In Bishui Pass, the golden morning light enveloped Guancheng, covering this historic and weather-beaten pass with a layer of golden gauze. The number of flags on the gate tower was obviously twice that of last night. Flags and streamers
There was a hunting sound in the wind, and the sergeant holding a spear below stood solemnly. The wheat fields in the distance stretched as far as the eye could see, and the greenery was eye-catching, which slightly diluted the solemn atmosphere.
On the second day, Jia Heng finally led his army to Guancheng, a city with a long history. Guo Yong's battalion commander Qu Guang, guerrilla general Cai Quan and his entourage all welcomed Guan Ya and ordered his generals to bury the pot.
Make rice and summon the generals to discuss matters.
In the government office
The inside and outside were guarded and occupied by Jinyi Mansion's personal guards. This time, there were a group of generals in the Beijing camp, about twenty or thirty people, each standing with their military rank, and it was completely dark.
After the treaty, Jia Heng sat on an imperial chair, with a detailed map of Kaifeng Mansion hanging behind him.
Qu Guang clasped his fists and said: "Commander, the situation was urgent at that time. The last general had no choice but to attack first. Then deputy general Kang Shaowei led three thousand light cavalry to Yanjin County first and blocked it in the north to prevent the bandits from escaping to the north."
Jia Heng praised: "In the previous battle, General Qu adapted to changes and made prompt decisions. He annihilated three thousand enemies in one battle. He is a true tiger general."
After this battle, it was almost certain that Qu Guang would be transferred to the regimental camp and his colleagues.
"The reason why I don't dare to be praised as commander-in-chief is because everyone in the general school strives to be the first to kill the enemy bravely. If it weren't for the mental war, the last general would not dare to confront the enemy head-on." Qu Guang breathed a sigh of relief and said hurriedly.
If the Beijing camp had not undergone some reorganization and its combat power had not greatly increased, he would not have dared to risk a direct confrontation with the enemy.
Jia Heng nodded and said: "On the Yanjin line, the key point is to be optimistic about the Yellow River ferry. Vice General Kang will lead 3,000 cavalry and seize the ships first."
Kaifeng is close to the Yellow River. Once the bandits are defeated, let alone a small number of people. If there are a large number of people, ships will be needed. Kang Shaowei can capture all the ships and delay the escape of the rebel army to the greatest extent.
"Commander Jie Mingming, Kang Shaowei also said the same before leaving." Qu Guang heard this and was filled with admiration.
Jia Heng turned to look at the generals and said: "The bandits are currently in Kaifeng Prefecture. There are about fifty or sixty thousand people, and the main force is about ten thousand people. They will probably shrink from Zhongmu, Weishi, Tongxu and other counties to Kaifeng Prefecture. We are waiting for two
More than ten thousand horses arrived at Kaifeng and wiped out the bandits in one fell swoop."
Judging from the previous battle, the combat power of the official army was still higher than that of the bandits. Although it was due to the ambush, it also showed that after several months of consolidation, the military strength had gradually recovered.
All the generals nodded in agreement.
Jia Heng said: "It is easy to defeat Gao Yue's troops, but the key is to block them. Otherwise, the bandits will collapse and spread, wreaking havoc on other provinces. In other provinces, the officers and troops will be separated for a long time, making it difficult to resist."
Jia Heng said, then looked at Shan Ming, the commander of Guoyong camp, and said: "General Shan."
"The end will be here." Shan Ming said, cupping his hands.
Jia Heng looked at Shan Ming and said in a deep voice: "General Shan, you lead two thousand cavalry and quickly go to Ju County under Kaifeng Mansion to block the bandits' escape route to the east. As soon as you arrive in Ju County, General Shan will let Jinyi Mansion fly
The dove delivers the message, and there must be no mistakes."
"I humbly accept my order." Shan Ming's face paused, and he held his hands.
After Shan Ming left, Jia Heng looked at Liu Jixian again and said in a deep voice: "Liu Jixian, send people with fast horses to send an order to Shandong Admiral Lu Qi, asking him to send a light cavalry of 3,000 people to advance from Caozhou to the west of Kaifeng Mansion.
Patrol the area and strictly block the bandits from Kaifeng Prefecture who are escaping to Shandong Prefecture."
Liu Jixian cupped his hands and said, "Yes, sir."
Jia Heng turned to look at the remaining generals and said: "Except for leaving a thousand cavalry to guard Guancheng, the entire army will rest for an hour and march to Zheng County. The forwards will push into Zhongmou and capture Zhongmou first."
The vanguard was naturally three thousand cavalry led by guerrilla general Cai Quan.
