Zhao Zhen took the people of Zhongtiao Mountain and built a stone fortress. The stone fortress is imitated in European style. The interior of the stone fort is still very simple, but not bad.
At this time, Zhao Zhen and Di Lei, Zhao Xiaodao and a group of high-level generals had a meal. In fact, what they eat is very simple for their identity. There are roasted fish, rabbit meat, and roasted wild boar with potatoes. Among them, there is a big bear paw.
Di Lei smiled and said, "This bear's paw was the last time we went to fight in the mountain... I still remember the majestic appearance of the thousand years ago. The gun was pierced into the brain from the brown bear's eye socket. It was a sharp gun! It was really General Gao Pang. There is no magical technique of His Highness either."
Zhao Zhen smiled slightly and shook her head. This stone fort is divided into different levels, and on the outside, it is the tallest outer wall in a circle. And inside, according to the topography of the mountain, one floor is higher than the other. For the people of this era, the architecture of this fortress feels very strange. This is the style of a Western European fortress, designed by Zhao Zhen.
The main fort is mainly stationed by the army, and on the side of the main fort, there are several auxiliary forts. A few are also stationed with soldiers. Most of the rest are residents of the people.
Tens of thousands of people and more than 10,000 soldiers, in just one month, built this with stones and fired bricks. I have to say that the ancient working people were great. Originally, Zhao Zhen felt that the construction of the Great Wall was difficult. Take a look at these people, inspired by their own levers and tools, and using the technology of wall tiles to build such a fortress very quickly. Let Zhao Zhen feel that it is possible to force those simple and hardworking people to build the Great Wall.
The inner walls of the castle are still covered with heavy rammed earth. It is a few meters thick, not beautiful, but practical, and no matter how hard it is outside, it can’t tear down the city wall.
This castle will have a name in the future, Qingshibao. Because this castle is built with the surrounding bluestone and blue bricks. In order to avoid a major attack in the future, the Golden Army cut off its own water source, and all the construction continues along the bluestone fort. Especially for the control of the mountain spring, Zhao Zhen has already built a new castle there.
Now, Zhao Zhen wants to build her new territory a little bit, but can't eat a fat man in one bite, so she can only build a little bit. Fortunately, this is a visible change and speed. Zhao Zhen figured it out. Here, he can contain at least 30,000 or even 50,000 of the Golden Army. At that time, he would not have to worry about Li Yanxian, the city of Shanzhou, who was cooperating with him. As in history, he jumped into the river and killed himself because of the defeat of the city.
But Zhao Zhen was still dissatisfied with his blindly conservative development. He felt that it was time to raise the butcher knife to the surrounding golden army.
The current guards are fully staffed on the left and right, so he has to take the initiative to launch an offensive. He wanted to use Zhongtiao Mountain as a stronghold to rapidly expand his territory and attack the Golden Army. Provide time for the development of the Xinwang base area, unite the friendly forces, and contain the vital forces of the Golden Army.
While eating, Zhao Zhen was thinking about the problem. The soldiers and Zhao Zhen had just finished their meal. Just at this time, the bell in the castle rang, and Zhao Zhen listened with a "clang clang" sound. Zhao Zhen immediately got up and said: "A visitor is here, you two will continue to drill the army battlefield, so that the soldiers will be familiar and familiar, so as not to make mistakes in the battle and lose their lives. I will meet the people."
The clock that Zhao Zhen built in the castle is a big clock. This clock is above the tower, and the observing soldier can see everything from above. When you find someone coming, you ring the bell. If it is an enemy attack, it will beat the drums of war.
The visitors were also very surprised. They were a team of knights in black. This team was a little shameless, and the leader of the messenger had a long beard growing on his chin. Under his crotch, there is a tall horse, and they are not a horse, each one has two horses.
The gate of the fortress opened, and under the guidance of several guards, the envoy led the team into the castle, and the horses in their hands were also led away.
These people who came were looking around, and their hearts were also vague. They had been to Zhongtiao Mountain before, but a stone city suddenly appeared on this good mountain. You know, at that time, it was impossible to build such a building all at once. Besides, it is not a dangerous fortress, it is impossible to have such an arrangement.
