cloaks.

The people had a strange feeling, although the horses have always been strong and weak, if they really fight, I am afraid that the horse team in front may not be able to beat these foot soldiers.

Some of the well-informed people were even more amazed, this kind of spirit, some of them have also seen the battalions of the imperial court, however......

The Xin'an army pressed over neatly, one color of strong men, one color of fierce spirit, the wind swept the sound of banner hunting, and the military boots were splashed with muddy water, and many young men had flames in their hearts. There is a good man who is not a soldier, and he is a good iron who does not fight nails, but when he sees this army, many people can't help but have the idea of joining.

A sigh came from a group of watchers: "You don't see you, the Han Dynasty, the weak crown is the captive, please be long." ”

It's better to see than to hear, about Yang River, about the north bank of the Xiangyong, although it is widely spread in Suining City, but what is the end of this army, everyone can't say a single ugly person, and finally see the true face of Lushan.

As soon as the Yang River army appeared, it shocked all the Suining soldiers and civilians.

Some people rejoice and some people worry.

……

"Hahahaha......"

Gao Qifeng, the magistrate of the county, walked side by side with Yang He, and when he learned that Yang He led the army to the north of the gate, he led several officials in the county government to personally rush to the gate of the north city to greet him, expressing his attention, and seeing the military complexion in front of him, he was completely relieved.

Zhixian was in a very good mood, although he was deep and cold, and it was difficult for his muscles to make expressions, but at this time, his face was crowded with a cheerful smile: "Shen Yan, I'm relieved if you come." Alas, the thieves are noisy, and the official is worried day and night, but now he is finally relieved. ”

Yang He was fully armed at this time, with an eight-petal hat and an iron-tipped helmet, his throat guard was full of finely broken armor leaves, a horse chopping knife hung from his waist, and a bow and arrow were hung on the saddle, but there was a holster on the right side of the belt, and a three-eyed flintlock Xin'an handcuff was inserted in it.

Unlike the red cloak of all the generals, he still wore the black cloak with the mink fur collar that the waves gave him, and it had a deep color.

He grabbed the reins of the horse with one hand and confessed: "I have already received the letter from the Ming Mansion, but the thief is not trivial, and the lower officials have practiced for a few more days." Let the Ming government worry, and the officials are guilty. ”

Gao Qifeng smiled: "You also want to train elite soldiers, what's the crime?" As long as people come. ”

Zheng Shixin, the main bookkeeper, followed behind the horse, holding the reins of the horse with both hands, he looked at the front and back in surprise, writing the words "Suining Lian Zongyang", and the three-foot-high banner walked in front, and then the horse was surrounded by ten elite ironclad soldiers in front of and behind the horse, all of them were like the elite armor of Lord Yang.

Not to mention the infantry and horse teams that walked in front, but the ones who followed the carts and walked, those were the soldiers that Lord Yang said?

Is there such a soldier?

Sure enough, Master Tian was right, Lord Yang led five or six hundred people to come, all of them were elite soldiers.

With these elite soldiers, Suining's city defense should be worry-free.

At the same time, he secretly said in his heart, according to the appearance and equipment of Lord Yang's subordinates, although he took out four thousand taels of silver from the county treasury, but only four thousand taels of silver, I am afraid that he will not be able to support this army, and he should have taken out a lot of money from his private savings.

But it doesn't matter, it's good that Lord Yang can support himself, don't you see the county's old parents don't mention this matter at all?

Anyway, as long as others come, everything is easy to say.

Wei Kungang also walked side by side with Liu Zunhe, the county minister, Liu Zunhe's expression was gloomy, and Wei Kungang's face was pale, incredulous and uneasy.

What's going on, how did Yang He train these soldiers, and so many?

How did the team come about?

Where did the iron armor come from?

How did he make so many well-armed birds?

There is also the indescribable majestic temperament in his army, the kind of murderous awe, which made Wei Kungang secretly frightened and uneasy.

