Fenghou

Chen Qing said to Zhang Xiao and the two Marquis Yu again: "The three of you also go to help together!"

The three saluted and went out with Yang Yuanqing.

Chen Qing came to the map with his hands behind his back, staring at the Jinbing camp marked by the small triangular flag in front of the monk, he was really worried, wondering if Fatty Zheng is safe now?

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Zheng Ping still serves as the commander of the Associated Army, but the ranking of the commander of the military has risen from the previous No.11 to the seventh.

The reason is that once the emperor and the courtiers, Zhang Zhongfu, the governor of the capital, failed to catch the traitor Zheng Ping, nor did he destroy Chen Qing. Zhao Bin, the deputy commander of the capital, took over the post of capital commander of the Xie Congjun.

After Zhao Bin became the capital commander of the Xie Congjun, he demoted several of Zhang Zhongfu's confidantes and promoted his confidants to the top. In this way, Zheng Ping, who belonged to the neutral faction, was naturally drawn in, and the ranking of the commanders also rose several places, ranking seventh.

At noon that day, Zhao Bin drank with several commanders in the big tent. Because it was snowing and it was too cold, Wanyan Wushu allowed the Xie Congjun to drink to keep out the cold.

"Old Zhao, what did the fourth prince want you to do this morning?" Zheng Ping asked Zhao Bin, filling a glass of wine.

Zhao Bin sighed and said, "Isn't it about Chen Qing?"

"Any news about Chen Qing?" Everyone asked together.

Zhao Bin nodded, "I got the news before, and the fourth prince didn't say anything. It is said that Chen Qing led his army to rampage in Jingzhao Mansion, and led more than 2000 cavalry to kill 3000 Qi troops. The Qi army called him Chen Mo." No prisoners of war were left, all [-] people were killed, and the capital was built. The [-] Qi army was as fearful as a tiger. According to the fourth prince, Liu Yu, the emperor of Qi, asked the wolf lord for help.

As a result, the wolf lord was alarmed. In addition, Chen Qing had bloodbathed the Pingliang mansion before, and the wolf lord was very annoyed. He personally gave the order to the fourth prince, preferring to capture the Dasan Pass later, and take Chen Qing's head first. "

Li Nong drank the wine in his glass, "Although Chen Qing is a general of the Song Dynasty, this kind of courage makes people have to admire!"

Zheng Ping applauded loudly, "Old Li is right, if there are more Chen Qings in Song Dynasty, will the two emperors be taken away?"

Everyone was a little embarrassed, Fatty Zheng's mouth was too hateful, they were all Song generals once!

Another general asked cautiously: "Zhao Dutong, don't you want us to encircle and suppress Chen Qing?"

Zhao Bin shook his head, "Our mission is to find Chen Qing. As for the encirclement and suppression, Wan Yan Huo Nu, the head of the Wanfu, is in charge. He led [-] cavalry from Taiyuan, and Wanyan Alupu also led [-] Jurchen cavalry to cooperate. .”

Zheng Ping frowned and said, "But there is so much snow in Guanzhong, it's hard to walk, how can I find Chen Qing?"

"Walking is not possible, but cavalry can. I think our [-] cavalry will be divided into ten teams and go to various places in Guanzhong to find Chen Qing's whereabouts."

Chapter 159 The Enemy

In the head coach's tent, Wanyan Wushu was giving tasks to several Jurchen generals.

"I know that the heavy snow in Guanzhong is half a person deep, and it is difficult for cavalry, but this is an order from the wolf lord, and it must be carried out no matter how difficult it is!"

Wan Yanwu's breath was full of annoyance that couldn't be concealed. He wasn't annoyed at carrying out the mission in the snow, but annoyed that he had 10,000+ troops by his side, and the wolf master didn't mobilize, but gave the initiative to encircle and suppress Chen Qing. Wanyan Huo Nu, but only let his army assist Wan Yan Huo Nu.

You must know that Wanyan's live girl is from Wanyanchang, which means that Wanyanchang will intervene in Guanzhong affairs.

