Chapter Eighty-Five: The Raid in Progress
On the second day, the day-long bazaar in Fengning Town finally dispersed, and as soon as it was dawn, a large number of carriages and caravans had gathered in the streets outside the inn. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info
"Brother, this is what you call a small caravan?"
Looking at the merchant alliance caravan that densely occupied the entire street, Chen Ming's face was obviously surprised, and he looked at Sima Yu and smacked his lips.
On the side of the caravan, the three carriages loaded with supplies under Chen Ming's command had already been prepared.
"Hehe, it is indeed a small caravan, and the scale of the caravan in the future of my business alliance will definitely be even larger!"
Sima Yu smiled when he heard this, and glanced at Chen Ming with inexplicable meaning in his eyes as he spoke.
"Brother, Fengning Town is not peaceful at the moment, your caravan is too dazzling, I think you might as well stay in the town."
Sima Yu's glance made Chen Ming feel like he was being seen through, pretending to open his eyes inadvertently, and after hesitating for a while, he looked up at Chen Ming and said sincerely, with a look of worry and expectation on his face.
"Haha, Brother Chen's mind has been received, but this trip is something that has already been decided by our business alliance, and changing the itinerary at will will damage the reputation of our business alliance."
Sima Yu was stunned when he heard this, and after carefully looking at the expression on Chen Ming's face, he solemnly saluted.
"In that case, then I will walk with you!"
Seeing that he couldn't be persuaded, Chen Ming had no choice but to say.
However, Sima Yu's words also made him feel a little at ease, at least his hard work was not in vain.
"Childe, the caravan is ready!"
At this moment, the middle-aged man who led the caravan came over and said respectfully to Sima Yu.
"Let's go!"
Sima Yu ordered with a wave of one arm.
"Let's go!"
The huge caravan was quickly launched, and dozens of carriages lined up like a long queue and began to travel towards the west gate of Fengning Town.
"Brother, can you tell me who you are?"
The two rode side by side on the war horse, Chen Ming glanced at Sima Yu, who was heroic in a tight samurai uniform beside him, and said with envy.
That's high enough!
Shifting his gaze, when he saw Wu Song, Wang Yue, Leng Jing and others who were faintly protecting them in the middle, his eyes were even more shining.
This buddy guy who just met seems to be amazing.
"Brother Chen, you'll find out soon!"
Sima Yu hooked the corners of his eyes when he heard this, and said with a sly smile.
In the hall of the City Lord's Mansion in Fengning Town, Zhao Wencheng, who was dressed in armor, and the generals and colonels of the 5,000 army under his command gathered here.
Zhao Wencheng sat upright, grasped the armrests of the seat with both hands from time to time, and quietly did not say a word.
The generals below also held their breath, and the hall was silent.
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"My lord, the other party is already out of the city!"
There was a sound of footsteps, and a guard soldier hurried to the hall and reported to Zhao Wencheng.
"Okay, since the fat sheep has been dispatched, let's also set off, don't let Zhang Fan and Du Gang, the two old men, take the lead in our land, Mo Yan, you lead your troops to stay and guard Fengning Town!"
When Zhao Wencheng heard this, he immediately got up and arranged, prepare for a few days, it's up to today!
"Whoa!"
Everyone agreed one after another, and went out of the city with Zhao Wencheng's commanders, and only 1,000 households Mo Yan and his 1,000 soldiers and horses were left in the entire Fengning Town.
"Senhu-sama, let's act now?"
It wasn't until Zhao Wencheng and the others left that the deputy beside Mo Yan said softly.
"Wait"
Mo Yan, a thousand households in Fengning Town, who is nearly 40 years old, is an old man under Zhao Wencheng, and he is the most trusted by Zhao Wencheng, and he must stay behind to guard the rear every time he goes out.
At this time, the face of this Zhao Wencheng's henchman general was extremely complicated, staring at the army out of the city and said in a deep voice.
"My lord, since we have taken this step, even if we turn back now, with the temperament of the lord, I will not let us go if I know it afterwards, please make a quick decision!"
