As the gateway from Guizhou to Yunnan, this fortress was built on the Old City Mountain and later moved to Mingfeng Mountain. From then on, the city faced west and the terrain was flat, so it was named Pingyiwei.
Located at a strategic location, Pingyiwei also caters for commercial purposes. The warehouse is quite large and the post station is even more luxurious.
In order to better understand the military situation and deploy military formations, Bai Wenxuan did not live in the commander's residence, but in a post station with easy access in all directions.
In wartime, reporting at all levels is not feasible.
"I understand!" Bai Wenxuan nodded, put down the Wang Ling in his hand, and said to the envoy: "Tell the king that I will definitely guard the Pingyi Guards, otherwise the thieves will invade Yunnan."
The messenger then withdrew.
Bai Wenxuan sighed. He stood up, limped and walked a few steps, with some confusion on his face.
"Let the messenger come to see me."
After giving the order, the scholar wearing a kerchief and robe strode forward as if he had arrived at his own home, relaxed and confident.
"What message does the emperor have for you to bring to me?"
Bai Wenxuan asked with a cold face.
"General, Zhu Tongzhi is in Yongning. Please let me bring you a message."
The scholar bowed his hands.
"What are you talking about? Isn't it some kind of high rank and high salary? The king of Dian loves me as deeply as the sea. How can it be compared with a little glory and wealth?"
Bai Wenxuan said disdainfully.
"That's not the case." The scholar was not afraid and said softly: "It's just Zhu Tongzhi's words. Did General Bai ever want to return to his hometown with honor?
Bai Wenxuan was silent for a long time after hearing this.
That's right, as a senior member of the Western Army and a former bandit, Bai Wenxuan is also from Yulin, Shaanxi.
Although there are some differences in food between northern Shaanxi and Guanzhong, they are both rural people and Shaanxi people after all.
Which Chinese with a strong sense of local sentiment doesn’t want to honor their ancestors and return to their hometown with honor?
Touching the white hair on his temples, Bai Wenxuan suddenly realized that he had left his hometown for nearly twenty years without knowing it.
I am already thirty-seven years old.
Traveling south and north, fighting on the battlefield, I almost forgot what my hometown looked like.
Seeing his silence, the literati struck while the iron was hot: "Now that Emperor Shaowu is in power, his hometown is also in Shaanxi Province. How can he treat the township party badly?"
"Li Dingguo is the uncle of Yanzhou, which is the biggest proof. If the general is willing to surrender, the court will not be stingy with the lord's reward——"
"Although Yunnan is big, I have never heard of anyone who can defeat the world..."
After resting in Yongning Prefecture for less than three days, Zhu Meng led his army and headed straight for Pingyi Guards.
Although the sun was shining brightly on that day, there were rows of old trees on both sides of the official road, which was very shady. The heavy fruits exuded a sweet smell that made people salivate.
However, after more than a year of training and practicing the methods of the Beijing Camp and the Grand Camp, Guizhou soldiers and horses have been able to execute orders and prohibitions, and no one dares to go beyond them to pick fruits.
Compared with Zhu Meng's harshness and dullness, Li Dingguo was more open-minded and directly allowed the cavalry to pick fruits.
Unlike infantry, cavalry are very fast, so there is no need to worry about affecting their speed.
"Uncle Yanzhou, the upper and lower ranks of the army are united. We don't worry about the lack of numbers but the unevenness. Let the cavalry stop!"
After being tipped off, Zhu Meng directly summoned Li Dingguo with a serious tone.
Li Dingguo was dressed in white, standing tall and tall on a horse, galloping over eagerly.
"Yes! It was improper consideration for the humble position." Li Dingguo recognized it directly: "It's just a pity that those fruits fell on the ground for no reason. If they were used to feed war horses and livestock, it would save a lot of food."
"This..." Zhu Meng narrowed his eyes and said, "Is there such a benefit? War horses can eat everything?"
"The fruit is sweet and sour. People love to eat it, and horses naturally love it too."
Li Dingguo smiled.
"It is difficult to transport food. If we use fruits instead, we will save a lot."
Zhu Meng thought about it and then commanded: "Give a heavy camp of two thousand ponies and let them pick fruits along the way and distribute them to the army to quench their thirst."
This good intention was blocked by several staff officers.
"There are many kinds of fruits and vegetables. Although some are edible, they cannot be eaten easily."
Chief of Staff Jiang Chengze's face showed concern: "Oranges grow in Huainan and are known as zhizi. Now there is no shortage of food and grass in the army. It is not worth delaying military and national affairs for a few fruits."
When Zhu Meng heard this, it made sense!
At this critical juncture, we must not take any risks.
"Dingguo, don't take advantage of your cavalry, hurry up and march."
"What do a group of staff officers know?" Li Dingguo muttered and left reluctantly.
"As the saying goes, three cobblers are the equal of Zhuge Liang. Having several staff officers around to advise on military plans is no less than having a few more Zhuge Liangs!"
Zhu Meng praised him timely.
By the time the army arrived at Pingyiwei, it was the end of June.
At this time, more than 3,000 officers, soldiers, and barbarians from Longhai chieftain from the nearby Pingyi camp came to help.
"Isn't there the Pingyi Guard in front of us? Where did the Pingyi Suo come from?"
Li Dingguo was stunned.
Jiang Cheng, the chief of staff on the side, explained: "The Pingyi Station is also called Liu's Tun. During the Hongwu period, Fu Youde, the Duke of Ying State, saw the danger of Jiucheng Mountain, so he sent Liu Cheng to station troops here. It was a thousand-household station."
"In the early years, it was also the location of Pingyi Guard, and later moved to Mingfeng Mountain."
"Then why move?"
"Jiucheng Mountain is too close to Longhai Tusi. It's only about twenty or thirty miles away. It can be reached in one day's journey."
At this time, even Li Dingguo had to admire that the staff was still useful.
Seeing this, Zhu Meng waved his hand and saw Qianhu Liu Hai and Longhai Tusi, the Cheng of Youtu County in Yizuo County, Haikuo.
Although the Ming court recognized the chieftains, they made them hereditary and allowed them to possess land and official positions.
Official position is like a bond or certificate. It has become a habit over hundreds of years. Once the court does not recognize his official position, chaos will arise within the chieftain.
Of course, the Ming Dynasty did not want the place to be in chaos unless there was a rebellion.
"Liu Qianhu, the Prime Minister of Hai County came to help Master Wang. Thank you for your hard work."
"I dare not say how hard it is to serve the imperial court."
Both of them were local cowards, but they didn't dare to act arrogantly in front of Zhu Meng, and behaved like cats.
"Please station your army on the right side!" Zhu Meng ordered: "When the time comes to enter Yunnan, you will have to lead the way."
"This is what we should do." Liu Hai and Hai Kuo nodded hurriedly, extremely respectfully.
Zhu Meng turned his head and said to Li Dingguo and Jiang Cheng: "The people's support is with me!"
"I don't know how Bai Wenxuan was chosen."
Soon, the news came.
Bai Wenxuan did not express clearly,
"Is that hesitation?"
Zhu Meng sneered and said: "I won't shed tears until I see the coffin, but I want to see if this Pingyi Guard can stop my army?"
After saying this, Zhu Meng no longer hesitated and directly ordered people to kill the girl on the spot and built a catapult.
Obviously, artillery has lost its flexibility in Guizhou, and catapults have become inevitable.
"When the Pingyi Guards are almost beaten, Bai Wenxuan will naturally give up."
Chief of Staff Jiang Cheng sneered.
"Then what if Sun Kewang comes to supervise the battle in person?"