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Volume 2: A Different Chief Chapter 791: Trembling

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    Seeing the tired expressions on his men's faces, You Shiwei nodded in approval. They got up early this morning and started on their way. After walking for more than a hundred miles, both men and horses were quite tired and they really should rest.  Anyway, we are not far from Xuanfu Town, so there is no need to rush now.  He couldn¡¯t see a pavilion in the distance, surrounded by densely packed awnings, spreading along both sides of the road.  If you look closer, you will see that there are many trails on both sides of Pudi, extending towards the Tunpu villages on both sides of the official road.  At this time, the road was full of people walking, obviously going to eat and drink in various places in the forts.  After entering Datong Town, You Shiwei already knew that the Jingbian Army had supply points and canteens all along the post station.  Marching troops and horses do not need to light a fire to cook food, they can finish eating and drinking at these delivery places, saving worry and effort.  While he was amazed, You Shiwei also felt that he was incomparable. The logistics support of the Jingbian Army could achieve this step, which was far behind them.  They could not have imagined that such a supply guarantee method existed in the world.  After entering Xuanfu Town, it seemed that this kind of protection was even closer and more effective, and even the surrounding Tunpu villages were mobilized.  The denseness of the villages, the smooth roads, and the dense population here also made them stunned, as if they had suddenly entered another world, only in the legendary peaceful age.  You Shiwei gave instructions for a while, and they headed towards the shop. From a distance, they could see steam rising from all over the pergola, which seemed to be accompanied by the aroma of meat buns and big cakes. Not only the officials and subordinates, but also You Shiwei  Shi Weidu felt his stomach growling and his mouth watering.  Suddenly, You Shiwei and others looked serious, and saw human heads hanging on the willow trees next to them, all of them grinning.  The heads above gave him a familiar feeling.  While he was looking at it, his cousin You Zhaiwen quietly poked his head over and said, "This is Yang Qi, the former commander-in-chief of Lanzhou. The three heads next to him are his three sons. The heads hanging nearby are also his personal followers."  "You Shiwei sent people to investigate. Soon they found out that this time Yang Qi also received a recruitment order from the general, so he brought two hundred servants and three sons to join the battle.  .  Unexpectedly, after entering Xuanfu Town, they saw the peaceful, prosperous and densely populated area, and they became evil-minded.  Especially his three sons, they even tried to lead some soldiers to a certain village to rob.  Unexpectedly, before they took action, they were captured by the patrolling Jingbian Army. Yang Qi tried to protect his son, but was ordered to be killed by General Zhenglu.  The father and son were beheaded, and all the personal guards were killed, and then their heads were hung here for public display.  "This all happened the day before yesterday. They were marching with them that day, including Gansu's general troops, but they were more honest, so they were safe and sound.  "And after Yang Qi's personal guards were killed, the remaining more than a hundred people were all under Ma Xu's command.  A commander-in-chief kills at will. The behavior of General Wang Dou makes You Shiwei and others feel awe-inspiring.  You Shiwei looked up and saw some vigorous knights stationed not far from the road. They were all riding straight on their horses, with cold and solemn expressions, strong and heroic, and their high-spirited and confident attitude was unforgettable at first sight.  They have the same iron arms and hands, the same iron helmets, and the same sturdy horses. They carry flint muskets behind their backs and thick-backed sabers at their waists.  You Shiwei knew that this kind of firearm could be fired without a match rope. It was rare to see it in Yulin Fort, but here everyone had one, even the third-class troops walking on the road.  Looking at the hems of their armor, as well as the red velvet and small pompon on their arms, his younger brother You Shilu whispered: "They are first-class soldiers of the Xuanwu Army." During the battle outside the Great Wall, You Shilu  Lu was also the chief military officer of Ningxia, so of course he paid a lot of attention to this powerful army that captured Guihua City.  