Chapter 1707 The Relaxed Sandbank Army
Zhu Pingan commanded the Zhejiang Army to set up camp next to the Jianghuai Camp of Linhuai Marquis. Some of the Zhejiang Army dug trenches outside the camp, and some of the Zhejiang Army went to the woods to cut down trees to build antlers and fences. There is also a post of the Zhejiang Army patrolling back and forth. The Zhejiang Army camp is beginning to take shape and is heavily guarded.
The Marquis of Linhuai, who had been watching, looked at the heavily guarded Zhejiang Army camp, and then at his scrawled and lax Jianghuai camp. He couldn't help scratching his head, a little embarrassed, of course more is disapproving He said, "My nephew, there is no need to do this. We will camp here for two days. Tomorrow we will worship the sea, and we will break camp and go back the day after tomorrow. We have spent so much effort digging trenches and building antler fences. We will wait for the day after tomorrow. Breaking camp, these are all "Abandoned."
"Uncle, this sea sacrifice is very popular. Almost no one in the whole Jiangnan knows about it. It is impossible for the Japanese pirates not to know about it. They will definitely take the opportunity to cause trouble. There will be trouble this time, so be careful. Be cautious Go up. Your Jianghuai camp had better set up trench antlers to increase vigilance and prevent the Japanese pirates from taking advantage of them. "
Zhu Ping'an shook his head slightly and explained seriously, suggesting that the Linhuai Marquis' Jianghuai camp should be on guard. Also be careful and alert.
"Haha, nephew, you are worrying too much. We have 12,800 elite soldiers in Shazhou this time. I brought 3,000 elite soldiers, General Yu Dayou also brought 3,000 elite soldiers, and Sir Hu Zongxian brought 2,000 elite soldiers. Elite soldiers, General Tang Kekuan of Western Zhejiang also led two thousand elite soldiers, and veteran generals He Qing and Shen Xiyi each led one thousand elite soldiers, as well as their nephews. You eight hundred elites. "
"That's not all. General Lu Borang led 3,000 navy troops to cruise in Haikou. Generals such as Yifeng and Ke Qiao were stationed in the east, south and north of Shazhou. A large army was stationed more than a mile away, waiting like a tiger with its mouth open. Once the sandbank changes, they can pull out in an instant. The battalion came to support and cooperated with our Shazhou army inside and outside, attacking from the front and back, forming an encirclement."
"The Japanese pirates were so brave that they dared to come to Shazhou to stroke their beards?! As long as they dare to come, it will be equivalent to getting into the pocket, and they will die without a place to die."
“So, dear nephew, you don’t need to be so careful. You have to stand for a whole day tomorrow to show your appearance. Instead of wasting your efforts on digging trenches and fences that only take two days, it’s better to recharge your batteries.”
The Marquis of Linhuai smiled and shook his head. He did not adopt Zhu Pingan's suggestion, but instead persuaded Zhu Pingan to save some effort.
Seeing this, Zhu Ping'an understood. Because there was a large army, Linhuai Marquis did not believe that the Japanese pirates dared to come to Shazhou to cause trouble.
I couldn’t help but feel helpless.
Although there are now large armies gathering on the sandbank, there are still large armies stationed in the east, south and north directions. The entire sandbank looks like an open mouth, like a tiger ready to pounce, which is full of deterrence. … …
However, Linhuai Marquis’s Jianghuai Camp has a careless attitude throughout the camp, and its defense is lax. The same is true for several surrounding military camps. It is no better than Jianghuai Camp, or even Even worse.
This seemingly intimidating tiger with its mouth open and ready to pounce is actually dozing off and has flaws all over its body.
This gave the Japanese pirates an opportunity to take advantage of.
The Jianghuai Camp of Linhuai Marquis is right next door to him. If something happens to the Jianghuai Camp, once chaos breaks out, it will definitely affect his Zhejiang Army Camp. This is a real hidden danger that must be eliminated. Just fine.
Zhu Pingan knew that it would be difficult to convince the Marquis of Linhuai, but after turning his eyes slightly, he had an idea.
"Uncle, if you come here to help with the sacrifice to the sea, are you just going to stand there for a day to show your face and then go back?"
Zhu Ping'an approached Linhuai Marquis and asked in a low voice.
