Twenty-two of the lunar month.

Tomorrow is the New Year's Day, and Yidu City is still lively.

But in this excitement, there is a tension lurking, which is inadvertently revealed.

Through the Di Bao issued by the Jinju Academy, the people of Qingzhou knew that the county magistrate had taken Zizhou and was now fighting with the Western Army in Jinan Mansion.

At a wonton stall on the corner of the street, the vendor had just cooked a bowl of wontons, and couldn't help but glance at the West from afar, and muttered in a low voice: "I don't know if I won." ”

He hoped that the county magistrate would win the war, and if he lost, the officers and men would have to live a hard life again.

How good it is now, no more officials dare to blackmail themselves, and they only need to pay five cents for the booth fee every day.

The troublemakers also disappeared overnight.

A while ago, it rained a few days and nights of heavy snowfall, which crushed their own houses, and the government also sent people to help repair them.

If this were the same as before, I would not dare to think about it.

All this is because of the county magistrate.

"I'm sure we'll win."

A diner took over the conversation and said with confidence: "I heard that the county magistrate has Lei Gong to help me." ”

The peddler was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly asked, "Lei Gong helps?" Talk to me quickly. ”

The diner lowered his voice and said with a mysterious expression: "The boiling mountain god playing the drum that was rumored a while ago is actually the secret method granted by Lei Gong to the county magistrate. ”

"Really?"

The peddler was skeptical.

The diner pouted: "Then it's still fake, my uncle is the king butcher of Dongshi, and he has to deliver pigs to the military camp every three days." He saw with his own eyes that the soldiers of the Qingzhou Army would have five thunder methods, and one thunder would be struck, and the mountains would be cracked. ”

Hiss!

The peddler gasped and was stunned.

The surrounding diners also gathered around, inquiring excitedly.

The diner was sought after, and he couldn't help but feel complacent, and continued to make things up, and the more he talked, the more mysterious he became.

……

Inner City.

In the Han Mansion, the maids and servants are cleaning up, so that in tomorrow's New Year's Festival, they will sacrifice to the god of the stove.

However, the maid's movements were very light, for fear of disturbing the eldest lady.

Since the departure of Ah Lang, the interest of the two ladies has not been high, especially the eldest lady, who is pregnant, if it is because they are shocked, it will be a great sin.

In the backyard house, Ma Shuyao was chatting with Runniang to relieve boredom.

Runniang doesn't like to listen to plays, she doesn't know many words, and she can't read the script, so her daily pastime is to chat with Ma Shuyao and talk about some interesting things that happened in the city.

"Sister Runniang, my husband is really like the people in the county town rumored, when he was born, lightning and thunder, is there a five-colored auspicious cloud?" Ma Shuyao stared at the big deer-like eyes, and his face was full of curiosity.

"This ...... I don't know. ”

Han Zhang's was a little crying and laughing, when she married Han Zhen's eldest brother, Han Zhen was fifteen or sixteen years old, where would she know this.

Since calling the county seat, in order not to embarrass Han Zhen, she has begun to change.

The self-proclaimed self-proclaimed has also changed from me to me.

I, too.

It is the self-name of the northerners, and it is no different from the names of me, I, a certain family, and Yu.

seems to think that Ma Shuyao and other ladies call themselves me, which is more elegant, so she has changed.

Speaking of Han Zhen, Han Zhang's eyes couldn't help flashing a trace of worry, gently stroked his towering belly, and sighed: "It's freezing this day, and I don't know what happened to Erlang." I had a nightmare last night, and Jiro was covered in blood, just looking at me directly. ”

"Sister Runniang, rest assured, the husband will definitely return victorious."

Ma Shuyao's mouth was comforting, but her heart was also full of worry.

Although Erlang is brave, he can fight on the battlefield, and the sword has no eyes, in case it ...... She didn't dare to think about it.

"Whoop!!

Suddenly, a deafening loud bang came from outside.

Han Zhang was startled and hurriedly asked, "What's wrong?" ”

Ma Shuyao was also frightened, and saw her calm and said, "I don't know, sister, I'll take a look." ”

……

Outside the county, three cavalry galloped in.

Seeing this, the soldiers of the Qingzhou Army guarding the east gate changed their faces and immediately put up a battle formation.

