Jing Anmin glanced at Miao Daorun.
Miao Daorun initially said that Jing'anmin wanted too much war glory, which was a bit funny, because his own words were full of desire for war. That's right, the people of Jing'an did not crave for such things as military exploits, but Miao Daorun and Zhang Rou were indispensable for them.
Jing Anmin, Zhang Rou, and Miao Daorun are all leaders among the powerful Green Forest in Hebei. However, Jing'an Min had been friendly with Guo Ning early on, and they raided Zhongdu with Guo Ning and killed Hu Shahu's companion. When Guo Ning first arrived in Shandong, Jing Anmin was the deputy commander of the Ding Navy, and his status was second only to Guo Ning.
Jing Anmin knew his own sense of proportion. Of course, he could not maintain his status as deputy commander all the time, but he was respected enough. After all, he was ranked first among the founding heroes.
Zhang Rou and Miao Daorun were a little emotional. Back then, the two of them were more selfish, so when Guo Ning mentioned it, they followed the trend and voted for Sheng Wang. As a result, after a few years, they failed to fight against those Jurchen nobles in the court, and their own strength actually weakened.
Fortunately, during Guo Ning's second raid, the two assisted Du Shisheng and Monk Luo, captured the emperor, controlled key city gates, and successfully entered Guo Ning's command, who was also a highly regarded general. However, compared to Jing Anmin, the status of the two is not as good as that of Jing Anmin.
Therefore, the people of Jing'an were sitting in the middle of the army, and Miao Daorun was only in the second seat.
"If you think about it carefully, it's not surprising."
Jing'an Min pondered for a moment: "Going to Kaifeng with all his loyalty is just food for our Duke Zhou. Besides, he really can't go to Kaifeng... If he goes to the east of Hedong, there are thousands of mountains and ravines along the way, and marching will kill him. "If we go south along the east side of Taihang, we will be intercepted by our heavy troops at some point."
"If it were someone else in his situation, he might have surrendered. But as a Jurchen, he still has doubts; secondly...hey, this guy has been dealing with us for a long time, and he knows that his Datong mansion is being controlled by us. It is full of holes, and once he surrenders to us, the foundation he has worked hard for will definitely be lost. At most, he will be an official like Wanyan Chenghui and be raised by us."
"In the past few years, the world has been in turmoil, but he has stayed in the Datong Mansion in Xijing without moving. It can be seen that he really values his own land. For him, to be a nominal official under the wings of Zhou Guogong, It’s too uncomfortable.”
As soon as these words came out, Jing Anmin and Miao Daorun were stunned at the same time, and then laughed.
Jing Anmin said: "This guy is looking forward and backward, and can't achieve anything, so let him stay...Hao Duan, you lead two thousand people to watch in Hongzhou! Let's break camp and go south today!"
Hao Duan was about to go out to take orders when a familiar voice came from outside the tent: "When we break camp and go south, we also have to pull out the nails."
Those who could reach all the way outside the Chinese army tent must be important generals. Jing Anmin and Miao Daorun both stared outside.
The curtain was lifted and Zhang Rou walked in. He newly married Jing'anmin's daughter, and immediately bowed solemnly to Jing'anmin.
"Why is Degang here?" Miao Daorun asked, "Didn't you say that Li Ting has already faced Wanyan Heda?"
"The Duke wants all the troops to fight quickly, but Xijing Road and Hedong Road are not in chaos. Wanyan Heda always feels that he can still deal with it in Ci, Ming and other places. Therefore, on the one hand, we must speed up to the south, and on the other hand, we must speed up to the south. On the other hand, we must quickly solve the problem of Mo Nian Zhongzhong and let the whole area become chaotic!"
Jing Anmin shook his head and smiled: "This kid Li Ting is so anxious that he can't bear Wanyan Heda, and he was so tough when asking for help from us... He said it so lightly, how can it be so easy to pull out a nail?"
"Before I came, Li Jieshuai said something to me and asked me to bring it to you two."
"tell me the story."
