Chapter 611: Hexi (2)
There was a rustling sound from a wood. With the sound of slightly dull footsteps, several sergeants of the Victorious Army dressed in dark clothes quietly walked out of this small forest.
In the distance, rolling green hills are surrounded by lush trees. The early morning sunlight shines through the gaps in the leaves, creating mottled pillars of light of varying thicknesses. The crisp chirping of birds came from the trees, the morning breeze blew, and the leaves rattled.
Several sentries of the Victorious Army looked around vigilantly to make sure that there was no danger here. Two sentries were sent out to set up control. At the same time, after settling the horses. The others gathered under a large tree and began to enjoy a hearty breakfast.
For these sergeants who could only eat two coarse meals a day when they were not in war a few years ago, the treatment now is really very different from the past!
If nothing else, this wartime breakfast alone is enough to be considered a luxury for them! Several sentries pulled out the contents of the package, including chocolate, canned food, honey, fruit, and compressed biscuits, and placed them in front of them. The stainless steel kettle also contains a sports drink that replenishes your energy. These things were eaten in the past, and I haven't even seen them!
But now, these things have become the daily consumables of the victorious army. Even if it's not wartime, you can get some taste from time to time, and if you take it home on vacation, the neighbors in the neighborhood can block the door!
These sentries are part of the Mighty Search Force under the command of the newly reorganized First Legion of the Victorious Army. Their mission was to go out to find out the intelligence of Yinzhou City. And the intelligence of Yinzhou is naturally to prepare for the attack on Western Xia!
Western Xia was a small country, but its land area was actually not small. The scope of the country includes part of Inner Mongolia, Gansu and Ningxia in modern time and space. In terms of area, Western Xia was a great power second only to the Song, Liao, and Jin dynasties of the same period.
However, the vast majority of its land is desert and desolate land that is not suitable for living, animal husbandry and farming. This can be seen from the distribution of state capitals in the Western Xia Kingdom.
Most of the densely populated state capitals in the country were densely distributed near the borders of Qinfeng Road, Yongxing Military Road and Hedong Road in the Song Kingdom. It is not difficult to understand why the Western Xia fought with the Song State from the beginning of the founding of the country and fought for a hundred years to grab territory. It's really to survive!
Western Xia was a country that was good at seeing the wind and steering the rudder. When Song was strong, he followed Song, and when Liao was strong, he followed Liao. After the rise of the Jurchens, he also wanted to make a head start for the Liao State. However, after being wiped out by Yan Zonghan in the first battle, he immediately became the younger brother of the Jin Kingdom.
During the Northern Expedition of the Changsheng Army, Wanyan Zonghan also sent an order to Li Qianshun to send troops. But this time, Li Qianshun, who finally got smarter, decided to take a look at the situation. Sure enough, the victorious army broke the Jurchens' heads and bleed, and finally destroyed the Jin Kingdom.
The Tanguts were shocked. He immediately sent an envoy to Bianliang City to proclaim himself to the Emperor Song. intends to continue to be a stable wall grass.
It's a pity that this is not the time of the True Sect. How could Gao Yang, who knew all historical events well, let go of this very eye-catching wolf dog? Give it a chance to pounce and bite again in the future? What's more, they also occupy the inherent territory of the Chinese nation!
The envoy is still grinding time in Bianliang City, and the reconnaissance work here has already begun.
Yinzhou is the Yulin in modern time and space. It was at the forefront of the century-old confrontation between Western Xia and Song. The city has changed hands many times during nearly a century of bloody rivalry between the two countries. Every fight was stained with the blood of the sergeants.
More than thirty years ago, the then Western Army had captured Yinzhou for the last time. But then the two countries negotiated peace, and in order to look good, the literati and doctors of the Song Kingdom lightly agreed to the Western Xia's request for peace, and "returned" Yinzhou to the Western Xia!
The soldiers at the front fought bloodily and exchanged countless heroic lives for the land, but they were sent out again at the negotiation table by those scholars who were stupid in reading. In the decades that followed, the city of Yinzhou remained under the control of Western Xia.
Gao Yang has always been very unimpressed with these literati and doctors. These guys who have read books and have broken their brains are fierce and vicious to the people of their own nation, and they do all kinds of evil. Treat the aliens as pure as an angel! That's really what you want to give! It is completely a typical traitor. They do these things when the country is strong or when it is in decline. Gao Yang has always wondered if they have traitorous genes hidden in their bodies that have been passed down from generation to generation.
Yinzhou is the place where the Tuoba party clan arose. It is also the most important salt-producing area in China. In this day and age. Yinzhou is a place that must not be lost for Western Xia.
And the first goal of Gao Yang's conquest of Western Xia is here!
