Chapter 121: Chenzhou Attack and Defense (10)
Qi Fang's calculation was extremely accurate. Most of the cavalry on both sides were engaged in a struggle. Even though Xiaoshan's 2,000 hard labor troops have not yet gone into battle, they will definitely not abandon the entire battlefield and pursue Qi Fang's 2,000 deserters. Qi Fang fled with his most elite 2,000 cavalry.
As soon as Qi Fang fled, the 30,000 bandit army he brought with him immediately collapsed. Whether it was the 20,000 rabble or the so-called elite with 10,000 soldiers and armor, they all followed Qi Fang's ass and fled towards the south.
Of course, Wang Jun's 40,000 bandit army also saw the same, and everyone collapsed to really collapse, and the strict infantry formation quickly collapsed. The collapse of the infantry also infected the Hu cavalry, who was engaged in the battle with the Protector cavalry. Soon Hu cavalry left the battlefield and fled.
If one cavalry fled, a second cavalry fled. He and the Protector Army, who had been killing Hu Qi for two hours, were defeated in a short time. The fierce warrior suddenly became a cowardly coward. It is better to leave the back to the enemy than to rush the horse to flee first.
Wang Jun's reaction was also extremely fast. Qi Fang took the lead in escaping, although he was so angry that he vomited blood, but he also quickly came to his senses, and led the remaining more than 600 elite cavalry, all of them cavalry with Damascus swords, beating horses like flying, and fled in the northwest direction.
But this time, Wang Jun is destined not to escape from Bianliang. Xiaoshan's 2,000 hard servants did not chase Qi Fang, and did not chase the bandit army that scattered and fled, but they bit Wang Jun to death. It was soon dark, and both sides soon lit torches and used them to urge their horses desperately.
After running less than 20 miles, the more than 600 horses were all tired and lay down. The hard labor army caught up from the rear, and with a sharp sharpening of the saber, the heads of men rolled. Xiaoshan did not leave a single prisoner. Because Zhang Xian said in advance that there would be no Hu cavalry left in this battle.
Although Wang Jun's war horse was a divine horse, it had fought hard for a long time, and it was almost out of strength. After running for more than 20 miles, he hissed and fell to the ground softly.
Wang Jun's nickname is the eagle, he is good at walking, and he sprints for short distances, no less than a galloping horse. But he could outrun his galloping horse, but he could outrun the arrows. Xiao Shan shot two arrows in a row on the horse, breaking Wang Jun's two legs, and when he climbed the eagle, he became a lying eagle.
Wang Jun knew that he couldn't escape, so he immediately turned over and sat up, facing Xiao Shan, who was urging the horse to approach, and spoke. "Looking at the general's face, he is a Khitan, why do he help the people's army? Song Liao has been an enemy for generations. The general defected to Yue Fei, wouldn't it make the ancestors laugh? You and I are both Hu people in the mouth of the Song Dynasty. I look at your subordinates, they are all Khitans. Looking at their appearance, they must be hungry. In that case, why doesn't the general join me in Bianliang? To tell the truth, the grain and grass in Bianliang City are enough for 100,000 troops to eat for ten years. When you arrive in the city, the general is the main one, and Wang Jun is the auxiliary, to resist the people's army? Although the Protector Army is powerful, there is Zhao Song in the south, Qiangjin in the north, and the plains of the Central Plains are not in danger to defend, and the Protector Army will not be able to succeed. General, don't be deceived by Yue Fei's hypocrisy. I heard that Yue Fei has a word full of Jianghong, and there is a sentence in the middle, a strong man is hungry for Hulu meat. General, don't forget, you and I are both Hu Lu in Yue Fei's mouth. ”
Xiao Shan listened to Wang Jun's long speech and applauded again and again. "Wonderful! It's wonderful! General Wang's nose and face were swollen, but he still had a good eloquence. I think Li Cheng, the double knife general, was also deceived by you like this, right? It's a pity that your words are useless to me. Yes, General Yue composed a song full of Jianghong, which is the military song of my people's army. Xiao can recite it backwards, because Xiao likes that word too much. But you don't understand General Yue's definition of Hulu. General Yue once said that those who are willing to get along with the Han people on an equal footing are all brothers. Those who regard the Han people as slaves are all Hulu. So Xiao is not a Hulu, you are a Hulu this time. Because you don't treat the Han people as brothers. It's not just you, Du Chong is also Hulu, and Qi Fang is also Hulu. ”
Wang Jun knew that he couldn't convince Xiao Shan, so he immediately laughed and said, "General Xiao must be dizzy, right?" Du Chong and Qi Fang are both authentic Han Chinese, how can they be Hulu? ”
Xiao Shan said very sternly, "Because they gave birth to a Hulu heart." Brethren, tie this back! ”
When Xiao Shan escorted Wang Jun back to Chenzhou City, it was already midnight. The lights above and below the city of Chenzhou are bright, like daylight. Tens of thousands of captives squatted outside the city of Chenzhou, and a large area of black pressure was pressed. All the generals of Chen Zhou stood at the gate of the city to welcome his return. Yue Fei, dressed in military uniform, stood outside the west gate, looking tired, but his eyes were still bright.
