"General Wang, are these the auxiliary soldiers you found for me?" Qi Banzhang said with an ugly expression outside Jiangzhou City.
The six tribes of Qibi, Zhuang Lang, Zangcai, Geshu, Hun, and Weicai each have a thousand men. Originally, they had both infantry and cavalry, and half combat auxiliaries. Now they are equipped with horses, and auxiliary troops are also required to go into battle. In order to ensure combat effectiveness
, Jiangzhou was needed to provide auxiliary troops. Wang Yao agreed wholeheartedly, but when he sent 6,000 people, Qi Bizhang's nose became crooked with anger when he saw it.
Six thousand strong men came, and they were ignorant. At most, only a thousand of them had undergone limited military training during the slack period, and only a few hundred could ride a horse, which made him very annoyed.
These six thousand men are led by a small number of state and county soldiers. The leader is a deputy general named Wang Shun. I heard that he is one of Wang Yao's dozens of protégés, but he should not be taken seriously, otherwise he would not be sent to do this kind of thing.
A thankless job.
Wang Shun was annoyed. According to his past temper, he would just draw his knife and fight with the people. However, Qi Bizhang and his men had six thousand soldiers and horses, most of whom were semi-off-the-job herdsmen who lived relatively well-off lives. He had six thousand men under his command.
The farmer who was brought from the fields said nothing in the end.
"That's all, you look like a bird, I'm angry!" Qi Bizhang was also a military envoy of the Zhenwu Army. He didn't know that Wang Shun was disobedient. Now that the matter was over, he didn't want to be sulky, so he just threw it away.
The horsewhip said: "You lead the auxiliary troops yourself, bring the food and grass, and the equipment will be driven slowly behind."
After saying hello, the six thousand soldiers led the horses and headed northward. The horses were only about 7,000, so it was naturally impossible to ride on horseback the whole way.
It is one hundred and forty miles from Jiangzhou to Jinzhou, and one hundred and ten miles in Jiangzhou, which can be called an internal march. Qibizhang took 6,000 men and horses and spent a day and a half on the journey. At dawn on April 15th,
We finally left Mengkeng, and this place was less than thirty miles away from Jinzhou.
Yes, Jinzhou is naturally located in Linfen County, which is almost the southernmost among the counties in Jinzhou.
"The danger of Mengcheng has been overcome now. In the future, General Jianyan will be stationed in Mengcheng to curb the danger of Jinjiang." Where the army rested, Qi Banzhang said with emotion.
Surrounded by more than ten generals, they were all old men from the Zhenwu Army. Thinking of that dream-like apparition, Qi Banzhang always felt quite sentimental.
After conquering Li Guochang and his son, they took advantage of the situation to occupy the Zhenwu Army and received support from the bulk of the soldiers. After proclaiming the Zhenwu Army to stay, the court recognized the accomplished fact and granted the banner.
After the Chao Rebellion, Li Keyong bargained with the court and was quite dishonest, so at the invitation of Hedong Jiedu envoy Zheng Congtan, he joined forces with Helianduo and defeated Li Keyong's newly recruited Shatuo, Tuyuhun, and Tatar troops.
But this is just the final highlight.
Soon, because he could not pay out rewards, he was kicked out by the top soldiers of the Zhenwu Army. Wang Bian, the general of Shence, took office and replaced him.
The most annoying thing is that after he became the governor of the Zhenwu Army, he incorporated many warriors from the Qibi tribe into the Yamen Army. Later, when there was a dispute over pay, these warriors from the Qibi tribe joined him to oppose him, and they actually became the warriors of the Tang Dynasty.
appearance!
Why didn't you make a fuss when there was no military pay on the grasslands in the past? You have only received military pay for a few years, and you have forgotten that you are a "simple" grassland people?
That's it, it's all gone, it's boring.
Qibizhang is not afraid of Li Keyong, because in terms of past performance, he has an advantage. However, his family knows his family affairs, and his current strength is not the same as when he was in charge of the Zhenwu Army, and Li Keyong's strength is also not the same.
