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Volume 1 Yanyun Chaos Volume 1 Yanyun Chaos Chapter 127 Killing the King (2)

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    The sound of the trumpet wailed, echoing at the top of Tanzhou City.  This horn was captured in an earth-shattering death battle against Jurchen soldiers near Gubeikou.  A tall Song soldier was blowing slowly with all his strength.  The low whimpering sound seemed to have shaken the entire Tanzhou.  Near the Tanzhou government office, there are still busy people.  They all raised their heads and looked at the scene in front of them in awe.  Since Xiao Xuanzan, who was rumored to be like a god, returned to Tanzhou, in just two days, their already tense life under Fang Teng's dispatch has doubled. A large number of young and strong workers came from various construction sites.  They were mobilized and used the collected local powerful military horses as the backbone to form a team of civilians. At the same time, in addition to pack horses, horse-drawn carriages, oxen, and mule carts, they were also included in the city.  Hundreds of people-pushed carts were also hurriedly made.  The ranks of civilians were numbered from Jiayi to Wujiu. Fang Teng organized thousands of civilians while moving around. In addition, local powerful men who were familiar with the mountains and terrain of Youyan border surrendered their troops to guide them.  , enough to rely on Tanzhou to supply thousands of troops heading north.  Those who stayed behind also had a heavier task. They had to repair the city and the defensive facilities attached to the city within a few days, and all the garrison equipment on the city had to be replenished.  Everyone had to do a lot of work, but Fang Teng didn't feel bad about the things that fell into his hands. Whether it was food or utensils, he gave them double to these people.  In troubled times, especially after experiencing several military catastrophes, you can have a place to settle down and be governed by local officials.  In addition, the elderly and weak at home can have a sip of hot soup because of their own work, which makes these people feel at ease.  Fang Teng also insisted on sending civilian workers to repair the water conservancy near Tanzhou, as if preparing for future spring plowing.  Ximen's test machine was still maintained. These actions that seemed to have nothing to do with military affairs greatly calmed the hearts of people around Tanzhou.  Xiao Xuanzan, Governor Fang and Da Song behind them seemed to have Tanzhou firmly in their hands and would never leave again.  With such a mood, these young men and women who have joined the local powerful will feel doubly at ease when they work.  In Tanzhou City, Wang Yaksha's management originally had a lot of savings. Although it suffered from the war, there were still thousands of stones of various kinds of food, arrows and weapons, and there were even more than a hundred pairs of iron armor left in the armor store.  .  Although it is not up to the standards of the most elite Bailu soldiers and Shengjie troops in the Song Dynasty, it is enough to supplement a short-term war.  Not to mention that Tanzhou Sakon and Yutu also sent a considerable amount of supplies under Xiao Yan's temptation to surrender to the military attache of the Shenwu Changsheng Army of the Song Dynasty.  Some have been collected, and some are still on the way.  The people of Yan are originally light and aggressive. As long as they are young and strong men, they can probably ride bad horses and shoot hard bows.  The folk customs are fierce, although they are a little light on righteousness - there is no other reason.  Since it has been away from the Hanzhong Center for more than a hundred years, it has naturally faded a lot.  "But these young men, once they are in the army, are all good soldiers.  At least compared to most of the soldiers and horses of the Song Dynasty, they were three or two points better in terms of daring to fight.  Most of these young men were brought by powerful men from the Yan region, big and small, and except for the most elite ones, they were temporarily assigned to the Shengjie Army for deployment.  In addition to being used as outposts who are familiar with the terrain, the others are still under the leadership of local powerful forces.  This is not the time to rashly digest them into the Shenwu Ever-Victorious Army.  In the past few days, many powerful people from all over the country have arrived, and there are still people coming one after another on the way.  In total, there are always two to three thousand infantry and four to five hundred fine cavalry.  All these troops were brought out of Tanzhou by Xiao Yan, and they were almost enough to serve as auxiliary troops.  Only a thousand Shenwu Ever-victorious Army remained in Tanzhou City.  Ma Kuo, Yu Jiang, Fang Teng and three others guarded the area.  As a response in case something goes wrong.  The other troops sent out include more than 1,400 soldiers from the third battalion of Baizhen soldiers.  The Victory Army has four battalions with more than 1,600 soldiers, the Shenwu Changsheng Army has two battalions of 700 light cavalry, and five battalions of more than 2,000 infantry.  In addition, there are two to three thousand powerful local troops who have submitted their services.  Xiao Yan went on this expedition with nearly 10,000 troops and horses.  Among them can be equipped with sharp light and heavy cavalry, numbering four thousand.  There are over seven thousand war horses and pack horses in the army.  Xiao Yan has traveled through time and encountered many battles. This is the first time that his troops are in great numbers!  Amidst the sound of the horn, the fierce and light warriors of Shengjie Army came out first.  