If the scale is large enough, the Kun thieves might even dispatch troops from the city for reinforcements. This will weaken the number of defenders in the city and facilitate their breakthrough.
However, after many calculations over the past few days, he still found that the capital he had was still not enough. Let alone 30% certainty, not even 10%.
Fortunately, the situation is developing in his favor. With the need to suppress bandits and quell the Yao rebellion, the Wuzhou garrison was continuously diluted from a centralized state. The Wuzhou Integrated Squadron, the most combat-effective among the Wuzhou National Army brigade, was transferred to northern Guangdong to participate in the war. Another squadron was in a state of leaving early and returning late because it had to patrol Xijiang. Due to war losses and constant recruitment of personnel, the supplementary squadron originally stationed at Yangmingmen has been virtually exhausted. In fact, the only permanent garrison troops stationed in Wuzhou were Qian Duo's company and a squadron in Sanhezui.
Even so, Yi Haoran still couldn't make up his mind: although there was only one infantry company in the city during the day, this company had the best equipment and the strongest combat effectiveness. As long as the rich company is still in the city, he will always take action.
But this major grain shipment gave him an opportunity. There is no doubt that the transportation of ten thousand shi of grain must be a major event for the Wuzhou Kun thieves. If we can wait for an opportunity to attack the grain ship, it will definitely cause a huge shock. It will not only have the effect of diverting the tiger from the mountain, but also seriously dampen the morale of the Kun thieves.
Because Yi Haoran often goes to the dock to help Wen Tietou settle accounts - he, a porter, now loads and unloads goods for the Australians, and his subordinates have expanded to hundreds of people. He is now the largest porter leader in the local area. He only relies on his past fortune. The management model can no longer be taken care of. In addition, Australians pay attention to document management and have vouchers for everything. Naturally, Wen Tietou, an illiterate, can't handle it, so he often asks Yi Haoran for help.
Naturally, Yi Haoran did not refuse. Firstly, this would allow him to go out in good faith; secondly, he could observe many details of Australian shipping while settling accounts at the dock.
He probably knows that the Australians like to transport in large formations and organize large fleets to ferry large amounts of supplies at one time. Each voyage will send many "motorboats" to escort them. Not only are they sharp guns, but they are also accompanied by soldiers on board. Whether it is an ambush on the shore or an interception on the water, it is difficult to fight. At best, it just harasses the fleet.
Every time a large fleet arrives at the port to unload cargo, Qianduo will deploy troops to guard near the dock and will not evacuate until all the cargo is unloaded and put into storage.
This time the Australians are very likely to ship 10,000 shi of grain to Wuzhou at once, and the scale will exceed any previous fleet. Naturally, more men and horses will be dispatched to guard - the city's defense must be empty.
He planned to use Gou Er's men to feign attack on the fleet outside the city to attract the attention of the security forces outside the city. Song Ming's men made a surprise attack on the prefect's Yamen and tried to capture or kill Zhen Kun.
"Is this feasible?" Chang Qingyun was a little doubtful. "General Song has only fifty men. There is still a third chance of entering the city to surprise the prefect's Yamen. However, although Gou Er's men and horses have hundreds of people, they are all stolen by chickens and dogs. Disciple, how can you shoulder this important responsibility?"
"There's always a way."
Chang Qingyun saw his vague words and knew that he didn't completely trust him, so he couldn't help but feel a little discouraged. road:
"I shouldn't have asked."
Yi Haoran said seriously: "Brother Chang, it's not that I can't trust you! Maybe it's better that you don't know some things. In short, our hearts are together and we can use our strength together!"
"You are right," Chang Qingyun nodded, "What do you want me to do?"
"Your business is still in Sanhezui." Yi Haoran said, "There is a National Army squadron in Sanhezui. We must cause some big trouble to hold this squadron back."
"This is easier said than done." Chang Qingyun frowned and said, "Although the camp is full of prisoners, they don't have to worry about food, clothing, and their lives right now. It's impossible to get them to do it anyway."
"Why do you need them anyway? As long as the camp is in chaos!" Yi Haoran said gloomily.
The easiest way to cause chaos is to start a fire. The weather is dry in summer, and campsites are mostly temporary structures of grass and trees. Once a fire breaks out, it will inevitably spread on a large scale.
"Australians are very strict about fire prevention in camps. I'm afraid this will not be easy."
"If it's easy, do you still need Mr. Chang to take charge of the overall situation?" Yi Haoran said, "We also have a few brothers in the camp, and they can all help you when the time comes!"
Chang Qingyun knew that taking this job would mean a narrow escape from death. Not to mention that once the Australians caught him, there would be no way out. Even if he was not caught on the spot, the camp would be in chaos after the fire, with thousands of people running around and trampling on each other. It would be even more difficult to escape with a life.
He said with emotion: "In that case, the students can just risk their lives to do it!"
Yi Haoran exclaimed: "Mr. Chang has really betrayed his country and forgotten himself!" He turned to look at the broad river and said excitedly: "Sir, don't worry, students are not people who cherish their lives. When the time comes, you and I will walk together on the road to Huangquan." Lonely." After saying that, he burst into laughter.
