Chapter 896 Mobilization (Part 2)
"Hey ho!"
"Hey ho!"
A ballista crossed the muddy ground and was placed in the wilderness, pointing far ahead.
The servants from Hedong County straightened up and wiped their sweat.
There was a lively scene beside me.
Countless slaves from Hedong, Pingyang, and Hanoi vigorously wielded spades and picks to dig trenches.
The soil accumulated outside the trench was rammed into a wall, and the outside of the wall was covered with thorns and antlers.
The sound of rustling footsteps sounded, and several servants looked back, only to see a large group of men wearing linen shorts approaching dozens of steps away.
The old man wielded his scythe to cut down the weeds and clear the shrubs in the open space.
The young man spat into the palm of his hand and dug hard into the soil.
The childish boy began to pick up dead branches and leaves in the field and placed various daily necessities in designated places.
They're going to be here a long time, there are so many of them, they can't leave.
King Liang gave an order, and the men of the three counties responded. Like hard-working worker ants, they gathered from all over the place, sweating and building forts and earthen walls.
Many of them used iron farm tools for the first time, but they ended up using them to dig trenches instead of irrigation canals.
Many of them felt full for the first time, not after a good harvest, but on the eve of their hard work.
Many of them have relatives wandering in the ravines...
Looking down from the air, the wilderness is densely packed with people.
Sometimes you will be surprised, is this really a county that has experienced repeated ravages of war, disasters, and diseases? How could we still recruit so many people?
"Bang!" The first suspension bridge was installed and lowered with a bang, splashing a large pool of mud and water.
"Boom!" The first hammer sound sounded.
Behind the suspension bridge, the sounds of swords being drawn and sheathed could be heard one after another.
In the shining silver light, densely packed soldiers have already lined up.
"Boom!" The second sound came one after another.
The officers walked around and gave instructions repeatedly, recognizing that the tigers and leopards on the flags were showing their teeth and claws in the wind, jumping and jumping as if they were about to rush out.
"Dong dong..." The rhythm of the drum is getting faster and faster, and it is continuous.
The first row of sergeants stepped out.
Then the second row, the third row...
The young men who were reinforcing the earthen wall at the door watched silently.
This is a soldier from Heijin Zuoying.
There didn't seem to be any fear on their faces, and they walked leisurely and calmly, as if they were going on an outing.
The armor leaves on his body rustled, and there was a faint smell of blood.
The spear was held high, and it was unknown how many living souls were stained on it.
There is a bow on the left and a sword on the right at the waist. The bow has been strung and the sword has been sharpened.
There are all kinds of weapons stuck diagonally on the broad and straight back.
They crossed the muddy grass, crossed the ditch, formed up outside the earth wall, and then sat on the ground.
The cavalrymen rode out regardless of the mud, circling in the distance.
After a long time, seeing no one coming out of Pujin Guandong City, he stopped and led his horse on foot.
The drum beat for a long time.
In the evening, Hou Feihu climbed up to a high platform, caressed the dog's tail grass swaying in the wind on the wall, and looked at Pujin Pass.
Among the three cities of Pujin Pass, the Xicheng is located on the west bank of the Yellow River and is the largest and has the most soldiers; the Zhongcheng is located on the sandbank in the middle of the river and is the smallest and has the fewest soldiers; the East City is located on the east bank of the Yellow River and is slightly smaller than the Xicheng. There are about five to six thousand cavalry stationed there. During the war, will increase to more than 10,000 people.
The brave black soldiers of Zuoying formed a formation outside the east city, ready to prepare for the enemy's surprise attack.
More than two thousand knights of the Forbidden Army were wandering in the distance, preparing to flank the enemy.
He turned around and looked around.
In the boundless wilderness——
No less than 20,000 people are digging ditches to collect soil, building forts, and placing garrison equipment;
Ox-horses pulled vehicles to deliver bags of food to the front line;
Smoke rises from the cooking pots, and earthen pots are densely packed as far as the eye can see. They look like an alchemy furnace or a human head;
A group of new arrivals are receiving straw mats, which are their bedding at night and their destination after death;
Soldiers with yellow scarves on their heads appeared far to the north, in neat formation, with dense spears like a jungle, slowly crawling forward...
Six thousand black cavalry troops, 2100 brave cavalry troops, 8700 yellow-headed troops, more than 3000 barbarian light cavalry troops, plus more than 20000 craftsmen and young men who accompanied the army, together formed this camp.
They will rely on long trenches, earthen walls and solid fortifications to keep an eye on the enemy at Pujin Pass.
Hou Feihu walked down the platform.
Wherever he went, no matter who he was, everyone bowed and saluted.
The weight of an army depends on its commander.
With the burden of 40,000 people on his body, Hou Feihu looked calm and walked smoothly.
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The mountain road was extremely wet after the rain. From time to time, people fell down and fell into the turbulent deep stream.
The man who fell into the water shouted loudly and floated up and down in the water.
The imperial army group on the mountain road did not pause for a moment, and even the township party members who came out together only glanced at him a few more times, and then continued to move forward with the large group.
He will no longer exist.
He will be buried in the cold river forever, disappearing from everyone's sight and even memory.
The large army walked out of Weishan Mountain, came to a relatively gentle area, and turned to the west.
Outside the village beside the road, two carriages were parked there.
The clerks took out silk and silk from the cart, two pieces per person.
The woman covered her face and cried.
Rewards have never been given in advance. Are they trying to buy the lives of their fathers, brothers and children in advance? The men in the fifth battalion of the Wansheng Army were silent.