Mo Yan's deputy thought that he was still hesitating, so he couldn't help but persuade him.
"I said wait!"
Mo Yan turned his head when he heard this, looked at his deputy, and said word by word.
"Yes"
Under Mo Yan's expressionless gaze, the deputy's face changed drastically, although he was still unwilling in his heart, he had to respectfully accept the order.
"Whoa!"
Just as Zhao Wencheng's army was dispatching, on the east bank of the Changxi River near Dengjia Village, there was a sound of paddling on the river, and two naval armies composed of hundreds of boats of different sizes appeared on the river at the same time.
The ships docked one after another, and groups of soldiers in leather armor quickly began to land from the ships.
Half an hour later, both armies had landed, and the number of people was about 3,000.
The numbers and combat readiness of the two armies are basically thinking about the present, and the general flag of the army on the left is written with the word "Zhang", and the army on the right is written with the word "Du".
These two armies were the armies under the command of Zhang Fan of Chengtai Town and Du Gang of Hekou Town.
The day before yesterday, they all received a message from Zhao Wencheng, inviting them to swallow this batch of ordnance together.
In the face of this tempting proposal, although the two knew that Zhao Wencheng was suspected of pulling them into the water to resist the Yangwu army, they had no choice but to give in.
First, both of them were also greedy for this batch of weapons, if Zhao Wencheng was allowed to swallow it alone, his strength would definitely increase, and it would be a threat to their two towns.
Second, now the Yangwu army is at war with Sun Kewang's forces, fighting Jinzhu County all the way, and pointing directly at the mud dragon along the waterway all the way, and they can't take care of them for the time being.
Both towns have a population of only 50,000 or 60,000, and it is already very difficult to maintain 5,000 troops on a daily basis, where is there any spare energy to improve the economy to purchase sophisticated ordnance and equipment.
Therefore, this batch of sophisticated ordnance that can equip an army of 10,000 people also makes them very greedy, and they do not hesitate to fight with the Yangwu army.
"Du Zhenshou, you are not afraid of ** nest when you come out with so many soldiers and horses!"
After the two armies were assembled, Zhang Fan of Chengtai Town couldn't help but look at Du Gang and teased.
Although the two towns are now allies, they have fought for territory before, and Zhang Fan is very clear about the situation in Hekou Town.
In total, there are only more than 4,000 soldiers and horses, of which 1,000 are still sailors, and now 3,000 people are pulled out at once, and there are only a few hundred people left behind, and it is very difficult to hold the long and narrow river bank line with long terrain like a strip.
Although the total army in Chengtai Town is almost only more than 5,000 people, almost all of them are infantry, and the area is concentrated on the front line of Chengtai Town, which is conducive to defense.
"Hey, Zhang Zhenshou is the same, Zhao Wencheng, this kid has always been untrustworthy, if you and I are not fully prepared this time, maybe we will be planted in his hands. Besides, now that Yang Wujun, Sun Kewang, and Li Dingguo are fighting hotly, they have no time to pay attention to us, as long as Zhang Zhenshou doesn't make a move, my Hekou Town will naturally be safe and sound."
When Du Gang heard this, he was not cowardly, and he didn't care about it.
This time, the two families jointly sent troops, and the boats for Zhang Fan's soldiers to cross the river were all provided by him, and he was not afraid that Zhang Fan would stumble on him with the navy.
"Let's cross the river with such a big movement, I'm afraid that the Yangwu Army's brocade guards arranged on the river bank have already gotten the news, Du Zhenshou, I think we should hurry up and attack, so as not to have too many dreams at night."
Zhang Fan naturally heard the meaning of Du Gang's words, and was noncommittal, and turned to look at the two sides of the river.
"That's what I mean!"
Hearing Zhang Fan's words mention Jinyi Wei Du Gang's eyes, a trace of murderous intent flashed, and he nodded.
For these Jinyi guards, who are as arrogant as entering and leaving the territory of the Yangwu Army, Zhang Fan and the others have been unhappy for a long time, but they are afraid of the strength of the Yangwu Army and dare not make the slightest move.
