The Red Mansions Across the Four Seas

Chapter 588
Today is the day when the Beihai Volunteers entered Shengjing City.

The people of Shengjing City finally saw the true face of the long-rumored Beihai Volunteer Army.

This army was different from any army they had seen before.

The military uniforms of other armies are long gowns and gowns, but this army has short jackets on the upper body, and the hem only reaches the hips.

The jacket and trousers are the same color, and all leather riding boots.

On the head is a leather hat of uniform color and style.

The belts and daggers and guns on the body are exactly the same.

Although the war horses have several colors, those who walk together are all of the same color.

After the cavalry, there are fast Francois cannons carried by horses, and behind them are horse-drawn gun carriages.

Those guns looked black and shiny all over, a little creepy.

Surprisingly, there were still some women.

What is even more strange is that there are some strange-looking people, whose eyes, noses, hair, etc. are very different from the Middle-earth people.

There are still people with dark faces, and it's not the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, so I don't know what they are doing to smear themselves so black with pot bottom ash.

Could it be that in broad daylight, they are also afraid that little ghosts will come and catch them?

These people are different from other armies in that no matter where they go, as long as there are more than three people, they all walk in line. When they go shopping or ask for directions, they talk to people very kindly.Compared with those fierce soldiers before, it was really different.

The Beihai Volunteers didn't come to the city to be stationed, their camp was still outside the city, and today they just came to the city to show off.

One is to let the common people see the military appearance and discipline, and the other is to let the soldiers go to the city to see the excitement.

After all, once in Shengjing, if he didn't even go into the city, it would be a pity in the future.

Daiyu's publicity team was already openly operating in the city.

The content of the event is almost the same as before, and it is still an old routine.

Guo Qisheng, Hua Yusheng and others wrote letters to people. Since the Chinese New Year was approaching, more people wrote Spring Festival couplets.

Today, even Daiyu, Xichun, Miaoyu and a few soldiers who wrote better characters have joined the ranks of writing couplets.

Daiyu bought the red paper with the public funds of the propaganda team, and after writing it, it was given to the common people for free.

Because no money was required, many people gathered around the stage and asked for it.

On the other side, Liu Xianglian and Jiang Yuhan got a few tables from a nearby shop, set up a stage, and started singing.

Being able to watch a play is still a luxury for ordinary people.

Generally, only rich and big families can afford to hire opera troupes.If ordinary people want to watch operas, they have to pay for them in teahouses, restaurants and theaters.

Nowadays, there are free shows to watch, and they are still famous actors in the imperial capital. Naturally, people don't want to be left behind, so they are surrounded by three floors inside and three floors outside.

After the Restoration Army took over Shengjing City, the order in the city quickly returned to normal.

For ordinary people, who is the emperor is actually not that important.

Whether the emperor can make them live a peaceful life, whether they can pay less exorbitant taxes, whether they can pay less labor and corvee, and whether the price of food can be less expensive, this is the most important thing.

Whoever is the emperor, they have to kneel when they see the officials, and whoever is the official, they are also ordinary people.The only difference is that when you are lucky, you can find an upright official, but when you are unlucky, you meet a stupid or corrupt official.

The city is quite lively, but Guanxiangtun is relatively quiet here.

At this time, in Jia Min's room, a group of people were discussing matters.

Chang'an, King of Beijing, Bachelor Ji, Wei Ruolan, Jia Lian, Chen Yeqing, Zhao Dahai, Temir, Luo Muge, Kader, Shaq, Wadagas, Xi Mairui, Luo Xingshan, Liu Huaide, General Xu , General Qu Can and other generals gathered here.

"Everyone, there is bad news now, and I want to inform you."

Hearing what Wei Ruolan said, everyone couldn't help but look at each other and straightened their bodies.

Although they all felt a little strange, no one spoke.

"The latest information I got yesterday is that the Mogu people have sent troops south."

Every winter, some nomadic tribes on the grassland almost send troops south to plunder.

Over the years, it has almost become a habit.The difference is only in size.So when Wei Ruolan said this, he hadn't attracted everyone's special attention.

"This time the troops were dispatched, which was very different from the past. Instead of looting everywhere, they directly attacked Niangziguan."

Attack Niangziguan?This is unusual.

Niangziguan is on the edge of Zhili, which is deep into the interior.In the past, the grassland cavalry rarely went so far into the interior.

"He Jialin, Zhou Tong, and Ma Qingshan who were in Niangziguan before have lost to Shanxi. Currently, Niangziguan has been occupied by the Nailin tribe of the Mogu people."

This news was brought back by Jia Qiao yesterday.

Now, he is responsible for the liaison between Jia Min, Chang An and He Jialin.

The news was sent back by Jia Qiao last night, so Jia Min called people to inform the generals overnight to hold a meeting here to study countermeasures.

Wei Ruolan introduced the general situation of the Battle of Niangziguan, and then added.

"In addition, news came from Shanhaiguan that two Mogu people from the Nailin tribe had come into contact with Song Kuan and Han Tiankui in Shanhaiguan. One of these two people was the steward of the great chief of the Nailin tribe, Artai, and Anda. , and the other is Artest's uncle. Therefore, we suspect that the capture of Niangziguan by the Mogu people this time may have something to do with Song Kuan and Han Tiankui."

