On the post road on the south bank of the Yangtze River, the sound of camel bells, horse hooves, and the sound of armor plates shaking and hitting each other when riding are intertwined.
Zhang Gou could already understand why Mr. Gan was gritting his teeth to save a cavalry back then, and why Commander An attached so much importance to Chen Hansan who brought two thousand cavalry to surrender that he was completely unprepared for him when he was in Xuzhou, but he just felt that he was not as good as now.
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King Ning's edict arrived at Chongzhou at the same time along with the order from the Governor's Office. Lin Fu was ordered to go to Jiangning to discuss matters. Two thousand cavalry were dispatched from the cavalry camp to accompany him as escort, which was almost two-thirds of the strength of the Huaidong Cavalry Division.
Bringing so many cavalry on the road is somewhat of a show of force, but it cannot protect King Ning. Yue Lengqiu and others have no evil intentions towards the Huaidong Army. As far as the cavalry camp is concerned, they can use two to three days to bring their own supplies of food and grass.
Carrying out long-distance marches of five to six hundred miles and adapting to various terrains is also one of the combat training subjects.
The width of the Jiangnan Post Road is limited, and the two thousand cavalry are stretched out, and the team is five or six miles long. Over the years, although soldiers and horses have been mobilized through the Jiangnan Post Road, no army can compare with the majestic momentum of the cavalry in front of them.
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Although they were all mounted on unarmored military horses, the actual cavalry of more than 2,000 people was a mixture of armored cavalry and light cavalry.
During daily marches, the war horses organized by the armored cavalry will not wear heavy armor, but the war horses are more sturdy and strong, far beyond the common Central Plains horses in the south of the Yangtze River. The soldiers on the horses all wear black armor, and all the weapons they carry are
It is a standard lance nearly two feet long. When marching, the lance is raised to the sky, and the sharp tip of the one-foot-long spear reflects the light of the sun. From a distance, it really looks like a dense forest of cold lances.
Different from this, the light knights wore brown armor with sabers hanging from their waists. Their war horses also focused on speed and endurance. Their number was four times that of the armored knights.
Compared with war horses and armor, warriors who have been tested in bloody and cruel battles for a long time, riding on horseback, are like a piece of burning iron that has just been pinched out of the fire, like a knife stained with blood and still dripping down.
, as if a spear had just pierced the enemy's chest, causing a strong impact on people's hearts.
When one war horse snores, as if it is contagious, countless war horses will follow suit.
Among the people watching on the roadside, many were trembling with fright at the strange noise caused by the snoring of the war horses, and many more were shocked by such a military appearance.
"This is the Huaidong Army. It feels cold when you look at it. The horses and infantry in the city are completely incomparable." "That's the Huaidong Army that can win every battle. Where are those chasing bandits in the county?
If you catch thieves, you will also give the county soldiers who killed people to death?" "Did you know that the Huaidong Zhizhi Envoy was a Wuquxing who only came into the world a hundred years ago? If not for Wuquxing, he could bring out such powerful soldiers?" "Old Yangtou
, you are talking nonsense again, Lin Zhizhi was a genuine Dai Viet soldier, but he could not stand those incompetent generals, so he gave up his writing and joined the army in anger..."
The villagers who were watching were talking a lot. Zhang Gou was riding on horseback and could hear some of them one after another. Such discussions made him feel complicated.
It took more than a month for these military commander students to gather for tactical training. During this more than a month, they mainly studied terrain and tactical arrangements.
As mid-level and senior officers, those who are promoted to the cadet team for intensive study are all battle-hardened and have more or less experience in leading troops in battles. They all have an intuitive understanding of tactics and preliminary experience summaries. Even
Many people are illiterate, and they all complain a lot when it comes to literacy, but when it comes to learning tactics, it is much easier than knowing a few big characters. Compared with concentrated study in Chongzhou, field trips and terrain explanations, the military commanders and trainees are more
It was useful, so I followed him to Jiangning this time.
Compared with the single terrain of Chongzhou, the terrain of Jiangning is composed of hills, hills, valleys, lakeside and riverside landforms, making it a good place for on-the-spot learning of terrain tactics.
No one would allow Lin Fu to lead two thousand elite cavalry into Jiangning City. After Lin Jingzhong was transferred to Haidong to serve as the inspection department of the Jeju Inspection Department, Sun Wenbing served as the liaison officer of the Huaidong Army Department in Jiangning. He had already arrived at Donghuamen
The east head of Dongyang Town outside is ready to camp.
