The north wind is blowing, and the night is like frost.
Outside the east gate of Luoyang City, groups of soldiers, fully armed, stepped out of the city gate in an orderly manner and assembled towards the darkness in the distance.
Liu Ruyi was dressed in bright silver armor, riding on a tall sweaty horse, quietly gazing at the aloof clear moon in the horizon. The resolute face lines made it impossible to see any unnecessary expression.
On the side, Xiao Liuer, Huo Lang, Chun Wa, Jia Dazhuang, Chen Yongfu, Zhao Min, and Pu Sheng were also fully armed, standing around Liu Ruyi, watching together as groups of soldiers stepped out of this thousand-year-old city.
door!
"My lord, why did you choose to go out at night? This...hey! We, the people of Luoyang City, can't do our best to show our respect for you!" Zhao Min didn't understand. Luoyang City had just
On the right track, why did the Duke of Guo choose to lead his army to leave Luoyang without any warning? He said to Liu Ruyi helplessly.
"When did Zhao Shenjun become so sentimental? Haha!"
Liu Ruyi smiled softly, but took off the sword from her waist, "A good sword, if it has not seen blood, no matter how sophisticated the craftsmanship is, it cannot be a good sword! A man is a man who stands in the world.
During this time, you must accept more challenges and training to become stronger! This time the army goes out, General Park's Qinglong Battalion will stay to guard Luoyang City. However, Luoyang City is of great importance, and many matters still need to be solved.
Brother Zhao, please take the trouble to work hard and work together to maintain the situation we have worked so hard for! This knife will be given to you, and you and I will encourage each other!"
Liu Ruyi said, smiling and handing his saber into Zhao Min's hand.
Zhao Min's eyes turned red, "My lord! Your lord loves me so much, and Zhao Min will never forget it! Don't worry, as long as I stay in this humble position, I will definitely keep Luoyang city safe and sound!"
Liu Ruyi nodded, "This time General Chen Yongfu will accompany the army on the expedition. It is time to issue follow-up blood replenishment for the Zhongyong Camp! Zhao joined the army. You can discuss this matter with General Park and make a decision together! What I mean is
, although Luoyang City is large, recruiting more troops is not more important, but more valuable! In this regard, General Park has rich experience, you two can follow the Caishi Army's strategy of selecting new troops! Luoyang City is the heart of our Ming Dynasty, our Caishi Army
The granary of the army is of great importance, so you must be cautious!"
"Yes!" Pu Sheng and Zhao Min quickly knelt down on the ground.
Liu Ruyi raised his head and glanced at the sky, "It's almost time! It's time for the army to set off! Brothers, let's encourage each other!"
"Yes!" All the generals fell to their knees one after another!
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Pu Sheng's White Tiger Battalion stayed in Luoyang, while Chen Yongfu's Zhongyong Battalion was added to the army. As a result, the number of the army did not decrease much.
However, due to the battle against the refugee army, the Caishi Army actually suffered a lot of casualties, and many wounded soldiers were staying in Luoyang City to recuperate. As a result, Liu Ruyi's army in Huguang this time did not number less than 40,000!
However, as Liu Ruyi said, "A good knife can never become a truly good knife unless it is soaked in blood!"
A true warrior still has to be brought down on the battlefield to prove the value of his existence and his glory!
The chaos in Huguang has begun, this is the best opportunity!
The land of Huguang is no stranger to Liu Ruyi and many veteran officers of the Caishi Army.
A few years ago, it was on this land that they fought against thieves, destroyed "Cao Cao", and embarked on the beginning of the road to glory.
The army left Luoyang, went all the way south, passed through Nanyang and Xinye, entered Huguang, and headed towards Xiangyang Fucheng!
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Huguang, Xingshan County.
At this time, after more than two years of constant attrition and tug-of-war with the army, the main force of the Xianthi tribes had emerged from the shadow of their defeat at Agate Mountain.
Although the number of soldiers has been greatly reduced than before and is still less than 10,000 at this time, these soldiers are all veterans of hundreds of battles. Most of them are the best of the migrant armies in northern Shaanxi, southern Shaanxi, northwestern Huguang, and Sichuan. In other words, at this time,
The best among the fierce bandits of the Ming Dynasty.
At the beginning of the first month of the fourteenth year of Chongzhen, Yang Sichang learned about the news that soldiers and horses from Xianthief tribes were in Kaixian County, Sichuan, so he personally led the boat division to Sichuan, and together with Shao Jiechun, the governor of Sichuan, mobilized troops and horses to encircle and suppress Xianthief tribes!
However, there were almost no usable soldiers in Sichuan, and the traitor general Zuo Liangyu was arrogant and domineering. He simply regarded Yang Sichang as if he was nothing and did not even send out half of his soldiers.
As for Shaanxi Commander-in-Chief He Renlong, he has been hiding in the Yunyang Mansion, unable to get out of the main gate or the second gate. It is obviously impossible for Yang Sichang to move him.
The only one that can be adjusted is the one as fierce as a tiger.
It is a pity that Meng Ruhu has suffered repeated defeats in recent years, and his vitality has been greatly reduced. At this time, he only has Ning and Gu's 600 elite cavalry available, and the rest are all low-ranking government and army servants.
On the thirteenth day of the first lunar month, the two sides fought in Kaixian. Zhang Xianzhong fought and retreated, luring the enemy deep into the army, and the army was defeated!
Fortunately, both Fengruhu and General Liu Shijie were elites, and they fought tooth and nail to protect the main force of the army and barely managed to save the last trace of firepower in the army.
