Chapter four hundred and ninety-ninth out of breath
On the road more than 200 miles southwest of Yanjing, a convoy slowly advanced. In order to protect the more than 40 carriages, Gao Senqi actually personally approved the soldiers of the 300 Flying Tiger Camp to disguise themselves as guards. Nothing for other reasons, it was because the things they transported this time were really important and important. In addition to the telescopes they brought from several fixed merchants, the cavalry swords made of steel, some armor, and the aiming and measurement devices eliminated by some main combat troops, there were also two integrated engines and control equipment used on the airships made by Chunnan. These two sets of things were sold to them on the last day before they entered Beiliao, a person they didn't know was brought up to sell to them. Ren Fengping, who was responsible for the cargo transport this time, guessed that the other party was a secret spy from Chunnan, and wanted to use this method to make Beiliao survive for a while and relieve the pressure of Chunnan. Although Chunnan and
Dongping is an allied country, but Dongping has risen too quickly, and the pressure is too difficult to bear. Although Chunnan has intentionally introduced Dongping's military strength and military system to a point that it feels acceptable, Dongping's officers have returned to China one after another, and Chunnan's army also has airships, crossbows and other equipment, they still lack the absolute strength to compete with Dongping in these aspects. If Bei Liao and Xiling can resist for a few more years, more than ten years, or decades, perhaps Chunnan can rise with his own financial accumulation and deep foundation in various talents... Some knowledgeable people in Chunnan may not agree with this idealistic statement. In the hearts of many people, including Jiang Yan, what hinders Chunnan's development is not their profound cultural traditions, but internal friction of intrigue. However, no matter what, some actions still need to be done.
Ren Fengping was also quite surprised that the other party could find him so accurately. He immediately understood that when he was fighting in Bei Liao and Dongping, the smuggling transactions on this border were becoming more and more difficult. I am afraid that his superiors would have some unclear background. He considered looking back and meeting the major general and asked if he would stop. After entering the Bei Liao border, he had already exposed himself, and letting the Feihu Camp put on makeup was just a cover-up.
But what Ren Fengping didn't expect was that the last order and the most important goods he imagined had a problem.
The convoy passed by a small village built in a cross-border road. There seemed to be no problem in the village. In the thick night, only some dogs barked a few times, and then some villagers scolded me. The group of people passing by at night was already used to the common people living near Yanjing. However, safely passing through this road suitable for ambush still made Ren Fengping feel relieved. More than ten miles ahead was a villa outside Yanjing City, a villa specially used to receive smuggled goods. When they got there, they were completely safe.
A knight stood on the side of the road ahead with a lantern. When he saw the team coming, he asked loudly: "Is it Mr. Ren?"
Ren Fengping rode his horse out, glanced at the knight who was dressed in the color of a villa's Ding suit, but obviously had military temperament, bowed and said, "It's right."
"Mr. Tao asked me to wait for you. You were one day later than the scheduled time, and everyone was very worried."
"Mr. Tao?" Ren Fengping asked in discomfort: "Which Master. Tao?"
"Of course... Tao Yexing, Minister Tao..." The knight urged the horse to get closer, so that the lantern could illuminate his face and body, and said a little embarrassedly: "Mr. Ren, don't you have to come here every time, right?"
That face was really familiar. It was indeed someone I had seen in the villa several times. Ren Fengping waved his hand and signaled the convoy to continue moving forward. He smiled and said, "The situation is different, so it's better to be careful."
The Western Army was doing smuggling by itself, and there were quite a few people in the court who knew about it. The Northern Liao Dynasty also had a tacit attitude towards them. But there were indeed many dissatisfied with them, especially when many goods were sold to big men in the court or wealthy families, which turned into military expenses. In the eyes of some people, this was like drawing everyone's blood to cultivate the power of the Western Army. The Western Army attached great importance to its own smuggling. Those in the court only saw that the things they sold were very expensive. They didn't expect that the Western Army did not make a lot of money on this route, and they were very dissatisfied with them never taking money to share the money. If they had the opportunity to stumbling, these people would definitely do it. This kind of thing happened not once or twice.
Ren Fengping and the knight walked side by side, and Ren Fengping asked: "What's the name?"
"The villain Tian Zhonglin was originally a small school in the 9th camp of the West Route Army. He was injured and then retreated... Fortunately, the major general was willing to take me in."
Ren Fengping nodded. The Ninth Battalion has been wiped out, and there are not many people surviving. Gao Senqi has always wanted to rebuild the Ninth Battalion, but there are not enough personnel yet. All troops have suffered serious losses. Before filling the other troops, it is not in the best interests of the Western Route Army to do such slow-acting things. But if there is a chance, I believe that officers like Tian Zhonglin will be re-selected as the team of the New Ninth Battalion. Judging from Tian Zhonglin's demeanor, he must be at least a deputy general level in the future.
