Chapter 187 Deployment of Troops
After hearing this, Zhao Zhen did not hesitate and immediately burned a lot of paper in front of the altar where pigs, cattle and sheep were placed in advance to worship the gods of heaven and earth.
World Log
Twenty-five pieces of luck are consumed, and the fog dissipates. The boundaries of Liangshan County have been expanded, and the boundaries of Liangshan County and Xueshan Peak are connected.
Indistinctly, a tiger roar came.
Zhao Zhen gave orders, the war drums of dragons and dragons sounded, and the soldiers quickly formed formations from a scattered state. Zhao Zhen waved his flag, Bai Sheng led the way, Lu Zhishen led the long stick soldiers first, followed by the cannons and artillery, and Jiao Ting and Chao Gai led the simple swordsmen at the rear.
Through the mountains and ridges, go straight to Xinghua Village. After leaving the forest and reaching the broad area, the sergeants re-arranged themselves in formation, drumming every ten steps, and the sergeants advanced quickly. Halfway through, the sound of the drums of the central army changed again, and the sergeants marched forward in an orderly and slow pace, drumming every step.
A stone's throw away from Xinghua Village, a cannon sounded from Zhao Zhen's army, and the soldiers immediately stopped advancing.
At this time, Bai Sheng, as agreed, took Xiao Rang to write, used a letter sealed by Zhao Zhen, and went to Xinghua Village with bare hands. The Chinese army took advantage of this time to quickly set up a large tent.
After a while, Bai Sheng led a man out of Xinghua Village and entered Zhao Zhen's army. After giving the gift, I only heard this man say: "Sir, I am Zhu Mingsheng, the real person in Xinghua Village. When the heavenly soldiers arrived, I did not dare to resist the enemy, so I would rather submit. The village has prepared wine and meat to reward the army, which will be sent to you later. Sir Wanwang Can restrain the people.”
Wu Yong said: "Zhu Lizheng, I heard that there are rural soldiers protecting the village in Xinghua Village. If you are willing to surrender, why don't you go out without wearing your armor?"
After hearing this, Zhu Mingsheng knelt down and said eagerly: "This Sir, Xinghua Village is protected by Liantai Temple, and the village soldiers are trained by the monks in the temple. They have sent people to the temple to inform them that Master Yuantong, who presides over them, has great merits and will not raise troops to fight. Sir, please wait for a moment."
Wu Yong then asked: "How many monks are there in Lianhua Temple?"
Zhu Mingsheng said: "Pray for pilgrims, read fortunes, meditate, chant and preach. There are thirty-two literary monks who guard the safety of the temple, eighteen warrior monks who chop firewood, fetch water, and sweep the yard, ten novice monks, and the temple has exactly sixty monks who are currently stationed in Xinghua Village to train local soldiers. , each with fifty village soldiers."
Seeing that Zhu Mingsheng answered clearly and did not hide anything, Wu Yong stepped forward to help Zhu Mingsheng and said to Zhao Zhen: "Master, sir. Listening to what Zhu Lizheng said, Xinghua Village and Lianhua Temple are not rebellious, so there is no harm in waiting.”
Zhu Mingsheng responded wordlessly, and Zhao Zhen said: "What the military advisor said is true. Wait a moment, Zhu Lizheng, please sit down and answer."
After hearing this, Zhu Mingsheng thanked Zhao Zhen first, and then half said Putting her butt on the stool, she sat down carefully.
After waiting for about a quarter of an hour, Lu Zhishen from the former army informed people that Master Yuantong of Lianhua Temple came to ask for an audience. Zhao Zhenrang brought the camp tent, and soon he saw an old monk with all white hair and eyebrows coming in with several strong monks carrying burdens.
Meeting Zhao Zhen and others, Yuantong announced the Buddha's name and said: "General, poor monk Yuantong, Tian is the abbot of Liantai Temple. I heard that the general has arrived with his heavenly troops, and he is willing to lead the monks of the temple to submit. There is a little light in the temple. Save your money and donate it to the general, praying that the general will send troops to eliminate the snake problem and let the villagers here live and work in peace and contentment." After hearing this, Zhao Zhen said, "Don't worry, master, since this place is under my rule, it is also important to eliminate the snake demon. It’s our responsibility. Master, do you have any news about the snake demon?”
