At the foot of Agate Mountain, the Ming army camp stretched for several miles. The Chinese army camp where Yang Sichang was located was located in the center, close to the Dazhu River.
Liu Yan led more than 28,000 New Army soldiers to the outskirts of the Ming Army camp and was about to arrive outside the Chinese Army camp. Yang Sichang was overjoyed when he heard the news and ordered Zuo Liangyu, Zheng Chongjian, He Renlong, Li Guoqi and other generals to come out of the camp. meet.
Zuo Liangyu had some displeasure on his face and said: "The Governor has lowered his status too much. Liu Yan is no more than a general. Zheng Governor and I and other generals, who are not higher in rank than him, have to go out to greet him." !”
Yang Sichang led everyone to stand outside the camp gate and said with a smile: "Although Liu Yan is only a general, he has been promoted from a chief flag officer to a general within two or three years. Those are all slaves." In exchange for the thief's head! The more than 20,000 elite new troops under Liu Yan's command are powerful. With his support, our army can take down Agate Mountain in one go, and it will not be difficult to wipe out the thief!"
"he?"
Zuo Liangyu sneered at this rhetoric. If Liu Yan was really so capable, how could he be beaten away by the Qing army in Julu? Most of those heads are the heads of common people obtained by killing good people and taking merit!
On the side, Zheng Chongjian also whispered to He Renlong and Li Guoqi: "Take a look at Liu Yan's military appearance. I have heard about this man a lot. He should have some abilities. Otherwise, with Lu Xiangsheng's arrogance, he would never have used him so highly. .”
He Renlong grinned and said: "Elite? I want to see what the elite in Liu Yan's hands looks like."
While everyone was talking, several camps in the distance screamed in surprise. Yang Sichang frowned slightly and said to everyone: "The military discipline of various ministries has become more and more relaxed, and it is so..."
Before they finished speaking, Yang Sichang and others saw a large armored army walking through several forts, with spears and muskets like a dense forest. The infantry in the front were all wearing armor, and there were vaguely armored cavalry in the back, the same people. People wear armor. 33
What shocked Yang Sichang and others even more was that when this armored army marched forward, the team was still uniform, and the horizontal rows were almost unchanged. The soldiers formed a square formation and moved forward like a city.
With such momentum and equipment, it would be difficult to find another one in today's world.
At this time, a large banner appeared in everyone's field of vision, with the words "General of the Jimo Camp of Shandong Dusi" written on it, and a large flag next to it said "General of the Army Liu", which was clearly the location of Liu Yan's central army.
Seeing the new army getting closer and closer, Yang Sichang's face was full of joy. With such an elite army to help out, let alone the rogue Zhang Xianzhong, Yang Sichang dared to fight for several rounds even against an army of slaves and thieves: "No wonder Lu Xiangsheng puts Liu Yan in such high regard, he is a talented general, I have to win over him, and it is best to get Liu Yan over from Lu Xiangsheng!"
Zuo Liangyu stared at the new army soldiers closely at this time, feeling a little uneasy on his face, his face became more and more gloomy, and he couldn't help but snorted coldly.
Zheng Chongjian, He Renlong, and Li Guoqi were already suppressed by the military might of the new army. The Qin army led by the three was also known as the elite Ming army. However, compared with the new army led by Liu Yan in front of them, the Qin army was just like It is like a beggar army, and its military appearance and formation are far inferior to Liu Yan's new army.
He Renlong sighed: "I really don't know how Liu Yan practiced it, and how he made so many armors and equipment!"
Li Guoqi said: "I don't know, but I know Liu Yan must be very rich!"
Zheng Chongjian praised: "Lu Xiangsheng's vision is really good, Liu Yan is really a talent, and the only one who can train such an elite person is Qi Shaobao back then!"
A moment later, more than 28,000 soldiers of the New Army arrived outside the Chinese army camp and lined up in the open space outside. Liu Yan led Chen Xun, Wang Yue, Wang Bo, Zhang Yi, Shen Tuo, and Miao Shao. , Xu Ming, Qian Qian, Xun Jingyun, Bao Xuezhen and other subordinates came to Yang Sichang, and everyone dismounted and saluted.