"What's going on?"

Everything made Wei Dianshi puzzled, anxious and uneasy.

……

Yang He and Zhixian walked side by side, they laughed and laughed, six officials, no, five, went to the city.

Everyone unanimously forgot about Inspector Deng.

However, Yang He planned to settle the soldiers and horses in the barracks first, and then go to the county government to discuss the matter.

In the enthusiastic onlookers of the people of Suining City, the officials parted on the cross street, and then Yang He pulled the team to the side of the General Administration of Lian on West Street, not far from the city wall.

The barracks are just behind the office, and there are roads to the east and west, and there is also a small gate in the back garden of the office of Yanghe.

West Street is a little more lively than before, and the shadow of newly built buildings is also clearly seen in some vacant land, after all, the real estate effect is placed here, and the pull of the department and barracks on the surrounding economy can be imagined.

Minister Yang and others, who had just arrived in Suining, looked at it curiously, especially this office made everyone amazed, the city was so broken, but the official office was so majestic, and next to the big banyan tree in the department, in front of the gatehouse, the editor and the incorruptible Fangzheng had already led three soap subordinates, Deng Menzi, the groom, and the chef to greet each other.

As soon as he saw Yang He, Lian Fangzheng said solemnly: "The thieves are arrogant, the military situation is urgent, why is your lord late?" ”

Everyone looks, this kid ......

They all looked at Han Daxia.

Sure enough, after they met, although they were both literate and martial, they both had a feeling of seeing the same kind of each other, and they appreciated it.

Yang He didn't bother to pay attention to him, and directly led the army into the barracks, the barracks were not far from the lake, the area was quite large, and the earthen walls surrounded a large circle, and then a piece of bungalows, all of which were large shops for ten people, with a winter heating kang, which can also be used now.

Originally, there were 60 barracks, but although Yang He left, he asked Lian Fangzheng to hire people to repair them, and the real money was taken out, and the people came enthusiastically, and they were repaired into 100 rooms, which can be stationed in 1,000 people.

Then there are wells, canteens, warehouses, bathhouses, toilets, stables, etc. in the barracks, and the large flat in the middle of the barracks has also been trimmed and covered with some fine sand to facilitate drills.

In fact, walking to the north of the barracks, along the lake, there are barren grass ponds, he wants to expand the area and have a large land, and the school field outside the city is also abandoned, which is not easy to use.

Yang He instructed Minister Yang and Han Daxia to settle in and occupy a place, and then the Chinese army standard-bearer, the cavalry sentry team, and the baggage team medical team occupied another place.

Of course, the captain-level officers have one room per person, and two deputy members of the team have one room, especially Qian Sanniang and Li Ruwan, and the two girls live in a small courtyard, which directly has a bathhouse, toilet, etc., after all, some things are inconvenient in the girl's house.

Seeing Yang Xianggong's arrangement, Jiu Ye hurriedly thanked him, Qian Sanniang's eyes drooped, and he glanced at Yang He strangely.

Lian Fangzheng has been following, looking at the team in front of him with admiration, he has been very busy in Suining during this time, because Yang He has entrusted him with many things.

For example, grain and grass, which must be supplied by the county, is it possible that the Yang River transports grain and rice across the Yellow River?

But considering that it is the time when the green and yellow are not harvested, the summer grain will have to wait for a few months, and the thieves will attack, I don't know when it will be, and I am afraid that the supply of the county treasury will be difficult, so Yang He also took precautions and stockpiled some grain early.

For example, he asked Lian Fangzheng to buy 200 stone of rice and wheat, 200 catties of salt, and enough bean fodder and hay for more than 600 people and horses to eat for a month.

I also bought a lot of all kinds of medicines, as well as meat and vegetables, and I also purchased a lot.

He took a trip to Suining some time ago, and received a total of more than 1,000 taels of silver as gifts, all of which were used on it.

