The stream in the mountains is gurgling, shaking off scattered light spots in the moonlight. If you follow the flow of the light spots, you can see that it meanders far away. There are lush reeds and shrubs around the stream, which are gently swaying in the wind.
The night is beautiful. If Guo Ning had literary talent, he might be able to sing a few lines. But if combined with the sound of swarms of mosquitoes and poisonous insects buzzing among the reeds, and the unique sour smell of horses' sweat coming from the stables upwind, then
It doesn't feel that good anymore.
The environment of the village is also very simple. There are no roads connecting different areas of the village. At most, you can move a few flat stones to step on the steep slope, which can barely be called steps.
Near the stream, this kind of stone was soaked with water vapor and became very slippery. Guo Ning used his hands and feet to climb up, then took the torch from Ni Yi's hand and asked Ni Yi to climb up too. The leaders of the red coat army behind them,
They also followed one after another.
The two of them just had dinner with the Ding Navy officers at the Split Mountain Military Camp opposite Xiong'er Mountain. The staple food was rice balls made of corn. This kind of rice balls are steamed and dried and can be stored for a long time. They are also very hungry because they are about to be eaten.
Because of the expedition, there was also meat soup and scones. Those above the rank of corps commander could eat large pieces of meat, while ordinary soldiers had to try their luck.
The meat in the broth belongs to various birds and beasts. Many birds and beasts in Nishan must have been killed recently. It can be seen that Liu Erzu was very careful in order to settle thousands of Ding navy officers.
Because no one expected that Guo Ning would personally participate in the attack, there was no preparation for the big shots to stay in the Xiong'er Mountain village. The officers of Ding Haijun warmly invited Guo Ning to live in their military camp, and just add a tent.
Ning agreed immediately.
But Liu Erzu quickly gave up his temporary residence in Xiong'er Mountain. He was the host, and Guo Ning had no objection.
So Guo Ning finished his meal and crossed the canyon with a torch. To be honest, walking in the mountains at night is not easy. In this journey alone, he felt that the two rice balls and two cakes in his stomach had consumed more than half of it.
Although the Red Coat Army has declined and is all supported by Guo Ning's secret support, as the leader of the Taishan bandit group, Liu Erzu would have no problem even if he wanted to build a house for himself with gold, jewels and treasures. However, he was born as a farmer and was poor.
Life is no different until old age, so the house in Xiong'er Mountain is quite simple, not much different from the dilapidated house that Guo Ning lived in when he first settled in Tangluo, Hebei Province.
Liu Erzu met Guo Ning at the top of the steps and accompanied him to the house.
He first introduced the furnishings in the room to Guo Ning. For example, a magpie-painted bow hanging on the wall was obtained from a tea merchant when he was hired by a wealthy family to guard the border for ten years when he was young;
The set of armored stomachs was captured during the attack on Jeju.
In the end, he himself was a little embarrassed: "I didn't expect the National Congress to come in person, so it was really crude."
Guo Ning didn't mind at all.
He put his hands on his hips and glanced at the knife rack beside the bed, the small shield leaning against the window...these positions were chosen by experienced warriors. Guo Ning was in his mind instantly.
Simulate a situation where you wake up from sleep, reach to the bedside to grab a knife, then lift your shield by the window and jump out.
He stopped looking carefully and went to the corner just out of habit, and sure enough he found two jars placed side by side. One jar of ointment and one jar of strong liquor, both used for pain relief and to resist dampness and cold.
This is not a coincidence, but a little trick passed down by word of mouth among the veterans. Pu Liyan of the Jin Army and the senior Kao Jia Zhengjun are often equipped like this. Guo Ning is like this in Tangluo, and he still retains it to this day.
Habit.
Guo Ning laughed heartily. Liu Erzu stood behind and looked at his two clay pots. He understood what Guo Ning meant and laughed too.
Whether they are farming or serving as soldiers, they are all humble people with poor backgrounds. They have to sell their labor and life, endure beatings and insults from officials, have neither enough food nor clothing, and struggle in an environment that becomes increasingly difficult day by day.
, some people couldn't survive at all, so they rebelled; some people ran into foreign enemies before they had time to rebel, and in the end they took the same path as rebelling.
Guo Ning calmly said to Liu Erzu: "Dajin will not exist for long."
"What does the Duke mean?"
"I have always felt that when it comes to war, there is no need for hundreds of thousands of people to rush back and forth and fight for three to five years. It would be too hard for the people. As long as it is done beautifully, like two people fighting for three to five rounds, wiping a knife across their necks,
The outcome and life and death are determined. Therefore, this time, all arrangements have been made not only from Xuzhou, but also from Hebei to attract the Kaifeng Jin Army's northern troops, from Huainan and even to the west of Beijing to encourage the Song Army to continue to entangle the Thirteenth Captain of Kaifeng.
Yes. I will take Kaifeng, and King Sui's small court will be destroyed."
Guo Ning looked out the window at the deep mountains, then turned back and continued: "I personally led the troops and accomplished such great achievements with the dignity of the Duke of the country. How can I be promoted to two levels of officialdom in Zhongdu? I'm going to be granted a title first.