The two battalions of men and horses who had experienced the bloody battle near Gubeikou walked at the front. These military horses all wore mink hats and carried their own iron helmets on their backs.  Some of these mink hats were captured. The other soldiers who participated in the war saw that they were jealous and returned to Tanzhou to collect furs and make such Jurchen-style hats.  If there are other battalion soldiers who have never participated in the war who want to imitate, they will often be scolded back with wide eyes.  "Zhi Niang thief, did you fight side by side with us near Gubeikou? Brothers are all brothers, but this matter of military exploits cannot be wrong in the slightest. I want to put on the mink hat of a Jurchen godson and follow Xuanzan on the expedition.  Hand it over! But speaking of the front, our two battalions are definitely still in the vanguard.By then, all the remaining Jurchen Tatars will be cleaned up by us, and you still won¡¯t be able to come forward!  " As expected, these two battalions fought with Xiao Yan to gain the position of vanguard of the entire army. Originally, Xiao Yan planned to let them rest. Although these two battalions were withered to only about 600 soldiers, and there were two more  More than a hundred wounded soldiers were recuperating in Tanzhou City, and half of them were no longer able to fight. However, their spirits were extremely high. Everyone in the ranks was wearing a variety of mink hats, and their fur colors were different in the autumn wind.  The fur of the hats trembled slightly, and some of the mink hats even had brocade ribbons hanging down. At a glance, they were so brilliant that the people nearby stuck out their tongues and cheered: "What a great mink camp!"  This is not about cutting off the heads of six or seven hundred Jurchen Tatars to get these leather hats. With such an army, it is enough to protect Tanzhou!  " Behind them were the remaining two battalions of the Shengjie Army. Their numbers were sufficient, and their military appearance was actually more prosperous than the brothers in front. However, the mink hats took away all the glory, and everyone looked at the front.  Out of anger. He was cursing in his mind: "Who Xiao Xuanzan chooses to come forward that day is not just a matter of fate. You are lucky enough to win such a big victory.  If it were us, I'm afraid Diao'er Camp wouldn't be called ours?  Following Xiao Xuanzan, where has there been any failure?  Straight mother-in-law, this time we are fighting the Jurchen Tatars. I hope these Tatars can take some of the fight and leave some for us to kill!  ¡± The Qingqi formation of the Shengjie Army was already impressive enough. Some of the Yandi Qingqi among them were standing side by side among the army horses, all looking proud and proud. It is easy to say that the elites cultivated by the whole country of the Song Dynasty are easy to say.  Yes, each of them has been equipped to the extreme. After putting on Yan's horses, these nearly two thousand light cavalry are really sweeping across Yan's land. When have these Yan's men ever had such majesty? The people around them are pointing at them!  After watching the victorious army leave the city, I felt the ground shaking. The earth and small stones kept jumping on the ground regularly. The sound of horse hooves was like thunder. As it circled around the city gate, it became dull again and kept knocking.  It shocked people's hearts. In the blink of an eye, even the white-castle soldiers came out of the city. In order for these white-castle soldiers to ride out of the city like a mobile iron city wall, the suspension bridge at the west gate was specially reinforced, and thick wooden stakes were laid horizontally and vertically.  When the heavy cavalry of the White Pillars appeared on the suspension bridge, and the heavy bridge deck creaked with the hammering of their horses' hooves, everyone was worried that the suspension bridge would collapse in an instant!  Wearing goggles, they looked like they were ready to charge into the battle. There was no doubt that it was Xiao Yandong's idea to show off his military power. The heavy cavalrymen, who looked like iron walls, all lowered their face shields.  They are simple and unpretentious, with only a slit showing for the eyes. Some of the officers' faceplates have decorations such as Angry King Kong and Pixiu. This heavy cavalry is not as powerful and sharp as when the Shengjie Army was dispatched, and the whistle can be heard from the air.  From the head of the team to the end of the team, it seems that there is only the sound of the clash of weapons. The people of Yandi have experienced the battle just now, and they can still praise it.  When the whole army of Bailu soldiers came out, no one could say anything. They could only subconsciously retreat further. The queue of Bailu soldiers seemed to be endless. In addition to their own mounts, everyone also had horses and horses.  Horses are used to carry armor. However, in order to show the military power, all the armor and horse equipment are worn on the body. In the past, there were only two or three hundred horses patrolling the city, but now there are more than 1,400 armors.  The whole army of soldiers came out, plus nearly 3,000 war horses and pack horses. Before they could finish their march, the raccoon battalion at the vanguard of the Victory Army had already crossed Qidu Hebei and disappeared, which only made people feel unprecedented.  The power of it completely enveloped the sky above Youyan! After the Bailu soldiers came out one after another, the forwards began to cross the river, and Xiao Yan's figure in armor appeared at the west gate. His appearance today was also extremely formal. It turned out that he was just like a soldier.  