Chapter 363 363: Refugee Grass Bandits (2) [2-in-1]
Although the crisis is approaching, the atmosphere in Heyin, especially in Fugu City, is not very tense.
Work when it’s time to work, work when it’s time to work.
Everything seems to be business as usual.
It’s not that these common people are heartless, but they firmly believe that their governor will defeat the enemy. If a miracle happens the first time, it will naturally happen the second time, right?
Since the news was announced, there have been "sneaky" figures appearing at the door of the government office. They would often approach sneakily while the night was still hazy, and then quickly drop a bag of corn, dry food, or a few men's clothes made of Gebu and run away.
Some people with limited legs and feet were also caught by the guards.
After much persuasion, I was asked to take the things back.
This matter also reached Shen Tang’s ears.
Gu Chi said with a smile: "The people of Heyin are submissive."
After experiencing the hardship of not having enough to eat, we realize how rare it is to have a county governor who is dedicated to the people and allows them to have land to grow, food to eat, and clothing to wear. Whether it is out of simple thoughts or simply for their own interests - if Shen Tang falls, their good days of settling down will come to an end, and both will suffer - they will give strong support.
But most of them are old, weak, women and children, how to support them?
It is nothing more than donating military supplies.
Gu Chi knew that the latter factor accounted for the majority.
Before my lord came, Heyin was a barren land full of evil people. In the words of my lord, Tang Monk arrived in the morning and went to Xitian in the afternoon. When the Bull Demon King came, he had to plow two acres of land before it was made into beef noodles.
The so-called simplicity...
Oh, as long as there is no chaos.
Gu Chi was also happy to pick out what Shen Tang liked to hear.
Shen Tang paused while holding the pen and said: "Although this year is a good harvest year, every household's food rations are also tight, so I told the government guards not to collect them. By the way, look at the tide. Have you found the mountain top for shelter? It needs to be arranged as soon as possible, just in case."
When she went back that night and thought about it, she realized that she had been deceived by Kang Jishou. In reality, the number of refugees and bandits she had to face was by no means as small as 30,000 to 50,000. I am not afraid of these homeless grass bandits armed with wooden sticks, poles, and hoes, but I cannot resist their overwhelming numbers. Once they break through and rush into the county, the people under their rule will be the first to suffer.
Shen Tang made some preparations here.
One of them is to let the common people retreat into the mountains.
Use the mountainous terrain to resist the bandits of homeless people.
As long as they cannot collect enough food for the winter in Heyin, these people will naturally retreat and turn to other places to plunder. But this is a last resort, and Shen Tang doesn't want to do it unless it's a last resort, because it would be too embarrassing for his teammates.
He Yin can't find food. Aren't the unlucky ones just a few neighbors in Shangnan, Tianhai, Yiru and other places?
The best strategy is to take the initiative to attack;
The middle strategy is to defend passively;
The worst strategy is to avoid its edge.
When it came to business, Gu Chi restrained his relaxed smile and said seriously: "Don't worry, Lord, the place has been found."
Shen Tang: "So fast?"
Gu Chi replied: "If there is something ready-made, it will be quick."
They suppressed the bandits all the way before entering Heyin. The abandoned defensive military facilities in the bandit stronghold can still be used after repairs. The location of each bandit stronghold is Not bad, easy to defend, well hidden. Among them, the one with the highest level of defense was the bandit village built with the secret support of the Heyin Zhang family, which was the one selected by the team led by the lord himself. There was also an iron ore mine nearby.
It’s just that I was busy restoring people’s livelihood in the past year, and I wished I had three heads and six arms. I had no energy, no financial resources, and no manpower to take care of them. I only sent some stationed guards.
"Oh, those companies have done a little bit of personnel work." Shen Tang mocked indifferently, and finally thought of other things, "Is there any reply from Gu Ziyi and Zhang Yongqing?"< br>
At critical moments, we still have to be twisted into a rope.
Gu Ren and Zhang He are not easy-going guys. It is impossible for them to see the situation clearly. There is a high probability that they will send troops over.
Gu Chi said: "It's only been two days."
The implication is not so fast.
Shen Tang rubbed her sore eyebrows and took a sip of hot tea to clear up her spinning mind. She said, "How come it's only been two days? Tsk, these days really feel like years."
These days, she is living on her fingers.
Before I could wait for a reply from Gu Ren, I received a letter asking for help. Accompanying the letter of help arrived, there was also a piece of very bad news - this group of homeless grass bandits fled all the way. In order to survive, they gathered their strength to attack the counties and towns they passed.
The unlucky county and town was overwhelmed without any precautions. The government office was captured. People were killed when they saw it, and money was robbed when they saw it. No matter whether the person killed deserved it or was killed in vain, as long as a All living beings will be silenced.
For a time, blood flowed into a river, and the whole city was silent.
