Chapter 230: Anyone who dares to take action will be defeated

As soon as Zhao Xing received news from Chao Buzhi, he immediately sent several caravans to Hedong area, asking them to open a warehouse in the local area to store supplies in the name of doing business. They carried a large amount of Yangzhou liquor with them, which was made by Zhao Xing. Unexpectedly, the locals really liked this kind of spirit liquor. Cheng Buyan encountered situations, and each caravan encountered buyers who flocked to them, making them overwhelmed, and they only barely saved the minimum supply limit for the team.

The supply point that Cheng Buyan chose was also a small castle called Qijiabao. It was a small castle of about 300 households. Cheng Buyan hired the fortress to build a large warehouse in the castle, which gave him a high status in the castle. Everyone hoped that Cheng Buyan's stay would bring a turning point to Qijiabao and let them have a full meal in this era of frequent wars.

When this team of smoke and dust arrived at Qijiabao, the owner of Qijiabao was in a mood like the New Year. Qi Hu and Qi Biao, the son of Qibaobao, was a little puzzled by the excitement of Qibaobaobaobaobaobaobao, frowned and said impatiently: "Legal father, this team has about a thousand people. The food stored in our fort is enough for them to eat. It is better to stay in the door and not accept it..."

"Idiot!" The Master Qibao shouted: "I heard that Mr. Cheng came here to fight for his brother in front of his family. His brother was going to serve as the governor of Qingzhou. In the future, this place will be a warehouse for conveying messages to his brother. What do you two brothers know, idiots.

Now that the war is in chaos, merchants dare not enter. Even some bold merchants bring goods. The goods they bring are just ordinary things. What does the Cheng tribe in Huangzhou do? Have you ever asked about it? They are willing to come to us to set up a warehouse. It is a blessing for free. In the future, our tribe will not work. Just staying at home to provide housing and hot water to passers-by, you can also have food and clothing. Maybe one day, our Qijiabao will develop into a big market, so we won’t have to worry about it in the future.

What are the fears of the people coming here? Whoever travels around the world doesn’t bring dry food? We just provide a resting place and hot water. Go quickly and inform everyone to burn hot water. Don’t have too much hot water per pot, just ten cents, go quickly.”

The two silly boys then realized that the Lord of Qi Castle did not even glance at the backs of his two sons. He looked at the caravan's resting place and said to himself: "Build a house! Why didn't I expect that building more houses on that open space will be all money!"

The caravans, the owner of the Fort Qi Castle, did not allow them to enter the castle. He only allowed Zhao Xing and the others to enter the castle to rest. The remaining merchants gathered in the open space beside the castle, spontaneously gathered in groups, gathering together and eating easily.

Zhao Xing and others who entered the castle were not idle either. They just finished their meal and entered Cheng Buyan's warehouse, where there was an assembled lathe and clamp bed. Zhao Xing began to command people to assemble steel crossbows and bows. Cheng Buyan introduced next to him: "Time is short, so we don't have much to send. Brother Seven knew the thing about gunpowder, one thousand thunder rockets, five hundred thunders in the palm of his hand, and there were many of them here.

We have two hundred iron bow arms here and two thousand steel wires... These are all things given by Brother Qi. You know the number of them, and they are all here.

The dozen or so big horses sent by Brother Qi were transported here three days ago. I think they will need to recover for a few days before riding. There are still fifty Wugang cars, all equipped, and the things on the car have been tied up. Please check them out."

Zhao Xing confiscated the workshop where he started his business as a clan property in the Cheng clan. He began to settle accounts with the Cheng clan in a clear manner. Over time, the Cheng clan began to treat the matters between the brothers in accordance with this spirit of business contract. Cheng Shuang meticulously took out a list and took a few companions to carefully take stock of the goods. After a while, Cheng Shuang finished counting, and the preparation of the steel crossbow was not yet completed. Zhao Xing ordered: "Let's rest here for a day, we will leave tomorrow morning."

The next day, many merchants had received news of the war on Huanqing Road. Some merchants planned to follow the new magistrate to continue moving forward, but most merchants had decided to resell the goods to others. Qijiabao was in charge of a Cheng clan. He was not short of money or supplies. Merchants who were unwilling to move forward sold the goods to Cheng Buyan one after another. Cheng Buyan's action made the owner of Qibao smile on his face: "Build a house, build another house outside the castle, and I want to build a continuous large house..."