You Shiwei's eyes roamed over them, looking at their sharp and majestic eyes under their iron helmets. He sighed in his heart, and he didn't know how Yongning Hou trained these powerful soldiers.  He said: "Go down the order, strictly observe military discipline, and do not harass the residents. Anyone who dares to disobey the order will be killed!" At this time, a knight ran towards them, with a strong body and skillful equestrian skills. You Shiwei saw that this knight was wearing light clothes.  Waist-length armor, a small flag on the iron helmet, with the word "order" written on it, but it is a Tangma.  When I ran closer, I saw that this pond horse was very young, about twenty years old, with a serious face.  He first took out something from his bag, unfolded it, looked at it, looked at You Shiwei for a while, then raised his hands and said on the horse, "Is that the old General You Shiwei in front of you?" You Shiwei said: "That's it, I am,  Who is this general?" Na Tangma said: "My surname is Yang, General You, just call me Senior Sergeant Yang. From now on, the food, clothing, housing and transportation of General You and his party will be arranged by the Ministry of Commerce." "You Shi.  The majestic Tangma wears an exquisite bronze medal on its chest, with the coat of arms of the sun, moon and waves on it, and the word "sergeant" written in the middle.  After hearing about the Jingbian Army¡¯s rank system, all you need to do is support it?Those with the rank of sergeant, no matter what superior officer they meet, can only bow without kneeling.  Looking at this Tangma again, although he is young, his behavior is neither humble nor arrogant, and his temperament is outstanding. I can't help but feel that there are so many talents under the command of Marquis Yongning, and even a small soldier can behave like this.  He said: "Thank you, Sergeant Yang. A certain group of people happened to be hungry and tired. I hope that Sergeant Yang would be convenient and arrange some good places for a certain group of people." He turned around, and a guard behind him quickly took out his clothes  Grabbing out a piece of silver, about ten taels, You Shiwei took it and said, "I don't know how much it will cost to eat and rest. Can I pay for it with silver taels? I hope Sergeant Yang will tell me as well." As he said that, he handed over the silver in his hand.  .  When the Ming Dynasty¡¯s army went to war, except for a small amount of food and grass supplied by the court, most of it was supplied by the local government.  However, it is inconvenient to transport grain and grass, so it is possible to send out silver and the army buys it along the way.  Or supply it from places along the way, and then these local officials ask for it from the army's original location.  "It's just that it's very difficult to ask for food afterwards, and many local officials are unwilling to provide food, so it's better to issue the money before departure and let the generals buy food by themselves.  It's just that the imperial court often owed wages and often couldn't pay out the money, which caused many problems.  ??Or there may be continuous famines, and even money cannot buy food and grass, just like Lu Xiangsheng back then.  You Shiwei and his party joined forces to go to war. Before leaving, each general collected a sum of money as expenses. They marched from Yulin Weidong. Life in Shanxi has been much better in the past two years, so as long as there is money, there is no need to worry about buying  No food.  After entering Datong Town, they entered the marching supply line of the Jingbian Army, and delivered goods at the inns along the way. They ate and drank water for free.  Last night we had an unforgettable dinner, and many people were full.  ¡°I just don¡¯t know if the rules will be different after entering Xuanfu Town. I especially heard that silver coins are used here, and I don¡¯t know if the silver I brought can be used.  Moreover, the money they brought with them was not much. If the food was expensive, they would eat less.  Na Tangma pushed back the money handed over by You Shiwei and said, "Oh, the department cannot accept money. This is not allowed by military discipline. General You doesn't have to worry. This time the troops and horses from other places go to war, I will provide all the food and grass."  The border army supplies it, and there is no need to pay for food, rest, and water. " He said, "But silver cannot be used in Xuanfu Town. If General You wants to buy some goods, the staff can contact the bank on his behalf and exchange some silver coins."  Looking at the silver that was pushed back, You Shiwei was a little surprised and stunned. Looking at Tang Ma's young and serious face, he suddenly understood why the Jingbian Army was invincible.  