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Volume 1: Fierce Battle in Changsha Chapter 9: Liling Road Middle

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    The sky was so clear that it changed into a blue color, with not a single cloud on it. It was almost noon, and the fierce sun shone in it made people panic. Although autumn was approaching, the lingering power of the autumn tiger did not weaken at all. The scorching sun mixed with the waves rising from the ground.  The dust is even more oppressive.

    On the road leading to Liling from You County, Hunan, a strange group of people and horses were moving quickly.  Although it is a highway, it is also an ordinary dirt road. It is just wider than ordinary paths, but the mud and dust on it are generally thick. On sunny days, there is a cloud of dust, and on rainy days, there is a puddle of mud. This is a true reflection of this kind of road.

    Half of this group of people walked, while the other half rode various animals. Among these animals were the Southern Debao ponies common in Guangxi, Lichuan horses in Hubei, and the Mongolian horses in the official post, as well as mules,  Donkeys and other livestock are as messy as the clothes they wear.

    It was noon, and the scorching sun was shining down. Staying in the sun for a while would make people sweat profusely, but this group of people continued to move forward despite the scorching sun.  Dust rose up on the walking road, covering the whole group of people. It was hazy, and only the red scarf above the head could be seen moving forward.

    Suddenly, several fast horses galloped on both sides of the team. The knights on the horses all had their heads wrapped in red scarves. They were wearing red short jackets and yellow vests. The word "Taiping" was written on the chest of the uniform, and the word "Front" was written on the back.  Military Saint Soldier".

    Several cavalrymen were all short and hard-trained people. They shouted loudly as they galloped: "The King of the West has given an order: Each army must take their own dry food and eat it! The army must not stop! Change horses after another ten miles!" Repeatedly.  The group galloped away from behind.

    The soldiers at the front of the team were all wearing uniforms of the Taiping Army. After hearing the order, they took out dry food such as flour cakes and fried rice from the bags on their waists and backs and started eating. However, many people opened their mouths and held the food in their hands.  The food was mixed with dust and brought to their mouths, making a crunching sound as they chewed it, but they ate and walked in silence, only hearing the sound of chewing and footsteps.

    The people at the back of the team were dressed even more messily. Although they all wore red scarves, they had no uniforms. They were all wearing colorful clothes. Some were wearing short jackets, some were wearing sleeveless short coats, and some were wearing short sleeveless jackets.  His clothes were ragged and barely covered his body.

    The cavalrymen galloped over, and the loud orders came. After hearing this, the group of people lamented one after another, and the Taiping soldiers mixed in the team began to scold loudly. In the end, these people had to take out their dry food and eat the sand.  Chen ate it.

    This group of troops set out from Chenzhou to attack the headquarters of the Taiping Army's Western King Xiao Chaogui in Changsha. After defeating Yongxing, Anren, and Chaling, they stayed in Chaling for a day and then continued northward.  The front army of the team is the authentic Longmao Taiping Army, while the rear army is composed of more than a thousand Tiandihui troops who surrendered in Chaling.

    While the rear army was marching, a ten-year-old boy gulped down half of the black flour pancake in his hand, making a squeaky sound in his mouth. He couldn't help but curse angrily: "Damn it, I've been gone all day.  I won¡¯t let anyone take a break either! Now I have to eat dust!¡±

    Next to him, a Taiping soldier who was nearly thirty years old came forward and said warmly: "Su Ji! Stop talking nonsense and save some energy for the journey!"

    The young man Su Ji turned around and shrank his head in fear. He quickly stuffed the remaining pancakes into his mouth, chewed them and stopped talking.

    The Taiping soldier smiled, took off the cowhide water bag from his waist and handed it over. The young man Su Ji hesitated for a moment, took the water bag and took a big sip.

    "It's really a bit embarrassing to have to join our Taiping Army for a day and have to follow the big group to attack." The Taiping soldier was very handsome, and his warm smile made people feel at ease.

    Su Ji reluctantly swallowed the black flour pancake with some water, and breathed a long sigh of relief and said, "Li Sima, when will we go?"

    Li Sima smiled and said: "I've told you several times that in the Taiping Army, everyone is a brother and sister. Just call me Brother Li. My military position is Li Sima, not Sima. We have already passed You.  County, you must get to Liling before sunset. You are a local and you should know how long it is to get to Liling from here."

    Su Ji shook his head and said: "Brother Li, I am not from Hunan. I fled from Hebei to Hunan with my uncle the year before last. Later, my uncle died and I lived in Chaling County begging."

    Brother Li sighed and said: "You and I are really alike. Before I surrendered to Taiping, I also lived by begging. I also had my mother at home. At that time, my mother and I were just looking for food everywhere, and we never had a meal.  of."

    Su Ji licked his lips, clenched his fist and waved, "Brother Li, teach me how to kill the demon, and I will do the same to you and become the superior officer."

    Brother Li chuckled and said: "Killing is not as easy as you said. You have to have courage and skill. I remember that time in Yong'an when we broke out, a foreign affairs commander trained by the Qingyao Regiment used a large ring knife to chop down that person.  forceBut it was so big that it was scary. The brother in front of me was cut in half with a knife, and his intestines flowed all over the floor. At that time, my vision went dark and I almost fainted. Fortunately, our west  Wang Ze's horse flew over and cut off the boss's head with a single blow. I was able to save my life. Until now, I still haven't figured out how Xi Wang's blow was made.  "

    Su Ji said with gleaming eyes: "His Royal Highness the King of the West is really that powerful?"

