Pang Lu accepted the order with his fists clasped, and quickly led three rows of light cavalry towards Nanfeng City.
When the scouts far outside the Beimang Camp discovered this situation, they immediately sent out a signal and quickly informed the scouts in the rear.
When the third scout got the news, he mounted his fast horse and rushed towards the Guan brothers' camp.
At the same time, the Xu family's army, which was far away under Nanfeng City, was also evacuating Nanfeng City in an orderly manner. After all, after their mission was completed, they would quickly retreat to Zheyang City.
Xincheng, Zheyang County
Xu Que sat at the head of the main hall and quickly issued orders to prepare for war. For Zheyang City at this moment, the wheels of war have finally arrived in this big city that can withstand the wind and rain!
"Uncle Liu, how is the collection of white gauze at the military supplies store going?"
"According to the instructions of the young master, we have basically collected about 80% of the white gauze in both houses during the summer, but there are a lot of debts from outside..." Uncle Liu reported with some worry.
"It's okay. When the next batch of wine tents comes back, you can take out half of it for emergency use." Xu Que took the fixed ledger and scratched it, and then asked Li An: "Uncle Li An, how many people have you recruited there?"
"Not counting those before, there are already more than 3,000 people, but they have never seen blood. I am afraid that after this battle, there may not be many people left..."
"Arrange the pension. If it is not enough, tell me immediately and I will take out all the cash currently reserved." Xu Que said.
"Okay, then I will arrange for them to train now." Li An bowed his hands and left the main hall quickly.
"Uncle Chen, Uncle Wang, how are your preparations going?" Xu Que looked at the two of them and asked.
"I have followed the Young Master's instructions. Basically there should be no problem, but many people are still a little worried." Wang Ruo responded.
"It's okay. Let them rest assured. As long as there is no trouble, they are definitely the safest."
"There is no problem on my side, everything that needs to be done has been done." Chen Qi said.
"Okay, that's it. If something happens, come back and report it as soon as possible. I will think of the next round of plans."
Following Xu Que's orderly instructions, the entire Xu Mansion immediately launched a full-scale operation, and these assigned people also went to the designated places to start work as soon as possible.
Just when Xu Que was about to go back to rest, Xu Fan walked in quickly.
"Uncle and the others have already begun to retreat. It is estimated that the Beimang army will pass by here soon."
"Well, but we don't need to worry." Xu Que said with a smile: "At most they fart twice and then test the reality. As long as we don't move, they won't see the clues. So, the real battle It should start in two days.”
"Don't they plan to attack the city tomorrow?" Xu Fan asked in confusion.
"In these battles, they obviously didn't use trebuchets, which shows that they have modified the trebuchets." Xu Que rubbed his chin and thought: "That thing is heavy and heavy. If you want to completely pull it to the bottom of Zheyang City, I'm afraid it will be the latest." Also tomorrow afternoon.”
"What about your secret weapon?"
"Don't worry, wait until we close the city gate and then take it out!" Xu Que explained with a smile.
"Okay, as long as you say it's okay." Xu Fan nodded and said, "By the way, is the boat you ordered before the rainy season available?"
"Yes." Xu Que asked doubtfully, "Do you want to use it?"
"No, I don't need to. I'm just curious as to why you ordered so many ships at that time." Xu Fan said curiously.
"That is to divert the uncle's army at this moment. When Beimang loses his composure, I will let them know what coordinated operations are!" Xu Que explained with a smile.
He knows how ruthless this style of fighting is. To put it bluntly, even if he has an army of 200,000 in Beimang, giving him another 100,000 may not be able to withstand his tactics!
"Okay, seeing that you are so confident, I won't ask any more questions. When you go to the battlefield, I will accompany you!"
"That's not necessary. You don't know the art of war, so it would be a disservice to you." Xu Que waved his hand and teased.
Xu Fan was speechless. After telling Xu Que a few words about safety, he and Xu Que left the main hall together.
