Chapter 235: Expedition Again
Sickness comes like a mountain, and when you are sick, exhaustion always comes quickly.
Wang Teng just took the handwriting board and wrote a few lines, and he felt sleepy and couldn't lift his spirits.
Yu Wan'er persuaded with kind words: "If you are tired, then sleep and rest, those military affairs, wait until you are well and then bother."
Wang Teng replied tiredly: "Okay, listen to you."
Yu Wan'er didn't say much, just put away the map and handwriting book again, and then waited quietly aside, without saying a word.
The beauty is serving, this warm feeling makes Wang Teng very comfortable, and it didn't take long for him to fall asleep.
The drizzling rain continued for three or five days, and the ground was full of bright puddles.
The Guangling army was stuffed in the city all day long, doing nothing, and the soldiers felt that their bodies were going to be moldy.
The rainy weather is not conducive to the travel of the army, because the armor on the soldiers is easy to rust and mold after the rain.
If the leather armor is mildewed, even if it is dried and reused, its texture will be greatly reduced, and as for the iron armor and weapons, once it is wet and rainy, it is easy to rust and become dull.
Of course, the health of the soldiers is more important than the weight of the weapons.
Most of Wang Teng's soldiers and horses are from Ulzhou, and if the soldiers are infected with the wind and cold because of the rainy travel, it will be worth the loss.
Veterans who have experienced a hundred battles can often play a role in fixing the needle of the sea on the battlefield, and their morale and experience can become the key to victory or defeat.
Before Wang Teng contracted the disease, the medical battalion prepared ginger soup for the soldiers to keep out the cold, and after Wang Teng contracted the disease, the military camp implemented stricter rules and regulations: first, no matter who it was, they could not drink raw water, and if they were thirsty, they had to drink the boiled water; Second, the soldiers must be given a designated place to defecate and urinate, and if someone is found to be dissolved anywhere, once discovered, he will be whipped ten times; Third, after a soldier is infected, he must be isolated as soon as possible to prevent infection.
At first, the soldiers didn't think so, they felt that the generals were making a big fuss, they didn't think that the above measures had any effect, but with the passage of time, the good habits made the soldiers enjoy a lot of benefits, and at this time, they realized that the so-called military discipline really worked.
When Wang Teng woke up again, there was a commotion in his ears, as if countless people were yelling.
Suddenly, there was a crisp sound, but the curtain hanging at the door was lifted.
"Lord, it's sunny", Huang Hu grinned and smiled happily.
The sunlight was reflected from outside the door, and he hadn't seen the sun for a long time, and at this moment, Wang Teng felt extremely dazzling.
Yu Wan'er stared at Wang Teng with concern, and said, "Do you feel better?" ”
After a long pause, Wang Teng left the bed, he stretched out unsatisfied, and said with a smile: "It's much better, thanks to you these days."
Yu Wan'er laughed: "I'll just say, no matter how gloomy the sky is, there will be a moment when it clears, now that your illness is about to heal, you will soon be able to do what you want to do."
Wang Teng bowed his head slightly and said, "Yes, the sky is finally clear, and the brothers can also move their muscles and bones."
Huang Hu said with a smile: "The brothers can't wait for a long time, as long as the general gives an order, our army can be opened."
Wang Teng smiled and said nothing, at this time, there was a sudden sound of footsteps outside, but it was Tong Cheng and others who heard the news of Wang Teng's awakening and came to hear the news.
In September, Lu Xiangsheng decided to conquer the Liukou.
A few days later, Wang Teng received a military order to accompany the army.
After months of rest, with the new soldiers on the right track and the wounded soldiers gradually returning to the team, the Guangling Army has completely recovered its vitality, and if you count the newly equipped iron armor, the overall strength has increased unabated compared to before the war.
Today, Wang Teng has a total of 300 cavalry, 800 musketeers, 500 sword and shield soldiers, and 500 pikemen, a total of 2,000 soldiers.
Compared with the Tianxiong Army, the Guangling Army may still be deficient, but compared to other soldiers and horses, Wang Teng is confident that he will win the battle.
The military order conscripted by the Governor's Mansion is in the hands of Wang Teng, and after his general will be convened, he loudly announced Lu Xiangsheng's military order, "Everyone, it is my duty to recruit the rogues and clarify the bandits, now that the superintendent is summoned, what do you think?" ”
Huang Hu won a small victory for a while, and it was the time when he was in high spirits, "The superintendent summoned, we should obey our orders, but, where is the army going?" ”
"Taiyuan Mansion"
"After a long journey, who will provide food and grass supplies?"
"We are waiting to help each other, Taiyuan Mansion should pay for food"
The truth is this, but what if Taiyuan Mansion can't get food?