It has also won the reputation of the General Administration of Lian's bold and generous, and the surrounding businesses, large and small, are very willing to do business with the General Administration of Lian.

A steady stream of homeless people was taken in, and four thousand taels of silver were taken from the county treasury, and a large part of it would also be spent on it.

So this time when he came to Suining, Yang He's army only brought one day's dry food, and they all ate it up at noon, but they brought a cart of gunpowder and lead bullets.

At present, he still has a lot of gunpowder reserves, and he can produce 700 catties of high-purity nitrate in a month, although it can only be obtained in autumn, winter and spring, but he is very sufficient.

After looking at the warehouse, Yang He nodded, he was honest and had a bad temper, but he was still serious, and everything he asked for was done.

And also......

The last time he came to Suining, he also collected five small wolf machines, all of which were in the style of falcon guns, one door for No. 2 and four for No. 3, and at this time he saw in the arsenal that the heavy four-legged wooden bench had been dismantled and installed with wheel frames according to his requirements.

The full weight is still more than 100 pounds, but it is convenient to travel in the wild, and it can be lifted in places that are not easy to push and pull.

Everyone watched with great interest, Minister Yang, Han Daxia, and Zhang Songtao also felt it with their own hands, holding the long handle, and aiming left and right at the crosshair and the door.

Minister Yang grinned and said, "Xianggong, with these five artillery pieces, our army will be even more powerful." ”

Yang He smiled and nodded, these five cannons, No. 2 hit ten taels of lead shots, No. 3 hit five taels of lead shots, each cannon has five guns, each weighing fifteen catties and thirty catties. Looking at the flexibility of each gun rotation machine and smooth appearance, it is obvious that there are wiping and oiling maintenance during this time, and you can use it if you want to use it.

And the last time he went back, he also selected five gunners who were good at shooting, and ten stout soldiers were transferred to the artillery team as gunners, aiming and igniting each gun, and one loader and unloader, and training in the village according to the abandoned small gunwolf machine brought back.

They put goose feather primer tubes in the holes of the sub-guns, and there was a small amount of gunpowder in them to shoot empty bullets, and they trained like this for a month.

This time, fifteen gunners also came with the army, and they only need to practice with live ammunition these days to fight.

After all, Yang He only intends to fight within 100 paces, and these falcon cannons all use the method of flat aiming and direct fire, which is similar to the combat method of bird guns, and the recoil of this kind of cannon is basically down, so it is not difficult to use.

The main thing is to get them used to the shock force of the artillery and get acquainted with the feeling of firing live ammunition.

They will also test the charge of each gun, each gun is packed with a number of cartridges, wrapped in oiled paper, stuffed with a sub-gun before the war, pierced into the hole with an iron drill during the war, stuffed into the goose feather primer tube, and the rest is used as a reserve ammunition.

After seeing all the places in the barracks, the soldiers were settled down, and in an orderly manner according to the regulations, Yang He nodded with satisfaction, and seeing that his subordinates were hungry, he ordered the baggage team to make a fire to make food, and take out part of the bacon stored in the treasury to reward the soldiers.

Seeing that it was almost time to arrive, he asked the two generals and lieutenant officers to be in charge of the camp affairs, and Lian Fangzheng and the others had nothing to do to go back to the office, but he instructed the chef to go back to the office to make a "string of plates, nine bowls, nine bowls, nine dishes, twelve chess, eight or eight", and he came back to have a big meal with the generals.

Without waiting for Lian Fangzheng to be verbose, he took Chen Qiuao and five other ironclad guards to the county office.

……

Gao Qifeng and the others were waiting in the lobby, seeing that Yang He was dusty, still in armor, and he didn't care about going back to the office to change his clothes, Gao Qifeng squeezed out a smile on his face.

He asked with concern that the soldiers could be settled, and assured that the army would be stationed, and that he would do his best to supply food and grass, and then he could not wait to talk about the defense of the city.

