Previously, Tian Jianxiu had been ordered to stay in Shangzhou, Shaanxi, to gather exiled troops. Li Zicheng was worried that his personality was too generous and it would be difficult for him to restrain his troops by himself, so he sent Yuan Zongdi to assist.
Yuan Zongdi's name is Hanju. He is the most steady and reliable in his work during the camp. He also has the courage to kill and make decisive decisions at critical moments. However, his qualifications are lower than those of Liu Zongmin, Tian Jianxiu and Li Guo.
It is very suitable for Yuan Zongdi to serve as Tian Jianxiu's deputy. King Chuang's ability to know people well and assign them well is evident.
After he and the night guard sent by Li Shuangxi contacted him, they rushed to the old camp without stopping, met with Li Zicheng, and brought an extremely important news.
"I haven't seen you for a few months, old commander," Yuan Zongdi clasped his fists and saluted the surrounding generals, "Yu Feng and I gathered a tribe of five or six hundred people in Shangnan.
Everyone, we robbed Fushui Castle and captured a lot of weapons, armor and equipment, which are waiting for you."
Liu Zongmin stepped forward and hugged Yuan Zongdi, sighing: "Good guy, Han Ju, your war horse is really upright. We also robbed a handful of grain and fodder for the army in Zhuxi, but when we were crossing the river in Manchuanli,
, suffered some small losses."
"Don't worry, everyone. Yufeng is leading a large group of troops in Shangnan, not far from here. After we meet up, the military strength will naturally increase."
Yuan Zongdi explained to Li Zicheng and the surrounding generals that after he and Tian Jianxiu collected some of the troops who had broken into the camp and collapsed, they stayed in the Shangnan area to develop. Not long ago, the officers and soldiers who supported the suppression of the army went south in a large scale, so he persuaded them to move
Tian Jianxiu made a bold attack and robbed the Fushui Fort at the junction of Shangzhou and Nanyang, seized a large number of armored war equipment, and made a fortune.
But soon, Yuan Zongdi's expression became stern again, and he said to Li Zicheng: "Old palmist, a large group of officers and soldiers were just discovered at Yufeng. They suddenly left Shangzhou City and headed south along Danshui. I don't know if it was
We have noticed the position of our main force."
Li Zicheng frowned and used the sword on his waist to draw a rough terrain map of the area on the ground. He also marked several key points in Shangzhou, Longju Village, Zhulin Pass, Fushui Castle and Manchuan, and said:
"We forcefully rushed through Manchuanli. The officers and soldiers must have noticed something. I think if they defend, they will defend Longju Village and Zhulin Pass along Danshui. If they attack, they will go south from Longju Village and press towards Manchuanli.
come over."
Yuan Zongdi stood on Li Zicheng's side, pointed at Fushui Fort to the east of Longju Village, and said: "Yufeng will lead the team to station between Shangnan and Fushui Fort now. If our two teams want to meet up,
, I’m afraid we have to pass through Longju Village or Zhulin Pass.”
Danshui flows from northwest to southeast. On this line, in order, there are four key points: Shangzhou, Longjuzhai, Zhulinguan, and Shangnan. Further east from Shangnan, there is Fushui close to Nanyang Prefecture in Henan Province.
The fort was already occupied. Considering that Tian Jianxiu and Yuan Zongdi robbed Fushui Fort not long ago, there should be no Ming troops in the area.
Then the movement of the Ming army is probably to follow the Danshui River, using the two strongholds of Longjuzhai and Zhulinguan as support points, to search for the main force of the camp on the south bank of the Danshui River, and try to annihilate the main force of the camp in the south of Shangzhou.
In the valley.
The three generals Liu Zongmin, Li Guo, and Liu Fangliang also gathered around the terrain map drawn by Li Zicheng. Liu Zongmin first asked: "Hanju, do you know the approximate number of troops this time?"
"Well," Yuan Zongdi nodded. He was dressed in bright and distinctive army armor. Among the generals who were storming the camp with their faces full of dust and frost, he looked particularly imposing. "The officers and soldiers are stationed in Shangzhou.
There are two troops: General Zheng Guodong and Dusi Ai Guobin. However, in order to contain the Eight Kings, Yang Sichang had transferred many troops. This time, I estimate that there should be about one thousand to two thousand troops."
Li Laiheng, who was standing further outside, quietly listening to Li Zicheng and the generals' discussion in front of the army, immediately couldn't hold back his emotions when he heard the name of Dusi Ai Guobin. He suddenly took a step forward and shouted loudly:
"Dusi Ai Guobin? But that Ai Guobin from Mizhi?"
Yuan Zongdi looked at Li Laiheng and felt strange to this young boy with a delicate and tender face. Li Guo explained from the side: "Han Ju, this is my adopted son Laiheng. He has a lot of courage and strategy.
The middle call is a little tiger."
"I see," Yuan Zongdi nodded and explained to Li Laiheng in a slow voice. He spoke calmly and logically, and was closer to Li Guo but different from Liu Zongmin. "Ai Guobin is a general of the Qin Army, probably the one you mentioned.
Mizhi Ai Guobin."
Shousu, a member of the pro-war party who was guarding Li Zicheng, complained inappropriately at this moment: "Little tiger, how do you know this man? Is it possible that he has a grudge against you for killing your father?"
Dang Shousu always spoke harshly, but this time he accidentally hit the mark. Li Laiheng clenched his fists tightly and shouted word by word: "Yes, not only did he kill his father, this dog official has a grudge against me to destroy our family!"
