The army was victorious, and the city of Damingfu was filled with joy. Liang Zhongshu even issued three commendations in a row to praise the left-behind troops for destroying the traitorous troops. As an encouragement, the order to close the four gates of Damingfu that had been trapped for many days was also invalidated.
When Gaokan and his party entered the city, what they heard along the way was how vulnerable the bandits were and how brave the officers and soldiers were.
It seems that the Liangshan bandits are not retreating to Guantao County, but looking for their own grave.
On the carriage, Jiang Jing had a worried look on his face and said: "Master, I heard rumors from outside that everyone in Liangshan may not be able to hold on for long, so they will ask the army to annihilate them all. When the time comes, all the leaders will be escorted to Daming Mansion, then..."
Gao Kan knew what Jiang Jing was worried about. They came here to blame Ou Peng and everyone in Liangshan for kidnapping Tong Guan's birthday.
If the remaining officers and soldiers of the Suppression Division wiped out this group of people and escorted the leaders to Daming Mansion for questioning, then their plan would be self-defeating and it would be difficult to justify it.
It's better to take advantage of the fact that Tong Liang Zhongshu hasn't said this yet and find a safe way.
Gao Kan, however, was very calm and said with confidence: "Both Lu Junyi and Suo Chao are brave warriors, especially Lu Junyi. When it comes to the confrontation between the two armies and their killing skills, the thieves and bandits in Liangshan are no match for him."
"But when it comes to conspiracy and conspiracy, Yuan Wai Lu is no match."
Hearing this, Jiang Jing's expression changed and he asked suspiciously: "Young master, you mean that the people in Liangshan are pretending to be defeated by retreating this time?"
Gao Kan nodded slightly and said: "The Remaining Department of Daming Mansion has four infantry armies, one cavalry army, and more than 10,000 troops of the fifth army. The Liangshan bandits robbed the law field from Jiangzhou and went all the way north. Counting those who were complicit along the way, Only three to five hundred people at most."
"There are rumors that heroes from Hebei and Shandong have come to join us. But in half a month, how many people can actually come? According to me, there can be two to three thousand people standing in the sky."
"Only these two or three thousand men and horses are all rogue bandits. How can they fight against the well-equipped officers and soldiers of the Daming Prefecture's Xiang Army Remaining Department? They knew they couldn't defeat them, so how could they have the courage? Dare to split your troops into two groups to attack Daming Mansion? In my opinion, this was just a feint attack from the beginning, and those people on Liangshan Mountain are too many thieves."
Listening to Gao Kan's analysis, Jiang Jing couldn't help but think of Wu Yong and Gongsun Sheng among the Liangshan people.
Chao Gai, the King of Pagoda, seems to be a straightforward man. Although he is brave and brave, he has no strategy. This can be seen from his performance in the Zhongyi Hall of Huangmen Mountain that day.
But Wu Yong and Gongsun Sheng are both smart people, and Song Jiang is not a fool.
But even if these three people care about each other, it is impossible for them to dare to divide their troops to attack Daming Mansion with only two or three thousand troops.
Therefore, the real situation is very likely to be as Gao Kan deduced. From the beginning, this was a feint attack plan. It seemed that they were going to attack Daming Mansion, but in fact they were looking for an opportunity to escape.
The high-walled city of Daming Prefecture is home to tens of thousands of Xiang troops, rural soldiers, and patrols. Even if they don't take the initiative to go out to fight, they can just stick to the city for a few days, and they can combine troops from all over the country and eat up the people of Liangshan. Clean and tidy.
After pondering for a moment, Jiang Jing asked again: "In my opinion, can the Liangshan thieves escape this time?"
"Of course." Gao Kan said decisively.
"Many of the Liangshan thieves have special skills, and the leaders are all highly skilled in martial arts. It is not easy for ordinary officers and soldiers to intercept them. It is difficult for a large group of people to escape, but if they act separately, it will be much simpler."
"They say they fly away when disaster strikes. What kind of virtue do they have? Don't you still know the second master?"
Jiang Jing felt relieved when he thought that Ou Peng had brought people down the mountain, and only one letter came back since then, without seeing anyone again.
