Gao Jie and the other two led their troops out of the city overnight. Mrs.
"Not to mention that Chang Yu is unpredictable, but the Taoist priest who follows him is also an expert. Do you think you can trust him?" Mrs. Xing asked in a solemn voice at the end.
Gao Jie frowned and looked at the lights at the top of the city: "I believe Chang Yu's words because he is very evil. I would rather believe him than trust him. But I went south and almost exhausted all the troops in the city. I have heard for a long time that that guy is very powerful and his wife is plotting against him. , If I succeed, that’s all. If I don’t succeed, I’m afraid of your revenge. Let’s wait until I come back to discuss this matter.”
"No" Mrs. Xing shook her head: "Chang Yu said, if you want to do it, please do it as soon as possible. If you are late, things may change."
"Madam, are you sure Chang Yu didn't want to kill someone with a borrowed knife, but really changed my life for me?" Gao Jie suddenly became a little suspicious of the little eunuch's motives.
Mrs.
Gao Jie nodded: "I'm not as good as Madam when it comes to using my brain. It's up to you to decide now. To be sure, it's not too late to wait until the people behind you arrive before taking action."
Mrs. Xing nodded: "I am free to use my discretion. Husband, just don't worry. When you go to the south, you have to be careful and obedient. Don't make noises all the time. If you calm down the chaos and build achievements, it will also earn face for our Gao family."
Gao Jie laughed and said, "We will also give our Gao family a title later."
Mrs. Xing punched him: "You think anyone can get those titles..."
The couple talked again, and then Gao Jie chased Er Liu.
"Madam, it's getting late. Go back to the city as soon as possible." Hu Maozhen and Li Benzhen walked behind Mrs. After the march south, there were a lot of food and miscellaneous things, which had to be controlled by close people.
Mrs. Xing nodded, turned around, got on the carriage and entered the city. When Hu Maozhen and Li Benzhen were about to go to the military camp, she called them: "You two are coming back with me. We have important matters to discuss."
The moon was bright and the stars were scarce, the night wind was gentle and the heat was light. A group of hundreds of cavalry slowly moved south along the official road. It was Chang Yu and his party. The reason why they left in a hurry at dusk was not to alienate Liu Zeqing intentionally, but because Jin Yiwei brought him the latest battle report from the south.
If one flower does not bloom, then another blooms. Although Li Zicheng suffered repeated defeats on the battlefield and was finally defeated by Chang Yu twice in Taiyuan and Baoding, his strategic victory was a complete victory, even far exceeding the original strategic goal. It not only consolidated It has stabilized the surrounding area of Xi'an and expanded the influence of the bandit army to the extreme. At the same time, it also looted a large amount of materials, sufficient wealth, and cleaned up the cannon fodder. Although this trip was extremely dangerous, the harvest was immeasurable. of.
Perhaps he was inspired by Li Zicheng's attack on the gate of the imperial capital in one go, or the failure of the Eastern Expedition stimulated the Baiwang tribe in the south. They followed the general and waved their swords directly towards Nanjing, vowing to capture Nanjing by the end of summer. At this time, the vanguard troops Having entered Wuhu, Nanjing was in panic.
The northern army is difficult to reach in a short time, but there must be someone with weight to stabilize the morale of the army and the people. Although Shi Kefa has arrived, he is not qualified for this role with his current influence. Now, the court can stabilize the army's peace of mind. Only the little eunuch is popular among the people!
Even if he goes there alone, it can make people feel certain.
It's all because of the fame he gained from fighting hard in the past few months!
After getting the information, Chang Yu immediately decided to rush to Nanjing. If the panic there expanded, there would be a wave of people fleeing northward, and then a series of butterfly effects would occur. The north was already overwhelmed by drought and famine, and the south would increase its load by fleeing north. , if the food harvest in the south fails... the consequences will be even more disastrous.
Chang Yu and his party set out to Tongshan at dusk as night fell. Jin Shenghuan and more than ten people had been waiting for a long time. He was stationed in Xiao County in the north of Xuzhou. He was ordered to come to Xu the day before yesterday and had a chat with the young eunuch, and then decided to follow him south to make meritorious deeds. After hurriedly going back to make arrangements, he came with more than ten confidants.
Jin Shenghuan is the deputy commander-in-chief of the army. He cannot leave his post easily without permission. He must have military orders from the Ministry of War and the Fifth Army Governor's Office. However, at this time, the court has given Chang Yu maximum power to mobilize troops, because no one dares to do so at this time. Put him on the line and make him stumble. Even if he made a sound, Emperor Chongzhen would take the lead and start spraying. Damn it, you can do it!
So the current attitude of the court towards Chang Yu is, as long as you can fight and win, you can use whomever you like, and of course you can't win, so don't blame us for settling the scores in the future. You explain it clearly.
"Have the arrangements been made? As soon as you leave, the remnants of Cheng's thieves will appear again. Then the court will blame me." Chang Yu asked with a smile. Jin Shenghuan quickly patted his chest and assured: "Cheng Jikong, Wang Daoshan, Zhang Fangzao The three major bandits have subjugated themselves, and the remaining ones are scattered and hiding in the mountains without fear. There is also a guerrilla Liu Shichang in Xiaocheng. He is experienced in suppressing bandits and will not cause big troubles. Lord Governor, you can rest assured."