At the same time, dozens of powerful crossbows on top of the tower, as well as two three-bow bed crossbows, were aimed at the cavalry.

Once the opponent dares to rush into the city, he will be shot into a sieve from a hundred paces away.

The team led by Zheng shouted: "Stop and dismount, accept the interrogation, otherwise there will be no forgiveness!" ”

However, the speed of the three cavalrymen did not slow, and one of them held up his token and shouted at the top of his voice: "Great victory! Zhangqiu's victory! Eight thousand were killed, and thirty thousand were taken prisoner! ”

"It's the brethren of the scout camp!"

The team recognized the token, and then said with a happy face: "County Commander, hurry up, get out of the way!" ”

The soldiers in front of the city gate immediately dispersed and made way for them.

Da-da-da-da!

Three scouts rode into the city gates, and the movement immediately attracted the crowd to watch.

"Great victory! Zhangqiu's victory! Eight thousand were killed, and thirty thousand were taken prisoner! ”

Great victory?

The people were stunned.

After a brief silence, there was a burst of cheers and tsunami cheers.

At first, it was just the outer east city, but as the scouts ran towards the inner city, the deafening cheers gradually spread, eventually sweeping through the entire county.

……

As soon as he opened the door, Ma Shuyao saw a maid trotting into the backyard in ecstasy: "Little lady, Zhangqiu is a big victory, the county magistrate has won the battle!" ”

Ma Shuyao only felt that his legs were weak, and the depression that had accumulated in his heart these days had dissipated completely.

Wiping the tears from the corners of her eyes, the little girl immediately turned around and ran into the room, and said happily: "Sister Runniang, the husband has won!" ”

Han Zhang was stunned for a moment, and then tears flowed out uncontrollably.

Seeing this scene, Ma Shuyao suddenly panicked, hurriedly took out the handkerchief, and comforted Han Zhang's while helping Han Zhang's tears wipe: "Sister Runniang, don't cry, Doctor Zhang said, don't be happy and sad, it is not good for the fetus in the womb." ”

Hearing this, Han Zhang's stopped his tears and nodded, "Well, I'll save it." ”

Ma Shuyao pursed her lips and smiled: "This time the husband has won a great victory, Sister Runniang should be able to sleep peacefully." ”

"yes!"

Han Zhang also showed a smile that he had not seen for a long time.

……

In the Ma family's mansion, Ma Yanmin was having dinner with his family.

The old butler trotted all the way into the hall, panting and said: "Ah Lang, Ah Lang, Zhangqiu is a great victory, 8,000 are killed in battle, and 30,000 are captured." ”

"Hahaha!"

Ma Yanmin looked up to the sky and laughed, waved his hand: "Serve the wine, this great victory, when you float a big white!" ”

Ma Yundi put down the dishes and chopsticks, got up and said, "Father, the child has to go to the concert hall." ”

Now that Han Zhen has won a big victory, the newspaper that was previously printed with the crusade against the edict should also be sent.

In addition, it is necessary to print a copy of the newspaper of the victory.

"Why be in such a hurry, and it doesn't take a meal." Ma Yundi's wife persuaded.

Ma Yundi said: "There can be no delay." The newspaper was sent out a moment earlier, and the officials in the world learned a moment earlier. ”

Ma Yanmin waved his hand: "In that case, then go quickly." ”

"Father uses it slowly."

Ma Yundi said, put on a big hat, and hurried to the concert hall.

……

"Great victory! Zhangqiu's victory! Eight thousand were killed, and thirty thousand were taken prisoner! ”

The shouts of the people and the hoarse roars of the scouts entered the palace.

"Whew!"

In the lobby, Zhao Ting and Liu Mi glanced at each other and breathed a long sigh of relief.

Not only them, but the officials of the entire government are in torment.

From top to bottom, everyone had a tense face, trembling and worried.

Now, it's finally time to breathe a sigh of relief.

"Report!"

At this time, the three scouts walked into the hall quickly, bowed down and hugged their fists and said, "I've seen Zhao Zhizhou, Liu Tongju." ”

Zhao Ting smiled and said with relief: "The three soldiers have worked hard! ”

"Where the duty lies."