Of course, Wanyanchang was Liu Yu's backstage, so it was understandable for the wolf lord to send someone from Wanyanchang to help Qi's army ask for help. It was also understandable for Wanyan's living daughter to avenge her father's revenge.

But...or they can deal with it by themselves, don't bother themselves, but they still have to send troops themselves, and they just assist Wanyan Huonu, and send out troops by themselves, exhausting themselves to encircle and suppress Chen Qing, and if they succeed in the end, The credit goes to Wan Yanchang, what is this called?

No matter how dissatisfied Wanyan Wushu was in his heart, there was nothing he could do. He was caught by the wolf lord in the Pingliang mansion incident, and three thousand Jurchen soldiers were killed by Chen Qing. The Wolf Fang Order of Accountability was issued, which made him very passive.

It was this damned Chen Qing, whenever he thought of Chen Qing, Wanyan Wushu gritted his teeth. When ten thousand cavalry surrounded them, if he had been more decisive and hadn't given them a chance to break through, there wouldn't have been so many things that happened later. up.

Now Chen Qing is tossing around outside, and went to Jingzhao Mansion to provoke, what exactly is he trying to do?Is there any relationship between Jingzhao Mansion and the Battle of Dasan Pass?

Wanyan Wushu was troubled, and his subordinates were even more troubled. Wanyan Alupu whispered: "If Chen Qing returns to Hanzhong from Ziwu Valley or Luotang Road, wouldn't our efforts be in vain?"

Wanyan Wushu shook his head, "You have been fighting with him in the West Valley for so long, and you still don't know him? Did he go to Dasan Pass when he withdrew? Besides, I have an internal response in Hanzhong. Someone told me that Chen Qing did not return to Hanzhong. .”

"Hey! The vast snowfield, where can I find him?"

Wanyan Wushu pondered for a moment and said: "He is not alone, he has more than 2000 cavalrymen. He can't hide, and he will be discovered sooner or later. Once you find him, you should immediately notify Wanyan's live girl. Wanyanchang wants to take the credit. , let him go!"

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On the official road east of Jingzhao City, the field is covered with heavy snow. On the vast snow field, a long black line is moving slowly. If you get close, you will find that this is a Jurchen cavalry of 5000 people. War horses, trekking hard on the snow field.

This Jurchen army is exactly the [-] elite army led by Wanyan Huonv, following the order of the wolf lord Wanyan Sheng, they went south to encircle and suppress Chen Qing in Guanzhong.

As soon as she received the order, Wanyan Huonu set off immediately. This was his dream, how could he be slack and delay.

Wanyanchang came with Wanyan Huonu. Wanyanchang came to investigate the incident in Pingliang Mansion as the Marshal and Supervisor of the East and West Routes. Three thousand Jurchen soldiers in Pingliang Mansion were killed. In the end, no one was responsible. Lord Wanyan Sheng couldn't accept it, so he sent Wanyan Chang to Guanzhong to investigate the incident in Pingliang Mansion, and at the same time supervised the West Road Jinbing's attack on Dashan Pass.

"Supervisor, do you think we can catch Chen Qing this time?" Wan Yanhuo asked with some unconfidence in a female tone.

Wan Yanchang smiled faintly, "It's up to people. This is the territory of the Kingdom of Jin. It's not so easy for him to escape."

"But if he withdraws to Hanzhong from Ziwu Valley or Luotang Road, there is nothing we can do?"

"The problem is, he doesn't know that we are encircling and suppressing him. The wolf lord has already informed Wanyan Wushu that this operation must be carried out in top secret, and the local government must not be notified. So when we arrived in Jingzhao City, we had to explain it to Liu Yi."

"Hey! This Chen Qing is too cunning. We arrested him so closely along the Yangtze River, but he ran away."

Wan Yanchang's face was a bit ugly. He failed to capture Chen Qing in Lin'an and along the Yangtze River, and he lost a golden Buddha for nothing. Wanyan Chang has always regarded it as a great shame and humiliation for himself. No one is allowed to mention this matter, but this Wanyan Living girls are ignorant, which pot can't be opened and which pot can be lifted!

