"Dong dong dong, dong dong dong, dong dong dong..." The gathering drum was beating in the large tent of the Zhenrong Army, and it could be heard clearly even from four or five miles away.
The group of Li disciples who were listening to the lecture in Han Qing's tent dropped their papers and pens without hesitation and ran towards the Zhongjun tent.
Although what Han Shenjun taught was fascinating, there would be no obvious loss for everyone by missing one lesson.
However, if the military orders are like a mountain, if the three drums are not followed, even Li Jihe's own son will be beaten with a military stick at least for half a month and cannot get out of bed.
"Then let's stop here today, Dou Sha, pack your things. Let's go out later and try that extra-large sky lantern to see how many objects it can carry." Han Qing knew that there must be an emergency military situation, so it was not surprising.
Everyone is rude. Put down the carbon strips in your hands and order with a smile.
As soon as he finished speaking, they saw Li Zhaoliang and Li Zhaoxun brothers turning back. One of them took one of his arms and reminded loudly, "Brother, hurry up and come with us. You are now on record to join the army, and the drum has not even sounded three times.
They will all be dealt with by military law!"
"Ah -" Han Qing only knew that Li Jihe gave himself the title of "recording affairs and joining the army" in order to make it easier for him to move around in the Zhenrong Army. But he thought it was just a superficial title and did not take the title seriously at all.
I didn't even study the responsibilities of joining the army and the rank and grade.
Now I suddenly heard that if you have the title of military recorder and join the army, you have to be bound by military law. Suddenly, your eyes are rounded with shock. Therefore, with a look of confusion on your face, you let the Li brothers drag you into the military camp and drag you all the way.
Chinese army tent.
When he finally found his position and stood firm, Li Jihe began to explain the reason for beating the drum to gather the generals, "The Red Lotus Sect officially rebelled and captured Anhua yesterday. The prefect Liu Dezhao died in battle, and the county magistrate Liu Qiong committed suicide."
"My God! Anhua is a first-class big city!"
"The city wall is two feet and four feet long, and the defensive facilities are complete. Even our army may not be able to take it down smoothly. When did the God of the Red Lotus have such strength?"
"What's going on? How could Liu Dezhao, a civil servant, die in battle?"
"How many troops did the Red Lotus Sect send out? Wasn't it that Zhang Huan was driving them all over the mountain a few days ago?"
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In an instant, discussions started one after another. All the generals and civil servants present could not believe their ears.
In their impression, the Red Lotus Sect was loud on the surface, but weak in strength. Zhang Huan only led one battalion, and even picked on seven or eight of the Red Lotus Sect's disciples. And every time, he was defeated by a small number.
Hit more and you will win.
No matter how neglected the defense of Anhua City was, it was still the administrative seat of Gyeongju. The city was built in accordance with the standards to defend against siege by party members, and tens of thousands of troops were stationed in the city permanently.
Usually, if you want to capture this kind of city, the attacking force must be at least three times the defensive force.
And with more than 30,000 soldiers and horses gathered, it is impossible to remain unnoticed. As long as Liu Dezhao or Liu Qiong gets the news, I am afraid that the warning message will be rushed 800 miles to Chang'an. Or even
Directly dispatch your confidants to request support from the nearby Zhenrong Army!
At the moment, no one heard any warnings at all, nor did they see any messengers coming to ask for help. The Gyeongju police station was calmed down, but it was just lost. There must be a big problem somewhere!
If this problem is not clarified, even if the Zhenrong army pounces immediately, they will not be sure to take back Anhua City. They may even suffer a big loss because they fail to find out the enemy's situation.
The only person who did not participate in the discussion and was not shocked was Han Qing.
It's not because his psychological quality is higher than others, but because he knows nothing about ancient wars.
During his years as a soldier, war had long entered an era of high informatization and automation. Missiles, aircraft, tanks, and armored infantry vehicles were the dominant players on the battlefield. City walls no longer existed at all. The comparison of the forces between the enemy and ourselves was usually
It cannot play a decisive role.
