Chapter 28 third quarter

Time passed quietly. According to the reports of a group of "locusts" flying randomly outside, the army showed no signs of carrying out the expedition order.The troops that should have been dispatched from the Fucheng to the outskirts of the city remained unmoved, and there was no news of the troops that should have been dispatched from other counties to the outskirts of the Fuzhou.The soldiers couldn't find the officers, and the officers still hung out in their nests, chasing songs and chasing each other, shouting five and six, with the same pride as before.Only a few soldiers could be found in the barracks, and they were not notified to go out at all.

When Wang Lin and Jia Ping heard the news, they couldn't help being furious.On the one hand, they allowed a five-day deadline, and on the other hand, they showed their housekeeping skills of writing and writing. The two wrote a letter in person, drafted a proclamation, asked someone to engrave it overnight, and posted it on the battalion headquarters and Tongya Street. The notice exudes a new smell of ink, and the content of the text is also catchy to read.It is. But it is the same as the verbal order of Xuan Fusi, which is ineffective at all.Someone simply tore off the newly posted notice and used it instead of straw paper.

Generals Liu Guangguo and Xin Yongzong generously entertained these locusts every day, even if they ate up a Chenzhou mansion, it didn't make them feel sad.The entertainment expenses were paid by Wang Boyan, the magistrate of Chenzhou Prefecture, and he was also a magistrate who grew out of this root.But things didn't progress at all. When the thirty-fifth day passed, Wang and Jia felt that the situation had reached the point where severe measures had to be taken to maintain the prestige of the Xuanfu Division. Generals Liu and Xin came to the hotel and ordered to "cut off a few donkey heads" in order to get things done.They asked Generals Liu and Xin to immediately take the officers who made rumors about difficult issues such as military pay, military rations, and military supplies when they delivered the order that day to confuse the public, and obstructed the army from leaving the army, and beheaded on the spot. The first to act the prestige of Xuan Fusi.

The situation deteriorated rapidly, and the officers hadn't got it yet. That night, a mutiny with open flames and waving flags came straight to the hotel.Before Wang and Jia could escape, the rebels had already surrounded the hotel, and the pockmarked man took the lead and shouted: "Bring those two stupid donkeys out, and chop off his two donkey heads to show the public's anger!" Before the donkey was brought out, the mutiny piled up firewood and yelled again, burning the hotel to ashes. Wang Lin saw that something was wrong.He hurriedly took off his robe, burrowed into the latrine, pouted his fat buttocks, and pushed Jia Ping, who also wanted to take refuge together, with all his might.Jia Ping eagerly asked if he could squeeze into the latrine, and was so dizzy that he suddenly caught a glimpse of a pit, and hurriedly scrambled and stuffed his body into it, and the two finally found a safe place to live.

At a critical juncture, brothers Liu Guangguo and Liu Guangshi rushed over after hearing the news, bowed respectfully, and finally sent the mutiny back. This little episode was only of a demonstration nature, and did not lead to real rebellion and bloodshed.But things have come to a stalemate. It is impossible to mobilize to go north. Wang and Jia went back empty-handed, and they were afraid that Wang Boyan would tip off the news. A donkey's head came to play with the police.This, they are quite experienced.At this time, the prestige and prestige of their pacification envoy Si Wenji had been swept away, and he stayed in Liu Guangguo's mansion all day long, not daring to leave his room.Liu Guangguo deliberately humiliated them, and locked them in a small dark room under the pretext of fearing that the news would leak out.They grabbed Liu Guangshi's skirt and begged bitterly:

"It's the two of us. It's just that the second Taiwei disagreed with us and delivered the military order together. Now that they have done it, everyone is implicated. At least I ask the second Taiwei to find a way to calm this matter. Minister Xuan has an explanation in front of him." Liu Guangguo and Xin Yongzong knew it well, and it was more than enough to frighten these two dog heads, but if things really got worse, it would be difficult for the court and Xuanfu to account for it.Liu Guangshi is still a member of the Western Army system. He was ordered by Zhong Shidao to mobilize this army to go north. If he can't complete the task, how can he make a mistake?Although Wang Boyan was a local administrator, he didn't dare to intervene in the affairs of the army, and he only wanted to push the Shengjie army out of Chenzhou Mansion earlier to make his life easier.A few of them got together to discuss. Given the current chaotic situation and the enthusiasm of the crowd, they could do nothing about the well-known troublemakers in the army.In the end, it was decided that to solve the problem, Liu Guangshi had to go back to the Western Army to bring in reinforcements.Liu Guangshi was afraid of being reprimanded by the teacher, so he didn't dare to go to the headquarters to find the commander-in-chief. Instead, he excused the situation as urgent and drove northward at starry nights, and went directly to the area around Tongguan to find a teacher who was more talkative and asked for help.

