When Mr. Zhong Yue heard that Zhang Yu's third strategy was to cut off Qin's grain road, he couldn't help but smile and said: "As you said, this is the best strategy. It's either unwilling or unable!"
Zhang Noi was a little dissatisfied and said: "Three to five people are going to rob them, what can't they do?"
Mr. Zhongyue said: "Sir, I would like to say: If Qin lives in the land of Qin, and Wei lives in the land of Wei, each of them will support each other with their own strength, as you said. However, Qin's current occupation of Qifeng is the heart of Wei, and it will be robbed by all the people. They also robbed the people of Wei. Qin’s losses were limited, but Wei’s losses were endless.”
Zhang Yue was a little depressed, and said sadly: "I wish I could enter Qifeng early, find out the gaps, and succeed in the battle!"
Mr. Zhongyue said: "If you say this, it will be a blessing to your family and country!"
Although the conversation between the two ended with a bright ending, the two of them felt very heavy. Whether you can find a fighter opportunity and whether you can seize it all depends on luck and cannot be done by human beings.
An idea that had been pondering in Zhang Noi's mind could not be suppressed at this time. Zhang Noi looked around and said: "I have a plan. I hope you will fight it for me!"
Seeing Zhang Noi's cautious look, Zhong Yue couldn't help but look straight and said: "Sir, please speak."
Zhang Ye said: "What I'm thinking is that if you enter Qifeng, you will be able to capture his feelings, go back and forth between the camps, and arrange your troops in formation. I'm afraid it will be relaxed. If a powerful force is lying nearby, if you catch a glimpse of it, you will be able to attack it. Isn’t it my control?”
Mr. Zhongyue said: "My opinion is correct, sir, but which soldier can be qualified for this task? If there are too few, they will be insufficient, and if there are too many, they will be missed and useless."
Zhang He said: "Yesterday, it would have been difficult for you. Today, I have a plan: Three hundred gentlemen have just come out of Daliang. No one knows about them. They are all dressed in beggar's clothes - they are all warriors. If they are scattered around the countryside, they will be able to hide it from others. , If something happens at night, if we gather together in one day, we can serve as a thousand troops and do something."
Mr. Zhongyue pondered for a moment and said with a wry smile: "This matter involves gentlemen, which is beyond my control. But please leave it to your Majesty."
Zhang Ye said: "Although I came up with this plan, it was just a whim and I couldn't make a deep plan. I hope you will do it!"
Mr. Zhongyue said: "There are hundreds of beggars in the four villages. Although it can be hidden from the eyes and ears of the people of Qin, what about the village? But one or two disputes will ruin the matter!"
Zhang He said: "First of all, Uncle Tang and all the soldiers came to Qifeng under the name of servants. Now three hundred people also ask for servants, is that okay?"
Mr. Zhongyue said: "Maybe the more than ten servants can be concealed, but three hundred people can do all the work and still have a surplus. How can we not reveal it?"
Zhang Ye said: "If it is true, the opportunity is quick. Masters, you will find the gap in a day or two, take advantage of it and attack it, and you will not be defeated. Even if it is leaked, there will be no harm."
Mr. Zhongyue hesitated and said: "If you are true to your words, you may have success. However, the way of communication and the opportunity for gathering and dispersing are difficult."
Zhang Noi said: "If the Zeng family or the Tang family have a plan?"
Mr. Zhongyue said: "The Zeng family is a lone wolf. Although it bites people, it cannot be grouped. The Tang family is a wild wolf. It gathers together with a roar and then disperses. It is difficult to use the rabble."
Zhang He said: "Sir, what you said is true. If you don't treat each other with respect from the king, the three hundred warriors will just become a mob and disperse!"
Mr. Zhongyue said: "This is why I don't worry about you sir. When it comes to the imperial family, there is no one in the world better than the emperor. If you get the emperor's will, you will be able to make the three hundred guests forget life and death."
