At the end of the month, the cold wind made my face hurt, like a knife hanging on my face. There was heavy snow in the sky, covering the earth. The sky and the earth were completely white. Two miles northwest of Jiangbei Camp, there was a place The mountain forest is not big or high. Covered in heavy snow, it is covered with silver and turns into a snow-capped mountain scenic spot, which is extremely beautiful.
On this day, Li Zhen took Long Ao, Lu Shaochuan, Yang Banhou, Yang Luchan and Dong Haichuan, as well as a group of followers, out of the camp in the wind and snow, entered the northwest mountain forest, and walked in the snow , ready to hunt.
Lu Shaochuan carried the gun, his eyes rolled around, looking at the surrounding situation, and kept saying: "Commander, you really know how to choose the day. At this time of year, let alone pigs, deer, tigers, etc. The big animals are all hidden, not even a pheasant can be found, not even the feathers can be seen, yet you still have to go out hunting. According to Lao Lu, it is better to warm yourself by the fire in the camp, eat meat, and drink some warm water. Warm wine, that's a comfortable little day."
Li Zhen was not angry and said with a smile: "Okay, you go back now, I won't stop you."
Lu Shaochuan chuckled and said sadly: "My hands are empty, it will be embarrassing to go back."
Li Zhen said: "Since you are embarrassed, open your eyes, stare carefully, and try to catch a few prey back. Don't let the hidden prey hide."
A group of people walked in the mountain forest, stepping on the ground and making a clicking sound.
"There is movement ahead."
Suddenly, Yang Luchan said something.
As soon as he finished speaking, a hare ran out and ran quickly through the forest.
"be mine."
Lu Shaochuan raised his gun and began to take aim. At the same time, Li Zhen also raised his gun and took aim. Long Ao, Yang Luchan, Dong Haichuan and others were also aiming at the running hare at this moment.
"boom,,."
"call out,,."
Bullets shot out of the air, followed by crossbow arrows.
In the blink of an eye, bullets and crossbow arrows hit the hare. The hare running in front rolled twice and was killed immediately by the bullets and crossbow arrows. Three bullets hit the hare, and three crossbow arrows hit the hare. This hare was not big. , after being shot through by crossbow arrows and bullets, it was already dripping with blood and incomplete.
These three crossbow arrows and three bullets were all shot by Li Zhen and his party.
Among them, those who fired the crossbows were Long Ao, Yang Luchan and Dong Haichuan, and those who shot with guns were Liu Zhen, Lu Shaochuan and Yang Banhou. All of them were hit.
Li Zhen ordered the soldiers to pick up the hare and said: "There is no difference this time. Keep going in."
"Okay, keep walking. If you don't catch a wild boar, I, Lu Shaochuan, will stay here for the night."
Lu Shaochuan carried a gun and looked like a bandit.
Long Ao held up his crossbow and joked with a smile: "Captain Lu, be careful when you brag. If you blow your hide, no one will believe you, especially in the winter, when there is still snow in the sky and the prey is hidden." Get up, if we don't catch the wild boar, it's possible that Captain Lu really wants to stay in the mountains for the night."
"Old Long, you don't believe me."
"It's not that I don't believe you, it's that I really don't believe you."
"Hmph, I hunted a wild boar and shared it with everyone, but I won't let you eat it. I'll starve you to death."
The two people joked with each other, and Li Zhen became even more interested after hearing this. The group of people walked quickly and gradually deepened. On the way, they encountered a hare and a hiding pheasant, both of which were easily captured.
"Crack, click."
The sound of dead branches being trampled to pieces on the ground was heard. A soldier chased Li Zhen and his party, shouting: "Commander, wait a minute." The soldier walked quickly and caught up with Li Zhen and his party in the blink of an eye. After standing still, the soldier raised his hand to salute and said loudly: "Commander, Brigadier Huang, please return to the camp immediately. We have important matters to discuss."
Li Zhen was still excited and said: "What's the matter?"
The soldier shook his head and said, "The brigade commander didn't say anything, but the matter is very important. Please go back immediately."
"What a disappointment."
Li Zhen knew that Huang Shihai would not lie. If he said it was a big thing, something big must have happened. He looked regretful and said, "A good hunting was interrupted. It's really disappointing. I'm leaving. I'll come back next time. I'll definitely come back next time." Shoot a wild boar back."
Lu Shaochuan, Long Ao and others were all like this, with expressions of regret on their faces.
You can imagine how you feel when you are interrupted when you are in high spirits.
After the group left the mountain forest and returned to the military camp, Li Zhen directly entered the Chinese army's tent.
At this time, Huang Shihai was already waiting.
Seeing Li Zhen sitting down, Huang Shihai said: "Commander, there is news from the Taiping Army ahead. Wing King Shi Dakai left Nanjing on December 18. After Shi Dakai left Nanjing, he posted notices along the way saying that he was forced to leave by Hong Xiuquan. , and Shi Dakai has been gathering soldiers all the way, and according to the news, Shi Dakai’s strength has expanded to 50,000, which is extremely terrifying."
Li Zhen's face became serious, fifty thousand people were already quite terrifying.
Moreover, the leader was still Shi Dakai.
If someone like Qin Rigang led an army of 50,000, Li Zhen would not have the slightest fear, but when Shi Dakai led an army, Li Zhen was a little wary. Even if he was not afraid, he must make adequate preparations. After all, Li Zhen only had 10,000 people. There is a huge difference in the number of people on both sides. In addition, due to the ice and snow, movement is inconvenient and the restrictions are even greater.
Li Zhen thought carefully for a while and then ordered in a deep voice: "Shi Dakai's army is coming. If we fight head-on, it will be detrimental to us. I plan to block Shi Dakai's army. Yang Banhou will lead a battalion under his command as a small force. As the first Attack and harass Shi Dakai's soldiers; Lu Shaochuan leads a battalion under his command as the second wave of harassment; Smith leads a battalion under his command as the third wave of harassment. If you feel that the number is not enough, you can increase the number. As long as the purpose can be achieved, you are free to operate. ."
"As commanded."
The three of them nodded in agreement and went down to think of a solution.
Huang Shihai looked at the backs of the three people leaving, frowned and said: "Commander, are you a bit hasty in hastily intercepting Shi Dakai? Shi Dakai has 50,000 troops, but we only have 10,000 people, especially Commander Yang and the others. It is not easy to succeed if you bring a small number of soldiers to harass."
Li Zhen shook his head and said: "You can't make a weapon without polishing it. Shi Dakai is just here to polish the generals in the army. When I left the Jiangbei camp, the army did not go to war. Let's try it now."
Huang Shihai nodded in agreement, still a little worried in his heart.
He left together with Yang Luchan and Dong Haichuan. Dong Haichuan was an optimist with a carefree temper and did not take the danger to heart. Seeing Huang Shihai's expression, he said: "Captain Huang, you are the emperor and don't be anxious. The eunuch is anxious. The army It is the hard work of the commander-in-chief. The commander-in-chief is not in a hurry. Why are you anxious? With the commander-in-chief's ability, can he watch the soldiers of the army die? You are unfounded."
Yang Luchan also said: "Commander Huang, wait and see what happens, don't be impatient."
Huang Shihai said: "What Mr. Dong and Mr. Yang said is right. Shihai will pay attention to it." Even though he said this, he was still a little uneasy and worried about Li Zhentuo's death.