"He said, the three of you have been working hard in the mountains in the north of Hebei for more than 20 years. Back then, I was so overwhelmed by the Wugandian Water Village that I couldn't breathe! I don't believe you don't have that reputation now! I don't believe there is no one in Datong Mansion. Your acquaintances! I don’t believe that you guys have no other means except to fight on the battlefield! Damn it, use all the means you can use, spend money when you need to, and make officials and make wishes when you need to! Not at this time Try your best, it won’t be your turn to eat meat or drink soup from now on!”
"Are these Li Ting's original words?"
Zhang Rou smiled bitterly: "He shouted at me in the big tent, and his saliva sprayed on my face. After he finished shouting, he asked me to ride on a fast horse to deliver the order."
"This guy's bad temper has never changed at all!"
Miao Daorun shook his head repeatedly. Before he could finish his words, Jing Anmin slapped his palm on the table: "Hao Duan!"
Hao Duan was taken aback and bowed again: "Yes."
Jing Anmin's eyes flashed with murderous intent, and he threw the token in his hand: "You stay here, supervise the troops to move out of camp, and go south immediately! We will lead a group of old brothers to Datong Mansion, and Ma Bao will lead two thousand elite soldiers as our successors! "
In the past few years, he has moved his body and cultivated his energy. He has become a bit noble and pays attention to the demeanor of a general. He has not shown such an expression for a long time. With this murderous look, he wanted to use all the connections and methods he had when he was wandering in the green forest.
Hao Duan originally wanted to give some advice, but suddenly thought that Ding Haijun's habit is to do nothing if he doesn't attack, and to go all out from top to bottom when he does.
This time, the entire Dinghai navy system suddenly erupted, with hundreds of generals and tens of thousands of troops suddenly thrown into the battlefield. How relaxed and relaxed the soldiers were in peacetime, now they were so severe and violent, and the army was sweeping in, and there was no room for any delay.
The commander-in-chief of the entire army, Zhou Guogong Guo Ning, personally arrived at Kaifeng City. This was obviously to force all the ministries to do their best. But Jing Anmin and Miao Daorun spent four or five days in Hongzhou, but they still couldn't make up their mind to wipe out Datong Mansion, which was extremely weak inside. Aren't they a little slow?
Li Tingneng said these words half-jokingly, and asked Zhang Rou to come forward to remind him. In fact, he had given the second general an extra chance.
Immediately he took the token, and all the more than ten generals in the tent bowed solemnly.
"That's it... that's enough!" Miao Daorun laughed and turned to Zhang Rou: "Then use your means and take a trip."
Zhang Rou nodded: "I'll go too."
If Jing Anmin and Miao Daorun continue to delay, then Zhang Rou will have to take out the warrant from the head coach of the North Army and urge it again, which will not look good at that time. Fortunately, both of them were smart people. After hearing the song, they understood its elegant meaning and immediately decided to send troops.
He said softly: "We will capture Datong Mansion by tomorrow morning at the latest. No one in the entire Xijing Province who dares to resist, especially the die-hard Jurchens, will be spared."
"That's natural!"
The three of them strode out, and their subordinates shouted to prepare their horses.
Miao Daorun thought for a while and said in a deep voice: "There are two brand leaders in Gaoliu City who belong to me. And the beacon of Bai Dengtai is also in my hands."
Jing Anmin said: "Leave Jiaoshan Pass and Niupiling to me."
"Didn't you tell me earlier?"
"It's useless to say anything. Behind Niupi Ridge is Fengyi Town. One man is in charge of that place, and no one can open it. There is nothing I can do."
Zhang Rou got on the horse and said, "I have an idea. The captain of the garrison in Fengyi Town is a distant relative of mine. I had a drink with him in the early years and we had a family relationship."
"This, this... Okay, then there's the city! What about the city? There are some army management methods that I can use to kill no more than thirty men."
"I'm about the same. However, Xu Jin's Recording Department runs two trading firms there and bribes several loyal generals. I heard that they also have secretly hidden crossbows and stomachs."