The scout at the head said, took out a bamboo tube from his arms, handed it over, and said: "The county magistrate has an edict and tells his subordinates to let Zhao Zhizhou start it in person." ”

Zhao Ting restrained his smile and took the bamboo tube.

After checking the fire paint as usual and confirming that it is in good condition, the bamboo tube is opened.

After taking out the letter and reading it, he nodded and said, "This official already knows." ”

"Humble and retreat first."

The scout arched his hand again and turned to leave the hall.

After a day's rest, they still need to rush to Jinan Mansion to join the army.

Seeing the three of them leave, Zhao Ting said with a solemn face: "The county magistrate won this great victory and captured Liu Guangshi alive, but the power of firearms has also been known by the Western Army. The county magistrate expected that Liang Fangping would definitely not give up, and although the western army could not be defeated, he would presumably send a large number of scouts to spy on the news of firearms. ”

"I will wait for these days, and I will need to guard the official roads and waterways everywhere, and closely check the caravans and strangers."

Liu Mi said: "This official will issue a document for each county to implement." ”

……

At the same time, other scout teams also spread the news of the victory to various counties.

In the study, Fu Bo reported with a happy face: "Ah Lang, Han Erlang has won, I heard that he also captured Liu Guangshi, the commander of the left army of the Western Army. ”

Chang Zhixian's face was indifferent, but in fact, there was a burst of ecstasy in his heart.

Bet right!

Trying to restrain his trembling hands, he took a sip of hot tea, and Chang Zhixian reprimanded: "There are only you and me at the moment, it doesn't hurt to call Han Erlang, you should pay attention to it in the future, be humble and humble, and don't ignore it." ”

"The old servant saved."

Fauber hurriedly answered.

After the Western Army is repulsed, Han Erlang, the title of the county magistrate, I am afraid that it will have to be changed.

"Hmm."

Chang Zhixian put down the teacup, got up and walked to the window, and reached out to open the window.

Suddenly, a chill hit my face.

Standing with his hands in his hands, looking at the old locust tree in the backyard, Chang Zhixian murmured in a low voice: "Since there is no medicine to treat, then simply change the sky." ”

……

……

"What?"

"The Left Route Army was defeated, 40,000 people were captured with grain, grass and baggage, and Liu Guangshi was captured in person?"

"A hundred heavy rides?"

Listening to Han Shizhong's report, Yang Weizhong's face was full of incredulity.

That's an army of 40,000, although 30,000 are prisoners of war, but 10,000 Western troops are real.

If he was just ambushed and unfortunately defeated, Yang Weizhong could still understand.

But the 40,000 army was served with grain and grass in one pot, which was too terrifying.

Either the anti-thief force is ten times that of the Left Route Army led by Liu Guangshi, or the combat power is crushed, and it is not an ordinary crush, and the 40,000 army must be completely defeated in a very short time, so that it can be done in one pot.

No matter which one it is, Yang Weizhong feels that it is impossible.

You know, even in the northwest, when they were at war with the Tanguts, this had never happened.

Yang Weizhong ordered: "Call the scouts of the Left Route Army." ”

"Yes!"

Han Shizhong responded with a fist.

Soon, the three scouts walked into the main tent with nervous expressions.

His gaze swept over the three of them, and Yang Weizhong asked, "What is the strength of the enemy army?" ”

One of the scouts replied, "More than 10,000 foot soldiers, 4,500 heavy cavalry, a total of 15,000 men!" ”

"How daring!"

Yang Weizhong shouted violently and reprimanded angrily: "I don't know whether I am alive or dead, in front of the Pontic Commandery, I dare to lie about the military situation!" ”

What is the concept of four or five thousand heavy rides?

The entire Northwest Five Roads can't get together two thousand heavy horses, and the number of Iron Harriers has been maintained at three thousand for so many years in Western Xia, but now these three scouts are telling him that the thieves in Zhao Song have four or five thousand heavy horses, how can he believe it!

"Dutong is wronged, being humble is eating the bear's heart and leopard gall, and he doesn't dare to lie in front of Dutong."

"Dutong, I swear to the sky, if there is a lie, the sky will thunder, and I will not die well!"

The three scouts were arguing and swearing, and their expressions did not seem to be fake.

