After noon, after having a simple meal, the three of them returned to the military camp together, summoned the officers to discuss matters, and expedited preparations.
Soldiers, ordnance, food, fodder, vehicles, etc. are all ready-made, and the vehicles can be installed as soon as they are installed, so it does not take long.
If the blast furnace, pottery kiln, charcoal pit, etc. had not been destroyed, the time could be shortened by one day.
The reason why he did not choose to wait for work, but took the initiative, was because he promised Yang Shu to resume farming in Longdong as soon as possible.
The second is that the number of soldiers and livestock has increased sharply, and Chaona County alone can no longer support it.
Third, having Xi Kangsheng as his backing greatly increased Li Chengzhi's confidence in a decisive battle. Even in order to realize the strategic intention of attacking from both sides, he must take the initiative, shorten the front, and reduce the depth of the rebels.
Zhang Jingzhi still sits at the rear.
Li Chengzhi left him a team of armored cavalry to patrol the enemy and deliver news.
But the infantry left two armies. One of them was the thousand auxiliary soldiers who returned to Chaona County from Baijia Camp after reorganizing the prisoners, and the other army was the thousand prisoners who were reorganized.
They are said to be auxiliary soldiers, but the content of the training is the same as that of combat soldiers, that is, their physical fitness is slightly inferior and they cannot carry a five-foot long spear for a long time.
But after all, they are soldiers who participated in the last war, and their morale and fighting spirit are definitely not bad.
Even the thousand captured soldiers have been practicing for nearly half a month, and the political transformation has not been relaxed for more than half a day. They are no longer the same as when they were rebels.
With these two armies, Chao Na can protect himself.
Moreover, Li Chengzhi also left behind 500 steel armors, plus the 500 to 600 mules and horses that he had given back to Chao Na, so Chao Na had two brigades of highly mobile semi-armored infantry.
This troop strength and equipment were more than double what they had discussed before. The squire was so happy that he almost couldn't open his mouth from ear to ear, calling General Li Renyi.
Guo Cunxin naturally wanted to join the army. Li Chengzhi originally wanted to give him a name, but after thinking for a long time, he couldn't think of a suitable one.
It is said that he is a military commander, but he does not care about military law. He is said to be in charge, but he is in charge of all the brigades, team merit officers, legal officers, and records (documents) in the army.
In addition to these, he is also in charge of external relations and internal relations, and he is responsible for all external matters.
Li Liang is Cangcao, responsible for ordnance, food, baggage, and civilian husband. His deputy is Song Lishen.
Song Lishen was originally sent to Kongtong Mountain by Li Chengzhi, leading thousands of villagers and some captives to farm at the foot of the mountain. In order to make some contribution to him, Li Chengzhi specially called him back.
The farming work at the foot of the mountain was left to a few village elders of the Song family and the head of the Li family.
Three thousand infantry were put in charge of Li Song, who was responsible for all the military commanders. He also promoted six brigade commanders, of which only one was from Chao Na, and the rest were all descendants of the Li family.
Li Chengzhi is naturally the commander-in-chief and the commander of the cavalry. The brigade commanders are Li Feng and Huangfu Rang.
He has always wanted to promote Li Shi, but this bastard is really not good enough. He only has a copy of "Flags and Drums Order Points", and his learning is not as good as Li Feng, who can't even write the word "Feng".
Li Chengzhi can only let him be the leader of the Tangqi team.
On the other hand, Huangfu Rang came from a famous family in the Dynasty, and his ancestor was Huangfu Hao, a famous general in the late Han Dynasty. His family background, military ability, and even martial arts were not bad. However, due to bad luck, no one appreciated him.
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He is also extremely studious. Among all the cavalry generals, he is the most studious. Whenever there is something he does not understand, he will definitely ask Li Chengzhi for help.
Therefore, Li Chengzhi promoted Huangfu Rang not just to comfort the soldier with a foreign surname, but more out of love for talents...
This time was considered an expedition, so Li Chengzhi naturally could not have only two guards. Li Song expanded his bodyguards into a team, with Li Rui as the team leader and Li Zhang as the deputy team leader. Li Xian was transferred to his side by Li Song.
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This was all arranged by Li Song himself, and Li Chengzhi didn’t even mention it.
Presumably, Li Song also realized that the reaction of his two sons was too slow and could not keep up with Li Chengzhi's rhythm, so he specially replaced him with a smart one.
Of course, these official positions are only for the convenience of management and are self-appointed internally and will not last long.
How many people will be sealed in the end depends on how much credit they have in countering the rebellion...
Two days later, the entire army left camp.
Although there was no worship last time, there was still a swearing-in meeting, but this time, Li Chengzhi actually omitted this and just informed the entire army to send troops to Jingyang, without adding a single word.
Li Chengzhi was afraid of mobilizing too early. If he arrived in Jingyang and failed, his morale would inevitably be depleted.
Once the enemy's situation is known, it won't be too late to swear an oath before the battle begins.
The sky was twilight, and I heard a drum sound in the camp, and the gate of the camp opened wide.
Thousands of soldiers flowed out of the military camp, deliberately went around the city, and then headed west.
The top of the city was densely packed with people, old and young, gentry and civilians.
But the strange thing is that both the soldiers below the city and the people on the city are silent. They can only hear the horses' hooves trampling the ground and the wheels turning.
Li Chengzhi only ordered that the entire army should not make any noise or noise after leaving the camp, but he did not tell the people not to talk either.
From this alone, we can see how strict military discipline has reached, even the common people are affected.