The black iron helmet was gone, but today it was also a gold helmet, which was eye-catching. Behind him were Yue Fei on the left and Han Shizhong on the right. Yue Fei was originally going to be forced to rest by Xiao Yan, but Yue Fei was killed by him.  Tang Huai, Zhang Xian and other guys who were also injured a lot also looked like they would die in front of Xiao Yan if they stayed, so they had to go out together. Yu Jiang stayed in Tanzhou very depressed.  . Xiao Yan is dark and dark, but the cloak is blood red. The combination is naturally a majestic gas.  Behind Xiao Yan, the white-faced Sheriff Fang who was sending him off respectfully bowed down together and prayed loudly: "Commander Xiao will succeed, and Commander Fang will be the governor for generations to come!"  " Xiao Yan immediately stood on the suspension bridge and looked back at Fang Teng and Ma Kuo who had sent him out. Ma Kuo was carried on a shoulder cart. He had too many internal injuries and several broken ribs. If he didn't die, he was already destined to die. No matter how hard he was, he would be lucky.  , and it is impossible to participate in this decisive battle with the Jurchens.p; Fang Teng looked calm and confident, and Xiao Yan also looked confident.  Only Ma Kuo, whose pale sick face was full of worry.  He looked like he had a lot to say, but he was afraid that saying it would slow down the morale of the army.  Xiao Yan cupped his hands towards the two of them: "Brother Fang, Brother Ma, I'm going. The Tatars betrayed the alliance and went south to invade our territory. Although they were dealt with, they still refuse to leave. If you don't hurt them, these  The Tatars don¡¯t know how powerful they are! Just wait patiently. If you don¡¯t defeat the Tatars, Xiao Yan will come back to see everyone!¡±  Pray. Defeat the Tatars as soon as possible and move south quickly. I¡¯m still waiting for Xiao Xuanzan to get it right away!¡± Xiao Yan laughed and waved at once: ¡°Yu Jiangce!¡±  The horse turned out from behind Fang Teng and Ma Shan. When he was captured by Xiao Yan, he was wearing a pair of torn calf-nose trousers. He was the head of the army that was always victorious. Now he has a helmet on his head and a red shirt fluttering. He is like a member of the Song Dynasty.  will look like.  He even started to grow a beard, as if he wanted to show off his power.  Xiao Yan said with a smile: "It's time to come up with a font name. The nickname "Yu Kuangchang" is just a bit too much Tanzhou I've left it to you, half a corner is missing, and Councilor Ma Xuanzan has the slightest bit of damage, I'm asking you to  You can¡¯t even put on your crotch! Do you understand?¡± Yu Jiang immediately bowed respectfully and said, ¡°Xuan Zan, leave it to me. I can¡¯t compare to Han.¡±  If Du Yuhou and Yue Du Yuhou were in Tanzhou, Xiao Xuanzan and Fang Counselor managed such a good situation, I would still have three advantages and two disadvantages. If Xiao Xuanzan didn't come back, I would have cut my own neck. " Xiao Yan!  He laughed and said, "I trust you! But just one sentence, how did you get the name of your crotch?" The high-spirited and fierce essence that has been hidden in the chest for twenty-six years, once it is completely aroused, will  Can't take it back anymore.  At this moment, Xiao Yan knew that he had truly lived two lives.  He said calmly: "The soldiers who defended Gubeikou alone and died together at the pass were there. Near Gubeikou, they encountered the Jurchen Tatars. In front of Xiao's banner, their loyal souls fought to the death without looking back. The Tatars are here.  If I don¡¯t leave, Xiao will go south to fight for merit. What will these soldiers think of me? If the Tatars are not expelled from the land of Youyan, Xiao will definitely not look south. As for Yanjing, as for Xiao!  Someone's future fate is just up to the sky. And Xiao has been fighting with this thief God until now. I don't believe that I can't defeat this thief God! What Xiao wants most now is to defeat the Tatars!  That's it, Brother Ma, Brother Ma, you don't need to say any more. Just wait for the good news from Xiao Yan!" The generals behind Xiao Yan pursed their lips silently when they heard Xiao Yan's proud words.  He tightened his grip on the sword on his waist.  A look of determination naturally appeared on every face.  Fang Teng nodded slightly, but Ma Kuo stood up from his shoulder tremblingly, sat there, and bowed deeply to Xiao Yan.  Xiao Yan returned the courtesy lightly.  He reined in his horse and turned around, his horse standing upright and neighing in circles: "Come on, follow me northward and kill the Tatars!" Before the roar had ended, Xiao Yan had already lowered his mount and rushed out like lightning.  Han Shizhong, Yue Fei, Zhang Xian, Tang Huai and Niu Gao, all the names that would shine like stars on the sky in the future, followed closely behind him.  From time to time there was a roar of excitement.  The horses were standing in front of the city gate, watching Xiao Yan's back disappearing. The horses of the brigade of Shenwu Everlasting Army rumbled past them. From time to time, someone echoed Xiao Yan's last call: "Kill."  Go, Tartar!" Fang Teng looked at Ma Kuo and said with a distant look, "Maybe this troubled world and the end of the world where we come from really need someone like this to save it  If Yan Zhen returns to the army and goes south, how can the two of us still wait here? Brother Ma, Brother Ma, what we can do now is to prepare for Xiao Yan. If something goes wrong, how can we keep him here?  In my opinion, the future and status of the Song Dynasty will depend on him!" Ma Kuo was shocked and looked at Fang Teng: "Brother Xiao has a small reputation, but he has no foundation at all in the Song Dynasty!  