Song Dynasty

Chapter 329 Coming Soon

In the early morning of the next day, the autumn rain fell continuously, interweaving a thin silk curtain in front of my eyes.

It wasn't raining heavily, but it was so cold that in just a moment, the armor on people's bodies was drenched.

On the official road outside Fuzhou, the brigade was rumbling forward.

First there are teams of cavalry, look at their banners, which have a big Chen character embroidered on them.All the people wore only a jacket, and the iron helmets on their heads were replaced by cloth hats, and they tried their best to hold their chests out in the rain.

These people all carried a bag containing feather arrows on their backs. Because they were afraid that the feather arrows would stick to water and become degummed, the mouth of the bag was tied with string.As for the riding bow, it was also unstringed, and it was changed to a stick pinned to the back.And around their waists, there are bones, big axes and hand knives.

All the people were on one side, and the other empty horse was carrying armored buns, and a long lance was hung on the saddle.

It has been a long time since such a luxurious attire was seen since the Northern Song Dynasty and the Western Army were wiped out.

Suddenly appearing in Fuzhou at this moment, no need to ask, it is naturally the five hundred heavy cavalry under Chen Lanruo.

They rumbled forward, their sonorous horseshoes stepped on the ground, and the whole world trembled.Large groups of muddy water flew up and fell on the horses and cavalry.In just a moment, everyone turned into mud monkeys, but no one reached out to wipe it.

Officers in front kept shouting and cursing loudly: "Zhiniang thief, hurry up, don't fall down! If you don't hurry up, we will be overtaken by the brothers who are behind the army. We can't run with four legs Two legs, how can you meet people if you spread the word?"

Not far from the cavalry army, there was a long line of invisible lines.The number of people in this team is more than three times that of Chen Lanruo's troops, and they have been pulled out for at least two or three miles.Some of these people have horses, which belong to the mixed formation of foot and horse.However, compared with the cavalry army, none of the war horses here have vests. The armor buns on the horses are obviously much smaller, and there are no ridiculously long horses, but light cavalry.

However, the armor on the infantry was huge, and all of them were tall and strong.Compared with the Fuzhou people who had the courage to go out of the city to watch the excitement, these northern men were simply giant monsters, and one couldn't help but gasp: what a majestic and strong man!

Unlike the loud shouts of the soldiers of the cavalry, the soldiers of the Beiwei Army marched silently against the drizzle of autumn, from beginning to end, without making a single sound.There are only the clashing of armor and weapons, the heavy breathing of soldiers, and the rustling of footsteps.

This kind of silence has an invisible power. After watching it for a long time, it makes people feel short of breath.

Sweat was pouring from their heads, and it was so hot that the soldiers simply took off their hats and put them on the back of their heads.

Wisps of white air rose up and mixed together over the team, as if a thin layer of mist had formed.

"I have seen the military envoy." A civil official in a red official robe led a group of Fuzhou civil and military officials to greet him at the official road point early.

Wang Shen jumped off his horse, helped him up, and said with a smile: "Fu Zhixian, your name seems to be Fu Chengqian, I seem to remember correctly, right?"

After driving for several days in a row, he only slept for two and a half hours a day, and his physical strength was exhausted. Although Wang Shen was physically strong, he still couldn't bear it, and his formerly rosy face turned pale.However, in front of his subordinates, he still lifted his spirits and showed a gentle smile on his face.

Hearing Wang Shen call out his name accurately, Fu Zhixian became excited: "Yes, yes, my subordinate is Fu Chengqian."

"Haha, Fuzhi County, how many miles away is it from Jingshan, is it easy to go?" If Wang Shen remembers correctly, this Fuzhi County is a township party brought by Du Shu from Hebei. , Unexpectedly, in less than two years, just because Fu Chengqian could write and draw, and was familiar with the operation of the local government, he became the county magistrate of Jingling County, where the state capital of Fuzhou is located.It can be seen from this that the Sizhou military system is short of talents.

Fu Zhixian hurriedly replied: "It is about 120 miles from here to Jingshan. If you take a fast horse, you can get there in one day. If you don't delay, it will only take two days if the army envoys the army."

Wang Shen was taken aback: "Fu magistrate, isn't it right? If someone knows rightly, there are many mountain roads from here to Jingshan. Why is it so fast?"