"General, I obey!" As the generals clasped their fists, they left the official hall and went to order troops. Only Jia Heng, Princess Xianning and Xia Houying were left in the government hall.
Jia Heng looked at Princess Xianning, the coldness on his face gradually dissipated, he chuckled and said: "Your Highness has been traveling in the middle of the night, rest for a while, and then we will set off."
Xian Ning softly said "Hmm", with a bit of concern on his cold and beautiful face, and asked: "Sir, you have been traveling in the middle of the night, why don't you take a rest?"
Jia Heng said: "I'm not tired. I'm going to visit various ministries now."
"Then I'm not tired either." Princess Xianning said softly.
Jia Heng smiled and said: "Your Highness has dark circles under his eyes, aren't you tired? Okay, let's go and rest."
As he spoke, his voice lowered a bit and he said with a smile: "If you become thinner or darker due to fatigue, Concubine Rong will definitely blame me."
Princess Xianning was a little embarrassed by the young man's words. She nodded and said, "Sir, I'm going to have a rest."
Jia Heng looked at Xiahou Ying and said, "Xiahou commands to protect His Highness."
Xia Houying accepted the order and then escorted Princess Xianning to the backyard room.
After a short rest, the army started again and headed towards Zheng County.
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Kaifeng Fucheng, governor's office
This governor's yamen building is solemn and majestic, with five main rooms turned into halls, a ceremonial gate in the front and a flower hall in the middle. At this moment, white spiritual flags have been hung inside and outside, swaying in the wind in the bright spring light of early March.
, making a rustling sound.
Gao Yue has ordered his subordinates to set up the mourning tent. At this moment, more than a thousand of his brothers are all wearing linen and mourning, and their flags are dyed with silk, creating an atmosphere of mourning and mourning.
Because the bodies of Gao Yue's subordinates were all dumped in front of Sishui Pass, the only way to offer condolences at this moment was in the form of cloud sacrifices.
Nearly ten thousand thieves and bandits gathered around the long street with the governor's office as the center, and many of them had white cloth strips wrapped around their arms to express their condolences.
It can be said that in today's Kaifeng Fucheng, all the white cloth in the city has been purchased for the bandits and rioters who gathered in Kaifeng.
On the high table in the center of the official hall, there are densely packed locust wood tablets, which are painted with black paint and sealed with oil. They seem to have been made recently. The names of Wei Song and Gao Yue's other brothers are clearly written in tung lacquer and gold letters.
Gao Yue was wearing mourning clothes, with gloomy eyes and a face like the bottom of a pot. Behind him stood Li Zimin, Lai Haiyuan, Wei Bochuan and other close brothers.
Opposite, on the rows of pear-wood armchairs, sit the leaders of more than a dozen groups of various sizes in Kaifeng Mansion, among which four are the most eye-catching.
It is the four leaders including Wang Sishun, Luo Jinzhong, He Guosheng and Li Yanqing.
"Brothers, we are facing a formidable enemy. We should work together in the same boat and unite our forces to fight against the enemy!" Wei Bochuan, who was standing to Gao Yue's right hand, with a tall figure and a face with the Chinese character for Chinese characters, spoke at this moment.
"It's true to fight against the imperial court, but we can't let all our brothers be reorganized into the Gao Da family, right?" Wang Sishun looked indifferent and was the first to speak.
This middle-aged man, known as King Suncheon, was originally from Orion. He is in his early thirties, wearing coarse linen clothes, with a deeply furrowed face, a resolute expression, and fierce eyes.
It turned out that just now, Gao Yue proposed to organize the young men of several of his subordinates and train them into a team in order to jointly resist the massive besieging government troops, but he was opposed by everyone in front of him.
Luo Jinzhong echoed: "Yes, besides, Master Gao Da just suffered a defeat at the court and lost so many of his brothers. Who knows if our brothers will..."
Li Zimin's eyes widened angrily, interrupting Luo Jinzhong's narration, and shouted: "Luo, what nonsense are you talking about!"
Luo Jinzhong was not a good person either. Hearing the scolding, he sneered and said, "Luo is talking to Mr. Gao Da. Why are you interrupting?"
When Li Zimin heard this, he was furious and was about to rush to seek Luo Jinzhong's bad luck. However, at this moment, Lai Haiyuan firmly grabbed Li Zimin's arm.
Gao Yue snorted coldly and said in a deep voice: "Let him go, it's best to kill our own brothers, so that the relatives will suffer and the enemies will be happy!" Li Zimin's expression paused.
When Li Zimin heard this, he retreated angrily.
