Chapter 982: The world is in chaos and food is high
Under the pressure of Ma Shilang, Zhou Shizhong led four thousand-household camps, followed Shen Yi, and also crossed the Shu River that afternoon.
I didn't even have time to send someone to Pagoda Mountain to take a look.
But Shen Yi, who was walking very fast in front, kept sending scouts to keep an eye on the movements of the four thousand-household camps behind him.
In the evening, the scout's report was sent to Shen Yi. Master Shen was a little surprised after receiving the information.
Because it's too simple.
According to his fight with Zhou Shizhong during this period, Zhou Shizhong should have a fairly smart strategist with a cautious and sharp perspective.
According to Shen Yi's estimation, the Qi army behind him would definitely go to Pagoda Mountain for a tour, so he almost acquiesced that the more than a thousand people who stayed in Baota Mountain would be driven out of Huaibei.
After confirming that the scout's information was correct, Shen Yi called over Xue Wei and Su Ding, distributed the information to the two people, and then said softly: "Things went surprisingly smoothly. This afternoon, Qi people have crossed the Shu River, and they have
that is…"
Master Shen narrowed his eyes and said softly: "We can go back to the teacher and eat them now."
Su Ding also has a cautious character. After carefully reading the information, he rubbed his chin and thought about it, and then said thoughtfully: "It's really weird that it went smoothly. Could it be that the Qi army from Haizhou was also sent out?
Just follow behind and wait for us to return to the teacher?"
"That's not the case."
Shen Yi shook his head and said: "Haizhou is two hundred miles from here. Even if we ask them to march in a hurry, it will be difficult to get here without three or four days."
The military quality of the army in this era is far inferior to that of Shen Yi's era.
Being able to follow orders and prohibitions is already considered an elite soldier.
A powerful army in another world could march a hundred and twenty miles in one night, but the army at this time could travel fifty or sixty miles.
Moreover, in the era of hot weapons, after a forced march, as long as you can hold a gun, you will still have combat effectiveness. But in this era, if you really run a hundred miles a day, your legs will go numb. Even if you can still hold it after meeting someone,
I had to go under the knife, but I couldn't walk.
On the battlefield of cold weapons, running slower may mean death, not to mention stiff legs and feet.
Maybe Shen Yi's Huai'an Army has a stronger marching ability.
Because Master Shen, when he was training to fight against the Japanese army, he often took them to run five kilometers and accompanied them personally. When he arrived at the Huai'an Army, this fine tradition was also preserved. To this day, one of the must-training items for the Huai'an Army is
Run five kilometers.
Su Ding also nodded, and said in a deep voice: "Then there is nothing to hesitate about, Mr. Shen, just give the order."
"Let's go back to school overnight."
Su Ding clasped his fists and said: "If they are slow to see the opportunity, they may be surrounded by us when dawn tomorrow."
Xue Wei also stood up and said: "I will mobilize the troops right away."
Mr. Shen knocked on the table with his hand, thought for a while, and said softly: "You can fight, but when you fight, send people to keep an eye on the east. If the Qi army from Haizhou really comes over, then let it go as soon as possible.
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Su Ding and Xue Wei both lowered their heads and clasped their fists, and left Shen Yi's handsome tent.
But Shen Yi did not go out, but sat back in his chair, preparing to write a few short essays.
Now he is the commander-in-chief of the three armed forces.
This kind of war without much suspense does not require him to personally intervene and participate in it.
After all, the remaining suspense of Qi Ren's four thousand-household camps is probably just how many people can escape.
But now, Shen Yi is most concerned about the situation of the West Route Army and the situation in Xuzhou City.
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Xuzhou, Luliang Mountain.
Ling Su led the army and was stationed at the foot of the mountain. In Ling Su's tent, General Ling took a sip of wine, looked at Luo Yong who was sitting under him, and chuckled: "Sifu Luo, what is the situation in Xuzhou City?
If we marched all the way, our army would have reached Xuzhou now, but Siwu Luo wants us to stop at Luliang Mountain."
Luo Yong lowered his head slightly and said: "General Ling, if you move the army to Xuzhou now, you will only face Xuzhou's tall city wall. If you want to attack it, it will take at least tens of thousands of people to surround it for three to four months.
Only then do we have a chance.”
He said slowly: "But this is north of the Huaihe River, and it is the realm of the Qi people. The reason why our army can attack here without any hindrance is because the Qi people's garrisons in Haizhou and Xuzhou combined
There are more than 40,000 people, most of whom..."
