Chang Yu held an iron rod in his hand and took out the stove to make tea for himself. The sky outside was terrifyingly overcast, and the roar of the north wind was filled with snow. Zukfa stood on the watchtower and looked towards the south slowly. A team came and knew that it was Zu Zerun who had returned, so they turned to look down at the room where Chang Yu was, feeling a little panicked.
He was afraid that the eunuch would call him for questioning and ask him some questions about what happened in the Qing camp, because he didn't know how to answer, because he had served as a high official in the Qing camp and followed the Tatars to attack Jinzhou, Ningyuan, etc. Wait, I killed the Ming army, and also followed the Tatars into the pass and plundered...
When Zu Dashou was here, he still had someone to rely on. Once Zu Dashou left, he didn't know how to face it!
Fortunately, the chief eunuch didn't ask him to ask questions immediately, but he also knew what would happen sooner or later, otherwise he would not let the two of them stay in Tashan Fort.
As for the purpose of letting them stay, he said it was to help them, but in reality, he really didn't know what to do.
He didn't know whether the chief eunuch wanted to test them or take the opportunity to... kill them!
Of course, the big eunuch would not leave anyone with any clue to kill them directly, but on the front line where the battle is fiercest, there are too many ways and too many excuses to kill someone!
If he really wanted to kill him, would he kill him with his head stretched out, or...
But whether he admits it or resists, it is extremely difficult to choose. Whether life or death is not his alone, it will affect the honor and disgrace of the entire family.
Ups and downs!
Let's talk about it after my eldest brother comes back. I think my father must have given me some instructions.
And the matter may not be as dark as he thought. After all, the eunuch had great respect for his father, and if he wanted to kill a few of them, he would have killed them long ago. There was no need to wait until now.
Zuk Kefa was worrying about gains and losses above, but Chang Yu was leisurely and contented in the house. It was warm in the spring, drinking tea and eating fruits and watching the wind and snow outside. This was his quiet moment alone.
Although Zu Dashou had already left at this time, Tu Yuan and others had not gotten up yet.
After all, there was a fierce battle yesterday, and all the soldiers were tired. In addition, some of them drank wine last night and naturally slept more. Besides, there was no need to send troops on a snowy day, so why did they get up so early?
Unexpectedly, Fanseng Dorje was the first to get up. He woke up after smelling the aroma of meat. He came in while rubbing his eyes and wandering around the lake. When he saw meat on the table, he stretched out his hands to grab it. Suddenly he saw someone next to him and fixed his gaze. Take a look, Huh?
"What are you looking at?" Chang Yu thought for a moment that this guy was sleepwalking.
"What are you looking at..." Fan Monk was about to spit out his words, but fortunately he woke up quickly and hurriedly raised his hands and saluted: "Master Du Gong, little monk..."
Chang Yu rolled his eyes at him and waved his hand: "Go and wash up before eating. Can you pay attention to your personal hygiene?"
Fan Monk quickly agreed, ran out of the house, held a handful of snow on the snow, and rubbed it on his face. Then he rubbed his hands and walked into the house: "Duke, I've washed it." He stared at the plate on the table. mutton.
Fan monks can eat meat, but they have three problems. They probably didn't kill me, so they can eat it without seeing it. Besides, even if they have the commandments, they can kill people, let alone eat meat.
"Don't eat it all by yourself, leave some for them." Chang Yu sighed. Fan Monk was overjoyed. He grabbed it and wolfed it down. Chang Yu listened to him and chirped. He was very upset and said, "Can you not let me?" The governor will watch you eat."
Fanseng hummed and turned around.
Chang Yu closed his eyes, not angry, not angry...
At this time, Li Muxian and Wang Zhengnan walked in. They were sleeping next door. They woke up when they heard Chang Yu talking to Fan Monk. They came in to greet Chang Yu first, and then said to Fan Monk with disgust on their faces: "Trouble the Governor. Quiet, go out to eat”
Monk Fan was self-aware. He smiled, grabbed a piece of meat, walked to the door and squatted down. He didn't mind the wind, snow, cold, or shabby. As he ate, he said, "Master Du Gong, can you get me a knife for this young monk?" What?"
"What do you want the sword for?" Chang Yu asked knowingly, and the monk said: "The monk's sword is good for self-defense, but it is not easy to kill people on the battlefield."
"That's okay, a war sword costs about five or six taels of silver, so I'll charge you five taels," Chang Yu said casually, and Monk Fan was surprised: "You want more silver?"
"Why, I gave it to you for free. Look, which one of them didn't buy the sword with money?" Chang Yu glared, and Fan Seng was scared: "Aren't the swords issued by the imperial court?"
"Did the imperial sword fall from the sky? You don't have to spend money to make the iron and make the sword!" Li Muxian took the words with a smirk on his face, and Monk thought for a while: "How about we give it on credit first? I'll pay it back after I get my salary." ".
"Your monthly salary is less than two taels, and it will take you three months to pay it back if you don't eat or drink. You are so good at eating, and the little money is not enough for you to eat and drink. The piece of meat on your hand costs half a tael of silver. With the way you are eating, when will you be able to save up enough to pay back the money?" Li Muchian rolled his eyes. Wang Zhengnan couldn't help but laugh beside him. Fan Seng finally came to his senses: "Master Seng, you are working here for nothing, and you have to spend money to eat and drink. , I want money for weapons..."
