Wei Wan is Ji Nanfeng's proud disciple.
He is capable of both literary and martial arts and is very talented.
Wei Wan hopes to leave a good impression in Zhao Shan's eyes so that he can move up step by step in the future. Especially when Fang Weihu went to preside over local affairs and other counselors were not around, it was his unique opportunity to gain favor.
Wei Wan said without hesitation: "Your Majesty, you only need to issue one more order. The Japanese invade the border areas and invade the common people of Daqian. The people in the city, whether they are noble families or ordinary people, whoever kills the Japanese can receive rewards."
Zhao Shanxiao asked: "You want to use this to drive a wedge between the big family and the Japanese?"
Wei Wan said neither humble nor arrogantly: "Your Majesty, this is a estrangement, and it also gives the big clans an opportunity to dare to resist the Japanese. I have studied the nature of the Japanese. The Japanese are short in stature, but they are cruel and violent, and are accustomed to rape and plunder."
"Zhao Gou introduced Abe Zhongyuan's army into the city to lure wolves into the house. The Japanese will never be obedient."
"There's bound to be trouble."
"If the Japanese harm the people in the city, the people will definitely rise up to resist. If the big families in Wu County are violated, they will also resist."
Wei Wan solemnly said: "Without Your Majesty's reward, these big families can endure it. With His Majesty's reward, plus the fact that both the Japanese and Zhao Gou have been blocked, they have already shown signs of defeat, and the big families will make a decision."
Zhao Shan's eyes lit up.
Wei Wan's strategy works.
When the Japanese entered the city, there would inevitably be conflicts. First let the big families and the Japanese fight dogs. After breaking the city, they would deal with these big families and order them to hand over everything.
Zhao Shan praised: "Wei Wan, you are very good."
Wei Wan said humbly: "Your Majesty has given me the reward. I just followed the trend."
Zhao Shan did not hesitate, looked up at the city tower, and said loudly: "Everyone on the city tower, listen, Wu County is blocked, Zhao Gou and Abe Zhongyuan have become my thorns in the urn."
"Now, the counties in Yangzhou have surrendered to the imperial court and returned to the imperial court again. They have drawn a clear line with Zhao Gou. That is to say, Wu County is still stubbornly resisting. This cannot be stopped. Wu County will inevitably fall."
"The Japanese are cruel, killing my people, plundering my money, and robbing my women. Not killing them is not enough to comfort the countless people who died."
"Zhao Gou colluded with the Japanese and was worse than a beast."
"I hereby issue a reward order. Anyone who kills the Japanese will be rewarded. If anyone can kill Abe Zhongyuan, I will not hesitate to make him a marquis."
Zhao Shan said loudly: "I give you the opportunity, whether you can seize it or not depends entirely on you. When my army gathers, you will no longer wait and will attack directly. Those who have not submitted to the court by then will still be with Zhao Gou Those who work together will be killed without mercy."
"Withdraw troops!"
Zhao Shan gave the order.
The order to retreat was given and the army quickly withdrew.
Even if he retreated, Zhao Shan still deployed troops and horses outside the four square gates of Wu County, trapping Wu County. If Zhao Gou wants to break through, these troops will stop Zhao Gou, and Zhao Shan will quickly come to kill him after hearing the news.
Zhao Shan left as quickly as he came and disappeared from sight.
Zhao Gou didn't take it seriously and sneered: "Zhao Shan is strong on the outside and strong on the inside, so there is nothing to fear."
Abe Nakahara also laughed, looking down on Zhao Shan, and said: "Zhao Shan didn't dare to attack, he was obviously afraid."
Gu Xianxiong is not so optimistic.
His expression was very serious, and he always felt that something was wrong. Why did Zhao Shan withdraw immediately?
Zhao Shanggang defeated Abe Nakahara, his morale was high, and he could obviously take advantage of the situation to attack. But to withdraw under the premise of high morale is really weird.
Gu Xianxiong looked at Zhao Gou and asked, "Your Majesty, Zhao Shan retreated directly. Is it a fraud?"
"There's a fart!"
Zhao Gou swore directly and said confidently: "Zhao Shan just can't win Wu County. It's because Guizhou Donkey's skills are exhausted."
Abe Nakahara rolled his eyes and said weakly: "King Wu, no matter what ideas we have, we should unite to fight first. The differences between you and me will be discussed later. Now consider how to solve Zhao Shan."
Seeing that Abe Zhongyuan was subdued, Zhao Gou's expression softened and he asked, "Does Prince Abe have any plans?"
"No!"
Abe Nakahara sighed: "I'm not familiar with Dagan. What I can do now is to rectify the remaining soldiers and fight to the death with Zhao Shan."
Zhao Gou looked at Gu Xianxiong and said, "Mr. Gu, what do you think we should do?"