All the leaders in the field whispered to each other, and then looked at Luo Jinzhong.
Luo Jinzhong looked ugly, snorted coldly, and said: "You don't need to carry a gun or a stick when talking. I, Mr. Luo, are at odds with the imperial court. Our brothers talk deeply and superficially. How can we ever have the intention of murdering each other?"
Wang Sishun also said: "Master Gao Da and Brother Luo also have good intentions. It is not feasible to bring the troops together. If you don't say anything else, it is difficult to mobilize them."
Under Li Yanqing's sword-browed eyebrows, his eyes were piercing and he said in a deep voice: "General Gao, we are gathered in Kaifeng now. You are the senior who took Kaifeng and initiated the righteous move. Now the imperial court wants to send a large army here. What do you think we should do about this matter?
"
Gao Yue said: "Brothers, the government and troops are coming in large numbers. If we don't gather our troops and horses together to defend the city of Kaifeng, I'm afraid we will be in disarray before the imperial court breaks through!"
After testing them just now, it can be seen that these people in front of them don't want to hand over their brothers at all.
He Guosheng is a middle-aged man of about forty, with a serious face and a short beard under his chin. He said in a loud voice: "Master Gao Da, let me tell you, the several gate towers in Kaifeng can be rounded by more than a dozen of our families."
, you, the tall master, and your brothers are going around to support you. As long as you can block the imperial court’s siege, you can launch a defensive counterattack.”
The other leaders all applauded.
"That's what Mr. He said."
"Defensive counterattack is a new idea."
The surrounding leaders applauded in unison.
Gao Yue looked at He Guosheng, his heart filled with a thick layer of gloom.
In fact, all the thieves present said that they had never thought of giving up Kaifeng City, let's just go back to our homes.
Because since the founding of the People's Republic of China, thieves and bandits who only robbed homes in county towns and valleys, coming and going like the wind, never occupied a provincial government city. The colorful world in it has already captivated people's hearts even though it only lasted a few days.
Therefore, the bandits who had gathered were all staying in Kaifeng Mansion. They were already reluctant to leave this prosperous city, and there were fifty or sixty thousand people gathered. How could they just transfer in without breaking up with the imperial court?
In fact, Jia Heng brought such troops and horses to suppress the bandits with the intention of eliminating banditry in western Henan, the border between Henan and Shandong, etc.
Gao Yue glanced at everyone with his steady eyes, nodded, and said loudly: "What you said is true, then let's do it."
He had no choice but to let the people in front of him feel the offensive of the army.
Seeing that Gao Yue agreed, He Guosheng was relieved. He was worried that Gao Da would go his own way and everyone would follow you to rebel against the imperial court for the sake of food and drink, allowing you to annex the troops. Without the troops, people like them
Nothing.
However, Gao Yue finally broke into Kaifeng Prefecture and took the lead in setting up a rebellion. There were many brothers in Runing Prefecture, so it was difficult for everyone to break up.
Next, Gao Yue, Wang Sishun, Li Yanqing, Luo Jinzhong and others distributed the forces in the city and prepared intensively to defend Kaifeng City.
Not mentioning how Yue planned to capture the city with the four families in Kaifeng Prefecture, but talking about Zheng County, Jia Heng sent more than 20,000 troops to Zheng County in the afternoon, and then to the east, Zhongmu County.
In the Zheng County Yamen, Pei Shixian, the magistrate of Zheng County, vacated the county government hall for the imperial troops to use as a meeting tent.
Jia Heng was looking through the information about Kaifeng Fucheng and thinking about the next move. As for Princess Xianning, under the protection of Xia Houying, she took a bath, changed clothes, and prepared dinner.
Jia Heng was holding the map of Kaifeng City and looking at the gate of Kaifeng City.
Kaifeng is a big city. It was the capital in the former Song Dynasty. It has many well-preserved city defense facilities, but there are many city gates, with a total of eleven gates. Today, 50,000 to 60,000 bandits are guarding the city gate tower. To be honest,
It is definitely impossible to defend, but relying on the strong city will cause some damage to the officers and soldiers.
"Commander Jie, Cai's guerrilla sentry cavalry is back." At this moment, Liu Jixian, a member of the Qianhu Family in Jinyi, came from outside and said with his hands raised.
Jia Heng put down the military report in his hand and said, "What should I say?"
Liu Jixian said: "The bandits from Zhongmou County have returned to Kaifeng Fucheng. Cai Youyi has sent sentry cavalry, and also brought people from Jinyi Mansion, who are from Qu Zhenfu."
