Chapter 34: The Hunt
The warm days passed quickly, and in a blink of an eye, Xiao Jingxuan had been in the house for five days, and it was time to get busy with business.
Early in the morning of the sixth day, Xiao Jingxuan took his personal guards to Zuo Xiaowei's camp.
Since his last assassination, Xiao Jingxuan has also been much more cautious. Except for the twenty guards who carried it with him. Xiao Jingxuan also took the sword of the previous assassin leader as his own.
Other than that, everyone is well-prepared. Prevent the recurrence of the last thing.
After arriving at the barracks, Xiao Jingxuan began to get busy. The hunting ground was held in a mountain forest about 100 miles away from Kyoshi.
Since it was a royal enclosure, it was usually guarded by a patrol battalion of about 1,000 people.
Now, if the emperor wants to come to the enclosure in person, the patrol battalion is naturally insufficient. According to the communication between Xu Ce and Jin Wuwei's generals.
The inside of the enclosure is all in charge of Jin Wuwei, and the outside is guarded by Zuo Xiaowei.
The outermost road was the responsibility of the patrol battalion that had been stationed.
This arrangement is not bad, looking at the map of the paddock, Xiao Jingxuan frowned slightly.
The entire enclosure is not large, with a radius of only about 100 miles, but the range of 100 miles, relying on Zuo Xiaowei's 10,000 troops alone, may not be able to surround it.
Then there will inevitably be loopholes. For the masters, the cliffs and the water lakes do not stop them.
Xiao Jingxuan summoned the commanders of Zuo Xiaowei's three battalions, and each of the generals discussed in the commander's tent.
Finally, the whole enclosure was divided into two parts, north and south, with the left battalion stationed at the southern junctions and the right battalion stationed at the north. The middle battalion is maneuvering, and wherever it is needed, it will go.
As for Xiao Jingxuan, Xiao Jingxuan planned to personally lead the personal guard battalion to protect the emperor in case of accidents.
Of course, Xiao Jingxuan can't bring weapons close to the emperor, but it's not a big problem to be on guard around.
Xiao Jingxuan looked at the surrounding generals and said: "Okay, then it's decided, starting tomorrow, all the troops of Zuo Xiaowei will be pulled out, and after each department arrives at the position, they must sort out their respective defense areas, and they must not let the assassins get in." ”
"The last will obey."
As the generals responded to the command. Xiao Jingxuan nodded and continued, "Let's go down." ”
After waving everyone away, Xiao Jingxuan fell into deep thought. This is the emperor who came for himself, and he should have dealt with it with various attitudes.
When I was a child, I wanted to get ahead, so that I would not be bullied, and so that my mother could live a better life.
However, now that I know my life experience, where should I go?
To be a prince, forget it, although he is now a general of Zuo Xiaowei, these people under him are either the children of the gate lords or the disciples of various princes.
Maybe when he will sell himself, as for the Fengzhou army, he can't reach the whip, besides, his time in Fengzhou is too short, and these people under his command may not be willing to work for themselves.
Besides, are you really so obsessed with power? Is power really that important? Is this really what you want?
Xiao Jingxuan sat on the handsome seat and thought for a long time. I didn't find the answer I was looking for.
Early the next morning, Xiao Jingxuan led Zuo Xiaowei's 10,000 troops towards the hunting ground.
After arriving at the hunting ground, Xiao Jingxuan scattered the army in his hand, and he sat in the center of the hunting ground.
After the army in Xiao Jingxuan's hands combed the hunting ground twice, the mighty hunting team finally arrived.
The first to arrive at the hunting ground was the front camp of Zuojin Wuwei.
For various reasons, the left and right Jinwuwei were the only two of the twelve guards, and the guards had only five thousand soldiers.
Moreover, almost all the left and right Jinwuwei were infantry, and there was no cavalry. Because their duty is to guard the palace. You don't have to fight.
Although there were only 5,000 people, Jin Wuwei was divided into five battalions, and the commanders of each battalion were all Xuanwei generals from the fourth grade.
Moreover, although the general Jin Wuwei and the generals of each guard are both second-grade, the generals of the left and right Jinwuwei are the second grade, and the other guards are all from the second grade.
The former battalion general of Jin Wuwei came to Xiao Jingxuan and saluted and said: "The last general, Zhu Xiaofeng, the former battalion commander of Zuo Jinwuwei, paid a visit to General Zuo Xiaowei. ”
"Well, the general is gracious."
"The last general was ordered by the general to come and set up camp, I don't know what General Zuo Xiaowei ordered."
Although General Zhu Xiaofeng was polite, Xiao Jingxuan heard something, this is to drive people away.
Xiao Jingxuan was also not polite, and immediately said with a calm face: "When will the Chinese army arrive?" ”
"The general didn't explain this, and the last general didn't know."
"Well, since you don't know, forget it, but it's a heavy task to set up camp, since General Zuojin Wuwei is not here, my position here is the highest, from now on, I will serve as the supervisor and be responsible for supervising the front battalion. Go get busy. ”
"Uh...... The adult is the general of Zuo Xiaowei, and the last general is subordinate to Zuo Jinwuwei, so it may be a little inappropriate for the adult to serve as the supervising army, right? ”
"Hmph......" Xiao Jingxuan snorted coldly, and the guards around him pressed the knife with each hand.
Just waited for Xiao Jingxuan to give an order, and killed the person in front of him.
Xiao Jingxuan said with a cold face: "Although the general is the general of Zuo Xiaowei, but. Besides, I am only a supervisor of the army and have not interfered in military affairs, what, isn't this right?