Huang Degong believed that Wang Teng should not pin the lifeblood of supplies on Taiyuan Mansion, and the Guangling Army should be self-reliant.
The argument is very novel, but it is very difficult to operate.
First, from Datong to Taiyuan, the span is hundreds of miles, and if grain and straw are carried on a large scale, it will inevitably affect the mobility of the army; Second, the Ming Dynasty officials and soldiers have always had a tradition of eating nearby, even if the Guangling army brought grain, I am afraid that it will not be able to use it for its own use, if the friendly army asks, Wang Teng can not find a reason to refuse.
If he traveled thousands of miles to bring grain and straw, but in the end he served others, Wang Teng didn't want to do such a stupid thing.
How to solve the problem?
There are still five days left before Lu Xiangsheng's set departure date, Wang Teng pondered the differences between ancient and modern armies all day long, and his hard work paid off, and he really came up with a way!
On the Korean battlefield, the supply of the volunteers was difficult, and the soldiers could only carry a week's rations to fight, what did the volunteers bring?
Fried noodles! Rice balls!
August is the turn of summer and autumn, and the weather is still hot, so you don't have to think about rice balls, so you can only start with fried noodles!
The Volunteer Army can hold on to something for a week, and there is no reason why the Guangling Army can't do it!
So, Wang Teng gave an order, and the baggage camp began to prepare fried noodles.
There's salt, there's corn, and that's enough to satisfy your stomach!
Three days later, the baggage battalion distributed fried noodles, and each soldier was given about three or four catties of grain.
At first, the soldiers didn't know what this fried noodles were for, but it wasn't until the generals of the baggage battalion told them that they suddenly realized that this thing was for emergency use.
After staying in the Guangling army for a long time, the soldiers are used to eating wine and meat, and they can't stand the days of hunger when they say anything.
If it really comes to the day when the military rations are cut off, thumb-sized fried noodles can save lives!
Guangling's soldiers are all accustomed to living a hard life, things that can save lives, they naturally cherish them very much, this is a real treasure!
In the blink of an eye, it was the day of the expedition, and the Guangling army was gearing up and down, eager to try.
Fighting a war means that there are military merits to be made, and there are military merits, thinking that there is a reward, wine and meat, and a mother-in-law!
Originally, Wang Teng thought that he would carry out a general mobilization before the war to ensure the fighting spirit of the soldiers, but after just turning around in the ranks, he knew that he was too worried.
Compared with the Qin army in the pre-Qin period, which was "cowardly and private, and still fighting", the fighting spirit of the Guangling Army is even better now!
The only thing worth worrying about is that Wang Teng has just recovered from a serious illness and can only travel dozens of miles every day.
Yu Wan'er was supposed to stay in Lingqiu City, however, she couldn't rest assured of Wang Teng's body, and tried her best to ask to go with her, but Wang Teng had no choice but to let it go.
The weather was hot, Yu Wan'er hid in the carriage, and every once in a while, she would lift the curtains and stare at Wang Teng's back in a daze.
The man on horseback was very popular with the sergeant, and as long as he was on the horse, the morale of the sergeant with him was high, and it seemed that in the mind of the soldier, he was quite a figure.
When he was sick, generals like Huang Hu were so anxious that even strategists like Song Xiance panicked, looking at his appearance, Wang Teng really became an important person.
Breathing in the fresh air that he had not seen for a long time, Wang Teng was in a good mood, and he smiled at Yu Wan'er: "It's stuffy in the carriage, but you want to cool off on the back of the horse?" ”
Yu Wan'er seemed quite moved, but she was a little hesitant, "You have just recovered from a serious illness, and you still need to recuperate."
"I'm doing well now, staying in bed every day to recuperate will only suffocate me, come, come to me right away"
Yu Wan'er shook her head: "This is not in harmony with etiquette."
"What are you afraid of, with me here, who dares to talk nonsense?"
"That's not good, women should live in a shallow way, and they shouldn't show their heads"
Wang Teng knew that Yu Wan'er was very stubborn, but he didn't force it at the moment, but just said: "If you change your mind, just tell me, understand?" ”
Yu Wan'er bowed her head slightly and stopped talking.
At this moment, the front army was suddenly stopped, and then a rapid sound of horses' hooves was heard.
"Report, my lord, I found a family of three in front of me, they are sick in the middle of the road, I don't know what to do?"
"Let the medical workers heal well, and then give them some food, don't be embarrassed"
"Whoa!"
Yu Wan'er in the carriage heard Wang Teng's military order, she felt very relieved, fortunately, Wang Teng was not a hard-hearted butcher.
After a small interlude, the army moved on.
Half an hour later, the soldier came back again: "My lord, the villager I saved just now want to thank you in person, see or not?" ”
Wang Teng pondered for a while, and felt that it would be okay to see them, "Bring them over."
