The Bookish Scholar of the Red Mansion

Chen Heng was not surprised by Shui Xun's departure. No matter what name is used, people raise the flag to rebel. As long as you understand other people's strategic intentions, guessing specific tactics will become traceable.

The solution to the problem must appear in a dimension higher than the problem. We must learn to think upward and seek solutions at a level higher than the problem itself. Compared with the decisive Shui Rong, Shi Ding, who is more proficient in warfare, may be the opponent Chen Heng is more willing to face.

Where do you think they are going, sir? Today, Wang Er no longer dares to underestimate this frail scholar. Although the opponent cannot kill the enemy on the battlefield, he can rely on his own example to convince the crowd. But the strategy and vision shown by Chen Heng, as well as the sure results of what he said, refreshed Wang Er's inherent understanding of scholars.

Facing the question raised by Wang Er, Chen Heng knew that the other party was bowing to him. A warrior who has a good reputation always likes to use some secret tricks to show his inner surrender.

Wu Shengguan. Chen Heng gave his answer. His judgment was based on two points. One was that if Shui Rong dared to march at night, the destination must not be far away and the road must be smooth. From here we go straight to Chang'an, and there are mountain roads along the way. It is not a good strategy for marching at night, and it is not the work of a wise man.

The second was the troops behind Wusheng Pass, who were led by Feng Fatzi, the governor of Yongxing. Luring this group of people out of the two lakes and taking over the huge military supplies shipped from the two lakes will greatly ease the rebels' tactical dilemma.

At that time, as long as they rush to Chang'an and force Yun Guang to submit, a situation of separatism among the three states will immediately be formed. Whether it is to go north to attack the capital, or to build up troops and wait for the right time, it is the best strategy.

Thinking about it this way, the winner depends on how Lu Yingxiong of Wusheng Pass responds and when the imperial reinforcements arrive.

Looking at the setting sun above the village building, Chen Heng fell into a brief silence. He knew that from now on, the situation of Qingfeng Village on the battlefield would become insignificant.

Wang Er on the side was still counting the military flags excitedly. After rough estimation, Shi Ding could only deploy about 20,000 troops.

This discovery inspired Wang Er a lot, and gave him a lot more confidence in persevering.

Commanding and making arrangements on the spot are not Chen Heng's strengths. He left the delighted Wang Er behind, and as soon as he stepped down from the village building, he went to look for the wounded in the rear. The war is fought in all aspects, and to know the enemy is to know oneself even more. Although the situation has been alleviated, there are still many logistical matters waiting for him to arrange and handle.

At this time, the more important it is to remember everyone's death and beheading. The elusive reward is still in the distant future. But he is also a prisoner in a difficult situation, with hope to survive. If there is no such a Bentou, how can we make the people believe that there will be a time when they can return to their hometown in glory?

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The water dissolved easily, taking away most of the bandit leaders at the same time. Although this group of people can be considered useful and trustworthy, the conflicts with Feng Ziying and others are really a headache for Shui Rong and Shi Ding.

Mao Daqing and others were born in poverty, and were persecuted by wealthy families. As a result, their families were ruined, and they became bandits. The reason they were able to be gathered by Shui Rong's men back then was in the name of revenge. But now it's clear that the trip has been delayed because of Feng Ziying, Wei Ruolan and others. There were many frictions and fights between the two parties in private. These two groups of people were not on the same journey from the beginning.

One of Shui Rong and Shi Ding's intentions was to break up and reorganize the original bandits by dividing their troops. Of the 20,000 troops left in the camp, about 15,000 were the old troops of Mao Daqing and others. There are another five thousand, who are Shi Ding's direct followers.

This group of low-level bandits watched helplessly as Mao Daqing and others were dispatched in the name of promotion. When they were at a loss, the newly arrived general had already arranged for them the order of siege tomorrow.

Waiting for his subordinates to arrange various matters and report back, Shi Ding was quite pleased and guided the soldiers to sit down. These generals who had just arrived were very worried about the abilities of the bandits, and it was even harder for them to understand Shi Ding's profound meaning.

Listening to everyone's worries about tomorrow's war, Shi Ding had no choice but to comfort him: It doesn't matter, I won't blame you if anything goes wrong.

Once everyone hears it, they understand most of it. This is the general's attempt to sharpen the factions in the army and take the opportunity to weaken the power of the dirty bandits. At that moment, someone asked: Commander, wouldn't this be bad?

At this glance, he is a newcomer who has just come into contact with power. Before Shi Ding could reply, a soldier from an aristocratic family stood up and explained: If you are not of the same kind as me, your mind must be different. Nothing can be done without an end, but have you ever seen a person with two bodies?

When the people below heard this statement, they subconsciously looked at Shi Ding. Seeing that he didn't say anything, he obviously acquiesced in this statement and fell silent immediately.