Yang Sichang laughed heartily and helped Liu Yan up, and then said: "General Liu came thousands of miles to help, and his hard work has made great achievements. He is truly the pillar of the country!"
Then Yang Sichang smiled and said to everyone: "You officers and men have also been tired all the way. The governor has ordered people to prepare wine and meat, and ordered the quartermaster to prepare a camp site for you. I will take care of you tonight!"
Chen Xun, Wang Yue and others thanked him with clasped fists.
Yang Sichang is originally from Huguang, and his southern accent is like gentle breeze and drizzle, which makes people feel comfortable listening to him.
Liu Yan took a look and found that although Yang Sichang was narrow-minded and excluded dissidents, he was very square in appearance and his conversation was like a spring breeze.
Yang Sichang smiled and said: "Haha, I would like to introduce these military generals to General Liu."
"This is the traitor general Zuo Liangyu, and this is the governor of Shaanxi Zheng Chongjian."
Liu Yan cupped his fists and saluted, paying special attention to Zuo Liangyu. He saw that there was no smile on Zuo Liangyu's face, and there was an angry look on his slightly long face, as if everyone owed him something.
Yang Sichang and others felt a little uncomfortable when they saw this. Liu Yang just arrived, and you are just showing off your face here. Who are you showing it to?
"Um?"
Liu Yan frowned slightly: "I'm afraid this guy is seriously ill!"
Looking at Zheng Chongjian again, he looked over with a smile at this time. Liu Yan ignored Zuo Liangyu at all, but clasped his fists and saluted Zheng Chongjian. Zuo Liangyu was even more furious when he saw this, and Yang Sichang was slightly stunned when he saw this. He knew that Liu Yan was not someone to be easy to get along with, and he couldn't help but feel worried.
"This is the commander-in-chief He Renlong, and this is the deputy general Li Guoqi."
Liu Yan looked at the two of them, and first said He Renlong, who was now known as He Madman. Although he was a fierce general, he was unruly and self-respecting. He had escaped from battle more than once, causing the friendly troops to suffer. He suffered a big loss and even lost his commander.
Liu Yan thought to himself: "When we get to the battlefield, we have to keep a distance from this guy. We can't let He Renlong get involved."
Besides, Li Guoqi, although he holds the rank of deputy general, is doing the duties of the chief military officer. This person is just like He Renlong, and he is also a warlord.
Historically, Li Guoqi led his troops to be attacked by Li Zicheng and Luo Rucai in Mengjiazhuang. He Renlong fled without a fight, and Li Guoqi's troops were directly defeated. Li Guoqi packed up his remaining troops and fled to Xiangcheng. Commander Fu Zonglong was besieged by Li Zicheng's heavy troops and ordered He Renlong and others to rescue him immediately. However, the general He Renlong and his deputy Li Guoqi refused to rescue them on the pretext that the letter came from thieves. The two led their troops They retreated through Chenzhou, and Fu Zonglong died in battle immediately.
"On the battlefield, there is no need to worry about how strong the enemy is. Only when you encounter teammates like this do you need to be careful!"
Liu Yan lightly greeted He Renlong and Li Guoqi with fists, and the two smiled in return. However, Liu Yan had already made up his mind to keep a distance from the two of them, and he could not cooperate with them on the battlefield to avoid being deceived. .
When Zuo Liangyu saw Liu Yan and everyone greeting them one by one, but ignoring herself, Zuo Liangyu felt even more angry. He snorted and was about to have an attack, but Yang Sichang gently clapped his hands to stop him.
"Haha, General Liu, let the soldiers go to the east to set up camp first, so that they can take a rest. Let's go to the Chinese army's tent, and the governor will work with you to cleanse General Liu!"
Liu Yan thanked him.
Chen Xun, Miao Shao and others each returned to their headquarters, and under the leadership of a Chinese military guard, they went to station to the east of the Chinese military camp.
Then Yang Sichang pulled Liu Yan and walked in front of everyone, talking and laughing as they walked towards the Chinese army's tent.
Zuo Liangyu walked behind and whispered to He Renlong: "The supervisor attaches so much importance to a general, but he is dissatisfied with us!"
