six. Anbianzhai

17. If you want to be outside, you must first settle inside

There are many Qiang tribes living in Huanzhou, with the greatest strength in the Pearl Department. There are tens of thousands of people living in the valley area on the west bank of the White Horse River. Six months ago, the general of Xixia, Canglong Koubian, bought Ata, the chief of the Pearl Department. Ata was greedy and lustful to accept Canglong's gold and silver slaves, and then assisted the Xixia army to conquer Anbian City, killing the Huanzhou garrison who were building the city here, and Liu Qing, the envoy of Yuanzhou.

Two months ago, Ata, the chief of the Pearl Department, suddenly laughed when he heard that Zhong Shiheng was shot and killed by the Xixia people in the mountains near Hongdezhai.

Tell his confidant, "Huanzhou will have no opponent from now on."

So he ordered that during the autumn harvest, he crossed the Baima River to the village of the Han people to rob the grain and fodder for the winter.

At this time, Zhao Ze has taken over the position of Zhizhou in Huanzhou, and there are a lot of clues that need to be cleared.

Fortunately, Zhong Shiheng has a spirit in the sky. Before his death, he subdued the leader of the Qiang Niu family, and Su, the leader of the Dangxiang clan, ate the bag. Otherwise, Zhao Ze's play was really difficult to sing.

After the soldiers of the Pearl Department crossed the White Horse River, they attacked several villages inhabited by Han people along the river, robbing food and killing innocent people indiscriminately.

The incident spread to Huanzhou Prefecture three days later, and He Lin, the guard of Hong Dezhai, personally reported to Zhao Ze.

Zhao Ze felt that if he did not deal with the internal affairs of Huanzhou, once the war began next year, these barbarians would stab in the back.

So, everyone was summoned to have a meeting in Tongyuan City, and the six generals of the family army were also present.

Zhao Ze first asked about the situation of Qiang people and other tribes in Huanzhou, and He Lin answered correctly one by one.

After listening to He Lin's words, Zhao Ze felt that there were really many tribes living in Huanzhou. There were also two Qiang tribes like Mingzhu, one named Mizang and the other named Kangnu.

The two ethnic groups live in the junction of Huanzhou, Qingzhou and Yuanzhou in the lower reaches of the Xianhe River, and from time to time they will lead troops to attack nearby villages and even the castles of the Song army.

Ling Huan, Qing and the former three prefectures were quite distressed. When Lord Fan Zhongyan served as the appeasement envoy of Huanqing Road, he ordered to build a city near the rivers where these tribes lived, closely monitored their actions, and killed some barbarians who dared to attack the imperial army.

However, as soon as Fan Zhongyan left and Zhong Shiheng died, these people resurrected.

Zhao Ze's first proposal was: "Before the war, go into the mountains to sweep down these rebellious barbarians, and don't stay one of them."

However, He Lin reminded: "Your Excellency, there are many tribes in Huanzhou. Once the killing begins, it will inevitably affect the overall situation. They will unite against us. At that time, Huanzhou will become a pot of porridge."

After listening to He Lin's words, Sima Guang, the general judge, broke out in a cold sweat. Because this was his first time to serve as a high-ranking official in the border military state, he was somewhat uneasy. He hurriedly said, "Vice General He's words are very reasonable. I quite agree with him. I don't know what Lord Zhao's intention?"

Then, Fubi, Shi Jie and Sun Fu also dissuaded them, feeling that although the barbarians were abominable, they could not be generalized and still based on appeasement.

Finally, Zhang Zai proposed to send a strong brigade to fight against the Pearl Department on the west coast of the White Horse River, killing chickens and monkeys.

Zhao Ze felt that this plan was good, and everyone agreed. After half a day of preparation, Zhao Ze summoned the leader of the Qiang Niu family and Su, the leader of the Dangxiang clan, to Tongyuan City. He told them, "The Pearl Department helped Zhou to abuse. Half a year ago, he helped the Xixia army seize the two fortresses on the west bank of the White Horse River, and it is still occupying it. With the Anbian City, I was ordered by the court to take back the Anbian City. I want to ask you two to help in the battle. At that time, all the property you have obtained will belong to you, and how about you will be the official?