Shi Ding did think so. There are now two factions within the rebels. The children of aristocratic families led by Feng Ziying, Wei Ruolan and others, and the bandits led by Mao Daqing and others. The former followed the prince in order to get promoted and make a fortune, and to achieve great achievements.

The latter's life experience is too complicated. Compared with making achievements, he is more interested in seeking revenge against the wealthy family in his hometown. And this group of people is precisely the force that Shuixu will actively strive for in the future.

Since there are differences on the route, there is no need for Shi Ding and Shui Rong to say who will be abandoned.

The so-called blood feud is not worth mentioning in the face of huge interests.

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After several days of trekking, Liu Xianglian and Jia Baoyu finally arrived at the residence of Chang'an Jiedu Envoy. The greeting card submitted in Jia Zheng's name was naturally impossible to be blocked by the concierge. Yun Guang changed into a set of clothes for entertaining guests and walked into the lobby where guests were greeted.

My nephew is not sitting comfortably in the prince's army, so why did he come to Chang'an?

Yun Guang didn't know Jia Baoyu's purpose of coming, so he had to take advantage of the friendship between the two families to take advantage of it.

Jia Baoyu, however, kept Chen Heng's advice in mind, saying as little as possible and getting out as soon as possible. Following Chen Heng's instructions, he replied aloud: Come and deliver a message to your lord.

Yun Guang was over fifty years old. He was fat and strong. If it weren't for his official robe, he would look more like a wealthy man. Hearing this, Yun Guang laughed cheerfully and was not in a hurry to let Jia Baoyu get the letter. He only asked where the other party came from and what route he took.

Baoyu didn't want to show off the flaws in his words, so he only nodded and shook his head occasionally. Seeing that he couldn't figure out the reason for a long time, Yun Guang had to spread his hands and motioned to Bao Yu to take out the letter he carried with him.

After receiving the letter, Yun Guang opened it under the lamp and read it. I saw the words written on it: rein in the situation and forget about the past. Master Yun immediately became suspicious. After a short silence, he suppressed his complicated thoughts. He asked Jia Baoyu, Who gave you this letter?

Seeing that the other party really followed Chen Heng's guess, Jia Baoyu's mind immediately froze and he said cautiously: Shibo, the person who wrote the letter asked me to bring you a message.

Speak. Yun Guang frowned.

Master Feng, the governor of Yongxing, will not come.

Hearing this, Yun Guang suddenly raised his head and looked at the dusty Baoyu in front of him. The other party's appearance doesn't look like that of Mr. White Jade. After running around for days, Jia Baoyu looked very embarrassed and haggard.

Who wrote this letter? Yun Guang asked subconsciously.

Jia Baoyu fell silent again, because Chen Heng only taught this sentence. After that, no matter how Yun Guang tried to persuade him to stay or how he inquired about the situation. He kept in mind Chen Heng's advice, A thousand words are worth less than a moment of silence, and just suppressed his voice and acted like a mute.

Yun Guang originally intended to force the two of them to stay as guests in his mansion, but Liu Xianglian remembered Chen Heng's instructions. As soon as the affairs in Chang'an are finished, we must immediately take Jia Baoyu back to Ping'an Prefecture to find the adults.

After a few drinks of water, Liu Xianglian immediately took Jia Baoyu out of the city and continued riding out of the customs. When they arrived at the boundary of Ping'an Prefecture, they were bumping into Shuiluo's army and horses heading towards Wusheng Pass.

The long queue of tens of thousands of people stretched out for miles under the broad daylight. It happened that Shuirong planned to camp on the spot, so Liu Xianglian hid in the woods and watched for a long time, then turned around to find Jia Baoyu to discuss.

It's not an option to wait like this. Who knows how many people are behind?

Hearing Liu Xianglian's complaint, Jia Baoyu felt a little excited. He had just finished Chen Heng's errand, and a different emotion was brewing in his heart. At this moment, he said excitedly: What Brother Liu plans to do is up to you.

While they are setting up camp and resting, let's take a detour from a distance. First go from below to Jiannanguan, then go up from Jiannanguan and enter Wumongoose Mountain.

Seeing that Liu Xianglian had made up his mind, Jia Baoyu immediately nodded in agreement. The young master, who is still ignorant, is only thinking about how to brag about today's experience to his sisters when he goes back in the future. How can this thrilling experience be compared to a grand view garden?

The two of them walked in a big circle and spent another day before arriving at Jiannanguan Pass. After days of running around, the accompanying troops and horses were already overwhelmed. Liu Xianglian led Jia Baoyu into the pass and prepared to find the soldiers in exchange for two army horses. Unexpectedly, here I saw Xin Suzhao, who had been stationed for a long time.