In other words, according to the truth, such buildings are generally under the control of Zhao Gou's court, even if it was built by the people of Xin Wang Zhao Zhen. But because it borders the Song Army occupied area, once it is known to the top, it may be confiscated by Zhao Gou or transferred.
In fact, Zhao Zhen understands this truth. He is just playing a time difference. Once he sends troops to attack gold and calms down the surrounding area, this stone fort will truly belong to him. At that time, if Zhao Go wanted, he had to tear his face and send troops. But when it comes to sending troops, I am afraid that Zhao Gou will soon be chased by the Jin Jun like a duck. Soon Zhao Gou couldn't protect himself and couldn't care about Zhao Zhen's army building a fortress in Zhongtiao Mountain.
The bearded Zhao Zhen walked up to the messenger. Before the messenger could speak, Zhao Zhen said: "If you look again, you may not be able to take your eyes away. Maybe you still have to leave your tongue. Whatever you say, you can keep your eyes and tongue."
Zhao Zhen was not afraid of being seen by others. The Zhao Gou imperial court sent an envoy because Gao Pang, who was dressed up, was in the report and belonged to Li Yanxian's army. Although Li Yanxian still faces Zhao Gou's court in his heart, his tacit understanding with Xin Wang Jun has been kept secret. This was also the prerequisite for the secret talks and cooperation between the two militaries.
The messenger smiled. This is not a smile of fear, but a smile of self-suffering. Then he opened his mouth to Zhao Zhen.
In a moment, the person closed his mouth, and Zhao Zhen also saw clearly that this was a person without a tongue. When he looked at the knights behind, they all opened their mouths, obviously all dumb.
"What are you doing without your tongue?" Following Zhao Zhen's words, the man pulled out a piece of silk with words written on it from the inside of his belly.
Zhao Zhen opened the letter suspiciously, and above was a text message. "Jiezhou was broken, Shao Yun led his troops to retreat to Shaanzhou City. Brother Gao don't read it. The messenger is the person who was cut off by the Golden Army, and the enemies are as deep as the sea, and they are all safe people. They will not reveal your army. Secret, please rest assured. Jiezhou was attacked by the Golden Army, and tens of thousands of Golden Army are coming. Please be careful. On Shao Yun."
The person who sent the letter was Shao Yun. This letter was sent to the messenger by a group of dumbs whose tongues were cut off by the Golden Army. It is estimated that this group of dumbs was rescued by Shao Yun. What is even more unexpected is that the Golden Army is marching so fast, does the opponent have food and grass again? This news is really not good news.
Zhao Zhen also knew very well that after a while, the Jin army would all unify the Yan Lou House and send out troops to attack Shanzhou City. And there was a big battle for seven days and seven nights.
War requires money, food, and iron. The army needs to be refurbished. Weapons must be repaired and supplemented if weapons are broken, and equipment must be repaired and supplemented if they are broken. There is also the most important grain. Due to Zhao Zhen's destruction and interception of grain and grass, the golden army in Wanyan Lou's room lacked grain most. Therefore, after the Jin Army attacked Anyi, Ruicheng, and Hejiezhou this time, they did not attack Zhongtiao Mountain and Shanzhou City for the time being.
However, the Golden Army is definitely preparing food and grass, and when the food and grass are ready, they will definitely send troops to attack Shanzhou City in winter. As the gateway to Shaanzhou City, Zhongtiao Mountain bears the brunt.
After reading the letter, these dumb messengers are about to leave. Zhao Zhen prepared some money and food for the dumbs whose tongues had been cut. The dumb people want food, but they insist on not wanting money. This group of dumbs can't write, but the gesticulating ones also let those who believe in Wang Yijun see what it means.
The dumbs asked them to save money for the people who killed the golden dog and made meritorious service. They wanted to eat, but they couldn't ask for food and grass. In other words, although this group of dumbs have a pitiful background, they are not greedy for money and hate the Jin Jun.