This is the sorrow of small countries!
Immediately, the two of them did not delay any longer, and began to go to the sniper site agreed with Zhao Wencheng in advance.
Futuo Mountain, a slope covering an area of several square kilometers and only a few tens of meters high, is located in the west of Fengning Town, about 5 miles away from Fengning Town. There are two low peaks on the mountain, which look like the two humps of a camel from a distance, hence the name.
After nearly an hour's journey, Sima Yu and the others finally arrived at the foot of Fuhu Mountain.
"Stop! Pass the order! Stand in place! ”
Looking at the Fu Camel Mountain, where Qian had blocked the road on both sides in front of the department, Sima Yu waved his hand to stop the team and ordered.
"Yes!"
At the sound of the order, these surrounding merchants and guards all took action.
More than 30 wagons were quickly moved to the perimeter, in an arc to protect everyone in the middle.
The curtain was lifted, bundles of arrows, ordnance, and armor were removed, and everyone began to change their clothes.
Soon, the original more than 300 merchants and guards were all warriors in armor, armed with bows and crossbows, and spears.
Even Sima Yu himself had put on his armor, holding a spear and waiting intently.
"You, you, you are Sima Yu?"
Looking at Sima Yu, who was sitting on a war horse, holding a spear, and was extraordinary, Chen Ming was stunned for a long time before he stammered and exclaimed.
With the continuous expansion of the Yangwu army, Sima Yu's deeds of leading the army many times have already spread, and his bravery has gradually become well-known.
Sima Yu's background in the business alliance is from the twenty-first century, coupled with this eye-catching dress, how can Chen Ming still not guess his identity.
"General Yangwu, if he is not an ordinary person, he is so daring!"
Sima Yu's smiling face confirmed Chen Ming's guess, and he quickly reacted, with a wry smile on his face, quite respectful, in other words, he might not dare to do this in Sima Yu's position.
In fact, Chen Ming had doubts when he knew that Sima Yu and Liu Yunling were both from the 21st century, but he didn't dare to think so. Who would have thought that Sima Yu, who is now in charge of the party, would take such a risk to go deep into Fengning Town, which is implicitly hostile.
"Haha, a bunch of beam-jumping clowns, don't be afraid! After they are dismissed, we can talk about what Brother Chen said yesterday in detail! ”
Sima Yu smiled heartily when he heard this, glanced at the dust and smoke rolling up in the distance, and said arrogantly, which can be regarded as officially proposing his invitation to Chen Ming.
"To be so affordable to my brother, Chen Ming is not allowed to do so, but I still have a request?"
Or infected by Sima Yu's heartiness and unpretentious demeanor, Chen Ming also raised his head and looked at Sima Yu with an excited expression.
"Brother Chen wants to intercede for Du Gang?"
Looking at Chen Ming, who quickly became calm, Sima Yu tilted his head and chuckled.
Under the eyes and ears of Jin Yiwei, Chen Ming's details had already been found out, and Sima Yu had almost guessed the motive for his trip.
"Yes, although my stepfather is a small and ambitious man, he really treats me like a son, and I can't just watch him hit a stone with an egg."
Chen Ming did not have the slightest surprise when he heard this, and saluted Sima Yu again, and asked sincerely.
The moment Sima Yu's true identity was confirmed, Chen Ming had already understood that the meeting between them was not the result of his own deliberate arrangement, but the intentional behavior of the fellow in front of him who was the same age as him but had already led the group.
"Good! For Brother Chen's sake, I won't embarrass Du Zhenshou! ”
The look of appreciation in Sima Yu's eyes was too strong, and he nodded without hesitation.
This time, while Chen Ming was trying to rescue his stepfather Du Gang, why didn't he take the opportunity to sell himself!
Attaches great importance to affection, knows how to advance and retreat, and knows how to seize opportunities to act, he is a great talent, how could Sima Yu not like it!
"Chen Ming greets the lord!"
After some planning, he finally got his wish, even if he was as mature as Chen Ming, he couldn't help but be overjoyed, and immediately knelt down on one knee to pay allegiance to Sima Yu.