Chapter 188 Shi Ran

With such a large-scale mobilization of troops and materials, it is naturally impossible to hide people's eyes and ears. After all, it has just cheated the government once, and this time the government will certainly not be easily fooled again. Therefore, Xiao Tianjian did not make any more tricks. He directly hit the banner of sending troops to Nanjing Yingtianfu, and announced it in the army. Yang, in this way to mobilize the morale of the soldiers. When Xiao Tianjian led the troops to the Suzhou camp, the military generals had long been shouting to kill Zhentian on the school grounds to step up the training of soldiers, and shouted slogans everywhere to enter Nanjing City. It can be said that everyone has long been noisy. It is impossible for the government not to know about this matter. .

At this time, Xiao Tianjian no longer cares whether the government knows whether he is going to fight Nanjing City or not. In his opinion, it doesn't matter if the government knows or not. The sooner it comes to Ding Qirui's ears, the faster Ding Qirui will withdraw from Huguang, and the pressure on Luo Rucai and Huguang's left-behind generals will be reduced. This It was also the reason why he shouted the slogan of Nanjing Yingtianfu with great fanfare.

To the south of Suzhou is Fengyang Mansion. Fengyang Mansion is the location of the ancestral tomb of the Zhu family in the Ming Dynasty. Not to mention how important its geographical location is, political status alone is a big deal. In the eighth year of Chongzhen, Gao Yingxiang, Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong sent Fengyang Mansion, surprised Fengyang and burned the Ming imperial mausoleum. As a result, it caused trouble. After the earthquake, the court also messed up. For this reason, Chongzhen issued an edict to commit crimes, arrested the sinners, and killed a large group of officials.

Now that Xing Tianjun goes south to attack Nanjing City, it is necessary to pass through Fengyang Mansion. Fengyang Mansion is the first to rush to become the first place for Xiao Tianjian to go south this time.

In the days after Xiao Tianjian arrived at the Suzhou Xunhe camp, Luo Li and other important soldiers and horses also drove to the Suzhou area one after another. By the day of April 17, Xiao Tianjian had gathered more than 30,000 horses in the Xunhe area, and these more than 30,000 soldiers and horses were soldiers who could go directly to battle. In addition, Xiao Tianjian also gathered nearly 20,000 reserve battalions and helped the people from Henan, stationed in Suzhou and Bozhou respectively, responsible for protecting the safety of the rear of Xing Tianjun.

On both sides of the Xun River, the materials were transported piled up. A large number of new armor and ammunition from all over the country were also transported. The new departments directly replenished the ammunition they needed on the spot, replaced the old and scrapped armor, and completed the preparation before departure.

On the 17th, Xiao Tianjian gathered soldiers and horses from various departments outside the camp on the south bank of the River, killed animals and sacrificed flags, and vowed to start. With the sound of the horn, a team of soldiers and strong Xingtian soldiers and horses immediately sang in the direction of Fengyang Mansion. It can be said that most of these tens of thousands of horses are Xingtian Army. The essence of this is that many people are the people and horses who have just participated in the Yanggu County General Assembly. Their combat effectiveness is strong enough to despise any officer and army in Daming today.

On several roads from Suzhou to Fengyang Mansion, a large number of Xingtian Army flags are like clouds, and the iron armor is rushing forward. The morale is like a rainbow, and the fighting spirit is great. You chase me and drive towards Fengyang Mansion at full speed.

And Xiao Tianjian also rode his horse into the army. Looking at the army under his command, who were winding forward, and those all kinds of artillery dragged on the road by mules and horses, and those carts loaded with various materials, he couldn't help but feel proud. From the beginning, this army was gradually operated by him from more than a dozen bandits to the current level. Such an army is the achievements that he has devoted almost all his efforts and accumulated bit by bit. From the seven years of Chongzhen to the short seven years of the current Chongzhen, this one was built by himself. The army has looked around the world, and there are few opponents. The ideal that was originally far away from him has now become a reality within reach.

In the past seven years, he can't remember how many injuries he has suffered. In the past seven years, most of the time, he has been leading these generals to fight south and north on the vast land of the Central Plains, fighting with officers and soldiers, with colleagues, and with Jiannu, and finally fighting a world that belongs to him. Now he If we want to lead this army, completely overthrow the Ming Dynasty and reshape a new history, I'm afraid it will be difficult for anyone to calm down at this time.

In the past seven years, many people around him have come and gone. They have fallen on his way forward and paved this road for him. Looking back on those familiar faces, many people are no longer in this world. Many people's fate has changed because of him, and some people have survived. Some people died. Xiao Tianjian didn't know how to describe his mood at this moment. He just felt that his heart was surging. He couldn't help shouting to express his mood, but he didn't do so in the end. Now he is the leader of the Xing Tianjun. Everyone is looking at him. He doesn't want to let His men thought he was crazy, so he could only suppress his surging mood as much as possible, took a few deep breaths, and looked into the distance.