After the dumb messenger left, Zhao Zhen's scout also sent a message back. The Jinjun Commander Wanyan Loushi sent the Golden General Ulu to be stationed in the northern part of Zhongtiao Mountain. The Jin General Ulu withdrew not many troops, only about 10,000. Zhao Zhen obviously had other ideas about this group of Golden Army troops, and wanted to defeat them in one fell swoop.
At this time, Di Lei came. "His Royal Highness, there are local people who want to see you, General Gao."
Thousands of people huddled together at the gate of the bluestone castle. These people are young people, most of them are young and energetic, looking at this newly built castle very enviously. And under the castle, connecting the periphery of the spring, is a fence made of wood. On the side of the mountain spring, there are several wooden towers.
The common people know that in the near future, these pieces of wood will become brick walls. Then, with this fortress as the center, a city will be built. Moreover, it is a strong and dangerous mountain fortress that is strong against the mountains and rivers without being cut off by the enemy.
They have seen it, and a blue-grey stone fort has risen high. How can it be so fast? they do not know. In fact, it is very simple. When there are convenient tools and excellent materials, with the cooperation of tens of thousands of people, they will do a lot of things.
The Great Wall of China has no levers or pulleys. But this 10,000-mile Great Wall was built by the Chinese who had a population of only 20 million at that time.
During the Warring States Period, the Qin people had a population of 5 million, and they raised a million soldiers! It's incredible! But this is also a fact. During the Warring States Period, how could people have such a large amount of food to stabilize the army of this number
At that time, the Qin people used the most severe laws to make their civilians concentrate on producing food. This method of turning people into machines kept food production at a high level.
The people of Zhongtiao Mountain nowadays, they only work to watch the sky, plant the land, and hunt. After all this is done, to a large extent, they are doing nothing. At this time, the people gathered by Zhao Zhen's men were working.
A large stone fort, then built into an auxiliary fort, let his people and soldiers live. Now, build a fence for these groups to ensure the safety of their own property and resist the invasion of the Golden Soldiers. To protect the homeland and build the city wall, no one is happily doing it. I was expecting to build up the wall, and by then, it would be a steep mountain city that could withstand the Golden Army.
However, these people around now still live in rammed earth houses. Once the golden army comes, they will be invaded by the golden army! Burned and looted! Comparing your heart to your heart, who doesn't want to live well and live well? Are you safe with your family
The Jin army invaded, and the Song army was defeated, but the Jin army was repeatedly defeated by the rebels and the people. Why? Is it that the people of the Song Dynasty are all Lianjiazi? Are the people of the Song Dynasty a warrior who is fearless and not afraid of death? That is impossible! It's impossible for everyone to have practiced martial arts, and it's impossible not to be afraid of death! Who doesn't want to live!
But the Jin army invaded and the people were stronger than the Song army because the people and their families wanted to survive and want to survive! This is the simplest question. At this time, the Song people had not broken their spine. After the Kingdom of Jin invaded and occupied the north, the Zhao family was unable to expedition to the north, which led to the loss of popular support. After the Mongols invaded the south, the Hans lost their backbones. The forward and the most powerful of the Mongolian army are not Mongolians or other ethnic groups, but Han people!
The people are afraid of death, but the people have backbone, but this backbone is ruined by the lack of backbone of the Zhao family. There are some things you don’t do, you don’t do, you can’t do it, it doesn’t mean you can’t do it.
Everything is to take the lead. What Zhao Zhen is doing now is to let everyone stand up their backbones. Defensive golden soldiers, a must. How to prevent it? Defend yourself! Train troops, collect food, build fortresses. This requires a lot of people to come together, some grow and breed food, and make food. In some constructions, felling trees, gathering stones, and burning paper and bricks, the workers had to make the best use of it.
Without the leader, there is no action. Therefore, it is clearly watching, but the people in the surrounding Zhongtiao Mountain and surrounding areas can only watch that way. Now they can't just watch, because the golden soldiers are coming.
Without a qualified leader, many things cannot be done. One thing must have a leader. Moreover, it must be a capable leader, if it is an incapable leader, such as Zhao Gou. Then all the advantages and capital will be defeated by oneself first.
