morning.
Caishikou.
Chen Haiping, who runs the pork stall, is related to Sun Cheng, who sells vegetables. There were not many people at the market entrance today, and there were no customers in front of their stalls, so they started chatting.
As we chatted, we talked about the pirates of Wu Nianping.
"You don't know. Each of those heavily armored and heavy cavalry soldiers is as big as a hill. They can use a spear to gallop at high altitude. One spear can kill a pirate."
"It's like those ferocious Fuso pirates are like pigs and dogs. They're really powerful."
Chen Haiping looked excited, talking and gesticulating, spitting.
"Did you see it then? By the way, you live in the south of the city." Sun Cheng was surprised at first, then suddenly looked at Chen Haiping with envy and said.
I really want to see the heroic qualities of heavy armor and heavy cavalry.
"Of course. There was no martial law at that time and the general allowed the people to go out. But most of the people did not dare to go out and stayed in their houses. I was brave and stood near the city gate and saw it. Although I only saw a little bit. It was also a big shock.”
Chen Haiping looked proud, and then sighed: "People say that the Meng Yuan people have strong soldiers and horses. But the soldiers and horses under our general are stronger than the Meng Yuan people."
"I'm so envious that you saw it." Sun Cheng's eyes turned red with envy, and then he nodded with deep approval: "That's right. If you are not stronger than the Mengyuan people, how can you drive away the Meng Yuan people? Back then, the Meng Yuan people During the invasion, all five prefectures surrendered. It's fine now. Our generals fought back Yingqing Prefecture and half of Guangchuan Prefecture. The army is neat and disciplined."
"Haha. We are blessed. With the general here, we will definitely deter the Mongolians and pirates. Live and work in peace and contentment. Although it is a simple four words, how many years have we in Liaodong not lived and worked in peace and contentment? Today's life is really terrible. OK."
Chen Haiping nodded repeatedly.
"Yeah." Sun Cheng hummed.
"How do you sell your pork?" A young woman walked to the butcher stall carrying a vegetable basket and asked.
When Chen Haiping saw the business coming, he quickly stopped and turned around to bargain with the young woman.
In the front yard of the mansion where Wu Nian temporarily stayed.
Surrounded by soldiers wearing armor and holding spears, the entire courtyard was tightly surrounded. Wu Nian was wearing a black singlet, standing in the sun and playing with sword skills.
The sword is a katana.
Although Wu Nian has never practiced this so-called [swordsmanship], the sword skills have something in common. When Wu Nian plays with them casually, his moves are also very spicy and full of momentum.
"It's useless. This kind of knife is sharp, but it's too brittle and too light. It can only be used to chop meat. It's useless when it touches our full body armor. It's not as useful as the steel knife at our waist."
Feng Chong stood aside and watched with disdain. He patted the steel knife on his waist with his left hand and said.
"Yes. It's useless if it's useless. But in Fuso, this kind of sword is the mainstream. We also have the samurai swords captured by Li Tianbao. I have people sort them into categories. The broken ones are recast, and the good ones are thought to be The method is sold to Fuso merchants. It can also be considered as an income."
Wu Nian put away his katana and exhaled, a thin layer of sweat glistening on his forehead. Not from tiredness, but from the sun.
"Yes. This kind of thing should be left to the people below. The key is Liaodong. General, don't forget. There are two counties in Guangchuan Prefecture, which are in the hands of Xiong Wuwo. We have to Find a way to take it away." Feng Chong regained his energy and stood up and said.
"It's not easy. Xiong Wuwo has 80,000 horse infantry in his hands, and they are all elite. If we fight, the Meng Yuan people will laugh out of their dreams."
"Isn't this their purpose?"
"We can only wait. Wait for Xiong Wuwo to strike first. Otherwise, we will attack Guangyang Mansion. I will not easily start a war with Xiong Wuwo unless it is absolutely necessary."
"Besides. We are expanding our troops now, and the new recruits have not yet become combat effective."
Wu Nian shook his head, his face a little solemn.
After Feng Chong heard this, he suddenly became dejected. Okay, some more waiting.
"General. Li Qianhu is back." A soldier came in from outside and reported.
"Please come in." Wu Nian's eyes lit up, he threw the samurai sword to a soldier and said.
"My brother is back." Feng Chong cheered up.
"Yes." The soldier responded, turned around and went down. Not long after, Li Tianbao, dressed in black, walked over quickly.
"General, brother." Li Tianbao cupped his fists and saluted respectively.
"You're welcome." Feng Chong waved his hand and said with a smile.
"No need to be polite." Wu Nian helped Li Tianbao up and looked at him carefully. It was okay, okay, he was not hurt.
"How is the situation?" Wu Nian asked immediately. How much money can Kunihiko Torii, Saburo Watanabe, and Sasuke Mifune, the three pirate leaders' lairs, have? Supplies?
Now that Wu Nian has expanded his army to reach the strength of 10,000 households per school captain, it is really too much. It would be great if these three pirates could leave some legacy behind.
"I robbed a lot of things, including many women. I gave the women to the government. I stored the things." Li Tianbao said with a smile on his face.
"Okay. Okay." Wu Nian nodded and smiled.
"Come here. Let's make tea." Immediately, Wu Nian called to the soldiers and entered the main room together with Li Tianbao and Feng Chong.
"Tianbao. You came back just in time. I was just about to discuss Pinghai's strategy with you." After sitting down, Wu Nian raised his head with a serious expression: "It's just like what we said before. We, Pinghai, only It can be divided into two steps: first, secure the territory and the people, and train the navy. Then attack, destroy pirates, and maintain trade routes."
"This time I killed two to three thousand pirates and three pirate leaders. Using this as the core, what do you think should be done to deter the pirates?"
Although Li Tianbao was born in a wild family, he had a quick mind and often thought about things blindly. Hearing this, his eyes lit up and he said, "General. I really have a way."
"Tell me about it." Wu Nian smiled and waved.
Feng Chong smiled beside him, he is indeed my brother, he can also give advice.
"After this battle, the general must be powerful at sea. But this is not enough. 1. The general can divide defense zones throughout Guangchuan Prefecture, establish militia groups, and equip horses. If pirates are found landing, resist on the spot. If you can't resist, just Report on horseback."
"Two. There are definitely not a few people in Guangchuan Mansion who help pirates sell their stolen goods. General, please crack down hard."
"Three. In the past, there were people who could not survive, and there were not a few who went to sea to become pirates. Please use gentle techniques and limit the time. Let these Han people return to Liaodong, let them cultivate the land again, and let bygones be bygones."
"Although this is a bit sorry for the people who died in their hands. But the cost of recalling them is much lower than exterminating them. And it is for a limited time, and we will not wait until the expiration date."
"Four. Please general use the corpses of those pirates to build Jingguan in Ninghai County and Jinghai County. Let the Goguryeo and Fusang people see the consequences of our plundering in Liaodong."
"As long as the general does this, I guarantee that no pirates will dare to attack our Liaodong."
Li Tianbao raised his head and said sincerely to Wu Nian, cupping his fists.
"Jingguan?!" Wu Nian raised his eyebrows, and then a cold smile appeared on his face.
This thing is not very good.
It is to gather the enemy's corpses, bury them in full view of the public, and erect a tall enclosure to intimidate the enemy and show off their military power.
It's the same as hanging your head in front of a horse.
