Faced with Jiang Chong's question, Xing Dalin did not speak immediately, but silently calculated Jiang Chong's strength in his heart.
Jiang Chong now has 2,000 cavalry, and his brother Jiang Yuan has more than 1,000 people, totaling more than 3,000 people!
Once the fifteen thousand taels of silver arrive, it will not be a problem to expand the army to five thousand troops with Jiang Chong's reputation.
Although the five thousand men and horses are not as good as originally planned, they are still a force that cannot be underestimated. If used properly, this will be the sharpest dagger stabbing into the heart of Zhensanshan...
Thinking of this, Xing Dalin immediately whispered to Jiang Chong:
"In one month's time, Ji Qiwei, the general of the pirate army under the governor's command, will lead 30,000 troops to Posuo Mansion. With these 30,000 men intimidated, Zhensanshan will not dare to kill generals before the battle, lest everyone in the army be in danger. , if Zhensanshan sends you to fight, you will rebel before the battle and catch him off guard!"
"If Zhensanshan doesn't send you to fight, you will find a way to burn Zhensanshan's granary in Baihu Mountain, disrupt Zhensanshan's rear, and create opportunities for our army to fight decisively!"
Listening to Xing Dalin's arrangements, Jiang Chong frowned slightly. Xing Dalin's plan seemed very good. It seemed to take both aspects into consideration, whether it was possible to advance, attack or retreat.
But based on Jiang Chong's understanding of Zhen Sanshan, Zhen Sanshan can step by step from an ordinary green forest bandit to the position of the leader of the green forest. He has never lacked courage!
If Song Wenhui's army suppresses the territory, it is very likely that Zhensanshan will make up his mind to eliminate internal troubles and use his own head to sacrifice the flag!
Realizing this, Jiang Chong's expression turned serious. Noticing the change in Jiang Chong's expression, Xing Dalin asked impatiently:
"Master Jiang, do you have any questions?"
Hearing this, Jiang Chong originally wanted to express his hidden worries, but sensing the impatience in Xing Dalin's tone, he thought for a while and replied instead:
"I know what to do!"
After hearing this answer, Xing Dalin was somewhat satisfied. After eating and drinking, he confirmed with Jiang Chong that the delivery time of the first batch of deeds would be the first to leave Liu Ji Restaurant.
Looking at Xing Dalin's leaving figure, Jiang Chong's face gradually became gloomy...
The reason why he didn't tell Xing Dalin was actually very simple, because even if he did, it would be of no use. Rat ends.
At this point, he could only take one step at a time. If that didn't work, he would have to take his troops and run to Yanjiang County to avoid the limelight. These days, he has finally figured out that father has mother. Yes, it’s better to have it yourself! To be reliable, you have to be your own brother!
The only good news now is that Song Wenhui sent 20,000 more people than the originally planned 10,000 people.
With Ji Qiwei's 30,000 men and horses restraining him from the front, as long as he ran to Yanjiang County, the three mountains of Liang Town would not dare to divide their troops to pursue him!
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Fengzhou, Xinfa County.
Thousands of Khitan cavalry went to the county city to besiege the city, ride and shoot. For a while, flying arrows fell like raindrops. Everyone on the city wall was in danger. From time to time, someone was hit by arrows, and screams could not be heard.
Since Wang Mu and his party arrived in Xinfa County in Xiangshuiyuan two days ago, the Khitan people in the Songmo area also heard about it and launched an attack on Xinfa County.
Fortunately, Yuan Song had already received the news in advance and made arrangements, so although the current situation in Xinfa County looks miserable, the actual losses are not large.
But the only thing that Yuan Song didn't expect was that when the war came, Wang Muzhi always insisted on going to the front line in person, and even asked his men to join the battle to jointly fight against the Khitans. Yuan Song persuaded Wang Muzhi with hard words, but he He was also forced to agree to Wang Muzhi's request to visit the front line in person.
Seeing the Khitan arrows becoming more and more intensive, Yuan Song came to the center of the city wall and stood there. Wang Muzhi, who was dressed in military uniform, cupped his hands and asked tentatively;
"Sir Wang, the bandits are attacking fiercely. Do you think you are..."
Wang Muzhi, with a stern expression, glanced at the Khitan people who were gradually attacking outside the city wall, then looked at Yuan Song and said coldly:
"Commander Yuan, what are you talking about?"
