After the vanguard army repaired in Xinfeng for a few days, it received a military order from behind from the camp capital of Yuhou Shanghongqian.
The vanguard generals were discussing matters in the hall, and Wang Jin read out the military camp order to everyone. The military order ordered the vanguard army not to stop at Xinfeng, but to advance to the city of Chang'an on another day, and immediately rush to build siege equipment, and attack the city immediately after Shang Hongqian led the main force of the imperial army to arrive soon. Later, Guo Xin's name was specifically mentioned in the military order, and Guo Xin was asked to supervise the construction of the artillery carriages used in Weizhou's siege.
When Guo Xin heard this, he was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect that the camp leader, General Shang Hongqian, was thinking about this matter. Then he felt that he was very lucky. After all, he is already familiar with the principles of artillery carts, and the army is also accompanied by craftsmen from the Weizhou period. This job only requires a little effort, and is much better than the job of climbing the wall to seize the city. If it can be done like the Weizhou period, Breaking the city and succeeding in the same way is a huge benefit.
The other commanders also had their own missions, and the generals took their orders one after another. At this time, Guo Xin saw an unhappy look on Wang Jin's face, and secretly guessed that he was not willing to send his limited troops to Chang'an City. adventure.
Sure enough, as soon as it was read out, Wang Jin threw the general order on the table: "The general's army has arrived at Huayin. Although he ordered us to wait for another day to attack Chang'an City, our army cannot leave the city in a hurry. We still need the army to get closer before making a decision. The top priority is to follow the command of the commander-in-chief to step up the preparation of equipment and materials. The second task is to mobilize the people of the prefecture and county to extend the grain transportation waterway from the Wei River to the Ba River east of Chang'an, so that the subsequent army can transfer grain under the city."
After listening to Wang Jin's arrangements, the generals began to do their own business. Guo Xin is not idle either. Making cannon carriages, ladders and other equipment requires a lot of wood and stone. Fortunately, Lishan is next to it, so it is not difficult to prepare stone, wood and other materials.
After a few days like this, Zhang Chenghua and others quarried enough wood and stone from Lishan Mountain. Guo Xin immediately arranged for military craftsmen to build ladders and other easy-to-move equipment. As for his artillery truck, although it was called a truck, it could not be moved. You can prepare the materials first and then build them temporarily when you get to the city.
While Guo Xin was busy supervising the making of equipment in the camp, Wang Jin's soldiers suddenly came to deliver the order. They said that Shang Hongqian, the Marquis of Yu, the capital of the camp, had arrived at the government office with a few soldiers and was summoning the commanders of all armies. Take orders.
Shang Hongqian's unexpected early arrival left Guo Xin confused for a moment, but he did not dare to neglect and immediately rushed to the government office with his soldiers.
Sure enough, there was a group of knights standing in front of Fuya Street, which was used as the headquarters of the Central Army by the Forbidden Army. The knights looked dusty and they were obviously in a hurry.
Has the situation of the war changed? Guo Xin thought about it and then felt that it was unlikely. If there were changes in Fengxiang of Chang'an, how could he know it faster than the army behind him if he was so close to Chang'an. Guo Xin tied his horse and was about to enter when he was stopped by two warriors holding weapons in front of the Yamen: "Anyone who comes here must reveal his identity and hand over his weapons before entering."
Guo Xin saw that the warrior's face was unfamiliar and knew that he was Shang Hongqian's personal soldier. He did not negotiate much at the moment and showed his command badge to the two of them. Then he took off his sword and threw it to the warrior, and strode into the palace. Door.
When he walked around the screen wall and came to the front of the hall, several other commanders who had arrived earlier than him were already standing in the hall, but Wang Jin and Monk Hong Qian were nowhere to be seen. Guo Xin walked into the hall and suddenly found that no one was talking and the atmosphere was very gloomy. He cast doubtful eyes on his colleagues around him, who also shook their heads slightly to express their ignorance.
Guo Xin's doubts did not last long, and soon several people came out with the sound of clanging armor. Among them, Wang Jin was commanded to follow the burly general at the head of the platoon. He thought this general was the one who came here. Shang Hong, the deputy commander of the Yongxing camp appointed by the imperial court, moved.
Guo Xin had met some senior generals in the Forbidden Army in Tokyo, but he had no memory of Shang Hongqian's face. However, Shang Hongqian had been serving in the right wing of the Xingjie Army and was far away from the Fengguo Army, so he had no memory of it. No wonder.
Shang Hongqian himself was tall, with a broad forehead and a broad chin. Although his face was dusty, his expression was very calm and resolute.
