The morning sun shines on the top of Huangfeng Mountain again. Fang Jinshi rarely wakes up early. This does not mean that he has become diligent, but that he slept too much yesterday, and there were too many mosquitoes in the tent assigned to him. , after he washed his face, he walked around the temporary residence of Huimengshan. Many people in the army already knew him. Wherever he went, people kept saluting him and saying hello, and they all called him "Fang Fang". leader".
He always smiled and nodded in return to these subordinates, which made him feel like a mighty general inspecting his military camp. A big man with a big belly saluted him and stood up straight. Fang Jinshi couldn't help but step forward. He patted the man's belly to show concern and chatted with the fat man for a few words. Most of the subordinates in Huimeng Mountain were very simple villagers. Fang Jinshi took action twice and killed the two men with almost no loss. Once the dangerous situation was resolved, he already had a lot of prestige in the hearts of these people.
Before he finished his inspection, two of Zhang Zong'e's personal followers came over to look for him. Fang Jinshi followed the two people to the cave where Zhang Zong'e lived. The important leaders of Huimeng Mountain had already arrived. Chief Zheng, who was in charge of grain and grass, was lowering his head and talking to Zhang Zong'e said something, and Zhang Zong'e nodded from time to time.
As soon as Chen Lujun saw him coming, he immediately greeted him and said, "Brother Fang, sit over here." Fang Jinshi walked up to him. There was a clean slate there. Chen Lujun specially asked people to bring it in from outside and prepare it for him. Fang Jinshi looked at the seven or eight people inside. Some of them knew each other, and some had seen each other but could not name them. These were all small bosses in Zhang Zong'e's village. This was obviously a military meeting to be held in Huimeng Mountain, but A special position has been prepared for him, that is, he can put forward his own opinions in the decision-making meeting of League Mountain.
After Leader Zheng and Zhang Zong'e reported, Zhang Zong'e raised his head and said to Fang Jinshi: "I called brother Fang here so early in the morning because I want to discuss with everyone how we should proceed next, and I want to hear brothers' opinions."
Fang Jinshi said: "The eldest brother is the leader in the village. Brother Zhang can do whatever he says, and all the brothers have to do is follow orders." Zhang Zong'e saw that he knew how to speak and understand the rules, and he never asked for credit, so Zhang Zong'e valued him again.
Zhang Zong'e walked slowly to the middle of the crowd and said: "This time I came out to deliver this batch of goods to the Liao people for Lord Xiu. The risk was extremely high. Although Lord Xiu promised a lot of money, I also know that some brothers have complaints in their hearts. I insist on going my own way. I can't help but put my brothers in danger." Chen Lujun said: "Why did Brother Zhang say such a thing? It was Brother Zhang who raised the banner of Huimeng Mountain with one hand. He can do anything he wants. It’s for the sake of Huimengshan. Brothers follow the eldest brother out to hang out, how can they have any complaints against the eldest brother? The eldest brother is worrying too much.”
Several more leaders below said: "Brother Chen is right."
"Brother is really worrying too much."
"There is no risk for an official to sit in the palace, but there is no risk for a robber."
Fang Jinshi looked at these leaders expressing their loyalty and felt a little funny in his heart. He slowly understood that where there are people, there are rules, and where there is an organization, there must be rules for survival. Whether it is an official or an army or a bandit, you have to If you want to survive, you must first be familiar with these rules.
Zhang Zong'e waited for these people to finish speaking, and then said: "Then I would like to thank my brothers for their trust. Now that we have arrived at Huangfeng Mountain, we can take a long detour to Tianyun Mountain and Longgu Pass, and then we can return to our alliance. It’s a mountain, so today I’ll discuss with my brothers how to go back.”
Tang Zhao, the forward leader of the infantry under Zhang Zong'e, said: "We can go back just as we came, isn't it okay?" Zhang Zong'e said: "It is extremely difficult to march with these many things we escorted, and these things were originally intended for Yeluchuan. From the Liao army, his army was not completely wiped out, so naturally he had to give them some. Jin Tong helped us hold off the people who killed Hushan and let us escape safely. Brother Fang promised to give them half, and Huimengshan kept his word. , Otherwise, who will come to help you again if you are in trouble next time?"
Du Chengdao: "Will Prince Xiu refuse to agree?" Zhang Zong'e said: "Don't worry about this, Prince Xiu will definitely agree."