"The soldiers of the Zhou Dynasty are not afraid of death. How can I, a general, be afraid of death?"
"The Khitan people haven't made the arrow that killed me, Wang Muzhi!"
As soon as Wang Muzhi said these words, Yuan Song couldn't help but respect him even though he was in a different camp...
Although Yuan Song, who was born in the Longxiang Forbidden Army, had already heard about Wang Muzhi's fame in the army, he had never seen him in person before, so he was still a little skeptical about the rumors.
But now that I have witnessed Wang Muzhi's style with my own eyes, I understand that there is no real person behind this famous reputation!
After being rejected, Yuan Song confessed his crime to Wang Muzhi, and then ordered his soldiers to resist the Khitan attack. In this way, the Khitan attacked for two hours, and Wang Muzhi stayed on the wall for two hours. At that time, after the Khitan people called Jin and retreated their troops, Wang Muzhicai walked down from the city wall and returned to his residence in the city.
When Wang Muzhi returned to the room, before he could get any news, he saw the man in black robe sitting on a chair and asked him:
"How are the Khitans doing?"
Seeing that the man in black robe entered his room without his consent, Wang Muzhi frowned slightly, but for the sake of the overall situation, he didn't say much and answered the man in black robe's inquiry in a deep voice.
"The Khitans lacked siege equipment, so their offensive was mainly based on suppression with bows and arrows. It seemed that they just wanted to prevent the soldiers in the county from leaving the city, and then they looted the countryside... ·”
Hearing Wang Muzhi's narration, a smile appeared on the face of the man in black robe. Wang Muzhi, who was already disgusted with him, thought that the man in black robe was expressing disdain for his own opinions, so he couldn't help but asked with some annoyance:
"what are you laughing at?"
"Xiao Ye Mingsheng is really willing to spend money to let the Khitans perform this play so realistically that it blinds you, General Wang!" The man in black robe said calmly:
"What are you talking about? What drama is Ye Mingsheng playing?" Wang Muzhi said with some confusion:
"These Khitans were hired by Ye Mingsheng with money to make you, General Wang, think that Fengzhou was unable to send troops under the attack of the Khitans!" The man in black robe said very calmly. Although his tone was very calm, he didn't know Why did this man in black robes have a complex emotion in his eyes when he said this?
There is disappointment, regret, and a trace of regret in this emotion...
Wang Muzhi was undoubtedly shocked when he heard what the man in black robe said. Although he knew that Ye Mingsheng, who respected himself as a soldier, would not easily send troops to support Changqing Mansion, he never expected that Ye Mingsheng would do this.
If the person in front of him is right, then Ye Mingsheng is colluding with the Khitan and disobeying orders. This is a serious crime for the Yi tribe!
Although he didn't believe that Ye Mingsheng, the commander-in-chief of one side, would actually collude with the Khitans, when he thought of the identity of the man in front of him, Wang Muzhi couldn't help but believe it!
After thinking about it, Wang Muzhi asked the man in black robe for confirmation:
"Do you have any evidence?"
"evidence?"
"We will leave for Fengzhou City tomorrow. Ask Ye Mingsheng yourself!" The man in black robe shook his head and said with a smile:
"Leaving tomorrow? There are all Khitans outside!" Wang Muzhi frowned and asked:
"They will retreat tonight!" The man in black robe said calmly:
"How do you know?" A look of surprise appeared on Wang Muzhi's face.
"Since Ye Mingsheng can let them come, then I can naturally let them leave!"
The man in black robe still said calmly. Although his voice was calm, it was full of unquestionable confidence...
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Toyosu General Military Mansion, early morning
"Is Cui Dakai here?"
After eating a few mouthfuls of millet porridge, Ye Mingsheng seemed to remember something and asked Pei Zhixiu next to him:
"He came here at noon yesterday and spent a long time with the old lady. She was in a good mood when she saw him coming." Pei Zhixiu nodded lightly and replied:
During the recent period, Ye Cui had some minor health problems, probably due to the cold weather and wind chill. So to be on the safe side, Ye Mingsheng asked Pei Zhixiu to take care of Ye Cui's condition.
Although Pei Jixiu is not as considerate as Geunyu who was a personal maid, but because she has good emotional intelligence and behaves well-behaved and sensible in front of the old lady, she is quite popular with the Ye Cui family.