Zhang Gou and the others were not anxious. It was rare for them to come to Jiangning. Many of them came back to Jiangning for the first time, waiting for the cavalry from the south to enter the camp. Their trainees had a little more freedom, so they rode their horses to the long embankment on the west bank of the Jinchuan River to wait.
On the river, the huge sails blowing in the wind are like giant birds flying across the water. The Jinhai, escorted by two Jiyun-class warships, seems to be sailing toward the mouth of the Jinchuan River slowly and quickly. The Jinhai is heading against the current.
The speed of movement is not slower than that of cavalry.
At the mouth of the river, the houses in the town are lined up like a majestic city.
Han Caizhi was the only one among the few who came to Jiangning. Pointing to the houses and Zhang Gou, Zhang Jiheng said: "Before you came to Jiangning, this area was just a small village with only a dozen households. Now look at it...
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At this time, someone came over on horseback. They were the guards around Lin Fu. They said to Han Caizhi and the other three, "My lord wants you to go see him after you pack up..."
The river mouth is mostly occupied by the Dongyang Township Party, and many people from Shanglin have settled here. Han Caizhi's return to Jiangning this time felt like a return to his hometown in fine clothes. Lin Fu called him over to arrange the affairs of the student team with Zhang Gou and Zhang Jiheng.
First, follow the guards into the town to see Lin Fu.
As soon as Lin Fu got off the dock, Yang Pu and Zhao Qinmin came to greet him on behalf of Gu Wuchen. Lin Tingli also came to Jiangning first and temporarily stayed at the mouth of the river. When Zhang Gou and others arrived, Lin Fu was standing on the dock, greeting everyone.
It was already dusk. As his son-in-law, it was not convenient for Lin Fu to stay overnight at Gu's house, so he would officially enter the city tomorrow and stay overnight at the mouth of the river tonight. It was a rare trip for Gu Junxun to come back. He wanted to have a good reunion with his parents for a few days, so tonight he
Let's go to the city and stay in Gu's Mansion first. Although she is six months pregnant, it is not tiring to take a boat. We have prepared a carriage here and take her into the city to live in Gu's Mansion first.
Zhang Gou, Han Caizhi, and Zhang Jiheng came over. Lin Fu introduced them with Zhao Shuhan, Zhao Qinmin, Yang Pu and others, and then asked Zhang Gou: "I heard that you have been studying maritime affairs and ship warfare attentively during this period, and you have intentionally entered the water.
camp?"
"The general was born in Shuizhai, but he was not able to take a warship to fight the enemy. It is a pity," Zhao Gou replied. "Coming under your command, the general will have the opportunity to learn military skills again, so I want to learn it with all my heart."
Water battle..."
"Oh, I understand," Lin Fu said, "You guys should stay and have a banquet before returning to the camp!"
Gou, Zhang Jiheng, and Han Caizhi responded together. He didn't know if Lin Fu could guess his thoughts. Instead of being completely trusted by being incorporated into the Ma Bu Army, and he couldn't kill his former brothers, he could only be incorporated into the water.
Only in this way can we escape from the wrongs of the past.
Of course, Zhang Gou's words were not entirely an excuse. As a water village man, in addition to engaging in small-scale water battles with officers and soldiers in Hongzepuri in the early days, he went ashore to lead the horse infantry in the later years. He himself was quite interested in water battles.
There is still more than a month before the end of the training camp, and Zhang Gou doesn't know his final destination. Chen Zhihu, known as the Nanyuan Tiger, led his troops to Biansi and took office as the Henan envoy. Zhang Gou also doesn't know what the red coat girl will do.
Can you handle it?
The thatched cottage was still there. Lin Fu was returning to Jiangning from his trip. As soon as the ship docked, greeting invitations came like snowflakes.
On Lin Fu's first night in the thatched cottage, he only met Lin Tingli, Zhao Shuhan, Yang Shi, Liu Xilin, Zhao Qinmin and others.
It will be two years since I came back to Jiangning to marry Jun Xun. Although it is not a long time, I have experienced the battles of Shengsi, Huaisi, and Haidong during this period, and it also feels like a vicissitudes of life.
After the banquet, all the generals returned to their camps to rest. Lin Fu stayed with Lin Tingli, Zhao Shuhan, Yang Shi, Liu Xilin, Zhao Qinmin and others to have a night talk in the thatched cottage. In addition to generals Zhou Pu and Han Caizhi, Lin Mengde also followed this time.
Lin Fu returned to Jiangning.
Regarding the bank matter, Lin Fu stepped forward to say hello, but to specifically persuade the Dongyang Township Party, Lin Mengde was required to step in and do some hard work.
