Jinyong City is located in the northwest corner of Kyoto, leaning on Mang Mountain to the north, and is only thirty miles away from the imperial city.
A few days ago, an old monarch of the Yuan family, who was not yet in his fifth service, passed away. Before his death, he asked his descendants to bury her in the place where her parents were buried - Jinyong City.
As soon as the first seven days passed, Yuan You responded to the request and sent someone to escort him, hoping that the journey would be peaceful and the spirits of the dead would not be disturbed.
The suona was playing non-stop all the way, the funeral procession was extremely long, there were filial sons and grandsons crying, and coolies carrying the coffin could only travel six miles in an hour.
We set off early in the morning and arrived at Jinyong City at dusk.
After escorting the person safely, Qin Xiao and others were properly accommodated. They waited for the funeral to end for the next three days, and then escorted the person back to Kyoto on the fifth day.
"Young Master, when shall we act? How shall we act?" Wu Zheng asked impatiently.
Several of their leaders quietly gathered in Qin Xiao's house late at night, after everyone had taken a break.
Qin Xiao was waiting for them to arrive. He handed them the letter he received and motioned for them to pass it around: "This is the news from Xiaoliu."
Xiao Liu and Lan An were both brought back by Jun Ci. The two young boys were both very young, but each had their own talents. Lan An was good at archery, while Xiao Liu had a few body skills, was good at hidden weapons, and knew how to hide.
Xiaoliu got a word out of a child's mouth. If they learn well, they can be sent to the inner village and make a lot of money.
It's no wonder that the government suppressed bandits several times, but they didn't even touch the door of the horse bandits.
Yuan You can suppress bandits if he wants, and he has no objection, but it is Yuan You's own ability to mobilize elites.
Originally they thought that these people were controlled by horse bandits and that the village had spies planted by horse bandits. Now it seems that these people have completely surrendered to the horse bandits.
Xiaoliu set out before dawn, and arrived before noon. He went straight to his destination without even entering Jinyong City.
Zhou Rong was not a monarch, so he did not worry about whether there were tigers and wolves around outside the imperial city. These tigers and wolves could only scare the defenseless emperor.
Neicun is what they call the horse bandits' den.
He did not sneak into any village, nor did he go to meet up with Xiao Liu. He followed the rough map and the periphery of the village, trying to find a path that could sneak into the horse bandit village.
To attack from behind, you have to go around to the next county seat and cross mountains and ridges, so a large number of people cannot reach it.
If they want to suppress bandits, they are afraid of making the people resentful.
"Horse banditry has become a phenomenon. If force is used openly, the first people who refuse to agree are the people who surround the horse bandits. Are we going to massacre these people and make a bloody path to suppress the bandits?" Qin Xiao asked in a deep voice.
But the source of the wealthy livelihood of these villagers was the destruction of other villages, and more importantly, the blood of merchants and official family members.
According to the letter sent back by Xiaoliu, the people in the outlying villages where the horse bandits are hiding work at sunrise and rest at sundown, and there are people patrolling in their villages. It is very taboo for outsiders to inquire about the situation of the horse bandits, and there is a vague intention to support the horse bandits.
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It is too difficult to deal with this group of horse bandits. If the general personally leads the troops and launches a massive attack...
Fortunately, there were so many of them that the escort couldn't spare any space, and the inn didn't have enough rooms today. The escort took the initiative to book a small inn for fifty of them, which also made things easier for them.
In the middle of winter, with the biting cold night, he made himself miserable and couldn't find a way to lurk.
One can imagine the status of this gang of horse bandits in their hearts.
He would try any way he could on steep cliffs, cold pools, deep waters, and muddy swamps. But if he couldn't get past them, he would choose another path.
Jinyong City is the fortress of Kyoto, a fortress. If one person is captured, the imperial city will be in danger. It is like letting the tiger sleep soundly outside the couch!
"Hmph." Qin Xiao sneered, "Except for our central guards, your Majesty has only one bodyguard among the soldiers and horses in Kyoto. Your Majesty is naturally worried, but every time he discusses this matter with the Prime Minister, he always obeys his words."
"These people are even trying to win people's hearts. If things go on like this, they will become a big problem in the future." Liucheng also had a solemn look on his face, "Doesn't the imperial court know?"
If this is really the case, let alone whether it can be accomplished or not, even if it is accomplished, I'm afraid it will be too much more than the merit.
"The situation is worse than we expected." Zhao Chun frowned after reading the letter.
Zhou Rongzheng is worried that he can't find any reason to criticize His Majesty!
"You mean, we must bypass these people?" Wu Zheng became even more anxious, "There are seven or eight villages on the third floor outside here, with thousands of people. How can we bypass them?"
Xiaoliu mentioned in the letter that the people in these villages were wealthier than the neighboring villages, and the children no longer laughed and played, but practiced martial arts diligently.
If he wants to destroy it, it's just a matter of using his hands.
And judging from the map, the villages are scattered in an orderly manner, forming a fan shape, blocking the horse bandit's village at the end.
It was a private request and was not counted among those he could carry.
Small and taciturn, he pretended to be a refugee and quickly infiltrated the surrounding villages of the horse bandits.
"I've already made a calculation in my mind. I'll go check it out myself. If it's feasible, we'll take action tomorrow night." Qin Xiao's eyes were firm. This was a tough battle, but it wasn't an opportunity to prove himself. "I'll call you sick tomorrow, you guys?"
Take cover and don't let anyone notice that I'm not in the house."
This group of horses has won the hearts of the people.
Time was limited, so Qin Xiao set off overnight after giving an explanation.
If there is no way out, he will have to change his plan. The tight time will force him to grit his teeth and explore again.
"I just made a special trip to visit an uncle and inquired about the past of these villages." Qin Xiao also looked coldly. "They used to be very precarious. They were located outside Jinyong City and were connected in all directions. They were often harassed by rioters, thugs, and bandits. Since this gang of horses
After the bandits appeared, their lives got better day by day."
He was relatively new, and Jun Ci had falsely reported some of his military status information. For this operation, Qin Xiao personally went to ask Xiao Liu for help.
Jun Ci put Lan An into the cavalry, archery and archery department, and specially trained a group of scouts. Xiaoliu only joined the army for three months, and after becoming familiar with the basic functions of the scouts, he relied on his impressive talent and ability to ride with great success.
In the first selection of Shi Chang, he beat the crowd and came out on top.
"Your Majesty had no one available in the past, but now you have us, right?" Wu Zheng couldn't help but said.
Quite different from searching in the wilderness, Jun Ci was sitting by the campfire in the army, waiting for Chen Fu to roast the goat, which she had newly hunted today.
In the cold winter, these wild animals hide in the mountains to avoid the cold. Very few people dare to go deep, but you dare not.
I hunted three lean sheep and cooked a bowl of warm lamb soup for all the soldiers.
"General, there is a letter from Xiaoliu. The gang of horse bandits are very difficult to deal with." Huo Qingqu received the letter very late and sat next to Jun Ci with mutton soup to report, "Do you want reinforcements?"
Xiaoliu was also worried that Qin Xiao and the others wouldn't be able to accomplish anything, so he informed Jun Ci in advance.
Jun Ci's eyes were always fixed on the sizzling and oily roast lamb: "No, success or failure, life or death, depends on their considerations and abilities."