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Being able to persuade Xiao Shen from Datong Mansion in Xijing of Liao State to agree to release the more than 500 war horses is enough to show that Dong Qing's ability is not bad.

However, Yang Zaixing, who escorted these war horses, was stopped on the border of Song and Liao, and it seems that the Liao State is also divided among the mountains, obviously in the Liao Army, some people don't care about Xiao Shen's face at all.

Thinking of this possibility, Qian Heng couldn't help asking, "Dong Qing, let me ask you, how many soldiers and horses of the Liao State stopped Zaixing?" ”

"The number of people is not very large, no more than five hundred at most, Zaixing also guessed the other party's way of coming at that time, it should be the patrol soldiers and horses on the border of the Liao State, but I don't know which team it is!"

When Dong Qing said this, he couldn't help but shake his head secretly, "At that time, I suggested that we try not to rush overnight, in case there is a situation where the war horses are lost and scattered, in fact, if we rush overnight, we may not be able to meet the interception of this batch of soldiers and horses." ”

Qian Heng was happy, "You can't say that, what I lack most in the Great Song Dynasty is a war horse, not to mention this kind of fertile war horse!" ”

Han Shizhong, who had not spoken on the side, couldn't help but ask, "Shopkeeper Dong, have these war horses been discovered by those Liao people who are on the border now?" ”

Han Shizhong only knew that this Dong Qing had the identity of a shopkeeper, so he would have the title of Dong shopkeeper, but at this time, Han Shizhong was more concerned about whether those war horses were discovered.

Dong Qingdao, "General Han, the reason why we stopped at the border and didn't dare to continue moving forward is that we were worried that those Liao people would find the traces of those war horses, you think, if more than 500 war horses pass by, it will be easy for them to find out!" It was also out of prudence that we did not continue to move forward and chose to report here! ”

"It's good that you decided like this," Qian Heng asked, "Then where is Zaixing now, there are so many horses, it seems that it is not easy to hide traces, right?" ”

Dong Qing suddenly laughed, "Young master, I have to say, we have great luck, Zaixing and I came out of Datong Mansion and traveled all the way south, but also to avoid the eyes and ears of the Liao people as much as possible, Zaixing has a lot of experience, we are walking on the trail, Zaixing is the color of the snow on the trail, and we can tell that there have been a large number of people and horses passing there, so we decided to stop the march for the time being, and actually found a dilapidated village hidden in the valley nearby, although more than 500 horses bombarded into it, although it was a bit crowded, it could also reduce the possibility of being discovered!" ”

Qian Heng listened carefully and couldn't help nodding, "So, after you settled the horses, it didn't take long for you to find the traces of the Liao people's military horses?" ”

Dong Qingying said, "The young master's expectation is good, at that time, Zaixing went to investigate, and less than fifteen miles out of the valley, we found a camp where a team of military horses was stationed, so we decided to act separately!" ”

Speaking of which, Qian Heng had basically understood what was going on.

Dong Qing's identity as the shopkeeper of the business, one or two of his subordinates rode a few horses, so he was not excessively interrogated by the Liao patrols. Moreover, Yang Zaixing was reluctant to have an accident with so many war horses, and even said that if he was really discovered by the Liao, Yang Zaixing would also choose to rush back with this batch of war horses.

It's nothing more than the final result, it just depends on how many war horses can be left after the killing.

As a last resort, Yang Zaixing will not choose this lose-lose method.

However, Qian Heng is not too worried about Yang Zaixing's ability, even if he encounters those hundreds of Liao people, Yang Zaixing can safely fight his way out of the encirclement.

But no one wants to let the situation deteriorate to that point unless absolutely necessary.

Qian Heng glanced at Han Shizhong, Han Shizhong smiled slightly, and stood up, "Lord Qian, I'll take someone to pick it up, and by the way, I will also test the training effect during this time!" ”

Qian Heng would not object to Han Shizhong's thoughts, and he also smiled, "This is a good way, after all, half of these horses are to be reserved for the old general." ”

Han Shizhong nodded again and again, "In this way, I will arrange the people and prepare for the battle!" ”

Qian Heng asked, "Liangchen, if we send troops to the border without permission, will it cause trouble between Song and Liao?" ”

Han Shizhong was also stunned, "Also, I almost forgot about this taboo!" ”

After all, it is the border area of Song and Liao, if there is a large number of military horses dispatched, it will definitely cause riots between Song and Liao, if it is usual, Qian Heng doesn't care much, but now, in the military city of Yanzhou, there are only more than 1,000 military horses, if it causes the Liao people to counterattack, with this little force, it is not enough to resist any Liao counterattack.

Out of this consideration, Qian Heng thought for a moment before saying, "Good minister, if you really want to use troops, you can't exceed two hundred, in addition, the purpose of our trip is to pick up the five hundred war horses, if you can not fight, you will not fight, if you really encounter a confrontation between the two armies, we must also focus on preserving combat strength!" ”

Han Shizhong nodded, "I understand this, I will screen two hundred people to prepare for the war now, and when the time comes, this Dong shopkeeper will take us over, but you, Lord Qian, will be guarding the Yanzhou Military City." ”

Qian Heng didn't want to stay in the city, although he also knew that once he left the city, if he encountered the soldiers and horses of the Liao, it was very likely that all kinds of accidents would occur, and even he would be buried in the chaos.

But Qian Heng was very eager for the sense of expectation in the territory of the Liao Kingdom, so Qian Heng wanted to see what the Han land under the Liao people was like.

Thinking of this, Qian Heng waved his hand, "Don't persuade me, Liangchen has already decided to go in person, and if Zaixing can't see me, I'm afraid he may not come back with you!" ”

Dong Qing said loudly, "Zaixing really said that if the young master sends someone to answer, please be sure to bring a token!" ”

Qian Heng smiled at Han Shizhong, "Okay, in the Yanzhou Military City, there will be nothing for the time being, and the commanders under your command will be properly instructed, as long as you and I don't come back, no one is allowed to open the city gate!" ”

Han Shizhong smiled bitterly, until now, he can only do what Qian Heng said.

In just half an hour, Han Shizhong had already prepared all the men and horses, and even Qian Heng and Dong Qing had specially prepared armor and weapons.

The armor is a relatively rare chain mail for military generals, which is made of thousands of wires linked and woven. In addition to the armor, a sword was specially prepared for Qian Heng, forged in steel, both in terms of weight and toughness, under the current conditions, the quality is excellent.

On the contrary, the soldiers, each dressed in foot armor, armed mainly with spears, and each carrying a bow and crossbow on their backs, were obviously fully prepared.

A war horse per person is a must-have for troops.

These two hundred people, at this time, have become much more regular than when Qian Heng first came to the military city, each of them was wearing more than 20 pounds of heavy armor, and they didn't say a word until Han Shizhong gave an order, "Get on the horse and get ready to go!" ”

At this time, two hundred people stepped on their horses in stirrups, their spears in their hands, and their eyes looked straight ahead, waiting for the next order!