Chapter 22: Suspicion of Lei Quan, arriving at Biyang
"Cousin Shen, it seems that this time you and I can not only go together, but maybe we can also work together!" Xin Qiji on the side smiled happily.
"Oh?" Shen Tang was stunned, and then Xin Qiji continued: "We are also going to Biyang, and I have already received the news that the traitor has defected to the Urad tribe. At this time, the traitor is in Biyang. Outside, among the Urad army!"
"I am going on this trip to attack the Urad army, rescue the traitor, parade him through the streets, show him to the public, and behead him!" Xin Qiji said with a sneer.
Shen Tang was stunned after hearing this, and after a while he asked: "General, how many people are there in the Urad army you mentioned?"
"This, there seem to be about 20,000 people!" Xin Qiji stroked his short, slightly green beard.
Shen Tang grinned and couldn't help but laugh. Twenty thousand troops?
"Will the rebels under the general's command join us?" Shen Tang asked again.
However, Xin Qiji waved his hand and said, "The traitor has killed the deputy general, and the rebel army has dispersed. I don't know how long it will take to recall him! By then, the traitor will have already fled to Nanjing, and it will be difficult to capture him." Got it!"
"So, General Xin is preparing to attack the Urad army, and only these fifty people are there?" Shen Tang felt that his voice was a little dry. At this moment, not only him, but also Lei Quan and others on the side were looking at him in surprise.
"These people are all my personal guards, and every one of them is a strong soldier in the army!" Xin Qiji was obviously very satisfied with his subordinates.
However, is this a matter of whether the soldiers are strong or not? Even if the Beiwei Army is known as the strongest army in the world, how can fifty people dare to provoke 20,000 golden soldiers? Is this just looking for death?
Just looking at Xin Qiji's expression, it didn't look fake at all.
A group of people rode towards Biyang in the northwest direction, but Lei Quan came close to Shen Tang and asked in a low voice: "Sir, where did this arrogant person come from? Even if there are 20,000 pigs, no matter how hard it is, If we kill dozens of people, we will probably die from exhaustion!"
Shen Tang smiled bitterly. If it were anyone else, Shen Tang would naturally think that the other person was arrogant. However, this Lao Xin in front of him was a real fierce man. Moreover, he vaguely remembered that there seemed to be such a thing in the unofficial history. He thought that before It was made up by others. Now it seems that it is true? Is this Lao Xin really so fierce?
"Sir, I still have a question!" Lei Quan said again, "Do you know the Yazi who sold the horse before?"
No matter whether it was outside Qinyang City, Shen Tang didn't know where the golden man was hiding, or his attitude towards this Yazi at this moment was obviously a bit strange.
Shen Tang nodded, "Yes, he was the one who told me the news about those Jin people before."
The first time he came into contact with Yazi, Shen Tang discovered the clue. Because, under his clothes, there was a piece of strange embroidery. And he had seen the same embroidery on the body of Shopkeeper Yao! According to Shopkeeper Yao, This embroidery pattern can only be worn by the core figures of the Shao family. For this reason, shopkeeper Yao is extremely proud!
When they were outside the city, this Yazi warned him first. Obviously, his identity was not just a horse seller. Perhaps, every Song Dynasty person who bought horses would be secretly warned by this Yazi.
Therefore, Shen Tang directly tried to test him!
There is a mouth and an ear under the knife, isn't it the character Shao?
It was precisely for this reason that Yazi took the risk to tell Shen Tang about the Jin soldiers. Otherwise, if they were caught off guard and attacked by the Jin soldiers, even if Shen Tang and others could defeat them, they would probably suffer some losses.
Biyang is to the west of Qinyang, about a thousand miles away from Shen Tang and others.
The group of people had one person and two horses, so the speed was naturally extremely fast! With everyone running wildly, by the time it got dark, they had already traveled four hundred miles.
In a barren mountain, everyone finally stopped to rest!
"Cousin Shen, let's rest at midnight again and set off at midnight! We can arrive outside Biyang City tomorrow morning! I have traveled in Biyang many times and am very familiar with it. Let's find a place to hide first. And sent his brothers to investigate the news. Then we will decide how to act!" Xin Qiji was able to command a large army and become famous in the North, so he was certainly not a reckless person.
Shen Tang was in a good position, and Shao Muyu still had three days, so he was in no rush for this moment.
The group of people had a hearty meal in this barren mountain, and then left a few people to look after the horses while the others rested separately.
Although this northern land is desolate, in June, the horses can find some grass to eat, so there is no need for Shen Tang and others to worry too much. Otherwise, the food for dozens of horses will definitely give everyone a headache.
At midnight, everyone was already alert, and after a brief tidying up, the group mounted their horses again and headed northwest at high speed.
There was no talking all night, and by the early morning of the next day, Shen Tang and others were only dozens of miles away from Biyang!
"This is where the Urad army is stationed. There are often Jin cavalry coming and going, so we have to be careful!" Head to the north of the city! There are barren mountains and many low hills, which is perfect for us to hide in!"
"Tong Lei, you lead two brothers, dismount and walk into the city to inquire about the information we need. In addition, the Shen brothers are looking for a woman named Shao Muyu, who should be imprisoned by the Barhu tribe. At the same time, you should inquire about this woman. The whereabouts and condition of the woman!" Xin Qiji said directly to a warrior behind him.
The black man obeyed the order and dismounted, handing all the sword handles and attire on his body to his companions!
"Sir, that boy Ding Liu is from the Gen Tu Army and is the best at inquiring about information. It's best to let Ding Liu go with them!" Lei Quan said to Shen Tang in a low voice.
Shen Tang nodded, and then started talking to Xin Qiji. Xin Qiji, who was good at everything, gave an order, and Ding Liu and others stepped forward, while Shen Tang and others rode around and headed towards Go north of Biyang City.
The group of people walked in a big circle, and it took them half an hour before they arrived at their destination. Not far ahead, there were indeed continuous low hills and mountains. Looking to the south, twenty miles away, there was Biyang City.
Everyone stepped directly into the low hills and found a secluded place to dismount and rest. Xin Qiji came to Shen Tang's side and asked, "Brother Shen, do you want to see the Jin Army's camp?"
Shen Tang was stunned for a moment, then heard Xin Qiji continue: "Don't worry, I don't know how many Jin army camps I have secretly peeped at, and I will not disturb them. I am just briefly observing their camp and layout. If I really need to take action, it's better to do it early." Make plans!”