The wind rises at the end of the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 105
In the three mountain camp, there was a lot of people and horses, and the flow of people came and went.

The Chinese army of the Zhongshan Daying Camp was erected by Li Yangchun on the top of the mountain, which is a fairly wide flat ground, and a huge Chinese army green curtain stands in the center of it.

From the foot of the mountain to the mountainside and then to the top of the mountain, layers of military tents surround the big green curtain tent, protecting it in the center like stars holding the moon.

Directly in front of the Chinese army's green curtain tent, a big azure blue banner stands on the open ground.

All around are armored warriors wearing blue rivet cloth visors, tasselless high-topped helmets, blue scarves wrapped around helmets, and armored warriors in blue robes.

These are the elite cavalry under Li Yangchun's command.

Li Yangchun is a native of northern Shaanxi, and he also came from the side of the army. He used to be the general.

There was a severe drought in northern Shaanxi, and the salary was owed for many years. Li Yangchun also participated in that large-scale mutiny.

He, Gao Yingxiang, Zhang Xianzhong and others belonged to the first batch of rioters.

Most of Li Yangchun's elite cavalry were fugitive frontier soldiers from Guyuan and Yansui towns, as well as veterans killed from the mountains of corpses and seas of blood.

Compared with the Jingqi in the general rebel camp, it is obviously a whole level stronger, not only the difference in combat power and spirit.

What attracted the most attention of Li Yangchun's subordinates was the neatness of their armor.

Almost all the elite riders wore blue robes and blue clothes, and wore blue scarves with blue flags.

The troops and hungry soldiers all wear blue scarves, and the old soldiers wear blue clothes.

The three mountain camps are layered on top of each other. Although the layout is not outstanding, there are not many mistakes or omissions.

The old and weak camps are in the middle, followed by the camps of hungry soldiers, and the camps of infantry and horse troops are stacked and staggered on the outside.

Jingqi is concentrated in the position of the central army and can respond to the other two mountains at any time.

After fighting for many years, it is impossible for Li Yangchun to become the leader of a battalion if he is only at the general level.

Now there are 72 battalions and [-] battalions in the entire rebel army, and Gao Yingxiang, the king of Chuang, is respected as the leader.

The title of Jia was not settled until eight years after Chongzhen, and it was originally called Ying.

At first, Wang Jiayin called Wang Jianzhi, commanded the ministries, enfeoffed 36 battalions, and entered Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces.

Wang Jiayin used to be a frontier soldier, but later fled back home because of unpaid wages.

In the first year of Chongzhen, due to lack of food, he led an uprising in Fugu.

Therefore, the initial establishment of the battalion was also formulated in accordance with the Ming army's garrison and garrison system, but later due to different actual conditions, the establishment naturally changed accordingly.

Now "home" is the largest establishment.

Second to "home" is called "camp".

Under "Ying", there are "big camp" and "small camp".

The number of people in the "Da Ying" is basically more than [-] people, and Li Yangchun is the leader of the Da Ying.

The "small battalion" may have thousands or thousands of people, with hundreds of elite cavalry as the backbone, and the King of Climbing is the leader of the small battalion.

Under "home" and "battalion", there are various names such as "general manager" and "management team".

Different battalions have different titles, and due to geographical and other reasons, the organization is extremely messy.

There are thirteen families in the entire rebel army.

They are:
Chuang Wang Gao Yingxiang, Eight Great Kings Zhang Xianzhong, and old Hui Ma Shouying.

Ge Liyan He Yilong, Changed King Xu Bian, Zuojin King He Jin.

Over the sky star Hui Dengxiang, shoot down the sky Li Wanqing, Cao Cao Luo Rucai.

Mix one hundred thousand Ma Jinzhong, Hengtian Wang Zishun, Shuntian Wang He Guoguan, and nine dragons.

There are also 72 battalions, some of which are independent from the thirteen families, and some are subordinate to the thirteen families.

Gao Yingxiang's power is the leader of the camps, and now he has successfully ascended to the position of leader, but he can't really control the camps.

There are camps and factions among the thirteen families, and the 72nd Battalion is the same.

For example, Mantianxing and Huntianxing are the leaders of the 72nd Battalion, and they are subordinate to Guotianxing Huidengxiang.

Climbing King Lin Shengquan is under the command of Changing King Xu Bian, and the four teams under his command are in charge.

The Four Heavenly King Li Yangchun is independent from the thirteen families and does not directly belong to any one.

Although he and Climbing King both bear the name of Heavenly King, they are not the same.

When standing in the team, Li Yangchun was always on Gao Yingxiang's side, so he was half of Gao Yingxiang's camp.

In the tent of the Chinese army, climbing king Lin Shengquan was wearing bright golden fish-scale armor, with his general belly upright, sitting carelessly on the right side, drinking tea from a bowl.

Li Guo is much more low-key, just wearing a light red armor, sitting cautiously on the left side.

Li Guo frowned, although he put his hand on the teacup, he didn't pick it up.

Before the enemy is approaching, how can he still have the mind to drink water and tea.