Yang Weizhong was shocked, frowned, and said: "What is the responsibility for lying about the military situation, you should be clear!" ”

The scout at the head said in a loud voice: "Dutong, I wait for everything to be true, if there is a lie, I am willing to be dealt with by military law!" ”

Yang Weizhong stared into his eyes, and the scout was not afraid at all, and looked at him.

Seeing this scene, Yang Weizhong suddenly chuckled in his heart.

I'm afraid that these three scouts didn't lie about the military situation, and the thieves really had four or five thousand heavy horses.

This......

Four or five thousand heavily armored cavalry, how much it will cost, he knows best.

Even if it is one person and four horses, the horses alone need nearly two million yuan, plus the heavy armor of men and horses, the food and clothing of cavalry, the consumption of horses hay, and the hiring of horsemen...... If you don't have 10 million yuan, don't even think about it.

But the question is, there are 10 million, what kind of thief should you be?

In the city of Tokyo, the wind and snow, drunk and dreaming of death, isn't it fragrant?

After coming back to his senses, Yang Weizhong continued to ask: "Even if the other party has four or five thousand heavily armored cavalry, but the left route army has heavy armored foot soldiers and is equipped with divine arm crossbows, how can it be defeated?" ”

The scout at the head smiled bitterly: "I don't know anything, the more than 10,000 foot soldiers of the anti-thieves are more sophisticated than us, and the front army is all wearing foot armor, all of them are brave and fierce." In addition, the anti-thieves also have a very powerful firearm. When it was triggered, like Lei Gong descending into the world, people and animals were shocked within a mile. If it is within ten steps, even if it is heavy armor, it can't be stopped, and the liver and gallbladder will be split and die. ”

Gollum!

Han Shizhong swallowed, his eyes full of horror.

Within ten steps, the heavy armor can't be stopped, how the hell is this fighting?

When the two armies are fighting, they will inevitably set up in formation, and the soldiers will stand relatively densely.

Within ten paces, there were thirty or fifty soldiers, to say the least.

At this time, the other party suddenly threw out hundreds or thousands of firearms, which could kill thousands of people in an instant and destroy the formation of the front army.

Once the front army is broken through, the crossbowmen and the middle army in the rear will be completely exposed to the enemy.

After just a little fantasizing, he was shocked into a layer of white sweat.

Yang Weizhong was also taken aback, and said in surprise: "Really? ”

"It's true!"

The scout replied solemnly.

Taking a deep breath, Yang Weizhong asked, "How many firearms are there like this?" ”

"I don't know if I am low."

The scout shook his head and recalled: "I only heard a loud noise, and then the Chinese army was in chaos, and the four or five thousand heavy cavalry of the anti-thieves took advantage of the situation to rush out of the mountains on both sides, and instantly broke the Chinese army. ”

According to the scout's description, Yang Weizhong reviewed the battle situation in his mind.

found that if this was the case, it was reasonable that the Left Route Army would be completely annihilated.

As soon as the Chinese army collapses, the four or five thousand heavy cavalry will no longer care about it, let alone 40,000 people, even an army of 100,000 people, which will collapse if they are charged unscrupulously by the heavy cavalry.

Yang Weizhong muttered to himself: "I never thought that the Black Mountain Thief would hide such an elite. ”

Hearing this, Han Shizhong raised his eyebrows and explained loudly: "Dutong, these anti-thieves call themselves the Qingzhou Army, and they don't seem to be in the same group as the Black Mountain thieves. ”

Qingzhou Army?

It turns out that the premonition in my heart is not the Black Mountain thief, but the Qingzhou Army?

Yang Weizhong turned his head and asked, "You fought with that thief, what did you find?" ”

Han Shizhong muttered: "At first, the general didn't think anything, the more I thought about it on the way back, the more wrong it became, although Liu Qi was a young man, but his stick technique was extremely exquisite, and at a glance, he knew that he was instructed by a famous artist, and the move was wide open and closed, which was the move of the border army's battle array." In addition, he was extremely familiar with the last general, and it seemed that he had already heard of the name of the last general. ”

"The hundred heavy cavalry soldiers were strictly disciplined, and the moment they saw the last general, they immediately put up a sharp arrow formation, without a trace of procrastination and panic. Therefore, the last general concluded that there must be many veterans of the Western Army among these thieves! ”

Veterans of the Western Army!

