Chapter 600 600: Ping Sibao County (2) [Requesting monthly votes]
Sibao County and Shen Tang’s team are indeed destined.
The former governor of Sibao County, Yan Cheng, was Qi Shan’s mortal enemy. In the end, Shen Tang crushed his head and lost his life. Now this county guard has provoked Shen Tang again. With Shen Tang's character of holding grudges and protecting shortcomings, Qiu Cheng is destined to have a difficult end.
Chu Yao wasted five years here.
Kang Shi came here to join in the fun and met Shen Tang.
Here Shen Tang rapes Gu Chi, a man of the people.
Gong Shuwu's relatives of the Gong family were sent here, but died when Xiaocheng was attacked, and he became a loner.
Tu Rong’s grandparents and parents were buried here...
For everyone, the land of Sibao County carries too many unpleasant memories. What's even more ironic is that back then Xiaocheng fought desperately to defend the city, but now he issued a proclamation to send troops to attack the city... I have to say that fate knows black humor.
Shen Tang took another sip of hot soy milk.
Sighing: "Sibao County is also unlucky..."
In addition to Xiaocheng, where it is governed, Sibao County has four other counties. During the Taiping years, this place was famous for its rich production of four kinds of treasures. It also had convenient transportation and the people under its rule had ample food and clothing. Among the border counties, life was relatively beautiful.
It’s just bad luck that I can’t even drink water. Located between the two kingdoms of Geng and Xin, Sibao County has experienced ups and downs...
First it was attacked by Zheng Qiao's soldiers and horses, and before he could take a breath, he ushered in Yan Cheng, who was good at flattering and unkind officials. The people's wealth and wealth have been used to every possible extent, and the good governance has been turned into a fireworks alley. Romance trade is prevalent, and population selling is rampant.
After that, King She led his troops to besiege the city and massacre it. The population of the city decreased again and again. The successor after Yan Cheng had no ability, and there was no suspense about being killed by Qiu Cheng. Perhaps it was a "bottom rebound". With Qiu Cheng taking office, the people's lives were not so miserable.
I can finally take a breath.
This year there is another drought and the grain harvest is poor.
Common people today are experiencing calamity while living.
Shen Tang sighed with emotion in her heart. When she saw Gu Chi winking at her, she had to pull back her wandering thoughts and looked at Chu Yao: "The one among us who is most familiar with Sibao County is It’s no secret. In your opinion, where will this battle start?”
One more thing.
"In this battle, we can only win and not lose!"
She was determined to rip off Qiu Fumiyan's head and use it as a ball to kick. If she didn't do it harshly, she would really think that she was a big bastard who only knew how to farm. !
"Although I have good looks, I don't dare to be good at it." Chu Yao stepped out and held his hands, saying, "I would like to recommend someone."
He has stayed in Xiaocheng for many years, but Due to his status and situation at that time, there was a lack of information. He is only a little more familiar with Sibao County than everyone else. If it is to be used on the battlefield, this little "understanding" is probably not enough, and there are people around them who can solve this problem.
Shen Tang asked: "Who is it?"
Chu Yao: "Former Sibao County garrison commander, Yang Gong."
Shen Tang almost didn't remember who this was.
"This person...well, he can indeed do it."
To a certain extent, Duke Yang can be regarded as the military map of Sibao County. As the leader who once commanded thousands of elite troops stationed in Sibao County, he knew all the areas within the territory where the defense was weak, where it was easy to attack, and where there could be ambushes...
He knew them all.
Some terrain maps, garrison positions, and military divisions are secrets to the outside world and are never easily leaked. Outsiders risk being caught if they want to pry, but for Mr. Yang, these are all within easy reach. There is no difficulty.
"Then where is he now?"
Shen Tang knew that Mr. Yang was here.
In the early days of starting a business, when the military personnel were in urgent need of manpower, Mr. Yang also helped take over a lot of military training work, patching things together and barely pulling up the grassroots team. Later, when he entered Longwu County and received military support from Chu Jie, he was finally not so embarrassed. But little was heard from him this year.
Chu Yao: "I am still responsible for the entry and exit of the salt warehouse."
In the past two years, the private salt trade in Longwu County has become the government's largest income, and the Yantian District and Yanjing District continue to produce a large amount of high-quality salt every day. Refined salt. Not only did Shen Tang repay the huge loan owed by Xun Zhen, but he also saved a small budget for future wars. Government agencies also have money to invest in other infrastructure. Having tasted the benefits, you naturally know how profitable the private salt business is.
The person in charge of the salt warehouse was chosen carefully.
With a slap on the head, Shen Tang chose Yang Gong.
Firstly, he is a loner with no relatives or friends to drag him down; secondly, his character cannot do anything to enrich himself. He is strict and serious in his work, and he has a bad temper that dares to criticize anyone he sees. ; Thirdly, some of the middle-level members of the army are either his former subordinates or soldiers he brought out single-handedly, and the output of the salt warehouse is equivalent to the military salary of these people...
How could Mr. Yang be willing to let these soldiers go hungry?
Shen Tang said: "Okay, send someone to invite him quickly."
With the ready-made military map, there is no need to send scouts to lurk in Sibao County to find out, and then organize the troops and horses. Can be pulled out.
Mr. Yang was still confused when he was invited over.
I wonder what Shen Tang wants from him.
"I've met Mr. Shen."
He has lived a leisurely life in retirement in the past few years. The injuries caused in the battle of Xiaocheng, except for Wudandan Mansion, which was irreparably disabled, have long been healed. He seems to be in good spirits, and his appearance is getting younger and younger with each passing day, and his brilliance is restrained. At first glance, he might have thought he was some wealthy and idle man, but only those with keen eyesight can see that the evil aura around him is still there. This is a ruthless character!
Shen Tang got straight to the point and said bluntly: "I invite you here today because of business. A while ago, Qiucheng of Sibao County sent troops to sneak attack Nanyu County, looted the local grain depot, and killed many people. The autumn harvest has passed, and this time Not counting the accounts, I will make the world laugh at me.”
Even if you don’t tell me the rest, Mr. Yang also knows what it is.
He just hesitated for a moment.
Holding fists: "I am willing to do my best for Shen Jun."
He and Shen Tang have conflicts.
But that is all in the past.
Now times have changed, and he has been protected by Shen Tang for several years, and no wind or rain can touch him. Due to emotions and reasons, if the other party speaks, you should help. Yang Gong actively cooperated, which completely relieved Shen Tang's hanging heart and asked him to take a seat.
The map of the conference hall has been changed to Sibao County.
Shen Tang saw that Yang Gong's eyes were always on the map and asked with a smile: "But what's wrong with this map?"
Although the map looked crude, it was already the result of spending money and people. As soon as he came, he saw many problems.
"There are indeed some problems."
Gong Yang was not only able to point it out, but also detailed the directions of some mountains and rivers, and even marked points where troops might be stationed. Although the county guards are different, the locations of the military fortresses in the county were all selected and established after repeated deliberation, consuming a lot of manpower and material resources, and will not be changed easily. I can't say that the information provided by Mr. Yang is 100% correct, but it can be 90% correct.
The more Shen Tang looked, the brighter his eyes became.
In the wars of this era, whoever takes the initiative in information has half the chance of winning.
(ノへ￣、)
Goodbye November, hello December.
Thank you all for your support and encouragement this month.
There will be a tough battle in December, Shiitake will work hard to win!
(End of this chapter)