Chapter 5 Mountain after Mountain
Neither the generals nor the Zhongqi are garrisons here.
There were not many soldiers and horses here in Huang County, a state capital led seven or eight counties, a total of more than 3,000 soldiers and horses, and the city could not be defended.....
Asking for help can't help, and it's impossible to fight, but fortunately, the rebels can't look down on this place, and at most they pass by and loot some grain and grass.
A few years ago, when he heard that the rebels were fighting Linzhou, of course it was impossible for the Henan Provincial Observer to give reinforcements to Linzhou, so he continued to be vigilant under the advice of Zhongqi, and let Zhongqi bring more than 3,000 soldiers and horses to garrison here, and report to Linzhou how many people they had seen the rebels passing by, so as to show their duties as Henan Provincial Guards.
When a group of rebels passed by before, Zhongqi did not give the order to fight, but asked everyone to hide away.
"There were a lot of rebels back then." Zhongqi sat on the high table of the county office, and said with long legs, "How to fight?" That's to be beaten to death. ”
The county order of Huang County ran away at the beginning of the rebellion, the state capital was too busy to take care of itself, and the Taoist government couldn't manage it, and the people could only take care of themselves......
In this world, the rebels of the guards have no good life for the people, and the garrisons are stationed, either to fight the rebels and everyone suffers, or to be powerful in this place, to eat and drink, and everyone is still suffering.
It was not a problem for more than 3,000 soldiers and horses to be stationed in the empty city, and the generals occupied the county office.
The general avoided Zhong Qi's long legs and walked around to the other side of the table, and said, "Then there are quite a few rebels now!" ”
Zhong Qi said: "There are more than 1,000 people in the vanguard army, not much. ”
The general slapped the table and said angrily: "You also know that it is the vanguard army!" I don't know how many people there are in the back. ”
Zhongqi said seriously: "I don't think it's too much, isn't it fighting in Linzhou?" In my opinion, these are..... Deserter. ”
"I believe you're a ghost!" The general scolded, "How can there be such a neatly marched deserter!" ”
He looked up and down at Zhongqi.
"Zhongqi, do you want to join the rebels and give us Henan Dao?"
Zhong Qi jumped down from the high table: "Why do I want to join the rebels?" Am I not fighting the rebels? ”
"You fight the rebels to provoke the rebels and cause trouble for us in Henan Province." The general said, "There are more than 100,000 soldiers and horses in Linzhou and reinforcements from Jiannan Dao, and the rebels can't defeat it, but can't the rebels beat our Henan Dao?" ”
Can't beat Linzhou, and it's a credit to beat Henan Road, it's better than nothing, and said Jiannan Road, and the general squinted at Qi.
"Oh, I forgot, you're also from Jiannan Dao."
didn't wait for Zhongqi to answer, and slapped the table fiercely.
"Did you hear that Jiannan Dao repelled the rebels in Linzhou, and you thought that you could also be a husband and a man?"
"Don't forget, you have 3,000 people under your command, of which only 1,000 soldiers from Jiannan Dao are brought out, and the others are all soldiers from our Henan Dao."
Zhongqi grinned and grabbed the general's arm: "Brother, don't look down on yourself." ”
The general officer angrily shook off Zhongqi: "I will look down on myself." ”
Zhong Qi hugged his arm and laughed, the two dimples of laughter overflowed with wine, and the anger of the general was like a wet pyre that couldn't be burned, so he could only say with a deep face: "Zhong Qi, don't forget to observe the importance that the adults attach to you." ”
Zhongqi immediately put away his laughter and nodded solemnly: "I never forgot, I haven't forgotten in my heart, and I haven't forgotten in action." ”
Hearing him say this, the generals had no way to refute it, Zhongqi had ...... a long time ago The early generals couldn't remember when, as if they had been in Henan Province all along, and it was vague why they stayed in Henan Province.....
