Chapter 229 Zhu Yongqing takes command and Wu Xuexue plots
Two flowers bloom, one on each side.
Let’s not talk about Xiao Rang and others returning to Liangshan County to pack up their clothes, armor and equipment, and prepare to face the enemy Zhujiazhuang.
It is only said that Hu Cheng listened to Xiao Rang's words and immediately went to Hu Taigong's room. When he met Hu Taigong, he said: "Father, in half a month we will gather troops and horses to help Zhujiazhuang and Liangshan. We are fighting in the county. We have already prepared 2,000 village men. How about I lead the troops?” , what do Zhujiazhuang think?”
After hearing this, Hu Cheng said: "Father, Sanniang and I are the only two people in the family who have practiced martial arts since childhood. Although I am not as good as Sanniang in martial arts, the battle formation is dangerous and Sanniang is always fighting for the first place, so it is better for me to go. Again. "Zhu Biao, the third son of the Zhu family, wants to marry Sanniang. I can take this opportunity to observe and see if Zhu Biao is a good match."
"I thought, after all, Liangshan is a county." , there are always a few capable people. I will lead the army and find a position in the rear army, which can also save the lives of the villagers in Hujiazhuang."
After hearing this, Taigong Hu showed a satisfied smile, "Big brother. Lang is thoughtful and considerate. I wish the people of Hujiazhuang a prosperous life and take care of everything."
Hu Chengdao said: "Father, don't worry, my son is not asking for merit, but he is seeking no fault. He only has one goal. "Sure."
"Okay, okay. If you have this intention, I'm relieved." After repeating his instructions, Hu Taigong let Hu Cheng go.
In the next few days, Hu Cheng found an opportunity and went to Zhujiazhuang to discuss sending troops with the Zhu family.
Hearing that Hujiazhuang Hu Cheng was leading the team, Zhu Biao asked: "Brother, why doesn't Sanniang come?"
Hu Cheng said: "Although Sanniang is very skilled in martial arts, it's a pity that she is a woman. We want to discuss marriage again, and it is inconvenient to meet each other, so let me lead the troops."
Hu Cheng frowned, glanced at the superior Zhu Chaofeng, and said: "It's just that I have little talent and poor martial arts. , it is the first time to go into battle, and the villagers of Hujiazhuang also lack training, and their strength is not bad, but they may show their cowardice in fighting for their lives on the battlefield."
Zhu Chaofeng said: "Xian. My nephew is too modest. Who knows that my nephew is very skilled in martial arts? This attack on Liangshan County is your chance to make a name for yourself, so don’t miss it.”
Hu Chengdao: "Uncle, vanguard generals have always been the most courageous and skilled in fighting in the army. To say that the best in Sanzhuang Kungfu is Lijiazhuang [Flying Sky Eagle] Li Ying. We have all seen it. He immediately used a piece of muddy iron to point steel. With a gun and five flying knives hidden in his back, he can pick up people at a hundred steps and appear and disappear, so he can be a pioneer. I wish that the two uncles and three brothers in Zhujiazhuang are also brave enough. Any one of them can be much better than me. No one can be better than me. He is qualified to serve as a pioneer." Zhu Chaofeng heard this and said, "My dear nephew, Master Li has been ill a few days ago and is unable to attend to his duties. I'm afraid I won't be able to go with him on this expedition. During the expedition, Lijiazhuang is responsible for the defense of Dulonggang. Might Xian Nephew have more men at the village?"
After hearing this, Hu Cheng said: "It is unlucky that Master Li is ill. The expedition will be postponed. "After?"
Zhu Biao said: "Brother, don't worry, I have five uncles and nephews, plus my brother, we have six generals. At the same time, my villagers are all well-trained and ready to go into battle." Killing the enemy is just a matter of course. Even if Li Ying doesn't come, we can defeat Liangshan."
Hu Cheng nodded in agreement after hearing this.
Zhu Yongqing, who seemed to see Hu Cheng's lack of confidence, stood aside and said, "Dalang, without Li Ying, we are not inferior here. Zhujiazhuang sends 4,000 troops, and there is no need to divide the front and center troops." Yes, we will wait for him and rush towards him with great force."
Zhu Wannian also said: "That's right, the general in command of Jingyang Town is Yun Tianbiao. My uncle, although he couldn't be there in person, sold a lot of fine weapons and armor to the village in the name of wear and tear. It was a time when the army was strong and the horse was strong, so it was absolutely reasonable."
Hu Cheng listened. , said to the Lord Chaofeng: "Since my uncle has prepared everything here, my nephew will also go home and prepare early, and come to Dulonggang on the second day of February to collect everything."
After that, he said goodbye to Zhu Chaofeng and others, and left. Zhujiazhuang, I went back to Hujiazhuang.
After bidding Hu Cheng farewell, two generations and six members of the Zhujiazhuang family gathered together again. Zhu Chaofeng said: "Tell me everything."