"House, when you arrive in Jingzhao City, don't mention Lin'an and the Yangtze River."

Wanyan Huonu suddenly came to her senses, and hurriedly said: "I know I'm wrong!"

Wan Yanchang smiled, and pointed at the city in front of him with a whip, "Jingzhao City is ahead, let's speed up!"

……

Qin Wang Liu Yi has received a letter from his elder brother Feige, knowing that Wan Yanchang and the five thousand golden soldiers are coming, Liu Yu repeatedly told him that Wan Yanchang is their benefactor, and he should be treated like a father.

Liu Yi personally went out of the city to welcome Wan Yanchang's arrival. He flattered and flattered him in every possible way, and ordered his deputy Zhao Wen to welcome Jin Bing to the barracks to rest.

Liu Yi welcomed Wan Yanchang to the VIP House all the way, "The Marshal supervised the army hard all the way, the minister is well prepared, the Marshal takes a good bath and rest!"

Wan Yanchang waved his hand, "Now is not the time to rest, let's talk about business first and call all the generals who are related."

"All the generals?" Tang Shaoqing said he was sick and suspended, but Liu Yi didn't want to call him.

Wan Yanchang stared, "Above the command, all the generals who have fought against Chen Qing must be found, and no one is missing!"

Wan Yanchang's tone was stern, and Liu Yi trembled in fright. He wiped the sweat off his brow, and said hastily, "I'll arrange it right now, and I'm sure there will be no shortage of one!"

Not long after, more than a dozen generals of the Qi army gathered together. Wan Yanchang sat in the middle, Qin Wang Liu Yi sat beside him, and other generals sat on both sides. Everyone had tea to drink, just like a tea party.

Wan Yanchang smiled slightly, and said in a calm and unhurried manner: "The emperor of Qi State asked for help from the benefactor. We wolf masters are sympathetic to the difficulties of Qi State, so we immediately dispatched Wanfu Wanyan and Huo Daughter to lead an army of [-] people to Guanzhong to kill Chen Qing's army. The Fourth Prince Wushu will also send troops to assist.

Chen Qing made a big disturbance in Guanzhong. He was not only ringworm and scabies of Qi, but also a serious disease of Jin. As we all know, at this time last year, not far from here, Chen Qing beheaded Lou, who was deeply respected by the soldiers of Jin. Marshal Shidu, the wolf lord issued a reward of [-] guan for this, valid for life.

This time Chen Qing acted violently in Guanzhong. Judging from the clues we have so far, he should still be in Guanzhong, hiding somewhere. Therefore, the first step to encircle and suppress Chen Qing is to find him. This is also the task of everyone here. As for the encirclement and suppression, That's the Jurchen's business, so don't bother everyone. "

Wan Yanchang had a clear mind, and everyone nodded again and again. Wan Yanchang looked at Zhang Zhongxiong again and said, "I heard that the first battle with Chen Qing was led by Marquis Zhang Duyu. You might as well talk about it first."

Zhang Zhongxiong thought for a moment and said: "In the battle with Chen Qing, I found that he is very good at seizing opportunities and making full use of the right time and place. For example, when crossing the Wei River, my army could have lined up to fight, but the soldiers couldn't bear it on the ice. The coldness of the river ice, he seized this point and charged my rear army on the ice. My soldiers were not so much defeated by his army as they were defeated by the cold air of the river ice.

Second, this person is very cruel. He does not take any prisoners of war and kills them all. This is unacceptable and hateful. "

When Zhang Zhongxiong thought of his five thousand soldiers being killed by Chen Qing, he became emotional and trembled with hatred.

Wan Yanchang waved his hand and stopped his speech. He turned his gaze to Tang Shaoqing, "Tang Dutong should have his own unique insights, so why not tell me, a certain family is willing to listen!"

Tang Shaoqing sighed softly and said, "I've been introspecting and thinking all this time, and I don't think Chen Qing is actually cruel!"