Immediately, Li Laiheng explained to the generals in the camp how he was in Mizhi, and his family was ruined by the capital Ai Guobin. The entire family, including his younger sister and daughter-in-law, had to serve Ai just because they did not submit the confession in time.
Guobin suffered a tragedy in which his family was destroyed.
When Li Guo heard this, although he still looked cold and expressionless, his eyes were boiling with murderous intent. He didn't look like a cold iceberg, but like a sharp sword that had just been sharpened.
Prepare to kill and drink blood.
Li Shuangxi who was standing by was also very indignant. He also said: "How can any of the dog officials in the Yamen be any good? My family was also beaten to death by these dog officials and starved to death. If it hadn't been taken in by the headmaster, I would have let him go.
Wild dogs ate it.
Even Dang Shousu, who had always been dissatisfied with Li Laiheng's rapid promotion, felt the same way. He cursed: "I used to drive my own donkey to sell goods to make a living, but not only the donkey and the goods were swallowed up by the yamen, I myself also
He was charged with several crimes and detained for several days. In anger, he surrendered to us and broke into the camp."
Liu Zongmin was also indignant. He pointed at Li Zicheng and said: "The official word means two words. Don't come in if you don't have money and a reason. The same was true for Zicheng back then. He was charged with several crimes by the Yamen and was thrown into prison, which caused great harm to people.
My parents were very angry and sad, and they both passed away soon."
Li Zicheng shook his head and raised his hand to signal everyone to stop talking. He looked at Li Laiheng and said: "Little Tiger, the reason for breaking into the camp and raising troops is not to save the people. Most of them have personal grudges with the Yamen and the imperial court.
Or there is really no way to survive. When our troops and horses are strong, we will naturally chop off the heads of those dog officials and dog gentry households."
"I know this truth. This court and Emperor Chongzhen have private vendettas against the poor people in the world, and this private vendetta has become public anger." Li Laiheng clenched his right fist. He thought about the opportunity to fight against the capital Ai Guobin, and he felt revenge in his heart.
The flame was burning brightly, "Zhangpan, I must give more troops to the front this time. I have never had any grudges with anyone in my life. I only hate this Ai Guobin. I will smash his balls to pieces at any cost!"
"Good! This is the ambition we need!" Li Zicheng praised loudly. Seeing the resentment of all the generals, he felt that the morale of the army could be used, so he analyzed the battle situation and said, "The officers and soldiers are strong and the horses are strong. Even if we attack Yufeng, the strength of the officers and soldiers will still be the same."
It is twice as big as breaking into the camp. But we have an advantage, that is, we are to the west of the official army, and Yufeng is to the east of the official army, forming a pincer attack."
Li Zicheng pointed at several strongholds on the map with his sword, and began to deploy his troops and arrange them in formation. He used more troops and focused on the big picture. At this time, he calmly dispatched the troops and horses of each team, and he had a heart-wrenching general's bearing.
"Hanju, please return to Shangnan and Fushui Fort as soon as possible and inform Yufeng of our arrangements so that we can act together to attack the army. I will ask Shuangxi to lead a team that will stay up all night to protect you."
"Okay!" Yuan Zongdi clasped his fists and nodded. His movements were sharp and capable, and he immediately walked over to Li Shuangxi to discuss specific actions with him.
"On our side," Li Zicheng first looked at Liu Zongmin, patted him on the shoulder, and added, "Our main force is divided into two teams: Jiexuan, you will be the commander of the left team, and you and Buzhi will deal with General Zheng Guodong.
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The word "whistle" at that time meant team. Li Zicheng asked Liu Zongmin to serve as the general sentry of the left team, which meant that he would be the commander-in-chief of the left team's former enemy.
"Fang Liang, there are other teams," Li Zicheng looked at the fair-skinned Liu Fangliang. Liu Fangliang also looked eager to try and couldn't hold back his fighting spirit. "You all follow me. Let's defeat Du Si Ai Guobin's team first.
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"good!"
Liu Fangliang, Li Laiheng, Bai Wang and others clenched their fists and said yes, and Li Laiheng was even more happy. He knew that Li Zicheng had made a special arrangement and did not let him follow his adoptive father to the left team to deal with General Zheng Guodong, but concentrated on the right team.
, following Li Zicheng to attack the capital Ai Guobin gave himself an opportunity for revenge!
After ten years of sharpening a sword, the frost blade has never been tested.
I will show you today, who will have any injustice?
Li Laiheng's right hand was firmly pressed on the waist knife given to him by Li Shuangxi. After the military meeting was over, he kept this action and returned to the camp where his team was resting.
Hao Yaoqi, who did not participate in the meeting, looked at Li Laiheng with murderous intent on his face and wondered what he meant. He felt that he seemed to be angry, so he asked: "Little tiger, what's wrong? How will the old boss arrange our next step?"
action?"
"The leader has given orders. Starting tomorrow, our team will follow the leader's right team and prepare to attack the headquarters of Ai Guobin, the commander-in-chief of the army!"
Li Laiheng thought of the past, the little sister Youniang who liked to hang around behind him the most. He knew in his heart that after his house was broken down, girls like Youniang would have died tragically. If they had not died, Li Laiheng's current situation would be even more disturbing.
, I can’t even imagine it!
"When I see Ai Guobin, I will kill him with my sword!"