"Where's the person from the Recording Department? Call him quickly!"
The three of them got on their horses and explained their facts.
They have been operating in the deep mountains and ravines of the Taihang Mountains and Yanshan Mountains for decades. To the south, they communicate with the bandits in Tangluo, Hebei Province. To the west, they contact the powerful and village owners in the mountains and rivers inside and outside. To the north, they can also contact several Tatar tribes. Relationship. Placed elsewhere, you might not see anything special about it, but here you have all your connections, and you feel like a fish in water.
The number of Jurchens in Datong Prefecture is not large, and the Han troops stationed in various forts and passes for a long time are all Han troops. These Han soldiers didn't know much about the truth, but they had heard of the reputations of the three great men, Jing Anmin, Zhang Rou, and Miao Daorun. Many of them had even met one of the three and had formed friendship with them.
In the previous confrontation between the two armies, orders were suppressed one after another from above. The soldiers were accustomed to being driven by military orders, so they did not dare to say or act randomly. Suddenly, three illustrious tycoons passed by in a simple carriage. One of them directly called a certain garrison soldier and told him that Guo Ning, Duke of Zhou, was about to sweep Kaifeng, and things were going to change.
The implications of this cannot help but make people think deeply.
Since ancient times, the army has been a harsh and high-pressure place, where all kinds of contradictions are easy to accumulate. To maintain order in the army, there is nothing more than severe punishment and generous rewards. In the past few years, Mo Niu Jinzhong has done a good job in this regard, but the means that can maintain the army under the threat of the Mongols may not be able to maintain the army under the threat of a powerful Han minister.
From the perspective of ordinary soldiers, the threat from the Mongols was too great in the early years. Once the Tatars were killed, they would all be destroyed, so following the Marshal was an inevitable choice. But at this moment, the Mongols were all repulsed by the Duke of Zhou, Guo Ning. He also sent Jing Anmin and others who were familiar to everyone, and went straight to Datong Mansion!
In this case, what else do the soldiers have to hold on to?
Don't the soldiers want to take the opportunity to seek justice for the robes?
Don't the soldiers want to vent their anger at being bullied by the Jurchen's noble stomach?
Don't the soldiers consider leaving the crumbling Dai Jin and joining a new regime that will definitely replace Dai Jin?
What? Pick up a bow and knife to fight with the enemy? Look at the appearance of Jing Anmin and others. They don't have many soldiers and horses around them. It's obvious that everything has been arranged. If they lead troops to fight, the soldiers may resist because they have no choice. Now they are not fighting, they are just passing by, so why should we risk our lives to block the way? There are no such rules in the world!
Besides, if the Jurchens go to support the Jurchen court, what does it have to do with us Han children?
As a result, Jing Anmin, Zhang Rou and Miao Daorun galloped along with more than a hundred cavalry, but no one reacted to the defenders around Datong Mansion who were already at war with each other.
There were very few people who lit up beacon smoke to warn Datong Mansion. Occasionally, someone sent a message, but when they arrived at the Baideng stage, they were all blocked.
Late that night.
On the same day, Mo Niu Jinzhong issued four military orders in succession to supervise the defenders of various city fortresses and passes. However, he himself may not be sure whether the defenders are still willing to obey the order to stay in Xijing. ..
Just as Ding Haijun's Huben divisions gathered one after another and went south, the world was turbulent, and a war was about to break out around Kaifeng. After the war that decided the fate of all parties, Mo Nianzhong was not sure how the situation would evolve.
He has been operating in Datong Mansion for nearly ten years, and this remote valley in the corner of the world has become his home. He is familiar with everything here, and knows everything about the mountains, rivers, military, and people. Even if Jing Anmin and others are constantly infiltrating, they can't hide it from his eyes.
He has overwhelming power here, and he can take life and death from tens of thousands of troops and hundreds of thousands of people. This feeling makes him unable to let go. In order to maintain this feeling, he will try his best to overcome various difficulties.
but if……
If Guo Ning wins and his regime replaces Dajin, what about Datong Prefecture in Xijing, which is in the corner? Can you stay safe by hiding here?
