Rise From the Humble

Zhu Ping'an 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 was also a post of Zhejiang Army patrolling back and forth to provide warning. The camp was beginning to take shape and was heavily guarded.

Linhuai Marquis, who had been watching, looked at the heavily guarded Zhejiang Army camp, and then at the Jianghuai camp where he had scrawled and laxly scrawled. He couldn't help scratching his head, a little embarrassed, but of course he said more disapprovingly, " Dear nephew, there is no need to do this. We will camp here for two days. We will worship the sea tomorrow and break camp the day after tomorrow. We have spent so much effort digging trenches and building antler fences. We will break camp the day after tomorrow. It’s all wasted.”

"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. This sea sacrifice will definitely cause trouble, so it is best to be cautious in everything. Your Jianghuai camp is best Arrange trenches and antlers to increase vigilance and prevent Japanese pirates from taking advantage of them. "

Zhu Ping'an shook his head slightly and explained seriously, suggesting that Marquis Linhuai's Jianghuai camp should also be careful.

"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. As for the elite soldiers, General Tang Kekuan of Western Zhejiang also led two thousand elite soldiers, as well as veteran generals He Qing and Shen Xiyi each led one thousand elite soldiers, and you, nephew, have eight hundred elite soldiers."

"That's not all. General Lu Wei led 3,000 naval troops to cruise in Haikou. Generals such as Yifeng and Keqiao stationed large armies more than ten miles away from the east, south and north of the sandbank, and they were ready. Like a tiger with its mouth open. Once there is a change on the sandbank, they can immediately break camp and come to support, cooperate with our sandbank army inside and outside, attack from the front and back, and form an encirclement."

"The Japanese pirates have become emboldened and impatient. They dare to come to the sandbank to stroke their beards?! As long as they dare to come, it is equivalent to getting into the pocket. Once they are stabbed, they will die without a burial place." "

"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 all your efforts on digging trenches and fences that only take two days, it's better to conserve your energy."

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 a little helpless.

Although there are now large armies gathered 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, full of deterrence...

However, Linhuai Marquis's Jianghuai Camp was indifferent and careless throughout the camp, and its defense was lax. The same was true for several surrounding military camps. It was no better than the Jianghuai Camp, or 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 Marquis Linhuai is right next door to him. If anything 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.

Zhu Ping'an knew that it would be difficult to convince Marquis 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 appearance and then go back?"

Zhu Pingan 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 is the imperial envoy Zhao Wenhua, the deputy sacrifice is the governor Zhang Jing, the Minister of the Ministry of War of Yingtian, the Minister of the Ministry of Rites of Yingtian, the governor of Zhejiang, the censor of Zhejiang inspection and supervision and other dignitaries gathered here. Don't you want to be here? Do these officials have an image of being capable and capable of taking on heavy responsibilities?" Zhu Ping'an smiled and whispered.

Don’t you want to leave an image in the minds of Zhao Wenhua, Zhang Jing and other big guys as being smart, capable and capable of taking on heavy responsibilities?!

Think about it, I dream about it!

The Marquis of Linhuai almost blurted out, but he finally became the deputy commander-in-chief, and his determination became much stronger. He coughed, nodded, and said frankly: "Ahem, of course I want to. Nowadays, the Japanese invasion is serious, This is a good opportunity for us to make meritorious deeds. If we can convey to Governor Zhang and Mr. Zhao the impression that they are smart, capable and capable of taking on big responsibilities, we will surely occupy a good position in their great cause of suppressing Japanese invaders in the future and earn a career. level."

"It's just that we only have two or three days to lead the troops 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 a smart and capable person to Governor Zhang and Mr. Zhao?" , 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 smiled.

"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 one, that one, have you noticed? These camps are very poorly set up. There are no trenches, no antlers, and no patrols. They look like they are undefended, but Look at our Zhejiang Army camp again. With a little effort, we dug trenches, laid out antlers and fences, and we immediately stood out from the crowd. Tomorrow we will be offering sacrifices to the sea, and Governor Zhang and Mr. Zhao will definitely come out to inspect the sandbar. When they see When they scrawled the camp and the heavily guarded Zhejiang Army camp, how do you think Governor Zhang and Mr. Zhao evaluated the commanders 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 sudden realization, and patted him hard. He patted Zhu Ping's family on the shoulder 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 Ping'an saw Linhuai Marquis, who was as fat as an armored ball, 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 someone to dig." For trenches, go to the woods to cut down trees and build antlers and fences. Just like the Zhejiang Army camp, I will be heavily guarded. I will also arrange for soldiers and horses to take turns patrolling around the camp."

"Master Marquis, we will break camp and leave the day after tomorrow, why are we wasting all this effort?" the deputy general asked puzzledly.

"You know nothing. This is called running the army rigorously. What's wrong with the effort? It saves them time to find trouble for me. Hurry up. Before dinner, I want to see that the trenches and antler fences have to be put in place for me! Otherwise, take them. You’re asking!”

The Marquis of Linhuai, with a big belly, scolded the deputy general angrily 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 curses, and trenches and fences gradually took shape...

Marquis Linhuai raised the corners of his lips in satisfaction, and Zhu Pingan on the side also raised the corners of his lips.