In short, this Zhongqi caught up with the rebellion, with soldiers and horses in Henan Province to work hard, hardships and burdens are not beneficial to others do not do, he will do it, and finally deep observation makes trust, after getting the observation to make trust, Zhongqi is still hard-working, and the state capital of Henan Province is dispatched at will.
He suppressed bandits in Tangcheng, robbed in Andong for Henan Province, captured fugitives in Xucheng, and repaired city walls in Xincheng.......
No matter where he goes, he is wholeheartedly diligent, leading troops and raising soldiers, never taking credit, almost every state capital wants him to stay, and allows him to give him soldiers, horses, gold, silver and beauties.
Nowadays, Henan Province shows that it is still respected by observing the envoys, in fact, the state capitals with many soldiers and horses are also their own, and the emperor is generally at ease in the territory under his jurisdiction, and Zhongqi can live a beautiful life by choosing a family at will.
But Zhongqi was never moved, only obeyed the orders of the observation envoy, and ran around with 3,000 soldiers and horses.
Zhongqi is one of the most trusted and trustworthy people to observe, and the generals who are one of them know it very well.
"Then why the hell are you causing trouble with the rebels?" He sighed and asked, "It's not easy to observe that adults have the net worth and life they have today. ”
Zhong Qi said: "It is precisely to observe the net worth and life of the adults that we should do this." He shook a map on the high table and pointed it, "Brother, the news we heard here in Linzhou was still fighting the day before yesterday, and the army was all there, which means that now these are either deserters, or they are going to ventilate and report to move rescue soldiers, in short, the number of people will not be too much, wouldn't it be a pity if we don't fight?" ”
What's a shame about that! The general thought to himself.
"Brother." Zhong Qi patted him on the arm, "Linzhou obviously has the upper hand, we can't send charcoal in the snow in Henan Province, it's always okay to add some flowers on the cake, meaning, otherwise the emperor wouldn't know that there is still our adult." ”
It doesn't seem like the emperor doesn't know it, but it's worse if he is known by Ankang Mountain, right? The general thought to himself.
"If Ankang Mountain knows, it's also a good thing." Zhong Qi crossed his waist, "You think, Ankangshan doesn't know about us adults, if he doesn't take us in his eyes, he can deal with us with a wave of his hand, if he knows that we adults are not easy to mess with, if he wants to do it, how can he weigh it, you see, Ankangshan and An Dezhong never go to beat Mrs. Chu in Huainan Province, isn't it because of the soft pinch of persimmons?" ”
It seems to be the truth...... The general was thoughtful.
Zhongqi slapped him with his big hand: "Brother, listen to me, my net worth and future are in Henan Province, how can I destroy my future!" This time the rebels didn't take us seriously, it was a good opportunity for us to do it, we could fight as many as we could, if we couldn't beat them, we would run, the big deal was not here, give it to them. ”
This was originally equivalent to not wanting it, and if it was given to the rebels, there was no loss, and the general straightened his back and lifted his spirits.
Zhong Qi pushed him outward: "Brother, go and transfer some more soldiers and horses, success or failure is here!" ”
The general snorted and shook him off, but without any further rebuttal, he strode out.
Zhong Qi stood in the hall, his crossed waist eyes and a bright smile.
"Qi Ye." A pro-soldier floated over and whispered, "I'm afraid that three thousand more soldiers and horses won't be enough." ”
Zhongqi dimples were deep: "How much is enough, the eldest lady said, just do your best." ”
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A rain of arrows struck, and several of the rebels who rushed in front fell to the ground, and when the rebels rushed with shields and armor, the guards hiding behind the rocks ran away.....
The mountains and mountains are dead, wood and weeds, and it is impossible for them to chase and kill.
Passing through the valley in front of Kuolang, you can see the city in the distance, if it weren't for the corpses and weapons left in the ground, there would be no soldiers and horses in formation.
The soldiers and horses must have fled back to the city, but the rebels did not rush over with a wild shout, their eyes were vigilant, and the previous battle made them dare not underestimate these Henan Province guards.
The horses' hooves shook the brigade of people and horses through the valley, and a Zhengzi Wang flag led by it showed its identity.