Not only him, but also the generals and servants behind him had expressions of disbelief. If it had been them, they would have collected the money long ago.  The Jingbian Army really has a way of resisting the temptation of money, even the sergeants in the army.   Sergeant Natang Mayang led You Shiwei and his party to a fort. The post station could be used as a resting place for the sergeants along the way. They could drink some water and eat some hot steamed buns and pancakes to replenish their strength, but it was necessary  It was impossible to eat enough.  As expected, no matter how many buns and flatbreads there are, they are not enough to eat, so we have to go to a special canteen to eat.  The camp that Sergeant Tang Mayang led to was called Xiajiagou Fort. It was about three or four miles away from the store, and the dining hall was located on the grain drying field over there.  Along the way, we saw chickens and dogs, and we saw Tunpu villages densely packed together, which seemed like a peaceful place for people to live.  You Shiwei noticed that this kind of country road was also flat and wide, and could accommodate two carriages running in parallel.  He also noticed that people were coming and going on the road, and they were not afraid of the arrival of their officers and soldiers. They all held small sun and moon flags in their hands. As he passed by, they smiled and waved their flags, especially many children, holding flags in their hands and cheering.  Yelling, jumping and following.  The harmony between the army and the people made You Shiwei sigh with emotion. If it were placed elsewhere, as long as the officers and soldiers passed by, the residents would retreat at least ten miles.  Sergeant Tang Ma Yang was obviously used to this. He just reminded everyone to be careful not to step on the wheat seedlings on the roadside.  This made You Shiwei notice that the crops on the roadside were growing well, and it was obvious that there would be a bumper harvest soon. The reason for this seemed to be the complete water conservancy everywhere.  You Shiwei saw many irrigation wells and ponds along the way, which were unimaginable in Yulin and other places because they did not have the financial resources and organizational strength.  Soon, everyone arrived at the grain drying ground of Xiajiagou Fort. There was a burst of firecrackers, and they saw that the fort residents were already here to welcome them. Then they saw that the wide grain drying ground was filled with tables, and there were benches beside the tables.  Spread one by one.  Every table and bench was wiped clean, and the tables were covered with dishes and chopsticks.  While being greeted by the fort residents, You Shiwei and others sat down at a loss, and then the sumptuous dishes were passed on like flowing water, large buckets of noodles, large baskets of steamed buns, large plates of pork, large plates of mutton, large plates of  Green vegetables, a big plate of chowder.    Every table is like this, with at least five dishes and one soup. The portions are large and oily. Each dish has a lot of oil and water in it, which is enough to replenish physical strength and enhance physical fitness.  Not only that, the horses of each member of the Yulin Army were also led and taken care of by the fort residents, who only wanted to eat and drink.  Looking at the table full of food, You Shiwei and others looked at it dumbfounded. They wanted to start, but were hesitant.  A fat woman brought the food up. She said with a smile: "Eat, children. Only when you are full can you kill thieves for the country." She placed a full plate of haggis on You Shiwei's table.  On the table, he glanced at You Shiwei and said with a smile: "Old general, I see that you are also hungry. Eat quickly." You Shiwei stood up in a hurry. The general at the same table with him was like his younger brother.  You Shilu, his cousin You Zhaiwen, his eldest brother You Shigong, former Yansui Commander-in-Chief Li Changling, former Commander-in-Chief Wang Shiqin, Wang Shiguo, Hou Shilu and others also stood up together.  You Shiwei solemnly raised his hands and said: "Thank you madam, and thank you all the neighbors for your hospitality You You" His eyes suddenly turned red. No people had ever welcomed them so sincerely. This made  He was a little choked, and he said: "Thank you" There was a sound of chewing on the grain drying field, and everyone was sweating after eating, especially the soldiers. Even the servants were hungry and cold all year round. In previous years, even during the holidays, they had never eaten.  Everyone is satisfied with such good food at this time.  You Shiwei's side was also devoured, and all the generals, deputy generals, and generals had no image at all. The sumptuous lunch left them with almost no time to chat, and everyone just ate like wolves and tigers.  