It's not good to be too depressed. Since people come to see you off, you still have to say hello.
He whispered a few words to the soldiers.
Later, I heard three drums from the Chinese army, and then more than a dozen messengers shouted in unison: "Victory!"
The emotions of thousands of soldiers were completely ignited. They all puffed up their chests, as if they had exhausted all their strength, and shouted hoarsely: "We must win!"
Then it was like thunder falling from the sky, and the sound shook the night. No matter the people on the city or the soldiers below, they all shouted three times in unison: "We must win, we must win, we must win!"
Even Li Chengzhi was shaken and filled with great pride.
He thought about it, but still didn't look back.
Zhang Jingzhi and Zhang Jingmo must also be on top of the city...
It feels weird just thinking about it?
Two nights ago, that is, the night after discussing with Zhang Jingzhi and convening all the army generals for discussion, Zhang Jingzhi said to himself privately: Zhang Jingmo can be appointed as his secretary (responsible for writing chapters, proclamations, letters, etc.)
, similar to secretary or clerk).
He also said that with Zhang Jingmo’s talent, learning and wisdom, he was definitely better than the one Guo Cunxin arranged for him, and he felt safe to use it.
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Li Chengzhi was so frightened that his scalp went numb.
Is this still worth considering?
Nearly 6,000 soldiers, with only one woman by his side, what is the nature of this?
Li Chengzhi will definitely not do anything. The etiquette concepts of this era will never allow them to do anything, and there is Guo Cunxin by his side.
But what would the lieutenant generals think?
Li Chengzhi refused without thinking.
What’s even more strange is that Guo Cunxin didn’t object?
He wondered whether Guo Cunxin had reached some agreement with Zhang Jingzhi.
But Guo Cunxin refused to admit it and said that he would no longer care about his bad things. As long as he was brave enough and could withstand Li Shixian's anger, he would do anything.
How can there be no ghosts when attitudes change so quickly?
Li Chengzhi was extremely curious...
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If the military line is too long, the head and tail cannot be taken care of, and the speed will be slowed down. Therefore, after bypassing the county seat, the army is divided into two routes, heading eastward along the Hong River and Ru River.
Jingzhou is backed by Longshan Mountain and has many rivers, seven or eight in total. These two are the second and third largest rivers in Jingzhou besides the Jing River.
The roads along the two rivers are spacious, and a car can drive directly to Jingyang and only to Jingzhou. Moreover, the two rivers are not far apart, with the widest point being only more than 20 miles, so the two armies can echo each other.
Li Chengzhi is on the south road, and Li Song is on the north road. Each camp is divided into two, and the two roads go hand in hand.
The distance between the two places is less than a hundred miles, and the Baijia Army has already transformed into mules and horses, so Li Chengzhi estimates that if everything goes well, he will be able to reach Jingyang by dusk at most.
Yang Shu had already set up the camp, built the pots and stoves, and even prepared the food. As soon as the army arrived, the whole army would have houses to live in and warm food to eat.
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Outside Jingyang City, nearly a thousand people were setting up stoves, carrying water, carrying firewood, and loading grain and grass, all working in full swing.
Starting ten days ago, Yang Shu had sent people to build camps and strongholds. They demolished what needed to be demolished, built what needed to be built, leveled what needed to be leveled, and filled in what needed to be filled in.
Because it was built based on several official villages, most of the buildings are ready-made, and the amount of work is not large, so the camp has already been set up, and what is being done at this time is just some finishing work.
Yang Shu and Hu Baozong stood at the top of the city, quietly looking at the city.
Sensing something strange, Hu Baozong turned his head subconsciously and found Yang Shu staring directly at him.
He asked angrily: "What do you want me to do?"
"Hahaha..." Yang Shu laughed happily, "After ruining such a big plan of your family, I thought that you would fight me desperately when you came back?"
When he mentioned this, Hu Baozong became furious and his fists clenched.
Calm down...calm down...
Li Chengzhi said: Whenever there is a big event, be calm...
He breathed heavily without even looking at Yang Shu.
Pretty tolerable?
Yang Shu chuckled and teased: "It's been two days, it's time to discuss which one Li Chengzhi is going to marry?"
Originally it was just a small flame, but this sentence was like a pot of fire oil being poured down on his head. Hu Baozong was immediately furious and wanted to burn holes all day long.
Are you calm...Grandpa, are you a bird feather?
Just when he was so angry that he could no longer hold back, his eyes inadvertently glanced at Li Cong beside him, and the words Li Chengzhi told him before leaving suddenly came to mind:
"There is a reason why the Hongnong Yang family has not mourned for hundreds of years. Yanrong Gong has been in the officialdom for a long time. He has experienced many ups and downs. He is used to seeing big winds and waves. This is not what a fledgling young man like you and me can compare with.
...If you can endure it, endure it, and if you can afford it, give in..."
This means that you are hundreds of years behind your family background, and you are not as powerful as your backers, but your Hu family is not that strong.
Gao Zhaoquan is in power and hates the Yang family to the core. How can his brothers still live well?
Moreover, this is a time when your Hu family is in danger. If you dare to confront or play dirty tricks, don’t blame others for cheating you...
Hu Baozong gradually calmed down.
Let’s not talk about whether what Li Chengzhi said makes sense. Even he was so afraid of Yang Shu. If it were him, wouldn’t he be tricked to death?
Thinking about the past where he was tricked by Li Chengzhi, Hu Baozong suddenly stopped being angry...