Chapter 209 Finding Fun on Your Own
Last year, the Mongolian army invaded the south, and those Jin generals who had surrendered and surrendered collapsed in front of the Mongolian army's silver and butcher's knife for various reasons. Although the Mongolian army retreated later, it advanced a lot closer to the border of the Southern Song Dynasty than before.
The most critical problem was that the Han army that surrendered to the Mongolian army turned around and became the vanguard of the attack on the Southern Song Dynasty. They turned their bows and arrows and swords and spears to attack the Song army fiercely. Their methods were even more brutal than those of the Mongolian army. The situation of the defense line along the Jinghu River was precarious.
The emperor was having fun with the new talent. He counted on the little beauty's fingers and found that this year, apart from the pleasure he had gained by sneaking out to find Kuang Sisi, the only thing that made him happy was the big golden rat that Zhao Yulin gave him.
The significance of the big golden rat does not lie in the amount of wealth it brings, but in helping him eradicate a cancer hidden in the capital that threatens the throne, allowing him to let go of the burden in his heart and feel much more relaxed.
However, it was said that Zhao Qier had miraculously recovered from his injuries and went to Guanzhong in good health.
He was already conflicted. He hoped that Zhao Yulin would do something for him and create a miracle, but seeing the growing Shenwei Army, he was worried that Zhao Yulin would split the land and become king, seizing his kingdom.
The emperor was angry and had a mental breakdown. He suddenly increased the strength on his hands and violently pried open the beautiful girl's slender fingers. This was a fine porcelain-level beauty in the palace for him to play with. How could she bear it? She cried out in pain, "Ouch, ouch."
The emperor finally woke up from his endless reverie, left the palace maid alone, and walked to the office to talk to the prime ministers with the steps of an emperor.
Four days later, Zhao Yulin rushed to Wuguan, where the Southern Group's head coach Yang Xingyun was already waiting.
As soon as they met, he showed him the secret letter from Chang'an: Miao Gui's urgent report that the Mongolian army had marched to Guyuan, and the enemies on the Luochuan front were also gathering and heading south.
He asked Yang Xingyun what he thought?
Yang Xingyun felt that it was possible that the enemy would attack Guyuan and spy on Fengxiang Prefecture. However, the grass that the Mongolian army relied on for survival had not sprouted at this season, and if they wanted to go to war, it would be beneficial to the Shenwei Army.
But the Tachaer Group in the east did not move, which was a bit strange. The surrounding area was destroyed by them. It was barren and covered with grass. With the Haner Army leading the way, they could fight wherever they wanted and go wherever they wanted.
Yang Xingyun asked him, why not transfer the Third Column to Guanzhong to support Lu Huacai? He still had guerrillas and well-trained garrisons at his disposal, so it would not be a problem to hold off Taccar.
Zhao Yulin told them not to worry and to continue on their journey. They arrived at Xixia Town the next day. Gu Shan, Qu Zhengxiang, Zhang Qi and others had already arrived.
Before the group of people could even get comfortable, urgent news came from the central military camp in Chang'an. The Mongolian army divided into two routes, one from the east and one from the west, and launched a massive attack on Luochuan with great ferocity.
Miao Gui and his Eastern Group judged that the Mongolian army's attack on Guyuan was a feint, and the enemy in the Luochuan direction must be the main attack.
Yang Xingyun said nervously, "Let's transfer the 3rd column over, and let the troops defending Wuguan and Xixia rush to Guanzhong immediately?"
Zhao Yulin remained calm and asked, "Why are you in such a hurry?"
Turn around and ask Gu Shan about the enemy situation?
Gu Shan reported that the enemy on the northern front was still conducting reconnaissance and harassment, and there was no change in the enemy situation.
Qu Zhengxiang said that the guerrilla army was under great pressure. The Mongolian army and the Han army jointly encircled the area, and coupled with the betrayal of a traitor, the losses were huge.
