The devil is coming

Chapter 320 Life requires a sense of ritual
A new phase of the war has begun. On the Wangjiang River, which had been peaceful for a long time, the sound of fighting and iron horses sounded again.
If, at the beginning, it was the Yan people who helped the Cheng people or the Jin people to expel the barbarians and annex the Cheng country, then now, the nature of the war has changed. This is a revenge war for the Yan people.
The Yan people, who have been proud for hundreds of years, have never suffered such a miserable defeat. They urgently need a new victory to dust off the dust that has just been stained on their glory.
Even when the fight with the barbarians was the most brutal, after the defeat, they immediately gathered a new group of people and continued to fight with the barbarians. They fought bravely and fiercely. This is something that is imprinted in the bones of the Yan people. If they are a little softer, the Yan people will be different. With the country's current situation, it is possible that this country no longer exists.
On that day, tens of thousands of corpses of Yan people were floating in Wangjiang River. It was a blood debt that must be repaid!
……
After nightfall, Sheng Le's army began to cross the river. The frozen river surface had been paved with everything that could be found nearby to facilitate the passage of the army to the greatest extent.
Because they were well prepared, the army crossed the river very quickly. Everything seemed orderly and without any trouble.
The more than a thousand cavalrymen who crossed the river first, led by Liang Cheng, did not choose to set up defenses and cover on the other side. Instead, they took the initiative to swim upstream and began to sweep away the Chu people's sentry cavalry.
This was based on the lessons learned from the last failure of the Left Route Army, and they took the lead to expand the blind spot of the Chu army's military vision along this route, making it impossible for them to figure out the situation at the first time. By the middle of the night, all the army had crossed the river, and the Chinese army had already crossed the river. The army was directly transformed into the vanguard army, and the rear army became the middle army. They then sent sentry cavalry to notify Liang Cheng's unit. The original vanguard army followed up with the main force of the army as the rear army after sweeping a circle.
Perhaps the Yan people crossed the river too quickly and too suddenly. In addition, in order to cross the river this time, San'er and his men did a lot of checking back and forth, and cooperated with the civilian husband's preparations in advance, so the whole process was completed. , it’s a refreshing experience.
Before dawn, Sheng Le's army had already penetrated deep into the east bank and basically separated from the Chu army's Wangjiang defense line. The Chu people had no time to make any obstruction or response.
Next, the Shengle Army will become a completely isolated army, and the following time will be the so-called... free activities.
Tian Wujing understands Zheng Fan's "skills".
may,
In Marquis Jingnan's opinion, with Zheng Fan's military level and vision, sending his troops to the rear without imposing any restrictions or fixing any goals would allow Zheng Fan to perform better.
And to a certain extent, Zheng Fan can be regarded as his "favorite disciple" of Tian Wujing. Jingnan Hou has only taught one student in his life, and he is the one who truly binds him to his handsome side and advises him morning and night. Of course, even the eldest prince is not treated so well.
During that time, Zheng Fan's performance made Marquis Jingnan very satisfied.
During that time, General Zheng was indeed under a lot of pressure. It was as if he was back in school and busy preparing for exams every day. Fortunately, he had selfless help from top students around him, so he was able to cope with the harsh tutor.
On Jingnanhou's chessboard, Zheng Fan's Sheng Lejun is a living chess piece. When it is placed in that position, it can often bring great changes to you.
As for the front,
It is up to him, Marquis Jingnan, to take care of it.
……
After the army crossed the river,
General Zheng once again performed a unique skill that was not included in "Zheng Zi's Art of War" - double letting go.
In an instant, he changed from a high-ranking leader of an army to a simple soldier;
He is so simple that even his war horse and armor are no different from the other soldiers around him. He can be said to be a model of being very close to the people and not specializing in anything!
The command of the army was naturally given to Liang Cheng.
In fact, after two years of training, General Zheng's level has been greatly improved, and it's not like he doesn't want to practice his skills.
It's like a person who just got a driver's license and looks at the steering wheel and wants to try it out.
But the problem is that the cost of this operation is really too high, and the consequences are countless times more serious than scratching someone's car on the road.
The life and death of tens of thousands of people can often be decided by you in a single thought, especially when there is an eldest prince beside you who has just had high hopes and was defeated in a battle to draw lessons from the past. To be on the safe side, General Zheng decided to continue to observe and learn by himself.
