In fact, even Chen Ke himself did not have any military hope for this motley army composed of simple mountain children who could not even understand Chinese. When he recruited these guys, he mainly considered the overall situation... He deeply understood
We know that stability is a prerequisite for development, especially in an area where there is a vacuum of imperial power and is filled with barbarian tribes. If we can get a stable environment, no amount of money can buy it.
So how can we do it? It's not about the so-called "moral education" of the scholar-bureaucrats. That thing has little effect on the Han people, let alone the illiterate ethnic minority brothers. The only thing that can impress them is interests.
——You have to let them benefit from your plan, so that they will cooperate with you and not cause trouble for you.
And in addition to 'sharing the road rights after building the road', this kind of long-term benefit must also have more immediate immediate benefits. But it must not be given directly to them. If they develop the bad habit of getting something for nothing, they will have to wait for it in the future.
Ask for it without restraint. If you cannot satisfy them in the future, there will be discord and endless troubles.
Therefore, they must understand that efforts will be rewarded. It is undoubtedly the most effective way to recruit young people from various tribes to join the army, let their relatives become military relatives, and establish a sense of belonging to the Song Dynasty.
Chen Ke had never led troops, let alone trained them, and he didn't expect to train them into an iron-blooded army. His only requirement for them was to obey orders and obey orders, at least it seemed like that. So.
When recruiting these new recruits, the first requirement is to be obedient, and all cunning old fools are rejected by him.
In order to make the recruits obedient, Chen Ke also stipulated a series of reward and punishment measures. Those who followed the orders to the letter would be rewarded with good food and drink; if they did not perform well, they would have to eat rough food. Not only would there be no bonus, but their salary would be deducted; if
Those who deliberately commit adultery, slip up, and slack off will be kicked out of the military camp directly.
There are also strict military disciplines, and those who violate them will be beaten with military sticks at the least, and their heads will be shown to the public in the most serious cases. Chen Ke also abolished the bad habit of giving tattoos to soldiers, but instead, all soldiers had their heads shaved. Therefore, his army
Also called 'Bald Army'.
At this time, the advantages of Yi Shui's honest child came to light. He was allowed to train in formation and run cross-country. He did his duty and no one was cheating or slipping. Chen Ke was able to practice no matter what.
In this way, they were practicing and marching. A month later, the Song army suddenly deviated from the river course and quickly rushed towards Temo Road, a hundred miles away to the north.
Late at night two days later, the Song army arrived at Baoyue Pass on the bank of the Xiyang River, the gateway to Temo Road.
At this time, the commander of the three armies was Yang Wenguang. Chen Ke was afraid that Fan Zhen would make blind decisions on the spot, so he had someone put laxatives in his food. Fan Fuzi had to stay in the rear to recuperate, and he led the army and Yang Wenguang to raid Temo Road.
As soon as he left Fan Town, Chen Ke handed over the command to General Yang and promised to cooperate fully and never interfere.
Civil servants in the Song Dynasty all thought they were omnipotent. It can be said that Chen Ke, who did not pretend to be an expert and boldly delegated power, was unique. Although Yang Wenguang did not say it in words, he was very moved in his heart and secretly determined to fight this battle well.
, worthy of Judge Chen’s trust.
However, he did not launch a surprise attack immediately. Instead, he ordered his men to eat and rest. He waited until dawn and could see the surroundings clearly before ordering the troops to advance.
Afraid that Chen Ke would misunderstand, he told Chen Ke that the army entered Dali for a month and a half before arriving at Temo Road. There was no suddenness at all. The Nongbu must have been secretly monitoring us for a long time. Moreover, the mountains are high and the roads are steep, and the sight is not good. Once the opponent
If you block it with all your strength, the army will easily become disordered. It is also possible that you will be completely defeated.
Therefore, there was only one way for the Song army to attack the pass after dawn. For this reason, Yang Wenguang ordered - 'Soldiers will be put to death. Anyone who dares to retreat will be killed!'
In fact, for the soldiers of the Old Western Army, there was no need to mobilize to fight against the Temo Village. They absolutely hated the Nongzhigao clan who had prevented them from returning home for five years. Now, after a long journey, they finally came
Arrive at Nong's last lair. What's there to hesitate about? Rush up the mountain and kill them all before returning home!
At dawn, Baoyueguan, located halfway up the mountain, was already vaguely visible. Only bluestone stone walls, outposts, trenches, bunkers... formed a complete line of defense, waiting for the Song army to come.
At this time, the morning mist shrouded the mountains and the world was quiet. Yang Wenguang finally ordered the army to seize the pass.
After the Song army set off, Baoyueguan was still very quiet, with only the sound of their climbing footsteps and heavy breathing.
Gradually, the hillside at the foot became steeper and narrower. At this time, a cannon was suddenly heard, and countless peasant troops suddenly poured out of the gate, densely packed with the city. In an instant, rolling stones and wooden arrows were fired.
The rain poured down, hitting the Song army head and face.
Fortunately, Yang Wenguang had foreseen it and arranged for athletes wearing double-layered iron armor and holding huge shields in both hands to be at the front. When he encountered a blow, he quickly stood still, put the shield on the ground, and supported it with his shoulders to protect the robe behind him.