Lin Tingli was appointed as the prefect of Dongyang and supervises military preparations. As a powerful figure in Jiangdong County, he knew that the real representative of the rise of the Lin clan was Lin Fu, who controlled the Huaidong Military Division. Even if the power of Jinhai controlled by Lin Xuwen was not taken into account, just relying on
The power of the Dongyang and Huaidong families, the Lin family can be called the first-class family in the Dai Viet Dynasty.
After returning from Qingzhou, Yang Pu's health has not been good. Although he is a martial arts practitioner, he has been born and died with Gu Wuchen and has many hidden injuries on his body. Yang Pu's muscles and bones are not as strong as ordinary people.
Yang Shi really grew up and became a famous general. He became the second general of Jiangning Water Camp. Although he directly controlled only half of the troops of Jiangning Water Camp, he was the elite of Jiangning Water Camp and was Gu Wuchen's most important assistant in controlling Jiangning Water Camp.
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Liu Xilin has been serving as the Dongcheng Lieutenant. After Zhang Yubo was transferred to Huai'an Prefecture as a general magistrate, and later learned about Xuzhou, Guo Pinxiao, who was newly appointed as the Zuo Sikou of Jiangning Prefecture, was also an official from Dongyang. He had something to do and was unable to come to meet Lin Fu today. Zhao Qinmin has been following Gu Wuchen
He worked around him, but he also made a lot of achievements and was recommended by Gu Wuchen, so he also went from the fifth rank to the rank of San Dafu.
In comparison, Zhao Shuhan has always been depressed. Although the rising tide has lifted all boats, he has been promoted to the sixth rank of Chaoyi Lang, but he has never been able to find a real position to display his political talents; he is also unwilling to serve as Gu Wuchen's staff.
He spent most of his time in Hekou writing the "Jiang Zuo Jing".
"This time the imperial court decided to transfer Chen Zhihu to lead his troops into Henan. Prince Ning's palace and Yue Lengqiu also sent a message to summon everyone to Jiangning to discuss matters. The purpose is to concentrate the power of the Huaihe River and Huaihe River to wipe out the remnant bandit forces between the Huaihe River and the Si River in one fell swoop.
Mr. Gu has been called to Prince Ning's Mansion for the past two days to discuss matters. This is what we are talking about. He has not had time to write to Chongzhou." Zhao Qinmin started the conversation first and said to Lin Fu, "For the past two days, Prince Ning's Mansion has been discussing matters.
Consider Sun Zhuang's troops in Suyu as a hidden danger. When the formal discussion is held the day after tomorrow, I think Yue Lengqiu or Prince Ning will ask you to express your position..."
Lin Fu tapped his fingers on the table and said, "We'll decide on the situation later. The garrison in Suyu and Suining is as many as 12,000 people. If they rebel again, it will be a headache. But Chen Zhihu led his troops over, and the two Huaihe Rivers
The soldiers are strong and the horses are strong. Sun Zhuang and a few other refugee troops have joined the generals. They may be unstable, but most people may not have any objections and may not be in too much trouble... Instead of worrying about Sun Zhuang, they should worry about Chen Hansanhui
There is something different."
When the imperial court transferred Chen Zhihu's troops from Datong to go south, it was determined that Donghu would not gather troops to go south before autumn and winter. Most people in Jiangning should have the same optimistic judgment. Compared with the unstable mentality of a few refugee soldiers such as Sun Ganzi,
Lin Fu was even more worried that the court was too optimistic.
Lin Fu has sent people to Jibei to contact Li Zhuo, but no one has come back yet. He really doesn't know the true thoughts of Li Zhuo and Gao Zongting. After Chen Zhihu was transferred to Henan Province, Li Zhuo shouldered the responsibility of the northern line.
It would be horribly heavy.
"Before, there were voices in the imperial court calling for Chen Zhihu to be held accountable for his inability to defend Datong. It was still wise enough to retain Chen Zhihu's position as the general of Datong. Why did he suddenly be transferred to Henan as the commander of Datong this time?" Zhao Shuhan asked Lin Fu doubtfully,
"Did you get the news in advance?"
"No, maybe Prince Ning and Yue Lengqiu will know some news, but I suddenly found out about this news before I came to Jiangning. I sent an order from Prince Ning's palace to everyone to come to Jiangning to discuss matters. It was just one day before and after." Lin Fu shook his head.
, Chen Zhihu was previously a garrison officer in Datong Town, with the same title as an admiral, but he was appointed as an envoy to Henan Province, which was a demotion. This news was sudden to Lin Fu.