In the past month, Li Guo has been exhausted physically and mentally. Along the way, the army's cavalry entangled him like tarsal maggots.

Even if he guessed the meaning of the officers, soldiers and generals behind him, how could he dare to be sure whether he was really safe.

At the foot of Qinzhou city, the officers and generals chased after him again, Li Guo gritted his teeth and made up his mind to fight.

More than 2000 infantry and hungry soldiers, plus more than 500 cavalry, even the nearly [-] fine cavalry under his command were overwhelmed.

This time it was no longer an ambush, but a direct confrontation on the plains, but the result was still a disastrous defeat.

The fine cavalry lost a hundred people, the horse army was killed and scattered, and only more than 600 people were gathered in the back.

The troops and hungry soldiers were all thrown under the city of Qinzhou.

"Nephew Li Xian, don't worry, you can't be more safe in these three mountain camps. I, Li Yangchun, have no other skills, but I am not bad at setting up camps and setting up defenses here."

Li Yangchun wore a jade belt around his waist, a net scarf around his head, and a crow-black Xiezhi cloud shoulder, sleeves, makeup, and flower-woven gold gauze. He sat calmly and leisurely at the first place in the tent.

He naturally noticed Li Guo's expression, and said slowly.

Both Li Yangchun and Li Zicheng are the leaders of the first battalion, they are of the same generation, have the same surname, and belong to Gao Yingxiang's camp, so they have a good friendship with each other.

Li Guo is Li Zicheng's nephew, so Li Yangchun naturally called Li Guo a good nephew.

Li Yangchunsheng's Zhongzheng is majestic, with a good bearing and a dignified appearance.

Wearing a Xiezhi uniform, he doesn't look like the leader of a bandit, but more like a Fengxian official in Beijing.

"The grain stored in the army can be used for two months. If it is not enough, Brother Lin still has a lot of food. Just bring it from Nanzhai."

Li Yangchun said with a little pride on his face.

"Without breaking through the outlying camps, the officers and soldiers cannot enter the mountains, nor can they cut off our grain roads."

Li Guo's expression softened slightly, his brows relaxed slightly.

Li Yangchun is indeed famous for his good defense. He used to be a Dunjun.

During the reign of Tianqi, the Mongols invaded the northern part of Shaanxi and Duobao fell, and the military fort guarded by Li Yangchun not only did not fall.

On the contrary, there were some gains. The Mongolian army who entered the border and knocked on the pass was beaten to death under the military fort guarded by Li Yangchun.

It is for this reason that Li Yangchun was promoted to general manager.

"Brother Li is right. Those officers and soldiers who know how to fight and have heard of Brother Li's name will definitely not dare to attack the mountain rashly."

Climbing King Lin Shengquan didn't have any nervousness on his face. He drank the tea in the teacup in one gulp, and then casually threw it aside.

"It's been five days now, and the officers and soldiers haven't moved at all."

"If you want me to say, they are just a bunch of cowardly donkeys."

Lin Shengquan took a piece of pastry on the table and ate it vigorously.

"There are almost 5000 officers and soldiers at the foot of the mountain."

"Our three battalions add up to less than 3 people. The officers and soldiers counted the camps. They dare not come to attack the mountain with so many people. I feel that most of them are recruits."

"Otherwise, according to the temperament of the officers and soldiers, they would have covered up and killed them long ago. Why are we waiting for us to drink tea and eat here?"

Li Guo raised his head, staring at Lin Shengquan who was eating the cake, his heart trembled slightly.

Now that he calmed down, he also found something wrong. He didn't notice this detail at first.

Lin Shengquan looked careless like a reckless man, but he noticed this detail that he didn't even notice.

Li Guo turned his head to look at Li Yangchun who was at the side, Li Yangchun was still calm and relaxed.

"Brother Lin is right. The officers and soldiers are divided into two battalions, one battalion of veterans and the other battalion of recruits. It is very easy to identify."

"Although I don't know what the officers and generals are thinking, my nephew's previous speculation should be correct."

Li Yangchun leaned back on the grand teacher's chair, with his hands resting on the armrests.

"The officers and soldiers really wanted to drive you into Hanzhong Mansion, but our two battalions' entry into Gongchang Mansion disrupted this person's plan."

"But we don't need to care what the officers and generals are thinking, as long as we keep the camp."

Li Yangchun raised his hand and said.

"Officers and soldiers are different from us."

"We can afford it, we have time, but officers and soldiers don't."

"Hong Chengchou can't rub the sand in his eyes. It is estimated that the military order to attack has already been issued. If the officers and soldiers do not attack, they will be punished."

Li Yangchun's eyes were bright, he clenched his fists, and his tone was firm.

After fighting Hong Chengchou for so many years, they still don't know some of Hong Chengchou's habits.

"Just guard the three mountains and wait for the officers and soldiers to attack."

"We have won this battle and defeated the officers and soldiers at the foot of the mountain, and then the entire Gongchang Mansion will be at our disposal!"

