Chapter 295 was ordered to suppress

After entering Nanyang, the news from all over the country can be regarded as a clear summary, and the thieves crisscrossed the area at the junction of the three provinces, and even threatened Xiangyang for a time. Officers and men in various localities continued to have good news, but the situation did not improve at all.

Chang Shiren, who was born as a scholar, is naturally influenced by some traditional culture, and worrying about the world is a normal state of feelings.

The news of the master's arrival gave Chang Shiren a basin of cold water on his head, and he was scared into a cold sweat. In fact, just one sentence: Tian Daiqi, do you think it is impossible to bully the Son of Heaven to study? After waking up, Chang Shiren hardened his heart, no matter how many homeless people there were, it was not enough for him to have the idea of relief. This should be the responsibility of the local government!

Yuan Mo came with an order, and the governor will arrive today. Since the Dengzhou camp arrived in Henan, although Yuan Mo has eaten some soft nails, he has never given up the intention of wooing. Constantly urging Ruzhou and Nanyang to supply grain and grass, although the effect is average, it still plays some role.

In fact, after entering Nanyang Mansion, the local gentry and common people definitely welcomed this army. The reason is very simple, military discipline is too good, and the good ones make people feel unreal. When Chang Shiren set out, he brought 300,000 silver dollars, and because of good military discipline along the way, the procurement was very smooth. The amount of dry food that I carry is actually not large.

Chang Shiren's worries about grain and grass are mainly long-term considerations. The Central Plains is dry, and the price of grain is not low. Sending troops and horses out, the Dengzhou battalion must have meat for two meals a day, and half of the canned food they carry is eaten. Naturally, there will be worries.

Seeing the camp of officers and soldiers from a distance, the people spontaneously walked around, and some people who really couldn't walk moved numbly along the official road. Chang Shiren took a thousand soldiers and horses, standing on the side of the road and waiting quietly. Wu Zhi, the overseer, sat in the carriage and enjoyed the brazier and hot tea, and scolded Yuan Mo for having nothing to do by the way.

The smoke and dust were billowing in the sky, and at first glance, a large group of people were coming. Chang Shiren asked people to call Wu Zhi, and when the two rode forward to meet them, Wu Zhi said: "I don't know what tricks this sour literati is going to do." Our family always felt that this was nothing good. The surname Yuan sends grain and grass every three or five times. It's really not good-hearted. Mr. Chen handed over his brothers to you and me, and we have to take care of his belongings. ”

Don't look at Wu Zhi as a eunuch, but with the battle of Lushun, in Chongzhen's mind. This is a eunuch who knows the soldiers. The high rise and fall of the Dengzhou Rebellion in history. This plane has no chance to shine. But he has another stage, that is, following Hong Chengchou to suppress thieves. With the rise of Hong Chengchou, it is also predictable that the boat will rise by diving high. It can be seen that the inertia of history is strong.

When he saw the horse team in the telescope, the familiar flying eagle flag and black cloak, Chang Shiren was slightly excited in his heart. This is the reinforcement that the master sent to himself, right? There is also a long line of convoys on the official road, and it seems that it is true. Soon I found Yuan Mo's team again, actually walking in the middle section, and the cavalry of the Dengzhou battalion was protecting the front and back, are you so afraid of death?

Yuan Mo was really not afraid of death, when he first came out of Kaifeng, he found that the convoy from Dengzhou also had cavalry. At that time, he was scared enough, and was about to flee back to the city, when he saw the red flag. In the entire Ming Dynasty, probably only Chen Xie's Dengzhou battalion used red flags, and in the middle was a black eagle flying high, with a line of words on the side, Dengzhou Flying Eagle Ride. sent someone to inquire only to find out that the people were giving Nanyang support, which made him feel quite embarrassed, the civil official was thick-skinned, and he would be restored after burning it. When I saw the cavalry officer who led the team, I inquired again and found that they were a convoy that delivered meat to the Dengzhou battalion, which made me even more untempered.

The Dengzhou camp is thousands of miles away to send this kind of thing, and Yuan Mo can only cry silently in the sedan chair for this kind of local tyrant behavior. It is necessary to go on the road together, and the three thousand cavalry of the Dengzhou battalion are the guarantee of his safety. He had 3,000 soldiers and horses, but compared with the 3,000 cavalry, these soldiers were no different from those who asked for food.

This Lu Yuanmo was too guilty, because he thought of a question, Chang Shiren had nearly 8,000 soldiers in his hands, and with these 3,000 cavalry, it was more than 10,000. Where did Chen Xie get so many soldiers and horses, and how did he raise them? This is one problem, and the other problem is even worse, Chen Xie, who claims to be soldiers, is better than other people's equipment and equipment. What should I do?

Even a civil official will worry about this matter, if Chen Xie is born with a disobedient heart, who will kill him? Once this question was thought of, it became the source of Yuan Mo's pain. He would not be naïve to think that Sun Yuanhua could influence Chen Xie. A military general who is not swayed by civilian officials has strong military and financial resources, and he can't sleep at night when he thinks about this matter.

"When did this guy become so powerful?" This question entangled Yuan Mo all the way, all the way to Nanyang Mansion, and when he heard the report of the soldiers, saying that Chang Shiren led the team to greet him, Yuan Mo was a little relieved. I felt in my heart that the Dengzhou battalion should not look arrogant and fierce, and it was still very resolute in implementing the military order, and it was implemented very well. Officials in Ruzhou and Nanyang all used the phrase "no crime in autumn" to describe this army.