An Qingzhong rode a high-headed horse at a gallop, looked surprised when he saw the front, and then smiled: "It's the soldiers and horses of this small city that have blocked you for two days?" It's a city that can't be seen......."
At first, it was a light enemy, and it was estimated that the soldiers and horses in this small city had been ambushed a long time ago, and they came to intercept and kill them, taking the lead, and the vanguard general with the wounded on his body turned red, and knelt down in front of the horse to explain: "The last general ......"
Before he could finish his sentence, a gust of wind hit his head, and he looked up, and his last sight was a long knife......
The stunned head spun in the air and smashed to the ground, and the kneeling body fell down with blood spurting, and there was silence all around, and even the war horse held its breath.
"The city should not be disgraced, the other party's soldiers and horses are powerful." An Qingzhong wiped the blood stains on the fallen corpse with his long knife, "It's not a reason for your defeat. ”
He sat up straight and looked ahead: "Flatten this small city for this king!" ”
The soldiers around shouted in unison, and the sound shook the sky, and the men and horses rushed forward.
King Zheng is a careless person who understands reason, but this does not mean that An Qingzhong will not kill the general.
The smoke and dust billowed and the earth shook, and the soldiers and horses gushing out of the valley were like a flood that burst the embankment, and the boundless spread on the ground went to the city ahead.
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"Yes, yes, it's Wang Qi!"
The general stood at the head of the city, looking at the overwhelming banners, and at a glance he saw the high royal banner among them, and his scalp was numb and he screamed.
"It's An Qingzhong! It's An Qingzhong here! ”
Zhong Qi covered his mouth: "Brother, be careful to shake the hearts of the army." ”
The general pulled his hand away, gritted his teeth and roared in a low voice: "That's An Qingzhong, it's not a deserter messenger with tens of thousands of deserters, An Qingzhong's army has been killed, even if he has a military heart, he has a fart!" ”
"It's better than nothing." Zhongqi said.
The general grabbed him: "Don't laugh, retreat quickly!" ”
The whining horn came from the distant horizon, the sound of hooves was like thunder, and the general looked back with a pale face, and saw a group of cavalry rushing from a distance, and behind the cavalry were siege chariots, the chariots blocked the rear, but you can imagine the fierce rebels with swords and guns behind the chariots.......
"Now retreating can't outrun them at all, without the city, retreat is a dead end." Zhong Qi said, pulled out his knife, "Bow and crossbow throwing stones to fight!" ”
With the order, the bows and crossbows that had been prepared on the city walls rained down.
The sound of fighting shook the earth and was endless.
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"Report, no! Oh no! ”
On the head of the ruined city, there were soldiers who stumbled up, and the three words made the soldiers who were numb in battle look a little desperate.
What's the bad news? Has the city been broken?
The general looked at the soldier and moved his lips speechless.
Zhong Qi was bandaging the arm injured by the stray arrow with one hand, biting the wounded cloth and asking, "What news?" ”
Xinbing said: "Mrs. Chu Guo, Mrs. Chu Guo has attacked the capital." ”
Everyone blinked and didn't seem to understand, Mrs. Chu hit the capital?
Zhong Qiha shook off the wounded cloth and grabbed the long knife: "This is good news!" Good news! We are saved! ”
Everyone still doesn't understand, Mrs. Chu is fighting the rebels in the capital, and not the rebels in front of them, how can they be saved?
Zhong Qi kicked away the corpse of a rebel who climbed up to the top of the city and was hacked to death, and laughed with a knife: "The rebels on the Linzhou side are trapped by the soldiers and horses of Jiannan Dao, and the capital is trapped by the lady of Chu State, so the rebels here have no reinforcements, of course it's good news!" ”
Seems like good news!
Everyone's expressions came alive.
"Defend the city!" Zhongqi shouted, "Kill the enemy!" ”
Everyone no longer wanted to pick up their weapons and start a new round of fighting.
The general reacted a little slower, stood behind and touched his head, no, the rebels here have no reinforcements, but they may not be able to fight the rebels without reinforcements!