They took out the faded yellow scarf from the bottom of the box and stroked it gently. After a long time, he gritted his teeth, quickly wrapped it around his head, and strode out the door.
The weapons depot at Cuntou has been opened.
The team leader stood at the door, waving to them.
Weapons were thrust into the hands of the yellow-headed army men, and pieces of equipment were carried onto the carriage.
At some point, a small Buddhist temple was erected outside the arsenal.
A monk who had traveled here watched them quietly.
After a while, he took a futon, sat cross-legged, and clasped his hands.
There was an endless stream of men in front of the arsenal. After taking out the equipment, they ran off into the distance and never looked back.
The monk muttered words in a heavy and sad voice.
Who are you praying for?
Who are you grieving for?
Is it the enemy, the yellow-headed army man in front of me, or both?
A group of crows landed on the branches, quietly watching the figures of the Yellow-headed Army soldiers retreating in the distance.
The village was already empty.
The woman held the child in her arms, as if she had lost her energy and energy, looking dejectedly at the yellow ocean that was gradually gathering on the earth.
When the men gathered together, the feeling of separation was slowly diluted, and a heroic feeling grew from the bottom of my heart.
Taking teams and buildings as units, the number of people gathered has exceeded 2,000.
The flags flew out and flew in the air.
The swords and guns were drawn out, as if they were thirsty for blood.
On both sides of the queue are green fields. One and a half months have passed since the spring sowing, and the millet seedlings are growing well.
Perhaps, when we return home triumphantly with a large sum of money, we will have another good harvest, right?
The sound of neat footsteps spread far away.
Another army appeared on the other side of the river, which was the tens of thousands of Luoyang Chinese troops who came out of Mount Xiao.
The two groups looked at each other, grinned at the end, and strode forward.
The four long dragons advanced together, with momentum like a rainbow.
A cavalry team from Hebei bypassed them.
The knights were also crazy about the crowd. When they saw so many people watching them, some of them showed off their riding skills. They stood up while galloping, or leaned sideways and reached out to pick a wild flower on the roadside.
The cheers continued one after another until the officers rode forward and smashed their heads and faces with riding whips.
Nearly 9,000 Huangtou Army, 10,000 Luoyang Central Army, 4,000 Luze Town Cavalry, plus 25,000 men recruited from Henan, Xiangcheng, Yingchuan and Luonan counties, arrived outside Tongguan one after another. , set up camp.
The three thousand blind men of Dong Wu's tribe who arrived here early have already fought with the enemy in the forbidden pit thirty miles south of Guannan.
The entire army of 50,000 people was led by Pei Kuo.
Their mission is to watch the enemy outside Tongguan without making any mistakes.
The newly established Hongnongfu soldiers continued to work at home and farm. They were the backup and reserve forces.
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"Fifty thousand people in Tongguan."
"Forty thousand people at Pujin Pass."
"Yingcheng in Caisangjin, Mengmenjin and other places will defend themselves without adding additional troops."
A loud voice sounded in Qianqiu Pavilion of Ningshuo Palace.
Shao Xun pointed to the mountains, rivers, post roads, and cities on the map, and said: "The resources required for this 90,000-strong army to fight must not be less. I don't care what tactics you use, whether it is shipping or vehicles, there can be no mistakes. Plan. There is no greater danger than lack of food. How can we fight hard without food? I have no other request, but I only hope that the money will be intact. If there is no shortage of food, and there is a rebellion under someone's rule, don't be an official."
The governors and prefects in the room heard this and all responded.
"Jiang Ke." Shao Xun shouted.
"The general is here!" Jiang Ke stepped out from the crowd and responded loudly.
"You lead the Silver Spear Left Battalion to sit in Bianliang and prepare the ships. Wherever there is rebellion, put it down immediately. Those who cause rebellion will be punished on the spot without reporting."
"As commanded."
"Liu Shan."
"The general is here!" The white-haired Liu Shan took two steps forward and responded.
"You lead thousands of soldiers from Xuchang to guard Xiang County. Dingzhuang and soldiers from all counties in Henan and Yanzhou are at your disposal. If the Wu soldiers invade or someone makes a rebellion, they will be wiped out immediately. I don't care how many people are killed or injured, just one The word 'quick'! If any Wubao is causing trouble, don't be afraid of casualties. , attack continuously day and night, and capture them as soon as possible. All the male members of the thieves' clan will be killed, and none of their female relatives will be demoted to slaves. If anyone in his family becomes an official in the shogunate, county, or court, he will be rewarded. Fired on the spot and never hired.”
"As commanded."
"Changcan!"
"The end is here!"
"Zuo Jin Wu's nine thousand six hundred soldiers were all assembled and stationed in the state of Lu."
"As commanded."
"Among the three of you -" Shao Xun turned his eyes and said: "Liu Shan is the leader, followed by Jiang and Chang."
"As commanded."
"Seven thousand two hundred soldiers from the six counties of Changshan in Jizhou were organized into the Youfeilong Guard. Zhanggu, the governor of Weicheng Tribe, was promoted to the general of the rear army and took charge of the guards. They were assembled before the end of April and stationed in Lukou."
"As commanded."
"You should take care of matters in Jizhou on your own. In times of emergency, you can assist the governor and governor in suppressing the rebels."
"As commanded."
"Is it all understood?" Shao Xun asked again.
"Understood." everyone replied.
"Then let's all call it quits and go back to the office immediately." Shao Xun waved his hand and ordered.
(End of chapter)