Before he finished speaking, he was kicked by someone: "Who are you giving it to? Just what are you pretending to be?" It turned out that Wuzhong was also woken up. As soon as he walked out of the house, he saw Duoji standing at the door next to him and Li Muchian. Arguing, just lift your leg and kick it.
I'm crazy...
The two men tumbled in the snow outside the door, causing the soldiers in the fort to watch and boo...
In the house, Chang Yu was sitting around the stove making tea. With two living treasures around him, life was not boring. Li Muxian and Wang Zhengnan started to have breakfast after washing up, and occasionally looked out to watch the show.
"Hey, General Zu hasn't woken up yet?" Li Muchian was a little surprised.
"General Zu will probably arrive at Lianshan Fort now." Chang Yu smiled faintly, carrying a pot to add water to the two of them. Li Muxian was startled, then raised his eyebrows and sighed: "Jiang is old and spicy, General Zu has been around for a long time." He has rich experience in the battlefield and can see the key at a glance. I admire him and admire him."
Chang Yu smiled: "It seems that the Taoist Master has figured out something."
Li Muxian shook his head: "I haven't thought about anything, I can only analyze a few things."
"Tell me about it." Chang Yu leaned back and looked at the two snowballs rolling outside with a smile on his face.
"Dorgon will not come." Li Muchian cleared his throat: "The nail in Dorgon's eye, the thorn in the flesh, is not Tashanbao, but Ningyuan! And whoever is in Ningyuan is the thorn. , that nail”.
"So it doesn't matter whether he comes or not, whether he attacks Tashan Fort or not, but General Zu must go back because he wants to be that thorn and that nail!"
"Can the Taoist Master tell you more in detail?" Wang Zhengnan saw Chang Yu nodding slightly, but he seemed to be confused and confused, so he asked for advice. Li Muchian scratched his head in embarrassment: "It's just the idea of a poor Taoist. There are not enough references. If I am wrong, please ask Brother Wang and the Governor to correct me."
"Where, where, Wang really asks for advice," Wang Zhengnan said quickly.
"First of all, Pindao does not think that Dorgon has the ability or intention to take the initiative to attack at this time. Their internal strife is intensifying, and their food, grass and military supplies are also stretched. From the perspective of their construction of Songshan Fort, it can be seen that their calculation is to stand still. , waiting for work with ease, waiting for defense with offense!
Secondly, even if he wanted to attack Tashan Fort through dangerous tactics and unexpected difficulties, even if he succeeded in defeating it, what would be the point? This is just a bridgehead. Ningyuan City is still incapable of being broken by him. The nail is still there and cannot stop us from advancing towards Jinzhou.
This was something he could defeat, but it would not be that easy for him to capture Tashan Fort. There were two thousand warriors, sufficient military supplies, and artillery support. The previous general also said that he would have enough food and grass for seven days. And reinforcements can arrive in one day!
We can think of these, and so can Dorgon. Since he can think of the results, why bother? "
Chang Yu's expression was relaxed, looking at Ji Jike and Tu Yuan's argument outside, he smiled slightly and said, "Wang Zhengnan, please say."
Wang Zhengnan pondered for a while: "What Li Daozhang said is reasonable, but his subordinates also have different ideas. The Tatars may not have no idea of taking the initiative to attack at this time. Although they are fighting among themselves at the moment, it is precisely because of this that they Thinking of diverting misfortune to the east, which is what the Governor often calls conflict, it is not a long-term solution for him to stay in Jinzhou and be a coward. A battle or a victory must be needed, otherwise the internal fighting situation will be detrimental to him. It becomes increasingly disadvantageous.”
"So it is not ruled out that he will send troops to attack Tashan Fort. Firstly, it can transfer the conflict, secondly, it can boost morale, and thirdly, there may be unexpected joy."
"What an unexpected surprise?" Li Muxian asked, beginning to look at this young man with admiration. Chang Yu didn't have many martial arts masters around him, but he was the only one with both civil and military skills.
"For example, after defeating Tashan Fort, the victory boosted morale and changed the situation. For example, maybe..." Wang Zhengnan said, glancing at Chang Yu here, and there was no need to say anything clearly. Both Li Muchian and Chang Yu understood.
Just in case Chang Yu or his two battalions or senior generals such as Zu Dashou were captured, it would be an unexpected joy at that moment.
Chang Yu smiled faintly: "Go on."
"And if he really decided to attack Tashan Fort, he must have come with the determination to defeat it, so the troops must be sent out quickly and accurately. Although General Zu said that we have enough food and grass to last for seven days, and reinforcements can arrive in one day, but Is it possible that he broke through the city half a day before the reinforcements arrived? Even if it was not that fast, in one, two, or three days, he kept the reinforcements out while taking action? "
Li Muxian frowned. The situation on the battlefield was constantly changing. What Wang Zhengnan said about destroying the city in half a day or destroying the city in a day was possible on the battlefield!
Chang Yu's expression remained unchanged and he asked: "What if, as you said, he blocks the reinforcements and gets it at the same time?"
"Surround Wei and rescue Zhao!" Wang Zhengnan and Li Muchian said in unison.
In short, if he attacks Tashan, I will attack Songshan!
Seeing that Chang Yu just smiled, Wang Zhengnan and Li Muchian looked at each other, and then asked: "Please tell me, Lord Governor, what should I do?"
"Let's listen to what Mr. Ma has to say first." Chang Yu looked out the door, and Ma Ke was walking towards this side, rubbing his eyes.
