The First Great Ancestor of the Five Dynasties

Chapter 241 Brothers go to Yuanzhou to fight party members
Two days later, Zhu Xiu and his party arrived at Zhecheng City.

Pan Mei led three thousand Ya troops to station early, and after Chai Rong arrived, they held a unique martial arts drill.

Different from traditional military exercises, the drills organized by Changyi Army have a variety of exercises, such as a complex of large-scale sports competitions and military drills.

The entire parade military exercise is divided into individual competitions and team competitions. The individual competition aims to select soldiers with outstanding individual qualities and give them public awards.

Finally, there are drill subjects such as siege warfare, city defense warfare, and field ambush warfare, which are highly targeted and highly practical.

For ten days in a row, Chai Rong was so addicted to watching it that he even enthusiastically participated in an outdoor offensive and defensive battle in person.

Chai Rong, Zhang Yongde, Zhu Xiu and Li Chongjin respectively played the roles of the enemy and ourselves. Each led an army of [-] infantry, carrying a day and a half of dry food, and started fighting around a small mountain col with complex terrain.

Except that the weapons are replaced with wooden knives and guns, and the arrows do not have arrow clusters, everything else is the same as on the real battlefield.

Perhaps due to their familiarity with the terrain, Chai Rong and Zhang Yongde, who ultimately played the role of attackers, failed to capture the col and raise the flag.

Because it was necessary to calculate the number of captured enemy troops, fist and foot confrontation was indispensable. After a high-intensity drill, most of the soldiers on both sides were bruised and swollen.

Li Chongjin was punched in the face by Chai Rong, causing his cheek to swell up. Chai Rong was hit on the eyebrow bone by Li Chongjin's wooden knife, causing a small gash and bleeding.

Zhu Xiu received a hard side kick from Zhang Yongde on the buttocks and almost rolled down the hillside.

Zhang Yongde was ambushed in pursuit of Zhu Xiu and became a prisoner. He was hung high in a tree by a net.

Zhu Xiu was supported by someone and stood under a big tree. He rubbed his waist and buttocks and grimaced in pain. He also laughed proudly. Zhang Yongde, who was always calm and composed, was so angry that he scolded him for being shameless and despicable, and actually played a trick with him. The enemy's deep conspiracy.

He was blinded by Zhu Xiu's "blinding powder" made from cornel seeds, pepper and a small amount of white ash. As a result, Zhang Yongde lost his resistance and fell to the ground screaming.

As a referee and spectator, Zhao Kuangyin was so excited that he forced Pan Mei to compete with Chai Rong again.

Chai Rong also had some unfinished ideas, so the two sides rested for a day before competing again.

Chai Rong partnered with Li Chongjin to play against Zhao Kuangyin and Pan Mei, with Zhu Xiu as the referee.

Unexpectedly, at night, Li Chongjin, a black man who did not respect martial ethics, first pretended to be sick and claimed to have diarrhea to trick Zhu Xiu into quickly leading the military doctor into the col. Then he pretended to be Zhu Xiu's personal guard and a neutral sergeant, hoping to avoid the situation. Open offensive and defensive eyes and blend into Zhao Kuangyin and Pan Mei's army.

Zhu Xiu sternly refused on the grounds that he violated the rules of the exercise. Unexpectedly, Li Chongjin knocked him out with a knife, falsely claiming that Zhu Xiu had fainted due to a sudden illness and had to be sent back to the city to recuperate.

Zhao Kuangyin and Pan Mei did not doubt that he was there and let them out of the col. However, Li Chongjin took the opportunity to seize the camp and made a fuss about attacking the other side's camp. Chai Rong also immediately led his troops out of the col, and a night battle broke out between the two sides.

In the chaos, the attackers were careless in their defense and naturally fell into a disadvantage. Even Zhao Kuangyin and Pan Mei became prisoners.

Zhao Kuangyin and Pan Mei were naturally unconvinced and cursed Li Chongjin.

Zhu Xiu woke up early in the morning. The back of her neck felt like it was about to break. The pain was unbearable. She angrily wanted to settle the score with Li Chongjin, but Chai Rong smiled and dissuaded her.

Both sides were exhausted and returned to Zhecheng City.

One day later, a small number of soldiers and horses were left to garrison, and the rest of the large army returned to Anding County.

Shi Kuangwei and the Fu sisters, along with Pan Mei, went to Zheleng City to greet Chai Rong and his party. Two days after the drill began, they returned to the county seat.