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The ground is shaking, the sounds around are shaking, and An Qingzhong's hands are shaking.....
Certainly not intimidated by the defense of this small town.
"The capital, the capital." He muttered, repeating the news he heard in disbelief, "Lady Chu actually hit the capital!" ”
If she didn't go to support Wu Ya'er, how could she go to the capital?
How did she go to fight the capital? Don't want her Huainan Dao anymore? Is An Dezhong dead in western Zhejiang?
How is this possible?
"Lord Wang, it's true!" The letter soldier shouted, "It's been three days of fighting in the capital, and the lady of Chu has already broken through the first line of defense on the periphery!" ”
If Mrs. Chu breaks through the capital, then he will die, and Ankang Mountain is not the only son of him! An Qingzhong threw the knife in his hand to the ground.
"Hurry up to the capital!"
The generals beside him stepped forward tremblingly: "It still needs to be ..... to break through the city here One day. ”
A day, right? Now, if it were two days or three days, he would probably not live for a day.
An Qingzhong looked at the city in front of him that was cut in half but still held on, don't delay time with these thieves!
It's been delayed by these thieves!
What the hell is going on! It's not smooth since I got out of Linzhou!
An Qingzhong raised his head and howled: "Detour!" ”
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Standing at the head of the city and watching the tide of soldiers and horses retreat, everyone was so stunned in disbelief that they didn't even let out a cheer.
"Look, they're running away." Zhongqi shouted, holding the broadsword in his left hand, "Scared away!" ”
The generals were even more stunned, was it really because Mrs. Chu attacked the capital, and they were saved?
His brain was so confused that he even said something he couldn't think of: "Chasing? ”
When he said this, he was scared into a cold sweat, what was he talking about? No one heard, right?
Zhongqi heard it, but put down the knife and shook his head: "You can't chase it, it's useless to chase." ”
Without the cover of the city, their soldiers and horses will soon be able to level in front of An Qingzhong, not to mention that An Qingzhong is already red-eyed now, and the poor can't chase it, and the berserkers can't stop it.
He pressed his arm and watched the tide go away.
That's all he can do, Miss.
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Bypassing the Huangxian border, An Qingzhong's soldiers and horses have been red-eyed and bared teeth, even if they encounter copper walls, they will be crushed.
But there was no hindrance along the way, and everything was back to normal.
This made everyone feel unhappy, and they were holding their stomachs, but now they can't care about this.
"When the capital is done, this king will definitely tear Henan Road to pieces!" An Qingzhong gritted his teeth and said, looking ahead.
A mountain beam in front of us is already halfway through and will soon be crossed.
"Lord Wang, if you cross here, you will reach no man's land." A lieutenant general said, "When Anton was in chaos, he was scrambling by three parties, and no one could grab it, so no one cared about it." ”
"After here, you can go directly to the capital." Another lieutenant said, holding a map and making a hula in the wind, "Then we can intercept Mrs. Chu from the southwest." ”
An Qingzhong snorted heavily and shook the long knife: "Go quickly." ”
The sturdy horses carried the fat An Qingzhong and rushed forward, and countless soldiers followed in a surge, but the forward crossed the hill and retreated, like a flood, making the rear army almost deformed.
"What's going on?" A general shouted.
A soldier and horse from the forward battalion came galloping with a frightened expression: "The situation, no, it's not right. ”
What's wrong?
An Qingzhong kicked away the letter soldiers, galloped forward and soon came to the end of the mountain beam, standing on the mountain beam, An Qingzhong's angry expression was also stunned.
What is, what?
In the endless field ahead, there are dense military formations, cavalry and infantry vehicles, and four high lookout cars, countless flags flying, and the big flag in the main camp is flying like a dragon, although they can't see the words clearly, but they are not unfamiliar with the flag.
"The soldiers and horses of Jiannan Dao .....," An Qingzhong muttered, "How did you get here?" ”
Is he back in Linzhou again?
Was he dreaming?
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