One hundred and twenty-ninth chapter ten thousand only
After crossing the mountains and ridges, Zheng Hui fled hastily into the old Huaidu stronghold at the end of the night. Even though it was confirmed that Gao Xiangzhong and Zhong Changqing had defeated the three thousand state soldiers led by Chen Shi outside the Litang stronghold, Zheng Hui's heart still pounded.
Jumping wildly, he collapsed on the chair exhausted, unable to calm down for a long time.
Although the bandit rebellion in Tongbai Mountain was started by him, he never thought that the war between officials and bandits in Tongbai Mountain would be so intense.
The border friction between Dai Viet and the Dangxiang people has eased somewhat in recent years. During the years that Zheng Hui followed Cai Zheng in Hexi, he had not witnessed a border conflict that was as intense as today's battle.
Several times he felt that the Huaiyuan Township Camp could not hold up, and several times he felt that the coalition forces would completely collapse if they could not hold up. His heart was repeatedly pulled into his throat and was about to be torn out of his mouth.
Although in the end the right wing of the coalition was defeated first, forcing Chen Zixiao to abandon the remaining left wing troops and decisively withdraw the last remaining troops from the battlefield, but even if he looked at it with the most critical eye, Chen Zixiao did not know that Hexi's generals at this level were...
There are a few people who can do more than Chen Zixiao.
And before the war, there was not much to criticize about Chen Zixiao's arrangements.
Chen Zixiao really impressed him.
However, even so, they were defeated miserably and were forced to abandon Huangqiao Village and flee.
The Huaiyuan Township Camp, which was based on the soldiers of the Xu clan, was so strong that it could actually compete with the powerful Western Army?
Especially in the defense direction of the main stronghold, Chen Zixiao not only gathered the elites with the strongest fighting will and the most complete armor of the coalition forces early, but Dong Qifeng also led Cai Mansion's elite troops to hide among them, and their strength was even better than that of the opponent, but he still failed.
Form an overwhelming victory.
Although Gao Xiangzhong and Zhong Changqing successfully annihilated the state troops led by Chen Shi, Zheng Hui was not happy at all.
As far as the coalition forces are concerned, even if they can quickly recapture Yushan Station, without the important node of Huangqiao Village, the area controlled by the coalition forces will become a narrow strip from north to south, which may be affected at any time by the westward advance of the Huaiyuan Township Camp or the prefectures and counties.
If they reorganize their troops and march eastward, the coalition forces will easily be divided into two parts, the north and the south, which cannot care about each other.
At this time, even after the emergency replenishment, the coalition forces can still pull out tens of thousands of troops, but through normal means, is there any hope of retaking Huangqiao Village from the Huaiyuan Township Camp? Or can they hope that the imperial court will regain control of Tangzhou?
Will we make the mistake of underestimating the enemy and advancing rashly again if we form a new army to suppress the enemy?
However, what really made Zheng Hui's heart palpitate was the unexpected strength of the Huaiyuan Township Camp.
Although Zheng Hui didn't want to admit it, during the fierce battle, he was right behind the formation. From such a close distance, he could naturally see all the details on the battlefield clearly.
In addition to the ferocious nature of Xu Huai, he could also clearly see that many of the Huaiyuan soldiers fighting in the front were relatively fragile and could only be said to be crudely trained in fists and kicks.
However, there are also a considerable number of soldiers who look ordinary, have crude armor, do not have great strength, and are even a little sallow and skinny. However, they have a strong will to attack, defend and resist, and are highly trained. They have an almost bone-deep awareness of fighting in formation.
It’s hard to imagine that the Xiangbing Clan could reach such a level.
Obviously these are all descendants of the Xu family.
How could the dozens of remnants of the Jingsheng Army who came from rough backgrounds build up a rural army to such a level of bravery?
In addition to the monster-like existence of Xu Huai, the wild tiger, and the remnants of the Jingsheng Army, it is also inevitable that Xu Wujiang, Xu Xin'an, Xu Sihu, and many young but skilled players have emerged in the Xu family in the past ten years.
Is it too much?
Dong Qifeng led 20 people. Although each of them could not be said to be unparalleled in the world, they could also be said to have a good understanding of martial arts. Such an elite team could no longer be described as an elite in a hundred battles. The key was to surprise the Huaixiang barracks.
Left wing.
Logically speaking, they should be like Tang Wo Xue, cutting butter with a knife, crushing the left wing of the Huaiyuan Township Camp in the shortest possible time.
However, in addition to Xu Huai's terrifying archery skills that were like a violent storm, the left wing of the Huaiyuan Township Camp quickly stabilized its position after surviving the initial chaos. This is directly related to the high proportion of experts in the Xu clan's soldiers.
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Otherwise, can he really help the reckless tiger stabilize the left wing's position with his muddy feet that can't even eat a lot of food?
Normally, these remnants of the Jingsheng Army would only work at the bottom when they returned to Tongbai Mountain. They were employed by Shangfangxu to help villagers make ends meet, and to help train clan soldiers during the off-season. However, they were limited by Shangfangxu's willingness and investment.
With the resources, it is impossible for the Xu clan soldiers to be made so strong.
Obviously, people like Xu Wufu, who was born in Shangfangxu, hired villagers and trained clan soldiers, mainly to protect the village and the courtyard to prevent the fields, houses and families from being invaded by thieves; Pan Chenghu gathered a crowd to rest on Ma Mountain, and Xu Wufu
, Xu Bosong, Xu Zhongyu and other speakers were even willing to secretly pay one or two thousand gu of money and food every year in exchange for peace.
How could they be expected to invest a huge amount of resources to build the Xu clan soldiers into an elite force capable of fighting every battle?