This sentence immediately caused an uproar in the hall, Zhang Zhongxiong said angrily: "[-] soldiers were beheaded to death, isn't this cruelty, what is it?"

"This is his foresight!"

"Quiet!"

Wan Yanchang slapped the table hard, and there was no sound in the lobby.

Wan Yanchang took a deep look at Tang Shaoqing, "Tang Dutong, please continue!"

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Tang Shaoqing continued: "I went to Xianyang, Lintong and Zheng counties to find out the situation. I found that his military discipline was extremely strict, and the army did not show any signs of looting the people. On the contrary, they gave normal money when they bought vegetables and black beans. They also seized food and property by attacking Guancang, a cruel person would never be able to do this, so I think he did it on purpose by beheading the Qi army!"

"Then what intention does Tang Dutong think he has?" Wan Yanchang asked without showing any signs of expression.

"Liwei!"

Tang Shaoqing said calmly: "He is intimidating the Qi army. In fact, his deterrent effect is very good. Our [-] Qi army fears him like a tiger. Even though he has [-] cavalry running rampant in the pass, no one dares to confront him. This is the effect he wants, to prepare for his capture of Guanzhong in the future."

"Scaremongering!" Next to him, Liu Yi muttered dissatisfiedly.

Wan Yanchang stared at Liu Yi sharply. Now he understood that the reason why the Qi army was defeated in Guanzhong and was killed by two thousand Song troops was rooted in this stupid king of Qin. His talent and virtue were not worthy of his position. will have serious consequences.

After Wan Yanchang decided to go back, he warned Liu Yu that Liu Yi could be a symbolic king of Qin, but he could not be allowed to take power.

Wan Yanchang said to the crowd again: "Tang Dutong, Zhang Duyuhou, and Zhao Fudutong will stay here, and please go and invite Wang Shijun, the appeasement envoy of Shaanxi Road, to come over."

Wan Yanchang smiled at Liu Yi again: "I think His Royal Highness King Qin is a little tired, let's go back to the palace to rest first! If there is news about Chen Qing, I will inform the prince in time."

Liu Yi knew that Wan Yanchang was driving him away, although he was a little unhappy, but he didn't dare to refuse, so he had to go back to the house disgruntled.

Not long after, Wang Qiong, the appeasement envoy of Shaanxi Road, also arrived. He was in charge of the government affairs of Shaanxi Road. Wan Yanchang had a large wooden frame erected, and a huge full-scale map of Guanzhong was hung on it.

Only then did Wan Yanchang say to everyone: "At present, Chen Qing doesn't know that we are going to encircle and suppress him, so he must use the cover of cold winter to hide somewhere in the pass, and wait for the spring to participate in the battle of Dasan Pass. The first thing we have to do The thing is to find out his hiding place, let's talk about it! Where might he be hiding?"

Zhang Zhongxiong picked up the wooden pole and pointed to Linyou County and said, "I heard that he had stayed in Linyou County before. He is familiar with it, and Linyou County is relatively remote. I think it is possible that he is hiding in Linyou County. The sex is bigger."

"It can't be in Linyou County!" Tang Shaoqing didn't give any face, and immediately opposed Zhang Zhongxiong's judgment.

Zhang Zhongxiong didn't dare to get angry in front of Wan Yanchang, so he could only hold back his anger and said: "Tang Dutong, please tell me the reason!"

Tang Shaoqing said unhurriedly: "As far as I know, Marshal Wushu was also searching for Chen Qing before, and the entire Concierge Army was mobilized. Fengxiang Mansion is full of checkpoints. As long as the cavalry can walk, there are many checkpoints. Unless Chen Qing gives up his horses, they can only grow wings and fly to Linyou County, but will Linyou County not deploy golden soldiers and dark sentries? Others can't think of what Zhang Du Yuhou wanted?"

Zhang Zhongxiong was speechless, he had to admit that Tang Shaoqing was right, everyone in Linyou County wanted Chen Qingzang, but how could he be embarrassed in front of Wan Yanchang?

Zhang Zhongxiong sneered, "I want to hear Tang Dutong's opinion."