Ren Fengping was a little polite and said, "The situation has not been good recently... After this business is completed, it is difficult to go back if there is a next transaction. It is becoming increasingly difficult to organize those equipment for the army."
Tian Zhonglin didn't say anything. After a while, he grabbed the horse and said to Ren Fengping: "There are rumors that the court intends to get goods from the Kong family to enrich the Imperial Guard and the Eastern Route Army."
Ren Fengping was stunned, then grabbed the horse and asked, "What's going on?"
Things in the court have always been very complicated, and those who have been running around outside have never been able to get first-hand news. This kind of procurement problem, especially military products, is likely to represent a certain direction in the court.
Seeing the team passing by, waiting until all the troops passed, and the two were at the end of the team, Tian Zhonglin said that a large army in the northeast of Yunzhou was circling to those barbarian tribes, and had established a certain force, and the army was mobilizing the matter to the north. Now, the court clearly felt that the Western Route Army's smuggling route was not necessarily sufficient, let alone satisfy other troops such as the Eastern Route Army. After two major retreats by the Western Route Army, the trust of the Western Route Army in the State has been greatly reduced. Although a large amount of money was used to build a strong army, the Western Route Army could indeed continue to take the big heads, but the Eastern Route Army and the Imperial Army had some local strong troops that were recently taken to the court, which was obviously tilted.
Ren Fengping was silent, and after a while, he asked, "Why do you know?" A trace of doubt and vigilance flashed in his eyes.
"Because..." Tian Zhonglin smiled and said, "I am the one responsible for the operation."
An arrow accurately drilled out from behind and nailed to Ren Fengping's neck. He fell off the horse. Tian Zhonglin didn't say anything again, turned around and left. It was his mission to separate Ren Fengping from the team. Although this arrow passed through Ren Fengping's neck, the person who shot this arrow was Zheluo's junior brother, now the second archer in Dongping, a guy who was temporarily seconded. This arrow would not kill Ren Fengping anyway. He was alive, and he heard so many things, which was a good tool for provocation.
The friendly troops launched the attack on this smuggling team without mercy. Since the foundation of the Dongping army could not be exposed, all the equipment used by these people were Dongping's "foreign trade products", but the foundation of training and combat experience still made this army not as strong as humans. People familiar with the Yunzhou army may find that the person who came here was actually a special battalion, and Dai Yan led them. Their troops would lurk in the Northern Liao for a long time, and before the frontal battlefield opened, they had countless things to do. These militants had long been thrilled by Ye Tao's high hopes, indulgence and trust in them, and they wanted to solve the entire Northern Liao with one battalion. Not to mention this kind of interception that had the advantage, even if they were asked to go to Yanjing to set fire, they would not frown.
Although the soldiers of the Flying Tiger Camp were elite, they were no match for the Special Forces Camp at all. The battle lasted less than a quarter of an hour before it all ended. After the entire smuggling team was killed, the Special Forces Camp quietly left. Less than five minutes later, Chen Su brought people to receive the batch of goods. By the next night, the entire batch of goods had been replaced on another batch of carriages and quietly entered Yanjing.
This made him feel angry. Kong Xinhua looked at the carriages in the yard with satisfaction. Naturally, he would not be greedy for these things, but would rely on these things to express his feelings to Zhang Ci and others. But Chen Su's solemn expression made him feel a little bad. "Sister, is there any problem?"
"There are two sets of airships in the cargo. It is produced in Chunnan." The special camp did not inspect the goods, but Chen Su had to do such things. When he saw these two sets of things, he immediately felt bad. This was a hot potato. If he handed over these two sets of things, it was impossible for Bei Liao to really understand the principles of airships and imitate qualified airships. If he didn't handed over... the Western Route Army could easily label them as a rebellion. This thing is so important.
Kong Xinhua did not hesitate at all and said, "Hurry to hand over the post to Zhang Ci, and then we were in trouble. Immediately send these two sets of things to Zhang Ci's mansion."
Chen Su was shocked and said, "What? How can this be done?"
Kong Xinhua smiled calmly and said, "Sister, your confidence in Marshal Ye is not as strong as that of me. We took action this time just to vent our anger, remember. Besides, there are no flaws. Moreover, what kind of character is Marshal Ye? Not to mention the two sets of airship components produced in Chunnan, it is worse than those ordinary airships in Dongping, let alone Marshal Ye has Xue Xiao and Bi Xue Xiao in his hands. Chunnan and the others have worked in it for several years, and only this kind of result is the only one. Do you think there are years for Beiliao?"
Chapter completed!