Hearing Han Shizhong's analysis, Yang Weizhong couldn't help but sigh and looked depressed.

Last year, the two northern expeditions were defeated, and the 100,000 Western Army suffered heavy losses.

At that time, the 100,000 Western Army were all real elites.

The reason for all this is that Liu Guangshi is afraid of the war and defaults.

Now, he has been captured alive by these former Western Army, which is more like the reincarnation of heaven, and his retribution is unhappy.

Suppressing the thoughts surging in his heart, Yang Weizhong ordered: "Inform your subordinates that at the beginning of tomorrow, at the beginning of tomorrow, pull out the village and return to Licheng and join the army!" ”

Han Shizhong was surprised: "Dutong, let's not go to Zichuan?" ”

The Right Route Army led by them did not want to go to Zhangqiu, but learned that there were rebels in Zizhou and went to quell the rebellion.

Yang Weizhong shook his head and said with a solemn face: "Liu Guangshi's 40,000 people have been completely annihilated, and our little people are far from being opponents. If it is discovered by the Qingzhou army, it is very likely to send heavy cavalry to attack. ”

In this rebellion, Liang Fangping only gave him 6,000 Western troops, plus 10,000 prisoners of war.

Such a small number of people is not enough for four or five thousand heavily armored cavalrymen to stuff their teeth.

"The last general understands!"

Han Shizhong responded with his fists clenched, turned around and walked out of the main tent, informing his subordinates to Du Yuhou.

……

……

Hushan Valley.

It was late at night, and except for the soldiers who were on duty at night, all the soldiers had already fallen asleep.

The main tent located in the center of the military village is still brightly lit.

Han Zhen and a group of generals are discussing the next strategy.

"Report!"

"Xuan!"

"County magistrate, the scout battalion found the Western Army military village sixty miles away, and looked at its military tent, about 20,000 or so. Its marching route seems to be heading to Zizhou. ”

After listening to the scout's report, Liu Qi said excitedly: "County magistrate, it's better to raid the military village at night." ”

"No."

Han Zhen waved his hand and said, "Han Shizhong didn't have such a straw bag as Liu Guangshi, and when he learned that the Left Route Army was completely annihilated, he must have been prepared. ”

Liu Qi said regretfully: "It's a pity. ”

Nie Dong asked, "County magistrate, should I go to Licheng next?" Now that the Western Army is storming Licheng, it is a good opportunity for us. Li Heihu is not a fool, he will never let go of this opportunity, he will definitely take the opportunity to go out of the city to counterattack, and then he will attack back and forth, and the chance of winning is seventy percent! ”

Han Zhen asked rhetorically, "What if Li Heihu doesn't send troops?" ”

Nie Dong hesitated: "This ...... Probably not. Li Heihu has no reason not to understand the truth of cold lips and teeth. ”

"I'm not afraid of 10,000, I'm afraid of just in case." Han Zhen shook his head.

Nie Dong said thoughtfully: "The county magistrate means ......"

Han Zhen focused his fingers on the new town of Yutu, and said confidently: "Now, Zhang Junzheng is leading 10,000 western troops and 30,000 prisoners of war to besiege the new town. If Liang Fangping learned that the Left Route Army was completely annihilated, what would he do? ”

Xiao Wu's eyes lit up on the side, and he replied first: "Send troops to reinforce Zhang Jun!" ”

"That's right!"

Han Zhen nodded and chuckled: "Liang Fangping may not be familiar with military affairs, but Yang Weizhong is not a mediocre talent, and the Western Army will definitely send troops to reinforce Zhang Jun." Otherwise, once Zhang Jun is defeated by us, a nail will be buried behind the Western Army. ”

Liu Qi said excitedly: "Encircle the point and send reinforcements!" Does the county magistrate want to use Zhang Jun as a bait to block reinforcements? ”

"Hmm!"

Han Zhen bowed slightly.

This is an upright conspiracy, even if Yang Weizhong sees through Han Zhen's intentions, he has to go to reinforcements, and it is impossible to sit back and watch Zhang Jun be defeated.

(End of chapter)