"I can't talk about high opinions, let me talk about my thoughts!"

Tang Shaoqing took the wooden pole, pointed to the map and said: "Chen Qing's hiding place will definitely not be in a place with convenient transportation. I think he will choose a remote mountainous area. They have tents, and they may not be in the county town, maybe in a certain place." In the mountains and valleys, the difficulty is even greater. First of all, we have to exclude Tongzhou. He has never been to Tongzhou and is not familiar with it. It’s definitely impossible, it’s too easy to be discovered, so the scope will be narrowed, and the rest is to listen to the opinion of the Marshal of the Supervising Army.”

Tang Shaoqing was very shrewd, he saw that Wan Yanchang already had an idea, and he talked too much, and he became a distraction.

Wan Yanchang smiled and said: "Tang Dutong's idea is very good, and a certain family fully supports it."

Wan Yanchang said to Wang Qiong, the appeasement envoy: "A certain family needs information from the envoy Wang. Counting from the snowfall, that is, since December, which counties in Jingzhao Prefecture and Huazhou counties are completely consistent with Jingzhao City? Lost contact?"

"clever!"

Tang Shaoqing gave a thumbs up and praised: "This is a good way. When Chen Qing captures the county seat, he first controls the county government. The county seat that has lost contact with Jingzhao Mansion is doubtful."

Wang Qiong hurriedly said: "The humble job needs to be investigated, please give me half an hour from the superintendent."

"Okay, we'll wait for you for half an hour."

Wang Qiong quickly asked about the result. A total of nine counties lost contact with Jingzhao City after December. Among them, there were four counties in the south, Huayin County in Huazhou, Lantian County, Zhongnan County and Zhongnan County in Jingzhao Prefecture. Hu County, there are two counties in the north, Fuping County and Yunyang County.

These six counties became the focus of Wan Yanchang's investigation.

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The recruitment of soldiers in Zhongnan County has ended, and a total of 100 soldiers have been recruited, bringing the total strength of Chen Qing's men to [-], but he does not have so many horses, and there is a gap of [-] horses.

But the problem was not big. Chen Qing quickly found a solution. They bought [-] carts in Zheng County. The carts were pulled by mules, and then the carts were exchanged for horses. If the opponent’s horses had good legs, they could Make up some more difference.

There are dozens of caravans in Zhongnan County, plus local horses, it is not difficult to get [-] slightly better horses.

The recruits immediately began to train intensely. This morning, Chen Qing was in the barracks discussing with Yang Yuanqing the distribution plan for the recruits. Yang Zaixing ran over like a gust of wind, and couldn't hide his excitement and said to Chen Qing: "Commander, the recruits have found a more powerful guy." .”

Chen Qing suddenly became interested, got up and walked out.

This batch of recruits recruited by Zhongnan County did continue to surprise Chen Qing. Zhongnan County not only recruited a group of archery masters, most of the soldiers were good at fighting in the mountains, and there were dozens of martial arts experts. The scouts of the Western Army, no wonder the Western Army attaches great importance to the source of troops in Zhongnan Mountain.

"What master did you discover this time?"

"It's the Gao Liu who was able to lift five hundred catties last time."

Chen Qing stopped in his tracks, "Is that the strong man who fled from Ruzhou?"

"it's him!"

Chen Qing was very impressed. On the afternoon of the first day of recruitment, a strong man with a height of nearly two meters actually lifted a stone mill weighing [-] catties when he signed up, which shocked everyone. Chen Qing appointed him as the head of the recruits on the spot.

It was only later that I found out that Gao Liu, a burly man nearly two meters tall, was not a local, but a hunter from Lushan County, Ruzhou. He organized a rebel army to fight against the gold. After being killed in battle, he was wanted by Qi State and had to flee to Guanzhong, where he hid in Zhongnan Mountain and continued to be a hunter.

Because he admired Chen Qing for killing Wanyan Loushi, he signed up as soon as Chen Qing started recruiting soldiers.

"What's new about him?"

"Archery!"

Chen Qing became even more interested, "Go and see!"