Wait a little longer,
Wait until your family is kind and you can let yourself fail, then you can do it yourself.
After the army marched eastward, they did not take any rest. The luxurious equipment of Shengle's army was perfectly reflected at this time. Generally, they were equipped with one person and two horses. Some barbarian soldiers were even more extravagant, with three horses per person, two horses and one horse. Camels and horses ensured the mobility and sustainability of the army.
This is also due to the fact that Shengle City received a huge supply of war horses during Jingnan Hou's last expedition to the snowy plains. In this expedition, all the family assets were shaken off and brought out. Anyway, it was just a gamble.
If you win, you will be able to make a young model, but if you lose, you will be able to move bricks on the construction site!
Zheng Fan reached out and touched the magic pill in the groove on his chest.
Then he looked at A Ming, who was galloping on horseback in front of him.
Then look at the sword master riding side by side,
call,
In my heart,
Much more practical.
This feeling of thousands of horses galloping made Zheng Fan couldn't help but recall the scene when he followed Li Fusheng into the Qian Kingdom at Cuiliu Fort.
It's just that at that time, he and the soldiers and horses under his command were just additions, but now, he is already in charge.
The Juggernaut seems to be particularly excited. To be honest, he has been suppressed for a long time. This year, it can be said that it has been a really bad year. He can't do anything and destroy No. 1.
Now, he has been relieved of all responsibilities and burdens. He only needs to be responsible for killing people and killing people with a sword.
Perhaps this is the true happiness that belongs to the Sword Master.
"How far is it? How far is Fengxin from here?"
The sword master asked Zheng Fan.
When the Sword Master spoke, he didn't need to yell, he could directly use his Qi to transmit it. Zheng Fan could hear it very clearly. But when Zheng Fan replied, he had to yell back because there were thousands of horses galloping around and the momentum was really too loud.
"Are you from Jin or am I from Jin? You actually ask me about this!"
"I do not know."
The sword master answered straightforwardly.
Because Fengxin is not a famous city, nor is it a major military town. What is famous is actually Fengxin Paper, which is the favorite of painters. Therefore, the Sword Master has never been there.
It can be said that if Situ Yi had not moved the capital of the puppet Cheng Dynasty here, this small county called Fengxin would probably not have needed to be paid attention to in this war. This kind of small county is basically the end of the war. Finally, it depends on the message.
But history is often so magical. This small county famous for its papermaking industry will definitely be heavily added to the history books in the future.
"It's coming soon, we'll probably arrive at night." Zheng Fan shouted.
This is calculated based on the speed of a long-distance attack, in order to create a time difference. When the messenger from the front reporting to the rear can't run as fast as Zheng Fan's army, how can you let Fengxin City have time to react?
Moreover, there are no complete inns along the route, let alone beacon towers. The Situ family's original beacon lookout system was based on the line from Tianduan Mountain Range to Xuehaiguan. They never expected that their domestic hinterland would become a battlefield for various landowners. .
And this is actually the horror of the cavalry in this era. In the era without telegraphs and telephones, the rapid movement of the cavalry was enough to make any defensive generals miserable.
The sword master's face was slightly flushed,
Some of the second-rate people actually said to Zheng Fan:
"My sword makes me want to drink blood!"
It is obviously a first-class sword in the world, and in Zheng Fan's opinion, certain aspects of the Sword Master's character traits can definitely make Zheng Fan willingly consider him to be the best swordsman in the world.
It's just that the Sword Master was a bit miserable. He first lost his family, then his country, and then himself. He lost three times in a row. From the individual to the family to the country, everything was almost ruined.
"I'll help you!"
Zheng Fan shouted loudly.
"You're a swordsman, what kind of sword do you know?"
This is a chain of contempt for weapons. Those who play with swords look down on those who use knives.
"I can help you pack it!"
"What, patties?"
"..." Zheng Fan.
……
Although the march of the army has always been in a rhythm, the subdivided responsibilities of each unit are still very clear. At this time, Jin Shuke's troops are the vanguard, and the eldest prince is also among them.
Pixiu's running speed is indeed faster than that of a war horse, and his endurance is better. The eldest prince is like a courier boy who drives a Lamborghini to work at the courier station. He can't keep a low profile even if he wants to.
However, he has always abided by his duties. Since he was demoted by Marquis Jingnan to be a school captain here, he has always followed Jin Shuke's orders and has never exceeded his authority.
