The Liangshan side is arranging troops, preparing to fight against Gao Qiu and the imperial army coming to conquer. I will not talk about it for now, but just talk about the court side. The commander-in-chief Gao Qiu has prepared 100,000 horse infantry and assembled in Tokyo. In the suburbs, they were just waiting for the boats and sailors from Jeju government to conquer Liangshan, and then they vowed to march eastward to suppress the bandits in Liangshan.
Lieutenant Gao Qiu waited in the capital for a few more days. Jeju Prefecture came on horseback to report that the prefect Zhang Shuye had mobilized a thousand ships and more than 5,000 sailors, and had delivered them to the imperial navy's orthodox commander Liu Menglong and deputy commander Dang Shi. male.
Captain Gao was overjoyed when he got the report. He immediately rushed to the Privy Council Mansion and reported the relevant situation to Privy Council Tong. He asked to go ahead and asked Tong Guan to allocate another 200,000 troops to besiege Liangshan and not to use Song Jiang and others who were on the road. The thieves escaped.
Privy Tong was also overjoyed when he heard the news, and gave the order to Captain Gao Qiu to send troops immediately to Liangshan to conquer Song Jiang and other bandits.
After receiving the order, Gao Qiu returned to the marshal's camp on the outskirts of Tokyo and summoned the commanders of soldiers and horses in each town.
In the large tent, standing in two columns, were Cao Ping, Zhe Keda, Zhong Shizhong, and Zhang Shihai, the generals of the Forbidden Army of the northwest towns, Wang Huan and Wang Wende, the generals of the imperial forest army, and Yang Wen, Mei Zhan, Kaikai, Han Cunbao, and Li Congji, the generals of the imperial army. , Xiang Yuanzhen, Jing Zhong et al.
When Lieutenant Gao saw the generals' majesty and majesty, he suddenly became full of pride.
Gao Qiu first sent the imperial camp troops and horses out of the city, and also selected more than 30 singers and dancers from the teaching workshop to accompany the army for entertainment. On the solstice, I offered sacrifices to the flag, resigned and set off on my journey.
When the officials of the imperial court learned that Captain Gao had led his troops to conquer Liangshan, they all bid farewell in Changting.
Taiwei Gao is wearing military uniform and riding a golden-saddled war horse. In front of him are five jade-bridled and carved-saddled slave horses. On the left and right sides, there are dozens of northwest elite generals, the commander of the Palace Commander's Mansion, and the commander-in-chief of the army.
The troops and horses of the imperial court were arranged very neatly, looking mighty and majestic.
Captain Gao Qiu, commander of the expeditionary army, dismounted in front of the pavilion, said goodbye to all the officials, had a farewell drink, mounted his saddle and mounted his horse, and set off to see Jeju Prefecture.
The imperial court's troops and horses conquered Liangshan, which was more than ten miles long, vast and continuous. During the march, Gao Qiu and the generals in the towns indulged the soldiers and went to the villages to plunder and plunder, causing more than just one end of the people to suffer.
One after another, the suppression troops arrived on the outskirts of Jeju City. Zhang Shuye, the governor of Jeju Prefecture, greeted him ten miles outside the city gate.
Lieutenant Gao met with Zhang Shuye, the governor of Jeju. After the ceremony, Captain Gao ordered the army to camp outside the city. He and Governor Zhang walked side by side and entered Jeju City from the west gate.
It was dusk, the red sun was setting in the west, and the sunset covered the land. Flags were flying in the streets and alleys, people were coming and going, and Jeju City was immersed in peace.
Seeing the prosperity of the street, Lieutenant Gao exaggerated that Uncle Ye's management was good and won the hearts of the people. Zhang Shu said this at night and praised Taiwei Fan Gao for his hard work and achievements in conquering the bandits. Later, Zhang Shuye hosted a banquet for Captain Gao and other generals at Zuixian Tower.
During the banquet, Zhang Shuye reported to Captain Gao at night: "The people are rejoicing when the Taiwei troops are coming. Wherever the army goes, it will be like a sweeping force, and the force will be like breaking bamboo. The Liangshan bandits will be wiped out in just a day. I have been ordered to recruit a large army." The ships and sailors needed for the suppression have been handed over to Commander Liu, the commander of the naval force. I congratulate Taiwei on his victory and success."
Taiwei Gao was overjoyed when he saw this and praised Zhang Shuye repeatedly: "The prefect governs well, handles affairs vigorously and resolutely, and the reinforcements are attentive and thoughtful. I deeply admire you." Zhang Shuye replied: "It's too much for Taiwei Miao to praise. This is all the fault of a lower official." You should fulfill your responsibilities. It is a great honor for me to serve as a low-ranking official to be loyal to the court and to help the Taiwei."
Gao Qiu laughed heartily when he heard this.
Amidst the singing and dancing, the banquet ended at midnight.
Early on the next morning, Captain Gao led his troops and set off for Liangshan.