The iron head looked sideways at Xiao Tianjian, who was a little distracted on the horse, and looked around the army that was marching forward, showing a little understanding smile. He was the first person to follow Xiao Tianjian all the way to now. Seeing Xiao Tianjian take them to run such a career step by step, who would look? With such an army, he can't help but be moved, not to mention Xiao Tianjian, the commander-in-chief who created such an army. Even he and his guards, every time they see such a scene, they can't help but feel like they are separated.

They are gradually following Xiao Tianjian from the lowest people in the world to this point. Although the official position is not high, they only rely on their identity as a guard and the bright silver breastplate specially created for the guard. No matter where they go, they will be respected by everyone. This feeling is very wonderful, but they haven't forgotten that the reason why they have this sense of pride now is that it is all given to him by the person in front of him, so no matter what this person asks them to do, even if there is a cliff in front of them to let them jump down, they will not hesitate to stride forward until You will never hesitate to fall off the cliff.

"Marshal! The news came back from the scouts. At present, the officers and soldiers of Fengyang Mansion are also gathering there. At present, nearly 10,000 officers and soldiers have gathered in the area of Fengyang Mansion, ready to stop our army from crossing the river on the south bank of the Huai River. Please ask the general to decide!" At this time, Lin Luo's horse galloped to Xiao Tianjian from the front, pulled the rein from afar and jumped off the horse and ran to Xiao Tianjian, reporting to Xiao Tianjian.

Xiao Tianjian also grabbed the reed and put away his thoughts. After thinking about it for a moment, he asked, "Where is Liu Yaoben's forward camp now?"

Lin Luo immediately replied, "The general, when the humble position came, the forward camp had reached the Wangzhuang area 15 miles away from the Huai River and was continuing to move forward. At this time, I guess it should be almost on the Huai River! Maybe I've already got along with the officers and soldiers!"

Xiao Tianjian got off the horse and ordered Tietou to unfold the map. He recruited Li Xin and looked at the map together. The Huaihe River basin in this era is very different from the terrain of later generations because of the Yellow River and the Yellow River into the sea. Therefore, Xiao Tianjian attaches great importance to the mapping of the map. Every time he uses troops, he will send a large number of detailed works first. Draw a detailed battlefield map. If you have time, you will also let the soldiers make a sand table for combat command.

After looking at the map, Li Xin asked Lin Luo, "So where did Li Dutong's right-wingers go?"

"Here, Li Dutong's soldiers and horses should have arrived in Huaiyuan County!" Lin Luo pointed to the map and replied to Li Xin.

"What about Luo Li's left-wing army?" Xiao Tianjian also asked.

"The soldiers and horses of Luo Dutong have arrived in Wuhe County and are attacking Wuhe County! The news came back that there are not many officers and soldiers in Wuhe County, and some people in the city have already wanted to surrender to us. It is estimated that Luo Dutong should be able to take Wuhe County before tonight!" Lin Luo came out this time and played a bit like a liaison officer. After all, the scout is under his control, and the news is also fast, so he knows the situation on the battlefield best.

After Xiao Tianjian and Li Xin looked at each other, Li Xin did not say anything. At this time, Li Xin was very clear about his identity. For Xiao Tianjian, who was good at commanding battles, there was no need for him to provide any advice now. Xiao Tianjian could fully grasp the information on the battlefield and make the right choice.

Xiao Tianjian immediately nodded and said, "The progress of all departments is okay. Pass the order to the forward battalion and let them eliminate the enemy on the north bank of the Huai River first, and your scouts will also sweep the sentry of the officers and soldiers!" In addition, before the army arrived at the north bank of the Huai River, it stopped moving forward and kept putting pressure on the officers and soldiers on the south bank, so that they could not respond to Huaiyuan County and Wuhe County with both wings!

In addition, the order was given to Li Shuanzhu and Luo Li. After they completed the set goal, they immediately advanced to the depth and formed a tendency to surround the officers and soldiers in Fengyang Prefecture. With the performance of the officers and soldiers, once they find that the two wings are surrounded, they will lose their fighting spirit. If they don't want to be surrounded by us here in Fengyang, then they can only withdraw. To Luzhou, in this way, we can easily take Fengyang Mansion!"

After listening to the order, Lin Luo immediately shouted, "The last general will get the order!" After saying that, he gave a military salute, turned around and turned over the horse, and whipped the horse forward.

Xiao Tianjian looked at Lin Luo's distant back and said with a smile, "After Shi Ran, Lin Luo will replace him. The efficiency of the scouting is still quite good. This guy is very smart! He is a general!"

At this time, Shi Ran caught up with the horse from behind and smiled at Xiao Tianjian, "I also heard the general's words!" Now, under the leadership of this boy, the scout brigade is doing better than the last general! The last general is too guarded, and he doesn't have the same momentum as him! After this battle, the last general will return to his hometown!"