The wind rises at the end of the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 194
Gongchang Mansion, Ming Army Camp in Chengxian County.

Li Zicheng took the remnants of the Chuang army and hid in the deep mountains and valleys in Cheng and Jie.

Hong Chengchou organized several campaigns in succession, all of which ended in failure. He could only divide his troops to block the important places, so as to prevent the invading army from going north out of Gongchang Mansion again.

Hong Chengchou was not restless, and there are not many generals and soldiers following him now.

Two months ago, while the Chuang army was attacking Hanzhong Mansion, Hong Chengchou led his troops to push the front line to Chengxian County, roughly stabilizing the front line.

However, it also cost a lot of money. Now the troops under Hong Chengchou's command are already quite strenuous just to defend the main roads, and there are not many troops that can be used to attack.

As dusk approached, smoke rose from the Ming army's camp, and the aroma of rice porridge wafted slowly through the camp.

The camp was peaceful, and it was a bit more popular than usual, and the original terrifying evil spirit was weakened a lot because of this.

It's just that this rare calm was soon broken by a rush of horseshoes.

"Chuanbei Express!!!"

A messenger with a command flag on his back, riding a bay red horse, rushed into the camp like a gust of wind.

"Chuanbei Express, all dodge!"

The messenger on the horse, with a fierce face, saw that there were still many soldiers standing in a daze on the road, and had no intention of dodging at all, so he immediately held up his token and yelled sharply.

The soldiers who were originally standing on the road heard the scolding and saw the horses charging straight ahead. Everyone subconsciously leaned towards the two sides of the road to get out of the way of the knight holding the token. A fairly spacious road.

The sound of horseshoes echoed in everyone's ears like dense drumbeats, but the soldiers who made way hadn't reacted yet.

The war horses had already galloped past, and the sound of horseshoes was accompanied by billowing smoke and dust. When looking back, all they could see was a figure that was rapidly moving away from them.

In the blink of an eye, the cavalrymen holding the tokens had already driven their horses across countless tents and arrived at the camp's central army.

During the last part of the journey, the token in his hand lost all its effects, and a group of armored soldiers in heavy armor had already noticed him and stopped him outside the tent.

The courier didn't force his way in. When he got close to the Chinese army's tent, he had already seen the gun array blocking the way.

"Chuanbei Express, here is the seal certificate, please check it quickly."

Before arriving, the courier jumped off the horse before the horse stopped completely, and directly handed over the voucher and seal.

The general in charge of guarding the Chinese army had already heard the "North Sichuan Express" that the messenger said, and his face was very embarrassed because of this.

The general stepped forward, quickly checked the official documents and seals, his face became gloomy again, and he said in a deep voice.

"Quickly report the pond to the governor!"

The curtain was lifted, and the armored soldiers guarding the entrance of the tent walked quickly into the tent of the Chinese army holding the well-packaged pond newspaper with both hands.

Then the general and school on duty also brought several soldiers into the tent, escorting the courier who delivered the letter.

Hong Chengchou was standing in the middle of the large tent at this time, and a rather large sand table was placed in front of him.

Rivers, forests, mountains and rivers, as well as cities and towns are all marked on it in detail.

"Chuanbei..."

Hong Chengchou raised his head, his eyes suddenly sharpened, and everyone in the tent felt as if they were being watched by an eagle, and an inexplicable fear could not help but arise in their hearts.

The clerk standing beside Hong Chengchou quickly unpacked the packaged pond newspaper and handed it to Hong Chengchou. Only then did Hong Chengchou lower his head, and everyone relaxed a little.

However, when Hong Chengchou's eyesight just touched the pond newspaper in his hand, because he was too shocked, his pupils suddenly enlarged a lot.

In the next moment, Tang Bao was pinched together by Hong Chengchou.

Hong Chengchou's complexion kept changing, from blue to white, and then his eyes gradually turned red, like a wounded beast.

Everyone in the tent had different expressions, and all of them lowered their heads unanimously.

Although they didn't know what was written on the pond newspaper, but with Hong Chengchou's attitude, how could they dare to make any noise at this time.

……

"Congratulations, General!"

Before the gate of the camp at the foot of Dingjun Mountain, Chen Wang was the first to bow down and bow down.

In the next moment, a group of generals and soldiers who followed followed Chen Wang and fell to the ground together. Their movements were uniform, like a wheat field blown by a strong wind.

Cao Wenzhao listened to the horses under his seat, his eyes stayed on Chen Wang for a while, and then he looked at the group of armored soldiers behind him.

"These soldiers of yours are really well trained."

Chen Wang raised his head and stood up at the same time.

The smile on Cao Wenzhao's face at this time was quite peaceful, as if it was the same as before.

But if you observe carefully, you can find that Cao Wenzhao's energy is much worse than before, and he is much more tired than when he was in Qiutou Town.

This is also normal, Cao Wenzhao has been following Hong Chengchou's subordinates since Qiutou Town, fighting south and north along the way, moving to thousands of miles, and confronting bandits big and small for more than a hundred times.

As the commander-in-chief of aid and suppression, he is not only responsible for the advance and suppression of bandits in the area, but also needs to coordinate the troops and horses of various ministries and battalions, and at the same time be responsible to Hong Chengchou.

Neither one is easy.

Memories from the past flooded in like a tide, and they belonged to the original owner.

At the end of the Ming Dynasty, the relationship between the servants and the generals was very close, and one was prosperous, the other was prosperous, and the other was damaged.

For the servants under his command, the general master gave them the best treatment, even much better than himself.

