The members of the adult management brigade have been practicing for several days under the scorching sun. Now they can walk in a row in unison and coordinate with the slogans. If only their clothes are colorful, they will be an intimidating force. They trained in formation in the morning, and in the afternoon they concentrated on training the mandarin duck formation. After the division of labor was clearly defined at the beginning, each practiced his own thing. After they became proficient in weapons, they began to work together as a team.
The Yuanyang Formation looks simple, but in fact it is complicated to operate. As long as one of the eleven people loses the chain, the formation will be flawed. Fortunately, most of the team members are honest villagers, and they understand that this is a life-threatening business, and they have no control over it. Careless, everyone is training very hard for those bonuses. After a few days of hard work, some results have been achieved. It no longer looks like a silver gun head, but looks like it can fight.
Liang Chuan thought to himself that although these mountain people had the lame leader of Dafu Mountain as their staff advisor, it would be quite troublesome to get entangled with them, but they certainly couldn't get rid of the characteristics of the peasant army. They fought on their own, greedy for life and afraid of death, bullying the weak and afraid of the strong. The formation is not chaotic, and you will definitely have the power to fight against them!
As the Mid-Autumn Festival passes, the temperature in the mountains becomes colder and colder, and life becomes more and more difficult. After the mountain people's power develops and stabilizes, they will definitely start to expand to the surrounding areas once their food and grass are in place. Liang Chuan counted the days, and his nervousness became more and more intense, but he just didn't show it.
On almost the tenth day, there was finally news from the government. Early in the morning, people from the village rushed to Liangchuan to tell him that the pontoon bridge originally built by the government over Nanxi River had been built again.
Liang Chuan was overjoyed, but his joy and anger were not visible. He immediately called his younger brother, "Go to Xinghua City and find Shitou, the eldest son of the Zheng family. Tell him that I want to prepare a batch of rice and see how much he can give. The more the better, it is best to support 200 people for a month or two, and then go to the county government to recruit Li Chengfu and Li Futou, and ask him to help me raise a batch of weapons. I want spears, long guns, and large shields. If you have a waist knife, let’s see how much he can give.”
Zhaodi looked embarrassed: "Third brother... you know I can't speak, especially with these bad brothers. As soon as I see them, you will start again. Besides, all you want is... If they don't give it to you, what to do?"
Liang Chuan naturally knew that this matter would be difficult to handle, but there was no one else he could trust around him, so he could only let his younger brother Zhao handle the matter. Now that He Lu had to take charge, he couldn't leave.
Just tell Shitou: "This rice won't cost him anything. It's food for the army to fight against the mountain people. If we can't win this battle, the first thing the mountain people will do after they come down from the mountain is to rob their big families of food! Their Zheng family has a big business." Sooner or later, he will be robbed by the mountain people. He knows this kind of business clearly. Besides, if he doesn't give me this face, don't come to me again if you have trouble in the future."
"I'm not worried about Master Zheng, it's Li Dutou's place... Can I borrow these weapons if I want..." Zhao Di asked sarcastically. Since ancient times, using force to violate the prohibition has been a capital crime, and private transactions are even more prohibited.
"So many weapons in the warehouse are getting dusty. It's a waste for them, the government officials, to use them. If you ask him to find a way, no matter how much he can collect from the government warehouse or the blacksmith shop, he must help him. Tell him, I will organize We have formed a militia team, and we may have to duel with the mountain people at that time. If there is any bargain, let them know to pick it up. If we don’t give them the equipment, don’t try to get any bargain."
Liang Chuan saw that the weapons used by the government officials when he went into the mountains to inquire about news that day were all brand new, which made him drool with envy. Instead of wasting them with these useless government officials, it would be better to hand them over to him to arm a management team!
Zhaodi hurried to Xinghua with Liang Chuan's message. As soon as he arrived at the river, the officers and soldiers of the imperial court were armed with open guns. They were all wearing bright armor and long swords hanging on their waists, and they were crossing the river in a majestic manner. Their uniforms and armor were They are unified. Except for their different faces, the other equipment on their bodies is all neat and uniform. They look much more domineering than the adult members wearing ragged clothes.