During the conversation, I learned that Suining County is also mobilizing people these days, preparing armor, and rolling logs and stones, but the manpower is still too small, more than 100 people are strong, and now Yang He is practicing bravery, and the number is less than 1,000.

Whether this can hold the city or not, Gao Qifeng still has no bottom in his heart.

Zheng Shixin, the chief bookkeeper, sighed and sat down, he couldn't think of a way, Liu Zunhe, the county magistrate, and Wei Kungang looked gloomy and didn't say a word.

Look at them, Yang He groaned, I don't know how many Liukou will come, the number of people guarding the city, the more the better.

He said, "The gentry and merchants in the city, didn't they say it? Every time the thieves break the city, what will happen to those gentry, they don't know? Guarding the city is not only a matter for the government and soldiers, but all the gentry and the common people should participate in it. I heard that Kaifeng City guarded the palace, that is, the establishment of the community soldiers, the practice of art in the regiment, and the defense of the palace when there is something. The eighty-four societies in the city, with 50 soldiers in each society, received a total of 4,200 unpaid soldiers, and we in Suining can also follow suit. ”

Gao Qifeng sighed: "I haven't thought about it, it's just ......"

Speaking of this, he had a headache, Gongsheng Zhou Mingyuan was positive, but when other rich gentry heard that they were going to send troops, all parties quarreled, and after arguing for many days, things could not be resolved, and in the end, everyone's solution was to secretly flee to Pizhou City, or send away their wives and children at home.

Yang He said lightly: "Tomorrow, the county will recruit all the rich gentry, I'll tell you." ”

Gao Qifeng's eyes flashed and said, "It's okay." ”

After solving this matter, he seemed to be much more relaxed, and then talked about the displaced people outside, saying that the more refugees and people who fled to Suining recently, he did not dare to let them into the city, and the containment speed on the side of Yanghe should be intensified.

Yang He also considered this, but he couldn't take the liberty of sending them across the Yellow River, who knows if there are any people with ghosts in their hearts, or even the meticulous work of the Liukou? Especially when the north shore is relatively empty, it must be screened clearly.

His idea was to set up a shelter camp on the north bank of the Sui River, screen it for a while, and if the Liukou came, he would remove the bridge of the Sui River.

At present, the rivers are flooded, especially the Sui River is muddy, and it is impossible to sail, and there is no pontoon bridge, and the Liukou cannot cross the river, which adds a guarantee to the north bank.

Gao Qifeng could only rely on it.

Yang He also talked about defending the city against the enemy, there would definitely be casualties, and the medical department should open up a special place to rescue the wounded.

He talked one by one, thoughtfully, and in an orderly manner, Master Zheng admired it more and more, and Gao Qifeng's eyes flashed.

Finally, Yang Daodao: "The thieves are the best at using the room, and the Xingbu market vendors are mostly used, during this time, we must do a good job in the prevention and arrest of the city, and prevent the thieves from offering the city." ”

Dian Shi Wei Kungang suddenly screamed: "This matter is handled by the official, so Lord Yang doesn't have to bother." ”

Yang He smiled: "That's the best." ”

Wanyan declined the invitation to a banquet in Kochi County, Yang He hurried away, and at the beginning of the lanterns, he was already hungry, so he went back to have a big meal with his brothers.

Liu Xiancheng and Wei Dianshi also took their leave, looking at Yang He's departing figure, Wei Kungang sneered, and said in a strange manner: "'I'll say', listen, this tone seems to be the one who knows the county." also wants to meddle in the arrest of his own official, this surnamed Yang's heart is too dark. ”

Liu Zunhe also said coldly: "Once you have ambition, you will be rampant, and so will the villain." ”

……

On March 2, there was some drizzle.

Both sides of the lobby are known as the gathering places of the six departments, and the secretaries and clerks of each room have a lot of things to do, especially at this juncture when the rogue is about to come.

