Chapter 344: The Military Government Hall of Feng State was led by the Left Prime Minister Qiu Zhen, assisted by Cai Gui, Guo Jue and other advisers.
Seeing the force distribution map that Tang Yin brought, everyone gathered around and looked at it carefully while talking in low voices. After a lot of research, the opinions of the Military Government Hall and Tang Yin were basically the same, and they all believed that the force distribution map was genuine.
More likely.
Cai Gui said thoughtfully: "According to the information we currently know, the military strength of Surabaya County in Mo has increased to about 300,000, and the total military strength marked on this military distribution map is exactly 320,000. This is consistent with
The intelligence we have obtained is consistent. But even so, we cannot take it lightly. Even if the total military strength is correct, if the distribution of military forces in various places is inaccurate, this map will be like a piece of waste paper."
Tang Yin nodded and said faintly: "You are right. Just sitting here studying and analyzing will never figure out whether this force distribution map is true or false. If you want to find out, you have to go and check it on the spot.
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Qiu Zhen asked: "What does the king mean..."
Tang Yin said: "Arrange the Sky Eye and the Earth Network to investigate. It is not necessary to check all the places, but at least a few key points must be understood, and then check it with the force distribution map to know its authenticity."
Qiu Zhen thought about it, but it seemed that there was no better way. He raised his hands and said, "Yes! Your Majesty! I will explain this matter to General Le and General Ai later!"
Cai Gui smiled and said: "Actually, this troop distribution map is of very limited use to us. The reason why the king is eager to find out its authenticity is because he wants to use it to judge whether Peng Cheng is really surrendering or pretending to surrender. If Peng Cheng
If Cheng really surrenders, it will be very beneficial to our side. Not to mention the 300,000 defenders in Sishui County, even if there are twice as many, our army can easily defeat the county."
Tang Yin raised his head and smiled, and at the same time he secretly admired Cai Gui's quick thinking for guessing his own thoughts so thoroughly.
He said nothing more and said to Qiu Zhen: "This matter must be handled as soon as possible. The nights are long and there are many dreams. If Peng Cheng really surrenders, we must not miss this opportunity."
Qiu Zhen said seductively: "I understand, your Majesty, don't worry."
Tang Yin was of course relieved that he was doing things, and then he explained a few words, leaving behind this distribution map of troops, and led his people out of the military government hall.
On the same day, Lotte and Aijia both ordered their subordinate Feige to send a letter to their own spies lurking in Surabaya County, asking them to find out as much as possible about the distribution of troops in the county's garrison. If there is a place that is heavily defended, there will be no room for penetration.
It doesn’t matter if you don’t check, but you must check clearly for those places where defenses are lax, and the most important thing is to do it quickly and report as soon as you check.
After Letian and Aijia gave orders, Tianyan and Diwang's spies in Surabaya County immediately took action to conduct a comprehensive survey of the number of defenders in various places in Surabaya County. Pieces of intelligence were constantly sent back to the country with flying pigeons.
Yancheng.
All the returned intelligence was finally compiled here at the Military Government Hall, and people compared it with the force distribution map provided by Peng Cheng. Of course, the two data could not be exactly the same. There would be some discrepancy, just the amount of the discrepancy.
Even though they are not large, it can be judged from this that the troop distribution map provided by Peng Cheng is indeed true.
After reaching this conclusion, Tang Yin was very happy and sent an order to Shao Jun of Cangping, asking him to immediately send someone to contact Peng Cheng. As long as the latter was willing to surrender, he could accept whatever conditions he proposed.
New Mo Kingdom, Cangping. Shao Jun did not dare to neglect after receiving Tang Yin's order. He immediately called General Shao Yu to discuss with him what to do about the matter.
Even though Shao Jun was the prince of the New Mo Kingdom, among the ministers of the Manchu Dynasty, the only one he could trust was Shao Yu.
The imperial court of New Mo Kingdom was all under the control of Feng Ren. The prime ministers on the left and right, as well as the imperial censors, were all Feng Ren. From top to bottom, only General Shao Yu stood on Shao Jun's side.
Shao Jun explained the matter to Shao Yu, and then said: "King Feng has entrusted me with this matter. However, in order to win over Peng Cheng, a powerful minister must be sent to Sishui County. My dear nephew, you
Look...here, who should I send?"
He wanted to send Shao Yu there, but it was hard to say it. Sishui County was the territory of Mo State, and going to Sishui County was also full of risks. If you didn't make a mistake, you would have to give your life there.
Shao Yu is so smart, he understood what Shao Jun meant as soon as he heard it. He was angry and angry, and his teeth were itching. From top to bottom, he was the only one who had an uncle-nephew relationship with Shao Jun, and only he and Shao Jun were on the same side.
They were on the same boat, but now it was better. For such a dangerous job, Shao Jun chose himself instead of others. I really don’t know whether he had brains or straw in his head. He suppressed his anger and rolled his eyes. After a while,
, He Fang said: "Why don't your Majesty send your right minister Lu She?"
"Oh?" Shao Jun opened his mouth wide and looked at Shao Yu in surprise.
