Begging in late Ming Dynasty

Chapter 255

Shanxi, which has been tossed by the peasant army for more than half a year, looks like a big girl who has been oppressed by hooligans for half a night. After a lot of tossing until the Chinese New Year, it seems to be about to stop, but the last few hits came again.

On November [-]th, the general of Shuozhou submitted more than a dozen heads to Taiyuan Mansion to report his meritorious service, saying that he killed the bandit leader Hun Tianlong who had been rampant in Xinding for many years. Xu Dingchen of Shanxi didn't take it seriously at first, who knows The official who recognized the head was surprised to recognize it, it turned out to be the grandson of Mrs. Ma, the general guard of Ningwu Pass, Ma Ke!

On November 28, Sun Luda, the guerrilla general who killed Hukou, rebelled. Thousands of frontier troops went straight to Datong Mansion, raising the banner to kill the traitors!Xu Dingchen, who finally ended the war in the north of Shanxi, almost vomited blood. Now Shanxi is full of holes. Datong Mansion is the fiefdom of the king. If he is defeated by the rebel frontier soldiers, his whole family will have to move his head, covered in cold sweat Xu Dingchen didn't even care about the war in the southwestern part of Shanxi, and hastily transferred Xu Dingguo, the general of Shanxi, who was fighting fiercely with the peasant army in Zhongtiao Mountain, to the north.

On the same day, Zhang Zongheng, the governor of Xuanda, wrote a letter saying that Jiang Xiang, the general of Shuozhou, had outstanding military exploits and was deeply respected by the people. Please transfer Jiang's troops to the north to Datong to participate in the battle.

On December [-]th, the Ministry of War recovered within [-] miles, and Jiang Xing was promoted to the deputy commander-in-chief of Datong. He immediately led his headquarters to Datong to put down Sun Luda's rebellion.

The vigorous anti-insurgency war fought outside is actually the core of the power struggle between the two generals in the Datong Basin. It’s just that this war has just started, and the outcome is already doomed. Ding, as the decisive force, made an assault at the critical moment. Most of the Ma family's generals, Ding, were folded in Dai County. Sun Luda and other core figures of the Ma family's family were just fighting to the death, inciting the hungry soldiers who owed wages to rebel However, the Jiang family is intertwined with each other, and there are not a few generals who support Jiang Xiang.

Even the Ministry of War seems to have confirmed the demise of the generals of the Ma family, which is why Jiang Xing was promoted to be the deputy general of Datong.

When he went back, he was promoted, and this Jiang Xiang became more active. He set off from Shuozhou without stopping all the way, but when he arrived in Dai County, he was delayed for two full days. capital.

December [-]th, Dai County.

Even at the end of the empire, the Ming army actually maintained a rather magnificent military appearance. Thousands of officers and soldiers wearing foam nail cotton armor and black iron helmets carried banners and carried firecrackers, winding their way northward. To go, we have to pass through Ningwuguan from here and enter the Datong Basin to start fighting the chaos.

Jiang Xiang really prepared a lot of "military resources". There were several carts of belongings, and the wheels of the pressed wheels made a deep mark. He was wearing the Wenshan armor of the deputy commander. Say goodbye with fists in the palm of your hand.

"Song Shoubei has a lot of heart, this is the heart here, and he will be rewarded in the future!"

"Jiang Zongbing is serious! The last general here also wishes Mr. Zongbing to overcome all difficulties and success in no time! Slay the traitor under the sword!"

Although he was smiling, the corners of Song Qingshu's mouth seemed to be twitching all the time, and it was Sun Chuanting who kept poking his back, and finally finished the polite words with a forced smile.

Fortunately, everyone retained some military demeanor, didn't say much nonsense, and clasped their fists again, Jiang Xiang got on his horse and headed northward with pride.

Watching the more than 3000 Shuozhou soldiers go away for half an hour, and finally completely disappeared from sight, Song Qingshu's face collapsed, and while calling the accompanying gentry to return to the city, he hummed resentfully.

"Did this old man win the fight, or was he robbed?"