The front team was the three thousand imperial forest troops commanded by Wang Wende. In order to seize the lead, Wang Wende rushed his troops forward and headed straight for Liangshan County. The three thousand Royal Forest Army marched in a hurry, and when they arrived about forty miles away from Liangshan County, they saw a large forest in front of them, which was really dangerous.
Wang Wende was eager to achieve success, so he just let Cui's army move forward. Just as the front army passed through the forest, he heard the sound of drums. At the foot of the hillside behind the forest, a group of soldiers and horses came out, taking the lead and blocking the way.
I saw the general wearing a helmet and armor, a bow with arrows inserted in it, and two small yellow flags stuck inside the bow bag and quiver. There were five gold characters on each flag, which read: "A hero with two spears, a noble general with thousands of houses." With both hands. Two steel spears were mounted on horses, glaring at the officers and soldiers, very powerful.
This general was Dong Ping, the first brave general in Liangshanbo who was accustomed to leading the charge, so he was called Dong Yicheng.
Looking at the surging officers and soldiers, Dong Yi bumped into Dong Ping, reined in his horse, and shouted loudly: "Stupid! Where are the soldiers and horses? How dare you come to harass me in Liangshan! If you wait for the rabble, don't get off your horse early and get tied up, you will be grinding and chirping. How long do you want to stay?”
Seeing this, Wang Wende also grabbed the horse's head and laughed loudly: "Bottles and jars also have two ears. Have you ever heard of Wang Wende, the famous general of the Imperial Guards who has made great achievements and made great achievements all over the world?"
When Dong Ping saw this, he laughed and shouted loudly: "I don't know what kind of god you are, but you are the one who killed me." Wang Wende was furious and cursed: "Anti-national grass bandits, how dare you insult me! Look at the gun!" After scolding him, Wang Wende clapped his horse, raised his gun, and rushed towards Dong Ping.
When Dong Ping saw this, he was also furious. He drew his guns and rode his horse to meet him.
The two generals cheered up and fought for thirty rounds, regardless of victory or defeat.
Wang Wende expected that he would not be able to defeat Dong Ping for a while, so he shouted: "Let's take a break before fighting again."
The two men reined in their horses' heads and returned to their respective formations.
Wang Wende returned to the formation and ordered his generals and soldiers to rush into the formation in a short while. Don't be reluctant to fight, just rush over.
After a while, Wang Wende was in front and the three armies were behind. They shouted loudly and came together to kill the generals.
Dong Ping led his troops to fight, but Wang Wende had many soldiers, so he rushed over.
Dong Ping then led Liangshan soldiers and horses to pursue him.
Wang Wende led his army and was passing through the woods. As he was walking, another group of soldiers and horses rushed out in front.
The leading general, Wu Yujian Zhang Qing, immediately shouted: "Don't leave!" He picked up a stone in his hand and hit him. Wang Wende saw a white light flying towards him, and when he was about to hide, there was a bang, and the stone hit the top of his helmet. With a "boom", Wang Wende was shocked and dizzy. He walked away from his saddle and galloped away on horseback.
They met Dong Ping, who was chasing from behind, and drew his gun to stab Wang Wende. When Wang Wende's generals saw this, fearing that their commander would be harmed, they all stepped forward, fought hard to kill Dong Ping and Zhang Qing, and then retreated back.
Generals Dong Ping and Zhang Qing urged their horses to come. Just as they were about to catch up, a group of soldiers and horses rushed past them. When Wang Wende looked around, it was the soldiers and horses of Yang Wen, the Imperial Forbidden Army General, who came to the rescue.
Wang Wende shouted loudly: "General Yang, save me!" Yang Wen said: "General Wang, just go back, I will fight him." Wang Wende galloped on his horse to avoid behind the formation.
Yang Wen held up his spear and rode his horse to meet Dong Ping and Zhang Qing. Behind Yang Wen were more than 3,000 troops of the Imperial Imperial Guard. When Dong Ping and Zhang Qing saw this, they did not fight with Yang Wen, turned their horses and went back to Liangshan.
Yang Wen was afraid of an ambush and did not pursue him.
Dong Ping and Zhang Qing led their troops back to Liangshan Dazhai. Wang Wende and Yang Wen led their troops back to Liangshan County to rest and reorganize their troops.
Wang Guangyi, the magistrate of Liangshan County, received various troops and horses.
Later, a report came from the back road that the army under the command of Captain Gao and Supervisor Cai had arrived in the southern suburbs of the county.
Wang Wende, Wang Guangyi, Yang Wen and other generals went out of the city to greet him, met with Lieutenant Gao and Supervisor Cai, and escorted them into the city. They turned the county government office into the Commander's Mansion and rested there.
Lieutenant Gao issued an order to all troops and horses to station outside the city, waiting for the arrival of Liu Menglong's navy and marching together.
The various armies led by Lieutenant Gao went to their respective villages, felled trees and plants in the mountains, broke into people's homes, took away doors and windows, and built huts, which was very harmful to the people.
Lieutenant Gao was in the commander's house in the city, determined to recruit men and horses; those who did not have silver taels would serve as the first sentry in the battle; those who had silver taels would stay in the center of the army, and their efforts would be in vain.