Suddenly hearing the news that her elder brother had arrived, Liu Xianglian was so ecstatic that she left Jia Baoyu and went to look for Xin Suzhao. It has been two or three years since we said goodbye to Shenzhou. Xin Suzhao also didn't expect to meet an old friend here. When he heard that Chen Heng was trapped in the enemy camp and his life or death was uncertain, he frowned even more.

Brother, I really didn't expect that the general sent by the imperial court would be you. Liu Xianglian was still rubbing her hands excitedly and said very happily, The imperial court can send you, my lord is really saved. Brother, my lord is now trapped in the Black Mongoose Mountain. , just waiting for you to send troops.

The athletes from the North are all brave generals transferred from the border. Liu Xianglian couldn't even imagine what kind of turbulent waves it would cause if this force were hit in the Black Mongoose Mountain.

My lords are saved! ! ! Liu Xianglian thought like this and didn't notice the change in Xin Suzhao's expression at all.

I'm aware of Mr. Chen's situation. It's just a major military matter that cannot be acted or discussed rashly. Xin Suzhao waved his hand and said this under Liu Xianglian's greatly changed expression.

Brother, what did you say? Liu Xianglian couldn't believe it. He stood up from his seat, walked quickly to Xin Suzhao, and asked, Brother, are you worried? Don't worry, brother, the second brother knows all the things in the mountain. On the small road, I am willing to be a vanguard and a pioneer spy. I will definitely be able to lead the army and find the master safely.

Xin Suzhao looked at Liu Xianglian deeply until the other party finished telling her what happened in Ping'an Prefecture. The latter even patted his chest and promised, I dare not say anything else. Brother, as long as I am here, I will ensure that the army will not get lost in the mountains.

Military and aircraft matters must not be acted upon or discussed rashly.

Who would have thought that Xin Suzhao would come and go with the same words.

Liu Xianglian said in disbelief: Brother, the man trapped in the mountains is your classmate and best friend! Didn't the imperial court send you here to save him?

The imperial court sent me here to quell the rebellion. Xin Suzhao said solemnly.

Then you are going to disregard the safety of the adults? Liu Xianglian asked in a negative tone.

Faced with Liu Xianglian's entanglement, Xin Suzhao had to reply coldly: To counter the rebellion is to save him.

In front of all his subordinates, he was questioned like this by his former friends. Xin Suzhao had already given Liu Xianglian a lot of face. Who dared to speak in such a low voice to him in front of other generals in the army?

Liu Xianglian was so angry that she cursed: Everyone is dead, so what's the use of this rebellion? Xin Suzhao, let me ask you one last time, are you really not going to save me?

I won't go. Xin Suzhao was already annoyed. Now the situation between the enemy and ourselves is unclear, and the spies in our hands have not yet reported the truth. If Liu Xianglian hadn't suddenly revealed that Shuirong's subordinates were gathering in front of Wusheng Pass. The spies sent out by the army are still milling around in front of the Black Mongoose Mountain.

Even if the master dies in front of the battle, you won't go? Liu Xianglian couldn't understand why the eldest brother who used to value love and justice had become so ruthless.

Then he deserves to die. Xin Suzhao also replied in a cold voice, even supporting the public case with both hands. He also stood up and stared at Liu Xianglian with a pair of cold eyes. Your Majesty's kindness. It is the duty of a minister to serve the country and die. Liu Xianglian, let me tell you too. If you expect me to lead my troops into the mountains rashly, there will be no door. Chixing's fate is fate, and the fate of my eight thousand sons is even more fate. Three The lives of the people in the state are also more important than Mount Tai.

You...you...you... Liu Xianglian's face turned red with anger, and he pointed at Xin Suzhao for a long time. Suddenly he pulled up his robe and drew his sword in anger.

Xin Suzhao, it was you who betrayed your trust today, not Liu Erlang who was ungrateful. From now on, between you and me, bridges will be bridges, and roads will be roads.

Liu Xianglian said no more. He threw down half of his clothes angrily, turned around and left angrily.

Witnessing a quarrel between friends for no apparent reason, the military officers did not dare to say anything for a while. They all remembered how happy their general was when he heard that Liu Xianglian had entered the camp. Why are you doing so well and then cutting off your robe and severing your righteousness?

General, how about...

A close confidant of Xin Suzhao wanted to take the initiative to send a wooden ladder to his general.

Xin Suzhao didn't appreciate it at all. He only glared at the other party, looked him up and down, and sneered: If you dare to discuss military matters again, I will chop off your dog's head.

Yes, judging from this reaction. The general was really very polite to the man named Liu. The person who spoke felt unlucky and hurriedly kept his voice low and did not dare to say anything.

Jia Baoyu took a quick shower, but before he had enough rest, he waited until an angry Liu Xianglian came back. As soon as the two met, Liu Xianglian shouted to leave. Seeing that he was angry, Jia Baoyu did not dare to refute. We had no choice but to follow him, two people and two horses, and go out directly under the cover of night.