Yuantong listened and asked the accompanying monk to open the box he was carrying. Except for two boxes of gold and silver, the rest were all snake sloughs. Yuantong took out one and asked the monk to unfold it. Zhao Zhen and others took a breath when they looked at it. Although Bai Sheng had heard about the size of the snake, they were still shocked when they saw it with their own eyes.
Just listen to Yuantong say: "General, I have never heard of such a big snake, it seems to have arrived overnight. Although we found the snake cave and blocked it, we just can't get rid of it. Although we don't see such a big snake in the mountains now, Yes, big snakes two to three feet long are not uncommon. Big snakes are rampant and eat people and animals. Every year, the mountains are searched, and the surroundings of Xinghua Village and Liantai Temple are only maintained. There are many big snakes in the distant mountains, such as Xiaoping Mountain and Yuhuang. Ding and Xiaohuang Mountains have rarely been visited in recent years."
After hearing this, Zhao Zhen said worriedly: "Master Yuantong, Zhu Lizheng, have you ever seen any outsiders?" They both looked at Bai. Sheng, Bai Sheng saw him and said, "Master, Li Zheng, there is another hero coming with me."
Both of them shook their heads and said they had never seen him before.
Bai Sheng said: "Officials, Shi Qian brothers may have gone deep into Xiaoping Mountain, Yuhuangding and other places, and they may be trapped somewhere."
Zhao Zhen said: "Military advisor, if this is the case, should we divide our troops and search everywhere?" "What?"
Wu Yong nodded and said: "Sir, we are not familiar with the terrain, so we have to ask Master Yuantong and Zhu Lizheng to send village soldiers and monk soldiers to lead the search together."< br>
Yuantong and Zhu Mingsheng heard this and quickly agreed. The two went out of camp to summon monks and country soldiers.
Wu Yong went on to say: "After all, the high officials have entered the mountains and forests. In order to reduce casualties, they need to send an order to Liu Shi, the leader of Shangwang Village, to lead the village strongmen and lead the hunting dogs to obey the order. These people are all consistent If you know how to hunt, Sou Shan will be able to use it.”
"Let Bai Zhang lead the snake wine bell doctors to come and listen to the order. These people are familiar with the nature of snakes and may be able to use them."
After hearing this, Zhao Zhen asked Xiao Rang to write a document , Zhao Zhen used the big seal to send Bai Sheng and Zhu Fu to deliver the order.
Now we have to search the mountains to kill snakes. With the snow-capped peaks and three branches, we may not be able to walk through them in five or seven days. Zhao Zhen discussed this with Wu Yong and issued military orders to go north along Xinghua Village and set up camp on the hillside.
Zhu Mingsheng saw it and brought some strong men with shovels, pickaxes and a lot of wood to help drive down the stakes and set up the tent. They also brought rice, fat pigs, vegetables, and two carts of apricot wine.
Liu Shi and Bai Zhang are coming, probably around dusk. Zhao Zhen was worried about Shi Qian and asked Wu Yong and Xiao Rang if there was any way. The two frowned, pursed their lips and shook their heads.
Xiao Rang thought for a while and said: "Master, when the fog was dispelled, I vaguely heard a tiger roar, so I can call Zhu Lizheng to ask."
Zhao Zhen listened and called him. Zhu Mingsheng inquired, and Zhu Mingsheng said: "Sir, when the fog dissipated today, I did hear a tiger roar, followed by a rooster's crow. Listening to the sound, it came from Xiaohuang Mountain in the north."
Xiao Rang asked: "Are there many big insects on the mountain?"
Zhu Mingsheng said: "Sir, before the snake attack, there were no big insects in the snow peak area. The only wild animals in the mountains were some wild boars, "Deer, rabbit and the like."
Xiao Rang said: "There are tigers roaring and roosters crowing. I think it's a bit strange to come to Xiaohuang Mountain. Since the officials are worried, I took advantage of it before dark. It's best to take a trip to Xiaohuang Mountain to find Brother Shi Qian. If you can't find them, the army will search the mountain tomorrow."
After hearing this, Zhao Zhen nodded repeatedly and ordered Wu Yong, Xiao Rang and others to garrison the camp. He summoned Chao Gai, Jiao Ting, and Lu Zhishen, and led 30 simple soldiers to climb over the snow-capped mountains under the leadership of Zhu Mingsheng. Peak and head to Xiaohuang Mountain.
(End of this chapter)