But, Brother Fang, with your talent and family background, do you really want to work for Brother Xiao?" Fang Teng smiled and pointed at himself: "Why should I stay here if you don't want to be a student?" He gestured again.  The military strength, as well as the brigade of Shenwu Ever-victorious Army soldiers and horses passing by: "Even I, the student, am deeply addicted to the miracles and various changes brought about by Xiao Xuanzan, so that someone on our side can't help but think  Keep following the battle between Xiao Xuanzan and this old man, Tian Luck, to see what miracles he can create! " On the bank of Gaoliang River, more than a dozen pontoon bridges have already revealed their shape on the wide river bed.  One after another, boats came along the Liuli River,Hedgehogs gather like ants near the floating bridge.  The folk may lead the boats into a row, and then lay long wooden strips to fix the boats together.  Or just reinforce the already formed pontoon right there.  On and off the bridge, there were shouts, bangs, and officers' urgings.  In Gaoliang, Hebei, there are already Sentinels and Qingqi from the Song Army cruising slowly there, protecting the bridgehead on the north bank of the river and ensuring the safe construction of more than a dozen pontoon bridges.  Because Xiao Yan had already taken most of the Song army's cavalry away northward, there were not many sentry light cavalry on the north bank of the river, and infantry was used to make up the number.  These infantrymen have set up a deer village at the bridgehead on the north bank of the river and erected wooden fences to prevent possible conflicts between the Liao people.  In order to ensure a safe retreat, the river bank was full of wooden basins, wooden piles, and various floating equipment, ready to escape and cross the river south at any time.  However, although the progress of the pontoon bridge is slow, Liu Yanqing ordered the crossing to the north in four days. Now on the fifth day, these dozen pontoon bridges are still less than half of the distance to the other side.  However, the Liao people were also surprisingly silent and did not come to challenge the bridgehead at this most vulnerable time.  The garrison soldiers on the north bank of the river were all scattered, lying in twos and threes on the river bank to bask in the sun.  They covered their faces with felt hats and fell asleep. The officers were tortured by the slow progress of the pontoon bridge and lost their temper. They were too lazy to take care of things.  Follow and hide there.  The south bank of the river was not much better than the north bank. The soldiers of the brigade had left their camps due to Liu Yanqing's order. When they approached the river bank, they found that the pontoon bridge was not completed and only hedgehogs gathered on the river bank waiting.  It rained again last night, and everyone scolded me.  Now on the south bank of the river, smoke is rising everywhere. The soldiers of the Song Army are cooking on the spot. There are "buzzing" discussions everywhere, as if the place has become a big beehive.  "How come the pontoon bridge is so slow to be erected, allowing me to catch wind here!" "These civilians on the West Road of Hebei have been following us in the Northern Expedition for seven or eight months. Who doesn't know something about the military formation? Look.  On the north bank of the river, there were only a few of us on guard, and everyone was on tenterhooks, ready to turn around and run away at any time. How could we be so quick with our movements?  Several pontoon bridges were under construction, so we hurriedly crossed to the north. As a result, we were defeated and collapsed. Many civilians were unable to escape and were killed by the Liao people. If the Shangguan had a good conscience, he would be somewhat better.  They were drafted into service, and their deaths were in vain, and their families would not get a penny! " "It is said that the Shangguan also deducted their daily salt, vegetable and rations, which were four hundred and sixty grams of rice and beans.  Ten cents. As a result, there is no shortage of rice and beans, and there is no money left. They say that those transport officials in Hebei Province are not able to defend the Gaoliang River, and the war will not last long.  There are not many opportunities. Anyway, these civilians are about to be dismissed, so we should seize the opportunity to make a final profit. How can we expect others to contribute when it seems so difficult? The result is that we will suffer everywhere!  It's just that they were deducted! We, Lieutenant Liu, are no different than those transfer officers! How can we not get any reward for joining the team in such a battle? However, this time, the guards around Liu were exposed.  Lieutenant Liu kept it secret. This old guy was no longer greedy for money at this time! He also said that the wealth in Yanjing was accumulated in Jiangnan.  , the reward from the court is not worth anything. When the time comes, let us go to Yanjing City and grab it We are also prepared to cross the river to behead and bleed. Even if the reward from the court is not much, it is our share and has been deducted from us.  "I don't think Lieutenant Liu will mess with the military morale at this time. Maybe the reward has not been transferred yet I am only worried about one thing. We will go north alone."  The Jingyuan Army, Qin Feng Army, and Xi He Army were all transferred far away from Yanjing. It seems that our Huanqing Army will get the credit, but if the Liao people make a desperate counterattack, then it will be our Huanqing Army that will be the one to help!  