When Jia Heng heard this, his expression paused and he asked, "Where are the people?"
"Just outside the government office." Liu Jixian said.
Not long after, a captain in brocade robes came from outside, cupped his fists towards Jia Heng and said, "I have seen the governor in this humble position."
"Qu Zhenfu asked me to tell you that Uncle Song Siguo has been found." The captain in Jinyi said.
Jia Heng frowned and asked, "Where is he now?"
"Qu Zhenfu had people escort Uncle Song Siguo to hide in a village in Tongxu County. He asked me to come over and give you a message so that you don't have to worry." The captain in Jinyi said: "In addition, your Excellency has personally sneaked into Kaifeng Fucheng.
, waiting for the adults to arrive."
"Oh?" Jia Heng paused slightly and asked, "Does he have many people in Kaifeng Mansion?"
"When I left Kaifeng Mansion, the bandits in Kaifeng Mansion were in chaos. I pretended to be a bandit who joined the bandits. Now Wang Sishun's men are also a small leader." said the captain in Jinyi.
Jia Heng nodded, with some plans in mind, and said: "Liu Jixian, take him down to rest."
After Liu Jixian led the Jinyi captain away, Jia Heng breathed a sigh of relief. If there was an internal response, the battle would be easier to fight, and at least a lot of casualties could be reduced.
Uncle Siguo of Song Dynasty is now safe and well. He went to the backyard to talk to Xianning.
Jia Heng put down the map and books of Kaifeng City in his hands and headed towards the backyard.
At this moment, Princess Xianning was taking a bath in the backyard room. She was washing her body in a bucket. She said to Xia Houying outside: "Master Xiahou, after I take a bath, you can take a bath too."
If she didn't have such a female guard to escort her, she wouldn't know what to do. Only after joining the army did she realize how inconvenient it is for women in the army. Not to mention other things, just taking a bath was all inconvenient. Master Xiahou was often outside.
I struggled a lot and didn't know how to adapt.
Xia Houying, who was guarding the outside, stood up with a knife in her hand and said softly: "Your Highness, wash it first, I will wash it later."
Princess Xianning gave a soft "hmm" and no longer insisted. She scrubbed her body, her round shoulders and hills and ravines looming in the steaming heat.
Princess Xianning was taking a bath, her eyes fell on the vase not far away, her delicate and picturesque eyebrows were dazed.
In the past few days, she followed her husband out and traveled all the way. There was no romantic love, only long-distance travel day and night.
Perhaps when the chaos in Henan is settled, we will have some free time to see the mountains and rivers of the Central Plains.
After a while, with the sound of "clatter", a jade foot like crystal glass with crystal water drops stepped on the wooden couch. The five jade toes were as thin as bamboo shoots, and they were a little stretched because of the exertion.
Due to being soaked in hot water for a while, the white skin was rosy, and accompanied by the sound of "hu la la", a pair of slender, snow-white long legs poked out of the water, with icy muscles and jade bones, as white as snow, suddenly
If it is a finely crafted work of art, it is no exaggeration to say that the legs have been broken for years.
At this time, Princess Xianning took a long towel from the wooden stand nearby and wiped her body, from her delicate jade collarbone, to her fair and fair legs, until she bent down.
The exquisite and graceful figure is reflected on the screen, slim, graceful and moving.
At this moment, the conversation between two people could be heard vaguely under the eaves of the corridor.
"Sir." Xia Houying saluted the young man not far away.
Jia Heng nodded towards Xiahou Ying and asked: "Commander Xiahou, where is your highness?"
Xia Houying said: "Your Highness is still taking a bath at the moment."
Jia Heng nodded and said, "Then I'll come back later."
However, Princess Xianning in the wing called out: "Is that sir outside?"
Princess Xianning said, then quickly put on her inner and outer clothes, put on a brand new Feiyu suit, put on a jade belt, tied up her slender waist, and arranged her messy hair on one side.
He responded in a clear voice: "Sir, what's the matter?"
Jia Heng called out loudly: "Your Highness, the news that it is Uncle Siguo has come from Kaifeng.
"Uncle?" Princess Xianning said in surprise. She quickly came to the door with dozens of steps. Her voice, which was as cold as ice and snow melting in the past, was a bit panicked, and she said, "Sir, I'll be fine now."
At this time, the closed door was unbolted from the inside, and Princess Xianning appeared in front of Jia Heng with slightly wet hair and watery lotus.
The girl has just finished bathing, her hair has not yet been tied into a bun, and there are even some water stains, so she has a somewhat lazy and messy look. Her white and cold face is even more flushed, making it cold and quiet.
