Sibao County and Shen Tang’s team are indeed destined.
Yan Cheng, the former governor of Sibao County, was Qishan's mortal enemy. In the end, Shen Tang crushed his head and lost his life. Now this governor has provoked Shen Tang again. With Shen Tang's character of holding grudges and protecting shortcomings, Qiu Cheng is destined to have a difficult end.
Chu Yao wasted five years here.
Kang Shi came here to join in the fun and met Shen Tang.
Here Shen Tang raped Gu Chi, a man of the people.
The Gong family members of Gong Shuwu were sent here, but died when Xiaocheng was attacked, and he became a lonely man.
Tu Rong’s grandparents and parents were buried here...
For everyone, the land of Sibao County carries too many unpleasant memories. What is even more ironic is that Xiaocheng fought desperately to defend the city, but now the proclamation is to send troops to attack the city... I have to say , Destiny knows black humor.
Shen Tang then took another sip of hot soy milk.
He sighed: "Sibao County is also quite unlucky..."
In addition to Xiaocheng, where Sibao County is governed, there are four other counties. During the Taiping years, this place was famous for its rich production of four kinds of treasures. It also had convenient transportation, and the people under its rule had enough food and clothing. It was regarded as one of the border counties, and it was a small place. It was a relatively beautiful life.
It’s just a bad luck, and it’s hard to drink water. Located between the two kingdoms of Geng and Xin, Sibao County has experienced ups and downs...
First, it was defeated by Zheng Qiao's soldiers and horses. Before he could take a breath, he was ushered in by Yan Cheng, who was good at flattering people and was an unkind official. He did everything he could to plunder the people's wealth. The good governance was turned into a fireworks alley. The romance trade was prevalent and the population was sold off. rampant.
After that, King She led his troops to siege the city and massacre it, and the population of the city dropped again and again. The successors after Yan Cheng had no ability, and they were killed by Qiu Cheng without any suspense. Perhaps it was a "rebound", Qiu Cheng took office, and the people's lives were not so good. sad.
I can finally take a breath.
This year there was another drought and the grain harvest was poor.
Today's common people are experiencing calamity while living.
Shen Tang sighed in her heart, and when she saw Gu Chi winking at her, she had to pull back her wandering thoughts and looked at Chu Yao: "The one among us who is most familiar with Sibao County is Wu Hui. According to you Look, where will this battle begin?"
One more thing to add.
"In this battle, we can only win and not lose!"
She was determined to rip off Qiu Fumiyan's head and play it with a ball. If she didn't do it more ruthlessly, she would really think that she was a big bastard who only knew how to farm!
"Although I have good looks, I don't dare to be good at it." Chu Yao stepped out and cupped his hands and said, "I would like to recommend someone."
He had stayed in Xiaocheng for many years, but due to his status and situation at that time, he lacked information. He was only a little more familiar with Sibao County than others. If it were to be used on the battlefield, this "understanding" was probably not enough, and They have someone around them who can solve the problem.
Shen Tang asked: "Who is it?"
Chu Yao: "The former Sibao County garrison commander, Yang Gong."
Shen Tang almost didn't remember who this was.
"This person...well, he can indeed do it."
To a certain extent, Yang Gong can be regarded as the military map of Sibao County. As the leader who once commanded thousands of elite troops stationed in Sibao County, where the defense is weak, where it is easy to attack, and where it can be ambushed... …
He knew it all.
Some terrain maps, garrison positions, and military divisions are secret to the outside world and are never easily leaked. Outsiders risk being caught if they want to pry, but for Mr. Yang, these are all within easy reach. No. Any difficulty exists.
"Then where is he now?"
Shen Tang knew that Mr. Yang was here.
In the early days of starting the business, when the military personnel were in urgent need of manpower, Yang Gong also helped take over a lot of military training work, patching things together and barely pulling up the drafting team. Later, when he entered Longwu County, he received the support of the military personnel from Chu Jie, and finally Not so embarrassed.
But we rarely heard from him again this year.
Chu Yao: "I am still responsible for the entry and exit of the salt warehouse."
In the past two years, the private salt trade in Longwu County has become the largest source of income for the government office. The Yantian District and Yanjing District continue to produce large amounts of high-quality refined salt every day. This not only allowed Shen Tang to repay the huge loan owed by Xun Zhen, but also saved a lot of money. With a small budget for future wars, the government also has money to invest in other infrastructure. Having tasted the benefits, you naturally know how profitable the private salt industry is.
The person in charge of the salt warehouse should be chosen carefully.
With a slap on the head, Shen Tang chose Yang Gong.
Firstly, he is a loner with no relatives or favors to encumber him; secondly, his character is incapable of enriching his own pockets, he is strict and serious in his work, and he has a violent temper that dares to vent his anger on anyone he sees; thirdly, in the military, Some of the middle-level people are either his former subordinates or the soldiers he brought out single-handedly, and the output of the salt warehouse is equivalent to the military pay of these people...
How could Duke Yang be willing to let these soldiers go hungry?
Shen Tang said: "Okay, send someone to invite him quickly."
With a ready-made military map, there is no need to send scouts to lurk in Sibao County to find out the situation. They can marshal their troops and horses and pull them out.
Mr. Yang was still confused when he was invited over.
I don’t know what Shen Tang wants from him.
"I've met Mr. Shen."
He has lived a leisurely life in retirement in the past few years. The injuries caused by the battle in Xiaocheng have been recovered long ago except for Wudandanfu, which has been irreparably destroyed. He seems to be in good spirits, and his appearance is getting younger and younger with age, and his brilliance is restrained. , at first glance, I thought he was some rich and idle man, but only those with keen eyesight could see that the evil spirit was still around him. This is a ruthless character!
Shen Tang got straight to the point and said bluntly: "I invite you here today for business. A while ago, Qiucheng of Sibao County sent troops to sneak attack Nanyu County, looted the local grain depot and killed many people. The autumn harvest has passed, so this account cannot be counted. I You will make the world laugh at you."
Even if I don’t tell you the rest, Mr. Yang also knows what it is.
He only hesitated for a moment.
Holding fists: "I am willing to do the hard work of dogs and horses for Lord Shen."
He and Shen Tang have conflicts.
But all that has passed.
Nowadays, time has changed, and he has been protected by Shen Tang for several years, and no wind or rain can hit him. Due to the reason, the other party opened his mouth, and he should help. Yang Gong actively cooperated, which made Shen Tang's heart hanging. Let go completely and ask him to sit down.
The map of the council hall has been changed to Sibao County.
Shen Tang saw that Yang Gong's eyes were always on the map and asked with a smile: "But what's wrong with this map?"
Although the map looked crude, it was already the result of spending money and people. As soon as Yang Gong came, he saw many problems.
"There are indeed some problems."
Not only could Duke Yang point it out, he also detailed the directions of some mountains and rivers, and even clearly marked the points where troops might be stationed. Although the county guards were different, the locations of the military fortresses in the county were all selected and established after repeated deliberation. , it consumes a lot of manpower and material resources, and will not be changed easily. The information provided by Mr. Yang cannot be said to be 100% correct, but it can be 90% correct.
The more Shen Tang looked, the brighter his eyes became.
In the wars of this era, whoever takes the initiative in information has half the chance of winning.