Tang Zhao said: "Jin Tongda's troops have returned to Huangfeng Mountain. They are just a few miles to our right. Just ask them to come and take it away." Zhang Zong'e said: "What I'm worried about is that what they take away may not be safe. live.”
When Fang Jinshi heard what he said, he immediately asked: "Do you have any news about those Jin cavalry?" Zhang Zong'e nodded and said: "The brothers who were sent have found out where the Jin soldiers are staying. It's two kilometers south of Huangfeng Mountain. We are within ten miles of the Song Dynasty, and there are far more than these hundreds of cavalry."
Fang Jinshi was surprised and said, "Why are you in our Song Dynasty?"
Zhang Zong'e said: "The Kingdom of Jin and our Song Dynasty have a maritime alliance. The two countries jointly attacked the Liao Dynasty. The Jurchens destroyed Datong Mansion in the western capital of Liao Dynasty. They could not cross the river without boats. The eunuch Tong Guan ordered the officers and soldiers along the Yellow River of the Song Dynasty to borrow boats to fight with the Jin Dynasty. When people cross the river, the three hundred or so people crossed the river from the Song Dynasty downstream. They are just Jurchens' cavalry. The Jurchens have been crossing the river for several days, and there are probably tens of thousands of them."
After hearing this, Fang Jinshi sat dumbly and said nothing. He slapped his thigh for a long time and cursed: "This dog eunuch really deserves to be killed. If so, I'm afraid these Jin people will attack Yunneizhou City soon." Zhang Zong'e said: "I The brothers sent to investigate heard the news. The Jin people vowed to fight quickly this time, so they mobilized heavy troops. To the north, Chi Zhanhui mobilized 20,000 horses, and to the south, Wanyan Zongfu led 80,000 people to cross the river. A total of 100,000 horses. Come."
Fang Jinshi looked moved and asked: "Mobilize one hundred thousand Jin soldiers?" Zhang Zong'e said: "The Jin people claim to be one hundred thousand, but there shouldn't be that many, but there should be thirty or forty thousand."
Fang Jinshi let out a heavy breath. There were only 10,000 troops in the Yunnei Prefecture of the Liao Kingdom, and more importantly, there were no reinforcements. The Jurchens were so powerful in combat. This time, his father-in-law, Liu Chengchuan, was probably Unable to resist, no wonder Zhang Zong'e convened a meeting early in the morning to discuss.
Du Chengdao: "Then let's leave here quickly. Fortunately, we arrived at Huangfeng Mountain in time. If we are still hanging out with Shi Bin on the bank of the Jun River at this time, as soon as tens of thousands of Jin soldiers arrive..." He didn't have to As he continued speaking, everyone understood that tens of thousands of golden soldiers were running across the grassland like a herd of elephants. Even tigers were trampled by the elephants. No animal could block its edge wherever it went. If Fang Jin and Shi Qiao hadn't arranged for people to be killed, Evacuate, I am afraid that when the Jin army arrives, together with Shi Bin's men and horses, the Jin soldiers will be wiped out. Thinking of this, all the leaders felt faintly scared but lucky.
Zhang Zong'e said: "We must leave if we leave. This Huangfeng Mountain has high mountains and dense forests, stretching for dozens of miles, and there are some barren mountains. The Jurchens' goal is not us. They will not attack for the time being. It is easy for us to return to Yan'an Prefecture in the west. But Jin Tongda’s troops are going back to Da Songhe East Road, and the Jin soldiers have already blocked the road. I’m afraid Jin Tongda is having a headache and getting angry at this time.”
Fang Jinshi said: "If he also returns from Yan'an Prefecture, how about detouring to Hedong Road in our Song Dynasty?" Zhang Zong'e said: "Now I guess Jin Tongda can only do this, but our Song Dynasty is not as good as the current Liao Dynasty. After traveling thousands of miles, Wang Duxian's Baoyi Society and Fu Xuan's soldiers are fine, but Qin Gan's Yundong Mountain bandits will not be able to return easily."
Du Chengdao: "Brother is also worried about others. How will Jin Tongda's troops return? No matter what happens to us at Alliance Mountain, we will send some of those things to them as agreed, and others will not say that we at Alliance Mountain are unethical. "
Zhang Zong'e said: "Having said that, we are all from the Song Dynasty, and we are in a foreign land now, and others have just helped us. We, Mengshan, cannot be as unkind and unjust as Shi Bin from Shahushan and make more friends." Only then can someone help you in times of crisis.”