Zhang Noi said: "It's exactly what Mr. said!"
Mr. Zhongyue said: "If we get one or two days, something will definitely happen. Then it will be done when it comes. There is no need to arrive first and disperse in the countryside. We can gather them later."
Zhang Ye said: "It's exactly what Mr. Wang said. However, I am worried that if three hundred people are gathered at a dead end, the people of Qin will be shocked! It is better to go to the four fields in three or five, and then gather together at a dead end, which will be better."
Mr. Zhongyue said: "This is also true. It has advantages and disadvantages. However, I have concerns. Among the three hundred people, there are not one or two people who are steadfast in their affairs. There are not one or two people who cherish their lives. There are not one or two people who are unruly. Are you someone who is docile but disobeys orders? I am not familiar with these gentlemen, but I take them for granted!"
Zhang He said: "This is also my worry. Although I know that all the gentlemen are brave and brave, they are really ignorant of their innermost feelings. It is difficult to trust them sincerely."
The two were surprised for a while and did not continue the discussion. They knew clearly that without the help of Lord Xinling, everything would be in vain; and to convince Lord Xinling, the reason was actually very weak, and it was even equivalent to gambling with the lives of three hundred people. ——And this becomes increasingly difficult for Lord Xinling to nod.
Occasionally, someone came to the city to ask Mr. Zhongyue for instructions on some routine matters, and Mr. Zhongyue gave the instructions as usual. The sky is getting darker, and the bonfires in the distance are getting brighter and brighter, gradually forming a long dragon, stretching into the endless darkness. The two of them let the cool evening breeze blow against their faces and chests, exuding some depression; they occasionally exchanged a word or two with each other, but they were all insignificant, and they mainly just waited quietly for Lord Xinling and his entourage. Come back and enjoy the waiting process.
Zhang Yu's hands subconsciously grasped the top of the battlements, and his mind couldn't help but think about the scene of a surprise attack on the Qin people with 300 strong men, and even the specific formation and attack on what targets: tents, granaries, straw piles , or just harassment... Three hundred warriors wielding short sticks, breaking into the enemy camp and returning safely, this alone is enough to become famous all over the world. But... I don't have these three hundred warriors. These three hundred warriors are the retainers of Lord Xinling. Although they say that they should repay the kindness of Lord Xinling, they have no friendship between life and death, and their loyalty in times of crisis is very questionable. "...What if we draw from military soldiers?...In fact, loyalty and bravery are even less guaranteed." After thinking about it several times, there seems to be no satisfactory answer. Zhang Yu wanted to stop and enjoy the early winter evening breeze for a while, but he just couldn't let go of his thoughts. He followed his own thoughts and looked at the imaginary pictures in the sky: running, waving short sticks, fighting, shouting, whining, falling to the ground... Suddenly there was the sound of horse hooves and the rumble of wheels, and Zhang Yue was startled. He seemed to have received some inspiration and was about to think further when Mr. Zhongyue gave instructions: "Your Majesty has returned."
Zhang Yue looked in the direction of Mr. Zhongyue's finger, and among the dots of sparks, there seemed to be a spark moving slowly: the torch that could move among thousands of troops was naturally none other than Lord Xinling.
Zhang He listened carefully and saw that there was no sound of horses or chariots around. Lord Xinling's team was still dozens of miles away. It looked like a slow-moving spark. It was impossible for any sound to be transmitted... So where did the sound of carriages and horses that I heard just now come from? Is it really an inspiration given by God? Zhang Yue's heart was excited, and he felt that he was worthy of the thought he had just been thinking about, and then he felt that God had given him a revelation.
Horses and oxen are the focus of the attack. They are not very harmful, but they are very harassing, enough to disturb the Qin people all night long. Moreover, most of the stables are old and weak. If you attack them with the best, you will definitely get them all. Victory, maybe even zero casualties.