It was so much stronger back then that it is no longer comparable.
Now that Guanbei is unified, unless Marshal Shao dies young and the middle road collapses, it will be difficult to have a chance to rise. Now, we can only fight for him and slowly accumulate credit. The Qibi family will always be the lord of Baidaochuan, hereditary
Gutai is equivalent to a Han family. The descendants can still serve as officials. If they can get another title, it will be more secure.
After resting, the generals left Qi Binzhang's side and gathered the sergeants everywhere.
On the post road in the distance, pedestrians have already appeared.
Today is the market day on the 15th day of the twelfth lunar month. Many people in Jinzhou went out to buy goods, so the guards were lax.
"In these troubled times, the people in the river are still going to the market peacefully..." Qi Banzhang shook his head and laughed.
How many years has it been since Hezhong experienced a military disaster? He couldn't figure it out, could it have been hundreds of years? Well, today I'll let you refresh your memory and know the consequences of Wen Tian's martial arts.
Qibizhang gave an order, and the sergeants led the horses for a while, then got on the horses and cantered.
Pedestrians on the road looked at them in horror. Although these people wore plain headscarves, they were wearing furs and holding bows and knives in their hands. Where did they come from?
The disputes at the upper levels of the feudal town did not spread to the lower levels, and the common people were often the last to know. When they saw the thousands of cavalry rushing onto the post road, most people were just shocked, apart from being shocked.
The war horses kicked up billowing smoke, thousands of riders screamed, and the bow tip in their hands was almost soaked with sweat.
Outside the gate of Jinzhou City, there was an endless stream of cars and horses going in and out.
I don't know which big family bought dozens of carts of vegetables and blocked the city gate tightly. The guards took advantage of it and didn't bother to care about it, just watching the fun.
The land of Hezhong Town and its four prefectures does not belong to the imperial court or the military governors, but to their warriors.
In the feudal towns outside, you beat me and I beat you, killing here and there, everyone is dead. Is it interesting? The warriors in the river don't want to fight outsiders, but outsiders don't want to fight us. The more than one million people in the thirty-seven counties in the river belong to everyone.
The source of food and clothing has been relied upon for a good life for generations to come, and not even the Wang family dared to deprive everyone of this benefit.
Jiedushi takes the lead, generals and governors take second place, and low-level warriors can also become masters. How great is this!
The Wang family is really good. They know everyone's suffering and can scratch everyone's itch, so they will continue to protect the Wang family. If the Wang family "acts against the grain", then there is no way that someone else will be the governor.
The iron-clad yamen and the flowing rivers of Jiedushi are all dependent on each other. When one is prosperous, everyone will be prosperous, and when one is harmed, everyone will be harmed. This is true.
The thunderous sound of horse hooves sounded from the south.
Pedestrians on the post road shunned one after another, and some even abandoned the carriage and fled directly to the roadside.
"Where did the cavalry come from?" The city guard sergeant was a little confused: "Your Majesty just went out to hunt in the city yesterday, right? Are you back today?"
The cavalry was getting closer.
On the post road, in the wheat fields, and at the edge of the woods, one after another appeared, with riding bows in their hands, swords and bones hanging beside the saddles, with ferocious faces, and loud shouts in their mouths.
"Whoosh! Whoosh!" A group of people who were good at shooting came out and fired their bows in rapid succession. There was a cry at the gate of the city.
"Someone must be causing trouble!"
"Close the city gate quickly!"
"Isn't it good that you haven't returned from hunting?"
"Which group of brothers is causing trouble? Why didn't you say hello in advance?"
"Close the city gates, take the guys with you, and let's follow and plunder the whole city."
"Are you fucking blind? Those are thieves, close the city gate quickly!"
The gatekeepers made a mess, and the officers kicked and beat them, forcing them to close the city gate.
However, the entrance was too messy. A donkey cart full of manure overturned on the ground, and the smell suddenly filled the sky. Several sergeants slipped and fell to the ground, and their faces were directly pressed against it.
