Chapter 121 Dragon and Tiger Landscape III
"ignition..."
"throw it out..."
When the People's Republic of China was founded, the old-fashioned earth mines made of clay pots were used. Their lethality was limited and they could only be used at fixed points. The craftsmen of the new earth mines wrapped the clay pots with a layer of light mud. Although they weighed a little more, they could be used in battle. Use it at any time and throw it from a long distance to kill the enemy.
'Boom boom boom...'
Thirty earth mines were all thrown into the She people's camp. The explosions made these people cry for their fathers and mothers, and everyone in front of the stone workshop was stunned.
"When did our army become so well-equipped?" Even though the official was as powerful as Shi Gui, such questions still arose.
"Brother, the firearms of the army are so fierce." Zhang Ru said in surprise.
Zhang Xianyong shook his head: "It is impossible for the local guard station to have such equipment and combat effectiveness. Father, look, the troops marched in an orderly manner under siege from three sides. It is not like the local guard troops in Jiangxi. Could it be..."
Zhang Guoxiang frowned. His thoughts coincided with Zhang Xianyong's, but he was anxious about which team was coming: "Whoever comes, immediately go back to the mountain and tell the disciples to prepare food and wine to entertain the reinforcements."
"Headmaster..." The middle-aged Taoist priest who led the way hurried up the mountain. After the fight started, he rushed from the path to the mountain. He was also surprised that the reinforcements he saw earlier did not even have a pair of armor. The fight was so fierce.
Zhang Ru whispered: "Brother, this is Master Zhang..."
Zhang Guoxiang looked at the Taoist priest who came up and asked, "Who is coming?"
The Taoist priest said: "Headmaster, the person here is Uncle Dingwu, bringing his new army to rescue..."
Zhang Xianyong frowned: "It is indeed him..."
Zhang Ru thought for a moment before reacting: "Brother, could it be that lewd thief..."
"Shut up..." Zhang Xianyong scolded sternly: "If my father hears these words, you will be indispensable. Uncle Ding Wu is a noble man in the court. Be polite when you meet people. Don't think you are still in the country." At home."
"Oh..." Zhang Ru had never seen her eldest brother angry before, so she was frightened and obeyed...
Chen Cao stretched his neck and looked over, and saw that the She people's camp was surrounded on three sides. Just when he was about to give the order, the messenger from the front came on horseback: "Uncle, Captain Huang and Deputy Captain Lou He picked up his knife and went in."
"Send an order to Lu Xiangsheng. If the She people surrender, stop them from killing each other." Chen Cao shouted.
"yes..."
In front of the stone square, a crowd of people watched two unknown military generals wielding extended swords and broadswords and riding into the camp to attack the She people. They couldn't help but sigh that these fierce generals still existed among the military.
Zhou Chengming nodded repeatedly and flattered Shi Gui: "Master Fu, it seems that the imperial court still attaches great importance to the safety of Master Fu. You can see how hard the people here worked to relieve the siege."
Flattery works well for anyone, let alone bureaucrats in remote places. Shi Gui was very helpful: "Well, send the order and let Liu Qianhu take his troops to help in the battle."
"As commanded..."
The fighting will of the She people had completely collapsed after the explosion of the earth mine. Even if Huang Degong and Lou Xingye did not engage in hand-to-hand combat, surrender would be a matter of time. After nearly 400 casualties, the leading She people could no longer hold on. He immediately threw the weapon in his hand to the ground, knelt down and asked to surrender.
Huang Degong immediately commanded the soldiers behind him and shouted: "Tie all these people up and wait for my uncle to be punished."
"Commander," the messenger came: "Many guards officers and soldiers came down from the mountain."
"The dogs want to take credit, come here, stop them..." Huang Degong cursed.
Without Huang Degong's orders, Lou Xingye, seeing that something was wrong, immediately rushed over with his men, and then ordered his men to raise their guns and point their guns at the guard soldiers who were running and wanted to take the credit.
"The guard troops in front will stop immediately. If they dare to attack our position, they will be killed without mercy..."
The leading hundreds of households all turned pale with fear. Liu Qianhu, who was leading the team, saw that the situation was not right, and then stretched out his hand to order the troops to stop, and then said: "Brothers opposite, don't misunderstand, we are here to help..."
Lou Xingye sneered, and then responded: "I don't need your help, stop and go back immediately. If you break into our army's position, you will be killed without mercy."
Being so frightened by Lou Xingye, Liu Qianhu, who was leading the team, could only retreat angrily.
"Uncle..." Lu Xiangsheng rode his horse and came to Chen Cao: "Uncle, we have captured the leader of the She people, and all the others have been tied up and taken into custody."
Chen Cao was not in a hurry to mention the leader and ordered: "Send a prisoner back and tell their clan leader. If they want to fight, we will accompany them. If they want to negotiate, let them come to Uncle Ben."
"yes..."
It took two hours to clean up the position. After the processing was completed, Shi Gui, who had been waiting impatiently in front of the stone square, immediately walked down with the relevant personnel. When he saw the man in front of him who was riding a horse and wearing an earl uniform, he immediately greeted him with a smile: "Shi Guan, the magistrate of Guangxin, I wonder which uncle is in front of you?"
Zhao Xin, wearing a crimson Feiyu suit, rode out and said seriously: "This is Uncle Dingwu."
Shi Gui raised his eyebrows. He knew the details of Chen Cao. If he calculated carefully, Shi Gui was also related to the Donglin Party, so he handed over his hand and said, "I have met Uncle Dingwu..."
Chen Cao then spoke: "Prefect Shi, how is the situation on the mountain?"
Shi Gui bowed slightly and said, "I am reporting to Uncle Dingwu that the mountain is safe and protected by Master Zhang. We and other Guangxin officials will be safe."