When Liu Guangshi found Zhongshizhong, Zhongshizhong had already led Qin Feng's army out of Tongguan.Waiting for crossing on the west bank of the Yellow River.He was riding a white horse with the reins loose and the whip in hand, and he was personally commanding the first group of assembled cavalry, preparing to cross the river with men and horses on the leather rafts and improvised rafts that accompanied the army.The seed teacher is an orderly person, and all his actions are strictly carried out according to the plan set in advance. If the first day's schedule is delayed by any unexpected situation.On the second and third day, I have to take the lead and trot for a while to make up for it.Since Qin Fengjun's departure, he has opened roads in the mountains and built bridges in the water, and encountered many difficulties that were estimated and not estimated in advance.Due to his strong planning and adequate preparations, the officers and soldiers worked tirelessly to overcome these difficulties one by one, and the scheduled schedule has not been delayed for a day.In those days, the teacher had a very relaxed expression, and he was so calm when he did everything.

Liu Guangshi had in his hand a timetable for the deployment of each army. He followed the map and found the Zhongshizhong at once.Such divisions not only have in their hands, but also have such a marching schedule for the whole army in their hearts.According to the plan, the Shengjie army should have gone ahead.At this time Liu Guangshi came in a hurry, and he immediately guessed that something troublesome must have happened there.He greeted Liu Guangshi, not busy asking him about things, and let him have a breathing time, but first dismissed a few officers who came galloping on horseback to ask him some questions.His judgment is quick, sometimes he exchanged a few words with his entourage to discuss, sometimes he directly made a decision and issued an order.His words were powerful, and the orders he issued were simple and feasible. He gave full play to the role of a clear-headed, experienced veteran who was very familiar with his own business, so that those who received the orders were satisfied and left.

A tall and thin young officer also galloped over to ask him for instructions. After accepting his instructions, he still showed a puzzled expression.The teacher encouraged him to raise his doubts.He bravely said: "According to the young general's visual inspection, the ferry is about seven or eight miles away from here, and the river is wide, so the ferry is difficult. Why don't you find a nearby ferry to cross, which saves time and effort." "You are greedy for convenience," the planter shook his head with a resolute expression that he was willing to accept the suggestion of his subordinates, but he could no longer have any objections on this issue that he had already considered, "but the river here is narrow. , the current is fast, and when you get on the raft, you have to go around in a big circle and cross it obliquely before you reach the other shore, so haste makes waste!" Then he stretched out his fat hand, pointed to the hillside on the left with his horsewhip, and then Make a sharp turn gesture and continue to say, "Go around the hillside and follow its slope. It is the designated ferry for you. It is only four and a half miles away. Li Xiaozhong, your old grandmother's house is just around the corner. How about Didn't you notice that there is a shortcut?"

"The young general has been away from here for many years, and the terrain is unfamiliar." Although Zhong Shizhong's attitude was moderate, his condemnation hit the point. Li Xiaozhong couldn't help but show a guilty expression and replied, "Even here, in the past I went back and forth a few times, but I didn’t know there was this shortcut behind the hillside.” "When marching and fighting, we also need to pay attention to the terrain and judge the advantages and disadvantages on weekdays. Only in the autumn of troubles can we know what to do. Li Xiaozhong, you come with me!" Zhong Shizhong once again apologized to Liu Guangshi, saying that he had to wait for him. Talk to him after you finish the task at hand.But he turned his horse's head, picked a place with a wide view, looked around, and felt serious.He kept nodding his head, as if he was talking to his own thoughts, "Don't look at the peaceful scene here. If something happens, don't you know that it's not a vital area for the enemy and us to fight for?" Then, he pointed at Lingbao and Shanzhou area He exclaimed, "The prefectures and counties in that area face the river and back the mountains, bear the solidity of Weihan in the west, and the danger of Mianchi in the east. If they can guard it, the Guanzhong can be safe, but what happened to the Guandong?" Completely beyond the current interests, he himself felt this, and he couldn't help turning his head and said: "Li Xiaozhong, don't think this is an unfounded worry. The future situation will be disturbed, and I am far away from worrying about it! "He repeated the last sentence with a particularly sighing tone.

