After the first snowfall, Mayi became completely quiet. When it snowed, it was difficult to walk on the road. The snow outside the Great Wall was mixed with strong winds. No merchant from that place would travel in such weather. Without those
For merchants, the city of Mayi is naturally not that important.
Su Ren didn't go there recently. He just stayed in his room every day. All the food and supplies were brought in by Barbarian Cow. Even when he went to the latrine, he had to do it in the house. It was really cold outside, and the white bear skin cloak was actually suitable for him.
There is nothing you can do about it, the icy air swept by the strong wind will always find a gap in the cloak to get in, and it won't take long for your whole body to turn into popsicles.
Su Ren didn't go out, and there was no business in Mayi. Suddenly everyone was idle, especially Sang Hongyang, who was not used to it. Sang Hongyang was only thirty this year, and he had been pampered since he was born. Judging from his appearance, he was even more handsome than Su Ren.
However, these few months of hard work outside the Great Wall and day and night work made Sang Hongyang ten years older. But Sang Hongyang was very happy. He was sent to Chang'an when he was young.
I have left before. This time I not only left Chang'an, but also traveled thousands of miles to manage a city in Mayi. I managed a city full of merchants and familiar smells. Sang Hongyang was very excited. He was actually looking forward to the arrival of spring.
Then continue to be busy and continue to watch Mayi prosper.
The snowflakes outside the house are getting bigger and bigger, and they are very beautiful. The stove inside the house is very warm, and the water on the stove has boiled. Sang Hongyang picked up the pot, poured the water into the teapot, covered it with a lid and stuffy.
After a while, he poured a drink for everyone present. Although he was a city lord and not the youngest in this room, he had the least seniority around Su Ren.
Everyone who accepted Sang Hongyang's pouring of water smiled at him. Sang Hongyang was a good person. During his time in Mayi, he was absolutely the best at doing things within his duties without being urged by others. For those who he shouldn't
He never asked questions about what he knew. He also kept his status as low as possible and was polite to everyone. Even the guards of Su Ren in the city lord's palace never blushed with Sang Hongyang.
After pouring the water, Sang Hongyang handed over to Su Rengong: "Sir, I have something to do, so I'll take my leave! Mr. Taonuo has benefited a lot this morning."
Su Ren smiled and waved for Sang Hongyang to sit down: "Sang, don't be in a hurry. Please sit down and listen. I shouldn't have kept these things from you in the first place. I just didn't tell you because of your hard work. Now things are finally clear."
, it’s okay for you to listen.”
Sang Hongyang was not pretentious. He nodded to everyone and sat back down in his seat. Many people gathered in Su Ren's room, including merchants, soldiers, and friends who had followed Su Ren. Sang Hongyang
The position is neither at the back nor at the front.
The first person to speak was a captain from Wuzhou. This person was Li Guang’s representative, also surnamed Li. I don’t know if he was from the same clan as Li Guang. This was not the first time that Captain Li had dealt with Su Ren. How many times had Li Guang interacted with Su Ren?
This person ran away when contacted by Su Ren. I heard that he was recently promoted to deputy general of Yanmen Pass, which shows his status in Li Guang's army.
"Mr. Su, since the Huns are preparing to raise troops regardless of the cold, we should respond early. Mayi is located to the north of the Great Wall, and there are not enough soldiers and horses to guard it, and there is no strong city to defend. In my opinion, we should withdraw to Yanmen Pass immediately.
"
Another warrior hurriedly objected. This man was from Daijun and was Cheng Bushi's cousin. He was the oldest and was naturally very reliable in his affairs. He waved his hand and said: "Although retreating to Yanmen Pass can prevent the Xiongnu from attacking, please don't forget.
This time the Xiongnu army came in the snow just for Mayi. Once Mayi is gone, will they come again? I have followed Governor Cheng for decades in order to guard the border for my great Han and completely defeat the Xiongnu. Since this time
How can we let the Xiongnu Chanyu come and go as he pleases when he is delivered to the door? I think we should use Mayi as a bait and immediately report the matter to Your Majesty to mobilize the army and fight to the death with the Xiongnu outside the city of Mayi!"
This man's statement received responses from many people, and even Lieutenant Li nodded in approval. Ying Guangji turned to look at the man and smiled slightly.
Han Qingdao: "What Cheng Sima said makes sense. Shan Yu's sudden attack on the army in anger is the best opportunity. The key is how to make our Han soldiers and horses arrive in Mayi without anyone noticing, and then take them by surprise.
Only in this way can we succeed.”
Everyone was lost in thought. Sang Hongyang couldn't help but breathe heavily. Now he finally understood why Su Ren wanted to place the market in Mayi instead of the relatively safe Yanmen Pass. It turned out that they had this plan from the beginning. Ma Yi
The prosperity of the city and the dozens of large granaries outside the city are the bait. Regardless of whether Shanyu captures Su Ren or not, the final result will be to use other methods to get the Huns to Mayi. It may be so easy, Su Ren
Ren didn't think of it.
Cui Jiuming frowned: "This is indeed a difficult task. Although I don't know how many people the Xiongnu will send this time, it will definitely be no less. Our troops should also be no less. Once the troops and horses are gathered, it is impossible to hide them.