At dusk, the vanguard army arrived at the outskirts of Fengxin City.
"Listen to me, in this section further on, everyone in sight, whether soldiers or civilians, will be shot to death!"
Jin Shuke directly issued an order to his men. He needed to take the seven or eight hundred people under his command to disperse quickly to provide cover for the arrival of the subsequent army.
At this moment, there is no time for you to distinguish clearly which are the enemy troops and which are the common people. Even if it is a common person, who can guarantee that he will not spread the news?
The shooting operation began, and the eldest prince also joined the cleanup without any complaints.
After the sun completely set, Jin Shuke and the eldest prince came a little closer to the city.
Fengxin City is not big, and the city walls are not high. It looks a bit in disrepair. All in all, it is not a strong city. There are many tents outside the city, and cheers, laughter, curses, and women's cries can be heard from inside. .
There are two military strongholds in the west and north of the city, which are set up very casually. The south and east of the city look like refugee settlements, and many nearby refugees gather here.
"Ah."
Jin Shuke couldn't help but laugh. Those who knew it knew that this was the capital of a country in front of them. Those who didn't know it thought it was a bandit's den.
In fact, Situ Yi still had some ambitions from the very beginning. The seven imperial edicts when he first ascended the throne and founded the country can be seen that although he did things that betrayed the country and sought glory, he was not completely brainless. He really thought about it. Do it, build a new Dacheng Kingdom, and restore the glory of the Situ family.
But in the battle of Wangjiang, Situ Yi was completely sold out, and Yupan City was occupied by the Chu people. He had no choice but to "move the capital" to this remote town. Therefore, at this time, he had completely given up on himself.
"I estimate that there should be almost [-] troops inside and outside the city," the eldest prince said.
This is the final secret of the "dynasty" in front of us.
Maybe, Situ Yi himself has already made up his mind to ask for a "guo duke" from the barbarians or the Chu people after the war is over, and has no intention of pursuing anything else. The more he tries, the more likely he is to be ruined. The sooner you can get the treatment of a "rich man and noble man", you will be satisfied.
Of course, the premise is that the Yan people cannot defeat Wangjiang.
"I said that when we just cleaned up here, we didn't see many people on the road. Even in some villages, there were only a few left. These people are more harmful to our own people than us 'foreign enemies'.
Sir, please tell me, if we lead five hundred cavalry at this time and charge directly, is there any chance of seizing the door? "
The news of the resumption of fighting on the front line should not have reached here yet, so Fengxin City is basically undefended at the moment, and the city gates are not closed after nightfall. Soldiers come in and out from time to time, not patrolling, but having fun. , bandits' den, isn't everyone having fun at night?
"You want to do it?"
The eldest prince looked at Jin Shuke.
Jin Shuke gritted his teeth, obviously weighing the balance. After a while, he shook his head and said:
"Forget it, the general has arrangements."
If he is just a pure vanguard, then he can do many things at his discretion, but he has actually received specific military orders before setting off. If he wants to forcefully take risks under such circumstances, even if he succeeds in the end, it will be a greater crime than anything else. achievement.
"Arrangement?" The eldest prince immediately understood and said, "General Zheng had plans for Situ Yi early in the morning?"
Jin Shuke nodded and said, "Yes."
There's nothing to hide.
"Gugu...Gugu...Gugu...Gugu..."
When Jin Shuke heard the bird call, he immediately stood up, raised his hand, and shouted to a group of men around him:
"My fellow men, draw back your bows!"
The surrounding barbarian soldiers put away their bows and arrows.
immediately,
In the dead wood forest to the west of the crowd, Xue San's figure walked out.
There was a group of people who actually arrived faster than the vanguard army, namely Xue San and his spies. They sneaked across the river and arrived here nearly two days ahead of the main army.
Xue San just nodded to Jin Shuke, then sat down, chewing silently with a grass stem in his mouth.
Seeing that Xue San didn't want to communicate, Jin Shuke honestly didn't step forward and continued to arrange the defense of his subordinates.
Not long after, a knight came on horseback. After seeing Jin Shuke and Xue San on the other side, he immediately got off his horse and knelt on one knee in front of Xue San.
Before he could speak, Xue San asked directly:
"How long will the army be needed?"
"Half an hour."
"Okay, got it."
Immediately, Xue San turned to look at Jin Shuke, and shook his head helplessly. Then, Xue San turned his eyes to the eldest prince and said:
"Your Highness, do you want us to go in and play together?"