Chen Lujun said: "Brother is right. The Yongxing Army is still waiting for us at Longgu Pass. If we go back with Jin Tongda's troops, the man named Fan will not dare to take the initiative to attack us."
Zhang Zong'e said: "I have sent someone to send a letter to Jin Tong to talk to him. Brothers, we will go back immediately and start making preparations." He then said to Fang Jinshi: "Brother Fang, what do you think?"
Fang Jinshi hurriedly said: "I don't have any objections. I will follow the arrangements of my eldest brother." Zhang Zong'e smiled and said, "Brothers, if you have any opinions, please feel free to mention them. You must not treat yourself as an outsider. Do you want to go to see Jin Tongda together?" Fang Jin Shi said: "This matter can be settled by Brother Zhang. I won't go. I want to see how Jin Bing is doing." Zhang Zong'e was stunned and said: "Look at Jin Bing? I'm afraid this matter is a bit dangerous."
Fang Jinshi said: "I just took a look from a distance and ran away if I saw anything wrong. There is no risk in thinking about it." Zhang Zong'e turned back to Chen Lujun and said: "Chen Laoer, send some people to Brother Fang to go with us. Well, let's go with him." I let my brother ride my horse."
Chen Lujun agreed, and Fang Jinshi followed the leaders out of Zhang Zong'e's place. He asked a sister-in-law to speak to Liang Cuirong. When he turned around, Chen Lujun had ordered a hundred cavalry to come, and he also held Zhang Zong'e's hand. His mount is a dark horse.
Fang Jinshi was not polite. He took the horse and led the hundred cavalry down to the south of Huangfeng Mountain. He knew that the Jin soldiers must have sent many spies at this time, so he did not dare to be careless. He observed carefully all the way and headed south. After walking about ten miles, we came to a high hill.
One of his men pointed to a mountain in front of him and said, "Chief Fang, let's go to that mountain and have a look." Fang Jinshi nodded and led the cavalry to the high mountain.
He got off the horse and walked to the top. He saw the Yellow River rushing down from a distance. The surface of the river was sparkling. The morning sun shone down. Some large ships were faintly seen in the distance, but they were too far away to see clearly. .
One of his men pointed to the boats: "That's the big boat of the government and army. They are still transporting gold soldiers across the river. They have been transporting them for three days." Fang Jinshi turned around and said, "Can you see clearly from this far away?" He said sheepishly: "My eyes are better, and I got bolder and walked closer a few days ago, so I can see it."
Fang Jinshi hummed and said to the people behind him: "You guys wait here, let's take a closer look."
The man reminded: "I'm afraid it's too close for the Jin soldiers to notice, and it will be bad." Fang Jin, the stone thief, was bold and said to the man: "If you are afraid, I will go alone."
The man hurriedly said: "Chief Fang is not afraid, and I am not afraid either." Fang Jinshi smiled, and he and his subordinate rode down the mountain, then ran forward two or three miles, and came to a hillock.
Fang Jinshi looked down and saw more than ten large boats on the river, with the flags of the Song Army flying on them. From a distance, it could be seen that there were many Jurchen soldiers in armor sitting on them, and the horses, tents, and food were all available. Yes, there seems to be a military camp in the south, with countless white tents stretching to the end.
Along the road to the west of the military camp, there is a long line of Jin soldiers meandering in the direction of Yunneizhou. These Jin soldiers are all infantry. The ones in front have disappeared, and the ones behind are still preparing to break up the camp tent and pack their bags.
Fang Jinshi watched for a while, and just when he turned around to speak to the follower, he suddenly felt a strong wind blowing behind his head. When he looked back, he saw an arrow stuck straight on the ground behind him, and the tail of the arrow was Yu Ling was still shaking.
Fang Jinshi was shocked. When he came back to his senses, he saw more than a dozen Jin soldiers crawling up the mountain more than a hundred steps away. It turned out that his inspection would have been noticed by the Jin soldiers in the defense camp. If he hadn't happened to turn around. , you have to hit the arrow.
He didn't dare to be careless anymore, so he and his entourage turned their horses around, beat the horses wildly and ran away, waiting for the golden soldiers to climb up, but they had already disappeared.
