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Qian Heng is also for the sake of insurance, if there are people from the Western Army, there will be very few troubles along the way.

The most important thing is that Qian Heng had mentioned this matter to the breeder before, but what he said at the beginning was that it was transported from Yanzhou to Shouzhang County, and now the horses are sent directly to Shouzhang County from the Song-Liao border.

Even in order to encourage someone to take on this task, Qian Heng also specially promised that he could recruit the family members of the sergeants who were responsible for transporting horses into his business, whether it was working or doing chores, at least he could give him a chance to earn income by eating and dressing.

With this temptation, someone immediately stood up, "Lord Qian, what you said is true?" ”

Qian Heng knew this person, his name was Ma Yuan, and he was the leader of a hundred-man team in the Western Army.

Qian Heng smiled, "Ma Dutong, do you want to escort the horses to Shouzhang?" ”

Ma Yuan is in his early thirties, and his physique does not look very strong, but Qian Heng has seen Ma Yuan's training situation, and he is a master with extraordinary perseverance.

Qian Heng still accepts that Ma Yuan can come out to take over this task, at least Ma Yuan's ability is beyond doubt.

A trace of cowardice flashed on Ma Yuan's face, "Lord Qian, the people under my command are all veterans who have followed me for more than ten years, I don't ask Lord Qian to arrange any errands for my family, I just ask Lord Qian to be accommodating, and accept the disabled brothers I once brought with me, so that they can have a living livelihood." ”

Qian Heng really didn't expect that Ma Yuan took this errand with this in mind.

Ma Yuan was able to think about his comrades who had no livelihood due to disability at this time, and Qian Heng couldn't help but have a little more respect for Ma Yuan from the bottom of his heart.

"Ma Dutong, I want to ask, do you, a comrade with a disability, have the ability to take care of yourself?"

Ma Yuan was stunned for a moment, and then he realized what this self-care ability meant, and hurriedly said, "Don't worry, Lord Qian, if you are too disabled, I'm afraid you won't be able to survive, and those who can survive are not very disabled, the most serious, some have broken legs, or one arm is missing, and more of them are somewhat mutilated, which affects the outlook and causes no one to be willing to hire." ”

Hearing this, Qian Heng couldn't help nodding, "Ma Dutong, how many such disabled veterans are there around you?" ”

As soon as Ma Yuan heard that there was hope, he hurriedly replied, "Back to the adult, there are almost thirty people!" ”

"Only thirty?"

Qian Heng originally thought that there should be many disabled veterans who retired from the battlefield, especially on the ancient battlefield, after a battle, there were countless injuries, and even in many battles, the loss rate of sergeants in a single game could be as high as fifty percent, and those who died in battle and those who died of serious injuries even accounted for more than thirty percent.

So Qian Heng didn't expect that Ma Yuan's conditions were only thirty people.

However, Qian Heng's words attracted Han Shizhong's attention, "Lord Qian, don't you think there are fewer disabled veterans?" I can help you bring in more, how many people do you want? ”

Qian Heng's heart moved, "Liangchen, how many disabled veterans are left of the Yanzhou Western Army now?" ”

Han Shizhong looked at Qian Heng in some surprise, and hesitated before saying, "In the entire Yanzhou Military City, there are almost more than 500 disabled soldiers left, Lord Qian, do you really want to recruit these disabled soldiers for you?" ”

Qian Heng nodded, "Of course, is it possible that I can still make such a joke?" ”

If it weren't for Ma Yuan mentioning the problem of disabled veterans, Qian Heng would not have thought of requisitioning these veterans.

Although these veterans are a little crippled, it also proves from the side that they are all strong soldiers who have really been on the battlefield.

Moreover, this kind of disabled veteran, whether it is vision or experience, is very rich, especially after experiencing the torture of disability, the mind is more calm and sophisticated.

Qian Heng is now under his hands, especially among the homeless people recruited by Wu Song, who are shallow and lack vision, if there are these veterans to help and assist, they can also go out faster.

Not only that, but those veterans who are not severely disabled can even directly take on heavy responsibilities.

Thinking of this, Qian Heng looked at Han Shizhong and said, "Liangchen, I can accept the more than 500 people you said, but there is one point, I want to make it clear in advance, when I get there, it doesn't mean that there is no worry about life, I can only say that I will arrange suitable things to do according to their respective conditions, of course, the remuneration for doing things is indispensable!" ”

A trace of solemnity flashed in Han Shizhong's expression, "Lord Qian, just by virtue of your words, I thank those veterans!" ”

As he spoke, Han Shizhong bowed to Qian Heng.

Not only Han Shizhong, but also Ma Yuan and several other military commanders behind Han Shizhong also bowed deeply and thanked them in unison.

"Okay, now that this matter has been determined, when we return to Yanzhou, we will arrange for someone to return to Shouzhang with them!"

Ma Yuan also said, "Lord Qian, the matter of escorting the war horse to Shouzhang will be handed over to you!" ”

Qian Heng nodded, "I'll write a letter, you take it back by the way, and hand it over to Wu Song or Qian You in the eastern suburbs of Shouzhang, let them arrange it directly, and give a letter to the hostess of the village!" ”

"Understood!"

Taking advantage of the darkness of the sky, Qian Heng took everyone and horses out of the house of the post station and poured out of the mountain pass.

The soldiers were divided into two routes, the hundred-man team led by Ma Yuan, and the 260 war horses escorted, needed to cross the Yellow River and rush all the way east in the direction of the Daimyo Mansion to Shouzhang County.

Fortunately, there are still a few sets of sheepskin rafts left in this station.

Although the sheepskin raft was in dilapidation, it became a lifesaver for crossing the river.

Several sets of sheepskin rafts were put together, sewn and mended, and four or five horses could be transported in one trip.

Fortunately, there were locals in the army, and some knew how to manipulate the sheepskin raft, so they took advantage of this night to go back and forth on the Yellow River.

It is also a pity that it is the dry season of the Yellow River, and in addition to the close proximity to the post station, it is the narrow section of the Yellow River, and the efficiency of transporting horses is not bad, and it is busy until the dawn of the day, 260 war horses, and 100 sergeants, all cross the river safely.

In the end, Ma Yuan was left to take his leave and cross the river.

Yang Zaixing and Dong Qing did not follow Ma Yuan back to Shouzhang County, and even Yang Zaixing wanted to return to Liao directly, taking advantage of the internal turmoil in Liao to continue to step up the purchase of horses.

Yang Zaixing was about to say goodbye and go north, when he suddenly stopped, jumped off his horse suddenly, fell to the ground, and listened with bated breath before standing up.

His face was a little nervous and said, "Young Master, listening to the voice, it seems that the bandits from Western Xia are coming!" ”

Qian Heng smiled, "Rexing Dacai, who is coming, you can hear it?" ”

Yang Zaixing said, "The Liao army, whether it is riding horses or infantry, is relatively neat, and the horses they ride are also very brisk, unlike those bandits in Western Xia, the sound of horses' hooves is chaotic, not to mention, the whole team is even more patchwork, and even the Song people are involved!" ”

Hearing that it was a bandit from Western Xia, Han Shizhong had a smile on his face, "Yang Zaixing, don't care what kind of bandit he is, let them see the strong soldiers of our Great Song Dynasty in a while!" ”

At this time, the officers and men of the Western Army after training raised their heads and chests one by one, looking ahead, with a sky-high arrogance waiting for battle.

Seeing this scene, Yang Zaixing's expression also moved, and his eyes seemed to have a little more appreciation.