Ten days later.
The two riders rode side by side and stopped on the high slope outside Yingzhou City to look at Yingzhou City and the continuous motorcade at the city gate.
"Damn it, I worked hard all the way and slept in the open air, and finally I'm here."
"Yes, we are finally here. You said that you, leaving the good government of the Duke's residence alone, had to go to the North with me to find trouble. Is there something wrong with your mind?
How about when you enter the city later, I can find a doctor to take a good look at you? "
Song Qing bent down and caressed the war horse, which was lowering its head and eating young grass: "Although the capital is prosperous, I always feel empty in my heart. It is better to go to Northern Xinjiang to feel at ease.
Even if he can't go out with the army, he can at least drink and brag with his brothers occasionally.
The war has been going on for a long time, and I feel uncomfortable when I stop. "
Liu Mingzhi shook his head angrily: "You bitch, let's go into the city. Drive!"
Song Qing looked at Young Master Liu riding away with Juechen, immediately got on his horse and chased after him, galloping towards the gate of Yingzhou City.
After Liu Mingzhi received a slap from He Shu, he quickly went north after Li Tao's carriage went west, which was regarded as a complete separation for this chance encounter.
I wanted to observe Li Tao's reaction, but was disturbed by a slap from He Shu.
The depressed Liu Mingzhi met his eldest brother Song Qing, who was leaning under a willow tree, drinking wine and waiting for a long time on the official road south of Mingzhou.
After meeting Song Qing, the lonely Young Master Liu finally had a companion on his way north.
"Hush!"
The two brothers tightened the reins of their horses, looked at the endless convoy of grain and fodder at the city gate, and stopped in the distance to wait.
"Brother, it seems that we have caught up. Food and grass are gradually entering the city. I think the Northern Expedition Army has not yet broken camp and set off."
Liu Mingzhi glanced calmly at the grain and fodder convoy entering the city gate: "Looking at the quantity, this should be the first batch of grain and fodder. If this is the case, it will not take ten days and a half to go out.
The amount of food and grass consumed by an army of one million people every day should not be underestimated. This food and grass alone is not enough to fill the teeth. "
Song Qing raised his telescope and looked towards the back of the convoy. Even with the help of the telescope, he couldn't see clearly where the length of the convoy extended.
"What should we do? Show your identity and go into the city first? If we wait, we won't be able to enter the city before dark."
Liu Mingzhi hesitated for a moment and nodded slightly: "Okay, let's reveal our identity and enter the city."
After Liu Mingzhi said that, the two of them got off their horses, held the reins of their horses and walked towards the city gate slowly and slowly.
"You two stop immediately and don't get close to the grain and grass racks. Anyone who doesn't listen to the advice will be shot to death."
Food and grass have been the lifeblood of the soldiers of the three armies since ancient times. The defense is extremely tight. When the two were twenty or thirty steps away from the city gate, a group of fifty mixed soldiers and horses quickly surrounded the two.
The sword and shield soldiers defended in front, the halberdiers took cover on both sides, and the archers bent their bows and nocked arrows into a half-moon shape. Their eyes were bright and filled with murderous intent, and they blocked the two men.
The soldiers and horses on the city wall heard the movement below the city. In the blink of an eye, hundreds of archers took out the arrows in their quivers, placed them on their bows and aimed them at Liu Mingzhi and the two.
"Stop immediately, if you dare to take a step forward, shoot and kill."
Liu Mingzhi and Liu Mingzhi stopped with helpless expressions. They were so close. Didn't any of so many people see their identity?
It becomes clear if you think about Liu Mingzhi carefully.
The Six Guards of Northern Xinjiang, the Six Guards of the New Army, the Protectorate of the Western Regions, and allied forces from all countries are now gathered in the three cities of Northern Xinjiang near Shanhaiguan. There are millions of soldiers, and it is impossible for everyone to know them.
Liu Mingzhi took out his command arrow as the King of Side by Side from his arms and raised it in his hand: "I, the King of Side by side, will march to the north to guard the border, Marshal Liu Mingzhi, the army of soldiers and horses in the middle of the front of the King's side."
"Song Qing, the deputy commander of the army in front of Duke Anyuan, accompanied Wang Qiansui to the north to guard the border."
After hearing the words of the two people, everyone in the city was stunned and looked at the two people with some suspicion.
Side by side king? Why don't we see the king's personal soldiers accompanying him?
One of the generals mouthed something to a soldier beside him, then sheathed his sword and walked towards Liu Mingzhi and Liu Mingzhi cautiously, staring at their every move.
When he came to the front, the general saw clearly the command arrows in the hands of the two men, and hurriedly knelt down on one knee.
"I was ignorant in my humble position, and I bumped into King Qian Sui. Please forgive me."
"See you, Your Majesty, a thousand years old, a thousand years old! Please forgive me, Your Majesty."
Liu Mingzhi looked at the kneeling generals and put away the command arrows in his hands: "You are all exempt from the courtesy. You have performed your duties faithfully. If you have committed any crime, please rise up."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
"Ren Wei, who is in a humble position, doesn't know that the prince has returned to the palace. It's really..."