Xu Que returned to the small courtyard and saw the three women busy with their own business. He didn't bother them. He sat down at the study window and hung the jade pendant on the window.
After a while, Sister Ye appeared in front of Xu Que.
To Xu Que now, Sister Ye's movements seemed to be much slower, and he could see some details very clearly.
Oops, this martial arts practice is not bad. Many places that were not noticed before can be seen this time...
Just when Xu Que felt that his martial arts had improved, Sister Ye asked, "Why did you come to me?"
"How's the investigation going with King Yong?" Xu Que asked.
"It's still the same." Sister Ye said, "However, there are also some discoveries that seem to be similar to what you said. He should be hiding something."
Xu Cao nodded. Although there were very few things about King Yong, as long as it was similar to what he guessed, he wouldn't be able to escape!
"Please help me submit two pieces of investigative information to the Incense Master. The first is about the movements of the imperial court in the capital, especially about Gu Yongnian. It is best to investigate what he eats every day and when is convenient. The more detailed the better. The second , I need to check Kang Xingye’s movements, I want to know who he interacts with every day and where he lives.”
Sister Ye was a little shocked when she heard these two arduous investigation tasks, but she still took it. After all, Xu Que was too important to Anxiang. If Xu Que hadn't been there, Anxiang would have long been reduced to dust in the world. , let alone the huge financial support now, in other words, at this moment, Xu Que, even if it takes the sun in the sky, they will work hard to get it.
"Do you have anything else to give me?" Sister Ye asked.
"That's all for now, but after a while, you business people will get busy." Xu Que said with a smile.
"Is there new wine?" Sister Ye asked.
"Compared to wine, this thing is a huge profit industry." Xu Que smiled and started playing riddles.
Sister Ye was stunned, but then she realized that she didn't need to get to the bottom of it, because Xu Que would naturally take it out and let them sell it secretly.
After the two of them talked about some precautions, Sister Ye quickly left the study.
"Xiao Queque, it turns out you like this tune, and you actually chose to have a tryst in the study." Hu Ling'er's voice sounded from behind Xu Que.
Xu Que asked nonchalantly: "Tell me, what good thing have you done again?"
"Look, Xiao Queque is still sensible. I asked you for help, but you said there was something good about it. This little mouth is like honey."
Hu Ling'er sat lazily on Xu Que's lap, which made the corners of Xu Que's eyes twitch.
Is this little coquettish kid playing with fire? Or are you bullying me and not daring to punish her on the spot now?
Just when Xu Que was thinking about how to suppress the evil fire, Hu Ling'er's butt accidentally rubbed against it.
"What? Do you have a dagger on you?" Hu Ling'er looked at Xu Que with some confusion.
For a moment, Hu Ling'er seemed to have noticed something, and flew into the air, her face as red as a monkey's butt...
"You, you...you." Hu Ling'er hesitated for a long time, but couldn't say a complete sentence.
Xu Que was speechless. He wanted to complain in his heart, but he still said: "What are you doing? Don't be a sheep in a tiger's mouth from now on..."
"You..." Hu Ling'er's face turned even redder, and she flew away from the study with a "hum" in embarrassment.
Just as Hu Ling'er flew out, Huang Qianying turned her head in confusion and looked at Xu Que standing by the window.
"What's wrong? Did you mess with her?"
ah?
Xu Que had a confused look on his face, but then he came to his senses and said with a smile: "This little fox is not pure."
Huang Qianying had a question mark on her face and had no idea what Xu Que meant.
But just as Xu Que finished his words, Murong Yao's voice came over:
"I don't think you are the innocent person, so you know how to bully others."
Xu Que stretched his head out of the window and looked at Murong Yao with a smile: "How about you come and try?"
"Are you itchy? Do you need a spanking?"
"Tch, you said it as if you knew it very well..." Xu Que said and then retracted his head.
This moment made Murong Yao furious, but thinking about that shy scene, she also shut her mouth.
Huang Qianying was confused, with a question mark on her face... Who can tell her what is going on?
