Chapter 120 Dragon Tiger Landscape II
Chen Cao listened carefully to Lu Xiangsheng's arrangements, and thought that in history Sun Chuanting had never charged into battle, and had always been in command as the commander-in-chief. Lu Xiangsheng, the commander-in-chief of the Tianxiong Army, often took the lead in charges based on his good martial arts skills. If it weren't for being outnumbered, he wouldn't have died in Julu.
Chen Cao's positioning for the two of them is that they work together and complement each other. Sun Chuanting makes plans and coordinates the overall situation, and Lu Xiangsheng leads the troops. There must be a flawless cooperation.
"Yes," Chen Cao agreed with Sun Chuanting's opinion: "But I don't think there is a need to leave a gap." Looking at the confused eyes of the two, Chen Cao added: "The strategy of surrounding three and missing one is very practical, but it is It is not suitable for use in such small-scale battles. It must be a battle involving more than ten thousand people. Our army is well-equipped and has many earth mines. If we can kill chickens with this kind of sledgehammer, we can make them flee. After returning, Bember then ordered the disbandment of the guard regiment;
The Yi people follow their own set of rules when doing things. This group of She people will kill half and keep half. The remaining half will be used for future negotiations with the She people. If they resist stubbornly, only Han people will exist in Luxi from now on. "
Sun Chuanting was shocked. He had never expected that Chen Cao would be so decisive in killing and punishing people. However, after thinking about it carefully, this decision was more pertinent: "Yes, I will make arrangements now."
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Inside the Tianshi Mansion of the Successor Han Dynasty in Longhu Mountain
When Shi Gui, the prefect of Guangxin, and Zhou Chengming, the magistrate of Guixi, heard that official and military reinforcements were arriving, they hurried to the Shangqing Palace to find Zhang Guoxiang. However, because nothing happened on the mountain, they had to go back to find Zhang Xianyong, the little heavenly master.
"Little Heavenly Master, I heard that reinforcements from the imperial court are coming. I wonder if there is any definite news?" Zhou Chengming asked anxiously.
The old god Zhang Xianyong is here. To be honest, even if the She people come up the mountain, they will not do anything to Longhu Mountain. After all, so many years of preaching have made the surrounding ethnic minorities have a good impression of Longhu Mountain, and everyone respects Longhu Mountain. The Taoist priest of the mountain said: "Your Majesty, don't worry. Reinforcements from the imperial court have indeed arrived, but it's not clear who is leading them. It's getting late now. I think they will come to relieve the siege tomorrow..."
Shi Gui also felt that Zhang Xianyong's words made sense, so he said: "Don't be anxious in Zhouzhi County. You can quickly tell the officers and soldiers on the mountain to make preparations in advance. They will coordinate internally and externally until tomorrow, so that the barbarians are caught off guard."
Zhou Chengming quickly handed over his hand: "Yes, I will make arrangements right away."
After seeing the two of them off, Zhang Ru tiptoed to Zhang Xianyong's side, pursed her lips and sneered: "Brother, look at these people, they are still showing off their official power, and you don't even think about how they pissed their butts off when they were chased by the She people. Unlucky look."
"Shh..." Zhang Xianyong quickly shut her up, and then said angrily: "This is an official of the imperial court. How can you talk nonsense? You are such an old man and you haven't made any progress yet?"
Zhang Ru said disdainfully: "I'm not afraid of being strangled. We saved their lives. They owe us Longhu Mountain a great debt of gratitude."
Zhang Xianyong looked at the original place noncommittally and murmured: "They should have arrived after the flying pigeon sent the message, but they came so fast. I don't think they are the Duke's people."
Zhang Ru followed curiously and looked into the distance, listening to Zhang Xianyong's words, and then mocked: "Brother is thinking too much. I don't know what those guardsmen look like. The reinforcements from the Duke of Guo must still be on the way. According to me, It is said that even if there are less than 5,000 people, we can't defeat them. I'm afraid those coming back are the officers and soldiers from Raozhou Prefecture. Hey, they are going to die again..."
"You..." Zhang Xianyong was about to take action, but Zhang Ru had already slipped away.
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Lou Xingye rose from a commoner to become Chen Cao's personal soldier, and then the deputy commander. Although he didn't know his rank, he was still in charge of 600 people. In the army, that was also a garrison duty.
Before dawn, he took a battalion of people and set off on horseback. Huang Degong's men and horses also left with them. The two of them divided into left and right wings according to the order and headed towards the gate of Longhu Mountain.
When they were about to reach the foot of the mountain, the scouts who were scouting the road came back quickly and gave Lou Xingye a military salute: "Deputy commander, we found a She people's camp three miles ahead."
Lou Xingye reined in the reins and then ordered: "Send the order and the troops will arrive at the designated position. When Commander Huang gives the signal, we will attack together."
Chen Cao and Sun Chuanting set off last, because Lu Xiangsheng had a mission to leave first. The two rode their horses and took a look at the scenery around Longhu Mountain. They had never been to Longhu Mountain in their own time, but now they can see it hundreds of years in advance. The scenery is really pleasant.
"Bo Ya, they all say that unruly people come out of poor mountains and harsh waters. Looking at Longhu Mountain now, what do you think of this statement?" Chen Cao looked ahead and asked.
Sun Chuanting thought for a while and then said: "After following my uncle for a long time, I know that many things in the book are lies. If they are true, it is just an exception. I still think that good mountains and good water can raise good people. Just like other places in our Ming Dynasty."