Fu Zhixian said with a smile: "I'm telling the military envoy, although the small county is the seat of the state capital of Fuzhou, but it's not for rushing, so you naturally don't take it to heart. This is the first time for the military envoy to come here since the appointment of the lower official. But I don’t know, on the map, there are several mountains marked between my Fuzhou and Yingzhou, such as Tianmen Mountain, Zhang Mountain, and Wuhua Mountain, but Wuhua Mountain is a low hill and hill, the terrain is very flat, and the official road It's also wide. That's why the lower officials dare to say that the military envoys can arrive at Jingshan in two days. This is related to the military affairs, how dare you talk nonsense. Otherwise, you will lose your head."

"Two days, two days, Zhiniang thief, finally arrived!" Wang Shen punched each other fiercely: "Finally there is nothing wrong."

110 miles, that is, about fifty kilometers.If it is in the later life, it will only take an hour to drive.However, if you use your legs, it is normal to walk for a day.I am afraid that it will rain and the road will be muddy and difficult to walk.

Seeing Wang Shen's concerns, Fu County Magistrate said: "Don't worry, the military envoy, the road is easy to travel, especially suitable for cavalry marching, and the army's itinerary will not be missed."

Wang Shen was stunned, and raised his spirits: "How should I say?"

"Who can give me a small plug?" Asked, took a dagger handed over by a guard, Fu Zhixian said offended, bent down, and dug a small hole in the underground road with the dagger.Pointing to the bottom, he said: "Look, military envoy, the official road is only covered with a layer of loess, but the bottom is covered with permeable sand and stones, which will not rot under heavy rain. Do you know why?"

Wang Shen saw that this was indeed the case, and couldn't help asking curiously: "This road is well built, why is that?"

Fu Zhixian said with a smile: "According to the research of the lower officials, the area around here should be the capital of Chu State during the Warring States Period. Maybe this official road is the Chi Road that was repaired at that time, so it is naturally solid."

Wang Shen: "Probably so, by the way, is this the structure of this official road?"

"Yes, they are all so strong. Officials in other places dare not say it, but the road from here to Yingzhou Jiepai is so good."

Wang Shen's expression became serious: "There is no joke in the army."

Fu Zhixian: "Military envoys don't worry, I will walk this road from beginning to end once. Every ten miles, I will get off my horse and dig a small hole to see how the roadbed is."

"You have already walked by, dig it up and have a look?" Wang Shen laughed loudly: "Why do you want to inspect the road?"

Fu Zhixian replied: "The lower officials are always careful in doing things, and they have to investigate everything."

"Okay, carefulness is also an advantage." Wang Shen was delighted and praised Fu Zhixian again and again.

Fu Zhixian was proud of himself, and said courteously: "Military envoy, although the rain is light, it is strangely cold. Can you go to the city to rest for a day and leave tomorrow."

"No, the military situation is like fire, and you can't stay for a moment." Wang Shen smiled, "If you want to keep a guest, just keep the appointment. He is also exhausted these days."

Fu Zhixian was greatly surprised: "Du Yuezhi, Judge Du is here."

"Of course, you see, that's right, you go pick him up. Let him live in Jingling County first, and I'll send someone over to pick him up after I finish the war. This Du Yuezhi is very lazy. I have been complaining about the hard work along the way, and I don’t want to listen to his nagging.” As he spoke, Wang Shen shook the reins and rushed out, catching up with Chen Lanruo who was walking at the forefront of the army, and shouted: “General Chen .”

Chen Lanruo turned her head, looked at Wang Shen coldly, and cupped her hands slightly: "What orders does the military envoy have?"

Ever since he set off from Hunan, Chen Lanruo has returned to his lukewarm appearance.Wang Shen tried to make excuses to get warm with her several times, but all of them got bored.In addition, I was in a hurry to hurry, so I stopped teasing him.

Wang Shen: "It's still 110 miles from here to Jingshan County to join the Tabai Army. I have already asked clearly. This road is easy to walk. The mountains on the road are low hills. Yue Yun, let's set off in a few days first. , You should have mastered the troops by now. However, the main force of the Jurchen will go south soon. Maybe you are already on the way, you can send scouts to contact them first. In addition, the security circle should be enlarged. It’s too steady, and I feel a little uneasy. Besides, if you are on a fast horse, you can finish the journey in one day. As for the main force, it will take two days.”

For some reason, every time he saw Chen Lanruo, Wang Shen talked a lot.

Chen Lanruo nodded: "Yes, I will send scouts right away."

(End of this chapter)