Chapter 239 into Yizhou

The recruitment progress is being prepared in an orderly manner, and at the same time, Zhao Yu personally carried a battalion of forbidden troops into the Yizhou Governance Office, the city of Longshui City is not large, but the history is long. The construction of the city can be traced back to the early years of the Tang Dynasty, the second year of Zhenguan.

Due to the many rebellions of Anhuaman, the city gates of Yizhou Longshui City have also been transformed from four city gates to two modern ones. The two city gates are the north gate and the east gate, the north gate faces the Longjiang River, it is a water gate, the north gate is also the only city gate facing the land, and Anhua man lives in the northwest, so if you want to attack Longshui City, you will have to set up the camp at the north gate, but the north gate is by the direction of Guizhou, which is the direction where the reinforcements come, and the soldiers and horses are stationed here, and it is easy to be attacked before and after.

It is already evident from here that Longshui City has transformed from a commercial city into a semi-militarized fortress.

However, the business of Longshui City is not declining, but very developed, especially in terms of water transportation, it is also among the best in terms of Guangnan West Road, starting from Longjiang, Guangzhou can be reached through the Pearl River in the south, and Guizhou can be reached by Baishishui in the north.

Four hundred forbidden troops accompanied the guards of the same hundred royal palaces, and five hundred men and horses were not much, but they were majestic. In particular, Zhao Yu's palace guards were all selected from the Shengjie army, and they had all seen blood. Riding on horseback, one by one, with their chests folded and their bellies, holding their spears, they approached a little, and the momentum of a hundred battle elite soldiers had already rushed to their faces.

Yizhou Governor Meng Fang, Yizhou Governor Zhang Hanyang and other officials of Yizhou came to meet, and there were hundreds of vigilant Song soldiers nearby.

"Xiaguan Meng Fang (Zhang Hanyang) and Yizhou officials, see Weiwang Chitose!"

There is no kneeling, the Song Dynasty has not yet had the red tape of the Ming and Qing dynasties, Meng Fang, Zhang Hanyang, etc. are just making a move, but dozens of people are doing it together, which is also a unique momentum.

"Excuse me!" Zhao Yu turned over and dismounted, stretched out his hands, and each helped Meng Fang and Zhang Hanyang with one hand.

After glancing at the two of them, Zhao Yu showed a gentle smile and praised: "Sure enough, they are all talents, guarding the lonely city, but the two of them are hard!" ”

Meng Fang was better, but Zhang Hanyang couldn't help but burst into tears. "Looking forward to the arrival of the king, the last general's heart is stirring, I really don't know what words to use to describe it!"

Zhao Yu laughed, patted Zhang Hanyang's shoulder, and said, "Zhang Dujian is really in love!" But this is not the place to talk, let's go into the city and talk in detail! ”

Meng Fang nodded and said: "What the prince said is very true, let the lower officials lead the way!" ”

Zhao Yu nodded in agreement.

When Zhao Yu came to the city gate, he did not see how many people were waiting to enter the city outside the city gate, but there were more than 20 Song soldiers with bright armor, standing in two columns with their chests folded.

Seeing Zhao Yu coming, as if a person was saluting, he knelt down on one knee and shouted: "King Wei is mighty!" ”

Zhao Yu smiled slightly, and said to Zhang Hanyang, who was beside him: "It's a shame that you have such a good mind!" ”

Zhang Hanyang was a little stunned when he heard this, and opened his mouth, but he didn't know what he should say at this time.

Zhao Yu didn't want Zhang Hanyang to be embarrassed, and said loudly: "Yizhou soldiers and horses are really mighty, reward!" Three hundred dollars per person! ”

The twenty soldiers were overjoyed, and this was half a month's worth of money! He shouted thanksgiving. This time it's much more sincere than just now.

When you enter the city gate, you will see two rows of low houses sandwiched between a street that is not very wide, and the street is not a bluestone paved street with the usual castle slabs, but a loess road made of yellow clay.

The streets were lined with people, but most of them were patched, but they didn't see much on their faces. This also has a lot to do with the abundance of rice and grain on Guangnan West Road.

Seeing the forbidden army, the onlookers were slightly confused, and buzzing whispers suddenly sounded.

"Ready!"

Zhao Yingwu, who was in the lead, shouted proudly.

All the palace guards reined in their horses, and a hundred cavalrymen suddenly stopped their horses, and the movement, the momentum, was so mighty.

Zhao Yingwu suddenly shouted with a high-spirited and confident face: "Arrogant face Wan Chonglang!" ~”

A hundred palace guards sang proudly. "Arrogant face Manjuro! ~”

"Courage is like iron, bones are like steel!"

Although it is only a cappella, the high-spirited iron man atmosphere has been revealed in the chorus of 100 people.

While singing, Zhao Yu and his party also walked slowly again, and the high-spirited and iron-blooded, blood-boiling singing voice did not stop for a moment.

"If you see a gentleman in the Spring and Autumn Period!" Meng Fang couldn't help but glance back at Zhao Yu's direction and sighed.

Zhang Hanyang was born as a military general, and he has a natural affinity for "Men Should Be Self-reliant", looked at Zhao Yu excitedly, and said: "Lord Wang, this song is good!" Very good! Unlike those rotten ones, there are many curves! 'Let Haitian gather energy for me!' Go and break new ground! Go for my ideals! 'The last general's fear of Anhua Barbarian has gone to three points! ”

Zhao Yu smiled, did not speak, and his eyes fell on the people of Yizhou along the way.