"That's different." Chen Cao shook his head: "Everyone says it's bitterly cold outside the Pass. That's because those who say these things have never actually been outside the Pass." Chen Cao got excited as he said this: "I know why the Tatars wanted Guangning before. Territory?”
Sun Chuanting shook his head. At that time, he was just a county magistrate. How could he know the secrets outside the customs.
"The Tatars said they originated between the White Mountains and the Black Waters, referring to the Changbai Mountains and the Heilongjiang River," Chen Cao said proudly: "The reason why they wanted to rebel was because it was impossible to live in the two places with their way of survival. To survive, these people are not engaged in production, they only know how to hunt. There are tens of thousands of Jurchens. No matter how big the Greater Khingan Mountains are, there will not be so much prey to feed this group of people. You said they are not like the Mongols, at least the Mongolian tribes. You know how to herd animals, what do you think?”
Sun Chuanting listened with great interest: "According to what my uncle said, if a lower official lives there, he should also be dissatisfied."
"Li Chengliang's approach is indeed inappropriate," Chen Cao pursed his lips and shook his head: "The mother who slept with someone else turned her back and refused to admit it. Anyone else would definitely fight him to the death, so they took advantage of this to raise troops, and what they asked for It’s just a large piece of land where Liaodong Dusi is located, and we want us to leave it undefended in Guangning, so they can graze freely;
Hey, the Northeast is too cold. The season from summer to autumn only lasts for five months. The remaining seven months are spent in ice and snow, which is unbearable for anyone. What’s more, the Northeast is also rich in products. , but our court will not take advantage of you..."
"Uncle seems to know a lot?" Sun Chuanting was curious.
Chen Cao smiled and shook his head: "These lands will be the real good lands in the future. Compared with them, the Guanzhong Plain is just a beggar."
Sun Chuanting was surprised that Chen Cao compared Shaanxi with Liaodong, and because Shaanxi was not comparable to Liaodong at all, he could not find a reason to refute it. He knew too little.
The two of them reached the foot of the mountain while talking. Looking at the various peaks of Longhu Mountain in the distance, Chen Cao nodded: "If you really raise people, Zhang Tianshi's lineage is still very good at choosing places."
'Choo Choo Choo...'
Three sharp sounds were accompanied by red rays of light unfolding in the early morning sunlight, allowing people to vaguely see red flames.
The She people who had long detected the presence of officers and soldiers were not at all afraid of the Dingwu army. They all held spears, bamboo arrows and shields in front of Lu Xiangsheng's army.
The herald shouted to the She people: "Uncle Dingwu of the Ming Dynasty is here personally leading the army. I order you to wait until the She people lay down their weapons and surrender, then there will be a way to survive..."
There are also many She people who can understand Chinese, but they are used to the old routine of the government and army before attacking. They look domineering, but in fact they run away as soon as the battle begins.
So when the leading She people saw this, they raised their long scimitars and shouted in their own language to attack.
Lu Xiangsheng simply didn't expect that this group of people had reached this point of arrogance: "Liu Battalion Commander, come according to the training schedule."
Battalion Commander Liu Dahai stepped forward with his sword in front and shouted: "Every company is ready, raise your guns..."
Six hundred people raised their flintlock guns one after another and looked intently at the She people running towards them in front of them.
"Two hundred steps away...get ready..."
Liu Dahai took out the Yanling Saber and raised it high. When the She people had reached a position one hundred and fifty steps away from the position, he waved the long sword in a flash: "Put it down..."
'Bang bang bang...bang bang bang...'
After the first round of shooting, more than a hundred She people running in front were shot. Because they only wore their own clothing and no armor for protection, they were killed on the spot one by one.
After the first round of shooting, the leading She people were frightened by the firepower of the officers and soldiers in front of them, and immediately asked the running tribesmen to retreat behind the shield wall of the camp to avoid the gunfire of the officers and soldiers.
Previous battles had taught them that the army's muskets had limited use, and that lead bullets hitting behind the shield wall would not be lethal to them.
Another signal flare sounded, and Huang Degong and Lou Xingye ordered the troops to advance with guns raised, preparing to surround the She people in front of the mountain gate.
Everyone in the Tianshi Mansion ran out of the Tianshi Mansion after hearing the sound of gunfire at the bottom of the mountain. Zhang Ru, who was very interested, also went down the mountain. Her purpose was simple. The long period of boredom made her want to see what the officers and soldiers were doing again. rout.
Zhang Guoxiang couldn't sit still, so he went down the mountain accompanied by Shi Gui. After all, the government troops came. If he won the battle, he, as a contemporary Celestial Master, had the obligation to entertain the visitors.
Just when everyone on the mountain went down to the stone square in front of the mountain gate, gunshots rang out again.
Huang Degong couldn't help but wanted to rush over with his horse and kill those She people, but after entering the Dingwu Army, he knew a rule. Unless a melee broke out in the large army, as the leader of a regiment, if he takes the lead in charging, no matter whether he wins or loses, he will lose. He was going to be punished, so he suppressed his impulse and shouted anxiously: "Raise the gun and shoot, move forward smoothly..."
Even if they were hiding behind the shield wall, the force of the lead bullets within a hundred steps could still penetrate the shield wall and hit the She people behind them, thus delivering a fatal blow to the She people in the camp.
Chen Cao couldn't help but shook his head. Five hundred primitive people were under the muzzle of muskets, and they were like mantises. "A cup of tea can end the battle in front of us."
The people in front of the stone workshop could clearly see the fighting situation at the foot of the mountain, and they were all dumbfounded. Zhang Ru was even frightened by the bloody scene in the distance and hid behind Zhang Xianyong.
Zhang Ru: "So it's so scary..."