The sound of horse hoofbeats was getting closer and closer, and the arrows were getting denser and denser. Seeing that it was too late, the gatekeepers dispersed and fled into the city.
"Boom!" The half-closed city gate was knocked open, and the cavalry of the Wei Cai Department took the lead and rushed into Jinzhou City.
There were cries and cries in the streets. The cavalry who rushed into the city drew their melee weapons and slashed repeatedly, killing the crowds in front of them before they could escape.
Some people even picked up their bows and arrows on horseback and shot at the places where people gathered, causing chaos in the city.
Hundreds of riders passed them and quickly rushed to the vicinity of the military camp.
More than a thousand Jinzhou sergeants had just left the camp, and before they could form a team, they were rushed to disperse, and the broken troops filled the alleys.
There were also many sergeants who were given leave to return home. After hearing the news, they were preparing to return to camp. When they saw that the thieves had entered the city, there were only one or two thousand cavalry. Could it be that there were ten thousand infantry? They were so frightened that they took off their uniforms and slipped back.
at home.
Qibizhang rushed in with a large group of troops.
The knights dismounted one after another, gathered as quickly as possible, and rushed to various key points in the city.
Someone from the state government office went to destroy the enemy's command center.
When everyone went to the barracks, there were only a few shouts and killings, so there should be very few people resisting.
There were also people going to the other three city gates, and there were also random cavalry roaming outside the city to intercept and kill the messengers leaving the city.
"After taking control of the whole city, immediately collect all the horses, mules, and donkeys that can be ridden. I don't mind if you want anything." Qibizhang loudly ordered: "Gather them all as many as you find."
"As you command!"
Qibizhang did not plan to stay in Jinzhou for long.
Today we have galloped for thirty miles. After taking a short rest, the horses still have some strength left. If we can collect some horses and mules, we can continue to go north. We will conserve our power and go slowly for a while, then march quickly and continue to rush north.
Horses can also be collected at the inns encountered along the way. For the large number of carriages that have just gathered outside the city, sergeants are already unharnessing the horses and leading the draft horses away.
Soldiers are valuable and quick, and Qi Binzhang certainly understood this truth.
By afternoon, the situation in the city had roughly stabilized.
Qibizhang sat directly into the state government office.
"Headman"
"Call me the Qingdao Killer." Qibizhang glared and said angrily.
"clear……"
"That's all, let's talk directly."
"The leader has captured nearly two thousand Jinzhou soldiers, as well as a lot of food, grass and equipment."
"Have you rested enough?" Qi Binzhang nodded, grabbed two biscuits on the table, stood up and walked out, saying: "You have rested enough, then follow me and set off."
A thousand men were left to guard the city and guard the prisoners, waiting for the Jiangzhou auxiliary troops led by Wang Shun to come and receive them. This was a decision made by Qi Banzhang after careful consideration.
I just took stock and found that there are about 8,000 horses and mules carrying 5,000 people heading north, which should be able to maintain a certain marching speed.
There is no need to bring more food and grass, just grab them. Anyway, the counties in Jinzhou were caught off guard and had no strong walls to clear the fields, so whatever they did was enough.
The most important thing now is speed, don't delay for a moment!
At less than three seconds, after arranging all the matters, Qi Bizhang left his eldest son Qi Bixuan to guard the city, led five thousand cavalry, and left through the north gate.
They marched along Fenshui Avenue and arrived at the countryside a few miles south of Hongdong County at night. The county seat was closed at that time, but the defense did not seem to be tight.
"Don't attack Hongdong County." Qi Banzhang had just replenished food, grass and arrows in Jinzhou. His mind was very clear and he knew that time was the most precious now.
"Leave a thousand people to camp on the spot and take care of the horses. The rest of the people, follow me on foot!" Qibizhang ordered: "The horses need to rest, but the people don't. We will go to the old city of Hongdong Town and rest tonight."
