Song Dynasty

Chapter 233 The Sea and the Sky (Part [-])

Wang Shen sent troops to attack Anzhou this time for three strategic purposes: first, to cut off the military threat of Zhang Yong, Cao Cheng and other thieves; second, to expand the living space and turn Anlu into his own base; of the Great Famine.

On the second day of the decisive battle with Zhang Yong, Wang Shen couldn't even wait to hear the report, so he led the former army into Anlu City, where the state capital is located.

As far as the cities I have seen after traveling to the Song Dynasty, let alone Jinling, the political, economic and cultural center of the south of the Yangtze River is dominated by dragons and tigers, and the southeast is superior.However, due to the deliberate weakening of the Northern Song Dynasty, Jinling lost a large number of people, and it was like a big city. By the Jianyan period, there were only 60 million permanent residents. Although it was not as prosperous as later generations, it was still a first-class city.

However, what happened to Jinling had nothing to do with him, Wang Shen.But at this moment, Anlu is really in his hands, and has become the most high-quality asset in Wang's pocket.

The Anlu city in front of me is densely populated, with traffic, chickens and dogs, and a peaceful and prosperous place.The Anlu people, who have not experienced war since the founding of the Northern Song Dynasty, are all neatly dressed, with a well-nourished look and luster on their faces.

Entering the city, the Fucheng is also huge, there are six vertical and horizontal roads in the city, and the streets and alleys, large and small, are dazzling.As far as its urban construction is concerned, it has at least reached the size of a central county-level city in later generations.When Wang Shen's former army first entered the city, the people in the city closed their doors because of fear.Later, seeing Wang Shen's Announcement to the Min, and seeing that the former army officers and Minqiu had not committed any crimes, gradually they became more courageous.

For ordinary people, one day without work is without food.One after another, peddlers went out to sell goods, some woodcutters brought carts of charcoal into the city, some people opened shops selling cloth, food, rouge and gouache, and some bold children warmly greeted the soldiers who stood on the street maintaining order to enter the shop for dinner. .There were also old women and young girls who brought jasmine, magnolia, and gardenia strung in garlands to put on the soldiers' heads, so as to ask for some pocket flowers, which made those simple soldiers wave their hands in shame.Even Wang Shen was stuffed with a small red flower whose name he couldn't name. He smiled and handed over two copper coins, and then stuck the flower on his head.

People in the Song Dynasty had the habit of wearing hairpins. Wang Shen was tall and had long arms. Although his face had been tanned black by the southern sun, there was a heroic spirit unique to a superior person shining in his brows. When he smiled, his white and neat teeth attracted applause from the people. It also made the little girls blush.

Seeing the flower girls and hearing their soft cries, Wang Shen suddenly remembered the words in the lyrics of his old friend Yi Anju Li Qingzhao: "Selling flowers on the pole. Buy a branch of spring, and tears will stain the light." Uniform. There are still traces of the glow and dew."

Although it is midsummer, the cool wind is blowing, and the green shadows of the trees on the roadside are swaying, but it is indescribably refreshing.

There is a complete drainage system in Anlu City. The water flow in the canals along the streets is clear, and there are groups of small fish playing in them, as if nothing is hanging in the sky.

What a beautiful city!In contrast, the war-torn Qi, Huang and Huaixi are really dilapidated.

After entering the government office and settling down, Wang Shen ordered someone to buy wine and food out of his own pocket, set a table with Hu Yantong and Feng Changqing and ate deliciously.He also sent someone to invite Li Heng, and he replied that Li Zhizhi was in poor health, and he asked the doctor to prescribe a dose of medicine and had already fallen asleep.I don't know if it's true or false.

Wang Shen was in high spirits and kept eating and drinking.After a hearty victory, he also completely relaxed, unconsciously drunk: "Changqing, I'm afraid you'll have to go back to Huangzhou tomorrow."

Feng Changqing: "I also ask the military envoy to order."

Wang Shen looked at the tidy, spacious and clean state office, and sighed: "Tomorrow, you will bring a hundred Qingqi back to Huangzhou to pick up Anniang and her family. Also, my Xingyuan will be located in Anlu from now on." In addition, I ordered all the officials of the prefectural government to make preparations, pack up their belongings, and come here together. An Niang has been with me for more than a year, and after suffering so much, it's time to come here for a few days. Speaking of which, this In the middle of the year, X is busy with military affairs, and there are few days with her. An Niang may not have no complaints in her heart, but she never utters a word of complaint. With a wife like this, what more can a husband ask for."

A while ago, because of the famine since the beginning of summer this year, An Niang set an example for everyone and only ate two meals a day.Each meal is only a small bowl of rice and a few pickled vegetables.The cheekbones on the round face of the past are protruding, and the face is also a little pale.

Thinking of her hardships, Wang Shen felt emotional, and his eyes became moist.

Hearing this, Feng Changqing was overjoyed: "Military envoy, don't worry, I will set off early tomorrow morning, and I will definitely bring my wife to reunite with the general in a proper way. I have a feeling of unsympathy, and I ask the general to agree."

Wang Shen: "Tell me."

Feng Changqing: "After picking up Madam, the villain will still return to serve Madam, and will not serve in the army anymore."

Wang Shen frowned: "Changqing, why don't you stay in the army well? With your brother's martial arts, I plan to send you all to the army after a while."

Feng Changqing saluted, and said: "My brother's life is given by my wife. I only hope that I will be a lackey of my wife for the rest of my life. To my brother, prosperity and wealth are like floating clouds."

