Chuzhou, the prefecture is on the head of the city of Yangcheng.
As a soldier and horse envoy of Chuzhou, Gao Yue, known as "Gao Huoya" and "Gao Nine Fingers"; also beard and haggard, described as looking at him like a world away, the mess left by the grass thief in the besieged city after the tide receded. It was a little bit close, he almost thought he would die here with the city.
The endless grass thieves outside the city seemed to have not diminished a bit in the tragic and unusually deadly and wounded offensive; however, the number of officers and soldiers who were able to go up to the fort and defend them was declining.
Even later, even if the big officials in the city spared no effort to come up with money and food, they couldn't recruit many new Ding Zhuangs. Just because he was afraid of the brutal liquidation and accountability of the grass thief after the city broke.
And there are only a few hundred soldiers around him who can follow and fight, and even the walls are sparsely present; he can only rely on his various family members and Ding Zhuang to bravish, so the previous ride was burned. Camp, it was the last time to return, and had a little chance to survive.
Therefore, facing the messenger report that came back from the investigation outside the city again, he felt a little unbelievable of dislocation, and he was able to hold on to it. And the camp plate and the objects that couldn't be taken down together in a hurry also proved that this was not the trick of those grass thieves trying to catch it.
According to the imperial system, after the original Chuzhou governor Wu Gongfu absconded in fear of the enemy, he was the one and only defender of the Shanyang City and even Chuzhou territorial boundaries, with the military power alone. Therefore, last year we cried and complained in front of the powerful uncle, and finally had to put it outside as the leader of the town, and finally got the corresponding reward.
However, he was the first to move along the Huai River towards Sizhou in the north and Yangzhou in the south. They each dispatched Zhang Keqiu, Zhang Keqiu, as a messenger for inquiries and contacts.
At least even if the siege of Chuzhou is temporarily resolved, the grass thieves are still raging on Huainan, and the corresponding crisis has not been lifted. He urgently needs support and recognition from Yangzhou to try to recover the entire territory of Chuzhou.
On the other hand, he contacted the territory of Sizhou on the other side of the Huai Shui River, and now the Taining Army Jiedu Zekerang, who is now in the formation of the army, reported the thieves and tried to attract foreign aid and help because of his lips and teeth. After this two-pronged approach, the position of the Chuzhou soldiers and horses who presided over the situation in Shanyang could be more secure.
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And two days later, he still didn't realize it every night, and was completely isolated from the outside world into two worlds in Yangzhou City.
On a Zhanzi huddled in front and back, Liang Zaimou, the Yan-iron transport yamen push official, also took a handwritten script from his friend Gao Yue, and hurried to Linyou Guanyanhe Pavilion where Gao Pian lived;
It's just that he and his party waited to pass between the streets between the heavy buildings and Zhumen's leaning households, seeing the Ziyun Tower towering into the sky in the distance, but was met by a group of generals who described it as indignant and indignant. , And the noisy and clamor of the local accent hit the ground.
"Ling Gong didn't see anyone this time... Liang (Zan) decided to prepare another meal safely..."
"How should I behave... Can you just sit back and watch the thief's influence..."
"This time there has been a mess in the thieves, and it is a good opportunity to take advantage of the victory; as long as ten thousand, no, five thousand soldiers and horses are enough to make a difference..."
"How long will Ling Gong have to raise after this illness? Is it possible that these alchemists and villains can be separated from the inside and outside at will..."
"Strictly, do you still want to learn from Bi Yaozi, and don't look at what he has experienced and the results now..."
"Don't say more, let's go drinking, and then we will make a total of one or two to see if we can get through the road named Lu..."
Obviously it was the enthusiasm of the military officers who belonged to the Huainan camp to fight again and again, and the replies from the Ziyun Tower poured a handful of cold water. Seeing this scene, Liang Zaimou thoughtfully but deeply sighed, and glanced at the things that made him carry behind him.
However, when he walked outside the door and informed that the famous thorn has been waiting for half an hour, then he saw another group of people walking out of the inner courtyard. The leader was white and needless but dressed in purple flowers and thin silk. He was indeed a member of Huainan. The military envoy (supervised army) Yang Daozhong.
He saw his face full of frost and tight skin, and the servants and the little envoys who followed behind him remained silent. In the hands of a small envoy who followed him, he still held a wooden folder and silk book.
Liang Zaimou immediately understood that this was obviously the third wave of court announcements to urge the use of troops and advances, and they met unexpectedly in the courtyard. According to the expression of Yang Neishi who is usually suppressed by Gao Linggong's strengths, and there is almost no sense of existence, Yang Neishi; obviously, there is no result this time.
It was only when Liang Zaimou’s two "souvenirs" were brought up by the people, and were sent in along with the notified celebrity; finally a defense pavilion came out and led him in, and brought him to the side of Yanhe pavilion. In one of the courtyards.
It’s just that it’s not Lu Yongzhi, who is now the hot-spotted Inner Government Organizer, who came here to receive, but another alchemist who was introduced by him to be spoiled by the Gao Pian, who was covered with scabies and described as withered Zhuge Yin.