Xiao Shan quickly dismounted, walked up to Yue Fei, hugged his fists and said, "I've seen Yue Shuai." He led 2,000 hard servants to pursue Wang Jun, but fortunately he did not disgrace his life, killed 600 Hu cavalry, and captured Wang Jun. All the 2,000 hard servants returned, and none of them left the ranks. ”
The reason why Xiao Shan specifically explained in his words that none of the hard labor troops left the team was because of the current embarrassing status of the hard labor army. As Xiao Shan spoke, the Forced Servants stood quietly outside the city, waiting for Yue Fei to announce their fate.
Yue Fei patted Xiao Shan's shoulder and said with a smile, "Senior Xiao, it's good." ”
A simple sentence made Xiao Shan's heart warm. Since Yue Fei was lowered, Xiao Shan has only been the division commander for more than ten days, and he was transferred from the fourth division and followed the two thousand elite cavalry to fight in the south and the north. If Xiao Shan wants to say that he is not worried about losing his position as division commander, it must be nonsense. A manly man, born in troubled times, he is a horizontal knife and a general. Now Yue Fei once again pointed out his identity in front of the generals, which shows that Xiao Shan is still the commander of the Fourth Division.
Zhang Lei walked up to Xiao Shan and said in a low voice, "Brother Xiao, we haven't seen each other for two months." ”
Xiao Shan smiled, "Brother Zhang, how is our Fourth Division?" ”
Zhang Ti said with a bitter face, "It's not good." Now he has become a remnant. But if we can add 4,000 hard labor troops, our fourth division will still be a strong division of the Protector Army. ”
Xiao Shan said excitedly, "Could it be that Marshal Yue is sure to accept these hard soldiers?" ”
Zhang Lei shook his head, "Yue Shuai has just arrived, and he hasn't made a decision yet. ”
Yue Fei had already slowly walked in front of the hard labor army at this time. Those who stood at the forefront were the team leaders and leaders who had been promoted from the hard labor army. The Khitan people's hairstyle was originally bare-crowned, with two locks of hair left on each side. However, since entering the Forced Labor Army, all the Khitans have been shaved bald. Under the light of the fire, the bald heads of more than 3,000 bright and swaying are extremely eye-catching. Whether it was the hard labor army led by Luo Yanqing in a bloody battle, or the hard labor army under Xiao Shan who completed the easy pursuit mission, they were all very quiet. They were waiting for Yue Fei to speak.
"Brothers, I'm Yue Fei." Yue Fei said loudly, and directly pointed out his identity first. "Maybe you hated that name ten days ago, because I sent you to a hard labor camp. But I have no regret about sending you to a hard labor camp because you have sinned. Anyone who commits a sin will be punished. The Khitans will not be an exception, the Han will not be an exception, and the Jurchens will not be an exception. ”
Speaking of this, Yue Fei suddenly stopped. When the more than 3,000 hard-working soldiers saw that Yue Fei would talk about the crime first and ignore the merits, they immediately became panicked. The team rate and the head of the front row are even more anxious. There were a few violent people who wanted to come out and reason with Yue Fei. Because Xiao Shan and Luo Yanqing promised to give them the status of the Protector Army. But when they saw the eight hundred immovable mountain elites under the city wall, they immediately closed their mouths again. Man is a sword, I am a fish. Even if they are sent to a forced labor camp again, they will be helpless.
