The meeting ceremony in the officialdom usually starts with friendly greetings, and only after the exchange of compliments is finished, the business can be discussed.
This is a bit like how ordinary people greet you when they meet and ask you: Have you eaten? In fact, they don't want to treat you to a meal at all.
They are all false.
Compared with Qi Yu's politeness, Huang Fei's airs were much more reasonable. He was an internal guard and was only loyal to the emperor, so he was qualified to take on this airs.
Although he had a high political status, he did not have the right to participate in or discuss politics, so he chose to close his eyes and meditate, sitting there silently.
Qi Yu took a sip of tea and said: "Master Gao went deep into the Bandit Mountains and tried his best to suppress the bandits. His hard work has made great achievements. Here, on behalf of the people of Qiongzhou, I would like to thank you very much."
"Sigh... It's hard work and hard work, but it's a fact that it's all in vain." Gao Zhongde said objectively, looking slightly ashamed.
Qi Yu took up the conversation and asked: "General Wen's two campaigns were unsuccessful. I don't know why? Could it be that the thief chief Na Yan is so proficient in strategy that our army cannot defeat him?"
"No!"
Gao Zhongde took a sip of tea and replied: "Zhongde believes that there are two reasons for the failure of the campaign. One is because the terrain near Wuzhi Mountain in Qiongnan is somewhat complex, and it is difficult for our regular army to display its strengths. The other is because of the inconsistency in the strength of the enemy and our forces.
In comparison, no matter what tactics are adopted, there is no absolute advantage in numbers."
Qi Yu suddenly understood.
Regarding the complex terrain, it will definitely have some impact on the battle situation, but it is definitely not as big as imagined. The key lies in the second point mentioned. Our side has no advantage in numbers, which is the main reason for returning without success.
Before the popularity of thermal weapons, wars were almost always a competition of numbers, followed by armaments.
Less wins more?
Yes, but very few, otherwise it would not have become a classic and be talked about by everyone.
There are prerequisites for using less to attack more. In addition to the right time and place, you also need to benefit from human resources. All three are indispensable.
Gao Zhongde sighed helplessly and said: "It's a pity that most of the troops from the imperial court were sent to guard the Great Wall and fight against the Japanese, and had no time to take care of Qiongzhou. If the imperial army can help, why worry about the chaos and injustice here? I
The government army is now isolated and helpless!"
The government army is a local army under the jurisdiction of the governor, and is different from the imperial army under the Ministry of War.
However, what he said is also true. The imperial court did not have any reinforcements.
Compared with the tiger and wolf divisions of the two strongest forces in the north, the indigenous rebellion in Qiongzhou is like a chicken and a dog. How could the imperial army shift its focus over this trivial matter?
But if this happens, I, Qi Dalang, will suffer a lot. If Yan is not eliminated, the long-term peace and stability of Qiongzhou will not be restored.
Qi Yu frowned and asked, "What is the general's plan?"
Gao Zhongde said: "I plan to go back to Yangcheng Mansion and ask Governor Lu for help to see if they can allocate three to five thousand troops to me. Once I have the advantage in numbers, I will dare to give it a go and there is no need to worry.
It’s a matter of total annihilation.”
The consequences of annihilating the entire army are very serious. Not only is it embarrassing, but it will also be re-approved. Therefore, in order to protect themselves, military generals generally do not choose a rash and aggressive way of marching.
However, the focus of Qi Yu's attention was not on this, but on the three to five thousand soldiers and horses he mentioned.
Is it difficult?
It's difficult, but Qi Dalang has a magic trick!
"Haha, I would like to ask General Gao, if I lend you five thousand soldiers, are you sure you can win the banquet?" Qi Yu pretended to be thirteen, as if Zhuge was reincarnated, as if he was unfathomable.
Gao Zhongde laughed loudly and said: "Of course! If we can't win with twice the enemy's troops, then I might as well take off my armor and return to the fields and go home to raise pigs!"
"Okay!" Qi Yu was overjoyed. After laughing for a while, he said: "General Gao, please wait here for a few days. I guarantee that within half a month, five thousand soldiers will be handed over to you!"
Gao Zhongde was shocked and said in a trembling voice: "You...you have a private soldier?"
"Ahem!"
Qi Yu had just taken a sip of tea when he was so frightened that he spat it out. Then, he hurriedly shook his head and categorically denied it.
