At dawn, 10,000 troops left the Bashang military camp and marched westward in a mighty manner. Troop mobilization is generally divided into two types. One is wartime mobilization, mostly as reinforcements or retreats. The troops are usually in simple outfits and do not carry
With baggage, we must march at least eighty miles every day.
The other type is called garrison mobilization, in which troops change garrison locations, also called non-war mobilization. This type of mobilization is the most common, and most of them carry baggage and family members. The marching speed is relatively slow, with a maximum march of forty or fifty miles a day.
In fact, a large army going on an expedition also falls into the latter category. It carries a large amount of military provisions and baggage, but there are no family members to follow, and the marching speed is not too fast. There are strict rules on work and rest to ensure the army's combat stamina.
The 10,000 Ganzhou troops marched at a slow pace. This Ganzhou army was all cavalry, wearing armor, carrying spears, swords, bows and arrows, and military blankets. They rode on war horses, reined in and marched slowly.
After more than a month of long-distance training, the soldiers' physical strength was very good. Even walking could only be considered a leisurely stroll for them, let alone riding horses. The soldiers walked very easily and chatted along the way.
The baggage team followed, consisting of 5,000 ox carts. The carts mainly carried tents, grain, grass, and soldiers' armor. This baggage team not only provided logistical support for the 10,000-strong army, but also included military support for Ganzhou.
, they just went on the road together, the baggage train was more than ten miles long, and the end could not be seen at a glance, and was followed and escorted by five thousand cavalry.
The family members' team is located between the baggage team and the cavalry team. Like the baggage team, it consists of more than a thousand oxcarts, loaded with luggage and soldiers, family members of all ages, and a thousand cavalry guarding the family members' team.
Guo Song's family consists of sixteen carts, half of which carry luggage and half of which carry people. On average, each cart can seat three people. The conditions are still good. There is also an ox cart that is a mobile toilet to solve the three urgent needs of the maids and servants during the journey.
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The cart Xue Tao rode was also pulled by healthy oxen. Although the ox cart was slower, it was very stable and not as bumpy as a horse-drawn carriage. In addition, the cart itself was of extremely high quality, and it was not noticeable even when walking on the mud.
It was bumpy and very comfortable. Of course, the team took the Qinzhi Road, which has been for thousands of years and is still very flat. Except for the deep ditches on the ground, there are no bumpy puddles.
On both sides are endless wheat fields in Guanzhong. The wheat seedlings grow lush and green. To the south can be seen a yellow jade belt-like Wei River. There is also a military fleet composed of hundreds of large ships on the river, which is also filled with various military supplies for Ganzhou.
, but this fleet does not go the same way as them. When they reach Fengxiang Mansion, they have to change to a cart and take the land route. Guo Song will send Liang Wu and two thousand cavalry to escort this material transport team.
Farther away is the majestic Zhongnan Mountain, lying prone on the Guanzhong Plain like a giant black dragon, protecting this fertile land. From Kunlun Mountain to Qilian Mountain and then to Zhongnan Mountain, it is a dragon vein, and Zhongnan Mountain is the source of this dragon vein.
The dragon head has achieved the thousand-year imperial legacy of the Guanzhong Plain.
Ah Qiu looked at Zhongnan Mountain in the distance and asked curiously: "Madam, are there really gods in Zhongnan Mountain?"
Xue Tao shook his head, "Whether there are gods or not is not something we mortals can know, but there must be ascetics. My husband's master is a Taoist. In a sense, I think he should also be regarded as a god!" Xue Tao remembered.
That gorgeous rainbow.
"It's better to care about what the gods do than how to camp tonight?" Xiaoyu Niang said casually from the side.
She was carefully admiring a slender and sharp willow leaf sword, which was a sword awarded to her by Guo Song.
After Gongsun officially became a monk, she distributed more than 300 swords in her collection to her apprentices and grandchildren, and donated tens of thousands of money to the Salesian Church of Zangjian Pavilion, which specializes in adopting orphans who have lost their parents. Among them, the most outstanding ones
It became a constant reserve force for Hidden Sword Pavilion, and Xiaoyu Niang came from Salesian Church.
Gongsun gave more than thirty of the best swords to Guo Song. The sword in Xiao Yu Niang's hand was one of them. The word "ice" was engraved on the sword with a small seal. The sword shone with cold light and was extremely sharp. Xiao Yu Niang couldn't put it down.
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"How long have you been studying? Put your sword away quickly, be careful of the bumps of the cart and cut your hand." Xue Tao reminded her.