Among the divisions were moderate opponents of the war against Liao. They considered the possibility of the future of the war in two ways, and they focused on the possibility of defeat.If the battle is really defeated, the many complications caused by it will lead the whole situation to an unimaginable situation.At this moment, facing the mountains and rivers in Henan and west of Beijing, he kept stroking the tassel of a precious sword hanging at his waist, and couldn't help but fall into deep thought.This precious sword can be bent and stretched. When it is bent, it can be put into a square box. When it is straightened, it becomes a pool of autumn water, shining brightly.It is a family heirloom of the Chong family, and it was specially given to him by his uncle, Zhong Er, a famous general in Xining, before his death.The uncle did not bequeath it to his descendants, but left it to his nephew, which contained much anticipation and encouragement, and the masters could fully understand the deep meaning of the uncle's gift of the knife.When he considered the overall situation, he couldn't help stroking the tassel of the sword. However, the seed teacher is a moderate faction after all. When he was worried about the disturbance of the situation, his thoughts were enough, and he did not go any further to condemn those responsible for creating the disturbance.Some people are particularly good at creating this kind of situation. They are often full of voice and arrogance, and it seems that there is a halo above their heads.The other kind of people just honestly and diligently pick up the mess for the former kind.Among the teachers, he chose the latter path. His philosophy is that since someone got into trouble and walked away, someone should come to take care of him.These two types of people are inherently inseparable.Therefore, when accidents happened in the army, people came to him, and he encountered a lot of troubles. He sent Li Xiaozhong away, then slowly got off the horse, let a soldier lead him, tied it to a big tree, and called Liu Guangshi to come over.The two sat down on a stone pier and talked together. When Liu Guangshi narrated the incident, it was difficult to calm himself down, but the relaxed attitude of Mr. Zhong made him calm down.Mr. Zhong listened to Liu Guangshi's report with an expression that everything was expected, and nodded frequently, as if to comfort him. Such accidents happen to anyone, and it is not worth making a fuss about.Although he was also surprised in his heart that this army would deteriorate to such an unbearable level after leaving the mother's body for more than a year.His leisurely appearance had a calming and comforting effect on Liu Guangshi first. Ma Zheng, who was sent by Zhong Shidao to the Zuo Army as a staff officer, was recruited by Zhong Shi to participate in the conversation.After listening to Liu Guangshi's report, Zhong Shizhong turned to Ma Zheng for his opinion. "According to what Uncle Ping said," Ma Zheng thought for a while and said, "That group of people is hard to return to, and the chaos has already happened. I'm afraid it won't be subdued by words." The teacher nodded in yes, and asked Liu Guangshi how he was. "What Ma Dujian said is true, my nephew is here to ask for help from Marshal Duan." The planter turned his fat, folded head and neck with difficulty, listening to Ma Zheng continue to express his opinions. "According to Ma Zheng's humble opinion, since Uncle Ping came to move troops, Commander Duan should send a standard cavalry here. Tonight, I will accompany Uncle Ping Xing to the Huaining Mansion to surprise him and frighten him. Then we will discuss with Uncle Hui and others to settle the chaos. In just a few days, the overall situation will be settled." After Ma Zheng stated his opinion, he turned to Liu Guangshi and said: "Although Huanqing and Qinfeng roads are divided, they belong to the Xijun family. We share weal and woe, and share weal and woe. I hope there won't be any accidents. Uncle Ping will take a look at the situation there. How many people should we bring before we can get together?" The seedling teacher nodded again, but before discussing the specific candidates, he tactfully inserted a sentence: "It's best for Uncle Ping to take this bidder. It's just that I have to take a hard trip to the capital prison and go with Uncle Ping. We should discuss things with each other." This is the general order of the envoy, and with Liu Guangshi's urging, Ma Zheng had no choice but to agree. Then they discussed under the big tree.A pile of slightly raised mounds over there occupied the Huaining Mansion. They each broke a branch, drew an marching route on the mud, and agreed on a strategy for contingencies and changes.In principle, suppression should be the main focus, and military conflicts should be avoided as much as possible.But the victorious army must be deterred so that it can submit.They decided to immediately withdraw from the ferry the second batch of 1,500 cavalry who were scheduled to cross the river today, and Ma Zheng and Liu Guangshi would take them there to listen.This temporary decision will make one tenth of Qin Feng's army change the original plan of the headquarters, willing to take the risk of arriving at the front line in the wrong time, and possibly conflicting with friendly troops.This is by no means a small matter for a seedling teacher who has always been cautious.However, since the situation had developed to this point, there was no other way to follow, so he waved his horsewhip and resolutely ordered action with a resigned mood.The long-term combat life has made him used to this kind of thinking: when all armies are in trouble, since they belong to the same family, they must always help each other.It is because he cares about his friendly troops everywhere and always takes the overall situation into consideration, so in the whole army, he wins more respect than a teacher. 