You Shiwei grabbed a steamed bun in his hand and filled a bowl of chowder. He took a sip and nodded with satisfaction: "The oil and water are thick enough and the taste is good." He ate and drank happily, but he was a little worried in his heart, fearing that this kind of hospitality would  The residents may not be able to afford it, and will all their grain and rice be wiped out?  He saw Sergeant Yang sitting next to him, and his eating posture was more elegant, so he expressed his worries.  Sergeant Yang said: "You don't have to worry, Old General. The governor's office has cash to pay for the food, rice and meat supplied by each fort. Even if the people of each fort donate money and materials, some of it will be converted into bonds. The more they donate, the more they can."  The more you get, the more you will gain in the future." You Shiwei said, "Oh." He seemed to understand, but he felt relieved and felt that Marquis Yongning had strong financial resources.   After having a sumptuous lunch that the Yulin Army could not imagine, Sergeant Yang's next arrangement was for them to take a bath and change clothes. A huge bathhouse renovated from a house, full of hot water, made You Shiwei  Waiting for the fatigue and dust to wash away from everyone's body, everyone becomes radiant.  Then he took them to a place that seemed to be a warehouse. After pushing it open, they saw a dazzling pair of fine armor, with an eight-petal helmet and a stamped breastplate. The metal light shining on it dazzled You Shiwei and others.  human eyes.  You Shiwei asked in disbelief: "Theseare for me to wait for you?" Sergeant Natang Mayang said: "Yes, there are two thousand pairs of armors here, specially arranged by the general for General You and others." He said  : "However, due to the lack of armor of Class A and Class B, we have to prepare these armors of Class C. I hope General You won't mind." You Shiwei stroked the armor and murmured: "I won't mind, I won't mind already  Very good, this gift is too heavy" Looking at the generals around him, they were also looking at these armors lustfully. Many of them were touching them tremblingly. You Shiwei heard his younger brother You Shilu beside him say: "Tsk, tsk, tsk, tsk, tsk, tsk, tsk, tsk, tsk.  Look at these armors. They are almost the same thickness. They are all made of fine iron Look, the sun and moon patterns are all carved exactly the same. The craftsmen here are so amazing." His cousin You Zhaiwen said: "Yes, that's right.  I don¡¯t know how to carve this pattern. Look at the craftsmanship of this craftsman. It takes only a month to make a pair of nails like this and the ones I saw on the road.  There are hundreds of thousands of craftsmen in Fuzhen?¡± You Shiwei picked up a pair of armor and knocked it. It was full of heavy metal texture, especially the dense patterns on it. They were almost all the same. I really don¡¯t know how Xuanfu Town made it.  .  He felt that there should not be hundreds of thousands of craftsmen in Xuanfu Town. Even if there were hundreds of thousands, it would be impossible for these armors to be made almost exactly the same.  You Shiwei sighed in his heart, the more he understood this place, the more mysterious it became.  ¡­ The renewed Yulin Army set off again. In the afternoon, they arrived not far from the town, and what they saw shocked them.  Countless sun and moon wave flags were flying, the open areas on both sides of the road were crowded with people, and then the darkness spread to the rear.  There were raised arms and excited smiling faces everywhere. From time to time, waves of overwhelming shouts and tsunamis were set off from the crowd, and thenIt¡¯s just a sea of ??flags flying.  "This" You Shiwei and others could not express their feelings in words, and they could not use words to describe what they saw in front of them. They sat on their horses blankly, not knowing what to say.  A smile of satisfaction and joy appeared on the face of Sergeant Na Tangma Yang. He turned his head and reminded You Shiwei to rush to the camp as soon as possible, and then went into the city with the officers and generals to meet the general.  It seems that the general thinks highly of General You and others, and may also ask him about some strategies and tactics for fighting against the bandits this time.  You Shiwei and others hurriedly responded. They led the army through the official road. On both sides were a sea of ??flying flags, a dark crowd, and in front of them, there was also a boiling crowd.  The oncoming heat waves seemed to make every pore tremble and tremble.  (To be continued.)
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