Liu Mingzhi looked at Ren Wei who looked embarrassed and wanted to defend himself. He raised his hand and patted the shoulder pads on his shoulders: "Okay, don't blame yourself. You did a good job. Food and grass are the foundation for the soldiers of the three armies to live and work. There is no room for carelessness.
If this continues, those who do not identify themselves will not be allowed to approach the food and grass, and those who disobey will be shot. "
"Yes, thank you Wangye Haihan."
"Please leave some space for the convoy. I and Duke An Yuan are going into the city and there are important matters that need to be handled."
"Yes, please, Your Majesty, please, Your Majesty, I am humble enough to guide you."
"Good work."
"Don't dare!"
With Ren Wei leading the way, the brothers entered the city effortlessly.
Liu Mingzhi called out to Ren Wei who was about to leave: "Ren Wei."
"The humble position is here!"
"Which guard do you belong to?"
"Replying to the prince, I am serving as a grain transport officer in the army of the Zuodu Lieutenant of the Huben Army."
"It turns out you are a fierce general from the Huben Army. No wonder you act so fiercely. Seeing how you commanded a fifty-man formation, you were very skillful. You are so talented at transporting grain and grass.
Do you want to go to the Chinese Army or the Former Army? "
Ren Wei was stunned for a moment and looked at Liu Mingzhi excitedly: "But...but...is it okay?"
"The former army and the Chinese army have a high chance of dying in battle, aren't you afraid?"
"Report to the prince, don't be afraid of your humble position. As a soldier, you should fight on the battlefield, wrap your body in horse leather, and die for your family, country and the world. Even if you die, you will be honored."
"Ren Wei! I remember this. I will write a letter to General Yunchong. Just go back and wait, and do your last job as a grain transport officer."
"Yes, I humbly accept my order and send you to the prince. May you live a thousand years."
Liu Mingzhi and the two got on their horses and rushed towards the palace, leaving behind a group of soldiers surrounding Ren Wei to congratulate him.
Fame and fortune are gained immediately. Although the front and rear armies are in great danger, they have done the most meritorious deeds. Soldiers' basic purpose is to protect their families and country, and they also want to be prosperous and wealthy.
Liu Mingzhi looked around at the prosperous scenery on the streets of Yingzhou City. Eighty percent of the people were helping and cheering the soldiers in the city.
"In the Kingdom of Jin, the Turks are in danger this time."
Song Qing, who was very interested, was stunned when he heard Liu Mingzhi's words, and turned to look at Liu Mingzhi's somewhat complicated expression: "How can you be so decisive?"
"Morale!"
"The morale of our soldiers and horses is too strong. Everyone wants to contribute to the war against the two countries. With such momentum, it can be said that the army of tigers and wolves is like a tiger and wolf army."
"So, this time, Marshal Yun helped His Majesty rule the world in all likelihood?"
"Not necessarily!"
"Huh? What does that mean?"
"Arrogant soldiers will be defeated. I don't know if all the generals and generals can correct their positions. If they are too high-spirited and think that the two countries are just lost dogs and can be easily dealt with, they will definitely make mistakes.
On the other hand, the two countries have no way to retreat, and there may not be a possibility of a desperate counterattack.
The war is not yet underway, so I dare not make any rash assertions. "
"No way, with an army of one million, there won't be that many soldiers and horses even if the two countries are tied together."
"That's why I say whether the generals can position themselves correctly. If they are careless because their own troops are strong and their horses are strong, they may not be able to succeed."
"Although joining forces in one place is more powerful than dividing them into two groups, the shortcomings are equally obvious."
"What shortcomings?"
"More wolves and less meat."
Song Qing's eyes narrowed, and his eyes became suspicious: "Strive for merit?"
"Of course.
I hope that Commander Yun, who has experienced hundreds of battles, can draw up a good scripture, but it is unknown whether the generals below can read this scripture well.
Although the million-strong army has many soldiers, generals, and elites, it is still too mixed. You saw Ren Wei's reaction just now. Given such an opportunity, who wouldn't want to gain more credit?
Once the fifteen soldiers and horses begin to compete for credit, the outcome of this battle will be difficult to predict. "
"But we didn't work together like we did last time..."
As Song Qing was talking, he suddenly remembered how reasonable Liu Mingzhi had been in allocating the troops and horses between the two countries last year. Almost every soldier and horse had credit for their work.
People don't worry about scarcity but about inequality.
Liu Mingzhi looked at Song Qing's cautious expression and shook his head silently.
"In general, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. Since the two of us are out of the way, we shouldn't worry about it. But we still have to do what needs to be done."
As Liu Mingzhi spoke, he took out his royal seal from his arms and handed it to Song Qing.
"Go and bring Cheng Kai, Zhou Baoyu and thirty others into my house to meet me. I will wait for you at the martial arts field."
Song Qing looked at Liu Mingzhi in surprise: "Secret or arrogant."
"It's a meeting, not an invitation. There's nothing worth keeping secret."
"I understand, see you later."
"drive."
Liu Mingzhi looked at Song Qing who was riding away, then turned around and galloped towards the palace.