But then he thought again and wondered: "But if those people in Liangshan escaped, what about those people who came to help from Hebei and Shandong?"
"So what? Of course you have to make a living on your own. If you are lucky enough to find a way to escape all the way to Shuibo Liangshan, then of course we can get together happily and we are still good brothers. If you are unlucky and cannot escape the pursuit of the army, then you will die if you deserve it. .”
With a sneer, Gao Kan said lightly: "Not to mention the officers and soldiers chasing him, let me deduce that King Chao Tian brought the backbone of the Liangshan family in Shuibo to rescue Song Jiang. He didn't come back alive. It would be better to die on the way, at least. If you can achieve great fame in the world, if you go back to Liangshan, haha, I'm afraid you will die sooner or later, and you will have to ask someone to die."
"Why did the young master say this? Who can harm King Chao Tian in Liangshan?" Jiang Jing asked in shock.
"It's too early to say anything at this time. Second Master, just keep your eyes open and watch. This statement will definitely come true in the future." Gao Kan waved his hand and said with a smile.
Seeing this, Jiang Jing didn't want to ask any more questions, so he just remained silent.
But deep down in his heart, he still didn't believe that anyone on Liangshan could harm King Chao Tian.
The carriage and horses gradually drove all the way to the street outside Zhongshu Mansion. Gao Kan got out of the carriage in advance, got out of the carriage and led Lin Chong and Yang Zhi, and by the way escorted Jiang Jing and Lu Zhishen, to report in front of the mansion.
The person in front of the door saw Gao Kan and recognized his face. He immediately asked people to go in and report, and then led the person into the door.
Not long after, a servant came out to tell them that Mr. Zhongshu was in the backyard and asked them to come all the way without waiting.
In this way, Gao Kan took everyone to the backyard and saw Liang Taishu enjoying himself in the garden pavilion watching fish.
Walking outside the pavilion, Gao Kan bowed his hands and said, "Gao Kan, a common man, pays homage to Lord Zhongshu."
As soon as Liang Zhongshu heard his voice, he quickly held the fish and food dishes in his hands, turned around with a smile on his face and said: "My nephew is here, no need to be polite, come in and talk."
Gao Kan then stepped into the pavilion. Lin Chong, Yang Zhi and others were waiting outside.
After sitting down in the pavilion, Liang Zhongshu waved his servants to pour a cup of tea for Gao Kan. He said with a smile: "I hope my nephew will recommend me. Lu Junyi is indeed a talented person. He drove away those reckless thieves in less than two or three days." I came here just now to report that within three days, all these bandits will be wiped out!"
"My uncle has great kindness and blessings, and he has God's help. It's nothing to be a mere reckless thieves." Gao Kan said.
"Haha, my nephew, you are the best recommendation."
Liang Zhongshu was even more delighted when he heard Gao Kan's words. This time the bandits were wiped out so quickly and properly, which was another highlight on his resume.
Originally, I had calculated that it would take at least ten to eight years before I could return to Bianliang, Tokyo.
However, as long as this bandit is taken down and his father-in-law is active in the court, I am afraid that in less than two or three years, Liang Zhongshu will be able to return to the central government. By then, maybe the title "Zhongshu" will no longer exist. It's just a name, but he can actually become an important minister in the court.
And all of this started when Gao Kan recommended Lu Junyi to him.
In this way, how could he not like high places, how could he not praise him?
Gao Kan knew the importance of human relations and sophistication in the court. Now that Mr. Zhongshu was happy, it was a good time to tell him some happy news.
Even if he doesn't speak up at that time, Mr. Zhongshu should be aware of it and give himself a share of the credit.
So after some deliberation, he came up with the preliminary draft smoothly.
"My uncle is so complimentary. My nephew is really ashamed. This time I was ordered to suppress Huangmen Mountain. I have failed my uncle's entrustment. My nephew is really ashamed."
When Liang Zhongshu was happy, he didn't care when he heard this. He even explained: "Nephew, don't worry about it. Huangmenshan is just a bunch of thieves. It's okay to allow them to live for two more days. Let Lu Junyi exterminate them." If you capture the Liangshan bandits, I will order you to lead the army with him to defeat them."
