In the middle of October of the twelfth year of Chongzhen, Liu Ruyi ordered four thousand colorful stone troops under his command, and headed west from Xiangyang Prefecture to Baokang County, which is located in Yunyang Prefecture.
In fact, it has reached this point, and Liu Ruyi no longer bothers to pay attention to the attitudes of those civil servants and military generals. After all, it has reached this point, and this battle will always have to be fought!
Instead of nagging and nagging, it would be better to have a quick fight with the thief!
You must know that although the Xian thief is in great momentum at this time, 'Cao Cao' Luo Rucai, 'Lao Huihui' Ma Shouying, and 'Ge Liyan' He Renlong, these people can also be regarded as heroes of the world, but no one is willing to accept them.
O lord who is a queen!
They are now attached to Zhang Xianzhong just because Zhang Xianzhong is powerful, but once they have the right opportunity, they will eventually pull their own troops out to work alone!
However, Liu Ruyi is not a fool!
At present, the Xian bandits are very powerful and their momentum is at its peak. With Liu Ruyi's troops, if they are at odds with the main force of the Xian bandits, the gains will outweigh the losses!
The reason why Liu Ruyi took the initiative to send troops was more to find a way for Yang Sichang and to set an example for the generals! Let them understand that Yang Ge's words are still effective!
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Baokang County is located in the southwest of Yunyang Prefecture. It has actually entered the mountains of Western Sichuan, with towering mountains and complex terrain.
The army set up camp outside Baokang County, and Liu Ruyi immediately sent out a large number of sentinels to investigate the latest movements of the Xianthief tribes!
After the victory at Luohou Mountain, the strength of the Xianthi tribes increased dramatically. They moved south from Fang County and entered Jingzhou Prefecture. Most of the main force was entrenched in the Bazhong area to the west of Jingzhou.
At the moment, what Liu Ruyi needs to do is to first find a weaker refugee army and fight a moderately successful battle, so that the main force of the government and army who are huddled in Xiangyang City can see the benefits and see the benefits.
Temptation, then they will be willing to send troops!
But the Xianthief tribes are different from the Qing army. The Eight Banners of the Manchu Qing Dynasty are powerful, and the Ming army always moves around them. However, the Xianthief tribes are exactly the opposite. They are familiar with the terrain, like rabbits, and the officers and soldiers
It is impossible to find out their specific traces!
In addition, Liu Ruyi was a visiting army after all. Faced with the complex terrain at the junction of western Sichuan and Huguang, for a while, there was really no good opportunity!
However, the so-called "Flower sedan chair carries people!"
Liu Ruyi gave Yang Sichang enough face, and Yang Sichang treated Liu Ruyi well!
Not only did Liu Ruyi's Caishi Army receive an unprecedented three-month salary of 10,000 people, but Liu Ruyi was not given any specific mission goals! In other words, in the past few months, Liu Ruyi had no need at all.
Whatever you do, even if you have been hiding in Baokang County, the merits and benefits you deserve will not be missing at all!
The current situation makes it difficult for people to distinguish. Liu Ruyi did not dare to act too rashly, so he simply trained the new army in Baokang County!
With Yang Sichang's love and the Xiao family's strong logistical support, Liu Ruyi doesn't have to worry about any logistical troubles!
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In a blink of an eye, more than ten days have passed, and all the Xianthief tribes seem to have disappeared without any movement!
However, in early November, Jingzhou deputy general Yang Shien and the two front guerrilla battalions of Luo Anbang arrived outside Baokang County.
Both of them were born as local generals in Jingzhou. They were originally stationed in Jiangling, the capital city of Jingzhou. They were one of the few soldiers and horses that Yang Sichang could control!
Perhaps because he was worried that Liu Ruyi would be at a disadvantage if he had too few troops, or perhaps because he was worried about Liu Ruyi being so cheerful, Yang Sichang sent the two of them with five thousand officers and soldiers to help out!
Yang Shien was in his early forties, not tall but quite strong, with a typical southern appearance. He spoke softly and softly, somewhat femininely, "General Zhendong, Mr. Ge ordered us to come to help General Zhendong. If there is any
Send, but do as you please!"
Although his words were beautiful, the coldness seeping out of his small eyes clearly told Liu Ruyi, 'We can come because it is purely for Mr. Ge's sake. Whether you are sensible or not, it depends on you!
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As for Luo Anbang, a guerrilla from the front camp in Jingzhou, he was only in his early thirties and in the prime of his youth. His speech was far less gentle than that of Yang Shien. He said directly: "General Liu, Vice General Yang and I want to directly attack Xing."
Shan, forcing the Xian thieves into Sichuan! We have obtained the latest information. The main force of the Xian thieves is recruiting craftsmen to build ships in Badong. Judging from his intentions, he must want to enter Sichuan! At this time, Cao Cao is the only one in the land of Xian Shan.
Luo Rucai has less than 3,000 men under his command, so this is a God-given opportunity! I wonder, General Liu, what do you think?"
Liu Ruyi knew the whereabouts of the thief Xian. Although Zhang Xianzhong did not have much education, he had a very strategic vision and knew people well. In this regard, he was much better than Li Chuang!
However, at this time, Liu Ruyi was not optimistic about the plans of Yang Shien and Luo Anbang. After all, the army in Shu was empty. If the Xian rebels were forced into Sichuan, it would do more harm than good. However, the two were local generals in Jingzhou after all. Liu
Ruyi can also understand their intentions!
After all, no one wants the ‘famous’ thief to remain entrenched in his own territory, right?
