Six hundred and seventieth chapters soldiers divided into three groups
The princess was lying on the edge of the chair, staring at the river with her big eyes. There was still half a chewed bone under her paws, and the dog's hair was shaggy, with a leisurely expression on its face.
Hua Bushi on the side patted the princess's head with a rather sad look and sighed, "Oh, my sister is gone, and now you are the only one left by my side to accompany me."
When the princess heard this, she looked at Hua Bushi in astonishment, with a hint of fear in her eyes. She was afraid that the master of the "big devil" had some evil intentions. After all, Yang Jiangyi's departure from Dabaigou that day was considered to be the culprit. one
In fact, the princess was not the only one accompanying Hua Bushi. There were four other people in the cabin of this wooden boat: Chu Yiyi was sitting on the chair next to Hua Bushi, Ximen Tong and Li Hu were standing on the left and right of him. Behind him, at the table next to him, a scholar in Tsing Yi in his forties was Yang Sichang, drinking tea from a porcelain cup.
That day in Kaifeng City, after Hua Bushi checked Mrs. Yang's pulse, she and Yang Sichang went to a hut in a separate courtyard to chat. The two of them actually hit it off and talked happily [
One is an idler who has been dismissed and can do housework, and the other is the eldest young master of a martial arts sect who has nothing to do. The two of them talk heart-to-heart without any scruples at all.
From the art of war to the general trend of the world, he also discussed the current situation in Henan and the rising rebels. Hua Bushi found that this Yang Xiaoguan was not only proficient in military affairs and had a wide range of knowledge, but also had a very good understanding of the current situation. This was not the case at all. What's even more rare is that the two of them have quite similar views on many things, and once they talk about it, they have a "heroic vision". feeling of confidant
Just because Yang Sichang once served as an official in the court, he always considered everything from the standpoint of the Ming Dynasty. However, he opposed the killing of refugees and believed that people's livelihood was the basis of national strength. The court must try to organize and settle these refugees to mine and farm so that they could have a way to make a living. Can solve the current fundamental problem of insufficient national power
Yang Sichang's views on the rebels are also different from that of most court officials who believe that they should focus on restrictions and recruitment rather than blind killing. In fact, most of the rebels are ordinary farmers who were "forced" because of their livelihood. On the road to rebellion, the Ming Dynasty has insufficient military strength and is unable to resolve internal and external troubles. It can completely turn them into useless recruits.
Yang Sichang believed that there were actually only two rebel armies that must be destroyed. One was Zhang Xianzhong and the other was Li Zicheng. Because only the two of them could truly threaten the Ming Dynasty, and other rebel armies could be recruited.
Although Hua Bushi did not agree with this, he knew a lot about the rebels after the Huaiqing War. He knew that among the leaders of the rebels, only Zhang Xianzhong and Li Zicheng were more capable and courageous than others. This was true in "troubled" times. The heroes were all determined to rebel, and they had to overthrow the Ming Dynasty and become the emperor themselves.
From Talking about Zhonghua Bushi, I learned that the Yang family’s father and son were dismissed from office and Yang’s father was sent to distant territory. Although the direct crime was due to the conflict between the parties in the DPRK and China, it was because he advocated the policy of recruiting the rebels.
When Hua Bushi asked what party the Yang family and his son belonged to in the court, Yang Sichang did not hide anything and said bluntly that they were all members of the "Five Kings Party". Now the "Donglin Party" wants to control the real power in various areas and must be eliminated. The father and son were the first to bear the brunt of the enemy's wings and became victims.
The conversation between the two unknowingly lasted for more than two hours. Hua Bushi stood up to leave because he still had to go back to prepare for the crusade against the "Wealthy Alliance". Yang Sichang learned about Hua Bushi in two days. When he was about to go on a trip, he offered to go with him
According to Yang Sichang, he had presided over the military affairs of Henan Province when he was an official. He was familiar with most of the military attachés in the various prefectures in Henan and had close friendship with some of them. Most of the local officials in Henan Province belonged to the "Five Kings Party". He accompanied Hua Bushi. Although the group may not be able to get help from these people, at least they can persuade these military attaches to prevent the officers and soldiers in each state from being used by the other side.
"Luohanmen" has quite a relationship with Fan Jingwen, the governor of Henan, but now Fan Jingwen has no time to intervene in this matter. With the support of Zhang Zongheng and Zuo Liangyu, the "Wealthy Alliance" is indeed possible to use the power of officers and soldiers. If Yang Sichang can make it happen, It is a good thing that the government troops and horses of each state government are not used by the other party.
Therefore, Hua Bushi did not hesitate to express his thanks and only asked whether Mrs. Yang would be short of someone to take care of Yang Sichang, but he said that because his mother had Mrs. Jin taking care of her in the old house, it didn't matter if he left for a while.
So two days later, when Hua Bushi left Kaifeng City with everyone from the "Evil Dog Gate", he also took Yang Sichang with him.
This large-scale crusade against the "Fugui Alliance" was instigated by Fang Changsheng and Master Chen. They divided their forces into three separate routes and marched on different routes. They agreed to gather in Mengjin County, fifty miles below Wangwu Mountain, and then attack Fugui Villa together.
