At Bishui Pass, the golden morning light enveloped Guancheng, covering this historic and weather-beaten pass with a layer of golden gauze. There were obviously twice as many flags on the city gate tower as last night, and the flags and streamers followed. The wind whistled, and the military king holding a spear below stood solemnly. The wheat fields in the distance stretched as far as the eye could see, and the greenery was eye-catching, which slightly diluted the solemn atmosphere. On the second day, Jia Heng finally led his army to Guancheng, a city with a long history. He was surrounded by Guo Yong's battalion commander Qu Guang and guerrilla general Cai Quan. They all welcomed Guan Ya and ordered his generals to bury the pot. Make rice and summon the generals to discuss matters.
In the government office
The inside and outside were guarded and occupied by Jinyi Mansion's personal guards. This time, there were a group of generals in the Beijing camp, about twenty or thirty people, each standing in a military rank, and it was completely dark.
After the treaty, Jia Heng sat on an imperial chair, with a detailed map of Kaifeng Mansion hanging behind him.
Qu Guang clasped his fists and said: "Commander, the situation was urgent at that time. The general had no choice but to attack first. Then, deputy general Kang Shaowei led three thousand light cavalry to Yanjin County and blocked it in the north to prevent the bandits from escaping north."
Jia Heng praised: "In the previous battle, General Qu responded to changes and made prompt decisions. He annihilated three thousand enemies in one battle. He is a true tiger general."
After this battle, Qu Guang's transfer to Tuanying Jinshi and Tongzhi was almost certain. "I don't dare to be praised as a commander, all because everyone in the general school is fighting to be the first and bravely killing the enemy. If it weren't for the mental war, the generals would not dare to confront the enemy head-on." Qu Guang breathed a sigh of relief and said quickly to the time.
If it weren't for the fact that the Beijing camp had undergone some reorganization and its combat power had greatly increased, he would not have dared to risk a direct confrontation with the enemy.
Jia Heng nodded and said: "On the Yanjin front, the focus is on the crossing of the Yellow River. Vice General Kang will lead 3,000 cavalry and seize the ships first."
Kaifeng is close to the Yellow River. Once the bandits are defeated, let alone a small number of people, if there are a large number of people, ships will be needed. Kang Shaowei can capture all the ships and delay the escape of the rebel army to the greatest extent.
"Commander Jie Mingming saw this, and Kang Shaowei also said the same before leaving." Qu Guang heard this and was filled with admiration.
Jia Heng turned to look at the generals and said: "The bandits are now in Kaifeng Prefecture. There are probably 50,000 to 60,000 people, and the main force is about 10,000 people. They will probably shrink from Zhongmou, Weishi, Tongxu and other counties to Kaifeng Prefecture. We are waiting for them. More than 20,000 horsemen arrived at Kaifeng and wiped out the bandits in one fell swoop."
Judging from the previous battle, the combat power of the official army was still higher than that of the bandits. Although it was due to the ambush, it also showed that the military strength had gradually recovered after several months of consolidation.
All the generals nodded in agreement.
Jia Heng said: "It is easy to defeat Gao Yue's troops, but the key is to block it. Otherwise, the bandits will collapse and spread, wreaking havoc on other provinces. In other provinces, the officers and soldiers will be separated for a long time and it will be difficult to resist." Jia Heng said, and then looked towards Guo Yong's camp commander Shan Ming said: "General Shan."
"The general will be here." Shan Ming said, cupping his hands.
Jia Heng looked at Shan Ming and said in a deep voice: "General Shan, you lead two thousand cavalry and quickly go to Ju County under Kaifeng Mansion to block the bandits' escape route to the east. As soon as you arrive in Ju County, General Shan will let Jinyi Mansion fly The dove delivers the message, so there must be no mistakes.”
"I accept my order from my humble position." Shan Ming's expression paused and he held his hands in agreement.
After Shan Ming left, Jia Heng looked at Liu Jixian again and said in a deep voice: "Liu Jixian, sent people with fast horses to send an order to Shandong Admiral Lu Qi, asking him to send a light cavalry of 3,000 people to advance from Caozhou to the west of Kaifeng Mansion. Patrolling, we will strictly block the bandits from Kaifeng Prefecture who are escaping to Shandong Prefecture."
Liu Jixian cupped his hands and said, "Yes, sir."
Jia Heng turned to look at the remaining generals and said: "Except for leaving a thousand cavalry to guard Guancheng, the entire army rested for an hour and marched to Zheng County. The forwards pushed into Zhongmou and captured Zhongmou first." They were three thousand cavalry led by guerrilla general Cai Quan.
