At this time, everyone in the guest room had begun to discuss, after all, they still had to rely on this to achieve merit.
First, everyone spoke freely, and then the middle-aged person summarized.
"According to Sir Ran Jing's description, the biggest difficulty in the two main cities is doubting the defense change command, so we will start from this point."
Everyone looked at each other and the young man said, "Dad, this trust thing is very mysterious. It's not that easy to win someone's trust."
The middle-aged man glanced at his son with admiration.
"If you think so, it's a progress. I'm thinking about whether we can let the people from the side line hold a banquet and treat Lasa to a big meal. I think because we came from the royal city, he will definitely ask us about our recent situation. , then it will depend on how we word it.”
Everyone looked at each other and felt that this plan was good and in line with common sense.
After several days of discussion, everyone felt that we still had to work hard on Haoqian.
Don't say you have lost. If you say you lose, it will have a bad impact. It is best to use ambiguous words to let the other party think of that aspect.
No matter who you are, you will firmly believe in what you think of, and you may even think that you are a smart person.
If you say it directly, others may not believe it.
After thinking about the matter, the middle-aged man walked towards the city lord's mansion in a hurry. .
Unfortunately, given his status, it was impossible to see Ran Jing at any time. He waited outside for a full hour before being recruited in.
In the hall, dozens of generals were sorting out some official documents. The whole environment was filled with a strange burnt smell. Some generals had a small white stick in their mouths and were smoking.
Fei Lian took one out of the box and handed it to Ran Jing. After taking it, Ran Jing put it under his nose and smelled it. Then he felt intoxicated. After lighting it, he started smoking, his face slightly more relaxed.
"Fei Lian, it's okay. This is a three-year-old tobacco. It's rare to see this kind of thing. It will take another year before a large amount of mature three-year-old tobacco comes out."
Fei Lian chuckled, "What's the matter? It's just to keep you busy for a while. Your Majesty is not a stingy person, so naturally he gave me some finished products, especially the special Guizhou volume. I really can't do it myself." good."
Ran Jing rubbed his swollen and painful head. Things were getting tricky. The two main cities were at odds with each other. One of them couldn't be taken. It would be very difficult to finish both of them together and take them both at the same time.
Once the matter is exposed, they will face an attack from the two main cities. Even if they don't attack, just attacking the city will take at least two months with the current weather and craftsman reserves.
Heshenggu City, Wandu Mountain City, and the Domestic City are not just decorations. If the five cities send troops at the same time, it will really be enough for Ran Jing to drink.
"I'm afraid that if things are revealed, if five cities attack us together, we will be in trouble."
Fei Lian took a sip of his drink and said with an honest smile, "Actually, you don't have to put so much pressure on yourself. The people from the Tianshou Division sent a message that there are not many soldiers in the five cities at all. In order to attack Haoqiu, all those who can be mobilized will All of them have been transferred."
"Many of the defenders inside are captured strong men. It's okay to defend the city. If it's a field battle, I don't look down on them. Give me 10,000 horses and I can annihilate them all. Give me 50,000 horses and I can capture them alive. them."
Ran Jing nodded, this is the reason, but Yuntong soldiers always aim at the minimum cost. Even though it is winter now, the mountains are blocked by heavy snow and transportation is inconvenient.
In fact, it is not difficult to notify each other. If you light a beacon, all nearby cities will know about it. Then you will not face five cities, but all the Goguryeo soldiers in Liaodong.
At this time, the middle-aged man came over, loosened his collar a little, and said with a smile, "Sir, we have already thought of a way."
Ran Jing suddenly became energetic and said, "Just tell me."
"Actually, it's very simple. Let's just visit relatives, and then go to the branch to eat and drink. In theory, the weather is not suitable for visiting relatives now, and as the head of the family, it is impossible for us to come in person."
"People from the side clan will be depressed and inquire about something. According to the custom here, even if the scholar-bureaucrats in the royal city go
Other big cities also need to visit the local Laisa or the local branch. We will not visit this time. If there are any doubts about the order to change defenses, he will naturally come over. "
After the middle-aged man finished speaking, he looked at Ran Jing, but the latter had no expression at all except for puffing away.
After putting out the cigarette butt, Ran Jing nodded, "I can do as you said, but I have to add one more thing. My people also need to go in. I will say that they are your guards. I can bring as many people as I can."
The middle-aged man hesitated and said, "Yes, you can, even if you bring five or six hundred people, but can you give me some money? I am leaving in a hurry this time. I don't even have money with me. I have no money and no food. Five or six people." There are hundreds of people in the city, I’m afraid they won’t be able to survive.”
Ran Jing waved his hand, and he vaguely understood something. These people must have a pomp when going from the royal city to the main city, otherwise they would be looked down upon. He smiled and said, "It's such a small thing, I will give you a family of 600 people, and a small sum of money." With a small amount of money, when can we set off?"
