The clear blue sky was cloudless and as clear as jasper.

The weather is good today, the sun is not dry, and the breeze is just right.

Han Zhen rode on a war horse, with a long convoy behind him, black and pressed like a long dragon, slowly moving along the official road.

Counting carefully, there were more than 300 ox carts and horse-drawn carts.

These oxen carts and carriages were laden with gold, silver, jewels, and copper coins......

There were too many copper coins left, so I had to stay in the barracks for the time being.

500,000 guan was reserved for the county government treasury, 500,000 guan for the military camp, 200,000 for Xiaowang Village, and 100,000 for Songshan Village.

But even if a lot of money is thrown out, there are still more than 16 million copper coins.

With so much copper coins, I am afraid that thousands of ox carts have to go back and forth two or three times.

The only way to do this was to take the waterway, load it on a cargo ship, go straight down the river, and wait until it reaches the ferry, and then use an ox cart to pull it back to the county seat.

This errand was naturally handed over to Wei Da by Han Zhen.

When he returned to the county, he could arrange for someone to receive the copper coins.

This time when he returned to the county seat, Han Zhen also brought a thousand Qingzhou troops to escort him.

Although they are all recruits who have just been recruited for a month, their combat power is not comparable to that of ordinary forbidden armies, and they can be crushed with zero casualties against anti-thieves and rogues.

According to the experience of serving as a soldier in a previous life, a new recruit will be able to fully adapt to military life in two to three months after joining the army, and at the same time, his physical fitness will also be greatly improved.

That's why there is a three-month boot camp after enlistment.

In ancient times, this time would have been shortened to one month.

Of course, the premise is to have a full diet and ensure sufficient intake of meat and animal and vegetable fats, otherwise only eating carbs will not support such a strong training volume.

If the treatment is like that of the Great Song Forbidden Army, which is full of seven minutes a day, and it is all wheat rice and gruel, then it will take at least half a year of training to have combat effectiveness.

In the center of the long convoy, in a carriage, the fragrant wind is blowing, and the warblers are swallowing.

Three handsome little ladies of different ages and temperaments sat in the carriage, with a good scenery.

Han Zhang's embroidered female red, but as the carriage continued to bump, every stitch seemed extremely difficult.

"Hmm!"

After being pricked by a needle again, Han Zhangshi had to stop helplessly and put his finger in his mouth.

Seeing this, An Niang on the side took away her half-embroidered handkerchief and persuaded: "Okay, don't embroider." I heard Erlang say that he will not arrive in the county until tomorrow evening, and if he continues to embroider, he is afraid that when he arrives in the county town, his fingers will not be completed. ”

"How long has it been?"

Han Zhang's face was coquettish, and his tone was surprised.

Hearing this, Ma Shuyao, who was lying on the windowsill and watching the scenery, retracted his gaze and explained: "Sister-in-law, there is too much gold and silver transported this time, and the cattle and horses also have to rest, so naturally they can't be fast." ”

Rao is an old cow known for his endurance, but he can't carry one or two thousand catties of gold and silver for a day.

Basically, after walking for an hour or two, you need to stop and rest, eat some forage and green fodder to replenish your strength.

An Niang said with interest: "Youyou, let's talk about the county town and relieve the boredom." ”

Ma Shuyao's temperament is really annoying, the two only met yesterday, and An Niang fell in love with this innocent little girl.

Speaking of this, Ma Shuyao suddenly became interested, and said in a chattering voice: "The county town, the tile market in the east city is the most lively, storytelling and singing, shadow drama and miscellaneous dramas, puppet kicking, oh yes, and the horn, the slave likes Sun Erniang the most, not only is she vigorous, but the embroidery on her body is also extremely beautiful." ”

If you want to say that the most popular sport in the Great Song Dynasty, the first place is Keju, followed by Jiaodu.

Horn arrives, in the Northern and Southern Dynasties and the Sui and Tang Dynasties, called sumo.

At first, the sport was only popular among the aristocracy, but by the time of the Song Dynasty, due to the development of commerce, there were tile markets in all the cities.

As a result, Jiao Yi gradually entered the common people and was deeply loved by the people.

Originally, there were only men in the corner, but later some tile markets, in order to make gimmicks and attract people's attention, they actually made women's corners.

Two women with delicate faces, dressed in cool clothes, entangled with fragrant sweat, make people's hearts surge just thinking about it.

Han Zhang snorted lightly and said in disbelief: "The woman's horn is ...... What a system this becomes! ”

Ma Shuyao pursed her lips and smiled: "Sister-in-law doesn't know, now women's horns are very popular." It is said that in the city of Tokyo, when the women's corner arrived, they didn't even wear small clothes. ”

"This ......"

The woman did not wear clothes, and she was in front of the public, which caused a great shock to Han Zhang, a conservative rural peasant woman.