He Renlong smiled and said nothing, which made Zuo Liangyu even more worried.
When they arrived at the Chinese army's tent, Yang Sichang arranged a banquet, thinking that Liu Yan would catch the wind, and let Liu Yan sit in the upper seat, ranking first among the generals, behind Zheng Chongjian, the governor of Shaanxi.
These Zuo Liangyu quit working completely, and immediately said: "General Liu, I heard that you repeatedly severely damaged the slave and bandit armies in Julu and Jinan. With your official rank and your military exploits, you are probably not suspected of taking credit for killing good people, right?"
Liu Yan had just sat down and was chatting with Zheng Chongjian when he suddenly heard Zuo Liangyu's question. He felt unhappy and said, "You will know if this general can severely injure the slave thieves, just look at the soldiers under my command. Do you think you can defeat the thieves?" The general is not good at fighting, and his eyesight is not good either?"
"you!"
Zuo Liangyu stood up suddenly and said loudly: "How dare you, a small general, be so rude? Don't think that you can act arbitrarily because of the respect of the supervisor. Be careful with your life!"
Liu Yan also slowly stood up, stared at Zuo Liangyu and said coldly: "It's just you? If you don't accept it, you and I will each lead our troops to fight outside the camp, life or death, how about that!"
Zuo Liangyu was speechless immediately and stared at Liu Yan for a long time.
Yang Sichang and others were also dumbfounded. Zuo Liangyu was used to being arrogant and always behaved like this when he didn't like anyone. Everyone was also used to it, and it was easy for them to not be as knowledgeable as Zuo Liangyu.
However, Yang Sichang and others never expected that Liu Yan, a general, would be so tough. He would not give Zuo Liangyu any face and would not retreat even a step.
Yang Sichang coughed a few times, and then said: "General Zuo, General Liu, we are all fellow soldiers. Don't hurt the harmony with a few angry words. Everyone sit down. Let's drink a few more glasses of wine later. What's wrong with you?" It’s all gone.”
Zheng Chongjian also smiled and said: "Haha, General Liu, please sit down. General Zuo is just such a person. Don't pay attention to him."
Over there, He Renlong and Li Guoqi came forward with a smile, and pulled Zuo Liangyu to sit down, one on the left and the other on the right.
"snort!"
Zuo Liangyu snorted and sat down. Seeing this, Liu Yan also gave Yang Sichang some face.
After the interlude, Yang Sichang picked up his wine glass and said, "Today, General Liu led his troops to come from thousands of miles away to help. You and I will raise a glass together to congratulate General Liu!"
"Congratulations to General Liu!"
Liu Yan also picked up his wine glass and said, "Congratulations to the Governor! Congratulations to all the generals!"
Everyone drank a glass of wine. Yang Sichang was about to speak when Zuo Liangyu said again: "Supervisor, everyone happens to be here today. Why don't the Supervisor tell you when the money and food will be distributed to each ministry? Now the soldiers in the general's camp We’ve all run out of food, and if this continues, all the soldiers in the general’s camp will flee!”
Yang Sichang frowned slightly. There is not much money and food in the army now, and it is only enough for each department to consume for more than a month. However, the next batch of supplies from the court has not arrived, so Yang Sichang deliberately delayed the payment of money and food, wanting to wait. To prevent the army from being cut off from money and food.
I saw Yang Sichang smiling and saying: "Haha, there should be some food stored in each camp. Let's save it for a few days. When the next batch of money and food from the court arrives, I will definitely distribute it immediately."
"Superintendent, I don't know the situation of others. Anyway, there is no food left in the general's camp. Moreover, the military pay should also be paid. Supervisor must put the military morale first!"
Yang Sichang frowned slightly and said after a moment: "Let me consider this matter."
Zuo Liangyu was dissatisfied when he saw this, and immediately stood up, saluted Yang Sichang with clasped fists, and then walked away.
Liu Yan frowned slightly, this Zuo Liangyu is really arrogant, but don't make it your own fault, otherwise he will look good.
At this time, Zuo Liangyu left directly. Everyone looked at each other in disbelief and felt unhappy, and the banquet that night also broke up unhappy.
Some people died, but not completely...
