A small soldier of the frontier army in the late Ming Dynasty

Chapter 769
Feng Shikong was just worried, afraid that things would eventually get out of hand, and advised Sun Chuanting to think twice before acting.

Sun Chuanting sneered and said: "It's out of control? The governor led three thousand tigers to come here to clean up the generations. Not only that, but the governor will train the new army in Shaanxi in the future, show loyalty to the soldiers, and let them know that they are the most important people. Fight against Ming Dynasty and finally replace these warlords!"

In the end, Feng Shikong had to obey Sun Chuanting's arrangement, and the two conspired on how to summon He Renlong.

At this time, He Renlong's subordinates, Zhou Guoqing, Wei Daheng, He Guoxian, Gao Jinkuren, etc., were his confidantes, while Gao Jie, Gao Ruli, He Yong, Dong Xueli and more than ten generals were more distant. If the party appeases the remaining generals, the army can be settled.

Especially at this time, Gao Jie, one of He Renlong's subordinates who is the deputy general, is brave in battle and has irreconcilable conflicts with the bandits. In Sun Chuanting's mind, he is someone who can be entrusted with important tasks.

After all, the ancients said that killing one's father and taking one's wife is one's hatred. Gao Jie was once Li Zicheng's subordinate. At that time, Li Zicheng's wife Xing was in charge of military resources and provided daily food and war. Gao Jie was afraid that Li Zicheng would find out, so he stole the Xing family and surrendered. Of course, he couldn't hide the future.

Li Zicheng was put on such a big green hat by Gao Jie, how could he let him go?Other generals can subdue trespassers, but he can't. This is why Gao Jie fights bravely every time he encounters a traitor. It can be used!

Immediately, Sun Chuanting summoned all generals in Shaanxi to discuss matters in Xi'an, and stated that they must rush to the Governor's Mansion to discuss state affairs before noon four days later, and listen to him to teach the opportunity face to face.
It can be seen from this that Sun Chuanting acted resolutely. After all, the time is very short. After receiving the documents, he must hurry up and stop for a moment before he can arrive, especially the local officials who are farther away.

Fortunately, the local post stations in Shaanxi are still relatively complete at this time, and the local Tangma, which is especially used for delivering emergency documents, saw flying horses flying around, all of them with small flags on their backs, rushing to various border towns in Shaanxi. , I don’t know how many horses ran to death from exhaustion.

After receiving the call, none of the generals dared to be negligent. After all, in the old days, Sun Junmen was very powerful, and he was He Renlong. Because when Wang Qiaonian was defeated and died, Sun Chuanting had pleaded for him, so he also let go of his vigilance. He brought two hundred guards and other generals with him, and hurried to Xi'an.

It was already the beginning of November at this time, yesterday just warmed up a bit, and today it was snowing again, the wind and snow were blowing, and it was extremely cold.

When the arriving generals entered the city of Xi'an, they were all surprised to find that there were many elite soldiers at the top of the city. They were all well-armored and imposing. Many people were shocked.

The more you walk towards the governor's mansion, the more elite soldiers are listed on both sides of the road. Not to mention the elite firearms in their hands, especially the strict discipline and the aura of survival after a hundred battles, many people are frightened. Is this the Supervision Battalion?Where did Sun Du get it from?
He Renlong was also one of the doubts. After he led the generals into Xi'an City, he paid attention to these soldiers. He saw that all of these people were wearing armor, and they just remained motionless in the cold wind, that kind of elite, that kind of strict Well, compared with them, the elite soldiers in my own battalion are nothing compared to them.

Moreover, these people are all stout and strong, and they seem to have endless strength. Their armor is also very good, and it is obvious that they have spent a lot of energy on weekdays to supply it. A general, willing to bring these good soldiers to Sun Du's command?
Could it be Beijing Camp?
A thought flashed through He Renlong's mind, and then he shook his head. Those soldiers looked good, but they were actually embroidered pillow soldiers.

As for the soldiers in front of them, they looked like they had seen blood and fought old battles, and they definitely could not be soldiers from the Beijing camp.

Faintly, these soldiers and horses gave He Renlong a sense of familiarity, but he couldn't remember where he had seen such soldiers before.

When I arrived in front of the governor's gate, I saw two large flagpoles, one on the left and the other on the right, rising from the ground, like two sharp swords, piercing the blue sky, with two apricot-yellow banners rolling on them, and on one of the banners, the words "The Commander of the Three Armies" can be seen faintly. "The words.

Here, there is one post at three steps and one post at five steps. Hundreds of red-armored and iron-helmeted warriors stand neatly in the square on both sides of the gate.

