Cheng Yulian is not a person who follows the rules.
Although he was admitted as a scholar, he spent a lot of time reading miscellaneous books in his thirty-two years of life.
He likes to read historical books such as Shi Ji, Han Shu and so on.
Observing history can tell the rise and fall.
It is much better than just holding on to Confucian classics and reading to death. He heard that Wu Nian founded the Imperial College in Yingqing Mansion, and the students also studied history books, and they were very happy.
And among many historical figures. Ban Chao joined the army, pacified the Western Regions, and was granted the title of Marquis of Dingyuan for his military exploits. is his favorite story.
Now, he seems to have the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of his ancestors and do something meaningful and passionate.
Cheng Yulian's eyes flickered for a long time and gradually returned to calm. He returned to the corridor and said to the slave standing on the corridor: "Go and invite Mr. Niu to come to the study."
"Yes." The house slave responded, bent down and left.
Cheng Yulian put away the oil-paper umbrella and entered the study along the corridor.
There are books everywhere in the study, most of which are history books and military books. Cheng Yulian placed the oil-paper umbrella at the door of the room, came to the bookcase, and took out "Sun Tzu's Art of War", but did not open it to read it, but just played with it in his hand.
"Master. You are looking for me."
After a while, an ugly, tall, middle-aged man wearing a long gown and dressed as a scholar came in.
"Sit." Cheng Yulian asked him to sit down. He also came to sit on the Taishi chair behind the desk and looked up at the middle-aged man.
A middle-aged man named Niu Bian claimed to be from Huanglong Mansion. His family was killed by the Mongolian people and they wandered to Yangwu County. Half a year ago, I was so hungry and cold that I almost starved to death.
Cheng Yulian helped Niu Bian, and unexpectedly found that Niu Bian was very knowledgeable, so he asked him to be his teacher.
The two of them talked about everything in private. Cheng Yulian is a hot-blooded person, and Niu Bian's family was destroyed by the Meng Yuan people. The conversation between the two was often about how to drive away the Meng Yuan people.
"Sir, now the general has occupied Xingshi Mountain and has the upper hand. Moreover, there are many soldiers and horses, and there are as many as 50,000 households. But the Mongolian people occupy the city, so he may not be able to make a move. I want to contact the three major households in Yangwu to do What do you think about opening the city gate for the general as an internal response?"
Cheng Yulian's eyes were as bright as stars. He had both the determination to fight and the courage not to be afraid of death.
"If you do this, master, then I think we will be beheaded at Caishikou by Meng Yuanla soon, and we will become the chicken that kills the chicken to scare the monkeys."
Niu Bian did not hesitate, shook his head and said.
"Why?" Cheng Yulian frowned and asked.
"Although General Fu Han is very powerful now, the Meng Yuan people are not weak either. There are four thousand captains in the city."
"They are also monitoring the three major households. The three major households are like mud bodhisattvas crossing the river, and they cannot protect themselves. Sir, go up and discuss with them. Isn't it like a meat bun beating a dog? Once you go, you will never come back?"
Niu Bian's voice was strong, his words were clear, and his ugly face showed a solemn look.
Cheng Yulian suddenly became decadent. How could he not know this? Just taking a chance. With his family's strength, it was impossible to help Wu Nian open the city gate.
This is only possible by contacting the three major households and working together.
"Then we still do nothing and just watch? Are we watching the general attack the city and the soldiers suffer heavy casualties?" Cheng Yulian stood up, clasped his hands on his waist, and walked back and forth anxiously.
"No. As long as the master is determined, we can still do something."
Niu Bian shook his head, and a creepy smile appeared on his ugly face.
"How to do it?" Cheng Yulian's eyes lit up and he asked impatiently.
The most frustrating thing in this world is being powerless. At this critical moment, as long as he can help, he will do anything he is asked to do.
"Set fire." Niu Bian put away his smile and softly uttered two words. Then, he gave his plan.
"Sir, prepare firewood, liquor, cloth, etc. and send someone to contact General Fu Han. As soon as the general's army reaches the city, you will set fire to your own house and then set fire to the house next door."
"This won't work. It's not that I feel sorry for my house. It's just that we are fighting together. Even at night, there will be no shortage of Meng Yuan soldiers patrolling the streets."
"Even if I burn down my house, they will kill me quickly, and the fire will be put out by them. It won't have any impact."
Cheng Yulian just thought about it for a moment, then waved his hand, feeling that this plan was unreliable.
"So it depends on luck." Niu Bian said calmly without denying Cheng Yulian's words.
"Luck?" Cheng Yulian was stunned for a moment.
"That's right. Sir, you can bet. If you set a fire, there will be soldiers and horses of the generals assisting the Han Dynasty outside. Will other wealthy households and common people set fire to follow?"
"If a fire burns fiercely, the Meng Yuan people can't put out the fire even if they want to. Plus the general's troops are outside the city, and they may retreat immediately."
"We just helped the general win the city."
Niu Bian said calmly.
His ugly appearance, coupled with his calm face at this moment, and what he said made Cheng Yulian even more horrified.
Good luck.
This is a gamble.
If no one followed and set the fire, he would be dead.
but.
When doing great things, you can't sacrifice your life.
In life, there are always times when you risk your life like this. One step forward is a hero, one step back is a mortal.
"I have been reading poetry since I was a child, and I have always longed for such an opportunity. I immediately sent people to send my family members out of the city, and then contacted the general. I set this fire."
Cheng Yulian did not hesitate for too long, his eyes flickered, and his body was filled with the heroic aura of knowing that there were tigers in the mountains, so he went to the tiger mountains, and said in a deep voice.
"Okay. As expected of the master." Niu Bian showed an ugly smile and nodded.
"Mr. Niu, thank you. If I succeed, when the general captures Guangyang Mansion, I will pay for you to build a house, purchase land, and settle down in this county."
Cheng Yulian raised his head and said gratefully.
We are all like-minded comrades, and we share weal and woe. Niu Bian even helped him come up with such an idea.
Forget it if you die, the matter is done. He will not treat the cow badly.
"No. Master, you don't need to thank me. I don't need any land or a house. As long as things go well." Niu Bian shook his head gently, his eyes twinkling.
"No. I still have to thank you." Cheng Yulian waved his hand and insisted.
Cheng Yulian acted according to Niu Bian's plan. He first moved his family members outside the city one after another, and then sent his confidants to contact Wu Nian.
In Yangwu County, the three largest Han households are the top priority and the main focus of the Mongolian people.
Cheng Yulian's goal was small and did not attract the attention of the Meng Yuan people. The plan progressed very smoothly.
The progress on Wu Nian's side was also very smooth.