One of the two officers and soldiers at the head, who was introduced to me by his younger brother, was one of those gorgeously dressed guests. He was a bit arrogant and looked at people with his nose. This person is Zuo Qiuhong, a loyal general under Cao Qiansong.
Zuo Qiuhong was riding on a tall horse, and he was followed by the Quanzhou Guard General, who was a senior official on duty in the third squadron. The senior official was mature and prudent, and he was steady in his work. When he received this errand, he complained incessantly. He didn't want to fight with these Xinghua mountain people at all. , the people of Xinghua Mountain are notoriously poor, so poor that they are almost crazy, and they are famous in the state for risking their lives. I followed this dude on the expedition, but he was still a deputy general and could not take charge of important matters. Watching this dude rushing forward and greedy for success, I sighed that sooner or later he would suffer a loss. However, the general's orders could not be violated, so he could only watch along the way, paying more attention to marching issues to avoid mistakes.
Zhaodi was waiting by the river for this group of soldiers to cross the river. This group of people looked about four to five hundred people, and they lined up to cross the river, and they waited for a long time. The nearby villagers rarely come to watch, because these people are no more unreasonable than others. If they don't want to, they will attack with a knife. Who can they ask to reason with, the Lord of Hell?
Zuo Qiuhong looked at Zhaodi, as if he looked familiar, and asked Zhaodi coldly: "Boy, I know you, Master! Where have I seen you?"
Zhaodi was trembling a little with fright: "Sir... I have a good memory. We met at Brother He Luliang's house..."
Zuo Qiuhong's eyes lit up, and he suddenly thought: "Yes, that guy from He Lu Liangchuan, I have to pay a visit later." Now Zuo Qiuhong had soldiers in his hands, and he always used two nostrils to see who he was. He was about to go into the mountains to cut down these mustard-like mountain people. Unparalleled achievements were beckoning to him. How could he not be arrogant!
There are many civil unrests in the north, but they are different from those in the Liao Kingdom of the Northern Han Dynasty and the Li family in the northwest. Once the official army arrives, these refugees have no choice but to wait for death. The imperial court is willing to send you to kill them. Refugees are just people who are gilded. After cutting off a refugee's great achievements, he can be promoted to an official position when he returns, and he can even rob a lot of money by killing refugees. It is simply the best job in the world!
Zuo Qiuhong pointed at Zhaodi: "Boy, it's not peaceful outside now. Why don't you go home and stay there? Don't become a lonely ghost!"
The senior officials were surprised when they heard this. Isn't this Zuo Qiuhong a close aide who came down from the north with Mr. Zhao? How come this small place also has old history. .
Recruiting brother: "Third brother asked me to go to Xinghua to borrow some food, and by the way... borrow some weapons..."
Zuo Qiuhong laughed loudly: "Where can I borrow weapons? Don't laugh so hard. You don't want to fight with the mountain people." After saying that, he ignored Zhao's younger brother and called up the team behind him. The people immediately set off towards He Lu.
On the way, the senior cadre thought more and more something was wrong. He followed Zuo Qiuhong and kept whispering: "Sir, the people here are fierce. It is said that the poor mountains and rivers breed unruly people. Where are the good people borrowing weapons from everywhere? I see that everything in this place is weird. We have to guard against it.”
"Oh? What's wrong? You should tell me." Zuo Qiuhong rarely listened to the words and asked.
"This place is surrounded by fields and houses, but not a single villager is seen, and there are no farmers working on the land. It seems that they are all hidden. That boy just said that he wanted to adjust grain and weapons? Which country farmer is so bold and dares to be upright? We are requisitioning these military supplies, sir, be careful, these villagers may collude with the mountain people." The senior official spoke seriously and analyzed clearly.
Zuo Qiuhong sat on his horse and listened to the senior cadre's analysis and suddenly burst into laughter: "Master Gao doesn't know something. There is a villager here named Liang Chuan. He thinks he is a little clever and often does things that ordinary people can't understand. The strangeness of this place must be attributed to him. There is no way to escape the relationship, Vice Admiral Gao is worrying too much."
Gao Gan didn't want to capsize the boat here, so he still whispered: "Be careful with your boat."