"What does "nephew" mean?" Marquis Linhuai heard Zhu Ping'an's subtext and asked with great interest.
“This time to offer sacrifices to the sea, the main sacrifice was the imperial envoy Zhao Wenhua, the deputy sacrifice was the governor-general Zhang Jing, Yingtian Minister of War, Yingtian Minister of Rites, Zhejiang governor, Zhejiang inspection and supervision censor and other dignitaries gathered here Therefore, doesn’t uncle want to leave an image of being smart, capable and able to take on heavy responsibilities in the minds of these officials?" Zhu Pingan smiled and said in a low voice.
Don’t you want to leave an image of being smart, capable and capable of taking on heavy responsibilities in the minds of Zhao Wenhua, Zhang Jing and other big guys?!
Think about it, I can only dream of it!
The Marquis of Linhuai almost blurted out, but he finally became the deputy commander-in-chief, and his concentration became much stronger, so he coughed and said, He nodded and said frankly: "Ahem, of course I do. Now that the Japanese invasion is serious, it is a good opportunity for us to make meritorious deeds. If we can leave an impression in the minds of Governor Zhang and Mr. Zhao that they are smart, capable and capable of taking on big responsibilities, In the future, I will definitely occupy a good position in their great cause of suppressing Japanese invaders and earn a career advancement.”
"It's just that we only have two or three days to lead the army to assist in the sacrifice to the sea. It's just a facade to deter the Japanese pirates from coming to cause trouble. How can such a short time and such a simple task leave behind Governor Zhang and Mr. Zhao a smart and capable person?" , What’s the impression that he can shoulder important responsibilities?” Marquis Linhuai smiled bitterly, shook his head, and asked with a puzzled look on his face.
"Then now is a good opportunity." Zhu Pingan said with a smile.
“What good opportunity?” Marquis Linhuai touched the back of his head, as confused as Jie Er’s monk.
"Uncle, look at the temporary camps set up over there, and that, that, have you noticed? These camps are very poorly built, with no trenches, no antlers, and no patrols and guards. They just look like It's like it's undefended, but if you look at our Zhejiang Army camp, with a little effort to dig trenches and arrange antlers and fences, it will immediately stand out from the crowd. Tomorrow is the day of worshiping the sea. Governor Zhang and Mr. Zhao will definitely come out to inspect the sandbank. When they see their scrawled camps and the heavily guarded Zhejiang Army camp, what do you think Governor Zhang and Mr. Zhao will think? How about evaluating the coaches of each battalion? "
Zhu Pingan pointed to several poorly laid out camps around him, smiled slightly, and said to the Marquis of Linhuai.
"That's it! The contrast is so sharp. The governor and the others must think that my nephew is rigorous in running the army, smart and capable, has the style of Zhou Yafu, and can take on big responsibilities!" Marquis Linqiao's eyes suddenly lit up, and he looked at Zhu Ping'an with a sudden realization. , patted Zhu Ping's shoulder hard, and said with admiration, "I understand my nephew, no wonder my nephew is willing to make great efforts to set up camp even if it is to be demolished in two days."
Then , Zhu Pingan Seeing the fat Marquis of Linhuai, who was as fat as a ball in armor, striding towards the Jianghuai camp, he stood at the gate of the camp and shouted, "Come here, come here, where is Vice General Xu. Hurry up and send people to dig trenches and cut down the woods." Wooden antlers, fence , like the Zhejiang Army Camp, put it on tight guard, and arrange for soldiers and horses to take turns patrolling around the camp."
"Master Marquis, we will leave the camp the day after tomorrow, why are we wasting all this effort? "The deputy general said puzzledly.
"You know what the heck, this is called rigorous military management, what's the matter with the effort, it saves them time to find trouble for me. Hurry up, before dinner, I want to see the trenches and the antler fence. Get to your position! Otherwise, I will ask you!"
The Marquis of Linhuai scolded the deputy general angrily with a big belly, and sprayed the deputy general in the face with spit foam.
"Yes, yes." The deputy general wiped the saliva from his face and nodded to accept the order.
Soon, the Jianghuai Camp became busy amidst a burst of complaints and scoldings. The trenches and fences gradually took shape...
Linhuai Marquis raised the corners of his mouth with satisfaction. Zhu Pingan also raised the corners of his lips. (End of this chapter)