The decision was made, and the main force of the Liang army began to stand still, while the cavalry was divided into several groups and attacked continuously.
Their attack was not to engage the Qin army head-on, but to avoid the main force and attack certain places, with the intention of exhausting the Qin army.
In fact, this strategy has a certain effect.
But at this time, the brilliance of the counselors on both sides was completely revealed.
The next day, Jinling County Mansion.
Lin Chu came to report that some villages and towns on the Jinling border had been attacked by the Liang Kingdom's cavalry.
After Xiao Yuan heard this, he didn't say anything immediately, but asked again: "Where is the main force of the Liang Army?"
"There is no change in the main force." Lin Chu returned.
"Oh?" Xiao Yuan put down the bamboo slips in his hand: "Harassment tactics?"
Hearing this, Shangguan Wenruo stood up and said with cupped hands: "Your Majesty, the Liang army's intentions are clear. They are constantly harassing with small groups of cavalry. If our army goes to support them, they will definitely turn around and run away. In this way, we will run to the left and right." , in a state of embarrassment.”
"What do you think?" Xiao Yuan asked.
"Just pretend you didn't see it." Shangguan Wenruo said: "The main task of our army now is to concentrate on military defense and prepare for the next decisive battle. As for the Liang army invading the villages, let them make trouble. This way Once it comes, it will be beneficial to us.”
"Because the Liang army fights, bad habits are hard to change. After entering the village, they will definitely rob the villagers. You must know that they are the people of the Liang Kingdom. In the Jinling area, the Liang King will also lose his heart!"
"Not only will this have an unexpected effect on your Majesty's ability to completely pacify Jinling, but if more people are looted, the people of Jinling will definitely hate the Liang army."
"Haha." Xiao Yuan smiled after hearing this, and said with a smile: "Sir Shangguan, why do some bad news always turn into good news for me when it comes to you?"
"We are scared." Shangguan Wenruo said quickly.
Before the war, this was more like a duel between counselors.
In the end, Shangguan Wenruo was right.
A village on the border of Jinling.
Hundreds of cavalrymen galloped at lightning speed, kicking up a cloud of dust.
The chaotic sound of horse hooves filled the entire village.
When the villagers saw this, they were shocked and hid in their homes.
"Uu——"
The cavalry captain at the head tightened his reins, and the cavalry behind him stopped one after another.
He looked around fiercely, then waved his hand.
The cavalrymen understood and dismounted one after another. With swords in hand, they quickly rushed to the houses on both sides of the village and kicked open the doors with their feet.
In Liang Jun's view, Jinling is now occupied by the Qin Army, so there is no way to be polite, they are just grabbing everything they see! Rape of civilian women even happens from time to time!
For a time, cries and begging for mercy echoed throughout the village.
After a while, almost all the cavalrymen returned to their horses with packages in their hands.
At this time, an old man also chased him out of the house. He reached for the cavalry captain at the head and refused to let him go. At the same time, he begged bitterly:
"The military master behaved like this and robbed all the food. How can we, the common people, survive..."
"Get away!" The cavalry captain didn't want to talk nonsense to him. He whipped the old man hard with his riding crop. While knocking the old man to the ground, he pulled the reins, turned the horse's head and said: "Withdraw -"
This team of cavalry came quickly and ran even faster, and everyone returned with a full load.
But it suffered a lot for the local people. The Liang Kingdom's government was already harsh, and the people were starved of food. After this disaster, it is even more understandable.
The old man who was whipped over by the riding crop knelt on the ground and couldn't help but scream:
"The damned Liang army doesn't dare to fight the Qin army, but they come here and bully us people..."
Next, due to the looting by the Liang army, people in many villages began to flee in large numbers.
Their flight was not to the Liang Kingdom, but to the county and city collectively. The Liang army had robbed them all before, so the people dared to go nowhere.
After a few days, many refugees appeared in Jinling City.
And this is a county town, so of course there are literati and famous local families.
After learning the whole story, some literati couldn't help it, and elected the most famous local scholars as representatives to go to the county government to ask for an audience with the King of Qin.
At this time, people gathered outside the county governor's house to watch. A young man, dressed as a gentleman, stood at the front of the crowd, agitating for something.
He seemed to be very famous in the local area. Under his leadership, the people raised their hands and shouted.
Upon seeing this, the guards at the door withdrew their sabers in half, looking wary.
Not long after, the sound of neat infantry running was heard, and a large number of Qin troops began to impose full martial law. A general came quickly, stood in front of the army, looked around the people, glared and shouted:
"This is an important place in the county! No noise!"
"Get back quickly! If you dare to gather people to make trouble again, you will be beheaded!"
Hearing this, the crowd couldn't help but take two steps back.
The young man who took the lead was also a little panicked, but after swallowing his saliva, he still had the courage to say: "We...we just came to see the King of Qin and make decisions for the people..."
"How outrageous!" General Qin was furious and reached out to grab the hilt of the sword at his waist. Qin's soldiers immediately raised their halberds.
But at this time, Xiao Yuan, who heard the commotion, walked out with Shangguan Wenruo and others.
Seeing him, General Qin quickly let go, clasped his fists and bent down and said, "Your Majesty."
Xiao Yuan waved his hand to indicate that he didn't need to be polite: "What happened?"
General Qin pointed at the crowd and said: "This group of people gathered at the gate of the county government to try to cause trouble."
Before Xiao Yuan could say anything, the young man who took the lead quickly bowed down and gave a deep salute:
"Your Highness, King Qin, it is not us who are causing trouble, but the people who are being wronged."
"Oh?" Xiao Yuan looked at him.
The young man said: "My Excellency, Zhang Qin, is recommended by the villagers and represents the scholars of Jinling. I have come here to see His Highness."
"Are you representing the local scholars?"
"Yes."
At that time, the status of scholars was relatively high.
Xiao Yuan was silent for a moment and said, "Let's talk."
Zhang Qin said: "Today Jinling is under the rule of the Qin State. Your Highness has issued a notice to calm the people. However, I have something unclear and I dare to ask Your Highness to clarify my doubts."
Xiao Yuan motioned for him to continue.
The latter added: "In that case, now that the Liang army is invading the people of Jinling, burning, killing, looting, and doing all kinds of evil, should Your Highness take care of it?"
"Is there such a thing?" Xiao Yuan was shocked and pretended. He is neither a good person nor a hero.
Zhang Qin said: "Of course, your Highness, don't you hear that people in many villages have had no choice but to flee to the county town because their food was robbed."
"If this is true, it is really my fault. Don't worry, I will send troops to suppress it, destroy the bandits, and restore peace to the people!"
Xiao Yuan's words were high-sounding.
This is a treacherous hero.
Seeing that he agreed so simply, Zhang Qin couldn't help but beam with joy, and hurriedly gave a big gift and said:
"So, the people of Jinling would like to thank His Highness for your great kindness——"
"There is no need to be polite, this is what I should do."