They were silent with their weapons in their hands, even in the extremely cold weather, no one moved a little bit. Judging by their posture of a strong army, although there are only a few hundred people, they are as powerful as thousands of troops. gotta shake.

When He Renlong brought Zhou Guoqing, Wei Daheng, and Gao Jieren to wait, the commanders of the towns on the three sides also arrived.

Zheng Jiadong, general of Guyuan, Niu Chenghu, general of Lintao, Wang Ding, general of Yulin, officer Fumin, general of Ningxia, and their subordinates, such as Lu Guangzu, deputy general of Lintao Town, Hui Xian, deputy general of Yulin Town, general Liu Tingjie, etc. Guerrilla and above officers have arrived one after another.

The front of the gate was full of generals in helmets and armor, and from time to time, some people came rushing and jumped off their horses.

The Qin army was bitterly cold, and their food and salaries were often in arrears. These people were officers and generals, all of whom were in tattered clothes and armor, and looked ashamed. Our Lao Tzu" voices continued, and the front of the courtyard was full of noisy voices greeting each other.

He Renlong led a group of generals to arrive, and everyone greeted immediately: "He Shuai."

"He Shuai."

"Is Lao He here?"

"Hahaha, madman He is here?"

He Renlong exchanged pleasantries with them, especially Guyuan General Soldier Zheng Jiadong and Lintao General Soldier Niu Chenghu, both of them are veteran generals just like He Renlong.

Both of them came up to greet them swaggeringly, they had thick black faces, and looked like wind, frost, snow and rain, they were all in their fifties, and the iron armor on their bodies was also full of traces, and the hanging cloak even had a few holes , a typical old military look.

"Old Zheng, Lao Niu..."

He Renlong cupped his hands casually, looked at the soldiers on the square, and said in a low voice, "What's the origin of these? Where did Sun Chuanting get them?"

The two shook their heads, their expressions also envious: "Good soldiers, the servants in our battalion can't compare with them, could it be that they are from the Beijing battalion?"

He Renlong sneered: "With such soldiers and horses in the Beijing camp, the emperor doesn't need to rely on us military leaders!"

Zheng Jiadong said, "Yes."

Niu Chenghu said: "Lao He, I'm always a little uneasy. You said that Tiger Sun put up such a big battle..."

He looked around and said in a low voice: "Could it be that you want to investigate the crime of escaping me at that time?"

In fact, He Renlong also had such uneasiness, but he never believed that Sun Chuanting would really dare to actually deal with them. As for killing their heads, this kind of thought would never even occur to him.

With soldiers, he is the Caotou King. Relying on the soldiers and horses in his hands all these years, He Renlong has disregarded all the heroes and ignored all the officials. If he doesn't dump Yang Sichang, Fu Zonglong, or Wang Qiaonian, what can they do?What about the imperial court?
Even if something happened, at most one of them would commit a crime and perform meritorious deeds to redeem himself, and one would not dare to be punished actually.

He can't even remember how many times he has been punished for this kind of crime. The emperor killed civil servants like chickens. He can only appease them, who have soldiers and horses in their hands!Otherwise, aren't you afraid that you will make trouble and mutiny, or even join the bandits?

Hmph, Sun Chuanting is the same, even if he borrowed 1 guts, he would not dare to come true.

He also heard that although Zuo Liangyu was the chief culprit of Zhuxian Town's defeat, the subsequent handling was exactly as he had imagined in his heart. The emperor only dared to vent his anger on the civil servants, and even killed some generals who had no soldiers. Official, Zuo Liangyu is the result of self-redemption again.

What's even more ridiculous is that the court originally wanted to reward the culprit, and it was changed to reprimand after the Xuanzhen Times reported it, but there is still no actual punishment. Why?Zuo Liangyu has too many soldiers and horses, and the court is afraid.

This also made He Renlong more convinced of the idea of ​​preserving strength. If the battle situation is unfavorable, preserving the soldiers and horses in hand should be the top priority. In this world, only with soldiers can you have power, and with soldiers, you can have glory and wealth!

Thinking in his heart, He Renlong chuckled, and said with disdain: "The new official takes office three fires. If you don't put on a big fight, how can you be intimidated? If you don't put on a big fight, how can you make people afraid? I congratulate you!" The lunatic admits that these soldiers and horses are very good, but what is the use of such a small number of people? In the end, it is not up to the general soldiers of our towns, the sons of Guanzhong sons?...Of course, the old boss, you have to show some face, Mr. Sun is here From time to time, we will bluff to scare us, or yell at us, let’s cooperate and play a show together, so that all parties can get off the stage. After the incident, I, Lao He, invite you to the largest restaurant in Chang’an City to have a meal.”

