After this period of time, I worked day and night.
The rivers around Yunzhong County were finally rerouted smoothly.
All the river water gathered into the dam that Zhang Bao and the others had prepared before.
"Sir, why don't we directly introduce the water into the moat?"
Wu Dayong asked Zhang Bao very curiously.
"The matter of us digging the moat should not be hidden. This water has greater uses."
"Continue to have people strengthen the dams, select those who can be used, and organize them into the army for training. Now that they are basically completed, there are no need for so many people."
Zhang Bao said to Wu Dayong.
"Yes, sir!"
Wu Dayong nodded.
during this time.
Recruitment in Yunzhong County has been ongoing.
No matter how bad these hard workers are, if they choose generals from among them, they can still select thousands more.
In this way, the number of people will grow stronger.
There are more people.
There are many mouths to eat.
Even though Yunzhong County had a good autumn harvest during this period and accumulated a lot of food, the coming severe winter is also a big challenge.
Accustomed to living a hard life, being prepared for danger in times of peace has become a habit in Zhang Bao's consciousness.
According to Zhang Bao's estimate, eight thousand is a balanced number for the entire Yunzhong County population.
Since the rebellion, Yunzhong County has no money and food allocated from above.
Everything must be self-sufficient.
The number of eight thousand is not too many, but not too many.
After this period of conscription, coupled with these hard labor, the number will be exceeded.
Zhang Bao thought, it would be better to retreat instead of advancing.
You can't just be beaten passively.
Waiting for others to knock on the door is convenient, but it is also too passive.
For some reason, the fighting in Heyang County was like this. No other counties came to help, nor did the governor take any action.
If this is the case.
Zhang Bao felt that taking the initiative might not be an opportunity.
Hehe County has Lao He and Hu Dugu, so fighting or not makes no sense. Moreover, although Hehe County is slightly stronger than Sanhe County, it is not much stronger.
On the other hand, this Shanqian County has been developing well because of where the county government is located.
The troops are strong, the horses are strong, and the food and grass are abundant. Even though he has captured Yunzhong, Sanhe and half of the valley counties, in fact, for Heyang County, it is only more than half of the power.
Only by taking Shanqian County, Heyang County may be completely achieved.
In Zhang Bao's view, it is not difficult for Shanqian County to obtain it.
The difficult thing is what should the governor Chu La do?
killed?
Then it is estimated that Heyang County will be completely involved in a war.
If you don't want to kill him, you have to drive him to an inconspicuous place and surround him for reinforcements. Hehe County is suitable.
But will he be so obedient?
never mind!
Everything cannot always go as one wishes.
Then fight!
Three days later.
News was released from Yunzhong County.
Zhang Bao led his troops to attack Shanqian County.
Another three days later.
Zhang Baocai set off slowly with his army.
What Zhang Bao wants is to let the news spread for a while.
Since we can't hide it, we might as well fight openly and completely create a counter-trend.
I heard that there are sporadic rebel forces in Hezhou.
To start a prairie fire, there must first be a spark.
Shanqian County at this time.
As soon as Chu Lagang arrived at the county government with Lao He, he got the news that Zhang Bao was leading his troops to attack Shanqian County.
My jaw almost dropped in shock. They were the only ones who hit others. When did these rebels take the initiative?
Aren't you afraid of the people behind us?
But shock is still a shock, and you still have to face it.
But this way.
The matter of Lao He must be let go first. Chu La originally had a series of plans for Lao He, but they can't start them now. He can only sacrifice Lao He like an uncle first.
Separate courtyard.
Lao He was served delicious food and drinks every day, but two maids were even sent in that day. Lao He looked confused.
But I can’t leave, and I can’t afford to cause trouble.
Lao He took the two maids with him to practice boxing and doing the splits. He boasted to the two maids that he would train them to become first-class masters.
Happy to miss Shu...
The county seat of Shanqian County.
Chu La took Shanqian County Magistrate Shang Zhengwen and a group of generals to study strategies to defend against the enemy.
"This time, since they dare to take the initiative, we might as well let them completely give up this idea!"
"After annihilating them all, we will take advantage of the victory and pursue it directly to Yunzhong County!"
Chu La said coldly.
The last time I left Shanqian County, although I took away three thousand troops, there are still two to three thousand troops in Shanqian County after this period of recovery.
Coupled with the impregnable city wall of Shanqian County, Zhang Bao and the others were far away, and Chu La was very confident.
"Where are they now?"
"Disperse all the scouts to prevent them from attacking the county government in multiple directions."
Chu La said to everyone.
"Sir, according to the news brought back by the scouts, they are moving very slowly!"
"According to the current pace, we can only march thirty or forty miles in one day. It is really very strange."
A centurion said to Chu La.
"so slow?"
"It shouldn't be!"
Chu La was also surprised when he heard this.
He knew that Zhang Bao not only had a group of powerful cavalry, but also a Tielin Army, so his speed could not be so slow.
"This Zhang Bao is full of tricks and tricks, and he always makes plans before taking action."
"With such speed, there must be something fishy."
"Are they still waiting for someone else?"
Chu La frowned.
"Hard to say!"
"Sir, my subordinates also feel something strange."
"According to the report from the scouts, they came out this time with only over a thousand troops, and they were mainly cavalry, and there were also a lot of horse-drawn carriages."
"If we go all out, we will travel at least a hundred miles a day!"
A centurion also said on the side.
"no!"
"If that's the case, we can't be careless!"
"But Heyang County does not have extra troops at this time. Our Shanqian County borders Beihai County. So, Shang Zhengwen, you should immediately send someone with my letter to Beihai County to find Ge Hong."
"Let him send a team of troops to help our Shanqian County. If something happens to our Shanqian County, the next step will be their Beihai County."
Chu La frowned and said.
"Sir, would you like people from Beihai County to settle in our Heyang County?"
"Wouldn't this be inviting a wolf into the house? During this period, Ge Hong has been increasing troops at the county boundary, so we have to guard against the wolf's ambition!"
Shanqian County Magistrate Shang Zhengwen said to Chu La with a shocked look on his face.
"I've heard this too."
"But we must look at the overall situation in everything. This matter is not a matter for our Heyang County or Beihai County, but for the entire Hezhou."
"Hezhou has the governor in charge, so there can be no chaos!"
"There is no better way at the moment, Shanqian County cannot be lost!"
"Go!"
Chu La sighed and said.
Naturally, he also understood the current situation. The magistrate of Heyang County actually wanted to go to Beihai County to ask for reinforcements. It was extremely embarrassing.
But Chu La has been following the governor for so long, and the most important thing he learned is that the result is always the most important.
All face and dignity are nothing but clouds.
Only tangible benefits are fundamental!
Even though Chu La was very reluctant, in order to save Shanqian County, he had to do this!