Huanzhou is originally the hometown of the Qiang people. The Niu family is very close to Tongyuan City. There are only five or 6,000 people in the whole family. They are often bullied by the three parts of Mingzhu, Mizang and Kangnu. Now Zhao Ze said that he wants to fight against the Mingzhu Department. The leader of the Niu family is very happy and immediately He patted his chest and agreed.

Su's bag-eating party tribe lives in the area of Papaya Fort and has dealed with the Pearl Department several times. Although he doesn't like Atta, the great chief of the Pearl Department, and there is no grudge against him, he can't help but obey the orders of Lord Zhizhou. Who told him to have a close relationship with the Song Jun? Even if he doesn't help, he will be suspected. He has no choice but to Su's bag was also full of promises.

Zhao Ze saw that it was difficult for Su to eat the bag, so he appeased him, "Leader Su, are you worried about the revenge of the Pearl Department?"

As soon as Su Shibag heard this, she knew that what was going on her heart had been seen through. She quickly bowed her head and replied, "Your Excellency, the pearl is powerful. If we can't mutilate it, our small clan is bound to suffer from it. We are indeed a little worried."

Zhao Ze laughed and told them, "Don't worry, the two leaders. This time, I will attack the Mingzhu Department with one stroke. You two can lead the archers to help the battle. You don't have to take action in person."

As soon as Su Baifang heard that Zhao Ze promised to mai the pearl department face to face, he immediately became energetic. He got up and bowed and said, "If so, Su Baibag of the Xiang Department of Shannan Party is willing to follow the adults!"

Three days later, a large army of 5,000 people left Tongyuan City. Led by Zhao Ze himself, there were seven generals: Yang Wenguang, Mu Yunhan, Zhe Xiaolan, He Lin, Guo Maoshan, Li Tieqiang, Chao Fang and Ren Qian. Xu Zhu, Chen Shun and Teng Xiong were guarded, and the rest were left in the city.

After getting off the boat, the army went up to the Qingping Pass, entered the territory of Qiang people, and looked at the border city along the mountain stream.

On this day, Ata, the chief of the Pearl Department, was drinking and having fun in Anbian City, holding a charming Hu girl in his arms. He had a lot of fun. Suddenly, he heard that his subordinates Tuo Ren broke into the account and reported, "Your Majesty, Song Jun is coming. What are we going to do?"

"What? Is Song Jun coming?" Ata suddenly stood up from the tiger skin, and the fat on his body trembled three times, trembled three times, and his body was full of his body, and the tiger's eyes were wide open.

"Yes, king" Tuo Ren's sweat remained.

"How much have you come?"

"King Hui, about 8,000!"

"It's only 8,000" Ata stabilized her mind. After a moment, she replied, "Don't be afraid. Let me go out of the city to fight. The terrain around Anbian City is dangerous. Our people are condescending, and the surrounding caves are full of our soldiers. I don't dare to fool around. I think they are here to scare us."

"Okay, okay, I hope so"

Half an hour later, the Huanzhou army came to Anbian City a hundred steps away.

Zhao Ze rode on his horse and saw a Tucheng towering at the foot of the mountain, with a radius of 100 feet full of high and low cliffs. The whole area was gourd-shaped, easy to defend and difficult to attack. Fortunately, the Tucheng was only half built, only more than two feet high, and even the barbarians defending the city could see clearly.

"Bing down!" Zhao Ze gave an order.

The Huanzhou Army quickly set up camp. Under the command of Yang Wenguang, it was divided into ten battalions, with 500 people per battalion, and set up a Qinglong Yanyue array. This array was created by Li Jing, a famous general of the Tang Dynasty, and is suitable for platooning in semi-dangerous areas.

There are three battalions of strong brigade arch guards on the left and right. The central army is behind, the gunmen are outside, followed by archers, and the inner ring is made of strong bows and hard crossbow muskets.

In the front are the three battalions of heavy shields and crossbow archers.

This time, Zhao Ze did not plan to bring too many musketeers. Only a thousand people were all his own soldiers, and he dragged a cannon barrel with horses.

Wooden cattle and flowing horses are not suitable for riding in mountain roads. Most soldiers have to walk, but there are only a hundred cavalry.

