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Chapter 341 Expedition to the top of the hawthorn, cut off Zhao Shihu

In the main hall of the official office of Dushikou Castle, Zhang Guangda, the commander of the cavalry battalion under the admiral Zhang Cheng on Xuanzhen North Road, heard Zhang Cheng ask him about the gap in riding horses.

He hurriedly replied: "General, the pack horses and riding horses for heavy riding are all ready, but for the suitable war horses, only 210 have been selected so far, and there are still 88 horses left."

Hearing this, Zhang Cheng pondered for a moment, and then said: "The horses needed for heavy riding are indeed rare. I will try my best to buy them. For the time being, I have to replace them with the existing horses. As for the horses and sergeants' armor, it is not a problem. I told Yun The state craftsman camp hastened to make it."

After he finished speaking, he looked at Chen Zheng and said, "Chen Zheng, you have been training in the infantry for three months. From your point of view, is it possible to fight?"

Chen Zheng was taken aback for a moment, others asked what was the difficulty, why did he change here?
He thought about it for a while before replying: "General, although the battalion has only been drilled for nearly three months, the two divisions in the battalion have followed the general's instructions, using the old army as the skeleton, and using the old to bring in the new." way, practiced day and night,
Although it is still a short time now, everything about infantry combat is well known, but the sergeants in the infantry battalion have not yet practiced with the cavalry battalion, and the sergeants in each department are only equipped with armor for the cold soldiers, and the fire soldiers have no armor to use. .

If they were to fight at this time, the infantry battalions would not be capable enough to fight against the Tartars or bandits, but if they were to fight against small groups of bandits from various places, there should be no problem. "

Zhang Cheng nodded very satisfied. When he asked this question suddenly, Chen Zheng could guess that he intended to send Bu Ying out to wipe out bandits everywhere. It seemed that these people under his command were gradually growing up.

"Well, the Tartars only retreated last year, and they probably won't come back in the past two years. Although the rogues have rebelled, they are raging in Huguang. They are too far from my north road. Without the military order of the Ministry of War, we can't leave the country, and now we will go with them Can't fight.

But this general is about to be ordered by the emperor to supervise the military affairs of the North Road, so he can no longer tolerate bandits running rampant. Now all the military households and farms in my North Road have been approved, and the guards have also eliminated the old and weak. It is an important time for the settlements to reclaim wasteland and prepare for farming. In a few months, it will be time to plant wheat.

The stable days you have finally obtained must not be destroyed by bandits again. Besides, no matter how hard these newly recruited sergeants practice day and night, they are not as fast as the last battle. The new soldiers in your battalion should also see blood. ,"

Zhang Cheng's words made everyone in the hall excited, thinking that when Zhang Cheng first arrived on Shangbei Road, he just wiped out bandits everywhere in the territory, and everyone who participated in this matter was rewarded.

Especially Zhang Guangda, Chen Zheng, Chen Zhong, Wang Tieren, Cui Shijie, Jin Yong and others looked at Zhang Cheng with bright eyes, and Chen Zheng was the first to ask, "General, where are you fighting?"

Zhang Cheng said lightly with a smile on his face, "Zhao Shihu."

"Zhao Shihu!?"

Zhang Guangda, Chen Zheng, Chen Zhong and the other three exclaimed in unison. They are all close friends of Zhang Cheng. They knew that Zhao Shihu had already surrendered to Zhang Cheng. Now that Zhang Cheng wanted to send troops to exterminate Zhao Shihu, how could they not Stupid?
Fortunately, after nearly a year of experience, he has calmed down a lot. Although he was surprised in his heart, he didn't ask directly. If this happened before King Qin, he would ask questions on the spot.

They looked at each other, and it was still Chen Zheng who continued to ask softly: "General, which one do you plan to send to fight?"

Zhang Cheng smiled without saying a word, his eyes kept turning around the several people, the faces of the leading generals in the hall were all excited, hoping that Zhang Cheng would name him to lead the battle.

"Where is Jin Yong?"

As soon as this remark came out, everyone in the hall was even more astonished. It stands to reason that if Zhang Cheng sent an army to fight, he should also choose Zhang Guangda and Chen Zhengzhong to lead the army. At worst, he should choose Chen Zhong to lead the army. In any case, it would not be Jin Yong's turn. .

Jin Yong himself was the one who was most surprised. Although he also hoped in his heart that Zhang Cheng would name him to lead the army and make meritorious service, it was second to him. He mainly wanted to serve Zhang Cheng and show his loyalty.

Although he was also praying in his heart, he also knew that among the generals in the hall, no matter how trusted he was, or the strength of the soldiers under his command, he was not superior, and it would be difficult for him to take the lead in the battle.

At this time, he suddenly heard Zhang Cheng yelling his own name. He was taken aback for a moment, but he immediately realized that Jin Yong, who was emotionally agitated, got up from his seat and walked to the middle of the main hall, kneeling on one knee, clasping his hands road:
"Jin Yong, chief executive of Division B of the Dushibu Battalion, pays homage to the commander in chief!"

Zhang Cheng looked at Jin Yong who was kneeling on the ground full of excitement. He first smiled, and then said: "Jin Yong, that Zhao Shihu was a tiger's minion in the past, colluding with the rebels Xue Liangqing, Wu Youlu, etc., in an attempt to bring trouble to our north." Road, such thieves must not stay.

Now it has been found out that its cottage is hidden in the territory of Baoan Prefecture, in a valley in the valley of Yanshan Mountain, which is famous as the tip of the tree. This admiral wants you to lead an army alone and go to cut it off. Do you dare to go? "

"Here!"

Jin Yong shouted loudly and said again: "Please don't worry, Commander-in-Chief, Jin Yong will never disgrace his life!"

Zhang Cheng nodded silently, and called again: "Where is Chen Zhong?"

Chen Zhong, who was sitting on the left, suddenly heard Zhang Cheng calling him. With Jin Yong's example in front of him, he also hurriedly got up and knelt down on one knee in the hall, and clasped his fists and replied, "Chen Zhong, the general manager of the cavalry department, Pay homage to the Commander-in-Chief."

Zhang Cheng looked serious, looked at Jin Yong and Chen Zhong with cold eyes, and continued: "This time we sent troops to wipe out the bandits Zhao Shihu. Cavalry is responsible for the sentry and inspection of the army.

Ten days later, that is, on the fifth day of the eighth month, Er and others sent troops south to Baoan Prefecture to wipe out the bandits under the bandits under the rebel Zhao Shihu.

This is the first battle of the new army recruited by me in the North Road since the training. You and the other two must be careful. The army will not be disarmed from the day of leaving the camp. Use this battle to test the effect of the previous drill ,

We must also take this opportunity to practice marching and setting up camps. Even if we are in the territory of our North Road, we must check all the way. The camping must be in the wild, and we are not allowed to enter any castle. "

"Here!"

Jin Yong and Chen Zhong took orders in unison.

Zhang Cheng continued: "Soldiers who go out to battle should bring their own emergency rations for three days. The admiral has ordered Wei Zhice's car battalion to prepare ten heavy vehicles. After the two of you march to Yunzhou, he will hand over to you." .

Now, my North Road is not rich, and ten trucks can only keep you fed for three to five days, and the emergency rations brought by the soldiers should not be moved lightly, so you need to wait and find ways to raise them yourself along the way.

Chen Zhong, you should send out one of your sentry cavalry to detect along the way before the army, not limited to Zhao Shihu on the tip of the tree, if there are other bandits, you should also cut them off, so as not to cause trouble. "

(End of this chapter)