Chapter 657 Expecting the enemy to take the lead, Xiao Jiasui's strategy
Xiao Tang invited Xiao Jiasui into the house, and picked up the teapot to pour hot tea for himself and Xiao Jiasui. After sitting down, he said, "Brother, do you have anything important to discuss with me?"
Xiao Jiasui thought for a moment, then asked Xiao Tang: "Brother, what do you think Tian Hu will do next?"
After listening to Xiao Jiasui's question, Xiao Tang thought that now Tian Hu and his strongmen had openly rebelled. Based on the current situation, he could even be said to have the upper hand in terms of military strength in the area south of Hedong Road. If it weren't for himself He led the army to Hedong in time to curb Tian Hu's expansion trend. As a native emperor who roamed the green forests of Jin, he might still have a chance to become a separatist and pretend to be the king of Jin.
Xiao Tang thought about the first time he saw Tian Hu's true form in Shishi Mountain. He also saw that he had a vicious and cruel temperament. It could be said that he was a man who would do anything to achieve his goals. He continued to consider that he led the thieves The next move was for him to personally lead a group of soldiers and horses to launch plundering attacks in Pingyao and other western counties and towns of the Wei Sheng Army. If they advance eastward, there will be tens of thousands of Forbidden Army soldiers whose combat power is much higher than the ordinary weak brigade of the Hedong official army. The soldiers and horses are stationed in Tongtian County. Considering the cost of plunder and expansion, Tian Hu should not be so reckless as to launch a general attack on several of his own soldiers and horses now.
Thinking of this, Xiao Tang had a rough idea in his mind, and said to Xiao Jiasui: "I bet Tian Hu is planning to come and attack Mianshang County?"
Xiao Jiasui immediately said: "Exactly! I think this man was born with kite shoulders and jackal eyes. He is a vicious and vicious person. Apart from him, we have many people in Shishi Mountain. The strongman leader who was shot by Brother Hua Rong at that time, see Tian Hu's reaction should also be related to his close friendship. What's more, after listening to the words of Tian Hu and his enemy Song family before, he also knew that the people he killed and the women he wanted to kidnap were all from wealthy families here. Now Tian Hu is rampant in arrogance, but If he cannot retaliate against me for a moment, what will he do to vent his hatred?"
Xiao Jiasui suddenly stood up again, walked a few steps in the room, and said slowly: "Tian Hu only brought about a thousand men and horses at that time. It must be because he assigned strong men to plunder in various directions, and he did not expect that there would be We met us on a narrow road in Shishi Mountain. They and the thieves did not get any advantage, but it was very easy to gather a few more strong men...Tian Hu just wanted to establish his power in front of the thieves from Hedong. At that time, since he has already fought with our troops, he will definitely not remain indifferent now."
Xiao Tang nodded and said: "That's true, so Tian Hu will most likely gather his troops in a short period of time and launch a fierce attack on Mianshang County... Since brothers have anticipated the enemy's opportunity, they must be here now Are you already thinking about how to deal with the bandit army?"
Xiao Jiasui smiled slightly and said: "On that day, my brother, Luo Xueyu, Hu Yanzong, Guan Dujian and others agreed to first guard Tongtian County and other key places on the Wei Sheng Army's territory. Several soldiers and horses should not move lightly, just because of the Hedong bandits. They are many times larger than our army, and they are familiar with the local terrain and paths, making it easy to move around and cause trouble. If we cannot grasp the enemy's movements, it will only make our troops exhausted and unable to seize the opportunity.
But now the situation is different. If our calculations can be one step ahead of Tian Hu's movements and figure out clearly where he wants to lead a large number of rebels to attack, our troops can also prepare early. Not to mention the distance between Tongtian County Mianshang County is not far away, so we can take this opportunity to make arrangements first and severely injure the thieves!"
For Xiao Jiasui, the commoner swordsman's character was that of an idle man who could not rely on both officials and gangsters. In the original novel, Xiao Jiasui hated the evil deeds of the green forest bandits, but he did not bother to go to the powerful officials for fame and fortune.
The treacherous traitor in the court surrendered, that is, Xiao Tang's behavior as a general who conquered the cruel bandits in the Green Forest Road, but also as the co-owner of the Green Forest and fought against the corrupt officials and bullies from all over the Song Dynasty can be said to have the same aspirations as him.
Now seeing that Tian Hu is also a vicious gangster who has no scruples in killing innocent people for his own selfish interests, Xiao Jiasui is also trying every means to cut off Tian Hu's wings. After all, he can eliminate as many people as possible as soon as possible.