An Niang chuckled: "I don't want the county town to be so prosperous, and when I get there, the slave wants to see it." ”

As he spoke, the carriage slowed down until it stopped.

The next moment, the driver's voice came from outside the carriage: "Three ladies, the county magistrate ordered to stop and rest for half an hour." ”

"Got it."

Hearing that he stopped to rest, Ma Shuyao's eyes suddenly lit up, and he said: "Sister-in-law, Sister Anniang, the waist of the slave is a little sore, let's go down and take a walk." ”

Hearing this, An Niang covered her mouth and snickered: "Don't you miss your husband?" ”

"Sister Anniang just knows, don't say it."

was exposed, Ma Shuyao was not ashamed, but joked with a smile.

Looking at her departing back, An Niang turned her head and said to Han Zhang's family: "You, learn more." ”

"I ...... I'm his sister-in-law after all. ”

Han Zhang lowered his head slightly, and a touch of loss flashed in his eyes.

An Niang stretched out her finger and lightly tapped it on her smooth forehead, hating iron and steel: "What's wrong with sister-in-law, now that the old man of Zhizhou has seen Erlang, I am afraid that I will have to bow down and salute, who would dare to chew the root of my tongue?" Those emperors have done fewer dirty things, and I haven't seen anyone say anything. I kind of understand that the way of this world is whoever has the biggest fist will take advantage of it. ”

Seeing that she was silent, An Niang couldn't help but shake her head, got up and walked out of the carriage.

Not to mention, such a journey is indeed bumpy and people have backache and buttocks.

Savoring An Niang's words in her heart, Han Zhang's couldn't help but be a little moved, but her soft and glutinous temperament was not as daring to love and hate as Ma Shuyao.

After sitting for a while, Han Zhang lifted the curtain and got out of the car.

As soon as he got out of the carriage, he saw not far away, Ma Shuyao was smiling like a flower beside Han Zhen, and the joy in his eyes was almost overflowing.

Sensing Han Zhang's gaze, Han Zhen smiled at her, and then walked over.

"Sister-in-law, how do you feel?"

Coming closer, Han Zhen said with concern.

This is the first time that Han Zhang's family has gone far away.

In the past, the farthest place she had ever been to was Linzi County, a few miles away.

"The slave is fine."

Han Zhang replied softly.

Seeing that there was a patch of dust on Han Zhen's cheeks, she bit her lip, took out a handkerchief from her cuff, and stood on tiptoe to wipe the dust away.

Bang bang bang!

At this moment, Han Zhang's only felt that the blood all over his body was surging up his head, and he could clearly hear the sound of his heart beating violently.

This intimate move not only made Han Zhen stunned, but even Ma Shuyao on the side was slightly stunned.

It seems that the sister-in-law should not be so intimate with the brother-in-law.

She's just young, and she's not stupid, so she can't see the clues.

A hint of discoloration flashed in the little girl's eyes, and the corners of her mouth were slightly upturned, like a cunning little fox.

I seem to have discovered something incredible!

Standing still, Han Zhang's small hand held the handkerchief tightly, and pretended to be calm: "Erlang's face...... The face is a little dirty. ”

Han Zhen raised his eyebrows: "Thank you, sister-in-law!" ”

He didn't know why Han Zhang's suddenly changed, and he was a little surprised for a while.

You know, not to mention that it was in the public before, even in front of the servants at home, it would not be so intimate.

However, for Han Zhen, this shift is a good thing.

After all, this kind of thing can be hidden for a while, but it can't be hidden for a lifetime.

At this moment, An Niang came back with Xiaodouzi.

As he walked, he also taught a lesson: "Don't run around anymore, you know?" ”

"Mother, I know."

Xiaodouzi nodded wiltedly, and when he saw Han Zhen, he immediately came to his senses again.

After breaking free of An Niang's hand, he trotted to Han Zhen, raised his head and said, "Second uncle, when will you teach me to ride a horse?" ”

"You still want to ride a horse, and the old lady won't break your legs!"

Hearing that her son was going to ride a horse, An Niang suddenly became angry, picked up a branch on the side of the road, and made a gesture to fight.

Children of this age are naughty and tight when people hate dogs.

Being beaten by your parents is simply commonplace.

Han Zhen didn't stop him, and let An Niang twitch a few times on Xiaodouzi's buttocks.

A childhood that has not been beaten by parents is incomplete.

"Just this three-inch little hairy head, do you have the height of a horse, and you still want to ride a horse? What if I fall and stumble? ”

After several strokes in a row, An Niang grabbed his ears and scolded: "Can't ride it yet?" ”

Xiaodouzi cried and said: "Mother, I was wrong, I won't ride!" ”

Ma Shuyao watched it funny on the side, covering her mouth and snickering.

"Humph!"

An Niang let go of her hand at this time.