Shao Yu explained: "First of all, Lu She is a well-known lobbyist in the Feng Kingdom. It is perfect for him to contact Peng Cheng. Secondly, Lu She is a Feng person and does not share the same aspirations with the king. Let him go
If Sishui County unfortunately dies there, it will not cause any loss to the king. On the contrary, it will remove a thorn in the side. Furthermore, it is the king's credit for letting Lu She go and the matter is completed. If the matter is messed up, it is Feng Ren's fault.
Yes, King Feng won’t be able to blame the king at that time.”
After hearing what Shao Yu said, Shao Jun was shocked. Hearing the meaning behind his words, he was completely putting himself in an opposition position to Feng Guo.
He looked around nervously, but fortunately there was no one else around. He said nervously: "My dear nephew, don't talk nonsense. It was King Feng who saved me in the beginning, and now it is King Feng who helps me establish the country in Cangping.
How can I... go against the Wind King?"
Shao Yu was almost angry. Now Shao Jun still regarded Tang Yin as a good person and his savior! He shook his head secretly. No wonder Tang Yin was willing to choose him as the king of the new Mo country. Such a idiot would be replaced by
I would choose him too.
He said meaningfully: "If King Feng is really sincere in helping the king, he will not replace all the important officials in the court with Feng Ren and evade the power of the king!"
Shao Jun explained: "King Feng did this to help me govern the country..."
Too lazy to argue with him anymore, Shao Yu said seriously: "Uncle Wang, my nephew will never harm you. You must be right to listen to my nephew on this matter. Lu She is the best candidate to take over Peng Cheng.
Uncle Wang just assigns him to do it."
Shao Yu and Shao Jun couldn't explain the truth, so they could only bring out their family ties to convince Shao Jun. Shao Jun just did this. He thought about it for a while, nodded helplessly, and said: "Okay, let's talk about it as a good nephew."
As you wish, let your right minister go and pick up Peng Cheng."
The next day, during the morning court, Shao Jun announced the matter in public.
The matter of Peng Cheng's intention to defect to his side has long been rumored in the court of New Mo Kingdom. Lu She has also known about it for a long time. Although he was a little surprised that Shao Jun assigned him to handle it, he did not refuse. After all,
Shao Jun is still a monarch on the surface. As a minister, he cannot be too polite or excessive. Moreover, in his view, recruiting Peng Cheng to surrender is also an opportunity to make meritorious service. Peng Cheng does have the intention of defecting, and persuading him to surrender is tantamount to being able to capture him.
thing.
Lu She didn't think twice and agreed on the spot.
After the dispersion of the dynasty, Fan Shanyou, the left prime minister, came to him and advised him not to take this job because the danger involved was too great. Lu She disagreed. Of course, he would not leave for Surabaya County immediately, but would send someone first.
Check your tone.
On the same day, he sent his confidants to Surabaya in civilian clothes to contact Peng Cheng. The people he sent successfully met Peng Cheng, but the latter did not talk to him at all, and beat him back hastily, and made it very clear.
, if New Mo Country really values him, it will naturally send a person with enough weight to talk to him. If it only sends an unknown person, he will not be reused even if he switches sides to New Mo Country. Rather than this, it is better not to
drop.
When the cronies returned to Cangping, they met Lu She and reported to him the story of their trip. The latter fell into deep thought and was speechless for a long time. It seems that it is not enough to just send the people below. If you want to recruit Peng Cheng, you have to
Use senior officials.
Lu She was still very cautious. He did not dare or want to take risks personally until the matter was not completely sure. He assigned Dahonglu Yexiang and Prime Minister Shi Yuting to sneak into Surabaya County and contact Peng Cheng.
This time, the people he sent were not unknown soldiers. Da Honglu and Prime Minister Changshi, one was from the first rank and the other was from the third rank, they were both considered high-ranking officials.
After they met Peng Cheng, the latter's attitude had changed significantly, and he treated them as honored guests and treated them warmly.
During the dinner, through conversation, Ye Xiang felt that Peng Cheng did intend to defect, but he still had many concerns that made it difficult for him to make up his mind.
As Da Honglu, Ye Xiang specializes in diplomacy, is good at observing people's emotions, and is also good at speaking. He said seriously: "If Master Peng has any conditions, you can just put them forward. If I am able to agree, I will definitely satisfy Master Peng."
Hearing this, Peng Cheng's eyes lit up, and then he slowly asked: "If I say that I want to be a general, can Mr. Ye agree?"
Hearing this, Ye Xiang took a deep breath, looked at each other with Yu Ting, and said: "This... I still need to go back to the capital to meet with the King, please make a decision!"
Peng Cheng nodded. Of course, such an important matter cannot be decided by a mere king. He asked with a smile: "I wonder which king Sir Ye wants to ask for instructions?"
"Of course it's my king, His Highness King Mo!" Ye Xiang said matter-of-factly.
Peng Cheng shook his head and said: "That won't work! I want to see the will of His Highness the Wind King! In fact, it doesn't matter who will pick me up, as long as he is a Feng man, no matter how high the official position is, even if it is just a little
As long as he has the decree of His Highness Feng Wang, I will surrender to the low-ranking official."
He also has a thorough understanding of the New Mo Kingdom, and knows that Shao Jun is just a cover, and his will is useless. What is really useful is Tang Yin's will. As long as the Feng King agrees to make him the general of the New Mo Country,
That is basically a done deal, and no one can change it.