    Brother Li gave a heavy hum and said: "The person I, Li Yiwen, admire the most is the King of the West. Your Highness, he is a former army general. He has always been brave and strong, and the first to charge. In the battle of Longliao Ridge, he ambushed the Qing Dynasty in one breath."  Do you think the four general soldiers of the demon are powerful?"

    Su Ji clicked his tongue and said: "Four general soldiers? The biggest Qingyao officer I have ever seen in my life is the county magistrate. I saw from a distance that His Highness the King of the West was able to kill four Qingyao general soldiers.  It¡¯s really awesome, I will definitely be as brave as the King of the West, and I will also kill high officials like General Bing in the future!¡±

    Li Yiwen smiled and said: "What a good boy, you have great ambitions, but now let's walk the road ahead. We are still more than eighty miles away from Liling." Su Ji lamented, but he cheered up and walked quickly  Follow Li Yiwen and move forward.

    After a few more miles, the order came again. The Taiping troops riding horses and mules dismounted one after another, gave up their mounts to their companions, and walked instead. The marching speed still did not slow down.

    Li Yiwen gave up his mules and horses to Su Ji, but he held the reins of the mules and horses in front of him. Su Ji said anxiously: "Brother Li, I'd better come down and walk. How can I ask you to lead the horses for me?"

    Li Yiwen chuckled and said: "Among the twenty or so people I brought, you are the youngest, so naturally I have to take care of you. My hometown in Guangxi is full of mountains, and I am used to walking on this road. I have to run back and forth for dozens of miles.  It's just a trivial matter." Seeing that Su Ji was still waiting to say anything, Li Yiwen said angrily: "You bastard, stop talking nonsense and just sit down and don't delay everyone's progress." Seeing that Su Ji was angry, Su Ji was too frightened to say anything anymore.  .

    "Originally, according to your age, you should go to the Children's Camp, but our Children's Camp is still in Chenzhou, so you have to follow the army first." Li Yiwen led the mules and horses and walked quickly, without losing any pace.  He continued: "If there is a fight, I won't let you rush in front now. If there is any danger, I will be in front of you."

    Su Ji's eyes turned red and he said, "Brother Li, you take care of me like this. I really don't know how to thank you."

    Li Yiwen smiled and said: "I have already said that after entering Taiping, we are brothers and sisters. If you want to repay me, learn how to kill enemies quickly and kill more clear demons."

    The team kept marching forward. As Li Yiwen said, the officers and soldiers of the Taiping Army all came from poor backgrounds. Although most of them were from Guangxi, they quickly became integrated with the new armies of the Tiandihui in Hunan, and began to accept each other and treat each other as brothers.  During the march, the officers of the Taiping Army even preached "General Essentials of Marching" and "Rules of Camping". They did not have time to stop and rectify the newly joined troops, so they had to patrol along the way and listen to as much as they could.  I don¡¯t know, it¡¯s better than nothing.

    Seeing that the sun was gradually turning to the west, the army still did not stop. When the sky was dark, the army finally stopped by a small river. Following the order, they buried pots to make rice. After a full meal, they attacked Liling.  .

    Hearing that there was a battle to be fought, Su Ji and other new members of the Heaven and Earth Society were very excited. When they passed through You County, they originally thought there would be a fight, but when they arrived in You County, they discovered that just like Chaling, the officials  After running away first, the Taiping Army just opened the treasury to take some money and food, and then went on the road. The remaining rice and food were distributed to the people of You County.

    ? Now back to Liling, there may be a fight. People from the Tiandihui have long thought about making some contributions. Since they have joined the Taiping Army, they have to show their appearance.

    Everyone followed the Dian Guan and learned to pray before meals. Su Ji thought this ceremony was very fresh and fun. Although it was his first time to pray, he also imitated Li Yiwen's pious look, put his hands clasped in fists between his lips, and softly followed the Dian Guan's chants.  Thinking.

    After praying, Su Ji followed the team to the cauldron of their brigade. He only smelled a strange fragrance wafting past. Li Yiwen said happily: "There is meat to eat tonight!" The crowd immediately became commotion, and everyone was overjoyed, because  Many of these poor people cannot afford a meal of meat all year round.

    When Su Ji took the steaming pot, stared at the three pieces of meat inside, and swallowed hard, Li Yiwen laughed and said: "Eat it quickly, this is donkey meat. I heard the old man said this is dragon meat in the sky."  The meat is delicious, and donkey meat is the most delicious in our land."

    Su Ji choked up and said, "Brother Li, if I want to say this is the first time I've eaten meat in my life, will you laugh at me?"

    Li Yiwen smiled and patted Su Ji on the shoulder and said, "Isn't this strange? Your eldest brother and I were able to eat more meat after entering Taiping. I used to"As for rat meat, we ate whatever we caught in those days.  "

    Su Ji devoured the food, and Li Yiwen smiled knowingly, and gave him some of his meat. Su Ji buried his head in eating, but raised his head and smiled silly at Li Yiwen.

    While we were eating, the messengers rushed over and shouted loudly: "The King of the West has an order. After the rear army is full, they should form a line and form the forward army to attack the city with the King of the West!"

    Li Yiwen¡¯s expression changed slightly, he stood up and exclaimed in surprise: ¡°What? Let the new army take the lead?!¡±

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