The night is already dark, and I have no sleep at all. He walked to a corner of the commander's mansion, climbed up to the watchtower and looked around.
This watchtower is very old, and the wood creaks when you step up. When Daliao was in power, this area was the palace of Daliao's Xijing, and the watchtower was where the famous Empress Dowager Xiao dressed up.
Mo Nian Jinzhong liked the position at the top of the watchtower, as the view could cover the entire city. Along the crisscrossing road, you can see the Xuanren Gate in the east, Fengtian Gate in the south, Fucheng Gate in the west, Gongji Gate in the north, as well as the relics and the Bojia Temple of Huayan Temple. .
These were built during the heyday of the Liao and Jin Dynasties. In the past two years, Mo Niu Jinzhong converted many places into military camps, with a total of more than 10,000 people, and another 20,000 to 30,000 civilians.
At this time, he thought that many merchants and officials mixed among the people might not be reliable. Tomorrow morning, we must conduct a careful survey and take into custody all the people who may have been bribed or used by the navy... but they cannot be killed easily.
Mo Nian Jinzhong sighed heavily. He had just arrived in Xijing, and all he could think about was working hard to turn the tide. Who knew that after a few years, it would become like this?
While sighing, his feet moved slightly, and the wooden board made a rough sound. At the same time, he also felt that something else was mixed in it.
He hurriedly stood next to Qian and took a look. He couldn't see anything suspicious in the night. He only saw lights shaking in several military camps, and there seemed to be faint voices coming down the wind. It should be the soldiers on duty changing shifts. The stomach and the weapon were lightly bumped?
I still have to ask someone to take a look, just in case.
Mo Niu Jinzhong turned around and came down from the watchtower, and found that all the followers around him had disappeared.
He stopped suddenly, frowned, and then strode towards the outer courtyard.
There were slightly more lights in the outer courtyard than usual, and there were the sounds of groups of people running around, and some people whispering anxiously.
Mo Nian Zhongzhong's brows furrowed even more.
Those who can be stationed in the outer courtyard are his close soldiers. The soldiers are well-equipped and well-paid, and the military discipline requirements are even stricter. The most important thing is that no soldier can move without obliterating the order of loyalty. The situation is so tense right now. A group of people are suddenly running around randomly, maybe they are crazy!
No, it's impossible. There's no way these people are messing around. With all the chaos outside, someone must be fanning the people to cause chaos! And it is probably related to the turmoil of lights in the military camp that I just saw!
Mo Nian Jinzhong touched his body and found that he was not wearing iron armor, only a short sword. This cannot deal with the danger, but if it is delayed, it may become more dangerous!
He gritted his teeth, pushed open the courtyard door, and shouted with all his strength, "Who is mobilizing troops?"
The eyes of hundreds of people outside the door were focused on him, and then they turned away and turned to look at the three people gathered in the crowd.
Among the three people, a middle-aged man with a long beard was stabbed on the shoulder. He was being bandaged by his subordinates at the moment, and his face looked very ugly. The other two people also looked a little angry. When they saw Mo Ni Jinzhong pushing the door open, a young and handsome man among the two waved to everyone: "Your people injured the Yongtai Army Jiedushi! How will this end? Or kill him?" Come on!"
When he said these words, many people moved.
Mo Niu Jinzhong recognized them, they were all powerful officers in the army that he was familiar with. There were several people who were supposed to be stationed at the city gate, but they came here; there were also several people who had some vague connections with the subordinates of the Ding Navy in the east, so they had been sent to Yingzhou, Shuozhou and other places to prepare for the southward march to King Qin, but they also came. Got here.
Seeing their hesitation, the young man continued to scold: "My lord is lenient and ordered that those who surrendered be forgotten, but you must also show some sincerity!"
At this moment, an officer finally became cruel and came forward with a knife.
They were full of apologies: "Marshal Mo Ni, I'm sorry."