With the plan in his mind settled, Zhang Ye found that his mood had calmed down and he was no longer involuntarily unrestrained. Instead, he could focus on the present moment and quietly enjoy the evening breeze of the winter night.
Seeing Mr. Zhang Ye and Mr. Zhong Yue greeting him at the city gate, Lord Xinling was startled. He quickly jumped out of the car and hurried over and asked, "What's the urgent report?"
The two of them said: "There is no other, but welcome!" Lord Xinling felt relieved. Only a few diners were ordered to accompany them, and the rest dispersed on their own. About ten people went to Huayang Wei Mansion together.
After returning from Jin Bi's place, Lord Xinling seemed to be in high spirits. As he walked, he said to Zhang Ye and others: "The doctor said it, but the Qin people sent out their whistles, and they collapsed at the slightest touch."
Zhang Ye asked: "Can we survive as prisoners?"
Lord Xinling said: "The Qin people scattered in all directions and could not catch up with them. There were no casualties or prisoners. I also had no casualties."
After entering the mansion, everyone sat down at the table without changing their clothes. Lord Xinling couldn't wait to draw a map and explained to everyone: "Our sentinels met the Qin people one or two miles away. We controlled the crossbows and waited, while the Qin people also formed their formations. After a while, my reinforcements arrived. The people of Qin then fled."
Mr. Zhongyue said: "How far away is the place from the camp?"
Lord Xinling said: "It's about ten miles away. At that time, we have few soldiers and the people of Qin are large. However, I remained firm and finally got reinforcements and retreated the enemy." What Lord Xinling didn't say was that he personally received the former soldiers. When the ten soldiers on the sentinel heard their accounts of the incident, they found that each of them had become more courageous. This made Lord Xinling very satisfied and ordered a reward of ten coins each.
In Doctor Jin Bi's tent, the two drafted a document to report their victory to the court. Although they didn't fight each other, they still met the Qin people. And Lord Xinling was even more excited along the way.
Mr. Zhongyue was not immersed in the situation, and retained the calmness brought by the sense of alienation, but it was not easy to say cold water, so he simply named the guests present one by one, allowing them to express their opinions, vent their excitement, and discuss enthusiastically It lasted until midnight. Zhong Yue and Zhang Ye sorted out useful information from the perspective of bystanders.
After the enthusiasm dissipated, everyone's slightly heated faces gradually returned to normal. Zhang Ye brought a jar and scooped out a cup of sake for each person. After drinking the cold water, the fire in everyone's chest also subsided. Zhong Yue worshiped at the banquet and said: "Our army won the first battle, it is because of your superior virtue!" All the disciples also praised in unison: "It is because of your superior virtue!"
Lord Xinling said: "How dare I take your words seriously? The virtue of the King of Wei is the shadow of the ancestral temple."
Then he turned to Zhang Zhen and said, "What's going on with Brother Zeng?"
Zhang He said: "Ms. Zeng thanks you for your kindness and is willing to help our army achieve great success."
Lord Xinling said: "When will you set off, sir?"
Zhang Ye said: "This minister is about to submit a report. Zeng said that the Qin people obtained more than ten thousand stones of grain in three days after opening the seal. The grain from the four villages came in a steady stream, which is incalculable."
After hearing Zhang Ye's words, everyone clearly felt that the temperature in the room had dropped. Lord Xinling asked in surprise: "What are you talking about? How come all the Wei people in the four villages have returned to Qin? Is it because Wei Wei has lost some virtue?"
Zhang He said: "It's not about Wei's virtues, it's really about chasing sharp ears. The people of Qin buy grain with double the profit, and the people in the four villages are greedy for their huge profits and compete to pay for the grain. The people of Qin have ordered Qifeng to maintain peace and order. , are not allowed to enter Qifeng. Far away are Chu and Chen, and close are Daliang. If you want to show off in Qifeng, you are here, not only Han. - Brother Zeng ordered me to wait for the opportunity to act, and not to rush."