Seeing his lord's heartbroken look, Sun Chuanting helplessly put on his poker face, persuading him forcefully: "This is also the lord's choice, let's take it as it is, let's take it as a way to get on the boat!"

The silver and other things were scraped away by Jiang Xiang for nearly a hundred thousand, but Song Qingshu really asked for it. There is no way, if he wants to hide in Dai County, he must rely on the protection of a certain side of the frontier forces, and then The business in Zhudai County is getting more and more prosperous, and this backstage has to become more and more high-level and tougher. The original Qiu Ming is already somewhat unqualified.

In fact, Ma Ke was originally considered a good choice for Song Qingshu. Supporting the weak side will naturally benefit more than relying on the strong side. However, this guy didn't take Song Qingshu seriously from the beginning to the end, and he blatantly attacked the door. Well, the begging army is not strong enough to convince people with virtue. In a night of bloody battles, more than 300 people were beheaded, and this blood feud was settled.

So Song Qingshu ordered this guy to be slaughtered very cleanly, and deliberately released a few people under the banner of Jiang Xiang. Ma Ke's use value is much greater than himself. Will Ma's general compromise and take refuge under Jiang Xiang's command? Not to mention that he will not get any benefits at that time, and he will have to guard against Ma Ke's revenge in the future. Although he is really not afraid of him in a fight, he is a thief after all and can't see the light.

Killing him is to let Jiang and Ma have no room for change. The guerrilla Sun Luda who fled back was unwilling to wait for death, so he launched a rebellion. Now Datong in the north is like a big show. You sing and I go on stage. The vertical and horizontal maneuvers are wonderful!This trip was not as simple as suppressing the rebellion, but to win over the forces of the Ma family, the middle faction and the local faction. Jiang Xingke was also short of money, so when he arrived in Dai County, he killed Song Qingshu.

Song Qingshu really had to pay for this money, otherwise he would have wasted all his previous efforts and had to rely on tricks to get on the boat. This sum of money for a boat ticket is not cheap enough. Song Qingshu can feel the sadness of a businessman in this era and helpless.

Seemingly relying on money to call the wind and rain, but in fact it is not the meat on the chopping board of those dignitaries who cut twice when needed.

Fortunately, although so much has been paid, it is not all fruitless. At least there are more than 1000 black households in Dai County, and more than 1000 soldiers who were originally under the command of the Ma family.

The relationship between these people and the Ma family is too close. If they return to Datong, they will either lose their families and die, or they will be treated as cannon fire and sent to the front line for consumption. One, there are still more than a thousand left for Song Qingshu. Although Song Qingshu killed their general, these soldiers can still be loyal to the begging army. This is also the bitterness and helplessness of this era. Living is not easy for anyone. .

These people have high martial arts skills and outstanding physical fitness, especially they are the main force of the Ming army, and they know the tactics and inside information of the Ming army. These people just make up for the manpower they lost in this battle, and they can have more than 400 people, which can be regarded as war benefits. Bar!

In the morning, Jiang Xing was sent away, and in the afternoon Song Qingshu went to the old camp of Mount Wutai and inspected a circle of troops. It was still on the playground, with thousands of beggar soldiers on both sides beating and repairing the damaged barracks. There is a wall, and more than 4000 people are lined up in several neat arrays. Two new officers, Ma Meng and Zhao De, are also in the array. Following Zhou Yuji's orders, they practice the formation one by one. .

After less than half a month of running-in, plus the payment of Anjia money, and the promise to go to the north to take these people's families to Dai County, now the army formation is advancing and retreating, and it has just taken shape. Looking at the drill, Song Qingshu can be regarded as reassuring nodded.

Who knew that at this time, Sun Chuanting came to the door with a poker face again.

"Commander, Mr. Zhao, the new county magistrate of Dai County, has already arrived at Ningwuguan. He sent his family members to Dai County to contact the squires. They hope that the commander will take the lead and go to welcome them together."

"Fucking money again!"

Very sad, Song Qingshu slapped his forehead...

(End of this chapter)