Niu Chenghu and Zheng Jiadong were relieved, they both laughed and said: "Jiang is old and hot, and He Shuai's analysis can be described as penetrating."

Everyone was exchanging greetings, and it seemed that people from all towns were almost here. At this moment, three cannons rang out suddenly, and the shaft gate was opened wide, and it was open in the dark. Everyone was shocked. He Renlong also coughed, and he came back to his senses. Come on, raised your hand and said: "Let's go, the time has come, let's go in, don't keep the old boss waiting for a long time!"

The personal guard stayed in the square, he took the lead, swaggering in through the gate, all the generals also came in one after another, but seeing the densely packed guards along the way, holding flint guns in their hands, everyone was secretly startled.

The Governor's Mansion is quite large, and there are two deep courtyards from the gate to the lobby. Gao Jie followed behind a group of generals. He looked at the heroic soldiers standing on both sides. For some reason, he always had a very familiar feeling.

Next to the second door steps, he saw a general looking at them indifferently with his hands behind his back. Everyone's eyes lit up. After all, such a handsome and tough handsome man as Gao Xun is rare. His heroic appearance is extraordinary.

But Gao Jie didn't think about this. He looked at Gao Xun, but a thought suddenly appeared in his mind. He knew what soldiers and horses Governor Sun brought back.

Jingbian Army!
It's the Jingbian army!

If You Ruo fell into the ice cave, Gao Jie's heart went cold from head to toe, and something serious was about to happen. At this moment, only this thought flashed through his mind.

Seeing Gao Xun's faint gaze, Gao Jie was taken aback, he hastily put on a smile, and then passed under the second door with almost weak heels.

……

The people entered the gate one after another, three bursts of cannon fire, and they entered the White Tiger Hall more intensively. The hall is wide, and there is a screen in front of it. There is a nanmu iron table in front, covered with red satin brocade curtains, gold medals, arrows and other objects placed on the top.

Then the generals stood in two rows according to their official positions and military positions. Needless to say, He Renlong was at the top on the left. They stood solemnly, waiting for the arrival of Governor Sun Chuanting.

Not long after, there was another gunshot, and military music was played behind the screen, and then Sun Chuanting was seen wearing a red official robe, black gauze on his head, and a jade belt around his waist. He stepped out from behind the screen.

Behind them, a large group of staff followed, one of them was holding the governor's seal, and the other was a cold and arrogant man holding Shang Fang's sword.What attracted everyone's attention was that among the crowd, there was also a dark, thin and resolute military officer, and a dignified, rather refined scholar. They were all familiar faces, and He Renlong and the others had never seen them before.

Sun Chuanting walked in front of his iron case, and all the staff and officials stood on both sides.

"Meet Sun Duchen!"

With the sound of a blade of nails, all the generals roared to see them. They were all in neat armor, ready with bows, arrows and sabers. They knelt on one knee and clasped their fists to salute Sun Chuanting.

Sun Chuanting said in a deep voice: "All generals please rise!"

"Thank you Duchen!"

Everyone roared together, and there was the clang and clang of the nail leaves, and the breath of gold and iron horses spread.

Sun Chuanting sat down behind the iron case, his sharp eyes scanned everyone in the hall, especially He Renlong.

He said slowly: "This governor has been favored by the emperor and entrusted with important use. I swear to destroy the thieves with this body, and I will live up to the holy grace! Su, if you ignore military orders and fail to fight effectively, how can you destroy the bandits?"

He said sharply: "Therefore, the key to suppressing thieves is to rectify military discipline. Those who make meritorious deeds must be rewarded, and those who commit crimes must be punished! All generals will be honored by the country for generations, dare you not work together?"

Everyone in the hall looked at each other pale, did not expect Sun Chuanting to be so merciless as soon as he took office, yelling at everyone, watching his words, this is referring to Sang Huai.

Everyone was silent, or said nothing, or secretly looked at his face, and some even glanced towards He Renlong.

He Renlong stood with a blank expression on his face, he was displeased, you, Sun Chuanting, have passed, you can just scold and curse casually, if you go too far, everyone can't get off the stage, and everyone's face will be ugly.

You look like this, even if the big guys want to cooperate with you in acting.

Seeing a lot of people staring at him, he cursed a few words inwardly, a group of people are smart, and they knew that I would call my father to stand out.

He chuckled, his face changed color, and he said loudly: "Sun Du is a golden word, you must keep it in your heart... I will definitely remember the teaching of the governor, work hard to kill thieves, and be loyal to the country , to save my people from the fire and water, so worthy of the emperor's kindness."