Shang Hongqian stood still in front of everyone. He first glanced at the generals present one by one with cold eyes, then raised his neck and said, "I am Shang Hongqian, the Marquis of Yu, the capital of this campaign. You should take a closer look, lest you don't recognize me in the future." I can’t even recognize the military order.”
After saying that, Shang Hongqian turned his head to look at Wang Jin and snorted coldly: "When you came to Guanxi, apart from eating these many days of imperial food and salary, did you kill a single traitor? Did you ever win over the people of the prefecture and county? Cutting off food due to thieves? Have you ever sent scouts into the city to find out the true nature of the thieves?"
Wang Jin buried his head and couldn't say a word.
The generals present were surprised, but Guo Xin suddenly understood everything about today. Shang Hongqian had previously sent a military order instructing his headquarters to choose a day to sail to Chang'an, but after all, there was still room for choice in choosing a day. It was understandable that Wang Jin did not want to go to the city alone to take risks. However, after all, this was related to delaying the fight and being afraid of the enemy. Therefore, Shang Hongqian went to war and even chose to come to Xinfeng to "supervise the army" in person. I am afraid that there will inevitably be some attempts to gain authority in the army for the upcoming hard battle. consider.
Shang Hongqian then lectured: "You are the forbidden army of the imperial court, and you are appointed by the imperial princes to be the vanguard of rebellion. Now you are neglecting military orders, fearing the enemy and refusing to advance. You neither know the enemy nor meet the enemy. How dare you say that you are the vanguard?" ! You are all just a bunch of girls and scholars!"
At this time, all the generals present silently lowered their heads. Guo Xin was also ready to bow his head and be scolded along with everyone, but he saw Wang Jin suddenly step out and kneel on the ground to plead guilty: "The last general is guilty, and this is what Yuhou will punish the last general." !”
Shang Hongqian was not polite. He raised his leg and kicked Wang Jin on the shoulder. I don't know how much force the armored leg carried. The kick made Wang Jin retreat repeatedly. Fortunately, Wang Jin himself was relatively strong and barely managed to survive. on the ground.
Wang Jin maintained his balance and quickly resumed his apology posture, but his dark face had turned red.
Seeing Shang Hongqian acting like this, Guo Xin must have made up his mind to use the vanguard army to establish his power. Since he could not avoid being punished, and Wang Jin was his own general, he simply followed Wang Jin and knelt down on one knee: "General, please wait. If you are guilty, please ask Marquis Yu to punish you!"
The other commanders also reacted and all knelt down to apologize: "Please be punished by Marquis Yu!"
Shang Hongqian didn't say anything, and the hall was silent for a while. After an unknown amount of breaths, he finally said, "Who among you is Guo Xin?"
Guo Xin immediately clasped his fists and said, "The end will be here."
"I ordered you to supervise the construction of the equipment. How is the progress now?"
Guo was confident and replied readily: "Back to Yuhou, more than dozens of ladders, rams, boxcars, and floor carts have been built. The wood and stones required for the artillery carts presented by the remaining generals have been completed. When they arrive at the city It can be made in the next day."
"Good!" Shang Hongqian said a good word, "There are still capable people among the vanguard. I have followed the late emperor for many years, and I have always known that there are rewards and punishments. The vanguard sent Wang Jin to delay the military plane, and the army was demoralized. I am temporarily I will seize your position as the vanguard envoy. The commanding envoy Guo Xin has made great achievements in making weapons. I will temporarily lead the army formation envoy in front of the camp and have the authority to know this army. As soon as the reward and punishment are due, I will report it to the imperial court and the Privy Council today."
Guo Xin was stunned after hearing this. He wanted to step on Wang Jin and take the throne? Unexpectedly, Wang Jin, who was still kneeling on the ground, took the order first: "The last general takes the order."
On one side was his old boss Wang Jin, and on the other was the general in the camp. Guo Xin quickly made a choice between the two: "The last general is of low rank and has little merit. I would like to ask Marquis Yu to still control our army as an envoy from the capital."
Shang Hongqian's attitude allowed no refutation: "There is no reason to take back my military order!"
After saying that, he stared at Guo Xin, as if asking: Do you understand?
Guo Xin was very uncomfortable being stared at. He knew that he had to admit it this time, so he had no choice but to loudly receive the order: "The last general has the order!"
Shang Hongqian nodded and waved his big hand towards the generals: "Without further delay, you will reorganize your troops today. There is no need to do anything about extending the waterway. We will drive to Chang'an City tomorrow morning so that Zhao Ni can see the arrival of our imperial army. Early in the morning Wash the dog’s head and wait for us to pick it up!”