"General, I obey!" As the generals clenched their fists, they left the official hall and went to order troops. Only Jia Heng, Princess Xianning and Xia Houying were left in the government hall.
Jia Heng looked at Princess Xianning. The coldness on his face gradually dissipated. He chuckled and said, "Your Highness has been traveling in the middle of the night. Let's take a rest and then we'll set off."
Xian Ning softly said "hmm", with a hint of concern on his cold and beautiful face, and asked: "Sir, you have been traveling in the middle of the night, why don't you take a rest?"
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Jia Heng said: "I'm not tired. I'm going to visit various ministries now."
"Then I'm not tired either." Princess Xianning said softly.
Jia Heng smiled and said, "Your Highness has dark circles under his eyes. Aren't you tired? Okay, let's go and rest."
As he spoke, his voice lowered a bit and he said with a smile: "If you become thin or black from fatigue, Concubine Rong will definitely blame me."
Princess Xianning was a little embarrassed by the young man's words. She nodded and said, "Sir, I'm going to have a rest."
Jia Heng looked at Xiahou Ying and said, "Command Xiahou to protect His Highness."
Xia Houying accepted the order and escorted Princess Xianning to the backyard room.
After a short rest, the army started again and headed towards Zheng County.
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Kaifeng Fucheng, governor's office
This governor's yamen building is solemn and majestic, with five main rooms turned into halls, a ritual door in front and a flower hall in the middle. At this moment, white spiritual flags have been hung inside and outside, swaying in the wind in the bright spring light of early March. , making a rustling sound.
Gao Yue has already ordered his subordinates to set up the mourning tent. At this moment, more than a thousand of his brothers are all wearing linen and mourning, and their flags are dyed with silk, creating an atmosphere of love and sorrow.
Because the bodies of Gao Yue's subordinates were all dumped in front of Sishui Pass, the only way to offer condolences at this moment was in the form of cloud sacrifices.
Nearly ten thousand thieves and bandits gathered around the long street with the governor's office as the center, and many of them had white cloth strips wrapped around their arms to express their condolences.
It can be said that in today's Kaifeng Fucheng, all the white cloth in the city has been purchased for the bandits and rioters who gathered in Kaifeng.
On the high table in the center of the official hall, there are densely packed locust wood tablets, which are painted with black oil and sealed with oil. They seem to have been newly made. The names of Wei Song and Gao Yue's other brothers are clearly written in tung lacquer and gold letters.
Gao Yue was wearing mourning clothes, with gloomy eyes and a face like the bottom of a pot. Behind him stood Li Zimin, Lai Haiyuan, Wei Bochuan and other confidants.
On the rows of pear-wood armchairs opposite, the leaders of more than a dozen groups in Kaifeng Mansion, large and small, were sitting, among which four were the most eye-catching.
It is Wang Sishun, Luo Jinzhong, He Guosheng, Li Yanqing and other four leaders.
"Brothers, we are facing a formidable enemy. We should work together in the same boat and unite our forces to fight against the enemy!" Wei Bochuan, a burly figure with a Chinese-character face standing to Gao Yue's right, said at this moment.
"It's true to fight against the imperial court, but we can't let all our brothers be reorganized into the Gao Da family, right?" Wang Sishun looked indifferent and was the first to speak.
This middle-aged man, known as King Shuntian, was originally from Orion. He is in his early thirties, wearing coarse linen clothes, with a deeply furrowed face, a resolute expression, and fierce eyes.
It turned out that just now, Gao Yue proposed to organize several of his young men into teams so that they could jointly resist the massive siege by the government troops, but he was opposed by everyone in front of him.
Luo Jinzhong echoed: "Yes, besides, Master Gao Da just suffered a defeat at the court and lost so many of his brothers. Who knows if our brothers will..."
Li Zimin stared angrily, interrupted Luo Jinzhong's narration, and shouted: "Luo, what nonsense are you talking about!"
Luo Jinzhong was not a good person either. Hearing the scolding, he sneered and said, "Luo is talking to Mr. Gao Da. Why are you interrupting?"
When Li Zimin heard this, he was furious and was about to rush to look for Luo Jinzhong's bad luck. However, at this moment, Lai Haiyuan firmly grabbed Li Zimin's arm.
Gao Yue snorted coldly and said in a deep voice: "Let him go, it's better to kill our own brothers, so that the relatives will suffer and the enemies will be happy!" Li Zimin's expression paused.
When Li Zimin heard this, he retreated angrily.
All the leaders in the field whispered to each other, and then looked at Luo Jinzhong.