None. How could the other three armies not be disappointed? How could they take the initiative to support us? Now that everyone is comfortable, it will only look good when they fight! You didn¡¯t see that so many envoys were all in a state of despair.  Do you want to cross the Bird River alone?" Of course, the scattered discussions will not lead to any results. It is just that everyone is full of complaints and the military morale is even more slack.  During the commotion, I heard someone whispering: "Liu Taiwei is here. He is coming to Henan to see how we are crossing the river!" This voice of the message instantly became a commotion, and most of the leaders were hiding.  The officers jumped up one after another, shouting and yelling, trying to get the soldiers under their command to behave a little and cheer up a little bit.  The pot that ignited easily was extinguished by a ladle of water.  The soldiers were hungry and had to line up to greet Liu Yanqing. Everyone was cursing in a low voice.  "This is rare. That day at Baigou River, when Yelu Dashi, Xiao Qian and others were arrayed in Hebei, they never saw the Taiwei coming forward. This time the Liao people on the Hebei bank were nowhere to be seen, but we always?I saw the Taiwei!  " "Straight mother-in-law, if you are going to review, you won't be able to get out of school for three or two hours.  Is it easy to set up a stove after the rain?  The lieutenant is here, and I¡¯m hungry too!  " These complaints were finally silenced by the officers' scolding. All the Song troops in the brigade stood up and lined up in the open space on the south bank of the Gaoliang River, stretching for several miles. Everywhere you saw, there were crowds of people. Those with higher titles were dispatched.  The officers had already mounted their horses in panic and headed out to meet them. Soon, they saw the carriages and horses waving, but Liu Yanqing was not riding a horse, but he was coming in a huge carriage pulled by sixteen horses.  The carriage was gorgeously decorated and there was a verandah around it. Liu Yanqing was standing on the verandah holding a jade belt and looking at the lineup of his subordinates surrounding the Qing Dynasty. There were several close men standing around him, whispering to each other. It seemed that they were all patting Liu Yanqing on his military might.  After the rain last night, the south bank of the Gaoliang River was quite muddy. It was difficult for this huge carriage to move. Liu Yanqing's personal guards were dismounted all around, pushing and pulling the carriage as hard as they could. Everyone was rolling like a mud monkey.  When the army was about to go into battle, everyone was angry with Liu Yanqing's behavior. Liu Yanqing was also a strong general back then.  It's really hard to live a hard life. It's not easy to visit the enemy in person this time. What's more, the Liao people can't even defend the Gaoliang River. What can Xiao Qian do if the natural danger is given up?  He was facing a formidable enemy, not to mention that none of the Song Dynasty civil servants were on the front line. He was respected here, so what scruples did he have?  Liu Yanqing occasionally looked down at them, and each of them tried his best to send kind words, which made Liu Yanqing laugh from time to time. After a while, the Xuanhe carriage came to a pontoon bridge under the complicated eyes of the Huanqing soldiers.  . Seeing the delay in progress, Liu Yanqing's face darkened and he yelled: "What's going on?  If the military plane is delayed, some people may not want their heads, right?  "The officers who were supervising the work on the pontoon rushed over in a hurry, knelt on the ground, and kowtowed desperately. Each one of them murmured in defense: "Lieutenant.  There are not many soldiers and horses to protect the outpost on the north bank, and the civilians are timid and slow in their movements.  Moreover, those transshipment ambassadors deducted salt and vegetable money from the people, and everyone was full of complaints. They beat this one and laid him down. We did not supervise him well and deserved death!  "Liu Yanqing endured his anger and cursed: "How long have these stupid officials been greedy for such a small profit?  Compared to capturing Yanjing, what is this worth?  " Even with his status as a military general, he was almost at the peak of the military attache, and he also had the title of military envoy. But for these transfer envoys, the sixth and seventh-grade Song Dynasty civil servants had no way to do anything. At the moment, they could only grit their teeth and said: "Join the army.  I need to bring some money and supplies out of my capital. We, the military ministers fighting for the emperor, have suffered a loss. We have to fight and we have to provide money. I will come first to make up for the salt and vegetable money!  "He turned his head again and shouted to the soldiers nearby: "My sons!  Commander Xuan learned that our Huanqing army was about to face the enemy, and the official rewards accumulated in Xiongzhou had been transported to the front of the army.  The Sima of the army, with my general's orders, will guard the entrance of this floating bridge. Anyone who crosses the bridge will get a reward!  This little reward is not worth anything.  Yanjing City is the southern capital of the Liao people. It has been in business for more than a hundred years and has countless high-ranking families.  When the time comes, there will be money for the brothers!  A certain person took everyone from Shaanxi to the south of the Yangtze River.  Back to Youyan, the hard-working brothers finally get a reward!  Not to mention taking Yanjing and granting him the title of wife and son!  Everyone, just keep working hard and move forward!  " Hearing that the reward had been received, the soldiers of Huanqing finally aroused a little morale, and there was a burst of cheers. Liu Yanqing didn't care much, and turned around with satisfaction to look at Gaoliang Hebei, where there was no trace of the Liao people.  The city of Yanjing, where so many emperors of the Song Dynasty had hung for more than a hundred years, was not far away! Everything seemed to be open to him, just waiting for him to pick it up easily. In Liu Yanqing's heart, there was nothing left at this moment!  Such a thought could no longer be tolerated. He laughed and pointed to the other side: "Xiao Qian, Xiao Qian, will never die!"  " The generals surrounding him joined in the fun, and they all laughed together at this time: "It's not Taiwei Huwei!  If Xiao Qian knew what was going on, when our army appeared at the gate of Yanjing City, he should have captured us without mercy!  Officials are generous and can always give him a good death!  "Liu Yanqing laughed loudly and waved his hand to give orders. After a brief inspection of the large group of people who were about to cross the river and go north for a bloody battle, this team of chariots and horses did not delay for a moment, and returned as vigorously as when they came. At the end of autumn and the beginning of winter,  It's time to take supplements. Liu Taiwei worked hard in his youth and suffered injuries. If he doesn't take care of his health, how can he enjoy the life of a hero and a famous commander in the future? Everyone thinks Liu Yanqing is here to boost morale.  If he doesn't set up his camp here and urge the army to cross the river, he will at least delay for a while to review the whole army and encourage him.??The Lieutenant must have been at ease for too long. Although he could still make decisions on the spot, he forgot what he should do in commanding an army, so he turned around and went back!  The soldiers and young officers watched Liu Yanqing's carriage and horses whizzing away like this, and cursed in their hearts for a while.  Immediately there was a "buzz" and they dispersed, continuing to light a fire and make rice.  Compared to what it looked like just now, it was even more chaotic.  Not far away, Yao Gu led dozens of personal guards, stationed on the hills on the south bank of the horse, quietly looking at the military appearance of the Huanqing Army.  His Xihe army also wanted to cross the river and go north.  But they went straight to Lu County, claiming to cut off Yanjing's retreat.  Yao Gu did not want to cross the river with the Huanqing Army to join in the fun, so he hired civilian husbands and built a crossing bridge in another place.  Yao Gu is another giant of the Western Army who is favored by the old people. His ability to lead the army is naturally far superior to that of Liu Yanqing, who is no longer in the army. He is quite able to share the joys and sorrows with his subordinates, and his military discipline is strict.  In the history that Xiao Yan is familiar with, although Yao Gu was slightly weaker in the decisive battle, he was an outstanding expert in rectifying the entire army.  In history, during the Jingkang period, when the Jurchens went south, Lao Zhong died of illness, Xiao Zhong died in battle, and the elite of the Western Army disappeared, Yao Gu returned to Shaanxi, and people were panicked. There were only a few backbones left in Shaanxi.  A well-organized Western army comes out!  Later, the Wu brothers, the famous ZTE generals, guarded the Western Front of the Song Dynasty for a long time and defeated the Jin army many times, which was attributed to Yao Gu's legacy.  At this moment, the performance of Yao Gu's Xihe Army was very different from the chaotic appearance of the Huanqing Army.  In addition to the civilians, Xihe's army also participated in the construction of the pontoon bridge, which was completed at this time.  The vanguard of Xihe's army was crossing the river neatly and silently.  At each ferry, there were officers maintaining order. At the ferry, even if there was a temporary rest, there were camps set up with deep ditches and high fortresses, and they were meticulous.  Even the outdoor pots and stoves are neatly arranged.  The large group of vehicles and horses crossed a ferry, and people took another ferry. The two sides kept in harmony with each other and there was no chaos.  On the north bank of the river, the sentinels of the Xihe Army also stretched out far to the north. The bridgehead camps on the north bank of the river were much more complete in terms of defensive measures than those of the Huanqing Army.  Dozens of personal guards, behind Yao Gu, were also silent.  The way to lead troops is like refining an elixir and hatching an egg. The general's mind must be in the camp at all times, he must restrain his subordinates at all times, and he must not be greedy for ease.  Once control is lost and military morale becomes loose, it will be difficult to control!  Liu Yanqing's Huanqing Army is the best example.  After looking at it for a long time, Yao Gu shook his head slightly: "Waiting for Liu Yanqing, will we go to support him when the time comes? Mr. Zhong, Mr. Zhong, you are not thinking about your own family too much. Let's save Liu Yanqing.  , if he wants to capture Yanjing, he will never give any of the credit to us! It was his own fault that Xiao Yan went north. Do you still expect Xiao Yan to come back and compete with Liu Yanqing for the credit? We can just sit back and watch.  Tiger fight? It's too late for Xiao Yan! Instead of doing this, I'll go and rob Yanjing after Xiao Qian is restrained by Liu Yanqing!" In the Zhangjiawubi mansion, this place has become the place where Yin Keshu's military discussions are held.  