"Fifth uncle." A young man with a childish face sitting on the verdant grass turned his head sideways to a team member on the side, who was also the highest officer of their team, and asked in a loud voice, "Are we going to do something to Western Xia?" ”
The one rolled up his sleeves, revealing his lean muscles. On his chest are several medals of exquisite workmanship. The team with a dark complexion and a face full of wind and frost is called Wang Huaigui, a veteran who has been in battle for a long time. Originally, he was born in the Western Army, and after joining the Changsheng Army, he rose all the way to the top position of the team by virtue of his military exploits. Because he was the fifth in the family, everyone called him the fifth king.
"Smack." Wang Wu casually slapped the young man on the head. said, "Deshun, when will you be able to care about who our victorious army fights with?" When did the prince give you a promotion? How did I not know? ”
The young man named Wang Deshun scratched his head with a flushed face, and said embarrassedly, "Uncle, your old man is shivering." ”
Wang Deshun is Wang Huaigui's eldest nephew. This is also an important channel for him to enter the Changsheng Army as a regular soldier at the age of eighteen. At this time, the victorious army was not just starting to raise troops. After occupying almost the entire world, the preferential treatment and invincible reputation of the victorious army made countless people rush to it. Those who sign up to join the Victorious Army form long queues at recruiting stations everywhere every day!
Wang Huaigui has made many military exploits, in addition to rewards and promotions. There is also a chance to recommend people to enter the Winning Army. Of course, the premise is that the personnel he recommends can meet the requirements of the conscription of the Victorious Army.
Wang Huaigui's son has not yet grown up. This opportunity was given to his eldest nephew, Wang Deshun. And Wang Deshun did not disappoint him. Since he was a child, he has been apprenticed to learn art, not to mention a good martial arts, and he has studied for two years. This is a very appreciated thing in the military.
After 90 days of training, Wang Deshun was smoothly assigned to the troops with excellent results. Wang Huaigui used his connections to transfer him to his command. This is a very normal thing in the era of cold weapons. Brothers in battle, fathers and sons in battle. There is no need to avoid suspicion at all.
Today is also Wang Deshun's first appearance.
Several of the sergeants around him all laughed. For these elites who fought bloody on the battlefield, they all crawled out of the pile of dead people. A capable young lad will indeed make them caring. These people also treat Wang Deshun like their own sons and nephews.
"We're all sergeants. Who to fight, where to fight is up to the prince. Wang Huaigui looked solemn, put down the food in his hand, and gently stroked the Northern Expedition Medal on his chest. After saluting with fists in the direction of Bianliang City, he said, "We will do whatever the prince says." Can you understand it? ”
"Hmm!" Wang Deshun nodded heavily, his expression was very strict. Gao Yang led the victorious army to expand the territory, destroy the army and overthrow the country, and made a great feats that are enough to shine in the annals of history! Moreover, he also provided a large number of looted land to the poor masses almost free of charge in various ways. Improved the lives of countless people. It has greatly alleviated all kinds of contradictions. For the people of the farming nation, the land is the greatest wealth!
Not only ordinary people, but also those who have the money and power have also earned a lot of benefits from the dividends of this war after war. With almost everyone benefiting, Goyang's prestige has reached an unparalleled level in this country! Many people have his portrait enshrined in their homes. Every day, someone is praying for him, praying that God will make Gao Yang live a long life.
The place where Gaoyang's prestige is highest is the army. The sergeants who worship the strong are completely worshipful of Gao Yang from their hearts.
"I also feel that this time I am going to do something to the summer thief. After so many years of suffering, now it's finally time for revenge! I've been waiting for this day for a long time! A sergeant with a beard next to him put down the kettle in his hand and said with some emotion.
These sergeants were all in the Western Army before they entered the Victorious Army. And the Western Army of the Great Song Dynasty and the Western Xia have been entangled for a hundred years, and I don't know how many good men have been buried. Shaanxi Zhulu is almost a family Dai Xiao. How could this sea of hatred be washed clean because of a piece of paper signed by those readers! If you want to resolve this blood feud, you must use countless lives as sacrifices!
"Let's not worry about that. With the prince here, can those summer thieves have good fruits to eat? Straight lady thief, just look at the fate of those gold thieves. Wang Huaigui waved his hand and said, "As long as the prince gives an order, we will do it!" ”
"Yes, yes!" Several sergeants all responded.
"Alright, alright." Wang Huaigui looked up at the sky and shouted, "Hurry up and eat, we still have something to do." You can't afford to delay your business! ”
"That's what the fifth uncle said. I'm still thinking about getting a medal to wear! Wang Deshun looked at the exquisitely made medals on Wang Huaigui's chest with envy. Those are the true honors of a soldier! And it can accompany them for a lifetime!
Even if you retire, as long as you have a medal, you can see the official without worshipping, tax exemption, recommend personnel to join the winning army or go to the township to try or something. This honor will accompany the sergeant throughout his life! (To be continued!)