Luo Jinzhong looked ugly and snorted coldly, saying: "You don't need to carry a gun or a stick when talking. I, Mr. Luo, and the court are at odds with each other. Our brothers talk deeply and superficially. How can we ever have the intention of murdering each other?"
Wang Sishun also said: "Master Gao Da, Brother Luo also has good intentions, these generals will
If you ask me, it is still not feasible to get together. If nothing else, it is difficult to mobilize. "
Li Yanqing's eyes were piercing under his sword-shaped brows, and he said in a deep voice: "General Gao, we are gathered in Kaifeng now. You are the senior who conquered Kaifeng and initiated the righteous move. Now the imperial court wants to send a large army here. What do you think we should do about this matter?" "
Gao Yue said: "Brothers, the government and troops are coming in large numbers. If we don't gather our troops and horses together to defend the city of Kaifeng, I'm afraid we will be in disarray before the imperial court breaks through!"
After testing just now, it was already clear that these people in front of them did not want to hand over their brothers at all.
He Guosheng is a middle-aged man of about forty, with a serious face and a short beard under his chin. He said in a loud voice: "Master Gao Da, let me tell you, in the several gate towers in Kaifeng, more than a dozen of our families can take care of each other." , you, the tall master, and your brothers are all around to support you. As long as you can block the imperial court’s siege, you can launch a defensive counterattack.”
The other leaders all applauded.
"That's what Mr. He said."
"Defensive counterattack, this idea is new." The surrounding leaders cheered in unison.
Gao Yue looked at He Guosheng with a thick layer of gloom in his heart.
In fact, all the thieves present said that they had never thought of giving up Kaifeng City, let's just go back to our homes.
Because since the founding of the People's Republic of China, thieves and bandits who have only been robbing homes and houses in county towns and valleys, and who come and go like the wind, have never occupied a provincial government city. The colorful world in it has already captivated people's hearts even though it only lasted a few days.
Therefore, the bandits who had gathered were all staying in Kaifeng Mansion. They were already reluctant to leave this prosperous city, and there were fifty or sixty thousand people gathered. How could they just transfer in without breaking up with the imperial court?
In fact, Jia Heng brought such troops and horses to suppress the bandits with the intention of clearing up banditry in western Henan, the border between Henan and Shandong.
Gao Yue glanced at the crowd with a steady gaze, nodded, and said loudly: "What you said is true, then that's it."
He had no choice but to let the people in front of him feel the offensive of the army.
Seeing that Gao Yue agreed, He Guosheng was relieved. He was worried that Master Gao Da would go his own way. Everyone followed you to rebel against the imperial court for the sake of food and drink. You annexed the soldiers and horses. Without the soldiers and horses, people like them Nothing.
However, Gao Yue finally broke into Kaifeng Prefecture and took the lead in setting up a rebellion. There were still many brothers in Runing Prefecture, so it was hard for everyone to break up.
Next, Gao Yue, Wang Sishun, Li Yanqing, Luo Jinzhong and others distributed the forces in the city and prepared intensively to protect Kaifeng City.
Not mentioning how Yue planned to capture the city with the four families in Kaifeng Prefecture, but talking about Zheng County, Jia Heng sent more than 20,000 troops to Zheng County at the afternoon of the afternoon, and then went east to Zhongmu County.
In the Zhengxian County Government Office, Pei Shixian, the magistrate of Zhengxian County, vacated the county government office lobby for the imperial troops to use as a meeting tent.
Jia Heng was looking through the information about Kaifeng Fucheng and thinking about the next move. As for Princess Xianning, escorted by Xia Houying, she took a bath, changed clothes, and prepared dinner.
Jia Heng was holding the map of Kaifeng City and looking at the gate of Kaifeng City.
Kaifeng is a big city. It was the capital in the former Song Dynasty. It has many well-preserved city defense facilities, but there are many city gates, with a total of eleven gates. Today, 50,000 to 60,000 bandits are guarding the city gate tower. To be honest, It is definitely impossible to defend, but relying on the strong city will cause some damage to the officers and soldiers.
"Commander Jie, Cai's guerrilla sentries are back." At this moment, Liu Jixian, a member of the Qianhu Family in Jinyi, came from outside and said with his hands raised.
Jia Heng put down the military report in his hand and said, "What do you say?"
Liu Jixian said: "The bandits from Zhongmou County have returned to Kaifeng City. Cai Youyi has sent sentries and has also brought people from Jinyi Mansion, who are from Qu Zhenfu."
When Jia Heng heard this, his expression paused and he asked, "Where are the people?"
"Just outside the government office." Liu Jixian said.