Suddenly the two heard several loud roars, and looking from a distance, they saw one or two hundred people gathered in front of He Lu Liangchuan's house. They were all disheveled and holding guns and clubs in their hands, as if they were attacking Liangchuan. The same as the family's house.
Zuo Qiuhong was startled. Did Gao Gan, a fearful person, tell him right? He immediately ordered the troops to form an array and quickly approached the villagers. It would be even better if they were mountain people. The food delivered to their door was just enough for one pot. You stewed.
At this time, Liang Chuan also saw movement. The officers and soldiers of the imperial court came. If they directly wiped out the mountain people, then they would not have to take risks on the mountain. Liang Chuan ordered the team members to continue training and ran outside the village to see who was this group of people?
Zuo Qiuhong finally managed to get a job as a vanguard from Zhao Weixian. He brought 500 vanguard troops to open the way, and 500 more guarded Xinghua. Looking at the sparseness of the team, there was not even a single person on guard duty. Now was the moment for him to make a contribution. His subordinates were waving their riding whips, eager to rush into the enemy formation and fight.
As a result, when he arrived, he saw none other than Liang Chuan, the village man who flattered Prince Zhao last time. He was standing on the roadside waiting for him like a normal person.
"Master Zuo, it's been so long since I've seen you show off your strength." Liang Chuan said flatteringly.
Zuo Qiuhong pointed to the large group of people and asked, "Who are those people?"
"Those are local bankers. They have nothing to do and practice some self-defense skills."
Zuo Qiuhong looked at Liang Chuan and said, "Did you bring him out?"
Liang Chuan chuckled and said, "The farmers in the countryside are playing around with some farm tools to make adults laugh."
Zuo Qiuhong said: "Let them all disperse. As soon as my heavenly soldiers arrive, the mountain people will be like chickens and dogs. When I make achievements, you country bumpkins should just go back to farming."
Liang Chuan asked this big-headed Qiu Ba in his heart. With your attitude, these people under your command are not much better than the Xinghua government officials. They are all pampered big-headed soldiers. If you meet a commander with no brains like you, it will only Are you afraid that half of the ambush will be lost before the attack? Do you not know the principle that arrogant soldiers will be defeated since ancient times?
Five hundred Quanzhou soldiers brought by Zuo Qiuhong camped outside Helu Village. He led two senior officials into Liang Chuan's house and drank tea.
Senior officials have always been curious about how far-sighted Zuo Qiuhong is. Except for a few of them who came down from the north together, few of his colleagues from the south can catch his eye. However, he is willing to talk to this village man. This man What's the origin?
"Uncle Zuo, this is..."
"This is my deputy general, Gao Gan." Zuo Qiuhong said lightly, his tone full of disdain.
Liang Chuan quickly greeted: "General Gao!"
Gao Gan cupped his hands and clasped his fists and quickly returned the salute. His life style was different from Zuo Qiuhong's. The older he got, the more timid he became. People who were even polite to Zuo Qiuhong couldn't be ordinary people.
"Mr. Liang Chuan, you're polite. I think the training methods of these villagers outside Mr. Liang seem to be quite good..." Gao Gan is a discerning person. He had been secretly observing Zuo Qiuhong just now as he and Zuo Qiuhong walked together. Is there any difference in the training methods of these villagers? generally.
"I beg General Gao to correct me."
"Sir, you have trained these villagers to have a tacit understanding of advance and retreat. They look fancy but hide secrets. Military formations often cannot be opened in the mountainous areas of the south. However, this formation of ten people is the most practical. It is really rare. I have lived here for a long time. Jiangnan has never seen it. Is there any expert guidance here? If this formation..." Gao Gan took a breath and continued: "If we talk about combat power, I can't say it... It can only be witnessed on the battlefield. But, if If everyone is equipped with sharp swords and strong shields, it might not be impossible for them to fight..."
Zuo Qiuhong said impatiently with his eyes high: "What's so strange about the way a few villagers carry dung? I'm a mountain villager and I'll send them back to the mountains and forests with my knife and my leg to hide! Lao Gao Ah, let’s have a tea break, and then we’ll go up the mountain with me to attack the general!”
