All parts of Jingdong supported the coastal resistance against the Japanese, but there were not many soldiers left to guard the city. The Qingzhou garrison only had more than 2,000 soldiers, and they were all veteran soldiers with poor combat effectiveness.
There are over 100,000 refugees outside the city.
Of course, we cannot rely on individuals to rob the rich and give to the poor, but must mobilize the power of the masses. The property of these rich and landlords is derived from the people's wealth. Taking back what belongs to them is not robbery.
"How can the refugees break open the city gate if they don't have enough food and strength? And the most important point is, luring the refugees into the city to rob them is...rebellion."
The three beauties were all worried.
Song Che smiled faintly and said confidently:
"In extraordinary times, extraordinary means are used. I have already fully considered the things you are worried about. Please listen to my analysis——
If the refugees are not strong enough, just feed them;
One hundred thousand refugees, as long as they know how to stir up emotions, a city gate and two thousand soldiers are not a big concern;
Driving refugees into the city is indeed a rebellion, but it also depends on who is rebelling, in what name, and under whose banner they are rebelling;
This is also the task assigned to you tonight;
When the market opens tomorrow morning, Ziyun and Jingxiang go to various markets to buy grains, rice and steamed buns, and then recruit casual workers to go to the suburbs to give porridge in the name of charity;
If a child has milk, it will be a mother. The refugees who have filled their bellies will definitely respect you as female Bodhisattvas. At this time, you can take the opportunity to stir up emotions;
Nangong Yue, tomorrow morning you go sell some red silk and satin, make it into a flag, write the four characters "Be kind and generous", and then bring all the ANBU female relatives in Qingxiao Pavilion, and secretly hang it in the Huang family, Xu family, and Kong family in the middle of the night. At the gate, you then go to the south gate and wait;
Ziyun and Jingxiang win over the good people's hearts. At midnight, when the gatekeepers are tired, they cooperate with Nangong inside and outside to find a way to open the city gate;
Refugees are pouring into Qingzhou City. You must guide them to Huang, Xu, and Kong’s families. One word: rob! "
At this point, he paused and said solemnly:
“The above is just a rough plan, the details below are the key, so be sure to remember——
First, those who go to donate porridge outside the city must disguise themselves and change their names, and their identity must not be revealed;
Second, when inciting emotions, you must not say that you are entering the city to rob, but say, "The good people in the city invite them to come to the city as guests." In short, everyone understands it tacitly, and the more high-sounding the better;
Third, we must make it clear to the refugees that only households with red flags hanging at the door can go in to ask for alms, and other civilians must not be affected;
Fourth, and most importantly, the three of you, as "coaches", have to shout "Red Lotus Fairy, come here to get food" after entering the city. You can just act on the spot. In short, you must do it in the name of the Red Lotus Sect. enter the city;
Fifth, this is a robbery by refugees. You only play a guiding role. After completing the task, take advantage of the chaos and quickly exit from the south gate. I will prepare the carriage and horses and wait for you on the outskirts of the city. "
After explaining, he looked at the three women and asked:
"If you have any doubts in your mind, or if you think there are any flaws, you can feel free to speak freely, and we will discuss and improve them together."
"Where's the money?"
Zi Yun spoke first: "There are more than 100,000 refugees outside the city. One steamed bun costs five cents per person, and eighty cents per bucket of rice... I won't be able to get out without spending a thousand taels on this trip."
Lu Jingxiang said: "Stop crying about being poor. We have all been here before. As the oiran of Qingxiao Pavilion, how could you not even be able to find a thousand taels?"
Ziyun felt inexplicably aggrieved, "Do you think this is the capital? All the income from Qingxiao Pavilion belongs to the government. Even though I have some savings, I...I have worked hard to save so much money over the years. Is it easy for me?" .”
"What do you need so much money for? You can't buy a house or land, and you can't do business, let alone saving a dowry for yourself." Lu Jingxiang deliberately mocked.
"You..." Ziyun looked helpless, "But if you have money, you have to feel more at ease. Besides, I really can't take out a thousand taels."
“I didn’t bring too much money with me on this trip, otherwise—”
Song Che said: "I will pay eighty taels of gold, and you will make up the rest. You can write an IOU for the amount you pay, and I will pay you double back later."
"Double?" Ziyun's eyes lit up and she nodded repeatedly, "Deal!"
Lu Jingxiang hummed, "There are many roads but you choose to take the narrow road. You even want to make money from your boss. You deserve to be trapped in a brothel for the rest of your life."
Ziyun glared and tilted her head, "I'm too lazy to pay attention to you!"
"Although Qingzhou City's defense is weak, it is still guarded by gatekeepers. With just a few of us, what should we do if we can't open the city gate?" Nangong Yue was worried.
Song Che got up and came to the bedside, took off the baggage from the hook, took out a small gourd from the bag and handed it to Nangong Yue, saying:
"This thing is called a 'Fire Gourd'. If you pull the top handle and throw it out within three breaths, it will produce a huge explosion, powerful enough to blow open the city gate. Remember, this thing should not be close to the source of fire unless it is absolutely necessary. use."
Nangong Yue carefully took the fire gourd and rubbed it into her arms.
"So, are there any other questions?" Song Che asked.
They shook their heads.
"Tomorrow is very important. We need to recharge our batteries. You can go back and rest." Song Che paused and then said, "Zi Yun stays."
Nangong Yue and Lu Jingxiang walked to the door, and someone snorted, "Boss, you really like the new and hate the old." They closed the door.
Song Che shook his head and laughed to himself. He just poured a cup of tea and drank it. When he turned around, there was only a piece of clothing left.
That charming and beautiful girl had slipped into bed without knowing it. Her eyes were closed tightly, her eyelids couldn't stop beating, her brows were slightly wrinkled, and her beautiful hands had nowhere to rest.
Song Che came to the bed and sat down, looking at her quietly without saying a word.
Half a quarter of an hour later, she squinted a little and saw the man beside the bed, and quickly closed her eyes again, "If you want to come, hurry up, why delay..."
"Ning Yehong, where is she?"
When he was in Luoyang, Song Che had already asked Gao Chen that she had never returned to the capital since leaving Huainan.
In the past, she and Ziyun co-founded Tianxiang Tower in Hangzhou. They should have a good relationship.
Song Che missed her very much and also wanted to know something about her.
Ziyun slowly opened her eyes, her eyes a little cold: "I don't know."
"How is she doing?"
"How do I know if she is doing well?"
"Is she doing okay?"
"I told you, I don't know-"
"How is she doing?"
Song Che greeted him three times in a row, his deep eyes could see through all lies.
Ziyun slowly turned her head and whispered: "She is very good... but she will be better without you."
Knowing she was fine was enough.
Song Che picked up the clothes and threw them on the bed, turning his back: "It's very late at night, go back and rest,"
Zi Yun was stunned for a moment, looking at the back of the person in front of her, her eyes had changed subtly. She wrapped her clothes, said goodbye softly, and left the room.
"well……"
Song Che let out a long sigh, sorted out his messy thoughts, got into the bed that was still warm, and fell into a dream.