Several leading people spoke in a low voice, and counted the clothes of the cavalry army and people under Li Yanxian. Indeed, under Zhao Zhen's advocacy, many people in the area occupied by the King of Letters dress very strangely. The clothes are all covered with buttons, which are rolled into strips to fasten the buttons. The short skirt is small, so that the folding part of the clothes will be omitted, which will save a lot of materials. There is no big fat cuff, simple and fit.
The clothes were padded with shoulders, and people's bodies were pulled out with a beautiful inverted triangle. Zhao Xiaodao came. He had leather armor inside, a breastplate outside, a war knife behind his waist, and a saber at his waist. On Zhao Xiaodao's face, there was a bronze ghost mask and a round helmet on his head.
This is how scary it is, this is the army shape created by Zhao Zhen, all with a mask. Because of the large amount of iron, the mask is made of wood instead of iron. Of course, both Zhao Xiaodao and Zhao Zhen's masks are made of steel.
Seeing such an army shape, if it weren't for the army of Da Song, the people would definitely run away. Seeing such a terrible knight, the people were naturally a little scared.
Zhao Xiaodao looked a little scared at a group of people, and he shouted: "Fellow folks, don't be afraid. You send a representative. So many people can't all enter the stockade into the castle. The adults have already agreed with one of you."
The reason why Zhao Zhen reduced the number was because he was afraid that there would be spies of Jinbing in this group. After all, he wanted to prevent the spies of Jinbing from getting in. The fewer people, the better. But these people come from ten miles and eight villages, and there are people from everywhere. If you want to recommend someone, they must be the most famous.
Several leading civilian leaders looked left and right, and one said: "Brother Yuxuan, you can read and hyphenate, you should go." The name Yuxuan is a strong middle-aged man, don't look at his strong body, but But a scholar who was born as a scholar. This person has a great reputation. He once served as a county magistrate and is considered the most famous person in the surrounding area.
Yuxuan's surname was Liu. As soon as everyone recommended him, Liu Yuxuan nodded and stepped forward and bowed his hand to Zhao Xiaodao who was on the horse.
Zhao Xiaodao didn't say much, and led the horse to lead the way. Li Yuxuan followed him into the outer stockade. The fortress was built on the top of the mountain against the mountain, and the stockade included the entire mountain and spring water.
Li Yuxuan is also a knowledgeable person, but he came in and was surprised by the surrounding scene in the village. When you enter the stockade, the road is divided, and the turf and fields are to be separated. Otherwise, the cattle, horses and sheep raised by livestock may run into the fields. Here, all the donkeys and horses that are riding must be equipped with pocket cloths, so that they can block those horses and donkey shit. And those pockets are full and can be piled up in the fields to accumulate manure and topdressing.
Qingshibao is located under the mountain, which is a natural school military field formed by the valley. Ten thousand sergeants were yelling at that time to practice military formations. But the cry of tens of thousands of horses made people palpitate, and the neat roar made the ground shake. Suddenly, Li Yuxuan almost sat on the ground with soft legs.
Immediately, Li Yuxuan was very happy. With such a terrible army protection, the people will naturally be able to seek safety, and the Golden Army will naturally be unable to break through the walled city.
Zhao Xiaodao jumped off the horse and said, "Here..." Looking at the back, the scholar named Li Yuxuan was already under the bluestone castle.
Although from a modern point of view, Qingbao is not very big, but for the Song Dynasty people who have never seen such a fortress, they are dumbfounded.
The European-style fortress building, with a high-pointed tower top, the entire fortress is built up with blue bricks and stones and built up block by block with the sandstone invented by Zhao Zhen. Moreover, this stone fort is not carved with patterns. Even so, this stone castle surprised Li Yuxuan for a long time. He had also been to Tokyo and saw the five-foot-high city wall, but he had never seen such a tall fortress.
General military stockades will have towers and watchtowers, but they will not be as tall and sturdy as those designed by Zhao Zhen. It seems to be in a fantasy world, everything is different from the architecture of the Song Dynasty. Li Yuxuan, who had become silly, looked left and right, looking like Grandma Liu entered the Grand View Garden. Li Yuxuan followed Zhao Xiaodao to the hall like a puppet, Zhao Zhen was sitting on a seat in the center.