"Wei Qianhu, you really have such a strong tone. Are you going to send one or two thousand people at your request?" Lin Yuedang, the guard, retorted.
"Lin Shoubei, you are so loud. If there are no reinforcements, how dare you guarantee the safety of the imperial concubine's carriage?" Wei Qiang said angrily.
"It's your job to protect the imperial concubine's carriage. My duty is to protect the county!" Lin Yue sneered, "But if you, Wei Qianhu, are unable to take on this important task, as long as Mr. Xiao agrees, I will take your place!" "
"Haha, that's the best! Mr. Xiao, sirs, have you all heard it? This is what he volunteered to replace me. In this case, I don't care about anything, and I will take my Let the troops go home!" Wei Qiang shouted loudly with a red face and a thick neck.
"Two adults, please stop arguing. Let's wait for Master Xiao to make up his mind." Seeing the two men glaring at each other like fighting cocks, the prefect Chen Ziang hurriedly stopped him for fear that they would not look good fighting in front of Xiao Chen.
Xiao Chen waved his hand and asked everyone to sit down, and then called Zhuge Xiaosheng and Wei Yuntian to discuss countermeasures together.
There are only two countermeasures to be discussed. One is to ignore Gong Heihu's threat and set off tomorrow as planned; the other is to stay temporarily and ask for support.
It is safest to ask for support. There is no need for the one or two thousand people Wei Qiang said, as long as there are a few hundred people, it is completely enough.
But it will take at least ten days to go there and back. In addition, the procedures for deploying troops are extremely complicated. You may have to report to the Ministry of War, which will take at least a month.
Isn't this nonsense?
If you just leave without hesitation, there is indeed a certain risk.
Xiao Chen's Xichang brothers and Chen Ming's Jinyiwei have more than 100 people in total, and Wei Qiang has more than 200 people. The total size is smaller than 400 people. In theory, they are not afraid of Gong Heihu and the others.
But this trip to the south is almost all mountain roads. The terrain is complex and bumpy. If Gong Heihu and the others set up an ambush on the road, it would not be easy to deal with it.
In fact, Gong Heihu doesn't even have to fight head-on, as long as he follows behind and harasses him, he can't stand it!
Don't be afraid of ten thousand, just be afraid of the unexpected. If something happens to the imperial concubine, no one can afford it.
"Does Guard Lin also have a detailed map of Black Tiger Mountain?" Xiao Chen suddenly asked.
"Yes!" Lin Yue quickly ordered someone to get a map of the Fenzhu area. He was confused and wondered what Mr. Xiao meant by looking at the map of Black Tiger Mountain.
"Where exactly is Gong Heihu's lair?" Xiao Chen touched his chin and looked at the map thoughtfully.
"Here." Lin Yue pointed at the map, "This is Hutou Peak, the highest peak in Black Tiger Mountain. There are cliffs in three places, and there is only a dangerous and narrow mountain road leading to it."
"The widest part of this mountain road can only accommodate four people walking side by side. One side is a mountain wall and the other side is a cliff. As long as dozens of people guard the key points, even thousands of troops will have difficulty passing through. It can be said that one man Don’t let anyone open it!”
"Gong Heihu and the others have also prepared a lot of wood and rolling stones at the top of the mountain wall. No matter how many of you go up there, you will still die."
Lin Yue gave a very detailed introduction and was very familiar with the situation in Black Tiger Mountain. It seemed that he had been thinking about killing Gong Heihu, but it was just too difficult...
If we can't attack them, why not trap them?
Nope either.
Firstly, there are many springs on the mountain, and secondly, there are countless grain stores!
Gong Heihu thought of this fatal problem from the day he occupied Black Tiger Mountain, so he has been frantically plundering food over the years. It is said that the food he hoarded amounted to tens of thousands of dan!
There are also countless kinds of bacon, dried meat, dried vegetables, etc. In theory, it is enough to feed hundreds of them for five years.
In addition, there are many wild animals and fruits on the mountain, which can also be used as food supplements.
Isn't this hopeless?
"Oh? They have so much food?" Xiao Chen was very happy after hearing this.
"I think it's just a lot more than we expected!" Lin Yue said.
"Well, very good, very good." Xiao Chen showed a happy smile on his face.
The guy who laughs is so creepy, what’s so funny about this?
What do you mean by very good? This is obviously very, very bad!
"Xiaosheng, what do you think?" Xiao Chen looked at Zhuge Xiaosheng.
"It's a bit risky, but it's worth it." Zhuge Xiaosheng knew Xiao Chen quite well. He knew what the boss wanted to do from the moment he asked for the map?
He is going to make a surprise attack on Black Tiger Mountain!
Although the idea is scary, I have to say that this is the best way at present.
If you can't wait or walk, can I hit you?
Zhuge Xiaosheng thought it would work.
Then Xiao Chen knew what he was doing, and glanced at everyone with a smile: "Everyone, do you want to make a big contribution with your brother?"
The question was so sudden that everyone immediately had a very bad feeling... Mr. Xiao, what do you want to do?
Amitabha, Bodhisattva bless you, but don’t mean what we think!
"Master Xiao, what do you want to do?" Wei Qiang was the first to lose his temper.
"Surprise attack on Black Tiger Mountain and kill Gong Heihu!" As soon as Xiao Chen said this, everyone felt really tense and relaxed, right?
I feel nervous because this move is too reckless and is like child's play. You must not do it!
I'm relieved because Mr. Xiao, you finally said it...
"Master Xiao, you, you, you...are you kidding me? This won't work, it absolutely won't work!" Wei Qiang's face turned pale.
By the way, people who stay in the city are frightened now, so you still want to attack them?
Didn't you hear what Lin Yue said just now or didn't you understand?
Even if we can't attack with thousands of troops, how can we do it with just a few hundred people?
It's like going to die!
If I don’t go, whoever wants to go will go!
"The matter is so important, how can we be joking?" Zhuge Xiaosheng glanced at Wei Qiang coldly, "Master Xiao is being polite to you, do you think he is asking for your opinion?"
"I'm not going anyway! What's the difference between this and dying? Besides, my duty is to escort the imperial concubine. How can I just leave my post without permission and follow him to fight!" Wei Qiang choked his neck and shouted.
"Wei Qianhu, you are wrong. Mr. Xiao is an imperial envoy personally appointed by the emperor. He has the right to command and mobilize your escort troops. Besides, this matter is not only related to the safety of the imperial concubine, but also the reputation of the royal family! How can the imperial concubine be a bandit? It’s okay to insult!”
Chen Jisheng, who had been sitting nearby and listening silently, suddenly spoke up, speaking righteously and openly.
"Is there any place for you to talk here? A prisoner who was demoted back to his hometown..." Wei Qiang became angry and spoke rudely to Chen Jisheng.
"What do you mean?" Xiao Chen interrupted Wei Qiang.
"Everything depends on Mr. Xiao's orders!" Except for Wei Qiang, everyone agreed in unison.
Zhuge Xiaosheng and Chen Jisheng have made their words clear enough. If they still object, they will be ignorant of current affairs.
"Where are you, Wei Qianhu?" Xiao Chen looked at Wei Qiang.
"Forgive me for not obeying my order!" Wei Qiang refused neatly.
"Lin Shoubei, according to the laws of our Great Zhou Army, what is the crime for those who disobey orders?" Xiao Chen looked at Lin Yue again.
Murderous look suddenly appeared in his eyes!
