Chapter 167 Can't sit back and watch (for the beaten sister Yu 9)
Taiping is located at the forefront of northern Xinjiang, and in front is the wolf-like Waxie tribe. The painful experience of being defeated seven times tells every Taiping person...
"Be alert!"
In the early morning, Lin Da, who was on duty, lay on the top of the city, turning his eyes and looking at the blue sky.
A dozen soldiers were sitting on the top of the city taking a nap.
"Vashé's troops are about to leave and can't come." A sergeant said lazily.
Sleeping early in the morning at this time of year is the most comfortable.
"Be careful and you won't make a big mistake." Lin Da rubbed his eyes, "My eyes are a little dry."
A sergeant sitting at his feet smiled and said, "There is a way."
"What can I do?" Lin Da rubbed his eyes again, feeling a little uncomfortable.
The sergeant said: "Put milk on your eyes."
Lin Da was startled and immediately cursed: "Fuck! Bullshit!"
The sergeant became more energetic and said, "This is not nonsense. When my eyes were on fire, red, swollen and uncomfortable, Chen Huagu asked me to find milk to drip into my eyes. Hey! Don't tell me, it will be fine the next day."
Lin Da said suspiciously: "You are so damn good at lying to me, I will kill you."
The sergeant raised his hand, "I swear, if I lie to you, I will be touched and killed by the enemy immediately."
A sergeant lying on the other side suddenly shouted: "There is movement!"
Say hello!
Lin Da kicked the sergeant at his feet and said, "Be on guard."
All the sergeants at the top of the city stood up and looked to the left with vigilance.
Several horses came galloping.
Up close, you can see some outlines in the skylight.
"It's our costume."
"Be careful and prepare your bows and arrows."
Lin Da leaned over and looked at these people and asked: "Where did they come from?"
"Zhangyu County."
"What's the matter?"
"I was ordered to see Yang Ming's house."
"What's the matter?" Lin Da asked again with a sneer.
Zhang Yu County's attitude towards Taiping County is not very good. If you ask for permission, it might just be a moth.
"Zhangyu County is in danger!"
Yang Xuan was woken up from his dream.
"Mr. Lang."
"Um?"
Young people love to sleep, and Yang Xuan is no exception.
"Mr. Lang!"
Yang Xuan opened his eyes, his mind went blank.
"Mr. Lang, it's urgent."
Yang Xuan hummed, "Right away."
He sat up slowly, a little confused.
He had a dream just now, in which he got married to Zhou Ning. At the critical moment, Cao Ying stood up and said: "Mr. Lang, Your Majesty has prepared a wife for you. That woman is so charming and has a distinguished family background. She will definitely become Lang Jun."
Your virtuous wife."
Yang Xuan became anxious and said: "If your family is prominent, I want Zhou Ning!"
Cao Ying actually laughed ferociously and waved her hand, "I can't help you, Sir, here comes someone."
A crowd of people stood out, all carrying weapons.
Cao Ying said: "Take it!"
Yang Xuangang was woken up just after he dreamed here. The emotions in the dream still remained, and he felt sad.
Yang Xuan got dressed and went out, and there was Cao Ying outside the door.
This old thing!
Yang Xuan was still angry.
"Lang Jun, Zhangyu County is asking for help."
"Hmm! What do you mean?" Yang Xuan's mind suddenly cleared up.
"More than 10,000 cavalry from the Jibo tribe are attacking Zhangyu County. It seems that they are preparing to break the city."
The door on the side opened, and Yi Niang came out with her clothes on. Seeing Yang Xuan and Cao Ying's serious expressions, she shouted: "Everyone, get up. Fourth lady, get a wet cloth for Mr. Lang, hurry up."
Yang Xuan quickly washed up and then went to the front.
Several sergeants stood outside the lobby and turned around when they heard footsteps.
"I've seen Yang Ming's house."
The leading sergeant was named Zheng Wu, and he knelt down without hesitation.
"Hel up."
Yang Xuan walked into the lobby.
Zheng Wu was picked up, and when he thought about what the county magistrate Xie Ru said, he felt a little desperate.
——The Du Ming Mansion has offended Yang Xuan, so this trip must be more grieving and more serious.