The thieves who commit murder and set fire will save more people from harm and suffering.
Xiao Jiasui's proposal is also in line with Xiao Tang's wishes. Although he has ordered several officers and soldiers to fight steadily in Tongdan County, and he also knows that such a major event as completely quelling the banditry in the east of the river cannot be accomplished overnight, but blindly defending and defending is definitely not what Xiao Tang
Although Xiao Tang has also sent a messenger back to Bianliang, Tokyo, to request the court to send another group of troops to assist him in suppressing the bandits in Hedong, this does not mean that before the reinforcements arrive, Xiao Tang
They are just willing to maintain the status quo and remain indifferent.
Thinking of this, Xiao Tang also nodded and responded: "Brother's advice is exactly what I want. I am going to write a military order and send Qingqi to command Hu Yan, Guan Dujian and others to survey the terrain and make preparations in advance. Wait until Tian Hu
If we really want to send troops to attack Mianshang County, we can dispatch the troops to fight with the bandits here!"
Xiao Jiasui thought for a while and said: "Brother, don't you plan to return to Tongtian County earlier? We now have only more than a hundred people and horses under our command, and there are only some yamen servants left in Mianshang County, so they can't do anything.
Da Yong. Don't be afraid of ten thousand, just be afraid of the unexpected. My brother also has to act with the army, which is safer."
Xiao Tang shook his head and said with a smile: "Although we can roughly guess Tian Hu's next move, as you said, brother, don't be afraid of ten thousand, just be afraid of what happens. But you and I are not the prophets who predict the future."
The living god. Tian Hu is determined to take my life. If I stay in Mianshang County, wouldn't it be more certain that he will lead a large number of thieves to attack here? Brother, just feel safe, even if
Now there are only a few soldiers in Mianshang County. When our troops and horses are outside the city to support them, how can the bandit army break the city? If we want to catch the turtles, don't we also need to use fragrant bait?"
Hearing that Xiao Tang planned to use his body as bait, Xiao Jiasui also knew that if the deployment was proper, Xiao Tang would not be trapped by the bandit army. He thought for a moment and said: "But brother is the commander-in-chief of the three armies after all. You stay here."
In the county town, how to mobilize people and horses and form troops to fight against the thieves?"
Xiao Tang only paused for a moment and then said: "Don't I still have a brother? Although you are just a staff member in my house and have no official rank. However, Wu Xueyu, Guan Dujian, and Hu Yanzong not only have a close relationship with me, but also have a close relationship with me.
Everyone trusts your military planning methods. I don’t think it’s better than this. You lead some troops back to Tongtian County first, and I will write a letter to Guandu Supervisor, Hu Yanzong and others to inform me of my intention to stay here, and give full authority to appoint them.
Brother, you temporarily take over the authority to dispatch troops and horses, and you can say that it is my military order."
Xiao Jiasui also knew that the relationship between him and Xiao Tang was not only a heart-to-heart relationship, but according to their ambitions, they could also be said to be like-minded brothers who could cut off their heads and replace their necks. Moreover, if they were not previously disheartened by the world,
, Xiao Jiasui often wanted to imitate his great ancestor, Shixing Zhongwu King Xiao Wei, who managed the military and managed the civil affairs to benefit the people. Seeing his brother entrusting him with important responsibilities, Xiao Jiasui, who was wandering around in the past, now also has thoughts in his heart.
It is necessary to make a blockbuster plan.
"Wang Zunshang wants to block the river embankment with his body, so why should I avoid it?", "King Shixing... is in a hurry like water and fire. When will he come back to nurse me?"
Xiao Jiasui's eyes were slightly closed, and he recalled in his mind the deeds of his great ancestor Xiao Wei and Xiao Sengda who loved the people like a son, as well as the songs that were circulated for a while because of the people's gratitude and love for him. After a moment, Xiao Jiasui's eyes suddenly opened.
, and said to Xiao Tang eloquently: "Brother, I will definitely live up to your trust!"
Xiao Tang and Xiao Jiasui had just made up their minds when they heard a burst of noise outside the guest room. When Xiao Tang opened the door and poked his head out to see what was going on, they saw more than thirty people shouting and going straight to the Qiu Mansion Hall.
As they rushed forward, the person walking at the front was about forty years old, dressed in brocade clothes and robes. When the man saw Xiao Tang, he was stunned, and then pointed at Xiao Tang and asked: "Who are you? Why?
