Luo Xixian was about to have an attack, but Zhao Shu held him firmly. He said to Liang Shuo: "I am just a talisman official. Since Mr. Liang is the highest ranking official in Chongxuan Hall and has high expectations, he might as well let us experience some immortality."
This magical method can also deter bandits."
Liang Shuo always had a casual and casual look, and said in a light tone: "Liang has no intention to interfere with all matters of suppressing bandits. They are all presided over by General Wei. If there are evil spirits in the territory, it is your responsibility. If there is really something difficult to deal with,
Enemy, come and talk to me again."
I saw Mr. Liang gently shaking his tail, and the bamboo couch under him slowly floated up. Four masked maids with swords came out of the hall and left holding the bamboo couch as light as a feather.
After Liang Shuo left, the county was speechless for a while. Luo Xixian returned his sword to its sheath with still anger. Wang Juncheng quickly persuaded everyone to sit down, and then asked his clerks to hang up the map of Xingluo County.
"Xingluo County has thirteen counties under its jurisdiction. Currently, three county towns are known to have been occupied by bandits, and local officials have also been attacked and killed. There are also four counties where thieves and evil spirits are rampant. The local counties can only close their doors tightly in order to seek foreign aid." Wang Juncheng told the reporter.
Everyone described the current situation: "The remaining six counties, including Yanze, where the government is located, have found bandits roaming the countryside."
Xingluo County is backed by mountains and faces the sea, and is rich in hardware and mineral deposits as well as fish and salt. There is a port on the coast of the inland sea in the south, where large ships can berth and trade goods. In the north, Panlong Mountain towers into the clouds, and there are no roads. There have been few people traveling north.
Xinjiang Rongdi went over the mountains to the south, which was a natural hazard.
With such a favorable geographical location, if it is managed properly, customs, currency, and taxation will naturally be indispensable. There is hope for promotion in official positions here. Although it is a border county, it is not a bitter and cold place.
General Wei glanced at the map and looked at Wang Juncheng: "How many soldiers and horses do the bandits have at present?"
Wang Juncheng signaled the clerk to hand over a bandit report: "The number of bandits in this county is estimated to be less than 100,000, but most of them are civilians who were abducted by the Chiyundu gang, the people of Taojing Mountain and the bandits. But Chiyundu has another
There are dozens of Zuodao demons accompanying them, and there are rumors of groups of demons appearing in Jinchi and Yintan counties. It is really difficult for me to determine the number of these demons."
One hundred thousand thieves, this number is actually not that many. It should be noted that during the war in the late Tianxia Dynasty, the refugee rebel armies often numbered in the millions across states and counties. Most of them were mobs, and there were even old and weak women and children who wandered with the army. How dare one hundred thousand thieves
There may not necessarily be ten thousand people fighting in front of the imperial army, and the soldiers have money, food, training and preparation, and the thieves and bandits cannot be compared with the imperial army.
"I heard that the imperial court mobilized 30,000 soldiers and horses this time." Wang Juncheng stretched his neck and asked slightly nervously: "But judging from the money and grain accounts sent by the general in advance, it seems that it is less than what is needed for 30,000 soldiers and horses.
.Or are there still rear troops on the way?"
General Wei put down the military intelligence report: "I only brought 9,500 people."
Wang Juncheng's heart skipped a beat. If there weren't others in front of him, he might have started to curse Dongshengdu.
Even though it was clear that Huaxu's army was underpaid, less than 10,000 troops came out of the 30,000 troops reported, and Wang Juncheng's brain was boiling!
Seeing the complicated look in Wang Juncheng's eyes, General Wei felt a little ashamed: "I have also tried my best to fight for it. There are four to five hundred people here, and I still belong to my own tribe... As for the actual expenditure of money and food, Mr. Wang will just count the actual number of people."
The food and wages for the 20,000 soldiers and horses have already been distributed in Dongsheng City before I set out."
After Zhao Shu heard this, he thought that the nobles of Dongsheng Capital are really not taboo. They even have to pay empty wages to suppress bandits. No wonder Chiyun was able to occupy Cangwu Ridge and not be wiped out. Thirty thousand people can eat twenty thousand people.
With free wages, this bandit suppression is about to be turned into a business.
Looking around at the monks in the venue, they basically turned a deaf ear to this. Luo Xixian was still sulking and not talking.
As for Wang Juncheng, Zhao Shui saw that he was about to collapse. It turned out that the banditry in Xingluo County had developed so much that his future career had long been ruined. Even if all the bandits were wiped out, the credit would not fall on him and he would not be deducted in the future.
For a crime of "incompetent herdsmen", being imprisoned and awaiting execution is regarded as a sign of merit from one's ancestors.
"There is one more thing." General Wei looked around at the people in the hall and said in a serious tone: "The imperial court has issued an order to exterminate the bandits within one year. If there is no success after one year, there is no need for the imperial court to send people to question the perpetrators. I will go south on my own."
sword."