Not long after, a captain in brocade robes came from outside, cupped his fists towards Jia Heng and said, "I've seen the governor in this humble position."
"Qu Zhenfu asked the young one to tell the adults that Uncle Song Siguo has been found. "Then Jinyi School
Wei opened his mouth and said.
Jia Heng frowned and asked, "Where is he now?"
"Qu Zhenfu had people escort Uncle Song Siguo to hide in a village in Tongxu County. He asked me to come over and give you a message, so that you don't have to worry." The Jinyi Colonel said: "In addition, your Excellency has personally sneaked into Kaifeng Fucheng. , waiting for the Lord to arrive."
"Oh?" Jia Heng paused slightly and asked, "Does he have many people in Kaifeng Mansion?"
"When I left Kaifeng Mansion, the bandits in Kaifeng Mansion were in chaos. I pretended to be a bandit who joined the bandits. Now Wang Sishun's men are also a small leader." The captain of Jinyi said. Jia Heng nodded, already having some plans in his mind. , said: "Liu Jixian, lead him down to rest."
When Liu Jixian led the Jinyi captain away, Jia Heng breathed a sigh of relief. If there was an internal response, the battle would be easier to fight, and at least a lot of casualties would be reduced.
And Uncle Song Siguo, who is now safe and sound, went to the backyard to talk to Xianning. Jia Heng put down the maps and books of Kaifeng City in his hands and headed towards the backyard.
At this moment, Princess Xianning was taking a bath in the backyard room. She was washing her body in a bucket. She said to Xia Houying outside: "Master Xiahou, after I take a bath, you can take a bath too."
If she didn't have such a female guard to escort her, she wouldn't know what to do. Only after joining the army did she know how inconvenient women were in the army. Not to mention other things, it was just a matter of bathing. Master Xiahou was often outside. I struggled a lot and didn’t know how to adapt. Xia Houying, who was guarding the outside, stood with her sword in her arms and said softly: "Your Highness, wash it first. I will wash it later."
Princess Xianning gave a soft "hmm" and no longer insisted. She scrubbed her body, her round shoulders and hills and ravines looming in the steaming heat.
Princess Xianning was taking a bath, her eyes fell on the vase not far away, her delicate and picturesque eyebrows were blank.
In the past few days, she followed her husband out and traveled all the way. There was no romance or love between her children, only long-distance travel day and night.
Maybe when the chaos in Henan is settled, we will have some free time to see the mountains and rivers of the Central Plains.
After a while, with a "clatter" sound, a jade foot like crystal glass with crystal water drops stepped on the wooden couch. The five jade toes were as thin as bamboo shoots, and they were a little stretched because of the exertion. Because he had been soaked in hot water for a while, he was white and rosy, and accompanied by the sound of "hula la", a pair of slender, snow-white long legs poked out of the water, with icy muscles and jade bones, as white as snow, suddenly If it is a finely crafted work of art, it is no exaggeration to say that the legs have been broken for years.
At this time, Princess Xianning took a long towel from the wooden stand on the side and wiped her body, from the delicate jade collarbone to the fair and elegant body, until she bent down.
The exquisite and graceful figure is reflected on the screen, slim and graceful, graceful and moving. Princess Xianning walked aside, wearing clothes rustlingly.
At this moment, the conversation between two people could be heard vaguely under the eaves of the corridor. "Sir." Xia Houying saluted the young man not far away.
Jia Heng nodded towards Xia Houying and asked, "Commander Xiahou, where is His Highness?" Xia Houying said, "Your Highness is still taking a bath at the moment."
Jia Heng nodded and said, "Then I'll come back later."
However, Princess Xianning in the wing called out: "Is that sir outside?"
Princess Xianning said, then quickly put on her inner and outer clothes, put on a brand new Feiyu suit, put on a jade belt, tied up her slender waist, and arranged her messy hair on one side. He responded in a clear voice: "Sir, what's the matter?"
Jia Heng called out loudly: "Your Highness, the news that it is Uncle Siguo has come from Kaifeng.
"Uncle?" Princess Xianning said in surprise, and walked quickly to the door. Her voice, which was as cold as ice and snow melting, was a bit panicked, and she said, "Sir, I'll be fine now." At this time, she closed the door tightly. The door latch was removed from the inside of the open door, and Princess Xianning appeared in front of Jia Heng with slightly wet hair.