No matter before or now, Cao Wenzhao can be regarded as doing his best.

What Chen Wang originally wanted to say stuck in his throat.

What was said was another sentence.

"General, the state affairs are difficult, but please take care of yourself..."

Cao Wenzhao was slightly taken aback, his eyes relaxed a little.

Cao Wenzhao has read countless people, and he can clearly distinguish the sincerity from the hypocrisy.

Chen Wang stepped forward and grabbed the bridle of Cao Wenzhao's horse.

Cao Wenzhao's eyes were slightly fixed, but he didn't speak.

As a personal guard, Chen Wang had led his horse for a while before.

But now that Chen Wang has become the deputy commander in chief, he is only one level behind him in name, so he still leads the horse at this time.

To be honest, Rao had been in the officialdom for many years and met all kinds of people, but Cao Wenzhao was still a little touched.

Chen Wang led the horse and walked in front. He didn't think about doing this beforehand, it was a completely subconscious behavior.

However, Chen Wang did not choose to let go of the horse's bridle, but led the horse all the way to the camp of the Chinese army.

In a sense, without Cao Wenzhao, Chen Wang would never have the status he has now.

When he first took office, he sent his servants to temporarily help manage the army. Afterwards, all reported military achievements were basically not suppressed, and armaments and weapons were provided as much as possible.

Later, after making a mistake, and also under the reminder of Cao Wenzhao, Chen Wang came back to his senses and solved the problem, so that his official career was not affected.

Without Cao Wenzhao's several suggestions, let alone guarding the deputy commander, it is two things to say that the original guerrilla official function cannot be preserved.

When they arrived outside the tent of the Chinese army, Cao Wenzhao and all the generals who followed him got off their horses.

Chen Wang saw an acquaintance inside - Cao Dingjiao.

Sensing Chen Wang's gaze, Cao Dingjiao also nodded with a smile on his face, and Chen Wang clasped his fists in return.

Cao Bianjiao has made many military achievements, and was promoted to deputy commander after the First World War in Heishuiyu. Now Cao Dingjiao has also been promoted to a general and no longer serves as the original garrison.

Cao Wenzhao took Cao Dingjiao into the tent of the Chinese army, but the others did not follow and stood outside the tent.

Chen Wang glanced at the people standing outside the tent, knowing that Cao Wenzhao should feel that there were too many people talking, so he also walked into the tent of the Chinese army.

In the tent, Cao Wenzhao and Cao Dingjiao have already sat down.

Before Chen Wang could ask a question, Cao Wenzhao frowned and spoke first.

The first sentence Cao Wenzhao spoke made Chen Wang, who was about to sit down, froze on the spot.

"The thieves entered Sichuan from Wen County at the end of September, and they have broken through eleven cities in northern Sichuan within ten months..."

Chen Wang's body was stiff, and he turned his head in the direction of Cao Wenzhao with all his strength.

He finally figured out why he had always had a bad premonition and always felt that something was missing.

Now that he heard about Wen County and the intruder, he finally recalled it.

The Chuang army was trapped in the mountainous areas of Cheng and Tier. In addition to entering Sichuan via Ning and Qiang, they could also enter Sichuan from Wen County in Gongchang Prefecture.

The road to Shu is not the only one from Ningqiang-Qipanguan-Guangyuan.

Li Zicheng took the second route, passing through Wen County in the south of Gongchang Prefecture and directly entering Songpanwei in Sichuan Province.

There are many chieftains in Songpan Weizhong, and almost no one thought that Li Zicheng would be so daring to enter Songpan Weizhong.

But Li Zicheng did just that. He left troops in Ningqiang and Mian counties as a cover, and he was still attacking east and west. This time, relying on such a blind spot in his vision, his plan worked.

Li Zicheng led a group of horsemen under his command to ride into Songpan Weizhong from Wen County.

There are quite a few chieftains in the territory of Songpanwei, and the people in the area under the jurisdiction of the chieftains are fierce and powerful.

But Li Zicheng was very scheming, he had already sent someone to communicate with the local chieftain, offering gold and silver as a way of buying, and he didn't offend Kun Ai at all.

Then Li Zicheng directly led the army to the south of Long'an Mansion. Long'an Mansion has been peaceful for a long time, and there are not many soldiers in the mansion, even the militia.

Therefore, Li Zicheng's momentum is like a broken bamboo all the way.

Now they have entered the Chengdu Mansion, have broken through the northernmost city of Changming, and are approaching the Mianzhou area.

"Sichuan urgent report has been submitted to governor Hong. I am ordered by the governor to go south to Sichuan to help and suppress."

"This is a military order to recruit. The Hanzhong Mansion will be temporarily handed over to Zhou Yumao for defense. The governor has an order to lead your troops and horses to follow me to attack."

The thieves who entered Sichuan broke through many cities one after another, engulfing a large number of people, and the army was constantly expanding, and the troops in Sichuan Province were seriously insufficient.

"Chuangjun left in Ningqiang as empty soldiers, and left in the north of Jitouguan as bait."

"Hou Liangzhu and Cao Bianjiao have led their troops to leave Qipan Pass and approach Zitong."

"The intruder turned like the wind, and the soldiers are already approaching the city of Mianzhou."

Cao Wenzhao tapped on the table and gave the final order.

"The thieves ran rampant in Sichuan and caused a lot of damage."

"Sichuan Province is empty. Chengdu is now exposed to the front of the bandits. Time is waiting for me. Soldiers are very fast. I will give you a day to rest, and then follow me to the south to suppress."

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