After the Song army's formation, Yang Wenguang urged Ma to come to the Chinese army and report that he could attack the city.

Zhao Ze immediately ordered Xu Zhu to carry the big bucket to the open area in front of the camp. After set up the earth cannon, he sent Guo Miaoshan to call for the battle.

At this time, Atta, the leader of the Pearl Department, was leading his troops to stand at the head of the city and watch. Seeing that the Song army was ready, he couldn't help but get nervous.

Looking again, a veteran rushed out of Song's military camp. Ata couldn't help laughing and was in a much relaxed mood. He turned to his confidant Tuo Ren, who was beside him and said, "See, Song Jun has no successor. The old man will die and everything will be over. Look, this old guy can still hang up. It's really a laughing person."

"Yes, yes, it's really ridiculous," Tuo Ren bowed his waist and echoed.

After Ata laughed, he heard Song General in the city shouting loudly, "Oh, treacherous people, the court will wait for you. Why did you help the Xixia dog thief take me to close the city and eat your grandfather Guo's dart!"

Before the words fell, Guo Maoshan raised his hands, and two cold lights shot at the head of the city.

Before Ata, the chief of the Pearl Department, could see what was going on, the antler hat on his head trembled, and two flying knives went deep into it.

"Ah, my lord, this is..." Tuo Ren pointed to the two flying knives above Ata's head in surprise.

Ata stretched out his hand and touched it. He couldn't help sweating coldly and quickly hid in the city.

A moment later, the gate of Anbian City opened, and a group of barbarians gushed out, led by General Tuoren.

Tao Ren held two guns and gathered down a team of barbarians in animal skin armor to ten steps opposite Guo Maoshan. He set up the position, waved his two guns in his hand and shouted in less skilled Chinese: "Who is the madman in the city? Report it. Your General Tuoren never kills unknown people."

Guo Mioshan laughed and said, "Mr. Zhao Ze, the governor of Huanzhou, is the general. Guo Yushan is also the chief of the pearl department."

"My chief is noble and you don't deserve to see him," Tuo Ren replied.

"Arrogant savage, Guo doesn't have time to argue with you. Look at the knife!"

There are many words without speculation. Guo Mioshan urged him to fight with the barbarian general Tuo Ren.

Guo Mioshan's tricks are exquisite. Although he is old, he is more and more brave.

Tuoren is only over 30 years old, and his body is as strong as a stone. Although he has few tricks, he can resist the mountain-like attack of Guo Miu Mountain.

The two sides have been fighting for more than 60 rounds, and the two horses are intertwined with yellow dust under the Anbian City.

The knife and the gun tlinked and exploded ten thousand points of Mars.

Yang Wenguang stood in front of the front. He didn't say anything, and he also admired Guo Mioshan in his heart. Although he was a horse thief, his kung fu was not great. I don't know which one is better than his Yang's gun.

After more than ten rounds in the blink of an eye, Tuoren became more and more fierce. Guo Mishan deliberately showed weakness and resisted Tuoren's move to split Huashan. He lost the phoenix-billed knife in his hand and was ready to escape back to this array.

Tuoren couldn't miss the opportunity. He hurriedly shouted and urged the horse to stop Guo Mishan's way. The two horses drove side by side, forcing Guo Mishan to go to Anbian City. Seeing that he was about to enter the range of the barbarian archers, Guo Mashan hurriedly pulled the horse back and exposed his back to Tuo Ren.

Tuo Ren rode his horse to catch up again, and Qing Shu ape's arm was about to capture Guo Yushan alive.

Unexpectedly, Guo Mioshan suddenly bounced up from the horse's back and flew up and attacked Tuoren.

Tuo Ren rushed too hard, and in the blink of an eye, he found that Guo Mioshan flew in the air and quickly raised his two guns to block it.

Unexpectedly, Guo Mioshan was a false move. In the lightning, his hands came out with three flying knives. From the gap between the two guns, he penetrated into Tuoren's animal skin armor and stabbed his shoulders, chest and abdomen. A sharp pain came. Tuo Ren's arms were numb, and he was lifted off the back of his horse by Guo Yushan. Then, he carried back to the camp like a bag.