Chen Zhihu's transfer involves the foundation of Yanbei's defense line. If Li Zhuo had known the news in advance, he would have sent people over to communicate with Huaidong first. If Li Zhuo had been unable to control Chen Zhihu's transfer, the imperial court would have really promoted this matter.
It's just a matter of those few people, so it won't be difficult to guess.
"I don't think it's necessarily a bad thing," Lin Tingli said. "If the remnants of the Red Coat Girls are eliminated, Huaisi will be completely settled. If Chen Zhihu leads his troops back to Datong, Huaixi soldiers and horses can also be transferred south to join the She family.
Fight..."
"Putting your hopes on one battle is too dangerous," Lin Fu shook his head slightly, "Someone from the She family had contact with Donglu in Goryeo, and the She family always pays attention to contacting the rogue bandits, so it will be difficult for the court to get the upper hand...
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From the perspective of Go, transferring Chen Zhihu's troops to go south is a move that can be described as taking the lead. It seems to be a good move at first glance, but it leaves a very big hidden danger. In order to make up for this hidden danger, Li Zhuo is likely to be forced to send troops from western Liaoning in advance and jump from the inside.
External operations.
Chen Zhihu defended Datong, and although he fought fiercely, he finally repulsed the Donghu people. Last year, the Huaisi rebels were largely wiped out. Yue Lengqiu subsequently won a series of victories against Luo Xiancheng's troops in Huaixi, Jiangdong, Jiangxi, and Zhejiang along Qian.
The defense line formed by Jiang has become increasingly stable, and there have been frequent small victories against the She family.
Under such a situation, the officers and soldiers have shown quite good combat effectiveness, which inevitably makes people optimistic, but the increasing financial pressure in various places inevitably makes people impatient.
Lin Tingli also had an optimistic judgment about the situation. Lin Fu was not surprised. Without a little bit of demagoguery, the court would not have been able to persuade Chen Zhihu to go south. Lin Fu thought to himself: Maybe the real danger comes from the impetuous thoughts in the current emperor's mind, and maybe he has no patience.
Yes, as long as there is a possibility, he wants to give it a try.
Nothing can be discussed tonight, we just sit down and have a preliminary exchange of opinions.
Late at night, Lin Tingli and others went back to rest one after another. They would stay in Jiangning for a few days, so there was no need to talk tonight.
Although the night was deep, Lin Fu could not sleep, and he and Lin Mengde were sitting under the moon talking.
"The meaning of the second master's words is that if the situation in Henan and Huaixi is really calmed down, even if Prince Ning's palace dispatches Dongyang troops to go south to attack the She family, he will not object!" Lin Mengde said, "His opinion on the current situation is
I’m also a little more optimistic.”
"You can't blame him," Lin Fu said, "You can't expect other people to have the same thoughts as Huaidong!"
What more ambitious people only seek is greater power. How many people, when they have a little power, will think of starting a rebellion to fight for the throne?
Speaking of power, Lin Tingli is also in a high position now. If the world continues to be chaotic, it may not necessarily increase his power by one point, but it will bring many uncertainties and dangers.
Just from the perspective of personal and family power, it is understandable that Lin Tingli hopes that the Yuan family can restore the rule of Zhongxing. However, Zhang Yubo, Zhao Shuhan and others are still deeply influenced by traditional Confucianism and have a strong sense of loyalty to the court.
thought.
If we really have these expectations, our judgment on the situation will naturally be more optimistic.
Now Lin Fu can only control the internal affairs of the Huaidong Military Division and pay attention to unified thinking; Lin Tingli, Lin Xuwen, Zhao Shuhan, Zhang Yubo, and even Gu Wuchen, Gu Siyuan, Chen Yuanliang, Zhao Qinmin and others do not belong to the Huaidong Military Division after all. They have their own thoughts.
Lin Fu cannot force his own interests, ambitions and pursuits.
"I know this is the case, but I am worried that the bank matter may not get a good response in Jiangning." Lin Mengde said.
"Many times, you have to seek common ground while reserving differences in order to get things done," Lin Fu said. "The situation can be stabilized, and setting up a bank is a move that is beneficial to everyone. Now that Jiang Ning can have an optimistic mood and judgment, he is more optimistic about the bank's affairs.
It's profitable... You can't impatiently hope that the Dongyang Township Party will bet all their chips on Huaidong, don't be anxious, just do your best to the extent you can."
"Yes, I am impatient," Lin Mengde laughed to himself, "Now that the situation has improved, everyone will hope that money will make money!"