But at this time, the county officials had no intention of political affairs, and they were all probing their brains to listen to the movement in the lobby.

The gentry, merchants, and celebrities in the city were crowded, and the voices of various officials were faintly heard, especially the voices of Lord Yang.

It seemed that he wanted to set up a social army in Suining City, so he heard Gongsheng Zhou Mingyuan say impassionedly: "Under the nest, there will be no eggs." It is incumbent upon you to defend against thieves. Zhou is willing to stand up and do his best. ”

There were some echoing voices, but some gentry hesitated: "If the family has a hundred gold producers, one soldier will send one, a five hundred gold producer will send two troops, and a thousand gold producers will send three troops, and they will also have to pay for the money and rice cakes to recruit strong men." This...... Isn't that too much of a burden? After all, our Suining is a poor and remote place, and it can't be compared with Kaifeng City. ”

A large number of echoing voices, all the gentry in the hall were complaining, although Zhou Mingyuan tried his best to persuade him, he was still drowned in a large number of complaints and crying voices.

The county lord seemed to say something, but it was useless.

Lord Yang also seemed to say something, and everyone's voices were lowered, but there were still large crying.

Countless people are shouting about poverty, saying that they are really poor and can't afford it.

All the county officials shook their heads, they have seen this kind of scene for several days, this gentry matter, I am afraid that Lord Yang will not be able to go out.

Suddenly, the loud noise coming from the hall startled them, and some of the calligraphers with pen and ink in their hands were so shocked that the brushes in their hands fell to the ground.

Then I heard Lord Yang's loud voice: "I'm not consulting with you, I'm ordering you!" From today on, the rich are not allowed to leave the city, and the violators will be punished as escaping, and all their family property will be confiscated! No one can shirk the matter of social soldiers, and violators will be punished as colluding with thieves and beheaded! ”

The hearts of the county officials trembled, and many people looked at each other, and they all saw each other's faces.

Lord Yang's voice was murderous and categorical, and no one would doubt his determination.

At this time, the county officials remembered that this was a master who dared to beat the son of a high-ranking official of the fifth rank on the spot, and it was okay to beat him.

After the incident, although Pizhou City came to the official document several times, and Suining City had a few days of fighting, there was no follow-up.

I also heard that there was a letter of condemnation in Pizhou City to Xin'anzhuang, but in the end, it was all gone.

Lord Yang was angry again, not to mention that the county officials didn't dare to come out, and the lobby was also quiet and silent.

Lord Yang's angry voice echoed inside and outside the hall: "Toast and don't eat and drink!" Anyone who is not convinced, stand up now! ”

"Who? Who are they? ”

The lobby was still quiet and silent.

……

After the discussion in the hall that day, all the squires and businessmen enthusiastically formed a social army, and as discussed that day, one soldier with a hundred gold products, two soldiers with five hundred gold products, and three soldiers with a thousand gold products, and the burden of recruiting strong men Qian Xuan rice cakes.

Twenty societies in the city, each society has an average of 50 social soldiers, all choose Yin Shisu as the chief deputy leader, a total of 1,000 social soldiers, the public recommended Zhou Mingyuan as the head office, and according to the four gates of the city, each place a person to receive it, those who have weapons and bows and arrows bring their own, and those who do not have the county treasury to send them.

These thousands of unpaid soldiers have nothing to do to practice their skills, and if they have something to do to defend the palace, the troops of Suining City suddenly have more than 1,000 people, and the people's hearts are more stable.

Of course, it's not that no one wants to abscond, but after that day, every gate will be guarded by Xin'an Xiangyong, and it is impossible to abscond.

The gentry and merchants also paid for the strong men in the city to carry bricks and stones, and to carry the wounded.

Zhou Mingyuan donated 500 taels of silver, 50 stone of grain, and everyone donated 10 stones, and the head office set up money to put in the city, and each time people gave 20 wen and three cakes.

The people flocked to hire.