"Most of them have been stolen..."
When he said this, he paused for a moment, said "hmm", and then continued: "Most of them are still attracted by Sizheng and the others and have no time to pay attention to this place."
"More importantly, the people of Qi felt that the walls of Xuzhou were so tall that it was impossible for our army to enter the city in a short time, so they allowed you, general, to march to Luliang Mountain."
"In fact, we only have ten days at most to attack Xuzhou."
Luo Yong whispered: "If we cannot enter Xuzhou City within ten days, even Sizheng will have to withdraw to the south of the Huaihe River, otherwise the Qi army will definitely leave most of our army in Huaibei, causing Huai'an
The army suffered an unprecedented defeat."
General Ling nodded slightly and said, "That's the truth."
"Ten days..."
He narrowed his eyes and said softly: "Can it really be possible to break the city in ten days?"
Luo Yong did not answer, but replied quietly: "In the eighth year of Hongde, the Di Reporting Department sent people to the north."
He looked at Ling Su and said with a smile: "Isn't General Ling still following Sizheng at that time?"
When Ling Su heard this, he was shocked.
In the eighth year of Hongde's reign, the suppression of Japanese invaders in the southeast had not yet begun. Shen Yi had just gone to the southeast to form an anti-Japanese army!
At that time, the Di News Department had already started sending people to the north?!
General Ling suddenly felt a little frightened.
My boss, at that time, started planning the Northern Expedition...!
Thinking of this, he glanced at Luo Yong and said with emotion: "In that case, Ling won't say anything more. Everything will be in accordance with Mr. Shen's arrangements."
Luo Yong lowered his head slightly and said: "Now, we only need to wait for Sizheng's order before the arrangements in Xuzhou City can begin. Before that, the general cannot scare Xuzhou."
"good."
Ling Su smiled and said: "We will stay in Luliang Mountain for a few more days and wait for news from Duke Shen."
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At the same time, the north gate of Xuzhou City.
Pan Mao, the governor of the state, was commanding grain trucks entering Xuzhou City.
On this day, another twenty or thirty grain trucks entered Xuzhou. Pan Zhizhou personally watched these grain trucks enter the city. When the last grain truck entered the city and the city gate was closed, he turned to his nephew who had been following him.
The son-in-law gave a thumbs up.
"Junshan is so talented, but even in such a mess, he can still get food into the city!"
Member Shen stood respectfully behind Pan Zhizhou and said with a smile: "Uncle, the Southern Army has failed to suppress the bandits. I heard that the Southern Bandits are not too far away from Xuzhou. Yesterday, the price of food in Xuzhou City began to rise sharply.
Today, it has increased eight or nine times."
He smiled and said: "Congratulations, uncle, you have made a fortune."
"Getting rich is the next best thing."
Pan Zhizhou said with a smile: "It's just a small matter to earn some money. In a few days, reinforcements will arrive in Xuzhou. When the southern bandits come, we will close the city gates in Xuzhou and I can send these grains."
It will be put to great use.”
Mr. Pan squinted his eyes and said, "If the southern bandits really make a big fuss, I'm afraid even the army rations will be demanded by me. At that time, the imperial court will also record my great contribution."
He smiled and patted Mr. Shen on the shoulder, and said, "This is all your fault, Junshan. My uncle will write it down for you."
Shen Yuanwai looked respectful and said with a smile: "My uncle will be promoted and make a fortune in the future. Don't forget that your son-in-law is your son-in-law. When you are in court and your son-in-law is in the country, he will be able to help you more or less."
"That's easy to say."
Pan Zhizhou nodded happily and laughed: "At that time, maybe there will be more business for Junshan to do."
Yuan Shen nodded first, lowered his head and thought for a while, then said: "Uncle, my son-in-law still has nearly two hundred carts of grain, which will arrive in a few days. However, I heard that the bandits in the south are making a lot of trouble. Look at these two hundred carts.
Can the grain still be transported into the city? If not, my husband-in-law can only send the grain back."
"Why go back?"
Pan Zhizhou grabbed Yuan Shen's sleeve and said: "In a few days, the southern bandits will make more trouble, and food will be cheaper than gold! At this time, the more food, the better."
"I'm afraid that it will be too chaotic outside and I won't be able to bring it in when the time comes, and it might even fall into the hands of the southern bandits."
Pan Zhizhou lowered his head and thought about it for a while, and then said: "No matter what, you have to have it delivered first."
"When the time comes, uncle will find a way for you."