Cheng Buyan, who had already received the order from Zhao Xing, inserted: "I know a way to build a steel and stone fort. If the Lord of Qi Castle allows me, I will buy the flat land outside the fort..."

The Lord of Qibao immediately answered: "I'll give you the land outside the fort, I'll give you the land outside the fort, and you'll give me the prescription for the stone-building castle, and the labor required for the stone-building castle..."

Cheng Buyan immediately replied: "The castle lord will be responsible for recruiting!"

The pair of profiteers they needed were very happy to get the need. They hugged each other and walked down the fort wall like brothers to discuss specific matters. On the road, Zhao Xing's team continued to move.

In the spring of the seventh year of Yuanyou, after receiving sufficient supplies, Zhao Xing's team still walked on two legs. Fifty Wugang cars followed behind them, filled with supplies, such as tents, outdoor marching furnaces, sleeping bags, etc.

The Wugang car was a side van invented by Prime Minister Li Gang on the eve of the Northern Song Dynasty's demise. Because it was invented by Li Gang, it was named the Wugang car. These two-wheeled carriages were similar to the Roman chariots of the Spring and Autumn Period. There could only be two people on the carriage. One side carriage had an arrow baffle, so it was named the side van.

The side van was not big, so it was impossible to pull all the individual equipment on it. Zhao Xing had to choose the most important thing to put it on the car. He walked all the way and turned his team all the way, sighing and said, "War is not something that ordinary people can afford. There are only so many people. Equipment these teams are just astronomical."

Shuai Fan followed up and sighed: "My Song Dynasty is full of enemies, including Liao in the north, Xia in the west, Jiaozhi in the south, and the chieftains rebelled. Since the founding of the country, we have been fighting for all years, but we still have a country for nearly two hundred years. Over the past two hundred years, our Song Dynasty has been expanding, and in every battle against seven victories and three defeats, and in the Tang Dynasty, there are only five victories and five losses; in the Han Dynasty, there are seven losses and three victories."

Shuai Fan talked about a statistical result, which shows that in the foreign war of 10,000 people, the victory of the Song Dynasty was far higher than that of the Han and Tang dynasties.

Zhao Xing looked at Shuai Fan strangely and said thoughtfully: "We lack a big victory! Although the Han and Tang Dynasties suffered repeated defeats in foreign wars, the result was good. The last big victory covered all the failures, and the four realms were stable from then on. But we lacked a big victory, and we did not have a big victory to intimidate the four realms."

Shuai Fan turned around and looked at the team and said enthusiastically: "This is the way you and me!"

Zhao Xing's team is indeed satisfactory. It is said that it is not suitable for long-distance travel in a state of hanging. However, the armor on these people on the boat is like a modern man wearing a top-notch world-famous brand, proudly forgetting. Although they are out of breath and sweating, they are in high spirits.

Zhao Xing looked at the servants walking past in front of him and shook his head gently.

Shuai Fan is wrong. Let’s not talk about whether one person or hundreds of servants can save the world. If it is really successful, it may not be a good thing for individuals. Di Qing is in front and Yue Fei is in the back. Those who have made great contributions all end up miserably.

Zhao Xing looked ahead again, his eyes were very confused. Shuai Fan was still talking about his ambitious plans next to him. Zhao Xing didn't listen to a word. After a while, his eyes gradually became clear. He looked into the distance and ordered: "Let's stay in the wild tonight, let's practice camping in the wild."

A few days later, Zhao Xing arrived at the second supply point, and his team became larger. Two or three hundred hired local resident men followed him and drove a large cart. Behind him, there were dozens of caravans of all sizes driving the carts and following them.

A few days later, the team entered Yongxing Jun Road. The Yongxing Jun Road, which was fighting, was in a state of emergency. The team immediately attracted the attention of the local military. After the local government confirmed Zhao Xing's identity, it insisted on sending people to escort him, but Zhao Xing asked: "Send me to Fuyan Road, I want to see the general of Zhe Dian."