King, in another year or two at most, my subordinates will be unable to hold themselves back and want to give me a yellow robe to wear."
These words were very straightforward. Liu Erzu listened attentively and couldn't help but ask: "Dong Zhou Guo, are you wearing any clothes?"
"The yellow robe may not be comfortable to wear, but if I don't wear it, who will dare to wear it? Naturally, I have to ask the Jurchens to get out of the way, and I will be the emperor."
"As for the Red Coat Army..." Guo Ning picked up a dagger from the knife rack and weighed it:
"My territory has expanded, my status has increased, and ministers from the Dragon Kingdom have come in droves. In the past two years, I have had many old ministers of the Great Gold under my command, but in Zhongdu City or other places, there are always ghosts from time to time. The truly reliable ones will always be
He is a warrior who started from humble beginnings and has been in the army for a long time. He has fought alongside me. Therefore, don’t take it to heart about the small conflicts in the early years. I hope you will make more contributions this time so that you can advance to the next level... We will get along with each other in the future.
, and it is indispensable for everyone to have the opportunity to make contributions."
Liu Erzu was nearly sixty years old and had met many people in his life, so he could hear Guo Ning's sincerity.
In the past two years, bragging about Daikin's loyal minister Guo Ning has been everywhere. The louder the bragging, the more everyone understands what is going to happen. But as Guo Ning is the focus of countless people's speculation, it is really unfair for Guo Ning to say it so frankly.
It's heartwarming enough.
With such a status as it is now, and the city being so deep that he has been putting on a show for more than half a year, just to kill the Kaifeng court with one blow, how can such a person make such random promises?
Such a person can still take advantage of the rebels who came from a bitter background and put the opportunity in front of him. He even has a commitment to his future military and political status. If he has doubts on his own side, how is he different from a fool? The current situation is not two-way.
Everyone joins hands to plot, but the Red Coat Army has to use its best skills to carve out a future for itself!
What's more...
If Guo Ning can really destroy the Kaifeng court and immediately overthrow the Zhongdu court, it will be a change of dynasty. Every one of the Taishan bandits and bandits will be able to pat their chests and tell their parents and family after they die and go to hell.
I have avenged the blood feud for many years for you!
Liu Erzu opened his mouth, and the door of the room was suddenly pushed hard, making a loud clang.
Peng Yibin came in with clenched fists and stared at Guo Ning: "I don't care about anything else. I just want to ask, Duke Zhou, you won't continue to be a dog for the Jin people, right?"
The door was just closed. Guo Ning and Liu Erzu wanted to talk privately. Most of their subordinates scattered far away, and only a few leaders gathered close by. Peng Yibin was one of the guards standing at the door. He suddenly rushed in, and another
The two guards were caught off guard and rushed to stop him.
As soon as Ni stepped into the house, he heard Peng Yibin keep talking about dogs. How could he bear this? Ni suddenly became furious: "Damn you!"
He raised his hand and went to draw the sword. Hao Ding, who originally wanted to control Peng Yibin with him, panicked and turned to dissuade him.
Guo Ning looked at the commotion with a smile and said slowly:
"I have never been a dog in the past few years. On the contrary, it is driven by intention. The people who overwhelm me die quickly one by one. Therefore, the current imperial court of Dajin, including the sick Emperor in Zhongdu, dares to sit down
The person above me is gone. Peng Yibin, of course you don’t want to be the Jurchens’ dog. However, I want to live my life and establish a new dynasty, can you step in for me?”
Peng Yibin's face was red and veins were pulsing on his forehead: "If you mean what you say, I will be the pioneer to open the way!"
Guo Ning laughed.
Amid laughter, he stood in front of Peng Yibin: "It's seven hundred miles from here to Xuzhou, to Guide Mansion, and then to Kaifeng. Along the way, we have to trek through muddy tidal flats. Are you familiar with the hydrology and roads?"
The Red Coat Army that contracted Mount Tai were mostly local farmers and poor people. If it were not for the oppression of the Jurchens, they would have never left their hometown for more than ten miles in their lives. Only Peng Yibin often traveled to contact various parties for Liu Erzu, and he was a wise man.
He replied proudly: "You can walk with your eyes closed!"
"To serve as the vanguard of a large army, you have to clear roads across mountains, build bridges across rivers, attack strong points and defeat enemies, and clear out enemies in front of you. Do you have the ability?"
"It doesn't matter whether you have this ability or not. Why don't Duke Zhou give it a try? If it doesn't work, just chop off my head!"
Early next morning.
On both sides of the abandoned road at the foot of Xiong'er Mountain, small animals and birds suddenly left their nests in groups. The small animals felt the ground shaking.
The birds were hovering in the air, and they saw that in the streams and valleys that were dozens of miles away, groups of armored warriors appeared, and groups of cavalry rode forward. When the birds suddenly flapped their wings, they flew high into the sky.
.The lower part of its sight was replaced by one flag after another flying in the wind. At a glance, it looked like the tide gushing out from the deep mountains, with rolling waves and boundlessness.
The remaining Taishan troops of the Red Coat Army did not act according to the plan agreed with Guo Ning beforehand.