Chapter 3 Troubled Times Descend Section 20 Transferred to Jizhou

According to the Rongcheng County Order, the imperial court has sent three Zhonglang generals to Jizhou and Yuzhou to crusade against Zhang Jiao and Bocai respectively. Sent to Jizhou was Liu Bei's teacher, "Beizhong Lang General" Lu Zhi. Sent to Yuzhou were the "Left Middle Lang General" Huangfu Song and the "Right Middle Lang General" Zhu Jun. But none of them have arrived yet, so we have to fight to Qingzhou alone.

Lying on the map, I gestured with my hands all the way, looking for a route to march. Tian Feng's gaze also moved with my fingers.

Ahead, not far from where we are now, is Renqiu, and if we finish replenishing our supplies at Renqiu, we will reach the river in one day. Once you get to the river, you have to choose a route. One road is to the east, walk two days to Bohai County, then one day to Leling, cross the Yellow River at Jieshi, arrive at Le'an, and then go two days to Linzi, a total of six days.

As for the other way, it is to go south, to Xindu to fight with the Yellow Turban, and then through Xindu to the plain, from Nanpi or Gaotang across the Yellow River, to Le'an.

The advantage of taking the previous road is that there are not many bandits along the way, and the disadvantage is that there are small counties all the way, and it is difficult to supply. Especially when it came to Jieshi, the mouth of the Yellow River, it was difficult to find ships there, and it was really difficult for 6,000 troops to cross the Yellow River. Maybe we won't even be able to find the ship. As for the latter route, although it is easy to find boats and easy to cross the river, there are many bandits along the way, and it is not easy to fight all the way.

After thinking about it for a long time, I couldn't find a better plan, so I looked up and asked the two military advisors of Futian: "Fugong, Tiangong, according to the meaning of the two of you, which path should we choose?" ”

Tian Feng glanced at each other and replied without hesitation: "Take the east road, go east from the river, go to the Bohai Sea, go to Le'an, and then find an opportunity to cross the river." ”

I pondered and asked, "You two are so on the same page, can you explain your reasoning?" ”

Fu Zhi replied: "From here to Qingzhou, there are only two roads closest now. If you choose to go to the letter capital, the yellow turban thief first horn entrenched in the giant deer, from the letter is only a hundred miles, the yellow turban under its command has 300,000 people, once we march to the letter capital, it is like water into the oil, the Quartet yellow turban thieves must think that we are coming to attack Zhang Jiao, have gone to help, at that time, there are 300,000 people in front of Zhang Jiao, and then use 200,000 yellow turbans in Ji and Youzhou two states, we enter, can not enter the letter capital, retreat, can not return to Zhuo County, our army is in danger. ”

Tian Feng also interjected and said: "If we take the east road and arrive at Le'an, Le'an faces the sea, and the back road is worry-free. In this way, we can attack and retreat, and our army will not be in danger."

This is really a good way, I happily shook the hands of the two, and said: "I am worried about how to choose, listening to the words of the two military advisors, the mouth suddenly opened, with you two military advisors, you should be able to dominate the world." ”

After saying this, I can't get enough, it seems that everything is discussed, which is really good. Liu Bei has Zhuge Liang, and he is probably so happy. I immediately added: "With Fu Gong and Tian Gong, just like Gaozu had Zhang Liang and Chen Ping that day, I hope the two of you will plan more for me in the future, and we will wait for the three of us to join hands and settle the Han family again." ”

After listening to my words, he didn't say anything, as if he was not interested in the statement of "Zai'an Han Chamber", and opened the topic and said: "My lord, we have already decided to discuss it, should we call General Zou Jing and tell him the route of the march?" ”

I nodded and said, "In this case, let's gather all the generals and raise the account." ”

The heralds ran out of the big tent one after another, and after a while, all the generals arrived, and I asked Jian Yong: "Xianhe, how much grain and grass do we consume every day?" How much grain and grass is left in the army? In your opinion, how much grain and grass do we need to replenish at our next stop? ”

Jian Yong replied: "The grain and grass in the army are distributed on a daily basis, there should be three days' supply, the next stop is to replenish the grain and grass, just fill the cart, the cart is full, it is estimated that we can eat for ten days." ”

Depressed, how is Jian Yong doing it big and transformed, if it is a fine field here, I don't have to worry, it seems that Jian Yong has to be equipped with some manpower, now, it is time to transfer the logistics personnel trained by our military academy to the front line.

Putting down this topic, I turned my head to Zou Jing and asked: "Captain Zou, now that the yellow scarves are gathering in Jizhou, in your opinion, which road should we choose to take to Qingzhou?" ”

Zou Jing immediately got up and replied, "I am willing to listen to Xuande Gong's orders." ”

I immediately replied, "In that case, you're welcome." ”

After speaking, I stood up and announced: "The generals will listen to the order, Guan Hai and Bingyuan, as the vanguard of the whole army, lead the way in front, and tomorrow cross Renqiu to the river, and camp and rest in the river." ”

After speaking, I handed the map to Guan Hai and continued: "The day after tomorrow, the battalion will go to Bohai County, Bingyuan, the situation in Bohai County is unknown, you should roll forward with two battalions of soldiers, and once you encounter the police, quickly report to the Chinese army." ”

Guan Hai received the order, and I ordered again: "Guan Zhang, two virtuous brothers, you two are the left and right generals, on the left and right flanks of the whole army, the military will be on the line, the army will stop, and once the police are encountered, quickly report to the Chinese army." After speaking, I added: "Two virtuous brothers, the safety of the left and right wings of our army will be handed over to you, and if you encounter a small group of bandits, you can disperse, do not pursue deeply, and report back to the Chinese army quickly in case of trouble, and do not make claims without permission." ”