"That's good." Chang Yu smiled slightly: "The march was boring, so I told the governor anecdotes about these three bandits and how you wiped them out."
Under the starry sky, hundreds of people walked slowly on the official road. The wilderness was all around and there was not even a village. The shadows of the mountains in the distance were disappearing and appearing. Jin Shenghuan spoke vividly about the process of suppressing bandits, and everyone listened with interest. When I heard about the tension, I was filled with emotion. The battle against bandits was mostly dangerous in the mountains and jungles. It was very different from the fierce and courageous battle between the two armies on the plains. The time, place and people were both missing.
"The three major thieves and bandits are entrenched within a hundred miles of Su Xiaoxu. There are dozens of large and small forces. They fight independently on weekdays, but they unite with each other when they attack cities and plunder land or fight against officers and soldiers." As Jin Shenghuan spoke, he raised his hand and pointed towards the shadow of the dark mountains due west: "There is a bandit's cave there. The mountain is steep and difficult to defend and difficult to attack."
Everyone looked up, but couldn't see anything in the dark night, so they asked, "Where is that?"
"Huangzangyu" Jin Shenghuan whispered: "It's the place where Liu Bang used to hide."
Most of the people were confused, but Chang Yu had heard something. Liu Bang was originally from Feng County, Xuzhou. It was rumored that he hid in this mountain when he was hunted down by the Qin soldiers. It was later named Huangzangyu, and the mountain was even more famous after the emperor. It was built in the past dynasties. The temple is occupied by thieves and bandits in these troubled times.
"According to this, we have to be more careful. We might be robbed by thieves and taken to the mountains as tribute." Lao Jiu laughed, but Jin Shenghuan took it seriously: "Last year, we went into the mountains several times to suppress bandits. After the bandits were brought to justice, all these thieves were already dead." If he is not in a good mood, he may still have the guts to rob merchants, but he would not dare to attack hundreds of officers and soldiers even if he has two guts."
"I hope I can see it." Lao Jiu sneered: "If you miss the thieves in Shandong, you will know the ruthless characters here." Jin Shenghuan choked and asked in a low voice: "I heard that the ruthless bandits in Shahu Mountain were killed by Brother Jiu." Destroyed?"
Now it was Lao Jiu's turn to be surprised, the news spread so quickly, and then he curled his lips: "What kind of gangster is he? He is just a group of bandits at best."
The two chattered, got closer and even began to compliment each other. Chang Yu listened indifferently. He looked back at the carriage behind the team and saw Su Jing sitting on the shaft with a sword behind her back, thinking deeply.
Li Muchian patted his horse and came closer: "That monk is really weird. He disappeared during the day and didn't notice when he was walking. He suddenly appeared out of nowhere."
Chang Yu smiled: "A monk only has a monk's place to go, and a monk only has a monk's sense of proportion. Why do you care so much?"
"It's not that I am nosy, but this monk is too strange and abrupt, and I always feel that he is out of tune with us." As Li Muchian spoke, he secretly glanced at Hai Hong, who was walking behind the carriage with a horse and a staff.
Chang Yu raised his eyebrows and said, "There are different kinds of life and different personalities. Night Demons and monks are cold-natured and quiet. This is due to their personalities. You can't ask everyone to be the same as you." He curled his lips and said, "You also practice Taoism. People who don’t understand this point, if you can change yourself, you can become a god, but if you always want to change others, you are a psychopath.”
Uh... Li Muxian was startled, and then he handed over his hand: "I have been taught a lesson."
Next to him, Wuzhong laughed loudly: "Niubi...he will never be able to become a god in this life."
"Where did you say that?" Li Muxian rarely got angry and asked curiously. Wuzhong shook his head: "The way you cultivate is mixed but not refined."
Li Muxian was startled, and then fell silent and deep in thought. Chang Yu saw this and said, "Don't listen to him, all roads lead to the same destination... Well, there are thousands of different roads leading to the same destination. One side of the road can cultivate all kinds of things in the world. You can't tell. That one leads to the Immortal Gate, and besides, the Taoist Priest’s magic of shielding the gate, I still admire him very much.”
"But doesn't the factory boss always say that poor Taoists are just pretenders?" Li Muxian said in astonishment, the little eunuch was actually very supportive today.
Chang Yu smiled bitterly: "There is no way. In the eyes of the governor, it is indeed a pretense, but it is very effective. This..." He spread his hands and said: "If you don't believe it, what can you do?"
To be honest, Chang Yu doesn't understand Buddhism or Taoism, and he doesn't even believe in it, but he respects everyone's beliefs, provided that he is a true Buddhist and Taoist, not a liar.
Compared with an eminent monk like Hai Hong, Li Muxian seemed too strange. He practiced Taoism and was worldly. He looked like a liar and did deception and deception, but he possessed miraculous skills, which were mysterious and mysterious in comparison.
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