They repaired in the local area for two or three days, and based on this plundered county and town, they began to organize attacks on nearby neighbors - the autumn harvest had just passed, and every household still had some food left over, so they were in no hurry to escape. They relied on the strength of their numbers and their surprise to advance to the next county. We are currently besieging the third one, but have not taken it down, and are still in a stalemate.
It’s not that they are capable, but they received the news a day or two in advance, but the situation is not optimistic.
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Because they were besieged.
There are tens of thousands of people outside the city!
It's embarrassing to say it, but it's true
Though most of these homeless bandits are ordinary people with yellow faces and skinny muscles, who don't have enough food and clothing, and the weapons in their hands are only hoes, sickles, and poles, but Gathering together can still make people frightened and make them run away with their heads covered. The chief of the administration also thought about letting brave warriors go out and kill randomly. It would be best to break the courage of these people and drive them away. As a result, two people went out, one was killed and the other was injured.
There are also brave and courageous people among these people.
The strength is not weak!
With no choice but to find a way to move reinforcements.
Send out No. 7 or 8 people to cast a wide net.
Among the seven or eight people, some were captured alive, some were shot dead, and the rest luckily escaped capture and ran towards their destinations. Their relatives are all in the besieged city. Even if they are afraid of death, they can only bite the bullet.
One of them was delivered to Shen Tang.
The messenger was a young man.
I didn't close my eyes for two days and two nights in a row, my lips were dry and chapped, and my straw sandals were worn out, revealing a pair of smooth big feet. In order to deliver the letter smoothly, he specially dressed up as a refugee. His clothes were in tatters, and the firm muscles undulating under the old clothes could be vaguely seen. If you get closer and smell it, you can still smell the strong smell of blood and sweat on his body.
This person was targeted as soon as he appeared.
Shen Tang said: "He was beaten by Shaoxuan?"
Bai Su: "I didn't get the upper hand."
It turned out that the messenger didn't dare to take the main road, so he went through the deep mountains and old forests, and specially chose the remote roads with few people. However, Bai Su was practicing there on weekdays and hit her hand directly.
The messenger is good at bow and arrow, and is also a brave warrior.
The two started fighting.
The young man was obviously worried about something and did not dare to fight openly. In the end, he was captured by Xian Yujian, who was leading troops and training nearby. After some questioning, I found out that he was a messenger and not a spy.
Xian Yujian couldn't make up his mind: [What should I do? 】
Bai Su said: [Take him to see the lord. 】
Xian Yujian said to the young messenger: [Offended. 】
The messenger also guessed that the two were under He Yin and Shen Jun's tent, and did not resist. However, when he was being escorted, his eyes couldn't help but glance at Bai Su, who was dressed in plain clothes. Xian Yujian, who was escorting him, kicked his calf out of anger: "What do you mean?" 】
The messenger said: [This Alang is handsome. 】
It has thin skin and tender flesh.
At first glance, I thought she was a girl.
Xian Yujian: [Stop talking nonsense! 】
The messenger flirts with people before his identity is proven, is he seeking death? Xian Yujian came to Fugu City as a young boy and worked with Zhao Feng and Gong Shuwu every day. He worked hard on the front line of building houses, plowing fields and building roads, and he also had many contacts with Bai Su. Knowing that Bai Su hates other people talking about their faces, if this little thief doesn't want to be slapped in the face by Bai Su's double swords and long spikes, he'd better keep his mouth shut. Xian Yujian's warning was still effective, the messenger was safe, and Bai Sulai came to the official office to inform Shen Tang of the matter.
Then there was the above conversation.
She was relieved to learn that Bai Su had suffered a little loss.
"Shaoxuan has only been practicing martial arts for a short period of time. It is different from those who started when they were young. If you can't get the upper hand today, it doesn't mean you won't be able to do it in the future. Did the messenger give his name?"< br>
Bai Su shook his head: "Not really."
The messenger acted cautiously.
He had to meet Shen Tang before he would be willing to tell the truth.
"Okay, come with me and take a look."
Bai Su followed behind with two swords, as if guarding him.
"My lord, you still need to be careful about this person."
Who knows whether he is a real messenger or a fake messenger? Bai Su was worried that this guy would steal the letter from the real messenger and come to assassinate Shen Tang.
Shen Tang said: "Don't worry."
Assassination?
Or assassinate her?
Haha, I’m afraid I’m not here to kill someone.
At this time, the autumn harvest has just passed and the weather has not completely turned cold.
Shen Tang is as hot as a small stove. He is still wearing a thin summer shirt. In addition, he has grown up again and again this year. Now he is like a graceful young man with a jade tree in the wind. A smile can make spring flowers bloom. .
The messenger had long been beaten again and again by Xian Yujian.
But when I saw Shen Tang, I still couldn't help but lose consciousness.
Shen Tang took a seat at the main table.
Ask: "Who sent you?"
The messenger came back to his senses and was surprised at Shen Tang's youth. The childish look on Shen Jun's brows made him unable to help but doubt the value of the letter in his arms that he had gone through so much trouble to send - I'm afraid it's a free gift, right?
I thought so in my heart, but didn't show it on my face.
