choke element

Chapter 164

The next day, afternoon.

Guo Ning left Tunbao in person and greeted a group of guests below the high ground.

There are quite a few guests, there are more than [-] people in the lead, followed by hundreds of coachmen, hundreds of escorts, and there are no less than two or three hundred coaches between the queues.

The carts are all heavily loaded, the mules and horses pulling the carts are panting, and each cart is piled with thousands of catties of supplies.The carriages were not covered with felt cloth, so that they could be seen clearly. There were grain, salt, tied pigs and sheep, wine, cloth, silver, banknotes, and even piles of copper coins.

Over the years, the imperial court has always discounted the salaries promised to soldiers.For example, the frontier fortress army should give two guan in money, one stone for one meter, and sometimes only a few banknotes, four dou for rice.

These materials are the rewards raised by the local government for the newly appointed Navy Jiedushi.This is a must-have income for Jiedu envoys from all over the country to be included in official documents.With this amount, it is enough to meet the needs of an army of ten thousand people.

The status of the guests is not low.The old man in the lead was Lu Jun, the Dinghai observation judge who had met Guo Ning's envoy Yang Chengzhi that day.Other people also have official status, including Liao Zuo in Jiezhen Mansion, and county magistrates in the five counties of Ye County, Zhaoyuan, Laiyang, Jimo, and Jiaoshui.

The five counties in Laizhou are all counties with more than [-] households according to the records of the imperial court. Therefore, in addition to the county magistrate, the county magistrate, county lieutenant, and master book are all available.These people also arrived in unison, but they didn't know how they could get together so coincidentally, given how far or near they were from Haicang Town.

The attitude of the guests was even more humble, and after dozens of steps away, these people knelt down and saluted one after another.The judge, Lu Jun, wailed even more, saying that the officials had benefited a lot from the oppression of the commander of the army and the commander of the army and horses. We will be saved!

Guo Ning didn't answer, just chuckled a few times, then led the way, and sent someone to lead the convoy to resettle.

A group of people walked along the road in front of Tunpu, and when they passed the gate, they all noticed a row of heads thrown on the poles.Someone whispered, and then the others lowered their voices and sternly stopped.

Guo Ning ignored them and led them forward.

A group of people did not enter the Tunbao, but bypassed the highland along the road and turned to the direction of the port.

The repair of the road was relatively smooth, but the high slopes on both sides of the road and the Rongtai in key places were still crude.Most of them are only prototypes, and some of them have only built a foundation with rubble and sand.

But wherever they passed, the soldiers on duty were all solemn and upright, and the management of each checkpoint was strict and orderly.Even as Guo Ning, every time he went to a Rongtai checkpoint, he would answer the password and sign up first.And the soldiers took it for granted, without any difference.

From Tunbao to the port, I also met two groups of patrolling soldiers.

When the soldiers saw Guo Ning, they immediately stopped walking and saluted, and Guo Ning immediately returned the salute.Although soldiers respected Guo Ning, Guo Ning's respect for ordinary soldiers was obviously very different from the generals who were used to driving soldiers like dogs and horses.

So the officials didn't dare to be negligent, and they also saluted the soldiers one after another. For a while, it caused quite a commotion.

After a few more steps, we will bypass the highland where Tunpu is located, and make another bend, and we will reach the flat seawall to the south of the port.

Guo Ning slowed down a little, and said in a deep voice: "To tell you the truth, before you came, I was at the port to meet the fleet and arrange to enter the port... The fleet came late, so I was in a hurry."

Before that, everyone in Laizhou held on to the supplies in their hands and stayed still. This was not only because of Wanyan Sala's instruction, but also because of the thoughts of many powerful people in Laizhou.

After all, in the past few years, the imperial government has been in chaos, which has given the local powerhouses more and more room for action. The more the imperial court shrinks, the more they stretch. suppress.

It was heard earlier that the new Jiedushi started his career by killing people like hemp during the Zhongdu coup. He was originally an ordinary warrior in northern Xinjiang, and he rose to the top of the third rank in one step.So everyone has the same idea, intending to give Jiedushi a little color in government affairs, let him know that governing local military affairs is very different from brainless fighting in the frontier army.

But he never thought that this Jiedushi is very powerful. Before he went south, he mobilized enough grain and fodder. Not only did he not feel embarrassed in Haicang Town, but he also boldly released grain, and used thousands of people to work for him. .Moreover, he was extremely vicious, casually killing the inspector of Shandong...

It seems that he was born as a warrior in northern Xinjiang, and he doesn't know the rules!Such a person, no matter in the imperial court or in the local officialdom, I am afraid that he will not be around for a long time, and he will be easily dismissed by his colleagues.But under the rule of this person, if you don't bow your head, you will suffer a big loss on the spot!

Therefore, the people who had gathered in Ye County, Laizhou to watch the scene, rushed here as if the soles of their feet were on fire, in order to appease the evil tiger.

At this moment, they finally heard Guo Ning mentioning this matter, many people suddenly sweated and went to observe Judge Lu Jun.

Lu Jun's legs and feet were not very flexible, and he was a little out of breath when walking.

While panting, he smiled and said, "Yes, we have all heard that the food and supplies sent by the commander-in-chief will arrive in Laizhou by sea in the next two days. But, hehe, please don't dislike the commander-in-chief. Although not many came out, it was a little bit of care on our part. Even if the fleet came later, with us there, the supply of the commander-in-chief and the soldiers must not be missing."

Guo Ning shook his head: "The more food and supplies, the better. Your supplies really helped me a lot."

Saying so, he led his men through the last bend and out of the high slope woodland.

Immediately, everyone saw that a large army was lining up.

At least 5000 people!
There are quite a few cavalry, and the infantry carry a lot of equipment, and all weapons are excellent.Many had their armor wrapped and carried behind their backs, and on their heads were helmets with a piece of armor.Above the army formation, no less than a hundred flags of various colors fluttered and fluttered. It can be seen that each line and each team has its own exclusive flag.On the trestle by the sea in the rear, some soldiers got off the boat and were marching in the direction of the team's flag under urgent orders.

Most of the soldiers who arrived under the banners of the soldiers were sitting and talking to each other. Some people tried to stand up, but then they wobbled and fell down, causing the others to laugh.

But no one doubts their identities.The posture of these soldiers holding weapons, the relaxed and relaxed expression in the army, can make everyone confirm that they are strong soldiers who have experienced battles and can fight tough battles!

Just when the group was terrified, the soldiers standing guard on the edge of the seawall saw Guo Ning.

He immediately rushed to the front of the army formation and reported to the general in charge.

Then the general issued an order, and the drums and trumpets rumbled.

When the drums sounded, thousands of people rose to their feet.

This time, no one shook, whispered, or moved.The posture of thousands of people is like one person, and this uniformity itself contains extremely terrifying deterrent power.Such an army has never been seen by anyone present!
Guo Ning turned around, looked at Lu Jun and the others, and said with a smile: "Really, everyone's supplies have helped me a lot. The second batch of fleets did not bring any supplies. I have nothing on hand. There is really no food and fodder, only soldiers and horses."

(End of this chapter)