However, the facts he witnessed today, even if the soldiers of the Xu clan are not elite in hundreds of battles, are impressive - they have never experienced such a vicious battle before, and they still can't see that the Battle of Tiighutan was considered by everyone to be a terrible battle.
The troops led by Guo Junpan, Pan Chenghu and others were too motley.
What is all this going on? Is it a conspiracy carried out by the remnants of the Jingsheng Army since they returned to Tongbai Mountain?
If this is true, then the fact that Liu Qiong'er, who sold herself to Yuehong Mansion twelve or thirteen years ago, is a Yaksha fox can be explained - she is actually a hidden child secretly cultivated and deployed by the remnants of the Jingsheng Army.
Because he was extremely outstanding among the younger generation, he finally gained the status of Yasha Fox in this group?
Thinking of this, Zheng Hui, who was shocked and confused, took out the secret letter signed by Lutai's old friend from his sleeve with trembling hands.
Although the secret letter clearly stated that Liu Qiong'er was Yakshahu, and also revealed that Yakshahu had seen through their scheme, is Xu Wufu definitely trustworthy?
What happened like this had a strong impact on Zheng Hui's heart. He was certain that all this was not a trick used by Xu Wufu to cooperate with Lu Xiong and the remnants of Jing Sheng's army.
Is Xu Wufu really completely ignorant of the old affairs of Jingshengjun?
After Wang Zhen arrived in Huaiyuan, he really did not reveal the false imperial edict to Xu Wufu and others, and used this to persuade Xu Wufu to willingly hand over the Xu clan soldiers?
Zheng Hui suddenly felt that everything in front of him had collapsed and he couldn't believe anything...
"Mr. Zheng seems to be in a daze..." Chen Zixiao walked over to Dong Qifeng, who was injured and had suffered many setbacks in fierce battles. He saw Zheng Hui sitting in the hall in despair. He turned a blind eye to them for a while and whispered to Dong Qifeng.
Said. "Ah?" Zheng Hui woke up with a start and defended, "Oh, I didn't think about anything, I was just a little tired."
"If you scheme against others too much, you will inevitably be schemed against by others," Chen Zixiao said without much expression on his stern face, "You can do as many things as you have the strength in your hands, and nothing big will go wrong - Huai
The Yuanxiang camp is too tough, I think it will be impossible to recapture Huangqiao Village in a short time, what should we do next, Mr. Zheng, or should Mr. Zheng rush to the prime minister to ask for instructions?"
"A lot of things are difficult to explain clearly in a letter. Maybe it would be better for me to go there in person," Dong Qifeng said. "The matter has been dragged on to this day and there is still no chance of success. It's time for someone to come to the Prime Minister and explain it."
At that time, culture was used to control military affairs, and Cai Qing himself was also a scholar. Therefore, Zheng Hui, who regarded himself as a scholar, had a higher status in the Prime Minister's Mansion than Dong Qifeng.
It would be a lie to say that Dong Qifeng didn't have any opinions in his heart, not to mention that after entering Tongbai Mountain for so long, it has been proved that Zheng Hui's method may not work.
Dong Qifeng fought side by side with Chen Zixiao this time, but he felt that Chen Zixiao was the real hero. But whether Chen Zixiao could get the approval of the prime minister, Dong Qifeng thought that someone would need to rush back to Bianjing in person to take over here.
Everything is reported in detail.
As for Xu Wufu, Yaksha Fox, and the remnants of the Jingsheng Army, things are beyond imagination. One or two secret letters cannot be expected to explain everything clearly.
"You want to go back to Bianjing?" Zheng Hui asked in surprise, "Can you leave Huaidu?"
Now, not only is Huaiyuan's rural camp flourishing, but Zheng Hui is also worried about the loss of balance within the coalition forces.
Chen Zixiao suffered a defeat in Huangqiao Village, and together with the soldiers and horses from the old Huaidu Village, there were only seven or eight hundred direct descendants left.
This time, Gao Xiangzhong and Zhong Changqing's troops defeated the state soldiers in Litang Village and captured countless soldiers. Each of them had more than 2,000 soldiers and horses. After this battle, their strength will reach a higher level. They will also obey Chen Zixiao's control.
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"Zhong Changqing is willing to lead his troops to guard Litang and Yushan Station..." Chen Zixiao said calmly.
Zheng Hui was a little surprised.
During this period, Zhong Changqing focused on managing Shibaliwu, Taibaiding and other places north of the old Huaidu village. If he retreated at this time, he would be able to retreat to defend and advance to attack, which would be much easier; Chen Zixiao is now
All his subordinates have been beaten and disabled, and they will not make any demands on Zhong Changqing.
Zhong Changqing did not do this. Instead, he was willing to defend Yushan Station and Litang, which were further outside and could be attacked by Huaiyuan Township Camp at any time. If he was not arrogant, he was willing to take on greater responsibilities in exchange for Chen Zixiao's remaining troops.
Rest in Huaidu and Shibaliwu.
Chen Zixiao did not improve Xiangzhong, and Zheng Hui could also guess that Gao Xiangzhong must have played a trick and wanted to hide back to Shixi Village for digestion with the seizures from the Litangzhai battle - but in any case, as long as Zhong Changqing can stand
Chen Zixiao had no intention of turning his back on the guests. Dong Qifeng left for a short time, but he was not afraid of how much the situation in Tongbai Mountain would change.
Zheng Hui secretly felt that although Zhong Changqing did not personally observe the battle in front of Huangqiao Village, he should have realized the fierceness of the battle at Huangqiao Village and the strong combat effectiveness of Chen Zixiao's troops through the reports of the manpower sent to Huangqiao Village.
, in fact, they want to stand above other copycat armies.
It's a pity that Zhong Changqing understood it, but Gao Xiangzhong failed to understand it.
