The next morning, the autumn rain continued to fall, weaving a thin silk curtain in front of my eyes.

The rain was not heavy, but it was so cold that in just a moment, it made the armor on people's bodies drenched.

On the official road outside Fuzhou, a large group of people is roaring forward.

First, there were groups of cavalry, looking at their banners, which were embroidered with a big Chen character. All of them wore only one jacket, and the iron helmets on their heads were replaced by cloth hats, and they struggled to hold their chests out in the rain.

These people all carried a sprinkler bag with feather arrows on their backs, because they were afraid that the feather arrows would stick to the water and degum, so the mouth of the bag was tied with a thin rope. As for riding the bow, it was also wound and turned into a stick pinned to the back. And on their waists hung bones and axes, and knives.

All of them were on one side, and the other was on an empty horse with an armoured bun and a long mallet hanging from the saddle.

Such a luxurious outfit has not been seen for a long time since the destruction of the Western Army of the Northern Song Dynasty.

suddenly appeared in Fuzhou at this moment, no need to ask, it was naturally the five hundred heavy cavalry under Chen Lanruo.

They roared forward, their sonorous hooves stomping on the ground, and the whole world trembled. Large regiments of muddy water flew up and fell on the horses and cavalry. In just a moment, everyone turned into mud monkeys, but no one reached out to wipe them.

There are constantly officers in front of them shouting and scolding: "Straight thief, hurry up, don't fall behind!" If we don't hurry, we'll be caught up by the brethren of the Betrayal Army. We can't even run on two legs on four legs, how can we see people when we pass it out? ”

Not far from the cavalry corps, there was a long line that could not be seen. The number of this team was more than three times that of Chen Lanruo's troops, and they were pulled out for at least two or three miles. Some of these men had horses and belonged to a mixed formation of foot and horseman. However, compared with the cavalry army, the horses on this side did not have horse armor, and the armor buns on the horseback were obviously much smaller, and there were no outrageously long horse lances, but light horses.

However, the armor of the infantry was huge, and all of them were tall and strong. Compared with the people of Fuzhou who are brave enough to go out of the city to see the excitement, these northern men are simply giant monsters, which makes people can't help but take a breath of cold air: what a majestic hero!

Unlike the shouts of the cavalry soldiers, the soldiers of the Beiwei army all marched silently in the face of the autumn drizzle that kept blowing, and from beginning to end, they did not make a sound. All it was the clashing of armor and weapons, the heavy breathing of the soldiers, and the rustling of footsteps.

This kind of silence has an invisible majesty, and after watching it for a long time, it makes people breathless.

Sweat poured from their heads, and the heat was so unbearable that the soldiers simply took off their hats and buttoned them behind their heads.

Wisps of white gas rose and mingled over the team, as if a layer of mist had risen.

"The lower officer has seen the military envoy." A civil official in a red official robe and a group of Fuzhou civil and military officials waited early at the official road point.

Wang Shen jumped off the war horse, helped him up, and said with a smile: "Fu Zhixian, your name seems to be Fu Chengqian, it seems that you are not mistaken, right?" ”

After several days of traveling, he only slept for two and a half hours a day, and his physical strength was huge, although Wang Shen was in good health, he was still a little unbearable, and his red face was a little pale. However, in front of his subordinates, he still lifted his spirits and showed a gentle smile on his face.

Hearing Wang Shen call out his name accurately, Fu Zhixian became excited: "Yes, yes, the subordinate is Fu Chengqian." ”

"Haha, Fuzhi County, how many miles are there from Jingshan now, but it's easy to walk?" If Wang Shen is not mistaken, this Fuzhi County is the township party brought by Du Shu from Hebei, and it used to be just a secretary of the Yamen, and he couldn't imagine the situation in less than two years, just because Fu Chengqian could write and draw, and he was familiar with the local government, he became the magistrate of Jingling County, where the capital of Fuzhou Prefecture is located. It can be seen from this that the Sizhou military system is short of talents.