One year sounds like a long time, but General Wei has only ten thousand people under his command, and the bandits in Xingluo County are familiar with the local situation. If they avoid the sharp attack of the army, or even hide in the complicated terrain of Panlong Mountain, it will not be a problem to delay for a year and a half.
These words are not tragic, but there is not much response from the monks in the hall. After all, if the court really wants to investigate, it is General Wei. Even if the court wants to pursue the monks, is it possible that all the monks present will be arrested? Although
Not all of them come from aristocratic families like Liang Shuo, but together they should not be underestimated. What's more, the law does not punish everyone, and the only one who really needs to be held accountable is General Wei.
Oh, and maybe we should also include Wang Juncheng who is about to cry.
"I'm here to take care of you all." General Wei stood up and bowed with his hands in his hands, the armor on his body making a soft sound.
"It should be divided into places, and it should be divided into places." However, there were only some responses that were neither salty nor bland.
General Wei and Wang Juncheng looked at each other, each with unspeakable pain in their hearts. But suddenly Wang Juncheng was inspired and quickly stood up and came to Zhao Miao: "Zhao Fu, I remember it was your Huaiying Palace who caught the leftist demon Ding Maocai.
Right? Do you have any other plans? Why not tell me?"
Compared with Chongxuan Hall, which is known for its publicity, and other restaurants that are hopeless, Huaiying Hall is almost Wang Juncheng’s only life-saving straw at the moment. Thinking that Huaiying Hall has recently helped the county solve the money shortage by selling spices.
Wang Juncheng was used to looking for the Huaiying Pavilion when he had problems. And he also knew that Luo Xixian was the envoy in the Huaiying Pavilion, but he could really deal with complicated affairs, and he still had to go to the "Yi Jie Fu Li" in front of him.
Zhao Mo was slightly startled by Wang Juncheng's eager gaze. He glanced at Luo Xixian, who seemed to nod reluctantly.
"Then I will make a few abrupt remarks." Zhao Shu took out the triangular flag from his arms, stood up and said: "A few days ago, I questioned Ding Maocai again at the edge of the well prison, and I have confirmed that this magical weapon is
Chiyundu has recently refined the 'Gangfeng Post Flag' that can convey messages."
"Wait!" General Wei said in shock: "You mean these thieves and monsters can use this flag to convey messages?"
As a general commanding an army, how could he not know how important the transmission of information is in the military? In the past five-nation wars, although there were various means of transmitting military intelligence and emergency reports, they were often difficult to use.
The height also determines the distance the paper crane can fly.
Common people often don’t know how vast the world is. Only military commanders will understand that ten miles, a hundred miles, and a thousand miles are not simply increasing numbers. The march schedule, logistics supplies, and military conditions involved often extend with the distance.
And huge changes occurred.
At this moment, when he heard that the thieves had this kind of magical weapon for transmitting messages, General Wei felt as if thunder had struck his head, and his whole body was trembling.
"That's right, but after my inspection, this thing should only be used in the Xingluo County area." Zhao Shu said: "The focus of this 'Gangfeng Post Flag' is Gangfeng. I learned that Chiyun is in Panlong.
There is a Yunyan general rudder in Shanxi section. The terrain is quite high. Perhaps it is because of the peculiarity of that place. There is an altar, which is connected to the Gangfeng, and it is passed on by the wind. The so-called "Yi Ru Gao Ming, Feng Huo Yi Chuan", Lei Fa
There are similar spells among them, but those who practice them need to summon the officials of Fenghuo Station and burn their watches to pass the message..."
"Let's not talk about magic!" General Wei interrupted: "In other words, as long as the demons among the bandits hold the command flag, they can act as scouts and send news back to Yunyan Chief Helm at any time?"
Zhao Shu nodded and said, "That's true, but the message cannot be too long."
General Wei couldn't hide his surprise: "It's enough to deliver the message. Even if it's within a cross, it's enough to turn the tide of the war. There's no need for thousands of words!"
Zhao Shu thought about it and realized that this was not a bad idea.
Seeing General Wei's expression solemn and silent, Wang Juncheng asked: "Is there no way to solve it?"
Zhao Shu shook his head and said: "If it weren't for luck, our Huaiying Hall wouldn't be able to capture Ding Maocai, so we don't know that they still have this magical weapon. Unless we can attack the main rudder of Yunyan, we can't cut off the communication between Chiyundu monks.
News. But if we can attack Yunyan’s main rudder, then things will be really simple."
General Wei's eyes changed: "Perhaps I can ask Mr. Liang to take action. Even though Yunyan's headquarters is located in the mountains, it is difficult for infantry and cavalry to attack, but the generals of the Xian family are not in danger."
Zhao Shu thought deeply: "Maybe, but I learned from Ding Maocai that the Yunyan rudder is also guarded by magical restrictions, and a rash attack may not be successful. Moreover, the counties and villages around the Yunyan rudder have long been occupied by bandits, so if the attack fails,
, but fell into it, and the imperial army would not be able to rescue it."