"Give me a day or two and let me show off this time!"
Ran Jing twitched the corner of his mouth, "Okay, as long as you can complete the task, I will personally ask your Majesty for your credit when the time comes."
"Yes, thank you for your help, sir."
After the middle-aged man returned to the guest room, he and another family began to write a letter, writing down everything the master wanted to do. There was no humility in his tone, but a strong sense of arrogance.
The two soldiers took the letters and galloped towards Xuantu City and Liaodong City.
The journey from Jiashi City to Liaodong and Xuantu City is only fifty or sixty miles and can be completed in half a day.
Xuantu City.
In a huge mansion, an old man took a letter and after reading it, he looked at the soldier in front of him and said with disbelief.
"The master is coming here to visit relatives?"
The soldier said, "Yes, the master of the house is coming soon."
"Okay, I get it."
After asking people to take the soldiers down to rest, the old man immediately called all the family members over and put the letters on the table.
"Look, everyone, what is going on."
After everyone heard this, they picked up the letter and read it.
After a while, everyone's eyes gradually started to look strange. It was freezing cold to visit relatives? This feels very nonsensical.
"In the middle of winter, my master actually traveled such a long distance to come to our place?"
"It feels weird. No matter how much I think about it, something is wrong."
Someone was silent for a long time and said, "I heard recently that nearby cities are changing their defenses. I wonder if this has something to do with it?"
In an instant, everyone looked at the person who spoke, and everyone began to speculate.
The old man waved his hand, "Everyone, please stop guessing. Since the master is here, we must give him a good greeting."
At this time, a middle-aged man wearing a black felt hat said arrogantly, "The master's family may not be as good as us. Dad, does it need to be so grand?"
The old man was stunned and said angrily, "You kid, what do you know? They are the master's family and we are the side clan, so naturally we have to serve the master's family."
"Tsk, in terms of strength and power, the master's family may not be able to compare with us."
A flash of disappointment flashed in the old man's eyes. This son was good at everything, but he was too unruly and even the master didn't take him seriously.
Although the collateral branch has lived a good life in recent years, it is only a main city after all. What about the main family? The master who was living in the royal city may not have a better life than himself and others, but the power in his hands was simply not comparable to theirs, and there were also the huge connections accumulated over generations.
I and others have taken root in Liaodong City, and there is no master to say hello to them. How can it be so simple? When a family comes, the interests of the entire city will be divided. The families here are all human beings. As long as there is a way, no one will want to Distribute benefits to anyone.
At this time, a girl smiled and said, "Dad, you are wrong. What the eldest father means is that the master's family may not have a better life than us, but the power and connections in his hands are incomparable to us, especially since we can take root in This is thanks to the master’s help.”
There was a trace of satisfaction on the old man's face. His granddaughter was really smart.
Ming is much stronger than his father, but just when he thought about it, his eyes dimmed. It's a pity that she is a woman after all. If she is a man, the side line will definitely rise in the future.
The old man knew deeply how wrong his son's idea was. In such a world, what he thinks about is not how to make friends with others, but how to compare with this or that all day long.
It should be noted that there are many friends and many paths. Only when the handicap is big enough can you eat more. The power of a family is always limited.
If a family reaps benefits that far exceed those of the family, it must win over others, not only to divide the benefits, but more importantly, to share risks.
Having little strength and living alone is a kind of death-seeking rhythm. The old man watched the rise of one family after another and the destruction of one family after another. The ordinary fog could not cover his sharp eyes at all.
The old man stood up, called all the servants in the mansion over, and began to lecture.
"From today onwards, everyone will correct their laziness and clean the entire mansion for distinguished guests."
One of the stewards asked curiously, "Master, who is this person, welcoming him in such a grand way?"
The old man raised his eyes and frowned, "The master's family is coming."
"What?"
The manager's eyes widened, and he immediately began to make arrangements when he realized the seriousness of the matter.
Although the housekeeper has never stayed in the master's house, he has been working in a scholar-bureaucrat's family, so he still understands these rules.
A few days flew by in a blink of an eye.
The middle-aged man sat in the luxurious carriage prepared by Ran Jing, surrounded by 600 people, and set off towards Xuantu City.
Another equally luxurious motorcade also set off towards Liaodong City.
Ran Jing stood on the city with his arms folded, looking thoughtful.
Fei Lian stood aside and said nothing. His task was simply to stand next to Ran Jing like a piece of wood and protect him.
To be honest, Ran Jing's martial arts was not weak, but it was just not weak. Yang Gan felt that he had many ways to send people to assassinate him.
All it takes is Fei Lian to take action to ensure that nothing happens.