Just when the more than 3,000 hard servants were about to accept their fate, Yue Fei suddenly spoke again. "Brethren, be still. Hear me out. Protecting the people's military regulations, the guilty will be punished, and the meritorious will be rewarded. Yes, you have sinned, but you have also been punished in the hard labor camps. Since Commander Xiaoshan took you out of the hard labor camp, put on the armor of the Protector Army, and equipped you with the saber of the Protector Army, you are no longer hard labor, you are a brave Protector Army. You are the cavalry of the 4th Division of the Protectorate. Your division commander is Xiao Shan, and your regiment commander is Luo Yanqing. ”
With a bang, more than 3,000 hard soldiers suddenly boiled. Yue Shuai admitted their identities. That means not only do they not have to go back to the camps, but they will also be rewarded. Because they have done two great deeds in the past ten days. Killing Gu Tu and capturing Wang Jun should also get a lot of rewards. The Khitan people love to drink, and more than 3,000 men have not drunk alcohol for several months, and they have long been suffocated. One of the most daring heads, Brother Yelumu, said with a smile, "Yue Shuai, since we are a people's protector army, can we support a month's worth of money first." ”
Brother Ye Yumu is a thorn in the coffin, even in the hard labor camp, he suffers the most, and he is whipped almost every day. He was not killed in a forced labor camp, which is an outlier. However, in the battle of annihilating Jiagutu, it was also this Yelumu brother who made the greatest contribution. Because it was this prancing horse and dancing knife that cut down the war horse from Jiagutu. Xiao Shan and Luo Yanqing both admired this Yelu Muge. But Xiao Shan didn't expect that Brother Yelu Mu would be so bold that he would dare to ask for Yulu. Xiao Shan's face immediately changed, and he shouted loudly, "Brother Yelumu, you are too presumptuous. ”
Yue Fei was not angry. He asked, "Fifteen rounds a month." Now that it's fifteen, it looks like you're going to have to wait for the next month. But I want to ask, Brother Yelumu, you are in the army, you have food and clothing, what is the use of what you want? Do you have to support your family? If so, I can send you a month's worth first. ”
Brother Yelu Mu smiled bitterly, "My parents, wife and children all died under the knife of the Jurchens, where is there a home?" I don't dare to deceive Yue Shuai, the reason why I want to make a fortune is actually to be hungry for wine. ”
Team leader Xiao Pu smiled, "Yue Shuai, Brother Yelumu is a big drunkard. In the penal labor camp, he was hanged and beaten for stealing the overseer's wine. ”
Yue Fei immediately understood the thoughts of these Khitan men. Immediately smiled and said, "Brother Yelumu, let you have a good drink tonight." Wang Dafu, a squire of Chenzhou, and more than a dozen squires set up banquets on several streets of Chenzhou together, specially feasting today's meritorious people, with sumptuous meals and all-you-can-drink wine. Now you can take off your armor and go into the city to drink. ”
Jerumugo shouted, "I don't have time to take off my armor." Brothers, go into the city and drink. ”
Although more than 3,000 slaves dismounted, they walked almost as fast as they rode horses, and disappeared into the city gate in the blink of an eye. Xiao Shan said a little embarrassed, "Don't blame Yue Shuai. These brethren are brutal. ”
Yue Fei said, "Xiao Shan, Luo Yanqing, that's your soldier. It's better for you to keep them under control, and don't let them go crazy with wine. If you commit the crime of disturbing the people, you will be beheaded no matter how great the merit is. ”
Xiaoshan Luo Yanqing suddenly broke out in a cold sweat, and immediately followed the city quickly. Luo Yanqing shouted as he walked, "If that kid from Brother Yelu Mu dares to go crazy with alcohol, I have to whip him three hundred lashes." ”