Guan Yu silently accepted the order, Zhang Fei still muttered to himself, I didn't have leisure for him. Turning around and ordering my guard captain, Lieutenant Li, "You take all the guards with you, and go to Izumo City to deliver a letter to me." ”

After a moment's silence, I continued, "Just in case, I will give you a brief description of the contents of the letter. In the letter, I ordered Izumo City to join the battle of the iron cavalry, gallop lightly, and follow our marching route to Leling. If you meet General Taishi Ziyi on the road, tell him the route of our march and let him chase us all the way. ”

After thinking about it, I told him, "Well, if you arrive at Izumo Castle and the army hasn't set off yet, let Taishi Ziyi go directly to Jieshi by boat to meet us." We marched all the way, and if there were no Yellow Turban bandits to intercept us, we would arrive at Leling in about 6 days, and after a little rest, we would arrive at Jieshi on the 7th day. If you rush all the way, it will take up to 5 days to get to Izumo Castle. From Izumo Castle, the Clippers will be able to reach Jieshi in one day, we will wait for you in Jieshi for two days, and on the third day we will attack Nanpi. If you arrive at Jieshi after nine days, you will cross the Yellow River directly to Le'an. Do you remember my words? ”

Li Wei nodded yes, and I told him again: "In the letter, I request that according to the alliance treaty, order the four major tribes attached to Izumo City to send troops to help in the war, among which Liu Hun's Tianma tribe (because we raised horses, the clan's groom also participated in raising Izumo horses, so Liu Hun's tribe took Tianma as the emblem and was called the Tianma tribe) sent 300 troops, 500 good horses, 100 infantry from the Aries tribe (for us shepherds), 200 infantry from the Bull tribe (for cattle raising), and 50 patrols from the Eagle tribe (for us to hunt) to help in the battle. At the same time, Izumo Castle is going to send 300 foot soldiers to carry our supplies and land at Jieshi. If you're in a hurry along the way, Izumo Castle will have time to issue a call order, and we'll meet at Jieshi in nine days. ”

Li Wei hesitantly took the letter and said, "City Lord, after we leave, who will guard the City Lord?" ”

I waved my hand and said to him, "You don't need to worry, after you leave, I and the two military divisions will go to Captain Zou's army, and with these 5,000 people to protect me, I will be safe." ”

Li Wei pursed his lips, as if he wanted to say something that did not look down on the combat effectiveness of these 5,000 soldiers, I understood what he meant, and immediately glared at him sternly.

I then told him: "You remember, there are two important things that must be explained clearly when you arrive in Izumo City, one is that during this year's spring sowing season, the yellow turbans are stolen, and the farmers will no longer go to the field to grow grain. You must pass on my message that the displaced people who arrive in Izumo Castle this year will mainly grow grain, and Izumo Castle will quickly hoard grain to survive this year's great famine. ”

Standing up, I looked in the direction of Izumo Castle and said, "Another thing is also very important, when Izumo Castle sends troops, you have to tell them that 5 cadets who will study logistics, 5 cadets who will study training, and 5 cadets who will learn siege equipment will be selected from the military academy and set off with the army. I need them now. ”

I slowly continued: "I have already explained these words in the letter, in order to prevent the letter from being damaged or lost, I will tell you the contents, you must remember not to leak them to outsiders. Let's get out of here."

Li Wei swore that he would never leak it, and then left the tent.

I glanced at the generals in the tent and admonished: "Everyone, remember your duty, early tomorrow morning, we will attack and advance to Hejian County. Please prepare as early as possible. ”

The next day, when the sky was just dawning, a thin mist was still wafting on the earth, and a few wisps of cooking smoke were rising sparsely in the city, and we set out in the morning light.

In the early morning, there was silence on the ground, and only the march of the soldiers could be heard. We seem to have entered a dead realm, and looking around, the empty land is deserted. Farmer coming? Coming for a business trip? Scholars from study tours? Why is it so quiet here?

Riding on my horse, I looked around, looking for a blade of grass with dewdrops, a tree with bark, and the spring cicadas chirping from the branches, green water, and dragonflies. However, there was not a single trace of green to be found on the earth in this spring, and the earth was like the top of an old woman's head, bare and bare showing her dry wrinkles, and cracks lay across the earth. Occasionally, three or two trees stand in the field, and the leaves have been swept away.

Is this the land where the Yellow Turban walked? Is this the fertile soil of our Chinese nation?

"I've eaten everything I can eat", I turned to frustration and lamented: "Pity me for the world, it's actually worrying, my heart is sad, what can I rely on." ”

Frustrated and sighed: "The lord is benevolent and virtuous, and he has all living beings in the world in his heart, and he is impressed by it." In fact, the common people are more inclined to endure what they can still endure, and as long as they can endure it, they would rather choose to endure it than to rise up and abolish the rule of the bureaucracy to which they have become accustomed. However, looking at the current rampant Zhongguan (eunuch) and the sale of official titles privately, the behavior of * is continuous; The abuse of lynching by wealthy families, the annexation of land, and the promotion of filial piety and honesty in the states, most of which were recommended by the private individuals of officials, resulted in the majority of current and future officials, from top to bottom, becoming corrupt elements. The people can only survive under the corrupt officials who are like tigers and wolves. If the court does not care about the suffering of the people, how can the people not rebel? ”

Tian Feng continued: "Now the imperial court often attacks the scholars in the name of "party people", the saints only trust the ten permanent servants, the scholars are silent, the children of the clan are trembling and dare not step forward, the sages are crying to the corner, how can the danger of the Han family start today? ”

I am silent, my heart hurts, I am speechless......