So Han Qing didn't feel anything about what other people present were paying attention to.
Deep down in his heart, he believed that given the ignorance and confusion of Yongxing military officials at all levels and the extent to which the local government had been infiltrated by the Red Lotus Sect, the Red Lotus Sect had only captured Anhua City until now.
Too conservative.
If we were to replace those famous rebel leaders in history, such as Li Zicheng, Zhang Xianzhong, and even Song Jiang, Fang La and others, I am afraid that the Yongxing military road would have been full of wars long ago. How could they wait until the Zhenrong army returned from the front line to suddenly think of taking action?
While he was thinking in his heart, he heard Li Jihe knocking on the table with his fingers and continued to add: "I have just received the urgent report, and I don't know the details. However, the fall of Anhua City is confirmed without a doubt.
.In addition, there are changes in Qingzhou, Huanzhou, Ningzhou, and Yaozhou. The Red Lotus believers in various places will either take the opportunity to raise troops to attack the city or seize the territory, or rush to Anhua with great fanfare."
In the Chinese military tent, the discussion stopped abruptly. All generals and civilian officials shut their mouths and waited for Li Jihe's further arrangements.
The fall of Anhua City was beyond their expectations. However, the Red Lotus believers from all over the country were encouraged by the capture of Anhua and raised troops one after another. After the Red Lotus believers raised their troops, they gathered in Anhua City in large numbers, but it did not exceed their ability to judge.
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It is obvious that the Red Lotus Cultists will use Anhua City as their base next. Then they will use the city walls and sufficient defense facilities to deal with the various officers and soldiers who come to suppress the rebellion.
The geographical location, population and prosperity of Anhua City can also provide the Red Lotus Sect with certain confidence and necessary financial resources.
"The imperial court has sent the political counselor Kou Zhun to thoroughly investigate the fire in the grain depot. It is not entirely a bad thing for the Red Lotus Sect to rebel at this time." Seeing that everyone became quiet, Li Jihe thought for a while,
He continued, "At least, these bastards on Yongxing Military Road have to make a decision now, whether to continue to collude with the Red Lotus Sect, or to break it off quickly, or to fight back!"
"I'm afraid most of them will cut them off with a clean slate!"
"At this time, a counter-attack can prove that I was just deceived by the gangster!"
"If it's really too involved, I have no choice but to completely surrender to the Red Lotus Sect."
"It's indeed a good thing. At least it can make the enemy and ourselves more distinguishable!"
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Most of the generals remained silent, but some civilian officials smiled and nodded in agreement.
Everything must have pros and cons. The Red Lotus Sect's uprising certainly caught everyone off guard. However, it also made the originally complicated situation become clear in an instant.
Including Li Jihe's recent actions on behalf of Han Qing, originally even if he was deeply trusted by the officials, it would have some adverse effects on his future. But now, with the rebellion of the Red Lotus Sect, the adverse effects have disappeared instantly.
trace.
"It will definitely take half a month to a month for the imperial court to make further decisions." He gestured to the civil servants to signal everyone to be calm. Li Jihe added with a smile, "But I predict that I will suppress the army.
The army will not take on the task of counterinsurgency. Instead, it will definitely have to turn around and return to Huanzhou to prevent Li Jiqian from taking the opportunity to break the contract and invade!"
This is basically a sure thing. No one in the position of party leader Li Jiqian would give up such a great opportunity. What's more, Li Jiqian now considers himself a barbarian and even plans to change his surname to Tuoba. But he has not signed the contract.
Arithmetic, for barbarians, is a daily routine.
Immediately, the military generals and civil servants looked at each other and sighed silently in their hearts. No one could guarantee that if they turned around and drove to the Huanzhou front line this time, they would have a chance to return to Bianliang alive and reunite with their wives and children again.