Hearing Pei Zhixiu's story, Ye Mingsheng nodded slightly. Cui Dakai was not without merit. At least he could make his mother happy. With this advantage, he was justified in letting him go... ····
Looking at Ye Mingsheng who was drinking millet porridge, Pei Zhixiu hesitated and said softly:
"Cui Dakai seems to be very curious, why did you find him, my husband? When I went there, he kept making innuendo..."
Hearing this, Ye Mingsheng had a smile on his face, looked at Pei Zhixiu and said with interest:
"Then how did you tell him?"
"I just said I didn't know. I've never been interested in the swordplay between you men!" Pei Zhixiu shook his head and said:
Seeing this, Ye Ming frowned slightly. For Pei Zhixiu, maybe hanging a pot to save the world and saving lives and injuries was the best thing for her, and it was also something that gave her a sense of accomplishment.
After having breakfast with Ye Mingsheng, Pei Zhixiu got on the carriage of the General Military Mansion and went to work in her medical clinic. Ye Mingsheng wandered around in the garden, did some exercise, and then returned to his home. study room, ready to start his first day of work.
As soon as he sat down in the study, Ye Mingsheng saw a letter marked with three black dots on his desk...
Seeing the letter appear, although Ye Mingsheng had not yet opened it to check the contents, his expression was already serious!
In order to make his work more efficient, Ye Mingsheng will grade the matters reported by his subordinates and mark them with black dots. Three black dots are the highest and one black dot is the lowest. Ye Mingsheng will also prioritize based on the grading. Deal with things that have a lot of black spots.
And obviously this letter marked with three black dots means that something very important has happened!
Opening the letter, Ye Mingsheng read every word on the letter very carefully.
The letter came from Xinfa County and was written to him by Yuan Song. The content of the letter was not much. Simply put, it was that Yelukang's people had betrayed their trust and did not withdraw from Xinfa County as planned. Instead, they withdrew two days in advance. , without the siege of Yelu Kang's cavalry, Wang Mu and his party have now left Xinfa County and marched towards Fengzhou City...
After reading the content of the letter, Ye Mingsheng put the letter down, his eyes narrowed and his fingers subconsciously tapped the table of the desk.
It is not a new thing for foreigners like the Khitans to betray their trust and violate their agreements. They have done it many times in history, and Ye Mingsheng has never had too many expectations for them.
But Gu Sansi was responsible for this matter. Gu Sansi swore to Ye Mingsheng that Yelukang would do it as agreed. Out of trust in Gu Sansi, Ye Mingsheng did not ask any more questions, but he knew that Gu Sansi was a very cautious person. Man, since he can be so confident in letting Yelu Kang fulfill his agreement, he must have his reasons!
Ye Mingsheng didn't want to blame Gu Sansi, but he realized a problem, that is, Yelu Kang was not an ordinary betrayal this time, but there was probably some kind of problem!
Thinking of this, Ye Mingsheng immediately wanted to summon Huo San to see if Huo San, who had become the director of the Fengzhou Army Statistics and Investigation Bureau, could know some useful information.
Ye Mingsheng was about to give instructions when he suddenly remembered that Gu Sansi and Huo San were working on something for him. The matter was progressing to a critical moment. If he disturbed them now, it might affect the progress of the matter. ···········
If it were normal times, it would not matter, but according to what Yuan Song said in the letter, if Wang Muzhi has come to Fengzhou from Xinfa County, then he will arrive in Fengzhou City at the earliest tonight or the day after tomorrow at the latest. Time is very tight. .
After hesitating for a moment, Ye Mingsheng shook his head and suppressed the curiosity in his heart. The focus of his work now is still on the upcoming Wang Mu and his party. Even if he knows what happened to Yelu Kang, he There is no way to interfere now, so knowing or not is not of great significance, so let Huo San and Gu San think about it and concentrate on that matter!
After handling official business for an hour and a half, just when Ye Mingsheng was about to stand up and walk around and drink some tea, Huo San hurriedly came to Ye Mingsheng.
Looking at the solemn expression on Huo San's face, Ye Mingsheng gradually had a bad feeling in his heart. Sure enough, after meeting Ye Mingsheng, Huo San said in a deep voice:
"Sir, I have just received reliable news that people from the Supervision Department are very active within the Khitan people. There is even news that someone from the Supervision Department met Yelu Kang, so I doubt that Yelu Kang withdrew his troops from Xinfa County in advance. It is possible that the Inspection Department is causing trouble..."