Xie Ru smiled bitterly at that time and said, "That's all, it's already serious, there's no need for you to add fuel to the fire. In a word, do your best. If you can't invite reinforcements, I won't blame you. Just go ahead."
Zheng Wu entered the lobby.
It was dark at the moment, especially in the lobby. He glanced at the hall. In the dimness, Yang Xuan looked like a wooden statue.
Yang Xuan said, "What did Du Hui say?"
Zheng Wu said: "The afternoon before yesterday, the Jibo Department dispatched more than 10,000 cavalry to raid Zhangyu County and prepare to attack the city. The villain was ordered to come to ask for help, and begged the Yangming Mansion to ignore the past grudges and save Zhangyu County from the fire. The villain...
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Plop!
Zheng Wu knelt down again, "If we can't see the Taiping reinforcements, I would rather die in Taiping County."
His eyes were full of despair and determination.
Yang Xuan was silent for a long time.
Cao Ying said: "Bei Liao was defeated last time, so it is natural to regain face. It is inevitable to send the three major troops to attack. This was the case last time when the Waxie tribe besieged the city. It is also the case when the Jibo tribe attacked Zhang Yu County this time.
in this way."
Zheng Wu looked at Yang Xuan in the darkness with some despair, and said: "I beg the Yang Ming Mansion to save my Zhang Yu County for the sake of Chen Zhou's subordinates."
The old thief muttered: "We only have a few men and horses to go to the rescue, and we might end up going without returning."
Zheng Wu: "..."
The Taiping Army's establishment is only one thousand, and even if you add up the personnel outside the establishment, it is only more than two thousand. With the men and horses left for defense, Yang Xuan can send out one thousand and fifty troops, which is considered good.
Fifteen hundred men went to attack more than ten thousand cavalry...
Zheng Wu's face flushed a little, "I'm willing to be a pioneer."
He was willing to be the first to die in battle and use his body to pave the way for the Taiping Army.
One man's vanguard was tragic enough, but it was useless. Yang Xuan said: "You go out first."
This is for discussion, not categorical rejection.
Zheng Wu had hope in his heart and followed him out of the lobby.
The old thief got a candle and after lighting it, the halo slowly dispersed.
Before the dawn, the skylight was a little uncertain, and the candlelight seemed particularly dim.
Yang Xuan was silent.
After a long time, he got up and walked out.
Outside, Qian Ji, Zhen Siwen and others who came after hearing the news were waiting for Yang Xuan's decision.
To go or not to go!
Yang Xuan stopped and looked at everyone.
"Wake up the soldiers."
Zheng Wu knelt down for the third time without hesitation.
"Yang Mingfu Gaoyi, I would like to thank you on behalf of the soldiers and people of Zhangyu County."
Yang Xuan and Cao Ying returned to the back house to change clothes.
"Lang Jun, this rescue depends on the situation, we can't force it!"
"We should just let it go." The old thief felt that Du Hui and the others deserved to die.
Cao Ying nodded, agreeing with this view, "Looking for an excuse, such as finding traces of Wasie's army, who can say anything if we don't send troops? Even if Lin'an knows that there is no Wasie army, what can we do? One or two thousand people attack more than 10,000 people
, how to fight?”
He changed the subject and said, "Lang Jun and Du Hui are at odds. Now he is leading his army to ask for help. This is a duty without hesitation. From now on, Du Hui will bow his head when he sees Lang Jun.
Don’t forget, Du Hui’s clamor for promotion is not small. After Lang Jun sent troops to rescue this time, no matter what happens next, Du Hui has no face to compete with Lang Jun for promotion opportunities.”
"That's it!" The old thief didn't expect that there would be so many twists and turns in the officialdom. "In this way, the gentleman's prestige will be greatly increased, and he will have one less rival for promotion. How wonderful!"
Cao Ying said with a smile: "That's how officialdom is, taking advantage of the situation is the most important thing."
Yang Xuan stopped.
"I thought about it for a long time, and all the reasons finally turned out to be just one sentence."
Cao Ying and the old thief stopped.
Zhang Siniang came over with a horizontal knife.
Yang Xuan took the horizontal sword, turned around and said:
"I just couldn't sit back and watch."
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Chenzhou.
The rapid sound of horse hooves did not slow down until outside the state gate.
