Fenghou

"Humble post obeys orders!"

Chen Qing only rested for an hour in the mine, and immediately led his army back to Didao County.

Chapter 439 Riot

As soon as Chen Qing left, Song Jun began to search the Dangxiang family from house to house in the city, especially the more than 2000 Dangxiang households of new immigrants, who were the focus of Song Jun's prevention.

Under the night, a group of soldiers of the Song Army continued to escort the party men to the barracks. The Song Army showed both kindness and power. If you voluntarily hand over your weapons and armor, you can not be arrested, but if you hide or hand over your weapons less, then everyone in the family except the elderly and children will be killed. Men are to be arrested.

There are Xixia troops outside the city, and there are a large number of party immigrants in the city. If they cooperate with each other, Didao County will be in danger.

To fight against the outside world, the inside must be settled first. The party members in the city must be cleaned up first, and then the troops must be concentrated to deal with the Xixia army outside.

On the top of the city, 8000 soldiers were stationed on the four tops of the city, waiting in full battle. In the distance, densely packed torches appeared, forming a sea of ​​torches. Judging from the number of torches alone, the enemy army had at least [-] to [-] people.

Liu Cui asked Niu Gao in a low voice: "General Niu, do you think the money from Dangchuan County is just a gimmick to divert the tiger away from the mountain and disperse our troops?"

Niu Gao pondered for a while and said: "The money must be real, but it is also possible to divert the tiger away from the mountain. The risk is very high tonight, you and I must be highly vigilant!"

At this time, Li Muqing, the commander, came quickly, clasped his fists to Liu Cui and said, "Commander, we just got the news that a thousand Dangxiang people's groups have gathered in the city, but where are they gathered?"

Liu Cui frowned, "A thousand party members, it would take a big mansion to accommodate it. I remember searching all the big mansions. Is there any fish that slipped through the net?"

"Commander, all we searched were the newly immigrated party members. There are also old party members and Han people in the city. They are not in the list. In addition, the Baoen Temple was not searched, nor were the shops searched. It means to immediately expand the scope of the search, and then offer a heavy reward to reward exposure."

Next to him, Niu Gao thought of another possibility, "The gathering of 1000 people is too obvious, and it is impossible not to notice it. I think the biggest possibility is that they are broken up into pieces and waiting for a signal. I suggest not to expand for the time being." For the scope of the search, the focus of the search should be placed on the list, and the store can be searched."

Liu Cui nodded, "Just search according to General Niu's intentions, without leaving the roster, and strengthen the search of shops. In addition, searching for weapons is too time-consuming. Take the people away first, and we'll talk about the weapons later!"

"Humble job understands!"

Li Muqing went down in a hurry, Niu Gao suggested again: "I'm afraid Li Muqing's troops are not strong enough, I don't think the enemy army will attack the city for the time being, why don't I lead another thousand soldiers to participate in the search."

Liu Cui sighed and said, "I'm also worried that Li Muqing won't be able to stabilize the situation by himself. Commander-in-Chief has repeatedly told us to take precautions against the warehouse. There are too few troops there, so please ask Commander Niu to lead a thousand soldiers to defend the warehouse!"

Niu Gao nodded, "I'll take people down right away!"

……

Baoen Temple is located in the northwest of the county, covering an area of ​​more than ten acres. It is the largest temple in the city. The Baoen Pagoda in the temple is about five feet high. It is a wooden nine-story tower. It is the tallest building in the city. It has existed for more than [-] years. It has been decayed for a long time.

Searches and arrests were in full swing in the city. At this moment, several black shadows climbed over the wall and entered the temple, rushing towards the Pagoda of Gratitude.

In just a moment, several black shadows rushed to the Tower of Gratitude. They lit more than a dozen torches and threw them into the Tower of Gratitude.

In just a moment, the wooden pagoda was set ablaze, the fire was burning rapidly, and thick smoke billowed. The monks in the monastery ran out and shouted to put out the fire, but the wooden pagoda was already decayed, and there was no point in fighting the fire. Soon the fire engulfed the entire wooden pagoda. up.

The burning of the wooden tower of Baoen Temple was a signal. Countless young party members in black rushed out of various shops. The Song army searched the big households, ordinary households, and finally the shops. They are all hidden in the shop.

Some militiamen have been captured, but there are still more than [-] party militiamen gathered on the street. A leader shouted: "First attack the North City Gate, and then burn down the warehouse!"