"The servant still knows about Liang Tui's coming..."
I saw him grinning miserably with a crappy face.
"Since Gao Langjun, who was fighting against thieves in Chuzhou, was a nephew who Lingong valued, my generation had to support him vigorously since then... Even though this matter is covered by the servant... there will be a reply within two days. ."
"Zhuge Shanren is really interested, my generation is really concerned about Linggong's recent situation, can you look for the best to listen to the good news at first sight."
Then, Liang Zaimou tried to endure the nausea and discomfort again, and he personally handed over a kit containing more than a dozen pieces of gold.
"Well... I'm afraid it's a bit of a hindrance. It's hard to know how good or bad the public body is. My generation is also very embarrassed..."
The weight of Zhuge Yin Tiao's kit was once again looked at the color, and the tone was stretched to resemble a duck singing.
"Isn't this sincerely asking Shanren's forgiveness..."
Liang Zaimou untied another gentle and smooth jade medal from the silver belt, and put it firmly in his hand.
"Never mind... the heart of pushing the official fist and fist is very memorable, and the servant does not hesitate to bear some relations that reveal the inside story..."
Zhuge Yin reluctantly thought about it now. .
"Tomorrow, there will be a blessing for Linggong's recovery, and there may be a moment to pass by the court afterwards... The officer can wait for it..."
"That's really thank you Shanren..."
Liang Zaimou couldn't help but deliberately overjoyed and said, but his heart became more and more contemptuous and sad. Now that the envoy is in ill health, he can't look at things, and surrounded by such despicable people, how can one make people not locked in their prospects.
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And on the south bank of Huaishui River, where the estuary where it meets Surabaya is located. The Taining Army (Yimi) Jidu Envoy, who has a strange appearance and beautiful beards, and the vice-capital of the east recruited Chi Kerang, is also wearing a scarlet cloak, standing on the estuary amnesty village Watching the thief on the other side.
However, the half-mile-wide Huai Shui is not an emergency, and the water quality is very clear. Even if the official army destroyed all possible bridge cables, they searched out all the "boats" that could be used for sailing along the coast; but there are still sporadic thieves who are swimming with good water. Come and explore.
On a sunny day, you can see each other's activities on the other side. Therefore, the thieves who came and went like ants on the south bank in the last few days fell trees nearby to create Zhouqiao. It is completely undisguised. It's clear.
But today was a scene of sudden silence. Those thieves who were busy going back and forth seemed to disappear overnight. This sense of loss of sudden emptiness makes people a little uneasy.
In the view of Zikerang, a large river boat from the upper reaches of Surabaya was slowly approaching the opposite bank, and some people in various dresses were dropped down one after another.
"Jie Shuai, is it possible to let them go in such a way... These He Shuo generations are not good for each other... If they are allowed to re-enter the thieves..."
A rude-looking general couldn't help breaking the silence, and once again tried to persuade him.
"How can I not know how powerful it is... A Jin, you know what the name of this place is,"
Qi Kerang, who is wiry and sturdy in spirit, looks far away from the other side with his hands behind his back.
"This is Feng Lingkou, and it is also the place where the last thief party in the Pang Xun Rebellion over ten years ago was destroyed by the law..."
"Isn't it because the handsome set up here in that season was for the great prize and the omen of victory..."
The minister named A Jin talked.
"Then do you know how the court treated the loyal and meritorious officials who were able to settle the chaos in the past?"
Zikerang slightly shook his head indifferently.
"Back then, the Pang thief started in Guilin and rioted in Xusi, raging Lianghuai and dozens of counties in Henan; the water transport was congested and half of the world was shaken. The imperial court used You Wuwei General Kang Chengxun to recruit envoys. Discuss it, and take Shatuo Zhuxie as the pioneer; he has fought dozens of battles, broke more than a hundred thieves, and finally drowned him with Suzhou..."
"Ran Kang Chengxun first gave the Hedong Jingjie and Tongping chapters with the merits of settling difficulties; concurrently served as Taiyuan Yin, Beidu left behind, Shangzhu State, Huiji County Founder, and Shiyi 2000; the merits are outstanding and precious."
"However, I immediately used the impeachment of Prime Minister Lu Yan and Wei Baoheng, who were born in the army to bend the thieves, be greedy and captive, and sometimes get meritorious services. They were demoted and moved to Enzhou, and finally ended in depression... People are still in despair. I think it’s a pity...it’s only a few years since the past is a lesson from the past..."
"Now the court deliberately recruits the thieves and Huai Shang, secretly sending envoys to award the king to the Jing Festival of the towns; since then, the humble thieves have stood shoulder to shoulder with our generation and respected them even more. However, this world is committed to serving the country. How can a loyal and good person who seeks out thieves treat themselves... In contrast, what reason do we have to stop the actions of those He Shuo generation..."
Speaking of this, Zike couldn't help but think of the secret letter from the center of the imperial court; presumably it has already spread among the towns of Heshuofang by now.
"When this happened, the court officials are really too obscure, how can they be so close...but I misunderstood the painstaking effort of Jie Shuai."
The minister named A Jin couldn't help but be shocked. (End of this chapter)