Zhao Xing said that "the preparations of the Fuyan Road General Secretary, the staff of the Pan Ban Hall Zhe Keshi". Because the staff of the Pan Ban Hall were "Shi Pan Ban Hall", they were commonly known as the General Secretary.

The military commander in charge of the squad was in awe, crossing his hands and answered respectfully: "The Palace Commander is gathering troops, and it's just right that the bachelor has gone. Please follow me."

When he turned around, the Guan Jun rushed to the soldiers beside him to comfort and mutter: "It's great. The court finally sent a stupid and bold scholar. When the soft-legged shrimps heard that they were fighting in front of him, they were immediately sick and unable to walk. This official was going to see the palace coach and take him there quickly."

The joy of Guan Jun makes sense. When Zhao Xing saw Zhe Keshi, he immediately understood the reason for Guan Jun's joy. Zhe Keshi narrowed his eyes, looked at Zhao Xing's team, and immediately replied happily: "Okay, I'm worried about the lack of armor. These 81 pairs of armor came too timely. Zhao Taishou, don't worry about being here for me, and I will be able to do anything to you after the war."

It turned out that he thought I was here to deliver armor, but Zhao Xing Chong and Ze Keshi glared: I think I am very familiar with him, and I have to take away 300,000 ounces of armor, and I don’t have a single word for thanks.

This month, the court again appointed Su Song as the right prime minister, Su Che as the subordinate minister, and Qian Xie was promoted to the Minister of Revenue. Liang Tao, Liu Anshi and others were appointed. At that time, the cliques were very grand, and the court ministers continued to attack each other. At this time, the Western Xia soldiers attacked Huanzhou, and the two sides were stalemate. Su Che was the recommended person of Wang Gong. Wang Gong was often greedy and greedy when he went to a place, and was repeatedly reported. Not long ago, Su Che was dismissed from office because of Wang Gong's corruption incident, according to the rules of the Song Dynasty. However, only a few months later, the court appointed Su Che as the Minister of War again.

In the same month, Lu Dalin's "Archaeological Pictures" was written, which was the earliest and systematic collection of ancient artifacts in China. Lu Dalin's name was Yushu, and Lu Dafang's younger brother was the initiator of Lantian Township. He was also a disciple of the second Cheng Dynasty and is still living in Lantian. At the same time, the Liao-sen Jurchen Jiedushi, the Jiedushi, died. When the Liao-sen Jurchen Jiedushi was first established, the officials were all called Bo Jilie. After his death, his younger brother Polashu inherited the position of Jiedushi.

Zhe Keshi said this, and the servants around him ran towards Zhao Xing's servants with a strange cry with joy. They were already impatient to remove armor from the man. Zhao Xing had a gloomy face and pushed Tyson beside him. Tyson lifted the watermelon hammer beside him. Shuai Fan had already screamed and ordered: "Whoever dares to take action will be beaten down."

The scene immediately turned into a fight field, and the fierce fighting was unbearable to witness it. Those who rushed over were all fierce players on the battlefield. At the beginning of the fight scene, they had the upper hand. Shuai Fan jumped three feet high and shouted: "Damn people! Team - you forgot what you said during training. You formed a team to fight, each team, one group of defense, one group of support, one group of luring the enemy, and the remaining two groups surrounded one person and beat me to death. His mother couldn't recognize him."

Shuai Fan's jump attracted the attention of officer Fuyanlu. Three or four officers rushed towards Shuai Fan. Zhao Xing suddenly shouted a few words that no one could understand. At this time, six or seven people were hugging Tyson. Tyson was dragging two people on his legs, two people were carrying two people on his waist, and two people were swinging circles in his hand. Hearing Zhao Xing's words, he screamed strangely, struggled hard, and flew out with the people holding him. Then Tyson held the watermelon hammer and stood beside Shuai Fan, hitting the officers who rushed towards him one by one.

With Tyson's protection and Shuai Fan was concentrating on command. After a while, Zhao Xing's team gained an overwhelming advantage. More than 80% of the officers of Fuyanlu were beaten to the ground, and the remaining six of the most powerful were still resisting.

Zhe Keshi narrowed his eyes and looked at the battle scene. When he saw the result, he sighed, turned to Zhao Xing, and said, "I thought this was a group of young master soldiers, but I didn't expect that they could fight so much. That black slave is so brave and a brave general."