"The reason why I ordered the drums to be beaten and the generals gathered together is because I hope that everyone will be prepared!" Seeing everyone's expressions, Li Jihe sighed in his heart, and his voice quickly became softer, "I know that this is for everyone.
It's a bit cruel. However, since we are wearing armor and serving in the army, we can't just watch the party kites come in and harm the people of the Song Dynasty. Therefore, I also ask you to use all your strength to appease the brothers under your command after you return.
.In addition, military pay will be doubled this month and next month. Meat is guaranteed every three days!"
"Don't worry, Supervisor, I will understand the importance of this!"
"Don't worry, Supervisor, we will definitely work hard to ensure that morale does not drop!"
"Don't worry, Inspector, even if we don't have double military pay and meat, the brothers will not be too depressed!"
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The response came loudly, and all military generals and civil servants made loud promises one after another.
The Song Dynasty implemented a policy of strong cadres and weak branches. At present, the combat effectiveness of the Forbidden Army far exceeds that of local soldiers and horses. Moreover, the Forbidden Army fully implements a recruiting system. The military pay is quite generous, and most of the soldiers come from the wealthy areas of Henan and Hebei.
The advantage of this is that it greatly reduces the possibility of local officials launching rebellions. However, the disadvantages are also extremely obvious.
That is, once the Forbidden Forces march to the border, their morale will drop significantly. The longer the mission takes, the lower their morale will be!
The Zhenrong Army has been fighting on the front line for more than a year, and was just ordered to return to Bianliang last month for repairs. As a result, it turned around and headed for the Huanzhou front line halfway. One can imagine the morale of the brothers.
Increasing the military pay and meat supply can only slow down the decline in morale, but it cannot solve the homesickness of the brothers. Arranging generals and civilian officials to go down to mobilize is just a matter of manpower, and it is hard to say whether it will be effective.
However, apart from these two measures, Li Jihe could not come up with any better method for a while. Therefore, he sighed again and nodded slightly, "In this case, I'll help you all. The situation will change at any time.
Changes, please keep your spirits up in the past few days, don't lose my reputation as the strongest army in the world! Now, go down and try your best to appease the brothers. If the situation changes, I will beat the drum and gather the generals at any time!"
"Yes!" Everyone saluted in unison, then quickly turned and left. Everyone felt heavy in their hearts and had extremely solemn expressions on their faces.
Without morale, combat effectiveness will be greatly reduced.
Last year, when the five armies invaded Xia, they were all severely defeated by Li Jiqian.
Once someone breaks the contract and invades with a party kite, and cooperates with the Red Lotus Sect inside and outside. The Suppressing Army is alone, facing a tiger in front and a wolf behind, what chance does it have to win?
At this moment, the only one in the entire Chinese military tent whose expression did not become serious was still Han Qing.
It's not because he has great trust in the combat effectiveness of the Zhenrong Army, but because he has no common feeling with everyone else!
In his time, it was only natural for soldiers to sacrifice their families for the sake of everyone. Whenever there was any change on the border, the cry of "I will fight in the first battle" would become louder and louder than ever.
In addition, everyone else wished they could fly back to Bianliang and reunite with their families. But he wished he could be as far away from Bianliang as possible.
Especially when he heard from Li Jihe just now that the imperial court had sent a team led by Kou Zhun to thoroughly investigate the fire in the grain depot. Based on his experience in his previous life, he immediately understood that he was about to climb out of the vortex.
Therefore, he was even less willing to return to Bianliang and face the family of his former owner.
As for heading to the front line, it seems to be none of his business.
When he climbs out of the whirlpool, Li Jihe should immediately take back his title of recorder and join the army. By then, he will be just a commoner, and he can go wherever he wants, and there is no need to follow the army at all.
While thinking mindlessly, he walked away. Behind him, the voice of old fox Li Jihe suddenly came, "Han Canjun is staying. I have something to ask you!"