On the way, Zhao Kuangyin and Li Chongjin were still arguing over who would win.

"We agreed that the offensive and defensive sides would rely on their strength and not involve third-party troops. You used Zhu Xiu as a cover to lure us into being deceived. Violations come first, and of course they don't count!" Zhao Kuangyin clenched his fist angrily and reprimanded.

Li Chongjin sneered unconvinced and said: "On the battlefield, who will tell you the rules? The winner drinks, eats meat and embraces beauties, the loser loses his head and leaves a scar as big as a bowl, it's that simple!"

"This is an exercise, not actual combat! The purpose of the exercise is to train the combat capabilities of sergeants and enhance the tacit understanding of cooperation!" Zhao Kuangyin was filled with indignation.

Li Chongjin argued: "It's not actual combat, but it's better than actual combat! The training slogan of Changyi Army is to sweat more in peacetime and bleed less in war! Only when you have suffered losses and been fooled will you not be afraid of the enemy's various machinations on the battlefield. In short, this time We will win the drill!"

"Fart!" Zhao Kuangyin gritted his teeth. The two of them kept pace, and their eyes met, sparking sparks.

Zhang Yongde, whose eyes were a little red and swollen, suddenly asked: "Did Chai Shuai know in advance about the plan to kidnap Zhu Xiu and confuse the public?"

Chai Rong's expression flashed with embarrassment, and he pretended to be calm and said: "Zhongjin discussed this with me, and considering that this strategy did not comply with the drill regulations, I did not agree. However, Zhongjin later acted preemptively and tied up Zhu Xiu. , I can only let it go and act together with him. It is true that we violated the rules in this battle, so there is no need for you to argue anymore."

Li Chongjin's eyes widened and he said anxiously: "Zhao Da'er, we agreed in advance that if anyone becomes a prisoner, he will lose two hundred coins to the other party. You can't lie!"

Zhao Kuangyin snorted coldly: "I can give you money, but I will never admit defeat!"

Li Chongjin said with a smile: "It doesn't matter, as long as you are willing to pay!"

“I don’t have much cash with me when I go out, so I’ll pay it back when I get back to Kaifeng.”

"It's easy to talk about! But according to the rules of our Changyi Army, interest must be charged on debts. One is to go out and return at all times, and the other is to repay in installments. You can choose one yourself."

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Li Chongjin imitated Zhu Xiu's tone and spoke in a carefree manner. Zhao Kuangyin was so angry that he secretly gritted his teeth, tightened his cheeks, and gave him a fierce look.

The two argued endlessly about collecting interest, making Zhu Xiu and Chai Rong laugh.

Zhang Yongde's eyes were red and painful after being stung by "blind eye powder". After washing them with clear oil, they improved a lot. His eyes were not damaged, but they were only red and slightly swollen, and he shed tears when facing the wind.

Such a handsome gentleman with a fair face, with rabbit eyes, and often shed two lines of tears, those who didn't know thought he had suffered a lot of grievances.

Zhu Xiu was full of guilt and said with a sneer: "Brother Zhang, don't worry, those eye-blinding powders are only irritating and won't damage your eyes. Don't look directly at the sun for a few days, and don't look at the glare of the light. Cover it with your hands when the wind blows. He recovered within a few days.
If you accidentally get caught in the white ash in the future, be careful not to wash it with water. Use clear oil to remove all the white ash first, otherwise the white ash will heat up when exposed to water and burn your eyes."

The corner of Zhang Yongde's mouth twitched, he nodded silently, glanced at Zhu Xiu, and a line of tears streaked down the corner of his eyes, looking very pitiful.

Zhu Xiu's guilt grew stronger, she cupped her hands and lowered her head, unable to bear to look directly at him.

Chai Rong smiled meaningfully and said, "You didn't do it deliberately by arranging the military and horse drills, right? Has the Zhangyi Army been in trouble recently?"

Zhu Xiu chuckled and flattered him conveniently: "Shuai Chai's eyes are really bright! The drill at this time is to welcome Chai Shuai's arrival, and secondly, it is indeed to prepare for the war." Chai Rong thought about it and said: "The Tubo people have not made any changes recently. Meng Chang of Later Shu Dynasty has just reconciled with our court. Could the war you mentioned be in the north? Yuanzhou?"