Resist attacks.
The Song army behind them quickly took out their crossbows and started shooting at the Nong army who had closed the door. The Nong army was condescending, stretched their bows and fired, doubling their power. Fortunately, the Song army's crossbows were sophisticated, with long range and high accuracy.
It was not considered a loss. The sky was filled with arrows like locusts, and the losses for both sides were considerable.
Under the personal supervision of Yang Wenguang, the Song army launched a frenzied attack at the risk of their lives. Every step forward had to pay a high price. However, the soldiers of the Old Western Army were not afraid of death. They rushed towards the pass with roars and roars under the rolling stones and wood. If they arrived,
It is safer to pass the pass, because the wall built by Nong Zhi is only one foot high, and the Song army's crossbows can fire arrows without missing a beat. And there are places where you can use your strength to climb. For these elite Song troops, it is almost impossible to
obstacle.
But the Nong people were not stupid. When the Song army rushed forward, they jumped down from Guancheng. The Nong people who grew up in the mountains knew best that they were almost invincible when attacking from a low position or from an upward attack.
The Song army did not expect that the Nong army did not defend the city according to the rules. They were caught off guard and all their crossbows became ineffective. What was even more tragic was that the soldiers sent forward were acting as human shields and did not carry weapons at all. They were suddenly thrown into disarray and immediately
He couldn't hold on any longer and began to retreat.
Yang Wenguang was so angry that his face turned green. He personally led his troops to suppress the formation. Any Song troops who dared to retreat closer would be killed without mercy.
Seeing that they had no way to retreat, the Song army had no choice but to turn around and fight with the enemy. The Nong army had the advantage of the geographical location and fought to the death. The Song army had the advantage in numbers and well-equipped soldiers... The Song Dynasty's annual military expenditure of hundreds of millions was certainly not in vain. Even if it was
Ordinary soldiers also wore a full set of armor. Moreover, the workmanship of the armor was so good that almost all of the Nong's bows and arrows were blocked by it.
At this time, the early morning sunshine dispersed the mist and shone on the armor worn by the Song army. It was like a celestial soldier, shining with golden light, and looked extremely mighty.
Looking at the Nong army again, most of them were barefoot and only the leaders were wearing leather armor. The ordinary soldiers were even naked, like a group of beggars.
But when it comes to this kind of life-and-death struggle, equipment is actually of little use. What determines the outcome is the morale of both sides, the courage to fight to the death, and the effectiveness of daily training. The Nong army is not lacking in these... They
They were born mountain warriors, and behind them were the women, children, and children of the entire clan. They fought desperately to protect their homeland, and they were really not something that the soldiers of the Song Dynasty could resist.
In front of Baoyue Pass, both sides screamed like thunder, and young figures fell down one by one. Their limbs were flying across the hillside, and blood flowed into rivers. It was only because the land here was originally red that it was not so shocking.
At this time, the officers' command has lost its effectiveness, because the soldiers on both sides have fallen into madness. The human part of their bodies has temporarily disappeared, and the animal nature has become dominant. They have forgotten fear and death, and they are killing and biting like crazy tigers.
, scuffle... I no longer care about my own life or death.
The screams and shouts of killing on the battlefield were so loud that it turned into a purgatory on earth and a Shura killing ground...
Yang Wenguang's eyes widened with anger, looking at the Nong army charging down the mountain all over the mountains and plains. It was like an endless stormy wave, attacking the Song army's front line one after another. Although the old Western army was well-trained and fearless of death, no matter how the enemy charged into the formation, they would not do anything.
I was shaken, but the casualties were too great, and it was heart-wrenching.
At this time, Chen Ke, dressed in military uniform, came to his side and said loudly: "Old general, let my grenadiers go up to support!"
"Don't cause more trouble..." Yang Wenguang looked at Chen Ke, then remembered the other person's identity, and quickly changed his words: "You guys can still stand it. I'll ask you for help when I can't stand it anymore."
"..." Chen Ke said helplessly: "When we can't stand it anymore, they won't be able to stand it either."
Yang Wenguang remained silent and turned to stare at the battlefield. Due to the terrain restrictions, the Song army was unable to take advantage of its numerical advantage. It could only fight anxiously with thousands of Nong troops. The battle lasted for a long time without any improvement, and it seemed that its morale was already low.
Yang Wenguang is a veteran general and knows that if this continues, defeat is inevitable. Thinking of watching the so-called grenadier training in the former military camp, it seems to be the way to break the deadlock. Although he has no confidence in this new army, at this moment he can only
It can kill a horse and become a living horse doctor.
Chen Ke waited patiently and finally got Yang Wenguang's permission. He waved his hand and said loudly: "Children, follow me!"
He didn't say, 'Come for me!', but 'Follow me!', which was a great encouragement to the newcomers who were just entering the battlefield.
It just made Liu Yue'e suddenly nervous, wishing to kick him down the mountain... Yang Wenguang, a general, doesn't charge, and you, Chen Ke, are the top pick, how can you be called a hero? Swords are ruthless, locusts have no eyes, if you die,