He bowed respectfully.
Reported to the door.
Just as Chu Wuhui had guessed before, the first few places to suffer were all members of the Alliance Army. The besieged man even had a small disagreement with Shen Tang, but he later generously donated money and "borrowed" a lot of food, grass and military supplies, and the conflict was smoothed over. It is reasonable and reasonable to send someone to ask for help.
Shen Tang read word for word the letter for help handed over by the messenger with both hands. The length of the bamboo slips was limited and the content was repeatedly simplified. But it is not difficult to see the inner anxiety of the person who wrote the letter.
She put down the letter asking for help, her frown never relaxing.
"I have read the letter you sent, but it is not detailed. I still want to ask you some questions."
The messenger secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
It’s a good thing that you didn’t refuse immediately.
Shen Tang pretended to be confused and said: "I remember that we formed an alliance in Sibao County last year. Lu Gong's tent had plenty of soldiers, horses, food and grass, and there were many good warriors. It may be difficult to repel the besieging refugees and grass bandits, but there is no problem in holding on. There is an autumn harvest in the city. The autumn grain that has arrived should not worry about military needs, but the rebellious people are short of food and clothing. They will retreat within a few days... ...Why ask for help?”
The messenger hurriedly said: “Mr. Shen doesn’t know something...this group of grass bandits are not all ordinary rebels. There are also strong and courageous warriors among them as commanders. Xia Ai will go out to quell the chaos, but one of them will die and the other will be injured.”
Shen Tang’s expression suddenly changed.
“A brave warrior?”
The messenger nodded.
Shen Tang asked again: "Do you know the strength? How many people are there?"
The messenger did not know the specific strength of the enemy.
But judging from the brave warrior who was killed, there was at least an eighth-class soldier on the other side of the enemy. High-level brave warriors were the next best thing. What frightened Duke Lu the most was that there were thousands of second-level elites among the mob.
Shen Tang: "...Thousands of people? Second-class?"
The messenger nodded heavily.
Shen Tang: "..."
Thousands of second-class top-notch people...
Can this be a ragtag group of people?
Shen Tang couldn't help but speculate that this elite group was directed and acted by Zheng Qiao behind his back, with the purpose of killing all those who were rebellious against him. But when I thought about it, the possibility was basically non-existent. Because the first one to be hit was Qianzhou where Zheng Qiao was located.
If it weren’t for the national seal, we really wouldn’t have been able to withstand this sudden rise of rebellion. Suppression can't work, it can only be driven away.
Where did these people come from?
Shen Tang asked carefully, not sparing any detail.
The messenger can only suppress his anxiety.
But he knew in his heart that it would be difficult to deal with thousands of second-class superiors plus the high-level warriors leading them. He had vaguely heard some rumors about He Yin, and Shen Jun's governance ability was outstanding, but he had never heard about how to command and train troops.
He can only tell everything he knows.
Even the general attire of the more than a thousand second-class top-notch ones was told.
Shen Tang held his chin and thought carefully.
The messenger couldn't wait.
He gritted his teeth, gave another big salute, and hit his head heavily on the ground, making a muffled sound that made Shen Tang's head hurt.
"Nowadays, the rebellious people are causing trouble and harming one side. Lu Gong is in trouble and is isolated and helpless. The people of Luxia County are already in danger. If this life-and-death disaster cannot be overcome, Luxia County will be destroyed. If the rebels occupy it, they can use Luxia County's food and supplies to conquer all directions. At that time, I am afraid that even the Heyin County under Lord Shen's feet will not be able to escape. I sincerely ask Lord Shen to send troops to help!"
The messenger must convince Shen Tang.
His family members are also in their hometown in Luxia County.
He has seen the horror of human beings being massacred by the mob. Once the city is broken, his family members and fellow villagers will also become the ghosts lying on the ground - this is something he absolutely cannot tolerate!
The messenger looked anxious.
But I don’t know that Shen Tang is also riding a tiger.
How many people does she have under her account? ? ?
That man named Lu really thinks highly of her.
But when people come to ask for help, they cannot refuse.
Once he refuses, there will be no allies to help him next time it is He Yin's turn to be in trouble. She took a deep breath, and a gentle and confident smile appeared on her face: "Thieves are causing trouble and endangering living beings. Naturally, we can't just sit idly by..."
Hope welled up in the messenger's eyes.
Shen Tang changed the subject: "It's just that - it's not a good opportunity to send troops at this time. Can you wait a little longer, at most two days!"
The messenger asked urgently: "Why?"
Shen Tang Sighing: "To tell you the truth, as early as a few days ago, I received a tip. At one time, letters were sent to Tianhai, Shangnan and Yiru to borrow troops, hoping to combine the strength of the four families to repel the homeless grass bandits..."
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This year's grave-sweeping ceremony The bus trip lasted two hours, and it was so drowsy, eh.
For the sake of hard work, I hope that my ancestors will bless the mushroom novel without getting stuck
(End of this chapter)