"Seize the door?"
"Yes, Your Majesty."
"Wherever I am useful, it all depends on your instructions."
Xue San smiled and nodded with satisfaction after hearing this.
Not long after, there was the sound of war horses approaching. There were not many cavalry, only a few dozen, and the leader was none other than Zheng Fan.
Beside Zheng Fan, there were Sword Master and A Ming.
After Zheng Fan dismounted, he first looked at Xue San and asked, "How are you preparing?"
"Go back to the general, my subordinates are ready, we can leave now."
Zheng Fan nodded, indicating that he understood, and said at the same time:
"Then let's get started, the army is coming soon."
"You, you, you, you, you, and you, you, come with me. Let's get ready and change our clothes."
The last two you are facing the eldest prince and the sword master respectively.
The clothes had been prepared a long time ago. Xue San pulled open the dead branches and found a box hidden inside. After opening the box, he found a set of fairly exquisite civilian clothes, mainly scribes' robes.
"Take off your armor and change into these clothes. I have already arranged it. Let's enter through the west gate and seize the west gate."
People around him began to change their clothes. The eldest prince hesitated for a moment, then took off his armor and chose a white scribe's robe to wear.
"Does this need to be done?"
The sword master looked at Xue San with some confusion.
He felt that with one of his own swords and dozens of people rushing over in one wave, it would be enough to block the city gate, waiting for the army to rush in.
He is a sword master, so he does have the confidence to think so.
But Xue San shook his head and said: "Life requires a sense of ritual. Besides, there are still a lot of soldiers and horses in the military camp outside."
The sword master stopped insisting and chose a navy blue gown to change into.
Xue San took out a few more boxes from the box and said:
"Well, look at how strong the horse smell is on you all. Rub this and suppress the smell so that you don't smell it."
Saying that, Xue San also took the initiative to wipe the eldest prince's face warmly and cordially.
The eldest prince stood there and let Xue San apply makeup and powder.
Xue San turned to the Sword Master again,
The sword master obviously resisted this,
However, Xue San said that the overall situation was the most important thing.
The sword master still gave in.
Now, as long as he can come to the city gate to kill people and kill those dogs who regard thieves as their fathers, he is willing to do anything.
Xue San then looked at A Ming and asked doubtfully: "Why didn't you change your clothes?"
"I have to protect the Lord." A Ming's answer was impeccable.
"Come on, big guy, follow me. My people are waiting for us in front. Be more natural later. Don't be restrained. Wait until you get to the city gate and wait for my order before taking action. No matter what happens along the way, Son, you have to hold back!"
Xue San gave another order and left with the nine people.
Zheng Fan looked at A Ming curiously and said, "Aren't you going to have fun?"
A Ming shook his head and said, "It's definitely not a good thing."
Zheng Fan nodded in agreement,
Road:
"So I didn't go either."
……
In front, there was indeed a response person, and three bullock carts were waiting.
Xue San motioned for the eldest prince, Sword Master and others to sit up, and motioned for the people in front to pull the cart.
The bullock cart moves forward slowly,
The eldest prince kept his eyes wandering around, but found that his team was actually passing through the military camp in such a grand manner. When the nearby rebel soldiers saw them, they just laughed, but did not step forward to stop or interrogate them.
Is the defense so lax?
Or is there something special about this team that you and others are in?So trusted by the rebels here?
The sword master also noticed that the rebel soldiers passing by were just pointing and laughing at the people sitting on the bullock carts, but did not pay much attention to them.
When the team was almost at the gate of the West City, a man with a big belly who looked like a general came over drunkenly surrounded by several soldiers and stopped the car.
"Stop, don't go forward, stop, stop for me, General!"
For a time,
Everyone in the carriage held their breath,
Has it been discovered?
"Grandma, let me, the general, take a look at it. Let me, the general, take a closer look. Tsk, tsk, tsk, he's so handsome."
The rebel general approached first, pointed at the eldest prince, and said:
"A bit dark, but tough, tsk tsk, with that wild and untamable smell."
immediately,
The rebel general looked at the sword master sitting on the other side again.
Road:
"She's a bit old, but her face and hands are so fair and tender. Her body and bones must be very soft, and she will definitely be able to serve others, hahaha.
Okay, I’ve decided on these two rabbit masters. "
"..." The eldest prince.
"..." Sword Master.
(End of this chapter)