Zhang Xianzhong immediately entered Huguang and arrived at Xingshan County, the county he was most familiar with, preparing to wait for an opportunity to launch an offensive against Xiangyang.
At this time, in Xingshan County, Zhang Xianzhong was quite satisfied. He had already received news that because Yang Sichang led his army into Sichuan, Xiangyang City was very empty of troops at this time, and Zuo Liangyu and He Renlong were dying in Yicheng.
Come on, this will be an excellent opportunity for him!
In the Xingshan County government office, Zhang Xianzhong sat high on the throne that originally belonged to the county magistrate, looking down at the generals around him, "The situation is very good for our rebel army at this time. Yang Sichang is just a sick dog that is about to die of old age. He has nothing to do to us."
!I heard that Xiangyang City is empty right now, which is a great opportunity for us. Do you have any two sides to help me destroy Xiangyang City?"
Sun Kewang was the first to come out and said: "Commander Father, as long as Commander Father gives the order, my son is willing to be the pioneer for Commander Father!"
Back then, Sun Kewang had his hand tendons and hamstrings broken by Liu Ruyi. Although he had recovered a little over the years, he was far from being able to return to the bravery he had when he was an enemy of ten thousand people. At this time, he saw Liu Wenxiu and Ai Nengqi.
, Li Dingguo and the others gradually accumulated military exploits and were about to ride on his head, so he couldn't help but be eager to fight!
How could Liu Wenxiu and Ai Nengqi not understand Sun Kewang's thoughts? They both came out almost at the same time: "Father, since Xiangyang City is empty, I am willing to be my father's vanguard and help my father to destroy Xiangyang City!"
"My father is handsome, and my son is willing to go too!"
However, Li Dingguo was a little hesitant. He thought for a moment and then said: "Commander Father, although Xiangyang City is empty, at this time, Liu Ruyi defeated all the tribes in Luoyang. It is only a short distance away from Xiangyang City. If we are right
If Xiangyang City takes action, I'm worried that Liu Ruyi will not just sit idly by and ignore it! If Liu Ruyi is lured to Huguang, then we will be in big trouble!"
Zhang Xianzhong couldn't help but frown slightly. He didn't expect that he had been going smoothly this year, but at this moment, his favorite adopted son Li Dingguo actually came out to pour cold water on him!
"Yichun, what do you mean? What about Liu Ruyi? At this time, we have the right time, the right place, and the right people. As long as we can attack Xiangyang City, our rebel army will grow rapidly. Even if we can restore our former prosperity, is it not impossible?
?You are saying this now, but are you afraid of being beaten by Liu Ruyi?" Liu Wenxiu jumped out first and accused loudly.
Sun Kewang is already a toothless tiger. If Liu Wenxiu is most afraid of the person at this time, it must be the calm and courageous Li Dingguo!
Ai Nengqi also said: "Yichun, when did you become like a girl? What happened to Liu Ruyi? He is still in Luoyang at this time, thousands of miles away from us, what are you worried about? Even if he really comes to Huguang,
As long as we seize the wealth of Xiangyang City and withdraw to Sichuan, what can he do to us?"
Sun Kewang had the best relationship with Li Dingguo. Seeing that his adoptive father was so prosperous, Li Dingguo actually said such depressing words and hurriedly winked at Li Dingguo.
Li Dingguo was unmoved and straightened his back, "Please think again, Commander-in-Chief!"
Zhang Xianzhong's face couldn't help but become gloomy, and he said coldly: "Yichun, according to your opinion, I can't defeat this Xiangyang City?"
Li Dingguo hurriedly knelt down and said: "Commander Father, that's not what I meant! It's just that the current situation is unclear. Liu Shijie's men are as fierce as tigers and are chasing after us again. Although He Renlong and Zuo Liangyu will not attack us for the time being.
Forming a threat, however, we have to guard against this! What I mean is that we still need to act steadily and step by step! First stabilize ourselves, and then plan for Xiangyang!"
"Yes! That makes sense!" Zhang Xianzhong couldn't help but nodded slightly.
In other words, one of the biggest advantages he has come to this day is that he can listen to what others say and has a strong sense of understanding people!
At this time, seeing that what Li Dingguo said was reasonable, Zhang Xianzhong began to make calculations in his heart.
However, Liu Wenxiu and Ai Nengqi had already prepared for a big fight. Seeing Li Dingguo like this, how could they be willing to do so?
Liu Wenxiu said hurriedly: "Commander Father, this opportunity must not be missed. It will never come back! Commander Father, you must not hesitate at this time! This is a golden opportunity for our rebel army!"
"Father, think twice!" Ai Nengqi also said.
Zhang Xianzhong glanced at several people and raised his eyebrows slightly, "Since we are discussing military affairs, you can all speak freely. Whoever says the right thing will be listened to! Don't take it personally! Yichun, tell me, if
If we attack Xiangyang now, what are the chances that Liu Ruyi will send troops?"
He had suffered losses twice, both at the hands of Liu Ruyi. Zhang Xianzhong said that it was impossible without any psychological shadow. However, the opportunity was right in front of him, but he did not want to let it go so easily, so he asked Xiang
Li Dingguo, whom he relies on most.
Li Dingguo thought for a long time and was about to speak. At this time, there were soldiers outside the door reporting: "The eight kings and generals are as fierce as tigers. Liu Shijie's two troops have already reached the outside of Xingshan County and are now in the city."
Call outside!"
"Huh?" Zhang Xianzhong raised his eyebrows, and the faces of the generals also changed slightly.
"How dare these two people come at this time? Come on, let's go to the top of the city to have a look!" Zhang Xianzhong waved his hand and led a group of generals towards the top of the city.