Last night, after Chang Yu's visit, Zu Dabi called brothers Zuk Kefa and Zu Zerun into the house to talk. No one knew what they said, and they only left late at night.
Before dawn, the two brothers got up early to inspect the barracks. Later, Zu Zerun led more than a hundred riders out of the city, and Zuko called dozens of people into Zu Dabi's room to discuss military affairs.
These dozens of people were all officers in Zu Dabi's vanguard force. Before entering the house, they knew that Zu Dabi was going to hand over military power to his two eldest nephews.
After all, Zu Dabi was seriously injured at this time and could no longer personally command and lead the troops.
Sure enough, Zu Dabi, who was lying on the bed, explained this very thing, and kept telling his subordinates to act according to orders and not to move without permission. Anyone who disobeys will be executed!
Obeying orders here refers to obeying the orders of the ancestral brothers and the chief eunuch.
After all, although he does not command troops, he has the power to command all operations here.
The Zukofa brothers originally had no military power or command power in Tashan Fort. The command of the Tashan Fort troops was in the hands of Qianhu Lu Dacheng. Although these two brothers were named as members of the ancestral family, they could use their hands. Just three or five domestic servants.
After Zu Dabi was injured, his subordinates were all wondering who would hand over the military power.
To Lu Dacheng?
After all, they are all Ningyuan Army and all belong to Zu Dashou.
To Marco?
After all, he is the oldest person in Tashan Fort, and he is both brave and good at fighting.
Is it possible to give direct command to the chief eunuch?
It’s unlikely. The great eunuch has two battalions directly under his command, and he never commands troops, at least not in name! They call them warlords!
Moreover, Chang Yu didn't care who Zu Dabi handed over the military power under his command. This was their internal matter and he didn't interfere.
In the end, it was unexpected and reasonable to give it to the two eldest nephews.
Zu Kefa stayed in the fort to mobilize for a meeting, while Zu Zerun led his troops out of the city for investigation, because Zu Dabi felt that there would be a big move in the *** today. Why did he think so? This is the experience of the veteran and his decision based on the recent situation. inference.
Therefore, Zu Dabi asked Zu Zerun to go out of the city to check out the situation to confirm his judgment. Although he knew that the great eunuch must have made arrangements in advance, he couldn't be idle here, and he couldn't keep his eyes open.
Besides, the eldest eunuch worked hard to save him yesterday. The family must remember this favor. On the other hand, the two eldest nephews must take the initiative to find work and perform well. It is better to go out after all the talk. Do one thing.
That is to say, while Chang Yu was having breakfast with his subordinates in the headquarters and chatting about the Qilin Sect, Zu Dabi was in his barracks anxious about the transfer of military power to a group of subordinates.
At this time, Zu Zerun had already left Tashan Fort.
The weather in the early morning was suffocatingly cold.
Zu Zerun curled up his neck and looked around at the ground beneath his feet, the sky above his head, the water in the east, and the mountains in the west. They were all covered in white and covered with silver.
The sky in the east is red. Based on experience, Zu Zerun knows that it will be a sunny day today.
It’s such a nice day, please don’t fight. Zu Zerun prayed secretly in his heart, but he shouted at his men to hurry up. After all, this trip was not for an outing, but to investigate the enemy’s situation.
With the lessons learned from Zu Dabi yesterday, he made full preparations today. He led more than a hundred cavalry and divided them into three teams to swim in a perfect formation. This formation can be used to attack when advancing and to defend when retreating. When encountering a trap, he will not be trapped. All in one fell swoop.
Between Tashan Fort and Xingshan Mountain is a flat river with no ravines but a few scattered small villages. Zu Zerun rode slowly and looked at the smoke rising from the villages in the distance, and there was a faint sound of chickens crowing and dogs barking. The scene looked peaceful, but in fact, both armies were sharpening their swords and their swords were at war, and even the air was filled with a murderous spirit.
Don’t these villagers know that they are going to fight?
Of course they know.
But why not escape?
Where to escape in the ice and snow?
There is not even enough room for soldiers in Tashan Fort. Is it possible to escape to Songshan City on the Japanese side?
Is there a place to live over there, and is there anything to eat?
Very obvious
Of course, no, ***'s own food rations are tight, and the soldiers can't eat enough. Where can I find spare food for you refugees to eat? If I don't rob you, it will be regarded as a high incense for your ancestors.
Since Tashan Fort cannot be reached, Songshan City cannot be reached, Ningyuan and Jinzhou are far away, with the sea to the east and the snow-covered barren mountains to the west. Those who lack food and clothing in this ice and snow will die wherever they go, so there is no way to go anywhere. Go, stay in the village and let nature take its course.
And they were lucky that the two armies would not hurt the people when they went to war.
The reason for this fluke mentality is indeed because the Ming army and the Communist Party have restrained a lot of their harassment of the people in the past two years. Although it cannot be said that there are no crimes, it is definitely a qualitative change compared to previous years.
This is due to the Communist Party's policy of appeasing the people, which to put it bluntly means winning people's hearts.
And it has indeed achieved certain results. For example, in the past, the people on the border hated the Communists with all their heart. But now, their mentality has changed: whoever is the emperor and who controls the world has nothing to do with us people, as long as they don't mess with me. Just let them fight you how you like.
Not to mention ordinary people, even Zu Zerun, who had a good background, was confused. When he first surrendered to the Qing court, he felt extremely humiliated, humiliated, and guilty.
But as time goes by, and as the official position increases, I gradually become numb. Working for someone is not selling, and working for someone is not working. Anyway, I am serving those superior masters.
Even during the time he came back, he was completely confused and confused.
It’s also a credit to Zu Dashou that he didn’t sink too deeply and was able to stay awake.
Maintaining restraint, maintaining the traditional loyalty, filial piety, propriety and righteousness, silently pulling back the nephew next to him.
Just when the cavalry were about to pass through this unknown village, they saw several cavalry rushing from the northwest. For a moment, they could not distinguish between friend and enemy. Zu Zerun ordered to prepare for battle to meet the enemy. They had just finished shouting, and several cavalry were already approaching. It was Ming The army explores the horse.
This group of scouts came out earlier than Zu Zerun. They left the city before dawn and wandered around Xingshan Fort, responsible for detecting the enemy. After running around and finding no trace of the enemy, they lit a fire in the ruins of Xingshan to keep warm. But it failed to attract the enemy's exploration.
The two sides circled around Xingshan Mountain, playing hard to get, chasing each other. When they were having a great time, the Ming army discovered that there were more and more enemies on horseback.
This was a bad signal, so I hurriedly wanted to retreat, but found that it was too late.
***There are too many coming.
Not dozens, not hundreds, but thousands of large troops!
***This is about to take action!
After a conflict, several riders broke out and met Zu Zerun.
Zu Zerun was shocked when he heard the news. He was at a loss for a while. He hesitated and decided to go and find out in person. However, he was persuaded by Tan Ma: This Japanese army is pressing down on the country, which is dangerous!
Zu Zerun became afraid, thinking about how his second uncle was trapped and almost died yesterday. Although he wanted to show off his talents and perform well, the opponent was surrounded by a large army. Once he targeted you, he wanted to run away. No, in the face of absolute military strength, hundreds of people on our side will be eaten in the blink of an eye.
The subordinates saw his troubled expression and advised him to return to the city to report as soon as possible, leaving a few people here to keep an eye on him from a distance.
