Yi Song

Chapter 159 Huang Hetian Wenbao among people

The leading cavalryman went forward and inspected Yuwen Huangzhong and Li Miao's fish bags and bodyguards, and was very disappointed.

"It's really an official."

"what is your name?"

Seeing that the misunderstanding was resolved and the danger was over, Yuwen Huangzhong asked.

"Linghu Yuanheng, the tenth general in charge of the fifth command of the Dragoon Army."

Linghu Yuanheng replied coldly. He was in his early twenties, wearing standard leather armor and equipped with swords, guns, bows and arrows.

"Dragon Cavalry Army? They used to be called people on horseback. Didn't they change their name to people on foot after Chongning Year? Do you still have cavalry?"

Yuwen Huangzhong's words made Linghu Yuanheng's face become dark and long.

"Why do you talk so much?"

"I am not only a member of Zhongshushe, but also a clerk in Xianmo Pavilion. I know many words by heart." Yuwen Huangzhong replied.

It turned out that he was still a scribe who was used by officials. These people are all noble people, why are they here? Is it carrying some ulterior secret?

My uncle Tan Zhen often did this kind of thing.

The situation must be reported to the commander. He is such a good general and cannot be plotted against.

Linghu Yuanheng said calmly: "You are very knowledgeable and memorized. But you two came to the battlefield at this moment and your behavior is suspicious. I must take you to see the commander."

"Okay, we are also planning to pay a visit to Liu Erlang." Yuwen Huangzhong replied generously.

Linghu Yuanheng led the cavalry and escorted Yuwen Huangzhong, Li Miao and four masters and servants, walking through the night and firelight.

On the way, Linghu Yuanheng suddenly stopped and shouted to the front: "Begging the thief!"

The dark place immediately responded: "Bianhe!"

Then he asked back: "The first month!"

Linghu Yuanheng immediately responded: "Songshan!"

There was no movement in the darkness, and Linghu Yuanheng and his party passed quickly.

Not far away, they suddenly encountered a group of army infantry, with shields in front, spears straightened, and crossbows in full force. The leader of the team shouted: "Peace!"

Linghu Yuanheng immediately responded: "Sihai!"

Then he asked back: "Iron gun!"

The leader of the team responded: "Good horse!"

Linghu Yuanheng revealed his identity: "The fifth commander of the Dragoon Army, serving as the 25th patrol team of the left reconnaissance cavalry."

"The 10th command of the Guangjie Army serves as the 11th patrol on the outside."

After cupping their hands and exchanging glances, Linghu Yuanheng continued to move forward with Yuwen Huangzhong and Li Miao.

"Are you doing the incision?" Yuwen Huangzhong asked curiously.

"Shutong, this is the military command to identify ourselves and the enemy." Li Miao explained from the side, "It's just different from the current military command, and I can't quite figure it out."

Yuwen Huangzhong touched his chin and said: "I figured it out. The first time it should be a hidden whistle. What signs are there? The officers and soldiers know it, but outsiders don't. When General Linghu saw it, he immediately shouted the password. There should be After making a sound and asking another question, Captain Linghu immediately answered. The two were on par with each other, so they passed safely.

The second time is an open whistle, so the other side calls out the command first, and Team Linghu will answer it, and then asks the question, and the other side will answer it. The secret whistle password and the open whistle password are different, and the passwords asked and answered are completely irrelevant, even if you guess, it is difficult to guess. "

Linghu Yuanheng couldn't help turning his head and glanced at Yuwen Huangzhong. This man was quite smart.

After passing two secret posts and two open posts, they came to the foot of a hill. Linghu Yuanheng waved his hand and motioned to his subordinates to hold Yuwen, Huangzhong and Li Miao waiting while he went forward to report.

"Yuwen Huangzhong, Li Miao?"

Changsun Mo said on the side: "The envoy, Yuwen Huangzhong, is a native of Chengdu Prefecture in Yizhou. He was a Jinshi in the third year of Daguan. His brother Yuwen Cuizhong was Tanhua in the second year of Chongning. He is the nephew and son-in-law of Cai Taishi. His ancestor is a member of the clan of the Northern Zhou Dynasty and the former Tang Dynasty. During Wenzong's reign, he moved to Chengdu and became a member of a family of poets and calligraphers in Southwest China.

Li Miao was the successor to the former Tang Dynasty clan and Prime Minister Li Shi, and Xuanzu Gong Wu Gong was Taizong's consort, Du Wei, and Princess Shang Wanshou. He became an official under the influence of his father and served successively in prefectures and counties. It is said that he offended Taiwei Tong and was demoted from a civil servant to a military attache. Later, he was demoted to Daxiuhe Division by Taishi Cai. The controller is in charge of the dredging of the Bianhe River, and he is one of the supervisory officials. Liu Guozhang nodded, "I remember, he is a diligent person." Why did they get here? "

Linghu Yuanheng couldn't help but express his guess: "Commander, are they here to monitor you under some secret order?"