From Kaifeng to Nanyang, the security on this road was not good, but Yuan Mo didn't feel it at all. It's not that he can't feel it, but the cavalry of the Dengzhou battalion is too strong, and after the Battle of Lushun, Chen Xie's cavalry team grew to 6,000 people. This time, three thousand were divided, one for reinforcements, and the other for the protection of the transportation of provisions.

"Greetings to Lord Zhongcheng!" When Yuan Mo heard Wu Zhi's voice, he felt uncomfortable as if he had eaten a fly. This dead eunuch is so annoying. Dealing with him, Yuan Mo really felt that he would have a short life. I don't know what ecstasy soup Chen Xie gave him, and he wholeheartedly protects the interests of the Dengzhou camp.

After a brief meeting on the official road, the brigade moved on. Chang Shiren was slightly behind, and He Xian personally led the team and brought Chen Xie's latest order.

"The master's order is very clear, in principle, obey Yuan Mo's dispatch, but be careful not to be greedy for merit and risk. This time, Chen Qiyu commanded the governors of the four provinces to suppress the thieves in Hannan and follow Yuan Mo. He won't take any chances, and he won't take the command of your army lightly. Don't worry about the problem of grain and grass, I will bring a hundred carts of canned food and other grains, and the master has asked the cooperative merchants of the United Firm in Huguang to prepare enough grain and grass in Xiangyang, and you can send troops to pull it when the time comes. You can let Wu Zhi do this. ”

Soon, in Chang Shiren's heart, the image of Master Chen as a last resort was erected. The imperial court has a will, Chen Qiyu is the governor of the five provinces, and he will suppress the thieves. Governor Chen had an order to let Yuan Mo lead his troops to Hannan and join Shangjin.

As the governor, when Yuan Mo gave the order, he was very worried. What if people don't buy it? The most worrying scene did not appear, and after Chang Shiren and Wu Zhi exchanged a look, Wu Zhi said: "Dengzhou camp rice and noodles are not good, our family is going to Xiangyang to procure." General Chang, tell me about it. ”

Chang Shiren hesitated, and when Yuan Mo's heart tightened, Chang Shiren said: "Obey the orders of the governor, but this salary?" Yuan Mo was overjoyed in his heart, and asked him to lead the troops to fight the thieves, and he was very uneasy in his heart. With the Dengzhou battalion following, he was relieved. Immediately, he said: "This soldier has brought 200,000 taels of silver, and you can allocate half of it to your ministry first." ”

He Xian didn't stay long, and returned the next day, leaving five hundred cavalry for Wu Zhi and asking him to go to Xiangyang to purchase rice and noodles. The reason why Dengzhou eats well is to ensure combat effectiveness. The march and battle consume a lot, so it is natural to replenish it in time.

Three days later, Chang Shirenbu left Nanyang and went west along the official road, this road was huge, the small group of thieves could not dodge, and the large group of thieves could not touch, in general it was relatively smooth. Because of the 3,000 Henan soldiers with Yuan Mo, the marching speed was fast, and they had to stop after walking fifty miles a day, and the Dengzhou battalion was very dissatisfied. The officers of various departments have complained one after another, isn't this a delay? Chang Shiren suppressed the following feelings, and told everyone to follow with peace of mind, and this trip should be regarded as a good practice.

Yuan Mo is not deaf or blind, so he naturally knows the reaction of the Dengzhou battalion. is also the army, Henan's army wishes that this road would not end, and it can drag on for a day. The counties along the way also harassed the people. Even if Yuan Mo ordered five times, it had no effect.

has always entered the county seat of Xichuan, the Dengzhou battalion is camped outside the city as always, and the officers and soldiers under Yuan Mo are clamoring to enter the city. After Yuan Mo knew about this, his first reaction was to prepare to compromise, so he found Chang Shiren and said: "General Chang, it's hard all the way, it's better to go into the city to rest for a day." ”

"Zhongcheng, the military situation is like a fire...... As soon as Chang Shiren opened his mouth, he saw Yuan Mo frowning and immediately shut up. Yuan Mo sighed and said: "I have heard for a long time that the Dengzhou battalion is a first-class strong soldier in the Ming Dynasty, and the Henan soldiers can't be compared. After walking hundreds of miles all the way, I have been camping outside the city, and I would have made a lot of noise before. ”

Chang Shiren was also not easy to insist, and replied: "In this case, the humble post sent five hundred soldiers to enter the city with Zhongcheng, and the main force should stay outside the city." The county seat is so big, and it is impossible to settle so many soldiers pouring in. ”

Yuan Mo knew that he could not persuade him, and it would definitely backfire, so he took three thousand Henan soldiers into the city.

Chang Shiren led his troops to camp three miles outside the city, after dark, settled the troops, and was about to rest, when suddenly a soldier came from outside to report: "General, there is a fire in Xichuan City, I'm afraid something has happened." ”

Chang Shiren immediately came out and went up to the tower to watch, and sure enough, the fire in the city was soaring, and the crying could be faintly heard. This scene made Chang Shiren a little embarrassed, what if it was a fire? What would you think if you brought troops to someone's house, or did you wait for the news to come from the city first?

After hesitating for a while, Chang Shiren still asked the ash pole brigade and a rifle brigade to assemble, and followed him to the city to shout for the city gate.

As soon as the military order was given, the two departments immediately assembled urgently, and the commander of the musket brigade was Wang Ben, who was also in a hurry. I had been in other armies before, of course I knew what was going on, and when I saw Chang Shiren, I said: "General, I'm afraid it's a mutiny, otherwise this fire won't be so scattered, not in one place, but in many places." (To be continued......)