Lieutenant Gao had only been in Liangshan County for a day or two when Liu Menglong's warship arrived and paid a visit to the commander's mansion.
After the ceremony, Gao Qiu immediately called all the commanders in chief to come to the hall to discuss good strategies.
Wang Huan, the general of the Royal Forest Army, and others reported back: "The Taiwei first taught the horse infantry to explore the road and lure the thieves out to fight, and then transferred the water warships to attack from the water to rob the thieves' nest, making them unable to look at each other, and captured the group of thieves!" "
Captain Gao followed what he said. At that time, Wang Huan and Xu Jing were assigned as the front vanguard, Wang Wende and Mei Zhan were the combined and retreating troops, Kaifeng and Yang Wen were the left troops, Han Cunbao and Li Congji were the right troops, and Xiang Yuanzhen and Jing Zhong were the front and rear rescue envoys. Dang Shixiong led 3,000 elite troops to board the ship to assist Liu Menglong's naval vessels and supervise the battle. Elite soldiers from various towns in the northwest accompanied the headquarters and served as reserve teams.
All the troops were ordered to gather together for three days, and then Lieutenant Gao and Supervisor Cai were invited to inspect the troops and horses.
Gao Qiu and Cai You went out of the city in person, looked at everything, and then sent the three armies, large and small, as well as the navy, to march together and look towards Liangshan.
The front team was Wang Huan and Xu Jing, commanding 10,000 troops. While they were marching, many soldiers and horses came out from both sides of the road, shouting loudly: "Come and take your life!" The two leaders were Lu Zhishen, the flower monk, and Wu Song, the traveler.
Wang Huan rode his horse forward and shouted loudly: "Zhuo! You and other monks do not eat fast, chant Buddha's name, accumulate good deeds, and do good deeds. What are you doing here?! Do you recognize Wang Huan, the general of the Imperial Guards?"
Wu Song, who was rushing in front, cursed loudly: "You nameless old coward! Why are you so arrogant?! Do you know who killed the tiger in Jingyanggang?!"
Wu Song's reputation for fighting tigers is definitely well-known. Everyone knows it, and others don't know it.
When Wang Huan heard that the person coming was Wu Song, the hero of Jingyanggang's tiger fight, he felt timid, but he pretended to be stern and cursed loudly: "You are a thieves, you are so arrogant! I heard that you and your sister-in-law are not innocent. , killed his sister-in-law to hide his crime, caused disaster, fled to nowhere, but it turned out that he came here to act as a hero! Listen, you guys, the heavenly soldiers are here, if you don't surrender, how dare you resist the heavenly soldiers! "
When Wu Song saw this, he was so angry that he flew into a rage. Behind Wu Song, Lu Zhishen was already impatient and did not answer. He rushed out suddenly and was suddenly struck by a Zen staff. Wang Huan and the war horse were frightened.
Wang Huan was furious and aimed at him with his gun, but Wu Song caught up and held him with his sword. Wang Huan drew his gun quickly, and Wu Song jumped up and kicked Wang Huan's horse on the head. The horse Wang Huan was riding was kicked by Wu Song, and Wang Huan also fell off the horse. Wang Huan was horrified and wanted to get up. Lu Zhishen rushed over and beat Wang Huan to the ground with a Zen stick.
Wu Song cursed: "You are talking nonsense! Dare you slander your Grandpa Wu Song?! You deserve it!"
The troops under Wang Huan were in chaos and scrambled for their lives.
Lu Zhishen and Wu Song chased for a while, then withdrew their troops and returned to Liangshan Dazhai.
When Taiwei Gao heard that Wang Huan had been killed, he was furious and ordered Wang Wende and Mei Zhan to gather the defeated troops and attack Liangshan. Another four generals, Cao Ping, Zhe Keda, Zhong Shizhong, and Zhang Shihai, the generals of the Northwest Forbidden Army, were sent to accompany the camp, each commanding 2,000 troops, to attack together.
After Cao Ping, Zhe Keda, Zhong Shizhong, and Zhang Shihai were all founding generals of the Northern Song Dynasty, they were highly skilled in martial arts and made many achievements in the northwest border. Because of the alliance between the Song and Jin Dynasties, they jointly conquered the Liao Dynasty, and were mobilized to Beijing by Tong Guan. Now they have joined Gao Qiu in his early expeditions. Suppress Liangshan.
Six generals, Wang Wende, Mei Zhan, Cao Ping, Zhe Keda, Zhong Shizhong, and Zhang Shihai, were ordered to mount their horses with guns and command the troops. They rushed towards Liangshan with great momentum along the way.
After traveling for about fifty miles, we were close to the Liangshan River, with rolling hills and dense forests on both sides. We heard a trumpet sound, and large groups of men and horses rushed out from both sides, splitting the sky and covering the earth and killing generals.
The leaders of the imperial army were Wang Wende and Mei Zhan. Wang Wende and Mei Zhan were shocked when they saw this. They hurriedly reined in their troops and watched the situation.