Liu Guozhang pondered for a while and nodded: "Invite the two of you up first."

As soon as they met, Yuwen Huangzhong said: "I have always heard that Liu Erlang is very bold, and he is indeed well-deserved. I just heard yesterday that Liu Erlang suffered a defeat in Gaoxin Town, and we will start a night attack tonight. Others did not expect it, and the enemy did not expect it. Cry out of surprise!"

This is a madman, but he seems to have some intelligence.

Li Miao frowned and muttered: "Envoy Liu, have you figured out the enemy's situation? You must not attack rashly and risk the lives of the soldiers to gain fame!"

This person has a good heart, but is too straightforward. No wonder his official position is getting smaller and smaller.

"I have internal support." Liu Guozhang said calmly.

"Report!" A flag-bearing team came to report, "The Divine Cavalry Army entered the camp of the bandit army, met with Yi Cong of the East China Sea, beheaded the bandit army's two puppet marshals from four sides, and five generals from eight sides, and surrounded Tian Wenbao."

Yicong from the East China Sea!

Yuwen Huangzhong and Li Miao looked at each other. Aren't these the most fierce and elite men under Tian Wenbao's command? Was he instigated by Liu Erlang?

"The leaders of Yi Cong in the East China Sea are my old friends when I followed my relatives and tribesmen to do business in the Northeast. We fought horse thieves and Khitan people together, and we have a life-and-death friendship. I went to survey the enemy's situation in the afternoon and met them accidentally, which made me determined at night. Determination to attack the bandits."

Liu Guozhang's explanation made Yuwen Huangzhong's eyes light up, "Liu Erlang, you decided to attack the bandit army at night after losing the battle?"

"Suffering a defeat? When did I suffer a defeat?"

"We are in Shuangjia Town. Yesterday evening, someone came from Nanjing and spread the word that Liu Erlang was defeated."

"These bastards! Wait until Tian Wenbao is caught, and then we'll kill them!" Liu Guozhang said fiercely, "Although Kang Tsefu and his soldiers were defeated yesterday, Xie Xing's troops were also hunted down by the bandit army, with six to seven hundred people killed and injured, but I also led the Divine Cavalry Army to behead more than 400 people and injure 700 to 800 enemies. I also captured the head of the thieves’ puppet general, Tian Wenbao’s nephew. Is this called a defeat?”

Li Miao said angrily: "How can this be called a defeat! These people are really talking nonsense."

Yuwen Huangzhong asked meaningfully: "I wonder where Xie Xing and other generals are?"

"After I collected the remaining troops at noon, I executed the military law. I also beheaded six of the remaining four commanders. Their heads were hung outside the camp gate to enforce military discipline!"

Yuwen Huangzhong showed such a smile, and Li Miao also understood the meaning of the words, and the expression on his face looked a little complicated.

"Report! The entire bandit army has collapsed! All units are chasing the remnants, and the Donghai Yicong Cavalry and the Divine Cavalry are chasing Tian Wenbao and his headquarters one after another."

Liu Guozhang nodded, turned around and asked, "Why are you two gentlemen here?"

"Liu Shiguan, a native of Yuwenshe, was sent by Zhongshu Province to inspect and accept the Bianhe River dredging project with the Ministry of Industry and the Capital Water Supervision. He has an old relationship with me and knew that I was working as a supervisor on the Bianhe River embankment, so he chose me. This section is where we are, and then we go directly to Shuangjia Town.”

Li Miao's words made Liu Guozhang frown, "Shuangjia Town is only thirty miles away from here. Why are you so close? Doesn't the acceptance start from Chen Liu's side?"

Yuwen Huangzhong spoke, "The people from the Ministry of Industry and the Capital Water Supervision are over there to inspect the acceptance. Firstly, I don't want to be with them, and secondly, I want to see how Erlang defeats the thieves, so the closer the better." .

We have prepared four good horses and will run to Chenliu if something goes wrong. I didn’t want to see a fire here tonight, so I guessed it was Liu Erlang’s night attack on the bandits, so I pulled Yan Si over to take a closer look. "

What are you so excited about? You are in the Xianmo Pavilion, and you are much better than Zhang Zeduan, who was in the Hanlin Academy. You are the counselor on state affairs, and sometimes you have to guest star as the drafter of imperial edicts. He only has a senior professional title and is not as crazy as you.

Liu Guozhang blinked and suddenly said: "Mr. Yuwen, I suggest you change your name."

"What do you mean Erlang?"

How can you suggest that someone change their name the first time you meet them?

"Yuwen Huangzhong, this name doesn't sound good."

"Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang, why doesn't it sound good?" Yuwen Huangzhong asked impolitely.

"Huang Zhong, Yu Wen Huang Zhong, reminds me very easily of Ren Zhong Huang Lai."

Yuwen Huangzhong's handsome face suddenly turned into a purple eggplant, sparkling in the rising sun.

At this time, a flag-bearer ran from a distance and shouted: "Report! Tian Wenbao has been caught!"

(End of this chapter)