More than 800 Dangxiang militia warriors shouted and brandished their weapons and rushed towards the northern city gate closest to them. The Xixia army was concentrated outside the northern city gate.

But the north city gate is also the top priority of the Song army's defense. In front of the city gate, more than [-] crossbowmen lined up in formation, aiming their crossbows at the swarming men in black. There are also more than [-] people waiting in full battle.

The [-] men in black at party items had rushed two hundred steps away, and Liu Cui shouted, "Shoot!"

Eight hundred crossbow arrows shot at the crowd intensively, and the men in black screamed and fell down. Hundreds of people were shot and killed in an instant, and the arrogance stagnated.

"Rush forward, kill a Song soldier and reward him with five hundred guan!" Someone in the crowd shouted.

The man in black who was a little flustered just now cheered up again, shouting wildly, stepping on the corpse of his companion, and rushed towards the city gate.

All the 130 bed crossbows on the top of the city turned around and aimed at the man in black more than [-] steps away, and the soldiers of the Song Army stretched the crossbows for the second time to complete the stringing.

"Shoot again!" Liu Cui yelled again.

The second round of arrows was shot like a storm. This time there were hundreds more bed crossbows, and five hundred jackdaw arrows were astonishingly powerful. The casualties of the men in black suddenly increased sharply, and nearly 300 people were shot to death this time.

The leader of the team saw that the support team at the top of the city had arrived and they could not seize the city gate, so they shouted: "Go to Zhiduo Lane to the warehouse! Burn the warehouse!"

Taking advantage of their familiarity with the city, the men in black turned around and rushed into an alley, turning towards the warehouse.

The alleys were full of civilian houses, and these thugs began to lose control, rushing into the homes of ordinary people, killing people and setting fire to them.

At this time, Li Muqing had already received the news, and he immediately led two thousand soldiers to this side, while Niu Gao led one thousand soldiers to set up a formation in front of the warehouse.

Not long after, more than [-] people rushed out of the alley, and a hundred steps ahead was the warehouse gate. Niu Gao led a thousand soldiers holding shields and short spears, and also set up a large defensive formation.

As soon as the 400 people rushed out of the alley, two thousand soldiers led by Li Muqing rushed in from both sides, and instantly surrounded the men in black...

The 7000 people outside the city were the [-] reinforcements led by Shang Dongyan. He feigned a shot and pretended to go to Guichuan County. After walking fifty miles, he turned around and came back, waiting to cooperate with the Dangxiang militia soldiers in the city.

The flames of the Baoen Temple Pagoda had already ignited, and the shouts of party members came from inside the city. Shang Dongyan kept his eyes on the city gate, even if the city gate opened a crack, it was his chance.

But Shang Dongyan was disappointed in the end, the city gate never changed.

The eastern sky turned pale, the flames of the Baoen Pagoda had been extinguished, and the shouts in the city had gradually calmed down.

Shang Dongchang let out a long sigh, and ordered: "Retreat to the north!"

The [-] army did not carry siege weapons, so they had no chance. They turned around and withdrew northward.

……

Two days later, Chen Qing returned to Didao County. As soon as he entered the city, Chen Qing got the news that on the night he left Didao, the party members rioted, and many Han people were killed innocently. A 50-man Song army The patrol was attacked, with most of the casualties.

This news made Chen Qing furious, and immediately sent someone to find Niu Gao and Liu Cui to meet him.

Chen Qing went back to the government office and sat down, and asked the soldiers to find Li Hua, the warehouse manager.

At this time, Niu Gao and Liu Cui rushed to report.

Chen Qing slapped the table and said angrily: "How did I explain to you? Detain everyone to the barracks first. As long as they are unarmed, they will not be afraid of them shaking the sky. How did you do it, or did you let the riot happen?"

Niu Gao tremblingly said: "Report to Dutong, the Xixia people have already prepared. Some of them set fire to the pagoda of Baoen Temple. This was a signal. As a result, nearly a thousand party thugs rushed out with weapons in their hands and set fire to kill people everywhere in the city. We The whole army was mobilized, killed more than 800 rioters, arrested more than 67 people, and then arrested more than 130 party members who did not participate in the riot. The riot has been suppressed, and many innocent people have indeed been killed. Civilian casualties, our brothers killed [-] and injured [-]."

Liu Cui also said: "The situation was very critical at that time. We had to defend against the enemy outside the city. We should not devote all our troops to arresting people. Please forgive me!"