The girl has just finished bathing, her hair has not yet been tied into a bun, and there are even some water stains, so she has a somewhat lazy and messy look. Her white and cold face is even more flushed, making her cold and quiet. A little more temperament
She is as charming as a peach pistil, especially wearing a brand-new flying fish suit with exquisite patterns. She has three-dimensional and exquisite facial features, and is full of heroic spirit. The girl with delicate bones and delicate bones is like a delicate rose at this moment.
Jia Heng focused his gaze and his face paused slightly.
He seems to have some understanding of those uniforms, or he understands Baochai and the others. It is human nature to appreciate beautiful things.
"Sir, what's wrong with uncle?" Princess Xianning asked hurriedly.
Jia Heng said: "Don't worry, Your Highness, nothing happened. News just came from Jinyi Mansion, saying that the person has been found, and he is under strict protection. Your Highness will write a letter to report that he is safe and send it to Beijing later. I’ll have Feige pass the message to Jingli again.”
Hearing this, Princess Xianning breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Uncle, just be fine. Sir, please come in quickly."
With that said, he invited Jia Heng to go into the hall.
Turning around, he raised his eyes and saw Xia Houying standing at the door, and said softly: "Master Xiahou, you should also go take a bath and change clothes."
Xia Houying glanced at Princess Xianning and paused for a moment in front of her untied body. She hesitated to speak, but in the end she didn't say much. She cupped her hands and said, "I'll resign from my humble post."
At this moment, Jia Heng followed Princess Xianning into the hall and asked, "Your Highness, were you taking a bath and changing clothes just now?"
Princess Xianning picked up the teapot, poured tea for Jia Heng, and said with a chuckle: "Yes, sir, drink tea."
She was just taking a shower and changing clothes. What happened?
The faint fragrance of the girl's body floated gently, especially when she was lowered, the plump and beautiful body that belonged to a sixteen or seventeen-year-old girl kept lingering in front of Jia Heng's eyes.
Jia Heng lowered his gaze and thought to himself, no wonder she is an aunt and niece. She is so talented. She is already so talented now. How can she return it in the future? This girl must not be kept...
Okay, these are all messy words from the family elders.
Jia Heng picked up the teacup, took a sip, and dispelled some of the messy thoughts, and said, "In a moment, His Highness will write a letter to the two empresses in the palace to report that they are safe."
Princess Xianning looked at Jia Heng opposite him who suddenly lowered his eyes to drink water, and said happily: "Sir, I will write it down later."
However, just as I stood up to get paper and pen, my heart suddenly moved, my eyes lowered, I was startled, my cheeks were as red as blood, and my heart was beating hard.
So, she didn't tie her hair just now?
No wonder she felt so comfortable, well, no, no wonder the husband bothered to ask her if she had taken a bath or changed clothes, and Master Xiahou's gaze from before seemed to remind her. This is really...
At this time, women will be pestering, especially Princess Xianning who wants to accompany the army. Well, Mr.’s gaze just now...
Suddenly thinking of the young man's evasive gaze, Princess Xianning bit her lips, her cheeks were hot, and her heart was filled with shame and joy. At this time, it was obviously too late for her to go to the back room to change clothes, so she had to suppress the shyness in her heart. , picked up a pen and paper on the desk not far away, and asked: "Sir, I will write it right now."
Jia Heng took a sip of tea and raised his eyes to see Princess Xianning returning. He wanted to remind her, so after thinking about it, he had to wait for it to be written.
"Okay, sir." Princess Xianning handed over the letter and looked at the young man opposite her coldly. Seeing that his face was calm and there was no strange color, as if the unnaturalness just now did not exist, she couldn't help but feel a sense of sadness in her heart. .
Jia Heng nodded, took the letter, and immediately took it away when it touched the girl's finger, saying softly: "Okay, I'll give it to Liu Jixian later."
"Sir, don't you write a letter to your family to report that you are safe?" Princess Xianning asked with bright eyes.
At this moment, I suppressed the shame in my heart even more.
Jia Heng suddenly realized and said with a smile: "Your Highness reminded me, let me write now." After saying that, he took the pen and paper, lowered his eyes and started writing a home letter to Ke Qing and others.
Jia Heng finished writing his family letter, looked at Princess Xianning, and said softly: "Your Highness, we will have dinner later. I will wait for Your Highness outside so that Your Highness can change into a dress and comb her hair."
"Then let's go, sir." Princess Xianning's heart skipped a beat and she responded gently, her cheeks flushed as brightly as a brocade.
I didn't want to mention it, who
Mr. Zhi made it clear directly.
Jia Heng held two letters and stood waiting outside. After a while, Princess Xianning changed into a blue dress, her eyes were a little shy, and she said, "Sir, that's it."
Jia Heng nodded and said, "Then let's go."
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