Zhao Xing also squinted his eyes and looked at Zhe Keshi. The middle-aged man was in his forty years and was at the best age of his life. He was recommended by his ex-Shipman Guo Kui. He was originally from Dangxiang Zhe Ke. Because he married Song people in all dynasties, his appearance was full of the handsomeness of a mixed-race child. The wind and frost and war carved his face full of masculine flavor.

After observing Zhao Xing, Zhe Keshi nodded with satisfaction: "I have heard of you. Hedong Road has sent a fast horse to me. I heard that you set off when Master Su arrived in Yangzhou. In just one month, you came to take the Yongxing Army like a wing. Okay, it turns out to be like a magic weapon.

I heard that you have traveled through the Qihai for the sake of a bachelor's degree. I didn't believe it. Now, after seeing your actions, I believe that you have indeed traveled through the Qihai.

I asked, and it was rumored that Zhang Yong, a miracle envoy, highly respected you, and the children of the Privy Council of the generals also said that you could fight. When I saw you today, it turns out that my Yongxing Army might be blessed by you."

Zhe Keshi shouted, and Zhao Xing waved his hand here, and the fight in the field stopped. Both sides separated. Zhe Keshi spread his hands and said, "I borrow 50 pairs of armor and I will give you back after the war, how about?"

Zhao Xing shook his head, Zhe Keshi was a little disappointed, and Zhao Xing said: "I brought the craftsmen who made Qing Tang Jia, and they will not arrive in the back, and it will be around summer."

Zhe Keshi's eyes flashed and said, "I can't afford it."

"It's okay," Zhao Xing waved his hand: "I need you to tell me about the Communist Party and the Strategies to send a joint report, saying that the war on Yongxing Army Road is tense, and I hope the court can keep me on Huanqing Road for a few more years - I don't have high requirements, as long as I can fill my three-year term."

Due to years of war, in order to facilitate war, the court divided the Yongxing Army Road into three parts, one of which was Huanqing Road, the united Qingzhou, Huanzhou, Binzhou, Ningzhou and Ganzhou. Later, Ganzhou was abolished and renamed Dingbian Army. These five states were governed by Zhang Shi, the governor of Huanqing Road, and Zhao Xing's official position was to recruit and appease the envoy on the edge of Huanqing Road, Quan Qingyang Jiedushi (Magistrate), and Qingyang Regiment Training Envoy, mainly managing the civil affairs and reserve service of Huanqing Road, and also responsible for controlling the Qingzhou army.

The remaining half of the front-line prefectures and counties of Yongxing Army were responsible for the Fuyan Army Road Management Department. The head was Fan Yu, the commander of the Fuyan Road Management Commander. The handsome mixed-race commander in front of him was named "Guyan Road Preparation", which is also the commander of the Fuyan Road Army, the deputy commander of the Fuyan Road Army, and the highest military officer in charge of military affairs.

There was also a civil official on the Huanqing Army Road and the Fuyan Army Road as the chief official of Yongxing Army Road, who was in charge of Jingzhao Prefecture (Xi'an), and coordinated the operations of the two routes. His official title was "The Master of Yongxing Army Bureau and the Strategy and Pacification Envoy of Jingzhao Prefecture". Many famous officials have served in this position, such as Sima Guang, Fan Zhongyan, etc....

Now this official is Fan Chuncui, the son of Fan Zhongyan, whose courtesy name is Deru.

Although Huanqing Jun Road and Fuyan Jun Road are also called "Road", they do not set up Transportation Offices and Execution Criminal Prisons, which are unified in these two aspects. Currently, the Transportation Offices are in Yongxing Jun (Jingzhao Prefecture), and the Execution Criminal Prisons are established in Hezhong Prefecture (Quyan Jun Road). Yongxing Jun Road is merged with Qinfeng Jun Road, commonly known as Shaanxi Road, so Huanqing Jun Road and Fuyan Jun Road can only be regarded as third-level "road". The "road" is a two-rank lower than the "road" level officials.