Zhu Xiu said seriously: "Just before Chai Shuai arrived, an urgent report came from Yuanzhou. The disaster-defeating army went south for the second time, harassed Pinggao County, and robbed thousands of cattle and sheep from pastures outside the county. More than a year ago, the Dangxiang people brazenly They sent troops to invade our Yuanzhou racecourse, and this time they found an excuse to go south to attack the county town again. They bullied people too much. After discussing with Commander Shi Jieshuai, I decided to lead the army north to seek justice."

Chai Rong frowned. He also knew about the grievances between the Zhangyi Army and the Dingnan Army. Zhu Xiu told him the whole story.

The Dingnan Army had previously threatened Shi Kuangwei to hand over Zhu Xiu, otherwise they would invade Yuanzhou Racecourse.

Shi Kuangwei ignored it, and the disaster-defeating army went south to occupy the racecourse.

For more than a year, the Zhangyi Army strengthened its defenses in Pinggao County, garrisoned Muxia Pass, and renovated the former site of Xiaoguan in the Han Dynasty, while constantly complaining to the court.

After so long, it is impossible to expect the court to stand up and say something fair.

The Dingnan Army was powerful, and Zhu Xiu and Shi Kuangwei did not want to be their enemies.

The fact that the north of Pinggao County in Yuanzhou was occupied by the Dingnan Army was originally not intended to be ignored.

Pingliang Ranch is developing rapidly, and it doesn't matter whether Yuanzhou Racecourse can be recaptured.

Unexpectedly, the Dangxiang people took advantage of the situation. They really thought that Zhangyi's army was afraid of him and sent troops to harass him repeatedly.

Zhu Xiu and Shi Kuangwei combined their efforts and decided not to tolerate any more, but to fight head-on and use their fists to make the party members remember.

Chai Rong said: "The Dingnan Army has always been tyrannical in the Hetao area. When I heard that Li Yiyin privately claimed to be the King of Xia and named his son Li Guangrui the crown prince, the disobedience of the Tuoba Party Xiang clan was clearly revealed.

Although the Dangxiang people are hateful, the Li family has been entrenched in the Hetao for many years and is strong. The Dangxiang troops are brave and good at fighting. The Central Plains court has always been kind to them and will never easily turn against them.

The Changyi Army has grown rapidly in the past two years, but it may be difficult to compete with the Dingnan Army on its own. "

Zhu Xiu smiled and said: "Chai Shuai's analysis makes sense, but this time we are not going to start a full-scale war with the Dingnan Army. We are just driving them out of Yuanzhou, taking back the racecourse, and teaching them a lesson. Let the Li family and his son know that others are afraid of We, the Changyi Army, are not afraid of their party members!"

Li Chongjin, who was riding in front, turned around and shouted: "Dangxiang Barbarian is really arrogant. He has grabbed our brother's head, so he must be bled! Let's make an agreement first, let me, the king, be the vanguard when we go to Yuanzhou this time!"

Before Zhu Xiu could say anything, Zhao Kuangyin laughed and said: "Li Yiyin is a fierce general of his generation. He has few opponents in the Hetao and in the clouds. His son Li Guangrui has extraordinary martial arts and is famous in the pass. Li Yiyin also has a nephew named Li Guangyan. It is said that he is extremely powerful. The brave man who is unworthy of all men is known as the mighty Taibao!

When you, the black king, encounter them, you will probably get in. Then we will have to work hard to find ways to rescue you. "

Li Chongjin was furious and cursed: "Fart! Li Yiyin is over forty years old, but he is just an old lone wolf! Besides, I am not afraid of him even when he is young and strong! Who are Li Guangrui and Li Guangyan? If you dare to come, I will The Black King can capture one of them, or both of them! Cut off the roots of Tuoba Party’s Xiang family!”

Chai Rong said in a deep voice: "Yuen Long is right. The Dangxiang Li family must not be underestimated! Their branch has been able to prosper to this day and occupy the five states of Xia, Yin, Sui, You and Jing. It depends on the unity of the entire clan. With one mind, talents emerge in large numbers.

Li Yiyin is in the prime of life, Li Guangrui and Li Guangyan are the most outstanding talents in this generation of party members, and they have won the three armies at a young age, so they must not be taken lightly!
Even my father-in-law often said that the Li family of Dangxiang suddenly emerged during the Chinese Rebellion and would become a serious trouble for the Central Plains in the long run!Your commander-in-chief pays so much attention to Party Xiang Li, how dare you look down upon him? "

Chai Rong spoke without being angry or intimidating, quite like Guo Wei's demeanor. Li Chongjin shrank his neck and said bitterly: "I say it with my mouth, but naturally I don't dare to underestimate the Dangxiang people in my heart."