Zhu Yongqing said: "Brother, I went to Jingyang Town. My uncle Yun Tianbiao was seconded to Dongping Mansion years ago, and he has not returned yet. Only brother Yunlong and his army and horses are left behind and cannot be moved lightly. I didn't expect him to send troops at all. Now he has sold us a lot of weapons and armor, and privately borrowed 200 horses from us, which is considered his best effort." Zhu Wannian said: "Now that Li Ying is missing, Yunlong can't help, and Hu Cheng seems to be cunning. Liangshan County can be established as a county, so naturally there are a few people with real abilities. Now that Luan Tingfang has voted in, this battle may not be easy..."
Zhu Hu shouted: "Second uncle, stay here for now. Why do you want to build up other people's ambitions and destroy your own prestige? If second uncle is afraid, my nephew is willing to go."
Zhu Chaofeng scolded: "You traitor, how can I talk to your second uncle? Don't look at it. Your injury has not healed, so I cannot spare you any mercy."
After Zhu Yongqing and others tried to persuade him, Zhu Chaofeng said: "We will still fight, and we must avenge Erlang's broken arm. You have to wait. Of the five, only Yongqing is the most reliable and knows military strategy. Wan Nian, Dalang and Sanlang are the assistants, and Erlang remains at the village. "
Everyone saw Zhu Wanmao speak and make up his mind. Except for Zhu Hu who mumbled a few words, no one said more, and they all went down to prepare their spears and horses. Zhu Biao whispered to Zhu Hu: "Second brother, don't worry. If you encounter Luan Tingfang on the battlefield, I will capture him and give it to the second brother, so that the second brother can vent his bad breath in person."
Let's talk about Liangshan County. After Wu Yong and Xiao Rang came back, they each told their two sides of the situation, and then sent Li San and Hidden Rabbit Li Wang to investigate. As expected, Li Ying claimed to be ill, and Hu Cheng was replaced in Hujiazhuang as the leader of the army.
There is also bad news. Zhujiazhuang actually got a batch of armor, horses, and weapons. The banker's combat effectiveness has improved a lot.
Zhao Zhen asked: "Do you two brothers have a plan, how to fight this battle?"
Wu Yongdao: "Don't worry, senior officials, Xiaosheng has a plan."
After saying that, he invited Zhao Zhen to the sand table made by Shi Qian and Bai Sheng. He pointed to a place and said, "Zhujiazhuang is less than 40 miles away from me. I will stay outside the town of Black Tiger Temple for one night. It is the right time for the tribulation at night." Camp, first teach him to surprise me."
After hearing this, Zhao Zhen frowned and asked: "How did the scholar determine that Zhujiazhuang's soldiers and horses were staying in Heihu Temple Town? "Wei Liaozi Hei." "Military Order" says: "Those who follow the army will go to the meeting place for a hundred miles, and they will have cooked food for three days. The front army can arrive in one day for 40 miles."
Wu Yongdao: "Zhu Jia." When Zhuang Yuan comes, he will not dare to get close. After a day's march, he has to go to the stronghold, and he must be wary of me. To be on the safe side, he must go to the stronghold ten miles away from me. He will enter Liangshan tomorrow. The army and horses will rest for the night and their physical strength will not suffer too much. "
Xiao Rang said: "It's a pity that I haven't found out who is leading the army. I don't know what the commander's temperament is."
Wu Yong said: "Although I conclude that he is stationed here, I must not be prepared for him. All the way to Liangshan ”
Zhao Zhen said: "Who can I call to rob the camp?" In the middle of the night, Shi Qian and Bai Sheng's team, as well as Li San and Li Wang's team, each led a team of artillery sergeants, each with five mountain-splitting cannons. When they settled down, they came close to fire. They will not be able to rest peacefully."
"Let Hao Shanfeng and Chao Gai set up camp at the intersection in advance to prevent them from going deep into the hinterland. They will still bother Bai Sheng and Shi Qianer for five or seven days. A brother led a patrol to prevent Zhujiazhuang's spies from finding out."
Zhao Zhen said: "When he comes, we will gather all the troops to wait for work, and kill him without leaving any trace. It's a pity that Lu Zhishen and Guang will be killed. Hui and the others did not return. "
The three of them discussed and made plans to mobilize their troops.
In a blink of an eye, the second day of February has arrived, and [advance officer] Li San has discovered that 6,000 soldiers and horses from Dulonggang are heading towards Liangshan County to kill.
Zhao Zhen was also prepared here early. The horse infantry troops stationed at the intersection camp. The sailors only mobilized 32 crossbowmen on the [Juzhoudu] stern warship and let [Hidden Rabbit] Li Wang take command and see the opportunity. act.
Ruan Xiaowu and Ruan Xiaoqi led the sailors to take over Liangshan's defense.
(End of this chapter)