Sun Chuanting looked at him with a half-smile on his face: "Oh, madman He also remembers Ben Du's teachings?"

He Renlong grinned openly, "Of course I remember, the governor's teachings will never be forgotten."

Sun Chuanting said indifferently: "Is it also the instruction of the governor to escape a few times?"

A flash of greenness flashed across He Renlong's face, and he forced a smile, "This...this...hehe, it's also too powerful...cough cough...the general will know that he was wrong, and the general will definitely make up for his mistakes and return the favor. His Majesty……"

Sun Chuanting looked at him and said with a sneer, "So, you are convicted?"

He Renlong said: "If you know your crime, you will know your crime, you will know your crime, and you will definitely correct it. Please give this opportunity to the general to make meritorious deeds..."

Sun Chuanting said lightly: "It's good that you know your crime, and the governor doesn't need you to change it, because you can't change it at all!"

He cast a deep glance at He Renlong, as if he wanted to keep his appearance in mind, he stood up suddenly, and shouted sharply: "Come on, push the guilty minister He Renlong out, and behead him!"

He Renlong said: "Okay..."

A few strong soldiers in front of the hall rushed forward, pushed He Renlong to the ground, knocked off his helmet, took off his bow, arrow and sword, and then wrapped thick and long ropes around him several times, densely packed, Immediately tie him like a zongzi, drag him, and drag him outside the hall.

This time Zitu was up and down, and the situation was changing so quickly that it was unbelievable. He Renlong didn't realize what was going on until he was pulled out. It turned out that Sun Chuanting was not acting with him, but for real.

He was very unwilling to believe what he saw before his eyes, but the facts were so cruel, unprecedented horror surged into his heart, he yelled a few times, and finally turned into a stern cry: "Wrong!"

"Injustice!"

He Renlong's tragic voice echoed in the hall, and the faces of all the generals in the hall also changed drastically, and indescribable panic emerged in everyone's hearts.

Especially Zheng Jiadong, the commander in chief of Guyuan, and Niu Chenghu, the commander in chief of Lintao, trembled all over. As soon as they gritted their teeth, they wanted to kneel down and beg for mercy.

He said viciously: "Kaixian made a noise and returned. The fierce commander sacrificed himself for the defeat of the lone army. Cao's two thieves came out. So far, the legacy is endless! When the enemy abandons the commander, he collapses first, causing Xin'an and Yongning to lose their second governors. He Renlong, you are wronged." Where? You deserve to die!"

He roared: "Stop talking, drag it out and chop it off!"

While the generals were trembling, He Renlong's expression was grim and distorted, and he was dragged out by several soldiers like dead dogs.

He was stout, and struggled desperately at first, kicking his feet indiscriminately, and swearing constantly.As Yue Yue went out, extreme horror appeared on his ferocious face, and finally he howled loudly: "No...don't kill me!"

"don't want……"

He Renlong's shrill cry seemed to be heard throughout the city of Xi'an. He screamed desperately in his throat: "Spare me, spare my life... Duchen, spare the life of the last general..."

In the end, He Renlong was dragged to the gate of Xingyuan and forced to kneel on the ground. His mind was in a daze, and he seemed to hear a loud voice from the square: "It's the commander, the commander..."

"Sun Chuanting wants to kill the commander-in-chief, brothers, fight with Sun thief..."

"Save He Shuai."

Then I seemed to hear a voice nearby: "Get ready, raise the gun."

Row after row of gunshots sounded, interspersed with bursts of crying father and mother, the sound seemed close but far away, He Renlong heard it, but didn't seem to hear it.Footsteps sounded behind him, Master Hu came over with Shang Fang's sword in his hand, flicked the sword, and said, "Shang Fang's sword is not as smooth as my long sword."

With a clang and a dragon chant, he pulled out Shangfang's sword, and He Renlong knelt with disheveled hair. It seemed that at this moment, the past flashed through his mind one by one. The commander-in-chief also followed many people, such as Chen Qiyu, Zheng Chongjian, Sun Chuanting, Yang Sichang...

Because of his bravery in battle, people call him "Crazy He". It seems that in the early years, he only focused on killing thieves, but when did he change?When there are many soldiers and generals, I am more in love with power and position. I just want to preserve my own soldiers and horses and my own strength. For this reason, I keep running away and killing countless civilians and generals without feeling guilty.

I also thought that with a strong army in hand, I could always be safe and sound, ha ha...

He finally thought: "As a result, tens of thousands of soldiers and horses still can't save someone's life..."

Master Hu swept across He Renlong's neck indifferently, and Shang Fang's sword slammed down, a head rolled to the ground, bloody patches, and was quickly buried in the wind and snow.

(End of this chapter)