Gu Xianxiong scratched his head.
Ask him again!
Every time he made correct suggestions, Zhao Gou would not accept them, but kept asking, which really made people speechless.
Gu Xianxiong thought for a while and replied: "Your Majesty, our troops are much weaker and cannot attack directly. We can only choose a strategy of surprise and victory."
Zhao Gou asked: "How to win by surprise?"
Abe Nakahara also looked over.
Gu Xianxiong replied: "We are holding fast in Wu County, holding back Zhao Shan's army, and trying our best to delay time. At the same time, we have arranged for people to go to various places in Daqian to spread rumors, saying that Zhao Shan has been dragged into Wu County and cannot move forward at all."
"This news must be spread in Liangzhou, Northern Wei and Jin Kingdom, trying to attract these people to take action."
"Every place responded. Zhao Shan's rear was unstable, so our pressure weakened. Zhao Shan couldn't hold back and retreated, so we slowed down. We no longer need to worry about being attacked, and we can re-stabilize the place."
"Only when the local area is stable can we counterattack."
Gu Xianxiong said eloquently: "This is the only strategy at present. Apart from this strategy, I can't think of any other way."
Abe Nakahara's eyes lit up.
good!
Gu Xianxiong's advice is very good and he is a talented person.
If he can instigate Gu Xianxiong and make him work for him, it will be even easier to annex Zhao Gou's foundation.
Abe Nakahara thought about it, but with a look of approval on his face, he praised: "Gu Xianxiong's method is very good and feasible."
Zhao Gou said: "This is the only thing we can do."
Gu Xianxiong breathed a sigh of relief.
At least there is still a chance.
Gu Xianxiong turned around to make arrangements. Although it was a long-term plan, it required enough time to operate. But being trapped in Wuxian County, this was a helpless choice and could only be arranged in this way.
Zhao Gou wanted to stabilize Abe Zhongyuan, so he took Abe Zhongyuan and Yagyu Poqianjun to the palace for a banquet. After counting the Japanese soldiers who had escaped, there were still more than 13,000 of them, all of whom were stationed in military camps.
Gu Xianxiong ignored the matter of wooing Abe Nakahara and went back home to rest after arranging the matter.
If Zhao Shan did not come to attack, Gu Xianxiong would not go out. Gu Xianxiong stayed at home, drinking tea and listening to music, and his life was relaxed.
Anyway, if you close the door, you won't hear what's going on outside the window.
It has nothing to do with him.
As night fell, Gu Xianxiong had just finished his meal when he heard the sound of hurried footsteps. The housekeeper entered the house and reported: "Master, Zhang Guangdao is here to see you."
"Please!"
Gu Xianxiong immediately gave an order.
Zhang Guangdao is an elder from a wealthy family in Yangzhou and is quite famous. Gu Xianxiong is a junior and cannot be neglected. The big families in Yangzhou are intertwined with each other and have long been intertwined. There is me among you and you among me.
After all, they are all one family.
After a while, Zhang Guangdao entered the study, cupped his hands and said, "I have met Mr. Gu."
Gu Xianxiong stood up quickly and returned the greeting, humbly saying: "Mr. Zhang has embarrassed this junior, please sit down."
Zhang Guangdao was very satisfied with Gu Xianxiong's attitude. After sitting down, he said: "Master Gu, after the Japanese had enough food and drink in Wu County, they started to cause chaos. This matter must be controlled. If we don't control it, there will be chaos."
Gu Xianxiong looked helpless and said: "Mr. Zhang, I know the virtues of the Japanese and they must do whatever they want."
"But the king needs help from the Japanese and is trying to win over Abe Nakahara."
"If something happens, just be patient."
"Anyway, the people affected are the untouchables. You and I will turn a blind eye and ignore it for the time being. We can just live with ourselves. Look at me, I don't care about things outside, so I won't worry about it."
Gu Xianxiong sighed: "The current situation is like this, so we can only ignore the Japanese for now."
Zhang Guangdao said: "If only the untouchables were affected, I wouldn't come to you. The Japanese are arrogant and plunder everywhere. A girl from my Zhang family was raped in public."
"Your sister Gu Chu'er was also invaded and raped. She couldn't bear the humiliation and actually committed suicide. Eight of our Yangzhou families have been damaged by the Japanese invaders."
"If we don't curb it, the Japanese will cause chaos. Can we still endure it?"
Zhang Guangdao said: "Gu Xianxiong, leaving the Japanese behind this time is simply the worst decision. You are inviting a wolf into the house!"
brush!
Gu Xianxiong's face changed drastically, he could no longer keep his composure, his eyes were burning with blazing anger and murderous intent. He slapped his hand on the desk, gritted his teeth and said, "You son of a bitch, you Japanese, deserve to die!"