Zhang Qi reported that the Mongolian troops in Nanyang were training every day, and they had captured their scout team heading south to Xiangyang in a favorable direction, and their reconnaissance range had reached the outskirts of Xiangyang city.
Master Qu added that Zhao Fan, the governor of Yanjiang, and his subordinates indulged in drinking, whoring and gambling, and did not trust the Jin generals and officials who surrendered. Surrenders to the Mongolian army from all over the country were like wildfire and spring breeze, and there was no guarantee that there was no one in Xiangyang City who was in contact with the northern barbarians and secretly colluding with them.
Zhao Yulin thought about it and said that despite the situation, he still felt that the focus of the Mongolian army's attack was here. Perhaps the enemy was waiting for us to support Guanzhong before taking action, so let's do as they wish.
He asked Gu Shan to leave behind one deputy at each level of the Third Column, and his Fifth Corps also stayed behind secretly. After the supplementary garrison troops went in, he immediately led the Third Column to march quickly to Guanzhong to accept Miao Gui's command.
Then he wrote a secret letter to Miao Gui and asked Gu Shan to take it and set off quickly.
Next, they held a military meeting together to discuss the matter.
Zhao Yulin asked Yang Xingyun to talk about what to do next.
Yang Xingyun said that a large number of Mongolian troops had been stationed in Luoyang and Nanyang, and the guerrilla army's living environment had deteriorated, making it no longer suitable for dispersed operations, so they should simply recall them.
The enemy situation in Luoyang and Nanyang areas is unclear, so we need to keep close surveillance and be prepared for battle.
Zhao Yulin nodded and said with a smile, "Let's do something new. We should immediately form a new Third Column with the backbone members left by the Third Column and the guerrilla army."
He asked Zhang Qi to take his men back immediately and notify all guerrillas in various places to retreat and accept reorganization, and to form a new Third Column together with the Fifth Corps left behind by the Third Column, with Master Qu as the column commander and Liu Qiangguang as the deputy column commander, and they quickly formed the column.
This Liu Qiangguang is the captain of the Fifth Corps. He was the militia leader who was recruited and brought back by Gu Shan during the Battle of Luoyang. He is very familiar with the situation in Luoyang, Henan. Zhao Yulin had intentionally asked Gu Shan to keep him.
Everyone was delighted when they heard this. The Third Young Master had a way. He immediately created a new column like a magic trick.
He told Yang Xingyun to immediately have the logistics department secretly make the flag of the new Third Column. He was useful. We not only need to establish a new Third Column, but also a new Second Column. We have quietly made the flag.
Yang Xingyun's face lit up with joy, and he immediately made arrangements. The new recruits he had trained in Jinzhou, Yangzhou, and Nanzheng were enough to form a column, and they were in urgent need of troops, so they were just right for use.
After everyone left, Zhao Yulin held Qu Zhengxiang's hands and said that he would have to trouble the master again.
Qu Zhengxiang said cheerfully that he did not deserve to be the master. He thought the shopkeeper had made the right choice of him. In less than ten years, he had built the Shenwei Army into such a large one. It was cause for celebration.
The shopkeeper that Qu Zhengxiang was talking about was Chen Xiaomin’s father Chen Zhongshun. He must have been right.
At that time, all Chen Zhongshun wanted was to brew good wine. Now, not only is the wine fragrant, but the money he makes is also flowing in. Zhao Yulin's Shenwei Army has grown to hundreds of thousands of people, and the territory is expanding day by day. He is like the Northwest King of the Song Dynasty.
Zhao Yulin told him: When the new Third Column was first established, most of its members were guerrillas, and they still needed the master to take charge of the overall situation. After the team was stable, they would invite the master back to take charge of the favorable areas.
Qu Zhengxiang nodded and said that he was old and was very satisfied to be able to witness such a turbulent era with a group of young people like them, and he was willing to do anything.