The court stipulated the following provisions on Huanqing Road and the Fuyan Road: Since the war really consumed people's strength, the court stipulated that the two routes would fight separately. This year it was Huanqing Road's turn to defend, and Fuyan Road was responsible for the offense, and the following year, the two sides would rotate offense and defense.

Zhe Keshi waved his big hand, and Zhao Xing found that his hands were covered with calluses, which was inconsistent with his handsome appearance. The coach of the palace clasped his fists and said, "I'm going to take advantage of you. I heard that Brother Zhao was coming to Huanqing Road, so I asked. I heard that Brother Zhao would be rich every time he manages a place. Brother Zhao could stay on Huanqing Road for three years, but I'm afraid that it would be my turn to attack in the year after Brother Zhao left. I guess that the Huanqing Road was sufficient supplies at that time, and I would make a great contribution to the free sale. Haha, let me go and see Zhengluo Fan."

That night, Zhe Keshi held a banquet to entertain Zhao Xing. When he heard that Zhao Xing was short of horses, he generously ordered his subordinates to squeeze out extra horses for Zhao Xing to choose.

Zhao Xing stayed on Fuyan Road for three or five days and visited officials everywhere. During this period, Zhe Keshi introduced the local situation and the situation of the war to Zhao Xing...

A few days later, when he was about to leave, Zhao Xing pointed to Yanzhou and said, "I heard that Mr. Mengxi had been an official in Yongxing Jun Road. He said that Yan'an Prefecture produces a kind of stone fat, and after the fire ignites, the strong wind will blow. I need a lot of stone fat. Brother Zhe said that Fuyan Road has no money and guards such a large oil mine, how can he be poor? Please help me collect stone fat, and I will buy it."

Zhe Keshi's face turned cold and immediately said, "If Brother Zhao hadn't asked this, I would have arrested him on the spot. Yanzhou stone fat is made of hot tin oil, so Mr. Chen must not dare to say it clearly. If this thing is not sold to others, it will be taken by the Privy Council."

Zhao Xing waved his whip with a relaxed expression: "The materials needed by the Privy Council must not be enough. There is still no leftovers. All the remaining ones are left to me... Brother Zhe, let's not talk about anything else, the hot turbulent oil produced by the Privy Council is garbage. If you purchase them from me in the future, you will be sure to ensure that you are satisfied."

Zhe Keshi pondered for a moment and immediately asked again: "This price..."

"Let's talk to my master." Zhao Xing waved his whip and urged the horse to catch up with the team.

Zhe Keshi looked at Zhao Xing's back until the latter's team disappeared from the horizon. He turned around and said, "We need to escort Zhao Shuai's things. When you look back, you have to check everything he has and make a list. Be respectful in your attitude, don't offend easily, and you don't need to ask for it.

I saw that he looked confident and had a plan in his mind. The secret was in the luggage he brought. We should check it clearly. Looking back, we would slowly ask for it... Also, we sent additional people to protect the oil well in Yanzhou and ordered the Xiangjun to collect more oil and store it. This is the first time I know that this thing can be exchanged for money."

After leaving Yan'an Prefecture, Zhao Xing had only been walking for a day, and a team of scouts came from behind. He saw Zhao Xing's team rushing over without stopping, shouting all the way: "Emergency military information, emergency military information, Lord Zhao, go slowly!"

Due to the tense war on the front line, Zhe Keshi could not draw too many troops to escort Zhao Xing. He only drew a dissatisfied capital, with about 20 people escorting along the way. However, Zhe Keshi was very generous. Zhao Xing's team all replaced the war horses, including one officer and two war horses. So the team walked very quickly and has now entered Fuzhou.

Zhao Xing's team was very alert. Although the visitor shouted all the way and expressed his desire to report the military situation, in the blink of an eye, Shuai Fan had commanded four soldiers to advance and form a defense circle. They picked up the crossbow in their hands and pointed it at the running people, shouting loudly: "Stop the visitor, dare to attack the queue, kill them without any worries!"

Behind the four soldiers who were rushing forward, the rest of the soldiers had jumped off their horses, surrounded the horses in a circle, and tied up the reins to form a temporary horse formation. The soldiers in the formation connected their waist knives to a long wooden handle to form a large scattered sword, while others took out their long bows and were on guard.
Chapter completed!