Yin Keshu did not adhere to the custom of setting up an account. Zhang Yiqin desperately asked him to set up camp in his house, and Yin Keshu agreed without any hesitation.  Zhang Yicheng moved his family out, leaving behind many clever servants and beautiful servant girls in the house, many of whom were Zhang Dahaoqiang's favorites.  However, since Yin Keshu moved in, he hasn't even glanced at these beauties.  The Jurchen soldiers and horses came one after another from Gubeikou. Not only the Jurchen brigade had arrived, but also the infantry of the new vassal army had arrived in large numbers.  These newly attached infantry were all packed into the walls of various docks by Yin Keshu to act as a defensive force.  The Jurchen cavalry and the light cavalry of the newly attached army were mobilized.  While sending out sentries far to the south, they were on guard.  The purpose is to prevent these cavalry troops from being restricted by the Wubi Fort and maintain mobility at any time, so that they can launch counterattacks at the most favorable time.  With the mobilization of Yin Keshu, everything is in order.  The morale of the army, which had been slightly shaken by the execution of three Zongshe soldiers, was hidden deep under Yin Keshu's majestic commanding demeanor.  Dong Dalang also got up quickly and inspected the defenses of various dock walls with Zhang Yizhen.  Since the Jurchen brigade arrived, Zhang Yizhen had no idea at all. Anyway, he was already tied to the same boat as the Jurchens. Yin Keshu's ability was enough to restrain him, so he had no choice but to do his best to support the Jurchen army going south.  supply, while managing defense together with Dong Dalang.  He and Dong Dalang are both natives of Youyan.  The terrain of the mountains and rivers was well known, and they both provided a lot of advice on where the sentinels would be most beneficial.  At this time, Zhang Yicheng had only extravagant hopes. After the Jurchens truly won the victory, the property and property they spent this time could be greatly recovered in the future when they went south.  The commander of Youyan's territory dare not think that at least there is Dong Dalang, who is more qualified and capable than him, and can lead half of Youyan's army.  Just wish is enough.  Everything is as long as the Jurchens can win this battle!  When Xiao Yan and the others were heading north, Yin Keshu was also alone in his room, presenting a wooden map of Youyan's local area to Zhang Yiqin, detailing it.Think carefully and meditate.  Around him, there were only a few personal guards guarding the door. No one dared to disturb Yin Keshu's thoughts at this moment.  This wooden map is probably left behind by the ancestor of Zhang Yicun, a former general of the Liao and Han armies. It has been polished by generations of unscrupulous people until it becomes clear and discernible.  Yin Keshu's hands were on the wooden diagram, pointing and pondering for a long time, and finally he could only sigh loudly.  "The strength of a certain man is really not enough We must not fight against the Southerners without authorization! I really want to have a fight with the Southern commander surnamed Xiao. The battle was really enjoyable. The soldiers on both sides were all  The best among the best!" Wanyan Shehe's horse's voice suddenly sounded outside the door: "Yin Keshu, why don't we have enough troops?" Yin Keshu looked up and saw Wanyan Shehe's horse striding in.  This Jurchen young nobleman had no domineering look on his face today. Instead, after entering the door, he bowed to Yin Keshu extremely respectfully.  Yin Keshu's personal guards followed Zong Yanshe Hema closely, looking at Yin Keshu with a look of helplessness.  Yin Keshu's military order was that no one should be allowed in, but with Wanyan Shehema's identity, how could they stop him?  Yin Keshu was concerned about such a trivial matter, so naturally he would not pretend to be in harmony with Wanyan.  Although he had a headache, he still had a smile on his face and waved: "Shi Hema. Come and see!" It turned out that Shi Hema was under the protection of Zong Han. Zong Han also knew that his son was impetuous and would not let him interrupt in important matters.  .  Can calm him down.  Yin Keshu originally didn't realize how difficult this She Hema was, but today Zong Han thought that the army in the south was weak, so he pushed She Hema over to make military exploits, so as to stand out from the Wanyan family's juniors.  Not only had to take care of him, but also had to deal with unprecedentedly difficult military affairs, which made Yin Keshu's head bigger than the two.  Rather than dealing with him, Yin Keshu would rather Xiao Yan come to kill him right away and let everyone go into battle and fight hard!  He led Wanyan Shehe's horse to the front of the wooden map and pointed to the string of forts they were guarding: "We are here. From here to the north, the terrain becomes higher and our way back becomes clear.  With this support, it would have been a great opportunity to go north for a showdown with the Southern troops, but it just didn't work! I've thought about it. You and I have seen the combat power of this Southern troops, and they are not much worse than ours.  ! If you say that one thousand Jurchen soldiers can defeat ten thousand Liao dogs, the Southerners are still very powerful, but it is impossible for a thousand Jurchen soldiers to maintain a steady stalemate with these two thousand Southern troops in a field battle. " Wan Yan!  Shi Hema pondered: "Yin Keshu, how many do you think the Southern Army has?" Yin Keshu shook his head: "The sentries from all over the place have not returned yet, so we can only make a rough estimate. Dong Dalang said that this commander named Xiao Yan is in Yizhou  When we fought with Xiao Qian under the city, we still had heavy cavalry. After taking Yizhou in Zhuozhou, we also recruited most of Guo Yaoshi's victorious army. We had no less than a thousand light cavalry.  