Chapter 448: Defending the City (Medium)
The group of men and horses who rushed to reinforce obviously knew that their horses were not as good as the Liao army, so when they saw the Liao army retreating, they did not chase anymore, slowed down their horses, and met them.
Chen Ao first ordered people to organize the team and treat the wounded, but he thought that he was not familiar with the military figures, so he should call two people together. So he called Yao Zhou and Chu Dazhuang together.
After walking a short distance, Yao Zhou suddenly said: "That's the local army in Jizhou!"
It turned out that he had already recognized the banner of the cavalry, in addition to the flag representing the local army, there was also the maroon flag representing the commander, and a big Guo character on it was very conspicuous.
Chen Ao couldn't help but nod and said with a smile: "It turned out to be the Jizhou Army, not bad! Along the way, the most heard news was that the officers and soldiers in the front-line towns did not dare to go out of the city to fight for fear of being attacked by the enemy. I can't imagine that this Jizhou commander actually has such courage!"
Chu Dazhuang couldn't help but sneer, and said: "In the past, the war in Jizhou was not tense, and the soldiers in Jizhou may not be braver than the border army. Maybe they heard we were here!"
Yao Zhou also frowned and said, "That's right, it's not far from Jizhou." And the Liao army is actually rampant in this place, I am afraid that the Jizhou army may not really make a difference!"
The imperial court forbidden army is regarded as an ace army, and it looks down on the local tun army. Chen Ao also knows more or less about this situation. He turned around and said in disgust, "Just say a few words." Anyway, they helped us out today!"
Hearing Chen Ao say this, the two stopped talking. A middle-aged general in the Jizhou army didn't wait to get forward, he rolled off the saddle, trotted in front of Chen Ao, and saluted: "The lowly Jizhou horse army commander Xu Zhao, see the general." Please forgive me for being in armor and not being able to pay the full salute!"
Chen Ao also hurriedly dismounted, smiled and held Xu Zhao's arm, and said, "It's already very polite! General Xu has worked hard!"
Xu Zhao looked grateful and said, "General Guo of Jizhou heard that the imperial army had encountered the Liao army here, so he immediately gathered his troops and horses to come to reinforce him. He led the horse army to take the first step, and General Guo took the foot soldiers, and then arrived!"
Chen Ao nodded and said, "In that case, let's not let General Guo rush over." Let's go to Jizhou, and if we meet on the way, we will go back to the city together!"
Xu Zhao promised loudly, and immediately beckoned his men to turn around and open the way in front. Chen Ao asked several of his commanders to gather the men and horses of the headquarters and continue to hurry, no matter how hard and tired they are, they must hold on until the city and rest.
The army pulled out, and after walking a short distance, I saw four or five thousand foot troops coming, led by Guo Wenhui, the defender of Jizhou. The man was in his fifties, not tall, fair-skinned, and had a very interesting mustache. Chen Ao saw that he was not wearing armor, but was wearing a scribe's robe, and he couldn't help but secretly wonder. At first, I thought that he had the courage to collapse in front of Mount Tai and not change his face, so he dared to wear only cloth clothes in front of the two armies. Later, I found out that this old man was purely a civilian official, and he didn't like to wear the armor that was dead and breathless.
The group entered Jizhou City and settled down. Chen Ao changed his clothes, took Zhao Ling and Long Qingping around the city, and saw that the huge Jizhou City did not have a little wind and noise, and the grass and trees were all soldiers. On the contrary, it is time to do business, to do business, to go shopping, everything is in order.
I don't know that the civil and military officials in Jizhou are well governed, so that the people can live and work in peace and contentment. Or is it because the Liao State fought here for the first time, and the people here have not yet attracted great attention.
In the evening, Guo Wenhui sent someone to invite Chen Ao to the banquet. Of course, there were also officials at all levels in Jizhou, from Jizhou pastor to observation envoy, Jizhou Wei General Guo Wenhui, to Jizhou regiment training envoy. All civil and military officials with a higher grade than Chen Ao participated.