It is a serious crime for a fourth-grade prefect to raise private soldiers, which is a serious crime of beheading. Who dares to accept such a fatal waste?
"Master Gao, you can hug women, but you can't talk nonsense. You'll scare people to death if you make such a joke!" Qi Yu looked around warily, and then said calmly: "Actually,
The five thousand soldiers I'm talking about are also borrowed from others and are definitely not my own. Hmm... Regarding this matter, I'll keep it secret for now, and you'll understand when you see it."
"All right!"
…
After sending Gao Shouwei away, Qi Yu called Huang Fei to the official residence.
He said there was something to discuss.
Discuss?
Huang Fei suddenly felt puzzled. His duty was to protect Mr. Qi's safety, so what could be discussed?
There really is!
"Brother Huang, let's discuss something. I want you to rush to Guangdong in the interior to fetch reinforcements. I hope you won't refuse." Qi Yu cupped his hand and begged.
This kind of government affairs does not belong to Huang Fei's responsibilities. In theory, he has the right to refuse.
Qi Yu didn't want to order him around like this, but at this moment, he couldn't find a more suitable person, so he had no choice but to ask him for help.
Huang Fei was startled when he heard this, and asked tentatively: "Could it be that...the so-called reinforcements are the five thousand soldiers you mentioned?"
"Exactly!"
oh……
Huang Fei pursed his lips, finally came back to his senses, and smiled: "Haha, I guessed it, you are thinking about those Japanese pirates under Harry, right?"
"Yes."
"So, you want me to make this trip to invite Harry over to you."
Qi Yu smiled slyly: "Brother Huang is really smart, but you are only half right."
"half?"
"Yeah! You're right, I do miss the five thousand Japanese pirates under Harry's command; but what's wrong is, you didn't 'invite' them here, but you 'cheated' them to come over." Qi Yu chewed on the words and smiled.
said.
"Lie to him?"
"Haha, Brother Huang doesn't know something. Although Harry is quite affectionate, he is also a very realistic person. In his eyes, the congregation is everything to him. How can he be willing to be used by me to fight against you? You
If you tell the truth, he will definitely not come after calculation, but if you lie to him, it will probably work."
"Tell me how to cheat!"
Qi Yu smiled, took out the silver cross from his arms, and said: "This is the token that Harry left for me before. You can use this to find him. Well... Just say that an unparalleled treasure was discovered in Qiongzhou."
A huge tomb, with a huge amount of jewels buried in it..."
"Don't mention anything about the war. You just asked him to come over and help me dig up some stuff, and then we'll share the spoils together... Oh, it should be said that we are rich and powerful together! I'm thinking that after hearing this, he will definitely be upset.
He came running like crazy."
Huang Fei hesitated and said, "Are you sure Harry will believe you?"
"Yes!" Qi Yu nodded confidently and added: "When Harry gave me this cross, he said that if I need it urgently in the future, I will send someone to find him with this thing. You go
After that, as long as you don't talk about fighting, he will definitely come over after hearing this. The so-called digging of ancient tombs is just a cover to lure him over."
Huang Fei smacked his lips and said: "For such a trivial matter, you can just send someone over to pass the message. Why should I take action personally? If I leave, who will be responsible for your personal safety?"
who?
--gun!
Of course, it is difficult to tell the truth clearly.
"Brother Huang, today is different from the past. King Yong has already extended an olive branch to Harry. If the connection between them cannot be cut off in time, trouble will probably occur. Because this matter is too important, I want to let you personally
If someone else goes, I won't worry."
There is another potential danger that Qi Yu did not mention clearly, and that is the five thousand naturalized Japanese pirates under Harry's command. Despite their docile and honest appearance, if they are once seduced and used by the mediocre king, their true nature is bound to be revealed. What consequences will there be?
, absolutely unimaginable.
Huang Fei thought for a while, nodded solemnly, stretched out his hand to take the cross, and said: "Since the matter is urgent, I will go now to avoid a long night of dreams."
"Okay!" Qi Yu patted him on the shoulder and warned: "Seven days later, I will order Peng Wenchang to second a local fishing boat to pick you up at the shore of Qiongzhou Strait and take all of you back to Qiongzhou.
Come."
The width of the Qiongzhou Strait is only sixty miles of waterway, which can be easily handled by fishing boats going back and forth.
So, the matter was settled like this.
After Huang Fei left, Qi Yu said to himself with a hint of guilt: Mist Harry, I had no choice but to trick you, Saorui!"