If the army goes deep alone, there must be some support behind it. In this way, he still has at least a thousand light cavalry and no less than that, plus the local forces recruited by the Changsheng Army, he can defeat the local forces of Yan.  If you take refuge with us, you can also take refuge with him. From this figure, I will remove all of them, not counting the two families. In this way, we only have Jurchen son, except for your two Muke, who can bring it out.  There are only five hundred for the field battle. In addition, Dong Dalang¡¯s new auxiliary army needs two to three thousand. If you look at this, we will almost have to fight three of them!¡±  : "Try out all my two Mou Ke and leave. The seven hundred Jurchens march forward with their entire army. The terrain is favorable and they are well prepared, which is enough to overwhelm the two thousand cavalry and thousands of infantry of the Southerners!"  It was just carelessness last time, this time I gave Jurchen Erlang to me, and I brought the head of the southern commander back to you Yin Keshu!" Yin Keshu looked at him strangely: "Zong Han's general order, his.  Guard Muke, where are you, they must be there. How dare you disobey me? Stop being childish and just stay in the dock. Of course, you have to worry about military matters!"  Shi Hema tried his best to suppress the anger in his chest, and said reluctantly: "Isn't it enough for me to go out and lead the army? I am a Jurchen son. I was born to fight in battle, and I am not a woman. Huddle in this Bird Fort! Plus my two plots  It's enough to fight the Southern troops northward for a decisive victory!" Yin Keshu said decisively: "It's not enough even with your two enemies! I have already sent Zong Han the news that this Southern army is probably the most elite of the Southern troops!  As long as they are defeated, the Southerners will be frightened! The Southerners commander will not miss the opportunity to find out our true strength and fight with the greater numbers.  Here, use these dock walls to hold them back and harass them with light cavalry! No matter how elite the Southerners are, they will not be able to defeat us. As soon as the reinforcements sent by Zong Han arrive, we will be able to crush the Southerners. By then, the land of Yan will be vast.  , I will let you conflict, even if you want to be the first to enter Yanjing City, I will only let you do it!" Wanyan Shihema's face turned red.?He slapped the wooden figure hard, causing a roar in the house!  "Yin Keshu, you first brought four hundred Jurchen men here. I brought another six hundred Jurchen men here. Together with the new auxiliary troops, these soldiers and horses are enough to dominate the world! If dad, or even the old prince Aguda knew  , If Hema has to rely on thousands of Nuzhen sons before he dares to fight with the Southerners, how can I have the dignity to walk among my peers? No matter what, we can¡¯t get this reinforcement, and we will crush the Southerners with just the troops and horses in our hands.  Army horse, seize Yanjing City! Your courage is what really dampens the Jurchen's spirit. Dad knows that he will be angry. Don't forget, you also killed three of our Wanyan family's children!" Yin Keshu was finally angry!  .  He tried his best to maintain his elders' bearing, but Wanyan Shehema kept entangled with him again and again.  Everything he did was for the cause of the Jurchen clan and for Zong Han, but not for this younger generation!  "Hema, you retreat! Just stay inside the wall of the dock. If you dare to move, do you think that I can't use military law on you? It's a pity that Zonghan is not you. He knows the seriousness of it and knows that we are  The Jurchens can no longer be dampened. Since they are fighting against the Southerners, they must win! He will definitely send reinforcements. When the time comes, you can talk to Zonghan's envoy as you please!  Don't move even half a step without permission! Order ten personal guards to take Shi Hema back and keep an eye on him!" Once Yin Keshu issued the military order, his personal guards no longer cared about Shi Hema's face and immediately agreed.  .  The guards outside the door rushed in and stood on both sides of Shi Hema. It seemed that if Shi Hema disobeyed Yin Keshu's military orders, he would take action at any last resort.  Wanyan Shehema calmed down, looked at Yin Keshu who had turned his back and ignored him, "Hehe" sneered: "It is a shame for me to obey orders from a coward like you!  Let's see how you fight this battle. To tell you the truth, I can only save the Jurchens' face in the final situation!" After that, he glared at the guards on the left and right of Yin Keshu and shouted angrily: "Not yet!  Take me back?" After yelling, he strode away angrily.  Several personal guards followed closely behind him in a hurry.  When the footsteps of Wan Yanshe's horse faded away, Yin Keshu turned around. There wasn't much anger on his face. He just touched the long and thick scar on his face a little desolately, and the scar left by Xiao Yan on him.  There was a nose bridge broken in two, and he sighed softly.  "How pitiful God is, since the old emperor Aguda, our Jurchen generation has produced heroes in large numbers. Only with such a small tribe, we have the power to sweep the world. If the world is not settled, we will have grown old, and we will keep these  Young people, what should we do? I don¡¯t know why, but I always feel that they are not easy people!¡± End of this chapter)
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