1,500 iron cavalry of the Qin Feng Army marched at lightning speed, and it took less than two days and nights.I ran six or seven hundred miles and arrived at Huaining Mansion.When it was dark one day earlier, there was still nothing outside Fufang, but at dawn the next day, a strong army with strong barriers appeared, and all the places outside the city were controlled by it.This fact alone constitutes a stabilizing force.Like a mountain that flew from nowhere overnight, it stood outside the city, immediately suppressing the chaotic order and arrogance of the Shengjie army.Seeing that the situation was not good, the troublemakers of the mutiny slipped away quietly one by one.So Liu Guangshi's task was no longer difficult, and everything was promoted according to the routine. Liu Guangguo and Xin Yongzong didn't dare to entertain the officers of the guest army or reward the soldiers with a large feast, so they had to follow the old rules of the Western Army to meet with Ma Zheng and other generals of Qin Feng's army.They packed up the temporary mansion, sent their own soldiers to polish the rusty weapons, fed the stables, and bought new armor and harnesses. Only then were they really ready to go on the road.The military officers who had lived in the Goulan Xingyuan for a long time paid off their debts generously, said goodbye to their "friends" affectionately, and quietly slipped back to the door after agreeing on a date for the meeting.The friends who ran the gambling cave broke up with the local gamblers noisyly, stuffed the dice and cards into the boots, and prepared to move their positions. When the opportunity came, they went to the army to set up a stall and make a round of dealers.The garrisons from other counties gathered in the suburbs one after another, and the troops from the city also moved out one after another, pitched tents temporarily, and waited to go.All the problems of military pay, military rations, horse fodder, weapons, etc. that could prevent the march of the army were all eliminated by themselves.Qin Feng's army could not come for ten days, without one on the left and one on the right to set a time limit, the two armies were mixed together and started the journey in a dusty manner. Wang Lin and Jia Ping got out of Liu Guangguo's dark room, and now they dared to stick out their long heads and necks that were almost cut off.But this time it's not about Liu Guangguo and Xin Yongzong. These generals have already been taught, and it's too bad to go to learn again.Now their long necks turned towards Ma Zheng.The grey-eyed Northwesterner, always quiet and absorbed in his work, seemed honest and a good fruit.But how proud he was, he acted arbitrarily in everything, he said what he said, and he didn't ask for instructions and reports from the text sent by the Secretary of Xuanfu.He had forgotten that this army was under the direct jurisdiction of the Xuanfu Division, and was dispatched by the Xuanfu Division to go to the front line of Xiongzhou to obey orders.It's really lawless, no officials, no ability to write their words, this is not bad!You have to shake off his prestige. Although the two played together, this time it was Jia Ping's turn to play the role played by Wang Lin last time.When the army was about to set off, he ran up to Ma Zheng's horse with pride and read out the Xuanfu Department's announcement that was almost thrown into the latrine.Then he declared sternly; this group of troops should have been on the front line of Xiongzhou before 20 days ago, and now they have to go on the road after such a long delay, and troubles arose in the middle, threatening the chief, and the responsibility should be fully borne by the command of the frontier army. Announce the situation again and wait for disposal. "You two have been here for a month," Ma Zheng replied calmly, "Why didn't you take the troops away earlier?" "It's just that someone confused the army's morale, made troubles out of it, and prevented the army from moving out." Jia Ping roared. "It's just that someone confused the morale of the army and made troubles out of it." Wang Lin said from the side, "Xuanfu envoy must send someone to investigate carefully!" "You two, why don't you find out nearby and go to Taiwei Tong immediately. Is there any reason for Taiwei Tong not to listen to your wishes?" "What else do you want to investigate?" Jia Ping said angrily, "Ma, you have to pretend to be deaf and dumb. Your Ma Dujian still doesn't know what the commander does?" Suddenly, Ma Zheng's face was completely changed by rage and contempt.He roared suddenly. "Go back, you two asses!" Then he raised his whip high, waved it in the air, threw it in a big circle, and then came down with a snap.The momentum of the whip was so fierce that the two "donkeys" mistakenly thought that the whip had hit them.They hurriedly turned around and ran away, not even picking up the Xuanfu Secretary's proclamation that fell on the ground. The officers and soldiers who saw this lively scene at the side clapped their hands happily and laughed loudly, and used this burst of wild laughter to farewell to the two adults of the Xuanfu envoy.