Zhang Guoxiang had such a distinguished status that he would not kneel even when meeting the emperor. What's more, Zhang Tianshi was still a national master conferred by the imperial court. Chen Cao dismounted and walked towards Shifang with a group of royal guards and guards to pay homage to Zhang Guoxiang in person.
As he approached, Chen Cao recognized Zhang Xianyong and Zhang Ru who were in Nanjing at a glance. They were both standing next to the old man with a white beard. He thought this person was Zhang Guoxiang.
"Zhang Tianshi, I am polite." Chen Cao bowed his hands towards Zhang Guoxiang according to etiquette.
Zhang Guoxiang returned the favor by squeezing his hands and saying: "I have seen Uncle Dingwu...Uncle Dingwu came all the way to rescue the siege today. I am very grateful. I have ordered people to arrange wine and food at the house. I also invite Uncle Dingwu." Reward your face."
"You're welcome," Chen Cao handed over his hand: "When I first arrived at Longhu Mountain, since Zhang Tianshi was so kind and prepared, I naturally did not dare to refuse and asked Zhang Tianshi to lead the way."
"Xianyong, lead the way..."
...
Celestial masters in the past dynasties were allowed to marry, even drinking was no problem, but it was different from everyone's personality. For example, Zhang Xianyong did not drink, and Chen Cao was served with tea instead of wine at the table.
After drinking for three rounds, Zhang Guoxiang was about to speak when Chen Cao asked first, "I wonder who is Zhou Chengming, the magistrate of Guixi County?"
When Zhou Chengming heard Chen Cao ask him, he was immediately excited. He quickly stood up and raised his hands to Chen Cao: "Uncle Dingwu, my subordinate is Zhou Chengming, the magistrate of Guixi County..."
Chen Cao then looked up and down and said: "I came to quell the rebellion under the orders of the Duke of Wei in Nanzhili, and asked the local government what the She people's rebellion was about. I got some news before I came, and I want to ask for evidence. Zhou Zhixian.”
Zhou Chengming was extremely frightened and quickly bowed: "Please give me your instructions, Uncle Dingwu."
"My uncle asked you, why do the Yi people in Luxi and Yuexi have a dispute?" Chen Cao asked seriously.
Zhou Chengming said: "The mountain people from the two places competed for the prey on the junction mountain, which led to a dispute. After the official learned the news, he immediately sent the county prime minister Shi Quan to deal with it. However, the mountain people from the two places killed him because they felt that the treatment was unfair. He killed the yamen officer, and then the two groups started fighting, and finally..."
"Okay," Chen Cao interrupted Zhou Chengming, and then looked at Magistrate Shi Gui: "Prefect Shi, you did it yourself..."
Shi Gui was a little embarrassed, but from the outside there was nothing wrong with his actions: "The She people surrounded Longhu Mountain. Zhang Tianshi's safety is the responsibility of the official as the prefect of Guangxin. It is only the guardsmen in Guangxin." There are indeed too few, and if we really want to mobilize troops, we have to go to the nearby Raozhou Prefecture."
Chen Cao turned to look at Zhang Guoxiang: "I'm really sorry to have to discuss business at Tianshi Zhang's banquet."
Zhang Guoxiang said with a smile: "The affairs of the imperial court are important. If we don't talk about them here, where can we talk about them? Hahaha..."
Chen Cao smiled. Zhou Chengming's matter would be handled by the Nanjing officials in the future. He was just here to relieve the siege this time. He was not an imperial envoy or governor, so he was not qualified to deal with civilian officials: "Two adults, please don't be nervous. I am here to help you." The second main purpose is to rescue the siege, and the second is to understand the truth of the matter and report it. As for the final disposition, that is a matter for the court above. I don’t know or know.”
The two of them breathed a sigh of relief at the same time. As long as Chen Cao didn't take it seriously and used the method of giving a sum of money to the inspectors above, the matter would be let go.
"But..." Chen Cao gasped as he spoke: "The plundering of Guixi County by the She people is of great importance. It is not something that can be settled with money. You should just take care of it..."
The expressions of the two people changed again. Zhang Guoxiang felt that the atmosphere was very bad, so he quickly said to ease the atmosphere: "Uncle Dingwu has come all the way. I, Longhu Mountain, are the most glorious. Uncle Dingwu must have a good life in my Longhu Mountain." Day, let the poor people enjoy the friendship of the landlords."
"You're welcome...hahaha..." Chen Cao laughed, then raised his glass to drink with Zhang Guoxiang.
...
"The air in Longhu Mountain is indeed better than that in Jinling." Chen Cao stood outside the side room in the backyard of Tianshi Mansion. When you open the door here, you will see a guardrail on the cliff, and in the distance below is the abyss: "Recuperating here is indeed a wonderful place. ideas."
Zhao Xin also came over: "Uncle, Master Zhang Xiaotian is here."
Zhao Xin retreated, Zhang Xianyong approached with Zhang Ru, and said politely: "Uncle Dingwu, you are well..."
"I've met Uncle Dingwu." Zhang Ru reluctantly saluted Chen Cao at Zhang Xianyong's signal.
Chen Cao smiled and nodded: "Little Heavenly Master, has it been a year or two since we said goodbye to Jinling?"
"Uncle Dingwu has a good memory. It's been more than two years." Zhang Xianyong said with a smile: "During Uncle Dingwu's wedding, the Duke sent people to the mountain to get some pills to give to Uncle Dingwu. I don't know if the pills have ever been Is it useful?"
Chen Cao's eyes changed and he looked at Zhang Xianyong with an evil smile: "The little Heavenly Master's family's alchemy technique is really powerful. I just ate one pill. Hey, it's incredible...it's incredible..."
Zhang Ru knew what the two of them were talking about, her face turned red, and then she whispered: "The thief..."