As soon as he finished speaking, the cart really jolted, and the sword jumped up, almost hitting Xiaoyu Niang in the face. She was so frightened that she quickly put the sword into its scabbard, and Aqiu covered her mouth and kept laughing.
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The team traveled westward. At dusk, the team set up camp on the bank of the Wei River. It was a good day. Although the speed was slow, we still walked more than fifty miles. The soldiers set up tents and buried pots for cooking. The camp was full of chaos.
Busy.
The convoys of family members also entered the camp one after another. Since the weather was still relatively cold, everyone decided to sleep in the car at night. They received some grain, rice and frozen meat, and buried pots next to the cart to cook. Soon,
There was smoke from the cooking pots, children were running back and forth happily, and the camp was filled with laughter and laughter.
Guo Song also came to his wife's side. He quickly built a small stove with stones, lit a fire underneath, cooked a pot of milk tea on the shelf, and taught his wife how to barbecue.
"First, deep-roast the meat on both sides, then quickly turn it over to brown the surface of the meat, and finally sprinkle with salt and pepper, and that's it."
Xue Tao sat by the fire with great interest and grilled meat. Although it was her first time grilling meat, she had the guidance of a famous teacher and she actually grilled well. At this time, the housekeeper came over and said: "Your Majesty, Madam, the rice is ready!"
Xue Tao smiled and said: "Let everyone eat! Just ask Aqiusheng to bring over a few bowls later."
"Then let's eat first!"
"Eat! Ah Qiu, Xiaoyu Niang, go bring some bowls of rice."
"Why!"
Aqiu and Xiaoyu Niang agreed and ran to serve the meal.
Xue Tao whispered to Guo Song: "I will have two oxcarts here at night. Aqiu and Xiaoyu Niang will sleep in one. My husband, please come over and sleep together!"
Guo Song nodded. There were generals on duty at night. If there was nothing major, there was really no need to alarm him. Or he had arranged for a liaison soldier at the commander's tent. If anything happened, he could come and notify him.
"I'll make arrangements and come over a little later."
Ah Qiu and Xiao Yu Niang brought several bowls of rice and good soup. Guo Song cut the barbecue into several plates and ate it with the soup and rice. The picnic tasted very delicious, and even the usual
Aqiu, who has a small appetite, also ate a lot.
After dinner and a bowl of milk tea, Guo Song returned to the military camp.
The general on duty tonight is Zhonglang General Yao Jin. When he followed Guo Song to Anxi, Yao Jin was just a brigade commander. He made many military exploits and was diligent and studious. He not only learned to read and write, but also liked to read the art of war. He was deeply involved in the war.
Guo Song thought highly of him, and he was not yet thirty years old, but he had already been promoted to the rank of Zhonglang General.
Guo Song walked into the tent and saw Yao Jinzheng and Zhang Qianyi whispering something with serious expressions on their faces.
"What happened?" Guo Song stepped forward and asked.
Zhang Qianyi stood up quickly and said: "Just now, Liu Ji, a doctor in the Ministry of War, sent an express letter. He has asked Yang Jun to inform the envoy."
"Maybe I missed it. What did the letter say?"
Zhang Qianyi handed the letter to Guo Song and said, "He said there are horse bandits raging in Longyou, so let's be careful!"
Guo Song took the letter and read it over, his brows gradually furrowed. He knew about the horse bandits in Longyou. In fact, most of them were Dangxiang cavalry who were robbing caravans. In the past few years, Zhu Si led his army to annihilate a group and calmed down.
It's been a few years, but I didn't expect that it has started to wreak havoc again recently.
"Who is this Liu Ji?"
Yao Jin was a little puzzled, "It feels like this is his personal letter, not an official report."
Guo Song smiled slightly and said: "He is the brother of former Prime Minister Liu Yan, and we have a good relationship with me. This should be a kind reminder from him."
Zhang Qianyi and Yao Jin looked at each other. It turned out that this was the reason. The mystery they had just been confused about was suddenly solved.
Guo Song paced back and forth in the big tent with his hands behind his back. There was no doubt that when their huge material transport team passed through Longyou, they would inevitably encounter harassment by horse bandits. Should they notify Longyou's army for support? How severe would the horse bandits be?
serious.
After thinking for a long time, Guo Song slowly said: "I think we should send a scout first to investigate the situation of the Longyou horse bandits."
Yao Jin bowed and said: "Beizhi has a young scout captain named Zhang Yun. He is from Longyou. I recommended him to go and find out the news."
Guo Song nodded, "Okay! Let him take thirty brothers and set off tonight. General Yao, I'll leave this matter to you."