A clerk, surrounded by several sergeants, shouted: "Urgent report!"
"Only one person is allowed in." The sergeant guarding the door pointed to the side warily, indicating to several sergeants to go there.
The clerk hurriedly entered the state house.
Liu Qing, Lu Qiang and others were discussing matters.
"Your Majesty, please report urgently from Zhangyu County."
Liu Qing nodded, and the clerk was brought in.
"Your Majesty!"
The junior official said in panic: "More than ten thousand cavalry from the Jibo tribe are attacking our county seat of Zhangyu County."
Lu Qiang was startled, "Waxie's tribe attacked Taiping, and Jibo's tribe attacked Zhang Yu. How could He Lianchun be so bold?"
He looked at Liu Qing and said, "Your Majesty, we must send troops immediately. However, we must send more scouts and detectives to prevent Lin'an from being taken advantage of."
"It turned out to be the Jibo Department!" Liu Qing immediately responded, "More than 10,000 people are attacking Zhangyu County, and there are only 2,000 people in the city. I am afraid that it will be too late. But we must send troops."
Do your best to obey fate!
Han Li stood up and said, "I'm going to dispatch you now."
Liu Qing nodded, "Go quickly."
After Han Li left, Lu Qiang said: "Your Majesty, Du Hui has many tricks up his sleeve. If he sends people to the left and right to ask for help. On the left is Xuanzhou, which is a long way away, but it is faster than sending troops to Lin'an. However, if Xuanzhou wants to send troops, it must be
Thank you for your permission, sir."
"What do you want to say?" Liu Qing held the water glass, veins popping out on the back of his hands, "Speak louder."
"Taiping." Lu Qiang lowered his voice, "More than 10,000 cavalry are attacking Zhang Yu County. I'm afraid Du Hui won't be able to hold out for a few days. Your Majesty, even if we send reinforcements here, the reinforcements haven't arrived yet. Zhang Yu County
I'm afraid it's gone. I can only call for help nearby."
"Taiping is very close to Zhang Yu. You can get there in just over a day with a quick horse, but..." Liu Qing suddenly cursed: "Du Hui, that old dog, I don't know who got it, starting from the time Yang Xuan arrived in Chenzhou,
He kept teasing him and stumbling upon him.
As the dog said, I didn’t get the benefits, but now I’m being slapped with a sap. Are you stupid? Are you stupid?”
Amidst the roar, everyone in the officialdom of Zhouli looked solemn.
If Zhang Yu County is captured, the situation in Chenzhou and the three major departments will change drastically.
The three major armies can even march straight in and harass Lin'an. By that time, Chenzhou will be full of wars, and the entire northern Xinjiang may be involved.
Everyone knows that Du Hui set a trap for Yang Xuan. At this moment, Zhang Yu County is besieged by more than 10,000 enemy troops, and Yang Xuan only has more than 2,000 people under his command. Going to the rescue will probably be like beating a dog with meat buns, and there will be no return.
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So Yang Xuan found an excuse not to go, and no one could say anything.
After Lu Qiang waited for Liu Qing's anger to dissipate, he said: "Yang Xuan doesn't think he is at fault for not rescuing me, but someone has to do something about it. Please order me to lead the army."
"What do you want to do?" Liu Qing asked.
There was a trace of hatred in Lu Qiang's eyes, "If the Jibo tribe destroyed the county seat of Zhangyu County, how could I, Chenzhou, ignore it? If I can't come back with revenge, why would I be a human being?"
Liu Qing looked at him, "You have a strong desire for revenge, but you suppressed it a little after becoming my deputy. It burst out today, and I am very pleased. But this matter will wait."
Lu Qiang took a deep breath and said, "I thought that I could mobilize a large army from Northern Xinjiang and wipe out the Jibo tribe in one fell swoop. All the men would be slaves and all the women would be maidservants!"
The murderous intent is as thick as morning mist.
Liu Qing covered his face and rubbed it a few times, "This is far water, and far water cannot quench the near thirst. Who can save Zhang Yu?"
Reinforcements were dispatched, and Liu Qing personally sent them outside the city and gave instructions to Zhang Lichun, who was leading the team.