Are you trying to do something wrong when you obstruct it like this? Believe it or not, I'm going to behead you right away, and your general has to thank me. ”
Zhu Xiaofeng looked at the guards beside Xiao Jingxuan, quickly knelt down, and said respectfully: "The last general doesn't dare, it's naturally better to have a general as a supervising army, and the last general is afraid that the general will tire the general." ”
"Hmph, step aside."
"Yes, the last will obey."
watched Zhu Xiaofeng retreat. Xiao Jingxuan sighed, it seems that the influence of martial arts is not as great as he imagined.
When they arrived in the hunting ground, the tents were erected, and the cavalry under Xiao Jingxuan also returned.
As the cavalry began to patrol around, Xiao Jingxuan was finally a little relieved.
Although Emperor Jia'an organized hunting every time to improve the martial style of the princes and nobles in the court, because Emperor Jia'an's riding and archery skills were not good, coupled with excessive wine. So I don't play every time.
With the erection of the big tent, the follow-up people also arrived one after another. Miscellaneous servants, female envoys, cooks and the like were the first to come to the paddock under the protection of the Zuo Jin Wuwei Zuo Battalion.
Immediately afterwards, with the arrival of Zuo Jin Wuwei's army, the emperor finally arrived.
Although Xiao Jingxuan had seen Emperor Jia'an at the previous court meeting, now, with the backdrop of these ceremonial guards, it is even more majestic.
At the head of the guard of honor was a cavalry of more than a hundred people, each dressed in iron armor and wearing a red cloak. Waist over the waist knife, with an arrow bag on his back. That's pretty heroic.
Behind the cavalry was a pair of spearmen. After that, he was also an archer, a sword and shield soldier.
After the army, there was the Guard of Honor, which was preceded by four carriages, each drawn by four horses of the same color.
These carriages are very particular, and they are called guide cars, egret cars, Luan flag cars, and evil cars.
After the carriage, there are various bands, mainly drums, big drums, cymbals, drums, small drums, feather drums, etc., as well as wind instruments flute, flute, flute, long and medium sound, big horizontal blowing, 筚節, etc., as well as percussion instruments such as gold cymbals, the whole band is composed of more than 750 people.
After the band is the flag array, a flag array composed of various dragon flags, military flags, flags, and buildings.
There are also a lot of people in the flag array, there are more than 800 people, and behind the flag array is the dragon chariot surrounded by many guards.
The dragon chariot is drawn by six solid white horses. The body is inlaid with gold, silver and jade, gemstones and pearls, and is also carved with dragon and phoenix patterns, showing the royal dignity and luxury.
After the dragon chariot, there was a procession of palace maids. There are also several carriages in the procession, which should be harem concubines.
However, looking at the guard of honor, the queen should not have come, because Feng Yuan was not in the team.
At the back of the line, in addition to the band, the flag array. It is the rear army of Zuo Jin Wuwei.
Looking at such a long line and such extravagant pomp, Xiao Jingxuan was shocked and a little disgusted.
In just one hunt, almost 20,000 men were dispatched. It's really a waste of money and money.
It is estimated that this consumption can increase the number of cavalry by 5,000 at the border pass.
Xiao Jingxuan also finally met Dugu Chi, who is known as the number one master in the army, this person is the sister-in-law of Dugu Qianshan, the head of the Dugu family, the brother of Queen Dugu Min, and the uncle of Prince Yang Yongcheng.
The man looked to be in his forties, with a small beard and piercing eyes.
Dugu Chi came over with Lu Weihai, the head of the inner house. Seeing the two coming, Xiao Jingxuan hurriedly dismounted.
Although he didn't know these two, Xiao Jingxuan still understood the armor and clothing.
After a few people exchanged pleasantries, Xiao Jingxuan also knew the intentions of several people.
There are too many people hunting. Zuo Jin Wuwei alone could not complete the vigilance task.
You must know that the eldest prince, the crown prince and the king of Jin have all arrived in the paddock, and there are a lot of subordinates of several people, plus various princes and nobles. Gong'e eunuch, Zuo Jin Wuwei is a little lacking in skills.
Xiao Jingxuan arched his hand and said, "General, father-in-law, it's not the last general to shirk.
The paddock is too big, and the left and right battalions of Zuo Xiaowei have been sent by me to guard the main roads at various intersections, and the middle battalion is also guarding there. Now I have only 340 men in my hands. I can't help it. ”
This kind of thing, Xiao Jingxuan doesn't want to get involved, none of these powerful people are easy to mess with, there is no need.
Father-in-law Lu smiled and said: "General Xiao is too worried, and Jin Wuwei is naturally responsible for the trivial matters in the camp, but the emperor still needs a master like General Xiao to escort him, so we can rest assured." ”
I came, and it seems that I was planning to take this opportunity to meet.
Xiao Jingxuan pondered for a while and said, "The last general is duty-bound. Everything is according to the father-in-law's orders. ”
"Don't dare, don't dare ......"
After greeting each other for a while, they went their separate ways.
Looking at the backs of the two of them separating and going their separate ways, Xiao Jingxuan fell into deep thought, it seems that these two people did not come together.
The next day, Father-in-law Lu sent someone over to arrange an errand. The personal guard battalion and Jin Wuwei were jointly responsible for the guards on the periphery of the emperor's camp, and Xiao Jingxuan and Dugu Chi accompanied the emperor.
After hearing this arrangement, Xiao Jingxuan did not refuse, and after calling Xu Ce in to advise him, Xiao Jingxuan went to the camp to report.