Fu Zhixian hurriedly replied: "It is about one hundred and twenty miles from here to Jingshan, if you take a fast horse, you will arrive in one day." The army marched forward, and if there was no delay, it would be two days. ”

Wang Shen was taken aback: "Fuzhi County, isn't it, if you know it right, there are a lot of mountain roads from here to Jingshan, why is it so fast?" ”

Fu Zhixian said with a smile: "Envoy of the army, although the small county is the seat of the Fuzhou Prefecture, it is not to rush, so you naturally won't take it to heart." This is the first time that the military envoy has come here since the arrival of the lower officer. But I don't know that on the map, there are several mountains marked between Fuzhou and Yingzhou, such as Tianmen Mountain, Zhang Mountain, and Wuhua Mountain, but Wuhua Mountain is a low hill, the terrain is very flat, and the official road is also wide. Therefore, Xia Guan dared to say that the military envoy could go to Jingshan in two days. This is related to militaristic affairs, how dare you talk nonsense. Otherwise, you're going to lose your head. ”

"Two days, two days, straight thief, it's finally here!" Wang Shen struck each other with his fists fiercely: "Finally, there is no mistake." ”

One hundred and ten miles, that is, about fifty kilometers. In the afterlife, it would only take an hour to drive. However, if you use your legs, it is normal to walk for a day. I'm afraid that this rain will fall, and the road will be muddy and difficult to walk.

Seeing Wang Shen's concerns, Fu Zhixian said: "The military envoy can rest assured, the road is very good, especially suitable for cavalry marching, and the itinerary of the army cannot be missed." ”

Wang Shen was stunned for a moment, and lifted his spirit: "What do you say?" ”

"Can anyone give me a little plug?" After asking a question, he took the dagger handed over by a guard, Fu Zhixian said that he was offended, leaned down, and dug a small hole in the road with the dagger. Pointing down, he said: "Look, the surface of this official road is only covered with a layer of loess, but the bottom is all permeable sand and gravel, no matter how heavy the rain is, it will not rot, do you know why?" ”

Wang Shen saw that it was indeed the case, and couldn't help but ask curiously: "This road is well built, why is this?" ”

Fu Zhixian said with a smile: "According to the official research, a radius of 100 miles around here should be where the capital of Chu Guoying was located during the Warring States Period, and this official road is not good if it is the gallop road that was repaired at that time, which is naturally solid." ”

Wang Shen: "I guess yes, by the way, this official road is like this?" ”

"Yes, it's all so strong. The officials in other places don't dare to say, but the road from here to Yingzhou Jiepai is so good. ”

Wang Shen's expression became serious: "There is no joke in the army. ”

Fu Zhixian: "The military envoy can rest assured that the lower officials have walked this road once from beginning to end, and every ten miles of land, they will get off the horse and dig a small pit to see how the roadbed below is." ”

"You've walked through it, dig it up, and take a look?" Wang Shen laughed: "Why do you think you want to inspect the road?" ”

Fu Zhixian replied: "Xia Guan has always been careful in his work, and he has to investigate everything. ”

"Well, carefulness is also a plus." Wang Shen was happy in his heart and praised Fu Zhixian again and again.

Fu Zhixian was proud in his heart, and said earnestly: "Military envoy, although the rain is light, it is strangely cold, can you go into the city to rest for a day, and then leave tomorrow." ”

"No, the military situation is like fire, and you can't stay for a moment." Wang Shen smiled, "If you want to keep guests, just leave the appointment, he is also tired these days." ”

Fu Zhixian was pleasantly surprised: "Du Youzhi, Judge Du is here." ”

"Naturally, you see, that's it, you go pick him up. He said that he would live in Jingling County first, and then send someone to pick him up after I finished the war. This Du Youzhi is very lazy, complaining about his hard work all the way, and he doesn't like to listen to his nagging. As he spoke, Wang Shen shook the reins and rushed out, caught up with Chen Lanruo, who was walking at the front of the army, and shouted, "General Chen." ”

Chen Lanruo turned her head, looked at Wang Shen coldly, and arched her hand slightly: "What do the military envoys command?" ”

Since her departure from Hunan, Chen Lanruo has returned to her original lukewarm appearance. Wang Shen wanted to use an excuse to warm up with her several times, but it turned out to be boring. In addition, if you are in a hurry, you will no longer go over to flirt.

Wang Shen: "There are still 110 miles from here to Jingshan County to join the White Army, I have already asked clearly, this road is easy to walk, and the mountains on the road are also low hills. Yue Yun set off a few days ahead of us, and now we should have mastered the troops. However, Allah will soon go south, and if you can't say that you are already on the way, you can send scouts to contact you first. In addition, the vigilance circle should also be made larger, and the journey is too smooth, and I feel a little uneasy. In addition, this road, if it is a fast horse, can be completed in one day. As for the main force, it will take two days. ”

I don't know why, every time I see Chen Lanruo, Wang Shen has a lot of words.

Chen Lanruo nodded: "Yes, I will send scouts." ”[.]