"Be careful of being raided by the Jibo Department. In addition, if Zhang Yu County is still there, rescue it at all costs. Remember, Chenzhou cannot bear the cost of Zhang Yu County being breached. Once the news comes, the morale of Chenzhou's military and civilians will be greatly reduced.
Big fall. The seemingly greedy uncle will change his face and pounce fiercely."
He Lianchun seems greedy, but once the situation changes, he will not hesitate at all.
But why the Waxie tribe retreated last time is still an unsolved mystery in Liu Qing's heart.
Many times, when the interests are large enough, some people will regard their home and country as their own steps, and step on these steps to fight for their own interests.
Zhang Lichun nodded, "Reassuring you, I will send out scouts extensively during this trip to prevent the enemy from making a surprise attack. If Zhang Yu County is still there, I will not rush to attack the enemy."
"Okay!" Liu Qing was relieved.
"Your Majesty, I have gone down to the official position." Zhang Lichun handed over his hand.
Reinforcements set off.
Liu Qing and Lu Qiang stood outside the city, their eyes desolate.
"Northern Xinjiang is trembling under the iron cavalry of the enemy, but Chang'an is enjoying peace and prosperity. I remember that I went to Chang'an a few years ago and saw the people who had lost their land and were displaced. It was terrible. But when I arrived in Chang'an, I saw arrogance and extravagance."
"Your Majesty, be careful what you say." Lu Qiang shook his head.
"What are you saying?" Liu Qing scolded: "It is said that your Majesty built some kind of pear orchard, where he sings and dances all day long. All the beauty in the sixth palace is ruined, so he dotes on a daughter-in-law who is a special girl. How shameless!"
Lu Qiang's cheek twitched, "It's shameless."
Liu Qing sighed, "I'm more worried about what will happen to the Tang Dynasty in the future if the king is stupid?"
"Your Majesty, your Majesty is not ignorant." Lu Qiang sneered, "Don't forget about Zhang Chumao."
"That method is indeed sharp." Thinking of Zhang Chumao's plan for the Northern Xinjiang Jiedushi, Liu Qing couldn't help but smile bitterly, "If Your Majesty uses such sharp methods to improve people's livelihood, why worry about the Tang Dynasty not being strong?"
Lu Qiang said: "At this moment, I am thinking about Zhangyu County."
"If it can be defended..." Liu Qing just thought about it for a moment and felt that it was unlikely. "If it can be defended, Du Hui will be both civil and military."
It is natural for such a person to take over the important position in Chenzhou in the future.
"I hope so."
"There are a lot of horses coming from far away. Please be careful, sir." A general shouted from the top of the city.
"Envoy, please come into the city." The sergeants rushed out, blocking Liu Qing and others behind them.
As soon as Liu Qing entered the city, he heard a shout, "This is me, Sergeant of the Tang Dynasty."
Lu Qiang's expression changed drastically, "Could it be that he was attacked elsewhere?"
Liu Qing said calmly: "If this is the case, this is the beginning of the war. We can only do our best."
Several horses came galloping.
"Urgent report from Taiping County."
Liu Qing walked out, took a deep breath, and the wrinkles on his face became much deeper, "I, Liu Qing, tell me!"
The sergeant loudly said: "The Ming Mansion has received news from Zhang Yu County asking for help. It has already led two thousand troops to attack. I have asked the villain to come and report to the envoy."
Lu Qiang slapped his forehead, "He actually went?"
He turned around and said happily: "Your Majesty!"
The wrinkles on Liu Qing's face relaxed and he said with a cold face, "It's quite dangerous to go with two thousand people. Did he tell us the strategy?"
Behind him, someone murmured, "The old man really still loves this young county magistrate the most."
"Yes! At this time, don't forget to find a way out for Yang Xuan first."
The sergeant said: "Mingfu didn't say anything, but just left a message."
"Say!" Liu Qing felt that the wind had become much gentler.
"Du Hui of Zhangyu County is not kind to me. If there is an internal fight, I will definitely make him disgraced, but the invaders are aliens."
Liu Qing nodded, "It's righteous, okay!"
The old man's favorable impression of the young county magistrate soared again.
"The Ming government finally said it," the sergeant said.
Everyone fell silent.
Listen to the sergeant say loudly:
"Brothers are jealous of each other within the wall, and they can resist their insults from outside!"