"What is the purpose of the Mogu people in capturing Niangziguan?"

King Beijing Jing asked the question first.

"It's not clear at the moment. This is also the strange thing. Ordinarily, the meeting with Anda and Song Kuan should be to negotiate some matters. Could it be that the troops were sent out because the negotiation failed."

"If they fail to negotiate, the Mogu people should attack Han Qi. Now instead of attacking Han Qi, they attacked He Jialin. Doesn't this mean they are helping San Francisco?"

Chang'an raised his doubts.

"Is this the deal they reached, that's why it's like this?"

Zhao Dahai was just guessing.

"It doesn't seem to make sense to say that some kind of deal has been reached. The Mogu people occupy Niangziguan, and they can invade the imperial capital. For San Francisco, it may not be a good thing."

"This is a bit weird."

Luo Xingshan said something unhurriedly.

"Luo Fuyin, tell me what's weird about it?"

"General He Can and they were originally defending Niangziguan. Han Qi couldn't attack Niangziguan before. This time the Mogu people captured Niangziguan, which shows that the Mogu people are powerful. Otherwise, General He Shen would not have been defeated."

"Since the Mogu people can defeat Niangziguan, they can also defeat Han Qi. Now that they occupy Niangziguan, they neither attack Han Qi nor attack Zhili, but just linger in the pass. Isn't it suspicious?"

"Could it be that there is some tacit understanding between the two of them?"

A group of people were discussing, Jia Qiao walked in and said something in Wei Ruolan's ear.

"I just got the news that Song Kuan and Han Tiankui left Shanhaiguan and went to the imperial capital."

Wei Ruolan announced the news.

"At this time, they should guard against us in Shanhaiguan. Why did the two leave at this critical moment?"

Chen Yeqing raised a question.

"That means there are more important things than this."

Jia Lian said casually.

"Is there anything more important in San Francisco than dealing with us?"

Jia Min hadn't said a word before, just listening to everyone's discussion, hoping to get something valuable from their discussion.

Hearing Chang'an's words at this time, he immediately realized something in his heart.

"After meeting Song Kuan and Han Tiankui with Anda in Shanhaiguan earlier, Mo Gu sent troops. After defeating Niangziguan, they stood still. They must be waiting for something."

"At this moment Song Kuan and Han Tiankui suddenly left Shanhaiguan, they should go back to see Han Tiandou."

"Mr. Min, you mean, what kind of deal did Song Kuan reach with the Mogu people? This time, he went back to ask Han Tiandou for permission?"

Wei Ruolan quickly came to a conclusion.

"At least it should be related to this matter. The foundation of San Francisco is already crumbling. It is also a way to borrow troops from the Mogu people to deal with us."

Before that, Jia Min was worried that the Mogu people would take advantage of the situation to loot, but now he felt that his previous worry might become a reality.

"If that's the case, San Francisco will have ushered wolves into the house."

Ji University said worriedly.

"Not necessarily. If it is true, we will conflict with the Mogu people. At that time, San Francisco will just sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight."

As soon as King Beijing Jing said this, everyone seemed to understand.

"Prince Beijing Jing is right, I think this is the wishful thinking of San Francisco."

Jia Min made a final decision.

"However, even if the two of them have no deal, we will have to fight the Mogu people sooner or later. Now that the Mogu people are strong and strong, they are eager to try. They will not let go of this opportunity."

"Fight and fight. I always hear that they boast that their iron cavalry is invincible. This time we have to compete with them."

Shaq showed an eager look.

"Okay, Shaq, this time we really want to see who is stronger between your Vendura cavalry and Mogu cavalry."

Jia Min stood up.

"However, they are numerous and powerful, so we still can't fight them head-on. Each of our warriors is very precious, and there is no need to fight them one-on-one. Brigadier Chen, Brigadier Jia, will start training Nan Wen from tomorrow." The cavalry of Dula and North Vendura, teach them the three-on-one tactics of our army regiment."

"In addition, in the future, the Beihai Volunteer Army and the Wendula Cavalry will cooperate to provide them with artillery support during the battle. Chief of the Guard, Brigadier Chen, and Brigadier Jia, you will make a battle plan later. We will go deep into the Mogu Grassland. Take the initiative to attack them. In the direction of Shanhaiguan, we will not attack for the time being."

"Officer Min, do you mean to defeat the Mogu people one by one?"

"The soldiers and horses of the Mogu people are formed based on each tribe. Since they have already taken action, they should have been mobilized in each tribe at this time. However, they should not have gathered together before starting a war against us. We just want to defeat them one by one with local superior forces before they gather."

"In this operation, the South Wendura Cavalry, the North Wendura Cavalry, and the [-]rd and [-]th Brigades of the Volunteer Army all participated in a secret operation. The other troops of the Restoration Army stayed behind in Shengjing, Songshan Fort, and Ningyuan to guard the arsenal. Contain Shanhaiguan enemy."

(End of this chapter)