This time entering the city is not only prepared by the Yizhou government, but also by Zhao Yu. At present, the rebels in Anhuaman are mainly concentrated in Yizhou, and Yizhou is in a panic.

How can the people work when they are troubled? When the merchant arrives, do they dare to stay for a long time? All industries are not thriving, the people are panicking, and prices are soaring. Mozi said in the chapter on guarding the city: "I repair the city, guard the utensils, wood, millet feet, go on a blind date, and get the help of the neighboring princes, so I hold it." ”

The meaning of the vernacular text is that I have come to defend the city, and I must have sufficient weapons to defend the city, sufficient firewood, grain and grass, and the officials, soldiers, and people in the city are close to each other, and there are four forces to support me, so that I can defend the city.

"There are wise men in the Song Dynasty!" In the crowd, a man dressed as an ordinary vegetable farmer looked at Zhao Yu with bright eyes.

Zhao Yu turned his head as if he felt something, and the vegetable farmer immediately lowered his head. Zhao Yu blinked a little puzzled, could it be his own delusion?

Zhang Hanyang asked, "Lord Wang? What's wrong? ”

Zhao Yu muttered to himself slightly: "Nothing, it may be that this king is wrong!" ”

Although Zhang Hanyang still has some doubts in his heart, it is not easy to ask, after all, Zhao Yu is the prince! He barely could ask a little Yanbian question, and asked, this is too serious about himself, right?

All the way along the loess road, we arrived at the Yamen. The yamen has the taste of Tang Dynasty architecture, magnificent and atmospheric!

Outside, there is a white wall, and instead of red bricks, the top of the wall is wrapped in a semicircular of large blue tiles. To outsiders, there may be a slight awkwardness, but from a military point of view, it is not easy for the enemy to gain a foothold on the wall. There are arrow towers on both sides of the wall, and the yamen has a strong military color.

Under the greeting of Meng Fang, Zhao Yu entered the gate and saw a hall-like building, with layers of bucket arches, far-reaching and tall eaves, and magnificent.

Zhao Yu said to Meng Fang: "But is it from the former Tang Dynasty?" ”

Meng Fang nodded and praised: "The prince's eyes are like torches, this is the yamen built by the former Tang Dynasty!" Although more than 200 years have passed until now, the buildings of the former Tang Dynasty are not built, they are only repaired every year, and they are still as strong as they were built three or four years ago! This is also the yamen, and a little further back, is where the lower officials live! The place where the prince lives is also arranged in the back, but there is a little problem! ”

Zhao Yu tilted his head and asked, "What's the problem?" ”

Meng Fang lowered his head and said, "It's a Buddhist hall, I hope the prince doesn't mind!" ”

Zhao Yu paused and said with a smile: "It seems that Meng Zhizhou has also heard about the construction of the Xuanzhen Temple on the abandoned Buddhist temple by this king!" Hehe! Although this king does not like Buddhism very much, he is not hostile to Buddhism, and there must be a reason for its existence! ”

Meng Fang was stunned by Zhao Yu's words, and after thinking about it carefully, the more he felt that King Wei was unfathomable. By the time he came back to his senses, Zhao Yu had already walked away, and he couldn't continue thinking about it in a hurry. slapped his head and hurriedly chased after him.

The news that Zhao Yu took a battalion of soldiers and horses to enter Longshui City also quickly spread to Gulao Village. Located on the west side of the middle reaches of the Anhua River, Gulaozhai was originally a garrison of the Song army in order to strengthen its control over the Anhua River. However, because of Anhuaman's many rebellions, Gulao Village has long been no Song army stationed, and has also become an important military village and grass market controlled by Anhuaman, every fifteenth day of the month, the barbarians in the upper reaches of the Anhua River are bartering here.

And now Gulaozhai has become the tentative political center of Yizhou and Rongzhou barbarians, and the Kyushu barbarians are fighting for the position of overlord here.

"Why did the Song Kingdom send a prince?" Zhong'an Huazhou Thorn Shi Meng Hanyang was taken aback, and he was originally sitting on the tiger skin Taishi chair, but now he couldn't help but stand up.

"It's just a battalion of soldiers and horses!" Xia Anhua Prefecture Thorn Shi Feng Changqi said disdainfully.

Feng Changqi sat down with his hands down, but the chair he sat on was a head lower than the ordinary chair to show his identity. He was not dressed in bright silk clothes, or rough animal skin clothes, but white Confucian clothes and Han scarves, with red lips and white teeth, and a short beard under his chin.

Hearing the word Weiwang, this personable scholar, a touch of hatred flashed in his eyes, and the tea cup in his hand couldn't help but tremble, spilling a little tea.

Meng Hanyang was originally stabbed with shame and anger by Feng Changyu's words. Seeing the scholar's movements, Deng Shi smiled triumphantly and said, "Feng Changqi, what are you proud of, that is, you are so stupid and bold!" Your hands are shaking with fear, and the tea is spilled on the ground! ”

Feng Changqi didn't believe it, but he just turned his head to look, but he couldn't help but show an embarrassed look. Complain in your heart, military advisor! Strategist! How can you say that you are so good that you will lose face at this time?

The other barbarian chieftains present couldn't help but look sideways at Mu Chang, and they were a little more frightened by the only famous Wei Wang in their hearts. They don't know about King Wei, but they know Mu Chang's intelligence, and they have more or less learned it. Such characters are afraid of King Wei, it seems that this King Wei is very difficult to deal with! (To be continued.) )