The first route was led by Fang Changsheng himself and the masters of the "Arhat Sect". In addition to the disciples of the "Arhat Sect", there were also more than 20 sects and more than 600 people passing through Lincheng. Xuchang rushed to Mengjindi by land. The second route, led by Master Chen, led the monks of the "Shaolin Sect" to gather about 500 people from more than 20 sects in western Henan and set off directly from Songshan Shaolin Temple to Wangwu.
The third route, headed by the "Evil Dog Sect", includes more than 40 small and medium-sized sects in eastern Henan, with a total of more than 900 people starting from Kaifeng City and taking a boat from east to west on the Yellow River through Xingyang, Jiyuan and other places to Mengjin. This is Among the three groups of people, the only one traveling along the waterway is also the one with the most complicated sects and the largest number of people.
Fang Changsheng, the commander of this group of troops, was very decisive and gave Hua Bushi full authority. He only sent the elder Liu Yuanhe and his second disciple Yuan Xi to accompany him.
It is a more reasonable arrangement for the troops to march in three directions.
Because the ninety-six sects allied with the "Arhat Sect" are scattered throughout Henan Province, if they are required to go to Mengjin to gather the strength of an independent sect, they will suffer losses if they encounter the interception of the "Wealth Alliance" along the way. It would be much safer to gather all the forces into three groups, each led by their own masters [
Hua Bushi's group of people set out from Kaifeng City and sailed up the Yellow River for three days. Among the thirty-five wooden boats in the fleet, there were only five boats belonging to the "Evil Dog Gate" and the remaining thirty boats were on board. Those who took the ride were all tycoons from more than forty sects in eastern Henan.
The three-day journey was relatively smooth. Hua Bushi ordered the fleet to set sail at dawn and dock at night to rest. He was careful and vigilant along the way, and no accidents occurred. The fleet was composed of many masters of the Baidao sect and disciples. With such a huge momentum, even if there are thieves and water bandits on the Yellow River, they would not dare to provoke them easily.
It is already the morning of the fourth day when the fleet has entered Xingyang County and has sailed nearly 300 miles of waterway. It is already halfway through the journey from Kaifeng to Mengjin.
"Fang Changsheng, this old fox is really naughty." The person who spoke was Chu Yiyi who was sitting at the table in the cabin. "It's easy for him to leave the burden of these forty-three sects to the young master to carry on his own."
Hua Bushi smiled brightly and said: "That day in Yihong Mansion, this young master asked Fang Changsheng for half of Kaifeng City. He must have been heartbroken and wanted to die. Now of course he has to leave the most difficult thing to us. Fortunately, Mrs. Yiyi can help me, otherwise I would still have to do it." I am really confident that I can bring this large group of rabble to Mengjin."
Chu Yiyi said: "Although the eyes and ears of Qianhuafang can monitor them, they can't stop these sects from betraying and surrendering to the enemy. If there is really trouble, I'm afraid Yiyi won't be able to help the young master much."
Most of these Jianghu sects formed an alliance and participated in the crusade against the "Wealthy Alliance" because of the power of the "Arhat Sect" and "Shaolin Sect" in Henan Province. Naturally, it is difficult to expect how loyal they are.
But the eldest young master waved his hand and said: "Mrs. Yiyi, don't worry. Even if there are real members of the 'Wealth Alliance' in these sects, they will have to wait until the critical moment to activate. Now, there won't be any trouble."
At this time, Yang Sichang was heard coughing slightly and said: "Master Hua Sichang thought that although Leader Fang's strategy of dividing the troops into three groups was good, the 'Wealth Alliance' would definitely respond. Even if they could not stop them all, they would at least concentrate on them. Strength intercepts one of the ways.”
Hua Bushi nodded and said: "Mr. Sichang's words are reasonable. In your opinion, which way will they intercept?"
Yang Sichang said: "The other two routes are by land. You can change your route at any time. It is not easy to intercept. Only we are taking the water route. The route is clear and the number of people is the largest. I think most of them He will attack us even though it is difficult to take easy things.”
Chu Yiyi frowned and said: "Although we have a large number of people, how many of these sects we bring can be relied on. If the 'Wealth Alliance' concentrates its forces to stop us, it will be a big deal. I think that if we really find such a sign, we must send a letter to you as soon as possible." The 'Arhat Gate' needs help."
Yang Sichang said: "We can certainly send a letter asking for reinforcements, but it's hard to say whether reinforcements will come."
Chu Yiyi said: "What do you mean by Mr. Yang's words? Is Fang Changsheng still willing to die without saving us? What good will he do if we are eliminated by the 'Wealth Alliance'?"
Yang Sichang said: "There is a saying in the art of war that 'it is bound to harm the yin in order to benefit the yang'. This is Master Fang's Li Daitao Zang plan."
Chu Yiyi said: "I don't understand what Mr. Yang said about the art of war."
She turned her face and looked at Hua Bushi with her beautiful eyes and said: "Young Master must know that you should talk to Yiyi quickly and don't let me be anxious."
Hua Bushi smiled slightly and said: "Madam, have you ever thought about why Fang Changsheng, who is obviously the main person in charge of this expedition from the 'Arhat Sect' and the 'Shaolin Sect', chose to entrust me with the largest number of people from this sect and arrange for us to do so?" Traveling along the Yellow River waterway"