, unless there is help from gods."
Lieutenant Li said: "Shopkeeper Cui, can you ask the soldiers to dress up as caravans and drive over in pairs?"
Cui Jiuming smiled and shook his head: "It is winter now, and Ma Yi has stopped, so how can it be possible that there are still so many caravans? The Huns are not stupid. One or two teams may be able to do it, but large numbers of caravans are absolutely impossible."
Cheng Sima said: "Currently there are no big projects in Yanmen and Daijun, so it is impossible to pretend to be a citizen."
Sang Hongyang was also thinking carefully in his mind about how he could get a large number of troops outside the fortress without being discovered. This job is indeed difficult. Both the Huns and the Han have carefully planned their internal operations, especially the
In the border area, whenever a large group of troops moves, they will definitely be detected by the other side at the first time. What's more, it is such an advance ambush. It seems that it really needs the help of gods.
Su Ren sat there without saying a word from beginning to end. He lowered his head and stretched his hands to the stove, turning them over and over. The stove was very warm, and Su Ren's hands were red from the baking, but the weather was really too cold, and even so, Su Ren didn't
Instead of taking back his hand, he moved the chair forward.
"Mr. Su, do you have any good ideas?" Captain Li asked.
Su Ren raised his head and glanced at Captain Li: "Since the Han army will be discovered by the Huns, what if it is the Huns' army?"
Everyone looked at each other in confusion, wondering what Su Ren wanted to say. Ying Guangji sneered and said: "What he means is to let the Han soldiers and horses pretend to be Huns soldiers and horses, so that even if the Huns see it, they won't care."
"Pretending to be Hun soldiers and horses?" Lieutenant Li scratched his head: "The appearance of a large number of Hun soldiers and horses at the big Han is even more suspicious."
Sang Hongyang's eyes lit up. He really admired Su Ren this time. His contact with Su Ren only lasted for more than half a year in Mayi, and Su Ren was away for more than half of the time. Therefore, Sang Hongyang only
He felt that Su Ren was a smart young man, but he didn't think much of anything else. After sitting in Su Ren's room for a while longer, Sang Hong was completely convinced after hearing these two pieces of news. There was such a person to help him.
As long as your majesty can make good use of the big man, why worry about the big man not being prosperous?
Sang Hongyang mustered up his courage and coughed: "If you want our Han soldiers to pretend to be Huns, you have to find a place that is willing to let the soldiers cross the border. Only the presence of Huns soldiers in the grasslands and deserts will not arouse the suspicion of the Huns.
It’s just that this place is hard to find.”
Lieutenant Li chuckled: "I see! I understand when you say this! Go around from somewhere else. As long as a large number of Han troops do not appear in Yanmen, the Huns will not know what we are doing." Lieutenant Li directed.
Sang Hongyang chuckled.
Han Qing also smiled and said: "Indeed, it is not easy to find a place where the Han army can cross the border. The Huns have heavy troops on our border with the Han Dynasty, and King Guli is on the left and right. It is not easy to cross the border secretly."
"Then come in! The Huns will soon be powerful, and the infantry is no match for our Han army!" Lieutenant Li waved his hand and shouted.
Cheng Sima smiled: "What's the difference between coming in and being exposed? It's better to send a large army and come in brazenly."
"What should we do? The Huns are not fools. Who is willing to watch my Han army moving in his territory? Even Yu Shan, who has the best relationship with Mr. Su, is probably not willing!"
Sang Hongyang suddenly thought of someone and looked up at Su Ren. Su Ren still did what he did just now, sitting quietly by the stove to warm himself. He was neither excited because he had a solution nor discouraged because the solution could not be implemented. His face
His expression was very dull, as if it had nothing to do with him. He just sat there rubbing his hands and looking at the fire.
There were discussions in the room, then quarrels, and then attacks on each other. Sang Hongyang did not participate. He also knew that in this kind of situation, it was good to be able to say a word, no matter who he could persuade. Ying Guangji and Han
Qing did not participate in the quarrel. In fact, it was Captain Li and Cheng Sima who quarreled. They were both soldiers, and they were much more angry and bloody than others.
Cui Jiuming lay down and said something in Su Ren's ear. Su Ren smiled and glanced at Cui Jiuming. Cui Jiuming also smiled, and the two of them lowered their heads and muttered to each other. Sang Hongyang wanted to go over and listen.
But he knew this was not the right time for him to go.
Lieutenant Li and Cheng Sima had been arguing for a long time, but no one could convince the other, and no one had any good ideas. Instead, the quarrel made them dry and they sat down to drink water.
Captain Li took several sips before putting down his tea cup: "Mr. Su, if you have any idea, please tell me so that we don't have to guess."
Su Ren stopped chatting with Cui Jiuming and glanced at everyone: "I have planned this for a long time, but it is not suitable to talk about it here. It's not that I can't trust you. In fact, the fewer people who know, the better, so as not to cause problems for you.
Implicated! To tell you the truth, I have reported this matter to Your Majesty. As for His Majesty's final decision, it is not something you or I can control. You two go back and tell the two old generals to wait for His Majesty's edict. Once recruited, you will fight bravely to kill the enemy and gain military honors.