Zhu Xiu smiled and said: "It's just that the Dangxiang people are arrogant in the Hetao. They want to go to Yuanzhou to fight the autumn wind and take advantage. As a landlord, how can we, Zhangyijun, not entertain us well? I think it's feasible for Brother Zhongjin to be the vanguard. Dangxiang Li's family If a child doesn’t know his brother’s reputation, he will definitely cause them to suffer a big loss!”

Li Chongjin's eyes lit up, and he laughed excitedly: "Then it's a deal, this time, I, the black king, will go out with you, and go north to Yuanzhou to teach Dangxiang barbarians a lesson!"

Zhu Xiudao: "You have to make a three-part agreement with me. You must obey the military orders and never do anything without authorization!"

Li Chongjin's chest thumped loudly: "Don't worry! I know the severity and I won't act recklessly!"

Chai Rong said helplessly to Zhu Xiu: "My father, the commander-in-chief, dare not easily appoint him to participate in military affairs. It's better for you to take the initiative to let him participate in the war."

Zhu Xiu looked at Li Chongjin, who was watching eagerly, and said with a smile: "Don't worry, Commander Chai, no matter how bad-tempered King Hei is, he will never forget that he is a soldier. On the battlefield, he will be an excellent and brave general."

"Haha~ The one who knows me is Zhu Xiu!" Li Chongjin smiled openly, wishing he could hug Zhu Xiu and suck hard.

Chai Rong thought for a moment and said with a smile: "In that case, we will also go with you to Yuanzhou and see how powerful the famous Dingnan Army is."

Zhu Xiu blinked and said: "Chai Shuai is a distinguished guest, and he has come from a long way. It's better to stay in An Ding and wait for the good news. Besides, as Chai Shuai, if he shows up for me to show up for the rebel army, the party members will probably mistake him for a victim "Assigned by Privy Council Guo"

Chai Rong waved his hands and said indifferently: "You can lead your army thousands of miles to Puzhou to help my father and son destroy Li Shouzhen, so why can't I meet with you for a while to make things difficult for the Li family? Li Yiyin has no friendship with my father and son. , you don’t need to worry.

The Li clan's wolfish ambitions were to be overcome. During Li Shouzhen's rebellion, the two sides also secretly communicated. Li Yiyin led the army to the north of Yanzhou to wait and see the changes in the situation.

Later, when the city of Puzhou was destroyed, they retreated quietly.The little tricks of the party members are unknown to others, but my father and I know them all.

It would be a good idea to explore the actual situation of the Nanyang Army as soon as possible to prepare for future plans.If the Zhangyi Army is short of troops and horses, I can secretly mobilize the Yongxing Army to help. "

Zhu Xiu bowed gratefully and said: "Zhu Xiuming is very grateful to Commander Chai for his kindness! The Changyi Army's two-year reform has been quite effective, and the troops are well-prepared. It is a good time to practice with Dang Xiang'er."

Chai Rong laughed proudly and said: "In that case, let's go north to Yuanzhou together to compete with the crown prince and Shenwei Taibao of the Dangxiang Li family!"

Zhao Kuangyin glanced at Li Chongjin and said with a smile: "Then I will compete with brother Zhongjin to see who has killed more party members!"

"Let's compete! I'm afraid you won't succeed!" Li Chongjin's thick eyebrows stood up, looking like a King Kong with angry eyes.

Zhang Yongde's eyes also showed a bit of fire. He hadn't had a good fight for a long time. He had been training in Chang'an for more than half a year, and he had long been suffocated and restless.

Yuanzhou, the desert and the grasslands, are the places where the real men rode their horses into battle.

Li Chongjin suddenly thought that after going to Yuanzhou, he was afraid that he would not have the chance to play mahjong within a few months, and his expression changed extremely.

"No, you have to seize the time and gamble a lot until you have enough fun." Li Chongjin muttered to himself and said hurriedly: "I have something urgent, let's go first!"

Before he finished speaking, Li Chongjin shouted loudly and galloped forward on his horse.

"What is he?" Chai Rong was stunned, wondering what emergency Li Chongjin could have.

Zhu Xiu curled his lips. Needless to say, apart from playing tiles and playing mahjong, there was nothing else that could make this guy so active.

(End of this chapter)