After An Niang's education was completed, Han Zhen reached out and rubbed his little head, and then said: "Your mother is right, you are still small now, and your body can't help but be bumpy." Eat more food in the future, and when you grow up, the second uncle will take you on horseback again! ”

"I'll listen to my second uncle!"

Xiaodouzi nodded busily, and only felt that the second uncle was really good, better than his father.

A few people sat around and ate some pastries.

After resting for a while, Han Zhen ordered the convoy to set off again.

……

……

The afterglow of the evening sprinkled with a hazy gold coating the county seat.

In the hall of the county government, Nie Dong sat there with Liu Qi, Shi Wenhui and others to discuss matters.

Originally, Huang Kai, the Marquis of the Armed Guards, was not qualified to participate in this meeting.

But because of today's bravery, he killed Zhang Wanxian with his own hands, which was appreciated by Liu Qi and brought in as an exception.

Xiao Wu asked, "Nie Dutong, what is Changle's charter?" ”

"Pontus has sent spies, and we will get the news tomorrow."

Nie Dong paused and continued: "If everything is as usual, he will act according to the plan, send Shi to join the army to spread the news, and I will ambush halfway!" ”

"No!"

As soon as the words fell, he was interrupted by Liu Qi.

Hearing this, Nie Dong was not annoyed, turned his head and asked, "What is Camp Commander Liu's strategy?" ”

Liu Qi said: "In today's war, there are thousands of people who dare to scatter and flee, and no one can guarantee whether these people will flee to Changle. ”

Nie Dong frowned and said, "You want to attack?" ”

Siege and field battles are different!

Siege of the city, that is a real battle that needs to be filled with human lives.

There are 10,000 daring troops in Changle City, relying on the high city and thick pools, even if they can take it, they will hurt the enemy by 1,000 and lose 800.

"Of course not."

Liu Qi shook his head and continued: "The soldiers are very fast, I mean to compete for time with those deserters. One person and four horses, set off immediately, and at the same time send a scout camp to ambush outside Changle City in advance, and once you encounter a deserter from the Dare Blazing Army, intercept and kill in advance! No matter how fast those deserters run, can they still run as fast as war horses? ”

Xiao Wu said loudly: "There is still the Northern Navy over there in Kechangle, what if they have already fought with the Dare Blazing Army?" ”

"Northern Navy?"

Liu Qi sneered and mouthed towards Huang Kainunu.

Seeing this, Huang Kai hurriedly spoke: "Nie Dutong, please be relieved, the erosion of the Northern Navy is even worse than that of the Armed Guards, and there are even less than 8,000 soldiers in the army. And when the Blazing Army attacked Changle before, the Northern Navy had already suffered a defeat, so it never dared to take the initiative to attack. ”

With their humble understanding of the commander of the Northern Navy, they pretended at best, went through the motions, and then found an excuse to go home. I can't say it, and I will put the blame on our armed guards. ”

In fact, Yu Chaohuan also planned to do so at the beginning, just go through the motions to deal with Zhizhou.

As for the Dare Blazing Army, when the time comes, there will be its own Western Army to clean it up, so why do they need to work hard?

After thinking for a moment, Nie Dong nodded and said, "Okay, that's it." The ambush site was chosen in Yongshan. Liu Qi, you lead the cavalry battalion and Shi Senjun to set off first, and you must intercept the Dare Blazing army that fled to Changle. ”

"The last general commands!"

Liu Qi responded with his fists clenched, his eyes full of excitement.

Today's battle ended too quickly, and he felt that he was not happy enough.

Nie Dong turned his head and said, "Shi joins the army, is it okay?" ”

Shi Wenhui took a deep breath and said with a solemn expression: "Nie Dutong is relieved, I will do my best." ”

"When you're ready, let's go."

After the two left, Nie Dong continued to instruct: "Xiao Wu, you lead 1,200 Qingzhou troops, and you must rush to Yongshan before tomorrow." ”

"Huang Kai!"

Hearing Nie Dong shout his name, Huang Kai was stunned for a moment, and then hugged his fists and said, "The end will be!" ”

Although he still doesn't know what the origin of this Qingzhou Army is, and he doesn't know which number one person Nie Dong is, but seeing that Liu Qi is so respectful and proclaimed all the capital, it must be a big deal.

As for the tattoos on the face......

Di Qing also has it on his face, and he has also been a privy envoy.

Thinking of this, Huang Kai's expression became more and more respectful.

Nie Dong ordered: "Order you to select three thousand elite martial guards, temporarily under the command of the commander of the martial arts, and go to ambush together." ”

Since it is a light ambush, the number of people should not be too much, otherwise it is easy to be exposed.

1,200 Qingzhou troops, 3,000 elite Wuwei troops, plus more than 500 cavalry under Liu Qi, and in the case of ambushes, it is enough to take down 10,000 daring troops.

"The last general commands!"

Huang Kai was overjoyed, but he felt as if he had been reused, and he was not far from his progress.

(End of chapter)