The soldiers and horses of Gongchang Mansion had already been defeated by Gao Yingxiang, Zhang Xianzhong and other ministries before, and now they have not recovered their combat power, they just huddled in the prefecture city and some important passes.

He and Lin Shengquan didn't encounter many obstacles all the way from Fengxiang Mansion, and the towns along the way were almost easily captured by them.

Although Gongchang Mansion is not as rich as Fengxiang Mansion, but after all, it is located in the south of Shaanxi Province, which was not seriously affected by the disaster, and still has a lot of gold, silver and grain.

After robbing Gongchang Mansion, the power under Li Yangchun's command can be doubled, which is enough for him to have power comparable to thirteen families.

Gao Yingxiang, Zhang Xianzhong, Ma Huihui and others agreed that most of the troops would go to Henan, leaving a small part to support in Shaanxi.

Li Yangchun volunteered to stay in Shaanxi, and he just saw the emptiness in Shaanxi Province.

This is an opportunity. He originally thought that everything was within reach, but he never thought that a group of officers and soldiers would actually follow Li Guo.

Lin Shengquan seemed to have remembered something, and said coldly.

"The general and school of the officers and soldiers seems to be called Chen Wang, a newly promoted guerrilla."

"When I was in Shannan, I heard some news. In Chunhua, it was Gao Jie who set the fire in the back camp. Now he is the battalion officer among the officers and soldiers. It's all written in the official documents..."

"Gao Jie!?"

Before Lin Shengquan finished speaking, Li Guo stood up abruptly, his face flushed, his eyes spewing fire, and his white teeth creaked.

Along the way, Li Guo was wondering why his uncle Li Zicheng was defeated in Chunhua with an army of more than [-].

Now everything can be explained clearly, it turned out that Gao Jie was the one who was eating inside and outside.

At the beginning, he felt that there were some strange things about Gao Jie, so Liu Zongmin also asked him to help him pay attention.

But after all, there was no time.

"Guerrilla?"

Li Yangchun raised his eyebrows slightly, and said in surprise.

"How could guerrilla have four or five thousand soldiers?"

"Could it be the guards of Pingliang?"

Lin Shengquan thought for a while, then shook his head.

"It shouldn't be the guards. The guards are very old-fashioned. This team is obviously not."

The guards and battalion soldiers are very easy to distinguish. The guards are lined up, but the guards are extremely discouraged and their morale is the lowest. It can be seen from a distance, and there is no need to study it carefully.

"The approximately [-] soldiers and horses in that battalion should be the direct descendants of the guerrilla, and the other [-] soldiers are newly recruited soldiers."

With just a few sentences, Lin Shengquan and Li Yangchun have already analyzed the general situation.

At first, Li Guo only felt that he was in the clouds, but now he has a feeling of seeing the sun through the clouds.

Originally, Li Guo Lian Zhan and Lian Jie were a little arrogant, but now they restrained the arrogance in their hearts.

There is a sky beyond the sky, and there are people beyond people. He originally thought that he was alone, but now it seems that he is more than a star and a half behind.

"The officers and soldiers are not strong, so..."

Li Yangchun looked thoughtful and said.

It's just that before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by the sudden noise outside the tent.

Li Yangchun frowned slightly, showing displeasure.

All the guards in the guard tent were on guard with their knives, and the two guards who were close to the tent did not hesitate to go out of the tent to check.

In less than a few breaths, a soldier with a command flag on his back broke through the curtain and rolled into the tent.

All the generals in the tent turned their heads one after another, looking at the soldier who rushed into the tent.

"The two battalions of officers and soldiers came out together, approaching towards the west mountain."

"A total of nearly 4000 officers and soldiers were dispatched, with the horse army in front and the infantry behind."

"Yuanwang found that there seemed to be tanks and equipment in the formation of officers and soldiers, but they were far away from each other, so it was impossible to find out what kind of equipment it was."

Just when the soldier who reported the letter had just finished speaking, the sound of the horn representing the security was heard all over the mountain.

But even after hearing the sound of the horn, none of the generals under Li Yangchun's command in the tent stood up. Their eyes were all on Li Yangchun, waiting for Li Yangchun's military order.

Li Guo raised his head to look at Li Yangchun, Lin Shengquan looked solemn, he sat on the chair without saying a word, he was also waiting for Li Yangchun's military order.

There are no two days in the sky, and there are no two commanders in the army.

In military battles, it is most taboo to fight for power in front of the battle.

Li Yangchun stood up slowly, his sharp gaze swept across the crowd, and there was a smoldering look in his eyes.

Even the newly recruited battalions have combat power, after all, at least they are well-armed, and there are not many generals and schools of officers and soldiers.

But the biggest shortcoming of officers and soldiers is that the autonomy of officers, soldiers, generals and schools is pitifully small.

With the order of the civil servants leading the army, they had no choice but to break through even if there was a sea of ​​swords and flames ahead.

It was because of this reason that Ma Fengyi, who led the white soldiers, was trapped in a heavy siege, and it was also because of this reason that Ai Wannian was trapped in Xiangle.

(End of this chapter)