"The plan of the two generals is good, but the brothers under Liu's command have just entered this Chu land, and it is difficult to adapt to the feng shui and climate here! No, hundreds of brothers have already fallen ill in the past few days!
I, Liu, agree with the plan of the two generals! However, if Liu is required to send troops together, this, this is a bit..." Liu Ruyi couldn't help but smile bitterly, "However, if the two generals make military exploits, Liu will
I will definitely not hide my secrets, and I will definitely ask Mr. Pavilion personally for credit for the two generals!"
This is not Liu Ruyi's deliberate shirk. November in the Chu region is rainy and cold, and the climate is cold and humid. For the northern soldiers of the Caishi Army, it is obviously extremely inappropriate to use troops at this time!
Moreover, Liu Ruyi had a vague feeling that these two people were too impetuous. Although they were 'local snakes', they might not be able to overpower Xian Thief, the 'dragon crossing the river'!
What Liu Ruyi means is to delay for a while, wait until the end of November, when the mountains are covered with heavy snow. At that time, the weather will stabilize and it will be most appropriate to send troops!
However, Yang Shien and Luo Anbang were obviously not as patient as Liu Ruyi. Seeing that Liu Ruyi was quite sensible, they stopped worrying too much.
Yang Shien said: "Thank you, General Zhendong, for understanding the difficulties of being in a humble position! In this case, it is inconvenient for us to disturb General Zhendong's rest! Early tomorrow morning, we will march into Xingshan!"
Liu Ruyi nodded and remained silent.
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Early the next morning, Yang Shien and Luo Anbang gathered their five thousand officers and soldiers and went straight to the direction of Xingshan County, Jingzhou Prefecture to kill!
Watching the 5,000-strong army gradually walking away, Huo Lang thought a little and said, "General, how much hope do you think they have?"
Liu Ruyi glanced at Huolang and shook his head slightly, "At this time of year, it is rainy and cold, so it is unwise to use troops!"
Huo Lang also nodded, "Brother, I also feel that they are too impatient! Who are the thieves? How can they get what they want so easily?"
Liu Ruyi also sighed slightly, "It's going to rain, and my mother is going to get married! Since they are willing to do this, why should we worry so much! Let them be!"
In fact, Zhang Xianzhong, Luo Rucai and others have parted ways since the Xianthi tribe won the great victory at Luohou Mountain!
Luo Rucai did not want to follow Zhang Xianzhong to Sichuan, which has steep mountains and complicated situations. He preferred to stay in the prosperous Huguang area and continue to deal with the government and troops!
Jingzhou Prefecture, Xingshan County.
This has become the base camp of ‘Cao Cao’ Luo Rucai!
Luo Rucai is less than forty this year. She is white, fat and quite rich!
Unlike Zhang Xianzhong, who was prolific in killing people and had a bloodthirsty nature, Luo Rucai worked as a clerk in a shop when he was young. He has more of the habits of a nouveau riche-style small businessman!
Since being 'recruited' by Xiong Wencan the year before last, Luo Rucai has been active in Yunyang and Jingzhou, and has gradually taken root!
Unlike Zhang Xianzhong, who was busy recruiting troops and sharpening his sword, Luo Rucai continued to expand his strength, but more importantly, he still pursued his own small and nourishing life!
In the past few years, he has married no less than a hundred people, including beautiful wives and concubines!
If he was asked to give up the luxurious life in front of him and go 'wandering' around with Zhang Xianzhong, how could he be so stupid?
However, Luo Rucai was nicknamed "Cao Cao". Of course he knew that with his strength, he would definitely not be able to force hundreds of thousands of officers and soldiers to make friends with Zhang Xianzhong, which was inevitable!
Therefore, Luo Rucai cultivated his moral character and gave up his greater reputation to Zhang Xianzhong! This also meant that during these days, Luo Rucai's department was not subject to large-scale raids by the government and army!
But at this time, Yang Shien and Luo Anbang, who were greedy for power and advanced, completely disrupted Luo Rucai's strategy of "hide your strength and bide your time"!~
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Xingshan County Government Office.
Luo Rucai sat high on the front seat, with her originally fair and plump face like Maitreya Buddha, but gloomy and livid, and her pair of round small eyes, staring straight at the dozen or so refugee army generals in the audience!
"This time the military force is strong, which general is willing to share your worries?"
Most of these dozens of refugee army generals are Luo Rucai's confidants. Most of them are from his hometown, Yan'an, Shaanxi Province, but now, there are also several who are from the Tu ethnic group in Xingshan and Fangxian.
Luo Rucai has firmly controlled these people through marriage and bribery!
"Commander, I have no talent in my humble position, but I am willing to be the vanguard for the commander!" On the side, Luo Rucai's confidant, 'Chuangtantian', jumped out first.
"Commander, I am humble enough to share my worries with you!"
"I am willing to share my worries for the commander-in-chief!"
A dozen generals around him jumped out to ask for a fight!
Luo Rucai was very satisfied with the attitude of the generals. Although he was feminine, he had a strong desire to control. He must control everything and everyone within the scope of his control.
Luo Rucai smiled and waved his hand, signaling for everyone to be quiet. He turned to look at a thin, black and thin Tu man about thirty years old, "Babu, my brother, do you have any good ideas when the army attacks this time?"
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This Babu was one of the chieftains of Xingshan. Luo Ru had to work hard to win him over. For this, Luo Ru had to pay the price of his two daughters, but he did not suffer any loss. Babu's two sisters
, also became his favorite concubine!
"Commander, Yang Shi'en and Luo Anbang, I have interacted with them before! Huh~! They are just two wine bags and rice bags! Commander, if you can rest assured, I will be the vanguard for the commander in this battle.