"Whoa!"
Suddenly, a thin-faced man about thirty years old appeared next to Wang Teng.
"Thank you for saving your life"
The man's accent was extremely strong, and Wang Teng listened to it for a long time before he could distinguish it.
"Well, where did you come from and where are you going?"
"Back to the envoy, our family of three originally wanted to go back to our hometown to visit relatives, who would have thought that we were robbed halfway, and our luggage and money were looted, if it weren't for the kindness of the adults, we wouldn't even have a stutter."
"Oh? This thief is really hateful, if I meet him, I will definitely seek justice for you."
"Thank you, thank you, thank you", the man was very grateful.
At this time, the woman beside the man also fell to the ground.
Looking from above, Wang Teng happened to see the hill on the woman's chest.
White and tender, it looks very impressive.
In the past few days of illness, Wang Teng has been recuperating, and now when he suddenly saw such a scene, his mouth suddenly became a little dry.
"Alright, let's all get up"
The weather was hot, and the woman was not wearing many clothes, perhaps because of sweating, and a dress was even more tightly attached to her body, making her look attractive.
Wang Teng almost forcibly took his eyes off the woman.
The man was carrying a package, looking like the newly obtained rice grain just now, and the corners of his eyebrows were full of joy, "The grace of the adult's life, even if the villain is a cow or a horse, it is difficult to repay"
The little girl next to the woman looked at Wang Teng timidly, and wanted to speak.
Wang Teng smiled: "Okay, no need to be polite, you go back to your hometown, there should be no thieves on the road this time."
"The great military is prominent, and it is really a blessing for the people"
Wang Teng smiled without saying a word, and marched forward.
The man and his family of three stood up and bent down to the side, looking extremely humble.
At this time, Wang Teng was only four steps away from the man.
Suddenly, Yu Wan'er in the carriage screamed: "Be careful! ”
Wang Teng was shocked, and he hurriedly rode on his horse.
"Poof", but a flying knife rushed over Wang Teng's head.
"Assassins, there are assassins!" The guards rushed over as soon as possible.
However, the incident happened suddenly, and no one thought that the family of three saved by Shicai turned out to be assassins.
The man missed, and immediately rose up, and there was a great tendency to capture Wang Teng below, and the young woman beside him felt out the general short blade from his sleeve, but it was the first time to stab Wang Teng's mount.
The neck was attacked, and the mount was splattered with blood, making it difficult to move an inch.
In the blink of an eye, Wang Teng fell into an extremely dangerous situation.
Wang Teng bit the tip of his tongue and cheered up, he drew a knife in his hand, "sonorous", blocking the man's attack.
"Hmph, Wang Teng, suffer death!"
Wang Teng was highly nervous, he knew that as long as he was careless at this time, he might be killed by thieves.
No, you can't die so inexplicably!
Wang Teng was unwilling, he took a deep breath and waved the long knife in his hand impenetrable.
If the mount is healthy, it only takes a few breaths for Wang Teng to escape, however, in this nirvana, the assassin has already participated in countless times, how can Wang Teng get out easily?
"Repeatedly", the mount was injured and died, and Wang Teng stumbled and fell off the horse.
If it weren't for the precautions in advance, just this time, Wang Teng would have suffered a big loss.
The young woman wanted to go forward to besiege Wang Teng, but was stopped by Yu Wan'er, who rushed out of the carriage: "Slut, look for death!" ”
The woman stabbed out and slashed at Yu Wan'er's arm.
Blood splashed, and Wang Teng's eyes were split: "Wan'er! ”
At this time, a group of guards finally arrived at the horse.
"The wind is tight, retreat!" Knowing that the matter had been revealed and that they could no longer succeed, the two Assassins made a quick decision to retreat.
However, how could the guards let the thieves come and go freely?
Letting the thieves get in front of Wang Teng and injuring Yu Wan'er is already a dereliction of duty for the guards, if they really let the thieves escape, then what face do they have to face Wang Teng?
"Stop them!"
There was no need to give an order, at this time, the soldiers who surrounded him had already exchanged hands with the thieves.
The thieves are strong in martial arts, however, Wang Teng's personal guards are all elite veterans.
One-on-one, the assassins may have the upper hand, however, when the military array is against each other, it is the Guangling veteran who has the upper hand.
It didn't take long for both Assassins to be captured.
Wang Teng didn't care about interrogation, he hurriedly bandaged Yu Wan'er's wound, and said in his mouth: "Why are you so stupid!" ”
Yu Wan'er smiled dryly: "My life is not valuable, your life is much more important than my life."
"Fart, life is priceless, if you die, how can I be embarrassed?" (To be continued.) )