Her temperament is a little more charming like peach blossoms, especially when she is wearing a brand new flying fish suit with exquisite patterns. Her three-dimensional and exquisite facial features are full of heroic spirit. The girl with delicate bones and delicate bones is like a delicate and charming plant at this moment.
of roses.
Jia Heng focused his gaze and his face paused slightly.
He seems to have some understanding of those uniforms, or in other words, he understands Baochai and the others. It is human nature to appreciate beautiful things.
"Sir, what's wrong with uncle?" Princess Xianning asked hurriedly.
Jia Heng said: "Don't worry, Your Highness, nothing happened. News just came from Jinyi Mansion, saying that the person has been found, and he is under strict protection. Later, Your Highness will write a letter to report that he is safe and send it to Beijing.
I will have Feige pass the message to Jingli again."
Hearing this, Princess Xianning breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Uncle, just be fine. Sir, please come in quickly."
With that said, he invited Jia Heng to go into the hall.
Turning around, he raised his eyes and saw Xia Houying standing at the door, and said softly: "Master Xiahou, you should also go take a bath and change clothes."
Xia Houying glanced at Princess Xianning and paused in front of her untied body. She hesitated to speak, but in the end she said nothing more. She cupped her hands and said, "I will resign from my humble post."
At this moment, Jia Heng followed Princess Xianning into the hall and asked: "Your Highness, were you taking a bath and changing clothes just now?"
Princess Xianning picked up the teapot, poured tea for Jia Heng, and said with a chuckle: "Yes, sir, drink tea."
She was just taking a shower and changing clothes. What happened?
The faint fragrance of the girl's body floated gently, especially when she was lowered, the plump and graceful erection that belonged to a sixteen or seventeen-year-old girl kept lingering in front of Jia Heng's eyes.
Jia Heng lowered his gaze and thought to himself, no wonder she is an aunt and niece. She is so talented. She is so amazing now, how can she return it in the future? This girl must not be kept...
Okay, these are all messy words from the elders of the family.
Jia Heng picked up the teacup, took a sip, and dispelled some of the messy thoughts, and said, "Wait a while, His Highness will write a letter to the two empresses in the palace to report that they are safe."
Princess Xianning looked at Jia Heng opposite him who suddenly lowered his eyes to drink water, and said happily: "Sir, I will write it down later."
However, just as I stood up to get paper and pen, my heart suddenly moved, my eyes lowered, I was startled, my cheeks were as red as blood, and my heart was beating fiercely.
So, she didn't tie her hair just now?
No wonder she felt so comfortable, well, no, no wonder the husband bothered to ask her if she had bathed and changed clothes, and the look from Master Xiahou earlier seemed to be reminding her.
This is really...
At this time, women will be pestering, especially Princess Xianning who wants to accompany the army.
Well, Mr.’s gaze just now...
Suddenly thinking of the young man's evasive gaze, Princess Xianning bit her lips, her cheeks were hot, and her heart was filled with shame and joy. At this time, it was obviously too late for her to go to the back room to change clothes, so she had to suppress the shyness in her heart.
, picked up a pen and paper on the desk not far away, and asked: "Sir, I will write it right now."
Jia Heng took a sip of tea and raised his eyes to see Princess Xianning returning. He wanted to remind her, so after thinking about it, he had to wait for it to be written.
"Okay, sir." Princess Xianning handed over the letter and looked coldly at the young man opposite. Seeing that his face was calm and there was no strange color, as if the unnaturalness just now did not exist, she couldn't help but feel a sense of sadness in her heart.
.
Jia Heng nodded, took the letter, and immediately closed it when it touched the girl's finger, saying softly: "Okay, I'll give it to Liu Jixian later."
"Sir, don't you write a letter to your family to report that you are safe?" Princess Xianning asked with bright eyes.
At this moment, I suppressed the shame in my heart even more.
Jia Heng suddenly realized and said with a smile: "Your Highness reminded me, so I'll write it now."
With that said, he took the pen and paper, lowered his eyes and began to write a letter home to Ke Qing and others.
Jia Heng finished writing his family letter, looked at Princess Xianning, and said softly: "Your Highness, we will have dinner later. I will wait for Your Highness outside so that Your Highness can change into a dress and comb her hair."
"Then sir, go ahead." Princess Xianning's heart skipped a beat and she responded softly, her cheeks flushed as brightly as brocade.
I didn't want to mention it at first, but my husband made it clear directly.
Jia Heng held two letters and stood outside waiting. After a while, Princess Xianning changed into a blue dress, her eyes were a little shy, and she said, "Sir, it's done."