Chen Qing nodded, "Okay! This time I am also responsible, so I won't pursue it. How do you deal with the arrested party members?"

"Still waiting for the command!"

Chen Qing coldly ordered: "All the more than [-] people who participated in the riot were beheaded. The party members who did not participate in the riot and their family members were all driven out of Didao County, and all their property was confiscated!"

4 Chapter Forty Clues

Li Hua, the steward, was brought to the lobby, and Chen Qing gave some instructions to Niu Gao and Liu Cui, and then they left quickly.

"See Jiedushi for humble positions!"

Chen Qing stared at Li Hua like a knife, he didn't like this manager very much, he didn't like him from the beginning, he was dishonest.

Now Chen Qing suspected that this person was an eyeliner planted by Ren Zhongqun in Didao County.

"Li Hua, what is your relationship with Ren Zhongqun?"

Li Hua trembled all over, and said for a while, "I don't understand what Jiedushi means?"

Chen Qing's voice turned cold, "Do you know what my nickname is? Both the Jurchen Army and the Puppet Qi Army call me a monster. I haven't killed anyone for a long time. Don't challenge my patience."

"Humble job means knowing Ren Zhongqun, but it doesn't mean anything!"

"I'll ask you, what's your relationship with him?"

"The villain is from his hometown."

"Well, tell me everything you know about Ren Zhongqun."

"Qi reported to Jiedushi that Ren Zhongqun was about 40 years old. He was from Huangzhou and was very good at smelting. He went to Xixia when he was in his twenties. I heard that he had been in charge of smelting gold and silver in Xixia Wensi Academy, and later became a Officer, Ren Wensiyuan judge, two years ago the Xixia Army occupied the Guizhou Silver Mine, and Ren Zhongqun was sent by Xixia to the Guizhou Silver Mine as the general manager. I met him at this time and had dinner with him a few times. The friendship is gone."

"Let me just say it straight! One hundred thousand catties of rough silver was embezzled by Ren Zhongqun. Neither the Xixia people nor I got it. I want to find this person and find the silver. Tell me, where will he hide the silver?"

Li Hua was so startled that he couldn't close his mouth from ear to ear, and said for a while, "He is so bold and reckless, stealing [-] catties of rough silver, I can't believe it."

"It's not a question of whether you believe it or not. I have to find Silver. I hope you can tell me the clue."

Li Hua thought for a while and said: "The humble officer does know a clue, and it is very likely that he transported the money to Huangzhou."

Huangzhou?Chen Qing was slightly taken aback, "Why?"

"Because his brother Ren Dejing is the prefect in Huangzhou."

"Wait a minute!"

Chen Qing interrupted him, "Who appointed this Ren Dejing as magistrate?"

"Reporting to Dutong, Ren Dejing was originally appointed by the Song Dynasty as the governor of Xi'an Prefecture. After he surrendered to the Kingdom of Jin, the Kingdom of Jin continued to let him take charge of the government affairs of Huangzhou and Xi'an Prefecture. Now it is the puppet Qi who appointed him as the governor of Huangzhou. It is also in charge of the government affairs of Xi'an and Kuozhou."

"So the Xixia people haven't occupied Huangzhou yet?"

"Huangzhou, Kuozhou, and Xi'an prefectures happen to be the Hehuang Valley, which is rich in food. The Jin Kingdom attaches great importance to it and does not allow Xixia to occupy the three prefectures. Now they are still under the control of the Puppet Qi."

This news was really unexpected for Chen Qing. He thought Xixia had already occupied the entire Xihe Road, but he did not expect that Huangzhou, Kuozhou and Xi'an Prefectures in the west were still in the hands of the puppet Qi.

"Are there any troops in Huangzhou, Kuozhou and Xi'an?"

"I heard that there are, but I don't know how many low-level jobs."

Chen Qing rolled his eyes, looked at Li Hua and asked, "Don't Xixia people know about the relationship between Ren Zhongqun and Ren Dejing?"

"I also asked Ren Zhongqun this question, and he said that Xixia people don't care about this issue, and of course they don't know."

Chen Qing took a sip of tea and said lightly: "I understand, you step back first!"

"Retire from humble position!"

Li Hua retreated, Chen Qing watched his back go away, and then ordered: "Bring me Hu Yanlei!"

Not long after, Hu Yanlei hurried over, knelt down on one knee and saluted, "See Dutong!"