Zhao Yulin stopped wasting time and sent Master Qu back to rest. Shunfeng arranged him in a fine courtyard. Geng Feihu told him that the owner of this courtyard used to be a wealthy family in Xixia, who had been rampant in the village for a long time and committed many evil deeds. After the Jin Dynasty was over, he defected to the northern barbarians and became even more vicious. After the Second Column recovered the place, the bandits and tyrants were suppressed and the courtyard was taken over by the government.
Haha, you will have to pay for what you have done. No matter how capable you are, you must stay on the right path.
Zhao Yulin thought the courtyard was well built. He walked around and went into the house. Shunzhidi had already brewed Emei Snow Bud for him. He asked, "Don't you have Qingcheng tea?"
Zhidi glared at him and said, "It was given by the beautiful leader, so what?"
Then she added: Sister Fenghuang asked us not to drink Qingcheng tea anymore. She suspected that Yuyangzi had something to hide, and it was Master Lu who specifically instructed us to do so.
So that’s how it is. Ever since Zhao Yulin became seriously ill after taking Yu Yangzi’s elixir in Xinshi Town and almost lost his life, he hasn’t seen Qingcheng tea since.
The little woman handed him the tea bowl, looked at him, took a bite and asked if it was delicious.
Zhao Yulin smiled and said it was heartwarming and really comfortable.
The little woman is jealous of him, is it the head woman who is warm-hearted? When talking about this woman, the brother is happy.
Zhao Yulin told her not to talk nonsense, saying that the man was his savior.
The little woman said with a smile that he was still her benefactor, otherwise, without her brother , how could she be happy?
Zhao Yulin ignored it and went to the study to ponder over the map. He felt that the Khan of the grassland was playing a big game this time, and the use of troops added a touch of mystery.
In the past, when the Mongolian army went out, they would always gather together first with the sound of horses neighing and people howling, which was like beating drums and gongs, notifying the enemy in advance that they were sharpening their swords and preparing to attack.
Not only has the timing of this war been brought forward to early spring, but there are no signs of fighting in Luoyang and Nanyang. Are they really going to cause trouble in Luochuan and march into Chang'an?
He was a little confused. They wanted to break into Chang'an City with only 100,000 troops? They really didn't take the Shenwei Army seriously.
It was the end of February, and the nights in Xixia were still a little chilly. Zhao Yulin dozed off in a chair by the stove, and Shunzhidi went over to massage his temples.
He asked Zhidi if she was tired.
They came and went in a hurry. In a short time, they went from Hanzhong to Guanzhong and then all the way to Xixia.
The little woman said she was not tired. When she was working on military affairs in the past, she participated in an operation to pursue a fugitive. She chased him for three days and three nights without stopping, and she walked all the time.
Zhao Yulin praised her for being in good health.
The little woman gently stroked his cheek, made an understanding expression and asked him, "Don't you know whether your body is okay or not?"
We mountain people are not as delicate as the young men and women in the city. We exercise every day.
Zhao Yulin opened his eyes, reached out and pinched her slender waist and said, "Show off."
Shunzhidi was about to hit him when the guard outside the door shouted, "Master, the navy chief Zhou is here." Shunzhidi immediately stood up and straightened her clothes.
He likes his brothers very much and is very understanding. He knows that newlyweds will inevitably be affectionate, so when he sees someone coming, he always reports loudly from a distance.
As Zhao Yulin stood up and reached the door, he saw Zhou Ping coming in with a dark face.
He shouted with a big smile, "Manager Zhou is here, sister-in-law, please serve the tea."
Shunzhidi stared at him and handed Zhou Ping the tea bowl. The dark-faced Zhou Ping immediately took it respectfully, took a sip, and put it down to ask him to give orders and tasks .
Zhao Yulin said that he didn't see any ghost at all, and asked him to find Yang Xingyun to discuss the matter.
Zhou Ping said like a little wife that Commander Yang asked him to transport food and grass to prevent the northern barbarians from attacking, but the navy had hundreds of ships and they were training every day but it became a show-off. He couldn't always be a coward.
Oh my, Chief Steward Zhou wants to start a war?