Chang Qingyun smiled bitterly and said: "Sir, you are so proud!"
Yi Haoran shook his head and said: "It's not because of my pride, but because I never want this great river and mountains to fall into the hands of the barbarians! Although there is luck and destiny, the Ming Dynasty has none now. Let's just say that the Australians have penetrated deep into Guangxi, and it won't take long , the whole land of Bagui has the surname Kun. Even if this Xie Kun can be killed, it will only be a drop in the bucket to the crisis in Guangdong and Guangxi. It is just a mantis' arm acting as a chariot and the ants shaking the tree. Even so, I don't want to let the Kun thief underestimate China. Scholar!"
After Chang Qingyun left, Yi Haoran planned it alone for a long time. He only felt that no matter how he planned this matter, he was only 30% certain, but many people would die - all of them were loyal people of the imperial court...
What if Cai Lan was directly asked to carry out the assassination? Whether it is poisoning or assassination, it is not difficult for Cai Lan. Although she is bound to die, she is someone who died long ago, so there is no pity.
However, he thought over and over again and decided not to take the risk. Firstly, Cai Lan could be used as the final trump card; secondly, through Qiu Chan, he roughly knew that this little girl and Xie Erren already had some subtle feelings. If he forced her to do it, she might betray herself.
After listening to Jiang Qiuchan's instructions, Cai Lan knew that things were not that simple. Qiu Chan didn't know what Yi Haoran was planning, but she knew it very well.
I was secretly anxious in my heart, but there was nothing I could do. After thinking about it, I had to secretly pay attention to the official documents that Jie Erren exchanged every day.
Originally, Xie Erren did not bring work to her subordinates, but as his love for her grew day by day, the veteran often worked at her place to avoid running around in the morning and evening, and even specially cleaned up the office. The east wing serves as a dedicated office.
Cai Lan is very careful on weekdays: she never shows any interest in the office. When Xie Erren is working in the office, she only delivers tea and stewed supplements to the door.
But Xie Erren was not as suspicious as she thought. Not only did he rarely lock the door when he left, but he would also take documents to the bedroom to read, or he would simply review official documents in bed and draft them in his notebook. Sometimes these things are left in the bedroom.
Xie Erren often goes out during the day, and spends most of her time in the government office for meetings or working. There are only two maids in the yard besides her and Qiu Chan - these two maids will not enter the house without greeting them. Therefore, it is not difficult for Cai Lan to peek into official documents.
The next night after Luo Yangming reported his suspicions about Hao Ran, she saw the transfer letter drafted by Zhao Toyota in the office - it was placed in the document basket waiting for Xie Erren to sign and send it out.
Seeing the word "Hao Ran", Cai Lan immediately took out the document and read it.
Although she didn't understand what external transfer meant, the Australian document was simple and easy to understand, and she could understand it in just a few words: It was an Australian from Wuzhou who wrote to the Yamen in Teng County to ask if there was a person like Hao Ran in the local area. What is the specific situation?
Naturally, there is no such person as Hao Ran in Teng County. Even if Qiu Chan immediately writes a letter and sends it home, asking her husband's family to help him tell the lie, not to mention whether her husband's family is willing to tell the lie for a man of unknown origin. Even if they are willing, Even a little cross-examination by Australians will reveal the truth.
Once you get involved, the consequences are unpredictable. Yi Haoran's identity will be exposed immediately and he will be arrested and questioned. He has a big plan in Wuzhou, and if he takes it down, it will be a big case. Not only will he be implicated, but the Jiang family will not be able to escape...
She thought for a moment and then made a risky decision. She took the official letter out of the document basket, took it directly to the main room, and quietly burned it on a candle.
Luo Yangming didn't know that the transfer letter had disappeared without a trace. His work is very busy. After the reconciliation elders discussed a specific fundraising plan, he revealed his "fundraising" intentions through the aftermath bureau. Sure enough, it immediately aroused the interest of many large merchants. Many people asked him for details, but not many were actually willing to participate. Luo Yangming was not surprised by this: when the war was in chaos, merchants were more willing to wait and see with their money in hand instead of letting it go to make money. What's more, the recent war situation has been tense. Bandit armed forces even went to the suburbs of Wuzhou for a time, and news of the Yao rebellion continued to spread. As the situation worsened, various rumors also appeared, such as "the Australians are not the real Dragon Emperor and cannot sit in the Dragon Court", "the Yao people do not recognize the Australians as emperors"... and such news spread all over the city. Zheng Ergen led the police to arrest some people who spread rumors, but they couldn't find any clues. They were all spread from person to person and heard on the streets.
All of this has caused the "Australian stocks" that were originally high to begin to fall, and many people who originally wanted to bet and increase their bets have changed their minds.
Fortunately, there are still many merchants who are willing to take risks. Jiang Rongxian, Jiang Qiuchan's brother, was the first to express his willingness to invest, which attracted several colleagues from the silk and satin guilds. Da Xinxuan, the shopkeeper of Chengyu Bank, also invested several hundred taels of shares. The thirteen thousand taels of silver needed to purchase grain were quickly collected.