Hu Yanlei also just came back from Lanzhou, and he brought news from Lanzhou that Cao Baozong had been recalled to the capital by Xixia Zi, probably because of a discussion about the redemption of [-] prisoners of war in Gongzhou.

Chen Qing said to him: "How many people under your command can you transfer now?"

"There are more than a hundred people."

"Now you need to do two things. First, send someone to secretly monitor every move of Li Hua, the warehouse manager, and report directly to me; second, send someone to Huangzhou, Kuozhou and Xi'an, especially Huangzhou, It’s best for you to lead your men there.”

The reason why Chen Qing doubted Li Hua was because Li Hua showed his weakness. First of all, he knew too much. No reason, how to let him know?

Secondly, Li Hua is from Didao County, so how could he get involved with Ren Zhongqun from his hometown?Secondly, Jin Guo did not allow Xixia to get involved in the Hehuang area. Even Wu Hongwei didn't know about this matter, but he knew about it as a small warehouse manager.

Chen Qing began to suspect that Li Hua was actually an undercover agent sent by Ren Dejing. Who was Ren Dejing?The famous Xixia warlord in history almost seized the land and land of Xixia. Such an ambitious person would have no idea about Lintao Mansion?

Hu Yanlei nodded, "I understand!"

Chen Qing continued to instruct: "A batch of silver from the Guizhou Silver Mine, about [-] catties, fell into the hands of Ren Zhongqun and Ren Dejing. Your key point is to find Ren Zhongqun, pay attention to him, and know the whereabouts of this batch of silver. That's the task I want you to go to Huangzhou."

Hu Yanlei nodded silently, he felt the pressure on his shoulders.

"When will Dutong attack Huangzhou?"

Chen Qing shook his head, "I won't think about it in the short term, but I'm still concentrating our forces to deal with Xixia, and we'll talk about it after we understand the situation!"

……

In the palace of Xingqing Mansion, Emperor Li Ganshun angrily reprimanded Cao Baozong, "It is absurd to send troops to Gongzhou. They sent troops hastily without establishing a complete logistics supply point, and went south rashly without comprehensive information. In the end, [-] troops became prisoners of war. I need money and food to redeem them, you don’t know that this year’s locust plague has caused us heavy losses, and the little surplus left in the treasury has been squandered by your haste, you have let me down so much!”

Cao Baozong lowered his head and didn't dare to take a breath. He didn't even dare to mention the silver mine in Guichuan County. If the emperor knew that the silver was taken away by the Song army, he would have to kill himself.

But what was he afraid of, why did he come here?

Li Qianshun asked again: "You just said that the Song army captured Lintao Mansion, so did the Song army also snatch the batch of silver from Guichuan County?"

Cao Baozong was so frightened that he hurriedly explained: "The silver mine in Guizhou County is directly under the jurisdiction of Wensiyuan, and the humble officials don't know much about the silver mine."

"Hmph! I have already asked Wensiyuan. Wensiyuan is only responsible for mining and smelting, and you are responsible for safety. How could you not know?"

Cao Baozong had no choice but to continue to shirk his responsibilities, "When the humble official took over, Li Dudu told me that the Guizhou Silver Mine was directly under the Wensiyuan, and the [-] guards at the mine were also arranged by the Wensiyuan, and were not under the control of the humble official. Your Majesty, please learn from me!"

Li Qianshun stared at Cao Baozong bitterly, guessing that the batch of money was already in danger, so Wensiyuan and the army shirked responsibility from each other.

Li Qianshun hated it very much, but there was no way.

He took two steps with his hands behind his back and asked, "What are you going to do next?"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, the target of this minister is still Gongzhou. As long as he wins Gongzhou, he will cut off the connection between Chen Qing and the states along Xihe Road. Now whether Chen Qing occupies Lintao or Hezhou, this minister doesn't care. Weichen will concentrate manpower and material resources to build three supply army cities between Dingxi County and Longxi County, hoard food and supplies, and then concentrate troops to attack Longxi County, so there is no need to redeem [-] prisoners of war for the time being. Twenty thousand prisoners of war will be rescued at the same time."

When Li Qianshun heard that he didn't need to pay for the ransom, he said to Cao Baozong: "This winter, you need to strengthen your intelligence and grasp Chen Qing's every move. I hope to bring good news to me when spring begins tomorrow."

"My humble minister obeys the order and will never let His Majesty down!"

Cao Baozong heaved a sigh of relief, and he was relieved that the emperor did not pursue the matter of the batch of silver.