General Wei paced back and forth. He knew better than others that it was absolutely impossible for the group of pragmatic and aristocratic young men in Chongxuan Hall to risk going deep into the enemy's lines. Even in the past, the system of the hall was not yet perfect, and the army conquered
Sorcerer monks are also more valuable than heavily armored elf knights, and cannot be sacrificed casually.
"Is there no way at all?" Wang Juncheng felt that his life was passing by bit by bit. If the banditry could not be quelled within a year, he would not be able to survive.
"I don't think so." Zhao Shu said: "Isn't what General Wei is worried about is that the bandits are dispersed to avoid the sharp edge of the imperial army? But it would be fine if there are really stragglers, but isn't the main rudder of Yunyan exactly where the bandit center is? Since
If you have a clear goal, then move forward steadily toward it. Kill the thieves when you encounter them, conquer the city when you encounter it, and force the thieves, bandits, and rebels to have nowhere to retreat. You must either surrender and surrender, or fight head-on with the imperial army."
General Wei paused. In fact, this was what he was thinking. Because he had always been steady and steady in running the army, he was selected by the nobles in the court as the general to suppress bandits. However, he did not expect that this monk who was born in a palace was different from him.
The coincidence swept away some of the gloom in his heart.
"Zhao Fuli said this a little more relaxedly." But General Wei was still more steady. He pointed to a few places on the map: "Not to mention the bandits and bandits all over the mountains and plains, and the elusive evil spirits, it is not something that my soldiers can do.
Deal with it."
Zhao Shu thought for a while: "Now we are not clear about the evil spirits that haunt Xingluo County, and I can't make a conclusion. But if the imperial army really encounters evil spirits, it will not be without defense."
"Oh? I wonder if Zhao Fuli has any magic tricks?"
General Wei also experienced the Five Kingdoms War. In his impression, these monks who practiced magic either sacrificed magic weapons to make waves, flew fire and thunder, or opened altars to practice magic, summoning immortal generals and soldiers to fight against the enemy.
The monks were fighting each other. If they were swordsmen and warriors, they might be able to kill the generals in the battle between the chaotic armies.
But anyone who can do the above is usually not just a talisman.
Zhao Miao replied: "I don't have the ability of Mr. Liang, so I can't invite the generals of the Xian family. But my magic may be able to help many soldiers, such as blessing the soldiers with talismans that can resist swords and flying arrows."
General Wei smiled and said: "I have seen similar spells. But how precious are the charms? Even if Zhao Fu has extra charms on his hands, it would be good for some generals in the army to wear them."
"What if I have thousands of talismans?" Zhao Shu asked.
As soon as these words came out, not only General Wei was stunned, but everyone present stared at Zhao Shu like a monster.
General Wei immediately shook his head and laughed: "Zhao Fu, there is no joke in the army. Even if you are a monk, you should not make fun of me at this time."
Zhao Shu thought about it and realized that what he had just said was a bit arrogant, so he said instead: "How about this, I ask the general to send me hundreds of soldiers, I will distribute charms to them, and let the general inspect them during training. This is good."
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General Wei narrowed his eyes and said, "I'll give you five hundred infantry. Can you make enough talismans within ten days?"
"It doesn't take ten days, just three days," Zhao Shu replied.
"Okay!" General Wei rarely looked forward to it: "If Zhao Fuli can really do it, I will personally record the merits for you!"
Luo Xixian, who heard this next to him, had mixed feelings in his heart. Originally, he was the official envoy of the Huaiying Pavilion, but just now he was robbed of the limelight by Liang Shuo of the Chongxuan Pavilion. Now Zhao Shui is highly appreciated. If this continues, his achievements in suppressing bandits will
Who should be remembered?
"General Wei!" Luo Xixian stood up quickly: "I am willing to personally go to Jinchi and Yintan counties to detect the movements of evil spirits!"
"Oh?" General Wei was overjoyed again. He originally thought that the monks in the temple could not be controlled, but now someone comes forward, it is even more festive than the Chinese New Year!
"In this case, I will also allocate five hundred troops and horses for you, Mr. Luo, for your deployment." General Wei knew that Luo Xixian was the son of the current Grand Sima, so he did not dare to ignore it. He pointed at the map and said: "You can reconnoiter along the coast to the northeast.
If you encounter thieves and bandits looting the countryside, annihilate them on the spot without reporting back, and be sure not to pursue them too far. When going to Jin and Silver counties, also find out whether there are any local people who are holding on to their strongholds. When encountering groups of evil spirits, do not fight them forcefully.
Fight, if there is a strong city with thick walls, you must hold on to it and wait for reinforcements."
What Luo Xixian wanted was the achievement of killing with real swords and spears on the battlefield. He was overjoyed when he heard this. Even if he only had 500 soldiers and horses, it would be a leap from nothing!