After all, Chen Ao came down from Beijing, and I heard that he was still a celebrity in front of the emperor, and although Jizhou Mu was a member of the second grade, he also obediently accompanied him. It's just that it's wartime, so of course the protagonists are still military attachés. The Jizhou Mu only drank a few cups, then said that there was something wrong and said goodbye first. Chen Ao also knew that he was originally just a junior military attache of the fifth grade, and now this forward general was also temporarily sealed. Jizhou Mu, such a big man from the second grade, came to accompany him, and everyone was a little embarrassed, so he sent the person out with a smile, and his heart suddenly felt much lighter.
There were only a group of military attachés left, and the scene became more casual. Guo Wenhui took the lead, and his subordinates were very enthusiastic. These outstanding generals of the "alcohol test", in line with the purpose of accompanying the imperial court to eat and drink well, not only persuaded them to drink diligently, but later even called a few popular girls in the city to accompany the wine.
Chen Ao has just arrived, and he can't be too cold to people, so he can only accept it gladly. But he didn't drink much wine with his heart. It's just that in this way, the plan that originally wanted to talk about military intelligence was also lost.
Back in the courtyard prepared for him by Guo Wenhui, Chen Ao touched his headache and said goodbye to Yao Zhou, who was supporting him. The commanders under him are a little reliable for this Yao Zhou. Although he is not very old, he is more trouble-free than others, and he knows that this is a critical period and he can't drink too much.
Therefore, Chen Ao naturally relied on him even more. Entering the small courtyard, Yao Zhou said uneasily: "General, it doesn't matter to you, do you want me to call someone to serve you and sleep?"
This is a courtyard of Guo Wenhui, and there are naturally girls who are subordinate. It's just that after Chen Ao took over, they were all reckless soldiers, and those girls had already hidden.
Chen Ao shook his head and said with a smile: "Do you think I really drank too much...... You underestimate me too much......"
As he spoke, he walked to his room. At this moment, the door of the room creaked open, and Zhao Ling appeared at the door, glaring at Chen Ao with some disgust. Chen Ao smiled, Zhao Ling sighed, and said to Yao Zhou: "General Yao, go and rest, just have me here!"
Yao Zhou was speechless in a daze. They all thought that Zhao Ling was Chen Ao's military advisor, although he looked white and tender, but the scholars were all a little weak, so it was not strange.
But at this moment, Zhao Ling suddenly came out of Chen Ao's bedroom, and Yao Zhou couldn't help but think that this military advisor was too casual, and he actually entered the general's bedroom. There is no need to hide in the bedroom in the middle of the night to discuss the military situation, is it possible......? General Chen: That's a good bite......
Of course, Yao Zhou knew that many of those dignitaries and nobles in the capital liked male style. Just like in Joy Villa, there is not only Qunfang Courtyard, but also a small courtyard called Houting Fang, which is dedicated to the business of those who like male style.
Yao Zhou couldn't help but feel a thrill all over his body, and most of the wine suddenly woke up. Looking at Chen Ao and the "Zhao Junshi" squeezing their eyebrows, it is clear that they are looking at their own forbidden appearance. Thinking of the thin and small so-called personal guard dragon guard beside Chen Ao, Yao Zhou was already 100% sure that this great general's preferences were indeed a little peculiar.
Yao Zhou didn't dare to stay for a long time, so he hurriedly turned around and left. Chen Ao didn't hold back, and took Zhao Ling's arm and entered the room. Zhao Ling said while supporting him: "You actually drink so much! Drink herbal tea and sober up!"
Chen Ao stretched out his foot to close the door, grinned, and said, "It's good to have a daughter-in-law by your side!"
Yao Zhou, who had just walked to the gate of the courtyard, couldn't help but turn around and take a look, just in time to see the silhouette projection on the door and window, and he fled as if he was scared......