Hu Yantong applauded: "A good man, you will repay your kindness, and you will be loyal to the master's family. Feng Changqing, I will obey you."

Seeing that Feng Changqing's mind had been made up, Wang Shen sighed slightly, helped him up, and said, "Okay, I'm sure."

After drinking a few more bowls of wine, Feng Changqing looked worried again: "Military envoy, I don't know if I should say a word or not."

Wang Shen: "Tell me and listen."

Feng Changqing: "Military envoy, it is a great joy to defeat Zhang Yong and take Anlu. Moreover, this place is extremely prosperous and prosperous, and everyone's life will be much better in the future. However, the terrain here is really peaceful. There is no danger to defend the Great Plains. If you bring Madam here, if Cao Cheng and other thieves come to attack our Anlu, wouldn’t you put Madam in danger?"

"Haha, you, you, you are too worried... But, you are so loyal, so I am very happy." Wang Shen pointed at Feng Changqing and said with a smile: "Yes, there is no danger to defend here. But , Thieves can come, and I can go, so what are you afraid of?"

Hu Yantong also laughed: "Feng Changqing, military envoy Lian Ke Zhang Yong, Li Hong, Cao Cheng, might shake Jianghan. Cao Cheng must have lost his nerve. If we don't beat him, he should burn incense. Dare to come here to make a fuss. Besides, the weather is getting hotter every day, how can we use soldiers? Therefore, in the past three or two months, there will be no war in Jianghan. Everything will have to wait until the autumn cools."

Yes, it is a taboo for military strategists to take military action in Midsummer.Firstly, if the weather is hot, if a soldier is injured, the wound will easily become inflamed and fester beyond control; secondly, when the weather is hot, the army’s medicinal materials, drinking water, and various logistics expenses will also be huge; thirdly, the most important thing is that when the army fights, When tens of thousands of people gather together, it is easy to cause a major plague.Maybe before the enemy comes to fight, everyone will be too sick to walk.

Therefore, the agreement was made quickly, and as soon as summer came, all military operations of the enemy and the enemy would stop.Moreover, the troops will also be disbanded into small units of hundreds of people, and stationed in various places under the jurisdiction.

The Sizhou Army has strict discipline and sufficient logistical support, but after this battle, the soldiers are exhausted, let alone the bandit troops of Anlu.

Feng Changqing suddenly realized when he heard the words, and hurriedly said: "General Hu Yan's words awakened the dreamer, Feng Changqing has been taught."

Wang Shen was already drunk: "Huyantong's words are just one of them. The most important thing is that this Anlu has a dragon spirit, and it is a rare geomantic treasure in Jianghan. It's not a superstition, but this place is really good. Here it is."

However, in the real history, there really was an emperor here—Ming Shizong Jiajing Emperor Zhu Houcong—at that time, Jiajing was just a vassal king, and the fief was Anlu.

In the 16th year of Zhengde, Ming Wuzong died. Because Wuzong had no heirs, Yang Tinghe, the chief minister of the cabinet, searched for the heir to the throne according to the "Emperor Ming Zu Xun". However, Zhu Houwei, Wuzong's only younger brother, died young, so he was promoted to Wuzong's father Ming Xiaozong's generation.Xiaozong's two elder brothers both died young and had no heirs. Although the fourth brother Xing Wang Zhu Youzhu was dead, he had two sons. .

It can be seen that the feng shui of this place is still very good.The so-called Feng Shui may be illusory.But as a time traveler, Wang Shen still believed in these things after his atheism was shattered.

Hearing Wang Shen's words, the sweat on Feng Changqing's forehead was frightened: "The envoy is drunk." Then he secretly glanced at Hu Yantong.

Hu Yantong was burying his head in picking up a piece of donkey meat in sauce, as if he didn't hear it.

Wang Shen regained consciousness and said with a smile: "A certain head is really groggy, this wine of victory is really intoxicating!"

At this moment, Lu Can ran over with Qin Sizhao holding a large pile of documents and files with an excited expression on his face.

Yesterday's battle was really tiring, after chasing down the defeated soldiers, Wang Shen fell asleep as soon as he returned to the camp.Entering Anlu City early this morning, as for cleaning the battlefield and taking in prisoners, I left it to Lu Can.

In order to train the backward, Wang Shen asked the rear army Qin Sizhao to help Lu Can.

The two have been busy for a day and a night, and now they are covered in dust, and their eyes are full of red silk.

Judging from their appearance, they should have counted all their gains.

Just as Wang Shen thought, when Wang Shen asked, Vice Army Envoy Lu nodded, "Yes, I have calculated everything to the envoy, and I came to the city to report to you."

Wang Shen: "Don't worry, don't rush, anyway, those things won't fly. You have worked so hard, sit down and have a bowl of wine to catch your breath. Si Zhao, you are still a child, you can't drink, so just eat two chopsticks of vegetables!" "

"Yes, father."

Wang Shen: "One by one, let me tell you how many backgrounds the Anlu I just won has."

"Yes, military envoy. After defeating the main force of Zhang Yong's bandit army yesterday, our army's rear troops took over cities in various places. Now, our Huangzhou Defense Envoy is in charge of the entire territory of Qi and Huangzhou, and Anlu, Xiaogan, The four counties of Yunmeng and Hanchuan. In the future, Hanyang and Ezhou can also be taken over. According to reports, there are no bandit troops stationed in those two cities. Up to now, the lesser half of Jianghan has been restored by military envoys."

(End of this chapter)