Xin Suzhao stood on the tower and watched them go away and disappear into the night. Privately, they sent additional manpower and rushed to Wusheng Pass to find out the truth about Shui Rong.

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Liu Xianglian found Qingfeng Village two days later. That was the gap between the two sides. Shi Ding had to hurry up and polish the equipment and clear the mountain road for the charge again. Chen Heng, on his side, also has to continue repairing the damaged village gate.

Under the cover of darkness, Liu Xianglian finally called out Wang Er and others, and then followed Jia Baoyu back to the village tower in a hanging basket.

How's it going? Is there any news about the reinforcements? Wang Ercai asked impatiently when he saw Liu Xianglian. After holding on for several days, the camp was already full of wounded soldiers, and the men and horses were trapped. If this continues, in a day or two at most, no one will be able to defend it.

Liu Xianglian's face darkened and she shook her head unnaturally. When Wang Er saw this, he didn't make things difficult for him. He just sighed heavily and told Chen Heng's whereabouts. Let Liu Xianglian go back and report to the adults.

Chen Heng was overjoyed to hear that Liu Erlang had returned safely, and hurriedly introduced him and Jia Baoyu into the lobby. He listened to the other party's story about what happened on the road again, until Liu Xianglian finished talking about the gap between herself and Xin Suzhao.

Chen Hengcai patted his thigh and said, Erlang is confused.

Sir, why am I confused? Liu Xianglian was not convinced and argued directly.

Su Zhao's soldiers and horses are the main force in countering the rebellion. How can they easily enter the deep mountains and old forests. Seeing that Liu Xianglian was still resentful, Chen Heng continued to explain, The border guards are good at riding and shooting, so let them dismount and fight in the mountains and forests. . That’s not faint, what is it? If Xin Suzhao really wants to lead his troops into danger to save me, I will definitely blame him for the rest of my life...

All in all, am I the one who is wrong? Liu Xianglian didn't know how to react after being told by the respected adult in her heart. Seeing him lowering his head, Chen Heng was worried about damaging Liu Xianglian's morale, so he had to comfort him.

I know you care about me, and I'm overjoyed that you can come back to live and die with me. It's just that the matter of Ping'an State is far more important than your life and mine. The safety here is even more related to tens of thousands of people. The livelihood of the people of our country. Don’t resent Brother Xin, I fully agree with his decision.

Such just the right comfort made Liu Xianglian turn from worry to joy, and said hurriedly: I wish I could live and die with you, adults.

Chen Heng nodded, remembering Uncle Xin's views on Liu Xianglian back then. Liu Erlang, who had a fiery temperament, was not allowed to join the army. As expected, Uncle Xin knew how to recognize people.

Then...then... Liu Xianglian looked at her robe that was missing a piece, her face immediately turned red, and she said angrily, I...I...

Look at his hesitant look, and then look at that dress. Chen Heng couldn't understand the scene at that time. He couldn't laugh or cry and said: Don't worry, I will explain it to you when the time comes.

Only then did Liu Xianglian feel at ease, but she still said bravely: If he explains a few more words like an adult, I will definitely be able to figure it out. He has always said: Don't make rash comments, don't make rash moves. You're not fooling people.

Okay, okay, you go and have a rest first. Chen Heng waved his hand and dismissed Liu Xianglian. He then called Jia Baoyu to him and asked him about the meeting with Mr. Yun.

After Jia Baoyu finished his few words, Chen Heng said rather politely: Thank you for your hard work on this matter. If it succeeds, I will definitely ask your Majesty to take credit for you.

Jia Baoyu still didn't know the weight of this sentence. He just nodded with a little joy, feeling that the person he is today is indeed a bit different from the past. It seems that there are more heavy things in this light life.

Thinking that he and Chen Heng were in danger together, Jia Baoyu, who belatedly realized, asked aloud: What is the situation in the village now? Can we...can hold it?

Chen Heng rarely showed a smile, came to Jia Baoyu's side, patted him on the shoulder and said: Don't think too much. General Xin came so quickly. The siege under the city can be solved in less than three days.

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Just as Chen Heng expected, the third day after Liu Xianglian left. The spies sent to gather information in front of Wusheng Pass finally returned to the camp with the news about Shui Rong. Xin Suzhao asked everywhere in detail and finally decided to leave the rebels in the Wumongoose Mountain behind. They diverted to meet the Shuixin and other troops who had a larger number of people but a gentler terrain.

A military order was issued to march out. The 8,000 cavalrymen who had been recuperating for several days were followed by 5,000 Shandong soldiers. A total of 13,000 troops just left Jiannan Pass and rushed towards Wusheng Pass.

The New Year is over, hahahaha, I will start updating as usual today.